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CLUB "A" LOSE AT RUGGER

DETERMINED NAVY ATTACK

The Club "A" had themselves to blame for their rugger defeat when they met the Navy "A" on the Club ground yesterday for, though the Navy played a better game. It was largely due to fumbling and hes titancy of the Club players that permitted their opponents run out winners by 11 points to 3.

INCREASE LEAD

INCREASE IN VISIBLE TRADE OF COLONY

OFFICIAL FIGURES FOR FIRST

NINE MONTHS OF YEAR

According to an official report released by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, the combined values of imports and exports months of 1940 totalled of merchandise during the first nine $1,047.5 millions (64.8 millions) as compared with 3846.6 millions £51.9 millons) in the first nine months of 1939, and $874.2 mil- Hons (£54.0 millions) in the first nine months of 1938.

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A.R.P. ORDERS

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BLACK-OUT

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940.

FOREIGN MAILS

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 94th_OCTOBER, 1940, 9.30 A.M.

Christmas and New Year cards bearing not more than five writ- ten words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Office as the rate for printed matter, L.e. 5 cents per 2 ounces. Envelopes must not be closed

Parcel post service to Canton is temporarily suspended. The Imperial Airways Bervice between Hongkong and Bangkok is temporarily suspended. Air mail correspondence will be accepted at the existing rates of postage and will be forwarded by the first opportunity by steamer to Singapore to connect with the east and

west bound air services.

Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.

INWARD MAILS

From

In terms of local currency the The determined attack of the total visible trade of the Colony Navy broke through the Cino's de- Increased by 23.7 per cent, in the fence lines and allowed Carter to first nine months of 1940 ns com- ro over for a try, which he failed pared with the first nine months

An air mail service providing a connection with British Over- seas Airways at Rangoon will be available during the period of to convert. within the first ten of "1939, and by 19.8 per cent. as

suspension of the Hongkong-Bankok Service. The postage rates with the Arst nine minutes. Before half-time, McGill compared

There will be a black-out exercise for all destinations will be $1.50 per † oz. for letters and $0.75 scored another touchdown for the months of 1938.

extending from sunset to dawn on the each for postcards. Mall for this service should be superscribed Navy which, however, Carter was

In terms of sterling the total two nights of the 29/30 and 30/31 "Via Rangoon" and bear the usual blue air mall label. unable to convert,

visible trade of the Colony increas- Oct. All Wardens will be mobilked ed. by 24.9 per cent. in the first for these two nights and will parade On resumption, the Navy in-with the first nine months of 1839, Wardens,

nine months of 1940 as compared under instructions from the Chief Air Raid Wardens and/or Divisional creased their lead by a.try (by and by 20 per cent. as compared There will be no A.R.P. Instruc- Carter) which 'Wilson converted.

with the first aine months of 1938. įtional Classes on Oct, 29 and 30. Club made a splendid rally which

Imports of merchandise, amount-- INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES resulted in a try for Stewart, ef to $5778 millions (£35.7 mil- Wardens' Class (E. 31) in English

The following were the teams:

lons in the first nine months of (Syllabus "A")-A course of ARP. CLUB "A":-Rogers, P. B. Wil 1940 as compared with $443.7 mil- lectures will be given on Tuesdays Canada, USA, Japan, and Shanghai son, D. H. Stewart, C. F. Needham, llons (£27.2 millions) in the first and Fridays at the A.R.P. School, 88, ver B. C. date, 6th October), H. van Leeuwan, O. Morgan, nine months of 1939, and $477.6 Friday, Oct, 25. at 5.45 p.m.

Morrison Hill Rad, commencing-onandakan.” J. D. Clemo. C. M Stark, R. C milions (529.5 millions) in the turer: Mr. D. W. Hume. LARPS.

Lev-18watow Gairdner, R. Heasman, AG. Dal- Arst nine months of 1938; whilst Members of the general public who Formosa ziel, R. M. King, J. Moodle, R. exports amounted to $159.9 mil-

wish to attend this course 232] USA., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai. (San Fran- Castleton, W. Stoker.

lions (£29.1 millions), $402.9 mu-quality as Wardens are requested to cisco date 4th October). NAVY "A" Moreton Lt lions (£24.7 millions) and $396.6 place stated lecturer at the time and Java and Manila. McGil, Tel. Faulkner, P. O. Wil-millions (£24.5 millions)

London and Straits. son. LAC, Gracie; E A Wilson,

course of instruction for telephonists Calcutta and Straits Li. Carter Ld. Sig. Inglis, Lt. Richards. Lt. Beattle. A B. Long- muir, L. S. Jones, O. 8. Taylor, Cat. Thornhill, Lt.Cdr. Clark.

tively.

report

Telephonists respec-

Class (E32):- A

Due

(Vancou

24th Oct.

