For Evening
The easy distinction "of correct evening wear is not attained by accident. It is the result of a careful co-ordination of details into a per fect harmony of style, material and fit.. a harmony which the Mackintosh's Evening Wear Ser- vice makes it a simple matter to achieve.
-- 1930'
Summit Dress Collars smartest shapes. Quarter sizes. Summit Dress Shirts-Cul enat siglo. New ideas in the latest fabrics.
Dress Ties-A correct length for every collar sixe. New shapes in new materials.
Dress Waistcoats
Distinguished
shapes for 1930 in many fittinge. Silk Socks-Plain or with Clon
Evening Underwear, Wraps, Braces, Jewellery, Evening Shoes.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1929.
Mackintosh's
Why is it that the Army, the Navy, and Hospital Authorities of Great Britain and U.S.A. always speciƒu Horlicks Malted Milk?
They know it is the original-and Always found it to be standard.
uniform-does what it claims-and everyone likes it.
It is, however, a little more expen sive than any of the other similar. ty-named preparations- bat · with Horlicks, - Well! it's like C Bank of England Note-worth the money. LANE CRAWFORD'S CAFE ALWAYS SERVE HORLICKS.
HOUSEHOLD COAL
We have now made arrangements to deliver HOUSEHOLD COAL on the following Terms, and would emphasise that Full Weight at Destination is guaranteed.
Selected Grade Lamp Coal.
UPPER LEVELS
MID-LEVEL
CENTRAL DISTRICT
TAL
$21.00 PER TON.
do. 20,00
do. 19.00...
Best Household Nuts. (FOR KITCHEN USE).
UPPER LEVELS
MID-LEVEL
CENTRAL DISTRICT
Terms: Cash with Order.
Minimum Quantity:-One Ton.
$19.50 Pia TON
do, 18 50 17.50 do,
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.,
Fazer BANK BUILDING,
DES VOO ROAD GENTIAL
MOTORS, PETROL AND OIL.
HOW BRITISH MAKES ARE to civil war, As soon as political
HANDICAPPED,
conditions improve the small gap remaining unânished between the One of the oldest cotceras in the ends of this network of roads will motor-car business etate that bust be brought together, completing ness for 1929 has been very bad, the great work of linking all the cities by trunk highways. As soon probably the worst for many years. A steady decline has been shown this work is done, agents are since the 1925 strike, since when hopeful of a large increase in
business. British cars have never been able to regain the popularity they once hold.
Cars Sold Below Cost,
soveral As representatives of popular makes of British cars, the firm finds that the Hong Kong market has been spoilt by the competition of numerous cheap American cars, some of which are being actually sold below cost in order to reduce surplus stocks on hand. Over-buying and over-stock- ing of yearly models has also caused a slump in the market, as these models are of a distinct design each year, "rendering the older models almost unsaleable.
FUEL AND OIL.
CANDLES AND WAX. REVIEW OF YEAR'S BUSINESS. One of the leading firms kindly supplies the following report on the
year's trade:-
LIQUID FUEL-Diesel and Under- boiler fuel bunker trade in Hong Kong has shown a slight increase over that of 1028, totalling approxi mately 130,000 tons.
Selling Cars "Impossible." A frm which had been agents, for several British cars declares that on account of the "cut price" war
The liquid fuel trade in Hong which is being waged by Chinese dealers, profit from the sale of new Kong and local and up-country cars is practically, impossible. This area has shown a decrease mainly firm consequently has decided to owing to the completion of the cars and will harbour-works at Macno, but on the give up selling new henceforth concentrate on second other hand, the trade in South hand machines, for which there is China itself has increased approxi a very big market in Canton. It isnately 100 percent. The Kwang declared that the fact of it being tung and Kwangsi provinces have invest a large shared the larger portion of this unnecessary to
loes of increase in spite of temporary amount of capital, with interest on capital, and the diff spells of political unrest. During culty experienced in disposing of the first half of the year the in- cars makes the second-hand busines crease in Fukien province was pro- a much more profitable proposition portionate to that in Kwangtung and Kwangai, but during the last than handling new machines.
