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HONGKONG FIRE
CO.,
LD.
INSURANCE
ANNUAL MEETING.
The thirty-fifth ordinary general meeting of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld., was held on the 5th inst. at the offices of the general managers, Messra. Jardine, Matheson and Company, Pedder Street. Hou. C. W. Dickson presided, and there were also present Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. J. H. Lewis, F. Maitland, A. J. Raymond (directors); F. D. Goddard, J. R. Michael, 8. J. Michael, W. Parlane, Ho Fook, G. McK. Rss, G H. Potts, J. J. Leiria, Captain W. E. Clarke, R. C. Wilcox T. Arnold, H. C. Gotla, P Tester, and G. T Veitch (secretary).
The SECRETARY read the notice calling the meeting.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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DIRECTORS,
Mr. W. Parlane resigned on his leaving the Colony last May, Mr. Hart Back was invited to join the board in his place; he now resigns as he is leaving the Colony shortly, and Mr. W. Parlane has consented to re-join the board. This appointment requires to be confirmed at the meeting.
AUDITOR.
The accounts have bear an lited by Mr. Thomas Arnold, who offers himself for re election.
NAVAL FUNERAL AT HONGKONG.
which
Carpenter Sneller, of H.M.S. Glory, was buried with Naval honours at Happy Valley on the 5th instant, the funeral being a most impressive ons. As it passed down to the burial ground when numerous spectators were The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen,-With | watching various games on the recreation fields. your permission we will adopt the usual custom, quite a large number of civiliaus followed to the and take the report and accounts, which have cemetery. Order of procession was as follows: → been in your possession since the 19th February, A Naval officer, marines from the Glory, band as read. The final outturn of the 1902 account of H.M.S. Leviathan; a gun's-crew, dragging is disappointing. Since our last meeting fires along a gun-carriage on have been numerous, and the balsucs at credit
was placed the coffin; the mourners (blue-jackets, with of working account on 31st December 1902, officers bringing up the rear); and finally $299,299.15, is reduced to $195,396,52, somewhat civilians. The coffin, covered with the Union less than last year. We propose dealing with Jack, was surmounted with some very handsome this amount in the manuer stated in the report, wreaths of flowers; a sailor carried another, viz-paying a dividend of $22.50 per share, which was encased in a glass frame which will absorb $180,000, and adding the
Marching to the grave-yard in this procession, marines balance, $15,398,52, to the roserve fund, with their rifles sloping downward, and the which will then stand at $1,170,2888, and I | band playing the funeral march to the slow trust this appropriation meets with your ap-beat, of the big drum, one could not help being proval. As regards the 1903 account, you will impressed. On arriving at the entrance of the be pleased to note that the balance on 31st cemetery, the marines lined out to allow the December is in excess of that for the past ten coffin and procession to pass, and the band years. Since the accounts were made up loss:s stopped playing. When at the grave, Mr. estimated at about $29,000 have been incurred. Gordon-Vaudin, chaplain of the Glory, pro- I trust, however, the year's risks will run off ceeded with the ceremony, the sailors joining in with not more than an average of losses, and such familiar words as those of the Lord's Prayer. that at our next meeting we shall be able to To finish up three volleys were fired into the air, present you with a more favourable showing between bugle calls. Included in the officers than to-day. You will notice in the accounts present were Captain the Rt. Hon. W. G. Stop an item under the headings: "Japanese ford, Commander Hopwood, and Lieutenants Government Deposit." This represents the Rymer, Kingston, and Hardy. They wore full equivalent of 100,000 you demanded by the dress (cocked-hats); midshipmen, white cap- Japanese Government from all insurance covers. Returning home the band played music companies doing business in that country. We as they marched. had either to comply with that demand, or retire; we decided to continue our business there, and have deposited the requisite sum with the Government. Since the several bonds were purchased, they have, owing to the war, which unhappily is now going on, somewhat depreciated in value, and it may be necessary to provide for this depreciation in the 193 account. I do not know of anything I can usefully add, but shall be pleased to answer any questions that may be asked.
There were no questions, The CHAIRMAN proposed that the report and accounts be adopted,
Mr. T. ARNOLD seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the re-election of
The deceased came out to China recently on H.M.S King Alfred, and was transferred to the Glory. He died on Thursday night, having, it is supposed, fallen from a balcony in the Naval Canteen. The dy was discovered lifeless, head lying in a pool of blood, at 4 a.m, last Fri- day, by a policeman on pa'rol, it appears, had engaged a room at the Canteen The deceased,
for the night. Wheu discovered he was minus hat and coat, which were afterwards found in his bed-room. It seems that he must have fallen over the verandah on the second story. As telegraph and telephone wires were damaged, he, presumably, came in contact with them. At the mortuary it was discovered that he had a broken arm and fractured skull.
(March 7, 1904. secure good sport and provide entertainment for the general community of Hongkong.
