1920-12-15 — Page 3

NOTICE.

Mischa Elman Plays a Grieg Nocturne

"Nocturne" (Op. 54, No. 4)

This is one of the most delicately and elusively poètic records that Afscha Elxan has ever made. Even our workaday selves are guided away by the beauty of this "night-piece" gatil we feel, like poets, too, for the moment, the full mysterious mage of the darkness.

Valor Red Meat Record T4SEL

OTHER INTERESTING RECORDS BY ELMAN,

64642 Capriccio (Scarlatti)

64894 The Dew is Sparkling (Rubinstein)

64121 Minuet in G. No. 2 (Beethoven)

61636 Pastorale (Scarlatti)

64201 Rigaudon (Monsigny) 64123 Serenade (Drigo) 64197 Tranmerei (Schumann) 64821 Tango (Albeniz-Elman) 64643 Valse Caprice (Rissland) 74601 Kol Nidrei (Max Bruch) 74063 Melodie (Tschaikowsky) 75165 Rondo Capriccioso (Saint-Saens)

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UNITED STATES NAVY.

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COMMERCIAL - NEWS.

A NEW MALATAN INDUSTRY.

The Times of Malaya publishes a desciption of the plant of the newly-formed Malayan China- and Pottery Company. Valushle beds of China-clay exist | in Perak and the new company in working one on the Gopeng Con- solidated property. Doctor W. R. Jonas, the well known geologia:, 19 the Managing Director. The Kaolin beds at Gopeng are said to compare favourably with the best Cornish. At present the Įplant is experimental, but will

produce 5,000 tons per annum.

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MANILA REPORT./ Messrs. Warner, Barnes Co., Ltd. under date Manila; November 15, state-There have been no Hemptransactions report- ed since our last issue. There is, {bowever, a weaker feeling in the maket, dua to financial string- janey, and there would probably be sellers at prices. With no en- couraging news from outside |Sugar markets some holders have: been ready to accept lower prices offered by Chinese buyers, result- ing in a few transactions, The Copra market is weaker in sym- [pathy with the decline in con- suming markets. The Coal war- ket is steady on the basis of the | following prices -Best Japanese | Lump P13.00 par ton ex-ship duty paid: Australian P45.00 ton ex-ship duty paid. The rice market has been quiet during the past fortnight and prices have declined further. The last quotation from Sai. gon is Piastres 5.50 per pieu!) fab, which is equal to a laid down "ost of P9 44 per cavan of 5716 klios duty, paid. The Flour Market is quiet, and very little business is passing. Lower prices are anticipated, but coa- [ditions are very uncertain and we look for news of a big decline in the American market at ang

per

moment.

SHANGHAT COAL. Messrs. Wheelock & Cols Coal Shanghai, 2nd.

The annual report of Mr. Daniels_Secretary of the United States [Navy) states that the present fizet is adequate if the United States

enters the League of Nations, otherwise be recommends the construc- Report dated tion in the

text three years of 3 battleships. 30 cruisers, one Decemb, states: Japan Cool:- battle cruiser, 3 gunboats, 18 destroyers and 13 submarines. There Since writing & fortnight ago are at present under construction 11 battleships, 6 bartle cruisers Seilers have issued their prices and 120 auxiliaries. Mr. Daniels still considers the battleships the for 1921 requirements and mast backbone of the fleet.

of the langer consumers bare Mr. Daniels referring to the respective merits of the capital ship settled their contracts at prices and submarine contended that history had skewa that for every new which show a considerable in-1 weapon brought against the battleship a new.organ of defence had crease over those for this year:- bead Invented. He mentioned that Japan had laid down five capital this is entirely due to exchange {ships since the Armistice. Nevertheless, he said the submarine, un-which stood a week 300-30 less internationally,outlawed, had come to stay and the ruthless use Tarls 62.00 for 100 yen against of it by the Germans had not altered the fact that in a large field last year's rate of Taels 34.00 on submarines were of legitimate use.

GERMAN CABLES.

Washington. Dec. 13. Toe differences in connection with the distribution of German cables were settled at a plenary session of the International Com munications Conference. The negotiations continue on a basis of an agreement which has not been disclosed.

BRITISH PEACE MISSION.

