HONG KONG LANDS HAVE VERY GOOD YEAR
Shareholder's Tribute To
Board At Annual Meeting
A profit of $23.177.18 in the earnings of the Gloucester Hotel for the past year was revealed at the annual general meeting of shareholders of the Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Company Limited held in the Qffices of Messrs. Jardine, Mathe- son and Co. Ltd., yesterday. The Hon, Mr. J. J. Paterson took the chair, and was supported by Sir Robert Ho TungMessrs. A. H. Compton, T. E Pearce, Felix' A. Joseph, S. T. Willamson and 3. Raymond (Directors) and Oscar Eager (Secretary). Addressing tha meeting the tion Chairman said:-
account
shews that your Directors recommend a final divi- dend of $1 per share which, to- ❘gether with the interim dividend, makes a total of $2 per share for the year under review,
f regret that the profit and loss account again shews a decrease in revenue from Rents as compared with the preceding twelve months but, although rock-bottom rents are nearly reached, there are still some old leases expiring which cannot be renewed on the favour- able conditions existing at the time of their inception. The de-like to congratulate the Directors Mr, Sewell said that he would creaze is $40,888.78.
Another large reduction in the revenue is interest on mortgages which amounts, to 388,382,29, This mainly due to the redeeming of certain mortgages 'and also to the necessity of foreclosing on two properties.
GLOUCESTER PROFIT
A pleasing feature on the credit side is the improvement in the earnings of the Gloucester Hotel, where a loss on the working ic- count for 1835 of $39.133.80 has been turned into a profit of $25.- 177.18 During the winter season Just closing the hotel commenced catering to the public with up-to- date cabaret dances which have received gratifying support.
The report was seconded by Mr. G. W. Sewell and carried unani- mously.
EXCELLENT WORK
much
very excellent work they had put and staff of the Company on the
in during the past year. One was very
impressed by the tremendous improvements in the Gloucester Hotel and he thought that that was possibly due to a great extent to the energy of the Secretary.
"The 'British Government,” he remarked, "Is spending a lot of money on this Colony trying to make it safe for our citizens and I hope that that attitude will generate, a feeling of confidence which may possibly be effective in the position of this Colony.""
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1937.
INNISKILLINGS
UNDER CANVAS
Camp In Fanling
During Stay Here
No sooner had the 1st Royal In- niskilling Fustilers arrived in Hong Kong on Monday by HLM.S. Medway from Singapore to take part in the combined manoeuvres which com- mence on Sunday, than they pro- cceded to Fanling where they will camp until just before the opera- tions. They will then take up sta- tions in different parts of the New Territories, forming the major part of the Northland Force which will attack Redland (Hong Kong from the mountains. The attackers will be assisted by Bitzeland, a big sea power some 800 miles to the south of Hong Kong.
As has already been reported in our columns, the operations will go on for a week and at the conclusion of the exercises the Inniskillings
about a month for training in will remain in camp at Fanling for
such as those obtaining in the mountain warfare in conditions North-West Frontier in India. They will return to Singapore by the cruiser Berwick on April 27.
The Battalion is commanded by Major R. G. & Cox. M.C., and Ma. jor H. A. Allen, D.S.Q. Major Allen is expected to succeed Lt. Col. M. F. Hammond-Smith, M.C., who is re- ring as Officer Commanding the Battalion. Major Allen will arrive here to-day in the cruiser Cumber- land.
Singapore, the Inniskillings bid Prior to their departure from
MONTHLY WATER
RETURN
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on March 1, 1937.
ISLAND WATER WORKS
1936
1937
Contents in Contents in Below Millions Below Millions
Over-
of Over-
flow Gallons
flow
RESERVOIR
11 0 297.70 19 6" 18′ 6′′ 3.60 22° 2′ 40". 4*
28.20 48′ 6′′
Gallons 221.84
1.84
24.16
32 0
747.48 37′ 4′′
660.66
21′ 7′′
8.81 1911'
0.91.
Tytam..... Tytam Byowash Tytam Intermediate Tytam Tuk Wong Nei Chong Pokfulam Aberdeen Upper Aberdeen Lower
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farewell to their retiring 51-year- On the proposal of Mr. H. W. Dulley, seconded by Mr. R. J. D. Cmond-Smith. He leaves Singapore
o'd bachelor-O.C.. Lt. Col. Ham Greive, Sir Robert Ho Tung and to-day by the transport Dilwark, Mr. A.. Raymond were re-elected and will go directors.
on leave for a few. months "before retiring after 31 years' service in the Army.
