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THE SHARE MARKET

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A smart recovery took place in the sharemarket ΟΠ Saturday, business being brisk, above all in standard shares, so that the pri cea advanced in many cases by. 1 per cent. and more. This sudden. buoyancy was chiefly due to the news of the satisfactory results in Stresa. Fixed interest securities were likewise brighter.. above all in Relchs loans. Call Money 3 to

3.

Harriman's Weekly Report

Messrs. G. A. Harriman & Co.'s weekly share report and market re- view issued at noon on Saturday states:--

We experienced an exceptionally dull market during the week under review with trädmg on a very All through the week the bourse limited scale. Buying orders were was under the Influence of the very much restricted consequently events pending at Stress.. A mo- prices in most sections gave way. mentary improvement in the share Investment counters suffered a de- and bond business occurred after cline with Hongkong Trams mark: the signature of the new Russo-ed down to $154. Hongkong Mec- German trade treaty but the trics to. 3844 and Telephones (old) stimulus did not last long.

to $221. Hongkong Lands eased off Saturday's bourse was buoyant to $41 and Wharves (c.r.) to $90. much easier. because of the cables received from Minor issues were Stress announcing the accom China Lights after having been plishment of tangible results and transacted at $9.70 receded to a the prospects of the relaxation of selling rate of $9.30. Hotels bad a international tension, in Geneva smart set-back and were marked in the coming week.. As this down from $4.80 to $4.45. Cements newa, however, came right at the were dealt in at $1.35 closing with week-end, the beneficial effect sellers at this rate; Providents (oid) was npt at its maximum so that had enquiries at $1. The sterling section was easier on a rising ex- many prices were lower than

change, Hongkong Banks being on. the beginning of the week-

The reports and prices publish- offer at $1.250, and Unions at $410. The tone of the market at the

at

ed below are as supplied by Im- close is dull, "porters:

Transocean Kuo Min.

REICHSMARK QUOTA.

TIONS

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright).].

Berlin, Apr. 13. Reichsmark quotations (without

New York

Paris

Amsterdam

London Paris Ster

Dollar

Transocean Kuo Min.

40.34

610-

£59.57

12.01

$23 324

18.115

Business during the week has been done at the following prices:

ELK, Banks, $1280/1370 — Union Insurances, 34107425- Wharves (Rights)," Sii,-- HK, Trams, $15.70/16.15 Star Ferries, $90 Lights, $9.70/8.75 Telephones (old), $234/231. Dairy Farms, $19.20 Rauba, $9

Humphreys, 5.15/9.40

Hotels, $4.80 Cements, $1.35 Antamoks, 914 cta

-Gold Rivers, 10 cts.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1935.

H. K. STOCK EXCHANGE

SATURDAY'S OFFICIAL

QUOTATIONS

With the further rise in Ex-Berlin charge Banks and Union's, have further depreciated, and were ph offer at $1215 and $405 respective

LONDON EXCHANGE RATES

(BRITISH WIRRens ServiçR')

Sterling Parity :-" Apr 10.-/-

7.171

20.43 'Marks d. per Rupee 1/6 1/16

35 Belgaa

28 19/92 813,088 Lei 480

Amsterdam......

1210 Florima Athens pomm 375 Drachmae Balgrado........ 976,316 Dinars

213" 12.03

Bombay

1s.

Brussela“ .................

|

Bucharest

Buenos Aires

47.58d. par Pes

Hotels were wanted at China Lights at 391, Trams and Electrica at $64 with any shares offering.

$4.30

Copenhagen

16.159 Krone

at $15

GenerS ...

few if

Helsingfors Hongkong

95.29) Francs 103.23 Marke

Lisbon..........

Madrid

***

Montevideo

Montreal

New York

Buyers

Wharves (rights), $11. Govt. 4% Loan, 64%. Prem Govt. 31% Loan 2% Prem.

Sellers

Hongkong Banks, $1250, Union Insurances, $405. New Engineerings, Sh.$5 Hotels, $4.45.

China Lights, $9.40.

Electrics. $64). Sandakan Lights, $7. Wallace Harpers, `$6.

Sales\

Union Insurances, $410/409. Humphreys, $9.40

Telephones (old), $229,

Gov. 4% Loan, 61/67% Premi.

Milan

Oslo

Paris

Prague

110 Esendor 25.994 Peseta ....... 92.46 Lira”

"30,88d. per "Peso

14.06

2/- 9/16

35 7/18 581.

4.80 Dollar 4.967 Dollars 18.150 Kroner 194.97 Francs .............164.9 · Kronen

4.851

4.841

40 5.0.

79 29/32

73 27/64

Rio de Janeiro ...... 28.83d. per Gold Milreis

Shanghai

Stockholm .......... 18.159. Kronor Vienas 34.56) Schillings Yokohama..... 14.58d. per Ten Silver. (spot) ...... Silver (larward)

War Loan

THE EXCHANGE ON LONDON-

MARKET

MESSRS. ROZA BROS.

