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CLASSIFIED

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS COLONY LEARNS

ADVERTISEMENTS HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL

25 words $2.00

for 3 days prepaid

WANTED KNOWN.

SILVER FOXES to suit your taste and

at Alaska

Co., purso

Fur Alexandra Building, second floor.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-General Electric Refri- gerator, 44 Cubic Feet, 1934 model.

SOCIETY.

NOTICE in hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the above Bociety will be held at the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- son & Co., Ltd., (by kind pormis- slon) Tuesday,

on

the 14th December, 1937, at 5.15 p.m.

J. T. BAGRAM,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 1st December, 1937.

TO FIGHT GAS

IF WAR COMES

(Continued from Page 7.)

from a ship outside., That is rather n two-edged weapon because

hile wind might change and the ship night get it back.

I wore one myself for an hour and a half in tear gas in perfect comfort. We hope later on to get these in the Colony for a sale price of 13 but we have not got them

1937.

total number to be thus provided is roughly estimated at 70,000.

For the protection of the public we have the Woolworth mask, which may be obtained for $3, or less. AB far as the proofing of the necessary Government buildings and shelters are concerned, this will take place in duo course.

Steps are being taken to recruit a full time Air Raid Precaution Officer for the Colony and he will be here early next year. There will be fur- ther detalled courses later, and we hope that those of you we have made air-minded will come sufficiently along and take specialised courses.

THE BLACK.OUT Now a few words about the "black- out" next Thursday. It is essential that to start with you should moke yourselves acquainted with the Or- dinance about the lights which you

the

Excellent condition, Apply Box No. I NEW YORK STOCK | mess5, rope it off and "re-organise the skin sult tied up with string so that Gazette, or by reading a copy of the

428, "Hongkong Telegraph."

FOR SALE 12 foot Prom Selling Dinghy, in good condition.

Two Rets

EXCHANGE

of sails and usual fittings, $100.00 or SWAN, CULBERTSON & near offer. Licu!, Commander Gar- | FRITZ LATEST REPORTS diner, 11.MS, Duncan.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

The Steamship

"YALOU"

cables:

tradie.

GOVERNMENT MEASURES You have now protected your eye Thirdly, go bombs dropped from the air. That is the most obvious face and lungs against these blister attack, dropping a big can of gas gases and have got people clearing which splashes on the road, walls up the mess who have got to be pro- and people and gives off a vapour. tected too. They will have to wear

can obtain from

Government You have then got to clear up the protective clothing which on all

South China Morning Post of Decem- no air can get in. It is most uncomber 3. The whole

reason of this There is one other method from fortable to work in us, perhaps some black-out, which is between 8 D.M. the air-spraying from great of you who will be in charge of de- and 10 p.m., is to make people trulise height. You might not even see the contamination squnds, aeroplane that was spraying. For Probably you will work a quarter of what they have to do. In the event that reason, if any of you were un an hour in each shift as you will of hostilities, you would be doing that every night with no lights being lucky enough to be caught in the learn at a later lecture.

the shown at all. Again it is a passive open when on air raid alarm goes, I have now told you all do not look up at the aeroplane as horrors that might happen to you measure which must be rehearsed 90 per cent of you will. If you do, and I will now tell you what the in peace you stand a chance of getting mus-Hongkong Government intends to do practised, it was while most people tard gas in the eye which means you to help you out. would not have the sight of that eye much longer.

known

coun-

war gas.

will realize.

time. Last time it wan

cerned with.

New York, Dec. 6. S. C. & F. Dow Jones Summary of yesterday's markets:

were in bed and not many took any The market to-day reflected the 7.1% decline in the Nation's steel

The sum of $50,000 is provided in notice. This time, with malice afore- operations, which is the 12th. con-

the draft estimates for 1938, under thought, it has been timed between secutive drop in steel production.

