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MR. LI YAU TSUN REVIEWS
. SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
KONG.
borrow motor
COMPANY MEETING. MR. PEPYS IN HONG tug Edith be cut down and sunk out of hand by a river boat, and three poor soula, drowned, or, 80 CHINESE ESTATES, LTD.
it be feared. But how it shall have 2nd-Rose betimes and to the come about we know.not yet. At office, but to my great discontent, last they catch one who doth velocipedes and the weather very fowle despite that the typhoon be past. So to coaches, and he is mulated fifty|| The annual meeting of share the Clubber where I fall to drinking forinn, of which! I am mighty glad. holders of the Chinese Estates Ltd.,my Hollands waters with Sir R. This day comes nows that China took place yesterday, when Mr. Harpenden and Mr. Ashby; and doth blockade the Manchukuo ter- Li Yau Tsun presided. The chair
hnen comes Creed who tells us that ritory as regards the Postes, which man, in the course of his speech, three more gentlemen be made stoppeth the Siberian Mail. But I reviewed a very successful year and officers in the A.&.C. Cadre of the doubt not the Master of the King's said that he was glad to note that Train Bands, which, he says, be Fostes will soon provide a route there had been an increase in the like to the Monrovian Navy where by Japan, and there be too the all be admirals. Later wo fall talking of the Emperial Conference Chairman's Speech.
at Ottawa, and much I pray that Addressing the gathering, Mr. Li good may come of it. Yet it seems said: --
| dividend which was 28 per share as
compared with 80 last year,
new Aire Mail in August no be the planes crash not. At My Lord's at Bowles, but I make a sorry show at it. And there I meet & gentle- men whose woodes do bend to a there have been naught but con-marvel and I am impatient until I
to a marvel, yet it is very sad. I doubt though that it follows not history in its story. This even, tho first signal bo hoisted, but I leave my windows open.
The net profit for the year, afierferences and talk aince Mr. L.
George and, the man Wilson do get me a set like to them. This provision having been made for To serve for depreciation on China make such a sorry mucke of it at day I did see a preview of a pie Versailles. Yet I do see ground tre called Mata Hari, a very fine Buildings 836,000), for had, and
picture wherein Mrs, Garbo plays doubtful debts (81,807:31), and for for hope in that wa be dealing with Directers and Auditor's Fees and our own kin, and have not the complications caused by our Gallic other EXPENSÉB (84,550), in
After nun 8132,600:25 which, added to the or Yankee brethren. 8428,024:87 brought forward from cheon, slept for mine own comfort Last account, makes a total of and thereafter in the Alleys did 28th. This day all quiet, and I $559,625:13.
bowl for the comfort of my liver. betimes to the office and I do plot The not profit for the year shows Later to dinner where come Sir R. upon my new typhoon nap the an increase of 81,735:38 over that Harpender, (the parser), and Mr. course of the typhoon, taking yes- for the previous year. In view of MoLentil, a Scot, to dine with me;terday's fixes first from our Comp- the fact that the item "Govern- and we after at the cards, which troller's figures, and then from ment rates" has increased by run very low. At the first I lose, those of Manila But Lord! how 80,208 owing to the increase in as to my greatest possible discompo- they do differ! The Manila track Bossment taxes, this result must be sure, but later on do fill a flush or doth point straight at 'Bias Bay. | considered satisfactory.
two and at the end win a trifle and, But this I do perceive to be wrong Dividend Increased.
no great harm done anywhere, save as nigh ten hours had passed yet || was the weather fair and no heavy! wind. And so, later, it proved. To
preview of "Grand Hotel,' which be well-nigh the finest picture that ever I saw, and the wonder fine, with Mrs. Garbo, Mr. J. Barrymore, Mr. L. Stone, Mr. Beery, Mrs. J. Crawford," and above all Mr. L Barrymore who (Continued on Pago 6.)
In the course of my speech at the to our sleep.
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3. -SELECTION
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INTERVAL
PART II
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INTERVAL PART IIL
1. SPANISH SERENADE
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the hope that a better dividend might be declared this year. It is
a matter of gratification to me, da
24th, Lord's Day. This day a
had been minded to walk beyond Black's Links and to Deep Water
it must be to you, that this hops Bay, but, when the boy awakens is to be realized, for your Direcme with my breakfast, I see the tors propose the payment of a final rain falls so heavy that I do but dividend of 85 per share which, to empty the flaggon and turn over gether with the interim dividend of again upon my 'couch and sleep $3 per share declared on January 'till well nigh noon; for which my 20, 1932, will raake a dividend of wife, poor wretch, will soundly a sluggard. But I 88 per share for the whole year, asherate mo as compared with 88 per share for the doubt not I may keep it privy. At previous year,
noon, after trimming myself, to the verandah where I drink a possett
George, and Mr. F. Seeds who boasts much that he did ariso at seven of the clocke. To which I made answer, that it were well he should see an spothecary. Up the Peake where a very pleasant dinner with olde friends and so to bed.
