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SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA,
PATRONS.
His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, E.C.M.G.. C.B., D.8.0.; His Excellency, Vics-Admiral Kon. Sir Hedworth Lambton, c.n.; His Excellency Maj. General R. G. Broadwood, C.B.; Rear- Admiral IL. Lyon, B.,
COMMITTEE:
The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club, (Ex-Oficio)~The Hon. Mr. F. II. May, C.M.G., Messrs, C. H. Roas, J. A. Jupp, H. P. White, G. K. Hall Brution, John Paterson, and Major W. A. Exten. Judge-Mì. C. H. Ross, Handicappers--Mr.
Points will be awarded as follows ***
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 26TH, 1909.
3 for each carry, my per team... 9 points or 2 for a carry under 20 yards,
or 1 for a touch,
3 for speed
3 for siglo...
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COMPANY MEETING.
of
during the past year, the results obtained should be considered at least satisfactory. I will now move," That the report now presented, together with the balance-sheet and profit and loss account, be approved and adopted.
Mr. EMILE LEVITA briefly expressed his plea- Aure at seconding the motion.
THERE IS SKILL AND
Cheers) THOROUGHNESS
The CHAIRMAN inquired it any shareholder desired to make any romarks before the resolu ticn was put.
This extention, now being connected up, dis- places a portion of the old overhead distribution, and further extensions of a like nature are in contemplation to be carried out during the HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LD.
coming winter. Gentlemen, all these alterations and extensions, which are advisable in order to The twentieth ordinary general meeting maintain the efficiency of the company's service shareholders in the Hongkong Electric Co. Ld., will, of course, entalla considerable amount of Fortunately, thas not been necessary so far to call for fresh NOTE-Style means the proper and work was held at the Company's offices, St. George's expenditure on capital scount
everything in their power to postpone manlike handling of spears and the syn-Building, at noon on Saturday. Mr. J.W.Cit okronons working. of a team. Points will be Bonnar presided, and there were also present capital and you may rely on your Directors deducted from a test should the Judge Mesare. E. . Berrett (director), W. Hincreasing the capital of the company for as obsarve any member carrying his spear in Wickham (General Manager) Dr. J. W. Noble, long as possible. Before proposing the adoption a dangerous and nusportsmanlike manner.
The Judges will deduct points if in their and Messrs. H. F. Carmichael, J. Owen Hughes, of the report and accounts, I shall be pleased opinion a team be moving at too slow a G. J. B. Sayer, E. W. Terry, Leung Yan Po to answer any questions that shareholders may important on, that of Indian carrandy.
Face,
J. A. Jupp and [BA.—“A” Tain-Co. Chamier, Capt.
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Brierley, Capt. Finch.... Major W. A. Eaton Clerk of the Seales-Messrs." Tesz-Capt. Cline, Capt. Losh, Mr. Moore.... H. P. White, and F. B. Deseon, Starter-Mr. H. J. Gedge, 2nd Starter Mr. J Paterson, The "Buffs."--"A" Team-Major Eaton, Mr. Potter, Mr. Green... Time Keeper-Mr. S. Sassoon, Hon. Sea
"B" Team-Capt. Barker, Mr. Crocken-
den, Mr. Weld... 2 & Treasuror-Mr. C. Gordon Mookie:
The first meating of the Hongkong, 13th Rajput Capt Corbett, Mr.... Gymkhana Club was held at Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon, and although the attendance was not very large the meeting proved a great success, the sport. being excellent. Saturday war an ideal day for racing, the overcast sky obscuring the glare of the sun and cooling the
Liepmann, Mr. Marsh.
