No. 7045.-FEBRUARY 27, 1886.
THE CHINA
THE Shanghai Mercury By-The ex- RANGGON, Jan. 39.-The Rangoon Gazelle's as they went up the Blops Warrior, who had tensive repairs which the German scop correspondent at Mandalay says that the the lead, increased his distance in front of Nautilus Lately underwent having been city is being cleaned and the roads zopair- the others to more than three lengths completed, the otor will bo put on board ed. Great proparations are being made Down the Slope, Ruby, who had Teen Ing the man-of-way the day after to-morrow, for the visit of the Viceroy, who will oc- ging, boat up, but failed to come alongside The Nautilus is to leave during the first cupy Theebow's apartments in the palace, Warrier till the Villago was passed and week in March for Amoy, where she will A large gang of cheerful workers are busily the Straight reached. Coming along the be met by H. G. M's fitis. The move
employed
Accounts from the distriota show that Straight it was dificult to say which of the ments thehea are not quite certam, though there have been fewor dacoitics. Col. Statwo was first, and for some four or five it is not all unlikely that both vessole will den's excellent arrangements are now bear hundred yards a neck and neck race was come to Bhanghai about the 20th proximo, ing fruit Speedy justice is administered by run. And finally, Rubyshowed he had the to be present at the oponing of the Majer Adamson in the city, instead of the New German Consular Buildings, which dawdling arrangements of the Burmese most forse felt, coming in a short neck in event is expected to take place on the
The Hibotda is ably assisted front of Warrior, Lochnager, who v was third, 22nd of March-Emperor William's birth-by Mr Florde, lots of the Moulmein
being two or three length behind. Time day. Also understand that, according to
police. which
3 minutes. arrived høre by last rasil, there will be no more German vessels of a large class sent to the Far East to be permanently stationad hore. Instead from time to time afying squadron will losva one of the Gorman podia on a cruis round the. world. The first one has already started from home. It consists of the following ships; the corvettes fineixenes Blücher, and Bismarck, the sloop Hyalne and
how
ministors.
OFF DAY.
The races to-day of course lacked a good doal of the exciting interest that marked the events of the previous days. The at. tendance of foreigners was rather meagre
the aviso. Izbicht. The vessels are under and the crowd of natives was percopy Mr Smarty's Meteor (Capt. Hawkeham).
the command of Rear Admiral Knorr. They
the were expected to leave Zanzibar on 20th alt, for Now Oninos; thence they were to visit all the German colonial possessions in
thinner.
A good many of the stalls, tents,
-MARAUDER's. Our for beaten Ponies,
One Mile Mr D. E. Bassoon's Rappahannock (Mr
D. E. Bassoon) 11st. 2)bs....2 Major Bagstock's Wild Wood (Mr But
chings) list. 115....0 Mr John Peel's Bandsman (Mr Royueli)
Ilst, dibe....3
11st, 115....0
Baker) Tat
Bath gate) 11st. lib....◊ Mr John Pool's Torpedo (Mr J. Bell-
Irving) 10st, Giba....0 Mr Seraph's Hard Times (Mr Dunman)
bling tables, &c., which were profusoly Mr D. E. Bassoon's Piccadilly (Mr I town on the interior of the course, had
FRAGRANT WATERS MURMURZ. Just, H. N. Mohta, N. Mody, J. A. on your speech, or, rather, on that portion HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
COMPANY LIMITED, That the Stowards of the Jockey Club are Mosely, A. E. Vaucher, L Poesbecker, J. which concerns Mr Jackson's honorarium.
entitled to the cordial thanks of the com... T. Chater, H. P. Tennant, J. IL, Cor, E. You have, Mr Chairman, in a very precine The following in the Report of the Board munity for their excellent arrangemente George, A. MacCounohis, G. M. Bain, H. and comprobensive manner traced the posi- of Directors of the Hongkong and Whampas at the Race Meeting of 1856, and for the Foss, F. Henderson, G. E. Noble (Inspection of the Bank to the shareholders. Dock Company, Limited, to the Ordinary true sportsman-like tone imparted by tor of the Corporation's Branches), G. K. You have pointed out to us the enormous Yearly Meeting of Shareholders, to be held them to the meeting.
