COMPANY MEETINGS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 171012
been able to do this, but also to fet aside a sun for depreciation which I assume the directors
Hongkong, and Whampoa Dock think sufficient to write down the
Co., Ltd.
raluo of our porieliable assete to. the correct value, but it has been
will never come again, but suffi- ciently prosperous to justify those of us who during the years of adversity lavo hold on to our sharos.
POST OFFICE.
CHINESE NEW YEAR'S
HOLIDAYS.
Bwatów, Chito and Tientsin-Per-
Chipshing, 24th Feb 11
A.M.
Manila, Cebu and Ilofo-Per Yasa-
sang, 94th Feb., 1 r.m.
Siberian
SHANGHAI, Siberian Mail La Europe-Par Liean, 21th Feb, 0·Pik
Swstow, Amoy and Foodbow-For
Hafching, 26th Feb., 9 a 1. Yokohams and Kobo-Per Farilks, 26th Feb., 11 AM.
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There will be a delivers of letters and collection from the pillar bozos as on Sunday.
The Money Order Office will be on- Shanghai. Maji, Kobe, Tokkaidi, tirely o'esod.
Yokohama, Violors, B.C. Bastilo and Washington.- Par Inaba-maro, 27th Feb.. 10 AM,
Only fully prepaid letters' and· post-
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The Farcel Post system to the following places in Chins is for the present suspended:-Hupel, Bzechuan. Hanan, Kusishow and Tengjuch.
MAILS VIA SIBERIA.
Landon
Date
Due
The half yearly general moet-able to yield a 4 per cent, divi- ing of the shareholders in the dead to the shareholders. This Chinese New Year's Day, the Past Of Sunday, the 18th Instant, being Hongkong and Whampon Dock sir, I-repeat, is a remarkable and fice will be entirely closed; the Dock Co., Ltd., was held this am sure the shareholders of the been declared a Bank Holiday, the Fost avory encouraging fact, and T Monday, the 19th instant, having morning in the company's Hung Dock Company will show it in Office will be open for one hour only, kong offices, Queen's Buildings, according a vote of thanks to thee. from 8.a.m. till 9 a.. Mr. G-II. Medhurst presided, and directors, for their wise direction thero wore present-Sir Paul of affairs, to the chief manager, Mr. Dyer, and his staff for Chater, Hon. Mr. C.H. Ross; their onorgy in achieving this ro- P. White; II. A. Silas, F. Lieb, D. ult. I think further that these W. Craddock, R. M. Dyer, Ilon results justify you without undue optimism in looking forward to Mr. H. E. Osborne, W. Clarke, the time-not far distant when cards are transmissible by the Siberian Ho Fook, J. Friesland, A. Soron-the Dook Company will once more Route to Europe. son, H. S. Siebe, A. V. Apear, be in a position of prosperity, not Hedley White, W. Dunbar, Capt. perhaps, as in the old times; that J. Hay, Ho Iu, Lo Choung-shiu, J. Manners, and II. G. Whito.
The chairman said :— The report of your directors, the balance shoot, the rovente would like to call attention to and There was one point which ho account and the auditor's report that was the question of interim having hoon before you for the dividends. When times were pro- last soven days, and all the resperous and profits large, there quirements of the new Companies was perhaps somo justification for Ordinance having been complied half yearly dividende, but when with, I pow ask your permission profits wore small ho did not think to consider them as rond.
they were necessary, Further, The six months undor review the publication of half yearly hava boon to us, in common with reports afforded their caupoti our neighbours, a period of muclitors information which he thought anxiety, and the insettled stalo they ought not to have. of government in China has had The Chairman:-I can assure a very depressing influence on you that the word: are not more trade generally. Quite a fleet of formula. I am assured by Mr. steamers have departed from the Dyer that the words covor the casts and consequently our busi-position as it exists. With re- noss in docking has been less gard to the question of interim than anticipated.
dividends and half-yearly balance sheets, I entirely agroo with you, and this matter, when it comes before the directors, will have leir attention.
