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COMPANY MEETING. HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LTD.
COMPANY REPORT.
LANG TRAMWAY COMPANY,
LIMITED and
The report of the Directors, to be sub- mitted to the shareholders at the Ordinary April 19th General Meeting to be hold on next is as follows
The Directors subtait herewith the audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1015.
199 HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH Con 1918.
HONGKONG TENNIS
TOURNAMENT.
THE DRAWS AND HANDICAPS.
MACAO NOTES.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
MACAO, March 2nd.
Carnival time is approaching, and on Sun. PROSPECTS OF KEEN CONTESTS.
day, Monday and Tuesday there will doubt- The Hongkong C.C officials yesterday less be many processing of jolly fellows concluded the drawing and framing of through the streets. All of course, will handicaps for the annual tennis tournament be decked out in fancy costumes, Dances which commences this month, Play was will be held at the Club de Macau due to communes on March 1st, but this on Saturday and Tuesday nights. On was found to be impossible. As will beginlay musica matinee will be given: from the particulars given below, under the direction of Mrs. Lubrek keen contests Fernandes at the Military Club, and,
ANTIMATIONS
LANE
CRAWFORD &Co.
The 20th ordinary annual meeting of shareholders in the above wiy hold at the fees of Messra, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd, yesterday, The Hon. Mr. D Lan dale presided, and those also present word;" Bir Paul Chater, C.M.G.. the Hon. Mr. E. Shellier Meers, C. S. Gubbay, JW.
After charging £6,625 85, dd, for the C Bonny, S. 17. Dodwel', A. David, and 4. S. D. Cous, and (directors); Messrs, vent in respect of depreciation of track, D. Moss, F. Maitinpd; A. A. Fyte, G. rulling stock, cables, power plant, etc., the balance of profit brought down is P. Lammert, H. Humphry, R. Packhamn, J. W. Kew, A Ritchie, A. E. Crapnell.] £10,932 03 3d. From this must be decluot R. I.. Atkinson, R. D. Smith; P, R. Wolfeed the debenture interest, £8,768 155, "Od,sional competitions, which are open. The will be a fancy dress ball at the Military TENNIS RACKETS:
and T. W. Robertson, with Mr. W. 8. Brown (sceretary).
there should be some reached. The at night there wige reception at
before the final stages are most important events are the profes. Government House. On Monday there
showing a net profit for the year of
Last night a group of amateurs gave a €11,173 11s 3d., to which should be added Open Championship Singles have produced Club. the amount brought forward from the last quite a number of likely winners, and
the
Green should find it no easy matter to performance at the "Club de Maau" to The Secretary read the notice conven- balance sheet, after allowing for
dividend of £8,125, and the amount of
One has only provide funds for the renovation of the ing the meeting, and, the auditors' report, £2,000 written off the cost of Tramway retain the championship.
to mention Hancock. Nisbet, Crook, Kent, thenfro in the same building. Some time after which
Undertaking, £6,807. 6. 1d., making an
and Cary to point to the general excel-ago it was announced that no further per- The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen, Foavailable balance of $18,070 175 4d
Tho directors now recommend a dividend lowing the usual procedure. I will, with for the year ended 31 December, 1915, Fence of the competitors in this class.formances could be given in the theatre your permission, dispense with the formal-at the rate of 12 per cent, per annum, ab There will again be several Chinese as owing to the bad state of repair of the
sorbing £9,780; and the writing down of ty of reading the report and accounts. As the enst of the Tramway Undertaking by pirants for Championship honours, includ-roof. foreshadowed last year, the earnings from further £2,000, leaving to be carried ing Ng Sze Kwong and W. L. Wei, who
forward £0,390 178. 44. wharf-work during 1915 decreased con
Both the balance sheet and the working did so well in this competition last year, siderably. the sumber of steamers asing and profit and loss account have been Ng Se. Kwong went as far as the semi. the wharves to discharge eargo-being 211 transferred into sterling (with the excep-final, when he had to meet Green, who
tion of capital additions and deprecia subsequently emerged champion, There authorities in order to join with the the gainst 419 in 1914, the difference being ac duated for almost mutirely by the fewer 31st December, 1915, viz.:~1/13. is another galaxy of talent in the Pro-Chinese soldiers in driving out
The Chinese goldiers, however, Trafic receipts showed a decrease in the fessional Pairs, and here again close and pirates. umber of steamers arriving from Europe.
