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THEY ARE THE ORIGINAL
COMPANY MEETING.
A SWATSON & CO. LTD.
HISTORY OF THE "FIRM
TheJlst annual ordinary general meeting of the Company (since its
PORTUGUESE AFFAIR AT
SHANGHAI, PORTUGUESE CONSUL GENERAL LEAVING.
was
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Mossrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 9th June, 1910, state-
There has been more activity in the
Dr. J. W Noble (Condilting Commit erol Nsadimento pressed There would also appear to by
According to the China Press, Senhor. registration) was held at the Hongkong G. Barjone, the Portuguese Consul Gen-local share market during the past week,
instances have a Hotel at noon yesterday, Mr Henry cral, who has had considerable trouble and prices in many Humphreys⠀⠀⠀ (Chairman) presiding with his nationals recently, is leaving anecd, the improvement being most pro- There were also present:The Ron Sir Shanghai. This announcement
made officially by Mr. M. de Nascimento, nounced in the speculative group. Paul Chater, CM.G., the Hon. Mr. Lau secretary of the Portuguese Legation at (Douglases, Docke and Sugars), which, as Chu Pak, Mr. J. Scott Harston, Peking, who has come to Shanghai to wo pointed out in our report of the 1st take over the office of the Consul Gen instant, have recently been unduly des
Mr. de
is at the Astor a better feeling in the Shanghai market, House Hotel He was asked whether the for which there is a very fair demand quarrel between Mr. Basjona and a fac for Cottons and Docks at enhanced rates. tion of the local Portuguese had any Rubbers have been neglected during the thing to do with the departure interval and close without any special "I can't answer that, was the replys feature for report. Bar Silver is quoted We understand that Mr Barjonato-day at 310 for ready delivery, Ster going home to Europe on leave. He has never asked for home leave before and from the time he has been here be should be entitled to over a months.
tee), Messrs. E. Clark, C. B. Buyers. F. W. Stapleton, J. Spittles, and W. P. Muskett, with the Secretary (Mr. J. a.
Tarrant).
The Secretary having read the notice contening the meeting,
The CHAIRMAN said I propose with your approval to follow the usual cus tom and take the Report and Statement. of Accounts and Auditors' Report as read. This is the 75th anniversary of our
existence our Diamond Jubile, as it wers. It is therefore a source of giati fication to me, on sach an occasion to
Will he come back 196 Mr. de Nascimento gave a Latin shrug and a most diplomatic smile,
Ah said he
And that is as far as he would go that subject. He declared that Mr. Barion would leave early June and that he would assume the duties of the Consul-General. An office will be estab- be able to lay before you what I consider,lished down town where it will be more and what I trust you will all consider, accessible than the old office in the Bub
bling Well district, a favourable balance sheet. Before ferring to the figures, a short history of the Company might be of interest not only to shareholders but the Colony generally
̈re-
This business was started in 1841 by n
Local Portuguese declare that it is very likely that Mr. Barjona will not return. Strength is given to this report by the fact that he recently advertised for sale the entire contents of his house at No. 1. Love Lane,
The last occurrence in the long stand naval surgeon in a matshed at Possessioning feud between certain of the Porta- Point under the name of the Hongkong guese and Mr. Barjona came several Dispensary. Then, as its name implied, weeks ago when 10 prominent men were it was solely a dispensary, and concerned sentenced by the Consul-General in con- nection with a pamphlet attack that had almost entirely with supplying the been made on humo. This trial was said medical necessities of the soldiers and by attorneys who were among the accused sailors alationed out here. Two or three to have been most remarkable as they were sentenced summarily and were not years later, it removed to permanent quarless at 16, Queen's Rond Central:
" The earliest letter ise possess is dated 30th
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November, 1945, and is signed by Dr. I H. Young In this letter, he advises the refention of the old nanie," Hongkong Dispensary. Dr. Young left in 1850 and Done in turn carried on the business until the arrival of A. S. Watson
ne
name.
given a chance to defend therpselves, the Eentence being imposed on the strength
of a special net. The Portuguese Minis
ter came to Shanghai to look into the trouble, but he has since returned to Peking
Great excitement was caused among Far Eastern Portuguese by the ten sentences and the fight was carried to
at the capital. The matter was brought up
sources some interesting things have been learned concerning events leading up to
ling TT. at 2/3 Shanghai TT. at 714, and Singapore T.T. at 88. The Bank' buying rate for a d/s hills on Shanghai now stands at 710
BANA-Have been placed at $750 and close with probable buyers at that figure.
MARINE INSURANCES-Have boun
quiet market and except for some sales of Unions at $910, there are no transac tions to report. Prices close nominal at, 8910 for Unions, $400 for Cantons. Tl. 175 for North Chinas, and Yangtazes at 4250 with exchange at 73,
FIRE INSURANCES-Sales of Hongkong Fires have been made at 75, at which they close nominal, with China Fires at $156, also nominal.
