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SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA:

THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENGY, LTD.

Tol Contrai 238.

3, Queen's Building".

JUST RECEIVED

A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF

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.

GREAT REDUCTION SALE

OF

SWATOW DRAWN WORK

SILE EMBROIDERIES" "MAH-JONGG SETS

AND..

HAND-MADE LACES IVORY WARE MANDARIN COATS.

All Kinds of LADIES' FANCY GOODS.

Those desirous of obtaining

VALUABLE GIFTS

Should not fail to Visit

SWATOW DRAWN WORK COMPANY,

16, Des Vœux Road Central,

M. Y. SAN & CO., LTD.

PRESENTES CHOICE SELECTED BEST YOUNG STEN GINGER THEY SIDE UP WITH CARE MYSAN & Ca

MADE IN HONG KONG S

Telephone K711.

MANUFACTURERS

OF

BEST PRESERVED

STEM GINGER.

HEAD OFFICE: Nos. 92 to 100 Queen's Road Central FACTORY: Canton Road, Kowloom.

HONGKONG

BRANCHES AT: Manila, Singapore, Shanghai, Canton, Chips.

BICYCLES

LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S OR TANDEM FOR HIRE, OR SALE.

NEW RACER JUST ARRIVED...

HANG LEE CYCLE CO.,

The

38, HAIBONG BOA, KOWLOON.. Next to PALACE HOTE

Telephone K711.

CITROEN.

The Last Word in Car-Economy RUNNING COSTS LOWER.

Less Tyres

Less Oil

Winner 3 years running 1920-31-22. Grand Prix for Low Consumptio

Cars for Sale:

LEPACK CO., LTDA

-50-62, Queen's Rd. C.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 1ST, 1924

COMPANY MEETINGS. THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.

LIMITED.

HONGRONG. QUESTIONS.

REPLIES

RY THE SECRETARY

OF STATE:

The London Daily News states :- Mr. J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary, writes in reply to Lady Astor that in view of the steps taken to abolish mui "adoption ") taai (system of slavery by

The forty-first annual general meeting of the Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd.. was held at the offices of the Company, on Satur- day morning. Mr. H. P. White presided and there were also present: Mr. D. Ghe hoped it would not be necessary to lay the correspondence with the Hongkong Governor before the House.

The registered brothels in Hongkong last year numbered 296.

Mr. Ammon, Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, informed Lady Astor that the prevalence of venereal disease in the China Squadron was receiving serious consideration at the Admiralty.

32. Bernard. Mr. W. E. Clarke, and Mr. C. G. Mackie (Consulting Committee),

A report on prostitution in Hongkong Mr. L. Farmer (Secretary) and the was received last year. By scinting following shareholders: Messrs. the two subjects he felt sure Lady Astor Lammert, E. Abraham, Chan Yu Ching did not intend to convey an aspersion ni Lam Kim Chor, A. A. Alves, 5. the character of mui tsai. Williamson, J. E. Gumes aid F. J. Gili.' The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen. The renert and accounts, which cover a period of six months only, having been in your hands for some time, I will, with your "permission, take them and the auditors' report, as read, and I trust that share holders will accept the figures presented

THE CORONET THEATRE. as satisfactory, taking into consideration the continued disorganised political con- dition of China, which, it is regretted,

Little Wesley Barry's greatest picture shows no signs of betterment, and that trade consequently has been of a fitful comes to the Coronet Theatre this even and uncertain nature, while the numbering in Rags and Riches" which has of competitors is increasing. As stated won astiated praise from all who have in the report, both the Haighing, and seen it. Primarily it is a story for the Hailong bave each undergans an exten- children, but its many admirable qualitica sire overhaul daring the half-year, the make it equally delightful for adults. in cost of which has been debited to the The pict deals with a wealthy youngster working account of the steamers, and it who sighs for adventure and meats it is anticipated that little will be required a very unexpected way through the agency in the way of repairs for the next year of a burglar. How the two, fall into the or two. The new steamer Hai Ying will hands of a crook gang, how they make be soon in commission, and we fully perilous escape by leaping from a moving expect will prove a very satisfactory train jato a fake how they find quie addition to the Company's feet. She is retreat as farm hands, and how ther 313 feet in length and 8 feet beam, and eventually return to society chastened has accommodation for over 40 first-class and reformed, make one of the most passengers, in commodious two-berths charming, amusing and at the same time staterooms amidships: accommodation for exciting pictures the Colony has yet had Freckles" 32 second-class passengers in a deck the good fortune so witness. aft, while her exceptionally lofty and airy heads a very strong cast, and the screen- tween deck will render her à favourite ing is all that could be desired. "Rags with deck passengers; in addition, she to Riches" is therefore a picture that will have higher speed than is usual in the youngest and the oldest can visit with steamers of her size, while her bull the utmost confidence for an enjoyable being composed of iron is better calculat-couple of hours. ed to resist the effects of corrosion than if built of steel.

