1934-12-24 — Page 5

CHRISTMAS

GIFTS

OF SHEER CHARM.

SHOES AND STOCKINGS

Here is a Stocking

which is exquisite-

ly clear-and as

sheer as can be.

It has a dull lustre

achieved by highly twisted thread---

with

re-inforced

feet.

LUXURY MODERATELY

PRICED AND ATTRACTIVELY BOXED

$2.75 and $3.75.

GORDON'S LTD

Kayamally. Building,

Gifts

ESEof DISTINCTION

SHOP EARLY

THERE ARE MANY

USEFUL THINGS

SUITABLE FOR

.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS

SUCH AS

HAND-BAGS IN A BIG RANGE

SILK STOCKINGS,

ALSO:

OF NEW

VANITY CASES,

STYLES.

GOOD GLOVES,

PERFUMES and POWDERS

and some very fine

TOYS

NEW TWO-WAY-STRETCH GIRDLES

FOR EVENING. WEAR.

NEW HATS - NEW COATS VERY MODERATE PRICES

LE BEAU

King's Theatre Building.

D'Aguilar Street.

OPEN TILL 8 P.M. CHRISTMAS EVE 10 P.M.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1934.

CORRESPONDENCE

Threatened Strike

The Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph

Sir, have read with interest the artlete which appeared in your paper of the 22nd instant under the heading "Threatened Shipping Strike," which contained a direct challenge by the Secretary of the "China Const 'Dileers' Guild" to certain owners of river ntenners having thele. businesson established in the Colony in a perfectly legitimate, manner.

My sympathies are both with the Mercantile Marine officers engaged in the navigation of these river ateamera as well as with the owners of these: vexeta.

It is an acknowledged fact that most of these river straniera are at present being run at a considerable Ican 'to the Companies concerned owing to the general depression in Trade and to various political troubles existing in China.

It is not denied, as far as I can fre from the article in your paper, that these men who are now employed in the various ships of the Chinese com- panies mentioned, have, voluntarily and without any coercion whatsoever on the part of any one, agreed to accept service with the various Chinese ship-) ping companies at certain salaries i reniuneration. It is not untrue that; in some cases these salaries are for: below what might be termed a "living wage" for the responsibilities of the officer concerned, bút, nevertheless, it cannot be denied that it is a personal contract in bw between theoflcern concerned had the shipping companies.) l'ersonally, fail to understand how the "China Const (ffleurs. Guild" con have the legal right to impose terms: on the shipping companies and there- by, so to speak, direct and govern the shipping companies in their ser- vice employments.

I was in the Colony during the great? Chinese strike which took place some years ago, and, if I am not mistaken, ! the Government *at the time promptly took effective measures to) stop what might be termed the crip- pling of genuine trade nd co- venience of the public generally, nnd, } so frar ns I can remember, minny prosecution took place against cer tain persons or guilds in connection with the strike. It was, I believe, i in consequence of this Strike that an Ordinance was passed in the Colony which is cited nå "legal Strikes and Lock-Outs Ordinuner No. 10 of 1927."

On referring to the ankel Ordinaner, which appears Jo he very: einborntely drawn up, it would! Heen: tunt the fegininture, by passing the said Ordinance, bad attempted very carefully to put a stop to any future strikes by any in- dividual er class of persiais, Theres fore, to my lay mind, it would appear that Mr. Kirby is netually flouting the Government in declaring that, on the 20th instant, n strike by the various Officers concerned will takej place.

Should not the Governinent im- mediately entise mehna to be enforced i to stop the attempted strike or to arrange an amicable settlement br tween the parties”

Personily, I am of opinion that if any one of these nilizers concerned is not in a position to be relieved of hits job, he is at once entitled to bring charge of intimidation against bix Child and the sooner this was done, the better for the nun in question.

Now, Sir, nasume for the purpose of argument, that the strike actually takes place, What is going to happen? The river trade" of the Colony will be seriously crippled, and I fail to see, under the circumstances, what steps the Chinese companies ena take except to appeal to the higher nuthorities for some regulations to be passed entpowering these ecupanies to employ qualified Chinese Masters and Engineers in their respective vessels twithstanding the fuel that the ship shall carry the British or any oflwr ftag.

If the mulor-ear, lorry, bus and trum drivers were to get together and publish their in.ention Parang at consequence of what they might con sider low wages, will the Government sit allli and allow the strike to con- tinue and thereby cause' ineouvenience to the whole cominunity of Hongkong? The law surely is made to apply to one irrespective of class or every erced.

LEE KEANG-CHEE,

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

N. Y. K. LINE

(NIPPON YUSEN KAISILAJ

From EUROPE and STRAITS.

