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Money and

HONG KONG SHÄRES,

BENJAMIN & POTTS' WEEKLY REPORT.

Markets

CANTON TRADE NOTES.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY,

Business in artificial flowers, fancy lanterns, etc. was exceeding Messrs. Benjamin & Potts, locally brisk just before New Year's share and general brokers, in their Eve. weekly share report dated yester dag state:-

The local market opened the week with a brisker tone, but owing to holiday conditions and scarcity of sharea offering the turnover tas not been on a large scale. Prices of some of the leading counters show a marked improvement.

In Shanghai all Cotton Mill hates have again core into demand and the market has taken a decided upward turn.

"Banks.-Hong Kong and Shang hai Banks were dealt in at the out- set at $1,340, but in sympathy with the drop in the London price to £119.10 (Middle), the market has aince weakened to $1,330 at the

close.

Marine and Fire Insurances- Unions continue their upward move- ment and after sales at 8264 are in demand at $37. China Fires have likewise strengthened and can Underwriters be placed at $315. Kong Fires have buyers at the im

Manufacturers of printing blocks are not doing so well as during the post few years owing to increased competition.

Woollen goods, especially under. wears, shawls, gloves and stockings, are selling well and prices have risen by about twenty per cent. Large number of orders have been placed by country merchants.

TWENTY-FOUR

GUILDS ASSOCIATION.

8TH ANNUAL MEETING.

The eighth annual meeting of the Twenty-four Guilds Association was held last night at the Ass ciation's rooms at 236, Des Vœux Read.. Mr. Ho Iu was in the chair and a large number of Chinese

business men were present.

The Chairman's address was fol- lowed by the drafting of regula tions on the basis of the address.

The draft will be submitted to the Government through one of the Chinese unofficial members of the Legislative Council.

PASSENGERS.

Arrivals,

JANUARY 4, 1930.

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER

DEFENCE CORPS. [ORDERS BY LT. COLL. G. BIRD, D...

· 0.1, E., · CÓMMANDANT.]

No. 1/30.

1.-Tactical Exercise.

2.-Musketry Casuals.

casuals in the above course will fire Table T Ride, Part II-All at Stonecutters on Sunday, January Range Officer Captain R. R. Davies.

Dress: Musketry order, uniform er mufti.

5, '1930.

The following passengers arrived yesterday by the a.s. Mantua from London:-Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac donald, Mr. J. G. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Howard, Mr. and Mrs.

A field firing tactical exercise E. F. Cornwall, Mr. and Ms. will be held at Fanling on Sunday, Holland, Miss I Holland, Master January 19 (not on January 18 is A. Holland and child, Mr. C. Spreviously discussed) in which the Madgwick, Mr. and Mrs A. H McBride, Mr. C. Champkin, Mr. M.G. Troop, A.C. Co., M.G. Co..

following units will take part W, N. Hendridge, Mr. and Mrs. C.

Scottish Co. Attendance to count P. Ross and child, Mr. J. Barnet,

as two parades or as one day in Camp. Mrs. A and Miss C. Weir and two children, Mrs. T. R. Rowell and child, Mr. K. A. Bidmead, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McTavish and FA Page, Pay-Lt.Cdr. Williama, two children, Mrs. M. King and infant, Mrs. M. Bryan, Mr. P. T. Newman, Lt. Col. F. Eaves, Mr. G. E. Hodges, Mrs. E. Riddock, Sub, Lt. A. Courtney, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sprague, Mr. T. Lindars, Rev. W. Stott, Mr. N. Spence, Mrs. A. Maitland, Capt. and Mrs. M. Ede, Mr. F. A. Retond, Miss J. Lec, 3. A. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. G. R, Sayer, and two children and in- First of all, it seems to me that fant, Mr. A Leach, Mr. A. S. Arthur, Mr. A. R. Cox, L.-Com. we are far too ant to become in-t, Chichester, Mr. J. M. Morhaus, culcated with the viewpoint of the Mr. Owens. Mr. R. E. Elias, Dr. A Dalby, Mr. C. C. Hock, Mr. H. landlord or property owners, other words, the right of the pro- H. Prosens, Mr. D. J. Lewis, Mr. perty owners seems to be all-im.

