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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13,- 1931 -

POST OFFICE NOTICE

TO-DAY'S WANTS. IDEAL PHOTO SERVICE LAMMERT'S HONGKONG SHARE

25 WORDS

..$1.00. rs2.00 If Not Prepaid) The following replies have been received:

WANTED KNOWN.

Expert Finishing för

Amateurs.

AUCTIONS

MARKET.-

OFFICIAL, SUMMARY BY STOCK EXCHANGE.

The market this morning again opened quietly steady.

THE ASPECTS OF POPULATION.

LECTURE AT HONGKONG

UNIVERSITY.

From

Java Salgon

INWARD MAILS,

Taking as his subject the dove-Javn via Batavia lopment of economic thought on Shanghai and Swatow

Amoy Banks were on offer at $1,050, Canton Insurances could have boun the quantitative aspect of popula- sell by Public obtained at $1,600, and H.K. Fires at tion, •Mr. M. -A. Cooper, B. Com., Canada, U.§.A,, Japan and Shanghai

delivered his presidential address $1,450.

to the Law and Commarco Society of the Hongkong University last night.

PUBLIC AUCTION, So much responsibility rests with

"The Undersigned liñvo focalvot- ELECTRIC BATHIS-(and Japanese

those who develop your alms and instructions to Ideal for maringo)

lumbago, Recommended make the prints, that best results Auction, rheumatica atc. for reducing. Given by skilled at- tendants, Tester Beauty Parlour, cannot possibly be had unless Kaymally Building, ground door experienced persons do the work. Telephone 22103.

Developing, printing, and en- larging are in the hands of experta hore. Every roll of film is BUNCH OF KEYS. Finder please

and skilfully; every retorn c/o manager, Ilongkong Telo-carefully

print must be the best graph.

Ita negative will afford.

LOST.

TO BE SOLD.

55 THE PEAR, lately occupied by Dr. Haraton and adjoining the Poul Hospital. Unfurnished. Convenient comfortable and cool. Blx rooms an Dressing

Four bathrooms

room.

L

on Thursday, the 15th October, 1931,

commencing at 11a.m.

at their Sales Room, Daddoll Street.

Continental

that

| Casc

1 rouserings.

You'll find that it pays to have: your photo finishing done in one laboratory. You'll like our prompt

12 Garments.

also

Cotton

service and fair price. Give us A Quantity of Ladies' Dresses and a trial with your next roll of ex-

hot and cold water. Modern sanita tion. Gas and Electric Light Uposed film, and whether It bel

of Tennis Court. Suitable for a Mes: af five, or could be easily divided ault two couples. Close to Tran Station and Motor Road,

Apply:

THE HONGKONG REALTY AND TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED. Exchange Building.

HOUSES, ETC.

FOR SALE Most Attractive, and heavy silk men's Pyjama sulta, all nizen $9.00 Suit. Kindly come inspect at Parisian Slik Mart, 7, Ic House Street.

and

Codak Verlchrome, or Panchroma-

tic Flim, you can be assured that

t will be handled under exacting conditions.

17, Queen's Road, Central, Phone 227-17.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Hats.

and

A Quantity of Miscellaneous Gooda.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

The steamahip.

Douglases were wanted at $24. Rauls wero enquired for at $35, Wharves were the medium of sales at $150.

(Letters

Per Tiipanas D'Artagnan Tjibadak Ninghai

Tilawa

DES

October 18.

October 14.

October 14.

October 14.

October 15.

Empress of Russia Kitano Maru

..October 15.

October 11.

October 18.

October 16.

.October 16.

Hakono Mara Haruna Maru

October 10,

October 10.

.October 16.

October 17.

Kashgar Kumsang

... Patroclus-

(Vancouver B.C., 26th Sept.) Australia and Manila Europe via Negapatam

enly), London, 17th Set, and Parcels, 10th September. Mr. Cooper dealt at length with

Calcutta and Stralis Providents (new) were 'dono nt

the theory of diminishing returns

Europo

via Negapotam (Papers $2,00, and there were sellers of the and the Malthus theory on the

17th Setomber only) London, old shares at $5.10.

