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INTIMATIONS
TOR HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAT. FEBRUARY 14TM¤, 1916
S.Moutrie & Co., Ltd.
PIANOS
ON
HIRE
FROM
$10
Per
MONTH.
TUNING AND
REGULAR ATTENTION
INCLUSIVE.
HOUSES TO LET
TO LET-FURNISHED
From 1st April, 1916.
No.3, STEWART TERRACE, THE
Apply-
"A. J. F.,"
Care of "Daily Pras" Office. [263 Hongkong, 11th February, 1913
TO LET FURNISHED.
KYO. 5, MORRISON HILL. 6-Roomed
NRISON Band 4. Bathrooms.
Viosat from 1st March,
Apply.
HARRY WICKING & Co. Mingkong, 3rd February, 1918,
TO LET.
[39-1
TRADE OF HONGKONG. QUIET TIME ER CHINA NEW YEAR.
The following antics have been taken from the fortnightly price current and market report of the Hongkong General
OPIUM,
FAR EASTERN MEN AND
THE WAR.
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LTD,
Mr. A. W Hayward, of Messrs, Alex. Ross & Cobre grant & Cat NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Royal Fusiliers: sion in his late brother' regiment, the 5th
Captain F. G. O. Walker,. R.E., formerly of the Municipal Health Depart ment, Shanghai, haa bean mentioned in despatches.
EXTRAORDINARY GENE RAL MEETING of the HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY LIMITED, will be held at the Company' Office, Queen's Buildings Victoria, Hong kong, TO-DAY (MONDAY), the 14th Feb., 1916, at 12 'clock Noon, when the sub- was passed at the Extraordinary General joined Extraordinary Resolution, which Meeting of the Company held on the 17th Confirmation as a Special Resolution. January, 1918, will be submitted for
COMPANY MEETINGS
THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
The ordmary hal yestly meeting of share holders of the Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., was held at the Hotel on Saturday,
Dr. J. W. Noble (Chairman of Directors), who presided, said:-The working account | Chamber of Commerce :--- for the fatter portion of 1915-which we call "B"-as compared with the same
Stocks on February 10th were 421 Fatum, 210 Benarts, 2801 Malwa and 87 period in 1914 is; 1814 B $40,015.01; Peraina 2nd Turkish,
The name of Temporary Second The exports dur Lieutenant R. H. Smyth, of the Devon 1016 "B" 856, 123.44-an increase of the interval to Shanghai, etc., have Regiment, appears in Viscount Frond 816,108.43 for this period of six months. In uncertified Bengal opium the balance of for gallant and distinguished service in been 10 Patna, & Benares and 3 Mahalast list of officers sad men. recommended This has been accomplished notwithstand-stucks on February 10th was 164 Pat the fold Llout Smyth is the E. & 2. That the Regulations contained in the ing the fact that the terrible conflagration Benares were boiled by Government mono-
and 44 Benares, Nine of Patria and 20 Time, believes, the first Tientsin man who
went home to volunteer for active service printed document submitted to this meet -the war-is still in progress in Europe. poly,
to gain the distinction of being menug and for the purpose of identification This-war-has-been-a-great-blow-to-all-East
tioned in despatches.
ubscribed by the Chairman bereof be anorded a hereafter set out and that ern and Far Eastern hotels, some of which
Major B. Walter, R.A., son of the late mehregulations so amended be and the John Walter, formerly Manager of the same are hershy approved and adopted as have had to suspend the payoiont of all divi-
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor the Articles of the Company in substitu dends, though in ordinary times it has bean
poration, has been qarded the D.3.0. their custom to declare fat ones. "We mise
tion for and to the exclusion of all the greatly the cheery face of the globetrotter,
existing Articles thereof." as he fills our hotel to its fuil capacity, and, though usually very careful of his ox penditure, he leaves something" with us which reminds us that we have had "pay ing guests"!