failed to put in an appearance and our Our earnings from lighter-work were well first seven months of the year in compari-exciting contests may be confidently anti
sen to the pre-war period of 1914, maintained, and in the first half of the fortunately improved steadily in the latter cipated. Entries for the other events are soldiers had to return to their quarters Fear the scarcity of tonnage available for part of the year, so that for the year there also good. The drawings and handicaps without having accomplished anything.
is an increase of £1,691. The loss on aub.
are as follows the Pacific coast created a good demand sidiary coinage amounted to £5,17%, an for storage necommodation for tranship- increase of £122. stent cargo. It is dus chiefly to the satis Factory earnings from the two latter murdes that we are able to place before you actors' and other charges in connection with H. A. Nisbot. The following have byes
tion, taken at 2/-) at the TT rate on
notwithetrading
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.-Wong Po Keung. Capt. Miner Jones, A. J. Jose M. de J. Lopes, and H. L. Yang in the first round:-H. Hancock and Y. C. Chow, P. W. Cary and L. N. Murphy, Rev. C, L. Cooper-Hunt and N. E. Kont: Sze Cheung and Ng Szo Kwong, W. L. H. J. Verney and Wan Tip Shung, Ng Wei and Capt. O. B. Hamilton. Those coupled together in byes will oppose cach other in the second round.
Evanovich ». F. A. Redmond, 4. H. Crook,
PROFESSIONAL
On the night of February 29th our soldiers, under the Command of Capt. Fonseca, paid a visit to the Island of Vong-cam. at the regness of the Chinese
SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GEAR.
SPORTS DEPART. JUST ARRIVED:
THE IZ.
THE 'DOHERTY.” “GOLD MEDAL,” ** TOURNAMENT.”
TENNIS POSTS. TENNIS NETS.
TENNIS
BALLS:
SPALDING'S 1916 CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS.
BALLS.
GOLF CLUB SHAFTS.
CADDY BAGS,
The harbour works have been stopped BOXING GLOVES, PUNCHING BALLS. for more than two weeks, and the dredger bag bon taken to the Hongkong and
It is
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Whampia Docks, where it is underguing BASEBALL GEAR: a most careful "examination,“ naderstood that probably repairs will be neccesary, the cost of which will be honry.
The roof of the Sant Agostinho Church is in such bad condition that the building is regarded as unsafe.
The Committee
in cliarge, therefore, are asking the public for donations in order that the necessary repairs may be effected.
A saving of £1,839 has been effected in the working expenses, the fact that the accounts include solici counts tant compare favourably with those the removal of the offices of the Company to Hongkong, and compensation to Agents. of last year. It must be borne in mind, The royalty payable to the Hongkong however, that the congestion of tranship- Corrosided for. This is the first com Government, amounting to £1.025, has ment cargo has been relieved, and with plete year to bear this payment, the continuation of this war, and the con- Depreciation has been charged on simi- Jar linos to last year, and it in recommend sequent uncertainty of the outlook, youred that a further £2,000 be written off directors deem it advisable to again carry the book value of the Undertaking. forward a comparatively large amount to this year's accounts and to write down our wharves, launches and lighters to figures mure approximating their actual values. During the year the board was petitioned to consider a scheme of pensions for our European employees, most of whom have been with us for a large number of years.tributed in the United Kingdom. As the Company possesses an experienced, reliable staff who work hard in our interdirectors are the Hon. Mr. E, Shellim and Hancock and H. Hancock, F. A. Redmon is stated that while living in Kobe in Jan.
