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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY,

XMAS AND NEW YEAR -HAMPERS.

We beg to Notify Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the Festive Season may be obtained from us at the following Reduced Ester :——

1 PL Blackberry Brinily 1 Pt. D.O.M.

1 Qt. Old Brown Sherry K.S,

1 Qt.D.C.L. Uld Tom or Dry Gin.

1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy.

1 phil Pomeranzan Bitters.

No. 1

HAMPER-$36.

1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial.

1 Qt. Superb Tawny Port.

Champagne.

2 Qt. St. Julian Claret.

1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy?

Qts. King Gao, IV. nr Ferfection

Whisky,

No. 2 HAMPER-530.

1 Qt. Guillemart Champagne

1 Pt. D.O.M.

"

1 Qt Burgoyne Burgundy,

1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy.

Qts King Geo. IV. or Perfection

No. 3 HAMPER-$26.

1 Qt. Burgoyno's Burgundy.

1 Pt. G. F. Peppermint.

Qts. Sup. RO: Port.

.] PL. D.O.M.

2Qta. King Geo. 1V. or Perfection

Waky

Whisky,

2 Qta Tawny Dry Port

·I-Qt, Engrana's XXX Brandy.

2 Q. St. Julien Claret.

1. Qt. D.C. Old Tom or Dry Gin.

1 Qt. D.C.L. Old Tom of Dry Gin.

1 Q. Vino de Pasto Sherry.

1 phial Pomemazan Bitters.

1 Qt. Amontillado Sherry W.S.

2 Q. Medoc Claret,

1 phial Pomeranzza Bitters.

GANDE, PRICH & CO., LTD.,

TEL CENTAL Nr. 13%,

HONGKONG.

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edly find apparel that's too old to wear." But after it passes through our Dry-cleaning and Re-newing

process you'll be as.

proud to wear the

"old" things as any clothes you may buy to-day.

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The tonic food for all the family is

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Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract

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in bottice of tisa sizes

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All Rights Rueroed

"WORSHIPFUL' MASTER.

HIS YEAR OF OFFICE IN A LIVERYWHERE

COMPANY.

BY AN EX-PRIME WARDEN,]'

To be Master, or Prime Warden, ot one of the greas City Livery Companies

DECEMBER 10TH, 1925*

BRITAIN'S OIL

ARE FUTURE SUPPLIES TO COME FROM ? ...

[BY LORD MONTAGU OF BRÁCLIEUJ] How long will the world's oil supply be sufficient for the ever-increasing de

is a strange experience. Out at actual mands?

or comparative insignificance he emergestion is brought to public notice; and the

From time to time this absorbing ques for 12 months-into a state of circumscrib

pronouncement made the other day by ed but very definite importance.

Sir Richard Redmayne that the world's supply of oil would not suffice for more. than 60 or 100 years has given the quem tion a still more piquant interest,

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Sir Richard added that in 23 years time there would be no oil left in the United States. The other existing oil Belds in the world are being rapidly ex- hausted. The yearly output Mexico, second only to the United States as an ail-producing country, is this year seventy million barrels short of the output in 1029.

Whence will the oil supplies of to- morrow come

The Master is worshipful," and of this god-like attribute he is kept fully conscious whenever, he is either in his own or in any other of the companies' Halls. He gets out of the tube or the omnibus an ordinary citizen, who has had to hang to a strap like any other Lon. doner; he enters his Hall to be addressed both by his colleagues on the Court and by the staff as Master, or "Prime." He presides, with such dignity as he can cooimand, over his Court, and over the committee meetings, ut which the detail ed business of his Company is transacted. He presides, too, at Court luncheons-

Look for a moment at the world's daily homely meals compared with those of pre-war days, but it is at a Livery dinner increasing need for oil. The enormous that he is seen in all his glory. Round increase in the number of motor vehicles his neck is his badge of office, impressive in the world from 2,200,000 in round always, sometimes beautiful. To receive figures in 1014 to 20,300,000 in 1994 has his guests he wears a richly befurred brought us face to face with many pro- three of blems. How long will the supply of gown, and, supported by two his Wardens, he stands in one of the motor fuel be adequate for the constant- stately rooms of his Hall, and shakesly increasing number of motor vehicles? hands with the diners as they come in And how long will it be obtainable at

reasûnable prices ? one by one, their names triumphantly an- nounced by the Toastmaster. When he is seated at the head of the table, wit. the two most distinguished visitors on either side of him, the flavour of his dianer is too often acidulated by the prospect of the speeches that are ahead of him.

