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HONGKONG NOTES AND COMMENT,

METAĻĀ.

HOORINGS IN MET

Chinese dealers have pone for ward with ordore for various kinds of metals and hardware. Inquiries dave, gone to and fro and it is now reported that some orders for steel bars and angles have been placed with home manufacturers. prices seem to be rather low. Whe

bor this is due to a stray offering or

The

to a desire to do business if only to

rolain connections is not known but the price is said to be about £9, Da. 01. per ton, basis sizes, C & Hongkong, shipment or arrival in

aliout three month. Although the business is not large it is good hear jug in these dull tires and import- any are now hoping for further urffons for indents.

EXPORT.

Soveral orders for the usual hand- fa-mouth small lots of ginger for Europe have been booked in the local roarket. It is also reported thul nome Wood Oil has been done for America át a fairly, good price.

TIN PRICES.

HEAVY DROP EXPLAINED.

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WHO'S WHO.

LATEST CHINA.COAST CHANGES.

Mr. A. J. Nathan, from rezerve, has gone chief officer, "Ngankio." Mr. W. Jones, chief officer, "Ngankin," Is on reserve. Linan," is on reserve.

Mr. C. C. Russell, second officer,

Mr. P. R. Cheetham, second officer, "Yunnan," is on reserve.

Mr. W. Lamont, chief engineer, Sinkiang has gone chief ongi neer, "Liangchow."

Mr. C. N. Flood, chief engineer, "Liangchow," has gone chief engi neer, "Sinkiang."

Mr. D. Short has been appointed third engineer," Kashing,"

社

Mr. T. R. Pringle, chief cogincer,

CAPTAIN E. G. SPINKS:

AN ALL-ROUND

SPORTSMAN..

FAREWELL DINNER.

Captain E. G. Spinks, who is salling for Home to-morrow, was the guest of honour at a dinner given at the Hongkong Hotel by

THE CHINA MAIL.

ANIMALS AS ACTORS,

"JUST DOGS" AT THE CORONET.

Dog-lovers will appreciate the novel Alm, "Just Dogs," which

commences at the Coronet to-day.

OBITUARY.

MR. JAMES W. WHITE.

We regret to announce the death of Mr. James William White, which took place shortly. before 1 o'clock to-day at 39, Humphrey Building, Kowloon.

The late Mr. White, who was 49

For

TUESDAY JULY 10, 1923

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

Just landed

A Fresh Consignment of

KRAFT LOAF CHEESE

The Perfection of Flavor.

Uniformity and Excellence

No Waste

All the artists in this picture are an- imals, and practically all are dogs. Making screen pictures out of dogs. requires both patience and genius. years of age, had been in Al-health local jockeys and their friends.

Mr. Blason was in the chair and taken of a busy day in Main Street, return from Home leave early this Take for example a scene to be for the last two years baf on hie was supported by Mr. Harold Seth, Dogtown. Traffic is moving from year was very much better. Mr. Afves and Mr. Dowbiggin, right to left, and pedestrians-all the last fortnight fr. White bad Capt. Spinks occupying a seat to animals are walking in every not been up to the work but se chairman's right. A replica of the direction. local race course formed the centre-to get animals of ordinary intel-office.

The herculean job is recently as last Thursday be. was in piece between the two side tables, figence to listen to half a dozen while the menu stands were horse trainers all, talking at

On Sunday, Mr. White suddenly shoes bound in the colours of the The average picture-goor wonders stated.

once. became worse and died to-day, as Hongkong Jockey Club.

The (Race) Courses included It looks so simple on the screen, Works Department in January,

how such comedies are produced. Horse Cocktails," Gymkhana and probably few realise the time, Soup," Fish á la Griffin," "Saddle of Mutton," "Furlong of. Beef," patience and money expended. Of 1910, as an Assistant Engineer. In 1915 he was raised to the first grade. course, even dogland has its stars. "Fruit and Whipped Cream" and "Brownie" is a dog-star, and has From April 2-to October 31, 1015, "Snaffle your Coffee." The menu appeared in between thirty and he was on half-pay leave. In 1918 be cards bore a capital, cartoon of forty pictures. Just Dogs "should was acting Executive Engineer. In Capt. Spinks riding a finish. At provide a refreshing novelty and 1920, Mr White was made second either end of the room were black prove a picture of far more than grado Executive Engineer (Re and yellow flags with horselice, usual interest. The Coronet's big sumptions Office) and from Septem- saaffle, spurs and and racing whip flim is "The Perfect Woman," in ber 15 to November 50 acted as first as a centre-piece.

which Constance Talmadge shows grade. Executive Engineer in charge young womanhater. Anyone who for a time acted as Government how she-vamps a marriageable of Buildings Ordinance Work, and saw it when it was screened at the Assessor in addition. Star recently will testify as to the excellence of its humour, but the name First National will be, a sufficient guaranted to regular theatre-goers,

No Rind Mr. White joined the Public

After the toast of "The King had been honoured, Mr. Blason proposed the health of the guest of the evening.