PAIRS Rev. C. Cooper Hunt and Capt. Hammond that the Commissioners of Inland Revenue
Your directors are pleased to report Hancock and H. Hancock. The following have agreed, in view of all the circum have byes and will meet each other in the stances connected with the changed condi. sond round: --P. P. J. Wollehouse and tion of the Company's Board, not to, R. Wood v. Lt. Col. Fletcher and Capt further contest the Company's appeal Milner Jones. C. E. H. Beavis and E. from the assessment for Income-tax. There Davidson E. Bevington and F W in, therofers, na amount charged in the Hill. Dr. Lindsay Wouds and Dr. Glaiste accounts for same. Income-tax will still be payable on interest and dividends dis.
In accordance with Article 104 of the Articles of Association, the retiring
the Hon, Mr. Lau Chu Pak, who are eligible and offer themselves for re-election, The auditors, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, offer themselves for re
BOHEMIAN CONCERT.
S. H. Dodwell and F. Syne-Thompson, 5. E. Green, and A. A. Claxton . H. A Nisbet and A. G. M. Fletcher. A. H Crook and R. J. Birbeck v. Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt and Capt. Hammond or and K. Brayshay W. J. Morrison and V. J. Hodge, R. P. Thursfield and N. Murphy . H. C. Sandford and MacDonald, Li-Cal Crisp and Capt. R. Hamilton . WG Worcester and H. B. L. Dowbiggin.
DIVORCE SUIT IN OSAKA. ALLEGED FALSE REPRESENTA
TION.
BASEBALLS, BATS. MITTS, ETC,
TENNIS RACKETS RESTRUNG AND REPAIRED.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO & WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
* N404.
According to Japanese papers & young | JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO American woman has instituted a divare
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. suit in the Osaka Chiho Shibasho, It
uary 14, plaintiff became acquainted with PC Holm, aged 30, and in March of the same year they were married at Yokohama according to Japanese law. Ar the same time the marriage was registered at the United States Consulate at Toko- hama. Subsequently the couple went to HANDICAP SINGLES "A"-Rey C. L. San Francisco, where plaintiff discoverce! Cooper-Hunt (owe 2-6), v. 8. E. Green that her husband was not a railway off- fowe 30) L N. Murphy (owe 36) giat, as he had represented himself to be. A successful Bohemian Concert was
F. A. Bedmund (scratch), H. J. Verney The couple returned to Yokohama, but given by the Navel Yard Recreation Club (rec, 3-6) . F. W. Hill (rec. 3-6) Lt
shortly afterwards respondent disappeared in their Club-room on Wednesday (St.
Col. Faichnis (reo, 4-6) v. Capt. Milnes and has not returned, A daughter WES David's Day), and an appreciative and Jones (rec, 16--1), H. A. Nisbet (owe 30) boin to plaintiff, and in the course of 7. A. À. Claxton (rec. 6) The falloy taking steps to register the birth, she made ience was presented with a most enjoyable ing have byes in the opening roundthe discovery that respondent was not a programme. The artistes were Mrs. R. Hamilton (owe 15-3). K. Brayshay American citizen, as he falsely represented a German Goodman, Mrs. Brock, and Misg Gooda!), (rec, 3--G), N. E. Kent (owo 15) Whisself, but was the son of
Cary (owe 15-2), A. Whitmarsh (rec father and a Chinese mother, Plaintiff Messrs. W. Boarne, A. Allan, W. B2-6) v. R. A. Brand (scratch). WG accordingly sought a divorce on grounds Cawsey, A. J Brock, W. A. Baillies J.Worcester (rec, 15-2) v. B. Abraham (roof misrepresentation and desertion, Hennessy, E. J. Stand, Jos, and 1-6), A. H. Crook (rec, 15-1) v. F. F. W. Wright, and Miss Brock and Master Kinchin Smith (ree, 15). Mace, whilst Miss Stanley and Mr. H. B. Arnold ably officiated at the piano.
ests, the directors went into the question, but found that this pension scheme was impracticable and unsatisfactory owing to the expense. We have, however, sanction-election, ed the formation of a Provident Fund, and I trust the appropriation of $25,000 to give this fund a start meets with your ap- proval
Considerable progress has been made with the new stormer wharf and the Government has undertaken the dredging of the approaches, while the two berths at the wharf have been deepened at the Com- pany's expans. When comploted, we will possess a wharf 650 feet in length affording accommodation, at the lowest state of tide, for steamers drawing up to 30 feet The plans for the proposed new godown have cupied our close attention, and owing to the proalbitive onst of steel, I went into the question, while in Shanghai, of the cost and methods of building a godown
There were no questions, whoreupon Tho CHALEMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts as presented.