TWO MILLION NEW CARS A YEAR. In 1914 there were 1,025 gallons of petrol available per motor vehicle per

The It is clear, therefore, that sooner or inter, probably within the next few years, the curve of consumption will overtake and pass the curse of production of oil, and then either prices will rise consider- ably, which would have the effect of re- during consumption, or a new fuel will have to be found to supplement supplies of crude oil, parafin, and spirit.

The importance to this country in the future of an adequate oil supply is too obvious to need emphasis, and it is essen tial that every part of the world likely to produce oil supplies should be ex- plored. In this work British enterprise and capital have hitherto played a pro- minent part, notably in India, in the East Indies, Persia, Egypt, Mexico, and to some extent in the United States

num; in 1994 there were only 550 gallons. The increase in the number of vehicles per annum, may be taken at an When the time arrives for the loving- 500 gallons per vehicle per year as a average of about 2,000,000 and taking cup to go round the ceremony is an nounced by the crash of the Toast reasonable average, it follows that every master's hammer on the table and his Year 1,000,000,000 gallons more are need that Theed. In addition to this there is the con stentorian proclamation Master and Wardens of this Worshipful tinual increase in the number of ships Company drink to you in a loving-cup, using oil fuel. and bid you all a hearty welcome." Master rises with his right-band guest, bows, and drinks to him, probably from a glorious 17th-century cup, which passes dewn the table with the well-known ritual Turning next to the left, the Master inaugurates a similar ceremonial en that side. Later on, when he pro- poses the loyal and other toasts, he is re- ceived with deferential and encouraging cheers--cheers which, when repeated at the end of his principal speech, may or may not be equally whole-hearted. When, finally, the last word has been said and the Toastmaster calls upon my Lords and Gentlemen to pray make way for the Master, he feels that he has earned such a night's repose as a kindly Pro vidence ought only to bestow upon the. choicest spirits of the age. But il faut wufrir pour être belle,' and it is prob More recently, in the north of South able that the Master bas suered soutely Amerien, great developments have been during sous part, at any rate, of the taking place, especially in, Venezuela; speech-making. When will that ex-Prime where the production has risen from Minister, who is responding to the toast 4,039,000 barrels in 1923 to 19,000,000 of the evening, sit down! He has held barrels in 1923 (estimated). Owing to his audience well for ten minutes, but British enterprise in investing capital in seems to be good for at least 15 more, Venezuela, it is now sixth on the list of which will throw out the whole balance oil-producing countries. A well recently. of the evening. No, thank Heaven, long found in the La Rosa field at a compara- experience and innote wadon FPTtively shallow depth Suddenly sent up a training him, and he is winding up in column of oil 200ft. high, which boiled the nick of time, to the accompaniment up for three days before it could be con of sustained cheering. Those cheers are as balm in Gilead to the Master.

But there are deep waters ahead through which he has to pass. The world famous author who is responding for the Visitors is clearly inaudible at the far end of the tong tables, and it is there that the wild and untutored hordes of the junior Livery lurk, and a murmer grises as of sarining bees; but to the face of the Marter there passes no beatty, born of that murmuring sound. in the

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trolled, It is estimated that more than a million barrels were wasted on that occasion, no amount large enough to supply Great. Britain' tor six weeks.

thmus of Panama, there are experts who think that more exploration work should be carried on in Argentina and other parts.

In view of the present position of oil, and remembering that in the United States til recently there has been over Production, leading to fall in prices, there is no probability of an immediate thortage of oil supplies. But with can-

... IMPORTANCE OF NEW FIELDS Many parts of the world have been searched by one group or other of the great concerns which are interested in oil supplies, but South America has prob ably received less attention than any other part. And though operations hitherto have been concerned chiedy with With a glance of stern and the north, in the neighbourhood of the he looks down the tables, and the nervously applaads the speaker a wholly inappropriate moment junior Livery become more and more voen. Suddenly the sensitive feelings of. the Toastmaster are aroused; he stands upon his stool behind the Master and extending both arms, as though bestow. ing a Papal blessing, delivers himself of a penetrating "Shhh." For a minute or so there is comparative silence, and the speaker, like a dwarf refreshed, takes Then is the a new lesso of speech. ghcate high ncòa. Forks mysteriously tap against plates; wino glasses clins sporadic laughter is to be heard, though the crater is grimly serious, and the nudibility of the confidences exchanged between the diners only varies in iarse