RESPIRATOR PROTECTION head 27 Defence, D. Air Halds Pre- and 10 pm, when there is most The break in the price of London

these cautions. This amount was included transport on the road, people going The protection against all No. 1 AEC/38

silver was a feature of

of the commodity

in the draft estimates before detailed to and from the pictures, with most respirator. Bringing Cargo from Dunkirk markets. There is some hope in the tries have gone in for collective quo recommendation as to a programme people awake and with their lights You are most likely, I suggest, 10 etc., arrived Hongkong on Monday, fact that steel inventories are being tection in which they have these big of preparatory measures was avail-o 6th December, 1937.

sharply whittled shortly, thus necessl-

shelters there is oxygen, cic.,able, and was Intended only an a

overlook lights on landings, garage only butters, wherooms was-proof is very token amount. Since the cost of the doors and servants' quarters. Motor Consignees are hereby informed tating new buying; hence, that their goods with the exception moderate pressure of profit-taking is one until n high explosive bomb programme of preparatory measures

Is roughly estimated at $1,500,000, cars will have only side lights, buses of Opium, Treasure und Valuables inoted in most sections.

drups near and breaks window or are being tanded and stored into the

The alarm Curb stocks are irregularly lower something. So in this country, we and it is hoped to complete it within and trams will run as usual, but they Codowns of the Hongkong Kowloon

use individual protection which is a short period of years, it is probable will run more slowly.

that the amount which will actually signals will probably be tested, butt Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.. Kow- and quiet, tons, including United the respirator you see here. There be spent next year will be consider that is nothing to you as it is only Joon,

whence delivery may be States Government issues, are Irre are three types of them and the ably greater than the figure in the the black-out which you are con- obtained immediately after landing. [gular.

are one hundred per cent protection

***draft estimates. All claims must be sent in to me

against 5. C. & F. New York correspondent will not say against accidental gases

any

FREE ISSUE OF MASKS

THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE un or before 18th December, 1037,

The mere fact of not hearing the The Air Ralds Precautions Sub,-) they will not be recognized.

such as carbon monoxide and gases Damaged Packages will be exumin-

Stocks: Various issues were in in the holds of ships carrying cargo. Committee consists of Naval, Army alarm signals will not get you off the rd by the Company's Surveyor moderate supply after a mid-day

This first type is the Service type. and Hongkong Government repre- $1,000 fine!

It is hoped, by having this black- Messrs: Goddard and Douglas In

on your face and ber. It is responsible for the pro- out, that people will learn to have the presence of the Consignees at announcemet of a further decline in There is a rubber mask which makes sentatives and one non-offel mem-

steel operations to 27.5% of capacity.

a gas-tight ring 10.00 am. on Saturday, 8th Decem

The undertone of the market was firm the only way you can breath is vision of splinter proof shelters, gan their lights shaded and it will not clothing for de-be necessary to have a complete ber, 1937.

Consignees must have a Revenue and we expect un early resumption through the hole devised in front. masics, protective

The Times business Inside is charcoal and other mixtures contamination squads, de-contamina- black-out, which means the breaking de-contamination ma- of the switches and extraordinary when attendance

index was 85.7, as against 88.8 the which absorb the poison of the at- ting centres, dutiable goods are examined by the revised index for last week and 108.3mosphere so that by the time it terials, alarm signals, air raid wor-discomfort. Then there is no light nt all, as in war time and no cinemas. reaches you, you are breathing pure dens and public instructions.

The Medical Sub-Committee is You can imagine the panic in a for the corresponding week of last

elvillan responsible for the provision of me cinema if somebody year.

breaks the The second type is the respirator which is exactly the same dical materials, and instruction of switch. So, do your best on Thurs-

as a doctors and

ambulance workers in day and make a real job of it, and but the filter is fastened on

On out- you will be all right if anything does snout. These are for the essential treatment of gas casualties. services, fighting, fire brigade, am- break of hostilities will also take over happen.

