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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1933.
COMPANY MEETING
HONGKONG BREWERY'S
PROSPECTS
That local browing operations will commence by the end of this month or early in April, was revealed at the Arst ordinary yearly meeting of shareholdern of the Hongkong Brt- wers and Distillers, Ltd, held in the Company's.. board-room afternoon. The
SPOTLIGHT
(Continued from Page 5.)
her. She had a fine film offer. Since both shows are mine why don't you go into the other one and stay here?"
nity to go into a Broadway play la Sheila's head bent lower as she pondered. Here was the opportu-
that her name would be featured. the leading role! It would mean Chairman terday
Or did it?
P. Warren), in making this announce ment, said they had every reason to be, proud of their brewery which, in its general layout and equipment, will be
the most up-to-date in the Far East.
course,"
"You will be the star, of Think of it-Sheila Shayne in Abbott *continued. When Lights Are Low! How does that sound to you?"
-"
The Chairman was supported by the Hon. Sir William Shenton, Sir Elly Kadooric, Messrs. Samual So Wong, W. G. Robertson, Wong Sik-
How did it sound? To be a chung and J. H. Ruttonjee (Diree-star tora); Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie (Al was sure she could fill the pärt. on Broadway! Oh, Sheila ternate Director), and Mr. C. de S. She could bring to it much that Robertson (Secretary). :
Addressing the meeting the Chair-Shella's voice wasn't as good as Marion Randolph had lacked. Gentlemen. Before
www
proceeding
man said:
Marion's but "It would do. And with the general business of the she could danes much better! It meeting. I would like to place on re was true that Marion Randolph cord, our sincere regret at the death had a reputation and a following. of two of our Directors, Mr. M. Sheila had none. Audiences liked Manuk who was Chairman Board from the formation
of our her but she had never had a role of the Company, and Mr. Wong Kam-fuk.mportant enough to make her Their death means a great loss to well known.. this
Company and I should like to extend to their relations an expres sion of our deepest sympathy.
The report and accounts having been in your hands for the
prescrib
"Aren't you making à mistake." she said slowly, "You see, I cause she received a screen offer. know that Marion didn't leave be Equity wouldn't let her do such a ed period, I will, with your permis alor, take them as read. You withing and Equity wouldn't let you observe from the statement of ac dismiss her either. You must counts that the expenditure on build have come to an arrangement" ings, machinery and equipment to the 31st December 1999 was $698,401.6 and our total expenditure to that date WRA $814,048.60. This caused by the very unfavourable ex- change of 114d. at which rate we Ind to purchase our machinery and
plant.
was
to
Our authorised capital $3,000.- and of which only $520,000 has been issued and as in the opinion of your Tractors it was not advisable call up further capital until the
rewery 1977.5 in full *sistance
of the Hongkong and The Shanghai Bank has been obtained. nd our overdraft on 31st December 932 was $280,000 and on behalf of the shareholders I should like to take This oportunity of thanking the Bank for the facilities they have granted us.
us." supplemented Abbott. He "Highly agreeable to both of did not look at the girl. "You needn't worry about that, Sheila," he went on. "Your contract will be secure enough. Do you want the part?"
Sheila was smiling. "You sent she asked. "And you know what me red geraniums, didn't you?" they mean to me. The home I want some day. You know I love the road. This other show means the road. It means life in small towns where the homes are real homes. Those flowers only served to strengthen my purpose." She laughed a trifle shakily. "If you really wanted me to stay on Broadway and play that part you shouldn't have sent them. They mean too much to me."
hott sald soberly.
"Kindly omit geraniums," Ab
"I mean--"
New Brewery Building. The erection of the brewery build- in has just been completed, the achinery and plant are practically installed, and it is hoped that brew- ng operations will coinnience by the end of this month or early in April, We have every reason to be proud of eyes. regarding her steadily, this brewery, which in its general grew serious. And you know layout and equipment will be the what I mean: Or I hope you do!! most up-to-date in the Far East.
"I know what you mean."
His
saw you in that. Italian garden' I've been planning this. I'm a small town boy, really, with more money than is good for me. I haven't been very careful about what I did with it but it's stayed with me pretty well-
its completion has taken longer His voice lowered. "Ever since I than was anticipated,
But little detail of the construction and every uipment had to be attended to with the double object of ensuring that fe will be in every way of the most modern type and that the hygienic conditions
should be such that the utmost cleanliness may be secured in every process of manufacture.
should like to put on record your Directora
appreciation of
Treskin of
ance
"Buying geraniums by the cart. load, for example!"
He moved nearer. "Here"
say to you,
ven us by M. the assist what I'm trying to Skodawerks; our
our brewing dviser Mr. སྙ, Deutsch our brewmaster Mr. F.
and our
our
Sheila. And I mean it! Will you marry me?"
(To be continued.)
מנ
most
connexion with the brewery, and his cry and is brought direct to the
is
The
engineer Mr. J. McDougall, who have expedited the erection of the machinery and plant 30 that we hope to be able to com- Brewing Sefence at Pilsen, Prague, has been tested at the Institute for mence brewing at an early date.
where the famous I must also express
Pilsen beer is sincere minde, and we liave received a thanks to Mr. Hora, Far Eastern favourable
live of Skodaworks for issued on the authority of the Minis
report
its quality special visits to Hongkong
try of Fublic Works.
