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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

25 WORDS $1.50 for 3 DAYS PREPAID 50 cents for Every Additional Day Altornato Insertions 20% Extra,

If Not Prepaid a Booking Fee of 50 cents is Charged.

TUITION GIVEN.

TLEMAN, good references, in ng to teach Italian and French jutages and literature. Private or a lessons. Terma

reasonable. lah poor. Write Box No. 317, ..ngkong Telegraph."

POSITIONS. WANTED.

ALIAN GENTLEMAN, excellent ...ian and French, good Spanish, . ild undertake secretaryship, vate or office or correspondent or office work. Good references. poor. Terms reasonable, Box No. 316, "Hongkong

...:glish

Clegraph."

FOR SALE.

RNITURE FOR SALE/Almost w, a quantity of household furni- as well as Frigidaires, electric and fans. Apply Mrs. Felix ph. Tel. No. 20360.

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TO LET

OFFICE FLAT TO LET-Commo- Us Office Accommodation in P & O lding, Renly for occupation on July, 1036 Apply Mackinnon mckenzie & Co., & O Building.

STUDENT TOUR OF BELGIUM

BELGIAN PARTY TO SEE ENGLAND

London, Apr. 14.

the of

A thousand school children left

torin Station to iny under pices of the National Union Jdents for a Lour of Belgium. y will stay in schools and hostels Brussels.

WILLYS' CAR RECORD

AVERAGES OVER 75.41 M.P.H.

"The fastest me over made by a 4-cylinder stock car on the track at Muroc Dry Lake, California, was Coupe which covered 1,310 miles at achieved recently by a Willyn stock an average speed of 75.41 miles per hour in a 24-hour run, Mr. David R. WHson, President of the Willys- Overland Company, has announced.

The Willys was piloted by Ted Ellis, who, after the run, declared the car was in perfect condition despite the gruelling test to which he had

· just subjected it. The record break- Ing time was officially recorded by the Western Union.

The engine in the Willys is time-proven, four-cylinder type that the

powered the first four winners of both the 1934 and 1933 Indianapolis Automobile races. The Willys, in racing form, won both American Grand Prix road races at Briarclift, N.Y., in 1934 and 1935. It also won the 1935. Cape Cod road race. 11 ench instance the, Willys was victor against multi-cylindered two previous runs at Mures Dry Lake, Willys stock cars averaged more than 30 miles per gallon in 24-hour runs at an average speed of more 70 miles per hour.

"These outstanding achievements, under observation, prove definitely

cors. In

than

that the Willys affords speed and at the same time stamina, economy in fuel consumption and low munten- ance cost." Mr. Wilson said.

RAW RUBBER

LATEST SINGAPORE

PRICES

Messrs. Benjamin and Potts receiv ed the following Straits currency The Belgian students' organlantion today for raw rubber:

quotations (buyers) from Singapore sending three parties of school Spot

dren to England on a similar visit. May/June

20% ets. unchanged the first party is expected to July/Sept

<L3. up cent ive to-morrow.-Router's Bulletin Oct./Dec.

27% cta. unchanged Price.

147 14 cla. unchanged Market

Steady

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FEI HANG Motor car CO.

28. Des Voeux Road C.

Tel. Nos. 22188 & 26391. ATTRACTIVE MOTOR CARS FOR HIRE.

PLYMOUTH 1936 MODEL SALOON CARS

RATES FROM 50 CENTS BRANCH: 156 Hennessy Road, Wanchai.

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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WATSON'S ANNUAL

THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

MEETING

•

(Continued from Rage 1.) The Fifty-Afth Ordinary General chinory and equipment with

view Meeting of the Company will be to cope with possible expansion of held at the Ofces of the General which we are at present experiencing, business. Unfortunately, conditions Managers. Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- are reflected in decreased business son & Co. Ltd.. Podder Street, generally, especially in the depart Hong Kong, on Wednesday, 22nd mont under review; consequently our April. 1936, at noon, for the pur-i

installations are not working to any- pose of receiving the Report of where the season is only of about six thing eliko full enpacity, and at Canton the Directors, passing the Ac-month duration, their plant is idle counts, and electing Directors and

for half the

year. Auditora.