Mr. UUMPHREYS seconded, and this was unanimously agreed to.
Woods (scratch) v. E, Davidson (owe 15;) HANDICAP SINGLEB "B"-Dr. Lindsay W. P. C. Trafford (rec, 26) v. A. B. Reworth (scratch), C. C. Stark (owe
DRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR CHINESE POST OFFICE,
According to a report of the Ministry
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.
A
***
Bingle Fare by Night Stenmar Return
(available; alac for rélurn "“by day riesmOT) Single Fare by Day Steamer Retort
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HONGKONG TO CANTON. I
FRIDAY,
8.00 am. HONAM. 10.00 pm. KINSHAN.
$6.00
10,00
4.00
8.00
CANTON TO HONGKONG. MARCH, 1916.
2001. HEUNGSHAN. 4.30 pm. F118HAN.
SATURDAY, 4TH MARCH; · 1916.
`8,00 am, HBUNGSHAN. 10.00 pm. KONAS.
8.00. HONAM, 4.30 p.m. KINSHAN.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
· K.S. - SVI - TAI, Tas 1,651.)
8.8. TAISHAN, Tons 2,006, HONGKONG TO MACAO. Week days at 8 am. and 2 p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Birest What, Bandays at 9 am, and 1. p.m. from the Company's Wing Lok Street Wharf,
ΜΑΟΛΟ ΤΟ HONGKONG Week days ni 7.30 am, and 2 p.m. Sundays at 7.80 km, and 2 p.m. EXCURSION TO MACAO, SUNDAY, 5 MARCH, 1916.
The Company's New Steamship
"TAISHAN"
Will depart from the Company's WING LOE STREET WHARF 158 km., and rotura Prom Macsc si 3 p.m.
N.B.The Company will also ran a Steamer from Maese on Sunday at 7.30 amm and from Hongkong at 1 p.m., from the Company's Wing. Lok Street Wharf.
FARES AS USUAL
MACAO-CANTON LINE
8.8. SUI AN.
Departures from Macno to Canton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, wilƐ p.m.
Canton to Moto on Tuesday, Thursday and Eaturday, si 4.30 p.m
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
The quartette party (Mrs. Goodioan. Miss Brock, Messrs. Brock and Cawsey) were very successful in "Sweet and Low"-6) v. Dr. Glaister (scratch), P. S. and. Silent Night, and duets by Leigh-Bennett (owe 15--2).O. F. Lubatti of Communications, since the inception of of simlar design with reinforced con- Mrs. Goodman and Mr. Brock, Mrs. (owe 1-6), C. F. Maltby (rec, 3-6). Rthe Chinesa postal service in the country, <rete, As the outlay involved in Goodman and Mrs. Cawsey, and Messrs.. Hutchison (rec. -0), E. B Recd the Government has been reing money
(ree, 15) v. N. J. Austin (rec. 3–6), Huntil last year, The Postal Adininistra either case will be very considerable, Baillie and Cawsey were given excp-
tionally well, the last named deserving E Muriel (ore 15-3) 2. J. Byme tion, after paying up the loss incurred the master requires very careful considera-special mention, both vocaliste being Thomson (owe 15-3), A. Morse (rec, 36) during the proceding years, has gained . J. A. Ridgway (rec, 4-6). The follow a net profit of $250,000 for the last year, tion, and the building has meanwhile beshin splendid form,
M198 Goodall recited "The Owl withing have byes:-W. J. Morrison (rec) With abundant funds in hand, the Chi temporarily postponed. If any share
her usual bright vivacity, and the comic. Hon Mr. Claud Beveru (rec. 18-3)
ité full development holder desires to ask any questions, I shall songs given by Messrs. Allan, Jones, OH. Ritter (owe 2-6) v. G. W nese postal service is now on the way to bo pleased to answer them to the best of Hennessy and Wright were received with Sewell (owe 1), H. W. Weyler (rec. unrestrained enjoyment. The success of 3-6) v. Dr. Koch (rea 15-2) F. Beving my ability.