Proposed by Mr. B. C. Field.
seconded by Mr. D. V. Stevenson,
No sales of property occurred in 1936. A beginning was made upon the redevelopment of the corner site at No. 9 Queen's Road. Cen- trat, and the new building is ex-Messra. Percy Bmith. Seth and pected to be completed by June Fleming and Messrs. Linstead and 30, next.
Davis, were re-elected auditors at a remuneration of $1,250,
On the debit side there is ttle which calls for comment and I am glad to say that the severe ty- phoon experienced last
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Shareholders present were:- Messrs. I. G. Frost. H. W, Dulley, August | R. J. D. C. Greive, G. W. Sewell, B. heavy increase in ex- C. Feld, C. T. Field, C. T. Todd, penditure for repairs."
H. Bummers, D. V. Stevenson and
caused no
The proft and loss appropria-A. Wilcox.
LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
Water Restrictions Questioned
At the meeting of the Legisla- tive Council to-day, the Hon Mr. M. K. Lo, pursuant to notice, will ask the following question:→→→
Will Government be good enough to make a statement to this Coun- cll on the water question generally dealing particularly with, the rea- sons for having to resort to water restriction so soun after the com- pletion of the Jubilee Reservoir? And if such reasons are related to elther-
(a) the carrying capacity of the existing harbour pipes, or,
(b) the capacity" of the alter- ing plant on the Islands, will Government state what is in- tended to be done in regard to 'elther or both, as the case may be?
move-
MOTIONS
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The Colonial Secretary will
That the Report of the Finance Committee 1 No, 1). dated 3rd February, 1937, be adopted.
The Attorney move..
LADY HOCKEY
PLAYER TO WED
Miss Raymonde Blackmore
The Colonel made his farewell to the troops now in Hongkong at the Naval Base, after 600 officers and men had gone aboard the Medway,
Gen. Yue Hon Mau
...
Entertained
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"We Chinese merchants in Hong Kong have always been weil- treated by both the British and Chinese Governments, so we an- xlously hope that the friendly re- lations between China and Great Britain wil become more and more closely knit together, trade
Miss Raymonde Fernande "Black and commerce more and more pro- more, secretary, of No. 7, Devonsperous, and the co-operation be- Road, Kowloon Tong, the well- tween Hong Kong and Canton known player of the Central more and more intimate. British Association. Ladies Sentor hockey team, will be married shortly to Mr. John Jacob Forster. engineer, residing at No. 4. Stanley Terrace, Taikoo Dockyard,
Other weddings announced are: Mr. Edward Hope Meadows. clerk. R.A.M.C., Mitary Hospital, Bowen Road and Miss Carmen Marie Therese Pereira, residing at No. 3, Carnarvon Road,
Mr. William Wong, aeronautical ongincet. Shluchau Airways. Kwang.ong, and Miss Rose Lowe, secretary of the same firm, and residing at St. Paul's Vicarage.
dinance. 1935, to the by-laws under the heading "Food Shops" on the 16th day of February. 1937, be up- proved
The Attorney General will move General will the Second reading of-
That the amendment made by the Urban Council under section 5 of the Public Health (Food) Or-
"A Bill to amend the Pensions
Ordinance, 1932,"
"A BIII to amend the Watchmen Ordinance, 1928."
This Evening's Concert
pleasant evening is 1
INTERMISSION
A very promised patrons of the Hong 5. a, Valse: Chopin b, Mazur Kong Hotel when Miss Dina Notar-ka: Chopin.--Xenia Zarina. glacomo, the well-known Italian 6. Serenata; Mascagni, soprano, and Miss Xenia Zarina, classical dancer, will entertain.
The programme is as follows:-
PROGRAMME
Trovatore
"Let us all stand up and drink to the health and vigour of His Excellency General Yue Hon-mau and Mr. Lau Wal-chee."