Johnston, B. B. Quombe, V. A, C. Haw increase in the volume of the business of at the offices of the Company, No. 14, That the Judges, Starters, and other of kins, B. M. Bevis, C, S. Addis, J. P. the Book, you have pointed out to us the Praps, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 3rd
ficials performed their onerous duties Wado Gard'uer, C. L. Barnes, Captain Tal- very large Reserve Fund wo have at the March, 1888, at 3 o'clock p.m.- in the most perfect manner.
{bot and others.:
present moment, but I think, Mr Chairman, To the Shareholders of the Hongkong and That the gonial Clerk of the Course carried The Chief Manager road the noties call you have umitted to point out to us the Whampoa Dock Company, Lavuted
Gentlemon,--The Directors have now to Fory handsome dividends that we have submit to you their Report, with a Shita sunshine wherever his scarlet coat aping the meeting.
The Chairman read the Report, sed than recaived" and aleo the very large incronaement of Accounts for the half-year ending posred.
in the value of our shares. Gentlemen, at December Inst. That the hospitality displayed by hobie zuid-
The Chairman Gentlemen, it is again wo all know that the Directors are not 8093,234.76, and the not profit, after pay- The total receipts for the six months are owners was free and unbounded. That the much-coveted Ladies' Parse was my privilege to come befors you with a very supposed to be guided one way or the mig interest duo and all charges, amounts
gallantly contested, well pron and gruce favourable report of the Bank's working for other by the value of the shares in the to...
8138,692.67 fully presented, and that the winning the past year. In addition to the usual market, but, gentlemen, it is a matter of to which has to be added the balance brought forward from Jockey la to bo axcused for having for dividend of £2, the profits admit of our the atmost importance that car shares last account. gotten what he had to say when under giving a bonus of 10 shillings, making 4 should command a good price in the open the fire of so many bright eses in the dividand of about 22 per cent, for the your market. I have been a shareholder, gentle and from which have to
on our paid up capital. The unproce men, in this Bank for a considerable numbe deducted Grand Stand. That the Blue Ribbon was gately wondentedly low starling value of the dollar ber of years. I was a shareholder in this causes these together to absorb nine, laca of Bank long before Mr Jackson was called
and well des véd.
the Pacific, making that their way to disappeared and with them had gone mach Mr D. E. Bassoon's Pathfinder (34.That Conqueror has again justified his dollars. We propose writing $25,000 off upon to take suproma charge of the Bank)
Yokohama. Visiting all the trusty ports in Japan they would sext proceed to China, oalling at almost every open port. In all probability the squadron will arrive here
about Christiñas,
THERE seem to be signs in the air, (saya the Free Press) that the recurring eruption
of the shouting and babble of voices that were heard on the first days. Bookmakers also were less numerons and the car was not dinned with the loud praises of the winning' ponies that generally did not win. Perhaps not a little of the apathy of the community is due to the fact that
11st. 11b....1
Right ponies turned out-to-conicet this vent, Meteor and Bundernas being the warm: sat favourites. After a very good start Meteor ran into first place and kept the load,
Directors' fees. Auditors' fees
4,259.01
8142,96158
83,500.00 400.00
3,000,00
which has troubled Singapore from the your there was no Steeplechene this year with Hard Times and Piscadilly in second/ That the crowds of Calestials were greater reduced the rate of interest in London as thing like 18 or £20. Although there 96,551.58 to be carried to new account,
1823 up to the present time, is again ap-au erant which always creates excite proaching an active state. It has been an ment and bringa down crowds
and third place. At the Village Bandeman
of
increasing evil, growing with the evor-anxious spectator. But despite the pau- ensued down the Straight between him. That the Band of the Northamptons shodaying in interest (Applause). You will are selling in London at £66 and upwards and now Engines constructed at the Coin-
came up with a rush and a splendid race.
Rappahannock, who had worked to the front rank at the Village, and Hard Times. The lattor, however, put on a fine spurt half way down the Straight and won the do their level best by the plaudits of the raes by two or three lengths, Rappahannock
city of attendance there was no lack of interest in one or two of the races. The Mafoes created some merriment. The Chi- noc jockeys rode well and were spurred to
panding Chinese population, and it may fely ho said that it nover before reached the fever height which it has attained du- ring the last six months, for, as we have caid in this paper, and Government Oficials do not scruple to assert it, gambling in carried on only in this town, by day and natives. The Championship was gained by beating Bandsman" for second place by by night, and passers-by are invited to walk in, in defiance of the Police and of Little Boy-a tiny apoolmen indeed who about half a length. Time 2 min. 10 sec. the low. The article, which we translated rode well sud brought in Fun in eplondid
Lately from the Lat Pau spoke of
of this as
is allowed to sink to rest.
officer was
Presented by 0. Tock, Esq. Distanco, One-mile-and-a-quarter.