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We have been greatly handicapped by the rise in price of all commodities and food- stuffe generally, which has increased the
cost of operation greatly,
_EXPORT.
market
The Feather market ig improving, and a fow transactions are reported. There is nothing doing in Ginger or in Galangal. There has been a small business in Cassia Oil and Star Aniseed Oil, but nothing in Star Aniseed, The Ground-nut quiet on account of Chinese New Your. Buyers are speculating in Quicksilver and The same remark applies to Yunnan Tiu prices are advancing, but there are no stocks. The Bristles market also is quiet owing to the New Year,
IMPORTS
very moderate scale at the closing prices
The Cotton Yarn business continues on
Salco
of last maail notwithstanding the fact that One hundred thousand dollars worth of they are below replacing cost. Quotations debenture bonds have been drawn and will are:-No. 10s at 892-8106. No. 12 at be paid off on or before 1st August next. 896-$108. No. 18s at 888-8118 No. 20s at This was decided upon and advertised in $100-$138. Arrivals. 3,500 bales. July, 1914, immediately preceding the com. 4,000 bales, Shipments all. Unsold stock mencement of the war, the outbreak of 46,000 bales. Bargains 12,000 balus, which caused your Directors to reconsider There no movement in Woollens owing the position, and the matter has since then to high prices. Many goods such as been in abeyance.
Spanish stripes and certain blanketa ore The increasing popularity of our Hotel quite unobtainable from British sources. The Metal market generally has not and Grill, together with economy and re.
Tia trenchments, has enabled the Company durpened as briskly as anticipated, ing these bad times to show the increnaedtes are weaker locally, speculators profit on the working account, which I trust Galyd. wire has fired up considerably. being anxious to secure their profita. you will, under the circumstances, consider Bars are quoted from 10 cents to 12 satisfactory.
cents per 1b Lead is firm from 832 to 835 The "Hotel Mansions" lease having oxa picul [252
pired, the Company have resumed posses. sion of the premises and will not, at least for the present, consider again, leasing
OFFICES in PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, Second Floor, formerly occupied by Messrs. Wm. Meyerink & Co.
Apply-
ALEX ROSS à Co., Liquidators, WM. MEYERINE & Co. Hongkong, 9th February, 1916.
TO LET.
OFFICES IN ST. Golag, these bloc.
Second Floor, Overlooking Harbour, Immediate possession.
Apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Cof Hongkong, 3rd December, 1914. .
Your Board are at the moment convert- ing the annex at the head of the main stair- way into a "Ladies' Pain Room" to be at tachod to the Grill, The lavatories and eteak rooms, which formerly occupied this space, were removed some time ago, the roof was torn open and a large stained glass TO: 11, GAGE STREET, from 106 January, dome inserted to furnish light and air; a
1916.
large stained glass alcove was also construct Apply to-
ed for the same reason. This is all being now screered off with stained glass parti tions, which should make the room a very attractive and popular one, for the purpose for which it is intended.
TO LET.
[236
No
TO LIT.
TWO HOUSES
"STONEHENGE," No. 6, Robinzon Road. Newly done-up and remodelled.
Each House contains downstair Two Good Rooms and spetsin Three Bedrooms, each with Bathroom.
Onthouses and Graas Tennis Court. Shortly available for occupation.--** Apply 10-
„DAVID SASSOON & Co., LÆÐ. Hong Kong, 22nd December, 1915,
(132
TO LET.
OFFICES in Queen's Building-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST [MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 8th December, 1915.
NORAK
TO LET.
J. VINCENT BRAGA,
Togo Kiseri Kaisha. Hongkong, 16th November, 1916. [100
TO ``LET.
AKOWLOON
HOUSE
Knate ord
Tersos, THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST, MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, 24th October, 1915.
[az
TO LET.
OFFICES at 2, Connaught Road.
слов
OFFICES in King's Building. OFFICES in Des Voeux Road Central, HOUSES La CLIFTON GARDENS, Condult Road.
NEW HOUSES in Broadwood Terrasa. HOUSES at the Peak,
That we now serve on an average of one thousand meals a day, and that increased space, in which to accommodate guests, is from time to time necessary, should be all sufficient to stifle the whines of the un- happy, y.t ever present, grumbler and. growler.