SHIPPING.-Douglases have been dons at $1292 and $130 for cash, and more than, corresponding rates for July and August, and close with cash buyers at 8130.
Indo-Chinas have been done at 8117) and $118, and close with buyers for cash at $117. Steamboats have been sold at 22 and close at this price, nominal. No business is reported in Star Ferries and price is 936 ex div, nominal.
Ons, Shells, after business at 967- close steady of this figure. Langkats close with buyers at The 27, after sales Tls. 26; and Tls. 20 Urel Caspians
at
have come to business at 31/6, But there are now buyers at 32/
REFINERIES-China Sugars have been a very strong market, and after sales from $108 up to 8113, close with buyers at the latter figure for cash and $118 for. July. Luzons, with no business reported,
in 1858, who gave the business the the arrests and trials here. DONELAKO ing. Raubs are on offer at 22.90. Tronoha
ib is now generally known by On October 19th, 1859, the business was burnt to the ground and temporary quarters were obtained elsewhere, pending the rebuilding of the destroyed premises. The new building which was put up is still in existence, and was occupied by us antil renoved to Alexandra
The following is taken from minutes of the session of the Portuguese Senate on March tends to the Pre-
Senator Antonio Arez sidency the following Petition; I request that through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs I he supplied with copies of the
exchanged with the.....
MINING. Kailans are unaltered, with buyers at 27/-, but no shares forthcom are nominal at 42/6, which is the London quotation.
DOCES, WHARVES AND GODOWNE,-Hong
kong and Whampoa Docks show a further improvement, with sales up to 3118 and further buyers at this rate for cash, and
Mi Bell was the PARTEM in Paking relating corresponding rates for forward de to the facts which took place in Shanghai, livery Kowloon Wharves have been recently between Mr. Constancio Jose da sold up to $82, and close with probable Silva, lawyer and journalist, and the buyers at $81. Shanghai: Docks close empluges of the Portuguese Consulate stronger with buyers at Tls 76, after in that city.
sales at Tls. 744. Hongkew Wharves are Tls. 81 buyers.
LANDA, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS. Hong- 3101, and no shares offering at the rate. kong Lands are firmer with buyers of Central Estates are on offer at Bus Hongkong Hotels Can he had at 8119 West Points are nominal at 886, and Humphreys close with sellers at 87
1904 when Buildings owner of the business, and in that year he was joined by Mr. J. D. Humphreys. The latter in 1874 became sole proprietor. The business gradually ceased tu bo purely a local dispensary. An aerated
Dated, Lashon. March 27th, 1910. water department, Chinese department,
(Signed) ANTONIO ABEZ and wine department were added, small at
(Forwarded to the Secretary) first, but gradually expanding to the big The speaker said he wished to follow proportions they hold in the Company's very closely the events at issue in Shang Affairs today Branches were started at all the important Treaty ports and in hai, between Mr. Constancio da Silva, Manila. These brought into life the & Portuguese at heart, a distinguished lawyer, an old chum in the Tribunal do Hongkong warehouse and laboratory Contas in Macao, whom he is proud to which started at first solely for the pur say he counts among his friends, and the pose of keeping branches supplied, have developed a not inconsiderable wholesale employs of the Portuguese Consulate.
He regrets that the Minister for and manufacturing business in Hongkong. In 1891 our Jubilee, being coincident with Foreign Affairs is not present as ho that of the Colony, was celebrated with wishes to ask him to give his utmost illuminations on an extensive scale. Dur attention to the present case, as the
MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos have ing the twenty-eight years that I have, orator is convinced that Mr. Constancio been done at $80, and more shares could been connected with the business it has da Silva proceeded very correctly, ns be placed at the price. China Lights befits a thorough gentleman and a
after sales at that almost every
devoted republicans are wanted at 2450, have been done at
(Antonio Arez, former Chief Justice in the Supreme Court in Macao, at present Tedge of the High Court in Lisbon.)...........
GUR MOTTIERLAND.
O'er all the world where Britons roam,
North, South, East, Weat, far reaching, They hear a summons calling home, ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The old faith ever teaching-
#1 One Race one Blood" and from
one heart,
One voice to Heaven ascending, They cry. We come, though worlds apart,
Our Motherland defending !”
