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SHANGHAI COST OF LIVING.

IMPORTED GOODS COST

MUCH MORE..

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE AND IMPORT DUTIES..

PRICE COMPARISONS.

Shanghai, June 3. Last January the sudden slump in the price of silver produced what was then considered an alarming increase in the cost of living. Grave concern was expressed by merchants and an

even

cus-

deeper concern by tomers, Last January's dis- comfort was a fool's paradise compared to June's realizations. Yesterday's North-China. Daily News carried nine separate notices to the effect that owing to the continued drop in the Exchange the firms advertising were reluc tantly compelled to increase prices, Added to the increase earlier in the year the new import duties and the present exchange rate will make what was once an adequate salary look much smaller.

Luxuries First.

A year ago one could buy a case of champagne for less than what a case of Johnnie Walker Red Rabel whiskey costs now. As for champagne, it is fast becoming the legend it has been for ten years in the United States. Wines and spirits, of course, are only the luxuries of life. but luxuries which Shanghai has long been used to and no doubt will loathe

NEW BATHING PAVILION.

INAUGURAL CEREMONY

AT NORTH POINT,

A bandsome wooden pavilion, cost- ing $30,000, which has been erected on the beach at Quarry Bay, has been thrown open to the use of the 1,500 Chinese Bathing the members of Club. Solidly

follows in its main features the year-old structure of the South Chind Bathing Club, alongside which it stands.

the building class on concreto piles

Plans for the new pavillon had been maturing for the past two years, und it was only recently that, with sufficient funds being collected and the approval of the P. W. D. authori ties for a semi-permanent building being secured, a start was made on the work of construction.

The long wait, as it turns out, has been amply rewarded, for, in the in-. werval, the Building Committee has been able to

from the experi ence

Ano

of the neighbouring Club, to of- feet further improvements, and these are now incorporated in the structure which was thrown open to general use on Saturday afternoon. floor

area are

Wihin the 8,300 square feet of its included two large dressing rooms for the use of the respective sexes. These are on either side of the main entrance and repre- sent the main divisions around which other subsidiary details are laid out.

In the men's section there is the main changing room, with serried inckers around the walls for the use of members. Fresh water showers and waterclosets adjoin two sides of the

room

The ladies section is laid out in much the same fashion, except that separate compartments are provided for changing purposes, these opening out on the main dressing room

An Office and Committee Room, as

well as rooms for the deposit of valuables, are other details found on the main portion of the pavilion. At one side of the main entrance, alessrs. On Lok Yurn have installed an up- to-date soda fuuntian.

The main structure measures 100

feet hy G5, its length being parallel to From the two extreme

the

to give up. The following statis-nds, two bannin bridges stretch ties may be of interest:

Chantpagne Sherries

out over

ver the water; and, with the pavilion frontage, form a square on Jan. Mar. Apr June

fissure for bathing purposes. Steps 1929 1929 1930 1930

rad into this water area at various $ $

depths, while at the extreme ends of 64.00 78.00 98.20 1085 the two bridges there are jumping 18.50 24.50 28.20 heard and diving stages for the more Clarets

16.00 19.60 17.00 23.45

venturesume, A water-polo enclo Gia

17.50 21.10 26,80 25.62 | | Whiskey

39.00 32.60 65.00 62.07 sure has also been marked out between the two bridges. A raft with diving Coming down from the luxuries stages is anchored little way out to the necessaries. Even if one to sen, with further provision for boat- dis not bother about the price of ing and sculling. At night the whole area within the enclosure is brilliant gin in China' there still remains

ly lit up by powerful are lights. the price of rice and meat and coreals. Pate de foie gras and caviar we will leave to the mil

lionaires. We used to know them too, but we've even forgotten what they taste like.

Some Increases.

A natural pool on the

hillside, which is piped to six tanks built on the root of the pavilion, makes the resort independent of Government fresh water supplies and leaves the Club

unaffected in times of water emergency regulations.

Amenities for

and

time

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1930.

THE NEW KING OF RUMANIA.

Prince Carol of Rumania, who has been proclaimed King, with his former wife, Princess Helen. It is expected that the divorce will be annulled by the Supreme Court so that ultimately Princess Helen may be crowned Queen.

to swimming as a pastime which con- ferred both pleasure and physical well-being.