Quotations from London and New York are firm, whilst the rate of freight from New York to Hongkong con- tinues in the neighbourhood of £10 a ton, no let up in prices can be expected. Yel- low Metal is only nominal. As to Petro Jeum Products, the market is strong, and advanced 60 cents per unit on the 7th. There are no stocks of pepper, campbor or window vlass, and no important sales of coal are reported. The sugar market shows a slight advance in prices, as is usual after Chins New Year. There are to Calcutta is still prohibited. no stocks of Saltpotre, the export of which
The Flour market is unchanged and ex- have not settled down to business yet. ceptionally quiet. Up-country dealers Patent, $3.70; cut off, $2.00; straight, $2.88; seconds, $2.84.
COMPANY REPORT. CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
There are other and far more extensive
The report for presentation to the share- alterations on the first floor, practically de- holders at the nineteenth ordinary general cided upon, which will increase the capacity meeting to the held on Friday, 26th without in any way detracting from the February, states that the gross earn. hotel as it is at present. The proposed ings for the year ending December 31st, alterations can be carried out at, compara 1915, amount to $162,627.45 and thero tively speaking, trifling cost. These altora: remains a sum of 896,965.06 at credit of tions will add new bed-rooms and suites, all Profit and Log account, which it is re with private bathe attached, along the on-commended be appropriated as follows, tire Queen's Road frontage.
No 1. MORETON TERRACE, Causeway. In conclusion, gentlemen, let me remind
an₫ 10 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Bay,
Apply to-
M. J. D. STEPHENS. Hongkong, 12th November, 1915. [87
TO LET.
!T"
46 FTKE KENNELS,” 168, Magazine Gap
Thoroughly renovated and repairod,"
Apply
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD, Hongkong, 10th November, 1915.
JA
TO LIT.
196
1 containing 8 Rooms, 3 Bath Rooms,
GODOWNS, at Wanokai.
you that this is our year of jubilee, This Company was formed on March 2nd, No. 1, 2 and 3, WEST END TERRACEĮ | 1888, and took over the "Oriental Hotel" CANTON,
AFRYTE
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY Co., Lan. Hongkong, 4th November 1915.
WANTED.
32
or 4-BOOMED FLAT, HALF-HOUSE,
Furnished or Unfurnished, Apply to-
Bor No. 12, Care of "Daily Press" Olies. Hongkong, 11th February, 1918. [264
Servants' Quarters, &o. Vacant let November. ASAHI
Apply
DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON & HARSTON,
Hongkong, 19th October, 1915.
TO LET.
From 1st March.
GODOWN, No. 0, Doddall Stree),
ApplyTM
A. B. AVASIA,
[90
Cars of E. Pabandy,-
No. 1, Daddell Street
Hongkong, 2nd February, 1918.
TO LET.
JO. 6, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PRAK..
No. 6,
No. 55, ELGIN TERRCCE
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"GLENIFFER, 3, Hankow Bond, Kowloon. "EILANDONAN," No. 5, Des Voeux Villas, No. 54, THE PEAK, Fully Furnished, including Piano, from lat to 30th November.
WOODBURY No. 1. Hankow Road,
Kowloon, from 1st March, 1916.
No. 2, ZETLAND STREET.
No. 21, SHELLEY STREET.
No. 25, SHELLEY STREET,
No. 26, SEYMOUR ROAD, WOODLANDS
VILLA WEST.
No. 68, PEEL STKEET on Caine Road level.
"GLENSHIEL” No. 141, Plantation Road,
Peak, from 1st November, 1915.
“LEWKNOB,” No. 126, THE PEAK, "HARTING," Austin Road, Kowloen,
No. 3, "THE ALBANow Rd, Kowloon,
ROSENEATH.";
No.
8, BELILIOS TERRACE
No. 25. BELILIOS TERRACE, with
entrance on
Conduit Road,
DAI NIPPON BREWERY
SARI
COMP
87,500.00
To place to Reserve Fund... 5,000.00. To pay a dividend of 7 per
cent. per share To carry forward to the eredit and the two adjoining buildings, as set
of next year's Becount ....84,465.06 The investment in Green Island Cement forth in the original Articles of Associn- tion: "Keying House and Marine House "Co.'s shares has been written up to facing Peddare Street, At that period the tion (830,000) transferred to Reserve Fund, $8 per share, and the resulting apprecia staff numbered thirty-five; to-day it is over
it to $100,000, raising four hundred.
