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SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA:

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LTD.

Tel Central 236.

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1991

3, Queen's Buildings.

CROCKET & JONES'

91

HEALTH'

BOOTS AND SHOES.

Well-known for their Fine Wearing Qualities and Distinctive Styles." Your attention is invited to the Fine Range of Newest

Just Received.

Styles

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Pond's Cold Cream

Parke, Davis Cold Cream

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Fond's Vanishing Cream

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Staarz's Peroxide Cream

Stillman's Freckle Cream &

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THE CHINA DISPENSARY

#2, QUEEN'S ROAD C.

EAST OF CENTRAL MARKET.

JUST RECEIVED

A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF

مراد

EAR-RINGS, PEKING BLUE BEADS, MANILA HATS,

SILK LANTERNS AND LAMP SHADES.

THE SWATOW LACE CO., Manufacturers and Exporters OF

LACES DRAWN-WORK AND

"EMBROIDERIES.

172. Queen's Road Central.

PIANOS FOR SALE OR HIRE,

TSANG FOOK PIANO Co.,

94A, WANGHAI ROAD.

TEL. 2137...

The CITROEN.

The Last Word in Car-Economy. RUNNING COSTS LOWER.

Less Tyrea

:

Legs Oil

Winner 2 yeata-ruhning ÌÉśÓ-21-12. Grand Prix for Low Consumption.

Cars for Sale:

LEPACK CO., LTD.

50-52, Queen's Rd. C.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

TO BE LET.

Messrs. Benjamin and Fetts, in their FURNISHED HOUSE OR BALKER ROAD, weekly share report dated February 13th. By

The local market opened quietly" with prices inclined to ease off a little, but, during the last few days, there is a slightly better feeling in evidence, and mere business has been done in several stock", notably Hongkong Lands, at anhanced rates.

The Shanghai market shews signs of improvement and both Ewos nud Hong- kow Wharves are firmer, while Shanghai Docks are also in good demand."

Bank-The Hongkong and Shanghai Barks have shown very little variation and transactions "have been made at 81,147 to $1,150. The London price re mains unaltered at £130.

Marine and Fire Insurances-Unions have bean doalt in at 8935) to 8938 and more are wanted at the latter figure. There are enquiries for North Chinas at Tis. 10 and China Fires a $140. Cantons have sused off to $705.

Shipping Star Ferries are a tura higher at 40. Douglas Steamships have appreciated to $58. Hongkong. Canton and Macao Steamboats have laperd to a Dominal quotation of $141.

Reineries-China Sugars have been Arm and sales have been made up to $2m. Į Malabons are on offer at 849.

Oils and Mining Shel's" are steady

(with Tonnis Court), from 187 JUNE to Lar SEPTEMBER.

Apply Box No. 358, c/o Hongkong Darly Press. [358

LET. 4 TO O. & QUEEN'S ROAD "CENTRAL

the premises at Fresent occupied by "PEARMACY.”

The

366)

Apply to CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE

AND ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

TO LET.

WORTH OFFICE BOOMS in lar

FLOOR and "HOLE GROUND

FLoor of the Building, No. 5 Dudozll STRAAT.

Apply WITHIN,

987

f Roax No. 10, 18T FLOOR.

TO LET.

OUSES AND FLATS--- European HUN. I WING ON BULLD ING, NATHAN ROAD, Kowloon-Opposite Po HING THEATRE Rant-from $83 to 8115 Per Flat. 35 Extra for Flush Water Closet.

Apply to

THE WING ON CO., LTD.

(340

at 00/-. According to cable advices there C. E. WARREN CO.. LTD,

has been a small rise Kailans to 63/- Tronohs are also higher with buyers at 37/6 Langkats are offered at Ts, 23. The Shanghai Exploration and Develop ment. Ltd. has announced a new issue to bo offered to Shareholders in the propor- tion of one now share for every one old, at par. This Company will also issue to the Shanghai Loan and Investment Co., 100,000 shares at Tls. 6 per share, thus increasing the capital to Tis. 8.100,000.

Electric Companies-Hongkong Elec trics have been an erratic market and after touching 838 for cash, at which a fair quantity changed hands, they have dropped to $35. China Lights were bought up to 819, but close easier. Hongkong Trams have continued their rise and are wanted at 8995

Docks, Wharves and Godowns.-The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have further declined with sales made down to $190. Hongkong and Whampoa Docks were done to a fair axtelt up to $1691. but the demand has since slackened.. Hongkew Wharves have spurted to Tls. 190. Shanghai Docks could be placed at Tis. 914.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings,Hong- kong and Shanghai Hotels have weakened and are obtainable at $283. Hongkong Lands showed an easier tendency at the outset, and were placed down to $110. but the price quickly recovered 8114 and at this rate, the market closes "firmer. Humphreys Estates are enquired för at 893) ex the dividend and bonas of 81.00 just paid. Princes Buildings are steady at $150.

Cotton Mills.-Ewes have charged hands at Tls. 12.00. A dividend of Ts. 0.55 for

the year ending December 31st, 1923, has been declared. Orientals have declined to Tla. 5. Shanghai Cottong at Tls. 66 are unchanged.