The Chairman, Mr. Chan Chi-lan, also made a speech of welcome.

After thanking Sir Shouson Chow and other people for their presence, the Chairman referred to the estat lishment of the Chinese Bathing Club

CINEMA NOTES.

FILM VERSION OF STORY SCORES HIT.

KEEN SWIMMING AT. V.R.C.

MISS DORIS HUNT WINS THE LADIES RACE.

In spite of rainy weather there was an excellent 'turn-out for the first night fets held at the V.R.C. on Saturday, when a series of swimming events were held, followed.

by a well contested water polo match dancing in the Club ballroom.

And

The standard of swimming was not as high as usual, due, no doubt, to the fact that the swimming season has only just

just commenced, although thera was no lack of keenness in the various competitions.

Miss

iss Doris Hunt carried off the only ladies' race on the card, winning the 50 yards' handicap comfortably from her sister and Miss Veronica Allen. She was congratulated

on

her win by Mr., W. Logan at the distribution of prizes, when he remarked that Miss Doris Kunt had almost been handicapped out of race on previous occasions,

Team Race Enthusiasm. Diving was particularly good while the team race roused a good deal of excitement. In this event the Kow- loon Swimming Club came first and the V.R.C second, two seconds he hind.

The water polo game, between the Civiliana and the Army, although won by the former by five goals to none, was much more keenly fought out than the score shows. In the first half Rasmussen put on three for the Civilians, while in the second half Kerr and Lawrence- added one each without reply,

Following were the teams. Civilians. Messrs. B. Gosano, Li Ye-long, B. Rasmussen, Sung Tu-tak, W. Lawrence, W. Kerr and E Zim- mern.

Army.-B.Q.M.S. Ribbands, C.Q.- M.S. Naylor, Lieut. Howard, Pte. Mackenzie, Gur. Cavanagh, L/Bdr. Lewis and Bdr. Maltby.

Army Congratulated.

Prior to distributing the prizes, Mr. Logan, referring to the swimming, remarked he could not say it had been as good as last season but they must remember that it was the opening fete of the present season. He con- gratulated the Army on their play against the Civilians in the water polo match and commented that they had put up a very good show-(Aņ plause).

Continuing, Mr. Logan paid a special tribute to the ladies who had participated. He congratulated them and in doing so expressed the hope that more ladies would come forward

and compete against the present He added that he had entrants. known the winner (Miss Doris Hant) for a good number of years and as he was not one of the handicappers, he handicapped out of races previously, could say that she had almost been but she bad won that night.-

"Mother Knows Best," one of under the auspices of the Chinese Re- the most entertaining and human creation Club in 1011, when the documents that ever has come to Chinese community began to realise the screen will come to Queen's the importance of sports for the Theatre on Tuesday. cultivation of friendship and healthThis long awaited Fox Film, in a community. Ile mentioned the based on the popular story by re-formation of the C.B.C. in 1922, when the Club entered upon a - Edna Ferber, comes here loudly ac- (Applause).

claimed for its entertainment value gressive stage under their able Hou. Secretary, Mr. Wong Kam-ying. Had and it has lived up to its premises it not been for the energy of Mr. and more.

wants and

In conclusica, Mr. Logan said the fete had been handicapped by the in- clement weather but he was pleasant-

The Results.

50 Yards Handicap (Members): 1st Heat: 1st, C, Figueiredo (Time: 31 secs.); 2nd, G. A. Jack (Time: 28.2/5 secs.). 2nd Heat: 1st, G. Guterres (Time: 30.2/5 secs.); 2nd, A. McGrann (Time: 91.2/5 secs.)..