Mr. G. W. Barton having resigned from the Consulting Committee on leaving the Colony, Mr. H. P. White was invited to
The re-election of Dr. Noble to a seat on Kadoorie, who retired by rotation, was re-take his place. the Board was confirmed, and Mr. Ellis
elected a Director,
Messrs, A. R. Lowe, F.C.A., and H. Percy Smith, F.C.A were re-elected auditors at a remuneration of $200 each.
On the motion of Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, seconded by Mr. H, Percy Smith, a voto of thanks was passed to the Board of
BEER Directors. This concluded the business.
CO. TOKIO | JAPAN-
HUMPHREYS' ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD..
In accordance with the Artiolog of Association, Messrs. S. H. Dodwell, H. P. White and U Poi On retire, but offer themselves for re-election.
The accounts have been audited by Messrs. F. Maitland and H. Percy Smith, the latter filling the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. A. O'D._Gourdin. Messrs. F. Maitland and H. Percy Smith are eligible for reappointment.
Mr. H. Symons son of the Rev. C. J. F. Symons, bas left for Home, did Siberia, to join the army.
HONGKUNG VOLUNTEERS.
ODDANE DI LINUS -COL. A. GEAPILAN, V.D.
JOINED.
to
|
The said amendments are:-
That Article 87 be amended by the elimination of the words "the Chairman in line one thoroof and by the substitution of the word "three" for the word "five" in line, two thereof.
That Article 82 bo oliminated;
That the following words be added at the end of Article 84 "but any such appointraent shall be subject to confirma. too by the Company at the next ordinary Yearly Meeting."
That paragraph (b) of Article 90 ba- eliminated and the following paragraph. substituted therefor:
1.-Sapper O. Musso joined the Corps on 11th February, 1918, allotted Corps No. 1976 and posted Engineer Company. Private. S.. R. Waler joined the
(b) A Director who is a member of, or Corps on 12th February, 1918, allot- ted Corps No. 1977 and posted to
a Director of, or a member of the Consult ing Committee of or otherwise interested Scouts Company (No. 1 Section).
in, a Public Company which is interested 2.--Sergeant H, G. Hegarty, Scouts Co.,up for determination as any Meeting of in any contract or arrangement brought to be Company Sergeant Major, vice the Directors shall notwithstanding be Company Sergean-Major W. M. entitled to vote as a Director in respect of Sutherland (on leave) placed on such contract or arrangement provided:- supernumerary list, dated 12th Feb-
(a) That he has disclosed his interest in ruary, 1916.
such Public Company before such con- PARADES.
tract or arrangement is voted upon by the Directors.
PROMOTION,
3.--Parade for Monday, 14th instant:--- 7 2.10, and 3.30 p.m. Members of Signalling Section and other Signal- ters, as detailed in Signalling "Soc tion Order, dated 8th December, 1915, Merse flag and Morse lamp practice at Headquarters.
(b) That the Public Company so in
terested is not a Company whereby a private firm became incorporated and, (of That he is not a General Manager of
the Public Company
question and that the firm in which ho is a partner or which he represents are not the General Managers or General Areata of such Public Company. Save as above provided no. Director
5.15 p.m. Musketry Instruction on Kennedy Road Range for the fol- lowing mon:- Gunnera A. F. Brown and F. G. Samways (No. 2 Section Artillery Battery) Pri-shall as a Director vaty in respect of any. rates A. E. Ablong and C. E. contract or arrangement in which he is Ozorio (Right Section M.G. Co.). interested and if he do so vote his vote Uniform (Drill Ordor) to be worn, shall not be counted. Service rifles to be carried. Corp. Grimes, E., will attend. 5.30 p.m. No. 2 Section Scouts Com- pany (all members), Maoline Gun instruction Headquarters. Remainder, nil
DETAIL.
4.-On duty until morning of 18th inst.:
H.K.V.R
G. E. SHIWARE, Úspá,
Adjutant, E.K.V.0
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVES.
