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THE UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL AGENCY, LTD.

Tel. Central 236.,

SOLE AGENTS FOR

THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, "JUNE 13TH,

4, Queen's Buildings.

BELL'S UNITED ASBESTOS CO, LTD..

MANUFACTURRES OF

Victor Metallio," "Dagger," "Quadruple,” and

"Beefer" Packings.

Bell's Asbestos Compositions.

"Salamander" Engine & Cylinder Oils.

**Balamandarite Jointing."

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

TO-DAY,‡ 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.nl. TO-MORROW, at 6.00 p.m. & 9.15 pm

The Greatest Show on Earth JACKIE COOGAŃ

in his greatest picture

"CIRCUS

DAYS"

All the thrill of a big show. freaks lions elephants acrobute horses jugglers parades fat ladies_hearded ladies a thousand marvels all in a big picture.

ALSO

"WHEN SUMMER COMES "

A Mack Sennett Comedy.

PRICES OF ADMISSION:

At 6.16 p.m.-81.20. 80 Cts. & 40 Cts. At 9.15 p.m.-$1.50, $1.00 & 60 Cts.

m.

TO-DAY, at 5.15 pm. 9.15 "TO-MORROW, at p.m. & 9.15 pm. A PHOTOPLAY MAGNIFICENT

"SLAVE OF DESIRE"

WITH GEORGE WALSH, BESSIE LOVE, CARMEL MYERS, ETC. HERE'S A PICTURE WITH AN APPEAL TO ALL CLASSES. IT TELLS THE MYSTERIOUS PARIS. IT HAS BEEN MADE FROM A STORY WHICH HAS STOOD THE ACID TEST OF TIME. THE ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE OF BALZAO'S PARIS WILL LIVE FOREVER, AND THE "MADIC SKIN” FROM WHICH THIS EXUFLLENT PLAY HAS BEEN ADAPTED, 19 ONE OF THE IMMORTAL GEME OF ALL LITERATURE.

STARTING

MONDAY.

THE LATEST SCREEN SENSATION

"THE TEMPORARY - MARRIAGE

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CO-STARRING MILDRED DAVIS AND KENNETH HARLAN. STARTING TO-MORROW, xt 2.30 p.m. & 7.15 p.m. UP TO WEDNESDAY (SUNDAY STARTS at 7.15 p.m.) WILLIAM FOX PRESENTS THE GREAT SERIAL EVER SKEN 'FANTOMAS“

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WORLD THEATRE.

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FERROCRETE"

RAPID HARDENING PORTLAND CEMENT.

THIS SPECIAL PRODUJT OF THE ASIOJIATED PORTLAND CEMENT MANUFACTURER3, LTD., OF GREAT BRITAIN, DEVELOPS IN ONE DAY THE STRENGTH REQUIRED BY THE BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR ORDINARY CEMENT AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT DAYS !!!

WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR THE COLONY AND NEIGHBOURING, DISTRICTS.

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STOCKS

CARBIED.

INQUIRIES

INVITED.

HONGKONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.

HEAD OFFICE ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, OHATER ROAD.

Telephone Central 4581 (Two Lános)"

· FOR . EUROPE AND, AMERICA,

INDIA, AUSTRALIA, 89.

Comprehensive sod Complete Bocor at the

NEWS OF THE TAR HART. I given in the BOXGLONG WEEKLY PRESE

“with which is incorporated

* THE CHINA OVERLAND

TRADE REPORT.”

Hebecription, paid in advascó—$18

arson for daliriry in Hongkong: Inainding Porters to any part of the world.

TER XEW FRENCH REMEDY

THERAPION No. 1 THERAPION No. 2. THERAPION No. 3

Ke, Bladder Cinturón. Be à fer Mond de Schou ' Drama Ko, & for Chumala Wankomuma, anda be -LZANIE GEMOUTH, V200 ME RESEARA, M. Du, La Case FER, D. Bartsock Ma, X.15, London, DE VAIL PROM 30, Emondan Bay Make Your Carr,

Paar Besset, Bax Passuno,

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SARDA CANALS · BARRAGE

"SCHEME.

