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HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th, 1928. * *A**A+E^TS PRICE: PER MONTH
Our London Letter.
THE CROYDON AIR PORT.
LM AM," "AM IM
TMM. P.X.
1.7.M.
8.05 910 10.00 12.00 1.15 215 4,85 5,49 020 10.07 12.07 1.22 245,50 0.83 10.19 141P 2,843 201 9.43 10.82 12.39 147 507 615 9.53 10.98 19.38 1.31 6.116.197.53
10:46 12/16 201
I.M.
7.16*
7.35
THE SUBSIDY TO IMPERIAL AIRWAYS.
7.48
10.10 1951 1011 70335 1957 9.13 9.83) 6,81; 8,41 8.13 11.50 5.98
8.07
SHARES ON THE INSTAL MENT PLAN.
A.
Bhamahan.Dep.7.18 8.08.10.34 11.09 ShrungabaiDep. 1.23 8.12 10.41 Fanling Dep. 750 8.16 10.43
11.44100
8.05 4.48
5.49 6.24 3.58 6.00
P.X. 1.1.
8,05
6.28 10,36
11.37 2.58 4,41
11.49 | 8,10 | 4,52 19.00 8.21 3.00 1205 | 8.28 (0.07
8.10
8.15-
8.4 11.18
Arr. 8-11 9,0% 11.31 11.49 | 19.37
12,19 3,39 | 5.20. 12.81 8,518,92 8.57 5.88
„Talbo Market Dep.
Faipa
ghstin
Dep. 7.4831 11.00
7.51
email: 420p, 831 8.36 $11.95
Kowloon
Yaumati
8.40 6.46 7.04
SUNDAYS AND PUBLIO HOLIDAYS.
3481 10,82 | 12,82|9,36) *
8.65, 9.30 9.04 9,10 10.00 12.00 2.24 2.15 3.18 7.35 6,25729 9.20 10.07 12.07 231- 933 10.19 12.198,43 8,38
332 7A8 9.53 10.36.19.368.00- 5.56 7,52 6.07 8,03 10.05 10.46 12,481 810- [8.41 10,10 10.41 12.512.151612 8.07 9.47 10,18] 1057 | 1237-3,217 | 2.5516,18 | 8.18
8.09 8.88
Skum Chan Ostion
8.48
11:50
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8:08
| 8,05 || 10.34 || 11.09 |- 11.87
8,19 10,41
11.46
2.58 8.05
P.M. 3.201 8.241
Dep.8.16 10.48
1149
3.10
6.07
10.00
6.17
Dep. 8.51-11.00
12.06
6.21
12.19 8.39
8.67 11.25
19.31
3,61
9.08 1131 11.49 12.87
6.17
7.04
Market Dep. 8,28 1058
8,45 11.15
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SHAREHOLDERS ALLÉGA TIONS AGAINST DIRECTORAT
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DIARY OF EVENTS.
To-day."
41st Annual Meeting, H.K. and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. at Jardine, Matheson & Co.. noon. Panting Hunt, meet at Sheang Shui Police Station, 243 p.m.
Entrise close for Macao Race
Geting, 4 pm.
XI. Hockey Club" Ist K.O.S.B., U.S.RO, 3 p.m.
Diocesan Girls' School, Kowloon, Brown, 5 p.m.
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SIR ALFRED MOND'S OFFER tained a message which was pur-Prize Distribution by Mrs. Russel.
TO HIS WORKERS, ·
[FROM OUR OWN CORAKAPUNDENT: }
The petition conthined very strong statements as to supposed Reismanagement of the company's affairs, and the shareholders asked that the Government should cause an investigation to is made and reforms introduced. The petition- era stated that, although the com- mittes appointed by the Govern- ment to reorganize the company bad been in existence for over a year, no definite action had been taken, and they dileged that matters had gone from bad to worse.
- Shinghat, February 23fd. Yesterday Chinese papers con- ported to have been issued by the Minister of Communications of the Nationalist Government.. in his capacity as official superviser of the China Merebants" S. N. Co., in con nection with the demands of certain shareholders for reforms, which ap- LONDON, "January 28th. This week the new air part at Peared in the vernacular press on Croydon was opened by an aero-the previous day. plane rising from the ground, but there will be an official opening with becoming ceremony later on. The new port has been built., with an eye to the future, when day and might great air finers will be leaving for all parts of Europe, for India and the Far East-and, as some think for America. The port, which provides accommodation hitherto lacking at Croyden, has cost a quarter of a million pounds sterling This seems a lot of money in these hard times, but the experts in aviation matters are all agreed that the port may be worth mil- lions to the country later on.
