Page
SUPREME COURT.
Friday, 27th March.
Is ORIGINAL JURISDICTION,
Bejorṛ the Ching Justion (Sir FraNCIA POGOTT) AND DER, I, ORANGE. AS ASSESSOR.
CLAIM AGAINST THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY, Judgment was delivered in the action in which La Cheung Wood and Lam Choy, contractors, claimed for $70,000 from the Biandard Oil Company for work done and materials supplied at the defendants' promises
VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION,
The annual meeting of members of this association was held yesterday in the City Hall, There was a large attendance over which fir Henry Berkeley, the president, presided. There were also presant H. E. the Governor, Hon. Mr. F. H. May, Hon. Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz,
and others.
After the opening formalities, His EXCELLENCY said- the annual meeting gives na opportunity of noting the progress made during the past year and of seeing and hearing what has been done in the matter of
year. I have seen the report and read it care fully and I am sorry to say that the strength of
from 258 to 251., with an average number in the Colony of 208. The Chairman represented to me some time ago that the duties of hon, seara ary and treasurer had here too arduous for any single member to perform as they involve a variety of duties other than secretasiul work. I shall be glad under these circum stances to recommend to the Legislative Council a tote to cover the corsary ex- pause provided the Secretary of State coueurs. I have written to him but have not yet had reply. The vote I propese to ask the Legisla tive Conseil to approve is to cover the secre-
THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH, 1968.
Land
ündleoluire the members of the amoolation upon their want of seal in attend. ance at the range. He had to plead gülity on behalf of the association to the unsatisfactory. stars of the report specially with regard to the attendance of members at the range. Why it was he did not know, but there the fact was. He agreed that the association was not a "porting one, but the fact that they could win
THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
holders at the Forty-Second Ordinary Howling The report for presentasion to the Share- to be held at the Company Offices on April 23rd reads:
The Board has now to lay before-the share- a nice prise ought to sitrust members to holders balance sheet containing a ammmary range. He could see no reason why there of the property and liabilities of the Company should be auch a hick of interest on behalf of
on the 31st December 1907 and statement of the members, and his only explanation was that accounts to the same date. there must be some counter attraction. He presumed that the young men preferred football, or
some of the other delights of athletic life, anct he supposed, it would remain so until this generation awoke to the necessity of universal) of every man to train himself to be able to take
ericket.or
tenois fr
1906 Account. After payment of the interim dividend of $3 per share and the bonus of 20 per cent. to contributors passed at the last annual meeting there remains a balance of $412,228.64 as per annexed statement.
The Board recommends that this sum be
fil dividend to shareholders of
$1.50 per share on 24,000 shares 8 86,000.00°
Reserve Faud crediting saine with £5,010 at oïchange 1/97 *54,857.14 An addition, to the Reinsuranca
Fund of £10,000 at exchange 1/97 109,714,29 To be carried forward to Under- writing Suspenso Account to class the necount for the year
1906
at Laiohikok, Mr. M.. Sede, instructed he different rifle competitions held during the past fining, in the ass of arms It was the duty appropriated as follows": Mr. Hostings, of Mose, Hastings and Hast ings, appeared for the plaintiffs and the Hon Mr. H. E. Pollook, K.C., instracted by Mr. the association has fallen somewhat, namaly knew what it was that made England in The inauguration of a Sterling Atkinson, from the office of Mani. Deacon, Looker and Descon, appeared for the defendants. His Honour said this action had been be fore him on several occasions and at the outsol be reviewed his former decisions. He held that the complaint a to bad work was much exaggerated and that the real cause of the sliding of the sea wall was the suitable design adopted. No evidence had been givou to show that the new contractor into whore hands the work had been given had done any thing to remedy the defects alleged against the contractore anil the defendants bad adopted it in the now works. Work had been done, and made use of, and must be paid for. His Lord. ship referred with regret to the death of Mr. Danby, the engineer in charge of the work, and dealt at length with the intention of the parties, pointing out that when contracts were entered into between English and Chinese parties the former should try to secertain what was the intention of the latter Judyment was given for the plaintiffs for 55907, and the defendants were awarded $10 on their counter claim for
$52,604
The hou,
tarial expenses for the current year and any grant which the Government gives in the future should I think be dependent upon the afficiency of the corps, that is to say ile numbers and attendance at the range, secretary at my request compiled a table which is now in the repost showing the number of attendances at the range and giving figares of merit I see from that that there were so shoots during the year and about 700 attendances which means about 14 per shoot. that is to say, out of the number of 200 in the Colony which is barely seven per cent
£11,057,21
-8412,228.64
107 Account The balance of Working 9,157,899.00 as per ouuered statement The Account on the 31st December 1907 was Board recommends that an interim dividend of $3 per share be paid to shareholders, absorbing $72,000 and that a bonus of 20 per cent be paid that the remainder be carried forward. to contributors, absorbing about $125,000 and
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The Board recommends that an interim dividend of 830 por share bopaid to shareholders, absorbing $372,000, and that a bonus of 20 per cent be paid to contributors, absorbing about $250,000, and that the remainder be carried forward.