Your Directors are of the opin ion that the larger dividend is justi-with Mr. Povy, Creed, Colonel fied by the financial position of the Company, not only as it now exista bu also as fy ng they can see it in the coming 12 months, regard being had to the fact that in spite of new office buildings having been put up in the vicinity during the last two or three years, there is not a single vacant shop or room in China Buildings.
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THE CHILDREN'S CORNER
THOMAS GRAY.
DEAR KIDDIES,--
edited by UNCLE JACK.
THE FAVOURITE NEPHEW.
[The Story so far:-
Uncle John has come on a visit. His trunk has been delayed; in it he has a cowboy it for his fav ourite nephew. Marvin knows this.
ROUND
THE
CAMP FIRE.
25th.-Roading this day in the News Stroetes, I'learn there bath been a quaking of the earth at
Just one hundred and sixty. Manila, which may heaven avert one years ago. Thomas Gray, the from this Colony, for heretofore famous English poet, died. I know was one and I wish, no more such this seems a long time ago, but
He wonders is he or his cousin Camping is the best fun in the Death of Mr. Fang Ping Shan.
experience! I see my Lord Lytton to-day the poems written by Gray Dickie the favourite nephew. On whole wide worki. We would, of The Directors have to record with is ill and wonder not at it, for the aro still widely read. Many points the third day Uncle John and his, course, all like to arrange "fine deep regret the death of Mr. Fung lies he must hear on every band are striking in the character of this nephews an off to the station for weather," but no we can't do this,
the trunk)
we must arrange to take the right Ping Shan who was a founder of would turn any stomack. To the uan-He was by no means rich, nor
They wont first to the express kit and, choose the right sort of this Company puit had been a tower of strength on our Board of Dirce office, where I find Mrs. Betty out did he become rich by writing. Yet office where Uncle John got his, site, so that even if it rains, "cats " or elephants and tors In recognition of his valued of her sulks at last, and at no he became famous!. He was cheer- trunk, and several suitcases, then and dogs'
they drove up town where Unelë hippopotamus" wo will be suug services, you Directors have coopt charge to me. Yot by the whisking ful-no matter how bad things were, John had some shopping to do, and dry and happy, ed his son Mr. Funz Ping Fan to fill the vacancy. Mr. Fung Ping of the skirts, which this day she Gray had always a smile for "the When he stopped the cart, he said, Fan has already proved himself to wears mighty short, I do perceive man-in-the-street." Surely, child-"I have some valuable things in. Of course, the word "camp" is those auitcases. Will one of you too often interpreted as "roughing be a useful colleague, and I shall I am meant to apprehend that an-
ren, this is a lesson in itself: "If boys stay here and watch them for Well, the tenderfoot who presently have pleasure in submit-
pitches his comp at the bottom of ting his name for re-election as a other hath supplied the need, I did our work cheerfully; we will not
we all try and work hard, and do me,"
Marvin looked straight rhead as a hill and who pulls the cords of Director for the ensuing year. tacitly refuse to fill. Yet, in my only make ourselves happy, but our
though ho had not heard, Ho did't his tent as tight as they will go I now move that the Directors'
want to sit still on the old cart. and then it RAINE in the night !-- judgment, I admire them not in smiles will spread and make every Going to town was quite an event. Well, I agree he is roughing it. cherry colour nor so skimpy; and it
one else happy!
Ho loved to look in the shop win-
The first rule to follow is just may be I should help to form the child's taste, of which I must.com-
dows, especially in the harness this: Choose your camp site early. maker's window. Ho wanted to se
Don't become so infused with the if that real cowboy's Inriat marked go" fever that the first night out sider later. Later, to My Lord's,
91.00" was still there. He had finds you in a sorry makeshift that where we bowlé a rubber and win
wanted that lariat for weeks. Be- sides, he wanted to go to the 10 i spoils the whole fun.