This water from expert advice ch
large spring above the technical matters and assistance in choosing Mr. Woitsch and Mr. Drapat have been filter bed pics fun a
premises through
a cover- invaluable,
Mr. Woitsch, our The production of beer will be un-
brewing adviser and chemist, has der the direction of Mr. Woitsels and
also tested this water and his report with that received from Mr. Drupal. Mr.
Woitsch
agrees craduate
aPrague, and he is of the opinion that Engineer-Brewer
of the Vienna Brewery Academy, and up toe water is of as good a quality the time when he accepted his pre-
und ne suitable for brewing purposes sent
as Pilsen water, and that we should position
the Czecho be able to produce a beer equal.in slovakian State Superintendent and quality Expert for Breweries. He was for
to the best beer brewed in 15 years Technical and Commercia
Pilzen.
Mr. Ruttonjee Thanked. Director of the
World Brewery Pilsen. Mr. Drapal is a graduate of
Before concluding I must add that the First Special
I
very much doubt whether share holders fully realise what a tremend- tery Academy
and has had
aging. ous amount of time and energy Mr. aa Managing. Ruttonjer has expended
•and
Har affairs
over the of the brewery and I can will be assure you that it is in
a great measure due to his pertinacity and courage at Hongkong is to have
rewery, and I should therefore like to place on record our full apprecia- tion of all he has done in this con nexion.
W2H
any years fre and Mal
01
Brewer, in Czechoslovakia bih; therefore it is
pected that the beer produ
ex-
of the very finest quality of the Pilsener type, and will be in every way up to the standard of similar beers imported from Europe.
Water Tested.
You will be pleased to hear that the water to be used for, Brewing
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
WHAT DO YOU THINK, MOM? I'M ON THE SHADYSIDE
FOOTBALL TEAM !
ISN'T THAT GREAT?
I THINK
IT'S SWELL #
port and accounts for the year end- I now beg to propose that the re
MY GOODNESS, ARE YOU HURT? ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM? NOT REALLY?
YOU ACT LIKE YOU „AREN'T GLAD, MOM !!... GOSH! IT ISN'T JUST ANYBODY WHO CAN GET ON THE TEAIA, NOMU
ABSORBINE JR.
DAI NIPPON
KILLS CONTAGIOUS BERMS OF
HONG KONG FOOT.
The tiny germs that case the dreaded discaso Hong Kong Foot Jurk everywhere. They get an ter the on-it itches, becomes white and moist, cracks appear between the toes This nasty discase spreads quickly. Stop Hong Kong Foot at once-apply Absorbing Jr. It penetrates, kills the
and
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Completa directions in English and CAloese with each bolta.
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RECTOR 15 March
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NEW YORK SERVICE GLAUCUS 9 March
PACIFIC SERVICE
TANTALUS TINDAREUS
11 March 30 March
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Boston, New York & Baltimore vin Philippines & Straits
Victoria, Seattle & Vancouver Victoria, Seattle & Vancouver
New York
S'hai, Moli, Kche & Yoko,
Specially reduced fares are quoted for cargo aleamers with
limited passenger accommodation,
For freight senge rates and information apply to the
under mentioned.
All bookings,pre auhject to the provisions of the Company's
Bill of Lading-
Sole Agents BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
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Weekly Sailings To San Francisco, Los Angeles & New York
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.. Apr. 12
KAN FRANCISCO LOLANOBLES
Transpacific
CRISTOBAL BALSIDA
To Seattle and VictoriaTM
Fortnightly sailings on Saturdays.
Pres, Cleveland Pres, Taft Pres. Jefferson
....... Mar. 18
Apr. 1
Apr. 15
ROUND TRIP FARES TO EUROPE & AMERICA. Special through rates to Europe via United States. Direct connections with all Atlantie lines. Choice of rail lines ac2010 .. United States and Canada, liberal stop-over privileges for
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Fortnightly via Sued to Europe & America
..
Fortnightly sailings on Saturdays via Manila, Straits, Colombo, Bombay. Soot Canal, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, New York & Boston Pres, Hayes
... Mar. 28
Pres. Monroe Pres. Pierce ...
Apr. 1
Prcs, Van Buren
ed December be adopted and passed and when this motion has been seconded I will ans- wer to the best of my ability any queations shareholders may wish to ask.
31 1932 as presented. Next Sailing
!
Report Passed, The motion was seconded by Sir William Shenton and passed un- animously,
Mr. J. P. Warren was unanimony. 'y re-elected to the Board of Direc
tors, and Meegra. Linstend & Davies
were re-elected auditors.
Share-holders present were Mesars.
McKenzie. Poon Yau-cheong, Chan Mai-pan, R. E. Desni, D. H. Blake and W. L
It's Settled by Dad!
WELL, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO PLAY FOOT- BALL AND THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT!
JUST A MINUTE, HERE. LET ME SETTLE
THIS!
TO MANILA
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