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HONG KONG TRADE

RETURNS

Figures For November. Issued

IF

According to official trade statistics Issued by the Statistical Office of the Imports and Exports Department the combined values of Imports and exports of merchandise during the flest eleven months of 1935 amounted to $576.4 millions (257.5 millions), as compared with $671.4 millions (£50.8 millions) in + the corresponding period of 1934, representing a 'decrease of 14.5 per cent in terms of Hong Kong currency and an increase of 13.2 per cent. in terms of sterling values..

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1935.

PUBLIC ROUP AT THE PADDOCK

WELL-KNOW PONIES FETCH HIGH PRICES

Soldier Of Germany

Sold For $410

There was a large gathering of horse racing enthusiasts at the Paddock of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, when an auction of ponies was held yesterday by Messrs. Hughes & Hough. Ltd.

C.B.S. XMAS PARTY Pupils Entertain In Fancy Dress

The Rose Room of the Perin- sula Hotel was the scèrie of s colourful function yesterday after- noon when the pupils of the Cen- tral British School turned out in fancy dresses, on the occasion of their annual Christmas Party.

HERMES STOKER.

ATTACKED

SIX CHINESE TAKE PART

One Caught And Convicted

Singapore, Dec. 18.

A' mysterious attack on a stoker from the Hermes in Owen Road shout 830 on Saturday night led third There was a large attendance to the sppearance in the of parents who must have envied court yesterday of a neatly dress- Several well knowa ponies were these happy youngsters the glorted young Chinese on a charge of put up and brisk biddings were ous time they were having. The having voluntarily causing griev- made for them. Soldier of Ger-party started with a parade be- ons hurt to one Fred Carpenter, many which started at $200 was fore the judges composing of Mrs. The accused, who pleaded not sold to Mr. N. Deitz for $410 after Upsdale, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Orr and guilty but was convicted and fried (01,267) close bidding. whic Locksley Mrs" McLellan and their task was $20, défault 20 days, was Chu 32,148 Hall which was put up for 820 not an enviable one for the coa-Buck Tee, overseer on his father's (41,101) went to Captain Rybot for $200, tumes vied with each other In rubber plantation --- in

24,749 Prior to the auction the follow-design and originality. Tea was Road. (5.199) Ing pontes were withdrawn: High then served. 195.911 Finance. Soldier of China, Soldier

30,227 (28.178)

55,287 (£33.1 B. N. Borneo

Imports of merchandise during New Zealand the Arst eleven months of 1935 totalled $330.7 millions "aillons), as compared with $377.7 millions (28.4 millions) in the corresponding period of 1934; a decrease of 12.4 per cent. in Hong. W. Africa Kong dollar values and an increase

7.978:

(18,420) 193,048

(150,206)

Africa

66,570 (38,936)

(-)

of 18.5 per cent, in sterling values. W Indies

Exports of merchandise during

A

(49%)

57,659

(134,812)

millions), as compared with $296.7 Belgium

250,023

millors (£22.3 millions) in the .corresponding period of 1934: a China, North

(391,484)

4.671,797

decrease of 17.2 per cent. in Hong

(7,468,205)

the arst eleven months of 1995 B E. Other totalled $245.6 - millions (024:4

(459.765) China, South 8.196,374

Kong dollar values and an increase China, Middle 315.012 of 9.4 per cent. in sterling values.

During the month of November, 1935 imports of merchandise amounted to total of $28.4 Cuba millions (22.1 millions), as com- pared with $38.8 millions (£3.2 C America

*

millions) in November, 1934; a

dollar decrease of 26.8 per cent. Denmark

and a sterling decrease of 34.4 per

cent. whilst exports totalled $23.3 Egypt

millions (£1.7 millions); q3 com-

pared with $29.5 millions (£24 France

rullions); a dollar decrease of 20,3

per cent. and a sterling decrease Indo-China of 29.2 per cent.

Germany

The following table shows coin- parative ngures of imports and exports of Merchandise and Trea. Holland sure during the months of Novém- ber. 1935 and November, 1934-

IMPORTS

Italy

Nov. 1935. Nov. 1934 Japan

$35.261,021 $47,355,449

"After tes the room was cleared

Thomson

A police detective gave evidence that he was riding a bicycle in Carpenter

835 of Victory, Partnership, and Flyinx up and the gathering indulged in Owen Road and saw

P4,976 Tourist. while the following 10 (231,500) ponies were also unsold due +0 11.739 offers not reaching the limits: (48,995) Racing Heart and, Alacrity. 1,814,415 (3,924,827)

993,723 (1.414.767) *6,427,133

6,723

(8.170,451) (8.572.653)

- (12,227:

$4,584

(-)

(2,182)

10,505

(8,850)

0,990

(41,915)

The following were the success- ful bidders and prices paid for the ponies.