E. A. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Webs portant, and not enough attention

ter, Miss N. Careless, Mr. J. W. is given to that of the consumers Teng, Mr. S. L. and Mrs. C. Lai, Large arrivals of cotton yarn from Shanghai are reported. Der tenants. As we have in exist Mrs. Foong. Mr. and Mrs S

ence the Hong Kong and Kowloon C. Tong and two children and in- mand from the interior of Kwangsi

s still limited due to the continued Property Owners Association, as fant, Mrs. M. E. Hibbe, Mr. T. C. military activities. Inquiries from well as the Kowloon Residents' Chin. Mr. H. Pearman, Mrs. T. K. a Rent Problem and Mrs. P. S. Louis, Mrs. K. K. are also scarce as money is tight. much to have

prices have been falling

come of the aggrieved temans?

Mr. C. Kwok, Mr. C. "Wel, Mr. NW. Norman, Mr. D. E. Wood, Mr. N: E. Bacon, Mrs. M. E. Bacon, Mr. G. C. Furdue.

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demand in the city recently. They Gas lamps have been in great come mainly from Japan and have found a good market in Canton owing to their cheap prices. A Chinese firm is planning to maru- facture such lamps.

The Chairman's speech waS ES the pro tempore fellows:-A Chairman of this Association. I deem it my duty to make clear several essential points concerning the problems before us, namely the question of rent reduction."

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Launch will leave Murray Pier at 9 a.m. and Kowloon Police Pier at 5.10 nm.

3.-Musketry Programma. January-April, 1930-Table Rifle Parts I and II., Training Sengon 1930-1931:-

January.

Sunday,

January 5.-Casuals Rifle Part II. January 12-M.G. Troop and A.

from 1029-1930.

January

Co.

Field firing Tactical exercise, Fanling. January 26.-Engineer Co. and

Signals. February -M.G. Company. February 18-Portuguese Company.

have had transactions at 8. Heng the country districts of Kwangtung Association, would it be asking too Shi, and child, Dr. P. C. Yang, Mr. February 9.-Scottish Company. proved quotation of $810, while The market is overstocked and Association protecting the rights of Lam and infant, Mr. F. E. Lin, February 23.-The Battery and Re-

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We have in our midst to-day an Anti-alui Tsai Society, the arcwed object of which is to protect the rights of some 8,000 to 10,000 slave

But in an issue that coa- cerns the welfare of over half a million people in the Colony, not

finger has been lifted to sale guard their interest.

Cantons are wanted at 8695.

Shipping.-Waterbouta after sales

Dried mushrooms are one of the at 8 have advanced to 831. Shell Transports are unchanged at principal products of the North 97/10. Hong Kong, Canton and iver districts and are exported

The girls. very large quantities. Macao Steamboats are saleable at prices are higher than those from $171.

Darks, Wharves and Godown.-Japan, owing to superior quality, Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharren The production of mushrooms this mark an advanced from 8111 to year has been disappointing on ne $147. China Providents changed hands to a fair, extent at 35.55 to $5.70 with further buyers at the former rate. Whampoa Docks cot-

count of the drought, and prices bave gone, varying from $170 to 8343 per picul.

Liane neglected at 8021 Shanghai agricultural methods, the Canton With a view to improving native Docks have takers at Tis. 101.

Lands. Hotels and Buildings, authorities are carefully studying after the slight reaction carly industry in Namhoi and Shuntak, Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels methods employed in the silk in- the week to $11.50 have recovered East River districts, oranges, in and in the growing of rice on the to a buying quotation of $19. Hun phreys Estates have receded to Sunwui, plums in Shiukwan, mush rooms in the North River districts, $14.40. Hong Kong Lands were booked at the improved price of tobacco in Hokshan and Tsingyuen, $c3. Realtys are sought for at 85.80 after sales at this figure.

Public Utilities-Bong Kong Electries have shown renewed strength and deals were made at 86. Hong Kong Trams have been

the medium of u fair turnover at various rates up to $191. Chinn Lights have had a sharp rise to Star Ferries closed appre einbly higher at $72. Telephones have firmed up to $81.