THE GUESTS
The following were the guests.- The Chief Commander Yue Hon- mau, Mr. Lau Wal-chee, Gen. Yue King-tong, Gen. Wong So, Gen. Chan Ki-yau, Admiral Chan Chak, Messrs. Lee Yur-wan, Wong Fan- yat, Leung Stu-hang, Hui Ling- kwan, Yue Pak-chuen, Tse Chok- man, Yue Ylu-wa, Chan Hing-wan, Chan Ming-ng, Chue Chin-chuen, Tang Ching-to, Tai Tak-foo. Soung Koon Wan-seung. The Hon. Dr. R H Kotewall, The Hon. Mr. T N. Chau. The Hon. Mr. K. La, and
the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan.
THE HOSTS
Total Storage
14' 0' 38.00 18 1 - 28.04 127 115.35 1911' 1.63.
·8' 8' 75.63 27′ 5′′ 28.98
1,061.34
1,312.78
Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions
of gallons during the month of February.
Consumption
1936 *245.79 428.000
19.6
1937 +317.85 Million gallons 442,600
Estimated population Consumption per head per day
25.6 Gallons Includes 86 million gallons supplied from mainland. Includes 121.36 millions gallons supplied from mainland. Additional amount supplied to Island Villages during the month of February: 13.40 million gallons.
February 1938-A 10 hours supply (6-11 a.m. and 4-9 p.m.) was given to all districts during the whole month.
February 1937-From 1st to 14th a constant supply was given to all districts. From 15th to 28th a 15 hours supply (8 a.m.- p.m.) was given to all districts.
MAINLAND WATER WORKS
RESERVOIR
Kowlcon Main
1936
1937
Contents in Contents in Below Millions Below. Millions
Over- of Over- of
flow Gallons flow Gallons 4' 9" 304.80 18 27 229.36 50' 10' 37.48 29 BN 85.87
65.606* 4*
91.80
Kowloon Byewash Shek Li Pul Jubilee
14' 0'
Shing Mun Reception
Level
80' 11" 1,025.00 33.15 5' 0 20.67
Total Storage
441.03
1,452.70
Consumption of water in Kowloon and New Kowloon In millions of gallons during the month of February.
Consumption
Estimated population
1936
1937
154.70
351,700
213.18 Million gallons 329,000
Consumption per head per day 15.2
23.1. Gallons
February 1936-A 10 hours supply 16-11 am. and 49 p.m.) was given to all districts during the whole month.
February 1937-A constant supply was given to all districts during the whole month.
Additional amount supplied to Lalchikok Water Boat Dock during the month of February: 8.26 million gallons.
Total rainfall recorded by Royal Observatory from 1.1.36 to 29.2.38: 3.925; and from 1.1.37 to 28.2.37; 5.075.
BRITAIN'S GAIN IN AIRCRAFT BUILDING
Advantage From
The change is based on research and new design, and the adoption of what is called "stressed skin" aircraft, in which the wings and other members have hard shells, so strong that they sustain the burden of flight at great speeds in all manoeuvres with the loads re- quired.
Hitherto the great majority of alrcraft have had an interior
Deliberate Delay framework of built-up spars.
LATEST METHODS
ADOPTED
In many cases even the wings were supported by exterior bracing. UNSUITABLE FOR HIGH SPEEDS
Many of these are still in pro- duction, and those of good per- formance are by no means to be regarded as obsolete. Some; in- deed, have been designed for what was until recently regarded as rapid production.
BY MAJOR C. G. TURNER, "Dally Telegraph" Air Correspondent
liberately delayed her
Great Britain, by having de- building programme for the Royal Air although Germany led the way in Its a remarkable fact that,
Force, will enjoy a considerable stressed-skin riesign and construc- advantage over other Powers. Hertton-having Indeed adopted it effort will now be concentrated on during the Great War the cor new types, and largely on a new rugated metal wings and bodies method of aircraft construction. which have characterised many of There has been a fundamental her principal types are not suitable change in the design of many for the greatly increased per- types. This has denianded the formance demanded of modern scrapping of much old machinery | types. and method.
The following were the hosts: Mr. Li Sing-kul (Chairman) Sir Robert Ho Tung, Dr. S.W. Two, the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow. Dr. Ar- thur Woo, Dr. Tsang Fat-yin, Messrs. Li Cho-san, Au Chak- Countries which have been ex- sum, Choi Hing, Yung Koon-man.pending great energy in the pro- Yuk-wan, Ip Lan-chuen, Li Yam- duction of prechange types have shuen, Fung Beung-chuen. Wong to some extent wasted that effort. Tape, Wong Mow-lam, Chan Kam-
por, Mok Kon-sang; Kwok Chuen,
Yung Chee-ming, Kwok Yau-ting.