50 Yards Handicap (Ladies) Miss Doris Hunt (Time: 39 secs.).

Pillow Fight: 1st. L. A. de V. Soares, 2nd. E. da Roza

Diving:-Ed. da Roza (140% pts.); C. Figueiredo (131 pts.); G. A. Jack Chek Sin-fook (107% (128 pta.); Pts. Total possible 160 points.

members are further Wong Kam-ying, and other supporters, Essentially a 'story of the stage. 7, surprised to find so many people extended by the provision of a tele- Mr. Chan Chi-lan continued, in con-fand a child actress and her mother present as he did not expect to see no Butter has gone up ten cents a phone booth, two clocks placed over ducting a campaign for funds, the its evolution on the screen reveals many in view of the rain.

the main entrance and

lounge chairs erection of their new pavilion at pound and we suppose we shall tea-tables laid out on the wide North Point, would not have been what happens when a child of the. have to revert to the war

stage reaches the heights of suc- verandah extending the whole length accomplished so quickly. margarine. Quaker oats used to the sea-frontege. Following the ex-

An aquatic display took place in cess, only to find that her mother be 45 cents a tin. In January it ample of the South China Bathing the latter part of the afternoon, stifles what she most was 65 cents in the foreign shops Club, it is hoped later to have a radio closing with a friendly water-pold what every woman is entitled to and 55 cents in the Chinese shops. set installed as well.

match between the members of the love.. There are over a hundred life-mem- Now it is 78 cents in the foreign

Club and the Somersets,

Admirers of Madge Bellamy, shops and 72 cents in the Chi-bers on the list, who have in some way

Refreshments were served and the beautiful young actress, hitherto nese shops. In 1925 fifty pounds or ether contributed to the building Chung Sing Benevolent Society Band known for her light comedy and un-

In these included H. E entertained in- of American flour cost $4.95. and General Chan Ming-shu, Civil Lover- cluded time the seasts, who is sophisticated roles, are due for a last January the same amount nor of Kwangtung, who is the Hon. dents.

real surprise by virtue of this girl's cost $6.25. It now cost $7.58. President of the Club: Admiral Chan

marvelous emotional talent, which Prices on bacon and ham are not Chak, Chief of the Canton Navy:

A pilot from the De Haviland has its first play in this picture. even quoted since they not only General Chan Hing-wan, Commander school at Stag-lane Aerodrome Louise, Dresser and Barry Norton depend upon the market price at Wan-kai, Mayor of Canton City. Sir when his machine crashed into a

the Bocca Tigris Forts; Mr. Lam Hendon, had a remarkable escape are superb.. Home but are continually chang Shouson Chow, and many other well-hop garden near Faversham. The ing with the rate of exchange here. known Chinese residents. Cheese which used to cost 95 cents now sells for $1.41 at a Chinese shop.

of

...

50 Yards Free Style (Open to the Colony): 1st Heat: 1st, W. Lawrence (26.3/5 secs.): 2nd, 'T. Paget (27 secs.); 2nd Heat: 1st, S. V. Gittins (27.4/5 secs.); 2nd, Jack (28.1/8 secs).

60 Yards Handicap (Boys, 18 years and under):-Ist, A. Rumjahn (37.4/5 secs.); 2nd L. Remedios (38

pilot, making a forced landing. A well-known Brighton barrister, The Opening Ceremony. mistook the hop garden for a Mr. Alban Gordon, who is also an The pavilion wore a festive appear-ploughed field. On striking the amateur playwright and actor, has Dried fruits and currants and ance at the inaugural ceremony, per-wires stretched from the hop poles been adopted as prospective Labour raisins which formerly were sold formed by Sir Shousen Chow, who is the machine turned over on to its candidate for the Faversham Divi-ecs.), for 60 or 70 cents a pound are the President of the Club, on Satur-nose. The pilot extricated himself sion of Kent. Mr. Gordon was 50 Yards Free Style (Open to now well over the dollar mark day.

unhurt. The machine was badly Parliamentary candidate for Brigh-the Colony --- Final) :—1st,

Lay- while canned peaches, pears, ap- The proceedings commenced at a damaged and a relief machine was ton in 1923 and 1926 and for Lewes rence (26.2/5 secs.); 2nd, Gittiba ricota, plums, and pineapple, des-p.n., when Sir Shouson Chow was re-

(26.3/5 sacs.). serts which formerly graced the ceived at the main entrance by Mr. sent from the aerodrome later.

Chan Chi-lan, the Chairman of the

average table, are now saved for Committee, Mr. Wong Kam-ying, the company and Sunday dinners.

