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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

H. K. STOCK

EXCHANGE

Although the

amount

of

business transacted during the day was not on a large scale it does not afford a true indication of the market. The tone all round is steady with traders

FINANCE

Finance and Commerce

Allied Contraband Control HONGKONG

Increasing At Work: 735,000 Tons Of

their offers but scrip is scarce and may need more tempting - before coming to the surface.

BUYERS

H.K. Bank, $1330.

Bank of East Asia, $71.

Canton Ins., $200.

Union Ins., $390.

Douglases, 70.

1.

Decks, $19.

1

Providents. $1.

R. S. Hotels, $4.65.

Lands, $33.

Humphreys, $STİ. Realties, $4.30. Tramways, $16.20.

Peak Trams (0), $8. Peak Trams (N), $4. Star Ferries, $63). Yaumati Ferries, $23 Electrics, $511. Sandakan Lights, $111. Telephones (0) $231. Telephones (N), $7.30.

Cements, $151.

Ropes, $5,10.

Dairy Farms (0), $20.20.

Dairy Farms (N). $19,40.

Watsons, $81.

Entertainments, $81. Constructions (O), $11. H.K. Govt. 34% Loan. 97.

SELLERS

Tramways, $164.- Watsons. $81.

SALES

HK. Bank, $1330.. Docks, $19.

HK Mines, 4cts.

Cements, $151.

Dairy Farms (0), $204.

Watsons, $81/.35.

MANTLA GOLD SHARES Atoks, 194s, Antamok 16s, Baguio Gold 16s, Batong Bubay 0120s. Blg Wedge-21s, Coco Grove 1943, Con,. Mines 0025b, Demonstration 08s. East Mindanao 09s, IXL. 421b, Ipo Gold 15s, Itogon. Mining 298, Man- bulao Con. 015b, Masbate Con. 115. Mind. Motherlode "081, Mine, Operation 09b. North Camarines 161b. Paracale Gummaus 18jb. San Maurielo 85s, Surigao Con. 17b, Suyoc Con. 14js, Syndicate Inv.. 018b. United Paracale 30s.

Goods Detained

LONDON, Dec. 1 (BWS)-The Ministry of Economic Warfare states: "On Dec. 2 elghty neutral ships were in their contraband control bases in the United Kingdom, of which 47 had been there four days or less.

The total included 22 Dutch. 18 Swedish, 15 Norwegian, 9 Danish, 6 Belgian, 2 Greek, United States, 2 Panamanian, 1 Spanish. 2 Italian, 1 Rumaulan and 1 Finnish.

SHAREBROKERS

ASSOCIATION

Volume Of Business Transacted on Thursday, Dec. 7, 1999. "H.K. Docks

A.S. Watsons

300 $19.00

200

8.35

Dairles

100

20.25

China Lights (N)

144 4.70

HK. Mines

5,000 0.04

C

Coco Grove

10,000 Ps. 0.20

Coco Grove Batong Buhay

5,000 Ps. 0.20+

150.000 Ps. 0.012

and approximately 250,000 tons by France.

During the week ended Dec. 2. the Contraband Committee consi- dered cargoes of 110 ships which arrived since Nov. 25 and cargoes British Contraband Control inter-

of 57 ships outstanding from the

previous week.

The combined total of ships in- cluded 35 Italian, 27 Dutch, 21 Swedish, 19 British, 14 Norwegian, 11 Danish. 10 Belgian, 6 Greek, United States and 4 Finnish. Only one ship's entire cargo was seized. A1 whilst the entire cargoes of ships was released.

During the week ended Dec. 2.

cepted and detained 13,700 tons of

contraband 'goods of which there was evidence that they were des- tined for Germany.

YOU

Do

get

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1939. —PAGE

Order Your XMAS CARDS

Today

Cards

of Unusual Distinction

A thousand charming ways of saying "Merry Christmas. A thousand picturesque backgrounds amybolic of the season. That's why Cho San's Christmas cards ars' beat.

Che San & Co.

58. Des Voeux Hond, C.

Tel. 22357.

