WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1929. ·
SHAMEEN COUNCIL
Proceedings At Ratepayers' Meeting
CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW
The following copy of the minutes of the annual general meet ing of ratepayers of the British Concession, Shameen, held at H.B.M. Consulate-General on February 28 has been sent to us for publica-
tion:-
Present
Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.C.)
Ltd:
3 1
Mr. Spalinger: I shall be Votes pleased to second it...
Mr. Annett: It is proposed by myself and seconded by Mr. Spalinger that the minutes of the 9. last apnual general meeting of ratepayers held on February 29, 1-1928, be confirmed. All those in
favour?-Carried,
Batchelor, R. K British Consul General British Consul-General (Anglican Church Trustee) British Consul-General (Rus-
Bian Consulate)
2
British Vice-Consul (Senior)
1
British Vice-Consul (Junior)
1
British Vice-Consul (Local) Canton Club Trustees
3
Canton Swimming Bath Club
1
Chartered Bank of 1., A. &
China
China Navigation Co., Ltd. ..
Chinese Maritime Customs
10
Davenport, D. E. C. (c/o Dr.
W. G. Reynolds)
1
Deacon & Co., Ltd.
Deacon & Co., Ltd., for H.
Dent & Co., Ltd.
Deacon Estate Co.
Dodwell & Co., Ltd.
Farmer, Wm.
Gandossi, F.
Gerin, Drevurd & Co.
Griffith, T. E.
Griffith, Ltd., T. E.
Hoffmeister, A.
Hong Kong &
Shanghai
Hunt, Comd. R. G. M. D.,
Banking Corporation
D.S.O., R.N.
Jardine, Matheson & Co.,
Ltd....
N2O
1
2
THE CHINA MAIL,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
1929-1930.
Q
PUBLIC AUCTION..
DARTICULARS &
ment of the sump just completed under the Municipal Jetty. Dur- ing the early part of 1928 It be came evident that something had to be done at the intake part of the works. The Medical Officer of Health had on several occasions warned. the Council that the water although good for con- vlous high standard whilst the colved at the R.N. HOSPITAL, P of the Bale & CONDITIONS sumption was not up to its pre-CEALED TENDERS will be re works themselves were finding it until 10 a.m. on the 21st March, to be held on MONDAY: the difficult to keep the tank full on 1929, from persons desirous of 18th day of March, 1929, at account of the amount of mud supplying Boef, Mutton, Fowls, 3 p.m., at the Often of the sucked up. The present sump Pork, Bread, Cheese, Pure Cow's Public Works Department by, was constructed after we re Milk, Aerated Waters, Ice, and Order of His Excellency the Gov- ceived the valuable, advice of other provisions, and necessaries ernor, of one Lot of Crown Länd In the Colony Major Olivererona and the en-for the year ending 31st March, at Shamshulpo,
of Hong Kong, for a term of gineering department of Messrs. 1930.
15 years, commencing from lat July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Reit to be fixed. by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years less three days.
Dodwell & Co., of Hong Kong I Printed Forms of Tender and should like to express the Coun- further particulars can be obtain
il's thanks to these gentlemen ed at the R.N. Hospital. for their kindly assistance. Since The right to reject the lowest the end of the municipal year, or any tender is reserved. the sump has been completed, and it now requires time to see whe ther our troubles are overcome. I might add that the present ad-scheme was the cheapest one that could have been constructed and one which took the least time to carry out. I trust you will have approved the Council's de- cision in the matter.
..Mr. Annett: The next item is to pass the report and accounts for 1928 and I would call on the Chairman of the Council to dress you on the subject:--
Nursing Home
WM. W. KEIR, Surgeon Captain, R.N. R.N. Hospital, Hong Kong, 18th March, 1920.
NOTICE.
THE HONG KONG' WHAMPA DOCK CO., LTD.
N°
R. M.-DYER,
Chief Manager.
Hong Kong, 13th March, 1929.
