THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1902.
every respect to undertake the responsibilities | English tongue. Edward VII., by the Grace of | THE HONGKONGFIRE INSURANCE
of such a post under the conditions of the God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain climate and of life generally that prevail in this and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, place. All such claims as those of seniority, Emperor of India" ?- We have thought age, &c, were made subordinate entirely to the fit, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council, one object we had in view of obtaining the best to appoint and declare, and Wein herchy, by and most suitable man for the position. Your and with the said advice, appoint and declare, Directors are pleaser! to know that their choice that henceforth, so far as conveniently may be, has been so heartily, endorsed by yourselves on aft occasions and in all instruments wherein and the public generally. If 1 personally have Our Style and Titles are used, the following any advice at present to give the new Chief addition shall be maile in the Style and Titles Manager it is to rigidly follow the policy pur- at present appertaining to the Imperial Crown sited by Sir Thomas Jackson of building up of the United Kingdom and its Dependencies i the Reserves of the Bank and to set his face bat is, to say, in the Latin tongue, after the, like flint against the clanwar of speculators for word "Britanniarum," these words words "et bigger and still bigger dividends, a compliance errarium transmarinarum quae in ditione sunt with which has weakened many a prosperous" Britannica; and in the English - tangue, after the words "of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland," these words, " and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas"
concern.
Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be pleased to answer any ques. tions you may wish to put. As I dựn't think there are any questions, I beg to move that the report and accounts as presented be adopted and passed. Will somebody kindly second
that, ?
Mr. Medhurst suid-1 feel sure that the re- port and accounts showing such very satisfac tory results will meet with great approval from all the shareholders. The fact that the Direc tors are able to recommend a dividend and bonus of £2 per share in the face of a fall in exchange of ir per cent during the past twelve months, besides transferring a very substantial sum to reserve, and writing down bank premises account shows and speaks polumes for the management (applause). The bonus of 15 per cent to the staff will, I felt sure, commend itself to every shareholder. It is indeed satisfactory to know that the Bank is to-day in a stronger financial position than it ever has been, and to be assured that the future gives every indian tion of continued prosperity. The Anglo- Japanese agreemeet just issued will undoubted
ly tend to the preservation of peace and con- fidence in the "Far East (applause) and will lead to increased enterprise and trade, and, with others the Hongkong Banking Corpora tion should greatly benefit (applause). The Chairman has referred to the approaching re- tirement of Sir Thomas Jackson, who has with such signal success for ser a quarter of a century directed its destinies, and I am sure the Shareholders will be in accord with any recognition that the Director's may make to mark their and the Shareholders appreciation of his services (applause). In wishing Sir Thomas Jackson many years. of happiness at home I feci, as I think you all do, that we hope the Directors may long retain the advantage of his advice and the benefit of his greal experience (applause). With these few remarks I beg to second the adoption of the report and accounts. The motion was put to the meeting and car ried unanimously,"
DIRECTORS,
..
On the proposition of Mr. J. S. Van Buren, seconded by Mr. R. K. Leigh, Messrs. R. L. Richardson and H. W. Slade were unanimous ly re-elected directors.
AUDITORS.
Mr. Palmer proposed and Mr. Hancock seconded that Messrs. F. Henderson and C. S. Sharp be re-elected nuditors. The motion was carried.
A vote of thanks was proposed to the directors for the able manner in which they had carried on their arduous duties recently for the welfare
of the Bank.
fa reply the Chairman said-I am much obliged to you, on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the vote of thanks you have passed. It is Addison, I believe, who says, "Tis not in mortals to command success," but when I look at Sir Thomas Jackson I am not so sure of that statement, but we directors will do our best to prove it.
The meeting then closed.
COGILL & SUTTON'S ENTERTAIN-
MENT.
And Our will and pleasure further is, that all gold, silver, and bronze moneys, now current and lawful money of the United Kingdom, and al gold, silver, and bronze money's which shall, on or after this day, be coined by Our authority with,
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COMPANY, LTD.
Entertainment.
ROYAL,
CITY HALL.
The following is the Report for Presentation THEATRE to the shareholders at the Thirty-third ordinary General Meeting, to be held at the offices of the General Managers, on Thursday, the 6th March, at 12.30 p.m.
The General Managers and Consulting Committee have pleasure in submitting to the Shareholders the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Company,
1900 ACCOUNT.
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This account shows a profit of $315,794.81, which sum, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, it is proposed to deal with as follows, viz.:
Bonus to Contributing Shareholders.$ 4215.33 Addition to Reserve Fund, 31.579.48 Dividend of $35 per Share,..................