Indigestion

suffered so much with indigestion,"

RESERVE BANK OF "I writes Sirs. Singleton, of Bow," that

INDIA STATEMENT

Calcutta, Dec, 6 (Reuter).

Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Notes in circulation Notes (including held in the Bank- ing Department).... 23.374 23.327

8,949

has

Creaded mealtimes coming round. I was afraid to eat. Since taking Bisurated Magnesia

I can eat anything. My husband also suffered for years with Gastric Ulcers. but since taking Bisurated'

been free from pain Magnesia he One dose of Biaurated Magnesia will always relieve indigestion and stomach pain. The moment it reaches the stomach ie neutralises the burning ulcerating acid. Pain stops, and soon normal, healthy di 6,903 gestion is restored. Doctors everywhere use and recommend Bisurated Magnesia for the stomach. Get a bottle today Obtainable from all Chemists and Stores look for the oval

4,154

4,154

8,250

Mi

Government)........ 8,250 Securities (British

Government)

This total included 4.500 tons of fron pyrites, 1,750 tons of skins, 1,200 tons of coffee, 2,800 tons of other foodstuffs, 850 tons of tim-Rupee Coin and Bul- ber, 500 tons of cotton, 400 tons

lion in India. of petroleuth products. 250 tons of Gold Coin and Bul- ADVANCE MANIFESTS

chemicals. Other commodities de- lon in India

(Indian The system under which ad- talned included oll-seeds, oils and Securities vance.coples of manifests are re-fats, calcium, magnesite, tanning

celved and considered before the materials, wool and rubber. ship's arrival at British ports During the fortnight ended Nov. resulted during the week in 23 ships 30. French Contraband Contipl being so dealt with and 15 of the also detained 35,300 tons of con- ships concerned being released by traband, including 18.148 tons of

and the committee, subject "merely to food-stuffs

feeding stufs. a formal checking of the original 12.851 tons of metals and cres. manifests on arrival at the control 2.236 tons of textiles, 107 tons of hases.

wool, 99 tons of hair. 107 tons of 135,000 TONS DETAINED timber, 253 tons of resin. 147 tons Strice the beginning of the war of turpentine, 100 tons of cork, Aliled Contraband Control his in- 220 tons of fats, 214 tons of all-

detained tercepted and

approx-seeds, 583 tons of wire, 273 tons. imately 735,000 tons of Contraband. of chemicals. · Other gooda in- Of this total, 470,500 tons have cluded jute, sisal silk. rubber and been detained by Great Britain hides and skins.

HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS

STOCK EXCHANGE

Bayer Bellegem Ваня Sountral

SHAREBROKERS' ASSOCIATION

THURSDAY 7.

DEC.

Buyer Beilera Balco Tomis

Banks

81330

$1330

H.K. Banks

£84

Do. (Col. Bag-)

£32

Do. (Lon. Reg.)

13

14

Chartered Banks

929 Mercantile Bk. "A" Marcantils B,

£11

ご

"0"

Bank of East Asia ...

N. C. & 8. Banks

Insurances

81330

£84

£82

£8

3,733 3,733

LONDON GOLD

London, Dec. 6 (Reuter) Bar Gold, Fine per oz., 168.

SHOE CO.LTD

HONGKONG SUPPLIES ALL

KINDS OF FOOTWEAR

You

want BISMAG trade mark.

'Bisurated' Magnesia

THE BEN LINESTEAMERS,

LIMITED.

FOR LONDON and LEITH

For Freight apply

to the Agents:

W. R. LOXLEY & CO., (CHINA) LTD.

Tel. 34185

York Building,

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$873

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872

$60, cta.

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THE JUBILEE SILK STORE Specialists in Gents' Wear, Sults, Shirts, Pyjamas and Underwear.

31 Nathan Road, Kowloon

Corner Peking Road.

$4.20 THE MOST RELIABLE

$4.40

$7.90

$23.80

$170

$42

$100

$18

$7.70

$3.86

18/6

$10

'LIQUID INSECTICIDE

GEE, IT'S SWELL

NOT TO BE

CRIHERED WITH

FLES

WHILE

WE EAT?