From time to time there bare been criticisms about the subsidy paid to Imperial Airways by the to Government. £137,000 per annum. But for this sum the company maintains not only an efficient and reliable air service for passengers and goods, Hinking up London with most parts of Europe, but also what is in effect a military force
It
amounts
Under the agreement by which the subsidy is paid 75 per cent.. of the personnel must belong to the Royal Air Force Reserve Thow troop carrying squadrons. The machines are kept in perfect condition, and the cff- ciency of the ground staff and pilots is equal to that of any station under military control, The amount of traffic is on the in- crease; and when the new hotel is completed in a few weeks time it will be possible to spend the right at Croydon in comfort, have
walk out into breakfast,
the grounds to the waiting aeroplanej and dine in Sweden, Berlin, Cannes or even Italy.
Workers As Investors,
Angouncement is made of an in teresting development by means of which, on the instalment plan. ordinary wage earners can secuis a financial interest in the enter prise which enables them to carn their living. It is the idea of Sir Alfred Mond, bead of the mam- moth chemical combine which bears his name and has ramifica tions all over the world. In order to give the employees facilities to buy shares in the undertaking, the latter offers to finance the trans- actn, and to receive payment for the shares out of wages as they are earned:
market.
It was alleged that few of the larger sharchaicers bad seized all of the companys rights and sold The China's shipping interests. directors are and to have com- mitted numerous buses and to have kept to the rivis the company's profits which, sine the Great War, had exceeded $10,000,000.
Company Or Verge Of Bankruptcy?
Public Roap: Race Ponies Auction by Hughes and Hough, II.K. Jockey Club Stable, Cause way Bay 3.13 p.
Tez Dances: F.K. Hotel and Hotel Savoy, 4.30 p.m.; King Edward Hotel, p.m. Lane.
Restaurant,
4.30-0.30
Crawford's P.; Cafe Regent, 5-6.30 p.m.
Cheer 'O Y..C.A. Whist Drive, 7p.m
THE
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Telegraphis Aditrescilj "KREMEIN. BONGKONG.""
AND
SHANGHAI
Aron Boon BOTIL PALACE HOT
Marenc Bow
'Telegraphic' Addrvan.
* CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,"
HOTELS. LIMITED.
Cafe Regent dinner dancë, 8 p.m. 8th Annual Dancing Display by In association with the Grann HOTEL Miss Violet Capell, and her pupils, Star Theatre at 0.15 p.m.
DES WAGONS LIw, Pantxo.
Queen's Theatre: There You Arc."
Miss Ches Toy will sing popular English and Chinese Songs.
World Theatre: Tin Goda " (3.16-9.20 p.m.); Chinese Drama
P
Romance of a Star" (3.157.18
Star Theatre: "The Side Show at Life."
Principal Mails:-laward: Europe
(Norviken) papers Negapatam vid Siberia (Iwanan); Europe tiá only.
Thursday,
St. David's Day.
St. David's Society wreath lay ing ceremony at Cenotaph, 11 a.. St. David's. Society annual din- ner, Lane, Crawford Restaurant, S p.m.
H.E.C.C. Anaual Lawn Tennis Tournament starts.
Cheer O Y.M.C.A. Dance, 7.30 F.IL
In the message jeferred to abovė the Minister of Communications is reported to have prdered the com. plete reoigization of the com. раду.
Action in this connection could be dyed no longer. The aim of the Eupertory Committee, of which he was hairman, desired to protect China | shipping rights, especially, he salata 32 company is on the verge of bank aptes. The
Tes Dances: H.K. Hotel and time was critical and if energetic and immediate action were not Hotel Savoy, 4.30 p.m.; King taken there was no hope whatever Edward Hotel, 5
Ladies' night, Y.M.C.A. Kow- loon, 9. pas.
Around-the-World in conia due
p.m.;
Lane.
Queen's Theatre The Scarlet Letter."
World Theatre: "The Confession of a Queen."
Star Theatre: "Introduce Me." Mails award: Principal
Süez (Mongolia), Europe vil
Outward: papers. letters and Europe via Siberia (Porthos), 1,30 p.m
for the company's recovery. The Orawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30 Government simply desired to pro- p.m. teet the interests of the shareholders and uphold China's shipping rights. It had no further echcern in the matter. Should any directors in the past have arsumed their respon- Bibilities, but made mistakes, they would be prodoned and it was hoped that they would mend their ways It was hope that all would of the Government so that the com act in accordance with, the orders pany could be sav., Shareholders should submit ideas with referer.ce to reform and take part in the forthcoming election of directors J.C. Daily Newaj
"the Midlands or cowhere to cheer the home team victory, - One might think that post of them at tended, because their male friends wanted to see the game. Far from it They are as well aware of the points in the game as the keenest follower of it could be. Of course, on general grounds there is no reason why girls should not be in terested in foothills and I am merely mentioning the fact as feature of English life, and it is worth noting.
