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The only Europeon Optician? in the Colony.
PRINCE GEORGE
The
Thongkong Telegraph.
No. 12.023
FOUNDED 18
五拜禮
號九廿月五英港香
FRIDAY
MAY 29,
1925
LEAVES.
« BRILLIANT
DEPARTS FOR NORTH THIS
MORNING.
CHANG."
STILL DETAINED HERE,
"Brilliant Chang" is still in Hongkong enjoying the hos- pitality of the police. It would
WESTWARD HO CONTEST.
THE SEMI-FINALS.
日八初月四問
OLD TICKET.
DEFRAUDING TRAMWAY
COMPANY.
Charged under the tramway bys-laws, a Chinese who was convicted by Mr. S. B. B. Mo- Elderry, at the Police Court this. morning, with ovading payment of his tram fare, was ficod $10.
London, May 28. At Westward Ho, in the semi bo a departure from the truth to finals of the Amatour Golf Cham uso any other expression to dos-pionship, the Scot, Robert Harris oribe the circumstances of his (Royal and Ancient) beat Noel
is denied him for the time boing, Holo. ho is in other respects well-looked K. Fradgley (North Devon) J. H. Simmons, an Inspector of aftor, in having a room of his best H. Hardman (Birkdale) by own and his meals served two holes.
ENJOYS) REPULSE BAY DANCE. stay here, for, save that his liberty Layton (Walton Heath) by one
Above, H.KH. Prince George is seen coming ashore at Murray Pier vesteiday; whilst below, he is shown about to enter a motor car to leave for Government House. The photca a ty ti a Ming Yuen Studio
Having spent a thoroughly en- joyable twenty-four hours in Hongkong, His Royal Highness
The Princo anapped aboard the day prior to his arrival in Hongkong. Note the new style Oxford frouBOTS,
Claud Severn) was the only per-
The case, as related by Mr.
BINOLE COPY 10 CENTS
$36 PER ANUL
ROYAL ENFIELD MODEL 190 Combination 8 H.F. Electric Lights," Sturmey Archer 3-speed goor, Watford Speedometer. Do. Luze Side-car com- plote with wind screen and folding top, Ready for the road ....... $1,00 THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
53 Wand NO CHUNG RI, HAPPY VALLET
"UNION"
MEETING.
INSURANCE COMPETITION KEENER
THAN EVER.
HOPES OF TRADE REVIVAL.
The successful negotiations for that this has not materialized and the Tramway Company, was the acquirament of shares in the competition in all branches of that the defendant attempted to Yangtsze Aadurance Association, insurance was even keener during promptly to him at police bead- Harris was followed by a largo pass off an old monthly tickot Limited were commented upon 1924 than in previous years and quarters. Visitors have looked gallery. He was two up at the very much of the same colour as by both the chairman and Mr. this has forced a substantial ro in occasionally, through the turn in 39. Layton squared at that for the current month, but W. L. Pattenden at the annual duction in rato. Marine insur barred window, and from their the sixteenth hole and balved the a closer inspection revealed the meeting of the Union Insurance ance, in particular, has been the accounts it is conveyed to a seventeenth, but ditched at the difference, and ho was asked to Society of Canton, Limited, held subject of intense competition, and in common with other undor. Telegraph raportor that the dis- eighteenth, when he conceded the pay for the fare.. He said he had this morning. tinguished visitor has lost a little hole and the match.
only banknotes, but, whon The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak writers of experience, the Society, of the polish and vim which had Fradgley's win was likewise a pressed, confessed that he bad (Chairman) presided, and those on occasions, has found it neces rightly earned for him his pseu-close match. He turned square no money on him, and proceeded also present were The Hon. eary to allow business, to pass donym in England. Nevertheless, with 39, and the players were to leave the tram. On looking Mr. Ad D. Lang, Mr J. A rather than continue at rates "Brilliant Chan" has been very still square at the sixteenth into the records it was found Plummor, Mr. D. O. Russell, Mr. known to be unprofitable. The sociable and communicative, and Hardman went in the burn at the that the last ticket issued to the T G. Weall and Mr. G. M. competition does not cease at rato he has divulged hie plans for the eighteenth and gave up.
defendant was in March, of last Young, M.B.E. (Directors), Mr. reduction but has extended to the future, which are that he intende Westward Ho is Fradgley's your.
Paul Lauder (General Manager) accoptance of liabilities under to proceed to Shanghai where a home course.--Reuter.
