PAGE 8-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1940.
LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
REALTY COMPANY AGAIN DECLARES DIVIDEND
PUBLIC AUCTION. "Lido Lady" Completely.
THE
Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION
Thursday, the April 4. 1940
commencing at 11.00 .ID.
at their Sales Room, No. 2 Con- naught Road, Central.
(Room No.
205, 2nd Floor).
38 Cases Type
4 Cases Raisins
also
A QUANTITY OF SUNDRIES
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Wrecked By Typhoon
A satisfactory year's work was reviewed by the Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce when he presided at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Realty and Trust Co. Ltd., beld yesterday.
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The chairman made the announcement that the profi far the year under review totalled $82,390,45 and this, together with the sum of $26.855.88 made the sum of $100,248.33 available for appropria- tion.
In this connection the chairman "On the Liabilities alde of the went on to say that the Board of Balance Sheet you will notice an in- Directors recommended the pay-crease in the Overdraft of $13,000 ment of a dividend of 40 cents per which in the light of the dividend share, involving $80,000 and to payment or $80,000.-and the carry forward the balance of $29.-capital expenditure effected in the 246.33 to the 1910 coUET.
course of the past year, cannot be considered unsatisfactory.
In the course of his speech the Hon. Mr. Pearce said that "the profit for 1939 decreased by some $12,000. on comparison with the previous year.
The extension to the Lido Res- taurant, to which I already have referred, was necessary in order to permit of the proper accommoda- at certain rush
"A perusal of the credit items tion of patrons appearing on the Profit and Loss periods, a position which never Account shows an increase of over had been possible before. The op- $5,000, the Investments earri-portunity was therefore taken of Ings and a decrease of over $10.- making an attractive dining room 000 on the Balance of Working replete with all facilities for even- Account figure. The latter is ac-ing entertainment, and the result LAMMERT BROS., counted for by the comparative re-, I feel sure, worthy of public
venue reduction on the Repulse support. Bay Lido operation, orought about
REPORT ADOPTED by the lateness in the start of the There being no further matters past Summer season and the In-appearing to call for explanation.
AUCTIONEERS.
PUBLIC AUCTION. rational situation which arose now formally propose that the
to sell by
4
PUBLIC AUCTION
BRITAIN'S DEFENCE AGAINST THE DIVE BOMBER-A bar- rage balloon anchored to a barge "somewhere оп the coast
of England."
COLONY HEALTH
RETURNS
REFUGEES AND DESTITUTES
The following table shows the
accommodated in the number of refugees and destitutes various camps in urban and rural areas:-- URBAN AREAS
Civilians
in August Last, causing a consi- report of the Directors and the The following is the return of derable curtailment of the patron-Accounts for the financial year notifiable diseases, notified age that ordinarily would have ended December, 31, 1939 as pre-having occurred in the Colony of as HB Undersigned" have received been accorded the establishment, sented, be adopted, and that from Hongkong during the week ended
instructiona
"LIDO LADY” WRECKED the balance of $109.246.33 stand-on March 30:-Small-pox seven "On the debit side of the Profitng to the credit "of Profit and cases (six deaths), diphtheria five and Loss Account the only item Loss Account at that date, a divi- cases, enteric fever 15 cases (seven appearing to call for particular dend of forty cents per Share on deaths): measles seven cases, explanation is that of "Raft and
chicken-pox 16 cases one death," Moorings" in the sum of $8,354.75,
-three Imported), cerebro-spinal written o In this connection
1.ver 20 cases (12 deaths), dysen-King's Park would inform you the "Lido Lady"
tery 33 cases (nine deaths) and Ma Tau Chung was" wrecked in the typhoon of The adoption of the report and tuberculosis 204 cases (108 deaths. North Point November 23. last and the hulk accounts was duly carried.“
one Imported)
Morrison Hi was sold as the repair costs were Mr. John Fleming and Mr. E. M. considered prohibitive: I would Raymond. were re-elected to the at their Sales Room, No. 35 Hankow add that it never has been possible Board, and Messrs Linstead and Road, Kowloon.