On the other hand wo have hind a goodly share of other work, which has kept our catablish ments fairly well employed, and we can now only wait and hope
January 24th. January 27th.
She ghai
February 9th February 18th
MAILS DUR.
German, York, 22nd ind,, American, Mongolin, 23rd inst. American, Persin, 12th prox.
MAILS CLOSE,
VESSELS IN PORT.
די
BTEAMENI.
SHIPPING NEWS.
The s. Chiyo Mara sailed from San Fraqdisca to-day, tḥa,will leave on tha 7th prox., at noon.
The 1. G. M:sts. Coblenz lofs Yoko- ham on Friday, at 6 s.m., and may be expected on the 22nd inst
„The ss. A. Apoar from Calcutta 1. R Singapore this morning, and may be expeated on the 23rd Int
The Ba. Girgory Apcar from Shang- hal and Kobe left Moji yostorday after-
Mail Steamers,
PENINSULAR AND
ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
boop, and may be expected on the 21st WILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or aboz
inst.
ARRIVALS. Vorwanita, Aust. 5.6., 6,920, R. Dan.
nooker, 10th Feb.—Triṛnta and Singapoio 10th Feb.,. Gen.-8. W. & Co. Benvenue, Br. 9.5, 1,950,, R. Krobic, 16th Feb Slog-para 10th Feb., Gen.-G. L.& Co. Quinta, Ger..., 900, F. Sohlesingor, 16th Feb-Bangkok 9th Feb., Ricc.-8. & Co.
Chinking. Br., 1.229, Menthre). Spir, Nor..., 890, Horn, 16th Feb.
1st
6th Feb.-Wakamatsu Jau, Gen.-B. & S. Choising, Oer. 8., 1,921, J. Brahu
18th Feb --Magila 12th Feb., Ballant.-N. & S. ·
Manila 12 Feb., Belfast- A. T. & Co.
Landrat Scheiff, Got, ... 1,012, 0.
Chip Shing. Br. ... 1.199, Monnor. Hela
14th Feb;-Chefoo via Wei-
Hoiwei 8th Feb; Gen. M. & Co.
1.
Daijin Maru. Jep. *.*., 998, J. Vama.
Wahn,
gnohi. 14th Feb-Swalow 18th Fob,, G-n-0. 8. K.
Bruger, 17th Feb.-Baug-
the DATES named----
STRANEKE
TO BAIL OF
LONDON, VIL USUAL PORTE OF
| Himalaya.
Capt. K. Jenkins .........................
Noon 17th Feb.
Bee Brecht Advertiseman!
For Fortlar Particolare, apply to
E. A HEWETT,
Buperintendent.
kok and Swatow 18th Feb., P.&O. 8. M. Co.'s office, Gen-9. & Co.
Chi. Chicuse 88, 1,385, Q
Froberg, 17th Feb.-Shang- hai 13th Feb., Goa.-C., M. 8. Co.
Dr. s..., 1,227, Howard, 17th Fab.-Canton 16th. Feb. Bice.-D. & B.
Manila, Mangatif, bila ad Celaiya Mart. Jap, ., 1.231, K. Silisi, Ger. 8.s., 2,816, Reno, 170
Per Zafira, 17th Ugh, Bran
17th Feb.. 3 1.
Rudnt and Baad-kan-Per. Borno Shanghai, Yokohama arl Kub-Per Takao-Per Yerimo-inart, 17th Feb,
Swatow,
Siberian
Mail.
Varwaerts, 17. Pb, 4 ran
4.
Amoy and Fowlow-Pe Choshan-ma:, 17th Feb., 5
P.K..
SHANGHAI, Siberian Mail,
Europe-Per Anbini.
Lo
17th Feb., & P..
