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COMPANY MEETING.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1914.
MESSRS. WILLIAM POWELL, LTD.
An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in Messrs Williama Powell, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the offices of the Company, Mr. H. J Gedge prosiding. There worn algo presez Mears FC. Chapple (Managing Dire tor), H. O. Holt, JA Tarrant, and B Mauricio
The notios calling the meeting having boon read,..
The CHAIRMAN seid This is an extra- ordinary meeting called for the purpose of confirming as a special resolution the extraordinary resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting hold on April 4th last. The resolution is follows:-
That the capital of Willias Powell, Limited, beineroased from $105,000 to $147,000 by the creation of 6,000 addi tional ordinary shares of $7 each ranking for dividend us from the 1st day of January, 1914, and in all other respects pari passu with the existing ordinary shares in the Company. That the asid 8,000 additional shares bo offered in tho
first instance at par to members of
WM.POWELL, LED.
THFZORE 346.
LYXHAYR
18 THE PROVED HYGIENIO STUFFING FOR MATTRESSES
GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY PURE.
50% CHEAPER THAN HORSE HAIR, AND CLEANER
AND FAR BETTUR.
ASK FOR
NEW
VICTOR
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OF
RECORDS
RECEIVED
BY THE
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INCLUDING ALL THE
LATEST
LONDON AND CONTINENTAL
SUCCESSES.
INSPECTION INVITED.:
EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTERS:
dis means of Fat or the band "LYXHAYR" MATTRESSES MOUTRIE'S.
the Company, in the proportion of ted
new shares for every five old ahares held
by them respectively and upon the footing
that the full amount of each now sharo taken up shall be paid to the Company on the acceptance of the offer and such offer. shall be made by netice specifying the number of shares to which the member is entitled and limiting a time within which the offer if not accepted by payment will be deemed to be declined, and that the directors be empowered to dispose of the
IN POWELL'S
FURNISHING DEPT.
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shares not taken in response to such offer INDO-CHINA BRICKS. TILES. PIPES
as they consider expedient in the intereste of the Company."
The CHAIRMAN proposed that the resolu- tion be adopted as a special resolution.
Mr. MAURICIO seconded, and it was carried.
COMPANY REPORT.
THE CHINA IMPORT AND EXPORT LUMBER CO., LTD.
The raport of Directors, presented at the twelfth annual general meeting of shareholders, which was held at Shanghai on Thursday, was as follows:-
The Directors have much pleasure in presenting to the Bhareholders their Twelfth Annual Report and Statement of) Accounts for the year ending. February 28th 1914.
Pay Dividend of 8 per cent,
absorbing Transfer to Reserve Fund for Equalisation of Dividends G And carry forward to New Account
the Balance of
Tlx
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MORE THAN TEN MILLIONS IN USE IN THE FAR EAST, SAMPLES AND FULL PARTICULARS FROM:
P. SOFFIETTI & Co., 14, DES Vœux Road. TEL. 289.
ALWAYS IN STOCK.
CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB,
INTERESTING RACING AT CLOSING CRUISE,
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MOTOR-BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP-1, Titania (Mr. Wilson): 2, Ifa Wo (Mr. Davies); 3, Lea Mada (Mr. Bannerman).
HANDICAP CHALLENGE CUP-1, Violet (Mr Rosewood).
The weather was ideal for the closing cruise in connection with the Corinthiaİ Labt Clat. There was pleaty, of bress, which was inclined to be squally at intervale, and though clouds were about it remained fine throughout the pro-Bune Opon", CVP - La Linda
BELILIOS CHALLENGE CUP.--Sirius (Mr. Luthiert).
The Profit and Loss Account, including the balance of Ts. 4,555.71 carried for ward. from last year shows a credit halants of Tis. 52,558,83, which amount the Directors recommend be appropriated as grammne. Eight events were contested, follows
and with the exception of out, the baudi cap class, all were scratch and the first 32,000.00 past the post was the winner, no times thus being necessary Racing was always 15,000,00
interesting to the spectators who assom- 5,598.83 bled in Kowloon Bay, from the time the yachts filed away from the Club, headed 52,538.83
by the Vice-Commodore's yacht, until the last gun, a very fair view of the racing heing possible. At the close Mrs. Francis Clark, wife of the Commodore, presented the prizes won that day, and also those secured during the season, for which she was heartily thanked on behalf of the Club by Mr. G. G. Wood, Vice-Com 5000.comodore, who also presented Mrs Clark with a beautiful bouquet in a silver vise, 4,999.00 The results were as follow
1.00
Show a total value of
BUILDING &.
From which has been written off.
for depreciation -
Leaving a balance of
· FURNITURE.
Shows a total of
From which has been written off
for depreciation ..
Leaving a balance of
RESERVE TUND.
