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CLEVER

A.D.C.

SHOW

arc

"OUTWARD BOUND" SCORES HIT

London Stock Exchange Irregular

London, Dec. B.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

ATTLEE FACES CENSURE VOTE

IN BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS

London, Dec. D. Mr. Clement Attlee, who with Miss On the Stock Exchange to-day, Brazilian bonds were good and, Ellen Wilkinson and Mr. Noel Baker, Indian Iron, supported by gill-edged leaves Barcelona to-day for England, stocks, mel investment buying. will face a censure motion in the Home Ralls were encouraged by the House of Commons, tabled by a satisfactory traffe returns. Other- Conservative M.P. on the grounds wise the very quiet conditions caused that he announced he will convene some irregularly in price movements, a meeting in London to inform the Commodities and wheat eased on people about the facts of the situa

"Unbeaten,

invincible Russian and Australian selling. Jute lon was firm on bear covering, and Wall Republican Spain."-Ruter, Street opened Arm-Reuter Special.

EXCHANGE RATES

Among other things, all of which to their credit, the Hongkong Amateur. Dramalle Club has built up a reputation for producing playa which cut across the common rut of drama, comedy and melodrama, and which test to the full the interpreta- tive Ingenuity of the company. The reputation is sustained in the Club's Parls. latest offering "Outward Bound." which had its premiere at the China Flect Club before an big audience.

exceptionally

Geneva. Berlin Athens, Milan..

Vienna..

Dec. 7 .14748 .21.60%

12.40% .5471

.03

ATTLEE Defended

Barcelona, Dec. 8. Miss Ellen Wilkinson in an Inter view, repudiated the suggestion that Mr. Clement Attlee had said or dono Dec. 0.

anything which might be interpreted 147,7/04

as a breach of falth. She said that 21.60 the meeting mentioned in the pro- posed motion of censure was arrang- 547 ted six weeks ago-Router,

12.39

Copenhagen Stockholm.. Oslo.ors. Shanghai,

22.40

22.40

.19.40%

19.40

.10.00

10.00

00011

22614

1/2

New York. NCW

.6.80

4.00 *

WARSHIPS

HARBOUR

IN

.2011⁄2

2014

Amsterd

Amsterdam.

4.98.

4.90

Prague. Madrid. Madrid, Lisbon. Hongkong Bombay Montreal Brussels.

.142 P

142

.Nom.

110%

110

.1/3.

.1/0

210

.4.1934 .20.40%

.1/2

.3013

1/3 1/0 4.90 29.3013

The following warships were in Wall. South harbour yesterday: Nom. HMS. Grimsby and Herald; East Wail, H.M.S. Otus, Pantora, Taran- tula and Rorqual; North Arm, H.M.S. stedway and submarines; West Wall, H.M.S. Cumberjane: Lock, H.MS. Defender, Decoy and Regulus; No. 1/2 buoy, 11.M.S. Westcott; No. 6 buoy, buoy No. 210 HMS. · Adventure; 30.M.S. Regent and Rover; No. 8 214 buay, IHMIS. Duncan; No. 10 buoy, 18.1.3. Olympus and Rainbow; No. H.M.S. Sandwich and 1812 buoy, 107

101 Thración. -British Wireless.

3

7

_!!! | Yokohama

Belgrade. Mont.video.. Rio de Janeiro....2 Sliver (Spot)..........16% Silver (forward). 18 fe War Loan.

That the audience generally liked the play and thoroughly enjoyed the A.D.C.' translation of it was evident from

the warm and spontaneous up- plause.

One

would not say "Outward Bound" was the ideal type at play. for an amateur theatrical company, because the appeal of the play must, Not everyone to a point, be limited. can stomach the iden of a group of dead people, gradually realising they are dead and nearing a crisu when they will have to answer for the manner in which they lived, reveal their reaction to the situation in everyday terms of speech. The more Imaginative will and the conception thrilling and exciting, and will revel In the dramatic possibilities. Others, quite justifiably, could and the play meaningless, for it is a theme which travels close to the supernatural and metaphysicul and is therefore almost bound to create varying reactions. IMAGINATIVELY INTERPRETED The play is lively in conception and as imaginatively interpreted. Once again that splendid quality of all A.D.C. productions, balance in the

fae cast, in un important determining fac tor in the success of the show. There an ideal blending of histrionic ability and stagceraft which leaves one with a decidedly plensant sensa- tion of having witnessed sincere, and at times, compelling performances,

