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MONDAY, JULY 26, 1920.
CARLI ADDRESİ
*MERITA HANGING HERCURY MOTOR JAR
CHOTE INED
ARC. FR ESTNU
WESTERN UNIT
RESTEER'S
P. E rorx
MANAGER
CO.
59-61 Des Voeui Road Central,
HONGKONG"
COMPANY MEETINGS.
UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
AGENCY LTD.
The 24th annual general meeting of the shareholders of the United Asbestes Oriental Agency Ltd., was
held in the offices of Messrs. Dod
-
TELLPHONES
"GENERAL OFFICE, 193)
MAIN BRANCH · à 1 Επος 2000
BOTINSON BOLD,
BRANCIS
WEST POINT BRANCH ISIS WORK SAD
Secretary to read the notice con- vening the meeting.
The notice having been read the Chairman said: Gentlemen, the report and accounts for the year anded 31st May 1920 have been in your hands for several days and I will adopt the usual course and take them as read.
The year's working has been satis-
factory and possibly a slightly higher
well and Co., Queen's Buildings, this dividend might have been recom morning. Mr. G. M. Dodwell pre-mended but your Directors feel that sided and there were also present it is more in the interests of shares Messrs. B. Vieira, A. Denison, and bolders to continue the policy of
Gerken (the Secretary).
writing down buildings and machinery The Secretary having read the especially as so little was taken from notice calling the meeting, previous year's profits for the pur the Chairman said: Gentlemen, pose. The report and accounts having been in your hards for some time I will, with your permission, take $ them as read.
A larger sum than usual has been expended in repairs to machinery and buildings which must be kept up to enable the Company to work at full The result of "the year's work-pressure. ing compares favourably with that of Your Directory recommend the previous years. Including $10.951.43 following appropriation of the balance brought forward from last account, at credit of Profit and Loss there is a balance of $57,685.61 account:- available for distribution and I trust you will approve of the allocation of this sum as recommended in the Report.
Pay a Dividend of 7% $ 7,000.00 Write off Machinery 4,500.00 Write of Buildings 3,500.00 Carry forward to New
Account
1,521.59
$ 16,521.59
TO MORTORISTS.
AUTHORIZED`` PARKING
PLACES.
THE CHINA MAIL.
The Traffic Department of the Hongkong Police has issued an order to the effect that there is no objec. tion to privately owned motor vehi cles parking in the following places for the convenience of their owners for business purposes, shopping
etc.
(1) City Hall Square when there is an entertainment on.
(2) Queen's Statue Square. (3) Pedder. Street West, opposite Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co. after 5. p.m.
(4) Pedder Street East, opposite the entrance of the Hongkong Hotel to the junction with Queen's Road, after 5 p.m.
(5) Duddell Street.
(6) Douglas Street East, between Des Voeux Road Central and Con- naught Road Central
(7) Chater Road, after 6 p.m. (8) Jackson Road East, between the Law Courts and the Cricket ground.
(9) Connaught Road Central, Har
pour side to the East of the Star
Ferry wharf.
1.
It is not intended to turn the places mentioned above into stands for hiring cars, to which these con- cessions are not extended.
BATHING TRAGEDY;
FORMER HONGKONG RESIDENT DROWNED.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICES:
HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY, LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
LIMITED.
We regret to announce that tele-incorporated in the United Kingdom) graphic news has been received by the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Lad, that Mr. R. A. Brand, who was transferred from Hongkong last month, was accidentally drowned at Yokohama while bathing on Sunday.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NINE PENCE per Share on account of A INTERIM DIVIDEND of
the year 1920, has been declared.
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS Register on TUESDAY, the 10th day
IRRIYILA.
The s.s. "Demodocus," Capi. Í. R. Evans, 4.183 tons, arrived this morning at 6 a.m. from Shanghai.
The s.s." Laomedon," Capt. T. V. Hanney. 4,268, rons, arrived this morning af 7 am from Mike with 3,000 tons of evil.
The 5.5.Stechner,” Capf: W. Benson, 1,594 fons, arrived, this morning at 5.30 a.m. from Shanghai with 1.237 ions of general curso,
The s.s."Yuetshang.” Capt. „,
Laihovetsky. 394 tons, arrived this
morning at 7.30 am. from Swarow with 150 tons of general cargo."
DEPARTURES,
The s.s." Pyrrhus," Capt. Clark, sailed for London via Singapore a HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT. noon to-day with 1,200 tons of general
cargo.
CLFÄRINCES.
