312
BOWLING ANALYSIS,
Overs. Mald, Runs. Wides. N. B. Wickets
J. I. Noble.
12
2
28
P. A. Cox...
16
39
T:8 Smith
16
4
44
A. Mackenzie... 10
4
12
Bowden Smith, 31
2
5
CRICKET CLUB.
A
2
1
3
1
3
Surgeon Lt.-Col Johnston, c Ward, b Gordon 22 K. W. Mounsey, c Inchbald, b Gordon'
J. Hamilton, o Davies, b Ward.
8
8
P. A. Cox, b Davies
27
T. Sercombe Smith, 1 b w. b Swan
39
Capt. Langhorne, R A.,,
Davies
38
Lt. Bowden Smith, R.N., o Kew, b Anton
3
A. Mackenzie, b Auton
B
J. F. Noble, c and b Davies
8
A. Anderson, not out
C. C. Platt, b Davies
Extras
188
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Overs. Maid. Runs. Wides. NB. Wickets.
J. H Swan
11
1
96
C. W. Gordon.. 11
2
39
1 2
H. W. Looker. 3
1
14
P. G. Davies
14
I
31
4
A. G. Ward
6
25
S
1
A. S. Anton
5
-
16 1
2
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
VICTORIA ENGLISH SCHOOL V. ST. JOSEPH'S
COLLEGE.
The match between the Victoria English School and the St. Joseph's College was played at the Happy Valley on Saturday, 16th Oct., and resulted in a victory for the former. The follow- ing is the score :—
VICTORIA ENGLISH SCHOOL.
JH. Ruttonjee, b J. B. Gutterez
2
R. Baen, b J B Gutterez
2
H. Rapp, o Simois, b Gutterez
3
D. J. Corcoran, st Logan, b Pugh
4
A. Cameron, b J. P Gutterez
3
-F. Cruz, b J P Gutterez
F. Rapp, b A. Gutterez
3
A. Remedios, c Melendreras, b A. Gutterez
R. Corcoran, b Pugh
A. C Botelho, not out
E. Aquino, b J. P. Gutterez
Extras
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.
J. Logan, e Corcoran, b Ruttonjee
A Gutterez, o Cruz b Ruttonjee
8
31
0
3
Ed. A. Pugh, o Cameron, b Basa
J. B. Gutterez, b Basa
J. P. Gutterez, e Cameron, b Bass
F. Danenberg, a R Corcoran, b Basa
A. Coates, b Ruttonjee
J. Franco, b Ruttonjee
1
M Hopun, run out ..
M. Simoes, not out
Melendreras, e Ruttonjee, b Bass.
Extras
0
4
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
25
QUARTERLY MEETING. Wretched weather was experienced through- out the competitions at this meeting lasting from the 8th to 11th October. Drenching showers and high gusty winds materially affected the quality of the play, as evidenced by the subjoined returns. No attention was paid to either the usual Pool or "optional sweepstakes."
MACEWEN CUP,
Mr. W J Saunders.. Mr. E A Ram...
Dr. J. M. Atkinson
Mr. F. W. Pellow, W. Y. R
Mr H. L. Dalrymple Mr C A.Tomes
12 Entries.
BOGEY CUP,
Mr. H. L Dalrymple
Mr C A. Tomes
Dr J. M. Atkinson Mr. E. A. Ram
4.
112 18 94 105 9 96 112 15 97
111 13 98
107 8 99 109 8 101
8 down, receiving 6 strokes
9
6
12
"
9
11
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>>
11
7
32
1)
37
12 Entries. Turning from the recent dreary aspect of "things golfing" during the past few days, we approach a brighter and more pleasing subject. Members will be generally aware of the change of style of the Club, and a word or two must be placed on record in this connection. Through the personal interest and good will of His Excellency Sir William Robinson, an honour of considerable moment has been con- ferred on the Club, and the fact that, in view of His Excellency's recommendation, Her
Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to give Her permission to the Hougkong Golf Club being called "The Royal Hongkong Golf Club," cannot be passed over without notice.
It is well known throughout this Colony what keen interest His Excellency has always taken in sport of all kinds, and this latest evid ence of his lively regard cannot but call for the very warm thanks of the members of this Club. There are a good many clubs in the British Isles styled "Royal," but the proud distinction, accorded to this Club, is shared by a very select number in fact, only two or three names occur to the writer.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTUN, LIMITED.
The twenty-fourth ordinary meeting of the shareholders in the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, was held at the head office, No. 4, Praya Central, on 13th Oct., at noon. Mr. N. A. Siebs presided and there were also pre- sent-Messrs. R. L. Richardson, H. L. Dal- rymple, A. Ross, C. S. Sharp (Directors), N. J. Ede (Secretary), C. H. Thompson. J. H. Cox, J. B. Coughtrie, R. M. Gray, E. S. Whealier, C. Palmer, A. V. Apcar. B. Byramjee, H. J. M. Carvalho, W. J. Saunders, and E. C. Lane. The SECRETARY read the notice calling the meeting.
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[October 21, 1897.
bring this to the notice of the shareholders to-day, who no doubt will regret his departure My personal as much as the Directors do. acquaintance with our friend in the East dates from his first arrival, and, without going into further details, I must say that it seems to me his departure will be a loss, not only to the Union, but also to the colony at large. (Ap- plause.)