After all, there are only three prime ratio, to their distance from the top of the table. The Master is in ageny: He movers and producers of power in the signals to the Toastmaster, once more to world-water, coal, and oil. The first is try his hand. The latter, rising again being harnessed more and more where countries possess natural facilities. The with the same pontifical gesture, says: increase in the price of coal in the last

Gentlemen, gentlemen, please in lae- cents which are a subtle mixture of few years has led to oil in various forms entreaty and command. The effect, it being used in its place, and the longer the negligible, and the world-famous one difficulties persist in the coal trade in given up the unequal struggle, while the regard to wages, hours, output, and Master wipes the beads of moisture from transport, the more certain it is that his broad and beneficent brow, and shipowners and railway companies will turn their attention to a source of power settles down to listen (apparently) to

Where the Bee Bucks," but actually to which is so much less dependent upon have a final look at the notes which will be hia sheet anchors when replying to the

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mption increasing rapidly on the one side, and with the continual exhaustion of old wella un the other, it is most im portant the British capital should develop new oil fields, and that every scientific method should be employed to conserve oil supplies and use them economically.

labour.

In view of the trend toward oil the further development of the oil industry in South America should be encouraged both by the Government and by private firms-Daily Mail

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At this moment the Clerk to the Gom pany, soberly but impressively robbd comes round to inyo a word with him He reports that the dinner in going well, that every one at his end of the table is enjoying himself. He makes, light of He must know everything that man can the last speaker's indifferent success, and know about its business, its possessions, is only a little anxious as to whether ita bistory, it finances, and its charities. Orphous with his Lute should not be He must be kindly but discriminating omitted in the interests of brevity. The with its pensioners; tactful with the Master, greatly comforted. decides Court, and friendly with the Livery; against Orpheus. In this, as in all the he must ascribe to the Court, and affairs of the Company great and small, particularly, to the Master, any credit the Clerk is one whose opinion carries which may accrue to the Company, and weight, and wise is that Master who, be prepared to shoulder the blame in the while retaining final authority, Icane unlikely event of any unfortunate incid heavily upon his Clerk and gives him his ent occurring. Masters come and Masters utmost confidence. For the Clerk to a go, but the Clerk goes on, if not for ever, great City Company is no ordinary man, at least until the memory of man runneth

(Continued at fool of next Column.) not to the contrary.-Times:

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GENERAL MANAGERS,

HONGKONG,

CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD.

Advances made on Landed Property, Goods, etc

Trustees of Estates," Executors of Wills, etc.

Warehousing of Goods of all Description,

For Terms and Particulars

Apply at the Head-Office.

St. George's" Building.

Telephone: C. 781.

Telegraphic Address: "RELYAT."

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THE HONGKONG TUG & LIGHTER Co., Ltd.

Single packages and small consignments received

› and delivered by Motor Lighter. Motor Boat and Launches available for Conveying Passengers and Baggage to and from Steam- ers in Harbour.

Stevedorage and Lighterage Work undertaken. Tugs and Lighters available at all hours.

For terms and particulars apply at

TELIYA JASA ::

HEAD OFFICE-ST, 'GEORGE'S BUILDING.

Head Office-Central 781.

Chinese Branch Office-Central 4885.

Night, Sunday or Bonday Ring up Kowloon 622.

HONGKONG & TERRITORIAL ESTATES, LTD.

(Property Owners, Estate Agents,

Land Valuers, etc.)

WILL UNDERTAKE THE

Development and Improvement of Landed Property and attend to all Branches of Real Estate Business

TELEPTIONE C. 781.

For terms and particulara

Apply at the Head Office,

"St. George's Building.

Telegraphic Address: “ESTATES.”

After the Bathe

Drink a cup of Bovril oa coming out of the water after a good swim.

It will 611 you with a delightful warm satisfed feeling. it will stimulate the circulation, and diminish the riak of a chill, 7t - will also give you more ́ strength and energy for your next swim.

BOVRIL