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NOTICES.
THE
ASSOCIATED BRASS AND COPPER MANUFACTURERS or GREAT BRITAIN
IN
EVERYTHING BRASS OR COPPER
น Solo Agents i
ARNHOLD BROTHERS & Co., Ltd.
CHINA & HONGKONG
TRIALS SOLICITED BY JAMES STEER
THE CHRONOMETER AND WATCH MAKER
(Contractor to H. M. Naval Yard),
9. ICE HOUSE SET, HONGKONG.
COMPANY MEETING.
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
NEW HOTEL FOR KOWLOON.
The ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., was held in the Company's Hotel at noon to-day.
Mr. A. R. Lowe presided, and was supported by Sir Ellis Kadoorie, Mr. F. Maitland and Mr. J. Scott Hars ton (directors), and Mr. J. H. Taggart (manager).
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having been thus finally exploded, applications from all over the Far East for accommodation at Reprise Bay have been forthcoming, thus affording ample testimony of the in- (creasing popularity of that Hotel, la this connection it may interest you to know that this Company has acquired an area of approximately 650,000 square feet of land at Repulse Bay, and it is the Company's intention to extend its accommodation there from time to time as the demand warrants. It is a source of gratification to your Directors to be in a position to inform you that the Repulse Bay venture has proved profitable from the catset.
The following shareholders were
As you are aware, the Company has present: Hon. Mr. Ho Fook, Messrs. W. Logan, B. Wylie. E.-M. Ray recently embarked upon the trans- mond, M. V. A. Croucher. A. S. Portation of patrons and garaging of Gubbay E. Ram, Van Eps. E. Abra-motor cars a branch of business han, H. Percy Smith. P. C. Potts, which the Company found it neces- Ho Ki. Ho Kwong and Feng Tat Sary to undertake in consequence of its expenditure upon the Repelse Bay Hang.
The Chairman: It now being passed enterprise and I art pleased to in- the hour for which this meeting has form you that despite heavy deprecia- been called, I will request the Secretion, the Company's business in the tury to read the notice convening above connection has provided a far- ther source of profitable revenue. Arising our of the above, your Com-
some.
The Secretary then read the notice. The Chairman said:-Gentlemen,pany deemed it advisable to erect a -The report and sccounts, together with the auditors certificate, having been in your hands for several days, I will, with your permission and in recordance with the usual practice, treat the same as read.
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Garage at Repulse Bay, which is now nearing completion, and this Garage, with certain alterations in the Main Building at Hongkong., will provide the Company with an up-to-date ser- vice station and show rooi accom- The balance at credit of profit and modation and thus enable the Com loss account, after allowing for depre-pany to be very shortly in à position ciation, bad and doubtful debts, etc., 10 greatly improve its motor serve and and including the sum of $4,355.95 render facilities for cheaper trans- brought forward from 1919, amounted portation- most important factor in to $332,673.50. Alter deducting the the future development of our estab- Interim dividend paid in September, lishment at Repulse Bay and the sur 1920, costing $100,000, the sum of rounding district. $232.673.50 remains, which the dir-1
follows:--
To pay a Snal dividend of $5 per share on 20,000 shares
As the outcome of our exploitation
ectors —ecoramend apportioning asat Repulse Bay, other Government sites have been applied for and taken up for building purposes, and it now only remains for work to be pushed ahead on the new road through Wong Sei-Chong Gap, giving an alternative and short route to and from the City. for speedy developments to ensue.
To pay a bonus of $2 per share on 20.000 shares
To transfer 10 general To carry forward to
new account
$100,000.00
40.0 0.00
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for Liverpoot
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POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Telegraphic Communication with Gap Rock Lighthouse is interrupted.
REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close or before 8 8. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm. on the previous day.
From
HINWARD MAILS,
Straits and Calcutta -Japan and Shanghai ............
SUNDAY, MARCH 20. U.B.A., Japan and Shanghai
MONDAY, MARCH 24.~
་ལ་་ས། སྒ་ SAILORS IN CONFLICT,
AMERICANS AND BRITISH FIGHT.
