THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY DECEMBER 29, 1933.
UNEXPECTED ADJOURNMENT OF LOCAL COMPANY MEETING
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A. RIVAL TO THE
RITZ
(Continued from Paga 1.)
new
ex-
have come to open your theatro and to wish you mon of the China Fleet the best of luck In the new venture, I tremely sorry that the weather is so bad for the first night but still I am glad to see that quite a
number of good sportsmen have come to give a good start to their new theatre and I hope when you get going that you will always have full houses. I much admired the performance just given by five members of the Eaglo, who have come in from Junk Bay, where they are shortly returning again. I am particularly glad to be sup- ported on the stage by Commodore
SHAREHOLDERS
AND LITIGATION
H.K. AMUSEMENT LOSS
DEBT BY UNITED THEATRES
On account of litigation pend. between the Hongkong ing Amusements, Limited, and the United Theatres, Incorporated, of Shanghai, the annual general meeting of the former concern which was convened in Queen's Theatre to-day at noon, was un-
An air bomb model on the Norn-Elliot, O.B.E., of Hongkong, and expectedly adjourned.
berger Plate In Berlin, which is in
reality a elot machine delivering copins of the journal of the AssociaCaptain Willis, D.S.O., both
tion for Defence against Air Attack,
PUBLIC MONEY.
ITEMS FOR MEETING OF
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Votes totaling $27,705 will go before the meeting of the Financo Committco of the Legislative Council which is to be held this afternoon. The following memorandn expinining the items are issued:
Estimates, 1933.
Public Works Department, Other Charges:-14, Upkeep of Motor and Steam Rollers $1,200,
Provision made in Estimates (page 02 sub-head 14) $10,000.
Tho Increased expenditure in principally due to heavy' repairs and which
found replacement necessary at the annual examination
of the rollers.
were
Education Department:-10, eldental Expenses $400.
In-
The motion loading to the ad- the Flag Captain of the Kont,journment was made by a share
of holder, Mr. D. L. Strollett, and was whom have done so much to pro- interposed when the Chairman Mr. | vide all of us with ontertainmenta J. M. Noronha had concluded a re- and many opportunies for taking ference to the death of a former exercises. You have now a stage, Chairman, Mr. J. H. Backhouse, Land a very one theatre, I hope Iits and was about to proceed with a of the possession will lead to many en-jatatement on the affairs joyable evenings listening to con- Company. certa and making theatrical enter- tainmenta
The Secretary (Mr. C. S. Rosie- let) having read the notice conven- ing the meeting, the Chairman MODERN THEATRE.
said: Gentlemen:-Before pro- ceeding with the regular business "Although not a big theatre, it of the meeting, it is my melancholy modern in design, with duty to refer to the serious loss acoustic properties and modern that this company has sustained equipment. It beats any other since our inst annual meeting. canteen theatra in any of our naval porta and I am surg this fact will encourage all of you to start working up your theatrical talent,
DEATH OF MR. BACKHOUSE.
I refer, of course, to the lament- ed death, last February, of the late chairman of the company, Mr. Herbert Backhouse. Mr. "This theatre is, as you know, James part of the enormous building the Backhouse took no inactive part in new Naval Canteen, which is near-the expansion of Ilongkong Amuse ing completion next door: in ments, Limited and was its chair- almost 8 years. Mr. fact, it should be opened by Ist man for February. Owing to street widen- Backhouse's genial presence, fair- Im-minded Judgment and controlling ing operations and genera! provements being made to the hand are greatly missed by his lown, the old Canteen la going to colleagues on your Board, who feel be pulled down, and you will be that his abaence causes a hiatus
that hard indeed to All. Provision made in Estimates (page glad to change over from
I have the honour, gentlemen, to 73 sub-head 10) $8,000,
dark and dingy old building to one which, na far as I can see, more propose from the Chair that the nearly resembles the Ritz Hotel. sincere condolences of the mem- "As compensation, the Hong-bers of this company be transmit It is, I kong Government have presented telsidor, unnecessary that such
Mrs. Backhouse. the new site which I think you will agroc la ane of the beat in a motion should be seconded and I would, therefore, ask you all to unanimous approval thereof."
