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ACRONS
1 This is the work of
either a
florist or a telor.
& An objection to border on.
9 Gamboiling.
10 A vulgar fellow at the seaside.
12. This was to happen in days of
old.
14 Hair or дystems.
a
feálute
of canal
17 English girl' (always in the
Park at Calcutta.).
18 When police are doing this to a Procession it seems rather enter- talning.
21 This material seeme 'positive
about the future. ¡7
22 A common growth.
23 Arrange to score off what be-
longs to mo.
25 An exclamation of reproof.
28 Release.,
27 Cook uses this for flavouring.
'32 Trees for o rac.
33 Going to law about a bad mark
in giving support.
34 To take part (sec 30 down). 35 The woman responsible for the stitches' giving way apparently. DOWN
1 It was of this leather, that the
Cockney in 3 down tvas think-
ing.
2
A palindromic sound.
3 The Cockney thought
tlila
chemical was used by boot- makers,
4 Book of, the OT,
5 Oddly enough this adds bril
liance to the stars.
7 A common complaint.
8 What, peopis see in reflection is
half fairies.
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FRIDAY,
Trafalgar Day OUR GUIDE
Marked
London, Ceg 21. Trafalgar Day was celebrated in London with the usual ceremonies and functions.
Mopy wreaths and flowers from all parts of the world were laid at the foot of the Nelson Column lu
Square, cntalgar
including wreath from the flotilla in the war zone in the Far Enst.
A wrent from New Zealand was sent preserved in a block of fee,
Nelson's famous menange, England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty" Was un up on Nelson's old aliíp, Victory Portsmouth, -while Taurel wreath was laid on the spot on the old ship's deck where Nelson foll. Reuter,
AIDS TO AERIAL NAVIGATION
NEW CONTROL STATION AT MANCHESTER
London, Oct. 21.
A new air trafle control station was Inaugurated at Manchester to- day.
This is the first station la Li erected in the Midlands. Another Is to be built at the Portsmouth city! nirport.
The stations are used to guide und help planes in the air and on land, to tell pilots aboud weather condl- tons, the failure of beseons, and i other information becessary safety dying.--Neuter,
:113
DANZIG NAZIŠ' UNITED FRONT
Bertin, Oct. 21.
for
The World Catholle, Church Party of the Danzig Free State has been dissolved by the police, according to official announcement, which alleges violation of certain laws by one of the Catholic Party' leaders. I added that by this act united National Socialist front has been established in Danzig.--Reuter,
U.S. COMMODITY PRICES
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
New York, Oct 21.
#
The following quotations on the New York commodity exchange are issued by Reuter:
December
January
March
May
July October Spot
New York Colton
Opening Closing 4.30/35 0.32/32 0.31/31 6.39/30 8.27/27
8.30/20 11.30/30
8.20/30
140739
8.27/28 9.28/20 8.38738
0.62
The First Notice Day for December Cotton is November 2-1, with Delivery Date December 1.
:. 15.82 N 15.87 N 15.87/87 15.07/10,00 10.05/03
New York
Rubber-
October
December
16.12/14
January
March
16.20/13
May
July
September
16.22/18 16.28/24
10.13 N .10.18 N Sales for the day: 3,240 tons. The Inst Notice Day for October Rubber is 'October 27.
Chicago Wheat
0914/9037 1904/093% 9034/99% 096/00
Dec.
May
July
Wednesday's Sales:-
128
29
Dec.
May *July
11 This racehorse
winner.
Is no Derby
13 It is proper, to expect this from
your tailor,
13 A society of peculiar peoplo
apparently,
16 Had an upper view yet failed
to observe,
10 Not or the rocks, but having
reduced salt
20 An agreement for
apprentice?
24 Tree.
26 A tribal badge..
20 A word for an
à dentist's
order that is found in one dictionary any how.
30-34 geross this is not one's main
business.
31 Upset'n herb for a long time..
Yesterday's Solution
SRABEUR AS BEBE Le KELATION RHODES
TONEVE T- WINDFALLE WRITHE
EASTBOURNE GAM P
X CADEERGEGÜENGR
HALYARD WARFARE ILAREDGRAN (@ 8) BAYBASSAILANT S 1 Bel NEOTERIC ER THWATUELPLESS
ANDMIRADORISTE
STROKE FLOUNDER
93%/03
33,000,000 bushels. Chicago Corn 50%/50%
01/01
G0/00% 614/61% 01%/61%
The First Notice Day for December Grains is November 30 and the last day December 28.
Oct.
Dec.
