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H.K. AMUSEMENTS MEETING
DIVIDEND REDUCED TO 121⁄2 PER CENT
PROPERTY SOLD
• A reduction of dividend from 20 to 12 per cent. was announced at the annual meeting of Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., held at the Queen's Theatre to-day. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. J. H. Backhouse, Mr. J. M. Noronha oc- cupled the Chair.
after It was disclosed that, lengthy negotiations, the Managing Director has disposed of most of
the Company's properties at a figure which will leave à proft of over $147,000, which will be at the dis- posal of shareholders next year.
The Acting Chairman: In the Chairman, Mr. Backhouse who, I am gind to say, is expected back in the near future, I am privileged once more to ad- dress you. The Report and State. ment of Accounts together with the
absence of your
Auditor's Report having been in your hands for a clear week, I will follow the usual custom and take them as read.
NEW CAPITAL.
The result of our working account shows' a reduction of about $28,000
in comparison with that of the pre- vious year, which figure includes un increase of $6,766.83 in Deprecia- tion due to costly additions bi machinery and fittings.
I would like to draw your atten- tion to the fact that during the year, the paid-up Capital of the Company, was increased from $480,000 to $740,000 by the issue of 26,000 new shares at a premium of $10 The entire proceeds of per share. this new inaue were invested In land and building under construe tion, which therefore represents temporarily unproductive Capital.
After making provision for the usual "Legal" Reserve of five per cent. your Directors propose, for Staff your approval, a Bonus to amounting to $8,000, based on the same scule as previous years, in re Enithful and cognition of their arduous services,
DIVIDEND DECISION.
WING ON CO,'S PROGRESS
CELEBRATIONS HELD
TO-DAY
A quarter of a century of un- qualified success and achievement was the proud announcement mudo Chief by Mr. P. Gockchin, the Manager, at the twenty-fifth niversary celebrations of the Wing On Company this morning.
an-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
COTTON PEACE.
AGREEMENT SIGNED
MILLS TO RE-OPEN TO-MORROW
London, Sept. 27, The Weavers' Union having agreed to ratify the cotton agree The happy event is being cele-mont, which had already beon ac- brated to-day in fiting manner. copted by the employers, the The Company's apacious stores in agreemont was signed by ro Des Voeux Road are gally decorat-presentatives of owners and opora-
of tives to-day. ed in bunting, and strings crackers are being discharged at intervals.
The mills will re-open morrow.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1932.
CORRESPONDENCE.
The American Language,
[To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.)
Sir, Do you speak American? Yes, but it is obvious that John Blunt does not understand Ameri can or French and, possibly, not even English. Of the examples given in your article of the 26th September, at least 60% cannot be supported by the definitions in any English dictionary published In America.
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Chinese Programme. Children's Concert. p.m. European Pro-
A relay from Valunteer Hondquarters of the Brottish Company's Pipe Band by cour. Take "mean" for instance. When tey of Cotonei L. G. Dird, D.9.0., O.D.E.
_7 p.m.-9 p.m. A Programme of I was in London some years ago Victor and H. M. V. Records,
7-8.12 p.m. to and saw George Grossmith in a
A Concert.. musical comedy, he pulled the ancient wheeze: "You gave me a look, but I didn't give it to you": mean' look" "You have a 'mean
This morning the directors of the Gockchin, Mr. D. Jackman (sub-the signature of the common price Company, together with Mr. P.
To-day was also important as manager) and assistants, met for agreement was authorised by the. a divine service in the company's Central Commitico of Cotton offices, where, after hymna had Spinners and Manufacturers' As been sung and prayer offered, Mr. Gockehin addressed the gathering recounting the remarkable history
sociation.
textile trade,
8 pm. (Local Time and Weather Report). Instrumental-Adagio Pathetique (Godard)
Victor Hiring Ensemble. Orchestra-Moonlight Bonia-st Move-
ment (Beathaven, arr. Bhilkretj
Veter Convert Orchestra 20058.
In America, the Chairman of a Company is not its President and Song--Dreamin' Time (Da Longpro-Strick- the term Managing Director is vir- tually unknown. Generally, the President is the active head of a
1144.