"DIRECTORS,
part in the defence of the country. They
the early days of its history. It was proficiezicy with the bow and arrow. That proficiency was attained through there being in every village green a target at which the mon of the village shot, principally on Sundays There was no batter way to devote the Sunday or portion of
that was to be brought into fores to rapel the the way than to learn how to use the weapon enemies of their country. We had the spirit, The South African war demonstrated the fact that the military spirit of the nation was Lundred ever had it brought home to then
Madhurst and Mr. A. G. ood bare resigned alive but the fact wis that not ton in
looh, Mr. N. A. Siebe Mr. A. Forbee, Mr. G. H. Since the last general meeting Mr. G. Bal- that there was any real need for defende.
their seats on leaving the Colony, and Mr. B. Generations of immunity from invasion had led
AW. Slane of Marera Gilman & Co., Mr. W us sub-consciously to feel it ever would be
Helma of Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co., invaded. They would be all ready at the call of their country, there was no doubt about that,
Mr. E. Ormiston of the Marcantile Bank of The moment we realised thanecoasty had como
India, L, Mr. C. B. Lentmanu of Messrs. Carlowita & Co., Mr. J. A. Plummer of Mease. thema would roll up. What they wanted was Since the last general meeting Mesars, A. that pending the call, panding the terrible time. Haupt, A. J. Raymond, E. Goetz, A. Farber Bradley & Co, Mr. E. G. Barrett of Mosure. Dodstell & Co., Id and Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar when tho met bond really come for rolling up and A, G, Wood have resigned their Beats on
of Messrs. Gibb, Lávingeton & Co, here joined willing to learn that he would be practically Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co., Mr. H. A. W. was to impress upon every one who might so leaving the Colony, and Mr. W. Heims of
the Board.
In accordance with clanse 86 of the Articles useless the first few days after rolling up unless Sleds of Messra, Gilman & Co., Mr. J. W. C. in his hand. This was the doctrinapresched by G. Barrett of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ld, Le bad previously leared to use the weapon put Bonnar of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co., Mr. of Association Mr. HA W Blade Mr. E
Ormiston retiro, but offer themselves for re- Lord Roberts, to train the youth and manhood and Mr. J. A. Plummer of Messrs. Bradley
election, of the country to use the weapon put into their & Co. bare joined the Board. Their appoint..
AUDITORS Messrs. W. Hutton Votia and A. R. Lowe hands to defend the country when necessary. He meets will be submitted for the confirmation of respectfully agreed with Lord Roberts that shareholders. Messrs. E. Ormiston and H. A retire, but offer themselves for re-election.
H. A. W. STADE, there should be universal military training. Slade retire by rotation and offer them.
Chairman. There were many good people,
objected to what they
called Instilling Dr inculcating the military spirit into the Follow that because they taught a boy to use minds of the youths of the nation, but it did not the weapons necessary for the defence of him. self and country, if over the time came to do,Hougkong, 26th March, 1908. that they were inculcating in him the desire to invade the lands of others or take that which He believed that did not belong to him. every man physically capable of bearing arms should train himself to shoot. They were there as part of that greatorganisation which would ba formed throughout the empire by Lord. Roberts for the universal training in the use of arms for the defence of the country. (applause.