The speaker said how sorry he was to hear that Capt. Spinks had no intention of riding in races at Home and therefore it would not be their pleasure of reading in the near future that he had won the

In August last year Mr. White went home on leave, returning to the Colony early this year.

Mr. White Icayon a widow and two young sons with whom manch sympathy will be felt, The late Mr. White was a, prominent Free

Kashing," has gone chief engi-Grand National or some other neer, Wachang.

famous race. Mr. Blason described LATEST SHIPPING NEWS, mason and deputy organist at the

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Mr. A. N. McDonald, second engineer, "Luenyi," has gone acting chief engineer, "Kashing,"

Mr. R. Meldrum, second engi- neer,"Luchow" has gone second engineer, "Luenyi"

Mr. J. Clark, second engineer, "Whangpu," is on reserve. neer, "Foochow has gone second Mr. A. Knowles, second engi- engineer, "Liangchów."

Capt Spinks as the most optimistic man he had ever met. No matter what pony he rode, whether good or bad, he always got the best out of it and was never beaten until the winner passed the post. He was sure that all present wished their old-friend a very pleasant the Old Country. (Chicers). voyage home and a happy time in

ABRIYALS.

Amoy-Kowloon Whari.

Kutsang, (J. M. & Co.) from Kobe,

Chiki, (M. M. Cie) from Yoko- hama, Shanghai-Ar.

Po Tung, (Chun Tung) from Kwong-chow-wan, Macao-Co.'s

Wharf.

Drufar, (Yuen Seng Fat) from

Passat, (Kwong Now Tai) from Dairen.-C45.

Taikwa Maru,(Y.K.K.) from Hai- phong, Haihow.-B23.

Song Bo, (Lapicque & Co.) from Haiphong-B31

Mr. J. Colquhoun, second

Mr. H. Seth, supporting the toast, en-related an incident which happen-Bangkok-Cig. gineer, "Liangchow," has gone ed at the gymkhana meeting in second engineer, "Foochow." April, 1922, when young Mr. Nem- Mr. W. Pollock, third, engineer, azce rode Kuockuh Leg. Coming "Woosung," has gone third en up the straight Nemazce crossed gineer, "Poyang."

Spinks. When Capt. Spinks came in Mr. Seth spoke to him about it, and Captain Spinks replied "Young Nemazec would not deliberately cross anybody to save his life; that boy rode a clean race and I am not going to lodge a protest." Mr. Seth added "all I could say was You. are a sportsman.""

LONDON, July 9. Mr. J. McCann, from reserve, has The Times attributes the fall in gone third engineer, "Woosung." this price of 250 a ton in the Mr. J. W. Bunting, second officer past few months mainly to over "Fuhwo," is on reserve. Mr. F. jucohtees, of the utal, particularly Laloe, sup'y second officer, Su in American account; to the lowo," has gone

second officer, promising trade outlook, especially Fuhwo."

Tho Times points out that the statistical position has improved and

in America; and to the closing of, Mr. T. O'Hara, from leave, has bullish speculative accounts.

gone second officer, "Tuckwo." Mr. F. S. Hollingshead, second officer, "Tuckwo," is on leave "Hopsang

Captain J. Campbell, of the "u"

has gone master,, Yatshing." Captain N. W. Van Cortlandt, of the "Yatshing." has gone master,

Hopsang,"

De visible supply has fallen from 9,500 tons to 17,500 tons during Nie past six months.

EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS.

LONDON, July 8. Today's exchange quotations Ken-German marks 1.250,000 to , Franch francs 79-25, Belgian iranen 97-15.

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master, same ship.

One word describes Capt. Spinks--sportsman." remarked Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, who was called upon to support the toast, which was enthusiastically drunk with musical honours

Cheongshing, UJ. M. & Co.) from Tientsin, Weihaiwci-C32.

Bintang, Manners) from Bangkok.~~~C42.

Cathedral,

The funeral takes place this even- ing at Happy Valley cemetery, the cortège passing the Monument at 6.30 p.m.

STOLEN JEWELS.

BROADWOOD TERRACE

ROBBERY.