This vote was reduced by $200 as compared with the 1932 figure. One now school (the Junior Technical) required unforeseen expenditure from this vole.
Botanical and Forestry Depart ment:-12, Protection of Plantations. Service of a Public Works, Depart- ment lorry $30.
This excellent photograph shows the new custom-busy tunda r 2.s. Haikuang launched in Shanghai last week, Mr. Q: Fombarteaux, managing director of the Societe Franco-Chinoise de Constructions Metalliques et Mecaniques, which constructed the veana!, gave a short
address and afterwards a reception was held in the Company's grounds.
TOLL OF THE ROADS.
MINISTRY'S FIGURES FOR SIX MONTAS
OVERSEAS LEAGUE
TRAVELLING SECRETARY
WELCOMED
:
ADVICE TO CHINA
LONDON FINANCIAL PAPERS OPINION
Lendon, Dec, 28.
the colony. They have also given rise in your places in token of your the period 3,025 parsons were who had already put in a great dent attention as one of the most pro- |
a sum of $154,000 as compensation for the old building. The Ad- miralty have made à grant total-
Provision made in Estimates (pageing $179,000 and the Hongkong 71 sub-head 12) $1,500.
& Shanghai Bank $25,000 and the Welhalwei Canteen $59,000.
The usun transport not being available a special lorry had to be obtained and paid for on one occasion for the conveyance of foresters to the scene of a hill fire.
Botanical and Forestry ment:-16, Upkeep of Car.
of department car $10.
Provision made in Extimates (page 71 sub-head 15) $1,000.
Repairs which were necessary for keeping the department car in running order and to be carried out.
Fire Brigade. Fire Brigade Special Expenditure, Motor Turntable, Water Tower und Fire Escape $23,000,
The Motor Turntable, Water Tower and Fire Escape, were ordered through the Crown Agents in 1932 and a vote of 300,000 was provided in 1932 Estimates.
Of this sura only $32,510.55 was paid Inst year. A veld of $23,000 is therefore requested to meet the balance of the cost of the machine.
Colonial Secretary's Offee und Legislature:-7, Transport $5.
I feel sure that you
will
it very well filted out and com- fortable and will feel that it is
ADJOURNMENT MOTION.
really a home from home, and a The figures themselves
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are
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GORED BY BUFFALO.
KENNEDY TOWN ADATTOIR TRAGEDY RECALLED
од
an
The great need, especially at the
A verdict of "death by misad- present time, for a link for the
venture," without attaching negil Empire, was atressed by Mr. R. W. The Overseas Department ro-gunce to anyone, was returned by Lisle Carr, Travelling Secretary of port on China trado is made the Coroner's Jury who ant at the The Preliminary Report on the Overseas Lengue, when addres- subject of comment in the Finan Contral Pollee Court yesterday Fatal Road Accidents has been aing members of the local branch oial Times and News. The latter afternoon to Investigate the death Jasued as a White Paper, by the and their friends at an "At Home" observes that there are signs that of a butcher, Wong Woo, aged 88, Ministry of Transport,
who, was killed by a buffalo at the at the Helena May Institute yester. China has turned the corner. It deals with all fatal accidenta day afternoon. There was a large
The debt arrears problem cer-abattoir at Kennedy Town on the occurring on the roads of Great attendance, over which the Hon. tainly remains, the most night of Decembor 4.
Mr. Balfour sat as the Coroner, Britain during the first six months Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G. presid- which confronts China to-day, for of this year, and is based on re-in welcoming Mr. Carr, the lion. hor cohabilitation
hor commercial progress doponde and the jury was composed of of her Mossra. F. 11. King (foroman), R. Mr. Wolfo said it gave him great
China deservòs ports of Chief Constables.
credit.
overy Drude and H. J. R. White, The Report shows that during pleasure to introduce the speaker,
It is recalled that the animal killed, of whom 1,581 were podes of hard work in Ceylon and Malaya. Investment, the paper adds.
mlaing fields for future foreign was about to be slaughtered for
Mohammedan stall, which means trians, 614 motor-cyclists, and 520 “It is obvious," said Mr. Wolfe,
that instead of a noleaxe, -, ro- pedal cyclists,
The Financial Times says that ligious principles required that it "If the the League is to be A moment or two later, Mr. D. L.