May
Winnipeg Wheat
125/1253. 1204/128 120/110 12054/1204 117/117 118/110% The lust Nolice Day for October Winnipeg Grains is October 30,
EXCHANGE
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T.T. Japan T.T. India
T.T. U.S.A. T.T: Manila T.T. Batavio T.T. Bangkok T.T. Sulgon T.T. France. T.T. Germany T.T. Switzerland- T.T. Australla
4 m/s L/C Lándon 4 m/s,D/P do.
.18. 2
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OCTOBER 22, 1987.
Market Back To Normal
New York Oct. 21. The Stock market, which con. "Married Before Breakfast" (King', tinued Ita recovery trend at the open-
Ing.to-day, showed signs of approach... Theatre, io-day),—A comedy which ing a normal condition towards the depends us much upon action as upon close. dialogue. Robert Young and Flor- enco Rice have the principal roles, The tickers, for the first time this "Midnight Taxi" (Queen's Theatro week, easily coped with the volume to-day).—Federai secret-service men of transnetions, and the market closed teresting in with Brian Donlevy buying. on the trail of counterfeiters. __ An In-'} on a cheerful note, with renewed
and Frances Drake supplying the romantle
touch.
Today's turn-over was 3,400,000 shares.-Reuter,
.
"Reported Missing" (Alambra Theatre, today),lenty of theifla in
FIRMNESS RETURNS. the air and a mystery plot make this J11 entertaining picture. Willia
London, Oct. 21.. Gargan and Sean Rogers acè fentured. The Stock Exchange was firm and "There Goes My Girl". (Oriental | netive throughout the day, though | Theatre, 10-day,--Gene Raymond and some of the biggest gains were out Ann Sothern in another of their of proportion to the netul demand. riotous conedles. The programme is supported by the film of the recent) fight between Joe Louls and Tommy
Farr.
"Sing Me A Love Song" (Majestic Theatre, to-day),--This pluture has | an imposing cast and his songs and
fun aplenty.
"Lives of a Bengal Lancer" (Star Theatre, to-day).—One of the best pictures of two years ago revived. It is definitely worth seeing.
SHARE PRICES
A
The folowing is the list of local share quotations issued this morning,
Blanks.
II.K. Bank, $1,575 b.
II.K. Bands, Lond. Reg.). £954 n.
Chartered Bank, L17 n
j
Profi-taking Was ronalderable, well-absorbed. hit was usually The undertone is very satisfactory and the settlement passed off with out any culty.
Wall Street opened firm, uncl ።ነ eorly advance nitructed próft-talking, which, however, found 11 ready absorption.
Commodities and
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EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF JAPAN
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EMPRESS OF RUSSIA leaves Hongkong
.........Nov, 12th
17 Days HONGKONG to VANCOUVER Air-conditioned equipment carried on Trans-Continental Trains. Frequent Canadian Faelfie Allanile sailings from Montreal and Quebee, down the smooth St. Lawrence Seaway, to Europe:
Information and rates from
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base metals Building attwanced on an merensing buying interest, and tin, was outstandingly Arm-Router's Special.
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SWAN. CULBERTSON &
Mercanille Hank, A. and B: £3315 | FRITZ LATEST REPORTS
n.
Mercantile Bank, C., £15 n.
East Asia Bank, 500 n.
Insurances,
Canton In.. $250 n. Union .. $510 X. Div, n. China Underwriters, $1% n. 1.K. Fire in., $235 n.
Shipping.
Douglas. $404 n.
IL.K. Steamboats, $ n. Indo-Chints (Pret.), $51 b. Indo-Chinos (Def.), $43 . Shell Bearer), 100/7 n. Union Waterboats, $0.40 n..
Docks clc.
H.K. & K. Wharves, $110 b, and su. H.K. & W. Docks, $20 b. Providents (old), $2.05 b. Provident (new), 25 cts. b. New Engineerings, Sh.— Shanghai Doçics, Sh.
Mining.
Kailan Mining Adm. 11/9 n. Raubs, $8% 1
Venz: Goldfield $5 n.
Philippine ilning.
Antamek, P. .54 Atoks, P. 18 Baguio Ginid P. --
Benguet Consul., P. 9.90
Benguet Explor., P.
Bly Wedge, P.
Coco Grove, P. 50
Consolidated Mines, P. 018 Demonstrations, P. .30 E. Mindanno, Gumaus G'fields P. -
Ipo Gold, P.
I.X.L., P. 58 Itogons, P.-
→
Masbate Consols, P. - Min. Resources, P. — Northe Min. P. --- Paracale Gumaus, P. ---- Salacot Mining. P. San Mauricio, P. 58 Suyoc Consal, P. 10 United Paracoles, P. 54
Lands, Hotels, ėle.