Mr. HART BUCK suggested that before the meeting decided upon anything they should be assured of the permission of the Stewards of the for the proposed Gymkhanas, Jockey Club to use their ground and enclosure
The CHAIRMAN replied that of course the Gymkhanas could only be carried out with the consout of the stewards,
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN Seconded by Mr. GODFREY MASTER the following rules and regulations were passed :-
1. The name of the Club shall be the 'Hong- kong Gymkhana Club."
2. The objects of the Club are to promote racing and amusements at the Happy Valley during the Off Season.
3. No person shall be a Member of the Club
Club. unless he is a Member of the Hongkong Jockey
4. All Members of the Hongkong Jockey ballot. Club shall be eligible for election without
5. The Rules and Regulations of the Hong- kong Jockey Club shall mutatis mutandis be the Rules and Regulations of this Club with such additional Rules as may be hereafter drawn up and passed by the Members
6. The annual Subscription shall be $10. 7. No person, unless he is a Member of this Club, shall be eligible to ride or run at any Gymkhana Meeting.
3. No presentation prize shall be above the value of $50.
the management of all Gymkhana Meetings D. The general management of the Club and
shall be in the hands of a Committee consisting of the Stewards of the Jockey Club as ez oficio members and not less than five other persons who shall be elected annually by ballot.
hold once every month (t the Grand Stand 10. General Meetings of the Club shall be subject to the permission of the Stewards of the Jockey Club) at which the programme for the next Gymkhana meeting shall be submitted..
be held each season shall not exceed five.
11. The number of Gymkhana Meetings to
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. J. R. MICHAL, it was agreed that Mr. F. B. Deacon be appointed Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.
Mr. HART BUCK suggested that they write to the Stewards of the Jockey Club asking them for the use of the course and enclosure.
The CHAIRMAN said this would be done in due course; it was understood that the holding
of the Jockey Club. of these Gymkhanas was subject to the consent
The meeting was brought to an end with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. V. THE NAVY,
The Club look.d like spoiling the unbeaten
the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. F. Maitland, GYMKHANA MEETINGS IN 1904. record of the present season on the 5th inst, when A. J. Raymond, and J. H. Lewis to the Cou- sulting Committee.
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Mr. WILCOX seconded, and the motion was agreed to.
Messrs. W. Hutton Potts and R. C. Wilcox
were re-elected auditors on the motion of the CHAIRMAN, Seconded by Captain CLARKE,
The CHAIRMAN-That is all the business; dividend warrants will be ready on Monday and I would ask you to apply at the office for them, as we find that when sent through the Post Office they frequently miscarry.
GEO. FENWICK & CO., LD.
The following is the report of the above com. pany for the year ending 31st December, 1903 :-
The net profit for the year amounts to $31,071,27, to which has to be added $8,096.68 brought forward from last year's account. After payment of directors and auditor, it is proposed to pay a dividend of 15 per cent., or $22,500 to shareholders; to transfer to reserve fund $5,000; and to carry forward $10,517.95 to next year's account.
The works have been fully employed during the and the machinery and launches are in good order.
year,
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mating of thosa interested in racing was held in the offices of the P. & O S.N. Co., for the purpose of con- sidering the advisability of Gymkhana Club to hold races during the off forming a seasor, the suggestion being to hold a meeting once a month on Saturday afternoons from April to October, with a possible intermission during July and August. Mr. J. H. Lewis presided, and there were also present Messrs. E. W. Mitchell, P. C. Potts, C. P. Chater, J. A. Woodgates, J. R. Michael, Hart Buck, W. F. Clarke, G. H. Potts, D. Macdonald, F. H. Lyon, T. S. Forrest, G. C. C. Master, W. R. Roberton N. H. Rutherford, and E. V. D. Parr, Lieutenant Dowding, R.A, and Mr. F. B. Deacon.
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN, Mr. F. B. Deacon was appointed secretary of the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN in a short introductory speech said that some years ago there was a Gymkhana Club, and for two or three seasons they had most excellent meetings during the summer months. There was no earthly reason why they should not continue to have these meetings, now they had more riders and the whole auspices were better. It only required the support of the sportsmen of the Colony to
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a strong team from the warships in harbour was encountered. Time, however, did not allow a definite finish, and the home eleven left off with 78 runs to make and 4 wickets to fall. The Navy thus had considerably the better of the
match. This was due mainly to the batting of Moore, supported by Horsey, Irwin, and Mahon, and to the breakdown of some of Hongkong's test bats before fair bowling. Turner's batting was sadly missed by the Club. R. Hancock alone showed ability to cope with the situation, and be unfortunately put his leg before the wicket when he had made 43. The drawing of stumps relieved the Club of no little anxiety. Scores and analysis:-
THE NAVY.
I.t. W. M. Lapage, b J. T. Dixon M. C. Williams, b J. T. Dixon F. H. Batcehlor, b J. T. Dixon... Eng. Lt. V. de Paris, b Chichester Lt. Norfolk, b Davies
Com. F. L. Horsey, b J. T. Dixon B. H. Irwin, c J. T. Dixon, b Heath Lt. G. W. Vivian, e J. T. Dizon, b Heath 8 Eng. Lt. G. Moore (capt.), o Davies, b J.
T. Dixon
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31
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Total...............1
Lt. R. F. H. Mahon, not out
Staff Paymaster A. Wilson, et Ponsonby,
b Smith.
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