Your General Managers and Direc- write down the hook Lors considered it a good policy to value of the plant to an amount commensurata with their present productive value. The same applies in a lesser degres to the other fixed assets, which have been similarly treated. After, make ing this ransfer, the General Reserve, will atam at $400,000.00,

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 15th April to the 6th May inclu- alve.

By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

LTD.

General Managers. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1936.

THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF

CHILDREN.

What to do to help a child.

*

Anyone knowing of a child who ill-treated in a manner likely to has been aäaulted, neglected or

Cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health, or knowing of a parent who is seeking advice on any mattor concerning

a child, would be doing an act at kindness by communicating at once with--- e/o G.P.O. Box No. 613, Hongkong, The Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C.

or the Inspector, Road, 1st floor; or the Inspector, ston Violet Peel Health Centre, John- Road, Wanchai; er the Inspector, 12, Sai Yeung Chol Street, 1st floor, Kowloon.

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All further steps will be taken, And expenses borne, by the Society.

Stocks in trade show a decrease of

APRIL 15, 1986.

Gang Crimes Shock Paris

RACKETEERS' WEEK OF VIOLENCE

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(Special To "Telegraph")

Paris, Apr. 14. Anxiety has been caused here by epidemic of gangster outrages which has swept the city during the past week.

The audacity and brutality of the racketeers.

gangs rival the methods of American

The murder of Louis Leplee, so- called Night Club King, was the frat of a series of crimes. He was shot to death in his bed in his luxurious apartment.

The latest net of violence occurred

$79,673.00, and sundry debtors are to-day when gunmen suddenly ap les by $31,427.60, duo to smaller turnover.

Whilst

maintaining the utmost efficiency. considerable economics have been affected; the amount saved in various charges and expenses be ing approximately $58,000.00 for the year under review. Further econo nies are being effected during the current year.

ΚΟΤΟ

Alexandra pany hold a lease of these premises, of which there are still about six years to run before expiry date. Un- til quite recently all shops and offens but with the opening of more modern office accommodation in the city, wo have lost some of our oldest tenants, and we have not been This means a considerable loss in able, so far, to let the space vaented. rentals.

Building The Com-

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK Without attempting to prophesy as

peared in the basement of a bank, and forced the employees to hand over to them a sack of money. They dis- appeared as quickly na they came, and pursuit falled to overtake them. -Reuter Special.

Sino-American Trade

EXPERTS CONTINUE

NECOTIATIONS

Washington, Apr. 14.

Mr. K. P. Chen, the Director of the Bank of China in New York, and Mr. Y. C. Koo, the economic expert, to-day conferred with the Assistant

ing trade and other general aspects of the United States Treasury, Mr.

of Sino-American relations,

One official quarter said that #1 mission headed by Mr. Chen will be interested in various trade questions that the financial subjects under dis- with the United States, providing cussion develop satisfactorily.

Ond source of information said that it is understood that the Chinese amounts of United States railway would like to purchase substantial

Pokfulum to the future, I believe the outlook in Secretary Wayne Taylor, regar-

now somewhat brighter, and 1 hope that next year I may be able to come before you with an improved report its almost and that the Company may resume unbroken record an dividend paying concern.

I do not think there are any fur- ther matters to which I can usefully refer, and I now, formally propose that the Roport and statement of accounts as presented be adopted, and that the balance at Profit & Loss Account, viz. printed Building Improvements,

Write off

$1, transfer to Chinese Staff Superan 1,238,09 nuation A/C, $5,000; carry forward, $46,830.69. After this proposal has been duly accouded I shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any question in connection with the accounts shareholders may wish to ляк,"

The Informant's name will be kept strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved.

ITALY BLOCKING

PEACE PLAN

(Continued from Page 1)

conversations between Senor de Ma- dariaga and Baron Aloisi, the former, who is chairman of the Committed of Thirteen, has fixed the meeting of the Committee for Thursday after- noon. This is taken to imply that Senor de Madaringa does not allow himself to be influenced by Italy's diatory tactics.--Renter.

Follow be appro- equipment, in the event that their

Mr. F. M. Stapleton seconded the motion.