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Considerable excitement prevailed In the City shortly after 9 o'clock last night when a fight occured in the public bar of the Hongkong Hotel between American and British bluejackets. Shouts, the smashing of bottles, and the blowing of palice whistles attracted a large crowd which was prevented from entering the hotel by Americans who stood
In the on guard at both doors. meantime a fight was taking place inside between about thirty Americars and eight Britishers. It is stated that the British sailors were already in the bar when a big American with a handkerchief tied round [right arm, alleged to be the siga that he was the leader of an attack- ing party, walked in and said: "Say, now, who won the war?" Scenting trouble, the British are said to have made no reply. A British sailor who inquired what was the trouble and
it asked
It could
be not settled amicably was alleged to have been struck by the American. At this signal the re mainder of the Americans are alleged to have burst into the bar, A general 5ght thereupon ensued in which | bottles, kanckle-dusters, and life pre- servers were used, all of which were subsequently seen at the police station. Police whistles were blown and two European sergeants managed to push their way in. By the time they reached the bar, the Americans, apprised of their arrival, had retired, and joining the main body outside, marched in order to the Naval Dock- yard to rejoin their ship, the USS. Wilmington." The two sergeants, accompanied by the British sailors, followed, and opposite the dockyard gate were joined by European serge- ants from the Central Station, together with British naval pickets, marched to the Central Station, Thirty-five American sailors were
singing all the way...
This morning when the arrested men were charged before Magistrate Lindsell, aa officer from the
SATURDAY, MARCH 19. No
ENTERTAINMENTS:
THE CORONE
To-day at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15.
FRIDAY TO MONDAY, MARCH 28 TO 21 THE
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"PRINCE & BETTY
FEATURING
WILLIAM DESMOND
"ALL DRESSED UP
SKUB COMEDY.
TOPICAL BUDGET. Telephone 1762. -
·BRITISH GAZETTE.
Telephone 1748.
THONGKONG THEATRE.
TO-NIGHT, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m.
-FANNIE WARD
THE FAMOUS EMOTIONAL SCREEN STAR IN AN AFTER-THE-WAR DRAMA
"THE PROFITEERS"
in 5 thrilling reels.
TO-DAY'S CABLES.
2511.
(Rita's Savice to the Chino) Mail)
HOME RACING.
EXTRAORDINARY GRAND NATIONAL.
LONDON, March 18,
The Grand National was won by Shaun Sparlah at 100 to 9. The
that the men, if released to join Bore was second at 9 to 1, and All White third at 33 to 1. Thirty-six run.
In the Grand National all fell except the winner. The second, third accordingly released the men and and fourth-remount d and finished the course. Turkey Buzzard was remanded the case for a week.
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Wilmington" gave an undertaking
SATURDAY: MARCEL· 19.
their ship, which sails to-morrow,
LATER
Eejin Maru Teoro Hart
would duly make their appearance
In the Grand National thirty-five rán. There waesa record field.
in Court when the vessel re- turned to port. The Magistrate!
LATER
Nanking
Sunnirg Tesn
Straits
TUESDAY, MARCH 27.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29.
Nagata Mart
Straits.
Torilla
Shanghai Shanghai
OUTWARD MAILS.
Foa
Fr SATURDAY, MARCH 19.
TIMES.
Win Henry Webb Ewangles Shanshing
Ujo Timing
Mazu...one jacke
Philippine Islands
banghard North China Fort Bayardamai
Keelung Samshui and Wachow
*Correspondenes hearing vessel's name only'
The shortage of Hotel accommoda-
I now beg to formally propose that 12.94 non in Hongkong is most regrettable the Report and Accounts for the year -more especially do I refer in our 1920 as presented be adopted, 2010 1 41.800.56 own case, to the handling of transient shall be obliged if some shareholder taff the situation having become will kindly second that proposal. $232.673.500 cute at times that strangers have whereupon questions as to the Report
been landed in the Colony without the and Accounts may be raised. means of securing even a night's lodg-
Mr. P. C. Potts seconded the motion. ing a state of affairs which is more
and your Board trust that the sug- gested appropriations will meet with your approval.
or less applicable to a large Town
The year under review constituted Centres throughout the World. With
a view to eradicating this state
Carried unanimously.
• p.. 4.30 pm
HONGKONG TRADE.