Would you ofter this be good bulance workers etc., and will be from the A.R.P. Sub-Committee the given to the more secondary services. de-contamination and first aid cen- enough, those of you attending these lectures as representatives of firms Finally there is the civilian type ires, known as the "Woolworth" type and There will be a free issue of res- and holding admission cards, and is very cheap but they are trying to plrators on the outbreak of hostilities those representing firms who have service warkers (he. not admission cards, and also you women and children sitting in their Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, air who are attending for your own get it chesper. It is meant for the to essential rooms quietly and not doing much rald wardens, dockyard and essential ankes, please sign your names and You will see it is flimey and transport workers, and publle utility addresses of your Arms and send and their families, at them to the Extra Assistant Colonial tapers for the children. They are workers)

Oficer in

Company's Surveyors.

any

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO. ¦

Agent. Hongkong, 6th December, 1937.

DODWELL-CASTLE LINE

M.V. "THURLAND CASTLE" From U.S.A. vla MANILA.

Consignees of cargo are hereby notified that the above vessel will arrive about the 30th November, and delivery may be obtained from ship's inckles at the Standard Vacuum Oll Co's Wharf, Lalchikok, in Consignees lighters only.

No claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the ship.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods will be examined on board by our surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas. before the goods are delivered.

In the case futiable cargo, Consignees are requested to inferin the Import and Export Office that they have such goods far examina- tion, and to make arrangements for the goods to be landed Into Bonded Warehouse;

Bills of Latling will be counter- Figned by

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, 20th November, 1937,

POPPY DAY FUND

Previously acknowledged. $15,003.64 H.M.S. Suffolk

24th Heavy Battery, R.A. Anonymous

11.M.S. Daring ................... Further Shek O Collections

ONLY

16

of the rally.

Colton: The market 19-day was et and some minor liquidation was absorbed by the Trade. Out of B leading brokers, 6 are bullish and 2 Tore beurish. Wheat:

"A private estimate places the Argentine crop at 180,000,000 bushels, which includes only 85,000,- on0 bushels for export and this is con- strued as an indication of larger United States exports. Premiums on near positions are discouraging short- selling. There has been a visible de- crease in supplies of 5,530,00 bushels. Out of 8 leading brokers, are bullish and is bearish.

Coin: There has been a good cash elemarsel.

Offerings are light and at high prices. A fair amount of ex- part contributed to the sound busis of the market. There has been a visible merease in supplies of 2,580,- 000 bushels. Out of 3 leading brokers, 4:4 bullish

ind bearish.

Rubber: The market is largely de- prudent upon indications of some in- rubber consumption by the grease United States Trading-to-day was on the quiet side..

Hlides: It is rumoured that there will be a large increase in factory

operations from a 3 to a 5-day week. There were buyers of spot curge at the last prices.

Sugar: The market is stagnant, bul prices are steady.

Wall Street Journal morning com

munt:

Ivetter

The Street believes that stocks are purchase thun sale, but strictly quarters advocate a

G5.20 many 40.00 trading position, as far as marginal 25.00 operations are concerned. Some say 10.31 that the Street is creating a strong market psychology, hused on expect. ed railroad rate increfises.

10.00

$16.001.25

SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS

Steel and copper issues were in de- mand from abroad.

There is some bearishness with re- gand to motor stocks, particularly

vale. Chrysler sharea.

The Street is worrying with re- gard to the new taxes to replace i those that are at present law,

The Street is apathetic regarding! the steel production decline.

20 Rails

Dow Jones Averages Dec. 5 Close 30 Industrials

127.70 126.21 32.62 31.01 22.41 22.28 03:44 93.43 53.00 53.87

20 Utilites

40 Bonds

...

11 Commodity Index

The Hongkong Society for the Protection of Children will hold is annual meeting at the Helena May Institute on Monday, December 13, at 5.30 p.m., His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote ättend- Ing.

nir.

work.

one hundred per cent protection and Colonial Government's expense., The Secretory.

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Strails and Europe via Suez (Letters

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Australia and "Manila-

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Straits. Ceylon, India, East and Buenos Aires Maru

South Africa Manila

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Dec, 10, 11 am.

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Ord.

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Airways Service"-due Darwin; 14th December.

Straits, Ceylon, India, East and Rajputonnels, Fri., Dec. 10, 6 pm,

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