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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 31, 1939.

G.

LAMBERT

DUNBAR & CO

Bank Bidg.

ard Floor

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY | PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS tongkong & Shanghai

OF CANTON, LTD. 25 words $2.00

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS for 3 days prepaid

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PREMISES TO LET.

that the ORDINARY YEARLY HUMPHREYS BUILDINGS. Kow-MEETING of the Society will be Joon, from 1st June for four months, held at the HEAD OFFICE, Union Fully furnished, four roomed fat, large verandah, very cool, servants Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, Box 21st APRIL, 1939 at 11 a.m., for available. Very moderate rent. No. 322, "Hongkong Telegraph."

LOST.

LOST small black cocker spaniel dog strayed from 500, The Peak, on 28th March.. If found will finder please communicate with Telephone No. 29059,

Exchange At A Glance

SELLING

1s. 2.23/32

T.T. Löndun

Demand

T.T. Shanghal

T.T. Singapore

T.T. Japan

·T.T. India

T.T. U.S.A,

T.T. Manila

T.T. Balavla

T.T. Bangkok

T.T. Saigon

T.T. France

T.T. Gernuany

T.T. Switzerland

.1, 2.23/32

170

.02%

.103

.81%

-283%

5714

5332

TT. Australia

.101 .108 10.02 .71 12315 1/6%

BUYING

4 m/s Dip

do.

4 m/s L/C US A.

1/2.31/32 .1/3 .20

4 m/s France

11.22 .03% 4.604

4 m/s Lie Landon

30 / India

U.S. Cross rate in Lon.

the purpoad of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1938, and of declaring Dividend, etc.

The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 3rd APRIL to 21st APRIL, both days Inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th March, 1939.

THE CHINA FIRE

INSURANCE

CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SEVENTIETII ORDIN- ARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 21st APRIL, 1939, at 11.20 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directora and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1938, and of declaring Dividends, etc.

The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED

Franco-Rumanian from 3rd APRIL to 21st APRIL,

A

Trade Pact

Paris, Mar. 30. Commercial new

agreement between France and Rumania is being signed this evening,

Under this, France doubles her purchases of Rumanian petrol and reduces customs duties on Rumania's agricultural produces-Reuler,

British Trade

both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th March, 1939.

BRITISH TRADERS'

INSURANCE

CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

Helsingfors, Mar. 30. The advantage of small nations trading with Britain was emphasised by Mr. R. S. Hudson, Secretary for

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Overseas Trade, when he addressed

that the SEVENTY-THIRD OR- Commerce the Finnish Chamber of to-day.

DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Mr. Hudson is now having con- the Company will be held at its vereations here following visits to HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Warsaw and Moscow.

Despite the year's unemployment, Hong Kong, on Friday, 21st APRIL, Britain's present industrial output 1939, at 11.25 a.m., for the purpose was greater than in the boom year of of receiving the Report of the 1020, Mr. Hudson declaredDirectors and the Statements of Reuter Special.

Queen Mary Better

LONDON, Mar. 30-It was stated at Marlborough House to-day that Queen Mary, who has been suffering from a cold, is better-British Wire less.

BRITISH AMBASSADOR FOR CHUNGKING

Account to 31st December, 1938, and of declaring Dividend, etc.

The SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 3rd APRIL to 21st APRIL, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 20th March, 1939.

of

NEW YORK, Mar. 30.-President SHANGHAI, Mor. 31.-Chinese re- ports from Chungking state that the Roosevelt has nominated ex-Senator

to the position British Ambassador, Sir Archibald F. H. Brown

vacant since 1938-Reuter.

Kerr Clark Kerr, is going to Chung-Comptroller-General, which has been king in mid Aprli.-United Press.

SECOND EDITION

HONG

KONG

AS REVEALED BY THE CAMERA

Over 60 Views of the Colony

In addition to the pictures previously published, this enlarged edition includes views of Jubilee Reservoir.

Botanical Gardens, Supreme Court, Cenotaph. Peak Tramway, University, Central British School, Cathedrals and Churches, Queen Mary Hospital,

War Memorial Nursing Home, Cheung Chay Island, etc.

