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Banks.
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H.. Banks (Lon. Reg.), £101 n. Chartered Bank, £13
Mercantile Bank, A. and B.
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tan Lands, Sh. $7 n.
$0 n.
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$80 n.
China Pippine Mining.
Atamoks, P. 74 Atoks, P. 21 Bagulo Gold P.,19 Benguet Consol., P. 10.50 Benguet Expor., P. 091
Big Wedge, P. 131 Coco Grove, P. 50 Consolidated Mines, P. .022 Demonstrations, P. 47 E. Mindanao, P. 10 Gumaus G'fields P. 12
Gold, P. .14
Ipo G 44
X. L. Itogons, P01 Masbate Consols, P. 17 Min. Resources P. 16 Northern Min. P. .05 Paracale Gumous, P. 31 Salacat Mining, P. 02 San Maurico, P. 98
P. 23
Sayo Cacales, P. 89
United
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Star Ferrics 500 n.
b.
Youmati Ferries (old), $27 n. China Light, $13.00
11.
China Lights (new), $13,70 n. H.K. Electric, $60 n. Масло
Electric, $10% n. Sandakan Lghts, $142 n. Telephone (old), $29.00 n. Telephone (new), $11.00 n. China Buses. Sh. $12% n. Singapore Tractions, 24/- n. Singapore Pret., 13/... 1),
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Cald: Mack. (Pref.), Sh. $17 n. Canton Ices. $2 n..
Cement, $15.10 n'
H. K. Ropes, $5.05 m.
Stores, &c.
Dairy Farm,
$26.75 n.
Watson; $5.40 11.
Lane Crawfords, $8.64, n. Sliceres, $2.00 n.
Wing On (H.K.), $50 n. Wm. Powells, 40 cts. b. Cotton Mills.
Ewo Coltons, Sh. $13.00 n. S'hal Cottons, (old), Sh. $100 n. Zoong Sinks, $34 n.
Wing On Textiles, Sh. $80 n.
Miscellaneous.
H. K. Entertainmenta. $5.20 n. Constructions (old), $1.80 b. Constructions (new), 50 cts. b. Vibro Piling, 941⁄2 n.
Ch, Govt. 5% 1925 ($Dda. 97% n.
14 K. Govt. 4% Loan 8%% pr. HK. Govt. 3% Loán 1% b. Wallace Harpers, 33 n.
TUE, MEMENETOMI It., (Zon, 1/- 28/3 n.
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· HONGKONG
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1937.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. OUR GUIDE
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
ΤΟ THE
CINEMAS
"Slave Ship"
(Queen's Theatre
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Interim Dividend of One Dollar per Shure has been declared for And Alhambra Theatre, to-day).— the six months ended 30th June, Here is a picture which has all the 1937, and will be payable on and qualities of greatness. Its magni- after Thursday, 9th September,ficent sweep and delicate shading is bro ght about by the studious work 1937. Dividend Warrants may be of the actors, leading among whom obtained on application at the are Warner Baxter, Wallace Beery, Company's Registered Oflice, P. Elizabeth Allen and Mickey Rooney, and some fleely imaginative direct- &. Building.
ing. It is an emotional picture, yet THE REGISTER OF SITARES of retains a lively sense of proportion. the Company will be CLOSED Certainly un fraportant contribution to the screen's best entertainments from MONDAY, 30TH AUGUST, of the year. to WEDNESDAY, 8TH SEPTEM- BER (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer shares can be registered,
By order of the Board Directors.
of
"They Gave Him A Gun" (King's Theatre, to-day). This is purely an attempt to put anti-war propaganda into a Alm. It only halt succeeds, but this does not rob the picture of of its entertainment value. The moral, however, that offer giving a J medinis
for shooting down soldiers! during the war, they hunted him for shouting men in peace time, is made somewhat labouredly and without conviction. Spencer Tracey is magnificent. Franchot Tone a trifle uncertain ut himself and Gladys George offers a brilliant understate- ment.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents.
Hongkong, 29th July, 1937.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
- Consignees of cargo ex the 8.8. President McKinley Voyage 62, which arrived at Hong Kong on August 21st,, 1937, are hereby notified that on account of the present hostilities at Shanghai, all cargo manifested for discharge at Shanghai ex this vessel, with certain lots, the exception particulars of which can be ab- tained from the undersigned, is being discharged at Hong Kong at the entire risk and expense of the owners of the cargo, and that the Hability of the carrier cases henceforth.
of
AMERICAN MAH. LINE LTD. Hongkong, August 21st., 1937.
MANILA SHARES
The following opening quotations) and closing business done quotations
"The Devil'Doll" (Oriental Theatre, to-day).First-rate meller-drama of the sort which makes you want to shiver, laugh and cheer all
Shipping Intelligence
au
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same time. Neut studies by Llone! Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan and Kube, 4 p.m., Kowloon Wharf. 28051. Frank Lawton.
"More Than A Secretary" (Majes- the Theatre, to-day).Wholly delight- ful picture. Light, fanciful, fascina- ting. A part which eminently suits Jean Arthur, gives scope to George Brent and helps to pince Lionel Stan-: der among the screens funniest funny men.