R. Robarts, O. Baptista, L. E. Oorie, To To Hing, and Loung Wing Sang.
The SECRETARY road the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen the report and statement of accounts having been in your hands for some days, I propose with your them ne read. Your permission, to taki directors have pleasure in submitting these accounts, showing as they do, the results of THE HONGKONG MOUNTED TROOP :--
successful year's working. The balanos at the
of working account amounts. Trooper Dupree... 1orodit "A" Team-Lieut. Ross, Trooper Gedge,
8152,381.49, as compared with $156,599.32, the B Team-Sergt. Bisson, Trooper Max-
result of the previous twelve months' working. well, Trooper Mollwraith... 0. After some very good exhibitions only half a
a
to
case when the facts are oxamined. It will be in the
wish to mk.
No
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OF CONSTRUCTION
IN ALL
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INDIAN CURRENCY, Mr. H. M. Ross observed that he ventured last year to express his regraf at the absence question which he had rightly called a most from the chairman's speech of any reference
the questions being asked, the Chairman (the speaker) was afraid he indicted upon proposed the adeption of the report and accounts meeting a somewhat langthy speech on that opension. He had no intention of committing remark that the inquiry which he last year urged Dr. NORL seconded, and the motion was the same offence that day, rat he would like to as presented.
in.com- agreed to
On the motion of Mr. SAVER seconded by the directors of the bank to attempt, in
to obtain from the Government bad, as he under stood from the previous day's talegraphed STAMPING THEM IN EVERY WAY G. Barrett were re-elected to the directorate. Mr. RORAETS, Messrs. J. W. C. Boumar and E. janetion with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce,
The confirmation of the appointment of the
asked for, to his great satisfaction, by Hon. Mr. W. J. Greason to the Board of summary of the Budget debate, been actual Apear, representing the
He saw that SUPERIOR VALUE Directors in place of Mr. H. Keswick, was agreed to. Mt. to on the motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Tengal Chamber of Commerce.
Mesars W. Hatton Potts and J. Car the Finance Minister, Sir Fleetwood Wilson, Mr. Carmichael. Edwards were re-appointed auditors on the deprecated an inquiry at present on the ground down into regular habits. He did not quita motion of Mr. TERRY, sounded by Mr. that a currency policy should he allowed to settle LEUNG YAN PO.
the
question
THIS CLIMATE.
The CHAIRMAN--That is all the business,know what Sir Fleetwood meant by that soxas BUILT THROUGHOUT FOR what crypte utterance, bat possibly it meant atmosphere. The Band of the Buffs played point lay between the "A" team of the Horr/At the drst view this would seem to point a gentlemen, I tam much obliged to you for you that the Finance Minister desired 1 lttle more appropriate selections of music during the kong mounted Troop and the "B" team of the retrograde - movement in the affairs of the Com- attendance, Dividend warrants will be roady practionl experience on the spot of the exch afterncon, and business was, as usual, very brisk
pany, butauch can, tardly be constlered to be the
in the vicinity of the Cask Sweeps and the Pari Mussel, The committee kept events well up to time, and fulfilled their manifold duties to the satisfaction of all concerned. Results of the different events fellow :-
ONK MILE FLAT RACE-For Subscription Grillas of Beason 1908-09. Weight for inches Winners of oua race at 1909 as por soale,
Morting 5lbs. cxtra; two or more races 10 lbs. extra. Non-winning placed ponies allowed 2 Tbs. Unplaced runners allowed 5 lbs. Jockeys who have not won more than two official racte in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5lbs. Entrance fee $3.00. 1st Prize: Pre sented. 2nd Prize: $25.00. Entrance fees to go to Winner. Mr D. L. M's Tamar, 15lbs...
Sib overweight (Mr Gegg) 1 Hon Mr W. J. Gresson's Little Dot Rose...
141b, 5b allowance (Mr Mackie) 2
Mr C. E. Anton's Dunkery, 15lbs
OLMA more
Buffa, and the Judges decided to allow the competitors another rin. After two ties the event ended in favour of the Troopers who secured two carries and a touch, to one carry The Cask gained by the Buffs "B" team. Sweeps paid $239.80 on the winning team; 382.80 on the second; and 841.40 on the third team.
recollection of shareholders that the Company
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, on Monday, and can be had on application.