The appointment of Mr. A. S. for a return of more settled con-Sorensen as a director wan con- ditions in China and ass resultan firmed, and Mensra. G. H. increased volume of trado, which Medlinrst and H. A. Siobs wore Swatów, Amoy and is all we require.
re-alected to the directorate on tho The profit for the past six motion of Mr. W. Dunbar, second- months ne you will see is $75,-ed by flo Fook.
Kaburushi, 16th Fb-Wa- Kannion 10th Febb, Cost- M. B. G. K.
Drawings, Ger. ss., 1957. F
Gathemann, 16th
Tel.-
Bangkok and Seaton 8th Feb.. Rice and Mal-B & S.
Empirgan of Japan, Br. m..., 3,039, $: Hobinson, x.x.n., 2nil Pøb — Vancouver 11th and Bang bai 30th Jan., Mail and Gon. -Q; P. R. Ca. '
Fb.--Shangbai 19th Feb., Gen.-H. A. La 1kp-hika Məru, Jap. ra, 3,361, 8.
Sada, 17th Feb,—Manil›, Coal-Hans Company. Saigelvar, Aust-lunga alser. 2.400, Clesi, 17th Feb.- Shang ini 15th Feb. Sarahurst. Gor. arnisor, 12,000
Roring, 17th Feb,- Any, CLEARANCES, AT THE, HAR- BOUR OFFICE. Siasis for Hamburg, Shing Tal, for Canton. Tjimabi, for Kobe, Barro, for Kidst. Benvenue, for Yokohama.. Feb.Yuriraotta, for Yokolama.
Vestfold, for Saigon.
Haiyang, Br. p.m., 1,362, J. W. Evans, 16th Fo-Swatow 15tli Faby Oor-1. L., & Co, Hanyang. Br. *.*., 1,206, Sprink, 16th
Fah-Centon 15th Gan, R. & S.
Timo-Pr Daijin-marg, 18tli. Feb, ? Macao-Por Sui Tai, 19th Pa b., 1.16., Helene, der, se 771, C. Terongkong, for flaiphong.
A.M.
704:10 and if you add to this tho Mr. Manners proposed, anil Mr. profit for the first half of the Holley White seconded the ap-Macao-Per Sui Tai, 2011. Fab, 1.1?.
P.M.
P.J.
your, we get a total for twelve pointment of Messrs. II. Percy Sexton, Amoy and Anping-Pπ months' working of $142,299,13, Smith, and A. R. Lowe ng audi- more than double the amount of tore.-Carried. our profit for the year 1910.
The Chairman:--That is all Your directors recommend that the business gentlemen. Dividend $60,000 be appropriated to pay-warrants will be ready on Mon- ment of a dividond to share- day.
holdora for six months at the rate
of 4 per cent, per annum, to write FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, off $30,000 from our plant and 10 carry forward the balance of $149,501,07 to new account, and it is hoped this will meet with your approval.
It will be noticed that the sum of $74,708.23 has been expended on the Company's establishments, which includes the final payment for No.1 Dock extension.
Our longthened dock is now in daily use, and a week ago the
A „GHANCE FOR EVERY
AMATEUR.
The proprietor of thio "Hong: kong Telograph" has decided to continue during February his offer of two prizes for the bost photographs submitted to the editor by amateur photographers during the month.
largest steamer visiting Hong- It lina, been decide to widen kong, the Minnesota, accommodated at Kowloon,
P.X.
*
Soshu-maru, 24th Feb. 6 Singapots. Penang and Colom'»---- Per Socoirs, 21st Feb., 9 am.
German
Mail.
..
INDIA
15th
18th Feb. 8-tow F. Gen.-J. & Ca. Kaifong. Br. x. 987, J. V. Sidfer1, 16th Feb-Manila 13th Feb, Gon-B. & §. Lai Bang. Nr. ... 2,225. E. J. Todd
16th Tob.-Calonltı
$1
Jan, Gen-, M. & On. Toongmoon. Gar 4.6. 1971, W. EUROPE
Vngoler, 15th Feb-Clanton VIA TUTICORIN-(Late
1th Feb., Gen.ém-II, A. T Letters 11.00a.m. to No Mathilde, Ger. 5.8, 821; Uldern, Extra Postage 10 cents.)
