THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1919.
COMPANY MEETINGS,
able man as Mr. Hay to fill Mr. Ede's place, and that he commands our entire confidence.
We learn, with much regret, of the retirement of our London Under- writer, Mr. H. C. Saunders, who has been associated with the Society for
¿Continuet from Page 43 Company Limited for a fusion of Interests of the two Companies. The details of the procedure to be
red in submitting the Prov so many years, and whose ability has sional Agreement entered into in no small measure been responsible for the confirmation of Share for the success attained by the holders are
under con-Society. I am Sure We all this sideration, and we expect to be able endorse the remarks of the c/o to issue a further Circular at an Chairman." of appreciation.
early date.
#till
of Mr. Saunders' long service, and The war has created an additional welcome the news that he has been bond of union between the Society offered a seat o the London and its constituents which we feel
Committee.. will not lightly be severed and we confidently look forward to an even greater increase in the support already afforded.
You are aware: gentlemen, that the Society compares not unfavour ably with the largest institutions of its kind in the world, and it must be a source of pride and satisfaction to you, as it is to us, to feel that this enormous machine has been built up from this small though all important Outpost of the British Empire and has been controlled from here ever since the Island became a British possession. The successs of that control is, I think, well illustrat ed by the figures which have periodi cally come before you.
I now beg to propose the adoption of the Report and Accounts as cir- culated, and when this has been seconded, I shall be pleasedito answer to the best of my ability any ques tions shareholders may desire to ask. The Chairman then proposed that the report and accounts be adopted Mr. N. J. Stabb seconding the motion
said:-
Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen.
It is with very great pleasure that I rise to second the adoption of the Renort and Accounts.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
WANTED.
ANTED AT ONCE A CLERK
with some knowledge of Book. keeping Must have first class creden
Apply in writing to BRITON, Chins Mail."
LOST.
Gentlemen. I have much pleasure It änder brings baok OST. PAIR OF BINOCULARS in in seconding the adoption of the
to "China Mail" Oce, he will be Report and Accounts.
rewarded.
TWO NIGHTS ONLY!
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MR A Resa Jovexatist and Mr.
Messrs. A. 0. Lang and J. A. Plummer were unanimously re-elected directors of the society for the ensuing year on the proposal of Barton. The confirmation of Mr. Mr. Ormiston seconded by Mr., R. Ross Thompson, to act as a . TONER, who are on a world tour, fessrs. A. R. Lowe and C. Bernard will talk about The Batak Country director was carried unanimously, and Brown were was re-elected Auditors (Central Sametru) and the Carnibals, for the ensuing year with a remuner- there, illustrated by ation of $1000 per annum on the Proposal of Mr. Humphreys seconded by Mr. Sinclair.
The meeting terminated with the Announcement that Dividend War- rants were ready for issue.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
CO., LTD.
of the China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd... The 50th ordinary yearly meeting was held at the Head Office of the Company, Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings. at 12.30 p.m. co-day. Hon. S. H. Dodwell chair and there were also present was in the
w. L. Pattenden. Esq.. Messrs. Gilman & Co., It scarcely seems necessary for me Lang, Esq., Messrs. Gibb, Livingston A. 0. to add anything to the very full and & Co., J. A. Plummer, Esq., Messrs.. interesting statement of the Chair-Bradley & Co., Ld. (Directors). man as the figures speak so eloquently C. H. P. Hay, Esq, Manager for themselves, but I am sure that
Messrs. Murray, Mansfield, Hodg every shareholder must be amazed at son, Cockrane, Bird, d'Cunha, das the record this Society has achieved Remedios, Alves, Ribeiro, Souza, during these last four years of world Gardiner, Donald, Plummer, A."0. wide upheaval To have paid away Lang, Hay, V. dos Remedios, Ribeiro in claims during this period of and M. A. R. Souza, unparalleled difficulty so large a sum es twenty million dollars and yet be in a stronger financial position than ever before, reflects the greatest credit upon the Directorate, Manage
ment and Staff.