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE.
HOLDERS.
count
reduced their scale of charges for electric Power at the commencement of the year under review, entailing an immediate loss of some. 15 per cent. in the revenue derived from this service. You will also notice that the amount THEED QUARTERS OF A MILE FLAT RACE charged for agency and office expenses bas this For Subscription Griffins of any Season which year been increased to $8,000 from the figure have never won an official race. Weight for of 86,000, at which it has stood since the Comvening the meeting inches as per scale. Unplaced runners allow-pany's rear ending 30th April, 1903. Your ed 3 lbs. To be ridden by Jockeys who have Bosral have sanctioned this increase on account
Hong- not won more than two oftleisi races in kong, Shanghai or Tisatalu, Entrance fee of the considerable extensions in the Com. pany's operations that have taken place in the 85. First Prize: Presented. 2nd Prize:
meantime. When I mention that in the inter $25.00. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
val of six years the number of the accounts (Mr Muckie) 1. Admiral Lambton's Kumrank, 155 11...
issued annually for collection have nearly (Owner) 2 trebled, you will walize that this entails a larger Mr H. G. Moore's Lysmun, 155 lbs.
expenditure both for clerical assistance and for Mr F. B. Deacon's. Bateber, 152 lbs,
(Owner) 3
shroffe, and I trust this increased remuneration Mr C. E. Anton's Dunkerry, 158 lbs Capt. 8. Barker's Shaun Aboo, 165 lbs,
13 Tbs overweight (Owner) Mr M.M. Brice's Gan Duck, 158 lbs,
(Owner) overweight (Mr Leah)
The 55th Ordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of this company was held at the
Mr. CALEB LEWIS, having read the noticecon Cannen-street Hotel last month under the presi- donoy of SI MONTAGU CORNISH TURBee.
The CHAIRMAN Maid-Gentlemen, I presume I may take it for granted that the directors' be taken as read. In moving the report and the balance-shoot and profit and loss adoption of the report. I will make utare remarks, as usual, but I do not propose to refer in any detail to the events of the past your Suffice it to say that the year 1908 was marked most extraordinary contraction and stag by nation of trade throughout the world, and this contraction was not peculiar to any one country or to any one fiscal system-it was universal was not unexpected, but the sterm came with full blast. Ita effets were severe, but they have now for the most part passed away, and the atmosphere is clear,
ROBINSON PLANO
CO.. LTD.
dealing with it. During the last 18 months the Government of India had had several valuable sons. He thought they would have first, that gold reserves invested in railways or in the premature purchase of silver bullion cented to be gold reserves, secondly that gold reserves invested in interest- bearing securities had certain disadvantages. If they were realized in times of financial orisis-ever if they could then be realized at counterbalance the amount earned in in terest He would like to say la conolnsion that all winst hail with satisfaction the report la all the loss on, molization might more tha
the newspapers that in the Budget, or in the Bad-
hava giren more than their time, if I may my get debate-it is not clear which-the Gover-rato, I em say by the managers in London—has reserves again. They might welcome thus 90, and have given the best of their life to work- ment of India had expressed its determination to been more than any mere salary could pay. They
The report of the extraordinary meeting will announcement now; but they would have vel- ing for the interests of this bank. (Cheers.) support its exchange and to build up its currenty comel it much more 18 months ago, when the crisis was at its height. However, better late appear to-morrow.
It was very remarkable how than nover." conraggons Governments became when there was no longer any danger. (Laughter.)
The CLAIEMAN-I am sorry, Mr. Rose, that
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(Mr Leeft) to theagents will meet with the approval of share. The causes were numerous, and the set-back I inadvertently omitted a pangraph. in my siderable audience to the Theatre Royal on
0
holders. Turning to the profit and lose account,
the balance at radit, including the amount brought forward from last year, amounts to $161,702.92. After deducting 83,000 for direc- MD. L M.'s Tamar, 156 lbs, 4 lbs,
tora fues, a sum of $158,70292 remains avail. Mr K. Ka Little Nemo, 149 lbs.