Tainan Island and sugar-cane in Waishow and Poklo.

encoa-nuts and betel-nuts, in the

covery, however, of nearly £17. in less than a fortnight proved to be too rapid, and a reactionary ten- deney which already manifested on Tuesday was sharply accentuated during the following days when the result of the meeting was regarded Miscellaneous-Green Island Ce as being of not so favourable a ments (Combined) have been the charneter is had been anticipated, medina of good business at gradual-The market was subjected to heavy iy hardening rates to 815.

Hong selling, in course of which prices Kong Ropes were bid up to 8, but sharply declined, touching £179.12.0 class a shade easier. Dairy Farms for three months on Thursday, re- were negotinted at the enhanced covering however to-day to £183.-- price of 8214 and continue in de: for this position on sellers with mand. Lane, Crawford's are asked drawing. These heavy fluctuations for at 3 and probably a little more would be paid. Hong Kong Amuse ments were realised at $273,"

Cotton Mills-Ewon have, nd vanced from Tis. 15.40 to Tls. 17, and after sales at intermediate prices they close with buyers at Ta. $16.70. Shanghai Cuttons have also displayed more strength during the week and finished up in request at Tls. 82.

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The third point that I want to make this evening is that I think the Government is well satisfied by now, that this proposed. Asso- ctation is entirely non-political

Last but not least, it is the de-

serve Company. March Engineer Company and

Signals.

March -M.G. Troop and A.C.

Company.

The following passengers are due to arrive from Singaporo by the March 18-M.G. Company. 5.8. Kitano Maru on January - March 23.-Scottish. Company. Kawamura, Mrs. Mundy, Mr. A. April 6-Casuals. Afr. and Mrs C. Godward, Mr. N.March 30.-Portuguese Company." W. W. Salter, Mr. T. D. W. Brown, April 13.-Casuals. Mr. W, Duncan, Mr. S. V. Gash, April 20.-Corps Rifle Meeting, Miss M. Johnson, Mr. Kirschner, Monday, Mr. D. S. Marshall, Mr. G. N. Moore, Mr. N. J. Rush, Mr. W. B. Sheppard. Dr. R. Sorge, Mr. Wein- gart, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashida, Miss

sire of the Committee to record. Ashida, Master J. Ashida, Mas their grateful recognition of the ter T. Achids, Mr. 2. Kamiya, Mr. services rendered to the community T. Kimura, Miss M. Mitsuda, Mr. by, the Chinese unofficial members and Mrs. Gilbert, Miss L Bryan, of the Legislative Council, and in Miss A. Donati, Lt. Col. A. Fuji wara, Eng. Comdr. K. Iwamoto, due course, the question before us. will be submitted them with the Mr. and Mrs. M. Kashima, Miss plea to put it before the Govern-Kashima, Miss Y. Kashima, Lt.

General H. Kurosaki, Constructor It.-Comdr. and Mrs. N. Masukata, Comdr. G. Miyata, Mr. A. D. Mor- rison. Capt. F. Sato, Comdr. T. Sugiyama, Mr. and Mrs. T. Take- nouchi, Mr. T. Tani, Col. T. Watanabe.

ment for sanction of the establish- ment of the projected Association. We trust that it is not too much. to hope that the much-desired ap- proval will be forthcoming in the very near future.

[Daily Share Quotations will be found on page 17 of this issue.]

TO-DAY'S WIRELESS

PROGRAMME.

BROADCAST BY Z.B.W. ON-355

AND 49 METRES.

11 to 11.30 a.m.-Commercial news.. 19.30 to 1.30 p.m.-Demonstration

programme.

(Youmans), Light Opera Co.

Dance music. 9.30 p.m. Show Bear," Selection (Kern). The New Mayfair Orchestra.

NO doubt reflect the fluctuating opinions held on the situation ari- 1.48. p.m.-Weather report.

ing out of the effort to control pro- 7.48, p.m.-Evening weather report. duction, and the outlook in conse9 p.m.-Programme of H.M.V. and quence is very difficult to determine.