Its membership the China's foremost need la socurity Strellett said: "Mr. Chairman, "Safe" and Danger Hours.
greater will be its success in fur- for capital and property general-be dispatched with a kalfo, For this purpose the animal was of uniting all ly. before you proceed with the busi-
Among other important points thering the objects
being turned over on its side, but the HEAVY COST.
noss of the meeting I beg to pro-brought out in the Report are the members of the Empire
three men engaged The lack of demand for China's
the common bond, to bind us together pose that this meeting stands ad-
work, wore
it unable to koop export commodities cannot be re- and get to know each other." "Owing to various enlargements journed for a period of fourteen following: and improvements which were days from date. I may here say The most dangerous hours of
Rising to speak, Mr. Carr and he garded as the-solo-excuse for her down. The animal broke loo80 Depart.made during the building of this that the reason for my proposal is the day are given as: 5 to 6 p.m., very much appreciated the welcome long-standing default on various from the chains on its legs-and-
bond lasues. Restoration
of became furious. While running Upkeep canteen, which was started in 1931, that as shareholders will see from 6 to 7 p.m., 4 to 5 p.m., and 10 to extended to him on the first day of China's credit to its former high away, the deceased fell and was
together with the increased cost the report that there is, at the pre-11 p.m. in that order,
his arrival. He spoke interestingly of materials, the total cost of this sent moment, pending litigation
of amusing incidents which befall level is essential if investment is gored by the buffalo, which was new Canteen and Theatre will be and certain important questions Bank Holidays were the worst him in Canada, in 1929, in the to help China's development in a later shot by Sanitary Inspector
which China herself is Fogwill. there, in manner about $1,175,000, and when it is between this company and the individual days, with an average course of his tour
encompass Dr. J. E. Dovey, of the Govern- opened in February you will have United Theatres Incorporated of of 26 fatalities per day. Saturday Montego Bay, Jamaica, last year quite owing to the tongkang and Shang: Shanghai,
is the worst normal day with 20.8, and in Venezuela. Referring to unaided, the paper comments.-mont Civil Hospital, said that at hal Bank some $486,000. I shall I understand that the representa- and Sunday the day of fewest Venezuela, Mr. Carr sald he near-Reuter,
7.30 p.m. on the day in question, unfortunately not be here to open tives of the Shanghai company are accidents with 13.2 fatalities. ly got into trouble with the Police,
Wong Woo was admitted to the the new Canteen itself, but shall at present in Hongkong and that
who ate bananas in one hand and
hospital suffering from a pune- 27 tured wound on the left side and hope to see it in full swing when there is considerable prospect of Twenty to 30 years of age in control the traffle with the skin in Society had premises in over
return off the Southern cruise, these outstanding questions being men and 20 to 10 years in women the other hand. Another thing different cities in the world. A the abdomen. The wound was
are the "safest" periods of life fnd [resolved in the near future,
from the point of view of rond was that they slept in the middle of Socttish headquarters had been gaping. The patient was suffer the road, and on their heads wore established and the Society also ing extensively from shock and accidents.- ELOQUENT FIGURES.
second-hand helmets of the Londen catered for a travel bureau and a an operation was indicated. The
theatre was prepared and general service bureau. Of the total number of pedes. Metropolitan Follec. (Laughter). place that you will feel proud to eloquent of the importance of the trians killed, 857 were killed cross-
*Mr. Carr went on to say that he'
operation performed. He died at Position in Hongkong.
3 a.m. Death was caused by lacera- take your friends Into-and not
a punctured only that, but your friends will questions which are outstanding; ing the road, 224 passing behind met members of the League in the
With regard to Hongkong, Mr. tlon of the liver, feel very honoured to ge asked and I feel sure that it is of the stationary vehicles, and 314 "runn- gold mines in Johannesburg, on the
utmost interest to the shareholders Ing into the roadway." Of 84 lonely prairies of Canada, and in Carr said the present membership wound in the stomach, haemorr Inside it.
of this company that such limpor- pedestrians killed while walking o lighthouse It Nasor.
was 380. During his two weeks hage and shock. Cecil Rhodes' Idea.
stay here he will endeavour to
No Questions, "Many residents in the Colony tant questions should be resolved along the rond, 52 were walking are coming down to ace this New and that they should have an op- where a footpath was available.