Jand). Bong-Beeline (Kahn-Piroritaj
Madam Amellts CellCurel (Soprano) Sir Amos Nelson, a prominent corporation, while the Chairman Violin Bolo-Dance of the Maidens (Frimt
Krelaler). Ox- is a former President who pre- Violla Bolo-Blow Skies (Darlin Kraistor) of the company over the last 25 figure in the
presses the view that the insides as Chairman of the Board of Song-The Temple Bells (Woodferde Finden). years.
The prosperity of the Wing Ondustry's opportunities nre akhDirectors
No self-respecting American Company was toasted and after-present brighter than they have
past. A housewife would serve anything wards Mr. D. Jackman, in a short been for a long time
Luna greater marked improvement, he said, was even remotely resembling a scene. speech, prophesied even achievements for the Company being shown in goneral enquiries As regards the choico between during the next quarter of
from abroad for Lancashire cotton long and short words, what about: century.
and artificial silk goods.-Reuter Job (of work). From noon to late this afternoon, and British Wireless. the directors and Chief of Staff
held
aut..
re-
LATEST MUI-TSAI
In n
CASE
1
Have you (got) a book, Beet (root) anlad. Some women "tench school" and
or "teach music" other Home things. There is a distinction.
Thore are "hired girls" in America. There Are also "slaveys" in England.
Frits Kroller 1253.
Bones Then the Dust (Woodforde-Fin-
deni
Pater Dawson (Baas-Haritone) 3255. Plans Bai-Norielts in D (Schumann). Piano Solo-Clair de
(Moonlight)
(hky)
Bong-Mighty Lak a Hose (Stanton-Nevin).
Harold Bauer 7122.
Bong-Somewhere a Volen Calling (New-
ton-Tatel
Frances Alda (Goprano) 1180, Violin Boto-At Dawning. (Ckdman-Risaland) Violin Balo-Andantino (Lemare-Beanger)
"Frits Ereller 1165. of Thanksgiving- (arr. Chor-Prayer
Kremser). Chorus-wing Low Bweet Charlot (arr.
Neddick)
Asanelated Gice Eltba of America 33770. A.12-8.35 p.m.
Nights in the Gardens of Spain (De Falls)
conducted by Flor
Coppola 0703/0705. A Selection of Fox
It is singular that "living-room" Symphony Orchestra
8.35.9 p.m. is not mentioned in Websters, but: is in the Concise Oxford Diction-Trots.
My Women ury,
Helaman and Its Orchestra £2001. Whal * Lifel
Coon-Sanders Orchestra £2950.
"Goloshes" are not "rubbers." Too Many Tears There are a number of American Let That Leason to You terms, including "rubbers," "over- shoes," "goloshes" and "Arcties," Living in Clover. not to mention those without hesls ladies, the name of which escapes me at the moment,
Goodnight, Vienna
a reception attended by hundreds of guests, tea and freshments being served through-
COMPANY'S HISTORY. In an official booklet detailing the Wing On Company's history,
HUNDRED DOLLAR ja observed:-- following the
FINE ON MAN Wing On was founded in Sydney, Australia, more than 30 years ago
ense before Mr. Schofield under the name of Wing On Fruit Merchants, carrying on sole at the Central Police Court this ly the business of denting in and morning it was stated that a mu exporting Australian fruits, anifai ran away from her mistress Importing Chinese products. The through being frightened by a
more than scolding she received for being unwith a strap at the buck, worn by [Doep In Your Eyes busness developed satisfactorily; and in order to able to account for the shortage meet this remarkable progress it for some money. was found necessary to carry on business on a large scule under the name of Wing On & Co., and subsequently known as Wing On & Co. Ltd. As business continued to prosper the Company was ever on the outlook for new folds for its growth and expansion. With this object in mind, the present hier langer, sir. Philip Gock chin, came
The case came to the notice of the Secretariat of Chinese Affairs when the police found the girl wandering aimlessly in the vicinity of Blake Pier. Enquiries set afoot showed that the girl, who is 16 years of age, was presented, at the age of 10, to a tradesman's wife Last year I had the pleasure of
at No. 2, Chung Wo Lane, as a stating that it was the fifth year
and vinegar 10 Hongkong. per- mui-tsei "ginger in sucession that your Companysonails to investigate local candi-money." as it is called, being paid has paid a Dividend of 20 per cent,
to the parents to the amount of on its capital, not including the
Foreseeing unlimited Bonus of five per cent paid during tunities for the advancement and
The girl is said to have received the three previous years, and expansion of the Company no wages for doing general house, under exceptionally unfavourable South China, Mr. Goekchin' elrcumstances your Directors Are established the first of the Com-old work of an arduous nature. and what "eunshaw" money was able to-lay to recommend
apany's department stores in Hong- Dividend of 12 per cent, we be-kong in 1907 under the name of given her was turned over to her
employer. lieve you will agree with us that The Wing On Co. occupying a site
tions.