Hotels (vl) were in demand at $14. principle of population. Referring Straits

to the manner in which the pro- Japan and Shanghal Ewos were offering at Tla. 10%. Zoong Sings were in demand at blem of population was approach, emolu, dapan and Shang- Tix 1

ed in the early times the speaker bal (San Francisco, 19th Sept) Talyo Maru

Prea. Madison Trams tould have been obtained at said It was mainly in the interests

2818 Manila $2014.

of Government, protection la re- U.S.A. Honolulu, Japan and shark.

that in re- Electrics were to be had at $77%.ligion.

(San Francisco, 18th Sept.).. Pres. Van Buren ... October 17. Telephones (part paid) were obtain-publican Rome, Quintus Metellus, U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- able at $294.

hal (8an Francisco, 25th Sept.). Pres. McKinley as congor, recommended marriage

Kashmir Cements (combined) were on offer as an inconvenience which should Japan and Shanghal at $19.

Ropes, which were done at $17%, bo endured for the sake of national | U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shanghal

... Fres, Cleveland (Scattle, 3rd October) Rafely. closed in demand at this rate.

U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang-

hai (San Francisco, 1st October) Chichibu Maru U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shanghai

FIiyo Maru (Sooftle, 30th Sept.)

OUTWARD MAILS.

Amusements were put through at

$24.

Constructions (now) wore offering

at $1.10.

OFF THE GOLD STANDARD..

RHODESIAN DECISIONS

ANNOUNCED.

Lather "thought every man should In the Interests of religion even marry not later than his 20th year, and every woman between the ages of 15 and 18, and let God provide the ways and means by which their children shall be nourished,"

October 13,

October 23.

October 23.

October 23.

.October 25.

REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are clored 15 minutes carlier then the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a.m. registered and -parcel mmifu' aro closed at 6 p.m. on the previous day.

Per

For

Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles

Swatew...

Obviously, comments Cannan. the belief that our future stato le destined to be infinitely longer and much more definitely happy or miserable than our present state, is bound to prevent attention being Draft Programmes and Entry

"D'ARTAGNAN"

to the economic effects of given Forms for the Tenth Extra Rece

Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday.

Livingstone, Oct. 12.

procreation." have been told." Meeting, to be held on Saturday, the 14th October, 1031.

Northern Rhodesia has aban-he said, "that in the city council FOR BALE OR TO LET furnishe

From MARSEILLES &c. 4th October, 1931 (weather per

of York under the shadow of an ar four-roomed house at Cheung Chau

at the Consignees of Cargo by the above doned the gold standard. Electric Light, Larer garden. Writ

nitilag) may be obtained

Archbishop's cathedral a council- named steamer are hereby informed

The export of gold and silver for somewhere about the year 1900 Box No. 759. "Hongkong Telegraph."tace Course, Hong Kong Club that their goods with the exception of

coin from the territory is prohibit-objected to steps boing taken to Samshut and Wachow Causeway Bay Stables, and the Oplum, Trensure and Valuables are

being landed and placed at their risked, except with the written permis-diminish infant mortality on the swalow Secretary's Office. TO LET,-Euravenn

Entries close at 12 o'clock noon. the Godowns of the Hongkong sion of the Government. Buying round that Jesus said:

Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., and selling of British coins above the little children to Kowloon, whepco delivery Edward Road, Kowloon, with modern on Thursday, 15th October, 1931.

be their value is prohibited. sanitation electric light. In floors No

obtained as the goods are landed.

Goods not cleared within 7 days in- clading date of arrival, will be.subject to rent.

All claims must do sent to the undersigned before the Thursday, the 22nd October, 1931, or they will not be recognized,

FLATS TO LET.

(INEN. Prince

2 and 3, 2d foor No. 3. Apply to E. Hing & Co. 26. Wing Wo Street, Hongkong. Telephone No. 20046,

PREMISES TO LET,

TO LET --New European FLATS, with 4 and rooms in Kowloon near Star Ferry with all modern con veniences including flush, hot and cold water and frigidaire. Apply Sang Kee, Hongkong Bank Building, Tel 24217,

APARTMENTS TO LET.