(Mr Klimanskiable for appreciation, which your directors as follows:-To pay Lyaman sprang into the lead at the start, propose to deal with
an 60,000 shares, 260,000.00; being closely followed by Tamar, the rest of the dividend of 10 per cent, say $1.00, fold following in close order. Beyond the per share football stand, Lyman and Tamar raced neck to pay a bonus of 2 per cent, say 20 cents, per and neck several lengths ahead of the field, but share on 60,000 shares, $12,000.00; to write were overhauled by Kamrahu in the dash up off plant account for depreciation, $66,382.15 Pasing the village Kamran to write off property account for depreciation, improved his position, while Butcher drew op on $11.043.99; to pay a bonus to staff, 34,081.30; to the ioline. the foremost three. In the straight, Kamran carry forward to next account, $5,195,49; mak ing a total of $158,70292. I trust this pro took the lend and jussed the Judges box an easy winner, Lyeman being second and Butcher third. Time-1 min 37-1/5 secs. The Pari mutual posal will have your sanction and approval, peperity istently adopted for many years being prof1650C sweep payments following out as it does the polies which your and 210 Nou
A MILL. For all part and to WELTER RACE HAL
Mr Blank's Grey Back, 155ib,.
5lbs allowance (Mr Morfey) Mr. M. M. Brice's Gamblor, 1481b
Siba allowance (Mr Brice) 0 Commodore H. Lyon's Bwan, 155ĺb,
5lbs allowance (owner) 51b allowance (Mr Leofe) 0 A field of six feed the starter in the opening event. Tamar taking the lead and being closely followed by Little Dot Rose and Greyback. The order was the suns until the incline was ascinded, when the Rose challenged Takuar for The former pony lod premier position. until the rock was passed, when Tamar
van into the and led drew past the winning post, Greyback run- ing a good third Time-2 min. 14 recs. The Pari Mutuel paid a dividend of 810.20, while payments by the Cash Sweeps were, $157.50 on the first pony; $45 on the second;
1.892.50 on the third One Mile. For i tiden 1-AQ. This hum weights at 10 st. 6 16. Winners of an open race or open Griffin race 5 The extra
ing Subscription Grifins allowed 5 lbs, wining Jockeys who have not won more than two official races in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 lbs. A Cap called the Gymkhans Cup will be presented at the end of the Season to be won by the Pony scoring most marks in the races for the Gymkhana Stakes at the Gymkhana Meetings during the season, counting 4 points for a first; for a second and 1 for a third, the benefit marks already scored to pass with the of Pony on a sale. Any winner of the race to Carry 5 lbs, extra for each win in subsequent starts for the Race, but in the ovent of a pony carrying the penalty not winning, 2 lbs. to be deducted next time he starts, Buch 2 l, to remain deducted until he wins again when he will carry the full Penalties without deduction: Penalties accumulative up to 15 Ibs. Entrance fee $5. 2ud Prize: 825. (Half entrance fees to go to winner.) Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Garth, 141 ib,...
5lbs allowance (Mr Muckio) 1
Mr Dryasdast's Triad, 146 lbe
Dupree)
Mesara Lech and Moore's Sporteman, (ho Volga) 146 lbs, 5lbs allowance (Mr Moore) Mr. L. K. Lenson's Soudan, 156 lbs,
10 lbs. overwright (Mr Leeson Mr L. K. Leeson's Seafoam, 155 lbs,
2
Waighte 15 stone. Open to Members of Jockey and/or Polo Clubs, also Members of both Services. Entrance foe $5. First Prize: Presented 2nd Prize: $25.00 (ER- trance fees to go to winner.) Major H. Findlay's Billy 182 ha
TELDE PROSPECTS.