A HUGE IRRIGATION PROJECT:

{FROM A LONDON CORRESPONDENT. } -"

One of the most important irrigation" barrage schemes in the world, now in | courus of erection, is that of the Sarda Canals on the Nepal-United Provinces frontier in India. This is 1905 (ock long, placed across the Sarda river with la complete equipment of steel sluice gates, piers and abutments, and the to- Lal cost will be 7 crores of rupees, that is approximately £3,000,000. As is well- known the general principle of barrage work is to dam ap a river forming a Kroat reservoir behind the dam or barrago RO that the large volume of the food periods is not wast ed, as would otherwise be the case, and by raising or lowering the gates in the barrage as required any desired amount of water can be passed through.

In th Sarda canals scheme the gross catchment or draining area is 6,400,000 acres, and 1,382,400 acres will be irrigat ed, the main object being to provide aut ficient reserve of water to avoid the serious danger of famines in the pro- vince of Oudh and also to a less extent in, the Agra Province, now partly sup plied by the Ganges, Tumna, and "Agap Canala Many different proposals have been made for more than half a cen tury "past to utilise the Sarda river in this way, and the project now, in hand is really a revival of Major Parsons' Banbassa Canal project of 1873, but con- siderably enlarged, and including modification of the first 40 miles of Mr. Antony's scheme of the Sarda Gauges Feeder of 1911.

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The exact site of the barrage is at

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Obtainable at

LANE CRAWFORD LTD Tabaqueria Filipina, Graco Egyptian Tobacco Store, and all high-class Tobacconists,

At 95 cents per tin of 50

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Messrs. Benjamin and Potts in their weekly share report dated June 12th state:

The unfortunate state of affairs existing

a place called Banbassa Ferry, where around us, especially the strike in Shang practically the whole of the river is on hai, has not had the depressing effect on the Nepal side, the Sarda river being our market that might have been expect comparatively shallow and of lowed. Business is certainly somewhat re velocity even under floods, although the stricted and mostly confined to liquidation total catchment area is very great, as

of the approaching settlement, which is nlready indicated,

an exceptionally heavy one. There is comprising 5,734 square miles as compared for example abundance of money waiting invest with 8,787 square miles for the Ganges.ment, and those putting off buying now in anticipation of lower prices at the end The work will tako six years to com of the month may yet be disappointed. plote, and it is estimated revenue will bo oarned in 7 years, corresponding to 7.9 per cent. interest on the capital of £5,000,000, the first two years being re quired for the collection of materials, purchasing of plant, and construction of a light railway. The masonry work will be carried out in the third, fourth, and fifth years, whilst the sixth year will be fishing up.

Banks.-Hoogkong & Shangbai Banks, weakened to £187, have remained very in spite of the price at home having steady, shares having changed hands at $1,200 and more shares could probably be placed at this rate.

Marine & Fire Insurances.-Unions con- tinue in demand with a few sales made at" $285. Cantons are wanted, but no shares are One of the most interesting and diffrm at $50. China Underwriters show on offer. Yangtazes" remain Ecuit sections of barrage work is the construction of the steel sluice gate enhanced rate of $4.60. Both China a good rise and have been sold at the equipment. representing in“ this about 2,000 tons deadweight of steel but there are no shares offering.

case Fires and Hongkong Fires are asked for, These are being supplied by Messrs. Glenfield and Kennedy Etd. of Kilmarnock, Scotland, and the order they received towards the end of 1923 from the High Commissioner for In- dia included 30 mild steel sinice gatea steady at the rate. Neither Indo- 50. ft. span by 11 ft deep, complete with China nor Douglases have any buyers. free rollers, rocking paths, scaunching The former are obtainable at 890 and the tubes, lifting attachments, and adjust latter at $54. Tugs & Lighters are co able plates on the bottom of each of the offer at $4.75. gates, together with all the necessary