"MARKET REMAIN INERT."
a record in the annals of the Company-affairs, your Board have recently been the confirmation and re-election of / provement for the near future..
and in this connection I desire to
emphasise that the increased profe negotiation with the Government Director.. Mr. C.S. Gubbay resigned |
site in question an up-to-date Hotel
guests.
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The fight is said to be the sequel to an incident in Spring Garden Lane on Thursday when an American sailor was thrown into the harbour.
ADMIRAL LINE.
NEW PASSENGER STEIMERS."
·SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED.
The first passenger steamer named 5.5.Weastchee," allocated to the Admiral Line, for operation to the Orient, is now on its way from New York, to the Pacific Coast.
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GYMKHANA CLUB.
ABSORBED BY JOCKEY CLUB.
FORMAL CONFIRMATION.
fourth.
SPORT.
TENNIS.
TOURNAMENT MATCHES.
Only two matches, both in the Open Singles, were played at the Cricket Club yesterday, and both in the top bracket.
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W. E CROCKER. NG SZE KWONG.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BRUNNER, MOTED & ̈CO. (CHIXAY, LEMETED.
Alkali Manufacturers. Tel 1830. 7, Queen's Rd. Contes ;
CHINA AGENCY & TRADING CO. WE HONGKONG.
Iron, Steel & Piece Goods. Tel. 2143. 18, Queen's Rd, Centre.
CHINA OVERSEAS TRADING ON
(SAF), - LTB. Importers and Exporters. 1104. 16, Queen's Rd. Cont
CHU KYOKU TRADING CO. Importers and Exporters.
7, Queen's Rd. Cocăril 2108 and 2908.
MUMEYA, & AINO, Japanese Photographers. D. J. VALENTINE v. S. H. ISMAIL
Tel. 254. SA, Queen's Rd, Central, This match became an endurance ------ competition like so many others at Dinsdale and C: C. Stark (scr.) beat the Club Valentine has got his
The champion did not apparently The local office of the Admiral Line anticipate much trouble in his match, gel. has this morning received cabled ad for he let many shots go which be could have got, and was obviously vice from its Headquarters at Shang-taking things easily, Crocker put hai, to the effect that this steamer arrived in Havana, Cuba, on March up a good fight, but it was clear that he was not hopeful. Ng Sze Kwong It is definitely decided that this seemed to spend much of his time Tel.
-experimenting with various shots,
EDWARD MOW FUNG...... steamer will sail from Seattle on her especially the forehand drive with first voyage to the Orient on April 9 which he is striving to vary his chop.i Import & Export Mercimni. and is due to arrive in Hongkong via The stroke did not often come off, Tel. 1676. 60, Des Vœux Rd. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT,
Japanese Ports on May 1.
for Crocker hits a ball with a certain On her renna trip from the Orient amount of backspin which is difficult- THE AWONG KWUL Cotton piece goods and fancy cotto Seattle, she is scheduled to leave to drive with certainty." The losers New Films and Cameras just arrived.
strokes are not particularly graceful, ton goods.The market remains Hongkong on May 14.
The local office of the Admiral Line but they come off the ground with a Tel: 2170. 60, Queen's R4, Central, The Chairman: The next part of inert and there are no signs of inf
has also received definite information lot of pace, and more than once he
LAZKRUS, N. the business we have to deal with is
to the effect that their second ship, caught Ng at his feet with a shooting
Opticitas. Cotton Yarn-Market has ruled the Keystone State will sail from ball which beat him badly,
Score to Ng Sze Kwong: 6-3, 6-3, Tel. 2203. 28, Queen's Rd. Cenical. is not due to excessive charges, but with a view to acquiring a particular-bis seat on the Board on April 5, 1920. weak and dealers have been buying New York on April 30, and leaves has resulted through a greatly in-ly fine site at Kowloon, and on com- Mr. A. R. Lowe joined the Board on for urgent requirements only. Prices Seattle for the Orient on May 31.. creased volume of business. more petion of these negotiations. your April 9, 1920, and his appointment show further declines of about $10
confirmation. by the Per bale all round.
Nominal quotations are particularly in the tourist line, and Company's intention is to erect on the
Scott Messrs. J. shareholders,
No. 10s $140/175. No. 12 the new enterprises. In point of fact, with accommodation for five hundred Harston and F. Maitland retire by $145/175. No. 168 $170/185. No. owing to the low rate of exchange.
