HONGKONG DOG -SHOW,
Many Entries and a Promising
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A ̈STORMY, MEETING.
Hongkong Hotel Company in 1894.
THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1913.
to say in addition to what is al- ready printed in the report; but I am happy to tell you that she number of visitors coming to the Botel has been very favourable of The entries for the Dog Show, At the half-yourly general late. I shall be happy to answer which takes place at Happy meeting of the abareholders in the any questions in my power before Valley next Saturday now num Hongkong Hotel Co., on Saturday. proposing the adoption of the re- ber nearly 120, 37 of which have the chairman referred to "a very port and seconuta. also been entered for the stormy General Meeting held on Mr. Taylor-With your permis- Championship classes. As Hong- March 15, 1884," and we-quotesion I will say a few words to the kong's first attempt, this must be the report of that meeting entire shareholders. About eleven years described as quite good, and as from the issue of the "ilongkong ago, seven mon, of whom I was promising distinoly well for the Telegraph" of that date: success of future dog shows. The entries are as follow:-
Fox Terriers (Smooth)21 Fox Terriers (Rough) 3
Irish Terriers.
16
Bull Terriers
8
Aberdeen Terriers.
6
Pinscher Hande
Dachshunds
0
Chows
13
Poodles
5
English Puge
5
Тоув
B
Nondoscripts
4
Solters
5
Spaniels
Litter of Pups
3
Championship- Best
Dog
→
26
11
Pointers
Championship- -Bost Bitch
FATHER LYNCH'S MISSION.
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The annual general meeting of shareholders in this Company was held to-day. Mr J. H. L'ox" pre- sided, and there wero also present Messrs E. Jonda Hughes, W. Par fitt (directors), R. Lyall (secretary), W. H. Poits, H. E. R. Hunter, V. A. O. Hawkins, J. Grant, W H. Gaskell, J. R. Michael C. A. Ozorio, O. 8: Taylor, and J. F. C. da Rozs.
one, met in the junior mess par-| lour of the old Oriental Bank, and bey decided that something could he made out of the Hotel. The tops they pursued were that they altooded the meeting, and they voted against the adoption of the report, The Directors then agreed to resign, and we passed the ro-| port. I. propose that we adopt the same course to-day. What do you think of it? When these gentle- men took over charge of this Hotel, and—
Before the notice of mesting bad been read, Mr Taylor said: Me Chairman, I beg to call your attention to the fact that there are newspaper reporters present, to?
The Chairman I believe that in all Companies, as I think you must be aware as much as I am, the aliereholders desire reporters to be prosent.
Mr. Taylor-Perhaps the Dir- lectors do,
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exceedingly hard during the time of the erootion of the new wing. As I have said before, I have not much time. Now, gentlemen,
I have to ask you to excuta mo;
E have a particular appointment on the Haitan, and you can elect another Chairman.
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whether the chairman can go away like this!
More whispering followed. Mr. Taylor-I propose as an amendment that the rep rt and accounts to not passed till the Board resigns.
The Chairman-You are go-to go, ing back to the old thing.
More whispering,
The Chairman --Well, I have
Mr Hawkins:-Go on with the busincas; it will only take ten minutes or so..
The Chairman: I must say it
is rather troublesome that we
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At last, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Tay- lor, the report and accounts were passed nam eon.
The Chairman-The next bu- tors; Mr. Jones Bughts and I propose the confirmation of Mr. retire, but offer ourselves for re- Osborne ? election. Will any gentleman Finally, on the motion of Mr. make a motion?
Harkins, seconded by Mr. Taylor, Mr. Grant-I have much pleathe appointment of Mr. Osborne sure in proposing the re-election was confirmed." of Mr. Jones Hughes,
The Chairman-Of Mr. Jones flughes alone?"
Mr. Grant-Yes: More whispering.
Mr. Hunter proprsed the con firmation of Mr. Ho Tung.