The accounts call for no special com- meat, and I trust you will approve of the proposed distribution of profits, and also of our contribution to the Japanese Earthquake Fund. The amount written off as depreciation represents 4 per cent. for the half-year, being the amount allow- ed under the Company's Articles of As sociation; namely 8 per cent, per annum on the value less the amount of the reserve fund.

Regarding prospects for the current year, in the present unsettled state of affairs in the Far East an element of uncertalasy must always exist, but I can atute that earnings, up to the present! Lime, are satisfactory. Tnow her to pro- pose the adoption of the report and accounts, as presented, and after this been, seronded, will be pleased to answer any questions shareholders inay desire to ask.

The adoption of the report and se counts was seconded by Mr. G. 'P.

WEATHER REPORT"

March 30th at 18.1 Pressure has increased slightly over Forno and the neighbouring coast, and decreased slightly to moderately elsewhere: A weak anticyclone is central over the lower Yangtse Valley, and a shallow de pression corers Indo-Chint

Hongkong

rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 18 hours, 30th March, 0.00 inch. Total since January 1st, 5.69 inches, against an average of 5.06 inches.

The forcast for the 24 hours ending at 19 hours, Mar. 31st is as follows

FORECAST DISTRICT

...N.E. winds, fresh. Formoss Channel

E. winds, mioders!

to fresh, cloudy,,

mist or drizzling

Hongkong to Osp Rock

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South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks South coast of China between

Hongkong and Hainan

do.

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LAMMERT and carried unanimously, there C. E. WARREN CO., LTD.

being no discussion.

On the proposal of Mr. WILLIAMSON. Reconded by Mr. Goms, Messr, D. G. M. Bernard, WE Clark and C. G. Mackie were aaniously re-elected as Consult- ing. Committee for the current year.

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On the mation of Mr. ABRAHAM Beconded by Mr. GILL. Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews and Messrs. Lin- stead & Davis were elected auditors for the current year at remuneration of $500 per annum each.

This was all the business, the CHAIR- MAY announcing that dividend warrants were ready."

LAND RECLAMATION CO., LTD.

An extraordinary general meeting of the above Company was held at the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Lul. on Saturday.

The only business was the confirmation an extra- of the resolution passed at ordinary general meeting on March 14th last to voluntarily wind up the Company and to appoint Mr. L. S. Greenhill as liquidator.

This resolution was duly confirmed.

HONGKONG

IMPORT

MARKETS.

The following comments on the market are taken from the fortnightly report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce:

Piece Goods-We bear of no sales having been recorded during the interval. The market is steady and values unchang ed.

Fancy Goods. The period under re- view has been very quiet. Transactiona

are reported in Brocades and a few

SANITARY ENGINEERS. MONUMENTALISTS, &c.

OFFICES &98A, Wanchai Road, GODOWNS.

TIL No. 269,

HONGKONG.

ALL KINDS OF BUILDERS' REQUISITES IN STOCK.

Soil, Vent and Rain Water Pipes. Floor and Wall Tiles. Baths, Basine." Bath Fittings. Waterheaters for Gas, Oil or Cool Fuel. Also A Few Chip Henters.

OPEN AND CLOSED GRATES, COOKING

BANGES.

ESTIMATES FREE FOR ALL SANITART

INSTALLATIONS, HOT WATER

- SYSTEMS, AC.

GENERAL REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Specialists in Monumental Work--Out in Itaban Marble or Hongkong Granite.

Jv87 RIOLIVED: A SHIPMENT OF ITALIAN MARBLE FLOOR TILEA. Prices on Applicatica. ARTIFICIAL WREATHS FROM 8 to 18" DIAMETER" IN STOCK.

ALLIES.

All Discriminating

Smokers

and the

₤1458

similar lines for next Spring require HONGKONG CIGAR STORE LTD.

ments, but there is no general anxiety to buy as yet. Prices if anything show a downward tendency, and there is not much confidence.

Cotton Yarn. There has been a better enquiry from Yunnan had, taking the situation all round the number of bales which have been put through is consider ed satisfactorily. Prices for some chops hive improved by 21 to 82 per halo.

Quotations are:-No. 10 at 8920 to $235 No. 12 at $925 to $243; No. 30s at $235 to $50; No. 9 at $230 to $250.

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When in doubt about your syss or your glasses Consult

CHINESE OPTICAL CO.

Kye-night Specialists

Arrivals nil. Shipments al Sales 3,150 87, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

bales. Unsold atock 7,000 bales. Bar- gains 3,000 bales."

Woollens-The market is quiet.

Raw Cottons.-There have been no sales and quotations are purely nominal Indian description at $44 to 200. Chinese staple at 845 to 965:

Motals Market dull. A few ambil sales of spot: cargo reported but very

offering. ttle forward busin. Market: Dull Window Glass-Market easy. Few small sales.

Bugar.-Market weak!

Hoarkote."

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for PRICE-LIST,

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