90...10
gat.....0
Ming), Set...0
leaving available for ap name, by making the most popular win the Promises account, and carrying forward I was a shareholder in the Bank when he
propriation
...8130,051.58 of the Meeting: that Herschel brought 268,800.33. Turning to the figures of the took it, and I am a shareholder to-day,
The Directors recommend that a dividend Consolation to his owner that report, you will notice a very marked and, I am glad to esy, to a very large for the half yuas of 7 per cent or Umbrella demonstrated that real sports increase in the deposits, an incresse of twelve amount (Laughter and applause.) When 287,000.00, be paid to the Shareholdern, millions of dollars doring the year, a satis Mr Jackson took charge of the Bank the and a bonus of $15,000.00 to Contri- mou need never despair,
Shareholders; That the racing was as good, and the bon factory sigu, as showing confidence in the shares of this Corporation were quoted 915,000.00 be written off the 0 and Our Es evenly divided, as at any pro. Bank (Applause) This increase is mainly in the market, not in Hongkong but Cosmopolitan and Kowloon Docks respec- vious Race Meeting.
in the London deposits. We have now on the London Stock Exchange at some tively, nud 25,000.00 from the value of the steamer Pilot Fish, leaving a balance of has been a large increase in the capital of
The business of the Company continues the Bank since then, the old shares to-day satisfactory. The number of new Vessels
pany's works continues to increase, and (Applausn) This means prosperity, not with the large extensions to the workshops, only to the Bank but to everyone connected and the introduction of the best adapted
and Dewast typen
pe of machines, the Com with it. It means prosperity to this Colony pany are now in a position to undertake the in particular and to China in general, and building of the largest class of vessela and I am sure from the handsome manuer you to execute promptly the heaviest repairs. bave received the speech of the Chairman that you are all of my opinion, that the man who has brought about this happy state of affairs should be called upon to The Director consider it desirabls to sharo in that prosperity, and applause); increase the Capital of the Company by the I am sure, gentlemen, that if we were seated premium of 50 per sent., and a resolution on the opposite side, we would do what oar to this effoot will be submitted to the Share
horsan,
than ever, but that the Police doserve well as India by per cent. per sunum credit for their admirable arrangements, reduction that will affect a considerable
sweet harmony around that almost sooth observe in our assets, that we have in- el the wounded feelings of thee whoa vested £100,000 in consols and £150,200 money had been placed on the wrong in the 3 per cent. India Sterling La
which are to be held as a special London Reserve and lodged with the Bank of England, a predent measure which will, I am sure, commend itself to the shareholders The Indian Government Eupee paper that we now hold amounts to Rs. 0,017,000, which is in excess of our previous holdings, and all our securities stand in our books under their present market value (Ap
That it is a hopeful sign to ase young real dents coming forward as gentlemen jock. eye, and pleasant to see them win. That the visitors from Shanghai and the Coast Ports have marked their songe of this enjoyable Meeting by subscribing for a handsome prize in the form of a Vi. sitors' (Cup, worth $500, which is to be
run for at next Meating.
pondent' was unduly aovers upon owners -errora in training, and also upon the ou
fortunate selection at Shanghai of the Subscription GritEna. Thist, considering the season when the griffins are pelected for Hongkong, and the limit as to cont, the chances are all against a largo per-contage of good animals being
flood progress has been made with the retarded the work for some time, have been new Dock, and the early difficulties, which
overcome.
issue of 2,500 new shares of 8125 each at à
planas). Of China Loan Bonds we had on Directors have done. I am sure we would holders at the extraordinary meeting,
some substantial manner proving to him our appreciation of his most valuable services, (Hear hear)--not only to na: 25 shareholders, but to this Colony in par ticular (Applause). Knowing I do Mr Jackson, I am sure your cheers to-day will Inst longer in his memory and will go deeper into his kind heart that the honorarium wa are about to give him (Loud applause), Mr Chairman, with those remarks I have great pleasure in seconding the adoption of the Report,
Directors —Mesara. Wm. B. Forbes and
Directors invited Mesara R. H. M. Hun- tington and L. Poesnecker to the vacant seats on the Board, which appointments quiro confirmation wh this awoking.
| 20-
In accordance with clause 50 of the
Articles of Association, Messrs. If. Grols and E. IL M. Hurtington ratire by tote- tion, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Auditors.--The accounts have been audi- ted. by Messrs. Thes. Arnold and I W.
