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THE

HONGKONG

THE BOOKSHELF..

CROWN COLONIES'

INDUSTRIES.

Ariaing out of the changed ascal policy at Home, Erlangers. Ltd., the well-known bankers, have pulished a series of treatises on the manufacturing industries of the British Overacts Empire The work of writing these reviews has been entrusted to Mr. Harold N. Carvalha, who-las assembled facts and figures in a simple and onally assimilable form. steering clear of any bias towards either Prolection of Free Trade.

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1932.

THE HWA NAN COLLEGE.

PROFESSOR'S ADVICE TO

STUDENTS.

Stressing the importance of Professor Ri K. M. Simpson, whe learning the English language

prize giving day of the Hwa Nan distributed the prizes at the first College on Saturday afternoon, end that it was almost impossible- for Hongkong boys to attain a real

of Western understanding of

science thorough study of English. or Western let without u

Part V. of the series, denting with Newfoundland, the Indies, Ceylon, Hongkong, Sara wak, Brunel and Borneo, has wow made its appearance, retailing at 2, 6d. net. Several pages are devoted to Hongkong, giving facts and figures concerning the Co- lony's commercial and economic Mr. J. M. Noronha presented the position, these being supplement-prizes on Saturday afternoon to ed by coloured statistical diagrams the pupils of the Katlap School which show the altuation at a which is run under the auspices glance and which add greatly to of the Society of St. Vincent du the value of the production. Paul af 80, Queen'a Roud, East.

Ko Shing Theatre in which a big The prize-giving was held at the

of the students attended and were Woatathering of friends and parents entertained with a delightful pro- gramme of musteal and other theatrical items.

д

Kailup School.

Yuck Chi's Prize Day. The annual speech day of the Yuek Chi College was held yester- day anorning in Theatre in Yaumati. The prizes the Po ing and certifientes by the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, while were distributed Dr. S. Y. Wang, of the Hongkong University, addressed the students. students have organised an exhibi- The York Chi College staff and tion of paintings in Chinese and work in needlework, embroidery,

plaster and bamboo, etc., which will open this coming week- the school building, Rend. The public is

Dealing with the tarif issue, the author points out that long- kong's position is unique In the Empire, since the Colony "Is the the British Empire one unit in where the imposition of a tariff giving preference to goods from the United Kingdom and the Empire, would without doubt be of no reciprocal advantage; it would destroy the basis on which she has built up her trade, and by adding the complication of Customs organisation, would pro- bably throw out of gear, if not destroy, the delicate machinery which has worked smoothly and profitably for nearly a hundred. Nathan years. This loss would more than invited to attend. offset any benefit British manu facturers might receive from A preference on colton goods, which, perhaps, is the only class of im- port from the United Kingdom on which tarif preference might be of any advantage. In any case, the United Kingdom could not offer any material advantage in return, as Hongkong has practi- cally no exportable local produce which reciprocal preference in could be gruntéd.”

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end in

he advertised that he was tired of playing the fool and sought in- usun and exclting occupation, "within the law prefererd, but not essential." Many complications de- velop when Tredegar comes into contact with not too innocent mai- dens and unscrupulous villains. Very good Betion, foil with mucked ability and reflecting execilent

characterisation.

Hongkong Harbour.

Good as her previous books have been. Elhet Lina White has pro- There has just been issued

than second edition of "Notes on the ably done nothing better Harbour of Hongkong." y E. holds the reader's attention from "Pat Out the Light," a story which deRome, B.Sc. (Lond.) and Rey start to finish. It is the tale of N. Evans, M.A. (Oxon). Original-

a rich elderly spinster who believ- ly compiled for the masters of the

ed she would be murdered and who junior classes in Ellis Kadoric

feared four young people, regard- School, and, as such, having teen ing them as Hons, tamed by her used in geography lessons for the whip, who might spring if ever past eighteen months, they have her foot slipped. The murder does been issued in pamphlet form. Op take place, and the mystery portunity is ben taken by the Rev.nly fathomed when necident puts N. Evans of revising and, in many the local Police Superintendent on cases, of rewriting and recasting the right track. The authoress, the notes. The work has been ad in a prefatory note, points out that mirably done, the matter bring the victim, the dominant character well assembled and illustrated both

in the novel, has been retained as by photograpy and maps, The

long hope expressed by the authors that the booklet may be of interest to older scholars and the general public is one which should be rea- İtsed.

