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THE HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 15TH, † 1913.
HONGKONG ABSOCIATION FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The fifth annual general meeting of this League will be held at the offces of
•Messrs, Shewan, Tomes & Co. on Wednes day, the 21th instant, nt 5.30, p.m., for the purpose of passing accounts and electing office-bearers for the onewing
year.
p.m.
WATER POLD.
The second match between the Garrison the and the V.R.C, will be played in Club bath this afternoon, starting at 5.45
The V.R.C. team will be re-i presented by J. M. R. Pereira, A. A. Claxton. 3, C. Finch, A. V. Barros, J. Furbes, G. Sesell and I. C. Witchell (captain).
1.C.L.. SWIMMING SPOers.
The regimental swimming races of the! D.CLI take place in the Admiralty coul camber. Kowloon, on Tuesday, September 30th, commencing at 1.30 pm. The pre- grume embraces 17 items, including awiming events from 100 yards to a INmile. There is a quarter mile race open to
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POI CLUB GYMKDANA.
A Polo Club Gymkhana will be held on the racecourse, Happy Valley, by kind permission of the Hongkong Jockey Club, on Saturday ext. September 20th. The meeting will be under the distinguished patronage of Big Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, and His Excellency Major-General F. H. Kdly. C.B., the Officer Commanding Troops Music will bo provided by the lus of the 2nd battalion D.CL.J., by kind permission of Major F. A. Dickinson and officers, and the first race will start at 3.30 p.m.
INTERCGHT COLO
At the polo ground, Causeway Bay, on Thursday afternoon next, Hangkong and Shanghai polo players will me in the Keswick Cup competition, and it is expected that a good game will eventuate. The cap was last won by the Hongkong team at Shanghai in 1910 and brought down here, and the Shanghai representa. tives hope on this occasion to have the honour of taking it back. The Hongkong team is expected to comprise Major Hall (captain), Major Dickinson, Captain Edye and Lient, Bisdec. Shanghai will be represented by Messrs. Fearon (cap-
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MPANY REPORT.
THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.,
LIMITED..
The report for presentation to the share- holders at the thirtieth ordinary general mooting is as follows:-
The British Foreign Office published on August 21st the text of an agreement signed in London on June 14th last and United Kingdom the between Portugal for the regulation of the opium monopolies in the Colonies of Hongkong is in and Macav. The agreement pursuance of the conclusions of the Inter-- national Opium Conference, and in consideration of the fact that the geogra phical situation of the Colonies of Macao and Hongkong makes it necessary to regulate in a similar way the opium monopolies in the said Colonies in all
The General Managers beg to submit to matters concerning the restriction of the consuruption, sale and exportation of the shareholders their report on the prepared opium
repression of thirtieth year's working of the Company, anuggling.
Article 2 lays down that the Nacao epding June 30th, 1913.
After paying all running expenses, opium farmer will not be permitted to import more than 260 chests of opium (a docking charges, premin of insurance, chest means 40 balls of raw opium) per remuneration to the Consulting Committee annum, exclusively destined for the con- 205sumption of the fixed and ficating and Auditors' Fecs, there remains a population of Macao, and Article 3 axes balance at credit of profit and loss account the amount for the Hongkong epium of $70,919.02, which, with the approval of farmer at 540 chests per annum These figures are embodied in the contract shareholders, it is proposed to appro recently concluded with the Hongkong priate as follows:- farmer.
123.1
and
·5
To pay a dividend of 5 per cent on the Article 4 states that the farmers of Macao and Hongkong will be permitted capital of the Company, absorbing $50,000,
1039
FALANCE SHEET, ON 30TH JONĖ, 1913.
LIABILITIES,
Capital Account:
20,000 Shares at $60 Reserve and Depreciation Fund Underwriting Account of the
Company - Unpaid Dividends:
Account June, 1911. 8127.50 Account June, 1012... 4.50
Sundry Accounts Payable Profit and Loss Account
ABBETS,
Value of Co.'s Steamers
Haitan, Haiyang, Hairbing and Hai- an as per last
urcoust...$994, 276.29 Less amount" writ
$1,000,000.00 120,000.00
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
THE "INDRA" LINE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK
HE Steamship
THE
* INDRANI."! having arrived from the above Ports. Consignees of Cargo by bar are hereby informed that all Goode are being landed AT THEIB RISK into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Lid, whoace, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 18th inst., at 6 P.., will be subject to rent.
All broker, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will La examined on 18th inst., 9.30. Claims against the steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance wil be effected by us in any case whatever,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
Agents.
11073 Hongkong, 11th September, 1913.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. HE P. & C. 8, N. Co.'s Steamer
123,859.36 THE
"ASSAYE." Arrived Hongkong on 11th September, 1913.
From BOMBAY, COLOMBO
STRAITS.