In inflicting the fine, his Dr, J. H. Sanders, Messrs. Ho insurance policies that were never Government post awaits him..
Worship remarked that the crime Loung, Chau Siu Ki A. H. contemplated in the pre-war days Anxious rolatives and fronds in
serious one, but the Mackenzie, Chau. Tsun Nin, of sound underwriting. I am Hongkong would like to have
Ordinances under which the H. W Paulden, E. II. Summers, pleased to be able to tell you that him with them for a little time,
defendant was charged did not D. H. Cameron, J. W Alabaster, our organization throughout the however, and he is hopeful of
give him power to impose a V. R. V. Ribeiro, M. A. Figueiredo, world is thoroughly sound, and obtaining permission from the
heavier penalty. authorities to be allowed to stay here, if only for a brief period.
MANNA'S VICTORY.
BRINGS OWNER £50,000.
London, May 28.
Mr. Morriss's winnings through the victory of Manna totalled
£50,000.
3
In addition he bought a half share in the winning ticket of the Stock Exchange swoop, for £3,000, but he disposed of this to Mr. Solly Joel-Reuter.
CORRESPONDENCE
(To the Editor of the "Hongkong
Telograph.")
Our Telephones.
Yours olc.
"A VALLEYITE.
son waiting at Murray Pier when Hongkong, May 29th 1925. the Prince arrived with his ship- mate, Lt, Halsey, and the Gov- srnor's A.D.C. (Captain Naville) in a motor car. Quickly jumping
ut of the car, the Princa was equally as quick in going aboard:
AT REPULSE BAY.
F
THE ENGLISH
TONGUE.-
약
BRITISH-AMERICAN BODY OF SYMPATHY.
London, May 28,
Was A
21 YEARS AGO.
F. P. Silva, W. F. Gardner, F. P.your Directors are satisfied that de V. Soares, Lo Cheung when the hoped for revival in Shiu, A, H. M. da Silva, trade materializes we shall be in B. M. C. da Cunha, V. L. dos position to take advantage of Remedios, A. C. Hay, M. A, R. opportunities which will then Souza, P. R. Smyth, H. Raitonjes, occur to extend our business, G. 8. Archbutt, A. W. Hughes, would here emphasize that the J. Ormiston, Ho Kom Tong, J. A offorts of our staff will be Worswick, Leung Yau Po, J. materially assisted by the direct Arnold, U. C., Galluzzi, R. A. support of shareholders, and your sioners, attended the English The following items are based Dastur. Paul Hodgson, A. E. S. Directors confidently appeal to Speaking Union's luncheon to on news appearing in the Hong-Alves, Ho Ki, J. M. Alves, W. J. you to give the Society your welcome the American Ambas-kong Telegraph for the week end- Hawker and E. A. Lees.. sador, Mr. Houghton.
A distinguished company pre-, sided over by Lord Birkenboad, including the Australian and South African High Commis-
Mr. Houghton, in
REBEL LEADER GETS AWAY.
11
ITEMS FROM THE
["FILES. TELEGRAPH "
ing. May 28th, 1904-
.:
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
•
personal assistance in this direc. tion.
RECENT COMBINE. Toasting Mr Houghton, Lord! A notice appears of an intended The Chairman, after outlining
You will, I am sure, have been Birkenhead said he camo at a amendment of the rules of the the Directors'
proposals for pleased to learn that the hogotia moment when Anglo-American Victoria Recreation Club to the dealing with the balances onions for the acquirement of the reations both diplomatic, social, offect that the subscription rates the 1923 and 1924 Working and political, were never more for resident members be $15 per Accounts, said-Turning to the shares in the Yang-taze In. harmonious. The process
of annum, and for non-residents figures in the balance sheet, aurance Association, Limited twisting the lion's tail was once $2 per month."
