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Notice to Shareholders,
A new and unique comedy drama, entitled "Personal Maid's Secret," in scheduled to open at the Queen's! The Fifty-fifth Ordinary General Theatre shertly. This Warner Bros.
New York, May 4. Meeling of Shareholders will be production is based on a Saturday Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Dow held at the Offices of the under-Evening Post story by Lillan Day Jones summary of yesterday's signed on Thursday, the 21st May, it is crammed full of hearty chuckties market: The market to-day was
and
uproarious Inughter as well irregularly higher, with a slow
but 1936, at Noon, for the purpose of carrying a glamorous romance and steady rally after an early decline receiving the Report of the tense dramatle moments. The plot on the French election results. General Agents, together with a Involves a perfectly efficient maid General Motors, which declared a who enters the employ of a struggling dividend ter the close of the statement of Accounts for the couple, and through her adroit mani-market, ted in the advance in auto- Freight Rates as provided for year ended the, 31st December, pulation and contacts, 'boogls them bile stocks. Rubber issues ad- from a humble apartment to a Langvanced on reports of a. 10 to 13 per fast; reliable engine; bull built in in current Tariff No, 8
cent. Increase in tyre prices. Rall The Shure Regleter and Trans. Island estate and to fortune. with effect A8 of 1934; all teak; chromium ttings and increased
girl who thinks, the couple Olis advanced. Farm-implement, and a beautiful complete with navigation lights, flag August 1, 1936. A new tariff is fer Books will be closed from the mad reveals herself as the mother of rond stocks staged good recoveries. 7th to the 21st May, 1936, both that raised her, are her real parents steel securities were also higher. staffs, bathing ladder: Economical to now being propared.
and days inclusive.
Baves her
П daughter from run; write Box No. 319, "Hongkong
The market for bonds was quiet and dangerous flirtation with a man about Telegraph."
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, town. There is an unusually talented guter. Stocks on the Curb Ex- change were irregularly lower and cast which includes Margaret Lind-| dull.
Shanghal say, Warren Hull, radio and musicnl Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Wall Shanghai comedy star, Anita Louise, Ruth Street Journal comment
on 2/5 Straits Donnelly, Arthur Treacher, Frank market:"Retail sales during April al Albertson, Henry O'Neill and Ronnie were from 4 to 10 per cent, above Alr Cosby. The picture was directed by those of April last year in most cities. Servico-London, 25th April Arthur Greville Collins from the Automobile output during May is Shanghai and Swatow CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. screen play by F. Hugh Herbert and likely to exceed that of last year. Japan
New stock offering of Douglas Air. Halphong,
APARTMENTS TO LET.
W. F. ARNDT,
Secretary Trans-Pacific Freight Bureau Hongkong. May 1st, 1936,
.FURNISHED Flat of three rooms in good location, with Gas Stove and Geyser, free 18th May, furnished $100 monthly, rent only $66 month, furni- H.K. turo can be taken over. Apply Box No. 320, "Hongkong Telegraph."
TO LET
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BETTER BUSINESS-
OUTLOOK
the
MODERN DETACHED HOUSE, No. 114 Waterloo Road, Kowloon. Seven bright airy rooms with four up-to-
between Happy relations date bathrooins, servants quarters,
Cantón Govern- garage and garden, Newly built, all Hongkong and conveniences. Moderate rental. Apply ments and the stability of China's to Lee Yu Kee, 37 Des Voeux Road managed currency, were factors Central.
conducive to trade. prosperity re- marked on by the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell, presiding over the annual meeting of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Currency changes and the
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The Steamship,
"CHENONCEAUX" No. 13 A/30 Bringing Cargo from Marseilles & Arrived Hongkong on Saturday, 2nd May, 1936.
Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowlson, com-whence delivery may
Lillie Hayward.
en- e
modern conveniences, excellent fool.pletion of the Canton-Hankow immediately after landing to me on fant Hardy translation, Laurel and National Power & Light Company
room from $40, with full board from Railway would be a 500 per month, Phone 57857.
Let's eat-!
means
of
facilitating trade with the hinterland. he said.