280,000.00
$315.794.81
100% *CCOUNT. The balance nt credit of this account is $333,699.10.
MORTGAGES.
the com, the Reportyors, the Central Manager From and Valuations made by
and Consulting Committee are satisfied that the properties held by the Company form ample security for the advances made.
the like impressions, shall, unewith-standing such addition to Our Style and Titles, be deemed and taken to be current and lawful moneys of the said United Kingdom; and further, that all moneys coined for and issued
CONSULTING COMMITTEE. in any of the Dependencies of the said United
Mr. Lewis and Mr. Mackay having resigned, Kingdom, and declared by Our Proclamation, Messra H.. P. White and A. Ross were to be current and lawful money of such De-nominated for the vacant seats, and these pendencies, respectively bearing Our Style or appointments require the confirmation of Titles, or any part or parts thereof, and all Shareholders. The present Members, The moneys which shall hereafter be coined and issued according to such Proclamation, shall, Maitland, White and Ross retire, but offer Hon. C. P, Chater, C.M.G., Messrs. Raymond
notwithstanding such addition, continue to be lawful and current money of such Dependencies respectively, until Our pleasure shall be further declared thereupon.
Given at Our Court at St. James'? this fourth
day of November, One thousand nine hundred
and one, in the first year of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their weekly share repart state-
HONGKONG, Friday, February 14th. Business remains dull, and consequently we price of Hongkong Fires is the only feature bave very little to report.. A sharp rise in the
which marks the week's record.'
advertised its Third Ordinary Yearly Meeting The China Borneo Company, Limited, has
for the 1st March. The transfer books will be closed from the 15th instant to the 1st proximo,
both days inclusive.
The China Fire Insurance Company, Limited, has given notice of its Thirty third Ordinary. Meeting to be held on the 6th March. The transfer books will be closed from the 20th instant to the 6th proximo, both days inclusive.
Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks ruled quiet in the early part of the week, but tions at $6rze have since taken place, the latterly a small demand'sprang up and transac-
market closing with further enquiries at the figure. The London quotation is £6110 Nationals have been fixed, and more chn be placed at $27.
Marine Insurances-Unions are eqquired. for at $345. China Traders have changed hande at $;6), and a small parcel of North Chinas has been bought at Tis. 190, Other stocks are without business.
Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have jumped to $3974, at which mie shares are in demand. A dividend of $35 per share will be declared at the forthcoming meeting, China Fires have also hardened and can be placed at $90, but there are no shares to be had ex- cept at considerable advance.
Shipping.-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have been negotiated at $36, and are still wanted. Indo-Chinas have further improved, but close weak at $145. Douglas Steamships can be procured at $43, China and Manilas have been dea't in at 550. Star Ferries, bid issue, are asked for at $13 after sales at the rate; the new shares remain dull at quotation.
Refineries.-China Sugars have been dis- posed of at $143. Luzons have changed hands at $35, and more shares are wanted.
Mining-Punjoms have sold at $44'and $44. | and close stendy at the latter price. Raubs are quoted at $9 nominal, and Jelebus can be bad at $4.
The above comedy and vaudeville show has been running in Manila for the past five weeks to crowded houses and Capt. Jack Sutton has arrived here to make arrangements for a run at the City Hall. The Company consists of fourteen persons, including six ladies, among whom are Miss Rosie Aguinaldo, the world's greatest contortionist, and Miss Mai Arlie, a comedienne who is justly celebrated in the Unit- ed States. The Company will arrive here about
Docks, Wharts and Godowns-Hongkong the 24th or 25th'instant and will open at the Theatre Royal shortly after. Our Manila con- and Whampoa Docks are in the market at $280. temporaries speak very highly of the entertain-Kowloon Wharfs can be obtained at $97. New ment and there can be little doubt but that | Amoy Docks have enquiries at $30. equal success will attend the Hongkong sen 100. Further particulars as to booking, etc,,Lands have again found buyers at $182. West will be given later.
PROCLAMATION BY THE KING.
The following Proclamation is published in an extraordinary number of the Government Gazette
BY THE KING
A PROCLAMATION. EDWARD R. I
Lands, Hotel and Buildings.-Hongkong
Points are offering at $60. Kowloon Lands having paid a dividend of $1.80 yesterday, we now quote the stock at $31. Hongkong Hotels are firmer and can be placed at $134. Hum- phreys Estate have changed hands to a fair extent at $12 and Srzą, at which latter rate, there are further buyers. Sales of China Pro vidents at $1 and $9.35 have been effected.