Dumistakeably as we did ourselves. Pe-style. Some fun, was got out of a less for-4-CHAMPION MAroos,--First Prize, $50 nang lately complained as much of the evil.tunate jockey who lost his cap and como trot Second Prize, 830; Third Prize, 8201: and it was brought so conspicuously home ting in with his ques sons what disarranged. to the minds and packets of the mercantile à goul deal of interest also gathered round Mr Buxey's Fun, Little Boy), 9st... community there, that a spoo matter, but the Roadsters Plate which turned out to Major Bagstock's Mons, (Horse), Det 2 sent down to report upon we beliove Singapore is in, much greater be a rather exciting race, Warrior at firat Mr Kremor's Gladiator, (Dunman), Ost....That your sporting correspondent Inde the 31st December last about 13 laos of not allow Mr Jackson to go Home without F. B. Foster having left the Colony, tha
the straits, and although during
few Last days there
acro has
pres. did all the winning but was beautifully Mr Bazey's Cheapside, (Wang Bang), bean & lull, from an impres aion, not altogether unfounded, that the caught ut the close by Baby, Between the Mr Baxoy'a Marauder, (Punch), dat.....0 Government are driven to desperation at third and fourth events Merry Monk and Mr John Peel'e Honesty, (Schuman), last, yet it will break out again incre fiercely that ever as soon at the temporary alarm Shamrock made an interesting trial of their M. F. 8. Gordon's Robin Gray, (Hoo
powers. The distance was ongs round the course or are furlonge. Both homes started OFFICIAL notification is given that the un- on a level sud kept neck and neck with dermentioned ships are at presoat boing each other till throw fourth of this distance built and preparing to be built in the was covered when Merry Monk left his following private yarde-Moura. Napier companion and notwithstanding that Sham and Bons, Glasgow: Australia, 19, twin rock mado a brave spurt coming up the screw armoured cruiser, 6,000 tons, 8,500- Straight he found he could not wake horse power; Galuted, 12, stoel twin up on Merry Monk, who won easily. screw armoured cruiser, 5,000 tons, 8,000- The duties of Olerk of the Conroe have Cheapside and Fun also broke away from horse power. Messrs. J. and G. Thom-been ably performed throughout the meet the ruck. Going up the Slope, Fun pris- ann, Glasgow: Brisk, 6, Cossack, B, Moing by Mr Tripp and the officiating stored Chengside and Honesty and with a fine hauk, 0, Porpoise, 6, and Tartas, 6, twinards did their work in a manner which gave spart got two or three lengths in front sora tool torpedo oruisers, 1,030 tons, general satisfaction. Their names are before the Village was reached. Afoon had 8,600-borse power. Sir W. Armstrong Judgo: Mr. A. Coxon, Starter: Mr J. also retained his strength for the final and Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne; Wasp, 6, Grant, aasiated by Mr M. Grato. Weigher rush and coming up the Straight he passed scrow composite gunboat, C70 tons, 3,000-in: Mr H. Hoppius, and Time-keeper Mr the others and pressed hard on Fun Bat horse power; Resoun, 15, steel armour. G. E. Noble,
Fun was more than a match for im
Railler, 6, screw composite
plated turret ship, 10,470 tons, 12,000. After the races were over the Chibuse gas horse power; gunboat, 570 tons, 1,000-horsepower, blers who remained were doing a roaring Measts, Harland and Wolf, Belfast: Bram-trade and not a few foreigners resorted to ble, 6, and Lisun, 0, screw composite gun this means of keeping up the excitement. boats, 670 tone
1,000-horse Thames Ironworks Company, Blackwall;
Baus Pareil
power,
16, twin steel armour piste 1.-OWINIA CUP, for beaten suosaription turret ship, 10.70 tonn; 12,000-horse
Griffins. Once round,
power. Barrow Ship-building Barrow-in-Furness: Fearless, 4, twin sores Mr Grammout's Conservative (Mr Craw-
torpedo oruiser, 1,480 tons, 3,2
power. Earl's Bhipbuilding
ford) 1st Ub...1 Mr Jay's Stumpe (Mr Reynell) 10st
131h...2
1dat 19lbs...
