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get first-class passenger boats, and wo could not get them for the wist of cargo boats. I think I have, a previons moetings
The Chairess-It is clearly laid down that wo must write por ast, the value of the hours for the time in ing and I owe not take the responsibility for On writing |aff of that auriut. It is merely a paper ontry, and it makes absolutely differ ence, Why does Me Brutton hatpon this
nation of depreciation"
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A show of bands was therimkou about To-day's Advertisements To-day's Advertisements To-day's Advertisements
THEATRE
ROYAL.
CITY HALL.
"The Chairman declared the motion est
Mr E.. Joseph Roll the proxies. Mr S. A. Joseph-And I hold £uu, The Chairman-I-have nothing to do with them. I declared the motion carries! Mears N. a. Si P. White, D. E. Brown and G. H. Melhurst were reselected as Cansulting Comunistee, and Meses T. | Arnold Bud" Potis "As andirers for the
ensuing year,
This concluded the bugin,ss.
PHAYAR SERV%}
Postal Prosecution at Singapore.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
IN BANKRUPTCY,
Notics of Adjudication and dppointment of Tralee,
No. 1 of 1902.
R LO TOK SHAN, Istoly trading an the Wing Hing Wo. at No. "Gi, (Taired ther), Honlum Strand, Vic- Loris in the Colony of Hongkong. and a Wing Chenig Wa Häg K. at No. 19. Y mester Cho, Yokus brian, Jagian, as Merchant. THE above med LO TOK SHAN was The Bankrupt or the 13th day of March, 1902, anil the Official Receiver was appointed Trustee of the Dabtor'a
Estate,-
4.1 WAKEMAN, Agile! Rocciner and Feude.
As the Singapore Assizes on the 7th ce use, F. Olivignol. Bot Ofice clerk, charged with criminal breach of trust and theft in respect of sum gaf macny belonging to Governant, annuit. He was the
ended by Mr R. W. Bra-de-71,
necessary for the fine, anal that but boon have been asked by several reholderseatisfied tiga what we did we in the best very early stated by the Chairam why we don't dechtes hargur dividend, and interests of the Company, and I am sure 120 voting fur the santion and half as hany
wo were right. (against it. The Grade between here a Manila the answer. I gave them was You can't time will prove that
the Karine superintonde-- had increased very much, anit if they ent your che and still have it." Thores for wished to ret that interes in the fore, it was proposed to pay a dividend of to do away with i would be tried
As to his qualifications. I trade that they held in former years, they five per cant and in us the balance in put-equoy. muut be prepares to put steamvis upon tingit towards payment of the new at eamers know aothing. That is his business, not Hino that would reburage past That, he submitted, led the shachoklera lun. He is good servant of this Com- travel by them. The old stenders did not to believe, and rightly too, that they should pany. The fact that the Douglas Company give that accommodation, and presongera lava a ten per cant dividend down, at →I don't know whether Mr Bratton wis were inclined to go elsewhere, where their auynte, and that there would be sudlejent correct in saying that has marine comfort was more atfunkcil 10.
out of the earnings to go toward the fost superintendent is surely mut by the fact Mr Veitch said that. Unlure tho Formand of the rave now sleamers. At that Lane, think every other marin company in Hong. We had to adoption of the Report and Accounts there was a baiznes of $600,000), ta was king has a perintendent. was put to the meeting, he would, with the increasei capital, which could be thair pertaisin, like to make few led towards the paymons of these nuw In the first place, he wonht suggest tha alstenm674. la 11, at the end of the
the General Managers asked admitted that they extended their first isability in the future of Isaing the year, Report at least a forgie before the ment. for a futher increase of equal to $900,000, calitate and that is not to be wondered - DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PARIS.
Ps, March 12. ing, so that shareholders--non-resident in The whole question, therein, was for then. The cost of shipbuilding is rising all the time Me Vaitch's suggestion that lie the Cloty might enabled, if they shalolders whether they were going to
Two blocks of buildings situled as the thought it, ter conuent thereon. Now, adopt these accounts as they strail or report and secounts should be issued a lit En regarded the Accounts, althond they whether they were going to
you at understand such accounts in martre in Paris were born: down an stou 11 soruer is a very unimportant waiter.angle of the And Cafu rau the Rue Mont- st dir the Goueral Managers the nasties their vote their dissatisfaction with
One que was killed and mshagement of assuming that they had done the best in the
E tho Company, a week it does not seem to loc you will un-day sight.
nover wounded. The damage is estimated contended, dares them in six weeks. their optnice in the interests of the Con- because if N
Mr Veitck-What shout people in the at twenty million feanes 2500,000. pany, it would be ditical, he ingined to the recipes and arnings of the Company find a better exemplification of the "nisaldu! | did not warrant the General Managers inculports?