few months there has been some thing of a setback, due to the im position of an abnormally high tax on fuel oils
The high initial cost of British cars is described as a great draw back. Displayed against low-priced American cars of more horse-power, Questionable Trade Methods. British cars are heavily handicap-
The manger of another concern ped. Quality of workmanship and
is of opinion that on the whole he material," although admitted to be
has done a successful year, and
BENZINE (MOTOR SPIRIT)-Dur- of a higher standard, does not carry anticipates a very good year for ing the current year the consump
Chinese 1930. mast any weight with
He thinks, however, that tion of benzine in the Colony in- buyers, who base their choice on
even better trade would be done fcreased try approximately 25 per good looks and low initial cost.
cars were sold "legitimately in cent. This is almost entirely due British cars have one good point other words, it cars were sold at to the increase in motor-bus ser- which assist their sale, sed that is their proper prices instead of at vices both on the island and the low running costs as compared
10 or 20 per cent. below cost. There mainland. It has been with other makes.
are many Chinese dealers in the proved that a British car retains business who are ready to accept its high standard of mechanical little or no proft in order to effect perfection for much longer than its
the disposal of cars in stock-the rivals.
clearance of which is demanded by the manufacturers' agents. There are indicatione that one or two of there dealers will go out of busiacas very soon, but this cut price" scheme has had a very detrimental effect on legitimate car sales in Hong Kong.
Running costs in both petrol and oil are astonishing low compared with the consumption of American cars. Up country, where oil and petrol is both scarce and expensive, this feature of British cars has made a very good impression on Chinese prospective buyers, but it is the initial cost which looms up most in their eyes, and almost in- variably they are persuaded to buy a low-priced-meaning American
CIT.
Motor Lorries.
It is the high initial cost more than anything else which hinders the sale of British motor-lorries Intending buyers, attracted by the reliability and low operating cost of British vehicles, repeatedly offer to purchase large trucks for use up country on condition that prices are lowered to make them competitive against other makes, but such re- duction is impossible.
If British manufacturers could be persuaded to assist in the financing of business, or subsidize the open- ing-up of new motor-routes or 'bus services up-country, using British vehicles, such measures would help considerably towards the problem of convincing the Obincee against the false economy of buying a cheap lorry.
MOTOR CYCLES.
ore
The local distributors for several British makes of high reputation report having done very well during the past year. The Grm has also been successful in sales to Canton where and neighbouring ports,
extending rapidly. roads Medium-powered cycles-330 c.c and 500 s.c. (33 and, & H.P. respec- tively, R.A.C. rating)-are the best sellers.
The high-powered. twins, side-car combinationę, and two- stroke machines are not sold in great numbers. The combination is at a discount as a small car can be bought at a slightly higher price, and is much preferred by the Chinese....
4.
British
The remainder of the increase has been brought about by Bu ever-increasing turnover from the out-of-date hand-truck to motor trucks for haulage purposes, though the number of private mater-cars in the Colony is about the same as it was last year, and saturation point seems to be almost reached in this class of vehicle.
With regard to the South China area, road development still con- tinues in spite of political disturb ances, which cannot but retard normal progress, and Canton city and district lead in this respect, and are now beginning to have some sort of organised road com- munications, which fact is phasised when it is seen that the benzine trade in this area has more than doubled itself during the pre sent
year
ein-
A fine road is in course of construction between Macao and Shekki, and should be completed early next year.
In the Coast Port areas develop- ment continues, but is slow_owing to political uncertainties. This is particularly noticeable in the Fukien district, where Communistic out- breaks have been very frequent dur-
the last few months... ing
LUBRICATING OIL-An increased demand for fuel pil and benzine for lubricants, and there is every resulted in an increased demand indication that imports into Hong Kong and South China will show an increase of over 40 per cent. above last year. Prices, which were low at the beginning of the year, show
slight tendency to rise dur ing the latter half of the year. During the last few months, an abnormally high tax has been in- stituted on lubricating oil in Fukica, with consequent hindrance
Another agent for a motor-eye's Ends it difficult to sell large numbers of machiner, which are a fast single-cylinder type, and not an ideal machine for the "atility rider, especially in such billy district as Hong Kong, Types of Car Preferred.