AND
132.00 36,830.02 70,049.02 Consignees of Cargo by the above-named ressel are hereby informed that their goods are $1,354,278.49 being landed and placed AT THE EISE in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Godowns at Kowloon, where esch Company' Consignment will be sorted out Maris by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods aro landed.
ten off at last Gen-
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cral Meeting .....、
34,621.20
$959,655.00 7,153.97
to import, per annum, respectively, 240 and to write off the balance of $20,049.02 Additions since made." and 120 chests of raw opiam exclusively from the value of the Company's- destined for exportation to countries properties, which have not prohibited at present
Cargo has been fairly plentiful through
and which shall not prohibit hereafter out the year, but rates of freight on the coast are still too low to admit of any such imports of opium.
thing but moderate profits.
Article 6 states that the limit fixed in the preceding article for Hongkong must be considered a definite one, and not It is understood subject to alteration. that in Macao power will be retained to increase the number of chests of raw opium imported each year and destined for exportation, provided that proof is given that the said imports are destined to meet the requirements of lawful trade, For this purpose the farmer shall produce Macao Customs to the Governor of certificates passed by the authorities of Countries importing the opium showing
Authorised that the quantities required for legitimate purposes over and
above the 240 cherts.
Bre
In Article 6 it is provided that the Governor of Macao shall have power to grant licences under the preceding article for the importation of the quantities of raw opium exceeding the limit fixed in. Article 4.
The steamers and other properties of the Company have been maintained in good order, but the expenditure for repairs and upkeep has been heavier than usual.
The amounts appearing as due" and "accounts receivable have since been collected.
freights
The
Value if Wharf,
and
Buoys and Moor- inge at Hongkong Coast Ports and Furniture at Hongkong as per last wrount Les amount writ
ten of at last Gen Pral Meeting
Additions since made
$21.646.41
3,511.45
$21,134.00 5,263.58
of Half. Share Steam Launch at Foochow value Loans un Mortgage
(Current Account) Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
Cash in hand........
CONSULTING COMMITTEE, The Hon. Mr. David Landale was invited to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. C H. Ross. Committee now consists of Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, Hon. Mr. David Landale and Mr. C. A. Tomes, who retire in terms of the Articles of Association, but offer them-Troights due on 30th June, 1913 Sundry Accounts Receivable selves for re-election.
from Agencies, etc.
AUDITORS.
The accounts have been audited by Tonnage Dues Unexpired Mesure. A. R. Lowe and F. Maitland (the Coal Stock latter acting for Mr. W. H. Potts). Messrs. Lowe and Potts now retire, but offer themselves for re-election.
·DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 3rd September, 1913.
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1913,
To Reserve Fund Amount trans- ferred as resolved at last General Meeting...
To Dividend paid for year ending
30th June, 1912, at 3% To Exchange Account
Article. 7 lays down that whereas the limit of chests of raw opium that can be imported annually into Macao has been fixed in Articles 2, 4 and 5 of the agree- ment, the Government of India will permit the purchase of opium in open Per Rhesis from Yokohama. Mr. market at the sales at Calcutta or Bevington.
Bombay, or any places in India, for Par Korea, from San Francisco, &c. Mrs. E. Assay, Mrs. C. A. Haggs, Misses export to Macao, up to and not exceed ing the liuits and conditions so fixed, so Boggs (2) Mr. G. R. Bubh, Mr. F. long as the opium farmer at Hongkong Croggan, Mr. F. L. Decker, Mr. and is permitted to obtain bis supplies from Mrs. Wm. Donovan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Dthis source.
Lt. G. E. Humphreys, Mr. Article 8 provides that raw opiam from and Mr. P. Halo, Mr. Heinrich, Indies praed to the farmer of Macao, Mrs. E.,
Hunt, Mrs. conditions F. M. Hark, Mrs. MF within the limits alowed transhipment
To Consulting Committee Pimentel, Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Pugsley, at Hongkong free of duty or taxation.
Article 9 states that it is understood Ta Auditors' Fees ........ Quirogue, Dr. Miss M. Pugsley, Mr.
General Managers and Mrs. J. C. McCracken, Misses M. that if. after periods of five years To
muneration for Office Expenses McCracken (3), Master J. McCracken (the duration of the contracts of the Capt. T. P. Magruder, Lt. P. C. Kallock, farmer), the number of chests agreed To Balance Mr. W. T. Rupert, Mr. M. J. Ossorio, upon for local consumption at or export Mr. T. Del Rio, Mr. and Mrs. H. Suzallo, from Macao should respectively prove to Lt. F. E. Ube, Gov. R. E. Walters.
be excessive, the Portuguese Government DEPARTED.
will consider the desirability of revising Per Devanha, for London, Mr. Charlie the amount in question.
The present Agreement is to remain in Young, Mr. A, Hinker and Mr. F. Snowdow for Bombay, Mr. W. E. force for a period of ten years, but may Weidler, Mr. D. C. Nazir, Master G. be terminated by either Government at Mogra, Mr. C. Burjorjie and Mr. Fany time-on-giving to the other twelve Dewjec; for Colombo, Mr. F. Wiber; for months' notice of its intention to do so. Singapore, Lieut. Duarte, Mr. and Mrs. On the expiration of the ten years it is. Well, Mr. N. Uda Mr. J. Stepheusan- to continuo in force, unless and until, a Jellie, Mr. Y. Kikuchi, Mr. Charles similar notice of termination is given by
either Government. Nelson and Mr. B. H. May.