His Excelleney then presented the prizas won daring the year to the successful aliots,
Mr. Slude, for plaintiff, said he bad another-of-the-number-of-members of the association people, who were patriotio batos Belves for re election.
action against defendants for the reassignment of the security,
Mr. Follcok said he would save time by consenting to judgment on that action.
His Honour then entered judgment for plaintiffs with costs in this action
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. BEFORE MR. H. H. J. GUMPERTZ (ACTING
PVISNE Jura¤};-
A CARELESS WASHERMAN,
Thomas Petria aned. Sai Yik, a washerman, for $15 for damage done to two blouses, Mr. S. Dixon, from the offles of Mr. R. Harding, appeared for plaintiff.
Mr. Petrie sated that the blouses were sent to defendant's place on the 19th January to be washind. They were now blouse, having just been bought, but when they were returned one waa split Lorose the back and the other was mutilsted. When the matter was brought to the notice of defendant he offered 32 wbion was refused and when he was asked to see plaintiff to discuss the matter he ignored the message.
Defendant pleaded that he did not know in
what condition be received the articles,
- Judgment was given for plaintiff for $15
and costs,
THE HON. DR. HO KAL
Mr. CARRUTURA, in moving that Sir Henry' Herkeley be re-dected chairman, remarked that it had been very fittingly said that be was the father of their autociation (applante). They could not do without him (applause).
The motion was carried unanimously. following were re-elected members of the Committee Dr. Evan Jones, Measta. I, G. Bird, J. C. Gow, Even Ormiston, A. W. J. Watt, W. H. S. Davis, G. H. Wakeman, and E, S. Carruthers.
AUDITORS." The annexed accounts have been audited by Messrs. H U. Jeffries and A. R. Lowe who
fer themselves for re-election.
FA W. SLADE,
To
··BALANCE SHEET
Chairman.
..
800,000.00
Hong kong, 36th Marob, 1908.
BALANCE HERT, To 3let facomber, 1967.
To capital 12,400 shares of $250 rubl
$3,100,000-upon, which 3140 per share called and paid up To roservu fund-
Silver
Sterling.
(1),000 50 X70.00-$708 000 n
To unclaimed bonus and dividend To exchange fluctuation account To investment fluctuation account' 200,000.00 To working 1006 balance.
On the 31st December, 1907,
Dr. Capital 24,000 Shares of 583.33 cach
$2,000,000 upon which $25 per Share called and paid upd Roservo Fund M Exchange Fluctuation Account Investment Fluctuation Account. Working Account 16, Balance
1907, Reinsurance Fand ..... £10,63.7,-2-235,078.85 Underwriting Suspense Account
MD A8,574.15. 4: 04,077,41 ..ndry Creditors
00,598.57
ti
kong.
Cr
1,216,400.00
19,380.14 228.245.66 71,222.4 849.303.27
2,506.011.22
8,687.53 To working account 1007 balance ........ 78,532.52 To reinsurance fund 120,605. 0.10 1423,039.89 62,499.68 To underwriting spense 418,228.6.4 account...... 1,157,892,00
$ 3,489,509.18
0.
304.210.87
.......£20,725. 6. 7 993,215.04 To undry creditor pavara To estimated liability ander caxlacer- tificates tasted in part payment for China Tradere places.
-148,547,23
$10,942, 143.0) 48.204.17
By caali on current account at Hongkong By ons ou deposit with banks in Heng kong, Shanghini, Yokohama and Binga-
23,110.60
By
1,363,249.30
Then Currpat Account at Hong-
Cash on Deposit with Banks in Flong-
koog, Shanghai, Yokohama and Kobe 190.821.75 Arronit invested in Morgagan, Debon- tures and other Sevarilice in Hong- kong, Shanghai and-Yokohama Amount inrceted in London, vir:
Deposited in Bank: 280,300, 0: 0 Leasehold Property22,545. v. 0 Tarancoro Tea Estato
··1,000 0. 0.
