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WANTED:-Small car, tourer pre- ferred, must be reasonably priced, in run. good condition and cheap Write to Box No. 308, "Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE. FOR SALE-Furniture and fittings of six-roomed flat. Top floor, Hill wood Nord, Kowloon, cool, airy, low rental. Suitable for family with children. Fully furnished including Gibson refrigerator, Can be scen any time, occupancy April. Write Box No. 364, "Hongkong Telegraph." FOR BALE-European made draw- ing room suite: Chesterfield and two armchairs. Cane back, Jacobean style. Upholstered loose Vi-spring cushions. Can be seen anytime. Write Box No. 305, "Hongkong Tele-
.graph."
FOR BALE. — Gibson refrigerator,
No.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
G.
** NOTICE.
R.
It is hereby notified that Vic- toria Rond between Cadogan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Street, Kennedy Town, and Mount that the TWELFTH ORDINARY Davis Road is closed to traffic from Inst. the 7th YEARLY MEETING of HONG- the 3rd 'inst. to KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY. | ́ (inclusivo).
'T. I KING. LIMITED. will be hold од WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of Inspector General of Police, March, 1937, nt the BOARD ROOM 3rd February, 1937;
Hong Kong, of the Company, Second Floor. Exchange Building, Hongkong, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of Directors: for the Anancial year ended 31st December, 1930, and re-electing two Directors and the Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from the 22nd February to the 3rd March. 1937, both days inclusive.
Dated this 2nd day of February, 1937.
Order of the Board,
W. L. McKENZIE,
Hong Kong.
Secretary.
family size, excellent condition, Cost 14, Des Voeux Road Central. $350, accept $275. Write Box 368, "Hongkong Telegraph." FOR SALE,-Large Omee deak and chair, teaitwood filing cabinet, Royal typewriter 12", in excellent condition, $120 the lot. Write Box No. 267, "Hongkong Telegraph."
FLATS TO LET. ATTRACTIVE Four Roamed Flats. All Modern Conveniences. Cool and Quiet locality. Moderate Rent. Im mediate occupation. 11A, Carnar- von Road, corner Cameron Road, Apply First Floor.
NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE
MARKET UPWARD
YESTERDAY
New York, Feb 2, S. C. &. F. Dow Jones Summary of yesterday's markets: The market to-day reached new high levels since 1031 on late buying, led by Chrysler and General Motors shares, which were inspired by the granting of the court injunction f
for the eviction of the sitdown strikers at Flint. Last- minute profi-talding, however, pared gaina. Tremendous buying developed and rail equipments and farm
equipments were strong. Ralls and utilities Armed, while motors follow- ed the lead of Chrysler and General Motors. Steels were fairly active, reflecting the continued high pro- duction rate.
Curb stocks and bonds with
were
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY CENERAL MEETING of HONG- KONG TRAMWAYS LIMITED will be held at the offices of Mesura. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of February, 1937, at 12 o'clock noon, to transact the ordinary business of the Company.
HEREBY NOTICE IS AND ALSO GIVEN that the REGISTER OF MEMBERS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 13th to FRIDAY, the 26th February, 1937, both days inclu- sive.
By Order of the Board,
W. F. SIMMONS,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 1st February, 1937.
HUMPHREYS
ESTATE &
CO.. FINANCE
LIMITED.
G.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 15th day of February, 1937, at pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Tal Kok Tsui in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of, 75 years. with the option of renewal at a Crown Ront to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75
years.
Intending bidders are advine: that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the purchaser will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of one thousand dollars, $1,000,00. in cash, Thia sum will be refunded on payment of the purchase prico.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale.
Kowloon Toland Lot
Reginty No.
Locality.
No. 3937.
Lai Chi Kok
Boad, Tai Kok
Tici.
Boundary Negpuzements,
N. 8, E.
ilent feet foot fro
As per sale
plan.
About 17,140
$314
$77.130
| Uport
THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
Notice to Shareholders, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL ORDINARY GEN- ERAL MEETING of SHARE THAT HOLDERS will be held at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Hong Kong, Irregularly higher, Government bonds firm.
on THURSDAY, the 18th February, 5. C. &. F, Wall Street Journal 1937, nt 12 noon for the purpose Morning Comment:-The General of receiving the Report of the Molors dividen indicates that, many Directors together with a State smaller Arst quarter dividends are likely due to the undistributed pro- ment of Accounts for year fts tax. Wall Street
the ended 31st December, 1936. opinion that the market too high, The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Is of
the
THE THIRTY - NINTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on Friday, the 5th February, 1937, at 11 am., for the purpose, of receiving the Report of the Directors -together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December,
at least for the time being. There Company will be CLOSED from 1936 was some Detroit buying of General Motors, rellecting gossip that the MONDAY,
8th. February to
The Register of Shares of the
strike will be settled this week. The THURSDAY, 18th. February, both Company will be CLOSED from
days inclusive.
Street hears that there is a large short interest in Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe shares. London specula- again bullish on copper
tors pre
prices.
S. C.
Cables:
&. F. New York OM୯୯
Friday, the 29th January, 1937, to JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,Friday, the 5th February, 1937,
General Managers. Hongkong, 30th. January, 1937..
