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THE SINCERE CO.

ANNIVERSARY OF A POPULAR]

STORE.

The well known and prosperous Sincere Company, Ltd. are celebrating their 32nd anniversary. From a amail store employing only twenty- five assistants and possessing a tiny capital of $25,000, the Company hes grown and grown-extending bran ches and forming subsidiary com- panies until to-day it has a capital of over $10,000,000. Five thousand assistants are now employed by the Sincore Company and all are proud of the progress and Integrity of the Company which they nerve.

The activities of Sincero's are by this colony. 'no means.confined to

Branches cover most of the important towns of China and the Far East, extending even to London. Principal branches are Shanghai, Hongkong, Canton, Nanking, Tlentein, Hankow, Foking, Changsha, Yingkow, Shekki, Tainan, Singapore, Bangkok, Salgon,

and Loudon.

The following will give an idea of the progress which has been made In during the past thirty-two years. the year 1900 thero arrived in Hong- kong a Mr. Ma Ying-piu who foreanw the possiblities of a modern depart mont store in longkong, and to his keen enthuslasin and business acumen, Sincere's owe their present position in the world of commerce. To in- augurate a business such as this and Introduce a "fixed price" nystem in the East, whereby protracted bargain ing would be elimlanted, was no smal

THE

CINEMA SCREENINGS.

NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES.

Intensive research at the Para-

mount studio proceded the timing of Max Mercin's noted stage melodrama "Silence," to reproduce authentically the pre-war and present day settings, and to bring everything into line with Marcin's own ideas on his piny.

Marcin, who has been directed at the Paramount studio for several months, having recently collaborated In the making of "The Lawyer's Secret," wrote the screen play for "Silence," and joined Louis Gasnier| in directing it. Clive Brook, Mar- Jarle Rambeau, Peggy Shannon and Charles Starrett heus a brilliant cast of character players in this picture. which is now showing at the King's Theatre.

The absorbing plot centres around Clive Brook, first seen as a young,

ikeable and handsome creek whom

escapades bring ruin and death to the woman who loves him; later, as the father of Peggy Shannon, he sees his daughter's happiness menaced by his own bad reputation, and taken on him. self the blame for a crime he didn't coransit, Only the girl's courago and love sve him from making supreme sacrifice.

HONGKONG

SUGAR MARKET.

THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1932.

LESSON SERMON.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG,

was the subject P. & O. BANKING "Sacrament“ The following cable at the close)

Lesson-Sermon in all CORPORATION LTD of the augar market on Saturday of the has been received by Messrs. Churches of Christ, Scientist, yes

terday. Pentreath and Co.

London Terminals. March 7/1 up id. May 7/24 up d. August 774 up d. December 7/8 up %d.

BANKS.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF HONGKONG AND SHANGHA

BANKING CORPORATION.

INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

Incorporated by Hand Charlet 1685,

-$2,000,000 4,200,000

BRAD OFFICE:-LONDON, Fald-Up Deplial ME,000,000 Reserve Fund

1816100❘ Rozevi Llability of Proprietary .. 1,200,244

110,000

AGENCIES AND BRANCITES.

(Incorporated in England, 1920.)

The Goldon Text was."What Authoriend Capital ............. are these which are arrayed In Subscribed and Pald Up white robent and whence camera Pina they?.....These are they which

Buyers at above prices, sellers came out of grent tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made asking d-d, more.

them white in the blood of the Lamb." (Revelation 7; 13, 14).

New York Terminals. March 1.09 no change. May 1.14 up 1 pt. July 1.18 no change. September 1.24 up 2 pts. December 1.31 op 1 pt.

women

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accounts opened.

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Foreign Brabangs lp transarted. Current Acosta opened and Fixed COLOMDO

shorter | BAIDEN Deposits received for one you? perioda ni ratan which will be quoted on FOCHOW application.

1. ETUAXT.

Manager. Koogkong. 1714 degust, 1951.

THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK LIMITED.

|Omplia) [folờ paid up)......... 100,000,000 ODE

Reserre Jusa

... 118,000,000! KOWLOON

Among the citations which com- prised the Leason-Sermon was the following from the Bible--"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying. All power is given unto nie the world. n heaven and in earth. Go ye General Exchange and Banking Enelsens | TSINGTAO BANDIT MENACE.

therefore, and teach all nations, trusted Loans and overdrafts granted en TOKHANA WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO baptizing them in the name of the approved exculty. Current and Fixed Deposit MOANGA

Father, and of the Son, and of the LEAVE FOR SAFETY.

Holy Ghost. Teaching them to allowed as rata which may be obtained wa

1 potation. observe all things whatsoever Peking, Jan. 9.

TRAVELLERA CHEQUES ISSUED, be-have commanded you: and, lo, 1 Conumunists are An the

Jessengers travelling Homeward are re miles Huangpei, besieging

am with you ahvay, even unto theeseended to obtain a Letter of Credit from (Mint, which can be embed through the Parmer north of Hankow, the United

of kuy F. and O. or B. 1. 5. M. Blaemer or An interesting feature of "Silence" States authorities.

have advised end of the world. Amen."

thew 28; 18-20.)

Many of the Branches of the Corporation. la the two separate and distinct roles the

children of and

W. 3. WADDINGTON, MIB-

Acting Manager. The Lesson-Sermon aise includ Lutheran American the ginged by the flaming-haired Peggy Shannon, who made her ereen dubution at IIalkow, ten miles from the following pasRaje

from She is seen |

Hankow, to in "The Secret Cail," fent as the wife, later as the daughter

"Science and Health, with Key to the characterizations, caplays a versa The United Staten steamers Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy. tility and talent which marks her an Iping and Ifeng have run aground!"Obeying his precious precepts, one of the great emotional stars. at Moopanshili on the upper following his demonstration so far

Tilly of floomsbury,”

Yangtze, and are reported to beins we apprehend it.-we drink of his cup, partake of his bread, are: Pngilis Konstam had a remarkable liable to an attack by bandits.

A gang of 20 bandits looted the baptized with his purity; and at "Tilly of Socony steamer Meishan at Mile-last we shall rent, sit down with Capital & Surplus over H$8,000,000 tribute paid to her after the shooting! of a dramatic scene

him. In a full understanding of the Total Resources over H$30,000,000 | Berita Roomsbury," Sterling Film Co., Ltd., age 119,-Reuter.

will talkie production, which

divine Principle which triumpha Every description of Banking Caletta

For what says Paul? and Exchange. business transact Chauhan paraphernulin,

apy over death. shown at the King's Theatre bieneng next Thursday.

one that might! As often as ye eat this bread, and ed. Jack Raymond, who directed the man with a limp.

ye do show the

Current and Fixed Deposit Ac (Make) Newchwang picture, is beloved songst artistes possibly have a wooden leg, they im drink this cup. for his imperturability cloaks a most i mediately put him to their own achi Lord's death till he come." (p. 31) counts in local and foreign cur-Hambor

The an-shooter is londed with

at the susplei apin and aimed limb. It the man jumps when hit, the leg is decidedly not wooden,

tank and great credit is due to the of Brook, and, in these difficult to that proceed immediately the Christian Science textbook. THE BANK OF EAST ASIA. LTD. I

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When they

Established 1918.

HEAD OFFICE:

10, Des Voeux Road, Central,

HONGKONG.

HEAD OFFICE.—YOKOHAMA,

Branchen sal Agencier at Alszabéria Tal Turs

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Janeiro

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London

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rencles opened for clients.

Savings Account and Safe De-Hous

Branches and Agencies all over the world.

KAN TONG PO,

Chief Manager.

Ilankew

Oska

Bydney Tinstala

Harbin

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Pelping

Tokyo

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Talianfa

LADY INJURED.

