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THE CHINA MAIL: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1936:

VOLUNTEERS®

DINNER

Happy Gathering At

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“ONCE A GUNNERS, ALWAYS A GUNNER”

LOCAL SHARE MARKET

Messrs. Harriman's Weekly Report

Messrs. G. A. Harriman and

Co.'s weekly share report and mar- ket review issued at noon yesterday states.com

The events of the past week at

BURDEN TOO HEAVY WITHOUT WOMAN HE LOVED

(Continued from. Page 1)

King's Car Arrives At Portsmouth

London: A motor: car belonging! A happy spirit of Camaraderie prevailed at the first annual din. Home have disturbed the world's to King Edward arrived at Ports. ner of "L" Section, Corps 1st Bat-Principal stock markets and the mouth dockyard yesterday, follow. tery, H.K.V.D.C, which was held uncertainty created overseas based by other cars filled with ing- at the Corps Headquarters last also been reflected in this colony, rage. The blinds of the car were causing markets to adopt a besi-drawn and it was impossible to night and which

presided over by Captain T. Addis Martin, tant policy, so that trading during see the occupants, although it is believed that the ex-King was in- the past week has been on a res the Battery Commander.

of his entourage. Among the guests present were tricted scale, with quotations gen-side with some Colonel A. Burroughs, RA, Lieuterally marked lower. The reassur-Reuter.

of the last 36 hours,

NO ROYAL TITLE Colonel R. C. B. Anderson, Coming news

Although introduced by the an- Prince mandant, Hong Kong Volunteers, should re-establish confidence and Lieut. Colonel H. B. L. Dowbiggin, with the advent of the new year nouncer, John Reith, 33

market Edward, the ex-King has no Royal Major J.-S. Drennan, RA, Cap-we look for a healthier tain G. S. Frizelle, Lieut. J. T. and a resumption of the active title and no style except as Ed- Marsh, Lieut. Symons, Lient. C. conditions that were with us dur- ward Windsor Esq., unless Chaplin, Lieut. D. Marshall and ing the summer months. A spate new King gives him a title in re- of dividend announcements by se- cognition of his great services to Mr. C. Champkin.

received Letters were

from veral Philippine mining companies the Empire-Rester. Colonel H. C. Harrison and Major must eventually attract R. C. Gill, RA, regretting their again for these better producer. shares and when the present (re inability to attend.

ported) tightness of mones

buyers.

⚫LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY• Captain Addis Martin, in pro-Manila is eased, with the passing

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Capt. Addis Martin's Speech posing the health of the guests Isaid:-

of 1937. we should see quotations higher.

"

Hong Kong, Electrics have been marketed up to $54, but China Lights have come under selling pressure and receded to $12.85

"The idea of forming "L" Sec- tion of Corps 1st Battery had been mooted some years ago but it was not till December 1, of last year that the first recruits were sworn cum (a decline of 65 cents, over!

we

to

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im

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KING GEORGE VI London: It has been officially announced that the new King will take the title of His Majesty King George VL--Reuter.

Earlier Messages

MAXTON'S RESOLUTION

REJECTED

the for peace was inherent in

Stanley Baldwin, in a brief state- speeches in the Commons when Mr. ment, moved the second reading of the Abdication Bill

Major Attlee supported the Bill, but pleaded for simplification of being

:

Was

London: A strong desire to re in and "L" Section became a part the period). Trams also, are down-sume as speedily as possible the of the Corps. It is in their name at $12 sales, and--Star Ferries, at normal life of the nation and work: that I offer to our guests to-night $95 Telephones (old) sold

small numbers at $28.415- and the ja very hearty welcome."

At "A" Section dinner 1 assured "New" at $10. Offers are inviter our Commandant of their loyal of Sandakan Lights near $9 but support: in the name of "L" Sec-sellers are conspicuously absent. Cements have lapsed to a noni tion I assure you. Sir, of theirs also. Colonel Anderson, gentle-mal quotation of $10.75 and Rope-

were sold as low as $2.40. mes has endeared himself

Dairies can be taken at 20, the monarchy which every member of the Corps and

appreciate enormously the after small sales at this figure jeopardised by over emphasis of great interest he takes in every and sellers of Watsons invite bids vulgar adulation.