PRICE $1.50

Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the hers, South China Morning Post, Ltd., Morning Post Building,

Obtainable at Kelly &

Publ

of the Salo by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 3rd day of April, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Omces of tho Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Shum- shulpo, in the Colony of Hang Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three daya thereof,

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo Bal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will bo present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

"New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 2680.

Road & Camp Street Junction of Casile Peik

Shamonnipo.

| No. of Sale, j

Registry No.

Locality

Boundary Moasurements

.w.

test fret Leetifest

K

da jet dalo

plan.

Luz ud

ng, fest.

Annual

Contenta i

Rental

Upset Prics!

11,300

291$

H.K. Stock Market

$17,70

The following quotations were Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-

et als moralnet

DANKS

1.K. Banks S... H.K. Banks Lon. £. Chartered £

Mercantile, A. & D. C Mercantile, C. £.

East Asla $.

Canton S.

INSURANCES

Union S.......

China Underwriter f.

H.K. Fire $.

SHIPPING

Douglas $. Steamboats $. Indo-Chinas, P. S. Indo-Chinus, DS. Shell Bearers 8/- Waterboats 5..

.400

DOCKS ETC. Wharves $. Ducks $....

Providents S. New Eng. Sh. $.. Shu. Docks. Sh. $..

Kalinn s/-

MINING

Raubs $......

Venz: Goldfield $..

Hongkong Mines ets.

CORRESPONDENTS. FOR

FRANCIS 1. du PONT & CO. NEW YORK

Cable Addrem DUNBAR Telephone No. 20123-

.

MARCH 31, 1939.

- FRANCIS 1. du PONT & COMPANY REPORT BY CABLE:,

STOCKS: February farm equipment exports were 41 per cent, under those for the corresponding month of last year.

EARNINGS:

An agreement between France and Rumania for doubling oll imports and reducing French) agricultural tariffs hos been inliinled.

4

Swiss francs declined on nervousness, resulting in the re- moval of gold from the areas near the German border. Herr Hitler has empowered the Minister of Economics to prohibit exports and imports of any type of goods. The President of the Reichsbank has urged the resumption of German, British and French trade talks,

Barron's index has advanced slightly, Sears, Roebuck's -March-sales-touched-a record-high mark.

March building awards were 40 per cent, over the same month of last year.

Stock

Period

1038

$2.40

Sperry Corporation ....... Yr. 31/12 American Rolling Mili.... Yr. 31/12 $1,300,000 LOSS The United Fruit Corporation's first-quarter earnings are upproximately the same as the corresponding quarter of

1038.

COTTON: The Senators from the cotton-growing States are ignoring President Roosevelt's request for export subsidy and favour the plan to subsidize the domestic market.

GRAINS:

The wheat market was drm on war threat. South Africa expects n record corn crop.

LONDON AVERAGES:

Industrial average

Rolls average

POST OFFICE.

From

Tientsin

Japan and Shungtrai Japan and Shanghal

Colcutta and Straits Shanghal

Shanghai and Swatow Shanghal

Shantung

Sulseng

Yanglac Yochow Ixlon

INWARD MAILS

For

Chengtu

Due.

March 31,

m/v Canton

March 31.

Potsdam

March 31.

Shanghal, Amoy, Chuanchow

March 31.

March 31,

March 31.

March 31,

April 1.

Szechuen

April 1

Tainan,

April 1,

Anna Maersk

.April 2:

"Imperial Airways Direct Service”—Londoù date, 25th March.

Imperial Airways Plano Tjizalak Chenonceaux

April 2,

April 2.

April 3.

.April 3.

Shanghai and Swatow Shanghai and Amoy Shanghai

Air Mail by

Shanghai and Amoy

Japon and Shanghal

USA., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- hal (San Francisco date, 10th March).

For

Pres. Coolidge

OUTWARD MAILS

Per

Friday

Parcels and Papers only for Calculia Yuensang

Foochow via Swalow Manila

Fort Bayard Swntow

Manila and Parcels only for Ger-

many via Hamburg

Date and Time.

