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TO-DAY'S ORIORET.
."* OUTCASTS, FIRST GAME.
There are several matches down for decision to-day. A game will be played between Kowloon Cricket Club and the Indian Recreation Club. There will ba many friendly games. The “ Club Out- casts will play the East Surrey Begt. on the H.K.C.C. ́ground.
The matches and grounds are
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Kowloon C.C. 1st XI.. Indian R.C. 1st XI. (League) on the K.C.C. ground. Indian R.C. 2nd XI. r. Kowloon.C.C (League) on the 4.R.C. ground. Club Dutzak". East Surreys on
the H.K.C.C, ground. ' University 1st XI. e. Royal Artillery
on the University ground. Chines R.C. r. Royal Engineers pa
the CRC. ground.
Police R.C. University 2nd XI. on
the P.R.C.'ground. Craigengower C.C, ». H.M,S. Hawking
on the H.K.CC. ground.
The following will play for the Chuigehgower Q.C. in their match with H.M.S. Hawkins:-D: Fritz (capt), F. Grimes, R. C. Red, A. Ham 500, E Fincher, E. Hamson, A. Kitchell, F Schnepel E. Mowling, S. Abbas, M.
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-TOOTBALL.
The following matches in the Hong- kong Lengue are down for decision to day:-
Division I
Kick-off at 4.30 p.m.
Club de Recreio r. H.M.S. Tamar, Kowloon F.C. ground., Referee : * "Mr. Haldwin... Hongkong Police r.. R.A., South China
ground. Referee: Mr. F: Smith. South China r. Kowloon, Sookunpoo A" ground. Referee: Mr. Smyth.
Division 11:
Kick-off at 3 p.m.
St. Joseph's . B.A. Reserves, 'Sookun- poo B groand,.. Referee; Mr. Windsor:
Eax Surreys Drums..r. East Surreys Reserves Sockunpoo "A" ground. Referee: Mr. Arnold,
Division IIB"
Kick-off at 3 p.m.
East Surreys Drums Reserves. St. Joseph's Boarders, St. Joseph's
round. Referee: Mr. Spendif. "Club de Recreio "B" p. South China
Kowloon F.C. ground. Re ero: Mr. Omar.
Kick-off at 4.30 pm. Mosed Club A. St. Joseph's
Reeves, Navy ** B ground. Re forge: Mr. McIvor, University . Moslem "Club "B," Soo- kampoo B ground. Referee: Mr Smith, RA,
The Hobgkong F.C. will be taking part In a friendly game between the Civil in the Scottish Company, II.K.V.D.C. Service C.. and the Royal Navy, the sports mad therefore, have no match. The former will be represented by the faltow. Kowloon F.C. junior teams are also with- ing:--F. J. de Rome (capt.). Q. Rout games to-day. Sayer, E. B. Reed, H. G. Wallington, The Bio with their success of last F. E. Lawrence, F. J. Ling, E. W. week will art favourites in their match Hamilton, B. D.. Evana, E. C. "Fincher, against the Tumer and as they have a F. Baker. F. H. Holdman. Resrves:et of fowards who can score goals, the
sailors likely to return defeated to day. The ailors have a good defends but their forwards cannot settle down to combination.
W. H. Edmonds, B. Hawkins..
The Club Outensts" team to oppose
the East Surreys will be-R E. Webster (capt.), H. J. Armstrong, A. C. I. Bowker, G., T. Fowle, G. F. Gardner, H. E.. Hollands, P. Jacks, G. P. Lam mert, R. V. H. Olliver, D. H. Sherman, F. N. Young
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The Police receive the R.A. un Happy ey ground and a very even game is Apected. Clarke was absent from the blice team Last week but the defence red little as Swan in goal was very afe and showed his old form
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS," PUBLISH ED TO-DAY, GIVES THE FULL REPORT OF THE OFFICIAL FAREWELL TO SIR EDWARD STUBBS, EQ.M.G., ON THE COM. PLETION OF HIS TERM OF OFFICE AS GOVERNOR
Telegrams from the North enable readers to follow the military operations which are likely to have far- reaching effect on China's future."
