displayed by you in your dual capacity as organist and choirmaster.
"We one and all sincerely hope that long years, endowed with every blessing and happiness, await you in the course of your well- earned retirement."
The presentation was made on behalf of the choir by Mr. Crow, who alluded to the pleasant relations which had always existed between Mr. Bangster and the choir and to Mr. Sangster's high qualifications for the post he had held. Mr. Crow also ic feeling terms expressed the good wishes of the choir for Mr. Sangster and the hope that they might again have the pleasure of hearing his masterly touch in some cathedral or large church in England.
Miss Lammert then gracefully handed the address and onp to Mr. Sangster.
Mr. Sangster in thanking the choir for their handsome present and Mr. Crow for his kind remarks stated that he resigned the position of organist because he was making arrangements to leave for home, and expressed the great regret he felt at severing the association which had so long existed between himself and the choir and from which he had derived so much pleasure. He referred to the presence of ladies in the choir and the assistance they afforded, and concluded by again expressing his thanks for the address and the kind sentiments it ex- pressed.
The address from the congregation, which was as follows, was then presented by Mr. T. Jackson :--
Hongkong, June 7th, 1895. C. F. A. SAngster, Esq.
"Dear Sir,
**
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
PRESENTATION BY THE VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB TO ME. C. H. THOMPSON.
On Wedɩesday afternoon Mr. C. H. Thompson was presented with a bandsome silver bowl by Mr. H. E. Wodehonse, C.M.G., on behalf of the members of the Victoria Recreation Club. Mr. Wodehouse, the Chairman of the Club, said that Mr. Thompson had been for several years con- nected with the Club, and had served on the tub. committee of the gymnasium and in other departments of the Club. Much of the suc bess that had attended the gymnasium was due to Mr. Thompson, who took a keen interest in gymnastics. (Applause). He (the speaker) was told that Mr. Thompson was the champion light weight of the Club. He had ne desire to test that assertion-(laughter)—and was very glad to take it for granted that no member would venture to deny that Mr. Thompson did hold that position. Some men, on going home. felt that their existence in Hongkong had been rather lonely, and wished for a companion to share their joys and troubles. (Laughter). If Mr. Thompson felt lonely, and brought back to the colony a companion for life, every member would welcome Mrs. Thompson, and hope they would enjoy a happy life for many years. (Applause).
[June 12, 1895. installation work and other outside work esrried on during the twelve months shows a great improve- ment compared with the previous year. Many of the lamps installed have only recently been at work therefore the full benefit has not been obtained the receipts for current supplied during the period ander review.
Your directors have forfeited S14 shares on which calls have not been paid.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. J. J. Keswick resigned on leaving the colony, and Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving has been invited to take Messrs. H. L. Dalrymple and J." Kramer 'retire by his place: his appointment now requires confirmation. rotation, but being eligible offer themselves for re
election.
ACCOUNTS.
The accounts have been audited by Menors. G. Stewart (in place of Mr. J. Ross Anton, who has left them. the colony) and J. C. Peter, and they offer. selves for re-election.
Hongkong, 5th June, 1895.
H. L. DALRYMPLE, Chairman.
STATEMENT or AccouNTS TO APRIL 30TH, 1895. LIABILITIES. Capital:
29,186 shares each $8 paid-up-$233,488 568 shares each $6 paid-up- 3,408 246 shares each $2 paid-up- 432 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, amonnt
overdrawn
Bille payable Sundry creditors Mr.Suspense account
Mr. Thompson, in reply, thanked Wodehouse for his kind remarks and the members of the Club for their handsome present. It seemed a pity, he said, that a Club like this, which was such a necessary institution in the colony, did not have a more attractive and imposing exterier. (Applause). The question of site was a difficult one, but he thought that if the Government was approached a better site than the present one could be obtained. and a more substantial building, which typhoons would not The members would be almost damage, erected.
ashamed to invite competitors from Shanghai and Yokohama to such a building as the present one, but he hoped they would come before long. (Applause).
Balance of profit and loss account
188RTS.
------------ 237,388.00
Plant, cost of and erection of same.... Property, cost of land and buildings Installation material, stock of.... Stores and coal, stook of
Tools, &c., on hand.... Furniture, cost of.... Insurance, value of unexpired portion of
policies Cash in hand
Sundry debtors......................................
Cheers for Mr. Wodehouse, Mr. Thompson, and Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart (Colonial Secretary) were then given, and the proceedings To salaries and wages...
closed.
PANY, LIMITED.
To installation material
To office expenses.............................................
4,010.83
8,980.61
295.16
20.00
16,106.82
$270,801.42
179,158.60
60,607.35
13,929.18
6,127.11
1,566.90
516,60
1
100.00
1.699.00
7,106:65
$270,801.42
WORKING ACCOUNT.
Dr.
17,986.70
18,811.51
10,378.20
5,672.69
2,000.00
To rent and taxes............................. 44 ......PASTOR To repairs
1,231.05
952.90
Te interest
598.22
501.67
358.84
202:60
129.81
100.00
75.00
14.00
8,858.35
$68,071.54
68,034.54 37.00
$68,071.54
PROFIT AND Loss AccOUNT. Dr.