This new venture will be rotation but offer themselves for re- and the increased cost of provisions, undertaken on thoroughly modern election.
209 $175/200. wines, spirits, and all commodities lines, and provision will be made lor
Hon. Mr. Ho Fook proposed and-Arrivals 2,500 bales." Sales 3,500
backhand well under control, provided D. M. Larkins and W. B. Cornaby bales. Shipments nil pertaining to the business in which we fine assembly rooms, garage, and a Mr. He Kwong seconded the motion Unsold Stock 13,000 bales Bar
that he is not hurried, and yesterday (rec. 15), 6-2, 1-6, 6-3; J. B. Penman are engaged, we shall should ex roof garden, while apart from suites, Carried unanimously.
At the office of the Hongkong Ismail made no attempt to do so. and A. D. Humphreys (owe 15/3) change continue at the present rate each room will have a self-contained
The Chairman: The last business galos 10,000 bales.
Freeborn (rec. 2/6, 6-2, 8-6, - be compelled in the near future to bathroom and lavatory, and will, I of the meeting is the election of
Woollers. There is still no change Jockey Club yesterday evening, a Ismail has a fine repertory of strokes, beat R. M. Henderson and L. HE
Mixed Doubles Handicap.-A. H increase our prices somewhat. This step has already been taken by other venture to predict, surpass anything Auditors. The Accounts for the in the Woollen market. Dealers are meeting of the members of the Hong with topspins on both hands and a
year under review have been audited holding off until home prices and kong Gymkhana Club was formally-competent chop. All these he used. Crook and Mrs Crook tree. 15/2) held to confirm the respintion that but showed complete inability to beat Capt. Fisher and Mrs Hamilton establishments operating similar enter- prises so ours, but bearing in mind
Raw Cottons-Valges have rule the Hongkong Gymkhana Club be voller or smash except on one or It is estimated that the cost of this by Mesra H Percy Smith, F.CA exchange are steadier." million dollars.
come up. So W. H. Drummond and Ades Deur-
mond, 6-2, 6-3. liabilities of the Hongkong Gymkhana compelled to
MONDAY'S GAMES. Mr. A. S. Gabbay proposed and descriptions $25/30 per pical
Metals Business very quiet. No Clab," which was unanimously pissed Ismail. Under these conditions it
Open Championship Singles.-S. The main building at Repulse Bay this enterprise could be undertaken. Mr. W. Logan seconded the motion.
The Chairman: It has been pro- new business reported. Dealers are at a largely attended meeting of the was not to be wandered at that after they had both settled down and was opened on the ist January last while the fact that this Company is
with seemingly impossible terms
Open Championship Doubles.-R The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, who Ismail had got the first set at 6/34. Rumjahn V. M. K. Lo. year, and its revenue depended en intimately associated with the future posed by Mr. A. S. Gubbay and asking importers to clause contracts Club carlier in the t
seconded by Mr. W.-Logan that tirely upon the catering business progress of the Colony is becoming Messrs. H. Percy Smith, F. C. A. and regarding delivery and late goods presided at the meeting, remarked there began an interminable series M. Henderson and R. C. Cromie v. the latter end of August, when the more and more recognised; and J. Hennessey Seth, F. S. A. be re- Until there is some definited under- first extension, known as the East think we can say with due modesty elected as Auditors for the year at standing arrived at it will be difficult that all the opinion he had heard, ex. of baseline daëls. In the second set Comdr. A. E. Johnstone and SurTE." to arrange new business. Prices | pressed in the Colony generally was games went evenly, with- service sa Lt: H. Morrison;, J. B. Penman and Wg, and comprising twelve bed that we have left no stone unturned $500 tach.
quoted from home for Thin gauges, that the proposal was desirable and a rule to 5 all Then both won their
Handicap Singles-"A."-Major H. rooms, became productive. The de- in our endeavour to fulfil our obliga-
took two games after that-14/12. emand for accommodation ar Repuise tions as caterers to the pubË-is
The Chairman: That is all the Wire Nails, Galvanized Wire, show a that the time was ripe for the Jockey services to sieren. all, both lost the AD. Humphreys v. Major C. Willson The third set went to 4/2 for M. Edwards'. A. B. Raworth; C. C.