The Steamship.

"FUSHIMI MARU

having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that thuir Goods are ing landed and placed at their rink in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and A Godown Company's Godowns at Kow- foan. whence delivery may be obtained, Gonds not cleared by the 20th December, 1914, will be subject to rent.

'Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Conalgate's and the Co.'s reprezenta- tives on any Tuesdays. And Fridays, at 2.30 pm within the free storage nerlod. For the examination of damaged dutiable goods, the signees must arrange for's Revenue Oficer to ho present.

con-

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamier's arrival. here, after which date they cannot be recognized,

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

No fire insurance has been effected.

NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA, Hongkong, 22nd December, 1934.

LAST MINUTE

BARGAINS

FOR CHRISTMAS

Xmas Crackers

LESS 30%

Xmas Stockings LESS 30%

Fancy Chocolates

LESS· 20%

Xmas Trees & Decorations

Carnival Novelties

ALL AT SPECIAL REDUCTIONS

Hurry up to SINCERE'S

and say Goodbye to Santa

TO ALL OUR FRIENDS

We wish

AND CUSTOMERS

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Aata SHOE CO. (Singapore), LTD.

Hongkong

China Bldg.. Tel. 27945. Chiropody Service 195 Des Voeux Road.

Incar Sun Co. 191 Johnston Rodd,

Wanchan

Kowloon

224 Nathan Road.

Tel. 51341. Chiropody Service 353 Shanghai Street. 60 Nam Chung Road.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS EVE

6 p.m.-10 p.m.

SPECIAL DINNER $1.25 per cover.

· 1. Half Grape Fruit Au Curacao

3. Grilled Lobster, Melted Butter

2.

Real Turtle Soup

4

Braised Pigeon In Port Winc

5. Tournedos A la Adion

6: Roast Turkey and Ham

7. Fondanie Potatoes

8.

Cauliflower

9.

Hot Asparagus. Hollandaise Sauce

10.

Xmas Pudding. Brandy Sauce

11.

Dessert

12.

Mocca

A CHRISTMAS cracker & PAPER CAP

FREE FOR EACH DINER,

CAFE DE LUXE

EMPORIUM BLDG. MEZZANINE

SEND THEM

FLOOR

FLOWERS

WAND SOLVE THE GIFT PROBLEM

THE CLOVER FLOWER SHOP

Gloucester Arcade

GIVE THE CHILDREN BOOKS

THIS CHRISTMAS

AND WITH THEM

A YEAR'S JOY

. For the youngsters these books have been especially designed, every boy and girl. from Junior school to the prefect stage... enjoys a good story. The really marvellous annuals out this year, cater for all types. 'FOR THE BABY'

'TINY TOTS,' 'MY NURSERY.' 'MERRY DAYS.' 'MICKY. MOUSE,' 'TIGER TIM'S.

Prices from $1.00 to $5.75.

"FOR THE GIRL'

'HER PETS,' 'HAPPY TALES,' 'BRAVELY WON,' 'MY. FAVOURITE.' 'THE POPULAR BOOK,' 'SCHOOL GIRLS' OWN, ETC., ETC.

Prices from $2.25 to $5.75.

'FOR THE BOY'

JOLLY JACKS' (for Boys or Girls) HOLIDAY ANNUAL (for Boys or Girls), 'OXFORD ANNUAL' (for Scouts). CHAMPION ANNUAL,“ 'POPULAR BOOK' (of Boys' Stories), 'ENGINEERING (The Modern Boy's Annual!, "PICTURE SHOW ANNUAL' and many others.

Prices from $5.75 to $13.50. These books are packed with lively fun in picture and story, others with the most fascinating features, most of them contain beautiful coloured plates; and pages printed in colours, and all strongly bound. THESE GIFTS ALWAYS PLEASE

OBTAINABLE AT

Whiteaways

OPEN UNTIL 6 P.M. EVERY EVENING,

DIAMONDS

BOUGHT AND SOLD

LOANS GRANTED

Valuations free of charge.

GOLD ARTICLES-

BROKEN OR USELESS (rings, brooches, braccicts, watches, dental-plates, medals, trinkets, cuff- links, cigarette cases, purses, etc.)

BOUGHT AT HIGHEST PRICES. M. BERAHA-Diamond and Gold Merchant. Asla Life Building-14, Queen's Road Central:

DAWLPLUGS

RAW

WALL PLUOS

SAMEHEWAN HOUSTONG MATER

RAWLPLUGS

STOCKS OF RAWLPLUGS AND TOOLS ARE HELD BY

THE

G. E. C. OF CHINA

Queen's Building. Phone: 30247.

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