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received them, from MesarS.
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1998, at Noor, for the ing A Report of the Directors for the Year ended DECEMBER 31st. 1627; to confirm the Three Directors, and to ppointment of elect Two Directors and Auditors.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, DINNER will be held at THE HONG KONG HOTEL on THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SATURDAY, 25th FEBRUARY at
GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the A..P.X.
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LIMITED, on TUESDAY, the 7 6. BLAKER,
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LINCT
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to
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for Admission for 3
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 1 FEBRUARY, to BRIDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY (Both Days inclusive), during which period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.
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Year ended 31st DecrMBER, 1927, and ige-Apply Box 6837, c/o Hong Kong
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an from the Int JANUARY, 1928. The
KowLoox Apply to HUM.
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THE REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the Gr FEBRUARY 1928, to THURSDAY the 16TH FEBRC ARY, 1998, Both Days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors, F. H." CRAPNELL,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 30th Jan., 1928. (6825
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198, in London, quietly, owing to family mourning, HENRY ALLAN FAIRFAX BEST ARCHER, O.BE., H.M. Consular Service in China, eldest son of the late Major H. Frfax B. Archer and Mr. M. Archer, of Linnet House, Bury St. Ed. munds, to RETH ISABEL, eldest daughter of Mr. ARTHUR H. TAYLOR and the late Mrs M. E.
Taylor, of Winton, Wallington, Sufrey.
CUTHBERT-HODGMAN-On January
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Hong Kone, FeaTALY 187, 9-8
EARL HAIG.
like Lord Rosears and the Duke
...
from the centre position which he had occupied to lead his whole prestige to work that brought no personal raard beyond its own
·accomplishment. Had he wished any position either of Imperial pro- consulship or of political distinc tion would have been open to thim. But the Commander in Chirt of the greatest British army that ever took the field preferred to devote himself wholly to the welfare of the ex-Service man through such organisations as the British Legion and Earl Haig's Fund.
New classes in Cantonese will begin at the University today.
THE POLICE. RESERVE.
The late Mr. Thomas Thorburn, M.V.O.; R.N.R., of Eildon Bank, Melrose, sometime chief engineer YESTERDAY'S INSPECTION. with the F. & O. Service, left per sonnd state to the value of £3,757,
CONGRATULATIONS BY
The Right, Rev., G. D. 'Thf, D.D., Vichs of Goole, Rural Dean of Snaith, and form formerly Bishop in Shantung, has been appointed Rector of Pencombe, Worcester
The late Captain Alfred Edward Ansell Baker, of Hill House, Wana ford, Feterborough, formerly Cap The very qualities of modesty and tain in the P. & D. service, fel:
£7,097 (not personalty £8,000). self-effacement which
thr foundation of his unique position is
"were
C.S.P.
THE
An official inspection of the Hong
Officers
Kong Police Reserves was carried out by the Captain Superintendent of Police, the Hon. Mr-E-D.-C. Wolfe, C.M.G., at police headquar..... ters yesterday afternoon. There were over a hundred men of the Chinese and Indian Sections and the Flying Squad on parade, The total output of the Kailan present wers Commander G. B. the British nation drew upon him Mining Administration's minea for Hartford, RN. (Hon. Commission- the week ending January 14th), Mr. Bishen Singh and Dr. many attacks and criticisms. Mr. amounted to 13,990 tons, and the S. W. Tso (Assistant Hon. Com H. G. Waits, in his "Outline of les during the period to, 103,574 Khan and Dr. G. B. Thomas (Assist- missioners), F. Mow Fung, Sirdar History, makes a singularis ill- informed attack, more by suggestion and omission than by any clear statement of where the British Higher Command went wrong. Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is scarcely more generous in "The World Crisis, 1016-1913." But in the latter case the facts speak louder than the personal bias of the author.
Earl Hap has been most ebarply attacked for the Somme operations in 1816 undertaken largely tor lieve the pressure on Verdun, but there is another side to the question, The mass attacks," says Lord SYDENHAM, in the Quarterly Review,
tona.
Lady Tyrwhitt and Commodore And Mrs Pearson left for Manila last evening on the s.8. President Madison. Commodore and Mrs. Pearson are retaining to Hong Kong by the President Madison
here on the ss. President Madison Among the passengers arriving.
yesterday was Mr. Arsenio Luz, of the Philippites Independence is sion, after a visit to the United States, with the Quezon party.
Mr. J. Pote Hunt, Shanghai's most successful rider, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday morning Dy the ss. President Madison. He has come here to take part in the Hong Kong Jockey Club's annual race meeting. He will be riding for the
Eve stable.