Mr Michael seconded mation.
the
Mr Hunter: I do not think Subsequently Mr. Grant pro-you can vote; Mr Michael; you posed the re-election of both the retiring directors..
have no qualification:
Of course we cannot blaming Mr. Taylor-Kerfoot Hughes, them for coming where they are and the gentlemen of eleven yeare allowed; they are in search of ago, These gentlemon worked tittle-tattle and gossip; but the up the profits of this Hotel from shame is that we allowed them to $11,000 a year to $35,000, at by arranged outside, not ip have no fault to find with myself ba.present. My contention is a they were content to take a nom-this room I have myself or Mr. Jones Hughes, who worked Arrangements as to judging perfectly simple one-that people inal sum of $200 gross for re-particular appointment at will be published later; we are who are not shareholders should muneration. Ises the gentlemen quarter to one o'clock. We do glad to be able to state that H. E. not be allowed to attend unless on the Board at present value not seem to be able to come to the Governor has consented to they are invited by special re-their services at $1,500. Of terms. Will any gentleman judge the sporting dogs. We solution, or by a differently-word- course, they are on titled to it un-eond my proposal? announced on Friday that, on ed advertisement. Now I wish to der the articles of association, but Mr. Gaskell seconded the account of the for entries under speak, and I say it is simply scan. I think it would have been very motion. the heads of pointers, setters, etc dalous that I cannot say a word to much better if they had taken a there would have to be massed a follow-shareholder without hav-nominal sum. There is some- under the gonoral class, Sporting ing it dumped into the news thing in this Hotel, Iam satisfied. Doga. As, however, additional papers.
I have not been a shareholder for pointers and setters have now The Chairman-The Directors a number of years now. I was been entered, we are asked by the wish to do that which the majority interested in working
was worked Committee to say that separate of the shareholders desire. If Hotel when it dlosses for pointers and setters the majority wish the reporter profitably, but I sold will be observed.
to be present, I presume the shares. The other day, when Cataloguos will be issued as reporters may remain. There they were going at what I con- soon as possible.
fore, will you put your proposisidered give away prices I bought Luncheon and toa will be obtion to the meating?
a few, and I believe myself these tainable by the general public in Mr. Taylor--No, sir; you have shares can be worked up to par the stewards' stand at a reson- called this "meeting of share- That is what I propose to do; not able cost; persons wishing to holders." It is for you to ask to pass the accounts till the pre- take advantage of this arrange whether the sharchidors desirosent Board resigns. How on earth ment should communicate with reportera to bo present,
Mr. Hughes surrounded himself Mr Mado of Mossara, Rumjahr, &
with such meu as he has got now Co.
I do not know! What on earth is a Chinaman doing on the Board of a European eating-house? And you, Mr. Chairmion, I remember some years ago, when my old friend McCallion was Chairmaa There was nota sent to be had,
The Chairman-The Directors and you were anditor, you said and even standing room was not plentiful, at the mission services have no wish that they should be about certain shares that they ought held by Father Lynch O. SS. R present to-day. If you decide by not to be in the accounts, and here
The motion was then put, and at the Catholic Cathedral yes- majority that the reporters the shares again stand, at some terday morning and oven- should not be present we will thing like $11,000-something
Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. carried by 4 votes to 1, the ing. At the 0.30 lo Moss make other arrangements." the same as it need to ba, Why
After asking that "those in dissentient being Mr. Taylor, be preached the first sermon of Mr. Taylor protest against is not that liquidated?..
favour of the motion would On the motion of Mr. Hunter the course, prefacing it with a their presence.
The Chairman-With reference signify in the usual way," the seconded by Mr. Cox, the au touching allusion to the departure The Chairman You know to your remark about the differ-Chairman announced that the ditors (Mesere W. H. Potts and of the Rev. Fr. Spada.
there are certain forms to be gone once of fees olevon years ago an motion was unanimously carried: Gaskoll were re-elected. Having reminded the congre- through at meetinga; a proposi- now, permit me to inform you that Mr. Hawkins-You must ask thank you for your attendance; The Chairman: Gentlemen, cation of his previous mission to tion must be put and seconded, the Directors all through this year, for the votes against it. Hongkong, the preacher said and it may be carried or not and, I think, some time last year,
The meeting is dissolved. that he had come back now carried.
have worked very hard for the to see the fruits of it. How many Mr. Hunter-The meeting is hotel, holding meetings twice a of those who listened to him over not opened yet. I do not see week and devoting five or six a year ago had remained firm in how any proposition can be put. hours each week to the interests their faith; how many had become The Chairman-Wo will proce-of the Company. I'do not think Inkewarm how many bad fallen ed in the usual way, and Mr. your memory will enable you to away? The special message be Taylor, if he wishies to make any inform us if the Directors of had come to bring was that there further remarks, may do so."