Victor records suppiled by According to press reports, a policy Mesars, Moutric. for regulating output has been "Hit The Deck," Vocal Gems adopted, but some doubt exists as to exactly how and when this will come into force; and the course of prices very much depends on how successful this policy may be in active operation. As far as funda- mental conditions go, there is no material change in the situatiou, THE METAL MARKET. and production still remains ahead of consumption, so that a certain Messrs. Rudolf Wolf & Kew send minouat of support will be required us, the following review of the it further decline is to be prevent- metal markets, dated November 29, ed, unless meanwhile natural econo- which they have received fromic forces arise whereby this con their London office:-

dition will be normally remedied.

Options Double £13.10; Single

Forward Settlement Days.-Janu ary, February 20 and March 95.

Markets have been irregular: the firmness earlier in the week was not sustained and prices, having

£7.

Cash £101 (nom.) (opening),

£180 (closing).

Dance music.

10 p.m.-News bulletin.

Dance music. 10,30 p.m-Chinese programme.". 11.30 p.m.-Cloee down..

SUNDAY.

yesterday by the P. & . 6.3. The following passengers arrived Rajputana, from Shanghai:-Mrs. C. A. Aslet, Mr. R. C. Aitkenhead, Mt. T. H. U. Aldridge, Mr. and Mrs. C Blythe and child, Mr. A. Brunner, Mr. S.,. Burn, Mrs. I. Beith and infunt. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. G. Burnie, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bray, M. U. J. Bachani, Mr. I. F. Burkill, Mr. M. Begin. Miss P. W. Brown, Mr. D. Bhaghchand, Mr. B. La Cloghe, Mr. R. Curtis, Mrs. L. B. Curtis, Mr. S. K. Chaw, Mr. A. Cohen, Mr. C. Y. Chang, Mr. P. W. Chang, Mrs. L. Camera, Mr. N. B. Choolani, Mr. TS. Chuan, Major and Mrs. G. E. Donnelly, Mr. C. F. J. Dormer, Mr. C. M. Desai, Mrs. E. Darville and four children, Capt. and Mrs. A W. Daily and child; Dr. S. K. Datta, Mrs. E. Drake, Mr. L.

Dewey. Mr. K. Dobashi, Mr. H. Fox, C.M.G., Mr. and Mrs. W Field-Till, Mr. J. Fabrenhorst, Mr. A. W. Franz, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gallienne, Mr. B. C. Guy, Mr. F. Gregory, Mr. T. M. Gregory, Mrs. 3. Garton Stone, Mrs. H. Gens burger, Miss V. Gensburger, Miss F. Harrison, Mr. E. A. Holden.

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hedges, and child, Mr. and Mrs L. P. Hickey, RIZAL DAY CONCERT TO BE" Mr. L. Jiomal, Mr. and Mrs. D. À

RELAYED.

April 21st.-Corps Rifle Meeting.

Sunday,

April 27-Portuguese Company.

NOTE

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All ranks of the M.G. Troop, A.C. Company, M.G. Company, and Scottish Company.

10Machine Gun Company.

No. 824 Pte. W. G.. L. Dunbar, The Company will parade at full No. 7 Platoon, as from December strength on Tuesday, January 7, at 1483 Pte. N. S. Loe, No. 4.

5.30 p.m. in mufti for Machine Gun training. All ranks are reminded of the Field Day to take place on Sun- day, January 10, and are requested to make a special effort to be pre-

Bent.

11-Scottish Company. Thursday, January 9, 1930, M.G. Next parade will be held on

instruction.

under Lieut. G. Duncan, M.BE.

No. 6 Pintoon nt Kowloon Dock

No. 7 Platoon at Headquarters under Lieut. H. R. Forsyth.

31, 1020.

Platoon, as from November 1, 1999. *15,-Leave.

turned off leave on November 7, Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin re

1920, and resumed the duties of P.R.I. and F.M.C. as from Decem- ber 1, 1020.

R. A. WOLFE-MURRAY, Major, Adjutant," H.K.V.D.C. Hong Kong, January 2, 1030.

As from January 1, 1830, No. 5 NEW NORWEGIAN VESSEL. (Taikos) Platoon, owing to lack of

platoon, and present members will for Hong Kong, the ss. Simla (er members, will cease to exist as a

With 477 tons of general cargo be absorbed by and become part Glastonburg) arrived in Harbour of No. 7 Platoon. Until sufficient at 5.20 p.m. on members warrant instruction being Colombo on her first visit to this

Thursday from given at the Dockyard, training port. She is owned by the Deu will be carried out at Headquarters.