*104,043, 0, 0 1,141,422,00 Amount invested in Australia, viz. Beposited in-Banks £1,000,00 Other investiments ...... 3,200. 9 0
27,260,9.0 Amount at debit if Francker and
Agencies....... Eundry Debtora.... Bills Baroivable
The CHAIRMAN proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Carruthers for his services an honorary
he seoretary and treasurer. That gentlema said had done exceedingly good work for the association during the past twelve months fapplause), and every member appreciated the
work he had done.
The vote was carried and similar compliments were paid to the donors of the cups
Co.
This is not a very satisfactory percentage and I trust that during the coming your ne will see a larger uber of members attendir the weekly range practices In fact the table in the report gives me the impression that there is a critain number, about half a dozen or more, who a tond regularly and who have done remarkably good shooting, bat the average attendance of the odembers of the corps is rather poor. I have another word to say in the sume connection, I woo that the list of cups shot for during the past year is a very long que and that the number of cups for the current year is als? a considers ble one. Some time ago, shortly after I arrived in the Coleny, I inquired if I oonid usefully give any cup myself but I anderstood that there were many already that another would be superfluous Gentlemen, it is because I take aush a keen interest in the association that I would like to atters word of warning. I think we should bear in mind always the object for which the naociation and we should endeavour was instituted to nee that it fulfils that object, namely to ban rogerve defence for the Colony We do not wish that it should become merely a means of winning coups (applause). We cannot expect that every member shall keep his patriotiem bursing at fever heat and go every week to the range to aboot as regular soldier does bis course of muskel ry, and become marksmen able to hit ang possible enemy in war which I hope will never come. Still we can always keep in view the main object of the association and that object I consider to be the general flojancy of the whole corps and not the superexcellence of half a dozen members. I am keen myself to see Hongkong hold ite own in all tests with other ports and with all comers, not less in zile shoot. ing than in any other sport, but the Hongkong Volunteer Reserve association was not feanded merely as a sporting asscolation. It has a larger object than this. I should not be justified Sir HENRY, in moving a vote of thanks to his Hon. A. W. Brewin,
in recommending to the Secretary of Sista or Excellency for presiding, said he desired with To Welt Premi
one point to the Legislative Council that any of the all reapest to make reference to
n Interest: Registrar Generál,
colonial revenue should be devoted to the He had striven to have the age fimit reduced &c., & L.
maintenance of an association that was merely a bolow 35 years. In the time of Sir Matthew 618-It is our pleasing duty to forward you
association. I ses for instance that Nathan he had pointed out that the reduction sporting for transmission to His Erolleney the Gover-only 3 members attended the range more of the age limit would in no way be detriment- al to the Volunteer Corps, bat his Excellency nor the enclosed Petition of the principal lead than four times and, apparently from the ing merchants and citizens, representing the figures I have had, erally half were never did not think so. Ho (Si: Heury) admitted that the Volanteurs had better discipline, and on the range at all. Therefore 1 want to Chinese Community of this Colony, praying impress upon you the urgency for a greater training, and were casentialy better trained to that His Excellency will be pleased to extend attendance embers at the ranges. (Appla the use of arms in the held; but the age
use.) Lodern weapons have a long range and limit which kept many men out of the Volun Dr. Ho Kai's form as an anofcini member
modern warfare is conducted at long range. teer Reserve Association did not ring them of the Legislative Council representing the Therefore I was very glad to have the into the Volunteers. He thought, in practice, Chinese for another six years.
after a man did not join the Volunteers privilege of opening the 800 garde range.