€62
$150.
A "fiat" is not an "apartment." In America one generally speaks of a "fat" as a space on one floor at a moderate rental, while when one finds something at a greatly enhanced price it becomes an "apartment."
Ray Noble and Il New Mayfly Or. chestra 10112.
Wayne King and IIis Orchestra 22080. 9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selectlons by The Melody Team. 9.30-10.28 p.m.
A programme of Victor and K.M.V. 10-
Variety.
cards
song-Ile Forgot to Come Back. Songlome Song-I'm So Alone with the Crowd.
Frank Cruzalt D208.
Jesse Crawford 22901.
Vocal Trip--Lawd. · You Made the Night Too
Long
The 'lekens Sisters 22976,
The London Palladium Orchestra B4171,
Frances Alda (Soprano) 1253. Tanzo-Walouzlo (Jealoney)
Loo Releman and illa Orchestra. Tack Hylton and His Orchestra 2528. Tango- Cara Mi Bong-Auf Wiedersehen, dy Orchest Bong-Paradis
Rusa Colombo (Daritane)· 22970. 10.28 p.m. (approx:) Rugby Mid-. day Press Naws.
10.30 p.m. (approx:) Close Down. All reconta in the above European pr games are kindly supplied by. Heart. §.
and 'Co. KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's broadcast from the Maniin station: 3.00 p.m. Tea, Danco Programma New La
Loma Cabaret Orch. 6.10 p.Spanish Information Period. 6.80 p.m.-English Information Period, 7.00 p.m.-Ilocano Progrrine-Francisco
Gracle Fields (Comedienne) BI101,
Bong-That Daddy and Mother of Mine
Joseph White (Tenor), 22981. It is doubtful if even 5% of the Humerous Bong-Ablul Abulbul Amir. people in the United States are Tamerous Bont-Get Away, Old Man cremated. It is reported that the organ, Solo-Call me Darling. Catholic Church forbids crema-Organ Bolo-Carolina's Calling Me tion, and the Episcopalian Church Vora! Trio-Dream Swastheart. frowns upon it strongly.
As for using one word instead of two or more, perhaps "veterin-Orchestral Did Vienna Moon. arinn is preferable to "veterinary Orchelo Laugh and Love surgeon", for many "veterinarians" SongDeep River are not necessarily surgeons.
In America "aluminum" is used as a trade name
for household we can look forward with increased in Queen's Rond Central," which A summons by the Secretariat utensils, etc., the chemical name is
still "aluminum". confidence to the future after heur- I was quickly found inadequate, and resulted in the appearance before
According to Cassell's French- ing what I have to say,
the scene of activities was there the Court of Sin Tat-shuen, hus-English Dictionary, a demi-tasse is You will notice from the Balance i fore removed to the present build-band of the woman named as the small cup; half a cup of coffee, Sheet before you that the total ing in Des Voeux Road Central, employer of the girl. It was stated etc.". If this term is unknown in value of your land und buildings bounded by Connaught Road that he lived apart from his wife. France, Johri Blunt might have stands at $631,107, being, an in Central. Man Wah Street, nud paying her only occasional visits, Mesars. Cassell correct their dic- crease of $315,982, over the pre-Rumsey Street, one of the mort and did not appear to know much tionary. vious year's account. Machinery,commodious and attractive post of the present case. He inquired It is reported that in England etc., show an increase of $38,477. [tions in the City.
|for, and was given, the reason for the term "drug store" is making Investments 'necounts which stand Reference is also made to the the girl's nhsconding from the its way, the firm known ng boots at $1,020,203. represent an increase efforts of the company tu provide family.
