In the passing away of Mr. W. R. Lemarchand the sad news of whicn is just to hand, the stock exchange has Suffered another severe blow and the loss of one of its most popular members.
There was an easier tendency evident in-the industrial market in contrast to the rubber section where strong and active conditions ruled. In view of the recent rapid rise it would not be surprising if the industrial section underwent a period of consolidation of its gains. There were some exceptions to the easiness, primarily Intascos which were in strong demand at 8.50 and I. L Trusts which, at 4.40 held and even improved On yesterday's price. Loans were an easy market at 6.55 while Trams and Buses at 41 and 30% respectively were in continued request. There was a fair turnover in Ewos at 18.90 and *Wheelocks at 38%.
Amongst Rubbers, Kroewoeks were exceptionally active with many buyers at 1.29 while Anglo-Javas were done at 16.10. Rubber Trusts rose to 445 and Ziangbes were in good demand at 19.70. Stocks of rubber in the U.K. declined 423 tons to a total of 64,510 tons.
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