The Chairman said:- Gentlemen-
The Report has been in your hands for some time and I will, therefore." with your permission. follow the usual procedure and take it, as well as the Auditors' Report, as read.
As the representative of another great Institution, to which I have
I have first to deal with 1917. the honour to belong, and which account in respect of which we have also started its life in this Colony, an available balance of $452,600.13, feel privileged to say that such which your directors recommend be figures as you have been accus- dealt with as follows:- tomed to receive -for years Dividend of $7 and Bonus past are not so easily attained
of $2 per share on as shareholders
are apt to
20,000 shares.* think, they are the result of To add to Reinsurance careful and able management, ac- Fund $130,000.00 ...... companied by many worries andTo write off Furniture anxieties, backed up by the whole-
Account hearted co-operation of a loyal staff To
carry forward to Underwriting Suspense "Account
without which assistance ao con- cern can be really successful-and
I am sure we all thoroughly endorse
to
the payment of the bonus the Provident Fund and cash bonus to the Staff.
OLD CURIOS,
and photographs from the interior. ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL,
**
FRIDAY, 23rd and SATURDAY, 24th
Hay at
from 3 to г...
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
ገር THE Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Public Auction,. (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNID),
בס
FRIDAY,
The 23rd instant, 1918, at 2.30 p., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vaux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street, Three Rolls Brass Wire Ganze, Two Cases of Medicine Bottles, One Case of Cotton Wo01, One Case of Office Sundries.
Fruits in Syrup,
A number of dozens of Canned Pears, Cherries," and Tinned Cheese Apricota Penches,
& Margarine.
On view day of sulo. Terme-Cish..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
ductioresta,
Hongkong, May 22, 1918.
(POR 1000UNT OF THE CONCERNAD),
он
THURSDAY,
$180,000.00
130,000,00
1,425.00
141,175.13
$452,600.13
41
Valuable
&c.,
May 29, 1919, at 2.30 p.m., at. No. Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon,
&c.
THE SUNDAY Household Furniture,
&C. therein contained. including :----
You will notice that the dividend The Management of large and we recommend is almost equal to important concerns like this Societyour interest which is satisfactory bear great responsibilities, as they seeing that it enables us to add to are, so to speak, trustees, not only our Reserves and increase the value for the shareholders, but also for the of our Association with the Union Chairs, Mahogany Sideboard, amely Large Extension Dining Table and prestige of British enterprise in their Insurance Society .of particular line. Needless to say, the The wisdom of this Association is turee, &c., large and small Bedsteads Canton.carved Blackwood Settee, Standa, Pic- Union Insurance Society of Canton again illustrated by the increase in (Hair Mattress), Wardrobes, Toilet worthily fulfils its duties in both our premium for 1918 by over Tables, &c.
these directions.
The various subscriptions to Chari ties to which our Chairman has made reference, will I know meet with universal approval and I am sure we are only too pleased to give the Directors a perfectly free hand it such matters.
We now come Gentlemen, to the parting of the ways the Society casts
Also
Piano by Bobina Piano Co, Elec-
$400,000 of losses
and the percentage Large Ice Chest, Pantry, Kitoban count
on this year's Ac. and Bathroom Utensils.. reduction. There are of course many shows 1 commendable more claims to come in but your tric Fittings and Fans, Directors feel confident that the final outturn of the year will be in every way satisfactory.
Report and Statements of Accounts I will now move that the Directors"
aside silver and enters the field of as presented be adopted. After this gold; and to enter it emblasoned with
has been seconded. I shall be pleased
The motion was seconded by Mr.
"Asă
A number of Pot Planta. (Fall Particulars from Catalogus). On view day of sale. Terms: Cash
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers Hongkong, May 23, 1919.