have referred. It was something to which you. speech which dealt with the particular subject to this affect-that I congratulated the Seare tary of State for India and his Council on the very effective manner in which they dealt with the cessation of the exports, espesially the grain
THE WARD COMEDY COMPANT The doable bill programme attracted & con-
his artists, showed that Saturday night and only forte. The fret piece tion was an American dra not entitled "The Test Suprema
three characters which wes
It will be more profitable if we take a look the difileult and, delicate position arising ing Graco Palotin se Ross alluchi, Mr. Wa
that we may fairly anticipato a gradual, but
it
experts, from India and the consequent page in the demaid for India Council Billa. seemed perilously near breaking point, but,
our reserve fund, danger was averted, and corfid. thanks to the free use of the gold standard at one time the fixed exchange (1s. 4d. rupee)
ment of India to maintain the 1s
41.
na Gieranni Callnchi (her husband) and Mr. R
Wykeham as James Darney, the American who the domestic harmony of the little cottage on to find his wife in Darney's arms and after day the hill side. Giovanni suddenly returns ons various recriminations they agree that the had won the women's love and would interrupt
woman
into the future, and without wishing to be may degree over-gangnins. I think I may say satisfactory and general, revival of trade. That has commenced. We shall probably see the full revival will not be felt at once, but I believe
we see cheap money, improved credit, and s effects in the fall of the year. The reasons for
sterling, standard reserve is. We see the necessityand and disappointed man rushes at her and proceeds to my opinion are these:-On this side of the world ence was restored in the ability of the Gover plentiful supply of gold. In the year output of gold was about 84 million starts rapes. We see how very important that gold we than halt choose between them, "he Luian's this amount. There is also in my opinion and South Afrins contributed 32 general desire for peace. The financial exhaus tion of taodern warfare, however successful, is oivilised nation is most anxious to avert the and all that it means. In so great, so injurious, so far-reaching, that every improving In India, for example, the the ajaks of war a of the last famine have practically passed away.
a
that she prefers to leave, wherespon the euraged cast her over the precipice; but just at the tragic
The woman be
forgiveness and a moment the strand of an evening hymn cous faintly from the distant church and he stays his
The second piece Young Mrs. Winthrop," a complete reconciliation domestic drams in four acts immediately follow- versatility was demonstrated This piece.
and once more the Company with the
which uncontelously yat surely
possible maintained at such a point as to meet all requirements, and we see the necessity for its use without fear and withont hesitation when perhaps, has not noticed that the Secretary of tate and his Council have already commenced of the Council Bille occasion demands it. I think that ar. Ross, to build up that fond (Mr. Rong," I know, weekly are now being put intotnet rant. That Ching Foar Hacka or Polo Ponies Catch and progress of the company and the mainten-We are negared of fairly good crops, especially in very entisfactory, to us, and I am bound to se estrangementstand and wife, and the many ance of the dividend to shareholders may be in the Panjsh, and we should have normal that I think any inquiry at present at the wa
and seemed to largely attributed. The saccess of the new exports of wheat and seed, and this will mean working of the system generally would be rather pathetic and emotional situations throughout the alience. The breach of
between husband and
realistically pourtayal is not before, a revived demand for Manchester, how it really works-to see what the ammat
the reserve fund should be, to see how that that a mutual separation seemed imminent, but tender By in the end the old family lawyer goods. of the older steam plant and the changes and
THE CHINA MARKETS.