New Type Of Variety Theatre. It is announced this week that the directors of London Theatres of Variety Limited, have decided to acll the Palladiuin, Holborn Empire, and in all seventeen variety theatres owned by them at a price of £70,000, a deposit of £17,000 having already been paid
Friday,
Ember Day. Helena May Institute Bible Study Study Circle, 19:30 a.m.
Sir Miles Lampson leaves on Franconia.
Hockey H.K. Hockey Club "A! K.O.Š.B., King's Park, 5 p.m. Tea Dances: HK. Hotel" and Hotel Savoy, 4.30 p.m.; King Edward Hotel, 3p.m.; Lame, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30
p.m.
Cheer 'O Y.M.C.A. Musical Even- ing, 7.30 p.m.
H.M.S. Titania dance at Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 8.30 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "The Scarist Letter."
World Theatre: The Confession of a Queen."
Star Theatre: "Introduce Me" Principal Mails: Outward: Australia and ports (Tanda), 2.3) p.m.; Europe via Siberia (Hongo lia), 8.30 am.
Saturday. Golf: Captain's Cup, Fanling Fanling Hunt: Spring Steeple Chase Mig., Kwasti..
Yachting: Yeangerie
(Racing Yachts). Sir William Gibbons, who is at the
Rare
Tennis Ladies Recreation Club, American Tournament, 230 p.m.
H.K. Rife League annual meet, Kowloon City Range
KING
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Hotel Launch meets all Steam- era. Dining Room and Lounge is now open to the Public.
THE KING EDWARD HOTEL BAND WILL PLAY AN UNDER --- TITIN HOURS, DINNER HOURS
1 TO 2. 7.30 20 9. -DINNER DANSANT-" SATURDAYS: 8.00 to 12.00 Ya
TEA DANSANTAU MONDAY TO FRIDAY. (Thirty Tifin Tickets for $25 can [be obtained at the Office of the
above Hotel).
Tel. Add: VICTORIA. Telephone: No. C 373.
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head of the syndicate responsible for this deal, appears to have de- finito ideas us regards the kind of entertainment the public desire.
Cricket:-League Games: Navy to to He intends to transform the houses. University; Kowloon . Chinese
43 into a new type, which he calls R.C. Friendlies: (Second Div.) cinema-variety theatre. There is H.K. Electric v. Recreio; Police ..
big money" in the enterprise, Navy,
Insurance companies have for long been in the babit of financing the purchase of houses by members of their stalls The late Sir George Livesey inaugurated a system by which employees of gas companies were given bonus shares in the con- cerns in which they worked so as to stimulate their interest. Bonu shnares bave also been a feature be- tween the Lever Companies and their employees But Bir Alfred Mond's theme is new in the senes that it is the first time a great in- dustrial enterprise has offered to hay shares for workpeople who ared to pay for them by instal- ments. There is a provise that such shares must not be sold to make a profit on the tum of the
Girls And Football. One of the things that strike people attending football matches is the fact that girls are more and more forming a very considerable part of the crowds For a long
Ter Dances: H.K. Hotel and time we have known the game
Hotel Savoy. 4,30 p.m.; King playing girl, and the girl in the at five million pounds. Edward Hotel,5 p.m.; Lane, sporta dress is one of the com Under the new arrangement the Crawford's. Restaurant, 4.20-6.30 moncat features of the streets. But Palladium, the popular theatre p.m.; Cafe Regent, 5-8.30 p.m. the girl who is an cathusiast as of varieties of Oxford Street, is
MailsOutward: Principal an onlooker while others' play a
via
if Marseilles (Mace- to be turned into a place of amuse Europe game is somewhat new. She is ment to attract the multitude. The donia), 10.30 am Europe vis forcing herself. on attention this prices will range from 3/8 in the Siberia (Sunning), 9.30. p.m. year in the mass. There is no
first few mes of the dress circle
Bunday," escaping her t
to 1/6 in the stalls, and 17d.. in the At cup-tie matches in the London top circle" including tax. But area every Saturday the sports this departure, it is to be feared, girl is to be seen in her thousands will mean less work for variety And the interesting fact is that a artistes, who of fate years since the Jarge proportion of these bright coming of the cinema and the de and lively Daughters, of Eve are eline of the music hall, have seen not Londonere They come from the opportunities for making a Star Theatro- (Oontinued on next Column.) living gradually diminishing.-H.B. | Town's Talking.
as may be gathered from the fact that the camtat is roughly set down
Golf: Captain's Cup, Fanking. 2nd: Week in Lent. Yachting: Commodores v Club. H.K. Rife League Annual Meet, Kowloon City Range Queen's Theatro: World Theatre:
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