(PO2 ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).
such reserves is indeed a gratifying to answer any questions that may be augury for the continued prosperity put relating to the business before of the Company. The formerly the Meeting. much despised dollar has served shareholders well, as it is now being Murray and carried unanimously. exchanged for over 42 pence whereas Messrs. A. O. Lang and J. A. Plum as few years ago many of us would mer were doubtless have been pleased to con- directors of the Company for the unanimously re-elected vert our holdings into sterling at ensuing year on the proposal of Mr. about half that value.
Mansfield and seconded by Mr. Bird. Brown were re-elected auditors for
Mesars. A. R. Lowe and C, Bernard at No. 23 New Humphraye Buildings, the ensuing year with a remunera tion of $500, per annum on the proposal of Mr. Hodgson, seconded by Mr. d'Cunha
Although we are forsaking the currency of the Colony I trust this will never lead to a transference of the control of the Society elsewhere, as I am convinced that the great suc cess of this Society, and many other local concerns, in in no small measure
FRIDAY,
May 30, 1913, at 2:30p
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CRAIGENGOWER CRICKET CLUR
M their Friends at the Club House MEMBERS will be AT HOME to
7 pm. on SATURDAY, May 24, from 4 to
Boogkoog, May 29, 1919.
FIRE INSURANOM ASSOCIATION. OF HONGKONG.
EMPIRE DAY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on SATURDAY. the 24th May, 1919.
By Order,
A. R LOWE Secretary.
Hongkong, May 22, 1919. MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
OF HUNUKONO.
EMPIRE DAY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Publie Business an SATURDAY, the 24th May, 1919.
By Order, LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Secretaries." Hongkong, May 12, 1919...
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE GENERAL AGENTS have
with the sauction of the Consult ing Committee (obtained at a meating of such Committee hald on the 918 May, 1919) made a call of $50 per share in respect of the movies unpaid on the shares held by members of the Company sneb call being payable on the 3rd June, 1919 to the General Agents at their Office, No. 16 Pedder Street, Hongkong.
The General Agents have further (with the like sanction obtained at the same meeting) determined to employ the sum of $500,000 part of the Reserve Fund of the Compaar is paying the shares held by members of the a special dividend of $50 per share on Company: The said. dividend ia pay- abla on, the 4th June, 1919. Dividend Warrants can be obtained on application to the General Agents the above address.
Should any shareholder fail to pay the amount of the said call on the 3rd June, the General Agents will on the 4th Jase apply the above mentioned dividend due to him in satisfaction of
the said call.
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After payment or satisfaction of the said call in the manner above indicated, a note showing the extent to which the abares are then paid up will be enders- ed on all certificates of shares presented at the offices of the General Agents,
The TRANSFER BOOKS and RE GISTER of Members will be CLOSED from the 22nd May to the 4th June 1919, both days inclusive."
;
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LTD. THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LAD,
General Agents.
Hongkong, May 29, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
do sell by Paulie Abetion, The Undardgued his ricaívod lahtino-
FRIDAY, May 83, 1918,
commencing at 11 am
at his Salen Rooms, Duddell Street. 10 Bales. "ANTIQUE" Woven Paper,
97" 38", 50 lbs. to ream. On view now. TERII:--Chah on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT
Auctioneer.i
Hongkong May 32, 1919,
En
THURSDAY May 30, 1918, commencing at 2:45 p.m.
at No. 3 Patall Villas, Tup Fist (Kowloon),
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture, (Full Particulars from Catalogue) On view from Wednesday the 28th instant.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMHERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong May 22, 1919,"
1903
FRIDAY, May 30, 1919, commencing at 2.45 p.m.,
at "Meirion No. 5, The Peak A Large quantity of Valuable Household Farmitare,
comprising
Teak batstand with bevelled mirror, teak hall table, writing table, bookcase, Marble top octagonal table, Leather covered armchaira, Lacquered terpays, teak screens, Gramophone, Cappar coal scuttle, Cartains, Pictures, Wall Plates, vases and ornaments,
etc., etc..
