1931-07-31 — Page 8

SUMMER

SALE

FINISHES

TO-DAY

The word Sale" is "one that we have never used. When we" an= nounce a "Sale" me stake the entire reputation of the firm on the full im- plication of the word namely, à genuine" "op- portunity to buy our. regular stocks at prices We much below normal. invite you to test the claims by truth of our inspecting our windows.

Mackintosh's

CLOSING SALE!

at the

KING'S SILK STORE le, D'Agnila Street,

SPECIAL BARGAIN'

PLAIN and SHOT TAFFETAS Suitable for Cuthlons and Sofas 50 cents a yard.

Printed Silk Voiles, Pretty Shades, 36 ins. wide:

$1.20 per, yaad

Cut-Glass Ware, Cloisonné, Damascene Ware, Curios, New Stock of Silks and Ready Made Goods.

WHITEAWAY'S

GREAT

SUMMER SALE

MEN'S BOOT DEPARTMENT,

TWO SPECIAL BARGAINS

20 PAIRS Only

MEN'S BOOTS.

Best English Make. In Black or Tan. Sizes: 7, 8 and 9 only,

SPECIAL

PRICE

TO CLEAR

17 PAIRS Only

$10.00

Pair,

MEN'S FOOTBALL BOOTS

Good English Make Sizes: 6 to 74 only. To clear the line we are offering these at

SPECIAL

SALE

PRICE

$5.00

Pair.

A Good Chance for Football Clubs.

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO. LTD.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1931.

'PRICES REGISTER GENERAL INCREASE.

BIG RISE IN FRESH FRUIT DURING SECOND

QUARTER OF THE YEAR.

FALL IN TEXTILE PRICES.

Hong Kong wholesale prices rugistered a general average, in- crease of 0.4 per cent. in the June quarter of 1031 as compared with the March

rch quarter, and 40.4 per cent. as compared with the bac year of 1922, according to the index constructed by the Statistical Branch of the Imports and Exports Department,

Fondstuffs, metals and minerals (condensed). 82.2 2017 185.9

114.3 178.9 groups showed slight mcreases, Mutton

175.8 103,1 177.0 130.2

:

while textiles and miscellaneous Onions

1092-100.

CHINA AND THE CINEMA:

PICTURE HOUSES IN REMOTE VILLAGES.

PLANS FOR MAKING CHINESE

FILMS,

That film taking and film mak ing is to be one of the biggest in- dustries in the future industrial China is a statement advanced' by La director of a newly innugrated motion picture company at Canton, a company interested only in the making of Chinese pictures. No other country, in the opinica of has made more our informant, rapid strides in this new field of industry, although it is understood and realised that the means al- lowing China to march ahend in this direction are the paths already paved for her by other countries, But the Chinese people have taken to filmas as they have never taken to other entertainment, and, al- though legitimate play-acting has still a big hold on the inhabitants. of the country; it can be safely said that the drama of the screen. will in time supersede the century Fold plays that have

for

ages-bcen

groups recorded decrenses, the Peanut Oil. 1118

Pork figures, being as follows:-

115.8

116.2'

103.8

145.0

Potatoes

93.4 102.5 Poultry, 171.0*1973 Rice (broken) 112.3 133.6 Rise (white): 110.2 Sugar (raw). 135.8 Vegetables

134.3 114.1-

170.3

143.8

96.7.

122.3 199.1 97.7

59,451.3.

129.3

1st Qr. 2nd Qr. Foodstuffs....: 144.1 ·||| 147.3. Textiles 147,0 143.1 Metals

"

and Minerals 138.5 143.8 Miscellaneous....... 120.7 127.0 General averago 139.8 140.4 The increase in the foodstuffs group was accounted for in part by the big jump in fresh fruit prices. During the quarter, considerably smaller quantities were received from the South China area at greatly increased prices, the index guro rising from 180.2 in April to 3569 in May and 459,1 in June, giving an average of 342,0 as com pared with 160.1 in the first quarter. Condensed milk fell from 201.7 in the first quarter to 185.0, remaining steady through the whole of the second quarter.