Miscellaneous-Chinn Providents have come to business at $27) to 823. Green Island Cements, after having been done at 837 have strungthened and buyers are now offering 8373. Hongkong Realtys have been put through at $9.00. Canton Ices have been taken off the market at 87 and Dairy Farms at $251, Peak. Trams have changed hands at the improved price of $15 for the Old and $3 for the Now" shares. Hongkong Ropes have lapsed to a nominal quotation of 8523. Watson's are in demand with buyers at $26. Lane, Crawfords have spurted to $181.

Forward Settlement Days.-26th Febr- uary (Tuesday), and 25th March (Tues day), 1024.

Exchange. The T.T.lling" rate of London today is 9/4 and on Shangbai

70.

HONGKONG IMPORT" TRADE.

The following information is given in' the fortnightly roport of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce-

Cotton Piccs Goods and Fancy Cotton Goods-Moderate complimentary New Year sales have been effected, chiefly in Staples.

Cotton Yarn.Since our last report a

SANITARY ENGINEERS.

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MONUMENTALISTS, 30.

Wanchai Road,

HONGKONG.

OFFICES & GODOWNS.

T No. 269.

ALL KINDS OF BUILDERS' REQUISITES IN STOCK.

Soil, Vent and Rain Water Pipes. Floor and Wall Tiles. Baths, Basins. Bath Fittings. Waterheaters, for Gas, Oil or Coal Fuel. Also A Few Chip Heaters.

OPEN AND CLOSED GRATES, COOKING

BANGER.

ESTIMATES FREE FOR ALL SANITART

INSTALLATIONS, HOT WATER . SYSTEMS, &c.

GENERAL REPAIRS PROMPTLY

→ ATTENDED 70. Specialists in Monumental Work-Cut in Italian Marble or Hongkong Granite.

UST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF Italian

MARBLE FLOOR TILES. Prices on Application.

ARTIFICIAL WATES-PEO 8' to 18" DIAMETER I STOCK.

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BOWERN &

So & Must HOAD, SHANGHAL

Mambers British Chamber of Commerce (Bhanghai). Mr. T. W. BOWERN, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Incor porated by Royal Charter, London,

STEAMERIT AGENTS AND RHIForocras For the Purchase, Salo and Charter of Vessela of any Tonnage, Passenger and/or Cargo, Now and/or Old, with delivery Uhing at Very Low Prices, "SALVAGE ÖFERATORS, MARINK SURVEYO

¿UTIONEKES, COAL MERCHANTS. FEKOHT BROKina, METAL MERCHANTS, Machinery For Hala, New and Old in First Class Condition. Importers and ExPORTERS, SEARE-BROKKEN Members Shanghai Share-Brokers' Assodas- tion).

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Catalogues and Frico-Lists, on application

(Enquires Welcomed

(TABLE ADDEx: Bowen, Shanghai

Copas: Bentley's, Scott's, A.B.C.

5th Edition and Imuroved. WEATHER REPORT. February 17th st 18.30-Pressure hay de creased considerably over N. Japan and slightly, to moderately elsewhere. The ac ticyclone is central to the south of Korea, and depression is moving eastwards accross Hokkaido.

part

Hongrong rainfall for the 34 hours ending 'at 18 hours, 17th February, 0.41 inch. Tota stacy January lat 4.18 inches, against an average of 2.43 Inches.

Hiderate monsoon will prevail along the good demand has sprung up and valesceast of China and over the northern

art of the China Sen. have further appreciated $1 to $2 per bale. Market, however, closed weak owing to the decline of Shanghai Yarn. Quotations are: No. 10 at 80 to $245, No. 19 at $25 to $250, No. 16 at 3245 to $980, No. 20s at $225 to $250, Arrivals 850 bales, Shipments nil, sales 2,000 bales, bargains 3,300 bales.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending 18 bours, Feb. 18th is as follows:-

DISTRICT

TOESCAPT NEwinds, freeh |

Woollens. There are enquiries for Hongkong to Gap Book to moderate; cloudy Blankets but local prices are too low,

Small Joig and Broadcloths, etc., have

been booked. Clearances of lighter Formon Channel

woollens for spring wear are atsady.

Raw Cottons-No sales to report and prices are unchanged; o

Metals-Market quiet. Prices slightly

firmer.

Flour-Stock: about 1,000,000: Market

quiet.

Sugar-Market firm.

Saltpetre.--Stocks 8,500 haga...Vory quiet since last repart.

CARNEGIE FUND AWARD TO.

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Hongkong and Lamocks,

Beath soses of Chias between

Hongkong and lisinan

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HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAZ

REGISTER.

Hongkong Observatory, February 17th.

Previous On Dato On Date

Day: st 1st 2 p.m.

6.3 p.m.

30.0%

Barometer The Carnegie Hero Fund Trustoon on Temperature December 27th awarded the honorary Hamidity

Wind Direction certificate and allowance of £75 year

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to. Mr. Reginald Blackall, Leigh-on-Sea, Weather.. radiographor at the London Hospital from

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SATISFACTION ASSURED,

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Ancient and Modern

Successor to Nikko

Write or Phone or completa PRICE-LIST.

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including Bwatow Drawn Work, Canton Embroidery, Hand-made Lace Ivory-ware, Bended Works, etc., etc.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY,

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think, of

(TUEN CHEONG)

40, Queen's Road Central

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51, Queen's Road Central

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YE OLDE PRINTERIE, LTD, PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS, ETC. 14 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL (Naxr Doon}zo Lasarus),

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PERFUMERY

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3000

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