MAX FACTOR Society Make-Up

at

Tester Beauty Parlour

'ASSEUR R. SHIMIDZU.

ASSEUSE B. HONDA. ASSEUSE 8. KIBAKI

MA

Government

AIRLIE HOTEL-23-25, Nathan Recommended for many years for Civil Hospital, Peak Rand, Kowloon, Under European Management. Excellent Calaine, Hospital, etc., and by all the local Modern Apartments. Terms Moderate, inctorn.

Three minuten from ferry. Tel. 57367. 24, Wyndham Street. Tel. 24945...]

.con

mo!"

come unto

Perseus

Date and Timə

K. P. Q.

.Thee., Det. 18.

.4.30 p.m. ..4.30 p.m.

G. P..O.

Registration Letters

Registration

..5 p.m. Letters

.6 p.m. (Duo Marseilles, 12th November). Hydrangea....Tues., Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Chung On....Tuen, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. Cremer

......Tues., Oct. 13, 5 p.m.

Suffer Ordinary Letters only for Europe auperscribed "Via Siberis: Air Mail Shangha!—Manchonli” .... D'Artagnan

the It is officially stated that

The Optimum Theory. abandonment of the gold standard conforma to Instructions by the The speaker referred at length to Secretary of State, and a similar Connon's treatment on the anti- course is being adopted by Southernum theory of population, when Rhadesin. A message from Salis, he wrote that it was now clearly bury says it is officially announced recognised that the point at which Damaged Packages must be left in that the state has adopted sterling the returns to industry ceased In- the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur-currency as from to-day-Rekr.ronsing and began to diminish veyor Messrs. Goddard & Douglas at! 110.00 a.m. on Monday, the

October, 1931.

19th

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

No Fire Insurance, will be effected by us in any case whatever.

R OHL,

Hongkong, 14th October. 1931.

HARIRAM'S

ANNIVERSARY SALE

INCLUDES

THIS WEEK'S ARRIVAL

OF

LATEST SILK FABRICS

FOR

Agen".

AUTUMN and WINTER WEAR.

SALE PRICES.

BOSHKI (THE HEAVIEST FUSI) SILK MATERIAL.

& BLEACHED $1.50 per yd.

Crepe de Chine

1st Quality 36"

$3.65

Do

2nd

27"

D

$2.50

Do

2ad

36"

$2.90

Do

3rd

27

11

$2.25

Do

4th

36*

$2.50

Do

5th

36"

11

$2.00

Do

5th

27*

$1.60

Pearl Crepe

32"

"

$3.45

Satin Crépe

1st Quality 27′′

$3.75

Do

Do 36

$4.20

Do

Do

40*

$4.50

~Printed Crepe de Chine

27'

$1.90

Do Flat Crepe

27"

$2.45

~Printed-Radium-Crepe--

27*

$2.45

Do Crepe de Chine

36'

$2.75

Do Georgette

36*

$2.35

-Tal, 50845. ...

-Nathan-Road,

Kowloon.

P. O. BOX 180.-

Finland as Well.

Helsingfors, Oct. 12. Finland has abandoned the gold

standard.

Siberla

Shanghai, Japan and Europe vis Haiphong Amoy

Janan, Honolulu, San Francisco and

*South American Ports

was, constantly being shifted by Straits and Calcutta the progresA of knowledge and ather eircumstances, Actualiv when this was published in 1903 Saigon and Mauritius the truth was not then widely re-

Foochow via Swatow cornined.

Pointing out that since the war Manila there had been a large outnat in Holhow and Bangkok

Japan.. Euroma of new Biterature on the Swatow, Amoy and Foochow anbiect of the mirantitative aspect Shanghai, Japan, and Europe via The late Mr. Henry Ernest Scrivon, of nonulation, Mr. Cooner anld he Siberia who died at the Peak Hospital on and not think it was unjust to any September 15, this year, left Hong-

The discount raio has been raised to 9 per cent.-Reuter.

Wed., Oct. 14.

...10 a.m. .1030 a.m.