Henderson Phyllis

Rives a finely modulated performance of the one- ume horlot who through cunning and Ingenuity has managed to find her way to Society and naturally becomes an Insufferable snob in the process. Nigel Waymouth, at vividly remem- bered for his Danny In "Night Must Fall,"

makes good use of u again dramatic study, although there is a tendency to overdo things in the second act, when he realises the appalling position he is in. His best work-and it is indeed very fino-is given in the first act, when he be- comes slowly, but very deliberately Inebriated,

A delightful study is given by John Abott as the Rev. William Duke, a typically conventional young padre. who "goes off the deep end" when he realises he is dead, and then regels just as sharply when he further realises the incongruity of his posi- -tion.os-a-parson.

Philip Mason was compelling as Mr. Lingley, the self-made business man, whose Judgment Day was in keeping with his life on earth for sa

seemed) It

and Maude Mather gave several intelligent and shrewd touches

.

EXCHANGE

Selling

T.T. London

Demand

TT. Shanghal T.T. Singapore T.T. Japan T.T. India T.T. U.S.A.

TT. Manila

Batavia T.T. Bangkok T.T. Salgon T.T. France I.T. Germany TT Switzerland T.T. T.T. Australia

Buying

4 m/s L/C London

m/s D/P

do.

4 m/s L/c. U.S.A. 4 m/s Francs

10 dis India

U.S. Cross rate in London

.15, 2% 15. 2%

.104

Foreign Men-of-War: Chinese, C.M.C. Cruisers (18),, Gunboats (2) and Transports (2).

QUESTIONS NEW MALAYA TARIFF

.523 1004

London, Dec. 8. .82 Replying to Sir Percy Harris (Lib.) 3013 regarding the Mulayan textile quotas 614 which were outlined last week, Mr. .55% William Ormsby-Gore, Secretary of 149% State for the Colonies, sald the initia- 50% tive came from the local Government

0.10 after a very full investigation, .764 Sir Percy asked whether it was 133 merely an official majority which had 170% approved of the proposal and Mr. Ormsby-Gore sald it was presumably 1/3% worked out by the Customs, which 1/3.5/32] had to deal with these matters.

.31 Replying to a supplementary ques- .9.83 tion, Mr. Ormsby-Gore sald he did .831⁄2 not think the new arrangement would ‚4.99% increase prices.-Neuter,

had to sustain the mystery surround- Ing them by their presence on the' lage. Later they had much to say, the author gave them poor lines 13-11 with considerable repofition. players came grent deal of put of the test with al

but

WHOLESALE PRICES DOWN IN ENGLAND

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1937.

SHARE PRICES

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

HK. Banks, $1,800 b.

H.K. Banka, (Lon. Reg.), £01 b. Charwred Bank, £12% 11. Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £32 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £15 n. East Asia Bank, 500 n.

Insurances

Canton In., 527332 n. Union In., $510 n..

China Underwriters, $1.39 n. HI.K. Fire In., $240 n.

Shipping

Douglas. $18

H.K. Steamboats, $8 n. Indo-Chinus (Prof.), $51 n. Indo-Chinas (Del), $43 n. Shell Bearer, 94/4 n. Union Waterboats, $9.30 n.

Docks cic.

A W Warves, $118 n. H.K. & W. Docks, $29.50 sa. Providenta (old), $2.05 n. Provides (new), 35 cts. n. New Engineeringa, Sh.→ Shanghai Docks, Sh.- Kailan Mining Adm. 18/6 n. Naubs, $8.30 n. Venz: Goldfield, 55 n,

Antamok,

P.

Atoks, P

Pine Mining

50 n.

Baguio Gold, P. 17 n.

Benguet Consol, 0.70 n.

Benguet Exp

Explor, P. —

Big Wedge. P. ---

Coco

Grove,

P. 39.n.

Consolidated Mines, P. ‚013 n.

Demonstrations, P. 37

Mindanao, 12. ***

Gumaus G'flelds, P.-

Ing Gold, P.-. Ipa

IX.L., P. 57 n.

