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Results of Communism. The picture which our Chairman has drawn, of the disastrous resulta of Communism in, and of the consequencca and effects of the pre- I now beg to propose that the Re-sent chaotic state of China, is pain port and Statement of Accounts be adopted. After the proposal has been seconded and bofore the mo- tlon is laid before the Meeting, I khall be pleased to answer to the
ask.
Sir Robert Ho Tung.. Sir Robert. Ho Tum and Mr. Chairman, Ladies Gentlemen.
And
fully realistic and true. It pro- vides much material for anxious, re- fection to all true patriots and well-wishers of China."
As regards Communlar, there is
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hin, Mr. G. Bornard Brown, Mr. Hoj KI, Mr. Fung Kong-un, Mrs. Wilson Smythe, Mr. L. G. S. Dodwell. Mr. B. D. F. Belth, Mr. Ho Loung, Mr. W. S. Baller, Mr. Chan Lim-pak, Dr. J. H. Sanders, Mr. D. M. REASONABLE", PROPORTIONS. Goodall, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, Mr.
The high coat of arming the D. Templeton, Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. A. Stevenson, Mr. D. V.world is estimated at about 8,800,- Stevenson, Mr. H. R. Sturt, Mr. C00,000 dole. annually, according to M. K. Lo, Mr. H. S. Hills, Mr. G. C. The Index." Of this amount,
KIPLING SALE.
1680 FOR FIRST ISSUE OF SHORT STORY.
£18,250 TOTAL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1928."
STREET CASUALTIES.
LONDON'S 10,000 CHILD
VICTIMS.
A TRAFFIC PERIL
LADIES' HAIR DRESSERS.
Ita the way you
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have done that makes it attractive.
Our barbers are Under the heading "Motorists' experts in Bobbing,
Now York, Jan. 18. The concluding session of the Child Murders," a Home paper re-Shingling and Way- sale of rare Kipling first editionsfers to the sad fact that nearly Ing. at the American Art Galleries last 10,000 London school children
CAMPBELL MOORE
Tel. C. 151,
TOTAL
sessions to 91,282 dollars (£18,256).streets last year. While motorlats 19, Queen's Road C.
The feature of the second night's will sorrow for an unhappy state of bidding was the competition for affairs they cannot as a body, or rare first editions of stories which individually, accept responsibility arst appeared in the "Delineator" for this slaughter of the innocents.
a few Even in Kuala Lumpur we realise! armament, magazine, of which only
copies were printed in book form how often the pedestrian is to blame to protect the copyright. Most of in street accidents and, although it these copyright issues went to Dr. la doubtless true that many chil- A. S. W. Rosenbach, although the dren were the victims of callous or top price for them was set by Mr. careless driving, it is equally cer William Hill. He gave 3,300 dol- tain that ae many more ran blindly Jars (£660) for the story "Cold into danger in such a manner as to make it impossible for the motorist Iron."
to avoid them. Others again, one fears, were indulging in that fas-
beat of my abliity any questions no doubt to my mind that to those Moxon, Mr. Davenport-Browne, Mr. Japproximately 2,200,000,000 d'ols. 1s] night brought the total for both were killed and injured in the] which Simreholders may have to unacquainted with its stern im S. M. Churn, Mr. A. A. R. Botelho, spent annually by European coun- Mr. A. B. Raworth, Mr. Lo Chung-tries-practically the same as the plications, its dangers. its atter wan, Mr. Frank Austin, Mr. B. L. 1918 figures. Before the world war futility as an instrument of poli- Seton-Winton, Mr. P. C. Potts, Mr. from one-third to one-half of the tical remedy, it may exercise an E. L. Sim, Mr. J. T. Bagram, Mr. total expenditure of the 14 principal ahiding and irresistible appeal. But H. R. B. Hancock, Mr. D. H. Cooper, countries were for if the great sufferings inflicted on. T. E. Pearce, Mr. Chua Seng-exclusive of pensiona and payment the mass of innocent people by the choo, Mr. P. K. Kwok, Mr. G. K. recent Red Regime should serve to
Hall Brutton, Mr. K. Stuart Smith, convince the people of China that Mr. J. M. Alves, Mr. R. K. Valen Communism is destructive and attine, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. constructive, a fatal polson and John Fleming, Mrs. D. G. M. not a panacea, then such sufferings, terrible and polgeant as they were, would not have been endured in vain, for they would became instru mental in eradicating this pernici- ous doctrine from China.
entend to second the Motion just proposed by Mr. Chairman, shouki like, first of all, to say that we heartily associate ourselves with the deserved tribute which our Chairman has just paid to our for mer Chief Manager, Mr. Barlow.
