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Continued from page J.).

18 Corrosiva acid thrown on three

Persons by Chinese, Indias constable shot by robbers in Aberdeen Gap Rond to prevent arrest. Death in Englund of Mrs. Messer, wife

of the Colonial Treasurer 17.-Wedding of Mr.MTF. Airry ma

Miss CF. Chauner 10-Lateeport Lawn Bowl, Hougkong

Hankow, won by Hongkong. 20-Hongkong Shanghai Interport

Lawn Buirls Shanghai wing 21-Hongkong Shanghai Recreation

Club Lawn Bowls, Club wins, Twelve houses, rained at 41.000

destroyed by fire at Kowlson, Fisherman murdered by pirates. 23-Sure of $101,300 worth of opium on

Cathe Karja Maraq

New Australian liner hanno arriven

and entertains business men on board. Funk capsizes at Capimu: Two

children lost. 23-Metrial Service to the late Mr. RO. Hutchison, at St. John's Cathedral

25-Mr. F. Ellis, sharebroker, defranded of 341,300 receiving a dishonoured cheque for 100 shapes,

C.R.C. "At Home and distribution of

Tennis League prizes. 74th Punjabis sports. 27-Meting of Hongkong Lawn Tennis

Association

25-Annual gueral oveting of Hongkong

Football Club.

Schools Aquatic Sports, 29-Wedding of the Hon. Mr. Chand Serers and Miss Margaret Bullock at Oxford, E

Canton City threatened by General Chen Chung meng's Army, which later entered into possession of the

Annual general meetings, Hongkong Hockey Club, Kowloon Cricket Club and Indian Recreation Club. Pimey" in "Chiness waters.

30. Chinese passenger loses draft for Pretion of Belilios Jife-saving Presentation

modal and$10 to Chinese seaman Kwong Sing of, Revenue Department, Victoria B.C. annual nimming sports commenced and continged to October

OCTOBER

New Tuchun, elected at Canton to replace Ma. Yung-hsien, V.R.C. sports.

-Snake, seventeen feet long, shot by

Aberdeen Police.

Chinese killed by robbers in Lantau

Island

V.R.C. sports concluded.

Opium rained at $100,000, seized on DeJunk,

FRIDAY

Organ recital by Mr. Denman Fuller at TRADE IN HONGKONG IN 1920

Cathedral.

90-Meeting of United Services Football

Langues

Wedding of Surg. Lt-Cdr. EW Fitzroy Williams and Miss Doria Grimble 38-Hongkong Legislative Council. Bud Dunsany Plays given by A.D.O. at

get for 10 presented. Theatre Royal sleeting of Education Board.

NOVEMBER.

A REVIEW.

main lines of trade in Hongkong during Bekow we give review of some of the

the year 1020 ; -

"PIECE GOODS.

In Manchester, prices steadily advanced and reached abnormal heights in March- April, but owing to a complete absence of

clined to about half their original figure. demand they hay since continuously de

This drop was also reflected in the raw

go down in the annals of the trade as the quoted at 09:18ch at 1st January, rose to material which followed on its downward. The year 1890, will in a probability course American qutton in Liverpool was most disappointing in history. It was

31.18d. on 18th January, and is now quoted generally anticipated that the extraordinary at 9.01d. The figures for Egyptian are position of Labensaire markets in the 53d., 0., 2d. respectively. Wire Telegraph Service opened earlier months of the year would stimulate between Macoc and Hongkong. 3-Fire on the Futahan. Stewards and reached record heights, Chinese traders temaad her, but, although home prices second engineer's rogus burnt outs Arrival of new Bishop of Victoria, Damined apathetic and the volume of

Duppay,

-Annual meeting of Hongkong Boxing

Association

5-Meeting of Hongkong Licensing

Boart...

6-United Services Variety Concert in

Enthronement of Bishop Duppay

aid of charity

Interporn cricket open. 7-EE-Y-C sailing season opened.

-

to

The year's end andy us with fairly large. stocks can certainly be replaced at a much stocka in pie goods in Hongkong, Those.. cheaper rato in sterling, but this is sorse what counterbalanced by the drop in silver, so that, although the outlook is not vary promising, there is a chance that matters.... will right chemselves in due course thes

setriement or the political troubles in the dealers appreciate the fact that exchange. bas slumped; providing thae's satisi notory adjacent republic can be arranged and the more stible, as 15 is certain that nur con- financial situation in Shanghai là conse

suming markets are bare of supplies.

