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SHARE PRICES

•

The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning.

Hanke.

H. K. Banke, $1510 n. H. K. Banks (Lon.

£103 n. Chartered Bank, £141⁄2 n. Mercantile Bank. A. and B.

£1 n.

Reg.).

Mercantile Bank, C., £14% n. East Asia Bank, $78 n.

Insurances.

Canton In., $276 n.

Union In.. 3515 b

China Underwriters, $1.00 n.

China Fire, $480 m.

H. K. Fire In.. $250 n. Internat'l Asscc., Sh. $31⁄4 n.

Shipping.

Douglas, $36.n. HI.K. Steamboats, $61⁄2 n. Indo-Chinas, (Pref.), 80 n. Indo-Chinaa (Def.). $20 B. Shell (Bearer), 93/9 n. Union Waterbonts, $19.20 n.'

Mining.

Antamoka, $2,40 8. Balatoca, $211⁄4 n.

Baguio Gold, 26 eta, b.

Benguet Consolidated, $18.20 n.

Benguet Exp., 22 ets, R.

Big Wedge, 36 cts. 8.

Demonstration, 73 cts. sa.

Gold Creek, 15 cts. n.

Gold River, 4% cts. n.. ~ Itogons, $1.20 8.

1. X. L. $1.50

.

Salcot, 11 cts, n.

Kailan, 12/3 n.

Langkats (Single), $10 ni

Masbate, 70 cta. b.

Raubs, $111⁄4 11.

San Mauricio, $1.20 n.

S'haf Explorations, Sh. 341⁄2 n. S'hal Loans, Sh. $4 n. United Parnenle 75% ets, sa, Venz: Goldfield

Docks etc.

H.K. Wharveв (old), $91 n. HI.K. & W. Docks $9 n. Providents (old), $1.26 n. Providents (new), 20 cts, në Hongkew (old), Sh. $190 n. New Engineerings, Sh. $4 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $100 n.

Cotton Mills.

Ewe Cattons Sh. 8816 1. S'hai Cottons (old), Sh. $71 b. Shai Cottons (new), Sh, $30 b. Zeong Sings, $12 n

Wing On Textiles, Sh. $26 n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $1.80 b.

-H.K.-Lands-$30-9--

H.K. Lands, 4% Deben.

$100 b.

S'hai Lands, Sh. $18 m. Metropolitan Lands, Sh. $10 n. Humphries, $8.80 m. H.K. Realties, $5 n. Chinese Estates, $82 m. China Realties, Sh. $4 n. China Debentures Sh. $60 n.

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 29, 1936.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FINE WORK FOR

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY

OF CANTON, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. 22nd MAY, 1936, at 11 o'clock, n.m.,

BURNS-PHILP LINE-

From MELBOURNE, SYDNEY. SALAMAUA, RABAUL, SANDAKAN and MANILA.

The Motor Vensel,

"NEPTUNA"

Consignes of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being

Banded at their risk into the hazanfous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Jand Gedown Cà,, Lid,, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st

December, 1915, and of declaring Dividend, etc.

The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be, CLOSED from 1th MAY to 22nd MAY, Both Days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,.

A. W. HUGHES, General Manager,

No claims will be admitted after Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936.

the Goods have left the Godowns, and

Jall Goods remaining undelivered 'after

the 6th May, 1935, will be subject to THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE rent.

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th May, 1938, or they will not be recognized.

To comply with the General Bond- et Warehouse Regulations consignees must have a Revenue Ofeer in atten-

dance when damaged dutiable goods are examined,

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 6th May, 1980, at 10 a.m., by Messrs Goddard and Douglas.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Agents, Hongkong, 28th April, 1930.

ན་ཐམས ---དཐན--

COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

NOTICE TO SİAREHOLDENS.

CHARITY

MINISTERING LEAGUE

MEETING

Despite the finamin! depression in Hongkong, the Ministering League made over $7,000 last year. Of this money, £00 was sent fonte to Otter thaw for two cold and the rest was distributed to various local charities.