Itogons, P.

n.

Masbate Consola., P. Min, Resources, P. Northern Min.. P.--- Paracale Gumaus, P. Senator Apung San Mauriclo. T. 49 n. Suvoc Consol.. P. 161⁄2 n. United Paracales, P. 49 n.

Taps Hotels, etc.

II. and S. Hotels, $5.20 sa. H.K. Lands, $32 n. II.K. Lands, 40 S'hai Lands, Sh. Metropolitan Lands, Sh. Humphries, $8, n. 11.K. Realties, $4.85 so. Chinese Eatutes, 586 n. China Reallies, Sh. — China Debent,

Deben, $100 a.

Public Utilities

H. K. Tramways, $13.30 b. Peak Trams (old), $731⁄2 n. Peak Trams (new), $34 n. Star Ferries, $812 n.

Youmat! Ferries (old), $25% 5._ China Light (old), $11.30 sn, C. R. China Lights (new), $11 n.

5.

H.K. Electric, $54 n. Macão El

Elctric, $20 n. Sundaken Lights, $14 b. Telephone fald), $26 Telephone (new), $0.30 n. Cum Buses. Sh.--

23/0 0. Tractions Singapore Tra Singapore Pret., 23/- n.

Industrials Cold: Macg. (old), Sh. — Cald: Mack. (Pref.), Sh. - Canton Ices, 1 70 n. Cement., $12.50 b. H.K. Hopes, 33.HO 1,

Stores, &c.

of

Dairy Farm, $24 r. Watsons, $4.70 b.

London, Dec. 8. The Board of Trade Index wholesale prices in November was Cyril Champkin, who apprecintes 1.9 per cent. lower than in October. the art of understatement and there- The decline followed a fall of 0.5 no matter per cent. in October and slight falls by never fails to score

what part he takes, gave u perform-in-September and August, the ance of distinct merit and charm, and aggregate decline over four months Cyril Brown, with a part which must being 2.7 per cent.-British Wireless. have made him scratch his head is puzzlement, for it opened up almost unlimited means of sheer melodrama

to her characterisation as Mrs. Mld-or even worse, serio-comedy, emerged

LORDS STUDY ROAD problem

The House of Lords to-day debuted

The road safety question and passed

get, which ranked her as an actrees with flying colours with as neat an rather above the ordinary among the interpretation as one could wish, amateur fraternity.

The ingenious guiding band of a motion for the appointment of a The most difficult parts were in the Cvril Brown the producer was ap- Select Committee to hands of Myrtle Brown and Gerald parent throughout the piny, which) whole subject and suggest Nigel, for there were long scenes Incan in fruth be written down as an- means to reduce road which they had nothing to say, but other distinet A.D.C. success.-S.A.G. British Wireless.

Accepted

AT IT'S BEST

BREW

ERX

UB

LIGHT OR DARK.

review the further

casualties.

Lane Crawfords, $8.00 n. Sinceres, $1.75 in,

Wing On (H.K.). $40 n. Wm. Powells. 75 cto: ex-

Collon MINIA Co $134 5. Ewo Cottons,

Sh.

S'hai Cottons (old), Sh. $77 n. Zoong Sings, Sh.

Wing On Textiles, Sh.

Allerllaneous

H.K. Entertainments, $5.00 b.

$1.60 n.

Constructions (), $1.00 n.

Constructions

Vibre Pilling.

b.

Ch. Govt. 6% 1015 GSEds. 73% n. H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 5% prm. . H.K. Govt. 37% Loan 1%

NEW YORK STOCK

EXCHANGE

SWAN, CULBERTSON & FRITZ LATEST REPORTS

New York, Dec. 8. 5. C. & F. New York correspondent cables:

Stocks; The market to-day reflecta some realising, but maintains a firm tone and a further irregular advance is likely.

Colton:

The failure of the Govern- ment estimates of 10,740,000 bales to lower the market is construed as rс- flecting large absorption by the Loan, which may eventually tighten the "spot" situation.

Wheat: The action of December position reflects the light primary re- the ceipts. Washington estimates Argentine crop at 180,000,000 bushels, conirming the recent daninge reports, The extreme cold in our own South- West is unfavourable to the crop there. It is rumoured that buth Ger- many and France contemplate carly purchases here, but there was export to-day.

no

Corn: Exports are reported to be The cash over 1,000,000 bushels. position is strong.