GAMERS BY MAJOR WÄKHMAN, 0.0.. HE.7,8.
PARADES FOR THE WEEK ENDING. THE 19TH
-INSTANT. `..
That Article 36 be amended by the substitution of the word "five" for the word seven in line four thereof,
That the following new Article be in-. serted after Articlo 96 :---
The Company may by Extraordinary Resolution remove any Director before the expiration of his term of office and appoint another person in his stoad. The person so appointed shall hold office during such time only as the Director in whose place he is ap- pointed would have held the same if he had not been removed." That the following words be added at the end of
A Directors (4) of Article 98
wha is entitled to vote (as provided by Article 90. (b) notwith- standing his interest is to be counted in a quorum, but otherwise & Director. who is interested is not to be counted. in a quorum
"A" "B," and "O" Companies on the Cricket Ground, on Friday, 18th inst., et 5.15 p.m., for Battalion Drill- Dress: Drif order.
That the words to any regulations" Recruits on the Cricket Ground, on Mon-be dininated from line seven of Article-
day, the 14th inst., Wednesday, 18th inst, and Thursday, 17th inst, at 3.15 107 and that the following words be sub-
stitated therefor subject also to such.. p.m. Dress: Drill order.
and that
Signalling Section will parade at Volua-(if any) regulations as are
teer Headquarters, on Monday, 14th inet, Wednesday, 16th inst., and Fri day, 18th inst., at 3.16 p.m. Uniform
to be word,"
MUŠILTRY. Members of "D" Co,, who are able, to do so, will attend at King's Park Range, on Wednesday, 10th inst., at 2.15 p.m., to fire Part 1. Muskotry Course, Names of those attending_to_ be sent to the Adjutant by 2 p.m, on Tuesday, the 15th instant,
"A" Co.
DETAIL,
On duty until the morning of the 18th inst. Note: N.C.Os, and men doing duty at Tai-ho-wan and Stonecutters will re- ceive pay according to rank and allow. ance (in lieu of rations) for the days they are on duty. O.Cs. Companies will submit pay shoots (in duplicate) monthly.
ELVERSION, Corp. A. Edwards reverts to the ranks at his own request and is posted to Co. "C" Bection 3..
POSTINGS.
The ordinary annual general meeting of less than the increase in cost of materials the Humphreys Estats and Finance Com for work done. Enquiries for property during the year have been few and we pany, Limited, was held at the Hongkong have no sales to record. The immediate Hotel on Saturday. Tho chair was occupied outlook, especially for European property: Pte. C. H Hay, having joined, is allotted by Mr Henry Humphreys, those also pre. is not bright, though I do not doubt that
Corpa No. 680 and posted to Co“-B when the war ja över demand wil] onge Section 1. sent being: Dr. J. W. Noble, Messrs. Jagain overtake supply. I have no further Scott Harston, J. W. C. Bonaar, W. L remarks to make, gentlemes, but shall be Pattenden (Directors), M. Stafford Northpleased, before moving the adoption of the report and accounts, to answer any ques- coto, PC. Potts. D E. Clarke, F. Wtions shareholders may have to ask, Stapleton, C. B. Buyers, T. P. Hall, and Capt, E. Forsyth (shareholders), with Mr. G Rapp (Becretary)
The Secretary road the notice conven ng the meeting, after which,
There were no questions, whereupon The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts,
Mr. NORTHCOTE seconded, and this was unanimously agreed to.
The retiring directors. Mesara. J Scott.
dea and Dr. J. W. Noble, were unanimous. ly re-elected for the ensuing year, on the mot'on of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. P. C. POTTS..
The CHAIRMAN said:---Gentlemen, I pro-Harston, J. W. O. Bonnar, W. L. Patten- pose, with your permission, to take the re- port and statement of accounts and auditors report is read. The nocounts before you, I regret, to say, compare unfavourably with previous years. The causo is not for to seek. A considerable number of our Euro- pean tenants, both British and alien enemy, have left the Colony, and their places have not been filled, with the result that our loss from unoccupied tenements is $18,057.50 more inau in 1914. a sum which accounts for nearly the whole of the difference in the profit of that year and the one under 16, view. Tho debit to interest necount has increased $7,926 54, due to the expenditure on new flats in May Road and Kowloon. In
ONE GODOWN, No. 8, Burrows Street, OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE, this conn etion I would point out that ren Tathai.