the prograine was ensured by the assist on (scratch) 2. Wander Wal (rec Cooper Hunt and Capt. O. R. Hamilton ance rendered to the Committee by Mrs. 38)
(owe 15), C. B. Johnson and T. W. DOUBLES.-J. MacDonald and J T. Goodman, and their best thanks are also das to Mr. Arnold for so ably presiding W. Morrison (100, 5-6) 7. B. B. Greer Hill (rec, 0) 2. H. Verrey and JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO at the piano for several of the items. and Lt. Col. Crisp (owe 15-3, Hon. Mr and LN, Murphy (scratch) e PS, Mr. W, G. Rodney was supported in Claud Severo and G. Hastings (rec, 15) Cassidy and Morss (rec. 15-3), H. W. the chair by several Yard Officers, and on v. D. G. Cheesman and S. R, Walder (rec. Siade and E. Davidson (scratch). C. C. the motion of Mr. James (Secretary) the 163), F. W. Cary and Dr. Koch (rec Stark and A. Whitmarsh (owe 1--6). Mr. MAITLAND proposed, and M. RIT
MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP.-N. chis seconded, that the retiring directors, company most emphatically declared their 2-6). Capt. Hammond and Franks
One of the above Biosmars leaves Canton for Wuchow every Monday, Wednowday and Messrs, A. S. D. Consland and 0, S. Gub: appreciation of the talent presented to (Tec 4-6), Lt. Col. Faichnie and Capt. Smith and Mrs. Smith (red, 5-6) 7, Capt.
Friday, at about 8 am, and the oiber leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days si 8.30 am. Milner Jones (owe 2-6), R. Hancock and Mrs. Hammond (owe 36), Miss bay be re-elected, and this was approved.
Round trips take about & days." Fassengers can refun to Hongkong or vice versa by the The concert concluded much too soon and H. Hancock (owe 30). The following wilkisson and S. H. Dodwel (owe 4-6) On the proposition of Mr. CARNELL for both artists and audience with render baye byes-A. H. Crook and A, B. v. Mrs. J. L, McPherson and J. R. Wood Company a direct Steamers LINTAN and SANUL These vessels have superior: Labia seconded by Mr. Moss, Messrs, F. Mait-
Raworth (rec. 6); W. E, Hoogewer (rec. 36). Miss Gordon and P. P. Jecommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity. Electric Tan in each Cabin,
Booking Office open daily (Sanday excepted) 9 am, to 5 pm, land-and H. Percy Smith were appointedings of popular Welsh Airs
and H W. Weyler (rec. 5-8), G. W Worlehouse (rec. 15-3), Mrs Gompertz Sewell and A. A. Claxton (scratch). Dr. and W. G. Worcester (rec. 156), Mrs. Further particulars may be obtained if the Ofce of the Glaister and G. A Pentreath (rec, 3-6), Masuing and R. P. Thursfeld (ree HT Jackman and E. B, Reed (rec. 1-6) v. Dr. and Mrs. Gluister (scratch), 153) A L Gace and R. A. Brand Rev. S. L. and Mrs Cooper-Hunt (owe (owe 2-6), 0, Thorne and J. K. Wood 16), Mrs. Lawes and Capt Hamiton (rec. 2-6) v. F. Sutton and F. A. Biden (uwa 151). Mr and Mrs. Nisbett (owe (reo. 40), W. G, Worcester and C. 30). Mrs. Jenkin and A. G. M. Fletcher HI Beavis (rec 2-6) F. A. Redmond (re, 15); Mrs, Moxon and R. Hancock and N. L'. Kent (owe 15-2), A. C. Leith (owe 20), v. Miss Hastings and R. A ing the German submarines is one to the will fight for the right of entry into the and H E. Murio (rec, 15). W PO Brand (rec 1-8), Mr. and Mrs C. C. effect that a squadron of the U boats on anal round on the Club ground at 