"Oh Sailor Belave?" is a romantle JAPANESE HEMMED IN. Poult Boxes. story of Italy, with Olsen and John- wax on in the starring roles.

Manager.

Telastan Enter allowed on Current Acoust Deposita received for fred periode at rate to be obtained on application.

E. MORI,

Hongkong. March 11th, 1982.

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Hongkong. 18th May, 1981.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK

The Burizmo ut the above Bank Ja m ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHÁNORA) BANKING CORPORATION. stal war

chtained on application

FOR THE HONGKONG AND MANGEL BANKING CORPORATION.

V. K. RATBURN,

Chief MansKKI, Houskone, eth July, 1030.

THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK

HEAD OFFICE: 65, Wall Stree

New York.

founder for his unfailing courage.

crowned The initial effort, being with success, it was decided to extend activities anil in the year 1912 an im- poning building of five storeys was opened un, the Bund of Canton. In apite of adverse conditions, it being the first year of the Republic, the store prospered And later further branchon wern opened in the me rity. Events sow followed in quick succession, and 1917 marked the open- ing in Shanghai of the largest of all in the Sincere's branches. Early same year a branch in Singapore was

ther kindly and tolerant understanding of two Inter established an

Yaunali, human mature, and his gentle per branches at Nunning and

Hunsiventre has the effect of getting Hongkong.

out of his artistes, Although Sincero's were primarily the last ounce established as Universal Providern, whether it be a comedy or dramatic the Director dhi not conflac their ac. sequence.

But

equanimity even his tivities to this flek! alone and fac-:

Others in the supporting cast in-] tories for the manufacture of severely shaken during a weene ind

AGAINST CHINESE. numerous lines were established, the Tilly of Bloomsbury"; Phillis Kon-1 clue Irene Delroy, Charles King,SUFFER HEAVY CASUALTIES most important being the perfumery stam, who plays the part of Tilly. Noah Beery, Lowell Sherman. Vivien factories in Shanghal, Hongkong and has invited her dance's rich family to akland, Luti Loder and Charles,

Judel Archie Mayo directs.

Tokyo, Jan. 10. her modest home where attempts to Cantun. Two of the largest Insur-

The Common Law".

Heavy casualties, including a ance concerns in the Far East eg, the put her middle-class family into as Sincere Insurance

Constance Bennett is a glamorous Colonel and four other officers, and Investment good light as possible go all wrong,

and fifteen other ranks, killed, and Life and catminates in a dramatic scene person. And the role she portrays in Sineme Co., (1916) and the Assurance Co., (1923) were prometed during which she denounces her future the R.K.O. Pathe picture. "The Com-twenty wounded, are reported to MOTOR CAR COLLIDES WITH Authored Capital

mother-in-law for her #nobbishness man Law, which opened on Saturday have been suffered last night by n at the Central Theatre, is particularly Japanese cavalry regiment while and patronage.

The simple ninner with which suited to her beauty and talent. patrolling in the direction of A serious accident befei Mre. haldere Phyllis Konstnim played this scene. The story is about an artists-mariel

of Chinchow, Wellington, wife of the Hon. Dr.arp Sincero's aim to promote a spirit the fervour of her denounciation, and with advanced lean of love and the Chinal, westward

in when they encountered strong A. R. Wellington, Director of of co-operation iong thoir alhamptoning of her own pour family man she loves who is moder Force of bandita, estimated at Medical and Sanitary Services, on Lanta Employees are encouraged to renched such a pitch of dramatic in-everything but love.

Friday evening when the rickshaw buy shares in the Company and every tensity that Juck Raymond was in

The art studio scenes are particular- 5,000.

in which she was riding collided the principal slim of the world. effort is made to help them to do eo,

constial fear that Phyllis Kunstamy well done, and the scene represent

Reinforcements have been hur- Thus individuals gain a personal in would collapse under the emotionalling the Parisian "Four Arts Ball": Lorest in the Company which they

trais.