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COMPANY MEETING.
HONGKONG AND KOWLOON
TAXICAB CO., LTD.. The second ordinary yearly meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong and Kow loon Taxicab Co., Ltd., was held yester day at 33, Des Vaux Road CentralTM
There were present Mr. H. Birkett (Chairman), Mr. A. H. Rowe (Managing, Director); and Messrs. F: M. Ellis, E. M. Raymond, C. W. Futcher, McNeill and A. A. Alves.
Alter the notice convening the meeting had been read,
home to England hy your Managing Direc tor is under contemplation, in order to select the most suitable taxienb, and you may rest assured that the result will fin the putting in commission of a greatly im proved type of vehicle, specially adapted for hill climbing and generally suited to local conditions, and which will last much longer, with lower running expenses are smaller repair bills than our present fleek.
Although the Balance Sheet, shown, al loss, the results of our trading since May lat under the new system of farming out. when the books are closed at the end of the taxis has been very praftable and The Indian Recreation Club 1st XI. representatives travelling to Kowloou for
Report an Accounts for 1924-25 having Directors hope to declare air interin The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen,The trading under the new system, your this month, which will be just six mouths the league game' will be:-A. H. Run- jahn, A. H. Madar, A. el Arculi, F. M.
heen in your hands for some days, I will dividend. I have now. pleasure in mov-. af Arculli, J. 8. A. Carreem. Ok Ismail, between sticks. The F. After lead-with our permission, take them as rend
ing the adoption of the report and Beforo proceeding to deal with the 5. H. Ismail, S. A Ismail, H. D. Ruming by telgoals to one at the interval Company's affairs, I desire to refer tints, and after this is been second- jahne 1. M. Omar (capt.), N. Bu fell off buds and wereweventually beaten the great loss we have sustained in the of my ability, any questions which any ed shall hefglad to answer, to the best death, under the tragic circumstances shareholder may desire to ask
Mr. MENELL drew attention to the
chell.
league. San China, by their draw with the East Beys inst week will be well supported visitors to the Garrison ground we well rewarded with good game
MT. Rowe said that this figure, covered branches. They had to pay a rent of the administration expenses for three $2,000 monthly when they were in the moved and the expenses now did not come A.P.C.. building. But they had since
At Sookuapoo, the 2nd XI. (league by the forgio by are goals to two. which you will all remember, of the late matel) Kowloon is:-J. Akbar, J. At Sooking, the rearranged fixture! Hon. Mr. Chau Siu Ki, who was Director500,000 administration expenses and said Cassambhoy. 1. Hasan, A. S. Ismil, between loon and South Chian of the Company from its inception and that it was a high figure. S. A. R. Ismail (capt.), M. P. Madar should drac record gate in the absence affairs. Mr. T. N. Chau has been in
always took the deepest interest in its Y. A. Wabah, S. A. Rumjahn, R. Nazarin, A. S Sual and. 1. A. of the game on the H.K.F.C. ground. vitet by the Directors to fill the sent thus Razack. Scorer: A. 0. Madar. McKelvic he back in the Kowloon vacates, and I am sure he will carry on
The following will represent the Uni- tram this and this team is expected
his father's excellent work.