Stark v. Capt. P. H. Davies. Bay fully realised our expectations which connection 1. would further say business, gentlement Thank you sight advance from the Bottom. Chb to take over the organisation of service, twelve all, 'and Ismail- Enally and L. Forster,
The resolution and prompted us to arrange for that the thanks of all who have bene for your attendance." Dividend war. Steel Bars are slightly lower, as also, gymkhanas. was unanimously valentine, but Ismail pulled up, and Handicap Singles "B"-J. HER.
approved by the meeting without any after 5 all took the next two. discussion.
Score to Lamall 6/3,14/12 7/5. Freeborn v. Lt. C. H. Larkcom..
Mixed Doubles Handicap,Major Yellow Metal-Nominal Nil Petroleum Products.-No change. Flour Market Report. Stock: The passing of this resolution marks The top bracket is now at the wallson and Mrs. Bowen v. LL- the fruition of a scheme for conduct stage of the third round, and con Col. F. J. Bowen and Miss V. Bowen, About 245,000 sacks.
American Patenting gymkhanas and race meetings by zains Ng Sze Kwong, S. H. Ismail, Quotations:
BILLIARDS. $5.00 per sack, American Cut off the same organisation, thus obviating M. H. Lo, and Wong Po Keting.
A. PLAYER $3.24 per sack, American Straight duplication of function, and also a
OTHER RESULTS A
THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. $3.35 per sack, Shanghai Flour 2nd double subscription by those interest-
ed in the two allied forms of sport.
A good game is promised for to $3.36 per sack...
The results of the other matches
night at the Victoria Recreation Club, played yesterday were
AN Printed and Published for Tan Cór
Handicap Doubles Major C when L. A. Osmund meets his brother. CHAKED by GEORGE WILLIAM CAN Willson and Lt.Col F. J. Bosten AJ-Osmund to decide who shall BURETY, Editor, No. 5, Wynd- (owe. 15/3) beat E. A. G. May and contest the championshipi against P. han Birsel Hongkong.
of its kind in the Far East.
the fact that we are carrying consider. į new Hotel will be in the region of two and J. Hennessey Seth, F.S.A easier. Nominal quotations are wound up and that the Hongkong two occasions, Valentine avoided Berners (rec. 2(6), 6-4, 6-3; G. W. I may add, however, Fare eligible and offer themselves for Indian descriptions $23/26. Chinese Jockey Club take over all assets and the net and looked unhappy, when Sewell and Mrs C. B. Brown beat
able stocks, it is not our intention to advance prices until such time as that no better medium for the develop ment of the Kowloon. Peninsula than these stocks are reduced.
rent year.
re-election.
Carried unanimously..
further extension of nineteen bed-Ritted therefrom are due to our enerrants are now ready and may be had are Tinplates. rooms, which should be ready for oc-getic and hard-working Manager, Mr. on application at the Secretary's,
office. cupation by the 1st, May in the cur- Taggart, and his Staff.
The details of the above new under- The erection of the Repulse Bay taking-which will be the bargest the... Hotel has had the effect of opening up Company has ever embarked upon- The 5 o'clock performance of what I may term "the opposite side have necessarily involved a consider Bostock's Circus at Kowloon to-day of the Island," and this, coupled with able amount of forethought; I am con- has had to be cancelled. A mistince the fine roads which have been and fident, however, that when the enter however will be given to-morrow. are in course of construction, has been prise finally materialises, the now istuneita to marked degree in Hotel will not only be a credit to the bringing that beautiful part of Hong-Colony, but will merit a similar de Bong to the fore as the Seaside Resort gree of patronage to that with which "the Orient. The theory that the the Company has been favoured in
aath side of the Island was unhealthy the past,"
Sandries and Coals-Marketsteady
Market firm Java SugarMarket firm.--- Philippine Sugar.-Market steady. Saltpetre. Stock 3,000 Bags. Mar ket strong.
-Pour-Chinese-cases-of-stall-pori 40-firm one of which was fatal, were reported yesterday, also two cases of diptheria, bath, Portuguese, and one case-of enteric fever, Chinese.
G. M. Dodwell (scr.), 61, 62;, F. A. Yvanovich.