Fri., Mar. 31, Mar. 31, 11 07. Mar: 31. Noon.

Parcels Гарега. Chungking Fri., Mar. 31, 12.30 p.m. Franconia..Fri., Mar. 31, 230 p.m. Italdis ........Fri, Mar 31, 2.30 p.m. Sagres

Fr., Mar. 31, 1 pm.

Potsdam....Fri., Mar. 31, 4.30 p.m.

K.P.O.

06.2 54.3

MARCH 20 MARCH 30

90.2 55.2

Air Mall for Indo-China, Iran and Air France Plane....Fri, Mar. 31.

Franco (Paris And Northern Provinces only) by the "Afr France Airways Direct Service,”

These averages are based on 100 as of December 31, 1934,

Aryanisation

In Germany

LINERS FOGBOUND

OFF HONGKONG

(Continued from Page 1.)

pumps are adequately coping with

Berlin Jewish Firms the situation.

Out Of Business

BERLIN, Mar. 30.

NO LESS than 565 formerly Jewish-owned enterprises have

Both the Canton and the Marechal Joffre will go into dock as soon as they enter the harbour.

Chitral Unloading

At 10 o'clock this morning the der- been aryanized in Berlin sincevicks of the P. & O. ner Chitral May, 1938, police headquarters were swung loose and cargo loaded: in Europe and here began to pour 1.370 announced to-ndy.

out of the holds.

.82 n.

.

n.

27 n.

This number Includes 330 firms (of a value up to 30,000 reich-

small!

This docs not mean that the de-

13 n. marks) which were sold at a total cision to turn the Chitral about be- 30 n. price of 5,000,000 relchmarks, 120 cause of the Canton's trouble and middle-seized shops for 5,400,000 send her back has been definitely refchmarks, and 117 large enterprises, made, but it indicates that the P. St sold for more than 40,000,000 reich-O. is resigned to such action. b and sa. I marks-Trans-Occon,

.220 n.

.1% 1. 183 n.

70 b.

13 n.

60 n.

24 n. A1/3 n.

.# n

.111 S.

0,70 1. 1011⁄2 n.

BRITISH AID FOR POLAND

(Continued from Page 1.)

When, because of the fog. the damaged Canton could not enter port this morning the departure of the; Chitral for Shanghal was further de- layed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the passengers were advised not to count on her departure before 5 P.m.

later gave audience to Lord Baldwin, who returned to London from the The P. & O. has decided that one continent a week ago, and sails next of its ships must leave on Sunday, week for Canada.

In the afternoon the King accom- .16 punied by the Queen, visited two big .4.90 sa. London County Council housing estales in Hackney-British Wireless. IMPORTANCE OF VISIT STRESSED

Warsaw, Mar. 30. Emphasis is placed by the whole on the im- of the press to-night

Colonel Beck's forth- portance of coming visit to London.

Observers discount the rumour that he will stop in Berlin en route to London,

17/0 n.

.8 b.

.3

n.

Antumoks Pr... (x.d.)....39

.4 n.

sa.

Atoks Ps. (x.d.)

.34 sa.

Baguio Gold P.

12.40 60.

.30 sa.

'Benguet Cons. Ps.

Coco Grove Ps. Con Mines Ps. Demonstrations Ps. J.X.L. Ps. Gumaus Ps. Son Mauricio Ps. Suyar Cansul Ps. Paracales Ps.

Hotels $..

Lands $..

LANDS

Lunds 4% deb, $.

S'hai Lands Sh. $.. Humphreys &.. 1.K. Realties $... Chinese Estates S.

UTILITIES

Teams $.... Peak Trams (old) $. Peak Trams (now) $. Star Ferries $..

Y. Ferries (old) 5..

Y. Ferries (new) $.. China Lights (old) s. China Lights (new) S. H.K. Electrics $. Maeno Electrics $. Sandakan Lights $. Telephones (old) $. Telephones (new) $. Tractions s/

Tractions (Pref) s/

the result

probably at noon, for Englund.

The work of clearing the Chitral of her Shanghai cargo has been start- ed so that half the woric will be done if she should have to ship the The Canton's Europe-bound cargo, passengers have not yet begun to pack, but they are aware that they may have to do so at any moment.