Shipping Hongkong, Canton & Mucno Steamboats have weakened to 838 and with a firm offer might be bhd lower, Star "Ferries were sold at $82, and

Refineries.-China Sagars have further gearing and other appliances for operat-receded and have sellers at $56, and can ing, the same; 4 mild steel sluice gates, probably be obtained lower. Malabonn 54 It span by 13 ft deep, and finally are unchanged at $31, with no business 16 grate; 24 ft. span" by 6 ft. 4 ins. decp, reported...

all complete as before, with the necessary Oils and Mining.-Langkats "Combin operating gear and accessories.

ed" keep firm at Tla. 23) and the "Singles"

The work, which is now all completed at Tla. 12.35. Exploratione might be as far as construction in the shops is placed at Tls, & Tronoha bave advanced concerned, is of the heaviest character, to 567- and Kailan Mines have buyers at and as indicating the quality, all the 60/-. holes are drilled, punching being pro-

Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hong- hibit, whilst the lower bow-spring kong and Whampoa Docks are slightly girders to which are attached the steel easier with sellers at $114. Kowloon plates forming the front of the gate Wharves are in some demand with buyers are placed closer together because of at #1924, Shanghai Docks are asked for the strain is always more severe on the at Tls. 176 and New Engineerings at Tis. Bowest part of the gate. The total 9.50, but there are no shares obtainable Teight of the superstructure from the at these vates, bottom of the colums to the top platform. level of most of these gates is 24 ft whilent the total width from centre cuire of the supporting side column

is 5 ft..

kong Lands are in strong demand at $58. Lands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hong- lumphreys Estates are enquired for at $19) after sales at the rate. Hongkong Redities are steady at $5 and Prince's Buildings at $180. Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels fater sales at $14 have no buyers now over $13.70.

The lifting mechanism is on the latest self contained and rapid lifting prin- ciple, the counterbalance weight acces sories being arranged to be considerably heavier than the gate itself under the trics show very little change and have Electric Companies-Hongkong Eléc full impounded head of water, so that been dealt in round about $79. China En the approach of a Blood which would raise the level of the reservoir to with buyers at $324 after sales at 832/33. Lights Combined" also remain firm dangerous height each gate can im- Hongkong Tramways have strengthened mediately be raised up to the fall open to 340. Singapore Tramways changed position" by simply releasing a clutch. Also the gate only attains its maximam spoed about the centre of its travel and is gradually slowed up automatically when reaching the top so as to come in ally to rest without any shock or jar, an important factor in the moving of Buch heavy mass, whilst many other refinements are included, representing the latest practice in this dificult and important, Geld of engineering.

COMPANY REPORT.

bands to some extent at $2.10/2.90.

Cotton Mills-All-stocks in this section are more or less neglected owing or strike. There is some enquiry however ir Ewos and shares can be placed at Tls, 104-

Miscellaneous Green Island Cements have been in good demand and close with buyers at $274. Dairy Farms were sold at the reduced rate of $98. Canton Ioos! have buyers at 87.50 Peak Tramways are quoted at $221, ex the dividend of $1.50 paid on the 9th instant. Watsons bave weakened to #21 for the "Old" shares and the "New" are quoted at The seventieth report of the Nippon Ropes are unchanged. Taxi's are enquir

$20. China Providents and Hongkong Yuson Kaisha statea -

The net profit, for the term ending the out for at $6.25 and China Omnibusss at 31st March, 1995, after providing for the 143. Hongkong Amusements have depreciation of the fleet, insurance and structural repair funds, amounts to Yon 2,247,119.12, including Yon 23,886 brought forward from the last account Adding thereto Yen 1,000,000.00, the amount transferred from the Dividend equalization fund, we obtain a total sur ples of Yen 3,247,119.15%

The Directors now, propose that this surplus be appropriated as follows:

Legal reserve fund. Yen. 100,000.00 Director and auditors'

food

Dividend (10% per an="

1mm)

been added to our Net, and the shares. stand at $111.

