COMPANY MEETINGS.
The West Point Building. Co. Ltd
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The Secretary read the notice conrening the meeting.
The Chairman said: Gentle
mes,-The report and statement
THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY
Those against Carried anabi mously. That is all the business, gentlemen; dividend: · warranta will be ready to-morrow.
The Hongkong Central Estate,
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The Hongkong Land Investment The Hongkong Land Reclam
-and Agency, Company, Ltd.
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1918,
CORRESPONDENCE.
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LIVERPOOL OR OLASHOW?
[To the Editor of the " Hongkong Telegraph."}
&
ABNORMAL LITIGATION. HONGKONG SKETCHING
Hongkong Case which Lasted 131 Days.
CLUB.
An Interesting Exhibition of Work
The thirteenth ordinary," meet- ing of shareholders of the Hong. The seventeenth ordinary met anding of shareholders of the Hong Kong Land Fuvestment Agency Co., Ltd., followed. Mr.kong Land Reclamation Co.,
The Hongkong and Kowloon D. Landale presided and there Ltd., followed. Mr. D. Landsle
One of the most interesting Sketching Clab, which holds (VERBATIM).
casos ever heard in Hongkong, monthly exhibitions of members The fourth ordinary company were also present-Sir Paul presided, and there were almo The thirteenth ordinary meet.
and certainly the longest on work, marked the close of its year ing of shareholders of the West meeting of shareholders of the Chater., O. M. G., Sir Robert He present Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G
record for the least Courts, has yesterday afternoon at the Helena Paint Building Company, Ltd., Hongkong Central Estate Limited, Tang, Mr. 0.8. Gabbay, and Mr. Sir Robert Ho Tang, Mr. O. S.
Bit-It wool be interesting come to another stage in its May Institute, Tes was served, was held in the Board Room of fallowed. Sir Paul Chater, O.M.G., A. A H. Compton, (direotors), Gabbay, Mr. A... H. Compton Mesare. Jardine Matheson and presided and there were also Mr. Shelton Hooper, (Secretary). | (direotors), Mr. M. 8. Northoote to know by what reasoning the bistory at the Supreme Court, for and the year's work was on vid Ook this morning. The Hon. Sir present Mr. D. Landale, Father Father Babert sad Messrs. H. W. (secretary), the Rev. Father writer of the leaderette, "Au resterday saw the conclusion of Some really beautiful sketcher Pani Chater, C.MG, Robert sad Mr. A. H. Compton Looker. A. V. Ward, H. Percy Robert and Messrs. A. Shelton Immortal Maclean," in yester the bearing in open. Cours, only and water colours were exhibited, and there were also piaci (Directo:8). Mr. A. Shelton Smith, D.K. Moss, W. L. Baberts, Hooper, Ward, Feroy Smith, day's imne, arrives at the state the giving of the judgment, and during the afternoon "voting D. Landsis, Mr. O. S. Ghhay, Mr. Booper (Secretary), Sir Robert and La Cheung-abai (share. Leefe and Lo Cheang-thui ment that Glasgow is the Empire's which has been reserved, being tack place to decide the award of
(shareholders),
"Second Oity." This palm has needed to end the matter-prixes for pictures entered for A.0. Lang (directors), Mr. Shel-Ho Tang, Messra, H. W. Looker, holders).
The Secretary read the matice The Secretary read the notios already been awarded to the City least in its present phese,
competition. His Excellency the Ston Hooper, (Secretary), and C. 8. Gabbay, H. Percy Smith,
(Sir Henry May, convening the meeting.
of Liverpool, whose Hunicipal B unique is the case that, doubt Goveran Messrs. F. Maitland, B. W. H. 8. Northcote, and D. V. convening the meeting.