A. H.
Chinese Chaos.
Bernard.
DR. NORWOOD,
DECLINES £3,000 A YEAR POST.
LOVES CITY TEMPLE.
of interest on previous war debts. Within the last few years these military appropriations have reach ed a moro reasonable proportion in relation to total expenditures,
Particularly Truc.
1,100
(£210); dollars
"Simple (220);
This is particularly true for Ger-
Copyright issues bought by Dr. many and the three other European Absolute devotion to duty was, to him, not merely an Ideal,
powers whose military activities Rusenbach included "The Conver- but an ever metive principle, which
were curtailed by the Peace Treasion of St. Wilfred" for 1,060, dolcinating but frightfully dangerous tles. In 1925, for example, Ger- Jars (£210); "The Tree of Justice," game of "last across," always popu-i animated his daily work. His long
many's milltary expenditures, were 1,050 dollars and faithful record of service
lar in the East End of London and to
only 7.3 per cent, of the total cost Simon," the Bank, and the able manner in
not unknown out here, Child-casual- As regards the existing Chinese
of Government administration. "Brother Square Toes," 1,250 dol- ties have been very few in Kuala which, as Chief Manager, he direct political chaos, we should remember
While the proportion of Bud- | Inra (4250); and "The Wrong Lumpur, but all experienced drivera ed its affairs in the midst of finan- that political strife and turmoil,
gotary appropriations for ormantent Thing," 900 dollars (£180). Mr. will agree that little credit is due .cial stringency and political up with their concomitant dislocation
has declined, this has not been ac-Hill paid 1,700 dollars (£340) for in this respect to the care taken by heaval, have pinced us all under a of trade and business, are but in-
companied by a reduction in the copyright issue of "Priest in children or the precautions of those debt of gratitude to him. We re- cidents to political transitions. jnice that he has accepted a seat on Looking at the Republic through Dr. F. W. Norwood, of the City amounts of money actually paid out. Spite of Himself."
who are supposed to look after the "Evening In 1925 Japan spent 264 per cent.
Other interesting items of the them. Particularly unfortunate laj the London Consultative Committee, the vaster und more detached pers- Temple, Informed
evening's sale included the original the predilection for riding on and that his expert knowledge ofpective of World History, I think we Standard" that he had declined an more for armament than in 1913.
Greatest Increase,
manuscript of "Ford of Kabul bicycles far too large for them Eastern Banking conditions wit should congratulate ourselves that invitation to the American Presby- thus continue to be available to this the trade and business are no worse; terian Church in Montreal.
This was the greatest relative River," from "Barrack Room Bal-which seems to be indulged by at Institution.
It is stated that the salary offer increase among all the nations, lads," for which Mr. James F. least 25 per cent. of the small boys than they are. The progress from
(£780), In this city. Our Chairman has rightly re- lawlessness to Order, from diversity, ed was £3,000.
though in actual expenditure Japan Drake gave 3,000 dollars marked that the Hon. Mr. Hynes is to Unity, must of necessity be slow "I gave the invitation very serl was behind the United States, Great the same buyer paying 850 dollars To return, however, to London. well known to us all, and we feel and tedious, but is nevertheless, as ous consideration," said Dr. Nor-Britain and France. The United | (£170)' for the typescript of The L.C.C. report on street ac- that in appointing him to the im-
"They sent me a cable at States increased the 1918 expendi-"Bobs," used by Kipling in propar-cidente says that "It is clear from statistics portant and responsible position of I think, already hopeful signs that, first, and within six hours I hadture by 124 per cent., Great Britain ing the text of the Bombay edition. an examination of the
by 65 percent., Italy by 15 per cent., Mr. Drake paid 1,800 dollars that the London child is subjected Chief Manager, our Directors could at all events in this Province of cabled back declining the offer.