12.-Portuguese Company. Company Commander's Parade. All ranks are reminded that the Company is expected to parade as strong as possible Friday January 3, at Headquarters at 8.30

p.m."

Parades. The

on

There will be a Company meeting immediately after.

Company will parade at Headquarters on Friday, under Platoon arrangements. January 10, at 8.30 p.m, for training

It is essential that all recruits should attend as many parades as

possible during the remainder of the

training season.

Musketry Part II. All those who have not fired Part II. Musketry January this season will do so on Sunday, Launch will leave Hong Kong at 9.10a.m. Da.m. and calling at Kowloon at Belt and pouches must

be taken.

Circalar-All those who have not yet replied to my Circular re Field Day are asked to do so immediately.

Camp Pay. All those who have not drawn their Camp Pay will do so this week without fail.

Competitions.All Competitions in connection with training will be competed for at the end of February next, so it behoves all N.C.O.' to

Norske Afrike, of the Australie Linie (W. Wilhelmsen) and Messrs. Thoresen & Co. are the local agents. She was built in 1917 by Sir J. Laing & Sons, Ltd., at Sunderland with a nett tonnage of 3,810 and Kross 6,031. The engines (639 N.H.P.) were installed by Measts. Mesars. J. Dickinson & Sons,

Ltd. She is th twin-screw steamer and her dimensions are:- Length, 105.3, beam 33.6 and depth 23.5. She is commanded by Cap- Lain R. Johensen with a European crew of 33.

drawn onibus which has been on London. The Shillibeer horse- exhibition for the last two months at Charing Cross Underground Station has now been taken away. At the same place, there has been placed on view a 1930 model double- deck omnibus chassis, manufactured Ltd., of Southall. by the Associated Equipment Co.,

PRINCE LINE.

NOTICE TO OʻNSIGNEES.

Fox NEW YORK,

Motor Vensel

have their commands prepared for THE MALAYAN PRINCE"

same in the meantime."

13.--Strength.

The following recruits are taken on the strength and posted as under

In their first weapon training year will fire Parts I, and II: Rife No. 153 Pte, W. F. C. Jenner, in the above period; i.e.. must at-Armoured Car Company, from De tend twice at least on the range cember 20, 1929. Os. C. Companies if they qualify.

No. 1531 Pte. W. E. Peers, must ensure that recruits, there Armoured Car Company, from De- fore, fire at an early date.

All ranks of the above mentioned units in their second, and subse quent weapon training years only fire Part II. in above paried. (Note: These men will 5re Part II. M.G. Course as for T.A. in lieu during second Musketry period commencing in September).

Note. It is not compulsory for a man in his fourth or subsequent weapon training year to. fire Part IL Rifle.

B. All ranks of the Battery, Engineer Company, Signals, Portu guese Company will fire Part I. Rife in the above period and Part

in the Autumn er both Part I. and II. in the above period at dis- eretion of O/C Units.

Note-It is not compulsory for a man in his fourth or subsequent weapon training year to fire Part

C-All ranks of the Beserve as specially

I

Company will fire directed.

4.-Corps Bands. The band will parade at full

strength for. Band Practice at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarters in mufti on Friday, January 3, and also on Tuesday, January 7, at the same time and place.

will parade at Headquarters at 7.30 On Friday, January 10, the Band

p.m. in uniform as follows:--Capa, tunics, belts and cross belts, slacks, black boots.

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5-The Battery. Signallers. The following quali- fied as signallers. T. A. Syllabus and are entitled to wear the badge for one year:-No. 1110 Gr. A. L.

since substantially declined, are all £101.15 (highest), 2176.10 (lowest). 12.10 (approx.) to 1 p.m.-Chinese Mr. and Mrs. E. W. P. Milla, Lieut Cole, No. 1324 Gr. E. Mcses.

lower as compared with last Fri- day, Reports from industrial cen- tres are still disappointing, and the outlook in thig direction is not auch as to stimulate buying, or oc- casion sustained advance,

Tin.

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programme.

1.48 p.m.-Weather report.