You will note that the Balance Sheet versity, at XI. in à friendly match against the Royal Artillery C.C, on the to continu their series of wins in the shows a loss of $46,080.14, but it has to to more than 2,000, with the upkeep uẼ Home ground:A. A. Rumiabra (capt.), Rev. E. K. Quick, A. S. Hett, HN Balhatchet Dr. D. K. Sainy. S Shahabudin, S. Hitchiuma. D. Laing, W. H. Sling, C. W. Lam and B. P. Ng
The following will represent the Uni- versity 2nd XI. in a friendly match against the Polics RC. at the Police ground, Happy Valley-B N. Sudan (capt), E. Zimmern, W. M. Gittias, V. FR. Viccajee, A. T. M. Barma, Y. C. Teh, CH Yeoh. R. Chen Wah, 18 Joseph by their win over South Tajima, C. K. Ong, and F. Hiptopia. China ak should open strongly but they wind the Gunners Reserves a much impoyed side from last season. Stanton in pl for the R.A is in good form this ye
ARMY ORICKET,
The following have been selected to play for the Array Versus the Kowloon Cricket Club at Kowloon next Wednes day in an all day match which will commence at 10.30 am.
Lt. Col. W. A. Edmade, D.S.O., RA. Captain E. W. Morris, D.S.O., B.A.S.C., Captain A. Bridgeland, D.F.C., R. Signals, Captain R. A. Warters, MB., 1.M.S., Captain J. O. Carpenter, BC the East Surrey Regt., Captain C. D. Armstrong, M.C., the East Surrey Regt., Lieut. J. H. Smith; RA, Q.M.S. Jacob, RE, Q.31.8. Fritz, RAP.C, CQ.8. Stripp, the East Surry Regt, and Car. Clayton, R.A Reserve Captain DJ. Alfree, the East Surrey Regt. "
Umpire: Bar. Wood, R.A. Scorer: Pte. Oliver, the East Surrey Righ
In the jabr games that between the East Surrepleams should be evenly con. tested. The Drums are considered the bester team on their record this so to date they should win.
The "B" on opened last week with
be borne in mind that 802, 13.41 has been all the branches, to the 93,915,04, written of last year. item in the Balance Sheet for cushions written off for depreciation, in audition Mr. McNEI also drew attention to thes Making the total amount written off for and drivers' uniforms. He said that bo about one-third of the paid-up capital of uniforms. depreciation, $104.218.43, which represents had never seen the drivers wearing the Company and more than half the
Mr. Rowe They had them at first, but original cost of our taxi-cabs. This has since those men were replaced, we decided heen accomplished in a period of only to do away with uniforms. Further they fourteen months trading, as the bulk of used to look wore untidy in their uniforms our taxis did not arrive in the Colony than in their ordinary clothes. That item until March 1994. Further it shows that also includes the cost of taxi-meters, of Your Directors have pursued a bold policy which there are 90, each costing $125. dion, which, I feel sure, will meet with the ture itens, rich. 1 and made ample provision for deprecia- M MCNEILL Tien
the furni- approbation of the shareholders.
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LOSS OF $46,680.14.
You will also note that the Balance Sheet before you refers to the period a full programpe, the University heading ending April 30th, 1925, and since that the list with goals scored. They should date the affairs of the Company have been find little culty in winning, against | conducted on a different plan.
A charity are between teams chosen from the Cians and Services will be played on the K.F.C. ground, by kind permission, November 11th the gate ring set ase for the local "Poppy Day" fund. Eck-off at 4 p.m.
WARNING TO STAGE SPIRANTS.
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M: Rowe: Most of that was spent a the partition in the new building we took over at the APC This Other furniture was for Kowloon.
cost $2,000. Mr. McNeil: Phave seen the fumitura in Kowloon and it is not worth $50.
The CHAIRVAN: Much axpense was dua to our opening a big show room in Pedder. the Moslem B The Drums Reserves, The loss of 848,650.14, is to be attri- Street. Your directors decided, after South China C and Moslem Abuted in a large measure to the fact that giving it a trial, to vacate the premises.
our drivers, working as servants of the It was should win day.