Road. When the Free educational facilities are

eventually with its gorgeously costumed women riedly dispatched from Chinchow,

A report to the police states Jorve. extenlied to employees.

assistance of their com- that at about 11.45 pm, on Friday, and evening taken, Jeck Rayanend, enthusiastical-stands out as a piece of masterful but are unable to break through

direction. Henry Clive, classes are held on the premises where y complimented her, and even the painter amel illustrator, neted asrades, who are surrounded on all Mrs. Wellington was proceeding students may acquire knowledge of hard-boiled studio staff joined in, the technicht director for these Parisian siden.

home in a rickshaw, when on turn- commercial routine, arithmetic, com-

scenes. Ile had to conduct a reali

Commercial and Travellers' Lor mercial geography and the English burst of spontaneous applause.

Oh, Sailor Bohave.

beauty contest in order to make a On the contrary, the reinforce-ing into Mount Kellet Road West,' langunge.

suitable selection of beast fat giris ments themselves are now hemmed the rickshaw collided with private organised October 25, 1936, wader special ters of Credit, Travellers' Cheques

Edarter of The National Gerarnimmt Bills of Exchange Methods that would be new and far the scene.

in, and are fighting against heavy r. R. Collis, of the Bank Line. car No. 688, owned and driven by

and Cable

novel to much n

*.826,000,000,58 | Transfers bought and sold. Car Tumotts sieuth as Constance Bennett undoubtedly lik-odds, and other reinforcementa.

16 Babeer bed Capital Sherlock Holmes are introduced by the role of Valerie West. Never including aircraft, were dispatch-

Mrs. Wellington was thrown Paid Un Capital

24,710.000.00 rent accounts and Savings Ban) Ole Olsen and Chic Johnsen in War- for a mument does the quality of her ed to the scene this afternoon from her rickshaw and rendered Reserve Funde

accounts opened and Fixed De Brothers sporin! Vitaphone

posits in local, and foreign curren unconscious, Dr. Wellington, who was in another rickshaw some

cies taken at rates that may be as distance behind, took his wife to

certained on application to the the Peak Hospital where her con-

Bark.

by the parent concern. These two companies are controlled by Chinese capital and aro wholly under Chinese management..

ng

Sirere's hns often been referred to

* "University of Commerce" Many other stores have been opened by ex-employees of the Sincere Com- pany. The Sincore Company have helped in no snull way in the uplift morally and socially of the Chinese The total turn- commercial world.

over, including daily retail and wholesale antes, deposits in the Bank ing Department, credit coupons in investmentR clrculation, loans and

of AUST etc., reaches the colossal $100,000,000.

Growth of Capital,

26,000 dollars 25 employees

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1900

1907

200,000 do 150

1010

1,200,000 do

500

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1915

4,300,000 da 1,000

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1929 10,000,000 do

009'3

3,000

do

1032 15,000,000 (including sub-

sidiary co'n) 5,000 employees. "Sincere" was the rinme chosen by Mr. Ma Ying-piu years ago and sincerity is the principle on which the business has been conducted since. Mr. Ma Ying-plu is still at the helm of affairs and controlling al least the major enterprises of the company.

ever

HONGKONG SHARE

MARKET.

OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY

STOCK EXCHANGE.

The session opened very quietly thin morning, but there was no change in prices.

Bales.

Telephones (part paid), $20.

Buyern.

Dougisses, 24.

Provident (old), $6.30,

Providents (now), $2.40.

H.K. Lands, $82%.

Ewos, Tis. 15%.

Star Ferries, 400.

Singapore Tractions, 8/ Caments (old), $12. Sinceres, $10.

Constructions (new), $1,80, Wharves, $166.

Hotels (old), $15.85.

Hotels (now), $14.90. Chinese Estates, 196. Trama, $22.40.

H.K. Eisetrics, $79%.

Canton Icos, $£3⁄41⁄2.