business transacted at the China New Year festival when compared with that of nor ms), or aven war, times, was mengre in de extreme. Hope was centred on the

to result in a round disappointment, due wooks following Ching Ming festival, only what may be aptly described as Pirate gang kill two warn and tafure

cataclysius. five persons in Pingsbui, Chinese,

Whilst not directly reflected here, the territory

Japanese faancial crisis cromed az uneasy Ministering Children's League and feeling in Chinese trading circles, only to Hongkong Women's Guild hold not be aggravated by rumours of unheard-of cessful bazan:

losses among Chinese-Piece Goods Benders in Shanghe and citimately by political unres (which had been dormant in the Southern Provinces) culminating in B-Hongkong defeats Shanghai at Inter-fighting in most of the principal consum

pers Cricket. ng pe

ing centres for which this market is the 9.-Statement in regard to cholers at

meeting of Sanitary Board. Opening of British Chambers of Com

merce Conference in Shanghai. 10-Death of Mr. X Batalha.

Singapore defeats Hongkong at

pore Cricket. Shanghai defeats

Tennis (Doubles)

in silver and obtainable in the Far East. The price of Death of Mr. She Tate soi:

exchange call for remarkIt is not so good lump coal here is now about. 884, par European lady (Mrs. Pope) amackesi bything from one penny to threepence in the in the near future, unless exchange goes many years ago that fuctuations of any ton fo.b., with little prospect of a decline snatcher who cut her wrist and stole.

rate would have immediately been reflected up again. "Japan, the principal, source of Fin Fares required by t the Chinese, but during supply requires more and more coal-every Services the period under reviews depreciation of year for internal use, and now only exports in the Churches and concert by S100 per cent in the sterling value of the shout 2.500,000 on yearly, and importa George's Society,

dollar might never have occurred so far about 1,000,000 fons. The one of mining #paices quoted by local Piece Goods the coal Dealers are concerned.

gone up about three times from what it was seven years ago."

Time-charter rate for medium-sized coasters has dropped from 9 as the begin ning of the year to 841-25 per ton Japanese boats has declined from Yen 10- deadweight per month, while the rate for to Yeu 3-25.

**COASTWISE FREIGHTS, ETC. The year under review has been a very unprontable one for ship. owner, businesa having been excepsionally du, dange plentiful and freights low. The cont-of operating steamere has increased, and with rates down to almos Pre-war levels, it has been difficult for them to make both ends at the end of the year, the Province. Japanese owners, with small capital, of Kwangthe principal customer of the have, during the past few months, been Colony is the centre of unreat with attend-forced to lay up their boats, and other ant dislocation of trade, and re the moment owners are now following suit with their Inter-to hase any hopes of early improvement in difficulty owners have now to contend with, no tangible signe are apparent upon which old type of steamers. The greatest conditions. Hongkong Interpom

11-Armistice Day celebrations.

12-Death of Mr. H. B. Dyson

The Soochow launched at Taikoo by

Mrs. Chacham 13-Arrival of Sir Maurice FitzMaurice

Council. 197

The violent fluctuatio is the high cost and poor quality of fuel

were

Whilst not attempting close analysis of other adverse factors which have beset the to inspecs Hongkong Harbour trade, it is necessary to refer briefly to the Mr. M. Lo defeats Mr. W. S. A of world-wide demand for most articles of most important. Firstly, the entire absence Pots (Shanghai) in Singles of inter- port series,

donth China produce, hitting directly as 14.Shangkat defents Singapore in inter-consumers; and, secondly, the unsatis gone down from Xen 300 per ton in Jung it does the purchasing power of actual The price of new steamers Jupra Eng port cricket

factoredondition of hinterland exchangomary to about Yen-200 in December, and 16-Hongkong defeats Shanghai and in some instances to the extent of 30 per likely to go lower. The price of new Singaporo id interpart cricket. cent. discount on the Hongkong dollar steamers in Europe is now about £26, per Interport Tennis: Nghe Krong and Whilst markets of the world remain in their ton and second-hand boasts of 20-23 years

Wei Wing Lok defeat Pott and Oller present stagnant condition in respect of about £10-£15, 3. Man shot dead in Jubilee Road.

desson (Shanghai); Tanaka and Car-eral produce, free-circulation of money is ditioned, according to ago and won- Chinese passenger runs amok on

navarro (Shanghai) defeat. Franovich retarded with consequsu, detrimental re- The embargo, ok exports from Saigon was Rupdra

and M. KL (Hongkong)

sults to all articles imported for hinterland removed in January and a fair amount of Foundation_stone of new wing to 16 Interpart Tennis Ag Sza-Kong consumption Tung Wah Hospital laid by H.. the

Thirdly, the unsatisfactory chamertag has been done from that port to ben's W, S. 3-Pott (Bhanghai); Conditions obtaining in Shangbai bave had Hoogkong during the year, the opening Governor to commemorate the hosTanaka (BBanghai) bente 31 E. Lo. their effort on this market Immediately rate being 350. per picu, declining to 80. pital's jubilee

the effect of rumours of difficulties. General meeting of Kowloon Résidents 16 Budget Debate in Hongkong Legie- reflected in prica in the Northern

in Blay, then advancing.