He It is very diffoult in this Colony to get an he
thirty
sge. years of 800 yards range as I know from old experi thought Lord Roberts's great scheme of sice that a hill range at any long distance is universal training would have to be made to exceedingly hard fabooting in consequence of the various carronts of air and the different apply to men under 30 years of age. To reduce The age limit for the Volunteer Reserve lights and shades, Iu spite of these draw. Association would mean a dimination in the backs I trust the 300 yards will be the number who would join the Volunteer Corps. beat used
In conclusion I bave point that we suggested to him by one of range. only on word to
I think I will the heads of the firms bers be would place before any. he expressing the sentiments of orory one in thow, because it was thought that if it mat Excellency it this rooin hen I say we are most beartily with the approval of his indebted to the retiring secretary and treasurer, would help the movement. It was that when Mr. Carruthers, for the indefatigable work the heads engaged young men it should be done during the past year at the cost of much one of the terms of the engagement that they time end leisure (applause) and also if I may should serve in the Volunteers (applause). That express my thanks to our energetic chairman atrnok him as a good idea. Personally if he had who since the inauguration of this movement the power he would make all men serve in the has been its mainstay and mainspring (applause). Volunteers, bus he had not the power (laughter
Sir HENRY BERKELEY aid His Excellency and applauso), hed touched upon two subjects which he had in- His EXCELLENCY, in replying to the vote of
The following maiter las reacbad us for pu- blicatiou:--
(Corn).
Hongkong, 16th March, 1908.
We have the honourdo be, Sir,
Your obedient sorvader, *
LEUNG PO CHI.
Na Hon Car. THE TAN TAI
(Translation.) Hongkong 16th March, 1908,
Heo. A. W. Brewin, Registrar General.
do., ., &c, Sir-Learning that our representative Hon. Dr. Ho Kai's term of cffice as a member of the Legislative Council is about to expire, and that it is his intention to resign, we the Chinese merchants oltizens, representing the Chines
Sir HRNET said it had toon decided that in future the post of secretary should be one carrying payment, le proposed the election of Mr. A. R. Lowe who had proved his capacity in auch position applause).
The motion was carried.
WAS
1J3
pore
470.6 15.50
2,195,002,38
amount invested in mortgages, deboutares and other securition in Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokolama and. Singapore By amount invested in London, viz By deposited in banks .. 115,000, 0.0 Other investmerita... ... 269,941.19. 6
394,342.10. 64,918,074.51 invested ́ui'. Malborane -
37,650.43
By amount
By amount at dolit of bennohem nud
agencies
399,350.37
By dry debtors
184,180.90
By offico-loader
56.118.51
2,066,670.00 12,358.87
--79,057,01 | By 22,903 shares it the China Traders'
Insurance Compasy, Limited, at $90
$16,942,149.80
312.338.37
89,800.81
per share By bills receivable......
19:560.54
$ 9,489,568.18
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1906.
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1906. Un 31st December, 1907.
On 31st December, 1907..
0+
To gett premium.
2,004,185,0
To interest ....
$
118,652.98
2,182,839,85
By aganey commission....
66,246.23
751,465.47
By rerunneration to director 'eempit-
tees and auditora.......
17,826.47. 1,224,149.74
By leases and efalms paul
By fumitur written aff
By Agency Commission
Head Office, Bratches and Agency
Changes Romunoration to Directors, Commit-
teen and Anditora...... Losses and Claims paid... Furniture written off, nn?
Bonus of per cent. paid to coll tributora, mengine ..Interins dividend of $3 per share,............ ... Balance,
· 10,764.03
1,379,452,80
120,157.1 72,000.00 412,223.64
By hendene, branches and agonoy
charges
By bone of 20 per cant. paid to contri
· "briters By interim dividend of $30 per share By balance
$
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LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
-Buchess S 14 for ABOUT Cape To
The N.Y.K. str. Awa Maru (European Line) left Shanghai for this port on the 27th inst., and 4,198,371.33 is expected here on the 30th inst.
480,713.21
$4,609.084.51
132,193.76
506,981,11
The C.P.R..str. Monteagle arrived Shanghai at 1.30 a.m. on Friday, the 27th inst, and left again at 8 p.m. same day for Hongkong, where he is due to arrive at 6 am. on Tuesday, the 31st insti
The Danish str. Indies left Singapore on Wednesday evening, the 25th ins, and may be 2,448,203.53 expected here on or about Wednesday, the let
21.529.31 prox. at daylight,
34,632,72
་བ།་་་་!
