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THE
HONGKONG
ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS.
CHAIRMAN REVIEWS THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES.
PRESENTATIONS.
*
A successful year was report by the Institution of Engine and Shipbuilders of Hongkong its annual meeting, held in th
last premises of the Institute evening. Mr. P. T. Farrell pro- sided, supported by members of the Committee.
In reviewing the past year's activities, the Chairman said:
Gentlemen,-Before opening the mcoting, it is with regret that the Committee report the loss by death of the following members:- Mesars, W. R. Cochrane, H. E. Hendry, C. Mason, E. D. Ponhale, K. K. Staple and J. Roberts. I would therefore ask you to stand up as a mark of respect.
TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1932.
Due to the fall in exchange and cohsequent Increase in the prices we had to pay for our stocks, wo were compelled to incrense bar prices. They were somewhat re duced on December 1, 1931, but I would like to emphasise that In spite of the mrge increase over 1980 in bar profits, the Hon, Trea- gurt states that percent- is profit on cont for 1931.
8 percent. against 41.4 r 1930, a decrease of I would assure you efreshment Committee hair, level best to main- Roos at a safety, margin, and a fair one to all concerned, and ns outside prices favour us so we shall, in turn, adjust prices to a
more favourable figure.
You must remember that cur nvorhead expense aro heavy (although your Committes have kept a vigilant oyo on such) and though we do not aim to finish tho vear with a large profit, yet we cannot sustain losses. We are all In the slime boat and I would there- fore ask you to put your trust in Your Committee with the sure and certain knowledge that they are: doing their best to please all con-
carnedy.
auditors.
The Library.
Turning to the library: It is really gratifying to note the con- tinued popularity of the Library. This is evident by the increasing
The report and statement of a counts in respect of the year ended December 31, 1931, have been in your hands for tho requisite period
I do not think there are any fur- and I will therefore, with your thin connexion with the permission, take them as rend., accounts which need comment. The have no doubt that you will whole-on. Treasurer's report covers heartedly agree with me when I
the ground in a short and compre- say that the year 1931 hus, for us,
hensive manner. The writing up proved a distinct auccess and I agam Wixed Assets, os at June 30. might say the results as shown in
Valuation 1986, to the Auction the atatement of accounts now sub-placed on them by an independent miited for your confirmation have and disinterested firm of Valuers surpassed even the expectations of hns received the approval of our your Committee. To my mind these results reflect the greatest credit on each and every member of this Institution. As you will seu from a perusal of the accounts, we show a nett profit of $5.202.71 as against a nett loss of $2,074.32 and in this connection I would urculation of books which, accord- mention that with the exception of ing to the Librarian's report, was
for 1927,
14.687 in 1931, being an increase a very small profit
of 8,818 over 1930 and 4,357 over amounting to $296.74, our results since 1926 have been most disap-1929. To run a Library in
efficient manner is no easy task and pointing, not to say disheartening.
ur thanks are due to Mr. Latham, It is therefore all the more encouraging that your Committee the Hon. Librarian, for the hard are now able to submit a statement work he has put in during the past of accounts which, they trust, will year in an endeavour to keep our There Library up to date and gratify the merit your commendation.
members. are, however, a few points on which taste of our "reading"
to Mr. may require explanations. Our thanks are also due
Mycock for carrying on during Mr. They are as follows:
Salaries, Waxes and Shroff's Latham's short absence from the 18 closely Commission:
on 1930 Colony The Library Increase $360.87 accounted for by small in- akin to the Reading Rooms, and I crenses to a few members of the would here remark that many com- staff, necessitated by the high cost plaints were received during the past year of periodicals being torn of living, due to drop in exchange.
or otherwise. mutilated. This is Charges-Increase
1930 $517.27: Among the major Items very regrettable and I might say has caused your Committco serious of expenditure in this account are
concorn. the following:
you
on
Cleaning and overhaul-
ing fans..... Renewing servants' uni-
forms Lammert Brothers, for
$79.86
109.20
revaluation of furni
ture, &c.
Repairs to furniture,
an
Shot withdrawing all periodi. cals from the Reading Rooms (which would really be disastrous and which your Committee were extremely loath to do) we can only ask for your hearty co-operation in 200.00 preserving all reading matter in ad clean and complete a state as pos- 203.50 sible and report to any meraber of &c. ..
the Committee cases where misuse Refurnishing of Ladies'
Room
420.86 of books or other reading matter Premium on Hongkong Govern- has occurred, with the name of the
defaulter. ment Loan (portion written off) I think, is self-explanatory and,
The needs no further comment. balance of premium to be written off, as reflected in the Balance Sheet, viz: $350.00 will all be dealt with this year.
(an-
Billiards have shown up remark- ably well and we have also to thank Mr. Taylor and his Committee for the keen and energetic manner in which they have boosted this AD- clent and honourable game.
From a perusal of the House Committee's report you will have observed that certain improvementa have been effected, but much still remains to be done as and when
Redecoration of premises nual provision) $500.00: You will, I am sure, concur with the action of your Committee in placing this suni annually to Reserve out of pro- fits to meet exceptional expendi-nances permit. We are indebted ture which will, of necessity, have to the House Committee, and also to be incurred for redecorating our to others, who have given their premises. This should be done Lime and service throughout the every five years and will probably year in making our rooms cost us some $2,000. I might add fortable and attractive. that this expenditure is entirely for our account; the landlords will not undertake interior decoration of premises,
com
Dances were held in the months of December, January and Febru- ary, 1932, and proved very success- ful. It is hoped to continue these functions during the winter Details Of Income. Turning to income: I do not months. Other entertainments, as
explanationa
the well as the Literary Council's re- consider
of various increases are necessary. ports, are embodied in the main re- They are so obvious. As you will port in your hands and we trust seo from a perusal of the report, they have your approval. -
Mr. G. J. Harman Retiring.. many new members were elected,
Finally, it is with very great re- and, alas. some have resigned. This in, naturally reflected in the gret I have to announce that we increases in entrance fees and sub-are this year losing an old and loyal scriptions. Bar profits show a member in the person of Mr. G. J. substantial Increase. Subscrip- Harman. Mr. Harman is sailing tions and bar profits are the back-1 for Home on retirement on (I think
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HATS
ALL NEW STRAW
HATS SALE LESS
20%
TO BE CLEARED AT WONDERFUL PRICES
LADIES'
RAINCOATS
ONE LOT 80 ONLY
BIG BARGAIN AT
$9.75
MANY OTHER FANCY TRIMMED COATS
AT LOW PRICES.
VESTS
BRITISH MAKE
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FOR SPRINGWEAR
$1.00 each
RAIN
FOR
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COATS
FOR SCHOOL
HANDBAGS
AMERICAN
LEATHERLIKE
BOYS
GIRLS
STRONG LEATHERLIKE
GIRDLES
AND
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ALL GOOD LEATHER
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LESS
10% to 20%
STRONG LIGHTWEIGHT
AT LOWEST PRICES
LADIES' NEW JUMPERS
AND
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HEY, JAKE, WHY DON'T )AW, I'M PÙNCH GOOFY!
YA GIVE UP THIS SAFE CRACKIN' BUSINESS AND GET BACK IN TH'
FIGHT GAME?!
Fofl.
SENT
I'D LIKE TA GET SOME
OTHER CHANCE, IN DIS WOILD!
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(IN THE MINT, HUH? "WHAT SALARY WOULD ARA
OH
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