-24th Oct.

28th Oct.

26th Oct.

28th Oct.

26th Oct.

27th Oct.

27th Oct.

27th Oct.

Ser

28th Oct,

28th Oct.

28th Oct.

29th Oct.

30th Oct.

30th Oct.

1st Nov.

2nd Nov.

7th Nov.

In terms of Hongkong currency and Thursdays at ARP. Headquar- Ale Mall by "Pan American Airways Direct

in English will be held on Mondays | London and Straits, imports of merchandise increased ters, 88. Morrison Hill Road, Hong-

vice," San Francisco data 18th October..

by 30.2 per cent. as compared with kang, commencing on Thursday. Oct. 9. A., and Manila--(San Francisco date, 5th

October).

the first nine months of 1939, and 21. at 5.45 p.m. Lecturer:-Mr. H. W. by 20.9 per cent, as compared with Leyden LARPS. the first nine months of 1938:

course of instruction for telephonists U. S. A., and Manila-(Seattle date, 30th Sept.).

Telephonista Class (E33): A London and Straits. H.K. UNIVERSITY whilst exports increased by 18.6 in Engilah will be held on Mondays London and Straits

BADMINTON

CLUB MEETING

and Wednesdays at the ARF. Club,

on

King's Park, Kowloon, at 5.45 pm Java and Manila. commencing, Monday, Oct. 28. Australia": and Manila............................sarjas Lecturers: Mr. G. Frost.. LAR.PS. Swatow and Mrs. H. Hutchison.

Wardens Classes in Chinese:---

Austrália and Manils.

C. 242 Queen's College, Hollywood London and Straits

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per cent. as compared with the first nine months of 1939, and by 18.5 per cent. as compared with the firs: nine months of 1938.

In terms of sterling values im- The annual general meeting of parts of merchandise increased, by the, Hongkong University Badmin- 31.3 per cent, as compared with Road, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri-U. 8. A., Honolulu, Japan, and Shanghai (San ton Club was held last Monday the first nine months of 1939, and days, at 7 pm. commencing Oct. 23. Francisco datë 19th October), when Mr P. K. Hool was re-elected by 210 per cent. as compared with P.S.: 243 Mui Fong College, Robin-

Lecturer: Mr. Chan Hin-lau LAR Sandakan Chairman and Mr. S. L. Yong was the first nine months of 1938: son Road Mondays, Tuesdays and Calcutta and Straits elected Captain of the team for whilst exports increased by 17.8 Fridays at 3.30 p.m.. commencing Oct. the coming season.

per cent as compared with the 135, Lecturer Mr. Lo Yu-yan, LAR PS. C. 244 China Provident Loan Mortgage Co. Ltd., West Point,

commencing Oct. 25, Lecturer:- Mr. Edraund S. Chen, LAR.PS.; C. 245 QUARTERLY" FIGURES

Mun Sang School, 47, Kai Yan Road, The following table shows the Kowloon, Wednesdays and Saturdays, quarterly values of imports and at 7.30 pm. commencing Oct. 26. Lec- exports of merchandise (in $'s and ¡turers-Mr. Ho Chok-nam, L.A.R.P.S. £'s millions) for the years 1938, 1930 and 1940-

18.8 per cent. as compared

with

OUTWARD --MAILS

8th Nov.

#

8th Nov. 10th Nov. 11th Nov.

Registered and Parcel Mall are closed 15 minutes earlier than he time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are

The following other officers were first nine months of 1939. anders and Pridays, at 5.45 advertised to close at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel mails Bra

elected; Hon. Secretary, H. F. Chew: Assistant Hon. Sec, the first nine months of 1938,

Chin; Vice-Captain, C. K. Cheah, Committee. K. 8. Chat, . W. Hool, P. 3. Ban, T. B. Teoh and K.

B.

PHONE 28015,

Law.

IMPORTS

EXAMINATION RESULTS.

At an examination held recently the following qualified as A.R.P. War-

1938 1939 1940 dens but are not available for ARP.

closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day. When mails are advertised to lose after 5 p.m.. Registered and Parcel malls are closed at 5 pm.

For

THURSDAY

183.1 125.5 108.3 Services. Dr. Leon Tillinger. Tang Straits and United Kingdom

10.0 7:8 122Shing. Li Tin-wun.