Following last year's trend, onions dropped from 177.9 to 139.2, the figure for the month of June falling as low as 88.5. Peanut oil reached 120.3 in April but average 110.2 as compared with 112.3. Potatoes jumped to 125.1 in April but steadily declined to average 114.1, the June figure being 100. Poultry averaged less ab 170.3 but fluctuated-from- 133.8 in April to 211.5in June. Both white and broken rice de- clined steadily from April, averag- ing 128.1 and 122.5, respectively, while raw sugar advanced que point. Dried and preserved veget ables continued their downward trend to 51.3, the lowest figure of 44.0 being recorded in April."

Fall.in Textiles.

The slight fail'in the textiles group is accounted for by decreases in dyed and plain cottons, Manila hemp, gunny bags, silk piece goods and flannels, all falling heavily in the third month of the quarter. Practically all items in this group declined in June as compared with April

In the metals and minerals groups, coal advanced from 108.0 to 124.9, partly on account of shortage of supplies. Iron and steel bars, Plates and nails all increased, while pig lead fell from 2017 to 140.8. Tis advanced a few points.

(dried,etc.) 98,3 Vermicelli ... 106.3) 197.4

Group average.....1913 78.6

1022100.0 1024106.1 ;3031144.1

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter .3931-147.3

Textiles.

1st Qr. 2nd Qr 1994. 1031.

1931, 149.7 Cotton Yarn. 120.5 142.8 Cotton

the only theatrical, entertainment in China.

It is a fact that the majority of the larger villages in the interior now have their own picture pala- ces, the modern structure of which however does not enhance the be-. auty of the old world hamlets. But China is the verge of an indus- trial era and slowly all the old 102.1 villages are being demolished mak-

ing room for modern settings,"

102.9

(dyed plain) 100.4 Italians

DE.7

01.3

(Dyed

Figured

Plais)

Shirtings (White

Hemp

40/43 yds.) 91.4

(Manila) 137.9 Gunny Bags.. 201,5 Hessian Cloth 138.0 Silk Piece

315.0 63.0

130.8

304.5

75.8

84.8

76.0

Goods 91.4

Silk Yarn

(Artificial) ""

Blankets.

45.0 56.0

(Wool and

Union) -105.2 · 142.0; 101.0 - Flannels..... 105:0 481.0 363.9 Suitings and

Tweeds

Our informant tells of the Bur- priso awaiting him when he lately visited his own home village, a little plage in Kwangsai province. A large and very modern picture house, had been erected and on his arrivala performance was in pro gress. The films being shewn were of course old, but that they were understood and appreciated by the villagers is sufficient proof of what might be done towards making the film industry a paying concern in Ching. If Chinese people can and do appreciate foreign films, they will be much more interested in. picture taken in and concerning their own country is the plea put 1st Qr. 2nd Qr. forward. Wo said a moment ago. 1931. 3931. that in time the cinema might 138.3 130.5

supersede the producing of the old style plays of the country,

(Woollen) 81.9 10018103,2 Group average....,1913– 55.1) -

1022-100.0 1024=112,5

1st Quarter........1031=147,0 2nd Quarter....1931143.1.

Metals and Minerale;

.1924.

||

Brass Sheets 90.9 Yellow Metal

Sheathing 03.8 157.0 183.2 Coal

$8.1, 103.0 124.9 Iron and..

Steel Bars 99.115.6 Iron and

Steel Nails 03.5 100,7 1142 Iron and

122.7

Steel Plates 124.7

150,7 .200.0 Lead (Pig)... 131,2 201.7, 777140.8

72.0 ALO

123.3 Kerosene

07.0 139.0 154.8 Oil Fuel Lubricating

Petrol

*** 180.4 178,9 182.7 Group average....1013 .63.2 1922-100.0 1024-102.3

Tin

Dil 03.3 ,141.8 128,8 01.1 101.0 94.3

1st Quarter........103-138.6 2nd Quarter......193! = 143,8

Miscellaneous items showed a general decline of two points to 197.5. Coment rose to 73.7, the figures for, the month of June, how- |ever, falling to 69.5. Charcoal fell to 44.7, & slight decrease as com- pared with the previous quarter. It should be noted when consider ing the low index figure for char Cement con that supplica were very limit Charcoal el in the base period, owing to the Feathers extortions of bandit groups between