The Uteionan, -You find better leave arising free most leaving woll alone that the creasing the Capital fivefold us had ben present condium of the Company, Thy done, thin cermin of the shareholders were them to theuselves,
Mr Veitch got Line on Monday Just, Arted rise year 1991 a uplendid pasitinas, į nƐ opinion then the 'Gene: Managers did
Etat fou Monday ill today is not suffi During the year, the gang omelinge of it ef'wrong in doing as Duy did Coppłaczej.
Linnt. Greniers Pelo, Estory teleka and Phicent was vors eary he know for any on tu be were $196,202 71, less than prolity attaching wise after the eront, In the greation to the myages of the new steamer Zaire wo, wo it necessity, in the interests mad in December-she conuered in the Compsty, to mercase the Capits ning on 3d. Novinker. Thái rượunt of to that union? Bir Motch, conthined $106,902 TL was made up as follows, nume- Hac sprender, hal also mentioned the re- lyAunt written af for depreciation, muneration of the General Mangers, $143. Exchu ge Adjustment
Now there was a feeling among ertaina count, $4,68 486, Balance of Profit and sarchullera tint when the egátal of the Less $87,594.57-5 fotal of $264,747.97. | Company was $300,100 5 per cun', 24 per Dedogg to balanou of 807,815.26, this ent and 1 per cent mentioned in close 10 lott the total rings at the amount arst of the Articles, might be
a very fair ed, amely $196,902,71. Nothing in the and good remineration for the General accounts was slows us to the cost of unli Manger, but now, when they had got gemen, which he ventored to lank the expital of the Company .grensch sharade in future amounts be given. Tam, by sive 5, there 206 * feeling regarded depredation, last year ten per that some reduction should be bridle, ex cent. on the value of the Company's that the Articles of Association shochd be fout was written oil, this gear a very all in seng way so that the General In large sum $8,123.30 was met aside Managers should not gettheir 5 per cent, He should be glad to hear how annch of per cent. and 3 per cent..un the this applied to tho three older steamers and būsiness of the Company. Thenfone it how much to the Zora. The farter was was for the shareholders to show by their practically
beat, and it vato whether there ought not to be some 3 brand new +eened to him tha The acount at alteration here. Another point was the do- present set aside provided by depropreciation of $99,00 Did that sum include ciation was excessivė. with the tiny depreciation on these we stentners fent the Company.could
such and in how much? He sala sitted that a handsome showing, what was the uhject by the Articles of Association
Mr ValtelExcuse me. The Bob was in contracting especially at a time when the cost of shipbuilding han perhaps reached no: here then. its highest point of Into years, for vesuple of steamers of a gros tomage of tens 5,078, eating up to the 31st December last 51,4111 This itein was consly worded, and onsed him to slank a further amount world have to be added to this! Airuly enormỤN SHED. His ingressions might be wrong, bat the Chaicus would pechage enlighten him. Further, word hu kindly state the actual que per son of these!
Taking £76,050 roughly as
3 state,
Limit
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whether that included deprecision of five per cent on either or both of the now beds. The wording of the clause was that the tive per rent could say be deducted on the working of the stovers for the previous year.
The Chairman-Nothing of the kind, Mr Brutton. Read the clause.
Mr Bratton said he was ogasi te furrcc»
tien and rod the clause, at the conclusion of which restain of the shuredders age- platɔtical.
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A Burglars' Society.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUITOY.
No. 2 of 1902.
R. LO KIT SILANO, lately trading as the Wis. Kve Chauxd, at Bo," 11. Wing We Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, as Dealer in Ilrich.
Mr Veitch- ako harp upon it.
The eloven Chiasunen arrested at Silig. | Notion of Adjustiution wart Appointment of Some desultory discussion then followedagon on a charge of being members of a ast considerable length on this point, and in
durgermits secret society, to wit, the Kwong- response to question by the Chairman, Mr Veiselt mitted that it made no difference wotupitosie er Burglars' Society, vo bron convicted and seatonerd la various teras trelica individgaflg.