THE LOT

"

Beginner's Luck, bay, 19.2, 1933 Subscription-Griffin: Winner and placed in Race Meetings, cold to Mak Chai for 265.

Winkfeld, chestnut. 13.2, 1935 (148,376) Subscription-Griffin, sold to Mak

Chai for $70.

(300) 1,488 (4,152) 164.194

Trent: bay, 13.3, 1935 Subscrip- tion-Griffin, sold to Max Chat for *65.

High Finance, chestnut, 141, (332,868) 1934 Abstrahan pony. Total stakes

won to dafe-000.00 (withdrawn)

Soldier of China; grey, 14.1, 1934'; Grifin. Winner and placed 'many Itimés (withdrawn).

211,437 (184,034) 1,801,116 $29,397. (1.281,726) (1,780,097) 1,324,887 223,334 (1,162,160) (136,482)

97,558

33,232,841 14,605,313 N E-Indies 1,110.337- (4,260,185)

3,500

for 8110

dancing, the music being supplied by the Hotel Band. This was fol- lowed by community singing.

To crown the happy occasion à play "Peter Pan" by J. M. Barrie was given by the pupils which was á huge success. The cast one and al are to be congratulated for the are performance they gave throughout the play not them forgot the "character they were portraying whitch shows the Careful training and rehearsing they were put "through.

one

and of

Special mention must be made of Miss Joan Lakeman whose por- trayal of Mrs. Darling was out standing, while Topey Wheatley (Wendy), I. Kerr (Peter Pan) and P. Simon (Captain Hook), also deserve mention.

being assaulted by five or six per- sons arined with sticks. Chu was one of the assailants and whea arrested by the detective had a broom stick in his hand but "in- mediately threw it away. HIA companions made off in all direc- tions.and the detective was unable to capture them.

The detective took Carpenter and Chu to the police station and later escorted the bruised and bleeding stoker to the General Hospital,

son for

QUITE SOBER

Fred Carpenter (41), leading stoker on HMS, Hermes, said that he was set on by six Chinese arm- ed with sticks. There was no res

the attack and he was quite sober at the time as a The pirates as enacted by Mas-Siamese girl friend of his could ters E Kennard, S. Williams, T. testify. Chu had been among the Jeffery. J. Odell, W. Gegg, M. assailants and had hit him over Grant, V. Sanders and J. White- the head with a stick.

Soldier of Germany, bay, 11 (30,435) 1934 Grifin Winher and placed

mary times, sold to Mr N. Deitzman certainly played their parts Medical evidence was given that well and the Indian dance by Miss Carpenter's injuries which includ- Peggy Stringer was very well done. ed a "black eye" were consistent" After the play prizes were dis- with those to be expected if an tributed to the winners of the attack with sticks was made on fancy dress competition. They are him.

655,160

Soldier of Victory, hay M. 14.1, 1935 Grimo. Winner and placéd many times (withdrawn));

Tulicum. bay, 14.0, 1933 Grin (839,447) Total stakes won to date $3,025,

w

339,904, (338,309). ..215,820

Merchandise $23,410,709 $38,817,414 Treasure.......

4,851,212 8.538,035 Kwong Chow

(166,854) (19,994) 3.682.880 1,086.865 (3,928,091) (1,533,754)

WRH..

Total

Macao

EXPORTS

437,253 (421,238) 576,275 (647,720)

934,413 (1,365,896)

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Nov. 1935 Nov. 1934 Norway Merchandise, $23.541,998 $29.474.552 | Treasure......

67,186

(40,316)

ST

Total $58,774,842 344,079,865 Philippines

92,252

(80,434)

Slam

1,382,727

into Hong Kong fluctuated from a low. Hong Kong dollar value (26.1 mullons) in August, 1935, to a high (38.8 millions) in November, 1934; Switzerland whillat export values fluctuated from a low of $18.0 millions in July, 1935, to a high of $29.5 millions' in 'November, 1934. Details are given U. S. A,

below, with the sterling equiva- lents. at monthly average rates Others

(2,872,578)

7.932 (8,885)

Sweden

170.257

(181,035)

17.822

(42,865)

Spain

27,662 (3,039)

1,648,818

(5) 34,313 (70,743) 2,555,621

(2,932.629)

VALUES FLUCTUATE Since November, 1934, monthly values of Imports of merchandise & America

of exchange, in brackets-

* 1934

Nov.