one
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craft issues is expected soon. Now Is Canada, U.S.A., Japan, and Shang- The Bohemian Giri"
the time to decide as to whether one ha! (Vancouver B.C., 18th April) A succession of bright new gags is buying stocks on prospects of in- Amoy .......... interspersed through n delightful Bation or on recovery. Many ellents Japan and Shanghai
the fence. Pro-Japan, Shanghai and Formos story that is embellished with superb are currently on music goes to make the Lauret and fessional traders are buying American U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-
Jul (8an Francisco, 17th April) Hardy full-length feature, The Can shares on the basis that they
ful Manila Bohemian Girl, one of the new are acting extremely well. Any year's best screen offerings to date.ther market decline is expected to Oldsters may wonder at the disparity produce a flood of murgin calls. Wall between the original Ralfe opern and Street expects that any sustained
rally will be led by railroad stocks." the screen version us presented ut
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The Stocks: but they to-day,
will enjoy 1be
to-day ab the King's and Alhambra Theatrey
market modern film story no less because of
sorbed early selling impressively its more hilarious treatment. Then, which should extend the recovery. too, their misgivings will be appeased March quarter earned $1.57 per share Australia arul Manila
25th April.. The Sterling Products during tho by the fact that most of the obtained trancing musle of the century-old against $1.40 last year. Prices of auto- Java and Manila
epera has been retained in the aurel mobile tyres have generally advanced
from 514 to 13 per cent. All claims must be rent
The or before Tuesday, 12th May, 1936, Hardy fans were especially happy to- or they not be will
be recognized.
day to see so much of their favourite 1935 earned 85 cents per share, the Damaged Packages will be examinin their
same as in 1834. The Times Business new production. The The Hongkong Travellers' od by the Company's Surveyor Bohemian Girl" is in (*) n
Index for the past week is 00.0 as Bangkok vin Swalow Association and aviation develop-Mosers:-Goddard and Douglas in the hundred per cent. Laurel and Hardy compared with 08/2 the previous Strait, ments were patting Hongkong on presence of the Consignees at 10.00 comedy with the grand musle and week.
Catton: Further beneficial rains ir. the map in a prominent position, a.m. on Friday, 8th May, 1936.
intriguing romance thrown in for the West are reported. Foreign in- Consignees must have a Revenue good measure. Stan
und "Ollie"
nrc selling. The strong American Airways should notable goods are examined by the Com-give performances that will long be
members a notorious gypsy band resis
Government position in May collon eventually make this Colony their panya Surveyors.
susinining sentiment and favours termínus.
No Fire Insurance will be effected they resort to pantomime and the purchase of new-crop cotton on Swatow, Amoy and Fuochow
gags to
reactions. The Fossick The Chamber had rendered by us in any case whatever.
Bureau Shanghai win, deserved laughs. Several brand signal service to rubber merchanta
and estimates an increase of over 15 per Shanghai, Japon, Honolulu, U.S.A., Pres. Cleveland ......Tues., May G. new comedy routines are exceedingly cent. In nerenge.
C. and S. Amerien, "Canada and in the Colony by getting official
Funny. Their sequences with baby Wheat; Good rains are reported in
Europe via San Francisca and Arline, whom
Parcels, certificates in accordance with the
Europe vin Siberia,
Reg. masterful bits of serio-comic "screen
(Due San Francisco, 20th May). United Kingdom Customs regula-
interpretations. All members of theported, due to expectation of bullish supporting cast of this Hal Roach estimates lo-morrow and owing to the
fact that the visible supply has de-Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, U.S.A., Asama Maru | M-G-M-production, which remains at
the King's and Alhambra Theatres creased by 1,590,000 bushels. We
doubt
if there will be any material four days more, acquil themselves with credit. Antonio Moreno, Jacque-vante under the present favourable crop conditions. The visible supply line Wells, Mae. Busch, James Finlay-of Canadian wheat shows a decrease son, William P. Carleton and lastly of 153,000 bushels.
The visible (but for from least) little Darla supply of corn has increased by 401 Arline as a child, Interpret their res- Hood, who essays the role of Princess 100 bushels, pective roles in a convincing and easier. The foreign situation is not Rubber: The primary markets are entertaining manner. James Horne yet clarified.
Where? It was anthinkable that Pan- Onicer in attendance when any dati
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they "mother" are the South-West. Tate buying is re-
S. Morrison, G. W. Sewell, 1. Wees are hereby inforntedand Charles Rogers are deserving of
Shewan.
now
The auditors were re-decled on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr. A. Store.
or
for
cl by
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Fri., May 8
Letters for “Imperial Airways direct R.M.A. Dorado
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Mr. N. M. Currie proposed and Mr.that their goods with the exception of especial mention for their fine direc- Wong Oi-kut second the election of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are tion.
REUTER QUOTATIONS menbers approved by the Gene-
stored into being landed and ral Committee since the last annual Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon the
Dow Jones Averages:- meeting, as follows: East Asiatic Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, An engaging story, swift paced oc- 30 Industrials Co., Li, Messrs. Maison F. Mathieu, whence delivery may be obtained tion and hilarious performances on S.A., Messrs. Utoomal and Assudamal Immediately after landing