(Tuesday), 28th July (Tuesday), 25th Forward Bettlement Days.-23rd June August (Tuesday), and 22nd September (Tuesday),

to-day is 9/34 and on Shanghai 79%-

Exebange. The T.T. rate on London

Neadly 300 years ago the village of Autrana piana, in the Baas valley, on 50,000.00 the Italo-Swiss frontier, was carried

Away by a landslide, all the inhabi 2,800,000.00 tanta being killed. The Jake which formed afterwards, began to Yen 3,080,000.00, subside

few weeks ngo, and leaving a balance of Yen 167,119.15 to be housca submerged hince 1042 are now carried forward to the next account. olearly visible.

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Smiles

There are different kinds, of sales, sir, smiles of impudence, superior smiles, and smiles, and smiles of contentment which are rays of human sunahine, sir, like the Kensitas smile.

Yes, sir, you do smile when you smoke Kensitas.

You are contented because Kensitas are good as good cigarettes can be,"

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Jenkyn

Manufacturera: ). WIE & SONS-Lòd-29634 PICCADILLY-LONDON »W.LING Wholesala only: DONNELLY & WHYTE, Distributors for Hoogkons and South China 1 QUEEN'S BUILDINGS. Telephone : Citri) 636,

Kensitas

THE

the preferred cigarette.

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CORONET-

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW “

MARIE PREVOST, MONTE BLUE

and

AN ALL STAR CAST

in

THE LOVER OF

CAMILLE ”

from

SACHA GUITRY'S MASTERPIECE "DEBURAU'

"DEBURAU" HAS HELD AUDIENCES IN LONDON, PARIS, AND NEW YORK SPELLBOUND AND THE FILM WITH ITS WIDER SCOPE HAS AN EVEN GREATER 'ATTRACTION.

THE NAVY'S CHOICE

Coates

ORIGINAL

PLYMOUTH GIN

OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.

No other favor ca

quité compare with "the delicious taste" of Welch's Grape Juice. But Welch'a is more than 22 delightful beverage-sa a. fruit juice it is a genuine .health, drink as well. It * refreshes and invigorates the entire system, helps make pure, rich blood, nids the digestive process and acts as a wonderful tonicfor tired nerves. Try Welch's today, either straight or dilated. You will be delighted.

THE WELCH 'ORAPE JUICE COL

Westheith.M. LUJA

Welch's

Compe Juice Whabernia Retransmántivan z MULLER 4: PLUPPS (China) Lab.

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Horanas "L, X8, XTZ, TI: 29 40, 98, 830, 977, 1990,

We are showing

Summer Frocks and Bathing-Suits

AT MODERATH PRICES.

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At the Sign of the Lantern,

12, FIDDHE STREET.

TELAKONA Osa 4884, (F FLOOM.

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Hungry-Yet Afraid To Eat!

Such is the plight of thousands. They dread mealtimes, for they know that sellers ing will follow, they know that, diet as they will, digestive disorder is remorseles, and it has them in its grip. The pity of it in that much wuffering in quito unnoooaay, as any doctor can tell you. A little Fausted Magnezia, faksu in water for a couple of the tablets swallowed) vill is stantly sentralise the harmful acid which gives rise to the trouble, and thus prevent sil possibility of discomfort. You'll audien no move from stomach troubles or wandzom of the vital organs if you go to the nearest chemist, get a package of this suró curs, and tako na directed. Remember, a dose of Busted Magnesia will stop the worl attack of stomach pain instantly," and you're only toʻtake the preparation for a wowy little while to feel a different person altogether-healthier, happier and brightor. Bes the oral BISMAG" Sign on the wrapper when buying

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