Cash Chemists. using the af $766,259. These increases total for the happiness and contentment
term to designate its branches. $1,119,719 absorbing thereby the of the staff by the institution of His Worship registered a con-
Moreover, both Cassell and Increased Capital and the premium an athletic club, swimming club,viction for keeping an unregister the Concise Oxford give the on those shares. The amount dp-amateur' dramatic club, lecturinged mui-trai, and fined the man
term "druggista". In Hongkong, pearing under the heading of class and a night chiss for the $100.
chomists sell anything from "Subsidiary and Associated Com-study of English.
rubber shoes and bathing caps to panies" though large, represents
cameras and films, and were it not Bound investments in various com- Į A report has been made to
for the proximity of existing soda panics closely connected with our police by Mr. R. II. Charles that at
foundations they might even em- line of business and which are 1
pin. yesterday, whilst driving
brace this profitable business !--- private car 2019 along Queen's Road bringing satisfactory returns.
Fast, motor lorry
Yours, etc.. No. 2118 stopped suddenly and without
result with the
PROPERTIES SOLD.
ti
I now have the pleasure to in-ing iu afr. Charles form you that after lengthy negotia-rear of the vehicle. Damage to the
radiator and mudguards
tions, your Managing Director has front bumpf $300 was caused.
disposed of most of our properties at a figure which leaves us with the
to the
The
Exchange re
OTHER BUSINESS.
JUBILEE ROAD MURDER
SHOCKING FIND BY EUROPEAN
A stocking crime in
that body.
Jubilee
J. M.
LEAGUE'S LOSS
SIR ERIC DRUMOND RETIRING
Lief Rosario. 1.16 p.m.--Request Perlod. 8.00 p.m.--Cebuano ProgrammeVicente
Pimentol.
9.16 p.m.-Lyle Muelo House Quarter Hour. 8.10 p.m.--Aklatan Balagtaa-Tagalog Pro».
gramme, directed by Agaton Evan
elit
9.00 p.m.Dance Masto-Bay View Hotel
Orchestra. 10.30p.m.Close down.
THE COPENHAGEN EXHIBITION
PRINCE OF WALES AT LUNCHEON
London, Sept. 27. handsome profit of over $147,000 or tangkong sid
are indications of a Road was discovered this morning
British officials, Danes and which will be at your disposal this strong buying element having come by a. Mr. Hunter who was driving
visitors from other parts of the time next year. These negotia- into the market; consequently, prices Into town shortly before 8 o'clock.
Continent continue to maintain a tions, you will appreciate, have moved up generally at this morning's
He noticed the body of a man ly
deep interest in the British Trade. been of a very delicate nature and session. Just about mid-day, how-
London, Sept. 27, Exhibition at Copenhagen, and ex- have entailed a great deal of time ever, an easier tendency developed.g by the side of the road near
The League of Nations Council,hibitors say they have not else. due to profit-taking.
the fifth mile stone approximately on the part of the Directors.
the Kennedy at a private session to-day, ac where experienced anything like half a mile from Your Company was originally
Town Hospital, and an examina-cepted the resignation of Sir Eric the enthusiasm that is being
Secretary-General, shown there. formed with the comparatively port and accounts as presented betion showed that the victim had Drummond as small Capital of $200,000 and since adopted, was carried unanimously been strangled by a rope tied which will take effect as from June
The police have still to keep the its inception, the remuneration of
around his neck while there were 30th, 1933, Mr. Li Cho-chi proposed and several stab wounds about the take place at a special meeting of gestion. Many orders have been The election of his successor willhibition grounds, to prevent con
immensa crowds moving in the Ex- your Directors has remained the samo, In the meantime the bust- Mr. J. Harrop seconded, -ness of your Company has increas- Messrs. Lo Shun-wai and J. M. A pair of selssors word found the League in November.