TIB. 27,500.00
2,500.00
25,000,00
Tly
: - TIS. Balance as at 28th February, 1913 50,000,00 To which has been added.
10,000.00
Making a total Reserve of 60,000,00
MOTOR-ROAT RACE, visitors or non-boat- owning members only-1, rondelles 2, Miranda H. (Mr. Hind),
HANDICAL CLASs, visitors or non-boat- owning members →→
Act-ial
Time...... Daphne.. 19:30 06" Violet 12 25 41 Haleyou
Corrected Time. 12 24 00 12 24 56 12 2000 12: 25 05 12 33 20
12 27 30 12 32 03 .12. 00 38
·SPECIAL RESERVE, FUND..
MIDY
Tls Balance us at 28th February, 1919 *60,000.00 To which has been added.
∙10,000,00
12 30 00
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Mounted on Card... On Papar
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On bare at the Hongkong Daily Press Oloe..
Hongkong, 7th January, 1914
Making a total Reserve against risk of had dults: of
DIRECTOES
00,000.00
* Mr. Vierich.
Mr. Hansemann.
WARREN MEMORIAL CUP-Gael (Mr folver) Spe
GORES, CUR. Molla (Mr. Smyth):
FOTOMODOLLE LUP.- (Mr. HARVEY COP-1 Les Hau
Jaun (Mr. Bannerman), Titanic (Mr. Wilson).
V10LET CUP-Haleyon (Mr. Fisher), Bat Cor —Strtik (Mr. Lambert), GAEL CUP-Thecla (Mr. Gloyn). LA LINDA CUP-Sertits (Nr. Lambert). ROLLA CUP-Guel (Mr, McIver), RHY. C. ONE DESIGN-1, Bonita (Mr. Denison); 2, Daphne (Mr. Vierich).
GALLANT ACT ON WEST RIVER.
BEWARD FOR BRITISH CHIEF OFFICER.
We recently reported that the Royal Humane Society had conferred its silver. medal and diploma on Mr. A. C. Connor chief officer of the Hanam, for gallantry on the West River. The following account of the circumstances is now published:
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*BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS."
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8,8 "BENMOHR," FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
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9.00
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0.75
0.75-
0.35
0.90 & 0.25
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
EMS. EMPRESS OF JAPAN"
THE above-mentioned Steamer havingarrived From VANCOUVER, VICTORIA that all Goods are being landed at their JAPAN PORTS, Consignees of Cargo are isk into the hazardous and/or extra bazarious hereby notified that their Good, with the Sodowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf exception of Parcels, Tressure and Valuables, ad Godowe Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the are bo ng landed and placed at their reables, are left the Godowne, and all Goods remaining obtained. harves delivery may be obtained.
Hongkong and Kowloon Whorf and Godown No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Co's Kowloon Godowns, where delivery can be delivered after the 28th April will be subject
to rent
presented to the Undersigned on or before the
Add Men endi All Claims against the Stoomer must be 5th May, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damingod Goods are to be left in the Godowns,
where examined on the 28th April, at 11 AM.
they will be No Fire Insurance has been effected. Eil of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Aponts Hongkong, ist April, 1914,
1397
THE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
P. 40.8.N. Co's Steamer
“ASSAYE.” Arrived Hongkong on 23rd April, 1914, FROM BOMBAY COLOMBO AND
Goode on hand after the 1st May will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurat ca will be effeo'ed; All damaged packages are to he let in the Godowns and this Office notified, when arrange ments will be made for examination.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.
D. W. CRADDOCK,
General Trafic Agent. Hongkong, 15th April 1914. [617
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN FREIGHT LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE Steamship
THE
"NORDERNEY,"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company. Ltd., Kowloon, and West Point Undowns, whence delivery may be obtained,
the Royal Humane Society, the Imperial In response to representations made to Merchant Service Guild have received a silver medal and a diploma on vellum for Officer of the British steamer Honam, a presentation to Mr. A. G. Connor, Chief vessel of some 300 tons owned by the Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steam- Boal Compary. Ltd. It appears that the Honam, whilst steaming down the West River near Hongkong, overtook a motor-boat which was drifting about in a disabled condition owing to her machin- ery breaking down. The motor boat was brought alongside the steamer and made fast; the Chief Engineer of the Honam, Mr. Pirie, volunteered to put the engines in working order, but did not complete his task before darkness get in. He worked through the night, and about 3.30 am. accidently fell overboard · Coming to the HEY WARD HAYS CLASS, visitors or non surface he shouted and the scampering The Board record with deep regret the boat-owning members 1, Bat (Mr. Sum- along the desk awoke Mr. Connor, who into the motor boat's dinghy with a death of Mr. J. M. Young, since many mors); 2, Sirius (Mr. Orchard), seeing Mr. Pirio's danger at once jumped years Chairman of the Company. Mr. GALL CLASS, visitors or non-boat owning couple of Chinese seamen and proceeded W. A. C. Platt has been invited to join members only-1, Thecla (Mr. Withers) to search for the missing man... After the Board and his appointment requires 2, Gact (Mr. Lenfesty).
