HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION,
Authorised Capital
Issued and Fully Paid-up Reserve Funds:--
Sterling
Hong Kong Currency Re
acrve
teserve Liability of Pro-
prietors
150,000,000 $20,000,000
£ 0,500,000
$10.000,009
$20,000,DG
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman,
W. H, Lock, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
J. R. Beusfield, Esq., G. Miskin, Esq., A. 11. Compton, Esq., K. S. Morrison, Esq. 1. J. Darten. Eng. Hon. Mr. T. E. Pourra, Hon. Mr. S. 11. Dods,Bon. Mr. A. L. Skleida, Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn
Chief Manager.
BRANCHES :-
Anay
Ipab
Bangkok Batavia
Johore
Kabe
Bombe)
Kowloon
Calouste
London
Lyons
Colointe
Maloom
Canton
Chefoo
Daireo
Poochow Haiphong Hankew
Harbin
Weblo
Rangoon Baigua
Fan Prapoime
Shanghai
Kuala Lumpur Singapor
Sourabaya
Manila
Muar (Johor)
Alukden
Now York
Pelplog
Penang
Sungai Patal
Hwalow Tientela
Tek yo
Tuiigtae Yokohama
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened IT Local Currency and FIXED DEPO- SITS received for One Year or shorter periods in Local and Other Currencies
will be quoted terms which application.
On
on
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES of various sizes To Let.
TRUSTEE and EXECUTOR business undertaken
Hong Kong. 28th February, 1941
HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.
above Bank t The Business of the conducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application.
FOR THE HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
V. M. GRAYBURN.
Chief Manager,
Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937
AND
THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD,
Authorised Capital Paid-up Capital Reserve
Profts
and Undivided
.$10,000,000 DA 5,598,000.00
2.983.261 50
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG 10. Des Voeux Road, Central.
BOARD
U-Boat Detection
Finally a third batch of pupils caine on board for submarine de- ng the Sikhs this day is con-tection training and we spent 31 sidered one of the most thrilling hour searching out elusive under-water quarry,
While returning to port
OF DIRECTORS:- important occasions and
visited the comfortable quar.
Hon. Sir Shou-Bon Chow, Chairman: is celebrated with full
1 ters of officers and ratings. Li Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Esq.. Esq.. Chan Ching noted the food
arrangements Wong Yun Tong, pomp as on this day, over
Shek, Esq.. Li Lan Seng, Esq., Wong excellent. were
They have a
Chu Son, Esq. well-stocked
while a
and Fung Ping Wah. canteen 24 decades ago, the Sikh
Esq. sports committee arranges com. earlier in the same and gunner, was reported missing Religion was founded by
petitions in various popular in- is presumed dead.
the tenth Guru, Siri Guru
door games. The twins were posted to the Gobind Singh the last
its hase in France last May, Jans Naval Authorities commandeered twin brother, also a radio operator
not
Shuttleworth.
his
22-year-old
month and
France 171
As the anchor rattled down on
same squadron after the
war began, and shared prophet of the Sikh Reli-turn to port and the liberty-men the same billet. Before the
war
soon
gion.
were
Kan Tong Po. Esq., Chief Manager. Hon. Mr Li Tre Fong. Manager.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:-
Santia
Bottle Melbourne Kagani New York Paria
A moj
Batavia
Bab
Caloutta
cheerfully went ashore I reflected that the Indian Navy, by its effici- ent performance and arduous and
fully upl difficult yet vital role, is maintaining its great traditions.
Rapidly growing in strength as
two steam waterboats. Although the rate of hire will probably be sinalt, having them taken off our hands will mean an appreciably saving in crew's wages, upkeep and insurance, and unless the demand for water should show an unex
increase. we should pected
they
by The occasion
was marked have difficulty in meeting
known as the "Diving Twins" by
Police of the new customers requirements.
members of the London Diving the presence The
reports Club, which they represented in Superintendent
Commissioner the Hon. Mr. J. P
as well Pennefather-Evans. that the fleet is in first class con- several English spring-board div.
Mr. C. G. Perdue, and the Com-, the weeks pass, India's Silent Ser- and dition
barring
quiet way accidents ing championships.
missioner
J. Vice Prisons, Major of should be in no need of major re-
Wilcocks. Others present includ-worthily equalling the magnificent pairs for some time to come.
ed Mr. K. A. Bidmead, Superin feats of Indian troops overseas. tendent in Charge
on
is
The profit
Working $45,851.57, nearly HK.$16,000 less than the previous year, and this!
the re- 1S amost entirely due to
n the in- duced sales In view crease in running costs it was de- cided to raise our price for water from 55 eta, to 60 ets, per ton but this increase only came into effect on the 1st October and so has not increasect 117" re- appreciably
venue.
the Comparing expenses with previous year, savings on account of Coal. Launch Working and Stores have been offset by i- creases in cost of Gil Fuel, and Office Expenses. The later due. to a Higher Cost of Laving Allow. !
10% granted the Stall ance of
Taxation and the Special War which was just under $2,000.
Boat Sold
The figures shown for Depre- and clution
Waterboats on Launch in the Profit and Loss lower than A/C is some $1,500
this and previous the represents the depreciation which would have been chargeable on No. 8 Waterboat which was sold in February, 1940.
year
The profit on the sale of this boat which amounted to $14.828,07 has been transferred to General Reserve.