The Chair-Then why male authof imprisontent. At the expiry of their
Thing that will make 20
We are doing sentences, they will be deported. If they a diferiance to you? it properly as we are bound to do it by the fare sear up to Hongkong, we hope dus Articles of Assektiota.
notice will be given to the police thritis here, as we bave quite as many undesira bles as
we can watch in this Colony alrendy.
Ar Veirched jom it.
Mr H. A. Joseph- I also question it vuty touch. I say mod
The Chairman--The present sebene waS fixed by a Committer of yourselves.
Mr Veite--I should like to ask what amont was paid as Commission, 1 de notSingapore Golf Club. evil at the sint the General MUIS gel; per cent is not too much her what I do think. 3r Clairona, is that you eaght. To put it in your neesamts and show what the working cost is ålary of the share haders we now
The Chairman--Thank you, Mr Veitch. That is a suggestion we will take into con sideration.
MR.
R. HENRY DALLAS MESEAL
AND
DRAMATIC COMPANY.
TONIGHT! TO-NIGHT!
(SATURDAY), 22nd MARCH. (By Sental ReqPEST) THE TOREADOR.
MONDAY, 24th MARCH, Grand Production of
THE CASINO GIRL.
TUESDAY, 25th MARCH, For One Night only,
A RUNAWAY GIRL'
WEDNESDAY, 26th MARCH. THE BELLE OF NEW YORK.
THURSDAY, 27th MARCH. The Buonnondy Success? French Piy
ZAZA.
SATURDAY, 29th MARCH. The Celebrated Pareceul Connedy
• WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES."
PLAN ut 4 ROBINSON PIANO 'CO.
PRICES AS USUAL Hongkong. March 24, 199
above need LOK SHANG was Tadjudinged Bankrupt on the Fath day of March, 1902, and the Collicin Regvi- ¦ to vey was uppeinted Trustee of the Distr Estate.
Date dis Wnd day of Marek, 1992.
G. H. WAKEMAN, tafein Morriter and Bacter
CWT
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
No. of 1002,
Notion of First General Meeting of Creditors.
At a meeting of Die Singapore Bell
130 inst the following Clah on the officers ani Committee were elected :-- President-ffon, C. Stringer, Captain--- Mr A. W. Stiven, Hon. Sic Mr F. H. Prater. Hun Treas-Mi J. McKenzie. After a remark by Mr Veitch to thesame Committee, the above And Messrs J. B. Robertson, Vade, Gnen, Bures, and Hon. otec.
The Chrámemu said he would take him in 6. M Allinsou. Consideration of certain wallow him the amount in the bucks.
Mr Michael expressed a desire that the nitemtions of the Rules was then pro- Chairman should take in all the share-eveded with, to the effect the live ders and show dam the Commission should form committee quorum that sis months must clapse before a rejected ean- didate is again proposed; that candidates Mr Michael-1 have the right; I am during election may be allowed by the sus
in this conere. The Chaman--Very good, Mr Michnet:mittee to use the Club and Linka: that Infter two years absence from the Cchny, decline.
re-election is neccesary: and that the lov eznar le ióvited to became an active m her without ballot Lala a rule dealing with Cantal, Victoris, aforesai. members' arrears.
Irain the bookin
The Chairman--I decline to take in all the sturellers.
part
a
MeMichad-I am entitles to get it. You hose right take in Mr Veitel and
no of the others.
the pesce each, he ( spec) and on the cust per to tobo £27.10 thenaboat, which when he knew of a stem hore
Proceeding. he subtittel that Hechase - elev kot bout, captainly not w elaborately fitted up-esting coily about meant depreciation un the at mtners which £4.18 par to, they would take with had been working and carning pris ice the him uns very hieli pries to pry. Congrany, Therefore, shtrokolēni noall Steuers i lake o kyow what portion, if any, of that apped Fatte were orders without any vies, idea, as j $900 tr was written all for depreciation of
There wh to how the teelsaney finds sent their these two new steamers, cant were to bu provided, consequently other point and dat was whether it was
The Chaitamu-Then we won't take, in. their present pasitar us a Company whensilered necessary that that empang, deplorable in the extreme. They owed with a small sleet, alle have a murite Mr Veitch, My Arnold, are you satisfed
Mr S. A. Joseph interupted. their banken $222,096,95, wel aan in superintendent. Hothought he was right
The Chairman (Brady)-Will you sit London of $21.739.12 had to be met in saying thar other stenumlip com- Fooner or later. Some further information panies the Dorgas Steanistip Company down?