Messrs. Chan Chung-chee,
Needless to say, this has been realised. Smooth-skin all-metal types are now being produced in Germany, but as yet on a relativa- ly small production scale.
The German speed-up of air- senso eraft manufacture in one began too soon. To some extent
on types which are not the most Yuk- at any rate money has been spent
up-to-date.
The corrugated metal skin wis sultable enough for comparatively low speeds, but, among other Chiu Chiu-fan, Tang Shiu-kin, Ki-chuck, Chiu Chaan-yue, Cheung drawbacks, the air friction, due to Yue Chuek-sang, Tam Woon-tong. Slu-tong, Chow Bik-nin,
Wong
its uneven surface prevents at Ho Bal-wing, Peter E Bin, Lo Ytu-tung,. Chow Shing Kong tainment of the speeds of from 250 chee-nai, Chow Ngan-ting, Sum Wing kit, Au Lin Chuen, Lee Cho b.
to 350 miles an hour expected Cheung, Lau (Taces la notte pix-
Yau, Wong Ping-suen; Ngan Pak-ming, Choi
nowadays. elda): Verdi,-Dina Notargiacomo. Shingekwan, Ng Wah, Wong King-King-ching, Chan Chup-tak, Chow Bhing-chee, Ng Yiu-ting, Chan 7. a, Javanese Dance; b, Baltsak and Chan Tit-yat.
Chuek-man, Ng Yue-hon, Lo Yin- nese Djanger-Zenta Zarina.
nin, Fung Blu-tong. Wong Tat- 8. a, Reve Crepusculaire: Cheung Lan-chow, Chan Lan-wing, Tae Yiu-seung, Lo Strauss. b, Cavalleria Rusticana fong, Ng Yin-wan, Au. Wal-kwo. tong. La Chee-kung, 80 Obiu-tung (Vol lo sapete o Mamma): Mas- Lam Chuck-ming Ginn Pul-kwan, and Dr. Ping-sum. cagni-Dina Notargiacomo.
Hang Yuk-ming, Tung Chung-wal, 9, a Malaquens: Sarasate. b Blan Chee-kong, Chang' Hu-ngu.. Messrs. Mou Wing. Fung Kul-| It is neither easy nor cheap to Habanera: Sarasate-Xenia Za-Lau Hing-chef, Ko Chung-nam, yin. Chue Blu-wa. To Chak-man, change over to a new system, and 3. A Lantano dalla
rina,
Hai Yeung-ahing, Wang Tai-san, Heung-kau. Lau Bul-sang, Lau. the process takes a long time. At Schuman. b. Alda (Ritorna. Vin- - 10, a, Te Chlamme Maria Lam Pul-sang, Au Blu-cho, Taang Hee-po, Ho Tang-leung, Lau Ting present all countries are feeling a eltor): Verdi-Diria Notatgiacomo, (Heapolitan Song): Zama, b, Torna Po-kl., Lau Chee-ching, Wong sam, Chol Man-chaan, Pau Blu- shortage in the special tools need- 4. Grand Bal in Russian a Burriento. (Neapolitan Song: Chee-pő, Ko Tong, Kwong Chee-wal, Chan Sing-foon, Kwok ed, and a change in workshop Court: Borodin. "b, I Dance with | De · Curtle.”
Marenariello ming, Wan Hak-plu. Ng Chook- Chaan, Lo Man-hin, Fung Buen-practice is a formidable business. (Neapolitan Bong): Gambardella. chuen, Wong Kwok-zuen, Fung po. Tam Blu-hong and Chol Po France and Italy are faced by --Dina Notargiacomo...
Fing-fan, Leung Kwai-tin, Fung tin.
the same problem.
1., Gioconda (Suicidio) Pon- chiell Canton di Primavera: Bio-Dina Notargiacomo.
2. Suite of Vaises: Brahma-- Xenia Zarina.'”
Patria:
a Mosqueto: Lladov, -ė, Ikon:
Borodin-Xenia Zarina.
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AMATEUR MOVIE MAKERS CONTEST
The Prize Winners will be announced at 5.15 p.m. at the FILMO DEPOT on Monday, March 15th, 1937, at which time the prize winning films will be. screened.
All contestants and friends welcome.
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