reserve fund should be invested, whether it alterations we propose making in the near
In China the terribly congested state of the should be kept in India in solid gold, or in references to their departed child brings the future in the station buildings renders it equally
import markets is certainly improving. That
at the shortest possible moment and Rose Musgrove took the title role and to necessary to write down buildings and property. congestion, is you probably know, has not been such investments as might be couple together and restore happiness, Miss Some shareholders may have noticed the omis- the outcome of one year's, but of several years', But we sion from the report of the usual statement of overtrading in China. Au, however, I have with the least possible loss to the Government, with Mr. Ward as Burton Scott, the aid ise,
said, the import markets are improving, the equivalent number of lamps, &o, connected cannot hope for any great extension of China's to the company's system. This arises, not from foreign trade until that all-important question any desire to withhold information on the point, of currency has been lost with by effectively, and intelligently, Until we soe & but because, owing to recent changes, and recognized silver coin of fire value and fixed amongst these the introduction of metallic fila-parity issued by the Imperial Mint and taken ment lamps, it is imposible to say with any payment of all Imperial dues and State approach to accuracy what is the equivalent obligations; until we see the Board of Finance stercising the necessary control on the provincial and the stoppage of an nulinuited issue of number of lamps connected. For the informat tion of shareholders I may say that the copper cash by those provincial minta; until we mte of increase in the amount of electric see the still more pernicious system of the issue
write off a substantial amoant from the value goods, and certainly it will mean in the autumn, tost of the system. We want another year to Redexably wife had at last so widenetl
(Owner) Mr.C. E. G. Davidson's Seraph, 182 lbs
(Mr Dupree) 2 Dr J. W. Noble's Double Zero......
182 lbs (Mr Gegg) 3 Captain G. T. Brierley's Catalan Bay
182 lbs (Owner) 0 Major H. Finday's Polo Stick
182 lbs (Mr Crookenden) 0
Mick) Mr. K. K's Droschkonguul 182 ba
(Mr Marsh)
Mr H. G. Moore's Banksia Rose 182 the...
The field got away together with the excep tion of Draschkengual, who was left at the post. Billy and Seraph made the pace throughout, being challenged in the straight by Double 2
however, iscked the Zero. The letter pony:
between Billy and Seraph, The race home 3 necesary pace, and failed to pass the loaders. the former winning by a little more than a neck. Time-1 min. 4 socs. The dividend paid
-$33.10. was,
Cash Sweep by the Pari Matnal payments were: $425.25 first pony: $121.50 seond; and $60.75 third. ONE AND A QUARTER MILE FLAT RACE,
4 lb ororweight (Mr Gegg) Mr Moregold's Backstay, 143 lbs....
The allowance (Mr Grant) The field of six got a good start, Garth being alongside the rail and racing neck and neok with Sportsman in the front, with Backs tay well up in third position, Passing
in Garth was still front, Bowrington Sportsman being second, Triad third and Son
HANDICAP-For all China Ponies. Entrance
owner) 1 (Mr Jackie) 2
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CHANGES ON THE DIRECTORATE,
These are 13121
Bad I very important points
Grace Palotta appeared as Mrs. Dick Chetwynd, quite sure that they will be considered, rendered the piece an entire success.
; by
the if they are not now being considered,
as the blind girl, Miss. Colin Ghiloni as the foretary of State and his Council. The the frivolous lady of society, Miss. Ruby Baster as Douglas Winthrop and Mr. Eldred as chairman then put the motion to the mating donager, Mrs Winthrup, Mr. B. Wikshum and it was carried unanimously. Continuing,
Herbert, the lover of the afflicted girl. he said.The second resolution I have the hon "That a dividend at the rate
Tonight in the farewell performance of the our to propose
The wil be filled by Company and
entertainment, in of 15 per cent. per annum (free of income-tax)
which from their past
themselves admir- for the half-year ended December 31 last be now declared, payable on and after the 7th
ably. We have already enjoyed their fine songa, their graceful dances, and their merry motion, which was carried unanimously.
Resolutions were afterwards passed electing
prox.
