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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1905.
Intimations,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED,' Established 1841.
ABRATED WATER ManufactuRERS.
WE
NOTICE.
TE beg to notify Customers that from 1st January, 1905, Separate Accounts will be rendered for Aerated Waters.
THE WEIHAIWEI: GOLD
-MINING CO., LD.
(Continued from yesterday.)
over we had no idea we should obtain such an unfavourable report.org/
Mr. Allan-When did the directors know that they wanted $100,000?
The Chairman-Before last meeting
Intimations.
CONFIDENCE
Mr. Taylor-On hearing of the bad report:23 to $30? You never came forward and said growth. People believe in things that they Mr. Allan-Why did you not offer shares at said Lord, Chatham, "is a plant of slow which had come down I wrote up to Mr. Daw you wanted to sell them. We are justified in see, and in a broad sense they are right. son to ask him his candid oplaton about the saying you should have come forward. My What is sometimes called blind faith is not mine..
firm, would bean pleased to have taken: 2,000
(Mr. Taylor read' Mr. Dawson's report he stated that there was an improvement in the
An inclusive charge will be made for Waters | South devolopments. If the expenditure was posed to me, I beg to state that I urged Me" medicina or remedy, for example, people asks
and Dottles, and füll credit will; be allowed (or empties when returned,
addressed to
Orders for Aerated Waters should be A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED,
Aerated Water Manufactory,
Des Voeux Road Central.
PRICE LIST: $1.20 per dozen will be allowed for Aerated Water Bottles when returned in good condition.
Per Doi
1
Soda Water
$170
Soda Water in Bombay Bottles Potash Selizer and B.P. Soda
1,80
1.80
Lemonade...
Tonic Water
**
94
1,80 1.80
Lithia Water. ...
***** 4.95
Ginger Ala...
...
Lemon Squash.
Un
1.95 1.95
Raspberryade
Stone Ginger l'ear
1.95 1.95
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Tangkong, 26th December, 1904.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
NOTICE.
JE beg to notify Customers that from 1st January, 1905, Separate Accounts will be rendered for Aerated Waters.
WE
An inclusive charge will be made for Waters and Bottles, and full credit will be allowed for
empties when returned.
Orders for Aerated Waters should be
addressed to
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
PRICE LIST: $1.20 per dozen will be allowed for Aerated Water Bottles when returged in good condition.
Per Doz. $1.70
Soda Water Soda Water in Bombay Bottles Potash Selizer and B.P. Soda Lemonade...
***
Fri
401
1.80 1.80 1.80,
Tonic Water
1.80
Lithia Water
1.95
Ginger Ale...
P13
1.95
"Lemon Squash...
1.95
Raspberryade...
1.95
Stone Ginger Beer...
1.95
Hongkong, 28th December, 1904.
WATKINS, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
[1302
E beg to notify Customers that from
cut down he thought the mine should have good prospects before it, Further he said that this month's report was satisfactory and bad at least proved that they had a genuine mine.)...
Mr. Taylor-1 think Mr. Dawson has been perfectly honourable with us. In every mine | there is apt to be a set-back. We' ballave we should be able to pay expenses if we waited, but we believe the mine needs a further period of development, The question is; how is the
and that would have given, you the $50,000. faith at all. There must be reason and fact to That would have been enough to carry on with, form a foundation for trust. In regard to a
M.Taylor-The sum of $12,000 was pro-
"Has it cured others? Have cases like mine been relleved by it? Is it in harmony with the truths of modern science, and has it a record above suspicion? If so, it is worthy of confidence; and if I am over attacked by any of the maladies for which it is commended 1 shall resort to it in full belief in its power to help me." On these lines
Wolf to get more. Mr. Wolf said no. 1 began to argue with him personally and he said he could not listen to me. I told him he would have to laten or I would call a meeting. He then went out of the room..
Mr. SpeelmannThe chairman told me he was feeding the market.
The Chairman--I should have liked to have done so.
been called up I think we should have had Mr. Taylor--If the preference money had $30,000,
money to be found? and this is the question : Mr, A.. E. Jones-I offered to pay for my They trust it for the same, reason that they
we have to decide today.
preference shares and the offer was refused,
Mr. Allan-I sold shares only a short time Mr. Speelmano-Has nothing been done ago. Had the directors said they had any more with regard to the petition sont in by the share-shares I should have been only too glad to take them. You said last meeting that it would have caused a paule or something of the sort and I should have been glad to have taken I have bought so shares myself in two days them from the company had I known that they
holders?