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

180.1 175.5 .221.3

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

9.B

STRENGTH-INCREASE

FRIDAY

.11.1 10.7 13.7 At an examination held recently, Macasser and Sourabaya. 135.4 142,7 158.0 the following qualified as A.R.P. War-

8.4 8.7

dens and are posted to Divisions as 140,5 150.5

follows:- 8.7 9:3

Central Division:-H. 394 Hung Hing-yu, H, 279 Miss Leung Lui-ping, €18.1 594.2

H. 393 Ho Moon-fal, H. 370 Ho Chee yue, IL 389 Wong Yue-ching. H. 368 36.5

Tsui Woon-cheung. E. 367 Chan Kun pok, H. 334. Kwong Kwan-kit, H. 1691 Lau Yiu-cheung. H. 308 Cheng King- 1940 chee, FL. 314 Ng Wah-pet, L. 442 H

Evelie

38.2

EXPORTS

Air Mail by Air to Rangoon to connect with

"British Overseas Airways"

SATURDAY

Date and Time

Thım, 24th

| GP.O. & K.P.0.

Ord..

8.30 AM

Fri. 25th.***

2.30 PM

KPO

Reg.

5.00 PM

Ord.

5.30 PM

G.P.O.

the Heg.

5.00 PM

Ord.

7.00 PM

Bat. 26th

K.P.O.

Reg.

9.00 M

..

4th Quarter

115.3 130.5

T

1.4 7.4 9.4 Western Division:-H. 480 Yeung 1345 148.5 174.8Tax-cheung. H 478 Ll Chi-keung, H

8.3 9.2 10.8 475

Cheung Wan-hang, H 128.7 132.9 143.0 Kwai-lim, H. 484 Ko Kim-ching, E

473 Lam Air Mail by Sea to Singapore to connect with the Reg 7.3 8.1

"British Overseas Airways" 8.3383 Chu Yu-kuen, 1838 Au Kwai-lam.

Ord.

* 9.30 AM

G.P.O.

9.00 LM

Ord.

8.1

5119 633.4

Eastern Division:-R. 1378 Miss Ip Straits. Ceylon, India. East and South Lai-ping, EL 1373 Leung Wing, ♬ 1380 Leung Yat chung H 1981 Leung Kwok-wing, H. 1823 P. Fattedad. E 489 Tsang Kwong poo, H. 450. Yeung Kat-too.

Africa.

9.30 AM 10.30 AM

MONDAY

Men. 28th G.P.O. & KP.O.

1939

1838 135.4 120.5 152.2 Eval

MODERN

LIJN EXPRESS SERVICE

THE

FUNNEL

BLUE

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REGULAR AND FAST}} "PASSENGER •SERVICES

FREIGHT AND

HALF

TO UNITED KINCOOM PORTS. Weil placed sailinga SECOND OCTOBER. For dates and ports, of call apply to Agents;

PACIFIC AND NEW YORK SERVICES are maintained as hitherto.

Information

arding INWARD CARGO

and all matters relating to freight and passage will gladly be given by

Butterfield & Swire,

Arents

Tel. No. 2827S,

1. Connaugbj Road

ان النات

BRITISH EVACUATION OF JAP. AREAS "

Shanghai Receives News Calmly

LONDON, Oct. 23 (Reuter) Any British subjects in Japan whose duties do not entail their staying in the country. would obviously be well ad- vised to leave "while the go- Ing is good" although there has been no question of Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador to Tokyo, putting

into effect his emergency scheme" for evacuation, said well-informed quarters here yesterday.

In

There has been no change the immediate situation and Bri- tish subjects who have businesses, are carrying on to the best of their ability. .....

NO GENERAL EXODUS

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

· 31.8 * $1,8

BRITISH MILITARY MISSION TO CHINA

Gough Hill Division:-H. 1515 O.T. Tod H. 438 HL R. Sturt, H. 439 W. R. Mansheld. HL 441 J. F. Feely, Chan Wing-chung, H. 443, H 444 Cheung . 445 Chax Shiu-zai, H. 446 Chu, On, H. 447 Ip" Bing-leung. H. 448 Kwok Kam H 467 Ll Moon-chung, IL 468 Lo Chung. H. 489 Fau Pak-iam

470 Tong Kam

Bay View Division:- 758. Lo: Cho- sham. H 487 Miss Chan Miu-shut.