The s.s. "Chnenon," Ca.. cleared fo-day and will sail for Kwong Chow at Nar. at 8 a.m, to-morrow,
The s.s.Devanha, Capt. "Ran- The forthcoming visit of Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice, who will advise dall, sailed for Landon via Singapore of Hongkong Harbour, the Government on the development at 5 p.m. to-day with 1,000 tons of occasion much interest.. During the
should general cargo. war and since the conclusion of hostilities schemes for improving Hongkong and adding to its pro-
The s.s. "Kungborg.” Chi.. deas- sperity have been largely talked of, ed to-day and will sail for Shanimi at special emphasis always being laid 6 a.m. to-mOSTOW. on the harbour. At present it is You will notice in the Balance
impossible to give any statement as Sheet "that" the values of your Land,
to what will be done but it is learned Godown premises and pier are now
that the Government will lay shown separately. A brief examina. “
various schemes before Sir Maurice tion will suffice to show you that We found that our old steam for his advice. It has been realised this valuable property stands in the launch would require a very large that to embark on a
sum to be expended in order to of harbour works without first ob books at a very conservative figure.
Stocks were carefully checked on make it serviceable and we decided taining expert and practical opinion, 30th of June last and an to sell it and to replace it we bave might result in disaster and defeat
WANTED. depreciation in comtemplation the building of which, in the opinion of your General two junks with motors which should the end it was set out to achieve. It may interest shippers and all in- Managers, will be quite suficient to prove economical for harbour work.
We have also commenced a shirt suggestions will be welcomed by the between Hangkong Singapore and offset the present general depression
terested in the subject to know that WANTED SHIP'S DOCTOR for six months for a Steamer trading in trade, even should it continue for making business which in time Government. Some time must elapse Jara. Apply to P. O. Box No. 411.
should fire fair profits, to the before Sir Maurice arrives so there Company.
bour experts to get busy with their will be plenty of time for local har schemes.
the
allowance made for
several months to come.
Several members of our staff have been away during the past few This year has opened well and the months on long-deferred leave and future of the Company appears our thanks are due to those remain bright. ing for the extra work entailed in We have again to place on record carrying on the business of the Com- the sterling work done by our pany shorthanded. Since our last Manager, Mr. Gee, and our Coin- Report our Superintendent, Mr. pradore.
as presented and appropriations as recommended by your Directors be adapted. I shall be very glad if someone will second that.
Archibald Ritchie, who has hadi With these few remarks I beg to charge of the Company's affairs since propose that the report and accounts 1906, has retired and left for home last April. His less is one which is keenly felt and feel sure you will asrce with me in my sugges- tion that we mikute here the fact of our appreciation of his vale able and efficient services, to which the continued and increasing success of the Company during the past few years has been so large ly due. Your General Managers feel confident that in the hands of his successor, Mr. W. C. Shiner, the company will continue to enjoy an equal measure of prosperity.
programme
"EMPRESS OF ASIÀ.”
ENCOUNTLES HEAVY WEATHER.
The C.P.OS. Co's "Empress of Asia" arrived in Hongkong about Mr. M. S. Northcote: I have much noon yesterday, three days late pleasure in seconding. I hope in owing to foggy weather between future we may have a larger dividend | Vancouver and Yokohama and a than we have this year.
typhoon between Shanghai and The Chairman: The report and Manila, necessitating a voyage round accounts have been proposed by my the island of Formosa. Owing to the self and seconded by Mr. Northcote, heavy seas and strong head wind, the I would like to say with regard to vessel lost two days on the trip to Mr. Northcote's last remarks that Manila, where further delay was the founder of the Company, Mr. caused in getting alongside by the Osborne's words to me were, wild weather.
I now beg to propose the adoption just before he left, never im- At Vancouver the "Empress of of the Report and Accounts as cir-poverish the company by paying Asia" took aboard mails for the Far culated. When this has been second- too big dividends. Build up the East but at the last moment they ed I shall be pleased to answer, to reserves." Well, we hope notwith-were removed by the postal auttori- the best of my ability, any questions standing this that we shall be able ties and are expected to come on the shareholders may desire to ask. to pay a bigger dividend next year. Great Northern.”
Mr. Northcote: Yes, I should say
so. I don't see why we could not have had an 8 per cent, dividend this
Mr. Dension: I beg to second the adoption of the reports and accounts, and at the same time to tender the thanks of the shareholders to the year. ... general managers and the staff for The Chairman There being no the excellent reports submitted. questions I beg to propose that the The Chairman: The reports and report and accounts as presented accounts have been proposed by and the appropriations as recom- myself and seconded by Mr. Denison, mended by the Directors be "adopted. Those in favour? Against Carried Those in favour? Against? Carried unanimously.. The only other busi unanimously. ness is the election of an auditor.
Mr. Gerken: propose that Mr. F. Maitland be re-elected auditor for the ensuing year at a remuneration of $300.
"
Mr. Northcote: I beg to propose the re-election of Mr. W. S. Brown as Director.
Mr. Gee: I beg to second the re-election of Mr. W. S. Brown as Director.
THEATRE ROYAL.
CONCERT ON SATURDAY FIRST.
Before leaving for Manila Signor D. F. Amelias, who achieved such a splendid success in the City Hall o Tuesday last, will give a concert revue in the Theatre Royal on Saturday next.