91 (895) 944,723 (942,1031 1,087,291

(417,464) 1,030,139 (1,523,754)

87,435 (75,764)

4,290

(740)

(1,969,031) 221,844 105,702 (02,890) (113,706)

IMPORTS EXPORTS The total values of imports and $38,817,414 $29,474,552 exports by main groups of commo- (£3,184,024) (£2.402,483) dities, during the month of Novem- $38,253,151 $28,405,180 bet, 1935 are given below with the (£3,227,610) (£2.386,685) figures for November. 1934 in

brackets-

$34.274.109 $26,842,125 (£2,990,059) (£2,341,698

IMPORTS EXPORTS

$

$

(£2.587,576) (£1.849.409) Animals, Live 462,539.

$35,580,854 $23,266,674 & Drugs

285,252

sold to Mr. N. Deltz for $170..

Heart's" Glory. chestnut, 14.1, 1934 Griffin. Winner and placed many times, sold to Mr. Fung Sze Hel for $200.

Partnership, bay. 15.2, 1833 Sun- scription-Griffin. Total stakes won to date 88,125 (withdrawn).

-Racing Heart. chestnut.. 14.3. 1934 Australian pony. Winner and placed many times (withdrawn hot up to limits).

Locksley Hall, bay, 13.3, 1935 Subscription-Griman. Winner of "Last Chance Handicap" December 14, 1935, sold to Captain Rybol, R.A. for $200:

Alacrity, brown, 14.2. 1934 Aus- trailan pony. Winner. and placed many times (withdrawn not up to limits).

It

as follows:-Miss Diana Freeman

Chu debied taking part in the

as "Night" won the girl's prize and assault and said that he had been Master A. Baines as King Henry airested by mistake when on his VIII annexed the boy's prize Miss way to the New World but Mr. C.

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Doris Darby "Abyssinia-Italy" won H Whitton, the magistrate de- For SKIN TROUBLES

the girl's prize for originality and clared that he was convinced that Master Pat Burn "Cracker" the the accused had taken part in the boy's prize.

affray.The Siamese girl did not give evidence as she said she could not speak English or any of" the languages for which the court had Interpreters present.

An extra prize was awarded to Miss Moza Shand whose costume depleting the "Dollar Problem" was certainly a charming affair.

Xmas TableauxTM

Ai Cathedral

CHILDREN SING LUTHER CRADLE HYMN

11

KOWLOON JUNIOR

SCHOOL

Children's Concert

The tiny tota of the Kowloon Junior School held a very success- ful entertainment to wind- up; the Christmas term.

"

China, Pony, chestnut, 14.0, this pony was one of the batch of Subscription-Griffins for 1936. went lane and was not included in the draw, consequently it is not

Christmas Tableaux will be pre- eligible to race as a Bubscription-sented on Saturday, December 21st Grimin, so'd to Mr. Brown for $140. and Monday, December 23rd at

St. Andrew's Hall was packed Flying Tourist, F30, 141, 1932 5,30 p.m. in the Cathedral Hall yesterday when all parents and to see the Griffin. Winner and placed many The story will be given in Five friends turned up

It was cer- times (withdrawn).

Tableaux accompanied by newly children's concert. composed mule and interspersed tally a grand display, and a great with well known carol,

credit to the School that such small tota could stage their own' Admission will be free. (Tickets little play. Among the many pre- ensuring a seat can be obtained sent were Mr. and Mrs. Brawn. at the Cathedral Office). A col- lection will be taken to defray ex- penses.

Propitious Time, bay, 14.0, 1939 Subscription-Grifin. Winner and placed several times, sold to Dr. J. Durran for 8130.

Late Prince Svasti

7,175 (778,200) (19,093) 579,195 249,423 (536,809) (463,705) 403,775 334,548 (549,433) (284,924) 1,127,269

The first item on the programme „Was... a. Nursery Rhyme Play “by (1,815,884)

classes 9 and 10. The scene was 319,323

Hitherto the Cathedral bas that of a garden: in

which the (354,398) DATE FOR FUNERAL NOT marked the Seasons by Religious Dame's house was situated." (323,385) 7,754,748 6,573,424

YET FIXED

Dramas presented chiefly by (10,054,735) (8,334,895)

adults. This year the children will

Alf the old-time nursery stories be entirely responsible for the Ta-Peep, Little Jack Horner and one were produced namely Little, Bo- HAH. Prince Brasti, father of

bleaux. Even the youngest the very the ex-Queen of Slam, who died small children of the Kindergart- (175,781) at his residence in Penang yes-ed-will take part in the singing

101,649 terday. had been alling for some of Luther's Cradle Hymn.

Dec.

1935

Jari,

Feb.

$28,800,844

$20,584,724

March $34,175,095

$27,368,852 (£3,390,810) (£2,715,503) Building

April

$32,005,052

$25,563,192

(£3,433,875) *(£2,742,717)

Materials Chemical

May

June

July.