(Another yarn' next Saturday.) very handsomely
He had 20 cents to spend. So he looked straight ahead! and protended that he hadn't heard Uncle John,
Report and Statement of Account as presented he adopted. When the motion has been seconded. I shall be pleased to answer any questions that may be put to me,
Mr. D. A. Purves seconded,
Other Business.
There being no question, the mo
tion was carried unanimously.
· Under the Articles of Association
28th-Up Betimes and to see my
of the Company Mr. Pung Ping old friend Mr. Ditches, where all Fan retires as a Director, but offers well. So very merrily to the office, himself for re-election. I have
much pleasure in moving that Mr. and having ordered matters, fell Fung be so re-elected for the cool to reading in the Newes Bheetco ing year...
DR. H. Kotewall seconded; and find there that the Dean of carried unanimously
Canterbury, who
who did lately visit
The accounts have been audited] China, hith told the Reporters of by M. Li Tung who retires, but the English Newes Sheetes that he offers himself for re-election.
unanimously.
Mr. Too Yik Pang proposed and deemeth China's needs to be road, Mr. Li Yik Mui seconded; carried and peace. And at the originality and perspicacity of the reverend. This is all the business, gentle gentleman I do stand in wonder! men; I thank you for your atten. This evening. I did intend to walk dance.Dividend warrants are now upon the Penko, and, meeting rendy and may be had on applies pretty Lady, did walk with her to tion at the Secretary's office.
my great comfort. Then to the Peake Clubbe, where I do fail of
Cheerio,
UNCLE JACK.
POUR LES PETITS.
Bild me sait pas encore mar. cher, elle n'a que dis huit mois. "(Translation on Monday.)
PEACE,
cent store.
"I'll stay," said. Dickie."
JUMBLED TOWNS ....
1DNOOLN.
2. ECWER
3. HTNEEMORSA
4. LUHL
5. DREOV
@. TRILBOS.
(Answers on Monday.)
YESTERDAY'S
So Marvin climbed down and
Can you solve these jumbled. went to look in the harness-shop. Yes, the cowboy larint was still towns? They are six towns in there. Marvin sighed My, how he England, the letters of which are waated that lariat! It was just jumbled up beyond recognition. "the thing to go with the cowboy- suit he was going to get. But i dollar was a great deal of money; He didn't know how he was ever. going to get so much;
Finally he turned away and went to the 10-cent store. He bought himself a toy truck and a toy air- plans and still had 5 cents left. He supposed he ought to buy Dickie something. He looked around and happened to see t sign that said: The club members were discussing "Gum, two for 5 centa." He Those prescat were:-Mr. Li Yau Pekin, Cost me nigh three laziness. One finally told about his bought to packages of gum and
Across:-1, Yoke; 6, Muloy 9, Taun CBE (Chairman), Hon. Dr florios. Alter, to Mr. Clinke's biking through the South Coming went back to the truck...
Uncle John camo out in a few Even 10, Esol, 11, Len, 13, Eys1- wine of to d.stream, he saw a mountainer IH. Kotowall, CM.G., LLD, house drinking as good Mr. Leung Yin Soon, Mr. Loung Xeres as ever I tasted Then to sitting on the back against a tree; moments and said to Dickie: 14, R.; 16 Lot 17, Ev.; 18. Ting Man. (representing Mr. Leung Mr. Harold's, where he and his his hat over his face and u fabing "Thanks, old chap, for staying, Final; 20 Whip; 22 Lean; 24, Kwai Tiny Mr. Foo Yik Pang J Lady used me very kindly with wine rod stuck under one knee, the line. Here, take this and go and buy your, IF.8 25 Eel 20, Odo; 29,
KOS 30, NE; 31, Cot, 32, To F. Mr. Li Yik Mui J.-P., Mr and discourse, and there I eat my in the water.
self a present, Hello" asid the visitor. Been Marvin nearly fell off the nest. Down:--1, Yellow; 2 Over: Ji Fung Ping Fan. (Directors) and dinner and later home. Mr. Henry Lowcock (Secretary),
here all day 1
Uncle John had handed Diokia o "Yes," was the response from the round silver dollar. If he had stay ed he would have got the dollar. motionless fisher,
Caught anythin
He could have bought the lariat
(20 de Continued.) Dunno
Those Presant.
| and; the following Shareholders: 27th-Up batimes, the day being Mr Sheung Ming. Mr. D. A. very fine, and to the Office where +Purves-Mi Li Po Ewa Mr Listradohe nossa for Much nowes
Fa Ngor, Miss Chếng-Yuk!:
in the Shootes and notably that the
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