Upper Levels: Division:--FL 2401 wong Tsing-bor, H. 2403 Tsang Ral- E 2404 Ip Kay. H: 2405 Miss Tam Shuk-woon, H. 2406 Po Kam-biu. H.

UNNECESSARY CHUNGKING, Oct 22 (Reuter) SHANGHAI Oct. 23 (Reuter)-There is no Information here The news that the British au- concerning the report that Britain thorities are advising Britons who is sending military mission to

China have no special reason for stay

Well-informed quarters are in- ing in Japanese occupied areas clined to the belief that such a of China, to leave, has been re-

mission is unnecessary at the pre- ceived calmly.

sent juncture as they are convinc-

drastic action in the near future ed that Japan is unlikely to take Fung Yuk-hing.

either against Britain or the United States in the Far East

No, general exodus. is expected unless more definite instructions are forthcoming.

U. S. EVACUEES",

Only about 90 Americana in Chinese circles are of the "opin-

to

Par, 26th 5.00 PM.

Manila, Ceylon, India, East and South Africa and Reg. 28th 6.00 PM...

United Kingdom,

Shanghal, Japan, Honolulu, USA, Central and Parcela

Ord. 28th 8.30 AM

K.P.O,

Parcels

400 PH

Reg.

Ord.

5.00 PM 5.30 PM

G.P.O.

4.00 PM:

South America and "United Kingdom via San Heg. $5.00 PM Francisco (No Mall for Canada)

Urd,

700 PM

[K.P.O..

Hept Ord.

3.5.00 13

5.30 PM G.P.O.

Ord. 7.00 PM

Tue. 29th

2407 La Chi-kong, H. 2408 Pu Yu-Alp Mail for Manila. Guam, Honolulu, U.. S. A. & chung.

Europe via “Pan American Airways and Trans-Reg- 5.00 PM Quarry Bay Division:-H. 2409 Mica Atlantic ServiceS."

(Sgd) B. EL FUCKLE,

Deputy Director of

Air Hald Precautions.

Bandakan.

the Tientsin area have Indicated to that Japan will probably con- ARE YOU BRAVER? their wish to evacuate within the fine her activities at present. next few months,

strengthening her position in Indo-China.

There are about 1,700 United States nationals resident In the Tientsin area.

POLITICAL UNITY IN AUSTRALIA⠀ CANBERHA, Oct 23 (Reuter An important step for the realisa- tion of Party political unity in Australia for the prosecution of

the war was made by the con

ference of Party managers which

TUESDAY

G.P.O. NEPO.

10:30 AM |

Air Mail by Sea to Singapore to connect with the Reg.

"British Overseas' Airways"

Luther was afraid of thunder Straits and Calcutta. and lightning. He entered a monas- Bangkok Madang. Salamaua, Rabaul and Tulagi Despite her threats. Japan for tery to repay God for sparing his economic if not other reasons, is life during a storm, not in a position to wage a war in the Pacific against America Oryan were afraid of women.

Britain

Cardinal Wolsey and John Bun

Idland

Ord. 11.00 AM Parcels 11.00 AM

Letters

Noon

11.50. PMC

* KPO,S

Reg -245.20

Ori.

3.30 PM

Ord

245 PM 3.30 PM

3.30.PM

Tan

3:30 F

James. I was afraid of knives and Manila, Australia and New Zealand vis Thursday Reg. A British military mission to the swords of his courtiers, China would be necessary in the

Hannibal was terror-stricken at Baigon. event of determined Japanese the sight of men pummelling each drive towards Burma for an at-other; so was Coleridge, tack or Singapore

LEAGUE TENNIS

THURSDAY

Maria Theresa was afraid of be- ing stared by her subjects,

Manlia, Straits, Batavia and Mauritius

FRIDAY

Edgar Allan Tee we fraid of Shanghai. Japan, Canada, U. B. A. and United-1.0.5.P.O. Kingdom via Vancouver B. C. (Parcels for Ca- | Par31/10, 6.00 pm nada only)..................................

Has accepted the Labour Party In the "B" Division of the Ten-almost everything particularly of proposal for the formation of an uis League yesterday, South China going to sleep, because of his Australian War Council AA beat HKPSA b7 7. sets to dreams.

Labour members of the Council 11 at King" Park, K

will comprise three from the off- Ina match between Kowloon cial Labour Party and one from Wang G.CA and Army. TC was the non-Communist Labour Party, not played.

Mahomet was afraid of the sound of squabbling, and probably for that reason became a great peace.

maker

Reg: 1/11,9:15 AM Note: All Malls for United-Kingdom will be for Ord.1/11,10.00

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