"The cable, however, was follow- and France by 2 per cent. These (360) for the only known Eng-to much greater risk of accident not have made a sander choice. Kwangtung, the political conditions
•Endowed with a with comprehen- are moving towards an equilibrium, ed by a very impressive letter point-figures are based upon dollar ex-fish copyright issue of "With the from traffic than children in other
Dr. Rosenbach parts of the country." sive outlook. and equipped with an to the untold benefit of its teem-ling out the possibilities of great change in the years under con- Night Mail," and "Intimate knowledge of all the banking inhabitants. And. bringing work for me in Canada now that sideration, and the slight increase gave 2,250 dollars (450) for the
Analysing the statistics accord- denominations have for France is largely explained by only known separate edition, of ing to ing problems and intricacies, he is our view even' closer, I hope and the various
the depreciated value of the franc "Seven Nights of Creation." the right man in the right place. trust that the restoration of friend-united,
reckons that it is three times It is happy augury-a goodly relations between Hong Kong "If I had been a free man I in 1925,
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS. be out in the streets as it is for dangerous for the London child to "joss"that the first year of his and Canton is but a prelude to an should have gone, but I love the
children in the rest of the country. assumption of his high office should era of mutual understanding, mu-City Temple and I do not wish to synchronise with the hurled im-tual respect, stability and
leave it. It is not the first appeal
The Education Officer, maken two pros- of a similar kind that has core provement in the Colony's affairs, perity in both places.
Messrs. W. J. Alexander, E. H. should be inculcated in the rising comments: (1) That a traffic sense generally, as shown by the increase
But I have never sought or Ladies and Gentlemen, the future, desired them.
Salivo Amorin. of the Colony's population, by the though pregnant with anxious and increase of tonnage of ocean ves difficult problems, is also full of just now and it has some bearing "There is a good desi of talk nela passing through, and above all hope. There is an increasing re-on this invitation on the paucity
by the increase in value
of the
I believe, discernible. There
are, wood.
to me.
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generation and (2) that there should be cautious and responsible use of the London roads by motor- iata,
Perhaps the traffic sense will At
ahares of public companies. W. cognition of the common origin and of good preachers. But I think it thirty-five, has deceived a num-Hill, E. Hunt, C. A. Henderson, come in a generation or two.
join with you, Sir, in wishing him a long and successful tenure of his high office.
Allocation of Prosts.
common destiny of mankind, and is more apparent than real. this recognition must bring about Preachers, out of the Limelight.
He asks to be shown over work- shops, etc., having first stated that he is attached to the Minis-! try of Health. His lengthy stay and examination disarms suspi-
insurance cards of the employees. In some instances these have not been stamped to date, and he draws attention to it. The re- quisite cash to balance the cards
a closer, franker and more friendly "I believe there are many able different Nationalities, especially preachers in this country, unimpor- between such traditionally friendly tant only because the limelight falls It is unnecessary for me to say peoples as the British and the Chi-on a few. Great churches always much on the accounts which have nese. That such co-operation has select their preachers from men of been presented, for they are, as we infinite possibilities for good is evi-world-wide fame. Very few of all must agree, eminently satisfac-denced by the ever increasing pros- them seek to give the unknown acion, and he then asks to see the tory, especially having regard to the perity of our Corporation.
chance. And yet they do not con- adverse trading circumstances to I have been associated with this sider how the great preacher in the which our Chairman has alluded. Bank for nearly 50 years I have little obscure church fa to become
We are glad that our Directors, grown with its growth. Encour-known. In their allocation of the profits, are nged by His Excellency the Gov- "It would be better if the following the sound and conserva-ernor's illuminating record of this churches would look out for young-is handed over, and this he takes tive polley, which is traditional of Colony's progress, already mention- er men
of merit in eur Ranh, for we feel that it is only fed by our Chairman; confident of churches. Football and cricket by pursuing such a policy that its the lasting continuance of the co-teams know the wisdom of auch a unrivalled and unshakable enli-optation to which I have referred, policy, darity can be maintained.
and looking towards the future "Unless the Ministry itself holds Our Directors' declsion to award with optimism. I wish, and predict a high place in the reverence of the stuff a bonus of 10 per cent. on for, our premier Bank, every suc- people great men of special attain- their salaries in recognition of their cass and prosperity.
ments cannot be expected to select meritorious work during the Inst I have much pleasure in second-the Ministry as their vocation. year has our hearty support. ing the Report and the Statement When the people demand good
of Accounts.
preaching they will get it."