some time something was faintly discern- ed in the water. Mr. Connor plunged confirmation. Mr. H. E. Arnhold, ia LADIES MOTOR-BOAT RACE 1, Hronoverboard only to find that it was a piece accordance with the Articles of Associa delle (Mr Harvey); 2, Titante (Miss of driftwood. A swift current was run- tion of the Company, retiros by rotation, Walker).
aing at the time, and after being swept but being eligible offers himself for re- LADIES' HANDICAP CLASS-1, La Lindz down the river some little distance Mr. Piris making a desperate struggle for election,
(Mr. Lowe); 2, Violet (Mr. Cordes).
Hife was expied. Mr. Connor again went DINONY RACE 1, Lent Thomas; 3, Foverboard to the rescue and kept Mr. H. Coleman,
Pirie afont until the dinghy arrived. LADIES' BEYWARD HAYS CLASS.-1, Sirius The case was one of great gallantry, we
much as the muddy waters of the WestB (Miss Taylor); 3, Bat (Miss Lu Cheung River are infested with sharks. The
LADIES' GALT CLASS 1. Thede (Mice Officer where plunging into the water was rations are given to the contrary within
fully clothed and seriously hampered by Goods not cleared within 8 days McCubbin); 2, Joan (Miss D. Rogers).
a pair of rubber se boots which he was date of are cal will be subject to rent
days fasleding The following awards were also made; wearing at the time. His strength was No Fire Insurance will be effected by me Hongkong Handidir. Chamlion:HIP. —1 further taxed by the fact that the Chief
it any case whateve Violet (Mr. Rosemann); 2, In Linda Engineer, who weighed 200 lbs, Was Damaged pacingen must be left in the Go- (Mr. Bure); 3, Ayesha (Mr. Chambers) completely exhausted. Nevertheless Mir downs for examination by the Consign se; and HEYWALD HAVE CHAMPIONSHIP, Be Counor hung on with grin determination the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. GODDARD (Mr. Mayes), White Rose (Mr. and gavo no thought to himself until he and DOUGLAS, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS and Ainslie); 3: Down (Mr. Scotty had the satisfaction of seeing the Chief THURSDAYS. All alaim must be resented. GAEL CHAMPIONSHIP. 1. Goel (Mr. Engineer pulled on board and carried to within ten days of the stemmer's arrivi no 3. Toon his cabin. Mr. Connor is one of several after which date they cannot be recognised McIver); 2, Thecla (Mr. Gloyn); ;
25 officers in the Merchant Service who ser- No claims will be sulmitted after the goods> BULLY PRESS, JULY to DECEMBER, (Mr. Larmert); >⠀⠀
CHAMPIONSHIP CRUISER - Evadne ved in the South African war. He was have laft the Godowns, (Vice Commodore Wood); 2 Norseman with the Oxfordshire Yeomanry and pos- Mr. Goulburn): 3, Eris (Capt. Penne-sesses the South African Medal and threa father).
clasps
AUDITORS. The accounts have boon audited by Messrs Lowe, Bingham & Matthews. who offer themselves for re-election.
H. E. ARNOLD, Chairman, Shanghai, 10th April, 1914.
HEAWOOD TIN AND BUBBER.
Meers. Cathrie & Co. atate that the estimated output of tin ore from the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate Com pany's properties for March is 256 piculs, of which 140 piculs were mined by the Company and 116 piculs by tributers. The estimated gross revenue, including tribute, is 88,671 and the working costs $3,440, leaving an estimated net profit at the mine of $5,231,
STRAITS Consignees of Cargo by the above-named resel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR BISK is the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown intimation is received from the Consignees Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless Company's frodowns at Kowloon, whore ea before Noor TO-DAY requesting it to be landed Conmigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark bero, and delivery can be obtained as the Goods
landed.
This vessel brings on
From London, Co., 02 Moroa," at T. & L. 8. N. Co.'s Steamers From Persion Galt, er z. B. LBN Optional Good will be landed here unloc
E, A. HEWETT,
Hongkong, 23:d April, 1914.
Baperintendent.
admitted after the Goods No Claims will be have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 29th lust, vil dä subisot to rent a
be left in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to
axamined on the 39th inst., at 9.30 6. M. •
All Claims must reach us bufere the 6th May, or they will not be recognised, g
No Fire fusarsace will be elected, Undersigned.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co., General Agents.
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Hongkrag, 22n3 April, 1914,
ON SALE.
OUND VOLUMUS of the HONG KONG
1913 With IxDar Price $7.50.
Up Sale at the " HONGKONG DAILY FRED” Offer.
Hongkong, 6th March, 1914,