K. P. O. G. P. O.

D'Artagnan Wed., Oct. 14, 10.30 am. Canton...Wed., Oct. 14, 230 p.m. Telnan...... Wed, Oct. 14, 3.50 p.m.

Rakuyo Maru

Thure,, Oct. 15, 10.30 am. (Duo San Francisco 17th November). Hosang ......

„Thurs,, Oct. 15,

Parcela

Letters

Cape St. Francis

.Boon.

..1 p.m.

Thur., Oct. 15, 1.80 p.m. Cheongshing Thurs., Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Emp. of Russia Thurs., Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Bintang....Fri, Oct. 16, 8.30 a.m. Kitano Maru.. Fri, Oct. 16, 0.30 a.m. Haining ......Fri, Oct. 16, 2 p.m.

Hakone Maru Fri., Oct. 16, 8.80 p.m..

Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles Haruna Maru

kong satate worth $100,000, all of that most of it conveved nothing of which is bequeathed to his widow,mnortance which was not already Mrs. Jensie Frances Beriven, No. 86b, known. The importance of the Nathan Road, Kowloon, to whom writings reated mainly in the fact VIWEB probate has been granted.

that they served to clarify the pro- blem.

MEN

WOMEN

without

FORD

drama ça submuting

Movietong

FAM BOX

Coming to the

CENTRAL

METALS

of all kinds especially for ship-building and engineering work, Completo stock. Best Terms, Immediate delivery,

SINGON & CO. ESTABLISHED A, D. 1930. Telephone: 20515. HING LUNG ST.

Quoting Carr-Saunders as his authority, the speaker said mass production and its attendant ad-Hollow, Pakhui vantages could only be attained

Sandakan

*Manila where population was dense, and dense population, cost advantage in that it decreased

A

of distributing Buished products. Even if the population increased to

the point where the cost

cost of food went up because of decreasing. returns in agriculture, there may still be a nett gain to the com munity because the increase in population may enable such econo- mles to be made in Industry as will more than offset the increased cost ol, food.

The truth about the widely popular optimum theory of popula tion seems to be this, that it helps un to undertand hynothetically bow the size of populations affecta production: it can do no more. The oconomist has no indicator of over or under ponulation that may even be called roughly accurate. and even If he had. its arrow would never be still. In practice we are not concerned so much to attain a standard of living we have never experienced A WC would be to lose a standard have already experienced..

Economists Not Seers.

We

Was

In conclusion, Mr. Cooper anid) It was fairly obvious that tho problem of population size closely bound up with the problem of industrial depression. Remem bering only the uncertainty of the occurrence and effects of inventions

CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME applicable to industry, it was im-

ORIENT.

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possible to say whether popula tion in any area of the world should be larger or smaller than it was. optimum if it could be con- aldered at nil would have to be con-

and sidered dynamically

not statically, and economists were not

The

Beers.

ro

Most economists, If pressed, probably approve of falling birth rates in western Europe, would urge still greater scientific financial-

for scientific support

In the search.

particularis more flold of plant biology, and urge that Governments should do more than they had done to restrict birth among the lowest strata of the But as he had - maid population.

economists wera before, all politicians, and all politicians were not economists.

BO!

The lecture was delivered in the Union Assembly Hall and listened large and appreciative to by . aurtience. The speaker

was soft ably thanked for his address by Professor Robertson,

Shanghai, Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Central and South America and Europe via Victoria B.C. and 'Europe via Siberia

Amoy Manila

Registration

...Fri., Oct. 16, E. P. O.

.4.30 pm. ..4.30 p.m.

..5 p.m.

LettersG. F. 0.

Registration Letters

..6 p.m..

(Dus Marseilles, 14th Nov.)

Menado Maru ..Sat, Oct. 27, 8.30 a.m. Maunang ....Sat., Oct. 17, 10.30 ■m. Talgo Maru...Sat, Oct. 17, 2.30 pm.

Pros. Madison

Parcels

Registration Lotters

.Sat, Oct. 17, 3. p.m. .4.16 pan. .Gp.m.

(Due Victoria B.C. 3rd Nov.) Kumsang...... Sat., Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Pres. Van Buren Bat, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. ̧

*Superscribed Cortespondence only.

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