The Chairman sside-Gentle- The Obairman said-Gentle enterprise, vast shipping. the less, a short resume of its bistory K.O.LLG.) was present, and the Looker, M. 8. Northosts, D. G. M. Stevenson (shareholders). Bernard, O. A. da Ross and H.The Secretary read the notice men,With your permission the men,The statement of accounts sumbers of its population, do, do, and development will be read prises were distributed by Mre Tudor-Tador, wife of Rear Ad- convening the meeting.
report and accounts having been and auditors report having been have been the envy of other cities, with interest,
The matter opens with the miral Tudor-Tudor. Peroy Smith, (shareholders)."
The Chairman said:-Gensie in your bands for some days I in your hands for the past week, especially Glasgow. That Scotch-
The first prize went to Lient, mao,-The report sud atatement propose to take them as read. I propose to take them as read, men may have bad something to formation of a Company, called of accounts having been in your The net profits for the year You will have noticed that your do with Liverpool is proved per- the Tus Hing Company, which Millington, R. G. A., for a
April, interesting and original work $363,067.93 Directors vored a sam of $2,500 hapa by Scotland Road, which was incorporated in hands for some days, I will with amount of accounts, together with the your permission take them se sgainst $361,094.93 for 1918. to War Charities during the year, runs through the north part of 1812, with a capital of $200,- ("Interior") which was excellent a vote which will, I am sure, the town, but it is a fact that 000, made up of 2,000 shares in tone and colour. This exbibitor auditors' report, having been with read. The net profits for the year The Rent Account shows an you for some days. I propose with amount to $84,927.57 as. against increase of $17,180.94 and there meet with your hearty approval, this rasd is peopled mostly by of $100 each. Toe object of also showed a number of other
of Irish men and women.
the Company was to carry on the pictures, those of junks being tha.... parment your permission to take them as $76,693.57 for 1918, and, after has been one property disposed After
Yours elo. business of raw opium merchants simple in treatment and most read. The net profit for the past paying a dividend of 7 per of at a profit of $5,98431 as this sum the net profits for 1917
LIVERPOLITAN. against profit on sales of property |■mount. forward
$41,794.12, as
and generally deel in the opium pleasing in effect. market. year is $76,009 87 sa against Cent, we
The litigation com Miss Grifin was voted winner 29th, January, 18. 867,140.08 for 1916 and $53,am of $26,047.14 s8 sgainet in 1910 of $10,986.60. There against $44,338.05 for 1916,
menord in Maroh, 1914, when s of the second prize, with a study forward has been's decrease in our charges sooounted for by slight increases 931.32 for 1915, brought about $11,118.57 brought
petition was presented to the of junks, the grey skica over principally by our haring had from the previous year. Espairs of $3,418 78 in comparison with in all of the accounts on the
Court on behalf of one of the Lyeeman being very soft in treat- the benefit of the inoressed to property show an increase of those of the previous year and a debit side of our Proft and
ARBSSON STREET FUND.
shareholders, apparently dis ment. Among other piolaresque rental ander the new lease for $1,565.53 and include somewhat increase in our Fire Insurance Los Acount and a decrease
Sir, The following gentlemen untisfied with the way things were work she had a rather remark the extensive renswals to the roof of Account of $1,530.65. You in Interest Account, the fall year, and to
only No. 9 Queen's Road Central, will notice in the accounts of our mortgages, having have consented to not on the being run, for the Company to be able enneetstudy, which showed cost of repairs being
due, were paid off committee formed for administer wound up. The Official Receiver dietinet originality. at 35,000 which fallen BLA $3,014.42 se against $8,655.96for You will notice that the Company
The third priss was awarded to the previous year. As the property contributed $1,000 to War Char. this Company has contributed to and the amount under the heading the above Fund raised by the was appointed Provisional Liqui
dator, but the winding-up petition Miss Hant, whose Japanese have deemed it advisable to re- Directora" feel aare meets with your Directora feel sure will meet is $388,410,00 less than last year (Ohsirmen, Hongkong Club). has been bailt for many years we see, a contribution which your the War Charities and which ing of Investments in Mortgages Police and Police Reserve :-
The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak was vigorously contested by pictares ("Oaums Korn") were some other shareholders. The very well executed, "bat' this The whole your approval. The amount in Part of this eam has been for the place with steel and concrets the your approval.