My Arnold--I went very carefully t to the terms and conditions of this loan with
Nothing Las been charged abvuld be given. Shareholders, according had no ruperintendent, and it seped matter. to the report, slanted their distro by to big that the earnings of the Company hut what the General Manangers are strictly charge. The añount I am not fusing to subscribo the additions epital with increased capital was so small that entitled asked for, which was midly to be wandered some attempt should be made by the at liberty to mendon.
Mr Trution-There is no question what t. The shares of the Company, which, management to cut down all possible
fow weeks ag. stood at a responses so that there should be some res that the General Managers have
Trged what they are entitled to miom si 20 free Bear
return for the shareholders (applause) 144 he purchased,at a discuer 1 of 49 per cent.sumed to law that they had g their ke
two ships, but they got be reduced. There was no oney available to any aina these divideni to simreimulders, rith sugh the precious little chance of getting their The capital had not been balance at eredit of prelit aard dies was bite (laughter). sufliciout for a 19 per conu, dividend. The scribed for and until the capital was only people who did make money wore the subscribed for, it seemed that the earnings Generel Managers. They got their 5 per had got to be taken up for the next for gent. en all outward passage money and year to pay for these ships. Therefore, freight from Hongseng and on all other re- they bad gut their cake, they could look at venue precusel by this, alsera commession it, but they could noge, a bite ofit. in of per coat. on alt disbursements nude the first place, would move that the at. Hongkong, and also a commission of 1 | Report and Accrunts, as submitted to the per cent, on the amount received by the necting be not passed). Company on the truliding, purchase, or The Chairman-You can't make that
You have Kingly to vote agdner | scrip. enly by the Company of any sexmer emotien. versel. Wust di The stazeledim get? | my favposition. Nothing! Applause).
Mr Bratton said ho had had put into bis hands by a body of shareimblers a number of questions they all like to leave an- swered, and he had a few remarks to nuke with reforce to the rehnction of the work ing expenses. He asked if the ma would give answers if he read the questions one by one.
The Chairman-Read them ali. Mr Brutton-I think it would better if you answered the questions ne after the other, browse your users might enable me to cul wat certain of the questions I have tee got, and 1 think it wouhl ve
time.
Tro Chairman-1 chink it would save time if answered you on the Whole.
Mr Brutto- do not know what the shacelilers think about that, bet I think if tho quoties were answered it would be chas uzatis
The Chairman-Me Bratton. I aui Chair. man, and I have the right to cont et the meeting as think lost,
2
Mr Brutton-1 move that the tanjurion. he not carried.
The Chairman-Yox conriet tunge & Te- solacion or amendment; you simply vote against my proposition. You, a lawyer, ought to know that.
ny whether the expenses shorild not
The Chairman-That will be consideral if you put it forward as a suggestion. It will here our cosidetation.
Mr Veitch I don't object for one unos ment to the Commission,
Singapore Philharmonic Society.
Hooglang used on pride itself on being ja tassical comunity, but the evidence of Shanghai and Singapore newspaper is sufficient to convines us that Hongkong is for behind either of these two parts its musical teatters. The following jam- graph from the Singapore Free Pensati the 14th inst, shows what is being done down South As already annon ziend the Philtermonic Society s concluding uncert of the season ending March 30 will be gen next Tuesday, the 19th inst., at the Town Hall. In the first part of the progmarine, the Choir, accompanied by the Orchestra, will give, the Captain · Fährty by Eaton Fantag, Miss Foxwell taking an ireidental sapanno solo, also the Choral | Isolod •The Miller's Woring," by the samo of composer; and Mendelssohn's Best My Prayer," fir soprano solo and chotus, Mrs. Zimmer singing the sole recitatives and the air, O for the Wings of a Dove.' The
Mr. & Joseph-And I don't ubject
tit.
The Chairman Very good. As it seems none of you me objecting they we will put the moon to the eating.