Sir Miles W. Lampana, K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O., who is to pay a visit the visit of Sir Cecil Clementi, to Hong thong shortly, returning
(Governor of Hong Kong) to Peking, is expected here about the end of February. He is also to visit Canton Sir John Tilley, British Ambassador to Tokyo, is also to pay a vist to Hong Kong in the near future.
were not far from success, and it ia LEDENDony who declared that the decline of the military might of Germany dates from 1918 when 'we were completely exhausted on the Western Front," while Mr.K.O.M.G. CHURCHILL bimself admits
that "never again did the mass of German rank and ale fight as they fought on the Somme." In 1017 the prolonged attacks on Paschen- dacle had to be undertaken while Petain restored the discipline and morale of the French army which had suffered as the result of General NIVELLE'S failure.
Earl Hai had. the double task of standing firm both against the
the interference of attacks of the enemy in front and
in people authority who knew and understood less of the situation than himself. In August, 1918, shortly before his final triumph, the breaking of the Hindenburg line, came a Cabinet warning against incurring the losses which a great offensive would in volve.
ant Superintendents), E. Mow Fang, Chan U Teng and Khawas Khan (Inspectors).
There was a march past and the men formed then into a aquarc and were addressed by the Captain Superintendent of Police. A pre- sentation was also made to a Chi- nesa member of the Reservists.
first annual inspection and to see Mr. Wolle said that it gave him. great pleasure to bo present at the
that the turnout, considering the short time they had been under training since the formation of the Reserve unit, was very satisfactory indeed.
On such an decasion it was neces
sary to say a few words regarding the formation of the Police Reserve and the events which led up to it. About four or five years ago there was trouble in the adjoining pro
ice and this kept the Special Cop- atables constantly the call of the C.S.P. Since 1992 practically, and certainly since 1925, Special Con- stables have been on the roll and
number of auxiliaries should be could be called out at any moment. It seemed obvious that a certain. given special police training and formed into an efficient unit.
Mr. Wolfe said that he was in
debted to these gallant gentlemen who started the Police Reserve and mado a great personal sacrifices to get a trained organization, which Ng Sing the chief of the Chinese will always be ready if trouble, District Watchmen attached to the threatens. He commended Dr. S. died at the Tung Wah Hospital on which he came forward and assisted Secretariat for Chinese Anirs, W. To for the splendid manner in Monday morning, after over 30 by Mr. Mow Fung, formed the Government service, Sub Chinese unit. He also praised Mr. Inspector Andrew, who is in charge Bishen Singh and Mr. Sirdar Khan of the watchmen and about two for their work on behalf of the and friends were present at the and others. for forming the Flying Grundred of the deceased's colleagues Indian Contingent and Dr. Thomas funeral, which took place in the Squad which was doing good work. afternoon.
Years'
An EBcient Force, Lord Merrivale, in the Divorce confident that the Reserves would Continuing, Mr. Wolfe said ho was. a decree nisi to Lady Margaret in time of trouble and he impressed Court, on December 21st, granted be of the greatest help to the Calony, Elizabeth Gaunt, now Hiving on all ranks the necessity of making Monaco, and formerly of Grunt's Wood, Leek (Staffs) for the dissolu themselves efficient in the theore- ton of her marriage with Vice of folice work. He would rather tical as well as the practical 'side Admiral Sir Guy Reginald Archer have a small and efficient body than Gaunt The marriage dissolved took place at St. John's Cathedral, a large number who would not be 1004, Lady Gaunt then being a Hong Kong, on November 23rd, available when they were required. widow,
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN D. L. NEILSON.
Thanks were also expressed to Mr. E. R. Dovey for his nasistance: in starting the Sharpshooters Com- pany, which Mr. Wolfe hoped to inspect on a latter occasion.
planning the "unfought campaign" Mr. CHURCHILL was busily
of 1919 but "the obstinacy of Fuch and Had" forostalled the need for
"In expressing thanks also to Com. that masterpiece. "The statesman
mander Hartford for his valuable acrvices, Mr. Wolfe said that it was hero admits that the British general
a matter for very great regret that had a "truer view" of the situs burgh of Captain David Landales
The death has occurred at Edin-this officer was shortly leaving them. Further appreciatory remarks were tion than the "national leaders." Neilson. Captain Neilson retired made in respect of the training two or three years ago from the ser- Ear! HAIG was confronted during vices of
given by members of the Hong Kong the Peninsular and Police Force, particularly the Prin the war with the task of handling Oriental and British India Con- cipal of the Police Training School, time strength. armies far exceeding Britain's peace of their biggest ships. During the B. J. Hunt.
panies, after having had command Inspector Patterson and Staff Sergt. That this problem
In conclusion, Mr. would have to be faced in the event war he was torpedbed when in com- Wolfe called on all members of the of a Continental war had by no mand of a hospital ship, and for Reserve to continue their good means escaped Lord HALDANE and Reserve he was awarded the Royal
bis services in the Royal Naval work. the brilliant group of soldiers, in- Naval Reserve decoration cluding Hic, whom he gathered round him during his notable period 1.of administration at the War Office.