H. and S, Hotels, $5.05 h. H.K. Laude, $30.40 b.
H.K. Lands, 4% Deben, $100 n. S'hai Lands, Sh.
Metropolitan Lands, Sh. Humphries, $834 n. H.K. Reallles, $4.50 n. Chinese Estates $80 n. China Realties, Sh. - China Debent,-
Public Utilities.
H.K. Tramways, $13.35 sa. Peak Trams, (old), $74. Peak Tram (new), $3 b. Star Ferries, $70 n. Yaumali Ferries (old), $231⁄4 b. China Light, $11.25 b.
China Light (new), $11.25 b. H.K. Electric, $53 b. Macao Electric, $15% n. Sandakan Lights, $13 n. Telephone (old), $25 b. Telephone (new), $8 b China Buses. Sh. - Singapore Tractions, 23/0 n. Singapore Pref., 23/- n.
Industrials.
New York, Oct. 21.
S, C. & F. Dow Jones Summary of yesterday's markets:
The market to-day absorbed targe pruit-taking and prices advanced through a wealt mid-session. In con- trast is the recent tendency, favour-. able news bad the greater effect on the market, such as better car-lond- ing and construction figures, while រង unfavourable factors were virtually
ignored. The Street feels that the Steel Industry will point the course of the murket in the near future, re- portedly at a steadier pace than here- tofore.
Bonds' rallied taking United
after some profll- States Government bonds and curb stocks were irregu- larly higher.
S. C. & F. New York Correspondent Cables:
Canadian Pacific
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Corn: Favourable weather is ex- pected to increase the movement of
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the crop. Values are now nearing PACIFIC SERVICE export parily. A decision on proposed Joan.hus been postponed, pending a thorough study of the situation.
Robber: There was some long liquidation and dealer selling. The market is sensitive to the action of securities, Consumption for 1037 is estimated at 590,000 tons,
Ildes: The leather market is very dull, but packers are holding offerings, generally to the last sale prices.
Sugar: The market is stagnant, bul prices are steady,
Wall Street Journal comment;
morning
Rockefeller interests purchased oil shares yesterday.
It is gossiped that steel operations may continue to decline in the corning werks.
to
The Street expects the raily continue until the current bargain- hunting expedition is complete, after | which trade condillons will in-
fluence the market.
There has been a considerable amount of twitching, of which some has been to register inx losses.
to
Many traders assert that securities Estevo decilned largely owing technical conditions, rather than dis- counting business fears, Dow Jones Averages Oct. 20
Close
30 Industrials
134.50
135.48
20 Raffe
32,05
36.03
20 ULea
21.05
22,43
04.30
95.20
11 Commodity Index 50.03
50.00
40 Dords
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H. K. Ropes, $3.80 n.
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Berlin.
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Oct. 21. 146.7/32 21.60
78
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Dairy Farm, $24.70 b.
Milan
94
12.334 5472 14
1/04
Watson, $4 n.
Copenhagen..
Buying
Lane Crawfords, $5,00
22.40 10.3014
22.10
19.30
1/3%.
Sinceres, $1.35 .
Osid.....
10.00
1/3.5/33
Wing On (ILK.), $40 n.
Helsingfors..
220
220%
.31%
Shanglint
1/2
1/2 th
.0.75
New York.
4.05
4.95
་
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Cotton Mills.
Amsterdam
8.95
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Ewo Coltons, SH; ——“
Prague.
142
142
S'hai Coltons, (old), Sh.
Mndrici.
.Nom.
Nom.
Zoong Sings,~~~
Lisbon.
Wing On Textiles, Sh.- Miscellaneoüs.
Hongkong.
110 1/3
110,1
1/3
Bombay,
.1/04
1/0
Montreal
.4.05%%
4.95%
Bruscis.
. 20.30
20
Yokohama, Delgraale.
1/2.
1/2
210
39
-4
1911 19
4 m/s L/c. U.S.A.
4 m/s. France
U.S. Cross rate in London
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Wm. Powelto, 40 els. b.
H.K. Entertainments, $5.00 n. Constructions (old), $1.00 n. Constructions (new), $1.00 n. Vibro Piling. $54 6.
.210 Ch. Gevi. 55% 1015 G$Bd«.91% n. Monlevideo, .39 & H.K. Govt. 4% Laun 7h prin.n
Rio de Janeiro..4% H.K. Govt. 3% Lann 14 n.
Silver (Spot)....20 Wallace Harpers, $ n.
Silver (forward .101 Maramans Inv., (Lon), s/w 21/3 . | War Loan. 101
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