(£4,259,894) (£2,787154) Chinese

985,277 $26,423,967

(1,022,146) $19,059,866 (£3,041,512) (£2,103.870) Dyeing

$26.745,053 $18,028,990 (£2,841,982). (£1,915,580) Foodstuns

Medicines

Materials

Aug

$26.145,130 $19,234,196

(£2,621,322) (£1,928,429) Fuels

Sept.

$26,620,165 $19,355,346

(£2,682,017) (£1,935.6357 Hardware

Oct,

$31,661,844 $22,782,098

1.

(£3,140,044) (£2,266,344) Liquors

898,600 28,438 (981,029) (104:380)

220,640 (200,854) 281,628

232,040

Nov.

$28,410,709 $23,541,998

(329,426)

(£2,108,607) (£1,747,258) Machinery & 160,364 Mean rate of Exchange for Engines *: (678,238) November, 1935, HK$-18. 5-13/16d. Manures

$28,253

it

(435,373)

144,965

"IMPORTS AND EXPORTS The total values of imports and Metals

(31,911)

3,840,902

exports of merchandise for the

month of November.

1835 are Minerals

& Ofer

י[

shown below by countries; the

gures for November, 1934, being Nuts & Seeds given in brackets"—",

UK.

(3,456:211)

Penang. Dec. 11.

(75,953) months. He was 70 years of age.

The Prince came to reside in

Penang about two years' ago, Hc

90,470 had been in indiferent health Proof Of The "Penny

(211,021)

since a motor accident in which 2,821,188 The was involved, last year. Els

(3,004,557) condition took "a turn for th

394,913 worse about five days ago.

122,652

IMPORTS EXPORTS Olls' & Fat

(106,378)

569.822 377,983 (823,431) (359,036) 1:726,821 2,328.132

(237.500)

1,635,210

1,131,130 Paints" (2:416,191) (612,098)

445,750 118.875 Puber (661.405) (152.978)

25,264 160,907 Piece Goods (47,718) (142,796) 255,009 146,608 Railway

Materials - 85,772 Tobacco

Cevion"

(294,335)

90,308 (12.191)

E Africa

#Irdin

31207

(148,801)

99,808)

13,377

(26,833) 447567

(49.033) 323431 (1.497,953) (321 440) aya dai 395

Vehicles

1,640,733 Wearing (587011) (2,188,254,

The date for his funeral has

-Black" Stamp.

not been fixed. It is understood TO BE SOLD NEXT MONTH

fortnight it will take place a hence.

(3,948,345) (2,234,620)

114,147 129,447 (120,537) (119,797) '741,856'

500,975 Bags

3521,696 1.959,885 Electrical

Sundries

(827,783) (590,898)

(8)500,581) (4.896,1857) |

5.741 77,854 Hides (51.002) (425,709)

7655,583"

Apparatus (170,005).

309,602 (186,060) 209,763 (297;667);

(489,320)

4,851,212

235,383 Leather yo (241,995) | -(All Kinds) 33,232,844 Matches

(8,538,035) (14,605,313)

278,958 294,298 Others (302(460) (210,132)

498,351 692,007 Total (655,306) (8517497)

two others.

Another item which calls for

special

mention was Nursery

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FAREWELL

CONCERT

By THE BAND of the

BATTALION THE

Rhymes of London Town, Twenty 1st. BATTALION

pupils came out one after another and made a short recitation each of which had a different title.

Finally came the Children's Pa- geant of Christkar which was an excélént number on the pro- gramme,

were

Programo cents each, the pro

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London, Dec. 1. The proof of the first postage stamp, the "penny black, is to be 289,632 359,584

sold at Harmer Rooke's, Btrand, in (1,483,113) (1,400,639) January. For years the proof has productio

168,404

288,255 been in the country, home of Cap-fee of twelve guiness, and Heath (338,633)

tain Corbou'd of Andover, Hants,he engraver, Afty guineas 152,404 whose ancestor; Henry Corbould

The printers were Perkins and (102,999)

was the designer of the stamp. Bacon of Fleet street, whose .-30.394

(71,958) Nearly 100 years ago the Trea-printing once was later occupied 99,534 || 69,108 || ́aury Invited artiste, men of by Harmer Rooke's

per (199,340) || (113,823) science, and the public in gereral On May 1, 1840, Rowland Hill re- 2,955,101 2,974,740 to submit proposals in compéti pökted: Great bustle, dr the (3,185,811) (2,793,138) 16 for prizes. They were to have Bump Omes Two thouband five : 33,261,921 - 56,774,842 regard to possible torgery-dist- niinarea pouhar, with were. (47,385,148) (44,079,865) | Inigulshing' marks, and expense of on the arst daybie w 2

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