Silver prices advanced on Satur- day to the extent of 1.5181. for both deliveries, the quotations being 31 5/18 for Ready and 31 7/16" for Forward. The rise was attributed America to spoculative buying. and China sold at the advance. The market closed uncertain and business was cone below the quoted rates. In America the rate was higher at 69 for Spot.

The New York/London cross- rate opened at 4.84 and closed higher at 4.843.

Markol.

Opened uncertain but subse- quently steadied up. Towards the close, however, the market easier

Sterling

W25

There were sellers shortly after the opening 2/2. buyers bidding -2/23/16 for near resulting in business at 2/2 for June, 2/2 3/18 for May and 2/21 for cash. At this stage the market reacted and offers at 2/21 were accepted for May and 2/2 1/16 was arranged for eash, May, and 2/21 for June and July. The market closed with sellers at 2/2: April, 2/2 1/16 May/June and 2/21 July, buyers at 2/2 1/16 April, 2/21 May/June and 2/2 3/16 July.

ti. S. Dollars Business was done during the early part of the morning at 524 IOT

52 cash but later offers at 11/16 were accepted for near de- livery. Towards the close 523 and 52 11/18 were arranged for Jube.] delivery, finishing with sellers at 524 April, 62 9/16 May and 521 June, buyers probably at 52 9/16 for cash, 521 May and 523 June.

Shanghai Dollars, Nominal at, 1361 for cast.

Shanghal Market.

Closing

1/61

1/01

71%

28 15/16 29-1/16 315% 1081

29 11/16

." April 12 1905.

Telegraphie Transfer...

sight

Quotatione

On New YoYCIE Į +95)

29 13/16 33% 106 11/16

Bank Billa, on demand $17 Credits, 60 days' sight.. 53) nom ON BATAVIA:

On demand ............... 771

Or PANIN:-

Bank Billä, on demand 7-3

Credita, 4 months' sight 225 nom

Bank Bille, on demand 21 Bank Bills, 4 months'

Fight

2/13

Credita, four months'

2/91 nom

134

ON MARIKA |--

On demand.

ON BANGKOK

183

On demand

ON SHANGHAI :--

On Demand

ON SINGAPORE :—

On demand

Or JaraN :-*- On demand

Ox INDIA:---

Telegraphic Transfor..... | 142 Bank, in demmad meie t

THE RUBBER MARKET

Singapore Prices

H. B. JOSEPH & CO. Messrs. H. B. Joseph, and Co., xe- ceived the following Straits Cur- renty quotations from Singapore for Raw Rubber.

Spot

July/Sept. Oct./Dec. Market.-Quiet.

181 down i 201 down i 211 down i

On Skidor:-

On demand

SOVEREIGNS, Bank Buying

Rats

Baz 'Sivas, per al

1031

·FOL

2/21 nom ******* 31 0,18

AIR-MINDED SINGAPORE

A Record Month

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AGED SULTAN'S |

BIRTHDAY

Kedah In Festive Mood

Never before

Penang, Apr. 4.

the history of Singapore, Apr. 8. -

Kedah has there been"such grand The Royal Singapore Flying Club celebrations as that held yesterday March report states the feature of on the occasion of the seventy the month was the number of joy-third birthday of Malaya's oldest rides given to the public. As a re- Sultan, H.H. the Sultan of Kedah, Selling price 1/8 cent higher onsult of an inquiry from the Singa-Sir Abdul Hamid Kalimshah Ibn

all positions.

pore Teachers Association, ar- Almarhom Sultan Ahmad Tajudin, rangements were made by the Club KCMG. For the past few days to give flights to members of the all Kedah has been in a state of Association at special rates, and rejoicing. the innovation proved so popular It is understood the State Coun- that the Club devoted one whole cil voted $9,000 to defray the cele- day and several half-days and bration expenses and yesterday de- evenings, to this activity.

clared a holiday throughout the Seaplanes only were used and State in honour of its aged raler during the month 213 members of who has now sat on the Throne for the Association were taken up

Each district made its own plans Enthusiasm for the air, was ex- pressed by all those taken up and for doing homage to the Sultan

BENJAMIN AND POTTS Messrs, Benjamin and Potts have received the following Straits cur- rency quotations (buyers) from Singapore on Saturday rubber:

Spot

for

TAW

May/June July/Sept.

Oct./Dec.

18 down et. 191 down ict. 201 down & ct. 211 down

Market-Quiet.

METHODIST CHURCH

ct..

Foundation Stone Laid

55 years.

i.

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CUBAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. AND OHINA MUTUAL STEAM RAVIGATION CO., LTD, NONSIGNEES per Co.'s Versal

MEMNON

FROM UNITED KINGDOM TIA SINGAPORE. are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Conalg nees risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf, will be ready for delivery The Car from Godown on and after 15th

Optional cargo will not be lar her unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival but carried on from port to port to the final port

which the option extends. of call to

to be left in

in the Godowas All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 Am. and Noox within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th April, will

rent All

to

It was apparent that the Singa-but half of the Kedah popolation be Olsims against the Steaifer musD

pore public is rapidly becoming was to be found in the capital really air-minded The very satis where all the important cere- factory amount of $850.00 accrued monials took place.

to the Club's revenue from this Alor Star Profusely Decorated

Alor Star was profusely decorat- source alone, during the month.