you will notice that the Re have been successful and that af the present time the Society is almost a common form of election In the issue of May 23rd ap insurance Fund, Underwriting in the United States, but now peare an account of a trial, before Suspense and the Exchange and allotting shares in oxchange for appeared to belong to remote the Viceroy of Kwangtung, at Investments
Fluctuation Ashares in the Association, Thero history. (Laughter). He rejoiced Vintong, near Canton, of new counts all show satisfactory in- is no doubt that this combine of that memories of the Great War Krupp 7.5 mountain guns. Ten reasos over last year's figurer./ working interests will prove of : still prevailed to remind the thousand troops were on parade, The Working Account balance material strength to both Com British and the Americans, and and amongst those present were for the year 1924 shows a de-panies and It unquestionably warn the world, that in the last several of the foreign Consuls crease compared with that of the places your Society among the resort their ideals of civilisation Besides ordinary targets, others preceding year. This is primari- great insurance companies of the Sir. I thoroughly endorse the and humanity were identical. representing columns of 120 men y due to the fact that consider world. I would ask you to re- remarks of "Subscriber" in your
reply, in marobing order were used, able re-insuranco has been member that the figures before you in the present balance shoot effected in respect of Our do not include the Yang-tsza"!- Princ 3 George left by the P. andsue of the 28th instant in regard tributed the work of the English and these were literally torn to
American fro commitments.
transaction, as the amalgamation O. liner Malwa this morning for to the telephone system in Hong-Speaking Union in strengthening pieces.
the understanding of their
Larg-ly as a result of this re-will be completed during the COMPANY REPORTS. Shanghai, where he joins H. M.S.ong.
I should be glad to know why peoples, on which the happiness,
insurance, the promium income
In our next Hawkins.
subscribers in the city are to be security and peace of the world
Reports of two local companies for the year 1924 has decreased current year. Tie départure was a very quiet charged only
25 per
cent. largely depended.-Reuter.
appear namely, the Star Ferry by £213.225.12.8., but in con- Balance Sheet the additional one, and it is doubtful if half-a- additional for this service while
Company and Messrs. A. S. Wat-sequence our liability has been capital will by shown and the dozen peopir tido a few Gov subscribers in the outlying parts
son and Company. The former very considerably reduced and funds of the Society will be aug. mented by the transaction. You ernment officials were ware of of the city are called upon to, ATTACK ON MOROS. shows not earnings, aftor paying we are of opinion that the ulti-will no doubt join with us in our the time or the point from which pay 50 per cent, or more.
all working expenses, of $55,684, mate result of our Underwri ing the Prince was to loave. The
and the directors recommended a Account for the year 1984 will appreciation of theable and tactful Colonial Secretary (Hon. Sir
dividend of 18 por cent. and a leave a satisfactory profit. Far manner in which our General bonus of 4 per cent. Messrs. A. S. ther adjustments on the American Manager, Mr. Lauder conducted Watson's profit, after meeting all Continent are being affected, and theso negotiations and brought
them to a successful issue. charges, came to $102,426, and we have every reason to antic-
STAFF CHANGT). Manila, May 28.
final dividend of 5 per cent. was ipate that this portion of our Following the expiration of his recommended making 10 per cent business will give the Society an
Mr. C. M. G. Burnie, the ultimatumn, the Constabulary Sub for the year.
improved return. You will notice General Manager of the Yang- Association, Major Orville M. Johnston has
Promise of much activity at that the sterling equivalent of our taze Insurance Accompanied by a fairly large attacked the Sultan Sa Raya, the the Kowloon Docks is referred to Silver Reserve Fund shows a Limited, and who was for many handshake and words of faro well party, Prince George later motor/disaffected Mohammedan leader in the issue of the 26th May, it slight decrease as c.mpared with years in the Society's employ and- ed out to the Repulse Bay Hotel, at Lanao, who has been holding being stated that five American last year. This is due to a fall in in whom we have full confidence. been appointed Branch exchanged with the Colonial
where he spent a very jolly time the fort for many weeks despite a destroyers were to undergo over-exchange, the rate this year being bas Secretary. The Prince was attir-
at the dinner dance. A special personal visit by Governor Geg haul, as well as the Empress of 2/334 as against 2/33% laat year. Manager of the Society at ed in a tweed jacket and table bad boon arranged for the eral Wood recently, urging him to China. Mention is also made of You will realize that exchange Shanghai and General Manager oream trousers and Was
a report of the sale of the Dock continues to play its part in the of the North Chino Insurance wearing
crushed felt Party, amongst whom were Com-surrender.