te between 20-650 Association at bich a programme of 18-Important Harbour Improvement Foochow are not glow to take advantage tally nothing doing, and even the regular

coastal bayers in xatow,

and From Bangkok, there has been practi Kowloor's needs was outlined. 5-Celebrations of anniversary of

Works at Macao announced involving of the opportunity to Bl their requirements liners have had to call at Saigon for return Portuguese Republic.

xa expenditure of over ten million for certain descriptions ex Shanghai stocks cargo a Annual general meeting and extra 20di Punjabis depart

(particularly fariew of a distinctly, favour From Jave to Hongkong the rate has ordinary general meeting of Hong Hongkong defence Shangbai in Intle Coast Exchange rate) at prices:- in - remained at about 300. per picil, with littl kong 0.C. B-Wedding of Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse,

Dort tennis doubles ces coller a piece cheaper than cargo moving. Formal opening of RB.H.Y, Club season, the disaster in the Northern port seems to rate was 84.50 per ton, declining

rates quoted front Hongkong Much DE From Hongay to Hongkong, the opening C.L.E. and Mrs Laura McFarlane. 91-Mr. R. L. D. Wodehouse wins golf Annual meeting of Indo-China Steam.

have been the result of championship Navigation Co Statement by the 22Hongkong defeats Shanghai in inter-enced Chinese and other firms best orders have been on the market. In Janu

gambling in Sterling #250, TAY Exchange, and Cotton Goods by inexpert From Japan Chairman on a threatened strike,

port tennis singlen Annual general meeting of Corinthian 3-Discussion on Weils and Pools in Kow- Fortunately in Hongkong we are practi. Jo Yen 100. To

described mushroom merchantsar the rate woe Yen 7 dropping steadily Yacht Clab which was wound up loon as mosquke breeding places at cally free of such doubtful and detrimental to Yen 11

0. To Singapore, from Yen 13.30 Harbour swim won by Miss-Baby

Sanitary Board meeting

elemental The bulk of the trade here is in Young and Mrs. JR. Johnstone

Wedding of Dr. Eric Stuart-Taylor and the hands of British Hongs of undoubted to bright. There are so far, 2 signs of The outlook for the coming year is bune night fete, VROE

Miss Evelyn Calvert

financial standing, as are niso the actual | an early revival in trade, and with the General meeting of Rugby Football Formation of Buyal Artillery Associat. Chinese dealers, and, . is, therefore not too large number of failures during the present Clubs

tion qu

nach to hope that once the neighbouring year, merchants will probably try to dis 8-Kowloon British School sports, Annual meeting of Craigengower-Portuguese steamer Vamuan (for and order revival in trade must neces business trek

Provinces decime some semblance of Idw pose of their stocks before going in for near merly HMS aferuitch) struck asarily ensue, inne i is beyond dispate that sand bank in Hainan Bay and be up-country consuming centres are relatively parcame a tótal wreck.

bare of stocks DA 27-Italian Convent Bazaar.

Meeting of Hongkong Gymkhana Club, Admiral Tang assumes Military Gor 18-Falconer store burgled and jewellery

"Blam" wins Gymkhana Cup ernorship of Canton: but Mu Yung-alued at $60,000 taken. hsien refuses to surrender the seals Death of Mr. P. da Luz at Macau Mr. McLachlan of Taikoo wins Lawn

Bowls Single Championship 19,-Hongkong Cricket League meeting 13-Meeting of Hongkong Rifle League. 14-St. Andrew's Society annual meet

Kwang leaders offered $1,500,000 to leave Canton,

Gymkhana Club meeting.

11 Ninth Anniversary of Chinese Re-

public

A

few

The new rice crop in Indo-China-le ra- ported to be a good average one, so there we should be a fair demand for tonnage from Saigonto Hongkong, particularly during eview of the piece goods trade the first five months Japaa bas, s good kindly supplied to us sajaguar

crop, so will not requira to import much The opening of the year found our local grain during the coming year. As regards V.R.C. sailing and rowing events. and arrivals of all clothe going into con- the control on exports during the

market with practically no stocks in handian, the Government is likely to continue 29.-Launching of the hangpu st. Taiko mption almost immediately The local year, so as to ensure sufficient rice being whole Investiture at Governmen House,

by Mrs. Bowden Smith,

position remained satisfactor antil May left in the country for its internal require. 30 St. Andrew's Ball

when the financial crisis Inapan had a mente It is anticipated the authorities wilf depreftaing effect and the possibility of fallom export for the first three months of JOSÉ DECEMBER. SO

obwining exceedingly cheap goods resulted the new year, and then extend the period 1-Free Vernacular School Man Mo which had been carried out in a spasmodio however, plenty of tonnage in Eastera reducing to a minimum the boycott, acording to stocks in hand, Thoro 18, Temple opened by H.E the Governor manner, 35% 3-Largo public meating a Cut Hails August the