Friday, the 5th April, 1940
commencing at 2.30 pm.
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A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
י
comprising:
Bedsteads, Divans, Chesterfield Suites, Wardrobes. Chests of Draw era Dressing Tables, Washstands, Hatstands, Sideboards, Dinner Waggons, Dining Tables, Chairs, Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Tea- poys, etc., etc.
Carpets, Rugs, Cutlery, E F.. Brass, Aluminium, Glass and Porcelain Ware, Curios, Ornaments, Pictures, Clocks, Gramophones and Records, Electric Table Fans and Lamps, Books, Cooking Utensils,
etc., etc.
also
A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
4 Radio Sets
2 " Underwood
And
Typewriters
2 Porcelain. Wash Bagins.
1 Ceiling Fan
1 Electric Washing Machine
1 Fire Extinguisher
1 "Agta Cine-camera 8mm...
to obtain Insurance cover against any risk other than that of total loss so the rehabilitation expense would not have been recoverable."
the
200,000 Shares be paid, and the then remaining balance of $29,- 248.33 be carried forward to the Account for the year 1940
Davis were re-appointed auditors.
THOSE PRESENT
The following were present: The Hon. Mr. T. E Peame, (Chairman) Messra: E. M. Raymond. P. K Kwok, and John Fleming, (direc- tors) and Mr. J. H. Taggart, O.B.E.,
Managing Director),
Shareholders.
present"
Week ending
1940
Mar, 23 Mar. 30
1,298
1.296
1,643
1,570
1,330
1.425
472
430
Soldiers
In hospital... Argyle Street
18
25
694
687
Tai Hang
1,331
10
15
Rural Areas.
---... 2,154
8,894
2,152
8,987
The remains of the late Mrs. E mendu Maria Vincent-Botelho were laid to rest on Mar. 27 at ! the Pansinian Cemetery, Shang- Squatters Camp.... 1.277 hat, in the presence of relatives RESTAURANT EXTENSION
and a number of friends. The de-Squatters Camp...
Ngau Tau Kok "In the Balance Sheet you will
ceased was the widow of the late observe various capital accretions
Elias to the Lido Buildings. Furniture,
Francisco" Botelho and Fixtures and Machinery:
grandmother of Guido, Peter, Kam Tin were: Nestore, Angela di Lorenzo, Mrs. major portion of this expenditure Messrs. W. C. Clark. P. H. Suck-A. Paubel and Mrs J. R. G. was incurred in correction with Eng, A. M. d'Esa. Lo Chung-wan, Siqueira. She died at her residence an extension to the Lido Restau. The Chairman was assisted by on Avenue du Ro! Albert at the "rant. "Investments at Cost" ap- Mr. F. C. Barry (secretary), lage of seventy-three years,
pear at practically the same figure as recorded in the previously issu- ed Balance Sheet: on comparison with the market value thereof at the end of last year, a deflcft of over eight lakhs is revealed, but a marked appreciation in values this year has resulted in a re- covery of over two lakhs of this difference at date.
WELFARE OF TROOPS AT HOME
ADVISORY COUNCIL
FORMED
Baptists Say President Must Explain Vatican
Relationship
WASHINGTON-When President Roosevelt returned to the White House he had before him a request from the Baptist Church that he issue a public statement clarifying the di- plomatic status of Ambassador Myron C. Taylor, personal rep- resentative of the President to the Vatican.
The need for such clarincados, į "It was expected by those who according to Dr. Rufus W. Weaver; attended the conference with the Chairman of the Executive Com-President that he would make a mittee on Public Relations of the publie declaration that under no Baptist Church, rests on the fact conditions would Mr. Taylor be that, whatever the President's an Ambassador to the Vatican, but Advisory Council formed to assist has indicated that it will accept President called an Ambassador, original intentions, the Vatican simply a representative of the Cal. H. L. Nathan, M.P, Director Ambassador. Taylor's credentials for social purposes, to relay mes- On View from Thursday, the 4th of Welfare for the troops in the as equivalen, to the establishment sages as he wished them to be
April, 1940,
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Terms: Cash on Delivery,
AUCTIONEERS.