The Choirman-Our secretary told us that the cost of reconstruction would be at least thousand taels, that is to say, the fees we would have to pay in Hongkong al *
Mr. Speelmann-Have these to be paid before we have a meeting? This petition was sent in immediately after the last meeting..
Mr. Moller in any opinion, gentlemen, the Company has been run in an absurd fashion (applauso). The manager has been dismissed. for giving his honest opinion. I propose that. the directors resign, and that we elect new directors. That we re-construct the company reappoint Mr. Dawson manager. His opinion with 520 paid up and a call of $2. That we
has been very honest and we should follow it.
Mr. Taylor-it is an unfortunate thing that we cannot do that without going into liqui dation, and meanwhile we have to find the. money.
had them.
Mr. Speelmann-Did the directors come to shares? any arrangement with the brokers about the
The Chairman-No, Now what is to be done? We propose to shut down (laughter).
Mr. Allan What is the position of the com- Pany? What money do we owe, what are our liabilities, everything?
worth counting.
The Chairman-The concentrates are not
what they are worth,
Mr. Allan Surely you have some idea of
avail ourselves of that.
The Chairman-Well, say, 6700. We cannot
Mr. Allan-What would you seli them to me for supposing I was to buy them to-morrow?
The Chairman---$7,000..
Mr. Allan-Put them down then at $7,000. I am not making an offer for them. What else have you that you can realise upon}"
The Chairman- told you we could not
The Chairman-With regard to what Mr. Moller has said the directors are perfectly pre-realise upon them.
Mr. Shawan-To what extent are we insol- pared to resign. Mr. Macleod says that if you
vent? decide what directors you want, you cap ap- 'point them at this meeting. Reconstruction will take about a month.
Mr. Moller-You said that a fortnight ago. If you had taken steps then the matter would have been half through by now. I think the new directors should be Messrs. Cooper, Keffer, and Burkhardt.
Mr. Taylor-1, by the rules of my service, cannot serve. Mr. Burkhardt declines.
Mr. Jones-We have many mines and
Whenuary, poparate Accounts places to work. We have far beller and larger
will be rendered for Aerated Waters.
to do after two months,
property than that upon which we are working, An inclusive charge will be my 'e for Waters, bu: yet we are to chuck the whole show be. and B.ttles, and full credit will be allowed for cause we are not doing so well as we expected empties when returned.
We have property Orders for Aerated Waters should be and pay taxes on about fifteen mines. There is property there that could be worked with a pick and shovel.
addressed to
WATKINS, LIMITED.
PRICE LIST: $1.20 per dozen will be allowed for Aerated Water Bottles wlieu returned in good condition.
Soda Waler
Per Doz. $1,70
Soda Water in Bombay Bottles Potash Solizer and I.P. Soda
1.80
1.80
Lemonade...
1.80
Tonic Water
1.80
Lithia Water
-+
1.95
Ginger 1 le...
***
Lemonade...
1.95 195
Raspberryade
+
1.95
Stone Ginger Beer ...
1.95
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Hongkong, 28th December, 1904.
THE WEST POINT BUILDING COM. PANY, LIMITED.
The Chairman-Only a small portion of. Tiger Hill is within British territory. Mr. Ramsay learns from the native paps that native company with a capital of Tls 4,000 is being started to work it, and that the Governor. of Shantung is to take half of these shares.
Mr. Jooes-We have bought our land. and have the title deeds for it,
Mr. Speelmano-Can't the secretary tell us anything?
The Chairman-We have $5.500 and bills for $5,300.
Mr. Allan-But the concentrates? available.
The Chairman--The concentrates are not
Mr. N. EB. Ezra-Might I suggest that as there seems to be a general misunderstand ing, half-a-dozen gentlemen bere be appointed. as a sub-commitica to report to us to-morrow on the state of the accounts. I mean then that no telegram should be sent until 10-morrow.
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ST. GEORGE'S BALL.