Anchored Off Waglan

The Canton and the Messugeries Maritimes liner Marechal Jeffre are

Such an action, it is suggested could both anchored off Waglan. They are only appear to be

of two of a group of several ships .003 sa.

German pressure to compromise the which have been fog-bound there .13% 4.

in since early morning. The Conte Government's liberty of action

Verde is among the number; other- 10 sa. foreign affairs.

Foreshadowing that the week, end-wise some of the Chitral's passengers .1.04 so.

ing with Colonel Beck's return from may have seized the opportunity of

be decisive".

the her scheduled departure for Shang- London, will

newspaper

"Wieczor hat to-day to transfer to her. independent

comments: "Poland's 34 સી. position in Europe is of the utmost

(x.d)..

.5

INDUSTRIAL

Cald: Macg. (ord.), Sh. $.

so, i

b, Warszawski"

The Marechal Joffre is to go Be. 104 n.importance at the moment, and the straight to Talkoo Dockyard.

world is watching the new moves." fore the Canton is taken to Kowloon .0.90 n.

President Ignacy Moscowicki had a Dockyard she may pull in alongside .8.55 n.

4.40 three-hour conference with the printhe Chitral to permit the quickest elpal Opposition leaders this evening and most convenient possible trans- It is stated that they discussed in fer of passengers and cargo, 16.20 b.ternal politics.

.97

D.

.8 n. 4 n.

244 n.

.07.

,24 11. .9.20 b. .5% B. 5044 s. 18 n.

12 n.

23 #

.7 n.

Contributions to the Internal de- fence lean, announced earller in the werk,

exceed £1,500,000.- now

Reuter.

BROTHEL KEEPER

CHIANG READY FOR

Elderly Woman Fined For Offence

DRIVE

(Continued from Page 14

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A fine of $20 was imposed on 00-year-old woman, Kwok Sam, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central while the Fourtieth Army near Yan- Magistracy yesterday, on a charge of 22/0 n. cheng on the Lunghai Ratiway and keeping a brothel at No. 131 Queen's

General Sun Tien-ying's Army will Road West, second floor. cross the Yellow River to establish

22/- n.

.14 n.

junction with the Communist, Sub-Inspector R. McEwen sald Cold: Macg. (Pre.), Sh. $....13 n. Eighteenth Army.under General Chu that he raided the floor on Wednes-

Canton Ices $

Cements $

3.60 b.

Tch advancing from Luan in castern day evening, and found defendant, .134. Shensi.

who appeared to be ill and was lying bed. She admitted being the Shansi Invasion

principal tenant. Two girls who Chinese forces massed in were also on the door admitted being prostitutes, and said they lived there. south-eastern Shenal and Tudgkwan, They told the Inspector that they Including the armies under General paid no rent, but 80 per cent. Two Chih-yuch and Li Wen, will also their profits were given to defen- cross Yellow River and invade

H.K. Ropes (ex. d.) S. STORES, &c. Dairy Farms (ex. rta)

22 8. Dairy Farms (ris.) $.. .15% ED. Watsons $.......

(x.d.) 0.10 n. Lane Crawfords Sinceres S

Wing On (ILK.) $. Powell, Ltd. cls.

COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $....... S'hal Cotton Sh. $. Zoong, Sings, Sh. $. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $.

MISO,

H.K. Entertainment Constructions. $. Vibro Piling 8.

Ch. Gayt, 5% 1925

The

of

the cast of Slan will also participate to various people, most of whom in the Shansi- campaign.

of the poorer class. These

. n.

.1.80

n.

.42 b.

.00 n.

General Huang Liu's Army at Sina

the south-western parts of Shansi. food.

dant, who also provided them with

.10.80

n.

and General Pan Han-pao's. Army to

Other parts of the floor were let

105 11.

were

.30 n.

..40 m.

6.30

.8 b.

14

.67%

m.