PAID TO JOIN IN A FIGHT
Confessing
that he
had been
paid $10 to participate in a fight,
to a
Lo Yun, 26, was sentenced month's hard labour by Mr. G. T. Lowry this morning, for conspur- ing to fight in Jervois Street, and for possession of a dagger,
Two other Chinese were dis- charged, the prosecuting officer Teng no evidence against them.
LOCAL SHARES
BANKS Bank of East Asia $70 b.
SHIPPING
Indo-Chinas (Pref.) $80 b. LANDS, HOTELS & BLOGS. H.K. and S. Hotels X.D. $3 b. JK. Lands $331⁄2 sa.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Star Ferries $52 b.
MISCELLANEOUS
as
with
Reuter.
in its own
Pelping Proang
Bamatog
Shanghai
Singapore
Sewrabaya
Swatow
Sydney
Bankow Hanointe Kobe
Rangoon
Floatsim
Kowloon
Balgoo
Vancouv
is
London
8 Premio
Indian Police Contingent and Mr. 0. Eager, D C. P.
together (reserves)
prominent members THE CHARTERED BANK many other of the local Sikh Community. OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA
Prayers were offered both in the morning and evening for the pre-
servance of the religion as we'l
AND CHINA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853
Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Pro-
prietors
£3,000,000 £3,000,000
£3.000.000
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bisliopagate, E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/122, Leadenhall Street, E C.2
West End Branch: 14/16, Cuckspur Street, S W., Manchester Banchi:
as for the success of British arro
of the War. AL in all theatres the termination of the services the
in a ten-party Committee held honour of the distinguished visi- tors and gave a historical arcount He alluded to of the great event. the grammy of the rulers of India at that time and compared it with Nazi Tyranny and barbarism, say - ing also that as right representei had overcome the by the Sikhs might and brutality of the unjus rule in those days, so also in the the forces of demo- end would cracy represented by Britain and Alor Star her allies triumph over the ruth-Acrine Bangkok Batavia lessness, barbarism and greediness
Bombay of Hitler and his gangsters.
He compared a Sikh to a fully equipped soldier and exhorted all Sikhs present to make some sacri- fice for the benefit of their breth- ren serving in the middle East,
Ch. Govt 5% 1925 G. $ Bds, 28 and to bear them always in mind
sa.
Entertainments $6 b.
LAST DAY'S SALES
2 H.K. Banks @ $1350 100 Lands @ $331⁄2
Those
as a light shining in the darkness. Concluding his address the Pre- sident exhorted his colleagues and members of the community to re- steadfast despite The net profit for the year
main leval and is $27 928.58, and"
all attempts to shake them, for under review
the success of India depended on adding to this the amount carried forward from last year of $3,278,- Valentine and carried unanimous- the success of Britain, and to pray that justice and liberty shal once 95 leaves us with $31.207.53 for ly.
the throughout included: the again prevail present approprinion, with which it is pro- posed to deal as follows: Hon, Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell, the world. Transfer 10 General
Mr, Ishar Singh, Hon, Secretary Reserve Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, Messrs. $5,171.93. Transfer to Stuff Leave A; H. Veltman, L. J. Davies and also addressed the gathering and Contingency - A/c. $2.490.44, R. Ono (Consulting Committee), again thanked the visitors, adding them Valentine, Repairs Messrs. R K.
W. that their presence among tn Transfor
and V. was a symbol of unity within the $3,000.00. Dividend of 45 cents on Wright J. S. Howell
Carry Yvanovich (Shareholders); Mr. borders of the British Emnire. For 38,813 shares $17.465.85, forward to next account $3.079.31. | A. C. I. Bowker (Secretary); and the visitors, the Hon., Mr. J. 2
The adoption of the accounts Mr. F. E. Edwards (Superinten- Pennefather-Evans suitably
ponded. was seconded by Mr. R. K. dent).
8t
Special
rc3-
02. Mosley Street, Manchester, a
BRANCHES: AGENCIES AND
Ilankou
Penang
Agenotee:
Calentia
flangoon Frigor Heremban
Bhanghai
Aingapore Sitiawan
Olive Strous Kuala Lunapar Bourabay Fairlie Plac
Houg Long floilo
Spok
Karashi
Klang
Roba
Canton Cawnpore Cobn Colombo Delbi Haiphong Hamburg
Kuching Madraa
Taiping
Tientsin
Manila
Tongkah
Madan New York Poiping
Peking)
(Bhokes) Taingia
Yokohama
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter periods in feel or other Currencies at rates which will | be quoted en application
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Local Currency and Sterling with in- terest allowed at rates obtomable on application.
The Bank's Head Omce in London undertakes Executor and Truster bual- ness, and claims recovery of Krition Income Tax overpaid, on ferine which at any of the may be ancerinined Agencies and Branches.
W. IL EVANS THOMAS,
Manager. /
Loans
Local
Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. granted on approved secrtiies,
Current Accounts opened in Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local
and
Foreign Currencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes To Let.
KAN TONG PO.
Chief Manager.
THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.
Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital ... $10,000,000
LONDON BANKERS:- Westminster Bank, Ltd. Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.
Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. Fixed Deposits received at rates which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.
PKILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief Manager.
Help your Friend and his Hobby by giving POSTAGE STAMPS
for
his collection
and Seeds For His Garden
We can supply the goods of his and your want
GRACA & CO.
• Doalers in Postage Stamps, Garden Boade, etc., etc.
10. Wyndham Street Established' 1896 Hong Kong