The idea of the League, said the make the total 600 and appealed to
all members to help him in the The next witness was Mr. W. J. Theatre to-morrow night, that is, portunity of hearing the outcome.
Only 156 of the 4,041 drivers in speaker, originated from a young great drive. In these days, he E. Mackenzie, Colonial Veterinary Needless to say that if the busi-
would Friday night, to hear the excellent performance voluntarily put up news of this meeting is to-day con- volved in fatal accidents were "in-mun, Cecil Rhodes, in South Africa, anid, a link between the empire was Surgeon, who stated ho
who one evening wrote down cer-needed more than ever.
give evidence, if necessary, as to by representatives from the whole cluded, the shareholdiors will not experienced."
the method of slaughter. As the China Fleet. His Excellency Sir have this opportunity until pro-
The great majority of accidents taln ideas which he did not live to
neo in action. In 1906 Sir Evelyn In conclusion, the speaker rejury did not wish to ask any ques- William Peel and Lady Peel, who bably the next annual meeting.
For these reasons I propose that occurred in clear weather, and Wrench and Lord Gray got talkingferred to the present state of tions, his evidenco was not re- are greatly interested, are coming. My wife and I are greatly looking low ability leads to a reduc
it tired.. thodes ideas were put into opera-would cause a dangerous prece- Man Yau, a butcher, aald ho forward to the performance: fourteen days,
While pointing out the diflculty tion.
dent, and it was up to the League always slaughtered bulls for Mr. P. H. Sin-Mr. Chairman, T When the idea was first started, it
speeds estimating the
Mr. Carr spoke of the good work to set matters right. of
Mohammedans by using chains to was intended to be quite a small beg to second that motion.
vehicles involved in accidents, the done by the Society, which show and to be given in the Was
On behalf of those present, Mr. the legs of the animal. One of Report stated that only in 265 of then in is infancy, during the a short exchange of the 2,963 accidents analysed was Great War. Since the war the Justice Wood thanked the speaker the fokis preased down the head neck by the religious man who is views between the Directors, after excessive speed recorded as a League had grown by leaps and for his talk, which had covered and "the chopper is used on the Ол looking after the killing." which the Chairman sald: Well, cause. "Culting in" was given as hounds, receiving the Royal Charter much interesting ground,
in 1922, and H.M. the King was suggested, however, It Wan
An excellent musical programmo | December 4, the chains were used that
occasion might be gentlemen, you have all heard the a cause in only aix accidents. the Patron. 8.17
and Ho Tin The remarks of Mr. Strellett, who has made for advertising your
The speaker also dealt with the was presented by Mrs. Alexander, by witness Of 628 drivers killed 64 were Provision made in Estimates (page theatre round the Flect and round proposed and whose preposition
frightened, Ho had never Jen OWIESEN
Spreadeantry. motor-cycles. Of the poor boys from the slums of
Jof any i Owing to more electric current and the Colony, with a view to raising has been seconded by Mr. Sin, that drivers of private cars and 514 excellent wark of the Society for Mrs. True, Miss Balean and Mr. buffale broke away on becoming
this meeting stands adjourned. I drivers
Among those present at the fune being consumed
and Wong. Wing, also funds for the Canteen Building will put that to the meeting.. All drivers involved in accidents 11 England who were sent to farma in estimated for, due to additional So, instead, we hired this theatre
those in favour?" ronted quarters, the vote of 80,000 in to give a lead to others to do the There was no opposition, and the or drink, and 72 were suffering since the depression, and the Mr. and Mrs E D.Woire and butchers, gave testimony, but exhausted.
same. The Hongkong Amateur meeting was adjourned to January from physical defect.
Society had worked on the back-to- Miss Woke, His Hon. Mr. Justice neither witnessed the goring.