DETAILS IN COURT.

Details of the theft-from Mr. T, R. Parsons' house, No. 2 Broad- wood Terrace, of a quantity of Hamburg Maru, (O.S.K) from Mr. I. R. Wood's court this mor jewellery valued at $550 (reported in yesterday'a issue) were given in Singapore.-A20,

Sungaban Mare, (N.V.K.) from ping when Divisional : Inspector Shanghai, Swatow-G36.

Aris prosecuted a Chinese describe Saiyang, (B. & S.) from Shanged as a fisherman. hai, Amoy, C18.

DEPARTURES..

Gweneth, (Kin Tye Lung) for Bangkok. July 10.

80 cents per lb.

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HONGKONG.

It appears that on July 6, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons returned to their house at about 12.30 at 'night Defendant is alleged to have clim- afterwards and to have stolen the bed up the water-spout shortly articles from a dressing-table. The following day he was arrested Chili, (M. M. Cic.) for Saigon.in a pawnshop at Wanchai where he was stated to be endeavouring Tjiliwoog, (JC.J.L.) for Yoko to dispose of the valuables. It is STORIES OF THE OPERA. hama.-July 10.

surmised that the alleged thief Hongay-July 10.

Harunasan Maru, (M.B.K) for must have kept a watch on the house for some time provious to the Sunli, (Po On) for Fort Bayard, theft. Soochow, (B. & S.) for Amoy. July 10.

Lake Gitano, (Pacific Mail.) for Singapore, July 10.

....

Sarpedon, (B. & S.) for Dalny, Shanghai-July 10.

CAPTAIN SPINKS REPLIES, On rising to reply, Cant. Spinks met with a rousing ovation. He St. Albans, (M.M. & Co.) for Moji, Mr. J. R. Doughty, chief officer, said that he could truthfully say he-July 10. tef, same ship. "Kumsang, has gone acting mas- did not look forward with any

feelings of pleasure to going Home-July 10. Captain T. Grant, of the "Kum-after having spent such a very sang," is on leave.

happy time in Hongkong, except Captain A. Fernandes, from re-for the reason that it might mean serve, has gone master, "Hoisang."an improvement in his wife's JAPAN MARKET.

Mr. E. A. Neilson, from reserve, health. That night he had had has gone chief officer, "Kumsang. a very fine compliment paid to him-July 10, After the sudden rise in Cuba Mr. R. G. Lowndes, from reserve, in being described as a sportsman. sugar on the Now York market on has gone third officer, "Kumsang." He thought he could truthfully say the 10th, a telegram to hand on the

Mr. E. P. Smith, from reserve that he had always tried to do 20th reported & further improve-has gone chief office, "Kwongsai, what was right; he sometimes lost ment by 12.5 cants to $5.50. This Mr. H. Cornwell, chief officer, his temper as most of them did but yas attributed to an increase of

Kwongsai" has gone acting, he certainly bore no malice after domand in America, says the Japan

wards. Capt. Spinks went on to Chronicle of June 26. The Java sai," is on leave,

Captain J. Acock, of the Kwong- say that he had been riding for about 40 years on all sorts of horses Sugar market was reported station- and September deliveries, In the "Hangsang," is on leave.

Mr. J. F. Nicoll, chief officer, in all parts of the world. He could be excused for feeling that, ary at 16.38 guilders for August Osaka market the quotation rose by has gone master, "Loongsang.”

Captain P. Jowilt, from reserve, when he came to Hongkong he-July 10, 40 or 50 sen to Y19.80. Then sell-

knew all about them, but, he hat Captain J. McAinsh of the found almost every time he had ing offers increased and toward the "Loongsang" has gone master, gone on to the course something close June delivery dropped to "Fooshing."

fresh to learn. It was a mistake 10.80 and July delivery to Y19.60. In the spot delivery market centri "Fooshing," is on reserve..

Captain C. E. Webb, of the fugal stood at Yed and refined sugar

Mr. C. E. Compton, from reserve, af Y29.

has

gone third "Kungwa."

engineer, Captain J. A. Murphy, of, the "Haean," is on leave.

Captain C. Stewart, of the Kwanglee," has gone master, "Hogan."

AMERICAN BOOM.

It is reported that American ingar dealers an: now roimporting considerable quantities from Europe

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scoount of the hardening of theter, "Kiangwah," ja deceased,

Captain 1. MacArthur, late mas fiome market and the difficulty of btaining the supplies they need" Hsinkong," has resigned.

Mr. P. Mullen, second officer, from Cuba.