L
Report Adopted. No question was put. The report accounts were unanimously
We desire to express our appre ciation of the characteristically capable and conscientious manner in which our Directors discharged their onerous duties. In view Our 'Chairman's impending de-adopted. Other business was an parture from the Colony; we take follows:-
of and
this opportunity of wishing him a Confirmation of appointments of pleasant voyage and every success. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, - Mr. A. Mac- and prosperity In his new spheres of gowan and Mr. N. S. Brown as activities. A man of stole tante directors and re-election of the Hon. and simplicity of gennine kindness Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. A. H. and sympathy, of lofty ideals and. Compton and Mr. W. L. Pattonden vast capacities, courteous and un- as directore-proposed by the Hon. ostentatious, the Hon. Mr. Barnard Mr. J. Owen Hughes, seconded by will be much missed in Hong Kong. Mr. F. C. Hall. We hope that through the channels of the China Association, the London Consultative Committee of this Corporation and other bodles, the Colony in general, and this Bank in particular, will continue to have the benefit of his valuable services,
Re-election of Mr. C. Bernard Brown; A.C.A. and Mr. John Fleming, C.A. as auditora for the ensuing year-proposed by Mr. E. Davidson, seconded by Mr. Henry Humphreys.
The Chairman announced that dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
Chinese Railways. We have all latened with deep in- terest to our Chairman's geperal
Those Present, survey of last year. A comprehen- aive review of finance, with its Mr. D. G. M. Bernard (chairman), Those present were the Hon. kaleidoscopic reactions to political Mr. A. H. Compton (deputy-chair- and other conditions, weight in its man), Mr. H. P. White, T. C. Wenll, pronouncement by reason of the in-w. H. Bell, N. S. Brown, C. G. S. formed knowledge it displays, and Mackie, A. Macgowan (directors) wide in its geographic scope which and the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes is co-extensive with the Bank's (chief manager). Shareholders: world-wide activities, your speech,
Sir Henry Pollock, Sir Robert Ho
Sir, will be read with close atten- Tung, and Lady Ho Tung, the Hon. tion by the Public, and I venture Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr. Henry to congratulate you on your fine Humphreys, Mr. E. Davidson, Mr. offort.
F. C. Hall, Mr. E. J. Osborne and The state of disrepair and Mr. E, H. Matthews of the National neglect of the Chinese Railways and Bank of Australiala, Ltd., Mr. the failure of the Authorities to H. G. Hegarty, Mr. F. H. Penty meet the debt obligations, to, which cross, Mr. C. I. Cookos, Mr. D. J. our Chairman, has made pointed rc-Lewis, Mr. W. E. Van Epa, Mr. Ho ferences, are matters for deep re- Wing, Mr. J. H. Taggart, Mr. Ho grot. But speaking as a Chinese, Kom-tong, Mr. Lo Cheung-ip, Mr. I am convinced that the necessity Chan Shil-ming, Mr. M of maintaining and revitallsing McHutcheon, Mr. John Arnold, Mr. the potential capacity of railways as R. M. Dyer, Mr. K. S. Morrison, an important factor for the de- Mr.J. D. Kinnaird, Mr. J. E. velopment of the country is fully Joseph, Mr. F. W Stapleton, Mr. appreciated by the Chinese, and WEL. Shenton, Mr. M. Manuk, that China, as soon as her financial Mr. R. A. Dastur, Mr. A. Braun, position, permits, will honourably Ms Mackie, Mr. A. S. Gubbay, meet all her pecuniary obligations. Mr. G. Murray, Mr. Lo Cheung- Time will show that China's word ahiu, Mr. E M. Raymond, Mr. In her bond..
N. VA. Croucher, Mr. Lo Man-
J. E. Hope, Capt. T. P. Hall.
Mr. J. E. Joseph, Mrs. Jobson. Messrs. H. A. Keller, R. A. Krenlen.
present its absence is lamentably. conspicuous.
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Mesars. N. MacLeod, A. W. HONGKONG HEIGHTS Munro, Mr. and Mrs. H. Miller, Prof. and Mrs. W. J. Milham, Mrs. Mache, Miss M. Mosa, Miss B. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Priestley, Misses D. and E. Pockley,
Mr. A. U. Reid.
Messrs. G. C. Shepherd, the emailer
Spanuth, R. E. Smith.
Dr. Norwood is an Australian. He has been at the City Temple since 1919.
with the cards, promising to re- turn them at an early date from Whitehall.
Nothing more is heard of him. The police have the matter in hand.
The marriage of Mr. Alexander Macmillan Drysdale, of the Straits Steamship Co., with Miss Irish Dulcibel Foley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Foley, took place at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, on Feb. 18.
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