Moreover, the Chinees sporting Well-to-do European or American youth is not like the riders at residents and wealthy Chinese, Tol Home who are contented with a lowing the general trend of buyers machine with two wheels rather at Home, show a preference for than four. The ideal machine for saloon and closed-in-cars, but the "popular" type of car most in Hong Kong is the medium heavy demand is the open tourer. Canton twin-cylinder machine, which has
a much sweeter pulling power cnto business. in the largest market for second-hills and long climbs. bands cars from Hong Kong, where" they are used for public hire, Saloon cars, on account of their limited space, are at a discount in the used car market against the open tourer, into which two or three persons over the catalogued capacity may be squeezed during rush hours.
MOTOR TRANSPORT.
PABARTIN WAX.The chief de- mand for paraffin wax in Hong Kong and South China, is for wax used for the manufacture of Joes The Kowloon Motor 'Bus Com candles. In Canton, Amoy, and pany is very satisfied with the Swatow districts exists a fairly which is British omnibuses they are using good demand for wax, but considers they are far too ex principally used by native, manu- pensive against an American omni, facturers of foreign-style candles. bus, which is cheap, powerful, and The greater part of the wax sold Road Construction.
emart looking. Accepting the lower in Hong Kong is made into Joss Speaking of road improvements standard of service and operating candles, which are then exported in South China, this dealer remark cost which such a vehicle might to Chinese territory, but local deal- ed that both Kwangsi and Kwang possibly reach, as compared with ers also export the wax to Chinese tung have concentrated upon build the British motor-bus, the differ- territory, where the buyers them- lag, new roads to link up inland cace in price is more than enough selves use same in manufacturing towns in their provinces. Food to cover. When neccesary to dis- Joss candles. construction is generally begun pose of second-hand vehicles to from two big towns working out purchasers, both are on an equal towards each other. At present footing, though the upholstery of all road-building has ceased pwing an American motor-bus is consider
ed superior to that of the British vehicle.
PAMELA
13, Queen's Road
Central.
We wish to inform our clients that Madame Flint has joined the staff of the above firm. Madame Flint has just arrived from Paris with a large assortment of the latest models as well as materials and garnitures greatly in vogue in Paris at the present time. Customers who study elegance will find every requisite in this well- known establishment.
DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY
This will be attended to as a special department at reasonable charges with smartest cut and style guaranteed.
SPECIAL LINE
HATS to be Sold from $8.50
The above which have arrived are in addition to the New Goods which are arriving for Pamela by Every Mail.
PAMELA
13 Queen's Road Central.
Prices at the beginning of the year were at a fairly high level, but following a decline in prices on the American market, they were reduced here in aympathy, reaching their lowest level in July." News The agent of a British manufac- was later received from the States Lurer says that business is very bad that the market there was consider- at the present moment locally, but ably firmier, which tendency con- be does a large business in North tinued, and in consequence prices China and with inland cities. were again advanced in October, Other than sales to 'bus companies in order to bring them to parity level with those ruling in the he does little business in commer cial trucks. The high price of States. The fall in exchange was British lorries is not met with at the same time partly responsible for this advance. At present sympathy by Chinese buyers, he prices are about 89 per picul below do not appreciate the high quality of material and good service which those ruling on January 1, 1929. his type of lorry will give. This gentleman complains that no axist ance is given by the Government to support British makers of motor vehicles, in that there is no traiff to protect them against makes of other countries,
In spite of the above fluctuations, demand has been brisk, especially during the second half of this year. This is to be attributed mainly to speculative buying from dealers In expecting a further advance. spite of the Nationalist Govern ment's campaign against the aboli- tion of Joes worship (imposing.
grade ceremonial candles (for wed-taxes on all articles used in the dings and mourning) which may manufacture of Joss candles and not give off any smoke and must burn with a steady flame.
PARAFFIN WAX CANDLES.-Prices of foreign-style candles, have advanced in sympathy with the increase in wax prices. Consumption has been satisfactory, and shows an increase over last year. The larger demand is principally due to troop move ments, which usually leads to heavy, consumption of candies, and, defer tive electric-light service, especially in trade.
paper, sacrifices) the demand bas been good. It would appear that re- ligious superstitions are so deeply ingrained in the minds of the masses that although they may not be able to worship in public, they will certainly continue to do so privately, and it will take a con- siderable. time before the measures taken by the Government will make themselves, felt and cause a decline
in Canton. Importers of foreign- Prices of native products, which style candles still meet consider-can be used for the manufacture of able competition from native-made Joss candles, were high, and it is foreign-style candles, which in some doubtful whether any appreciablo cases are sold under marks which quantities were used for this pur
dellerate-imibitingprof-f thek poar with the exception et high. of the main importing companies.
antified on preceding column).
MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE COLONY.
DETAILS OF CARS, CYCLES, AND LORRIES.
The following tables show the number of motor vehicles ac- tually licenced for use in Hong Kong and Kowloon as at Novem- ber 30 (the latest figures available):→
...Private Cars ......
Taxis and Public Cact
Motor-Bures
Commercial Vehicles
Motor-Cycles
PRIVATE VEHICLES.
い
British,
A.C. (Acedes) ............................ Albert
Alvis
Armstrong Siddley Austin
་་
Austin "7" Baylis Thomas Bean ....... Calthrope
Clyno Crossley
Cubitt Galloway G.W.K. Humber
Jowett Lagonda
Lea Francia Lister Auto M.G........
Morris Cowley..... Morris Oxford Morris Minor Roamer Rolls Royce Rover Singer Standard
Straker Squire Sunbeam
==
1,419
274
150
448
160
American.
All American 'America. La France
Bethlehem
Brockway
Cadillac
Chevrolet Federal
Ford
(Fire Brigade) 2
64
101
G.M.O.
13
Graham Brothers
Hudson'
Hupmobile
Menonemie
Fremier
Reo Sanford
United
White
Total
MOTOR CYCLES.
A.J.S.
Ariel
British
Ascot Pullin
Brough Superior
B.S.A.
Cotton
Coventry Eagle Douglas
Excelsior
Francis Barnett Grinlay Peerless Humber
James ....
New Imperial Norton
312
Talbot Triumph
Trojan
Yauxhall
Waverley
Wolseley
Total.
American.
463
Matchless
New Hudson
Auburn Buick Cadillac
130
11
12
"F. & M
I
Chandler
4
Radco
1
Chevrolet
51
Raleigh
19
Royal Enfield
11
Rudge
15
Sunbeam
Wolfe.....
Morgan (3 wheeler)
Total......... Ameriqan.
.331
77
Chrysler Cleveland
De Soto Dodge
Erskine
Essex
Fargo
Ford
Gardner
Graham Paige.. Hudson
Hupmobile Jewett Jordan La Salle
Lincoln..... Lacomobile Marmon Marguette Nash Oakland Oldsmobile Packard Paige. Pierce Arrow Plymouth Pontiac Republic Roosevelt
Star.
Studebaker
Stutz Templar
Wescott
Whippett
Willys Knight
Triumph
Zenith
Henderson........... Harley Davidson Indian
Tatak....
German
D.R.W.
Puch
a.M.V
Total.
11
Belgian,
Gillett
F.N.
Total.
French
Monet Goyen...... Favor
1.
8
Fiat
Total...
Italian.
Isotta Fraschini
.837
78
1
Total..
French.
Amilcar nainen Bugatti
Citroen
De Dion
Peugoet
Renault Salmson Mathis
Hanomac Horch Opel
Total.....
MOTOR-BUSES.
British.
Burford Dennis
Leyland.
Morris
Guy
Thornycroft Vulcan
Total....
137
1
American.
G.M.C. Studebaker White
Total.
Total,
German.
PUBLIC VEHICLES: TAXIS.
AND CARS.
............
British.
Clyne
Hillman
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, LORRIES AND TRUCKS.
Minerva
Morria
Rugby
British...
Singer
A.D.C. (Associated Daim
Total..
ler)
American.
Albion
Austin (ambulance)
Buick
Всад
Chandler
Cubitt
Chevrolet
Dennis
Chrysler
Falcon
Dodge
Erskine
Essex
Jewett
Ford Hudson
Toden Guy ...... Hallford. Karrier Merryweather
(Fite Brigade) 2
27
Morris Standard ... Thornycroft Vulcan Rolls Royce
Filling Stevens
(Fire Brigade) (Fire Brigade)
Oakland
Nash ...
Overland
Oldsmobile
Packard Plymouth Pontiac... Studebaker Willys Knight
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