Sir ALFRED DENT, K.C.1.G., seconded the he expected they will work it may confidently
K.C.IE., and Mr. Henry Neville a director, and re-electing Henry Stewart Cun- Gladstone, the retiring directors.
ningham,
The CHAIRMANI now call upon the share. herte elect their auditors for the ensuing
y
acquit
Tory
fare promised for to-night sounds
In addition to other features Atractive, but the piece de resistancels the sketch given Miss Palotta will sing on listen to the baud."
result in a decreased consumption of electric board after a period of 34 years' service on the it will will be necessary to dect one great tickler.
court of directors,
foam fourth. Aroanding the incline, Seafoam Mr L. M. Leason's. Seafoam 161 lbs 3pected to be attracted by the lessened cost ofsidence abroad in the winter, has been the regret at Mr Girdlestone's retirement after a
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
power sold consumers shows a distinct na. of notes by the native banks, regardless of a the Right Hon Lord George Hamilton, B.C.3.1 quip and jest, and that being so the bill.
great extension of commerce which is justified ance over that of the previous year and this bullion backing, we cannot hope to sea that
the wealth of the country and by the re-, extended us may no doubt be attributed in some part to the reduction in charges before quirements of the population.
You will notice from the report before you year. Mr. Magage inwat again presents him. Me, Ward entitled "The Scarecrow." It is mentioned. As regards the prospect for thas present year, the extended use of the more econ- fanny and is certain to prove a fee 5. Fist Prize: Presented, 2nd Prizeomical metallic filament lamps may for a time Mr. William Christian, has retired from the retirement of Mr. Maurice Nelson 525. (Entrance fees to go to winner.)
Mr. Christian was sisolute in his place. Mr. William Adolphus Brown
is the programme of the errent, but I trust that any falling off in this ly devoted to the interests of the bank, and of the firm of Messrs. W. A. Browne & Co., w Hon. Mr. F. H. May's Astral, 154 s
wspect will be more than compensated by the his wise and mature advice was at all times must is duly qualified shareholder; offers him The following heart to be given to zorrow
We regret for election. Gentlemen, before having th Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Garth, 150 The...
useful and helpful ou our cencils, connection of new comers who may be that the state of his health, necessitating his resolution proposed, I should like to express our electric lighting. The number of electric lifts cause of his retirement from the board. To ill
with him the best of health on his retirement and see lompe connected remains the satisas lost his place your directors funted the are all period of 21 years' service as an auditor of this 0 year, viz., 24 and 85, respectively. The erection Lord George Hamilton to join the beard, and ask. He has done excellent service, and we all On the motion of Mr. G.F. ROBERTS,Seconded Lord George has during his life time end adjustment of the two Diesel alternator you will be asked to-day to confirm his election from his work as an auditor. 0 sots, in progress at the date of our last annual of the most important offices of the State with by Mr. Richard B. LANGHORE, Mr. Jowat and
considerable time associated with been for A
The CHAIMAThat concludes the busing general meeting, was subject to various delays so great credis to himself, and he in particular has Mr. Browne were elected auditors. that the ants were not brought into regular work India. He knows that country well, and has of the ordinary general meeting,
Mr. Boss proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Oing until July last. With the exception of an intimate knowledge of the all-important
minor troubles, which have been or are in process currency question; and if I may say so with the directors and the staff for their management all deference to blm-from his exceptional service and the economy in fuel cart resulting worthy successor to our friend Mr. Christian. from their use has justified their adoption. Tour Board have therefore sanctioned negotia
Challenged Triad, but gure way before the rock Hr Blank's Grey back, 145 lbs.
hafey) was passed. Garth had a lead of several lengths
9 lbs overweight (owner) approaching the straight, where the rider of Capt. G. T. Brierley's Sidier Dhu 159 lbs .... Backstay missed his seat and the pony concluded Major W. A. Eaton's Game Chick 145 lbs... Br Dupree) the race alone. An excellent race home between
(Mr Brice) Garth and Triad was witnessed, the former Major W. A. Eaton's Vine, 145 lbs winning by a neck. Sportsman ran a fair third.
Major H. Findlay's Shandygaff, 143 lbs
9 lbs overweight (owner). Time-2 min. 7 Bocs. The Pari mutual paid a dividend of $10.60, Cash Sweep payments being; Major H. Findlay's White bait, 165 lbs.
