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WANTED KNOWN.

CINEMA NOTES

his

brothers.

Cooper fans, and those who reveals ouvia de Havilland is the girl.

past crea-

"Last Gentleman"

Perhaps the most unusual comedy

THE HONGKONG

NEW

TELEGRAPH. ́„FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1936.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS,

LIMITED.

(INCORPORATED IN HONG KONG)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, į Limited, will be held at the Regis-

By Order of the Board,

F. C. BARRY,

Secretary.

NOTICE.

Mr. F. C. Hall has this day been (authorised to algn the name of

the Firm.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

LTD. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1936.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY

4

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

Office of the Company [many tense situations

as. tored as well

(Exchange Building, Des Voeux laughs and 13 glowing: romance,

OF CANTON, LTD. Cagney plays the

role of Dunny Koad Central, Hong Kong), on SPECIAL OFFER Reductions

(Incorporated In Hong Kong), Evening and Cocktail Dresses, See, O'Hern, youngest member of an Irish Wednesday, the 27th day of May, Ladies Salon. Lane, Crawford, Ltd. New York family, who manages 1936, at 11 a.m., for the purpose

broken-down prize fighters. When of receiving a Statement of Ac- NOTICE. TO SHAREHOLDERS.

newest protege, Carbarn counts and the Report of the

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN McCarthy, a punch-drunk pug who Board of Directors for the year? has seen better days, played by Allen, ended on the 31st December, 1935, that the ORDINARY YEARLY Jenkins is unable to go on the night and re-electing a Director and the MEETING of the Society will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Union he, bas been matched with Joe Auditors. Delancy (Harvey Parry), the middle- The Transfer Books of the Com-Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, weight champion, in the annual New pany will be closed from Wedres- 22nd MAY, 1936, at 11 o'clock, am, York police benefit bouts Cagney day, the 13th May, 1936 to Wednes for the purpose of receiving the The promise of exceptional screen substitutes at the last minutes. Pat day, the 27th May, 1936 both days Report of the Directors and the entertainment should fill the Queen's O'Brien and Frank McHugh portray Theatre to-day with Dietrich fans,

Cagney's older

Statements of Account to 31st Mary inclusive. like to Gordon is cast as their mother and see them together.

"Deslie."

December, 1935, and of declaring Dividend, etc. a new Marlene Dietrich, glamorous in a different way from her Lions and a Gary Cooper who turned in ai a performance as he has

fine a ever given. This screen couple ad- to reach the screen since the incep- mirably complement one another, tion of talkies is "The Last Gentle-- Misa Dietrich in the creature of allure man." George Arliss' new 20th Cen- and mystery, the personality of Ire tury starring vehicle, which began a and ice. Gary Cooper, her dynamic two-day run at the Star Theatre to- opposite, is easy going, smiling and day. The story, which depicts the refuses to let himself be hurried out amusing and eventful efforts of an of hla stride in this ardent romance, eccentric but lovable old millionaire Miss Dietrich, as a breath-taking to choose a worthy heir among his an Extraordinary General Meeting Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936. Continental beauty, is used by a gang various and colourful relatives, offers of The Hongkong & Shanghai of master crooks to purloin a stringArliss knuller great role and the Hotels, Limited, will be held at the of costly pearls, and necomplishes the brilliant artist achieves another Job with finesse. She asks a leading characterisation as rich and complete Second Floor, Exchange Building, Parisian icw

jeweller to deliver the pearls as, If in a lighter vein than, bis recent Des Voeux Road, Central, Victoria to her so-called husband, & famous i

triumph as Nathan Rothschild in in the Colony of Hong Kong on psychiatrist to ask him to examine "The

"The House of Rothschlid." "The Wednesday, the 27th day of May. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. the jeweller, whom she represents as Last Gentleman. which Leonard 1936, at 11.30 o'clock in the fore- her mentally deranged spouse. In Prasking adapted from a play the ensuing comedy of errors, she Katharine Clugston, employs the noon (immediately after the close

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN makes off with the jewels. In her talking screen in a unique manner of the Ordinary Yearly Meeting

that the SIXTY-SEVENTH OR- flight, the stren meets an American, which results in a tremendously ef- of the Company) for the purpose

Gary played by

DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Cooper. Perfect (fective surprise ending. Edun May of considering, and, if thought fit, I folls, they skirmish in a Bvely give Oliver, Janet Beecher. Charlotte and take of comedy which moves in- Henry and Ralph Morgan head the passing the subjoined Resolution the Company will be held at its (HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, to a romance by easy stages.