Teak extension dining table, dinner waggor with bevalled mirror, glass Services, Glass-ware, etc. cabineta, ice chest, cupboards, Dinner
Teak and Iron bedsteads, teak dress ing table with bevelled mirrors, ward- robes with bevelled glass doors, marble top washstands, chests of drawers,
etc., ato. Also
Blackwood-ware:-Curio cabinet and A Fine Salection of Fine Cunton stands, lady's deak, side table, arm- chairs, settles, joss table, Rower stands, teapcys, cake stands, etc.
And
A quantity of Maitien har ferns in pots and planta in pots.
On view from Thursday the 29th. instant.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer,
Hongkong, May 22, 1819.
CAUSE OF DESPONDENCY.
Cuickly disappears when Chamberlain's DESPONDENCY is often caused by indigestion and constipation, and
strengthen the digestion and move the Tablars dre taken. These tablets
bowels. For sale By all Chemists and Storekeepers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public
THE
Auction
TO-MORROW (Friday),
May 23, 1919, commencing at 3 p.m., at the premises of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, GODOWN No. 51
A COLLECTION OF ROUND MILD STEEL BARS,
Assortment
497 Bars 3"
"x20
20"
261
}" x 20'
Kowloos, THE
110
##
x 18'
10
"I
Valuable Household Furnitura,
242
21
The meeting terminated with the
Lo
152
therein contained.
Comprising
9
17"
85
21
2" x 15"/18"
98.
* 21" x 15/18′
due to the management being.in the announcement that dividend warrants East, where Eastern questions and were ready for issue. necessities are well understood, and
can be readily hardled by those on
the spot. (Applause).
ኒኔ
Well made Teakwood Dining Room Suite, large Dinner Service, Glass
Hongkong may well be proud of Asia has temporarily overtaxed the its Companies in general and the capacity of the local hotels. They Unión. in particular,
The arrival of the Empress of Ware, &c.
which has
attained such a great position and are 'all full.
become one of the leading Insurance
Companies of the world..
Mr. T. A. Martin is giving an
It is a pleasure to learn that organ recital at St. Andrews Church
tomorrow. He will play a prelude.
Wo are not to lose our General by Borowski, a water scene (Nar- Manager yet, His tactful guld. ance and mature judgment will be Calkin, evening song by Schumann, cissus) by Nevin, minuetto by Baptiste more than
ever desirable in the Cloche du soir by Chauvet, and next few years The shareholders Pratlude-moderato in B Flat by owe Mr. Ede a great debt of grati Faulkes. The Diocesan Girls School, tude for the ability with which he will do Rodney's Calvary and Gichel's has managed the Society in times of "Hark, hark my, soal.”
exceptional difficulty-there can have
bern' no more difficult business than'!
that of Marine Insurauce during.
-NOW-18 THE TIME.
Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and tal Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Ex.
Singer Sewing Machine, Electric Fittings, Pot Plants, &c.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). On view day of sale. Terms:---Coah.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers Hongkong, May 23 1919,
A GOOD BULE FOR THE HOME,
TELEGE Vesthough perhaps, Imay. OR Theumatism you will and aothing CLEt a rate of your home to
be permitted to say Exchange Bank better than Chamberlain's Pain
always koop on hand a bottle of Obamberlain's Colle and Diarchon Pat. Now is the time to get rid of It. Bemedy se a safeguard against bowel
ing probably ran it very close.
I feel sure I am voicing your Try this liniment and see how quickly complaints. It always core promptly opinion when I say we are extreme-it, will relieve the pain and soregom. and no household in male without th ly fortunate in having such a cap or sule By All Charists and Story For sale by all Chemists and Blore-
"Teropera
koopers.
14" 16/18'
15/18'
and afterwards
in Passages 1 and 2
A QUANTITY OF ROUND
IRON BARS
Assortment:
613 Bundles "x 18/20
468
X-18/20
445
18/20
470
18/20
1178 Bars
18/20
ON VIEW NOW
Terms --Cash on delivery,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
NOTICES.
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