taken, and more are in train, the ed tenfold and the duties and re- Noronha be re-elected Directors.near by. The man's face had been
Sir Eric Drummond has been general Impression being that the sponsibilities of the Directors The motion
un-battered with a huge stone, mak-Secretary-General of the League Exhibition has undoubtedly given accordingly. Your Directors feel animourly. On IL motion bying identification practically im- since its formation.
and was the greatest stimulus to British. mentioned by namo In the that you will agree that the exist Moasra. E. L. Arcul and J. S.
possible.
trade in Demark.·· ing scale of fees payable to them is Gubbny, Mossrs. Linstead and Police investigations are pro-Versailles Treaty in conexion with The Prince of Wales to-day altogether inadequate, and out of Davis were re-appointed Auditora ceeding. No arrests have
been the post. He previously had had a all propertion to the time and care for the ensuing year at a
a desire to retire from the Secret apoko at a luncheon in Copenha re- made. devoted by them to the interests muneration of $750.
ary-Generalship some time ago, gea, given by four big Danish
organisations representing but was persuaded to postpone this merce, industry, agriculture and.. of your Company. The Directors It was unanimously decided, upon submit, therefore, for your ap the motion of MessTS J. S. Gubbay
until next year. British Wirdess, shipping. He said there was dis- proval, that the total amount of and Li Chof-chi, that the Direc-
tinct evidence that British man- Directors' Fees be fixed at $6,000, tore' Fees be fixed at $6,000 per
The fortnightly meeting of thes Sanitary Board was held in the board ufacturord enterprise was being per annum to be divided amongst annum, to be divided amongst the them Irrespective of the number of Directors, irrespective of their COUNT CIANO PRESENTS HIS room yesterday, the business tran- rewarded and that the Interest
WAS
and
carried
share-holders
ITALY'S MINISTER
com-
sacted being purely formal, Mr. taken in the Exhibition was very CREDENTIALS members on the Board. This number, and to take effect from
G. R. Sayer, the President, was in the real. approved, will cause the amount of the period under review.
Some substantial orders had Directors' Fees to remain constant. Directors
Nanking, Sept. 27, chair, and others present were the Hon. Mr. I. M. Henderson, Vice- With these remarks, Gentlemen, present at the meeting included Mussolini's son-in-law, Count President, Dr. G. W. Popo M. O. Hiready been placed, and he was I beg to propose that the Directora Mr. J. M. Noronha (Chairman) Clano, who is Italian Minister to Mr. Weng Kwong-tin, Dr. R. A. de aure those who had made pur- Report and Statement of Accounts Mesars. Lo Shun-wan, Ma Teuf- China, presented his credentials Castro Banto; Mr. I. CF. Bellamy, chases from British manufacturers for the 12 months ended March chui, J. Harrop, Li Teo-feng. R. H. to Mr., Lin Son to-day.
Mr. C. Champkin and Mr. J. H. Gell would be satisfed, and. would se0 that Britain, was prepared to do 21st, 1982, be adopted, and after Kotewall, Leo Two-choung (Direc-
Ho said it was an Italian who Ing. Secretary,
everything possible to meet the A whist drive on behalf of the needs of Denmark. He hoped the this has been seconded I shall be tors) Mr. Lo Kan (Managing first revealed to the west the
Balet: flourishing civilisation of China Polles Branch of the M.C.L. will be personal contacts established glad to answer, to the best of my Director) ability, any questions Shareholders (Secretary) and Messra... and it was also an Italian who held at the Police Recreation Club to might wish to put
Arculli, J. S. Gubbay Loung, gave the Chinese people their first morrow evening commencing at 8.80 through the Exhibition would be
firmBritish. Wirelessi The motion, which was second Kwong, Li Chol-chland James To clear and exact notion of western pm Admission of 81 Includes re- useful to both Danish and British
sciencg and aft-Reuter
freshments. All are welcome. diy Mr. Ll Chol-ch, that she re- Choy,
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