Sir Archibald Sinclair supported Hotels, after near $3.75. member of "L" Section. You can

changes at $5.50, are now $5.60 the Bill. best repay him by making your-

buyers. Lands continue on offer. Mr. James Maxton moved rejec selves individually and as a Sec-

t $37.50 and Realtys have beention of the Bill favouring aboli- tion into the keennest and most

old down to $4.60. New Con-tion of the hereditary monarchy. lefficient in the Corps.

tractions have several buyers After a speech by Sir John I was present recently at the

Simon emphasising the recent in- near 42 cts."

how annual dinner of the Royal Artil-

Wharves are down to $108 and cidents which demonstrated lery Association, and the CRA in sales of Providents (old) have deeply the conception of constitu- his speech referred to the spirit of been made at $1.40. Insurance tional Kingship was embedded in "comradeship" and "cooperation" stocks continue upward-Unions British hearts, the House rejected That spirit gentlemen prevails selling as high as $610. Canton Mr. Maxton's amendment by 403 within "L" Section, and we are Insurance up to $300 and Hong votes to 5' and the Bill was read a deeply conscious of the great Kong Fires at $305. Hong Kong second time without division.. honour of being affiliated to the Bank improved to $1785. Royal Artillery in Hong Kong.) Ewos are again lower Sh$13.75, |

In the committee stage, replying "Once a gunner always a gun-which slight further decline is no! ner”,-that old phrase so dear to don't due to prost, taking as this to a query, the Attorney-General. us-rings as true to-day as ever, share has been consistently ap- Sir Donald Somervell, said that and we are proud of the friendly preciating over the past 6 months. the designation of King Edward feeling existing between us all. I'

Philippine Mining Shares

SUGGESTION UNFOUNDED

was a matter which the new King:

must thank the Officer Command- A quietly steady market has will deal with when the time comes. ing 20th Battery, and especially rated in Manila almost through- Replying to Mr. Will Thorne, the the three instructors, for their in-out the week and business in Gold Attorney-General said there was valuable help with our training stocks has been small. Sen Mau-no truth in the suggestion that "L" Section is organized and ricios had closing sales at $3.60 the King was compelled to "leave trained on exactly the same lines (ex the 4 centavos dividend) after the country. as the parent "A" Section. and

A lower exchanges mid-week.

The Bill was read a third time although the training at the start fairly large number of Suyocs was and sent to the House of Lords. was considerably disjointed, it bought round 60 eis. after small "WE SHALL NOT FORGET"

Attorney-General pointed now running smoothly. Parades sales at 65 cts, and United Para-. The have been held twice a month at cales were taken

$1.93 out that the King's income from Headquarters for rifle drill and Antamoks have.

buyers at $5.35 the Civil List and Duchies of Corn- twice a month we do gun drill at cam 100 per cent stock and 100 wall and Lancaster would go to the| Belchers Fort. Certain members

at

would

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SHOWING TO-DAY*

FRED ASTAIRE ROGERS

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TUESDAY At the QUEEN'S "FLASH GORDON" With Buster Crabbe-Jean Rogers

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With music by the com- poser of "Roberia” JEROME KERN

TUESDAY At the ALHAMBRA "BACK TO NATURE” With Jed Pronty--Spring Byington

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TRIC BLORE – BETTY FULNESS GLOB.GES METAZA

Direclay George Stevens. A PANDRO S. BEKMAN Production. Mule by JEROME KERN Lyrics by DOROTHY PILDS

To-morrow "SNOWED UNDER" With George Brent & Monday

Genevieve Tobía Glentia Farrell Patricia, Ellis

IN NORTHERN IRELAND

What action the House have volunteered for special in-er cent, cash dividend. Baguios new King.

are wanted at 34 cts, Big Wedge struction in D.R.F. work and gun at 46 cts, Benguet Explorations take subsequently is outside the London: The Governor of laying, on Sunday mornings provat 27 ets, and Consolidated Mines day's discussions. ing, it proof indeed be necessary at 434-cts. how keen they are.

the

Mr. Baldwin finally spoke grate-Northern Ireland. the Duke of

Abercorn, is summoning Concluding comment. The fully of King Edward. "For all "As you know my old friend Mr. Hong Kong and Manila

market his work we are grateful and shall Northern Ireland Parliament next week, probably on Wednesday, Chumpkin presented at the "A" close quiet, but steady.

not forget," the Premier said.

when the new King will be pro- Section dinner the "Champkin

ABDICATION BILL PASSED Trophy," to be competed for each

London: The Abdication Bill claimed in Parliament Buildings. passed the House of Lords in all The proclamation will subsequent year amongst all members in “A”

stages within 15 minutes of leav-ly be read publicly in Belfast Los land “L” Sections: 'It will be award-

ed to the layer who passes out highest in the annual examination.