Seven Moroe were k led, though Company's tug Fame at a good sterling equivalent shown in our Company, Limited. Mr. W. E. modoro, Mrs. and Miss Stirling, hat. A red-coated Government the Hon. Mr. P. H. and Mrs. a large number escaped.
figure.
balance shoet. For example, Smith who was, until recently, House coolie followed behind
A field gun, a Stokes mortar and The Hongkong fund in aid of at the 31st December, 1923, in charge of our Shanghaf Holyoak, the Misses Holyoak,
was 2/23% business, has been appointed with a pair of suitcases, which Mr. and Mrs. Eric Grimble, Capt, two navy seaplanes aided the at-sufferers in the Russo-Japanese the Yen exchange
tack: comprised all the luggage takon Noville, A.D.C., Mr. T. J. Gais-
War totalled $29,587 on May 27th. and the Gold Dollar Rate 4.33, Inspector to the Boolety and ahore. The launch thon drew ford-St. Lawrence (Private Sec-
...CATTLE RAISING. away from the plor with His rotary to H.E. the Governor,) Pay rushed out and broke through the Royal Highness and Lt. Halsey Lieut. Churcher (Secretary to the Constabulary cordon when the and Captain Neville, the latter Commodore,) Lieut. Halsey, RN. firing began, and it is also thought Accompanying them on board the nephew of Admiral Sir Lionel that the Sultan bas escaped.
There were no casualties to the Malwa
Halsey.) and others. The Prince After the informal luncheon remained until the conclusion of Constabulary.-Router. party of Government: Houso yes- the evening's programme, and terday, attended by members of danced wi h all the lady members the Executive and Legislative of his party in turn, greatly Councile, and a number of lead-onjoying the orchestra's soloc- ing officials, the Prince spent a tions, which included the new
REASSURING NEWS. quiat afternoon until the "A foxtrot hit, "The Flapper Wife." Hume" arranged in his honour During the evening, Prince
·Oslo, May 28.. by His Excellency the Governor, George was introduced to Mr.) This latter function was attended and Mrs. J. II. Taggart, Mr. A. E.
According to the Aeronautic by many leading residents of the Carleton (Consul General for Association, Capt. Amundsen be, Colony, including a considerable the United States) and Mrs.foro bis departure stated that his number of Chinose, and Prince Carloton, as well as Mr. and flight would probably last a George moved freely amongst the Mrs. Townend, with all of whom fortnight, hence the association sees no reason to suppose that the guests, chatting and making him he chatted for quite a time. self mast aimiable to all. Later The whole evening was a great explorer has met with an accident. in the evening, after dinner at succoss; and a word of pralee is Nevertheless, the Association Government House, His Royal due to Mr. A. J. E. Knight, the has requested two naval aero- Highness put in a brief appear resident manager of the Hotel, planes to assist the Hobby and ance at the boxing tournament and staff for the general ox- Farm, which at the end of a fort-
collence of the arrangements.
night will begin a search-Reuter: at Murray Barracks.
the Government launch after a
a
li
It is believed that the Moros
POLAR FLIGHT.
[i
is
and on
the 31st Decemhorite affiliated Companies, Mr. 1924, they were 1/73% and 4.73 Smith has had lengthy expe, lense: In the issue of the 28th May it respectively. You will notice in the Society's service and wo stated that during the preced- that our Agency commissions for are sure this appointment will year the Colonial Veteriary the year 1924 show & decroase prova most beneficial to the Surgeon visited the greater part of approximately £90,000 and Society's interests. Our offfos in of the cultivated portion of the obargos show aaatisfactory Shanghai has been transferred to
New Territories with a view to decline..
fading suitable land for cattle- raising. He was most favourably
INTENSE COMPETITION.
to the Yang-tsze. Insurance As sociation's Building, and our old promisos on the ground floor of the Union Building have been los on satisfactory terms.
impressed with the plateau on The conditions of trade through Lantan Island, but although grass out the world during the past
Considering the adverse con was plentiful there in the rainy year are too well known to you SeaBOD, there was insufficient, to necessitate lengthy comment ditione of trado, I think you will water in the dry season..
from me, but you will apprecia e agree that our present position the fact that the Boolaty's pro- reflects credit on the Society o gress is largely dependent upon staff and will heartily approvo goneral commercial prosperity our following the usual custom and untii moro favourable of voting a bonus of 15 per cent.. ciroumstances prevail we must on salaries to the credit. of those recognize that a largo expansion mambore holding Provident Fund of our business is not possible. Agrooments. At the end of 1923 there were in-
TO-DAY.
Closing Exobange 28. 2. 15/10
p.m. Lighting Up-Time 7.03 Baromotor "2.p.m. 29,81 Temperature Humidity".
2 p.m.
REGREITED DEATHS.
dipations that raten had reached You will have learned with doop their lowest point and it was regret of the passing of our anticipated that an improvement
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