Irvine, Miss D. Inglis, Mr. R._D. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kopp, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lefebvre, Miss E. 10.55 8.m.-forming Service relay-Liley, Mr. J. H. Lu, Mr. C.

ed from St. John's Cathedral.

Mather, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mowling, Mornement, R.N., Mr. W. F. Mellor, Mr. F. Mason, Mr. G. B. 748 p.m.--Evening weather report. Mellamby. Mr. J. R. McDonald, 8.40 p.m.-Rizal Day Concert relay-Mis C. Moraai, Mr. H. Miller, Mr. ed from The Peninsula Hotel. M. L. Phillips, Mr. H. D. S. Page, 1.-Overture," William Tell," G. Dr. L. Hajchman, Mr. H. C.

Rossini, by the Orchestra.

Rasker. Mr. W. S. Robertson, Mr. Violin Solo, "Sicilienne and A. Reinhart, Miss O. M. Sim, Mr.

Rigaudon," Francois Fran:

and Mrs. C. P. Shyamani and two cocur-Kreisler, MT. L. R. children, Mr. P. B., Shroff, Mr. A. Rosete.

A. Baval, Mr. R. V. Solina, Mr.

Three months. £193 (opening), £183, 15 (highest); £179.12.6 (lowest), £183 (clasing).

Turnover for the week 6,325 tons.

Соррох. Copper has been irregular. The Tia has been very irregular. The market opened firm on improving market opened firm, the price on sentiment, influenced to some ex- Monday touching £183.15.0 threstent by the firmness of Tin and the months, but since then prices have slightly improved appearance of fallen heavily, and not only has metals generally, but since then all the advance been lost but prices

a decline of sequent upon at the "close show £3.2.8 for Cash and £5.15.0 for three months as compared with our inst report. Sales in the East dur ing the week amounted to 1800 tons; shipments thenco up to the 25th inst. were 8780, tors, and for the month are still estimated at about 10,000 tons. Premiums on Straits and Banks Tin are quoted at £4.10.0 and £11. (nom) respectively, The earlier firmness must be at tributed to reports circulated in connection with the meeting of the Pin Producers' Association held on Wednesday, when it was expected that important arrangements would be concluded for an effective restric. tion of output. The market at the (nem.)

prices have given way sharply, con-

less favourable ad-4-Saxophone

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P. Watkinson, Mr. P. Wood, Mr.

6.—Engineer Company.

There will be no parade on Thursday, January 9. The Company will proceed to camp at Lycemun on Friday, January 10, parade at Statue Pier 8 pm, the launch will call at Police Pier, Kowloon, at 8.10 p.m. Dress: Tunic, slacks, black boots, cap, belt, haversack, braces and pouches, overcoat car ried rolled on braces, rifle and bayonet. Baggage to be sent separ-

S. N. Woo, Mrs. W. H. L. War- | requested to send in their names render and child, Mr. M. A. and state what period they are at- Wjayabandu, Mr. C. White, and tending camp. It is essential that Miss C. B. Yowkey.

the numbers are known in order to make adequate messing arrange- mente.

3-Song," Cacada Real," P. Cam-W. N. A. Smalley, Burg. Lieut. J.

teirn, Mr. J. G. D'Aquino.

R. C. Spicer, R.N., Mr. E.ately must be at Headquarters by Quartet,

Mri "The Thoroomal, Mr. and

G. 12 noon on Friday clearly marked. Song of the Volga Boatman," Urquhart, Mrs. D. Wagstall, Mr. Attention is called to orders dated vices from América, whare Copper

arr. by C. Y. Pasing,

December 19 in which members are shares have weakened on reports of

Mr. L. R. Roseta (1st Alto) sales having been effected at sub

Mr. A. B. Tubino (2nd Alto) stantially below the Association's

Mr. M. I. Espeleta (Bb. Tenor) price of 18 cents, and the market

Mr. M. A. Vilela (Baritone). closes £2.12.6 lower as compared

5.-Piano, Solo-" Etude ia with last Friday. The price of

Minor" F. Chopin, Mr. A. Standard might have fallen further

Aquino... but for the support which has been

6.Address, by the Chairman, afforded, whilst the fact that war- rants are being held off the market-Mazurka and Cantin's. "Cop and the possibility that further shipments may be made to America occasions a certain reluctance on the part of acllers..