Chairman's Address Mr. Batchelor:-Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, the Municipal re- port and accounts have been in your hands for the prescribed period and need, I think, but little I would now like to refer to the
Last NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Since our Shameen Nursing Home. comment from me.
that the Ordinary Yearly last meeting I am glad to say, the year at the annual meeting you period under review has been approved of the renting of certain Meeting of Shareholders will be free from political strifo, with the rooms in the Victoria Hotel in-held in the Office of the Company, result that better conditions instead of the larger scheme origin-2, Queen's Building, Hong Kong, the city have re-acted on Sha-ally proposed for the Hong Kong on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March, meen, I am glad to be able to re- Rank Building. The Home under 1929, at Noon, for consideration of port that the most cordial rela- the able administration of Dr.(the Directors' Report and State- tions have existed between your W. G. Reynolds has proved a ment of Accounts for the year end- Council and the Chinese Author- great boon to the community and Ing 31st December, 1928. ities, and as usual the Police still does not cost rate-payers as The SHARE REGISTER and Authorities have acted at all much as the wards in the Canton TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS- times in close conjunction with Hospital did in former years. ED from the 19th to the 27th the Council, and Captain Clements During 1928 the expenditure was March, 1929 (both days inclusive).
The Police Force has worked higher than anticipated in view
By Order of the Board of satisfactorily during the whole of the purchase of certain neces-
Directors, year, and although at one time sary equipment, but these pur- 5 Captain Clements was shorthand-chases will not be annual.
ed through several of the Indian Constables being found medically unfit and repatriated to India, new recruits have now been enrolled, and the strength maintained. Captain Clements, as you doubt- additional two rooms.. This addi less know, in terms of his contract.tional space should meet all do- WANTED-On or about the 21st has been granted leave as from mands on the Home, whilst the English woman as nurse to child of two in return fór yassage Home. March 1 and through the kind cost will not materially add to the Apply Box No. 590, c/o. Ghing Mail.”
The Medical Officer of offices of the Hon. Mr. E. D.' C. rates. Wolfe, C.S.P., Hong Kong, we Health in his report states that have been lent the services of Sub-Inspector Pain of the Hong Kong Police. When submitting the Budget Estimates for 1929 I shall be referring to this matter again, and would now take this opportunity of expressing to Mr. Wolfe the grateful thanks of the Council and ratepayers for his kindly assistance rendered at all times The co-operation of the Hong Kong Police has saved rate Chairman Appointed payers in the past a great deal of Mr. Batchelor:-I understand money, and a letter to Mr. Wolfe the necessary quorum is present, expressing the thanks of this but unfortunately the convener, meeting would, I think, be appro- Mr. Brinan, is unable to take the 'priate. meeting on account of sickness
Loxley & Co., W. R.
Marsh-Browne, Ronald (c/o
Deacon & Co.)
Mehta, M. N.
Mitsul Bussan Kaisha, Ltd.
Mogra, E. R., and Vasunia,
F. F.
2
National City Bank of New
York, The
2
Official Measurer
Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd.
Reynolds, Dr. W. Graham.
Shameen Municipal Council
4
Shewan, R. G.
Shewan, Tomes & Co.
Spalinger, U.
Staff Buildings, Ltd. (A. P.
Co., Ltd.)
Watson, Chas..E.
Watson & Co., Ltd., A. S..
I
Total
3
98
Fire Brigade
and in the terms of the Land Re- The Fire Brigade has been gulations, the general meeting is maintained in an efficient manner convened by him, but the Land throughout the year and regular Regulations do not state who drills carried out. At the last should take the chair at the an-annual meeting I referred to the nual meeting except that it is gear and pointed out that the time understood that the Consul-Gen was not far distant when further eral does 80. Two paragraphs supplies of hose would be neces- further on in the Land Regula- sary. That time has now, come, tions for special meetings, how-but at this forme the subject of ever, it is stated that at special Resolution No. 3, I will return to meetings H.B.M. Consul-General this matter then.
Mr. Annett: - Thank much. /
Space in the Nursing Home is, however, somewhat limited, with the result that Resolution No 2 will shortly be brought forward requesting permission to rent an
་
WANTED
he considers the daily charge In a fire which broke out in might be raised come into line with similar institutions in Chunghua, Road, Nautao, "Shang- other ports. In view, however, of hal, early on a recent Sunday the fact that ratepayers already morning, a furniture shop was pay for the upkeep of the Nurs- totally destroyed and two children ing Home it is not intended to ask vera burnt to death.. Another ratepayers to pay higher charges child was saved by the Nantso than those in force. to-day. It is Fire Brigade Beveral other shops suggested that non-ratepayers were involved but escaped with should pay $7.00 a day, as against light damage. the charge of $5.00 per day for ratepayers, whilst a fixed tariff covering all charges has been drawn up and may be seen on ap- plication.