1lat lib...9
Hull: Narcissus, 18. ntal twin sorew Mr Jay's Master Vinegar (Mr Hohnke) armoured cruiser, 5000 tons, 8,500-bore
power. Falmer's Shipbuilding Company, Mr F. S. Gordon's Clova (Me Hutchings) Jarrow-on-Tyne: Orlando, 12, and Un. daunted, 15, twin screw armoured cruisers,
5,000 Lous 8,500-horse power Messrs Mr Thou's Punjom (Me Danman) 10st
Dlbs...0
1, twin sorow stest toriedo gunboat, 450
Laird Brothers, Birkenhead: Rattlesnake, Mr D. E. Sassion's Gelopin (Cups Hawk
сод
These 18 ships.
A good deal of amusement was get out of this raco, the jockeying of the Chinese boys being watched with a lively interest, and a good start was made at the Rock without much trouble and for some time the ponies kept abreast of each other. The first break was made in front of the Grand Stand. Honesty there got a longth ahead and
and spurting in response he swept past
the goal an easy first, Moon and Gla- diator being second and third respective- ly with a good distance between them. Tino 2mins. 39aces.
5.-For Beaten Matoos. Distance zeven
Forlonga Catch weights, Mr Smarty'a Metzer (Tioman)............. Mr Daxoy's Belgravia (Little Buy)". Mr Jay'a Highland Fling (Schumar). Mr D. E. Sassoon's Cornhil
Do Do. Rappahannock Da Do
Reefer Mr F. 8. Gordon's ambassado..........
Do. Do. Finavom
Major Cochrance Vanity Fair
*** shawo) 10st 12lbs...0 2,700 horse powEL
The jockeye in this race were all monfoos A good start was made, Funjom getting whose ponlee had not won a rage this moat- represented a total of 147 guns, 68,700 tons, and 93 900-horsepower, which, the lead at firet by about a length, while the ting, and the weights and numbers were with the 12 building in Government yards, make a grand total of 239 guns, 101,700 others were all close together. On going not taken. The race was hard ridden tons, and 162,560-horsepower.
up the Slope Master Finegar and love both from beginning to and, as is general. spurted and tried to take this premier post-ly the case when Chinese ridors era THE Temps commenting on the statement tion, but their attempt failed. Down the up. Meteor made the running from that Germany will refuse to give her cousent Slope there was a very close race, fit on the start, and was never passed, but to the regulations famed by China to carry reaching the Village the ponies began to there was a fine contest for second pince out the Opian Convention, with Great spread and when the Straight was reached a between Belgravia and Highland Fling, the Britain, saya →→To suce the matter Germany considerable change in position had taken former coming in second about two lengths claims compensation. Her objections were place. Conservative and Stumps had gra- behind Meteor and a length in front of foreseen. The convention which deals with dually forged themselves to the front, and Highland Fling. Tismen, a well-knowa the modification of the duties collectable ou the race lay now between them. But it soon veteran Hongbong maloo, rode the winner, the import of opium could not be a matter because apparent that the contest was and while the Chinese youngster knowu sa of indifference to the nation which is actually unequal one. Conservative spurted in fins Little Boy, who, we believe, won a race
in the Chiness news making so vigorous a style, and when the post was reached-had-on-Allegro ander the name of Tom Carnen, commercial cempsign against England that left his rival thres lengthe behind; Pinegar, two years ago, was mounted on Belgravia. one of our correspondents wrote us lately who was third, was about an equal distanco This finished the day's racing, that in a few years English commerce would behind Stumps. Time: 2 min. 5 seca. be relegated to the second rank throughout
the Far East In treating on the basis of the suppression of Lakin, that internal duty which burdens opium like all other ar- commercs in Chinese territory, the
Salis
tigles
30
of the Convention, Lørd
the Marquis Tang, sought recipro-
ges for their respective countries;
in fact, the suppression of the Lakin on opian would have been the foundation of a remodelling of the Customis tarifs, and is the near future of the overthrow of the in- land customs; and thenceforward it Anticipated in
in England that the importation
it was
2-THE ROADSTERS PLATE-Presented
HONGKONG FOOTBALL OLUB.
* The following as the teams for the
by the JOCKET CLUB-For Ponies Match Irish and Scotch. The Rest, to the bond fide property of Hongkong Residents that are not otherwise on be played on the Club ground, Happy Val- tered at this Meeting Weight 11a ley, on Monday, at 4. 16.