These men did all that was human HEALTH OF THE COLONY. the ranks by the Captain Superin- ly possible to fit themselves for the struggle that they knew might be
precipitated at any time. Parti-i There were more notifications than
follows:
Presentation To A Reservist. Chinese Police Reservist Au Yeung received recognition of his work in recent case, being called out of
tendent and presented with a silver- the gift was made on behalf of the cigarette case. Mr. Wolfe said that cular attention was paid to the usual last week of infectious dis Director of Criminal Intelligence study of the American Civil War case in the Colony there being eight (Mr. T H. King) and he thanked when men like GRANT and LRE, new cases and 5 deaths made up as him for his excellent services. trained in the small American Army, found themselves leaders of a nation's mobilised manhood. Earl HAIG undoubtedly spent this whole. carcer preparing himself for, the task which he was eventually called upon to shoulder.
To his place in history and to other men's judgments Earl HAIG waa serenely indifferent. Alone,. with Fock, be among the war leaders has published neither me
He had
new
Small-pox:-1, death. Diphtheria:3
cases;. 1 death. Enteric: new cases (2 British, 1 Portuguese, I Indian 1 death).
Cerebro-spinal lever:-1 new case; Cerebro Spins! Fever:-1 new
case; 2 deaths,
Atenzi...
There was also a fatality from On Monday i casa (Chinese) enteric was reported.
WEATHER REPORT.
in-
of
Yesterday's weather report, fore loyal Observatory at 0.05 p.m.; cast and remarks, issued by the
ORGAN RECITAL.
LAST EVENING AT. ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
•
In aid of the organ fund, another. organ recital was given last even- -ang-at-St.-John's Cathedral by Mr. Cathedral Organist. The program- F. Mazon, A.R.CO. LT.CL the
me was much appreciated.
The Arst itein was the choral prelude (a) Rose Breaks into Bloom "(Brahma) and (b)" The Old 104th (Parry).
This was followed by Bach's Ariz from the Site in D and Faste fed."
CANON.-On January 27th, at Few personalities had so strong-moirs nor apologia, and for this
DEATHS.
Shanghai, MARIA LEALMIDE hold on-the affection of the British he won men's respect. CARION, aged 51 years. DIVESS. On January 22nd, 2 people as the late Field Marshal carried his work to a successful con- Wuhu, from pneumonia, WIL EARL HA10, and it was hoped that, to others to say whether it might elusion and preferred to leave it LIAM DIVENS, of Jardime, Matheson & Co., age 43.
have been better done. Quite right DONOVAN.On November 19th, at
ly there has been plenty of inves Shamrock" Parklands Avenue, OF WELLINGTON, he might be long tigation, and the deeper this goes, Bogner, Bussex, MARGARET, wife spared to carry on his excellent and and the more carefully the infor of J. P. DONOVAN, retired Com- urostentatious work on behalf of posal are considered, the more his mation and resources at Haig's dis missioner Chinese Postal: Ad- ministration,
the men whom he had commanded decisions are upheld, WILSON.On January 17th, at a during the Great War Eari HAG is always exceedingly difficult and slightly. It is central to the North and The Answer" from Welsten-
suddenly on $,8. President Wilson JAMES W.-WILSON of seemed, like WELLINGTON, to possessed the unity of command, under Fresh to strong monsoon may be
the manner in which-HA10 support of the Lower Yangtze Valley holme Harold F. Ritchie, Inc., Now the quality of unshakeable nerve Marshal Foch, in-beyond-praise expected-along the S. coast of gramme opened with York Buried in Kobe. SILAS. On December 23rd. at 52. Victory and defeat found him The partnership between the two China and over the North China Petite Pastorale,"
Queen's gate, 9.W.7, Kader equally unperturbed, and when the MAGROven the greatest of all Local Forecast: North winds, Song, the r
recalls that of Prince Exams and Beac
followed by Lemara'a Spring widow of DAVID SILAS, Kate of Shanghai.
great struggle was over he retired English soldiers.
fresh, overcast at firet, finer later. with Rowley's Rhapsody in
The task of working with allies
Rheinberger's Allegro Marstoso stated
iF Sharp was next given, this The anti-cycić o has strengthened being followed by The Question
The cond part of the
which was