Rubber: The market is quiet and featureless.

Sugar:

The market is stagnani, but prices are steady.

S. C. & F. Dow-Jones summary of yesterday's market:

virtually

no

Although there was news to induce a bullish sentiment, to-day's buying was based on the hope that "something would be done" shortly for railroad, utility and build- ing companies. Ulity hardened on reports of

food

sccurities

Imminent

President

although news. Roosevelt is deferring his utility General Motor

conferences. The

Company reported to have made the best November sales in the Com- pany's history.

Stocks on the Curb Exchange were higher, but trading was quiet. Bonds were higher and issues active. Government also higher.

fairly

were

Wall Street Journal morning com-. ment.

There is growing sentiment that higher stock prices are indicated, with even bears expecting further market. gains before any Important decline.

It is gossiped that steel operations next week may Improve slightly.

short There are some stubborn positions in General Motor, Tere- phone, Stucl and Chrysler Motor shares.

It is reported that London Interests are buying copper shares.

Traders believe that some stocks are oversold, including Chryslers. Dow Jones Averages Dee. 7. 30 Industrials

Close

128,31

120.60

20 Rails

32.03

32.04

20 Utilities

22.30

22.52

40 Bonds

03.38

03.72

11 Commodity Index 53.50

*53.82

NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERIES ABOUT INDIGESTION

Rellef-quick relief-is your one over- whelming necessity when suffering from That is stomach paina and indication. why leading medical authorities-special- Isla doctors, hospitals-recommend and even *Biurated Magnesia for specify the most obstinate cases of dyspepsia, neld stomach and gastritis.

They know. (for they are in touch with the latest developments in medical proc. tice) that recent medical research and numeroun X-ray photographs of actual cases of indigestion, have proved 'Bikur- prm.ated' Magnesin to be the quickest-acing and the most effective stomach remedy known to medical science.

'Elisurated' Magncala ช 21 complete treatment for the prompt reller of all stomach troubles. Not only is a potent neutraliser of the harmful acids which esuso indigestion and slamach ulcers-11 also spreads soothing, protecting film over the inflamed slemach lining.

Get 'Bisuraled' Mingriesla powder or tablets from your chemist or store to-day -but always look for the oval "BISMAC'

Wallace Harpers. $5 s. Marsmons Ins. (Lon.), s/ 217 n. Marsmans Inv. (H.K.1, 5/- 4/0 a. China Lights Rights $5 b.

U.S.

COMMODITY PRICES

LATEST CABLED

QUOTATIONS

New York, Dec. 8.

The following quotations on the New York commodity exchange are issued by Router:

Dec.

Jan.

Mar

May

July

Oct

Spot

New York Cotton

Opening Closing

1:10/10

7.04/04

7.80 n 7.03/03

7.80/09 7.08/08

7.03/02 8.02/03

7.06/08

'8.03/03

0.01/04

8.10/10

8.08

The First Notice Day for January Cotton Is Dec, 27 and the Delivery Date Jan. 3.

Dcc.

Mar.

May

July

Sept.

New York Hubber

15.27 n -15.51/51

15.33 131 10.43-/43-15.03/04 15,50 /30 15.75/75 15.57b/02 15.85 t

Sales for the day:

1,220 tons.

The Inst Matie Day for December Rubber is Dec. 29,

Chicago Wheat

KIW

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TAN

97%/97% See the KIWI trade mark on 02/02 04/01 avory tin of thoo polish you 80%/60% 80%/08% buy. It is a guarantee of

20,539,000 bushels, finest quality polish. Chicago Carn

Dec, May

July

Tuesday's sales:

Dec.

May

July..

$4/54%

574/574 07/07% 50/50% 38%/50%

The last Nolice Day for December

Winnipeg Wheat

Grains in Dec. 80.

Dec.

May

July

110/110

114/113 116/110%

111/113/7

The last Notice Day for December

Winnipeg Wheat is Deo, #}.2

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in

RONALD COLMAN The PRISONER

ZENDA

WITH

MADELEINE CARROLL

MARY ASTOR - HAVID NIVEN • RAYMOND MASSEY • C. AUBREY SUITS

AND.

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