Cotton Mills.--Nothing to report. Cigar Companies.-Are neglected. ̧ ́ Miscellaneous Green Island Cements have been disposed of at $21. China Borneos are obtainable at $33. A. S. Watsons have been done, and are offering at Sig. Electrics.keep firm at $13 for the old, and 561 for the new issue, Hongkong Ices have advanced to $208, at which rate shares are wanted. The Hong- kong Rope Company's report is out : the work- ing for gor shows a net profit of $114,639.01.
Whereas an Act was passed in the last Ses sion of Parliament, intitled !" An Act to enable His Most Gracious Majesty to make an Addi- tion to the Royal Style and Titles in recogni- tion of His Majesty's Dominions beyond the Sdas," which Act enacts that it shall be lawful for Us, with a view to such recognition as aforesaid of Our Dominions beyond the Seas, by Our Royal Proclamation under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom issued within six (against $132,514.65 for the previous year), months after the passing of the said Act, to which it is proposed to deal with as follows, make, such addition to the Style and Titles at viz.::to pay a dividend of $10 per share, ab- present appertaining to the Imperial Crown of the United Kingdom and its Dependencies as to Us may seem fit: And whereas Our present Style and Titles are in the Latin tongue, "Ed wardus VII. Del Gratia Britanniarum Rex. Fide Defensor, India Imparator, and in the
OTTAM & CO. DENTS DRIVING
GLOVES for the RACES,
sorbing $100,000, place $5,000 to Reserve Fund, and carry forward to the credit of nexs year's account the balance of $9,693,or. Shares are on offer at $175. Tramways have advanced to. $320 buyers. Geo, Fenwicks are procurable at $47.
COAT for the RACES OTTAM & CO, the RAGLAN OVER- |
themselves for re-election.
AUDITORS.
The Accounts have been audited by Messia W. Hutton Potts and R. Chatterton Wilcox,
HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.
SMOKING CONCERT,
SATURDAY, the 22nd February, 1952, at 9.15 P.M.
DRESS CIRCLE TICKETS can be booked
and 4.
from WEDNESD :Y. the 10th instant, at the CITY HALL, between the hours of 16
Entrance to Ground Floor of the Theatre by Tickets to be obtained at the Door from 8 10 PM, on SATURDAY, the 2nd intim
· TICKETS $2 thoonghout the Theric Hongkong, 14th. Pebrajuy, 100z
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MÂNUFAC- TURING CO., LIMITED.
1.
THE EIGHTH ORDINARY ANNUAL the Company will be held in the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 13. Des Vaux Road, Victoria, on MONDAY, the 17th February, 1903, at 1 A.M., for the purpose of receiving Statement of Acconnis and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending 31st December, 1901, declaring a Dividend and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors. will be CLOSED from the 12th to 17th- The TRANSFER BOOKS, nf, the Company. February, both Days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 15th February, 1984. (1430
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
"HE MEETING
retur
Eutimations.
At every turn,
onc
day and night, you hear the en thusiastic praise of some who is competent to judge and prefers
RAINIER
BEER
to all others the whole world has it and likes it,
SOLD AGENTS;
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMITED
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1901 -
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INCANDESCENT GAS LIGHT.
the latter acting in the place of Mr. Fullarton Henderson owing to his indisposition, and the SHAREHOLDERS will be held in THE re-election of Messrs. Potts and Henderson is recommended.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Limited.
Hongkong, 13th February, 1902.
$ 400,000,00 1,103,391.52 5.217.14 35,080.58
315,794.81
BALANCE SHEET, 31st DECEMBER, 1901, Liabilities, Capital Subscribed...$2,000,000.00
Amount Paid-up...... Reserve Fund... Uncollected Dividends....... Accounts Payable... Working Account, 1900,-
Net Profit Working Account, 1991,
Amount brought forward from
below.
Assets, Cash, on Curent Account with
333,699-10 $2,193,183.15
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. ing Corporation ................ $' '61,647.28 Gash in hands of General Managers
86.46 Fixed Deposits,
H'kong and Shai
Banking Cption.$ 25,000.00 Chartd. B'k of India,
Aust. & China.... 50,000,00 Mercantile Bank of
50,000.00 India, Limited...
Mortgages,-
125,000.00
337,886.79 25.725.39
In Hongkong...$1,219,320.37 In Shanghai........... In Yokohama
Investments,
31,502.09
.60,000,00
27,586.20
13,333-33
50,000,00
Chinese Imperial Government Loan, 1886...$ Hongkong & Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld., Debentures Shanghai Land la.
vestment Co. Ld., Debentures Shanghai Club De bentures... Hongkong Hotel Company, Ld. Debentures.