14th Feb-aipong, Pak (Supplementary mail
kni and Foihow 13th Feb.. board up to the time fixet
Gen.-J. & Co."
on
for departure of the nil) Extra Posings 10 rents)— (Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the
Northbrink, Br.
| trispship. '2,966, C. W Alarme, a.cx. 14 Fal-Rangoon 17th Feb.
first Clearnues will be inclusled | Palohabari, Gar. x,m. 1,378, Orang
min. 12th Feb -B+ngkak Rtd Feb., Gen.-B. & 8. ·
In this contract mail-The J'arcel nail will be cinsel on Friday, inst. at P.M. Samarn, Ger. *.... 998. R. Poteran Per Derflinger, 21xt Ifa ..
11th Feb Bangkok 201 11.A.,
Feb, Rica al Gey--B, & ส.
was the scope of the competition. To Macao-Per Sui. Tai, 21st Feb. 1.15
restrict it largely to active life in
BO com-
Siberian
Mail.
P.M,
P.M.
BOOK
TV,
22ed Feb. 3 r.m.
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Langsang, for Mails, Zaim, for Celn. Maria Luisa, for Manila, Aahni, for Shaughai. Daljin-maru, tr Tamink Cho lun-mara, "for Swatow.
Yarimo maru, for Takno. | Daiya-maru, for Wakamitru.
Tungue, for Saigon.
DEPARTED, Feb. 17. Himalay, for Tombay, Kiyo-mom, for Sourabaya. Boshin-merd, for Canton, Vest'old, for Saigon.
| Hongkong, for Haiphong,
Tjimabi, for Koba. *Loongung, for foils. Za o for Cebu, Borneo, for Bandakan. Yorimo-maiu, for Tekno, Cho-hun-man, for Foochow. Beareaus, for Yokobans. Sisw, for Port Said. Fatban, for New York. Hangang, for Shangbai..
Sentils Mara, Jap. «.^., 8,872, T. Sai-Luegtic, for Kuchiasun.
taw, 11th Feb-Manile. 9th Feb., Gen.-O. 8. K.
Ch.
SHIPS PASKED THE CANAL,
2 3rd Jan.—Kasrachi Mar, Calohan, Soundis, Afghan Prince Bendis. 26th Ján Anstralion, Dardanan, Deucalion,
Pribe Atrent, 80th Jan-Bonde,
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
Perna. Zafiro, salial on 17th Feb., for Mails, &. Allen, Mr. & Mita. Tan Eng-at Arnas, C. Versiglia, Rev. L. Di Ohtock-lang
Per Chiyo Mara, elled on 101 Feb., for San Francisco, &8; 2--- Armstrong, Mr. & Gill, Ber. & Mrs. Albert, I. H.
Mrs. J., JJ. r.
Abiki, T. Adine,, I
Ard
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J. M. B. Wardron, C. G.orok, G. C. Grow, David
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All our workshop plant has been the Colony excludes many ama-Satow, Ainoy and Fooeliow-Ter maintained at a high standard of tours who are not yet experien- Halsang, 221 Feb. 10 Ting Bang. Fr. ... 1,045, J. Mo efficiency and the cost of same ced in this class of work, As the Maou-Por Sui Tal, 22nd Feb, 18
Guffor. 16th Feb-Cinton paid out revenue. The saine ro- whole purpose of the competition
15th Feb, Gea.-J., M. & marka apply to our fleet of tug is to stimulate interest in photo Hailow and Haiphong (taking Mi
for Pakhi-Pr Sung- boats, lighters and small craft,graphy in Hongkong it has been
The dredger Canton River con- folt better to remove all restric-Singapore, Penang and Olcalis-Per
kling, 22nd Feb, 21.. tinues her charter at Macao in tion and to
Ljung. 22nd Feb., 11 am connection with the harbour im- Give Everyone a Chance Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokkaichi, Yokolems, provements there.