Ziks, previous winders 101
10lbs. extre
to be ridden by Members of the Jockey
CLUB who have never had a Winning
Mount in Hongkong or China previous
to this Meeting. Entrance 35 to go to Second Perry. Distance Once round,
of cotton fabrics and other articles imported Mr D. E. Sassoon's Ruby (Mr Cozon)
into Chins would increase in extraordinary
proportion.
ing the
12st. Slbs.
Sassoon) 12st
On the other hand, in confin- Mr D Sassoon's Warrior (Mr DE levy of imports to the Imperial Cus
tothe Marquis Trêng would pour into MR. Fraser-Smith's Lochnaga
Lim Wassery of Chins the same diverted by
the rapacity of the mandarins, cums which Mr L. Hughes băng t
would enable the Celestial Empire to create
L. Hughes) so arty and navy. All the treaties, how Mr R. France Suith's Lochaber (Mr every which bind Chins to the Western
ford) 11st. 7165.0 Powers are identical, and cannot be modified Me Honke's Maz (Mr Honke) 11st. 716% 0 except with the consent of all: tas contract Me Wegener's Baite (Mr. Wagoner) list
force the difficulty of putting log parties Hence Lato sxecution the projected modifications of
Iwer (Colette Stripes.)
Pit Bach-Pike.
† Back-Chahain and Tauria.
Back-Tockhart and Call well.
Asiannon (CapE]
Brake,
Lambert.
Thomps Young
Ten Rear (Colaura Walia;) Fax Bank-Hayller (Captain.}
| Back-Branwali & Boned.
ZTM Backs Webber and Dziewi
Forwarde
·Considerable trouble was experienced in
ARKED what she would have, France an.
Gio Fun, a Stormento laundryman, hm
delivered hero.
That the H. & S. Bank meeting to-day was an orent in the commercial annals of Hongkong to be remembered. That, while it rorcaled a condition of affairs most gratifying to residents of Hongkong and shareladors in the Bank, it alro auggested continued prosperity for this Colony and the apeady development of trade in China ganorally.
That much of this prosperity is due to the ability, discretion, high integrity, and faithful service of the Hon. Thomas Jackson, chief maunger.
Davis The Directors recommend that these gentlemen bo re-slected, and that the remaneration to each be increased, to 3200,
dollars of the B. & C. loans, which stand in our books at par; these are boung die- posed of gradually at n landsome promin (Applause), The Bills Receivable, Bills Discounted and Loans as well as Bille Pay able show a substantial advance on thefigures of 30th June last, and point to the increase in the Bank's business. Every bad and doubtful account has been most fally provided for, and I am glad to say that none of our outstanding advances give us any anxiety. (Applause) Gen- tlemen, I am pleased to say that we have started this half year exceedingly well. (Applause.) The successful ficating of the
Hon. W. Keswick next moved-Mr China Merchants' Steam Navigation Com- pany's debentures for £300,000 in Shanghai Chairman, I beg to propose, the re-election To Voc of Aberdeça last month was attended with very satis-of Mezza Grote, Bottomley and Hoppius, the Directors, who, by rotation, retire at this meeting ag
factory results to the Bank, and you are aware that we have still, to receive a con- siderable sum being profit on the various Lavans previously negotiated. Mr Jackson, That the honorarius enthusiastically roted the Chief Manager, hans applied for twelve
!!
The resolution was then put to the
meeting by the Chairman, and carried unanimously,
Mr Foss seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr MoTvor-I beg to propose the re-ales-
Mr Tennant seconded, and the resolution
to the Chief Manager is in every way a months leave of absence, which has been tion of the Hon. P. Ryrie and Mr Höndər- just and bonest investment, creditable granted. I take this opportunity of record-son as Auditors to the Bank. alike to the donors sad the recipient; ing the immense services Mr Jackson has
rondered to the Bank by his uremitting was carried unanimously, was that of a true-hearted gentleman and energy and ability during the ten years a thoroughly popular Chief,
and that the reply made by Mr Jackson
he has had the chief management, Loud The Dividend warrants will be ready on
A. MAOIVER, Chairmansy
CAPITAL ACCOUNT,
•Trip to December, 1995,
Aberdeen
"Docks as per · last;
stalamunt..........$200,000,00
LosaamonYS WPEL BA termost kant i munitha 10,000.00 -
Te Amounțerjenied upon Hope
Dock Calon
To Value of Howloom.