oleven yours ago did as much as Mr. Hunter-If you proceed that. was mercy for every sinner and pardon for every sin. The last just now you proceed with the mission
កដន 4 tremendous reporters present. success, and so would this be: it Mr. Hawkins-You can't do
The Chairman:-It is not on
On the final show of hands the must bo, because the Grace of God anything at all until the notice of record. was with them. Under that, and meeting has been read.. There are
Mr. Taylor Why, I know Mr.motion was lost by 5 to 3. under the protection of Our Lady not sufficient shareholders pre-Kerfunt Hughes used to come to
The Chairman:-Then we will of Succour, bia heators were safe sent, I think,
the hotel at five o'clock in the proceed with the business of the from all the stumbling-blocks The Chairman said there was morning.
mesting. I suppose I am still that the devil might seek to throw a quorum,
The Chairman As regards compelent to occupy the chair. in the
The Secretary read the notice the shares just mentioned, they invited Mr E. Osborne ani Mr During way,
the
The next thing is the Directors week he wanted the con- calling the meeting.
are still there, at about the, mar- gregation to ir
go into dock for a Tho Chairman Thero scos ket value; we may be able to find Ho Sung to join the Board, and cleaning and scraping";" to to be no law on the subject. I buyers, or wo may not, but they their appointment requires cop- leanse their souls by resorting to should like to bear the opinion of are gro1 security just now. firmation. Will any gentleman the Sacraments of the Church the shareholders about reporters Coatlemen, I beg to propose the propose that? Services would be held every being present.
adoption of the roport and Mr. Taylor-You propose it! Mr. lawkins-We don't want Accounts
More whispering. morning after the 7 o'clock Ma88,
as presented. Will and every evening at 6. He any law on the subject.
any gentleman second that ? The Chairhan -- Gentlemen,: wanted everyone present to bring The Chairman-I can see tha Mr. Taylor-If we pass the will anybody propose the com- others; to look out for "hard it is the wish of the shareholders accounts, will the Board reeign?firmation of Messrs. Osborn and cases"; there was one hard case that the reporters be present
The Chairman-I don't think le Tung? We must get on, or that every man could bring Will you make a proposal, Mr. you can ask that question now, alse I suppose it is competent for me to propose that wo Mr. Taylor some of them are
himself,
Taylor?
to
Mr. Taylor.They did a great deal moro:
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Father Augustine's Return, ' The Rav. Father Augustine, we are informed, is back again in coun-Hongkong from Australia, and will resume the charge of his parish church-St. Joseph's.
The Chairman-There is no counter-proposal, so it is carried. After a little discussion a fresh how of hands was called. The Chairman (while
Those try)
who
propose and Fecond the motion vole for it, of course.
Mr. Taylo-Oh no, not neces sarily.
The Chairman: If not, it is an anomaly.
Father Lynch has a wonderful Mr. Taylor-It is not for me absent, so how can we say whether adjourning die. It is power of simple, direct speech, make a proposal. knows how to suit his remarks
the whole Board will resign? very inconvenient for me to stop The Chairman-You are the B-sides, if the accounts are not here. to all classes, and can make his principal mover in this matter at passed and the Directors still do Mr. Hawkins-Will you put armors forcible; bright and con- the two meetings you have not retire, what then? Simply them up for confirmation sepira- versational without any loss of attended.
because the accounts are not tely? dignity or refinement.
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Mr. Taylor-1 am the principal passed, we do not take it as any More whispering.
opposer, you mean.
personal animadversion op "our
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The Chairman-As I am nɔt The Chairman-If you have no selves. It is for the shareholders re-elected, I may say never wished A most successful dance was motion to the contrary wo will tosay whether the accounts should to be a director; it was forced on me, because I was the only British held at the German Club on follow the usual course and allow be passed or not. B Saturday when about two bun the reporters to remain. I you. A long discussion in whispers shareholder with the accessory
aumber of shares to qualify. dred guests put in an appearance. no desire not to plenaro have take ensued. Music was supplied by the bark it, it is the wish of the meeting Ultimately the Ükairman have done my best to further the of the DC.LT. and also a string that they should be present. The sisdAs we seen unable to interests of the Company during bank Supper was served from report and accounte having been agres as to what should be done at the two years and a half that 1 twelve until one o'clock, and the in your hands for some time we this meting, 1 beg to propose have been a director. Neither This Ste met le fitted with wi.ee.. dangers dispered at an early will with your permission take that wo adjourn aine die did I ever desire to become telegraphy, hour in the morning.
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