Misceïtonecus,

Ohinore Films,

Nevertheless the people will still have them to look forward to to n certain extent as it is the hope of certain Chinese film companies. to produce most of these plays on the screen. That they will be better productions goes without saying, inasmuch as the producers will be able to work with exterior settings, in some cases in the actual spot and tting where the story is supposed to have taken place cen- turies ago. It is hoped also to produce modernised versions of the Gld time plays. The film company, with which our informant Fig@con- nectod is not new in the strictest sense of the term. It was really

* 'started and a going concern' some

| KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION

HOUSEHOLD COAL

Supplies are again available and, may be had at the following prices delivered in quantities, of not less than half a n

Peak Distriot (above Bowen Road) Bowen Road and Lower Levels

$24.

Pokfulum

$24 $20.

Kowloon

As from 1st July, the Administration's unit of weight has been changed from the long ton to the metric ton and all future deliveries will be made in this unit.

DODWELL & CO., LTD. Agents.

GOLD

BAR VEGETABLES

GOLD

BAR

Tinned

Vegetables

are grown under ideal conditions,

gathered

-when at their best and

scientifically tinned,

Their freshness and perfect flavour add a

pleasure to every meal.

Grocery Department.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

three years ago, but it is icnly re-rich fruity sauce is served. 2nd,Qr.cently got on to its feet as a pay.

How quickly plates are emptied where O.K.-

1024.

181 Qr.

1931. 1031.

60.7. 73.7 78.0 118.3 45.244.7

(Duck) 157.4 106.2 180.7 88.7 114.5 116.5 60.5 02.1 05.9

the sources of supply in China and Firewood ..... Hong Kong, thus forcing up prices Hardwoods

to a great extent. Sole leather Hides (Cow). 175.8 164.5 204.8 methods was presented

showed little change at 130.7, but Hides

the June-figure fell to 121.8 from 137.7 in April. Bulphate of ammonia still further dealing to 87.0.

Details of individual and group averages are given in the following tables.com

INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES.

Reank

Foodsinfis, 1922-100.

1024.

***** 100.3

1st Qr. 2nd Qri

1931. 1931. 147.014130.3 Beef 110.0. 211.5 222,2 Eggs 945 133.0 130.8 Flour (whito) 00:4 124.1 124.7 Felt High $78782220,8 Fruits, Fresh 123.4 189.13420- Lard

100.0 144.0 148,0)

Milk

(Buffalo) 114.3 Leather "

130.3 (Sole), 87.3 Paper

(Chinese) 1028) 275.0 90.5 Rattans

197.4 130.4 Saltpetre $5.0 131.7. 100.6 Softwoods 115.0 19.0 133.3 Soda Ash 58.8 180.2 135.0. Sulphuric

.224.2

191.3

130.7

·

133.3

87.0

Acid 88.4 136.3 Sulphate of

Ammonia 10.7 18.3. Group averago 1913 64.2:

... 1922-100.0 1924.108.3

1st Quarter 1031120,7 End. Quarter 1031127,5 Average all articles...1813 04.0 1928--100.0 100% 101.8 7833-130.6 ..1031140.4

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter

ing business. It has however at, ready two interesting and profit- ablo, pictures to its credit." : The.

·Comunny are now at work on a "talkie" at Canton. Most of the actors and actresses connected with the company are American train- ed, it said, and evidence that they have profited by American when the writer witnessed part of their latest film in the «making. The Acene dopicted a young lady and, gentleman disembarking from one of the river steamers. The acting was extremely realistic and a casual observer not realizing that a film was being taken, would not have judged that these two people were other than ordinary masseng- ers. Another member of the com- pany, interviewed by the writer, intimated that advances had been made to Mr. Sit Koksit, Sone of the best known Cantonese actorą of the legitmate stage, and that a very substantial sum had been offered him in roturn forelia tak ing a lending part in a forthcom ing production. Mei Lang-Inn arendly made his film debut - in Amerita, and although basis, the nupat famous of Chinese actors. tiste in ample tron for therretali come-forward and, show, what they. “can do to help the country” un developing its own film industry.

Mason's

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