new building and we had to Company, grievously abused the taxi furnish the fittings. cabs, a fast which is borne out by the Mr. MrNeiu asked if one man had the item in the profit and loss account of farming out of the taxis, or was every charges. Furthermore, by various ways, $46,037.85, for workshop and garage driver a farmer. too complicated to describe here, the Com-men who were guarantors, while each Mr. Rowe replied that there were threa pany was deprived by the drivera of a driver paid a $50 guarantee. considerable part of its just receipts. Your Directors, therefore, decided to
FILTHY BUSES: - begin the present year with a system of Mr. McNai: The cars are in a very farming out the taxis to syndicate, bad state, in fact they are in such a filthy formed by the drivers themselves. The condition that really some people object syndicate pays a fixed rate for the to take them. I myself have spent over vehicles and they have to meet their own a 100 dollars in fares and I know the thus eliminating from our accounts the be. If they were looked after better, the running, workshop and garage charges, buses are not in the condition they should items, Running Charges, "Workshop and Company would prosper. As Garage Charges, and Trading Expenses, shareholder in the Company, I should like small which together amount to $210,910.87 an to see the Company prosper. You know: item which will not occur at all in the what the Chinese drivers are, and they next statement of accounts to be present should be pulled up with a round turn Administration and Expenses" has been ly pulled up by the police, when occasion ed to you. Furthermore, the item Ofice The CHAIRMAN: The Company is strong- Mrs. D. Gow will give away the
greatly reduced as the Company new em arises; and if the ears are not in condi ploys a much smaller staff. In future, tion they cannot be used. prizes, including the Spey Cup won by
The polic apart from these reduced office expenses, examine the ears thoroughly and we have the Kowloon Bowling Green Club.
Of course we recognize that the the Company has only to meet the cost bad as many as twelve cars idle in one, The finalists in the singles are W. managers must-free to nuke what of depreciation, and is at the same time day, awaiting police inspection Wotherspoon (Taikon) and F. Cullen ever engagemethey think best. They in receipt of a regular income from the r. ftowe The vary are all examined (Fowloon Dock R.C.) Those left in the have the right e engage any person hire of its taxin. I would also call, your by the police every month. pairs competition are the Police RC.whom they thik best qualified to per-attention to the ithu in the Balance Sheet The CHAIRMAN: You have been unlucky and the Taikoo R.C.
form, tho- part ngrusted to him or her. of calls in arrear. These shareholders in the cars you have chosen, MrMeNeill. At the same line wish to warn stage have been served with a notice under nspirants, that, however much acting is registered cover to pay the 3rd call with a heaven-born, it requires like in default of payment within 14 days their interest due and have been informed that other gifts, tring, hard work, time, shares will be forfeited and sold in he and experience of develop properly, cordance with class 36 (a) of our Articles
of Association.
BOWLS.
SINGLES AND PAIRS FINALS."
At. 245 p.m. to-day the finals in the singles and pairs bowl championship-of the Colony will be played, at the U Service Cricket Club's rink, Happy Valley.
GOLF
The competition for the St. John of Jerusalem and the British Red Cros Society trophy coachces to-morrow (November 1st) at Fanling and lase dar ing the whole month,
Entries for the Governor's Shield (inter-hong competition) close at 9 on Monday,
SIR F. JENSON'S ADVICE.
Six Frank sou, on behalf of the Grand Council the Stage Guild, has issued a letter the course of which he remarks:
Recently rich publicity has been given to cart theatrical engagements entered into beginners. We feel some apprchasing as to the effect of this publicity and are constrained to make the falling comments:
fallacy that age can walk on the We must main combat the popular stand burn. It is a most rare occurrence and a complete any who can, by thigh of nature alone, perform the simt action on the stage in a satisfacton Wanner.
Bir. Rowe also pointed out that before the strike they had thirty mechame therefore, they had been working under whereas now they had only eight and, difficulty to keep the buses on the road.
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report, and the balance sheet and Mr. EW. BATXOND SEEending, the motion was carried unanimously,
Messrs, Chan Lim Tak and Sum Pak
NEW FLEET OF TAXIS, Your Directors have under considers- tion the sale of the present feet of taxising were re-elected as director of the and the purchase of a new fleet of British Company, and Messrs, Lowe, Bingham & made vehicles, for which purpose a visit Matthews were re-elected as auditors
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