Shares in the China Fire In- surance Co, Ld. Steam Fire Engines. Accounts Receivable........
!
375.00
1,582,932:55
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1900.
the OFFICES, of the Company, Queen's Build- ings, New Praya, on MONDAY, the 24th February, 1902, at 12 o'clock NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc- tors and the Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1901.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 10th to 24th February, both Days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
THOS. 1. ROSE, Secretary.
[130d
-9540]
Hungkong, 31st January, 1902.
THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY,
LIMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDEKS.
"HE THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company, No. 4, Queen's Buildings, on SATURDAY, the rat of March, 1902, at 12 o'clock (NOON), to receive a statement of, accounts to 31st December, 1901, and the Report of the Maneger and. Consulting Com- mities and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditor.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 15th instant, to 1st March, both Days inclusive.
J. WHEELEY, Manager. Hongkong, 12th February, 1902
fi86d
The apntor of consumers is drawn to the fact that the Undersigned, being Sole Agents for
DR AUER VON WELSBACH
VIENNA,
Co.,
INVENTORS OF INCANDESCENT
GAS LIGHT.
ARE SELLING THE ONLY GENUINE MANTLES, The Price of which has been reduced to FIFTY CENTS per piece.
BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATIONS!
KRUSE & Co.,
CONNAUGHT HOUSE. Co.
BREWER'
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The World's Greatest Pictures, 100 Masterpieces, suitable for Framing, in Portfolio......... Harry Furniss; Confessions of a Cam
LUTISE
Victoria: Her Life and Empire, by "The '
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Hongkong, 6th February, 1902.
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$14.00
-9.00
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Dr. Smith's latest Book, China in Con-
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13.00
1.50
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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO. DEALERS IN JEWELLERY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS, JADESTONEWARE,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ORDINARY THE THIRTY-THIRD
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company, will be bold at the OFFICES of the Company, Fedder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 6th day of March, 1901, at 11,30 F.M., to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, Igor, and the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 20th instant, to the gth March, both Day inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.,
Limited.
Hongkong, 3rd February, 1902.
f157d
Sabang-Bay Harbour and Coal Co., Limited,
Pulo Weh, North Sumatra.. 182,796.62
Cable-Address :— "HARCOAL, SAbano,” 500.00 240,220.14 Tand Ombillea Coals at current rates.
"HIS Company supply best Welsh, Bengal
$2,193,183,15 Ships can moor at the wharves immediately To Losses and Claims, paid .....................$ 21,614.30 tons per hour; timely notice being given, the after having entered the harbour, and coaling comimances without delay at the rate of 60 Retura Premia........................oś 11,077.00 rate of coaling may be increased to Bo tons per Remuneration to Consulting
hour Committee and Auditors.......
Depth of water at the wharves jo fest at low 6,500.00 ,,Balance as above
315.294.81 spring-tide.
Excellent pure spring-water can be suppiled at current prices. $354.986.11
-
Versele calling at Sabang are exempt By Balance from last Account.....$341,020,82 from harbour dues and pilotage, and when Add Sundry Premie since received... 13,965.29
calling for the purpose of coaling only and taking in water, stores or provisions, no $354,986,11 wharfngo la levisd.
WORKING ACCOUNT, 1901.
To Losses and Claims paid $ 75,929.94 tons displacement lies on the north side of the A floating drydock for vessels of about 3,000 Charges.poi... 34,560.13| harbour entrance, close to the shore.
» Commission.......
By
Fire Brigade Expenses......... Balance as above
34610.43 "The company execute ship and marine en- 248.64 gine repairs of all descriptions under the superintendence of experienced European 333,699.10
Shipwrights and Engineers, at moderate prices.
2nd October, 1901.
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$469,048.24
Net Premia'received, less returns
and insurances kommen
Exchange idegen Transfer Feas
$339,936.37 135,066.80 2,937.07
... Interest .......
$469,048.24
C. E. WARREN, BUILDING
CONTRACTOR, WYNDHAM STREET (Opposite to tho CLUB GERMANIA),
108.00 SA FIXED, DRAINS, TRAPS, WASTE PIPES, &c, CLEANSED and RE- PAIRED. Sanitary Board Notices receive prompt attention. Agent for MOSAIC TILES. Frice on Application.
[$580
ANITARY APPLIANCES SUPPLIED
E.&O.E JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
General Managersi pa of the Company, and certify that the above. We have examined the Books and Vouchers; Statements are in accordance therewith..
Auditors
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