The Hon. Mr. E. E. Sharp, petition was beard by the Chief artist's exbibita did not include property is well rested in properties has increased present invested in shares of the kitoben and verandah floors, of
Justice, Sir William Rees Davies, her best work for the year. Oasen at an to the extent of $270,648.13 lengkong and Shanghai Bank K.. #hich from time to time became lat, in
The Hon. Mr. Mo. I. Moeser and after a bearing of well over Hre. MacPherson showed two Corporation Bad of dilapidated. The Company con incressed rental over that obtain principally on account of the ing
¿Captain Superintendent of thirty days, judgment was given beautiful landscapes. Excellent companies and our tributed the sum of $1,000 to the ed under the old leases. Daring development of the Old French kindred
by the Chief Justice, ordering the broad effects were shown in the War Charities which your Du the year we acquired the German Convent site which has now be investments under this head. Police),
Chief Inspector Chiachen winding up to proceed. The beautiful panorama of Hougking" revenue earning. The ing now appear as $415.265.-
other side absequently appeal-Harbour at night, sctors feal sure you will approve Bank premises and this accounts come
28 @gainst $150,780 (Hongkong Police Reserve). of. The increased net profits for the increased emcnut shown Prays East Reclamation Schere 53
the Fall Court for Staff Inspector Potter (Honged to
Mr. Sim showed four charming which this Company Investment in Procerty ehowa an,
tbie pay a under Cost of Property from in
order to be reversed and brilliantly coloured studies, DOW enable finsi dividend of $3 per share in $2,351,353,25 to $2,689,482.25 is largely interested is still in increase of $66,128 71, due to the kong Police Reserve).
Sargeant Accountant Balean and Sir Havilland de Sanemares, the Temple at Causeway Bay being fully abeyance, but it is believed the acquisition by the Company of s addition to the interim dividend of The. premises srs
Secretary and Judge of HB H.'s Supreme Cours particularly olever, and the sun-
■ like amount, and to carry for copied at satisfactory rentals. Government is at present propar- residential properly at the Peak, will act as
Treasurer.
for China, and Mr. Justice Gom light on the fold quite pleasing. Ward $8,698,748 against Included in the amount ander ing the necessary preliminary properties at Shankiwen and
This committee will meet at perix, Paisie Jadge, were oo- Among the other works ex- now beg, to propose that the interest for the half year which vested in shares in kindred and will shortly be let for godown Olub, Prince's Buildings, Ice days in hearing this appeal. Their following: Mrs. Franklin showed $2,688,87 in the last acconst. I sccounts payable is the debenture plans. The amount of capital in- come corrugated iron sheds which
the Police Reserve Headquarters cupied for seven or eight fall nibited may be mentioned - the " raport and scoouute as presented would have been mostly paid ous panies has not been increased and purposes. Loans at call show Elonso Street, at 5 o'clock on decision was to uphold the judg-]a variety of sketches, the flower AN increase of $55,000, be adopted and passed, and when bad not the last day of the year the total stands in our books at
give an increase of Thursday, January 31 this has been secunded, I shall be been declared a general holiday. aumlees than the market quotation. Bents
Sabeoriptions will "be acknow pleased to answer to the best of It also covers Directors and With these remarks, gentlemen, $5,000, due to our having let my ability any questions share-Auditors' fees which have on this I have much pleasure in propos of considerable area on K.M.L. ledged by Mr. T.F. Hough,
A.3.P.(E.) Gcession been charged off ing that the report and accounts 49 for coal storage. holders may wish to put,
Mr. Maitland:-I have much to Profit and Loss Account. Isa presented be passed. After property at Yaumati is in good pleasure in seconding the adop now beg to propose that the that has been seconded, I shall condition and a new lease thereof tion of the report and scoounts report and accounts aa presented be glad to answer, to the best of has been made at a higher figure, and once again thanking the be adopted and passed, and when my ability, any questions ebare- With these few remarks, I beg management for the great care this has been seconded, I shall be holders may wish to pat.