Like children at our Mother's knee-
had its ups and downs live from time to time been radically changed conditions to contend with, bat notwithstanding, such the period in question has on the whole been one of steady progress and expansion. Several brauches which continually lost money have been closed, yet nevertheless the volume of our busi ness now is larger than ever, and, what is even more important, our financial status has never before stood as high as it does to-day.' So much for the Company's hie | tory. I will not refer to the proposed pay- ment of $5,000 to the Staff Provident Fund. This Fund was instituted three years ago." The object of the Fund was to enable men who had grown old in the Company's service to have enough to live on in their old age, and to provide some support for the widows and children of deceased employés, The number of our European staff is so large in proportion te our capital and resources that to give them all pensions on retirement would | have created a financial burden which | this Company could Inot bear The Pro vident Fund was therefore started as stated, but it was soon realised that whilst being of great benent to the new hands, it would not substantially help those who had already got grey in our employ unless it could be supplemented in some way With the cordial approval of your Consulting Committee. I there A warranted cure for a fore propose that, as we have had a good Loquired or constitutical Dis year to allocate $5,000 to this Fund, charges from the Urinary which sun will be apportioued to mem CLARKE'S Organs in either sex. These bers of the Fund pro rata to length of
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
Monday, 12th Jane
Sons of the Past which crowned her- Though Death may lurk in sir and sed,
Proudly we press around her As when she told the tales of old-
The fanie our fathers brought her, And cried, “ What shall the Future hold,
Osons beyond the water
What they have dared, we too shall dare,
Whilst patient hope discerneth The dawning ofte barnet,
where No lust of battle But love of theo and liberty,
And love of man, () Mother, Shall closer knit thy sons to thee,
And brother
brother
Unconquered still, then "Rule the Wave 1
O'er tyranny victorious, Thy sons shall pluck new laurels brave
And tell the story glorious
nearer
man with account as Our land for one another,
year's Borvice. And falling, found a hero's grave,
For love of thee, O Mother
Mr BUYERS Seconded.
E.M.
and Storekeepers throughout As regards the accouste, I have very little to say they will bear the closest scrutiny. It will doua lesa nat escapehen your notice that stocks are $39,548 less. and liabilities in London, Hongkong and elsewhere $69,297 less than last year: be pleased to answer any questions snare. results which are satisfactory, inasmuch 3 holders may have to ask, before putting sa they indicate that the profits made the motion to the meeting, are not book profits and that we have not only been able to pay our dividend, but substantially to reduce our debts The loss on subsidiary and silver coins Messrs. F. Maitland and C. Bernard for the year, under review was $10,178.85. Brown were recappointed auditors, at as against $25,070.38 in 1914 and remuneration of 8340 each or the 818,836.62 in 1913, I now propose the motion of Mr. CLASE, seconded by Mr. adoption of the report and accounts, yes. PRESE and when same has been seconded, §I shall
ka (Canisnuod on next Column.)
Whit Monday. Bak Holiday
Tuesday, 13th June:
Auction of Crown Land at Pablis Yorka Dest
There were no questions, and the motion was unanimously passed
The GHIRKAN announced that dividend warrante are ready, and might be of cationa
COTTON MILLS~This market shows an improvement and at the close there are. buyers of Shanghai Cottons at Tls. 86, Ewos at Tls. 130, and Kung Yiks at Tla. 12
$34 Cements close with buyers at 38.3, with sales reported between $9.25 and $8.50
Hongkong Ropes are wanted at $33. Tramways have been done at 88.30, and close at this rate, nominal Watsons are on offer at 37.50. Electrics have been placed at $45, at which they clos nominal.
MIMO Next Settlement Day, June 28th
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
HONGKONG POLICE AT HOME. Members of the Police Reserve who have *received invitations to the Hongkong Police At Home at the Police Club Ground on Monday, June 12th, are
aaked to note the postponement of this function as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Lord Kitchener,
equIPMENT BOARD – AMENDMENT OF ORDERS.* Tuesday, June 13th. Only those members of No. 1 Company who have not yet attended will appear before the Board on this date. The Staff will attend, as already ordered. De Wednesday, June 14th All details of Nos. 2, 3, 4 and Ambulanos Com- panies and other units (other than Staff and No. 1 Company) will at- tend on this date Section Commandera will warn their men who have not yet attended. The sitting of the Board will terminate on June 14th
CRANES, PARADES,
Recruits of No Platoon will parado under Chief Inspector Mason on Tuesday and Thursday, June 13th and 16th and Section 13 and 14 and Recruits of No. 4
Company will parade ander Chief Inspector Mason on Wednesday, Juno 14th
BPORTS NIGHT.
This has been adjourned to the evening of Wednesday, June 14th, at 9.30 p.m. at the Victoris Theatre a
D.B.P. (R)
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS,
CORPS ORDERS BY ET, COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.D..
PROMOTIONS. Reference Corps Order No. 1 of 1st June, B: 1914, No. 1817 Sappor F. Meade to be temporary Lanec Sergt. For the period of his leave
No. 1897 Pte. F. Murray to be Lança-
Corp, with effect from 31st ult
The
undermentioned members of Signal- ling Section class C ? shaving. passed an examination in Semaphore Sigunlling at 10 words per minute are promoted to: class a B-Ptes. No. 1918, B. Paaço, No. 1008 N. S.
