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dividend for the year being 368. per share, or 9 per cent per annum.
The rapid expansion of the Hongkew district has necessitated, as was foreshadowed in last year's report, considerable additions to the Company's mains and service pipes; the cost of tho e and other extensions, amounting to Tls. 23,815.33, has been debited to capital expenditure account.
The great importance of keeping the Com- pany's work fully up to the capacity requisite to provide an adequate supply of water to the increasing population of the Settlements, and for the requirements of the various existing factories, and those in course of erection in Shanghai, has had the serious attention of the directors, who considered that the time had arrived for carrying into effect the scheme provided for in the original plans of the Company's works, of laying a duplicate 20-inch main from the pumping station, at Yangtszepoo, to
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPÒRT.
HON KONG FOOTBALL CLUB.
ANNUAL DINNER.
A large number of the members of this Club on Saturday evening last attended the second annual dinner. The members of the Naval Rugby team were also present and a very enjoyable evening was spent. After the usual loyal toast, H.E. Major General Black, C.B., proposed the toast of "The Hongkong Foot- ball Club." Being a former player him- self he said that he heartily desired and hoped that the prosperous and highly successful season of the past might be repeated for many years. He pointed out that it was customary with nations when spreading themselves over the globe to take with them into their new
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for the very warm reception that had been given by the members of the Club. thoroughly sympathised with sport in all its branches.
Mr. King said he thanked the Club for the confidence reposed in him. Although he had undergone the usual criticism from competing teams, he was quite accustomed to the work and it had given him great pleasure.
Lieut. A. L. Cay, R.N., proposed the final toast of "The Chairman" in a spirited speech, in which he thanked Mr. Lockhart for his kind attention as President of the Hongkong Foot-' ball Club. He knew his office was a hard one, as he understood that no one attended more regularly on the Committee. He must, however, bear in mind the satisfactory fact that the results of the Hongkong Football
the water tower, and this work is now ieing rapidly resting places some of their characteristics. Club's efforts had been to provide a great deal
pushed forward. To provide the necessary funds for this and other extensions a second instalment of Tls. 100,000 five per cent. debentures, of the authorised issue of Tls. 250,000, was offered to the public, and has been fully subscribed for at a slight premium.
The Company's plant and works have been kept in a thoroughly efficient state of repair, and are now in first-class order; the water service has been maintained throughout the year without any in- terruption whatsoever.
In terms of the articles of association Mr. A. McLeod retires from the Board, but leing eligible offers himself for re-election.
The auditors, Mr. Drummond Hay and Mr. C. W. Wrightson retire, but have expressed their willing ness to serve again if re elected.
Shanghai, 11th March, 1896.
A. MCLEOD,
Chairman.
HALL AND HOLTZ. LIMITED.
The following is the report of the directors for presentation to the shareholders at the fourth ordinary general meeting to be held at the head office of the Company on Monday, 30th March, at 4.30 p.m. :
The directors herewith submit to the shareholders the audited accounts of the Company for the year ended 29th February, 1896.
In September last the directors paid an interim dividend of five per cent. and there still remains a balance of $1,520.01 at the credit of profit and loss account, which the directors recommend should be disposed of as follows:--
A final dividend of 10 per cent. (making 15 per cent. for the year)...
Carry to reserve fund
Carry forward to new account...
$12,500.00 40,000.00 9,02 101
$31,520.01
The sales show a considerable increase, and the net profit is $56.919 37, against $47,212.28 for the píevious year.
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DIRECTORS.
AUDITOR.
The accounts have been audited by Mr. G. R Corner, who retires, but offers himself for re-election.
F. W. SUCH,
Wherever the inhabitants of the British Isles pitched their tents, thither also they brought their sports.
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of enjoyment to a great number of footballers and to lovers of football throughout the colony. Mr. Sanders in reply showed that football kind mauner in which the last toast had been The Chairman in response thanked all for the had been practised in remote ages and was known in England several centuries ago. He received. He had been elected their President pointed out that although the Club this reasonable, to discharge the duties pertaining to that and he intended, as far as he was had won all their Rugby matches, nevertheless they did not mind defeat, as reverses sometimes office in as useful a manner as possible to the members, and to football generally in the colony. are beneficial. The Hongkong Football com- petition had been very serviceable in promoting He would now on behalf of the Club thank the healthy rivalry and in forming new teams, of Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. Browne, for his services. which the more the better.
The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, President of the Club, read out the names of those who had been selected by a special committee for re- cognition. Messrs. Greenfield, Davies, R.A., Cameron, and Sanders obtained caps for their Rugby play, and for Association play Messrs. Hancock, Oliver, and Slade obtained badges.
Mr. Potts. Captain Rugby, then proposed the Ragby Naval team ja felicitous terms. He was sure that if it were not for the Navy it would be almost impossible for them to have matches at all, as opponents would be very few, and it would become very tiring to play only amongst themselves.