This favourable report was made by Mrs. T. H. King. President of tho meeting held this morning in the Ministering League, at the ammual Helena May Institute.

received from Lady A letter was being absent from the meeting. Southori who expressed regret at

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

MARKET IRREGULAR

YESTERDAY

some

New York, April 20. Swan Culbertson & Fritz Dow Jones summary of yesterday's market:-The market to-day was irregular and moderately active, with traders showing extreme nervotimiess, Prices fluctuated widely and ralited a moderate shake-out, after which the market recovered and leaders registered gains on the day. The anticipation of favourable United State's Steel Corporation's quarter earnings aided sentiment and short Interests were covering in numerous issues. Mail-order, rublice and railroad, securities received good support. The market for bonds was lower. Stocks on the Curb Exchange were also lower.

In presenting the annual report, Mrs. King said: "Before moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet for the year 1935, I should like to say how honoured we are that His

Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Wall Excellency the Governor has kindly Street Journal comment on 2774 consented to become Patron and I

inarket: "The French elections re should like also to welcome Mrs.sults will increase the chances of the Bartholomew who has become one of our Honorary Vice-Presidents. The operating revenue of railroad (Applause).

SMALL CHARITIES HELPED "This year, the total takings of the Ministering League amounted to $7,483 and as everyone in Hongkong is feeling the financial depression 1 think that the League has been generously supported. In Hongkong there are many small charities which do untold good amongst the Colony's very

Ministering poor And the League has sought out these smaller charities rather than support the well-known larger charities,

"If you would read the pathetically grateful letters that have been re- ceived you would agree with us that the Ministering League should support these small charities.

aland of

devaluation of the French Frane.

companies in April will be the highest for the year and at least 15 per cent. above April 1935. Yesterday's selling was almost entirely domestic Traders at present are ignoring good news, even companies whose carnings and outlook may not have been dis- counted, It is rumoured that the highest officials of Paramount Filta Corporation will soon be changed. Brokers say that investment demand has diminished recently. April retail deliveries of General Motor, Chrysler and Packard cars are expected to establish all-time records."

S. C.

& F. New York office cables; Stocks: In betler demand Ott covering by short interests. Traders are now expecting a broader rally. The following are March quarter earnings as compared with the corres- Fonding quarter of inst year: General Motors $1.17 per share, against 68 share against 37 conis. cents. Philips Petroleum 76 cents The Texas Corporation 80 cents. General Rall- way Signal Company showed a loss of $171,083, against a profit of 19 cents | per common share. The Pacific Lighting Company has earned $4.22 per share for the year ended March 31st., compared with $3.27 the previous year. The Otis Elevator Company reports that current sales are substantially above those of 1935, Sears Roebuck's sales are up 14.6 for the month ended, April 23rd. Business failures during the past week totalled. 193 as compared with 174 failures the Demand deposits amounted to $14,- previous week. 187,000,000 as compared with $13,- like to thank Messrs. Lowe, Bingham

The market and Matthews for auditing OUT on May liquidation and accounts and the Press for their the improved стор outlook generous support and help.”

the West. We expect consider- The adoption of the report and able buying interest ai balance sheet was proposed by Mrs. the 10-cent level in new crop cotton. around R. H. Kotewall and seconded by Mrs.

Wheat: There was less Sayer.

urgent liquidation and a better cash demand was in evidence. The market was further unsettled by-the-weather forecast.

that the SIXTY-SEVENTH OR- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 22nd "This year we have only sent the No Fire Insurance has been effected. MAY, 1936, at 11.20 a.m., for the direct quota for our two cots at Bills of Lading will be counter-purpose of receiving the Report the low dollar that amount in ster- Ottershaw£00 in all. Owing to signed by,

of the Directors and the State-ling cost us $920 as against $765 for menta of Account to 31st Decem- £75 last year. ber, 1935, and of declaring "Hongkong is indeed Dividends, etc.

good-byes but one of our saddest and I should like to thank her now good-byes will be to Lady Southorn for her kind help and support on be half of the League. wish Sir Thomas and Lady Southern every happiness in their new home. Only a vear ago we said good-bye to Lady Peel un two months ago another good-bye to Lady Dreyer.

"I want to thank the for all the work they have

Committee done throughout the yen and special thanks to Mrs. Kelvin Stark who has recently been carrying on as Trea-

Public Utilities.