The H.A. sir. Langbunk left. Singapore on 3,144,008,43 the 26th iust, at I p.m., and may ba expected
here on the 1st prox. p.m.
252,314.76 371,000,00
E39,803.3
-----$4,609,081.54
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1907. On 31st December, 1907.
Sterling exchange faken at 18.-9-781,
By-agency-commission
$2,182,838,89
To
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1907. On 31st December, 1907. Nett Promina from 1st January to
31st December, 1907,
C.
Intereat, Transfer feek,...
2,122,191:51 135,876.06 688.00
$2,258,738.17
To nett premium To interest
Ly
agency commission,
52.550.35
Head Ofice, Brunches and aganty charges.
228,500.55
17
Benumeration to directors, com
gittis and aditors,
Losses and claims paid, 1. Balance;
14,970.32 804,732,05 1,157,8: 2.00-
By losses and claimss paid By balance
$2,258,780.17
Community of this Cclony, have the honour to tended to bring before them and which he thanke, said Sie Heury in his first speech had THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
request that you will be so good as to forward this. Petition to His Excellenog the Governor conraying the wish of the Chinese Community
to represent their interests for another term,
OF CANTON LIMITED.
By hemt oflen, branches and agency
charged i
By remuneration to
mittees and auditors
directors, cum-
The N.Y.K. str. Hilachi Maru (European Line) left Singapore for this port on the 27th inst, and is expected here on the 2nd pros.
The N.Y.K, tr, Toso Haru (American Line) loft Robe for thin port vis Meji and Bhanghai on the 27th inst., and is expected here, on the
$ 4,244,393.39 · 5th prox,
469,316.01! 54,707,699.40
8
205, 100, 56
457,181.02
-20,040,02
1,600,465.98
The I.G.M. str. Prins Sigismund which left here on the 3rd inst, arrived at Sydney on Thursday, the 26th inst, at 3:
p.m. The Boston str. Shawmut arrived at Vistoria B.C., on the 26th inst.
WEATHER REPORT.
011 22 the following report:-
!
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday isoned On the 27th at 11.25 a.m.-The depression $4.707,599.40 has moved into the Pacific to the N.E, of Japan,
Pressure has increased considerably to mo derately over Japan and S. Clins respectively, while it is inclined to give way again over N. Chine. It is highest over the latter area and the Yellow Sea,
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
N.E. winde decreasing in force. may be expected in the Formosa Channel and fresh to strong monsoon will prevail over the N. part of the China-Ees
Ilongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10a.m. today, 0.00 inches.
The following remarks made by His Excel oney. Major General Broadwood, the General Offer Commanding, to the Volunteers at the, inspection last Saturday are published in orders:
"Major Chapman, officers and men of the
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon. Hongkong Volunteer Corps--I wish to congra-
to-day is as follows:--
IN.E. windo tulate you on your soldierlike appearanes on parade to-day. The smart way in which the Honghong & Neighbourhood
fresh; fair, N,E, winds; vario as drill movements were carried out shows
strong to
moderate.
thought were obvious to all who had given any referred to the possibility of an invasion of attention to the report. It was obvious that
ti Great Britala, but, in the event of the nation the Governor came to the meeting he would being involved in a war with one of the
great
The report for presentation to the share peak upon those points, especially the last. power they who were in this island would. that Dr. Ho Kai ehonil ba induced to coptique her, he continued; wished to thank His be more likely to bo invaded than would holders at the thirty-fifth ordinary meeting to- Excellency for tendering the stance of a those in the British Isles. That was a be held at the Society's Officem on April 23rd, It is unnecessary to recapitulate the good secretary, and he entirely agreed with the con- point the Reserve Asociation and the Volun- rends works which Dr. Ho Kai has accomplished in ditions upon which that help was offered. Heteors had to bear in mind. As regards the 35 The Bostd bas now to lay, before the abare- the interests of the Government and the Com- thought that unless the ooistin showed
that
great interest in the association had a high ides of the property and liabilities of the Society en munity in general, during his term of office, and it was worthy of the support promised that are age limit his predecessor who had taken holders a balance, sheet containing & summary
assistance. should not be given. The con-
of the patriotism of the young people of the the 31st December 1907 and a statement of
patibelieved they would be ready to join we are agreed that in the interests of the Colony ditionis, as he understood them, wore that, if the Colony and and did not. want to dividend of $30 per share and the bonus of me that you have devoted minoh time and trouble) Formosa Channel,.....