Me Areald made a suggestion thai-a dividend might be made in the form of
The Canirtunu-- We can't do that Mr Arnold-Out of the profits! The Chairman-We cannot do it the profits. I lave naked my calicitors and they say tro
Mr Arnold-Well, you might take far- ther pinion on that.
Be The PO NG Firm, lutely cor
rying on business as Rice Dealers, at No. 249, Des Voeux Road, Victoria, Hongkong,
PUBLIC AUCTION
636
Undersigned bare mivel instrus tims from 3. T. 31. Warsley, E. Sale by Public Auction,
IME
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 1st and 2nd Amnti, raspectively, at d r.M. Sharp on each day, within the Be sidunce, “Grensendet,' RobinsonE Roul, Kowloon,
THE WHOLE OF His VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising --
SILK TAPESTRY DRAWING-Room Furne TURE, BLACK WOOD CARINETA, ŠTUOIS, and FLOWER STANDS, CARPETs and Ruus, PAINTINGS, ExoRAVISON, MuнOUL-COVER- E DINING ROOM SUITE, TRAkwour: Exten- stos Diving Taeda, ChrisDALE ÛRAINS,
|
BILLIARDS.
ST. ANDREW'S HALL, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1902,
If suficient inlaegment ofors
Mr JOHN ROBERTS
(THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD) will play two Tilliard Matches, at the above Hall, azalust prominent local players.—
First Match asset at 5.16 10. Second Match to start at 9 p.m. Priene of Admission Front Seats.. 90.0 teach ch Back Senta ... $1.00 Front Seats... $7.50 Matches (5) Back Seats ... $1.00
Op for the Two
Im ending Patrons will plense book at the Roussos Paso Uorady's Orrick, bur |Dove 5 pan, on MONDAY vext, as if salicient patronage be not secured by that time, the Serangements will full thuongh.
WM. FARMER,
Pomidory Henglong, March 29, 1980%
STRAYED.
630-
TIROM TASO Yern, MacDonnela Hoad, on the 21st insc, a FOX TERRIER DOG, age about 6 months, Black & Tan Bend, Bach: Patch im Back, was wearing Collar with license number 590. Whoever returns the sò & aliove Addrass will im REWARDED.
Hongkong, March 29, 1902.
·
HONGKONG SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SPORTS,
FARE above SPORTS will be hekk on the TR Corn, tazz VALLEY, 255 MONDAY, March 24th, at 12.30 p.m. All interested in Achiction are invited to at
lungsong, March 22, 1948.
tel.
JUST UNPACKED.
828
',
FINEST GERMAN SAUSAGES
OF VARIOUS KININ
Has Sausages, HOLSTEIN Pork Sausages, LAVER SAPAGES, CARVELAT Pozk
SAYSAGES
In small nud Burge tins,
II. RUTTONJEE.
No. 6, D'Aguilar Street, H.K., Nos. 30 und 40, Elgin Road, Kowloor.
Hongkong, March 22, 1902.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undorsigned has received instruc
DISSER WAGCON, SRY OF VALUABLE GLASS-Hundell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
Dn
TUESDAY,
Sales Rocas, Queen's Road, AN ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE WARE CURIOS,
Comprising:-
WARE, ÖRFLEry, Shanební Jake DOUBLE WARDROBES, DRESSING TABLE, WASHETANG with: BETELLES ÜLA, OverMANTELS, Book- ASES, KEWRIAN FLOWER STANDS, HAT. STASD with GLASS, BRONZE Forms, the 25th March, 1902, ar 2.36 r m., at his THURSDAY, che 7th day of March, ATAUSIA VS and Bows, Flacque I 1902, at 12.35 o'clock in the afternoon, Corstens, Cakray LatynRCH TRA-TRAYS, his boor fixed for the FIRST GENERAL SCREENS, TWO PLUSH COVERED Charm, MELTING OF CREDITORS in the slewe CARS ZU WOOD Pigures, Lary's Bockiu Malker, to be held at the DerinAL RE-CHAIR, TEAKWOOD SIDEDDARD with Boven- CEIVER'S OFFICE, Land #ffice, Queen's Hand
EGLAN MARBLE TO WANI-STANDS, PANTRY and KITCHEN REQUISITES as usual : And ONEBAROMETER by R. H. Cogswell, Forma of Proof and Proxy can be obtain. Halifax, ONETELESCOPE by G. Falconer ud at the Official Receiver's Oiles during | & Co., Hongkong, ONE · SWIFT BICY- CLE, TWO RICKSHAS, and ONK COT- Office hours,
at the First General Meeting, the TAGE PIANO by Seboredoyer and Sochne. Creditors will be asked to cotsider Stuttgart ; whether the Debtor shall be adjudged Bankrupt, or whether they, the Creditors, will entertain a proposal for a Composition ar Scheme of Arrangemont.