Lo Bam, employed as butcher, Dramatic Society already 12, at the same time and place.
tho-land scheme. He expressed the and Mrs. J. R. Wood, Major H. B. congratulations of the Headquarters Dowbiggin, Professor W. Brown stated the animal was being kill- under contract to hire it for one The Chairman:-That is all the of their well-known performances businesss, gentlemen..
account of $39,710,13 and n ne for- Hongkong's share in the up-| Surg: Lt.-Comdr. Polk, Rav, N. Vod and became frightened. Ho saW The Halward, Miss D. W. Westland it running and heard the decoRBOD keep of one of these boompira) this winter, and special arrange-
the (Hongkong Socrotary of Present were:Mr. J. M. No-loan of $10,000.10,
"Al yah." Wong Woo Tan shout monte are being made to give a
"Mr. and Mrs. G. Ga few paces, fell down and was performance to men of the Fleet Kan, Ko Loung-hoe, Loo Ju-cheung. It discloses that the Company's trade, and work has now been taken LA Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. injured by the animal's horns..
ronha (Chairman), and Messrs, Lo
It was the Society's intention to F, W. Stapleton, Mr. and Sanitary Inspector. W. Forwill, free of charge. It is hoped also Ma Teul-chiu, and Grant Mark, holdings in subsidiary companies up by the League in Australia. that all ships will put up some (Directors); Mr. H. J. Armstrong have been entirely disposed of dur
London Kolpi, Mr. and Miss Alabaster, slaughterhouse, sald ho SUB entertainment or dances in order (solicitors to the company); Mr. Ing the period under review. Pay- catablish premises throughout the Mrs. D. O, da Bilva, Mr. and Mrs. attached to the Kennedy To
C. E. Elliott-eniled at 7 p.m. and was informed to make money to pay off the huge C. S. Rosselst (Becrotary); and the ment by the transferees of these world. Speaking of the debt as soon as possible.
following shareholders: Messrs. shares has not been completed and headquarters, Mr. Carr mentioned Capt. and Mrs. "In conclusion, in case I do not D. M. Biggar, D. L. Strellett, P. H. the balance due is included in an that three houses had been pur- Heywood, Mesdames de Blore, that an accident had occurred at amount of $300,904.06. The audi-chanod, one in 1922, the other in Stubbings, Balcon, Misses Surn the butchery, Wong Woo, who Sin and Bin Wai-man.
morskill, Wentworth, McClaren, was lying injured, was sent to have the opportunity of
tor's report says that this debt is 1923, and the third in 1924.
The world membership of the Hill Clare, Heap, and Messra the Government Civil Hospital. the aubject of litigation, on the out- The Report of the Directors come of which dopenda ultimate League was 28,000 In 1927 and at Edwards, M. F. Key, Nelson and 8. The buffalo was a small one, and.
present was over 45,000. The M. West.
witness shot it at 7.18. p.m.z. ghowed a loss on general working realisation thereof.
Provision made in Estimates (page 16 sub-head 7) $50.
Travelling expenses for messengers and coolies were formerly paid from sub-head 5, (lacidental Expenaea) but from May this year all auch expendi turo has been charged to aub-head 7 (Transport)
causing a slight excess
on this vote.
Police Force:17, Light and - Elee. trie Fans $1,500.
Provision made in Eatinintes (page 17 sub-head 17) $46,000.
Owing to more electric current and
being consumed than estimated for, due to additional rented quarters, and increased require- ments in connexion with the now No. 2 Police Station, the vote of $40,000 is, exhausted.
Fire Brigade:-7, Light and Elec- tric Pans $550.
37_sub-head 7) $0,000,
Total
than
WAS
$27,705.00.
RECORD IN SERVICE.
"Tamar."
FUNDS NEEDED.
are
now
SENIOR METROPOLITAN. MAGISTRATE RESIGNS
London, Dec. 28. The Senior Metropolitan Polico. Magistrate, Mr. Frederick Mead, you before the New Year starts, who in 86 years old, has resigned I wish you all a Happy New Year from the office which he has held and the best of luck to your new since 1889-British Wireless. Theatre and Cantoon.""
Bcoing
ADJOURNMENT AGREED.
Followed
LO35 ON YEAR.
tion in accidents.
in
of
WAN
Schruter,
were under the influence of drug] Canada, but this had been closedition were the following... The Hon)/27 Spanje bacama“
Society also encouraged