Pictures of active life, then, i
Victory and Tam-P To our chief manager, Mr. pictures of still life, picturos
Settle mari. 22nd Feb Dyer, and his capable and ener-recent or pictures taken months Shanghal-fer Oheian, 22nd Feb, * gelic stall I consider our thanks ago, pictures of life or scene in are due for the improved rosulta Hongkong or pictures takon in sail. Cela and Iloilo-l'or Kaileng. now placed before you, and I feel any part of China, pictures' taken sure that they will do all in their at Home-any picture, general or power to further in every way the local, may bo sent along if it interests of the company in the possesses interest at all. With future.
the competition of The Hon. Mr. Osborne, in second-prehensive a character there is n ing said: Mr. Chairman, In the ohance for any amateur photo- course of your remarks you made prapher in Hongkong to win one use of the following words: "All the prizes. The rules of com- Macro -Por. Sal Tai, 2510 Feb, 1:15 qur workshop plant has loon cotition appeared in the issues of maintained at a high standard of Fob. 1 and 2. efficiency and the cost of the some paid out of revenue. Tho samo remarks apply to our floot of tug boats, lighters and small eraft.” If these words of yours are not more formal phraseology, if they actually mean what they indicato, then the encouraging fact is establishod that the deck company, thanks to the commanding posi- tion of the docks, their number, and their fine equipment, has been able, in spite of unusually depressed times, in spite of adverse circumstatices and keen opmpetition, not only to maintain its machinery, tugs and lighters mt the highest standard of efficiency—and that I know, is no mnall "item-not only has it
Groesbeck. Mr. & Nabis. 2nd Feli-Crolops, 'Kitanoj
Aralıslıf, M'ra, 0. Mr. A. F. Allen. M. and Mrs. Howard, Dr. Mar, Prinin, Prometheas, Prinz Jnd-j
I. P.
How tt, A. S. #'g, Yorck, Helens. fils Feli—Inden-↑ Fismkjdes, P. Horton, Jas Anghai, Nagasaki, Kabe. wadi, Glenturral. Kaga Mara. Perans, Hakowell, Bliss
Daiton, Miss E. Jamızski, K. Yokkaichi, Yokolna a Hous
Joseph, E M. Tila nad Ban Francia. 8i. Tonmus. 9th Feb,→→ Alein us, Felgra- Banka, d
Kilogans, Y. berisu Mad to Euro)-Por vin, Caledonien, Saurten, Syris, Indra Brown, Dr. W. C. Kum So-nn Nile, 23rd Feb, xo+k,
delli, Jen da. 13th Feb-Aimand; E. L.
Lewin, J. A To'is, Bealomand, Brusilia. De bigh Brooks, Mira, D. F. Maf Isad
Bently, Mr. & Mrs. Lakin, J. Wilanu, hire. Montre, St. Patrick, 10th Reyer, MA. Makino, N. For-Austmlien, Bołow, I rimnad, Brovby, 14. K. Monte, M. D. Diore Castle, Iya Marn, Prinzo Alca Beaks Ed.
McGl', Mr, Bonéit, M. F.
MacDougal, W.
L. Carpn. J. W.
Nahon, E. L.
Photographic Competition
I
Coupon.
Feb. 17, 1912, agree to enter the photographic competition. on the express understand- ing that the editor's do oision shall be final, and that be may, at bis 'disero- tion, use the print' soat “ herewith either in the “Hongkong _Telegraph or the Weekly Telograph."
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Tigat-in-Jar Kuefchow, 23rd Feb. 8
Siberian
mail.