6
A MEETING will be held at the CITY HALL on MONDAY, the 23rd January, roos, at P., to consider the question of the advisability of giving a ST. GEORGE'S BALL at the end of February.
His Honour the CHIEF JUSTICE has kindly consented to preside.
All Englishmen taking an interest in the matter are invited to attend.
Hoogkong. 17th January, 1905
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Mr. Hunt-I don't think any further mea-HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE sures as to stopping the work should be taken without the consent of the shareholders,
owe about $6,3007
Mr. Allan- understand you to say that we Chairman We have bills for that amount which require payment.
Mr. Allan¬We have in the bank about $5,000. We owe up to (say) the 15th January, We owe roughly therefore about $11,000 on the so we owe practically half a month, (say) £5,000. 15th of this month. We have 55,000 to meet it, they are worth. We also adve8 457)
sha concentrates (laughter), whatever the gold bar shipped.
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on of 8% per annum will be charged upon all Calls and after this date Interest at the rate in respect of SHARES NOT FULLY PAID UP from the day appointed for Payment of such Calls, namely 3rd January, 1905.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hanakana erth lanuary, 1003,
The Chairman-We were advanced $3,500 | You 10 we ought to get $1,200.
Mr. Allan-Suppose we value the concen. trates at $3,000. It is only a question of bagg:
Mr. Moller-Will Mr. Macleod tell us howing and shipping them to get our money. We
we can liquidate; and how much it will cost ast to construct a new company with the assets of the old company?
Mr. Macleod-It will take a month to pass a resolution to reconstruct, and about a fortnight to reconstruct, and it will cost about Tis. 1,000.
practically owe $6,000.
The Chairman-I think we owe a great deal more than $6,000. (Laughter). It is all very well to talk about half a month. We should ́reckon at the end of the month., Mr. Dawson, if you take his advice, will keep one man up there only.
Mr, Allan-We don't propose" io take Mr.
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WANT A SEWING MACHINE WE WANT YOUR ORDER.
SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
1, WYNDHAM STREET. Cash or terms for all grades of "SINGERS."
Hongkong, 6th January, 1905.
It will take six weeks altogether. You cannot Dawson's advice. We want some my WEISMANN,
(OTICE is hereby given that the SEVEN. | pass a résolution to liquidato and sell to a new
NOTICENTE ORDINARY MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY, the 30th January, 1905, at 11.45 o'clock AM., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together
Dress Shirts, Zephyr Shirts, Flan with Statement of Accounts for the year ending
nol Shirts.
Fine Cashmere Half-hose-embroi-
dered or plain.
Stook Ties, Bweaters, Mufflers. Hose for Golf or shooting. Light, medium and heavy weight
Overcoats.
Check Flannel, Knitted Woollen
and Cashmere Waistcoats. Bowler Hats, Soft Felt Hats. Golf Caps, Motor Caps. Panama Hats.
31st December, 1994. -
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY,
the 1st January, to MONDAY, the 30th January, (both days inclusive), during, which period no Transfer of Shares cão be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Co., Ld, Ceneral Agents for the West Point Build- ing Co., Ld. Hongkong, 10th January, 1905.
(1:0
company in under a month,
Governor of Shantung is?
Mr. Jones-Does your letter state who the
The Chairman-No.
of Shantung at present.
Mr. Jones-Of course, there is no Governor
A Shareholder-The directors should pay us Tis. 50,000 for the property, They got us into
this mess and they should get us out of it.
Mr. Young-I beg to deny that. Mr. Moller-Do we change directors before we go into liquidation?
Mr. Macleod. The liquidator takes the place of the directors for the time being.
Mr. Moller-I propose voluntary liquidation. The Chairman--Mr. Macleod suggests that we should send a telegram to the effect: THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT│"Preliminary to reconstruction, company will AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.
be put in liquidation, shut down, discharge entire force. Keep Verschoyle in charge of
We got $12,000, Perhaps if you want it you can get the money here. Where is this money that we got at the last meeting
The Chairman handed Mr. Allan a state- ment of account showing how it had been
past.