The Eighth Group Army under people paid various amounts in rent. General Sun Chu and the Sixth

Group Army under General Yang A rent collector produced the re- and these which penetrated Into ceipts for the premises, n. Al-yuan

Western Shansi have started eastward Ware seen to bear the name of a per- advancing, while General Hu Toung-son called Kwok Sze-kwo. Asked 'non, Chairman of the Shenat Provin-Who Kwok Sze-kwo was, defondant Loan 4% prm. b. clal Government left Stan and is at said she was the previous tenant, HK. Govt. Loan 34% por. b. present staying in central Shenal to The defendant was found to have 13/0 n. command the forces advancing easta previous conviction in August. Jast

G.$. Bonds

ILK. Govt. 4

Maramans (Lond.) 's/- Maremona (HK.) 8/-

.5/-sa.

ward-Domet.

İyear.

During the hearing of the case, HONOLULU, Mar. 30 The Call The California Clipper la scheduled defendant continually moaned in the dock, and Sub-Inspector: "Mekwen fornia Clipper arrived taze on her to arrive in Hongkong on April 5 and malden trip to Hongkong. She was will depart on the following day for sald he had no doubt the woman was

Very greeted by cheering crowds. Reuter Son Francisco.

Reg. .......Mar. 31, 5 pm.

.Mar. 31, 7 pm.

Fri., Mar. 31.

K.P.O. and G.P.O. Parcels......Mar. 31, 5 p.m.

a,m,

April 1, 0.45 .April 1, 10.30 a.m. Fri., Mar. 31.

K.P.O. and G.P.O.

.Mar. 31, 5 p.m.

April 1., 8.45 am. April 1. 9.30 am.

Ord.,

...Mar. 31, 5.30 p.m.

G.P.O.

Reg

Mar. 31, 5 p.m.

Ord,

Straits, Ceylon, Indin. East and M/V Canton

South Afrlen, Aden, Egypt, Malta

and Europe via Marseilles-due Marseilles 28th April

Reg. Ord.

Manila, Rabaul, Australia and New Nunkin

Zealand via Brisbane due Brisbane, 18th April

Parcels Reg. Ord,

Saturday

Sandakan

Air Mail for "K,L.M, Airways Direct M/♥ Canton

Service"-duo Amsterdam, 11th April.

Mausang....Sul., April 1, 6.30 a.m. Bat, Apr. 1.

G.P.O. and K.P.O.

Reg.. Ord..

Haiphong Haiphong Amoy

Ninghai

Esang Anshun

Sunday

Fort Bayard, Pakhoi and Halphong Kingyuan Shanghai via Swatow Swatow, Amoy and Foochow

Yusang Sciptan

Monday

Airways Imperial Airways Plane Laudon, Service" due

10th April

Rex.

....April, 3, 5. p.nt.

Ord

..April, 3. 5.30 p.m.

G.P.Q.

Rek.

April. 3. 5 pm.

Ord,

...................... April 3. 7.p.m.

Mon. April 3. K.P.O.

Krk.

Ord.

April. 3, 5.30 p.m.

G.P.O.

Rex.

Apell, 3, 5 pm

́Ord.

Swatow and Foochow Saigon

Air Mail for "Imperial

Direct

Apr. 1, 9.30. 8.21. ...Apr, 1, 10 a.m. Sat, April 1, 10' um, Sat, April 1, 1 p.m. .Sat., April 1, 5 p.m.

.Sun., April 2, 9 a.m. .Sun., April 2, 9 a.m. .Sun., Apr. 2, D a.m.

Yochow .Mon., April 3, 10.30 o.m. Chenonceaux Mòn., Apr. 3, 11.30 mm.

Mon., April 3. K.P.O.

Air Mall for Malaya, Java and Imperial Airways Plane

Australia by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"-due Sydney 10th April

Manilu

Batavia and Sourabaya Foochow via Swatow Swalow

....April, 3, 6 pm.

April 3, 7 p.m.

Pres. Coolidge ..Fri, April 3, 7 p.m. Tuesday

Tjisalak .Tacs., Apr. 4,,8.30 a.m. Hunan „Tues., Apr. 4, 0.30 am. Szechuen ..Tues., Apr. 4, 10.30 a.m..

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