Light Fiction. -

is

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

The following is the list of local sharo quotations issued to-day:

Banks.

Hongkong Banks, $1425 n. Chartered Banks, 412 n. Marcantile A. und D., £18 1. East Asia,

11.

Canton Ins., $1,350 n. Union Ins., $412 sa. China Underwriter, $1.62% n. China Fires, $690 n. H.K. Fire In., $1,250 n.

Shipping. Douglanca, $25. b.

H. K. Steamboata, $23 b. Indo-Chinna, (Prof.) $45 s Union Waterbants, $25 n.

Mining.

Bengueta, $11.75 "b. Kallans, 30/-

S'hai Explorations, Tls. 2.70 n. Kauba. $39 1.

Docks, etc.

Kowloon Wharves, $158. Whampoa Docks, $29 n. South China Motors $10 n. Providents (old), $5.30 n. Hongkews, Tis, 220 n. New Engineers Tln. 1⁄2 n. Shanghai Docks, Tix. 90% n Cottons. Ewo Cultons Tls. 15.70 sa, Shanghal Cottons, Tls. 80% . Zoon Singe Tis. 111⁄2 n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

1. K. Hotels (old) $14.80 8. ILK. S. Hotela (now) $14.75 n. H. K. Lands, $81% n. S'hat Lands, Tis, 30 n. Humphreys $19 n. Realties, $11.65.

Public Utilitlen. Tramways, $22.50 2. Penk Trama, (old), $15.60 n. Star Ferries, $1011⁄2 n. Chinn Lights, $26.00 n. H. K: Electrles, $77% n. Macao Electrics, $23 n. Telephones, $13 n. China Busca, Tla. 16 n. Singapore Tractions, 8/- b.

Industrials.

Malbons 838 8. Canton Ice., $5 b. Cements (com.) $19.10 . Hopes, $174 n.

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Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $29.30 11. Wations, $16.50 n. Der A. Wings. $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $6.35 n. Muckintosh, $19 D. Sinceres $16 b. Powells, $3.60_n.

Miscellaneous. Amusements, $19.90 n. Entertainments (old) $16% 8. Constructions (old), $5.30 n. S. C Enterprises $10 n. Constructions (new), $2 sa. B. Ind. G. $ Bonds, $58% n. Loans, $3 b. Prem.

HONGKONG SHARE

MARKET.

OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY -

STOCK EXCHANGE.

as possible. Readers may therefore decide who is going to morning owing to the nervousness Business was at a standstill this kill her, before the murder is actually committed: "they will caused by the political situation in

the North. probably reach the goal before the i detective, who is built to last, and not for, speed."

Messrs. Ward, Leek and Co.,

"The Countryman." Jl. thur well-known London

Thut delightful half-crown quar- publishers, continue to issue freal terly non-party review and rols. additions to their Colonial Library cellany of rural life and industry, series of light fiction. Amongst The Countryman," continues its the latest are some quite entertain- vigorous and evergreen existence ing novels by approved writers.

with every sign of a long and! C. J.-Cutlifte lyne continues his fruitful life. The January nume Kettle series in "Mr. Kettle, Third her, now to hand, is full of in- Mate." in witleh he shows that he terest. Apart from the commons, has lost none of his cunning in presente comments which

we have senting stories. His intest book is

come to associate with this jour typleal Kettle story telling how nal, there are any number of in- this fierce little sailor in his curly formative and well-written con- days loved the Empress Teresa tributions, varying in subject of Mexico, helped her to redis from country-house aeroplanen to cover the secret of gold-making caravan bookshop adventures and and tried to restore her to the from the story of the life of an old throne. The action is vivid and gamekeeper to letters by candid takes place in the Caribbean Sea architect, to say nothing of farm- and the West African Bio do Oro, ing experiences as an ancient Kettle fanciera will find in this book diary of a country parson-farmer. ich to chuckle over in the early The whole volume exudes the activities of their well-loved wed- English countryside and comes, të beared captain of later years.

the exile, as a reminder of much Laurence Meynel gives us a very that they have lost by leaving the readable volume in "Asking for Old Country. There is no better Trouble. It relates, In a series way or annintainging the link with of short stories, what happened 10 | rural England than by becoming a Stanley Tredegar, wealthy and regular reader of "The Country- handsome bachelor of leisure, when man."