No Creditor can vote onless he previously prutes his debt.
Dated this 2nd day of March, 1942.
G. H. WAKEMAN,
Ogvini faceirer, 24
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Neties of First fienend Meeling
of Creditors,
No. 7 of 1902L.
Re TO TAL, of N. 16 Graham Street,
Victoris, in the Cony of Hong kong, Sten-launch Owner.
Mod THURSDAY, the 27th day
1909, at 12 d'elnek at Noon, precisely,
་
Alv
A Large Assortment of PALMS and other PLANTS with PUTS and STANDS,
TERMSAs usual.
On vin on Sunday and Moulay, 30th and 31st in st.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 29, 1902.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
exa
TE
HE Undersigni have received instruc
by Palie Aetion,
<1/
TUESDAY
the 3th inst, 93 Sheep, within his
residence, at Casper Ra
THE WHOLs or m
HOUSEHOLDÌ VALUABLE
FURNITURE,
Comprising
SILK CORNERE DRAWING-Rout Fysi is been fixed for the Fisi. Gonemi Meeting | TURE, BRASS Bristxiis, Thakwoon Ex-
of
Me Brutton then proceeded to pur lis
The Chairman I cannot expiatte hore | Chow will also give a couple of part-songs
All I cùm tell you!
· © where at thva roming' (Hamish Me-↑ questions as follows--When did ya first why it cannot be degre contemplase purchasing these two steatpers that I went into this question very care-
TENMON DINING TAS, DINING-ROM Ca 14th April, 190 when the Capital fully with bir Deacon, in he came to the Cunn) and Would you ask my hurt Creditors in the above Matter, to be held
CILAIRS, CARPES, Reus,NK SET OF WRITE of the Company was fereased to $1,000,0 0, sonelusion that it would not be good in law. Pisut The Orohest will contribute the Official Receiver's Office, Laund Vice,
LACERED AMERICAN B-Room FunNI- Bir Arnold said it seemed to him a good dil you then kingar what the cost of these
to the second part of the programe Queen's Road Centrul, Vidors, afore-aid.
No Creditor can vote unless he previous TURE, COLSices, Perennos. Escravings, On the 14th of April, saugosi to zer 8101,000 paid off. steamer was to be.
CURTAINS, SIL Enteroben SCREENS, JA Mr Michel-What rate of interest are Mozart's fieṛture to 'Don Giovanni. they proves his debt. 1903, if they knew that the increase off
Pores of Proof and Proxy can be aPANESE INLAID PLAYS, ELECTRO FAN and capital was not sufficient to pay for the you joying on the money on both steamers? Allegro Moderata of Schubert's Valinish-
tained, at the Ofeial RecĢiver's Office Barrier, Bensgn Litters and ORNAMENTS, The Chaitaan--6 per cent to the Cou tan ateachers, was it not the duty of th
ed' Syraphony (in E minor), two Spanish during Offier: hours.
OVERMANTEIS, Disses WaaRONS ORÚ ŠIVE- general managers to inform rai sure-pany in London.
Danes by Moskowaki, and Ziehrer's holders that that increase weld not be Me Michel-That is gond interest. suficient and the they intended to ask a The Cairna-So much the better for charming new waltz Natureinger. Other
thr par the Company. fauber incranee? What was
Diemanfe! As the Mr. S. Joseph-I want to know whe incidental fteas will be songs by Mrs. ease cust of the Login and Rubi were to cont 50
much ther you accepted the firest tender and Land Mr Lehrenkrauss, a piano solo more than the Diamante, said not whether Mr Gudea has any certificate by Misinnekindt and a sell solu by shareholders have been informed of the fact is an engineer?
Bir Johann Auger, who is a new und valand before the steamers were ordered? The The Civiraan--That I cannot tell you. Diemeaf come something like four bikhs Mr E. S. Josep--What. You cannot acquisition to the Orchestra,
tell whether his is a ompetent man?