Overdraft Reduced
In regard to the accounts, I hope you will agres that they are The accounts satisfactory." themselves do not call for any comment, but I would take the opportunity of informing you that the overdraft with the Hong Kong Bank was reduced by $11,276.57 after having paid: $2.000 from Waterworks Running Expenses towards the cost of the new sump.
ability.
Mr. Farmer: Mr. Chairman, I' have pleasure in seconding. **
Mr. Annett: Before putting the resolution to the meeting I would ask those who have any questions or comments to make to be good enough to do so.
· PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of sale,
Lot No Registry No.
land. Lot No. 1165 S
Between Now Kowlows
Loc wilky.
Boundary kenauramenta
K
the the the #
about.
{ Az pei sale plin. 1,900 a
R.
PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
Pthe Sale by Public Auction
to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of March, 1929,1 (at 3 p.m., at the Offices of ythe Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- arnor, of one. Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by: the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
• ૧૦૬ porque mo
fancties of Nathan Road
Locality.
th
Boundary
Kanoncement.
8.W.
the st.
Aspar salej plan,
ADOUL
REPULSE-BAY (HOTEL.
SPECIAL ATTRACTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 16th
AND
SUNDAY, MARCH 17th. TALENTED DANCE ORCHESTRA
U; 8. S.
FROM
PITTSBURGH ”
(14, VERSATILE ARTISTS).
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD,
42...
If there are no questions, Gen- SHADOWS BEFORE. tlemen, I think I would like to pro- pose a vote of thanks to the Coun- COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
IN THE "MAIL" cil for their tery excellent report
乍
I now have pleasure in propos- shall preside and in his absence I would now refer to the bont-ing the adoption of the report and ratepayers must elect one of their house. Ratepayers will remem- accounts as presented by the own members to take the Chair.ber that the Council was request-Council for 1928 and would ask I presume that we shall be in or-ed at the last annual meeting to some ratepayer to the good enough der in electing our own Chairman go into the whole question, firstly to second the resolution, after and I should like to propose Mr. of repairs_to the existing boat which I shall be pleased to answer Annett who as a past Chairman house, and secondly new pre-any questions to the best of my of the Council should take the mises. Chair for this evening.
Your Council has gone very Mr. Bowker: I have much thoroughly into this question and pleasure in seconding it.
in Resolution No. 4 will ask you Mr. Batchelor: Any one else, to vote in favour of handing the gentlemen? If not I put it to entire premises over to the Can- the meeting.-Carried.
ton Rowing Club. The building very was surveyed at the beginning of
March 24 Farling Hunt: Grand the Municipal year and found to
National Meeting. Mr. Annett: Well, gentlemen require extensive repaira out, of
Meeting I understand we have a quorum all proportion to the revenue of
March 14-Marine Engineers" present, and I will therefore ask $860 per annum derived there the Secretary to read the notice from In view of the fact that the and able administration during day Queen's Theatre; 67, Des Voeux vd., Cut 6 pm
Gatid (HR blanchmeeting at convening, the meeting.
building was originally built in the year. They worked very hard
Mar. 14 Forty-fifth general Mr. Stockley: In terms of 1907 at the expense of ratepayers, and they deserve the ratepayers" "Tea for Three also Sam Ku
West and his Paradise Harmony: meeting of shareholders of the Hong Article Three of the Shameen and that the value has year by thanks. Land Regulations the undersigned year been written of the books,
Pagg Kong Rope Manufachting Co., Etd., I will put the resolution to the Boys.
To-day World hereby convenes the annual gen the Council recommends giving meeting. It is proposed by the
Theatre; St George's Bldg., Chater-rd., 11.80 eral meeting of ratepayers for the present premises to the Club Chairman of the Council and Stranded In Paris."
Mar-16Ordinary yearly, meet- 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, February If ratepayers, however, do not seconded by Mr. Farider that the Today Star. Theatre; "Firemen, 28, 1929, at H.B.M. Consulate agree, it la estimated that re report and accounts for 1928 bé Save My Child."
ling of Shareholders of the Hong General.
pairs will amount to approximate passed. Will all those in favour To-day- Majestic Theatre Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Ex- Agenda:-
ly $3,000. The alternative scheme please signify in the, dual man-"A Certain Young Manchaige Blyd, Des Vaux-rd. Central, 1. To confirm the minutes of the was to remove the present pre ner?-Carried:*.**.