Options-Double £6: Single £3.

(opening), £72 Cash.-£71.28

(highest), 209 (nom.)

same time was influentially sup- |(lowest), £80.2.6 (closing),

nelia Ballet." L. Delibes, by

the Orchestra, Philippine National Anthem. Star Spangled Banner, God Save The King. 10.30 p.m.-Close down.

Departures.

The following passengers arrived by the a.s. Aller (N.D.L.) from Europe: Mr. Hermann Stuhlweis senburg, Mr. Hermann Wiele.

here on Thursday from Manila by The following passengers arrived.

the Empress of Canada:Mr. R K. Duncan, Mrs. L.. Endays, Mr. H E. and Mrs. Goldsmith, Mra R. M. and Master M. Gotauco, Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Master G, Gotauco, Master Emilio, Mr. B. G. Ryan, Mr. R. and Miss M. Farnandes, Mrs B. Mias I and Mies I Thompson, Mike E. M. Fond, Hon.

Chambers, Mra. E. M. McKay.

picted her predict tas tapingles occasioned a heavy volume of gener- £71.2.6 (highest), £38 (lowest), the Aller (Norddeutscher Lloyd) for McCarthy, Mr. D. H. and Mrs.

Shanghai:-Miss-D-E-Graham, Turnover for the week 5,500 tons. Miss M. F. Park..

al buying and bear covering. A re £68.3.9 (closing);)

(Continued on next Oolumn.)

8.30

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Corps Signals, Parade at Corps Headquarters at for signal instruction

on Monday, January 0,

8-Machine Gun Troop. Parade at Headquarters on Thurs- day, January 9, for Machine Gan instruction.

9.--Armoured Car Company. Car Section and Mator Lycle. Section with parade at exquar ters at 6.20 p.m. on Friday, January 10, for Machine Gan instruction.

cember 20, 1929.

14.-Struck Off the Strength. Lieut, C. P. Anderson, M.C., The Battery, deceased, on medical grounds.

No. 1268 Gr. O. Moor, The Bat- tery, as from December 24, 1929, having left the Colony,

No. 1270 Sigm. H. M. S. Omer, Corps Signals, permitted to resign.

No. 579 Pte. J. W. Alabaster. No. 1 Platona, as from December 18, 1929.

No. 820 Gr. D. L. W. Dunnett, The Battery,. ns from January 2, 1930,

having arrived from the above Port on Zad instant, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Wednesday, 8th instant. at 10 4.X, -"

All Cisins mest be presented within 15 Days of the Vessel's arrival here, after which date they cannot be re- cognized.

No Cima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods, remaining undelivered after the 9th instant, will be subject to Rent.

by

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned

FURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD., 2nd Floor, King's Building,

Connaught Bond, Telephone C. 3185, Hong Kong, 2nd Jan,, 1930. (8819

DODWELL & CO., LTD

NEW YORK BERTH.

FOR NEW YORK & BOSTON via SUEZ.

LLOYD TRIESTINO.

REGULAR MONTHLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE for BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE (FIUME). TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FC' GENOA, ALL ITALIAN, ADRIATIO, LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND. DANUBE PORTS.

REDUCED PASSAGE RATES, BRINDISI. VENICE & TRIESTE LONDON

+

L

£75.0.0. £83.0.0.

NEXT SAILINGS. OUTWARDS FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA & MOJI.

From Hong Kong. Bails on/or about the 8th Jan, Bails on/or about the 80th Jan.. Bails on/or about the 18th Fab.

M.V. "REMO" M.Y."ESQUILINO"

4

SS. "ROSANDRA”

HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE.

From Hong Kong, Baila hence on/or about the 25th Jan. Saila hence on/or about the 4th Feb,

8.8. "HILDA " M.V."REMO"

100

B.B. "DUCHESSA D'AOSTA" Sails bence on/or about the 22nd Feb."

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS

FROM

CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS

8.8. "UMZUMBI”

Sails from Colombo onfor about 9th Feb,

Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African. Porta. Through Bills of Lading issued from Hong Kong,

For Freight or Passage or any of the above Lanes, apply to :-

DODWELL & CO, LIMITED. Telephone: CentrTM 1080,

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