The Ber. Father, Robert:-I with which they have looked after pleased to answer to the beat of
my ability any questions share-beg to second that the report and -ouz intetesta,
account be adopted. holders may wish to put.
The Chairman-It has been proposed by myself and seconded
to
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Mr. Gubbay:-I bǝg to second
The Chairman:-There being no questions, gentlemen, it has been proposed by myself that and seconded by Mr. Maitland
Danda.
buuin Test is carried our
animously.
Mr. Barnard :-I beg to propose the re-election of Sir Paal Chster and Mr. A. O. Lang se directòrs. Mr. Looker :-I beg to second that
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Our house
Yours etc.,
F. C. JENKIN D.S.P.(B.) Hongkong, January 29, 1918.
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ment given by the Chief Justice, ing shrube showing a good deal Then started the last stage of of freshness. Mrs. Bernard Brown's the best exhibit was one of grey the proceedings, when Liquidator, (the Official Esceiver) eloads over Stonecutter'ara sought a declaration that 98 Bam had some very artists cheste of opium, esid to be held Japanese studies, those of s by the contesting shareholders, Japanese girl in blue and were still the property of the and of the Toris being par Company: The return of those ticularly good. Mrs. Bookwith now to propose that the report and accounts sa presented be
or the procaeda of sale, together exhibited two dainty sessospea, with damagee, was claimed. This Visa Iria MaT. who is adopted and passed, and sfter that ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS' has been the isas before the quite an energetic worker, had has been seconded, if any share
COLLEGE. holder has any question to ask, I
Court ever since, and Mr. Justice several exhibit, that of a "junk Gomperts, who has tried the case, study being quite the best. Mrs. shall be pleased to answer to the
has eas for no less than 121. daye de Martin showed a well-composed The Ohairman: There being by the Rev. Father Robert that best of my ability.
in Court, hearing evidence and orayan sketch, which made a The Bar, Father Robert-artifinted gained by scholars addresses. that the report and acconsta no questions, it has been pro- the report and accounts as pre-
charming little picture. Mr. Run by myself and seconded aented be passed. That is now beg to second the adoption of the from this College at the Hong. The Counsel that have been Blason entered a painting of a a pre-ecre be Hasdec.
kong University Local Examina- engaged in the case are the Hon-rickshow în oila, one of the for Abuse in lavour please by Mr. Gabony that the report before the meeting, if any ehare-report and socoante.
Thuse and accounts, as presented, be bolders have any questions to
The Chairman:-The adoption ions for 1917, were distributed Mr. E. H. Sharpe, K. C., the exhibits in this medium. Mr. bold up
adopted and passed. Those in aak. As there are no questions, of the reports and socounts has yesterday on the eve of closing tion. Mr. B. E. Pollock, KO.. Dengan Faller was represented favour please hold up their gentlemen, I will put the retalu been proposed by myself and for the New Year holidays, by and Mr. F: O. Jenkin, (instructed by few soft and pleasing hands. Those against? Carried ion to the meeting. Those in seconded by the Rev. Father Mrs. Lander. The following were by Mesara, Hastings and studies of junks and landscapes. favour kindly signify in the Robert and are now before the he successful candidasar Eastings), for the plaintif, and Misa Rose Edkins, the winner in nanimously.
Mr. Locker:-I beg to propose usual manner. Against Carried meeting. As no shareholder has wok Sheung man, Lo Mo-in, Mr. C. G. Alabaster and Mr. the children's section, put in a any questions to ask, I will put Uhong Kameyast and Li King Eldon Potter, (iustruoted by cloud effect which ehened great confirmation of the election of ananimously,
Mr. Moss:-Mr. Chairman. Ithe resolution to the meeting. Maste, Anton, Compton and
beg to propose the confirmation Those in favour pleses hold up Peart Bow, Lo Mo-Yuen and Sim the defendants.
all Senior certificates; Mesars. Wilkinson sad Grist) for promise... The Chairman:-It has been Father Robert a directors.