to join accounts to the same date. he is the most suitable man to represent us en
1906 AccountAfter payment of the interim Secretary of State approved, a grant would the Volunteers the Legislative Council. We therefore przy made provided the numbers of the that you will on cur beball request is association pot show falling an opening to join the Association unless Excellency the Governor to kindly grant the and provided that the attendance. were ever that age. He (Sir Fredariak) 20 per cent to contributors passed at the last to their practice, and in this connection I must
wish of the Chinese Community,
We have the honour to be
Sir,
Tour obedient servants
off,
.did
angel mosting there remains a balance $339,868.33 as per annexed statement.
The Board
T
of add a special werd of commendation for the South coast of China between Same. No. 1. Government in many ways. They had excellent months of his residence here to alter that appropriate recommends that this sum be Mounted Troop as I know the dificulties that South coast of China between game an No. 1.
to
did not desire to rate that patriotiem any the range was in the Governor's opinion lower than did his predecessor. He did not adequate. They were indebted
the think it would be right in the first few ranges, one at 800 yards to which His which had had the careful consideration of Bir Broellency, referred That
to was given to Matthew Nathan. But if it occurred to him them free of cost. They had ammunition that he could possibly make any relaxation ke (Hers follow the signatures and chors of the supplied to them at about thre-fifths of the would be glad to do so. He agreed with Br leading Chinese merchants, bankers, compra-out price, and he doubted whether there was Henry that if he had the power he would compet dores and property owners of Hongkong.) any other sociation similar in chamoter in the men to serve, and he heartily agreed with Lord We understand that His Excellency the facilities. That fast ought to stimulate the suggestion as to employees serving in the homeland or elsewhere that enjoyed greater Roberta, scheme, With regard to the last Governor has been pleased to extend Hon. Dr. asosiation to greater efforts. Now he was Volunteers he could only say that, if it wit Ho Kal's term as an unofficial member of the ging to take upon himself the part of the feasible, it would receive his hearty suppert Legislaties Connell representing the Chinese father of association which his Excellency had Bat it was a matter bayond his personal bestowed upon him and he was going to
provin os. *for another six years.
perform one of the rights of the sternal This concluded the proceedlings.
as follows-
A final dividend to shareholders of
$15 per share on 12,400 shares... $186,000.00 An addition to the Starling Reserve
Fand of 220,000 at exchange 1/91 219,428.57 To be carried forward to Under. writing" Suspense Account to clone the account for the Jer 1906
there are in training Chinese ponies to work with the steadiness shown to day.
+
The only fault I can find with the Corps
Hongkong and Lamooks i Hongkong and Hainan..]
The Chicago divorce courts brought to light
is on the score of numbers, and I hope that last month one of the most persistent wedeZE It was disclosed that Joseph each one of you will help in the completion of of history.
the Establishment by persuading your friends Dempsey courted his sweetheart, Cecilia Myers, 434,49476 that the duty which you have undertaken, of four years, proposing 365 times in the last one Yet, within three uning some of your spare time to make your and winning her band $899,868.88 salver fit to assist, in an emergency, in the months after marriage, he tired of his wife, As 1907 Account-The Balsase of Working defence of the Empire, is the day of every George Bernard Shaw would say, “You never Account on the 31st December · 1907 ́ wan
eitizen of that Empire," $8,500,011,22 as par annexed statement.
on tall."