Re
$
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This vessel brings on Cargo ---
From London, &c., ex sa. "Mores." From Persian Gulf, ex ... I. 8. N. and B. & P. 5. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary within
6 hours..
Goeds not cleared within 8 days Including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No-Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's Surveyors," Mesurs GODDARD and Dovelas, at 10a.m. on MONDAYS and
THURSDAYS. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hero, After which date they cannot be recognised. No daims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 11th September, 1918.
3
28,388.54
2.000.00
TOYO
1:33,000.00
81,801.40
1,153.24
93.236.59
THE
KISEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
S.S. "SHINYO MARU."
FROM SAN FRANCISCO VIA HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS AND SHANGHAI -10,112.66 1,603,00
Steamer having above - named 2,274.00 arrived, Cousignons of Cargo are hereby notified to send in their Bills of Lading for $1,354,278.40
countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of Cargo from alongside.
Cargo remaining undelivered on MONDAY, 15th inst, at Noon, will be landed at Con- sigroes' risk and expense and delivery must then be taken from the Company's Godown.
DOUGLAS, LAPEAIK & CO., General Managers.
J. W. C. BONNAR) Members of Consulting
Committee. C. A. TOMES
We report having examined the above balance sheet with the books, vouchers and securities of the Company and certify that our opinion such balance sheet is 7,751.24 in
properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true 30,000.00 and correct view of the state of the Com- 1,968.96 pany's affairs at 30th June, 1913, accord- 2,000.00 ing to the best of our information and con.co explanations given us and as shown by We have the booke of the Company, 10,000.00 obtained afl the information and explana- 70,949.02 tions we have required.
A. R. LOWE, CA]
C.A. Auditors. F. MAITLAND Hongkong, 3rd September, 1813.
$ 123,260.22
By Balance of Profit and Loss
Account, 30th June, 2012... $ 37,751.24 gages und Fixed Deposits..... By Interest, Interest on Mort To Profit. on running the Com
pany's Steamers-during-the year
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Chinese Ar. Vaishun reports: 12.133.59 Strong winds and high sea thdonghout.
The British str. Waishing reports: Fresh S.E. wind, high southerly swell and
73,094.39 cloudy.
The British str, ainian reports: Fresh $ 123,260.22 8.S.E. wind, moderate confused swell and
clear weather.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. No Claims will be recognised after the Goods have left the Steamer or Godown, and all Gede remaining undelivered on the 22nd inst. will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All clented and otherwise damaged Cargo to be left on houd er Godown, and examination of same to be held on the 26th ingl., at 10 a.M."
All Claims must be filed on or before 29th
S. MORÍMOTO,
Agent, inst, otherwise they will not be recognised,
(1074 Hongkong, 12th September. 1913.
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION No. 1
CURE SUMARGE, EITEC ZX, WITHOUT THJECTIONS,
THERAPION No. 2
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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
S.S. "PAUX. LEGAT," COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
fONSIGNEES of Cargo from London
ez ss. "Breton" and "Normand," from Havre ex 2.3. "Normand" and from. Bordeaux ex ss." Ville do O nstantine" and "Ville do Celto, in connection with above Steamer aro hereby informed timt their goods with the oxcep- tion Opium, Treasure and Valuable are being landed and stored at their risks into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowleen, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on naloss intimation is received from the Consignees before NoON TO DAY requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed after 15th inst. st Noor will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All olsims must be sent in to me on or before the 18th inst., or they will not be recognized.
All damaged packages will be examined on 15th inst., at 10 A.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
8. C. de BUSSIERRE,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 8th September, 1913.
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"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO AND.
STRAITS.
THE Steamship
"PADNOHSHIRE,"
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Hasardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whenes nador from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by the 15th insh at 6 P.M. will be subject to rent.
All broken, obafed and damaged packages examined on the 15th inst., at 9.30 a.m. are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be Claims against the Steamer must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
Agents:
149 Hongkong, 9th September, 1913.
FROM EUROPE.
THE H.A.L., Steamabip
• LIBERIA," Captain G. Schröder, having arrived, Consignees of Cargoare heraby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the bazardots and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence delivery may be obtained. against Bills-of-Lading countersigned by the Undersigned,
Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given TO-DAY.
All Claims moat be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining
to rent. undelivered after the 16th inst. will be subject
Ail broken, chafed, and damaged goods must be left in the Godowns, whore they will be examined on the 16th inst., at 9.30 A..
No Firs Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
This Steamer brings on Carge!
Ex 8.8. Norge from Göteborg. Ex 8.6. "Frsus" from Abus, Ex 8.8. "Jelo" from Drammen. Ex ss."Halmstad" from Halmstad... Ex 5.8. Norgo" from Gothenburg, Ex 5.8. "Stuhleck" from Setubal.. Ex 8.5. "Germania" from Gotobo: g Ex ss. "Schaumburg" from Havre.,
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 10th Septeinber, 1913. [1066