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DEMAND THE GENUINE

FLY-TOX

#

Obtainable at all leading Drus.

and Department Stores Sole Distributors

UNITED TRADERS

TỤNG TONG

SILVER MARKET

LONDON SILVER

Telephone No. 50451

Jimmy's

AUCTIONEERS

GREATEST COLLECTION OF BARGAINS IN TOWN!

LAMMERTS AUCHON ROOM Lammart Brotiver. - 2. Chanaught Boud Chatral Telephone NO 20124.

ENGRAVERS

FEI FEI & CO. Photo Engravers

18. Cochrane Street, Telephone No. 22224,

BUTTERICK LADIES TAILOR

Ready made Costumes, overcoats, and evening dresses made to order. No. 16 Wyndham St. Tel.

London, Dec. 6 (Reuter) Silver: Small speculative buy- Ing. Market steady. In the after-23615. noon. the market was ̈ quietly- steady.

Bpot, 23-7/16d-

Forward, 23-8/Bd.

NEW YORK SILVER

New York Dec. & (Renter).

Official Price, 34-3/4.

BOMBAY EILVER

Bombay, Dec. 6 (Renter). Market-Quiet. Offtake 200 bars, Indian Mint Sliver

Ready

Jan 6 Settlement

Feb. 3 Bettlement

63-02 03-10 64-04

LONDON METALS

EXCHANGE

London, Dec. 6. (Reuter)

TIN

buyers

Standard, Cash 230 Standard,

3 months. 230

sellers

BEAUTIFY YOUR

HOME.

Flowers" beautify and make the Home attractive as nothing else. can do,

FOR SALE"

GARDEN SEEDS

FINE SELECTION OF

from

·SUTTON & BONS. Reading, ARTHUR YATES & CO., LTD.,

Sydney.

GRACA & CO. Dealers in Flower and Vegetable

12 Dealer

unquoted Seeds, Philatelic Goods, Toys, Etc.

No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET", unquoted P.O. Box No, 820,/ HONG KONG

SUMMER

DRESSES, DAY & EVENING HATS, BAGS & BEACH TOGS

at very moderate prices. Call on us and let us demonstrate to you THE SHANGHAI SUN FAT COMPANY.

EXPERT LADIES' TAILORS

No. 30, Nathan Road, Kowicon.

FIRST-CLASS

Telephone No. 50840.

SHANGHAI LADIES' TAILORS

Large Selection of Ready Made Ladies' Fur Coats, Winter Costumes and Overcoats always in stock at reasonable prices.

Alterations undertaken on Ladies' Furs and Foxes.

LONG KEE

31 NATHAN ROAD

Corner Peking Road,

THOMPSON

LADIES?

38,

Tel. 50451.

TAILOR

MODERN" DRESS CHEAP SALE

NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,

HOTELS

METROPOLE HOTEL Central, Clean, Comfortable.

All modern conveniences. All rooms with Private Bath, Mo- derate Dally or Monthly rates. Fully licenced. Tea. Dance Dally. Latest Swing Band. 5-7.30 p.m. Tel. 24425.

RADIO SERVICE

For prompt and efficient service in radio repairs, and pur- chases" of “ZENITH” long distance radios for 1939, always call at

EASTERN RADIO SERVICE LABORATORY. Kowloon, Hongkong.

229 Nathan Road.

FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR GIVE A ZENITH 1946 MODEL 58313 ALL WAVE SET. $99.50

GUARANTEE TO RECEIVE LONDON, PARIS, MOSCOW • &o, DIRECT,

CHUEN YEE HONG

54 Des Voeux Road C..

Telephone 24311.

LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS

$71

8500

PUBLIC AUCTION. 390

Undersigned have received

THE Unders from Liquidators

and others

-to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

Friday, the 8th December, 1939 commencing at 2.30 pm.

at their Sales Room," No. 35, Han-

kow Road, Kowloon.

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

comprising:-

Shipping

Canton InsUFENOME

2200

..