Stocks: The market is still selec- HONG KONG/STRAITS FREIGHT
tive, with motors responding to the
granting of an Injunction against the
sit-down strikers. Bank deposits 'for
the week totalled $10,030,000,000.
Colton: No urgent demand for
CONFERENCE.
Foreign Shippera.
Government stocks is apparent. The NOTICE is hereby given that na
progress reported in the German
effect The flood
from the 19T MARCH, 1937, rates
Barter and in the Italian Export of freight from Hong Kong to Credit Agreements has had a marked Singapore, Penang, Port Swetten-
declining.
still ham (direct and via Singapore) аге
will be increased 20% over cur
Motor strike conditions
affecting the market.
Schedules showing tarif rates
both days inclusive,
By order of the Board 01- Directors.
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1937.
U.S. COMMODITY
PRICES
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
The following. quotations on the
as from the 1ST MARCH, 1937, | New York commodity exchange are
Wheat: Supporting factors to-day rent rates. were the decreasing visible supply. of 47,702,000 bushels, light primary receipts and further rumours of ice damage to the crop, but the passage of wheat on the ocean is heavy and there is some apprehension of re- sales on arrival in England. The Italian import duty on wheat han
reduced by
30%
Corn: There have been heavy Argentine shipments
and further
offerings at 90 cents per bushel, duty pald. It is reported that Secretary
of Agriculture Wallace predicts a
heavy surplus in the new crop, with
are now in course of preparation issued by Reuter. and will be issued shortly.
JARDINE, MATHESON &
CO., LTD.
New York Cotton
March May
12.70/70
12.61/02
Secretaries, Hongkong/Straits July
Freight Conference. Hongkong, 27th January, 1937.
present favourable Weather THE HONG KONG SOCIETY
conditions.
12.75/77 12.57/57 12.43/43 12.30/41
Oct. December January ... Spot
11.89/80
11.54/04
11.85/05
11.77/77
the
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
11.82n
13.20
New York Rubber
11.70n 13.25
Rubber: Prices declined on the easiness of the primary markets and
CHILDREN.
March
21.00a
21.00
May
21.00 707
What to do to help a child Anyone knowing of a child who
July
21.00b/03a
20.80/90
Sept Dec.
20.07 /08 20.02n
20.92
20.801
on the unimproved strike situation. Malayan shipments for amount to 41,571 tons.
January
REUTER QUOTATIONS.
Dow Jones Averages
30 Industrials
20 Rails
20 UUUUes
40 Bonda
Feb. 1 Feb. 2
180.01
188,20 54,80 35.26 35.73
35.00 104,05
75.09
104.86
11 Commodity Ind. 78.00
Total sales:-800 tons.
Chicago Wheat
1274/1274 1114/111 108/108 Monday's sales:-
has been assaulted, neglected, or fll-treated in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or May. injury to health, or knowing of July. a parent who is seeking advice on Sept. any matter concerning a child, would be doing an act of kindness by communicating at once with-- The Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C. c/o G.P.O. Box No. 618, Hongkong, July May or the Laspector,, 49, Pokfulum Road, 1st floor; or the Inspector, Sept. Violet Pool Health Centre; -Wan- Fichai; or the Inspector, 12, Bar May 11.15 pm. Lindram Davis, A com-Young Choi Street, lab fobr, July-
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mentary on the snooker match.
11.30 p.m. "Provine al Journer's Jama,
· Northern Ireland.
15.15 am. Varioly, with Vine, Moore, and
Nevard in Comedy at the Piano and Campbell and Wiss in Alter cations.
12.30 am; The Dews and Annownormenta Greenwich Time Renal at 12.41 «qLUL, 11:39. na Danos. Mulo,
Kowloon,
Oct.
All further atops will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society.:
The Informant's name will bo kopt strictly private, except in canes whore malico is proved.
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21.00/00
128/120
112/112 1084/100%
20,048,000 bushels,
Chicago Corn 1054/105% 105%/1054
100/100 OD*4/90%
90/05
04/04%
-Winnipeg" Wheat
120/120 121/121
117/1171174/118
100/100 *107/107%-
The CN.A.C. have issued a calendar. which includes their time-table, and has a fine. coloured pleture of the. Great Wall taken from the air
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Opening FRIDAY 5th FEBRUARY AT 9.30 P.M.
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you spellbound, as
Marion and a real
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A FRANK BORZAGE Production: With, the Juzej`lang hits of Warren & Dubin Prácenían by Markar Arno, 4,A Cosmopalian Penduolyn
ALSO ON THE STAGE
ON FRIDAY AT 9.30 P.M. ONLY MILITARY BAND, PIPERS
AND
HIGHLAND DANCERS
1ST. BN. THE SEAFORTH HighlanDERS (Ross-Shire Buff-The Duke of Albany's)
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MR. E. G. BAKER A. R. C. M. PIPE
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COMING
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SEND YOUR
BOY
to
POWELL'S
WINTER
SALE
for a pair of
SHOES
Powell's have in stock in sizes 4, 42, 5,51⁄2 &
Shoes in Black & Brown Leathers that will fit boys from 11 to 16 years of age. Usually $26.50 and $29.50 now being offered at
$9.75 and $12.75
Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
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