Tinned Goods.

Hon. Secretary, and other members of the Committee. Opening the door with a key banded- to him by the Chairman,

Sir Shouson Chow declared

Tins of Heinz's soup in various the building open to the members. favours used to be sold for 50

To

large gathering, which as- cents in the foreign shops and 25 sembled later in the Hall, the Presi- cents in the Chinese shops. They dent of the Club delivered a speech are now 60 cents in the foreign in which he stressed the value of shops and the Chinese have raised aquatic sports as an aid to the at- their prices to 38 certs. Jam tainment of physical health. It was

not so very long ago, he said, that the

and jellies have gene up ten cents average Chinese young man was con- a tin since January and they went sidered a sickly weakling, and an ob- up considerably then. California ject for ridicule, but that was not lettuce is 60 per cent. more than it applicable now. During the past few was a year ago. Sugar remains years sports have began to about the same since it

comes

largely from Hongkong, but syrp treacle, and molasses have all in crensed 20 per cent, since January

Chinese Produce.

exert

Д hold on the Chinese youth, but it was not until comparatively recently that a general interest was found in swimming by the Chinese of the Colony. The delay was due mainly to the lack of facilities which had been now rectified to a large ex-

Naturally enough when import tent by the provision of bathing sheds

such as those now in existence at North

been going there.

In conclusion, the speaker'orged the Chinese community in general to take (Continued, on Next Column.)

duties do not have to be paid Point. The increasing popularity of staples remain very nearly at the these sheds was evidenced by the same price although there is a many thousands of people who had small difference due to the increas ed rent, salaries, etc., which the shop proprietor has to meet. Mat, fowls, fish, and eggs have remain- ed at a consistent price for the last four years, rising only a cent or so, with the exception of eggs which took a sudden jump in January from 39 cents a dozen to 50 cents at which price they hare. remained ever since. Since eggs In general, the new import duty are laid in China we see no parti and the exchange rate, will in- cular reason for that jump. in erease the cost of living at least 1000 eggs were 12 cents a dozen. fifty per cent. All imported com- The price of vegetables grownmodities have gone up at least 20 here, cauliflower, cabbages, toma- per cent. most of them 30 or 40 per toes, beans, etc. have shown but cent, and many of them 50; 60, slight variation in five years. What and even 70 per cent.-N.C. Daily small increase there has been is Nowa.

due to the general conditions of Ilving. Gardeners no doubt have a hard time paying the rent as well as the rest of us.

in 1929.

EDS BULBS PLANTS

GARDEN SUPPLIES

GIEN

ANDA SERVICE

"I'd hate to sell this begonia after raising it from a little

sprout and pulling it through that sick spell."

50 Yards Handicap (Members Final)1st, G. Guterres (31.1/6 secs.). 2nd, A. McGrann (32 sec.).

Team Race (Open to the Colony- 5 a side, each to swim 50 yards); 1st. Kowloon Swimming Club (2.22 sees.); 2nd, V.R.C. (2.24 secs).

AMERICAN STOCKS. CABLED. QUOTATIONS FROM NEW YORK

The following quotations have beer received from their correspondents. Messrs. "Hayden, Stone and Co. of New York, by Messrs. Swan, Culbert- son and Fritz, Sassoon House, Shang- hai (cable address: "Swanstock Shanghai), who are not responsible for cable mutilations.

New York, June 7: Tone of MarketWenk.'.

No. of Shares done.-2,500,000,

Call Money-3%.

American, Smelting

Anaconda Copper Baltimore & Ohio

Borg Warner

Continental Oil

City Service Common Cartis Wright Common Eastman Kodak

Electric Bond & Share Eric Railroad General Motors Generaly Railway Signal Gold Dost

Goodyear

Tira & Rubber Granby Consolidated Hudson Motors De International Cement International Nickel Montgomery Ward: Nevada Consolidated Copper

Corp.

Radio Hocbuck

Scare

Scars

Simmons Company

Standard Oil. Co. of New York Union Carbide & Carbon

United States Rübber United States. Steel

110

ung. 30

POWELL'S

10, Ice House Street

IT IS BOUND

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$16.50 $39.50

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THE

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