The concert revue will be followed by a symphony orchestra under the
Mr. Vieira: I beg to socond that. The Chairman: It has been pro- The Chairman: The re-election of direction of Professor E. Danenberg
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE Undersigned, have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
**
FRIDAY, July 30, 1920, commencing at 11 am.
at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, A Selection of intique China and Curios. bowls, plates, tea cups, and figures. 3-coloured, blue and white vasĖS, Screen with S-caloured placques, Sang- de breaf rases and bowl, Celedon YAS, Famille rose pen bolders and scal box, White "Goddess of Mercy," etc., etc.
A Collection of Bronze Ware, (Large flower pots. Figures, Baddhas, Jos, vases, Incense burners, wine cop otc).
Also
A Quantity of Personsi Effects, Books, and Chinese paintings.
On view from Thursday the 29thrinst. Tarina-Cash on delivery. Catalogues will be issued.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
Hongkong, July 55, -1920.
THEATRE
OPENING
The DIVIDEND will be payable on and after WEDNESDAY, thể 95th day of August 1920, to Shareholders on the
of August 1980. and will be paid to Shareholders on the Colonial (Hongkong) Register at the exchange rate of 3/8 per Dollar.
By Order of the Board.
R. J. WILTON,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, July 26, 1990.
Q.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS. THE Undersigned have received in
stractions From H. M. NavAL STORI OFFICEE, to sell by Public Auction,
:
WI
FRIDAY,
July 30, 1920, at 10.30 am, at The Naval Depot Kowloon, About
270 tons Packing Case Wood. Terms:-Canh...........
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HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers to the Admiralty. Hongkong, July 28, 1920.
THE Undersigned have reosired instime-
peered
Ö
THURSDAY,
July 29, 1920, at 10.30 am the Premises of the Robinson Piano
Co., Des Voeux Road, Central. Sundry Office Furniture, Steel letter file, Electric fans, and fittings, Show case, Shop Attings, &c., &c.,
Also
One anall Organ, a quantity of Music, several lota Auto-piano and Pianolá
rolls (65 notes).
To be sold in lots of two dozens. On view day of sale. Tags: -Osh.
» HUGHES & HOUGH.
Auctioneers" Hongkong, July 26, 1920,
In here!
Don't worry.
A Welcome Visitor
at any time in every
household.
Every
Bug, Flen, Beetle, Moth, Fly, etc., dia
once it is come into proper contact with
KEATING'S
WALLA-WALLA "
Phone No. 3516.
LAUNCHES
BOYAL
TO-NIGHT
· SIX NIGHTS ONLY-
THE
posed by Mr. Gerken and seconded Mr. W. S. Brown as Director has for the benefi: of Mlle. Rosa Filocamo, LEYLAND HODGSON
by Mr. Vieira that Mr. F. Maitland been proposed by Mr. Northcote and the charming young lyric soprano, be re-elected auditor at a remunera-seconded by Mr. Gee. Those in who made such a favourable impres -tion of $300. Those in favour? favour? Against? Carried unsion at the concert in the City Hall.
Against?-Carriedunanimously. That animously. The next business is
is all the business, Gentlemen. Ithe re-election of the Auditor, Mr. | thank you for your attendance. Percy Smith. Dividend warrants may be had on application.
STEAM LAUNDEY CO., LTD.
J
Mr. Gee: 1. beg to propose the re-election of Mr. H. Percy Smith as Auditor at a remuneration of $200 per annum.
A second.
OPIUM SMUGGLERS.
When a Chinese was this morning at the Magistracy with the unlawful charged before Mr. R. O. Hutchison possession of 13 tacks of prepared non- Government opium, he frankly replied Yes, I bought it." The Police said
Mr. Leung En Tin: I beg to The ordinary general meeting of The Chairman: It has been pro the Steam Laundry Co., Ltd, was posed by Mr. Gee and seconded by held at noon to-day at the offices of Mr. Leung En Tin. Those in Sir Paul Chater, Mr. F. Maitland favour? Against?: Carried presided and there were present Mr.animously. That is all the business. “Sunning" yesterday, the drug being W. S. Brown, (Director) Mr. C.R.Dividend warrants are 'now ready found in his lugenge. He was an in- Brown, Secretary, Messre. M. S. and can be had on application. coming passenger. A fine of $500 Northcote, Gee and Leung En Tin. Thank you for your attendance.
The Chairman Gentlemen, as it is
past the appointed heer for which
mn-
this secting is called, I will ask the DON'T NEGLECT YOUR FAMILY.
NESTLÉ'S
SWISS MILK
GHOCOLAT
he was arrested-on board the 4.s.
or three months was imposed. The drug was, confiscated.
Another Chinese was charged with the unlawful possession of two taels WHEN you fail to pravile your of non-Government opium. He said
family with a bottle of Chamber, a woman dragged a parcel containing Iain's Colic and Distrbos Reedy at the opium in a Yaumati ferry.
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