Jacobs, and No. 1993 Ramsay
PARADES.
Parades for today, wil, Parades for next week :---
Monday, 12th ins", ni, Tuesday, 15th inst
3.10 an Centre. Section 3. G. Co..
(Kowloon residents) M. G. drill at Kowloon Docks,
5.15 p.ni. Centre Section Mr G. Co. (Hongkong residents); M. G. drill at Headjunters.
530 pm. Right Section M. G. Co.
at Headquarters ||| 5.30 p.m. Recruits of all units Squad.
drill at leadquarters under Sergt.- Major Higby
5.30 p.m. Stretcher Bearer Section.
Instruction at Headquarters." 6.30 pm. Left Section 31. G. Co. M.
G. drill at Headquarters, 5.30 p.m. Signalling Section: A,
B and C Claxies, Causeway Bay (if fine), Hendquarters (i wet)
5.30 pm. Scouts Co. No. 4 Section. Musketry Instruction at Head- quarters.
5:30 p.m. Mounted Section on Polo
Ground under Staff Sergt. Talbot, Wodnesday, 14th inst. :-
7.00 am. Signalling Section On
Class at Headquarters 5.15 pm. Civil Service Company on
Cricket Ground.
6.00 p.m. Scouts Company Ne
Rection Musketry Instruction at Headquarters.
Thursday 15th inst.:
5.13 p.m. Recruits of all units except Right Section M G. Co. Squad drill at Headquarters inder Bergt. Major Higby
5.30 p.m. Signalling Section ·A." B and C Classes at Cause- way Bay (if fine), Headquarters (if wet).
5.30 p.m. Mounted Section on Polo Ground under Staff-Sergt. To bot 5.30 p.m. Beouts Co. No. 3 Section Musketry Instruction at Headquar tera
Friday, 16th inst.:
5.30 p.m. Defaulters drill at Head- Quarters under Co-Sergt. Major Witchell
5.30 p.m. Recruits Right Bection M.
G. Co,
5.30
ters Squad drill at, Headquar- p.m. Artillery Battery Gun drill at Gun Club Hill, Bergt. Bradley, will attend. Hongkong residents fall in 5 p.m. Star Ferry Wharf, Hongkong.
5.30 p.m. Scouts Co. No. 2 Section Musketry Instruction at Head- "quarters.
Saturday. 17th instit Sunday, 18th inst. 10 pounder gur
practice.
DETAIL.
On daty 10th inst.-Scouts Company. On duty 11th inst.-Scouts Company. On duty 12th inst-Scouts Company. Orderly Officer 9th to 13th-Lieur.
Lindsell,
A. F. OrunoMLL, Capt.
Adjutant. E.K.V.O
VOLUNTEER RESERVES,
ORDERS BY XAJOR WAKEMAN, U.CHEV.L
DETAIL
Friday the 10th inst-H.K.V.C. Next for duty "B" Co.-H.K.V.B. Orderly Officer.-Lieut. Beswick.
PARADES FOR THE WEEK ENDING, 17TH INST. Monday, 12th instil. Tuesday, 13th inst.:--
and "B" Cos. on the road out side the Law Courts at 5.15 p.m. Kowloon and Taikoo Sections on the
Polo Ground at 6.30 p.m. Dresa: Drill order
Mounted Section on the Polo Ground at 5:30 pm. moder tristructor Staff- - Bergt, falbot. Uniform to be worn. Wednesday, 14th inst
"order,
Recruita on the Cricket Ground
under drill instructor Sergt. Or-Z berry at 5.15 pm Dress Drill
N.CO
of instruction on the road outside the Law Courts at 6.15
Dress p.m
· Elean fatigue. Officers attend.
Bignalling Section at Volunteer Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. under instructor Sergt. Mitchelmore. Drew Clean fatigue
Thursday
15th inst
Machine gun Section at Wellington Barracks under instructor Serg Bowles et 5.15 p.m. Dress. Drill order. Recruits
Cricket Ground under drill instructor Sergt. Ok- berry at 5.15 p.m.
Dress: Drill order
Mounted Section on the Polo Ground at 5.30 p.un. under instructor. Ata- Sergt. Talbot, Uniform to be worn. Friday, 16th instyle
Signalling Section at Volunteer Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. urider instructor Bergt. Mitchelmore: Dress - Drill order.
Saturday, 17th imit., nil.
Pte. RA Ramsay having Joined is allotted Corps No. 608 and posted to Co. " B” Platoon No. 7, Section No. 12
KH BRUTTOR CARE &
Adjutant, HKVE