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

Sales.

Union Insurance $412. Ewo Cottons, Tis. 15.70/16.

Buyers. Benguets $11. Venz. Goldfields $2. Chinese Estates $95. Singapore Tractions 3/-. Mackintosh $19.

Sellers.

Indo-China (Prof.) $45. Indo-China (Def.) $32. Kailan Mining 30/-, Haubs $39.

Hotels (Old) $14.80. Malabona $89.

Entertainments (Old) $10%..

S. C. Enterprise $10.

DIXIAN

GENEALING LOKAMIS AMIES.

DIE STA SANDLAS MUELGA MIENES DE MARE GRAT

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PICTURE

Eureka!

OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS.

Ácroma

1 A kind of fire that would be

naked but for one rag. Taken two to do it. (You'll And the two in the end)

A silent originator gives rise to surprise (to put it mildly).

11 If he's after it, it although

plural) should make a mon him.

12 They are just... this!

13 Enough here for a lobster.

of

15 "Sweet, lovellest village of

the plain."

16 Presages à close shave.

17 In this in rach.

19 English hills,

20 Part of France.

22 When Ada camo after it. It was

nil due to Philip.

25 A kettle support.

27 Silent, but confused.

28 Military science.

29 Anyone, taken to it is reproved.

31 A hot place to get the dem out

of.

02 If you're on them, you're not at

your ease,

33 A French Island old friends

should appreciate.

34 Glandular, and operated

the plural.

· Down

on in

A conductor at the top of the tree, and the tree's at the top of the conductor.

2 Hendless fish's defent.

3 English historian.

One source of lament. 1 Many

man has afterwards this being what sounds like it. You must be a cross-word "fan" if you have got thus far without

RARE MANUSCRIPTS.

LOTHIAN LIBRARY UNDER THE HAMMER.

New York. Jan. 80,

ono.

8 County,

D. A varsity distinction (hyphen). 101 Imagine this family is nover asked for a banker's reference. 13. A girl with this name should be

good at cards,

14 Fruit descending to wickeduncan. 17 The Belgian part of Hispanioln. 18 An the poet would put it: “Here

you may reverso."

21 Stamnier. 23 The "come-back" of Turner In

chaos.

24 Dwarfed, or a request to give

Edward the K. O.

128 A great event at Aldorshot. 21 Down would make it also. 27 Resounded..

30 A knee much out of joint. 31 Related.

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Branch Potition to King George Third," and was purchased for the surprisingly low sum of $63,000.

Yesterday, a Tikytt Pealtor, The second day of the sale of dating from about 1300 was sold Lord Lothian's library witnessed to Dr. Rosenbach of Philadelphia, the purchase of a document said the famous book collector of rará to be second in importance booka and manuscripts, for dependence. It is only to the Declaration of In- $81,000.-Reuter's American Ser

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RADIO FROM BOB MURRAY TO THE SHADYSIDE AIRPORT ENDED „ABRUPTLY. IN. THE MIDDLE OF A MESSAGE..... SENSING TROUBLE ANOTHER PLANE

TAKES OFF TO LOCATE BOB, WHO WAS TRYING TO FIND RILEY

AND THE

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I'LL KEEP SENDING

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AND HERE IS 803

DOSSEDLY KEEPING JP THE SEARCH FOR RILEY

GO CHET IS COMIN'

·OUT TO LOOK FOR ME!! WELL, COME AHEAD, CHET,

BUT YOU'LL FIND ME.

VERY MUCH-UP IN THE AIR EVEN IF MY RADIO IS ON THE FRITZ!

By Blasser

HELLO? WHAT'S THIS? RILEY'S SHIP? HOT DOG!

I KNEW ID.

FIND HIM.- LAND RIGHT

RIGHT SIDE

UP Toolk HOOORRY!

08

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FOR A

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IN THE SMALL SPOT

WHERE

RILEYS

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