Imposing supporting cast which in-as a Special Resolution. "Here Comes Trouble"

son, Edward Ellis and Joseph Caw-

by By

Hong Kong, 16th April, 1936.

THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS,

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

cludes Donald Meek, Frank Albert- That the Capital of the Company Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 22nd With burglars on the bridge, head-thorn, while Sidney Lanfeld directed be Reduced from $15,000,000.00 MAY, 1936, at 11.20 nm., for the of the Directors and the State- Jums in the hold and smugglers in the comedy in association with Maude divided into 1,500,000 shares of purpose of receiving the Report

$10.00 ench to $11,250,000.00 the scuppers, "Here Comes Trouble."T. Howell for United Artists relense.

divided into 1,500,000 Shares of ments of Account to 31st Decem. the Fox picture now at the King's

of declaring $7.50 each, and that such reduction ber, 1935, and Theatre, takes a boatlond of stars oui brings thrills, drama, to sea an

"Two Fisted." Paramount's sparkl-be effected by cancelling Capital Dividends, ote. comedy and romance to the screening comedy romance of the lively ad- which has been lost, or is unre-of the Company will be CLOSED The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS

entire story revolves about the ventures of two low-brows who breakd romance of Paul Kelly, who nets the

the next featured attraction at the the extent of $2.50 per Share upon

Days inclusive,

"Two Fisted"

role of third engineer on a Havana Into high brow society, is scheduled presented by available assets. Lo from 4th MAY to 22nd MAY, Both

by

15

liner and his manleuring sweetie, Queen's Theatre. "Two Fisted" is a cach of the 1,193,867 Shares of the Artine Judge. Produced under the

Here Folking screen adaptation of an Company which have been issued, supervision of John Stone,

original story

by James Gleason and and by reducing the nominal Comes Trouble", was directed

the Richard Taber and pletures Lewis Seiler und fentures Edward

fer amount of all the Shares in the prize #ghter events of a breezy Jraphy, Halliwell Hobbes ind Andrew Tombes in the chief support-changer and his dumb pug when a Company's Capital from $10.00 to

meeting with a Park Avenue $7.60 per Share. ing roles.

crashes thern into the play boy

Dated this 24th, day of April, swanky 400 via the butter route. Lee "The Irish In Us"

Tracy, Gall Patrick and Kent Taylor 1936,

By Order of the Board, Warner Brothers' "The Irish In Us" are featured in the laugh provoking There are breezy with James Cagney and Pat O'Brica comedy romance. will be shown at the Oriental Theatre situations following in rapid arder, fun, refreshing and on Friday and Saturday. Authorities Light hearted contend a picture prize fight is one swift paced netion distinguish of the most dimeult types of action film. Grace Bradley, Roscoe Karas, that can be filmed. "The Irish In Samuel Hinds. Billy Lee and Florence Us" is a hilarious comedy drama with Lake are in the supporting cast.

the

F. C. BARRY.

Secretary,

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.

SWAN, CULBERTSON & FRITZ. ignod an

Investment bankers and brokera in securities and commodities. Daily New York and London Stock Exchange Service. Commodity Futures on the principal American markets,

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Commodity Exchange, Inc.

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Winnipeg Grain Exchange.

Manila Stock Exchange,

Correspondents for Hayden, Stone & Co.

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Notice to Shareholders. The Fifty-fifth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the under- signed on Thursday, the 21st May 1936, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of

the General Agenta, together with statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1935.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 24th April, 1936. BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong)

NOTICE TO. SHAREHOLDERS.

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

MARKET RALLY

YESTERDAY

New York, April 30. Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Dow Jones summary of yesterday's market; rally developed inte in the session to-day, after prices had previously touched the year's lotv levels. Most of the list nolted frac- tional gains. Steel issues were the best performers, whilst nutomotive, rubber, all, chemical and mail-order stocks also staged a good recovery. Uillity securities niso gained fràellons. Conservative elements sald that the failure of investment buying indicated n temporary down trend in bonds.

Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Wall Street. Journal comment on

29/4 market:The Increase in the rubber quota benefits the tyre markets. The stiff margin rules prevented any ex- tensive liquidation that normally would have resulted from a decline as abrupt as t that of -the past fortnight, Broters say that the averages would have to go considerably lower before bringing about general margin calls. Business in both the American Can and the Continental Can companies is grautying.. Gold mining shares are gaining favour from those..who are of the opinion that unorthodox finan- clal policies will be continued. Bulls on railroad issues have been buying

“TELEGRAPH” ART SUPPLEMENT

To-morrow's Picture Features

Numerous topical illustra- tions will appear in to-morrow's issue of the Telegraph Plc- torial Supplement, which will also contain the popular enter- tainment and feature pages, the resulta of last week's Children's Competition, and details of a new contest for the kiddies.