A general-meeting of the men3« Mr. Northcote: I beg to second of the election of Mr. Compton as their hands. Against? Carried Hong-Kusang, Junior certificates. It is interesting to rebord that bars was beld after the exhibition, proposed by Mr. Bernard and
...2. unanimously. seconded by Mr. Looker that Sir that.
Opportunity was also taken to Mr. Potter's address to the Court when Lady May way again eleated The Chairman:-It has bee i Mr. Lo Cheang-shui :-I beg Paal Chater and Mr. A. Q. Lang
Mr. Smith.-Mr. Chairman, I present the two scholarships, occupied fourteen days, whilst President. as Iris May awas beg to propose the confirmation Kindly affered by the Hon. Mr. Mr. Jeakin, in his reply for the elected Hon. Secretary and Hon. be re-elected as directors. Those proposed by Mr. Looker and to second that,
The Chairman: The confirm of the election of Mr. Compton as He Fook and Mr. Lo Cheung-ahin, plaintiff, took 30 days to cover all Treasurer, and the following in favour please hold up their feconded by Mr. Northcote that the
awarded on fasdize of the above the points raised. The bearing Committee was chosen-Misa hands. Those against? Carried election of Mr. Anton, Mr. Compation of the election of Mr. director. “unanimously."
toa and the Bee, Father Robert Compton as a director has been Mr. Ward:-I beg to second examinations; to Kwok Cheung- has been marked by accusations Hunt (who fakes the place of Mrs. Mr. da Boxa-I beg to pro-directors be confirmed. Those proposed by Mr. Moss and second that.
man_(Senior scholarship) and of dishonesty on both aiden, and B okwith, retiring); Mm, Murray pose that Mr. Peter H. Smit te banda. Those against? Uarried Those in favour please signify. tion of the election of Mr. Com La falare years, by consent of the which have given rise to these Millington, Mr. B. W. Bird, and
be in favoar please hold up their ed by Mr. L Cheung-ahui. The Chairman: The confirms Perl Bow (Junior Scholarship). the demils of the transactione Scott, Mrs. Bam, Lient F, C
Againet? Carried unanimously pion as a director has been pro donors, two silver challenge cups would make a story in themselves Mr. E L Sim. At a subsequent muneration of $50 per annum.
dosnimanaly. Mr.
Mr. Looker beg to propose posed by Mr. Perey Smith and will be presented annually instead At one time the case reached a meeting of the Committee, it was Narthouse-I beg to
Sir Robert Ho Tang:-I beg second that.
to propose the re-election of the that Mr. H. P. White and Sir seconded by Mr. Ward. Thoas in Mr. Bus: In making this Rey, Father Robert as a director Robert Ho Tung be re elected as favour please signify. Against? of the scholarships. propos critical stage, owing to the share, decided to hold an open competi ?? od to hold speech day at the close holder seeking the winding up tion quarterly in place of the newsl directore.
Carried gasnimously.
of the Summer Term instead of being unable to any further set ork. Members will then be proposition I will draw the of the company.
Mr. Ward: I beg to second Mr. Hooper:-I'beg to second
Mr. Hooper: I beg to propare Chinese New Year. attention of the directors to the
guarantee the costs, bai then able to choose their own subjects that.
the re-election of Sir Robert Ho
the Crown stepped in and, in the for-these months. The inserren- desirability of increasing the that proposition.
The Ubairman :-It has been The Chairman The reeleo Tang end Mr. Compton as
interests of public justice, suping months will have est eubjecte, remuneration. I think that $50
Hobart Hotion of Mr. H. P. White and Sir directors.
plied the necessary guarantees.
se usual. is rather small for a Company of proposed by Sir
Mr. Lo Cheung-ahui:-I beg
Whether the case has colipsed our standing. I think that it Tang and seconded by Mr. Shel. Bobert Ho Tang se directors has
ali records for lengthy litigation could be artistle more, say $100 ton Hooper that the Bev. Father been proposed by Mr. Looker and to Becond that,
The Chairman:--The
is not definitely knowa-kera, but If the directors will take that into Buters be re-elected a director.seconded by Mr. Ward. Those
Those in favoar· please hold up in favour please rigaify. Agsine? election of Bir Robert Ho Tang consideration, I shall be glad.