CALIFORNIA PRODUCE.-

for a young man to think that he knew everything about riding.

DANGER TO RIDERS.

West Prospect, (St. & Barry.) for Saigon July 19. for Moji.--July 10.

Samarang Mari, (Naayo Y. K.) Reims, (Tai Woo.) for Hoihow. Haihong, (Douglas) for Foo chow, Swatow.-July 10.

should always look back upon the enjoyable time he had spent in Hongkong and should carry away with him pleasant memories of his stay here. ***

MAJOR WHITE WELCOMED

$1,000 REWARD,

MISSING MERCHANT

"WANTED."

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE,

This is a comic opera with music by Rossini. The plot is simple. The Count Almaviva loves Rogins

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THE REFORMER'S LOT.

HONGKONG “MUL TSÁI

AGITATION.

We shall be much interested in

the ward of Bartolo the physician, in reading what the Hongkong a crusty old bachelor who secretly Papers have to say in reply to the wishee to wed her himself. Daily News article complain- Almaviva persua, es the village 3g of the wrong still being done barber, Figaro, to arrange a meet-to Commander and Mrs. Hasie ing for him, and gains entrance to wood in connexion with the the house disguised as a dragoon, the N.C.D. News. One reply is Mui-tsai at Hongkong says Oa June 21, it was reported in the but is arrested by the guardian.obvious and can be made with a that a Chinese metal merchanting to be a substitute for logina's Commander and Mrs. Haslewood China Mail's Commercial Notes Not discouraged he returns, pretend-good deal of fairness. At the time and had disappeared. It was The appearance of the real Don was raised by the latter, Great had failed for over $40,000 music teacher, who, he says, is ill.were in Hongkong and the subject also mentioned that he had obtain- Basilio, the music-master, spoils the Britain was in the throes of the ed, through a sale of a mythical lot plan, and the Count retreats for the most deadly war it has ever had ably below market quotations pocond time, having, however to face. Hongkong, it is true, of tinolates at a price consider sum of alion $20,000 from a man Bartolo finally arouses Rosins's events, but in common with other arranged a plan for elopement: was merely on the fringe of facturer of cigarette tins.

Further the

wedded by a notary just ne Bartolo to trouble the British Government arrives with officers to arrest the about the matter. Count. The services of Figaro the Government of Hongkong was barber are secured to secure admit- deeply concerned that life there should pursue the oven tenour of tance to the house and the work of its way, and any disturbing in this gentleman throughout the Euence was to be deprecated. The Opera affords much amusement.

SAME PLACE

sure Capt. Spinks would agree with hawking without a licence, Serg- Prosecuting a Chinese boy for him. Soldiers were always birds eant Elston told Mr. C. D. Met LAUNCH DISASTER. of passage, and could not help bourne that the boy had been FOUR MORE BODIES FOUND,

Chinese of Hongkong have said themselves: that a reform such as this was a factor calculated to up set the populace, and to that ex

Government in the steps it took to remove that cause. When zeal

tent: they justify the Colonial

BOYHOOD AMBITION. Capt. Spinks told the gathering

In connection with this the police jealousy by preten ing that the parts of the Empire was doing was to be a jockey, and a 13 he that when a boy his ambition in life

have offered a reward of $1,000 for Count loves another, and the pro- what it could to provision the information leading to the convicmises to forget bim and marry her British forces in the field and at started riding horses. He enjoyed himself quite as much when riding Seth said that sorry as they all as of the Hongkong Import Co. for clopement arrives she meets the being waged it was no time to dis

In welcoming Major White, Mr. tion of one Yu Yin-cho, described guardian. When the time for the sea. While such a struggle was at 50 as when he first commenced were to lose Captain Spinks they alleged obrining by Mr. Blason had kindly said that he were pleased that another soldier pretences, a sum of over $20,000 but he convinces her of the treach-ever important, and Hongkong: false Count, intending to reprooch him, sipate energies on reforms, how- had always tried to do his best. had arrived to take his place, who from Wing Lee Sang of Wing Lok ory of Bartolo, and the lovers are accordingly did right in declining That was perfectly true. Capt. already had shown them that he Street. Spinks said he was not bragging was quite capable of being the first when he said that he felt just as to catch the Judge's eye." comfortable on a horse as in a chair. In reply Major White said that to Knowing how difficult it was to describe him as the successor to control China pontes he could Capt. Spinks was setting too high a With sugar and other costs higher the market from a complete break who came out on inexperienced wished to say and he was quite The only thing which has prevented sympathise with the young men standard. There was one thing he the 1923 fruit pack cannot but be down has been the drop in export mounts, which were really trouble Ligh in price as compared with demand. With the recovery of some with their short necks and 4922, Local buyers persisted in sterling oxchange the export de hard mouths. thinking that there would only bon mand is expected to improve. Pinks light advance in oponing prices, and chunia sro boing actively in Captain Spinks. In conclusion were treated at the various places same offence in the same place.”