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Arrival at Hom^-9841 Jo
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Shanghal. Kaçamaki, Kobe, Sears, Kleint, Slavonin, Ping Bey. Car elji, J. Yokohama, Victoria and Vao- 80th Jan -Kawachi Marn 2nd Feb Clinton. Mr. and Nelson, L, C. dover (B.C.) Bibetian Mail-Australien, Scandia, Yang Tere, Clinton, Marter C. Nathan, A.
Mra. E J. Noal, Mrs. Dom 43 Europe--Per Empress of Migsankt Mam, Arcadia, Oth Feb. Clinton, Mira E. Japan. 23rd Feb., & Pac
On..Yen, Dr. |--Caldas, Bendelion, 8thonis, 9th Clinton, Miss M.
Pall, K. N, |Tieulsin-Per Chipsling, 23rd Feb, Fay—Iplasmayo, Kitano Marn. Pring Claton, Mis O.
Ludwig inch 13tli Fel-Sony M Blo-m
Clinton, MI A. Promote 10th Feb Ch'olonten Chung Kit-ting Poru
Dioiden: E... Dro, W. II.
Australian
Mail.
Tap,
Har
Manila, Cabr, Hail, Anganr Friederloh, WR- belmshafen. Rabiani Hertaliohr, Matapi,, Briebéns, Sydory, Hobin, Lannowston, Saw Zealand, Pacelin -Melbourne, Adelaide, Persh; knd - Fremantle-Tar Co- bláan, 24th Waki, 9 ami
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Honglong, 16th Febranry, 1912.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN
FOR
NAPLES, GENOA, AL)
GIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, AN. TWERP and BREMEN,
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI,]
KOBE HAMA
MANILA,
and YOKO-
YAP, AN- GAUR, NEWGUINEA. BRISBANE, SYDNEY
& MELBOURN
KOBE & YOKOHAMA...
STEAMERS.
MAIL LINES,
* Drizelander" ...17,000
Capt. F. Proc
*****1,7000
Capt. J. Randerson...
CIBLE"Z"
Capt. L. K'ngkist
**PRISE SIGISMUND" 6,000
· Caps. D: Lenz
TO BAIL OF
WEDNESDAY, 21st February, st Nooh.
Alont THURSDAY, 22nd Febidir
SATURDAY,
24th Febroniy, at 10 AM.
About TUESDAY,
6th March,
KUDAT &
SANDAKAN
"Boko" 0.750
Middle 4.
་
Capt. F. Sembil
Febra ry.
All the lessere of the Eumpran Llor are fitted with Wireless Talegre
New 85+tem of Telafuntsa.
For further Particular, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA. (7
Hongkong, 19th January, 1812.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports,
Highest Can, Fuetest and Mod Luxurius Steamers on the Cat, haring: splendid Accommodation for First-Class Pannengora. Elsetrio Light. Ezellent Cuisine.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 9 to 10 dyn)
РТЖАМАНІРИ:
CAPTAIN
LEAVING.
Halyang... Capt. J. W. Evans... | THURSDAY, 22n3 Feb,, at 11 AM. Halching... | W. C. Parsimore ... | SUNDAY, 25th Fab., ni 10 s.3/ FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 3 Days), “Stemmers will arriva ni, and d-part from, the Co's Wharf naar, Bisko Pier,
For Freight and Passazo, apply to
201. THE
Douglas, Lapralk & Co.,
General Managers.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. Mail Service to Australia.
Steamers
EASTERN,
MAIL SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).
AI DENHAM.....................................ic
Artive Hongkong
· from Australia
Ant Mar..
Leave Hongkong
for Australia
Saturday Mar, IN
Mir, 16,
The above diesvien are fitted wire frigeming Machinery, ajanrlog. *) pleatifal supply of Ico, Freak Preislans; etc., and are lighted thronghont; with Electricity. All Etsia-Ronion have Eletric Fase. A daly qualified: Dostor and Stewkedeng ara oivided,
-- For further partiomlan, apply to :
Gibb, Livingston.
Apesta,
S.O.A.E.O
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