QUESTIONS ASKED

by Mr. F. M. Ellis:-

The following questions were put

currency and trade appear secure.

if the sale materialined it might be The opinion has been expressed that

Bank. However, officials of the Bank done through the Export and Import said that the Chinese had not en approached on the matter.-United

'rean-

BISHOP WALSH

SUCCUMBS

What was the gross profit orį, MARYKNOLL MISSION Joss of each department for each year since 19307

2-What was the net profit or loss of each department for each your since 19307

3-if there are any losing depart

EDEN ATTACKED

London, Apr. 14. In attacks directed against Mr. Anthony Eden in Italian newspapers An attempt is made to represent as personal the policy which the Foreignments what stops have been taken Secretary has consistently followed in

to retrench or close them down? regard to the Italo-Abyssinian dis- which have proved unprofitable still 4-Are any of thom departments being carriel on? If so, which onca,

pute,

of the

-Is it a fact that the Company

the duration of the lease and rent, Alexandra

whole of Buildings? If so what is and what amount thereof is paid by the sub-tenants?

Such an attitude is, of course, en- tirely unjustified. The tary has throughout maintained the

Foreign Scere- and why? closest contact with his Cabinet is the Lessee rolieagues and has had their fullest confidence in every step taken. The House of Commons has also time after time associated itself with the Govern- ment's policy as expressed in speeches by Mr. Eden and the Under-Secretary, Ford Cranborne, as well as by other

YOU WILL THEN REALISE THAT ADVERTISING IN THE "SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST" AND "THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" IS BY FAR THE CHEAPEST..

Circulation certificates for the first three months of 1936, prepared by Chartered Accountants will shortly bo available.

Ministers.

6. What is the reason for the in- Crease of $530 in Director's fees? General Managers' remuneration for 7-What was the amount of the 1935. Why is this item not disclosed

chest the min lines of that policy, annually in the report and accounts the main circulated to shareholders? and in regard to collective action against an aggressor State, Britain

8-Do the General Managers, by has been and is prepared to pursue directly or

virtue of their position, receive either financial and economic measures while other than the ordinary remuneration indirectly any benefits hostilities continue, as League as a whole agrees upon such

granted by the memorandum or action-British Wireless.

Articles of Association?

are the

for

na the

-low and by whom general purchases of the Company made, and what commission, if any, are paid by the Company?

HEAD

late

HERE

COMES THE -ALL-AMERICAN GROUCH

big

hearted herbert!

Manila

The only man in captivity who still wears the pants -In the screamingest, fun- niest family farce that ever hit Hongkong.

New York roared-howled -yelled with glee over his antics for a solid year- now you get the chance to see Broadway's biggest hit as a great. Warner Bros. Picture.

WARNING!

Weak hearts stay away --

If you haven't got a sense

of humor don't come-

If your funny bone is out of order get it fixed before we lot Harbert loose.

A Warner Bros. Comady Hit with

GUY KIBBEE

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1 YEAR ON BROADWAY QUEEN'S

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Siberia (London, 20th March) U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Shanghai

(Seattle, 29th March)

Japan

Straits

Word has been received at the death last night of Most Rev James Maryknoll House, Stanley, of the Anthony Walsh, D.D., Founder and Mission Society. Bishop Walsh Superior General of the Maryknoli Walsh was one of the most widely-known In Amerlen. Originally from Mase, he, while still a young became intensely interested in for-

found a kindred spirit in the eign missiona. At the Eucharistic Congress 1910, Montreal, Canada, he Very Rev. Thomas F. Price. The two joined their efforts and with the approbation of the

American Hierarchy under the presidency of the Australia and Manila Into Cardinal Gibbons and with the Calcutta and Straits

Society of America, known locally as upproval of the Holy See founded in

Manila 1911 the Catholic Foreign Mission

Salgan ... Japan and Shanghai the Maryknoll Fathers.

Haiphong Fathers Walsh and Price founded

conduct the Holy Spirit School in the Foreign Mission Sisters of Dominic,

The Maryknoll Sisters Hongkong, and the staryknoll Convent School, Kowloon would have celebrated his forty-fifth Straits The Maryknoll Superior General Straits anniversary of his ordination next Straits month. He was consecrated Bishop

Mantia at Rome on June 29, 1933, by Cardinal. fect of Propaganda. After a life of Pietro Fumosoni-Biondi, Cardinal Pre- Nos. 1 and 2-We consider it in- took ili in the fall of 1934 with

extraordinary activity Bishop Walsh advisable in the interests of the Com- malignant growth on the lung. pany or shareholders to give the in- had the joy of consecrating his first He formation asked for.