Dorlanan per last statement
To Amonut expended.
on New Work Bhopa
"and acquiring now "Machinery" during
Kowlvan
$13,238,68
29,000,00
the last e month... 30,211.78
-$100,000.00
8,23.70
$198,573.70
The Chairamn That is all the business. To Amount expended
in now engine
bottir for Baw M10
8,144.07
€29,633.38
That the Colony and the Local Bank are and prolonged applause,) When Mr Jack. Monday. I would ask you to remain for a
son first took charge of the Bank at few minutes for an extraordinary meeting. To Amount expended bound to ataud or fall together.
That the speach of the retiring Chairman (Hon. F. D. Sasroon) is an admirable statement of the progress, of the local bank institution for the last decade, and that it is a splendid testimonial to the ability of those at the holes of a
That the Chamber of Commeres should be - on the alert, as the interests of this Colony will have to be defended ore long
both from within and without.TUDEN
That the indignation aroused by the big
handed action of the Colonial Office off- cials to spulding, and must sooner later break into a steady flame.
That manifest injustice can never servo nay good end, even when loyalty gives way
to it.
the least business make the most noise.
the beginning of 1870, we had a Reserve le Jackson, who, on rising, was greated Fund of orde $100,000; to-day we have with loud and hearty applause, said—Ger- 64,500,000 reserve and $500,000 for equa- tleman, I thank you moat heartily for the liation of dividends (Renowed applause) ganarons proceedings of this day. It is
a
in this construction.
of Adoniralby
up to date 827,850,14
Lesa2 Instatiments
of Eros Grant Delved from the malty, £10,000... 1,233.3%
"Oornopolitan,"
big than
polina Doris pe pos
To Value of Commo
statement 29,266,17. Lessemount trike
[ken off lush six:
Kaakha sangka, 38,001.00
upon Cooks."Amnes
fuc Thien qu
- 870,817.68
400,103.17
01:00
400.408.17.
Tugs and Laundðstý
$1,008.00
Bagets were 634,634,30475 against indeed to me a very great gratifahtion that $104,708,896.51; our Marine Insurance I abueld, after being associated with you as account was $50,006, 15 against $233,917.45; twenty of these meetings, meat with such notes in circulation $1,581,906.27 against reception at your hands. If I were to take 84,669,738,22 deposits $11,626,203.38 - the credit for the ability and everything To Amount exyencoa gainst 865,615,078.96. Considering those that has been freely offered to me by the vast strides the Bank has made and the Chairman and by Mr Chater, who seconded important position it has attained, your the adoption of the Report, I should be of Fix Find y Board of Directors intend to present the doing a very great injustice to my col. Chief Manager on his departure with an langues. No man was ever better aided in and we trust that after enjoying his well- (Applause.) It would indeed be a very easy konorarium of £8,000, (Loud Applause) | his post than I have been by my colleagues,
earned holiday, he will return to his post matter to win a race pulling in the same
tion per last statement i To Talue of
Last sale
Low'amount
last aiz mantha To Value of
Сводове
item of meat $10,000.00
might to
-5,000,00
statement. 19,SORIST.
mis 4,104,00
” 15,609,62%
1400,00
That the wretched steam-whistle nuisance to devote many more years to the service boat with David MacLean, Ewen Cameron
of the Bank I am confident that this and John Walter. Not only these gentle. por la has been again attracting attention, mark of recognition of Mr Jackson's emin- † men above all, but the other agents down costof Biesm and that the steam-launches which doent services will meet with the hearty ap to the last joined assistant, have worked Launch Bre That the Chinese should be taught that Proval of all shareholders. (Choors and ap-happily, cordially and loyally with me (Ap-To Talus of Lighters
plause.) Mr Cameron was invited to take plause.) Gentlemen, I have done my best statement frantic, eer-splitting toot-tooting can the shiof managemont during Mr Jackson's for this Corporation; I am extremely pleased To Sundry Dottor never make up for slackness of business, absones, but that gentleman thought that that you consider my best good enough To Cost of Mates on La or take the place of necessary precau- the Bank's interests would be bout sarved (Long and loud applause). tions in running through the Harbour. That the crowds which are often
soon in Chinese-owned stem-launches and stea
EXTRAORDINARY MEETING.
here deserve the attention of the Fole in the service of the Bank, has been appoint themselves into, an extraordinary mesting, By Admiralty Loan account, 2 sad that nominas fines of 35 will noted Acting Chief Manager. Owing to the and Mr Melver took the chair. romedy the evil.