making comparisons as to how they given six strokes It May for "ths and were more or less disappointed quired for and may replace rods in said: "In my life-time. I have where they were stationed. Gen- His Worship-Sir strokes in the of the steam-faunch "Fep Din Yat outruns discretion officialdom can

In connection with the capsizing been in some pretty tight corners crally they were greeted with same place.. and I do not say without good the remark,“

"Here is another cause that the jockeys here have of these blank soldier mon

on Sunday morning when; it is not be happy, and Governments not sufficient protection on the trying to shove himself in.”- In

alleged, a number of coolies, and would be something more than California correspondent of a Hotel The movements of goods have course from nullahs and ditches his travelling about the world A further attack by bandits on take delivery of a cargo of licheas eded to reward those who had Borters boarded the vessel to human if subsequently they pro commercial paper in nail week. In slowed down somewhat in the week Only last Saturday, in the first Major White said he had never the Tientsin-Pukoy Railway is re- and some of the passengers tried planted thorns in their path. pineapples the entire pack has been ending June 1. There were fower into a nullah, six feet deep, or the than he was in Hongkong. He is said to have reached Peking launch to ist, three corpses of race, I had to choose between going been better treated as a newcomer ported to be probable Informa- to get off, thereby causing the tported se sold out, and the ques-cool shipments and open quage for ditch opposite. Hope Dahlia tan very much appreciated the kind that the bandits are concentrating females, believed to have been on now is whether the jobbors and coal remained partly

THE GIOOMY GUEST. diolesalers will be able to get their Means of transport especially of sure another yard would have giving hini mounts only a month have receiged ordors to be ready found this morning near the Hong- unused. absolutely blindly and I am quite nose which had been shown him in near Nanslut (?), and the military passengers on the launch, were full quotas, Tomatoes are being closed trucks, were somewhat inade carried me through the fence into or so after his arrival. sold at a premiun. In nepaga quate, owing to the rush on the rail the nullah, Boatman would have Capt. Splnks will agree with me,

I am sure to deal with the menace. the heavy acreage planted out this ways before the incenes in the gone through it like a place of Major, White concluded, "this con- year may make prices easier. In rates. Among the imports were paper if the start had been made at sideration is very much appreciate 1991 the acreage was 20,990 this 95,000 tons of English cool, 15,000 the two mile post. The poules run amongst fellows like us, who do your it in 29,880, 1

tons of Hoottish coal, 1,000 tons blindly and; sometimes some of not know what it means to be a In salmon, medium reds are Boya beans, 19,000 balas tobacco, them appear to suffer from mad resident anywhere we like approaching a clean up. Most of 5,000 bales cotton, 43,000 moka staggers Capt. Spinks" added Recitations; step-dancing and Fina This stock will be sold hafors the colles, 14,000-ci conse, 190,200 skat he hoped the stewards Wont song, bir willer Mikes, Zellensky Combat new pack can, amive, That there sacks rice, 0,000 bushels, maize, not think he was criticising too Blusoh, Macnamara and Potta bored Vancouv will be a short pack is beyond doubt,192,000 Bushels wheat, and 120,000. harshly, but he felt bound to say the brunt; brought: A pleasant and il conséquence prices are firm sacks at copra-

what he believed to be true. He night's entertainment to a close,

to a result. Some of the buyers are some markets.

dill holding back hoping for

future drop, but there is no resson to expect any such thing, says, the

HAMBURG IMPORTS.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMER.

The best man noticed that one

kong and Kowloon Wharf and of the wedding guests, a gloomy Godown Co.'s West Point wharf. looking young man, did not-seem Another body, also of a fenfale, to be enjoying himself. He was was found near the Steamboat Co.'s wandering about as though he had Macao wharf at Wing Lok Street. lost his last friend. The best tatt It is stated unofficially that took it upon himself to cheer him several bodies were found yester up Empraga of Plaza If, Hlakka correct, the sumber Er have you – kissed - the where for Victoria of passengers given by the bride ? he asked by way of in-

»tia: Shanghai coxswain, of which all but five | troduction. Kobe and

were said to have been accounted Not lately replied the gloomy: for must be WIDNES

one, with a faraway, expression.