20 Rails Co., Messrs. D. Chellaram.
the part of ali concerned forms the 20 Utilities. All claims must be sent in to me on basis for a laughable piece of divert 40 Bonds
before Tuesday, 12th .1030, ing entertainment In "Two Fisted"
will not be
11 Commodity Index 50.45 they
romantic comedy which opens to-day recogniz Damaged Packages will be examinat the Queen's Theatre-The--in-
by the Company's Surveyor imitable Lee Tracy is given Messrs: Goddard and Douglas in the typically fast talking, high pressure,
sure, Kent Taylor, pleasantly tipsy. He Following the meeting, a General presence of the Consignees at 10.00 wise cracking role which he does so
insists on taking them into his man Committee meeting was held when.m. on Friday, 8th May, 1936. the Hon. Mr. S. II. Dodwell
well and with such gusto. The story sion where he feeds them and they Consignees must have a Revenue centres around the amazing experi- asks Tracy to put him in condition: elected to the Chair of the ChamberOfleer in attendance when any dutiences of two lighters when they ac-
so he can handle his
(Due Darwin, 12th May.) unscrupulous for the ensuing year.
able goods are examined by the Com-cidentally crash Park Avenue society.
K. P. O. brother-in-law, Gordon Westenit who Mr. A. W. Hughes was elected pany's Surveyors.
Tracy is scen
Gail
Reg
May 7, 5 p.m. as the manager and is trying to swindle his wife Vice-Chairman.
No Fire Insurance will be effected promoter Karos, a dull witted, second Patrick out of the fortune left to Letters,
May 7, 5 pe by us in any case whatever,
rate leather pusher.. Broke and their small son Billy Lee.ncyHoihow. Pakhoi and Haiphong
nts Sandakan.. gusted they are arguing their troubles move fast and
furious when out in the street when along comes household
and Karns take possession of the Manila
New Chairman
was
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Letters.
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as butlers. One of the Mantin laugh provoking sequences, includes Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.3.A., an exhibition boxing match staged by
Central and South America and the two as part of the entertainment Europe via Victoria B.C., and in celebration of their benefactor's
*Europe via Siberia birthday at a party held in his home.
(Dun
Victoria B.C., 27th May)
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May 7.5 p.m.
May 6, 8.15 a.m.
Fri., May
G. P. 0.
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................... May 7, 5 .p.m. Letters, May 8, 8.16 a.. Hinsang....Fri., May 8, 9.30 am. Szechuen... Fri.,....tay 8,1 p.m Pres, Coolidge..Fri, May 8. 4 p.nt General Pershing Fri, May 8, 5 p.m Pres. Jefferson ... Fri, May 8
Parcels,
May 8, 3 p.m.. Reg..
May 8, 4.10 p.m. Letters,
May 8, 6 p.m.. Pres. Monroe....Fri, May 8,5 p.m..
Fri, May 8..
During the bout, Billy Lee dis-Manila appears, causing much excitement Straits, Ceylon, India, East and Hakusan Marn
South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseillés (Due Marseilles, 6th June)
R. P. O.
May 8, 4.30 p.m.
Reg., May 8, 4.30 p.m.
Letters, "Buperscribed correspondenes only.
and many amusing situations. All hilarious finale exposes Miss Patrick's The 34th. Royal Netherlands In-husband, Karns knocks out his op dustries Fair was held in Utrecht ponent, Miss Lake Falls for Tracy, from March 10 to 18, and business Karne proposes to Miss Bradly and transactions as well as the number G. P. Huntley Jr.'s loyal attentions of visitors were very satisfactory to Miss Patrick are finally rewarded. from the first day till the last.
Although so far 1936 has not been economically favourable for the Netherlands and the depression still remains, notwithstanding slight im- provements elsewhere there Was much activity at the Fair. Business was brisk and visitors who attended In large numbers were optimistic. For several articles an unmistakable tendency for higher prices existed. The forge attendance of foreign buyers, chiefly from Belgium, Eng- land and Germany, attracted special, attention.
Building materials were in evidenca and prices had come to lower levels. "Art in Industry! participated for the first time, showing the public the possibility of manufacturing articles with perfect good taste, at prices within reach of large, classes of buyers.
Special attention was drawn to the participation of the Dairy Bureau with dairy-products.
The machinery group attracted wide interest and received many enquiries.
Participants numbered 1,645, viz. 1,355 from the Netherlands and 200 from abroad. The complete list-fol- lows: The Netherlands 1,355, United States of America 11, Canuda 27. Belgium 64, Denmark 2, Germany'
84. Great Britain 16, Estonia 13, Finland 1,France 21, Italy 1, Norway 3, Austria 41. Czecho-Slovakia Sweden D, Switzerland 6.
The Department of Colonies was largely devoted to rubber and the manufacture of rubber articles.
The next Fair will be held in Utrecht from September 8 to 17, Inclusive.
Reg Lettera,
G. P. O.
May 8, 6 pm. May 8,
p.m.
"Modern Times,” Charlie Chaplin's latest film, is to have its gula premiere at the King'i Thesire at 9 pin, on Thursday, after which date it will be screened at all sessions at this popular; house of entertainment.