H. K. Tramways, $10.85 b. Peak Trams, (old), $7 n. Peak Trama, (new), $3 n. Star Ferries, $86 b, Yaumati Ferries, (old) $19 n. China Lights $10.70 h. China Lights, (new), $7.25 b. 1.K. Electric, $50 b. Macao Electric, $20 n. Sandakan Lights, $8.80 n. Telephone (old), $25.40 sa. Telephone (new), 59 n. China Buses, Sh. $11, n. Singapore Tractions, 20/- n. Singapore Prof 28/- n.

Industriala

Malabon Sugars, $8.40 n, Cold: Macg. (old), Sh. ́8191⁄2 t Cald: Macg. (Pref.). Sh. $15 n.) Canton Ices, $1 Cement, $10.26 sa, HR. Ropes, $4.40 b. Stores, &c. Dairy Farm, $20 u. Watson, $2.80 sa. Lane Crawfords, $64 n. Mackintoshs, $6 n. Sinceres, $2 n.

Wm. Powells, 50 ets. n. Wing On (H.K.), $50 n.

Miscellaneous.

H.K. Entertainments, $2.90 n. S. C. Enterprise $1.35 n. Macao- "Greyhounds."-$2-n. Constructions (old), 314 n. Constructions (now), 40 cts. A. Vibro Piling. 34 n.

Ch. Govt. 55% 1925G. Bds. 93%

1.

H. K. Govt. 4% Loan 5

prm. b.

H.K. Govt. 3% Loan par. b. Wallace Harpers, $4 n.

BURNS PHILP LINE M.V. "NEPTUNA"

PASSENGER & FREIGHT SERVICE TO

AUSTRALIA

Next Sailing 2nd May

for Salgon, Manila; Sandakan, Salamaua, Rabaul,

Sydney & Melbourne,

First Class Faro to Sydney:

Single: "£47.10.0d.

Passenger & Freight Agents:---

Roturn: £76.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD..

P. GQ. Building.

Joint-Passenger Agents

NIPPON YUSEN · KAISHA

King's Building.

The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 4th MAY to 22nd MAY, Both Daya inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES, General Manager. Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936."

| BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE surer and Secretary. I would also the previous week.

COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the · SEVENTIETH OR- DINARY" "YDARLY MESTING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on Friday, 22nd MAY. 1936, at 11.25 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1935, and of declaring Dividend, etc.

The SHARE TRANSFER KOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 4th-MAY to 22nd MAY, Both Days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES, General Manager.

Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936.

THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN,

What to do to help a child.

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

Cause

|

OFFICERS APPOINTED

Ôn the proposal of Mrs. E. Cock, seconded by Mrs. F. A. Hopkins, the following Committee members and

easy

on

Rubber: Quotas have been raised by 5 per cent for the second half- year. We

expect renewed trade interest as the market settles.

REUTER QUOTATIONS Dow Jones Averages:

40 Bonds

It'll be.love

stifirst sight

the minute

you see

yourself

in this NEW

U, S Pol. Hm. 1,847,960

BRASSIERE by

Formflt

JUST OPENED..

VERY SMART

JANTZEN BATHING

COSTUMES

FINEST SHOWING

IN HONGKONG

OTHER NEW SUMMER·

LINES:-

WHITE

BAGS

WHITE

GLOVES

ALSO

HATS

and SILK

"UNDIES "

ELITE STYLES

Shanghai Japan Straits

April 27. April 20.

147.05 148.75

4301 43.40 Japan

29.01 20.58 101.31 101.00-

5662

Branch Representatives were elected: Patron, ilis Excellency the Gover- por. Sir Andrew Caldecott; Honorary Vice-Presidents. Lady MacGregor dent, Mrs. T. II. King; Vice-Presi and Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew: Prest dent, Mra. Edwin Taylor; Treasurer, Mrs. Kelvin-Stark; General

Hon. 30 Industrials

20 Rails Secretary-Mrs. Woodward,

Brunch Representatives:-Belillos 20 Utilities Fairlea

Mrs, W. K. Cheung Kowloon. Mrs. Lakeman; Kowloon

Craig:

Military Mrs. Peak, Mrs. R.A.D. Forrest; Police, Mrs. T. II. King; Prison De- partment.

Mrs. Franks

Quarry Dockyard, Mrs. Sedgwick; St. Paul's Bay

Mrs. E. B. Bell; Royal Naval Girls School, Dr. K. Woo; St. Stephen's School, Miss D, Wise, Vic toria, Mrs. Richardsen; Diocesan Girls School, Miss Evelyn Bolt,

Public Scr, C. C.. Stark-11 Commodity Index 50.90

Cs.

LOCAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

OFFICIAL FIGURES FOR

LAST WEEK

SPURIOUS COINS

FARMER LIGHTLY

FINED

Pleading guilty to the possession of 31 counterfeit ten-cent pieces of mixed metal, Tse Wing, agd 12, n farmer, was fined $10, or in default, three weeks' hard labour, when he was brought before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kawloon Magistracy this morn- ing.

Dotective-Sergeant R. Ellis related that about 8.30 p.m. en April 27,

defendant was stopped and searched

unnecessary suffering or

in Shanghai Street near Soy Street injury to health, or knowing of

by a Chinese detective. At the time a parent who is seeking advice on

Trafic accident returne for the weekdefendant had his right hand in his ending April 25 reveal that one person Jacket pocket. The detective ordered any matter concerning a child, was killed on the Colony ronds and 17 m to take his hand out, and the would be doing an act at kindness injured in 41 accidents.

counterfeit coins were found in the by_communicating at once with---

Causes of the accidents were; eight, fendant told the detective that he had pocket, wrapped in a cloth bag. De- The Hon. Secretaries, H.KS.P.C.

running across the road, seven injured, obtained the coins in Fanling and had one kliled; two, walking on roadway, c/o G.P.O. Box No. 518, Hongkong, two injured; twe stepping off footpath, brought them here to have them! or the Inspector, 49 Pokfulum one injured:. 20, collisions between

changed. Road, 1st floor; or the Inspector, vehicles, one injured; two,

Questioned, defendant admitted that he knew the coins were false, 'but Violet Feel Health Centre, John-collisions with property, four injured; ston Road, Wanchal;

one, vehicle mouming footpath; one, stated he did not intend to use them. the vehicle running off roadway or

down Inspector, 12, Sa! Yeung Chol hillside, one injured. |Street, 1st floor, Kowloon,

All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne,

Saclety.

vehicle

by the ORIENTAL THEATRE

I

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

in CHANGE OF FILM

NOTIFIED.

1,000 Competitors In Rifle Shoot

(Continued from Page 8.) MEMBERSHIP SOARING

NEGRO LYNCHED

Royston, Ga., April 28.

A mob Invaded the gnol here to-dny and hanged a negro, Lint Shaw, who was to be tried on charges of attempt ed assault upon a white girl —United *Press.

Pleading guilty before Mr. Balfour The film, "The Bishop Misbehaves", failed to arrive in time for screening at the Central Mingistracy this morn to-day and the Oriental Theatre has ing to stealing 20 mangocs from stall substituted an excellent musical show 188 Morrison Street, Lai Kwal, 35, with Jack Benny as the star. The was sentenced to ono monti's hard

while Tam Jabbar

Yuk-chau, 25, picture will be presented for two days coolle, was given six weeks' imprison only, to-day and to-morrow.

On Friday and Saturday, James ment for the theft of 14 mangoes Membership of the Hongkong Rifle Cagney and Pat O'Brien will be seen from the same stali. Tam hnd n Association continues to grow by in their latest comedy, "The Irish In leaps and bounds. Yesterday the in-Us.” dividual full membership stood at 320, while the Associate Membership has reached the amazing figure of 5,019, For a Colony with a total European population of less than 30,- 000 this la truly remarkable, especini. ly in view of the

Mr. & Mrs. Y. Mori MASSAGE

H.KR.A. is an infant not yet twelve lipse of Japanese and Hongkong Govern- fact that the Acupuncture, Mocesuals and one setting months old. The total of 5,348-full mont Licences. Cures Eprained Ankos, and and associate members cadly makes Local Joepit and Doctors,

Wrista Rocommended for many years by it the biggest Rifle Association in the

4, Wyndham Street, Clat floor). British Empire.

Tel. 26051.

previous conviction. Sub-Inspector A. J. Johnson stated the defendants. were arrested together,

William Barker, aged 20, a mos8- man employed on board the liner President Cleveland; failed to appear before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, on a charge of riding a bicycle without a lighted lamp in Nathan Road Tear Mody Road at 9.30 pm. on Wednes day. His bail of a was estreated. Detective-Bergeant Davis' prosecuted.