The Chairman-If we are going on we must send up some drill steel. It was men. tioned as coming in, but had not come in at the last meeting, it was now come, but I told Mr. Holliday that he had better not send it up until after this meeting, as it was no. good his coming in as a creditor,
Mr. Sullivan-Are we solvent? I would
T
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suggest that Messrs. Allan, McMurtrie, and Möller be appointed a sub-committee to reportment. whether we are or not, and to report at once.
The Chairman-Mr. Cunningham says you can go and ses the booke at the office when you like. When we are to have your report? Mr Allan-Can we take the books away, objection to your doing so,
The Chairman-As shareholders. I' sep no
Mr. Geary Gardner-I don't think they should be taken away.
NOTICE is hereby given that the SEVEN properly until further notice." That is the one is seconded by Mr. A. E. Joned.
TEENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY, the 30th January, 1995, al 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Directors together Black and Brown Glace Kid Boots with Statement of Accounts for the year ending
and Shoes.
White Buckskin Boots
with thick red Rubber Soles, suitable for Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Yachting, etc.
31st December, 1904.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, she arst January, to MONDAY, the 30th January, (bath days inclusive), during which Period na Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary, Hongkong, 10th January, 1903, [121 THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING
COMPANY, LIMITED,
man Mr, Dawson recommended us to keep.
Mr. Speelman Who will pay his wages) - Chairman-I suppose the debenture-holders would be willing to pay some one to look after their properly.
Mr. Moller-Is it not possible to get a second expert opinion on the value of the mine?
Mr. Sullivan-1 want to propose my resolu.
The Chairman--I may tell you, as I do pot know whether yoü understand it or not, that ¿Me Dawson is no jonger manager of the mine. Mr. Ezra--Then the sooner he is reinstated the better.-N. C. D. News,
Do.
[To de concluded tomorrow.]
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48 In Bags of ago fbs. net 68.20 per Bag Chateau Leoville vom 900
The Chairman-We had thought of that. Mr. Duff on the tot January went to see Mr. Broad, who is an authority on mines and is advisor to the Chinese Government on mining regulations. London-Bank T.T............'!!‡ He replied that by the terms of his agreement
demand...............1/11 11/16 be could not undertake the task without special
Do 4 months' sight ......\{£*} permission from H. E. Shang Kung pao, The France-Bank T.T.....................
3.47 following morning I wrote and asked him if
· America-Bank T.T. he could obtain this permission and so far we have no reply. I saw Mr. Broad and he told
Germany-Bank T.T, nonameUMA India T.T. me that he had been so busy lately that his interpreter had only just been able to translate Shanghai Bank, T/T....................Nominal the letter to send in to H. E.
Japan-Bank T.T Mr. Allan-At the last meeting you said that | Ara-Bank T.T.. $12,000 would be sufficient to carry on the company until next month's receipts
The Chairman-I believe Mr. Taylor said 4 months' sight L/C.
30,
Buying
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months' aight LO..................2/01 jo days' sight San Francisco & New York 484 4 months sight
do.
TOTICE is hereby given that the SIX: NOTEENTH ORDINARY MELTING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings, on MONDAY, the 30th January, Mr. Allan-You did not contradict it, so I New Goods arrive each 1905, at 2.30 P.M., for the purpose of receiving presume you thought so too. You asked us to
the Report of the Directors together with State come forward and subscribe that amount. Had days' sight Sydney and Melbourne......2/0 week for all Department of Accounts for the year ending 31st the directors any idea then that we should ments.
The REGISTER or SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 34th Jaupary, to MONDAY, the 30th January, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered By Order of the Board of Directors,
Wm. POWELL, Ld.
HONGKONG,
Hongkong, 6th January, 1908.
December, 1904.
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest- ment and Agency Co., Li, General Agents for the Kowloon Land
and Building Co., Ld, Hongkong, 13th January, "iços."
require more than that?
The Chairman-No,
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tell us then I am sure you could have got Mr. Allan How is it then that you did not more if you had wanted it. Now, you comë forward again,
ex Factory, SHEWAN, TOMÉS & Co.,
· · General Managers. Hongkong, and September, 1904.
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Customers are kindly requested to send their orders as usual,?***
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Mr. Young The proposition before the last should be subscribed as soon as possible. The meeting asked for $100,000, of which $30,000 Malwa Now
Old
i first day produced $12,000 and we only obtained $4,000 more. I think that having asked for Patna New
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