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Responding, Lieut. Sir R. K. Arbuthnot, R.N., drew attention to the kindness of the honorary secretaries of the athletic clubs in enabling the Navy to take advantage of the various forms of sport in Hongkong. He con- gratulated the Rugby section of the Club upon its excellent forward pack, and warned the Club that the Navy would do their best to beat them next season. He hoped that the Navy might soon be al- lowed the use of a better piece of ground than the one upon which they usually played. This, he pointed out, was far from level, so many hollows being present that the ground was distinctly of a wavy character. He pointed out that the Naval Rugby team had good hopes of being stronger next year, some members with another year's experience being likely to render much greater assistance.
Mr. F. Browne said that it had given him great pleasure to discharge the duties of his office. The Club was fortunate in having an excellent hard-working committee, who were always anxious for the Club's welfare. He said that. Mr. Firth, Captain Association, had.done a good deal to improve his team, his painstaking zeal having proved of great assistance.
The following was the programme
Toast..
Song Toast..
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The Queen. Lieut. A. D. H. Grayson, R.A.. The Hongkong Footl all Club. Proposed by H. E. Major-General BLACK, C.B. Responder:- Mr. E. D. SANDERS.
Song. Musical Selections
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Mr. E. W. Maitland.
Surgeon-Major HAYES, D.S.O.
The Naval Rugby Team. Proposed by Mr. G. H. Ports, Capt. Rugby, Responder: Lieut. Sir R. K. ARBUTHNOT, K.N.
Mr. C. H. Grace. Our Guests.
Song..
Toast..
Selections
Toast
Proposed by the Chairman. Responder: - Surgeon-Major HAYES, DS.O.
Mr. H. W. Looker. The Chairman. l'roposed by Lieut. A. L. CAY, R.N. God Save the Queen.
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THE HALL & HOLTZ Co., IN LIQUIDATION.—
The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, in propos- The liquidation of this Company, having been re-
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ·DAILY PRESS.’ daced to small limits, the directors present herewith ing the toast of "Our Guests," expressed regret
DEAR MR. EDITOR,—1 have waited, more or The only outstanding liability is on behalf of H.E. the Governor and of H.E. the sum of Tls. 7,656.45, due to Messrs. Hall and the Admiral that other engagements prevented less impatiently for some days to see something Holtz, and the directors propose to advance this their attendance. He was glad to know that good in your columns re the above subject. amount and take
the remaining assets H.E. the General had been
first letter that B devoted I thought by "Britisher's ($19,833.12), which, in accordance with the agree-partizan of the game and he thoroughly ap he had something in reserve, but when he ment dated October 7th, 1893, become the property preciated His Excellency's sentiments as to the
wrote a second letter in the same strain I simply of the shareholders of Hall & Holtz, Limited.
qualities engendered by the followers of the got irritated. It is absurd to ask the busy Mr. J. S. Nazer retires at the forthcoming meeting, manly game of football. Having alluded to the editor of a daily paper to get up an agitation on
pleasure that all had derived from Surgeon. such a subject. If Britisher" has anything - but being eligible offers himself for re-election.
Major Hayes' musical selections and from
say, let him say it, or for ever hold his peace, his exhibition of legerdemain, and from and. I think, sir, you have done more than Mr. Ormiston's services at the piano, and your share if you grant time and space for
As to "Another Britisher's from Mr. Grace's songs, he said that Captain publication. Loveband's services to football were well known letter, it is futile and too near conscription to 'Old Naval to all present and he was very glad that be practicable. The letter of an the Rugby team had received such a strong Reserve Man is rather better, but wide of the addition. Further, that all present would mark in many instances. To sink artesian wells on the lower levels would not be very ex- appreciate the onerous and responsible post of a referee and therefore he was glad to see Mr. pensive, always providing there is no rock, but King looking none the worse for the difficult the water would be more more or less salt; work that had been assigned him during the therefore of no use either for manufacturing or recent competition. The members of the Hong-potable purposes. To get good fresh water he kong Football Club were glad to see Sir R. K. Arbuthnot and the Naval team, He knew how difficult it had been to score against them, and Sir R. K. Arbuthnot would find the Club next season prepared to extend to them a warm welcome on or off the field.
Shanghai, 16th March, 1896.
Chairman.
The Siam Free Press of the 16th March says:-Captain Rosenstand, of the Siamese navy, came up a few days ago from Paknam suffering from fever, and went to stay in Mr. Smyth's house in Custom House Lane. On Sunday his boy appears to have gone out with- out preparing his milk, which Captain Rosen- stand drank unboiled. Soon afterwards he was seized with choleraic symptoms, and on Sunday evening was in a very critical condition. He died the same evening at 7 p.m. The experience is valuable to residents using natural milk, and shows the importance of well boiling and strain- ing the milk before using it.
Surgeon-Major Hayes, D.S.O., in reply said he knew that he might on behalf of the other guests and of himself convey thanks
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would have to go to the hills, and boring through solid rock, I venture to say, would be very ex- pensive. As he says, the enemy (?) might take If they did they Tytam for their own use. would take the artesian wells also; then, sir, our last condition would be worse than the first. We do not want to provide for such an event, but to strain every nerve to breaking tension to guard against it.