the longest previous case in Hong. The following is the approxi- kong was that known so the Li hands. Those against ? Oarried unanimously. The Chairman:-That has to their
and Mr. Compton as directora Mr. Lo Cheang-thai--I beg has been proposed by Mr. Shelton mate statement of the Hong Shek Pang oase, which took 53 for Japan in Hongkong, saks as be done at this meeting. What Carried unanimonely.
Mr. Looker-I beg to propose to propose that Mesars. Peroy Hooper and seconded by Lo kong Tramway Company's trafio sver is proposed will have to be
meeting. The the re-election of Mr. H. Percy Smith and Bernard Brown be Cheung-abai. Those in favour receipts for the week ending days to be board, less than half to give publicity to the fact that
the present number, At Home done at thie
every alind, except a Diplomajić or directors could not take that Smith and Mr. Bernard Brown as re-elected auditors at a remunerat please signify. Against 7 Carried January 26th, 1918:
the celebrated Tichbourne Case Consular representative, hiŋ fami- unanimously.
which is thought to be a record, ly end staff, as well as such person metter into their own consider auditors at a remuneration of 875 tion of $500 each.
***Mr. Roberts :-I beg to sfcond Mr. Leefe--I beg to propose
for week works took 107 days.
aa is under the "mission of ation. Will you put it in the each.
Mr. Stevenson:-1 bag to that
that Messra, Peroy Smith and This Year:... $12,819 48,202 When judgment is delivered it Government and the officers and form of a resolution ?
The Chairman:The re-elec Bernard Brown be re-elected Last Year
66,670 will remain to be seen whether it crew of ship, who desires to Mr. BazaYes, I will put it oond that.
The Chairman-It has been fion of Hegers, Peroy Smith and auditora at a remuneration of $50 increase:
is intended to take the come even outer Japan on and after the 1st in the form of a resolution, that
proposed by Mr. Looker, and Bernard Brown 83 suditors at ́s sach,
<488] further, the remuneration be $100.
February, 1918, will be requir Mr. Northcote -I beg | to
before he is permitted to Mr. Northaale:I beg to 600nded by Hr. Stevenson that remuneration of $500 each per
and Bernard saham has been proposed by Mr. second. Messrs. Percy Smith and
No Plague at Hankow. The Chairman:The reveles
to present pasport or a ver The Chairman-It has been Brown be re-elected as andliga at Lo Cheung-shui and seconded by
The reported cases of plague st |¦ficate of nationality issued by the proposed by Mr. Besi and a remuneration of $75 each. Mr. Roberts. Those in favour tion of Mr. B. Peroy Smith and
Those against ? Hankow did no occur. The Government to which belonge seconded by Mr. Northcote that Those in favour, please Gold up plans hold up the bands. Mr. Bernard Brown as auditors, the usual, wa
gainet? Against? Obfried ud dimously. ar zemuneration of $50 esab, Carried unanimously, That is Central - China, Port saya the with s certified photograp! Mr. Percy Smith. be re-elected their hands."
in That is all the business gentle has been, proposed by Mr. Leole all the business, gentlemen; rumour as probably due to con the bearer attached, auditor at the remuneration of Carrio announce han gairidend Warinate will be and wonted by it. Northern dividend Warrant will be ready fusion with two recent osses of a Diplomato or Gonsalien $100 per annum, Those in all the bakinesi, pentlemen i
ready to-morrow on appliostion. Those in favour pisses signify! in favour plesso hold up their heads, thank you for your standa.
second that.
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TRAMWAY RETURNS.
Decresas:
Receipta
18,C81
5,762
Aggregata Receipt for
ENTERING JAPAN,
A Pasipart a Nócessity. Mr. D. Suzuki, Consul Gezbial