Maryknoll Student, Bishop Francis Fines totalling $25 were imposed

and 4The drug depart Xavier Ford of Kaying, on September Non. 3 on Chan Ching-ho, 18, student,

mont has been for the last two years 21 of last year, siding at No. 27 Kent Road, when he unremunerative; keen competition was charged before Mr. Macfadyen exists in the various drug and depart have the Vicariate of Kaying headed.

Maryknolf Fathers in South China Swatow, Amoy and Formosa at the Kowloon Magistracy in Economics in expenses and charges in James E. Walsh: Wuchow, by the Straits

mortal. stores Of the morning with driving car No. 208 in

Colony. by Bishop Ford; Kongmoon, by Bishop Shanghai and Japan Gascoigne Road yesterday without this departament have been effected Very Rev. B. F. Meyer. There are a licence and with driving the car and further economies are under con- other houses without the permission of the owner.

sideration. The year under review Korea. Defendant picaded guilty to both showed a distinct improvement on charges.

the previous year in spite of difficult It was stated that defendant was trading conditions accentuated by the arrested by an Indian constable, whoss eccentricities of the dollar. For these attention was attracted to him by reasons we do not contemplate clos hin youthfulness.

ing down that department. Should the any department persistently show a

definite loss, that course naturally commend

would itself to your Directors and General Managers. The ways and means however, would require careful consideration.

YOUNG STUDENT

FINED

DROVE CAR WITHOUT PERMISSION

re-

In Imposing a fine of $15, on Arst charge and $10 on the second, his Worship asked: "Do you realise that in driving a car without any ex- perience at all, you expose everybody on the road to danger?"

OCCASIONAL RAIN

The anticyclone has moved into the Pacifle to the north-east of the Bonins, but a weak anticyclonic area remains over China, The depression remains over Manchuria and has become more intense. Local forecast:-N, and N. E. winds, moderate; cloudy with mist or occasional rain.

A Clarity Dail is to be held in the Garrison Lecture Ilall on Friday, April 17, proceeds to be given to the Widow of the late Sorgt. Layzil, Royal Artillery. Dancing from 8.30 p.m. to 1a.m. Band of H.M.S. Hermes. Admission: Gents $1, Ladies 60 cents (includes refresh monts). Spot prizes.

CHAIRMAN'S REPLIES Replying to Mr. Ellis' questions en bloc the Chairman said:

The Company is the lessee of the whole of Alexandra Building, An stated in my speech, there are about six years of the present lease yet to

We do not consider it in the interests of the Company or of share holders to give information as to

run.

rentals.

in Manchukuo

T

and

The fortnightly whist drive of the Craigongower Cricket Club is to take place on Saturday, commencing at Dp.m.

of the Managers receive no remuneration in Company. Tho General respect of the Company's financial year ended 31st, October, 1986.

8-No, they do not.

trolled by the General Managers no 9. All purchases are made or con- commissions are paid other than those provided for by the Articles of Association.

Company's There being no further questions, the motion. 6. There is no increase in Dirce Accounts bo adopted was put to the that the report and tors fees. There are three directors, meeting and carried unanimously. who in accordance with the Com pany's Articles of Association, receiva

OTHER BUSINESS $1,600 cach per annum, totalling $4,000. It has occurred during the election of Messrs. J. Scott Harston, The Chairman proposed the re last 2 years resigned and his seat has not been Chow as Directors. This was second- that a Director: hma S. T. Williamson and Sir Shouson immediately filled hence the variationed by Mr. FM. Ellis.. in the remuneration.

7.-The

The re-election of Messra. the Bernard Brown and S. Butlin as General Managers is disclosed and Auditors as proposed by Mr. J. E. stated in the annual report and Jupp and recorded balance street & Profit & Loas account Humphreys,

by Mr. J. D.;

remuneration of

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JUST OPPOSITE the Dairy Farm's Soda Fountain.