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Commenting on the Chinese abipping business in 1928 the re- port of the Hongkong Chinese, General Chamber of Commerco states that the returns for the year were unsatisfactory, partly Busi- due to keen competition. ness was considerably affected by the large number of vessels on the various routes, eight on the Hongkong-Canton run, and the equal number in the Hongkong- Kongmoon service. The number of steamers on the Hongkong-Wu- ehow increased to more than ten, resulting in the majority of ship. ping firms suffering lossos.

In the death of Mrs. A. E. Abra- ham, which occurred late on Wed nesday night at No. 8 Torres Build. ing, the Colony has lost one of its oldest residents, the deceased having resided in Hongkong for upwards of 50. years. The late Mrs: Anne Abraham was 80 years of age, and was in the best of health till a few days ago. She had an attack of influenza, which was the cause of her death. She is survived by three sons, Messra. Ezra, Reuben and Joo Abraham, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. E. Sayer, residing in Hongkong, and Mrs. W. G. Pit Another factor which gave rise cairn, in England. Mr. Pitcairn's to depression to the decrease of husband, Capt. Pitcairn, is sery commodities which wore. former ing up the Yangtze,. There are ly imported into Hongkong for also five grandchildren, only thres South China or vice versa. The of whom are in Hongkong, the | numberchtsfor!gn=stakmförs com- others boing at Home.

fag to Hongkong has declined Much sympathy will be felt for since the war and the huge the relatives in their bereavement, | quantity of rica Vormerly shipped The funeral took place yester | from Hongkong to the Philippines day at the Protestant cemetery, is now being sent by a through the Rev. Wi Walton Rogers_offi nhipment from Bangkok and other ciating. It was attended by a rice producing centres. Likewise large number of friends, among | Philippino sugar, at one time pas« whom were Mr. and Mrs. A. W. | sing through Hongkong for North Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Lay, | China, la now going direct to Messrs. Ho Kwong, Ho Loung, HoNorthern markets. Local Chinese KI, R. Pestonji, Percy Chan, T, N. rice firms formerly doing much Chau, O. R. Benson, T. Carroll, business now find that customers W. Carroll, A. Edgar, F. E. Nash, are sending orders direct to Bang- Mrs. R. Carroll, Mrs. J. Gibson, kok, Tonkin, ote. Mr. and Mre. F. O'D. Gourdin, Mr. M. H. Lo, Mr. K. T. Chung, P. Tester and Drs. Coxon and Ernest To.

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In previous years when civil war was prevailing in South China and when the rubber and tin Indus- tries were flourishing In the Straits Settlements, shipping companies profited considerably by the an- nual exodus of Chinese labourers Icaving Kwangtung on route for the Straits, but this trade has largely vanished.

Sugar Depression.

The decrease in the demand for sugar from the interior of China and a continuous decrease in prices conacquent to the unpreced- ented crops in Java, are factors responsible for losses sustained by the "Chinese engur firms in Hongkong last year. In 1928 Hongkong sugar merchants saw the price of Java sugar at its lowest margin for ten years.

Among the numerous wreaths sent were tributes from, Rose and Ezra, Lizzle and Willie, Kitty and Edward, Joe and Reuben, Violet, Eddy, Gerald and Kenny, Dorothy and Gibby, Ada and Mickey, Frod- die and Mabel, Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, Dr. and Mrs. Coxon To, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Woo, Mr. and Mrs. W. Goldenburg, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Lo, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Wing, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kwong, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gitting, Mr. and Mrs. H. Goldenberg, Mrs. | R. Carroll and W. J. Carroll, Mr. and Mr... A. HI. Carroll, Mrs. F. Edgar and family. Miss M. Ellis and Felix M: Ellis, Mrs. Capell and family, Mr. A. Zimmern, Mr. 0. Kitchell, Mr. Percy Teater. Mr. Ho Tu, Mr. F. E. Nash, Mr. S. M.Japanese products the demand for Mayes, Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. A. G. Sufiad, Mr. Yung Tsz-ming, Mr. Yung Hin-chlu, Mr. Chan Yut-u, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stapleton, Mr. L N. Ho and Mr. A. Mackenzie.

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toxtile goods. of Chinese facture was very brisk through- out the year with the result that Iocal Chinese manufacturers ·of. textile goods, singlets and socks of the cheaper grades, had a most prosperous season..

The demand In Hongkong for Bentwood'oll came principally from the West River districts, and for peá- nut oil, from Dairen, Newchwang and Kwangtung. Trade showed a decrease in 1928 and this, coupled with the high prices de- manded by the oil producers, had sharp effects on the Chinese oll firms.

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The establishment of more plays of A. A. Milne are nico foreign insurance firms or their people who say witty things on agencies in Hongkong led to keen all possible occasions. They do competition with the local Chinese the quainteat things in a tactful Insurance companies, the majority way and should they be so un- of which deal in fire and maritime fortunate as to meet with adver policies. This, competition and sity you may be sure they will the depressed trade conditions in display good temper and impec- South China account for the cable taste. They are happy annual reports of the many Chi- folk. In Milne's early plays nose insurance companies making there is traceable the undoubted a somewhat poor showing, despite Influence of Barrie. Serious the fact that In 1928 there were themes have rarely gained his few big claims. attention. On the two chief occasions when he strayed on to the high road of controversy-in "Ariadna" and "Success" the author was not at his happlest. It is in the leafy by-ways that Milne is at home. There is always a place in our drama_for_light- hearted wayfaring, and while he

is content to remain a gay juggler, with the unexpected aide issue

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ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE BEAT LOST,

London, Mar. 21.

The Eddisbury by-election re- and the preposterous unforcacon, sulted as follows: there Are few contemporary Mr. E. J. Russell (Liberal) comedy writers who can excel 10,223.

him. "The Dover Road" is sure- Col. Fenwick Palmer. (Conserva- ly one of the lightest and best tive) 8,931,

of Milne's comedies, and will This Is a Liberal gaid.

lose nothing in fis interpretation The by-election was due to the by a strong and carefully selected || death of Sir H. Barnston, the Con- cast.

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