TWO GODOWNB, in Duddell Street,
No. 2, DES VŒUX VILLAS, 51, Prax (Unfurnished)
No.69, TH MAX (3 CAMERON VILLAS, Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Sr Floor. Alexandra Ballibiye. Hongkong, 11th Februa. 1915,
36
SOLE AGENTS.
MITSU BUSSAN KAISHA
HONGKONG.
-100
G. K H. BAUTIon, Capt.,
Adjutant, H.K.V.R.
NOTICE The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.Ü., has kindly presented a handsome trophy to the Corps for Rifle Shooting. Details will be published in duo
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE
BUBSTITUTER.”
The payment of money to, or other like
arrangement with, substitutes for the purpose of avoiding Patrol duty is in- consistent with a proper performance of the services offered to the Colony and is strictly forbidden, Twelve aro” to be immediately trained as Maxim Gunners, Pc, wishing to go through the Course must at once send their names to this office,
MUAKTCRY.
MAXIM GUNNZEB.
The CEAIRMAN Before I put to you the matter dealing with the re-election of auditors. I would like to make one or two remarks. The auditors think, and the direc. tors agree with them, that they are entitiad to more remuneration. At present they are receiving 8300 a year, and the directors think that this sum might very well be in- creased to $400 a year, with your approval, Will someone move the re-election and in There will be no musk ry practice on Bug crease of remuneration?
ilay, February 13 h
Mr. CLARKE then proposed that the
BANI PRACTICA.
auditors Messrs. H. Perey Smith and C. Tuesday, 15th February, at 8 pm. Bernard Brown, he re-elected at a re muneration of 8400-a-year.
Mr. BUTEES seconded, and this was sgreed to.
tals were only received for a few of these flata during the ast two months of the year, Insurance Reserve Fund has ferensed $2,781.35 which sum represents the fire insurance premium underwritten by our- The CHAIRMAN That is all the business, selves during the year Repairs are gentlemen. I thank you for your attend. $1,718.87 more than in 1914 The excess is apice.
C. JENAIN, D.S.P. (R.)
Income-tax in Baden is to be increased by from 20 to 25 per cent
the words
not being inconsistent with. Buch provisions or thess presents" be eliminated from lines oight and nine of Article 107.
That paragraph (p) of Article 108 be- eliminated.
That Article 112 be eliminated and the following Article substituted therefor:
BESERVE FUND,
re
(a) The Director before declaring a dividend may with the sanation of the Company in General Meeting set aside out of the profits of the Company such →→ sums as they think proper as a serve fund to meet contingencies, or for equalising dividends, or for special dividends, or for repairing, improving and maintaining any of the property of the Company or for the augmentation of any existing reserve fund or for such other purposes as
think they conducive to the Company's interests. and may with such sanction as afore.. said pay out of the profits of the Com pany such bonuses as they think fit to those members who for the twelve months covered by each profit and loss account shall have contributed business- to the Company (but so that no bonus to contributing members for дау twelve months shall exceed fifteen per cent. of the net profits made during those months),
(b) The Directors may invest any sums
set aside as reserve fund upon such investments (other than shares of the Company) as they may think fit and may from time to time deal with and vary such investmonta.
(c) The Directors may employ the res serve fund for the time being or any portion thereof in or for any of the purposes for which it or for which auch portion. was created and in or for such other purposes as the Directora shall in their direction think con- ducive to the inteferts of the Company and shall have power to employ the Laserts constituting the rogerve fund or any part thereof in the business of the Company and that without being. bound to keep the sama separate from the other assets of the Company (d) The Directors may also with the
sanction of the Company in General: Meeting employ the reserve fund for the time being or any part thereof in the payment of bonuses to membora whether the part of the reserve fund so employed shall be cob. apart for that special purpose or not,"
and that any necessary amendments tá the numbering of the proposed Articles be carried out.
Dated the 2nd February, 1916.
By order of the Board,
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manager.