SHELL HOUSE

POST OFFICE.

Japan Haiphong

and Shanghai

Calcutta and Straits

· INWARD MAILS

Automedon

U.S.A., Conada, Japan and Shanghai

(Seattle, 11th April) Salgon

Simanghai

FOT

Samshui and Wuchow Holbow and Pakhoi Amoy

.April 29.

Tokushima Maru

.April 20.

Bontekoe

April 30.

Nellore

April 30.

Carthage

..May 1.

-G-G-Paul Doumer-

-May-1-

Hosang

May 1.

.May 1.

.May 2.

May 3.

Pres. Jefferson Chenonceaux Potsdam

OUTWARD MAILS

Per

Wednesday.

Kong Ning Halching Santhia Thursday.

Shanghai, "Japan and Europe via

Siberia Bangkok

Swatow Amoy Straits

Date and Time

Wed, Apr. 29, 4 p.m.. Wed., Apr. 29, 5 p.m.. Wed., Apr. 29, 5 pm.

Chitral....Thurs., Apr. 30, 19.30 n.m.. Falatria .....Thurs., Apr. 30, 10 a.m. Kwaisang Thinя., Apr. 30, 10:30 a.m. Tjibadak..Thurs., Apr. 30, 11 am. Van Heuta....Thurs., Apr. 30, 1 p.m. Friday.

Fri., May I

Letters for "Imperial Airways direct R.M.A. Dorado

Service"

(Due London, 11th May)

K. P. O.

G. P..O.

Reg.

Letters,

Reg., Apr. 30, 5 p.m. Letters, Apr. 30, 5 p. Letters for "Australia by Imperial R.M:A. Dorado

Airways Servico

น

(Dus Darwin, 5th May)

Reg. Letters,

K.P.Q.

................... Apr. 30, 6 p.m.

Apr. 30, 5 p.m.

Reg.,

Letters,

Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, Canada, Emp. of Japan

U.S.A., Central and South America and Europe via Vancouver B.C.,. (Parcels for Canada only), and

Europe via Siberia

(Due Vancouver B.C., 19th May) Straits

Hehow, Pakhoi and Haiphong

Parcels, Reg.,

Apr. 30. 5 p.. May. 1, 8.15 .. Fri., May 1.

G.P.O.

Apr. 30, 5 p.m. May 1, 8.10 am.

Fri, May. 1.

Apr. 30, 6 p.m.. May 1, 0.15 am.. Letters, ...... May 1, 10 a.m. Automedon:..Fri, May 1, 10.30 am. Kingyuan

..Fri., May 1, 1 pm Saturday

Nellore

*Manila, Rabaul, Australia and Now

Zealand vin Brisbane.

(Due Brisbane, 19th May), Letters for "K.L.M. Service"

(Due Amsterdam, 11th May)

K. P. O.

Porcols, Reg., Letters,

Corthage

Reg. Letters,

Reg. May 2, 8.30 a.m. Lettern,... May 2, 9 a.m. Straits, Ceylon, India, East, and. Carthago

South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europa via Marseilles. (Due Marseilles, 29th May)

K. P. O. Parcels......May 1, 4.30 p.m. Reg.

May 2, 9 LM. Letters,

.May 2, 10 a.m. Shanghai, Japan and Europe vis

Siberia

Amoy

Manila

Dolron

Saigon

Foochow via Swatow Swatow, Amoy and Formosa

*Superscribed

.Sat., May 2

May.1, 5 p.m. May 1. b p.m. May 2, 9 arri.. ..Sat., May. 2..

G. P. 0.

... May 2, 9 a.m.- May 2, 0.30 am.

Sat., May 2..

G. P. O. Parcals, ....... May, 1, 5 p.m. Reg.,

May 2, 9.45 am. Lotters,, May 2, 10,30 a.m,. Chenonceaux. Sat., May 2, 1.30 p.in.. Kwangtung...Sat., May 2, 3.30 p.m.. Pros. Jefferson Sat., May 2, 4.10 p.m. Nanchang Sat, May 2, 5 pm. Haldia

Sat, May 2, 5 pm.

-Sunday,-

Sulyang

Suri., May 3, 0a.m. Canton Mart... Sun, May 3, 9 ant correspondence only.