25 lbs overweight (owner), first pony, $368.55; second, $105.30; third,
Mr K K's Highland Hesthar 147 lb....
111s overweight, (Yr Klimanek) $52.65% TENT PEGOING IN SECTIONS OF THREE
Open to teams, mounted on China Ponies, Mesars Leah & Moore's Sportsman late Vel-
"not
ga, 154 lb (Mr Moore)
(fr
D.
filled
many
of reotification, the sets have given satisfactorybility I am sure we shall find him a most of the bank, He was quite certain that all the
NEW PREMISES.
shareholders were persuaded that the manage wont of the bank was in the hands of excellent directors. As regarded the staff, when he was You will also notice from the report that wa a merchant in the East ho saw a good deal of possession of ur new premises in the the working of the bank, and whenever he was and composed of three men, representing any Mr Moragold's Backstay 147 lbs rations for the purchase of a third set of similar hare taken new building has been completed in search of a thoronghir efficient iscountant
City. recognized unit or club in the Colony. Three amall cups to the presented to the winning The mile and a quarter brought forth the
the builders, Messrs.choice. team at each competition and at the conclusion largest, field of startars for the lay, twelve power and trust if all goes well that this set with commendable despatch, and reflets very le searched for and found hita among the stat
In order to provide room for this set we and Grunton, and on
Mr. HENDY B. HEXLEY, in secondly the mo of the season a Trophy will be given to the The bridles of evening were closing in a may be in course of erection this time next great credit on our architects, Messrs. Gordon of the bank, and the result aniply justified his team which scores the highest aggregate of the race was run. Passing the Grandstand Fear.
the work will points all meetings included. In competing for the fine time Gambler was in the ran hope to dispose of two of the old steam sets Trollopeand Colls. The increased accommodation
in future be carried on will prove removing into the new premises of the bank for the small caps a competitor need necusarily represent the same unit or clab on Vine being second and Sidier Dhe third. As and it is intended during the coming winter and generally improved conditions under which tion, congratulated the directors and the staff on cending the incline Gambler we partnerel to cezaplate the reconstruction of the engine in foot, I may say is proving an inestimable Ho had no doubt that the change wild conduce to the prosperity of the lank and to the comfort The boon to our staff and all concerned.
both of the directors and the staff. each and every occasion, but if competing for by Garth, the latter pony emerging from
AMENDED CHARTER. Then, gentlemen, you will notice that we have
The resolation was unnimously carried. the aggrogate trophy he can only represent rock in premier position and leading into the room, partially carried out in 1907..
The CHAIRMAN-On behalf of the directors one unit or one club during the season, that straight, Thero, Astral and Seafoan, who had completion of this work has had to be dr is to say he must continue to compete
to that matter I shall postpone my remarks unit or club first selected by him and for no/Doen lying a good positions throughont, were layed until after the erection and bringing to deal with an amended charter, and in regard
I to make the pace. Astral procoptly into service of a
which you have just passed. With respect to the can only say, as I have said before, that and the colours of the Hon. NY. the Colony, or for improvement of a team, new
With regard to the report itself, I shall not they deserve your thanks most fally. Tho work members may from time to time be introduced ahead of Garth, Seafoam running's good third. During the last winter cables have been laid, on this intes team, but in order to win the aggregate Time 2 min. 444/5 secs. Astral mid a dividend extending the Company's distribution system enter into details, but I must say that, in my in the past year has been perhape of exceptions! Trophy two at least of the Members com- of $14.50 in the Pari Mutnel; in the Cash as far as West Point, where we hops to get a humble opinion, considering the unusual difficulty and the attention given to it-at any
Garth posing the winning team must have competed Sweeps his drawer received 8418.95
number of Low consumers amongst the Chinese. difficulties bankers have had to contend with an not less than three competitions.
paid $119.70; and Seafoam $59,85
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