Amongst the groups will be one taken at the wedding, of 1. L. Campbell and Miss E. R. Cameron, another of the visit of E. the Governor to the Chinese Y.M.C.A., and others of farewell gatherings to Sir

Thomus and Lady Southorn.

A group of members of the 7th Hongkong Company of Girl Guides, winners of the Dyer Cup, will be given, na well as another at a Chinese dinner party to Mr. J. A. Plummer.

Reproductions of water colours by Mɛ. Luis Chan, which have been purchased by II.B. the Governor. will also appear.

UNCATANIA CATA

Great Northern issues on the way down."

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(Seattle, 11th April) Haiphong

Saigon

Calcutta and Straits

Shanghai and Swatow Shanghai and Amoy Shanghai Japan Shanghai Manila Straits Shanghai

G. G. Paul Doumer

Pres. Jefferson

Son Tay

Chenonceaux

Hosang Shantung

Alay I.

May 2.

May 1.

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Tsinan Potsdam

May 3.

Arizona Maru

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May 4..

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May 7.

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May 7.

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May 8.

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May 8..

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May 8.

Talping

May 8.

Kasbitun Mar

May 9.

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.May 9.

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Fri, May 1, 3 pan. Fri, May 1, 330 p.m.

Fri, May 1, 5 pm..

..Sat, May 2.

Amoy

Formosa

Kingyuon Halyang Eric Maru Kwangtung Isar Saturday *Maniin, Rabaul, Australia and New Nellore

Zealand via Brlabano.

(Due Brisbane, 19th May).

Letters for "K.L.M. Service"

(Duo Amsterdam, 11th May)

Parcels, Reg., Letter,

Carthage

.Bal., May 2.

K. P. O.

G. P. O.

Reg..

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May 2, 9 a.m. May 2, 9.30 a.m.,

May 2, 8.30 a.m.

Letters, May 2, 9 u.m.

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К. Р. О.

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S. C. & P. New York office cables:

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Letters,

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Arity. Pittsburgh steel scrap!

that the SEVENTIETH OR- prices have been reduced by 50 cents DINARY YEARLY MEETING of per ton. The Packard Motor Com- the "Company" will be held at its pany-earned 6 cents per share for the HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, $1,201,000 last year. The Continental March quarter against a loss of Hong Kong, on Friday, 22nd MAY. Oil Company earned 45 centa for the 1936, at 11.25 a.m., for the purpose quarter ended March 31st., compared of receiving the Report of the with 20 cents last year. The Ameri- Directors and the Statements of can Metal Company earned 15 cents Account to 31st December, 1935, $1.10 per preferrod share for the per share for the first quarter, against and of declaring Dividend, etc.

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

The Share Register and Trans-Daya inclusive. fer Books will be closed from the 7th to the 21st May, 1936, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

LTD. General Agente. Hongkong, 30th April, 1936.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES, General Manager. Hong Kong, 24th April, 1986.

same period.

nlling the moderate demand for May cotton at 11.45 cents. The market is very quiet.

Cotton: The Producers' Pool Is

Wheat: It is reported that some spots of the drought area have re- ceived no relief. The May position Is tight and deliveries are expected to be unfavourable. Comment on the

foreign crops is expected to be two- sided.

Corn: Country shipments were light and demand for cash corn is} good. The market is steady.

Rubber: It is estimated that autó-

"I say, Conductah, could you oblige us by playing a special number?" mobile production for the week will asked the very young subaltern.gmount to 117,811 units. The market "Certainly, sir." "Well, it's called is quiet and slightly unsettled.

Hides: As from 1st May our Offices will 'You will find it utterly impossible lower. Demand is small.

"Spots are half a cent

be situate at-3rd Floor, Prince's to achieve tho consummation of Building, Des Voeux Road, Cen-your desires in this vicinity" "I'm tral.

(sorry, air, but I have never heard of it." "Conductor", salil the young T. A. MARTIN & CO,

drummer, "he means, You can't do Incorporated Accountants. that there 'ere".

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Dow Jones Averages:

April 20. April 30. 30 Industrials

--... 143.85 20 Ralls...

42.30 20 Utilities

149.07

43.28

28.03

20.19

40 Bonds

100.93

11 Commodity Index: 50.59

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56.72

21 YEARS AGO

Extracts From The "Telegraph" Files

The following extracts are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended May 1, 1915.

The rate of the dollar on demand was 18. 9.13/16d.

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Mr. H. S. Playfair was appointed an Unofficial Justice of the Peace.