817

Union InsurSECSS Underwriters

8343

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---

$180

$70

812

$30

820

87/1

88.

970

$13

:

8100 HE. Firs

Douglas

Steambosta

$80 Indo-Chinna (Prat.)

$30. Indo-China (Def.)...

78/0 Shells

88.10 Waterboats

Docks. Wharves,

Godowns, etc.

$1014 H.K. & K Wharres

Provident

Providente (n)

842

$19

... H.K. & W. Docks...)

Do." (new)

$19.10

3195 Shanghal Docka 8. $17.60 New Engineerings 8.

Mining

$204 $14

i)

18/0 Kaila ---qu

18/0

$10

Baubi

310

84

$4.65 $33

#4.90

100

Teak and Iron Bedsteads, Divans, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Dressing

Tables, Chesterfield Bultes, Sideboards, Dining Tables, Chairs, Deaks, Bookcases, Cabinets. Tables, Rattan Furniture, Ward- robe and Cabin Trunks, Teapoys, Smoking Sets and Stands, etc., etc. Tientsin Carpets, Rugs, Pictures, Clocks, Ornaments, Curios, Cut- lery, "Dinner Service, Tea Sets, $16.20 3161 Glasses, Coal Scuttles and Brasses, Gramophones and Records, Electric Table Lamps, Fans and Heaters, Bronze, Brass, Aluminium and E P. Ware, Bathroom Scale, Radio Sets,, Elder-down Quilts, Blankets, Bed Sheets, Table Covers, Napkins, etc., etc.

$8

34

3031

$23

$514

also

$11

#23+

A QUANTITY OF BLACKWOOD

7.30

FURNITURE

and

1. Refrigerator "GiAllan"

1 Piano "OH Hooff"

DID

1 Planola and 75 Rolls Music

$5.10

1 Camera "Robot" in case

$20.10 $201

1 Microscope in case

$191

$6

1 "Agfa" 10 mm Cine Film Projec-

#t

tor in case

1. "Corona" Portable Typewriter

::

::

!!!!

Venezuala Gold Fide

4 cta, Hong Kong Mines ...

Lands, Hotels and

Buildings H.K. Hotala umey B.K.) Lands.....

M.....

1100 Do. 4% Debwizres #10 80 Shanghai Lands

$8

$4.70

#33)

B.

H.K. Realtime immi

Humphreya ******

Chinese Ertains

Cotton Mills

$23 Rwo. (8.)

$161 [E’haj Cottons (15.)

$42 Zoong Sings (8.)

$48 Wing On Textiles (8.)

***

Public Utilities

Tramways a

Pank Trauma (old)

Peak Trams (WW) 10+

Star Farrin

Y'canti Farris

Do. (new)

Lights (0) $7,65 China $4.70 Chins Lights(New)

China Lights Ets. H.K. Bectric

$184 Macao Electrico............

Bandakan Ligh Talephones (old). Telephones (narer)

18/3 Traction ......

18/9 Tractions" (prof.)

$14

$18

Industrials

Cald., Msog. (Ord.) §.

| Cald., Macy. (Prof.) 8.

Canton Tow

Ceasenta

MiscellaneoUS

#23

$7.50

$460

3511

#23

$7.20

⠀⠀⠀

4

ܕ܃

151

Bopes AFİŞİ

$5.15

Dairy Farm (Old)

$20

Dairy Farm (New)

$39

Ch. E'tainmatche

Constructiona

(ok))

$6.20 $1,70

$1

||Construotioni

(now)

17:1

Lace Crawford

Nanyang Tokaona ........

**

1 Teakwood Dining Room Bulte

$1.80 Binceres

$12

Watsons

.47%

On View from Thursday, the 7th December, 1939,

Ch. G.5% 1995G $841, $100 |ELE. Gová. 49, Lonas

98%

H.K. Gort. 14% Lucan.

$41

H.K. Wing Om ma

Terina: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

AUCTIONEERS,

S'hai Wing On

18 Vibro Piling

14/8) Maramane Int. (Lam.)| 4/Marsmans Inv. (H.K.)

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