Waters, so freights are likely to rorosin, að political situation in

in ibat a low level, te approves a new club for the joint use North hindered any resumplica of cou[Further reports will be published in of civilians and the Bervices under idence and later the fighting in the ad subsequent (sanes.] BIM,CA management, as the main jacent provinces brought buaidens to a

War Memorial of the Colony.

standstill for a time Upon the change of 6.The remains of the inte Mr. A Government in Canton matters improved. *Gordon who died in June at Bomba A. Mightly but the usual autumnal buying

Invert af Happy Valley R Old Irurzkong Post Office site pur Losuction upset price

,000 Na-bide" were offered House

Wanchas fire person killed and four

Annual meeting of Royal Hongkong

Yacht Clubm

Army Navy golf at Fanling won by

Army,

Rugby Football, season, commences. Reports by International Relief Committee show that from 15,000,000 to 38,000,000, are threatened with famine in Northern provinces At least $120,000,000 required to feed theme

18 Distribution of prizes at Kowloon

ling Green

17: Catholic procession in honour of canonization of St. Margaret Mary." 18-Meeting of Hongkong Lawn Tennis:

Associations works

19-Chinese murdered and body thrown

Minto harbour,by-

Charity football match in aid of 8t

Dunstan's home

Crickes and football League commence. 20. Restrictions ne to dogs in Hongkong

ative Council

vation of thres

“bathing beaches, 10

Society of Be. Vinceng de Paul in sid 14. Hongkong Art Club

G

bition Tat

City Hall Union Church Farewell to Rev. 18-News received of the death in Eng land of Mr. Robert Henderson, Secre tary of the Green Island Cement Co.

of Macao (HEAVE

Great Piece Goods Crisis reported in Shanghai 500 native dealers said to by on the verge of bankruptøy. E change losses estimated at Taels Corren da Silva) laid the foundation 130,000,000 AKTIER stone of new, Portuguese Club in

Meeting of Football Referees Board 23Indian, constable commits suicide

Chinese soldiers fire, at Kowloon Canton train two persons injured: Tennis tournament and distribution of

prizes at K.CO

Taikoo Bowling Grean closing func

$4 Chinese,soldiers attacked-by mob in

Hongkong

25-Upper deck of Hock Lee destroyed

by:

Two persons drowned by dinghy From Ameriprizing.

18

Duddell St. in the presence of HE the Governor of Hongkong

Portuguese Community entertained IIE the Governor of Maeng and

98

ing passed and with the near Chins New Year and the renewed inter-provincial business has

the Sanitary Board, erof Health an

Cattle had beenTM Dairy Fam in con notion

outbreak of ploure pneumonia and approximately $17,000 paid by the Government 16 compensa tion the disease

so was reported to be Budden, denta of Mr) Chief Reveane Officer Preventive Service; Members of the Jentertain the

Fletcher,

tha Colonist

community EMT. A G. M And the Hon. Mr. MB.E, on the ore

of their departure on long leare 8.A telegram announced the cancellation by the Board of trade of the peanity.

Local Marice Court" on Lance Be

the master of the

large/company/st. luncheco at the iu - izpised by Farsang.

Hongkong Hotel and subsequently at ten Fot at the Club de Recreo, merchants and beakers arter

NJ. Stabb en bis retire- meat from the post of Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank ing Corp

O Gardiner and LanceBergt. N. R. MoWalter wounded by armed robbers, an Bffray az Intimabi,“

Departure of Mr and Mrs N Stabb for Eng

Arrival of Major General Sir Geo M. Kirkpatrick the new G.DO. China.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

ORDERS BY. LIEPT, COLL. G. BIND, D.3.0.,

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT, O

SVAPARADES. Parades for Infantry and Machine gunners will be resumed on Mon- day, January rd, 1021, at 1.39

Artillery Company will fire Part 1.

Annual Musketry Course, on Satur day, January 8th, 1921, at 230 p.my and Sunday, 9th, 1831, at 9.30 p.m., at King's Park Range Kowloon Dress, Drill order with helmets.

INFANTRY NÉZTÓW,

ORDERS FOR MOUNTED IN AN

Wednesday January 5th, 1991 -

5pm Parade at Polo Ground, Cause

way Bay Dress, Drill order

ORDERS FOR CADE

PARADE:

anuary 11th,

Bt Major