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Parcels, Reg.,

atten,

.May-1, 5 p.m. May 1, 6 pm. May 2, 9 am.

G. P. O.

Sat., May 2.

... May 1,5 p.m.

May 2, 945 am. May 2, 10.30 a.m.

ux...Sat, May 2, 11 a.m..

Kwang..Sat., May 2, 3.30 p.m." Pres. Jell on Sat., May 2, 4.30 p.m. ... Bat., May 2, 6 p.m. ....Sat., May 2, 6.p.m www.Sat, May 2, b p.m. .Sat., May 2,

Salamana and Rabaul via Salgon Manila. Straits, Ceylon, India, East Potsch..

and South Africa, Egypt and Europu via Marseilles and Parcels for Germany via Hamburg,

(Due Marseilles, 23rd May), Κ. Ρ. Ο.

Reg. ... ..May 2, 3.30 p.m. Letters, ..May 2, 4 p.m.

Foochow via Swatow Swatow, Amoy and Formosa

Sunday.

:;

G. P. O.

Reg..

Letters,

.May 2, 4.15 p.n.

May 2, 5 p.m..

Sulyong......Sun., May 3. 9 a.m Canton Maru .. Sun, May 3, 9 am Monday.

Fort Bayard, Hoihow, Pakhoi and G.G. Paul Doumer Mon., May 4, 1 p.m.

Haiphong

Straita, Coylon, India, East and Arizona Maru Mon., May 4, 2.30 p.m..

South Africa

Tuesday.

Straits, Ceylon, India, East and Acneas

South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe vin Marseilles

Beg...

Letters

Tues., May 5

G. P. O.

(Due Marseilles 7th June)

K. P. O.

...May 6, 0 a.m.

Reg.

..May 5, 9.15 a.m.. Letters May 5, 0.30 am.

.....May 5, 10 a.m. Batavia

Tjikembang..Tues., May 5, 9.30 a.m..

Tues., May 5: Letters for "Air-Orient Service" Aramis

(Due Marseilles, 18th May)

K. P. O.

G. F. O.

May 5, 9.30 a.m. May 6, 10 a.m- Tues., May 5,

Reg. ***

May 5, 9 a.ra.

Letters, ... May G. 9.30 a.m.

Saigon, Ceylon, Indin, East and Aramis

South Africa, Egypt and Europe vin Marselles

(Due Marseilles, 2nd June)

K. P. O.

Rex.,

Rex

Lottern,

G. P. O.

KCK., May 5, 0.30 am,

... May 5, 10.15 a.m. Letters,

May 5, 10 am. Letters, ...... May 5, 11 am. Bangkek via Swatow

Kalgan...Tues., May 5, 1.30 p.m...

Tues., May 5.. Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, U.S.A., Pres. Cleveland

C. and S. America, Canada and and "Europe via San Francisco *Europe vin Siberia. (Due San Francisco, 20th May),

Parcels,

Reg., Letters,

Wednesday.

Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, UB.A., Asama Maru

Central and South America

*Canada and Europe via San Francisco

(Duo San Francisco, 27th May) Foochow via Swatow Straits and Calcutta

Parcels,

Amoy

Reg.,

May 6, 3 p.nt. .May 6, 4.16 p.m.

May 5, 5 p.m..

Wed., May 6.

May 5, 5 p.m.

Lotters, .... May 6, 8.30 h..

Chokiang Wed, May 6, 1280 p.m.. Wed., May 6.. Suleang ..May 6, Noon. Lottern, May 6, 1 p.m.

... Tainan

Wed, May 6, 3.30 pan. Thursday. Letters for "Imperial Airways direct. R.M.A. Dorado

Servico" (Due London, 18th May.)

Fri May 8.

The Government invited tenders; for leasing part of the old Supreme Court building in Queen's Road Central.

Reg.. Letters, Letters for "Australia by Imperial R.M.A. Dorado

Airways Servico" (Due Darwin, 12th May.)

K. P. 6.

May 7.5 p.m. Reg.. Letters,

May 7, 5 p.m.

K.P.O.

May&p..

May

5 p.m.

Reg

Letters,

G.P.O. ...May 7.5 p.m.

May 8, 8.15 m. Fil, May 8.

Swatow Manila

Manila

The annual report of the Bank of Canton showed net profits total- ling $102,233. A dividend of six per cent. was proposed.

G. P. O. Rek

May 7,5 p.m. Letters.... May 8, 8.15 am.. Norviken..Thurs., May 7, 12.30 p.m.. Emp, of Asia Thurs., Blay 7, 3,89 m. Pres. Coolidgo Thurs., May 7, 5 p..

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