TION.
BROWNIE.
-$1,237,062.11
by his remaining in Shanghai, a reason fully appreciated by the Directata. Mr
The shareholders present then formed John Walter, who has had long experience - - -
ital
By Khareholders for pala ng Cán Br Reserve Fandomize
$1,250,000.50
10,000.00
By Union Insuranco "Boeicht, af
Canton, Limited Logo do
incrasse of business at various branches, we have for some time past bean desirens of
The Chief Manager read the notice call ing the meeting
320,000,00
(65,000.00
100,000.00
By Bundry Czudtee Arts
By Hongkong'. Five. Cuaura LONA Domjany, Lullarë. (Loren Al- ccant) The Chairman-You will have noticed By Chins Firy Insurance. Co. MEETING OF THE HONGKONG AND having an Inspector of Branches, and from the Special Circular, sons to all the Limited (Loan O
SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- hava now decided to appoint Mr G. Shareholders on the 12th instant, that this By Halance of Fruft brought for
Noble to this post. Gentlemen, permit te Extraordinary Meeting is called for the By Pril 1869767 "ward from last accomuna 3358,01 The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the in comension to state that I consider myself purpose of asking your sanction to
apply shareholders in the Hongkong and Shang, indeed fortunate to be able to close my sa ance under which the Bank was incorporat
for the renewal or extension of the Ordin- hai Broking Corporation was held in Stad Chairmanship of this Board by placing ed in 1866. I now beg to move the follow-UE ACOUST Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this forumas before you a report showing such a highly mig resolution That the Court of Di To Cunt of Labor, Material and Working
rectors be authorised to apply for and Toate pudene trans 19 o'clock, when the Court of Directore satisfactory state of afaire. Before moving accept a Renewed as Supplemental Ordin presented their forty first report to the the adoption of the report and sovqunts I snce to renew or supplement the Hongkong p toeting Tha meeting was largely attended; shall be glad to answer any questions or give | Sangbei Bank Orduance of TART Crown Re
», And Te Ofice. Expenses Haddocery, Telegramı, tch the extension of the time for which the Petty Curlnd, "HomE CHEON
aid Ordinenon was passed, for a farther. term of 21 years of for such other period may be by suok renewed ordination pro-
By From Kerwings në thay barvo Dock elded
Mr & Hughes-I have much ple
By Towage, Net Earingi pleasure in
BY THEM. Then, seconding the resolution,
ang information
those pratent being –Hon. F. D. Samo (Chairman)] Mr Molver (Deputy After a short pause, and no one puiting Chairman), Hon W. Keeriak, Mesare any question, the Chairman asid--As there D. Bottomley, J. P. McEwen, M. Grole, are no questions I have much pleasure to B. Hoppion and HL L. Dalrymple, (Court proposing that the Report and Accounla an
presented be adopted and ped.
and
The resolution was then put to the meet-
ing, and carried unanimously,
Expenses at the thres Docks Li
DAVID
$2,237,002.11
$518,725,000
Ing will be Company, and omily that the moove Sontemaga saan in
the Customs regulations relating to splum, the importation of which does not cunsti- making a abart, the ponies being very scary little more Greve, please of Directors); Hen. T. Jackson, Chief Ma tula a monoparesting to
and the start when made was not the bean Chinaman is not incapable of ngmor, nager of the Corporation Hen, HL 0. F. Chater Mr Chairman and he Chairman-I beg to give notice that! It would be
kow on what
Mesars D. P. gentlemen, I hate vory much pleasure in a fumbers conditions Germany would abandon her that could be desired. The pontes, her font the Anti-Coolio League, and par O'Malley, Hon. P. Kyrie vato The construction of some of the pro-ever, on nearing the Bridge came up close over the door of bis washed house the sign: Chater, W. Legge, H. W. Davis, K-A Chi-
ding the adoption of the Report. In bed in this FoodFrailway Hana in Chine, with the guardistatuse
The Chinesa miat Nops bat Maligan noy
loubt the Glinets Lavachment fould
Mon bélese suit hor
mid ceployed here There le fon in Gis V, Boobs, S. Hughes, Frank Borden, a Iman, Ianould like to make a few remické
ward crush on rounding the corner. But Fan.
agle have wichiped this Bout, and Vonders of the
expedance therewitha