Dairy Farms, $29.

Powells, $9.

H.K. Government Loan, $2%

promlura.

Bellers.

Indo-Chinas (Prof.), $45.

Indo-Chinas (Def.), $32,

HI. Electrics, $791⁄4,

Raube, $89.

Ewes Tis. 10.

Entertainments. (old), $184.

$

scene

famous to the

Cundy, "Dh, Sailar Behave," whichharacterization lag. Throughout the

Reuter.

is depth

to

is coming to the Queen's Theatre on picture she plays with understanding Thursday.

and restraint.

Ax two Americas "gobs" ashore in Valerie West

There

Naples, searching for a man with a Mins Bennett has an excellent

wonden leg, who has stulen the ship's supporting cast-Joel McCrea, Cody.

Williams,

Hedda Hopper, stores, these famous comedians com Robert pletely discard involved and scientific Marion Shillag, and Paul Ellik. methods of deduction.

Paul Stein directed. The scroon AB old-fashioned dinstic hean-play was adapted from Robert W. shooter and a generous supply of pins Chambers' novel, "The Common Law," comprise their complete detecting by John Farrow.

LOOK

HERE!

MA

RICKSHA.

.....Straits $10,000,000 Capital, Surplus and Undivided

Loward Capital Paid-up Capital

| Reserva Liabilities of Share-

M

Profits .......U.9.$224,554,291

Branches in:-

8,500,000

4,081,901

4,000,000

2,231,804

HEAD OFFICE(-SINGAPORE,

ARGENTINE BELGIUM

BRAZIL

Branch: Agencies and Curreponátate to

GIRELIN

with a motor car in Mount Kellets transacted.

Every Ofeription of Banking sad Kanhanga| COLOMBIA

TAN ING BOOL,

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EXPUBLIC

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12050.81

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HONGLONG BRANCH,

4, Queen's Bond Central. Owing to que numerous branchas in China |

ITALY

LONDON

MEXICO PANAMA

PERU

PHILIPPINE ISLAND PORTO RICO STRAITH

BETTIAN LENT) BEUGUAY VENESUELA

ASSEUR R. SHIMIDZU. ASSEUSE S. HONDA.

The Hon. Dr. Wellington In-roentew of the world, we are able to Customers the services of the ASSEUSE S. KIBAKL

formed us last night that Mrs.tend to our clients special faciliti Par

Branches of the Internationa) domalle and foreign banklar and exchangs. Lecommended for many years for

We also handle the less of Blonde and Banking Corporation in San Fran Peak Wellington's condition had dis- Government Civil Hospital. Bospital, etc., and by all the local tinctly improved, but it in not what house and abroad in Game cisco, and Spain and also of The

expected that she will be able to oh at

SHOU J. CHEN,

National City Bank of New Yor) doctors.

leave Hospital under ten days..

(France) 8.A., in Paris and Nica

P. McD COURTNEY,

Manager..

dition was reported to be serious. and large compactions in the important com We are also ablo to offer our

24, Wyndham Street. Tel. 24041.

PRICES TALK ŞALE

OUR GREAT JANUARY SALE

NOW ON

OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS LOW-BUT NOW THEY,

ARE DOWN TO BED-ROCK

NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED ARE INCLUDED.

·

IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WE TAKE BACK PURCHASES AND REFUND MONEY.

IT WILL WELL REPAY THE TROUBLE OF WALKING A FEW STEPS UP. WYNDHAM STREET

TO-

THE CROWN SILK STORE

WHERE OUR SALE PRICES WILL AMAZE YOU! Only a few steps above "Morning Post" Building.

Masarw.

ASAHI Hongkong, 20th February, 1981

BEER

Sole Agent MITSUI

BUSSAN

NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ, N.V. (Maikoriande Trading Bordety.J

BANKERIA,

ESTABLISHED 1834.

KAISHA reed Capital....Gallders 113,000,000.

LTD.

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