16,104.82
$16,106.82
To charges
"We, the undersigned seatholders in the St. John's Cathedral, and other friends, ask you, on your approaching departure from Hong. kong, to accept the accompanying Japanese cabinet and vases as a slight recognition of the valuable musical services and assistance rendered by you not only as organist to the Cathedral but to the community generally during the last thirty-five years, and in presenting them to you we add our best wishes for your future welfare.
"We are. Dear Sir,
"Yours faithfully,” In handing the address to Mr. Sangster Mr. Jackson made one of his characteristically genial_and_humorous speeches. He said he heard Mr. Sangster play in 1864, when they | DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK AND COM. To stores....... were both slimmer in person and bad more
the
than hair on
top of their heads Mr. Sangster, he said, had they had now. afforded pleasure to several generations, for although at home thirty years was counted a generation, in Hongkong that period covered neveral. Referring to Mr. Crow's remarks as to Mr. Sangster's abilities Mr. Jackson said that some five years ago when he (Mr. Jackson) was resident here he counted himself a visitor now. though his visits
rather frequent-a elergyman passed through Hongkong who had a letter of introduction to himself. He attended the evening service at St. John's Cathedral with him; that evening there was a beautiful anthem, to which the organist and choir did full justice, and the clergyman told him that he had never enjoyed a service more. Amongst those who ought to feel most indebted to Mr. Sangster, Mr. Jackson said, were those who had sung in the choir as boys and enjoyed the benefit of Mr. Sangster's training, amongst whom he might mention Harry Hall and some of With those who were present that afternoon.
were
a humorous allusion to the size of the cabinet and the space it would occupy Mr. Jackson handed the address to Mr. Sangster.
Mr. Sangster again feelingly expressed his thanks and his regret at leaving the organ.
On the call of Mr. Jackson three hearty ebeers were given for Mr. Sangster, and the company then adjourned to tea and tennis,
The following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the fourth ordinary general meeting to be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on Saturday next:-
The directors beg to submit to the shareholders a statement of accounts showing the results of the Company's working for the year ending 31st Decem. ber, 1894. The net profit for the year amounts to $1,186.95, from which has to be taken the auditor's fee, $150.00; the balance $1,036.95 has been deducted from last year's debit, which now stands at $11,771.82. Mr. T. G. Joy, whose agreement expired on the 9th April, having other engagements, now resigns and hands over charge to Mr. W. Hughes, who has been appointed as Acting Manager.
DIRECTORS. Messrs. Bain and Andrew offer themselves for re- election, but a new director will have to be appointed in the place of Mr. Fenwick, who now retires.
AUDITOR.
The accounts have been audited by Mr. W. H. Gaskell, who offers himself for re-election.
GEO. FENWICK, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hongkong, 7th June, 1895.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.,
LIMITED.
The following is the report of the Board of i the Directors to the sixth ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders to be held at the Com- pany's offices, No. 29, Queen's Road, at noon on Saturday, the 22nd June :
Gentlemen,-Your directors have the pleasure to anbmit the Company's accounts for the year ending 30th April, 1896, and are pleased to report that a steady increase has been made in the supply of the electric light.
The working account shows a credit balance of
The blessings of “independence," the N. C. Daily News says, have not yet been very notice able in Korea, and the latest news to band from Seoul represents a very chaotic state of affairs, The members of the Cabinet have resigned and Pak Yang-ho is acting as Prime Minister, whilst Count Inouye, who went to Korea to arrange something like order, is said to be on the point of leaving for Japan. The air is full of con- spiracies and plottings, and officials attempting
By reference to the Manager's report annexed it to exercise too much "independence" find them-will be seen that the number of incandescent lamps salvės objects of attention from Japanese guards installed and connected with the Company's mains has been largely increased, and the amount of or police,
$8,888.35, which transferred to profit and loss account leaves it with a balance to credit of $16,106.82. Your directors propose to write off plant account $10,000 to provide for depreciation, and carry forward the balance of $6,106.5% to a new account.
To insurance
To stationery To tools
To auditors' fees
To medical attendance To bad debta
To amount carried to profit and loss account
Cr. By gross earnings of the Company By scrip and transfer fees
To amount carried to next account.
•
Cr.
By balance brought forward from last ac-
count...... By balance of working account brought down
7,248.47 8,858.35
$16,106.82
THE MANAGE='■ REPORT.
Hongkong, 6th June, 1895. To the Directors of the Hongkong Electric Co., Limited.
Gentlemen,-On the 30th April, 1894, the number of incandescent lamps installed and supplied by the Com pany's plant amounted to about 1,400, equivalent to 2,240 lamps of B-candle power.
I have now to report that the number of lamps installed and connected to the Company's mains at the end of April last amounted to about 2,300, equivalent to 3,745 lamps of 8-candle power, and since that date a furth r number of lamps, amounting to about 100, have been brought into ase
The number of arc lamps cupplied for street lighting remains the same as at the date of the last report.
The plant and machizery have been maintained in good working order.-I remain, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
WICKHAM Manager,