Dalhi, Dec. 13.

settling day! this means that exchange shows a drop of about 100 as compared with last year? and although prices -to-day are lower In Japan than they were year ago they' are not low enough to compensate for the enormous difference in exchange. Fushun Coal:-No (change. Kaiping Coal:-Some large contracts have been fixed this week for 1921 deliveries at prices slightly in advance of those for 1920: There are indications of a shortage in ali gestion of tonnage is again being Washed Coal Temporary con

An official British Mission is proceeding to Kabul to conclude peace with Afghanistan. The announcement has been welcorced experienced at the port of loading generally in India. It is opined that this will quieten frontier unrest. due to shortage of rolling stock

DANISH ROYALTY IN ROME.

Rome, Dec. 13.

The King and Queen of Denmark have arrived in Rome and have been received by the King and Queen of Italy, Senator, Deputies and the Mayor of the municipality. They reviewed the troops and were given an ovation.

TIBETAN TRADERS ALARMED.

London, Dec. 13.

A Bombay telegram states that Tibetan traders arriving at Kalimpong report that five thousand Chinese troops are massing on the borders of Tibet. The authorities at Lhassa are taking precas. tions. It is also reported that parties of Turks appeared on the northern borders.of Tibet to enlist the sympathy of the Mongolians.

FRANCO-TURKISH ENCOUNTER.

between the Mines and Chin- wangtao. Cardiff Coal:-Another shipment of about 1,070 tons of Cardiff coal has just arrived per 3.8. "Javary" and has been landed bore for Government use.

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VENEREAL DISEASE.

Shanghai, Dec. 14. The Eastern Commission of the

British National Council for com batting venereal diseases wil open their conferences on Wednes- day. The Chairman of the Must- cipal Council will preside at the opening.

STRAITS INCOME TAX.

Singapore. Dec. 14.

The Income Tax Renewal Bin

mittee for report.

the near future. There is no WELL-KNOWN SHANGHAI place where an increased demand | coold come in this period of general readjustment. By com- on consent men are waiting for

Shanghal, Dec. 14. the arrival of the new basis on Mr. B. F. Hazelton, head of the which business is to proceed. In Order Department of the firm of some quertars it is thought there Messrs. Gaston, Williams will be a slight revival in general Wigmore, was shot in the abdomen business activity immediately in the cloakroom of the " after the Election, but nothing dorado," a low class bar in the of great importance is expected."Trenches" district, while at As to export demand, not a great tempting to pacify two sailors has been referred to a Select Com 40 prices, which had attained even Mr. Hazelton is a life long re deal can be expected. British steel from an American merchant ship, higher, heights than American, sident and is not expected to live are declining and orders are being through the night. Witnesses and sought. Germany and Belgium the dring man recognised the as- have been getting into production. gallant as Henry B. Furbush, At best, the entire demand of the third engineer of the "Adghill,” non-producing countries is not who, with Francis Quinn, his Carpentier fight are to cost £10;

Ringside seats for the Dempser At the request of the Hongkong Government, the Indian Govern-ery large, compared with Ameri-shipmats, has been arrested. An iment has agreed to renew the agreement for a direct supply of opium, Mr. E. H. Gary, its Chairman, arrested Furbush.

can steal producing capacity:American marine and « sailor spiece. and fixed a price for five years beginning 1921.

Paris, Dec. 13. Uzofficial information reports a Franco-Turkish encounter miles South-East of Latakia, in which Turkish raiders captured prisoners and material.

'INDIAN OPIUM FOR HONGKONG.

'Delhi, Dec. 13.

GOLD AND SILVER

London, Dec. 18.

WORLD OF SPORT.

Chinese po A Newport message says tha states that the United States Uce in the Chinese territory fear-Jerry Shea is matched against Steel Corporation has advised ed he would again use his gun. subsidiaries that the present

basis of selling prices for all com“ modities be continued in fores until it becomes necessary to

In the House of Commons the Government agreed to fix the time make changes on account of limit of the Gold and Silver Bill at five years. The Bill passed its altered conditions, Testimony third reading.

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SINGAPORE MUTINY.

Singapore, Dec: 14.

that three-fourths of the wrought steel industry of America is con- trolled by three powerful corpora- Hone,54% with – prices é usually the thours of t

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