The Marquess of Crewe has ac- cepted the presidency
of
Eastern and London. Command:
The Lords Lieutenant of the of regular diplomatic relations delivered," Dr. Weaver says.
counties in the Command will be vice-presidents, with the Earl of Athlone as chairman of the
as treasurer"
with the United States.
"NO DISTINCTION
"I the President does no inter- cept Mr. Taylor and allows the
Dr. Weaver declares that the Pope of Rome to establish a dip- executive committee, Field-Mar-statement by a Vatican jurist, re-lomatic relationship contrary to LAMMERT. BROS., shal Lord Birdwood as vice-chair-ported in cables from Rome, that Article II, Section 2, of the Con
man, and Sir Alan Anderson, MP.. Ambassador Taylor as the personal stitution, which says that the Pre- envoy of President Roosevelt ta nos sident shall nominate and by and Others, who have agreed to serve distinguished from other dip with the advice and consent of on the council are:
lomatic agents representing other the Sense shall appoint am- Lord McGowan, Viscount acates, "alls the 10,250,000 Ameri-bassadors then an issue of the Wakefield, Sir Max Bonn, Majorcan Baptists with dismay."
greatest possible moment will be Gen: Lord Loch, Mr. R. Holland
created Newspaper dispatches from Gordon-Finlayson, Major-Gen. Bir Rome have recorded it as the Cecil Pereira. Viscountess now Vatican view that, whatever the
RAINFALL
The total rainfall for the menth recorded at the Botanic Gardena
No rain fell on eight days.
ค
Martin, Sir Thomas Keens, Lady
"Can the free people of America permift a foreign ecclesiastical
shall be recognized?
amented to 13.14 nellies the high-den, Judge Hildesley, Col Bir conception in Washington. di- power to name the term 'unde" est recordings being 3.87 inches Richard Eaton, Gen, GL Car-plomatic relations with the United which a representative of the on March 16, 2.56 on March 30 penter of the Salvation Army, Mr. States are automatically establish- President of the United States and 2.38 on March 31;***
H. T. Towson Trades Union Con- ed as 6000 as the letter of gresa, Brig. Gen." Sir Frederick credence," signed by the President.
"LIP SERVICE" Gascoigne, Brig-Gen, W. L. Oss presented, and that thereby "The Baptists and the other born, Bir Murrough Wilson, Sir Ambassador Taylor becomes the evangelical groups who protested Kenneth Barnes, and the High representative of the sovereign the appointment of Mr. Taylor, RADIO PROGRAMMES Sheriff of Bedfordshire.
State, not merely the personal re- accepted with serious reservations Representatives have also been presentative of the head of the the explanations of the President, Continued from Page t
appointed from: The YM.C.A.. State.
and if he does not clarify the albu- Nocturne In Bat Minor, Op. 9,
the Y.W.C.A, *the Church Dr. Weaver submits that assuration by a public staternent and No. 1 Andante Spianato, Op. 22; Army, the Polonaise-Fantaisie No. 7 in A Flat Toc H, the
Jack Club, ances were given by President appropriate action, they will be Soldiers and Roosevel; to the several spokesmen compelled to believe that the Major, Op. 61.
Sailors' Families Association, the of Protestant faiths, who hy in President is giving only lip service British Drama League, the Ama-vitation met with him at the to his proclaimed devotion to the teur Athletic Board, the Incor- White House on Jan. 9. that this principle of the separation of porated Society of Musicians, the would not be the outcome. In view Church and State. Performing Right Society. the of the position which the Vatican
"We believe that the time has] Rotary · Club of London, the has apparently taken. Dr. Weaver come for the President to give Newspaper Society, and the now asks the President to make instant attention to the recall of Church of England Moral Welfare clear publicly Ambassador. Tavlor's Mr. Taylor. (Christian Science. Council.
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