4.30 Trafford and F. Kinchin Smith (ren Stark (rek 1G). Mrs. Whitmarsh and which the Kaiser and Ton Tirpitz pinned their faith numbering twenty-five in all, pa, to-morrow. The Rest of the Military). S. H. Dodwell and H. A, Nisbet N E Kent (owe 15). The following have Dowbiggin (rec 15). F. Bevington and D. (scratch). Mrs. C. D. Lambert and G. are now flying the Union Jack, they hay-ure a well-balanced team; and there should owe 15-1) . . H. Ritter and H. B. Byes:Mr. And Mrs. J. R. Greaves ing been trapped, snared and otherwise be a keen game,
E. Clark (rec). Dr. Lindsay Woods W. Bewell (owe 3-6), Mr. and Mrs. T captured round our consts, These 7 boats
auditors to the Company for the ensuing year at remuneration of 8500 each...
The CHAIEMAN-That is all the business, gentlemen. I thank you for your attend-
them..
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
ance Dividend warrants may be obtained CHALLENGE SHIELD SEMI-FINAL on application on and after Friday, March
3rd.
Amongst the many stories told concern-
*HONGKONG V. BEST OF MILITARY,
The Club aad the Rest of the Military
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8.8. BATNAM, 588 tons, and S.B. NANNING, 569Ftom:1
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT Co., LTD.,
FFICER = 2
Hotel Mansions (Fires Floor) opposite the Blake Plor, oldes [127
TO LET.
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DOS Connaught Road.-
HOUSES at the Peak
NEW HOUSES in Broadwood Terrace,
TWO ROOMED FLATS in Nathan Road,
THREE-ROOMED FLATS in Humphrey's Buildings, Kowloon.
FOUR-BOOMED FLATS in May Road,
OFFICES in King's Buildings, OFFICES in Des Vosox Road Central” HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, every modern convenience, including English Bathe and Kitchen Ranges, Hot Water and Water, Carriage: Synem. A few Cozdult Road.
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FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES in Gerden Nto. I. 9 and 2, WEST END TERRACE | Terrace and Sallsbury
17 Avenue, Kowloon. CANTON.
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HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
Co., In Alexandra Buildings
The Club will be represented by the and E. Abraham (rec 1-6). W. J. Aus E. Pearce (rec, 15) v. Mrs. W Armstrong ROSTERRACE, Camaway bachelors at
were the latest German word in submarines following:-J Rodger F. W. Black and tiu and W. J. Hodge (rec. 1). P. P. J. and H. R Philips (owe 15 3), Miss and were numbered from 28 upwords, They J. McCubbin, M. L. Railton, J. Stewart Wodehouse And R. O. Hutchison (roe. 15), Roberson and C. Horne (rec, 1-0. Mrs. have a displacement of 840-800 tons, a and T R. Chassels; G. A Robinson, W.D. E. Donnelly and L. M. Whyte (rec P. D. Wilson and H, T. Jackman (ree. spriace speed of 17 knots, an under-water H. Vivensh, J. M. Walker, H. McE. 15) v RP. Thursfield and P. S. Leigh 1-3), Mr. F. M. Crawford and E spoed of 8 knots and carry three torpedo McTavish, and J. Stalker. Mr. E. W Bennet (rec, 26), TE Pearce and Sutton (rec 3-6) Mrs. Forsyth and I tubes
Wright will be the referee.
W. Beswick (rec, 36) Rev. C. LN. Murphy (owe 1-0)
Apply
Wanchas
THE RONGKONG LAND INYESI MENT & AGENCY.Ch., L'r Hongkong, 4th November 1915,
ромветтоп
Hengkong. 20th December, 1915,