Lammerts Auctions last annual general frieeting mises to another site-but there
May 14, 15, 16 At 8, Bowen Mar* 18" - Meeting of Diocisan of ratepayers held February are many difficulties to be faced, Mr. AinettThe next bust road, a part of Mrs. C. Montague Bonférence, Cathedral Hall, 16 20, 1928;
and the Council cannot recomness is to pass the Budget Estim- Ede's valuable household furniture, pm 74 2. To pass the report and ne mend it.M
ates for 1929 and I will ask the from 11am Me Fortief annual meeting counts for 1928.
Chairman of the Council to pro March 18—At 2012 The Phakor hareholders the Hong Kong pose them.
Blehop Lodge, valuable household Electric Co., Ltd., R. & O. Building, (Continued on Page 11.) 2.30 pm
3. To pass the Budget Estim
ates for 1929,
4. To elect not more than five daly qualified ratepayers to errve on the Council for 1929, To transact any other bus nese regularly brought be
Waterworks Referring to Public Works in general and the Waterworks in particular, I am glad to be able to report that this department has
through carried
ita work efficiently, whilst the roads, have Jetties and i cemetery
Cat-
fore the meeting... all benefited by its
J. F. Brenan, tention. The Water Works: have
Budget Estimates
BEBE DANIELS
STARBINII AT WORL
THEATRE
Acting British Consul-General, again occasioned some anxiety, Miss Bebe Daniels is starring in Mr. Annett: The first bus and you will note that the con- the principal picture at the world ness of the meeting is to confirm sumption of water shows a slight Theatre, a farce called the minutes of the last annual increase over the previous year in Paris." The vi general meeting of ratepayers Sales Increased considerably en-haired actress, as held on February 29, 1928 tailing longer hours of pumping an American Pworkin bel hese minutes were publ and increased water sales If free tri Usti in the Hong Kong papers. You
and with your pern
to second
this ac
that
Land Sales***
Mar.- 18—Ats PM.D. offices, two lots of Crown land at Shamshulpo and Mongoo respectively, 8 p.m.
Names Sporta BARAKA March 16St. Peter's Church Y.M.C.'s Marathon Hace, 8 pm.
for
concerned except those.
Sterlin
a.m.
March 24-Fanling Hunt Steeple- chases, powered
March 26-Sixtieth general feet- Indoor aljursholders of the Hong Köngil Fire Jhaurace Co., Ltd., Menard. Jardine, Matheson's Offcen, 11 a.m.
Miscellaneous A To-day Prize distribution at St.
ם.
Specially
Constructed
ANDERSON PIANOS
The Increasing Bale of THE “ANDERSON” PIANO
■ Sign of Appreciation.
for
the Tropics
In Fumed Oak or Mahogany Cases.
INSPECTION INVITED ·
-All Felts
Stitched
or
Pinned
Π
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD... St. George's Bullding, Ice House Street. Telephone C..1322.
1
Here's the Gas Cooker for you! # The Radiation "New World" cooks the whole dinner "tögether; "all" perfectly done and delicious. You just prepare the meal and insert in the oven. Then set the "Regulo" dial. You can go shopping if you like afterwards. There is no need to worry because the "Regulo" car¿izfali, and It never varles, You week in week out. You can' bænk on good meals. can save time, worry and gas. You will be more than satisfied from the start.vn, der
See them at the Gas Showrooms.
16A, Des Voeux Rd, C.
HONG KONG & CHINA GAS CÓ., LTD.
Phone C.47 or K. 15.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
(Established 1887) Pleass out this out
To Mrs. Shellshenr
Hon. Treasurer H.K.B.S.
Hong Kong University.
Madam,
Kindly enroll me asta-Member
of the above Society, I enclose $12,00 as Annual Subscription.
Yours Faithfully,
MARTELL'S BRANDIES,
V.S.O. P.
BOTTLED IN
THREE STAR
VVSOP
COGNAC AND
GUARANTEED
PURE GRAPE
BRANDY
“MARTELL" & CO.
LE AGENTS;
GANDE PRICE & CO. LTD.
MERCH