Mr. EDE, in reply, said-Mr. Chairman, I thank you most sincerely for the kindly words which you have just spoken with reference to me and I thank you, gentlemen, for signifying your concurrence with what has been said by the Chairman. Although the prosperity of the Society may perhaps be attributable in some measure to my administration of its affairs, I cannot accept the compliment paid me by the Chairman without saying that the success of the Company has likewise been largely due to the valuable co-operation and guidance of the Directors, to the able management of the gentlemen in charge of our branches, and to the loyal and intelligent assistance of many of the members of our staff at our branches as well as here at our head office. You will readily understand. gentlemen, with what profound feelings of regret I retire from my post, when I tell you that I have been the Secretary of the Society for more than 26 years and that I was previously associated with it for five years, from The CHAIRMAN--Gentlemen, with your per- 1862 to 1867, when the management was in the mission I propose to follow the usual course and hands of Dent & Co. I derive, however, much com- take the report aud accounts as read unless any fort and satisfaction from the knowledge that the shareholder wishes me to read them. They were Society is in a sound and flourishing condition issued on the 22nd September and no doubt you and from the consciousness that I leave behind have all made yourselves acquainted with their me men able to care for your interests as well contents. The accounts explain themselves fully if not better than I could do myself. This is and there is little left for me to say regarding probably the last general meeting of share- them. Our net premium for the year 1896 holders which I shall have the privilege of shows an increase of $76,000 over that of 1895. attending, at all events as your Secretary, and This is not due to any difference in exchange. I take the opportunity of thanking the Direc- but is an actual increase, which is gratifying, tors, past and present, for their invariable especially in view of the fact that rates of pre-kindness and courtesy towards me and I wish mium are now-a-days low and the competition to thank the Directors and the shareholders for for business very keen. As regards the distribu- the confidence they have reposed in me for so tion of the profits I hope the shareholders will
many years, I trust that confidence will be approve of what is proposed in the report and extended to my successor and I fervently hope that they will agree with the Directors in
that continued prosperity will attend this thinking that the outturn for the year 1896 is Society in the future. (Applause.) satisfactory. With reference to the year 1897 an estimate has been made as usual of the posi-ness tion of the account, which shows a larger amount at credit than the corresponding estimate of 1896, but as you know it is too soon to form any idea of what the final outturn will be. From the balance sheet you will be glad to see that the Society is in an excellent position. I may mention our gold assets on the 30th of June were over £174,000, and we have also rupee paper valued at £7,800. With these few observations I propose moving the adoption of the report and accounts, but before doing so I shall be happy to reply to any questions you may wish to ask.
There were no questions and the CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts. Mr. R. M. GRAY-I have very much pleasure in seconding the adoption of this report. It is a matter of great congratulation to us share holders that our interests have been so well looked after in the careful investment of our funds, and under similar excellent management the continued prosperity of the Company is assured.
Carried.
Mr. COUGHTRIE proposed the re-election of the retiring Directors, Messrs. A. Ross and C. S. Sharp.
Mr. APCAR seconded. Carried.
Mr. THOMPSON proposed the re-election of Messrs. J. H. Cox and W. H. Potts as auditors.
Mr. BYRAMJEE seconded. Carried.
The
before
We
CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, adjourn I should like to say a few words which refer to a gentleman who has devoted himself to the welfare of this Society with unremitting zeal and assiduity for about 26 years and to whom the shareholders, I may say, in a great measure owe the splendid position the Society is in. You will, of course, understand this is our Secretary, Mr. Ede, who finds that he does not feel able to spend any more summers in Hongkong, and therefore has decided to retire next spring. Now, gentlemen, as this is our annual meeting I thought it appropriate to
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The CHAIRMAN-That concludes the busi- of the meeting, gentlemen. I thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready to-morrow.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Canton Insurance Office, Limited, was held at the offices of the General Agents, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., on 18th October. Hon. J. J. Bell Irving pre- sided and there were also present-Messrs. H. Dalrymple, D. Gubbay, D. Gillies, F. Maitland (Consulting Committee), G. T.Veitch (Secretary), A. Fleet, Ho Fook, G. dos Remedios, J. H. Lewis, J. M. Forbes, E. Jones Hughes, Chan San, D. M. Mehta, Ho U. Shang, B. Byramjee, D. Landale, K..McK. Ross, J. H. Cox, and R. C.
Wilcox.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN.-The report and accounts have been in your hands since the 5th inst., and as is usual on these occasions I propose with your permission to take them as read. I regret that I have to come before you to-day with a statement which compares unfavourably with the satisfactory accounts issued by this Company during recent years. When addres- sing you at our last annual meeting, I drew your attention to a falling off in the premia earned during 1896, and stated the reason for the decrease. At the same time I mentioned that ser- ions casualties had occurred, which might entail heavy payments on account of averages, and this nafortunately has proved to be the case ; consequently the result of the year's operations, inclusive of interest collected, and the amount of $45,015.58 brought forward, is a profit of $311,733.91 against $473,740 for 1895. Subject to the approval of shareholders this available balance of $311,733.91 the General Agents and Consulting Committee propose dealing with by paying to shareholders a dividend of 22 per cent, absorbing $110,000, returning $197,457.69 as a bonus of 20 per cent to contributors of