SHIPYARD STRIKE ENDS

The strike of 150 platers' helping the House of Commons and donderry, and other centres.

the Queen

I would like to take this oppor-ers at John Brown's shipyard, tunity of expressing our thanks to Clydebank, where Mr. Champkin for his interest in Mary's sister ship is being built

has been called off. us. Trophies such as these are 2. great incentive to keenness, andi therefore to general eficiency."

Parade Attendances

There is one point as your Bat-

now awaits Royal assent.

Later: The Abdication. Bill has received Royal assent.-Reater. (Continued at foot of next Coll

TEST WITH A BARROW

Part Of Police Court Proceedings!

Duncan-street,

Passers-by Islington, stopped last month to watch a test with a scavenger's barrow being made outside IN AUSTRALIA

Clerkenwell County Court. At the Canberra: The Commonwealth

entrance stood Mr. A. H. Forbes. Parliament has adopted without a barrister acting as an additional dissent a resolution assenting to judge. with counsel in wig and the succession to the throne,

gown on either side of him. Victoria: The South Australian

The barrow was being pushed Government has declared a public up and down the street by Charles

*

New York Share Market holiday on Monday, the birthday Wiliam Spencer, of Goswell-ter

HEAVY FINANCIAL LOSS London: Manufacturers of Co

of the new King

race,

Goswell-mad He claimed Wellington: The new King will from Finsbury Borough Council tery Commander that I must Messrs. White, Weld & Com-closing levels, but week-end news be proclaimed in New Zeaiztid on | compensation for an injury to b Stress-attendance at parades-pany, New York Correspondents must be watched for any effect on Monday, which has been declared elbow. Mr. Edgedale, counsel for a public holiday Renter's Bulle Spencer, who had, suggested the We have a lot of ground to cover for Messrs. S. E. Levy & Com Monday, before Camp and I have decided pany, reports

Business done: 2,610,000 shares.tin Service. A COOKE

demonstrations, shouted direction that all parades in. Farinary and "Stocks:-The market to-day "Cotton We would advise

to him.

The point at issue was whether, February will be devoted to gun was under poor leadership and traders to take their profits on the

on any good ronation souvenirs, incur heavy in pushing such a barrow after his drill and battery drill at Belchers prices were down except special advance and boy

losses. It is estimated that nearly injury. Spencer had been able to Fort. If each member of "L" issues. The loss approximates reaction Section will turn up regularly, the technical correction of the "Bubber-The market to-day eight million pieces of Coronal use both hands or had done it with determined to make himself week's rise which, it is thought, eased on selling by dealers against tion pottery already made are now one hand; only, efficient, I have no fears of the re- would carry through to-day. We purchases in London." We would, unsaleable. Vast quantities of cot. After returning to the court Mr. salts we shall obtain at Cazip still feel that the improvement rather, remain on the side-line un- tons and rayons printed with por Forbes reserved judgment.

I make no apology for striking will continue from near to-nights til after the meeting of the Inter traits of King Edward are a total

national Enbber Restriction Com-loss. Fortunately some were only prayer book are out of date. in personal note in conclusion. I

printed with the Union Jack? and The Port Office must cancel the will admit I was just a trifle ner-member pulls his full weight Imittee on December 15th. Total sales: 1,760 tone

Crown and are usable for the new new stampa, and, "also instal new vous in accepting responsibility Cannot say how much I appreciate

yller bozes, numbers of which for U Section, but how could I year keenness and your loyalty, "Wheat Prices "to-day declin Kinga refuse Mr. Moses? He is my but appreciate it a most sincerely led on profit-taking and improved: Manufacturers of cheap jewel-lettered "ER" have been only

riend as he is yours, and say do, and I would ask you this even-weather conditions. Traders arelery souvenirs are badly hit, es just completed. thing I have accomplished has ing to accept my most grateful| awaiting further small reactions pecially silversmiths, who ordered been due almost Vestirely to his and bearffelt thanks. ^

before entering into new com numerous medals dies costing

It is understood that was ready to iss a piece.

|the-New#Lesz. Now, there But no section, can ever I now asic "T-Section to rise mitmentes ko znake officlf efficient unless zeschi and džink to our gal

Total sales 40,648,000 bushels Thousands of copies of the new no Edward VIA coins.

Mint