he presented to the undersigned on

or before the 3rd May, 1935, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

(8430

Two seaplanes add two landed with flags and bunting. Every planes were in use throughout the one respective of nationality. 19th April, 1935."

seemed to take the occasion in a month, the land planes operating festive mood, rejoicing in the Sul- at Seletar. The total number of tan's long reign. One outstanding fying hours during the month was reature of the celebrations was the 152 hours 20. mutes; which is a

good number of land and agnatic record for the month of March sports in which more than 4.000 (the highest number of hours children took part in Alor Star

Agents

NORDDEUTICHER LLOYD,

DERED EMENG

FINEE Steamer Tuesday night was marked by a STEIER"

Early advices indicated kie market at being uncertain with sellers at 1/62 for near and 1/6 11/16 May Subsequently the

The foundation stone of the new previously recorded for that month alone market firmed up to 1/7 for near and 1/7 May but reacted to 1/7 Chinese Methodist Church in was 129 hours in 1931). Of the 1/16 for near, but the May Tate Johnston Road, Wanchai was laid above total 35 hours 55 minutes henduri provided by the State having arrived from BREMEN, BAVA remained at 1/7. Erratic. US, by the Bev. Edgar Dewatoe Chair-were recorded on the land planes. Dollars opened with sellers at 377 man and General Superintendent for near and 371 for May zising of the Methodist Church, In the

Chinese Christians subsequently to: 38% for near and presence of a large gathering of 38 7/16 May. Towards the close. sellers were indicated at 384 for near and 38 5/16 for May.

IMPORT PRICES.........

Cotton Piece-Goods and Fancy Cotton Goods

The following reports have been received:

The market for Spring Fancies

remains very quiet and prices are depressed. Bales of "Spot cargo have been made at very low pri ces Clearances have been fewer on account of the Ching Ming Holidays.

The latest Cotton prices to hand aze those of the 11th st American Mddling Spot 6.55d American Middling May American Middling Dec. Egypt. Bakel F.Gr. "Spot"

Woollens

Three First Solotria

held at the Labir Mosque at which BURG And Parts, Comagens of cargo prayers for the longevity of the hereby notified that Agir cargo la being landed at their risk into the Glow Sultan's reign were offered by downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloon, Three first soloists on seaplanes Sheikhul Islam, maka

anblained. were produced during the month- The most impressive or all the where Delivery ban La

Consignees are further notified thas Mr. E. J. Phillips, Mr. Robertson, birthday celebrations was perhaps and Capt Barnard. Commodore the ceremony which was held at the Steamer TRIER kas taken HAMBURG and BREMEN through Mark-Wardlaw and Mr Jepson Bale! Besar, where, before the go , HONG KONG BA

who presided announced that & oth went solo on land planes| Royal Farbily, all officials, promilSLAVENRANNA MOTOR DRAMMEN.

Two cross-country fights were

affected by

Prior to the ceremony a was sung and, after offerings prayer, the Rev. Wong Chung Ho glass jar containing a leather while Mr. Dobbs and Mr. Jepson ent business men and Hadjis, an bound Bible. a Chinese newspaper completed all "A" licence tests for address declaring the people's de of the current date, a programine

votion and faith in their ruler was SANTIAGO QUBA STAVAN- seaplanes,

GER, KOTKA and HALLSTAVIKA read. Fo

All Goods remaining undall vured webár of the ceremony, a few local and Chinese colts, the names of the

⠀⠀⠀ The Sultan spoke a few words the 18th April, 1985, will be subject, tex officials of the building committee, carried out during the most and later the Regent replied on Bent and a miniature of the new the 22nd Mr. Birch (hon, sec.)-and Church were to be placed under Mr. Harvey (ground engineer) new behalf of His Highness and thank-- He Firs Insurance

to Batu Pahat, and on the next ed the people for their loyalty and so he say

Damaged the foundation-stone.

day Me Harvey and Mr Mayger Delped

The celebrations were brought to flew to Kuala Lumpur to attend a close with a grand parade of the meeting of representatives of all Kedan Volunteers and Police und 175 Apri the Malayan Flying Clubs.

der the command of Capt. Powell, Important matters of policy re- adjutant, Kedah Volunteer Corpet.......... garding the possibilities of com operation by all the clubs over questions such as spares, standard- nation of machines etc, were sub- jected to preliminary discussion at this meeting, and ver

agreement on

After performing the ceremony, the Rev. Dewatoe addressed the gathering in Chinese "To-day he said, is the happiest day or my life. Indeed I am very happy, because I have at last succeeded in realising my sim

Those present at the ceremony were the key and Mrs Edgar 6,434. Dewstoe, the Rev, and TA. I 6.08d. ray, Dr. P. V. Early Mr. and 3.354 | Mr. Chak Tal-K

Chow Ching Chun, the Rever Bome mall orders are reported Lam Man' Leung, 236

in woollens for July/August ship! Rev Wong Chung but there is not general Rey, BATHIN enquiry from the trade at present, and Ballors Ho

Batisfactory Important

This is the

How in this

NOW

Consignees, musi

la attendance