The Chuan-He wual have a he WH elected new certificate beanse
·1001 7
Mr Bration said the shareholders had and the two new steamers over seven laklis, What was the total amount of profits to be listened wid: great deal of pleasure to the remarks made by Mr Veitel, and itxpplied toweds the cost of the occurred him (My Bentton) that if the steamets? What was the working expenses to the Engineers' Institute. sharehold is were pass the solution of the theet for 1991 Did that Mr F. S. Joseph persisted in asking proposed by the Chairinan it would imply include the General Managers' commission, questions as to Mr Gordon's qualifications, and they were fully satistol with the Ge- and what would be the General Bagers at the Chairman finally told him that. neral Managers. The Arst point that commission for
Peprciation certificate or no certificate, he declined to nccurred to him was whether the General 2,463; dil this indiente depresin discuss the marter further. He was satis ied that Mr Gordon wes compétent man tion of new steamers ? If so, how much? Mausgers were justified, looking at the
The Chairman-Are there any 'olher ob- Air E. S. Joseph--Did you accept the report and accounts fur 1899-1930 in ask
luwest tender? ing the shareholders to adopt, as hul beservations to bomadu? adopted, the large increase in the capital of theCompany. Mr Veitch hadelearly pointed out the exact position of the Camping in 1890-1900. In 1999, the capital of the Company was $300,000, the net profits saunted to $96,000 add, and the share- holders were paid a dividend of 10 per cout, In 1900, with practically a similar capital he though he was right in saying list, because, the extra capital not being sub scribed until the end of 1000 en- derstood was not used-the net protite amounted to $145,000. That was practical.
ly 30 per cent on the capital. In 1901, on
Mr E, 5. Juseph- -How many dinos ten- desed for the building ofthe two new boats. and who were they?
Tho Chairman-Ahnst the lowest. Mr E. S. Joseph-What was the lowest The Chairman-Imunut tell you. It is It would be a ter year ago. hundred pounds less ME. S. Joseph-- And was the tender Mr E. S. Joseph-What was the contract
price? accepted the lowest ?
The Clairac ---Go pr.
Mr Bestton-Before you answer that Mr E. S. Joseph-And I want to know question. Mr Chairman, you referred to why Mr Gordon was sent to cuperintend the east of the steamers up to 31st. Decem
ber. 7 am not astisfied.
The Chairman-There are a few thousand these nen boats being built?
The Cheimuan-1 think there were about | almust thirty
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The Chairman-Well, gentlemen, you dylbars to be added to the cost of the We have have put a very great many questions to steamers, perhips SOLVE BE
a capital of $1,000,000, the profit ammuated me, and I think it is very flattering to meet to provide for exchange. It may dres to $110,000 add, which was practically 11 if you suppose I carry all those details into 1/6 yet.
per cent un the increased capital.
Now, sy head. I am sure Mr Brutton dcies not The Chairman then proceeded to take the the question was-Did the earnings for think saytining of the kind, but I will devots 1890-1000 wart the General Managers the less in the position I am placed to m
two new steamery?
Mr S. A. Joseph (excitedly)-1 rive to a
going to the expense of ordering these swer you. It seems to me that you are point of order. I object to Mr Babington He presumed he was only crying ever spilt milk. It may be luoting. Here are the shares that he holds. right in saying he had no answers to nature. The new boals were authorie He was very careful to sell out at the high his questions--that when this increase of ed by you and you authorised, the extra capi capital was asked for on 14th April, 1900, al for the new boats. You have heard
cat price.
The Chairman-Mr Joseph, if you are
Mrs. A. Joseph-He has no right to
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Datod this 22nd day of March, 1902. Arraugenrenit.
G, H. WAKEMAN,
Oficial Receiver.-.
LETTERS PATENT.
in dealing with what may be only a slight In the Matter of ORDINANCE No. 2 of
ugh will often wert su more serious ilmness
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the General Managers contemplated that what Mr Gillies said in favour of our build-making a charge against Mr Babington, I. that increase would be sufficient to pay for ing these boats and in favour of our policy, have nothing to do with that. the two steamers, er, at any rate, if not and he is certainly a much better judge of sufficient to pay for them, the earrings, after these matters than a lawyer, M. Bratton voto for the motion. allowing for a dividend of my 20 per cent, hias gone a long way back in sucient his- would be sufficicut, in time, to pay for theu.tary, but I can't follow him there. What silence. Tyn cannot ruske these remarka He said this because on 23rd March, has been tune has been done, and neither hor
I nor Mr Brutton sau undo it. We are 1901, the Chairman in his speech said I
The Chairman (fruly): Joseph,
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Ivory Canviscs, Bronzes, ExaMELERD WARE, KAKIMONOL, &c.