"Mind Your Own Business" (Star Theatre, to-day).-Hilarious offering by that smart couple. Charles Ruggles and Allee Brady. Domestic comedy | raised to the nth degree of skill and effelency, Lyle Talbot and Benny Baker help things along with studied contributions.
EXCHANGE
Selling
of the morning session on the Manda
were received by T. Landan Stock Exchange Swan, Culbertson & Fritz from their Demand Manila office:
Prices in Pesos Opening Prices Business
Autamok Alak
Baguio Gold
Benguet Cons Benguel Expl.
Big Wedge
Coco Grove Consolidated Mines Demonstration
East MindonHO Gumous Coll
Itogon
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Masbate
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TAI PING ( & S.), Sept, 7.
Miao Given High Post
Canton, Aug. 23.
Nanking, Aug. 23. Generals Chou Chih-jou and Maoj Pang-chu, commander-in-chief und At Garrison Headquarters -this of morning, General Yu Juo-mow deputy commander respectively the Chinese Air Forer, have issued administered the oath of offler 10 a joint circular to the nation thunk- General Mino Pei-nan, Chief of Stud ing the Chinese people for the con- of the 40 Route Army, who now be tributions which have been pouring comes garrison commander. into the national war chest.
In this new post General Mino
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The two generals pledged the last plane and bullet at the command of ilie Chinese Air Force to fight the; Japanese aggressors,
The circular claimed that more!
tribute General Yu paid than 30 Japanese planes have been General Mino, expressed the hope brought down by
planes that alt civil and military officials 54 Lines the commencement of hostilities, would assume responsibility for 10533
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Central News.
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The River
for Conservancy Bureau Kwangtung Province issues the following The Editor, report on water levels, in metres, for the West, North and East Rivers:
ghest Lowest
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an on Place of Observation record record West River at
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The Hongkong Telegraph.
BRIEF DAY NEWS IN
For snatching a hangle from the ¡wrist of a
baby carried by a girl in Chau on Sunday, Wasting Street
Miss Melundy, residing at No. 8 Man-chon, 17, unemployed, was sen~ York Rond, has reported to the tenced to one month's hard labour pollee that she lost a trunk contain: and six strokes of the cane by Mr. ing personal articles, household linen Ilmsworth at the Kowloon Mogis- Inspector E. G. and a rug, to the total value of $500, tracy this morning. al Kowloon Wharf on Saturday Post prosecuted. while disembarking from the liner. Empress of Asla
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Chan Ka, 40, unlicensed hawker, Iwas committed for trial by Mr. E Two bunishees were sentenced to Himsworth at the Kowloon Magis- Sir-note the warning issued in one year's hard labour for returning tracy this morning for uttering the columes of the press by the to the Colony by Mr. Balfour at the forged $10 Hongkong and Shanghat morning, Bank note at mah Jongg school on Urban Council, that all milk should Central Magistracy this
Defendants were Ho Tak. 36, and July 24. At a previous hearing be boiled before drinking.
Why should this be necessary if Wong Young, 25, both of whom were was stated that he had tendered the the milk has been already pasteurized | banished for ten years in 1933 and note to pay his losses, but was r +7.03 4-7.44 by the supplier? Particularly so in 1932 respectively. Wong was add!-rested when the note was found to be the case of the leading milk supplier tonntly charged with unlawful pos- forged. Formal evidence completeri in the Colony who extensively ad- session of bottle of "Orange Cup", the case against him this morning. Sub-Inspector R. Cun- vertise the purity of their product. for which offence he was given a Dectective
SAFETY. concurrent sentence of three months. Iningham prosecuted.
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.Aug. 27, 12.43 p.m. .Aug. 27, 1.30 p.m.
The story of the 20th Century-Fox Film
SLAVE SHIP starring Warner Baxter and Wallace Beery
IN DESPERATION, Captalis Lovett shapes the codemo of the Albatrons for the nearby Brithh island of St. Helena, although he known thai mock- ⚫ing Betish or American solbortties almost certainly means death for him as a dave-runner. Neri day, the crew reallxon where the ship is heading, and, led by Thompson (Wallace Boery), nasko a desperato obarge to get control of the ship
mutineers are passolag Kovoti hard when a British man-af-war le sighted. The mutineers juza boward gotting rid of the slaveste condent the "evidence". Lorets (Warner Baxter), who la wounded, med hia wiệc (Klimabeth, Allan), aided by the cablu boy, Bwilky (Mlokry Bogey), get away in the ship's boat.
ABOARD the warship, most of the slave-rimmers are swifiły, ordered hanged by 'dram-head court-mar- tal Swifty is spared bedsites of his youth. Wher Xovoti in called before the naval court, kie wiła pienda → for him, talling the officers that he tried vašaly to pre- vout the slave deal' But his record is against him, and the trial board reiirne in outsider kis case, whlis iha vessel's 'zakašer-ai-arme grinły prepares naošker noose.
.Apr. 27, 12.30 p.m. Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Fri., Aug. 27.
BUT HIS wife's plea is not in vain. Tho trial board decides.to soquli tho "last slave. With the memory of those horrible days to live down, Loveli and his wife lako. passage to the island of Jamaica. There, in the pence and calm of a tropical farm, they sook the happiness which almost had been
THE END, smatched from them.
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