Sil Embroidered Survens in Blackword
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Catalognes will be issued. Terms of Sale as Customary.
V. I. REMEDIOs, Auctioneer, Hongkong, Murch 27, 1992.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc Tow to Sell by PenLIC AUCTIOS,
on
SATURDAY,
the 29th May, 1902, eommencing at 2.30 P.., at his SALES ROOMS, Duddell Street. A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF BRITISH, COLONIAL & FOREIGN POSTAGE STAMPS, INCLUDING A FINE LOT OF SOUTH AFRICAN WAR ISSUES AND LOTS SUITABLE TOR DEALERS.
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Catalognon will be jonged.
On view from Wednesday, the 26th Inst, TORS -Cask on delivery.
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GEO. P. LAMMENT, ductioneer. Hongkong, March 22, 1902. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.
FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, ROBE AND YOKOHAMA,
THE Company's Steamahip -
TARRA
Captain Ans will be desarched for the above Posts on SUNDAY, the 23rd Blatch, atm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMPPEAUX,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong. March 22, 1902.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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A Quantity of PLANTS in POTS. TES,- usuni.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 22, 1992.
1892,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. the Muller of the PETITION of
STEAMSHIP FARKA. CHARLES LEWIS PULLMAN, of Washington in the District of
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. Columbia United Statra id America
MARITIMES. President The Pulina Automatic Ventuator Company for Letters Patent for the exclusive use within
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from LONDON and ATRE ex Steamship Orland the Colvay ut Hongkong of at lavention for An improved Ves.from Bordeaux externship Fille da
Constantine and, Cambrei,
con- FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT tilating Device, tak
with nection
above Stammer are
SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. infurtned
that their Gods,
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the slovú! and Valuables, are boing land- and asset are hereby inforand
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NOTICE is hereby zivon that the PETI hereby
with the exception of Opiom, Trea
TION, Specification and Declaration
quired herein by Ordinance No. 2 of 1892 sure kave been duly filed in the Office of the ed and stored at their risk into the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, and that it Godown of the HONGLONG, KOWLOON the intention of the said Charles Louis WHARF & Gonowy COMPANY, LTY, at Pullman by Messe Johnson, Stoke nud Kowloon, whence delivery may be Master, of Victoria in the Colony of long-tained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on kong, Solicitors, his duly authorised Agents,
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM SAVIGATION COMPANY'S,
STEAMER JAPAN,
that their Goods are being sided and sliced at their rit in the Hosexos. AND
Joposa at Kowloon, where qual-consigas ob-wooN WILARE AND GODOWN CONEANY'S ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained soon as the Goods are landed.
Uptional goods will be landed here unless instractions are given to the contrary before 1 m. To-DAY.
lo spply at the sitting of the Executive less intimation is received from the Con- Council hereinafter mentioned for Letters signees before 5 p.., TO-DAY, the 2nd Patent for the exclusive use with the March, requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned b maid Colony of Hongkong of the above-
the Undersigned. Goods remaining Hamed invention.
claimed aftor SATURDAY, the 29th March, at Noon, will be subject to rept and
anding "harges.
And Notice is hereby also given that a SITTING of the Executive Council. before whom the matter of the Petitiou will zoow for decision, will be held in the Council Chamber at the Government Oflices, Vic. teria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 7th day of April, 1902, at 11 of the clock in the forenoon.
Do.
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€30
Dated the 22nd day of March, 1909.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors and Agents for the said Charlos Lewis Fallon,.
All Claims must be sent in te me on or before the 29th March, or they will not be recognized.
All Damaged Packages will be examined on SATURDAY, the 29th March, at 3 p.m.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, March“ 22, 1909.-
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Gods not cleared by the 28th March, at pu, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.
All Damaged Packages d be left in the Godowns, and a Certificate of the dem
obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vensel's arrival here, after which no Claims will be recog nised.
E. A. HEWETT.
Superintendent. Hongkong. March 22, 1902*
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