1911-04-26 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1911.

COMPANY MEETINGS.

Limited,

told you at your lostumecting that 850 per Speaking in 1907. Mir D. R.. Law, whom share must be looked upon, as high water | many of us miss from Hongkong, sud **I China Traders' Insurance Co..the present there seems to be no rainful issue of the negotiations for the mark, and whilo I endorse this view for would further congratulate the ructors and Management on the highly success- the future; if fortune continues to smile absorption of the China Traders Marine The forty-fifth ordinary yearly moetings, why we should not be able to Insurance Society; controlled by us boil of the Chin Trailers Instruice Co., Ltd. ewhat increase the dividend by the Companies will greatly bonellt in overy way and I think we may look forward was held at the head office, No. 4, Queen's agent of a bonus to shareholders when to an R of continued and increasing Bulidings today,

the outturn of any particular your warmthosperity.".

y."SE Blunan Forecast-have Mr G. H. Medburst presided and thero.it. It unwise to be too optimistic, bem amply verified since the year in which were present Messrs J. W. Banoar, A. but we have on to ho vay thy were made. May we not apply similar Forces C. IL Leuzinau, H. A. Sieb, G. hopeful of the future, our business ingunge to the prosperity of a union of Balloch, FLieb, G. Frioshind, directors; being on solid foundation and of B. M, C. Cunha, A-ES Alves, A. R. Lowe, widespread n rinturons to justify this hope,

the North China's with ounwalves 1-

Amalgation, Sir, I think anust conia; this common interests of Far Eastern resident demand it; the nature of present day

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The jury at the Criminal Sessions, before the Chief Justice, Sir Fancis Piggott, this afternoon, returned, a verdict of guilty against the two prisoners who were charged with demanding money by his pretences arising out of a case of robbery at Shauki. wan in December last, and Bis Lewislip santenced the first prisonce to sightom mouths imprisonment and the second to two years, both with hard Inboar. His

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The secretary road the notice convening the meeting.

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A BANKRUPTCY PRO- SECUTION.

At the Criminal Sessions this afternoon, before the Chief Justico, Sir Faineis Pig. gote, Lam Cheong was placed in the dock on charges under the Bankruptcy ur

Hou. Mr G. C.. Albastor, Acting At torney General, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Crown, instructed by Mr F. B... Bowley, Crown Sulictor. Mr Eldon Potter defended, instructed by Mr Render Harris.

The following wore worn in as jurors: Mesas C. M. Brown, F., Hogarth, J, E Hanson, F. Gueddes, foreman, H. Preci barg, F. M. Garcia, E. D. Haskell.

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$837,782,87, which we recommend should be policy underlying the affiliation propositionight. appropriated as follows: the payment of a is a moung one, and there is boon no fini dividend of $20 per share, the addi-attempt made to prove tlist it is unsound, tion to starling reserve fund of £10,000 We all vales spenrity and good dividaids It is for shareholders to move in the rantter. The Chairman said-Gentlemen and the carrying forward of the balance leDirectors as well as well as poor share- will with your permission takų ūkiu roporti un 'erwriting suspense necount. The figures (holders.. think we nay thank our an road. It compares favourably with that for 1910 are quite satisfactory, showing as Directors for the interest they show in our

business. published last year and shows an increase they do a steady increase. And as to the money value of thas-Union offer In the divisible balance which we propose director feel that they are quite justified bollesy that that offer was undo from to deal with as follows: to pay an invecommending the payment ofau iuteria calculations based on the results of the „dividend of 24 per share on account of 1900, divident of £30 per share nad a hnus of China Traders amalgamtion. It is not lo

making $7 for that year. Wo further pro- per cent, on contributoryuuula its offer but

secure North China" funds that the Unioŋdinance.

place the two -pose to buke in addition of £10,000, so the ing You will be glad to hear societies, an affiliated societies, in a strong Reinsurance Fund, which will thousand at that while giving ahareholders and and impregnable position. This society over £41,000, two-thirds of our puid up cap contributes full consideration was inve nut wishes to give to the North China Share Ital; the balance of 8225,353.20 we propose forgotten our stuff, through whe un-holder the fallest value fox-his shares that to carry forward to underwriting suspense reiniting efforts the society unintains its affiliation increase the value 1. Inns sure they can be made_to_realise. Will bot account, which sum is estimated to La premiar position (Applause) We have that if, after amalgamation, supposing it more than sulicient to meet all possible votedá bonua of 15 per cent. of a year's comes, it were found that the present bosh Jossos which way arise on 1909 account salary to the provident fund of each mem-sets of the North Chinus prove that its As regards 1910, there is a substantial benhuis in our service on the 30th of are worth more than the figetre pr

pond by the Union for itapat.be.remom. Increato ti Not Premium as well as in this month, Bafere proposing the adoption Eared that debts and outstanding claims interest, and as far as we can gauge the of the report I still be glad to know if any take a long time to come in and to clear situation this year seems likely to be a shareholder wishes to ask any questions.

up that in such a case the Union would, very favourable one and we therefore have There being no questions the chairan to make a former pro rata allotment, written was an extremely long one they as written by your physician, using hope, be willing, if requested, to promise | no hesit tion in recommending the pay proposed the adoption of the report and Union is strength a sand and well known would find that the charges were extremely ment of an ieserim dividend of SuperCont

tawattain it was that of the thear it simple and short. It was for prisoner to none but purest quality, full strength share and “'n bonus of 20 per cent. on

Municipality trial junta 022 tena, May this be the guiding motto for thatisfy them that be did not intend to contributory premium.

future consideration of the North China ponceal the state of his affairs or to defent druge and chemicals. Our Double- and Union cum Trader. Companies stie the liv being privy to the falsification lolders. My third heading, Sir, is to of the books within four months after check system protects you against Directors grant to the provident fund of presentation of his petition. the Union staff and to convey to them enshot able to tell them the exnet date- He was

and all our thanks and our congratulations. 4s we are now a University, town we may which he falsified the books but penk in the language of the schools and he would call evidence, which he submitt in that language the past year may be ed would have the effect of forcing! almost called in alpha plus-year and them to believe that it was within the staff fully deserve what we can give the four months. If he proved that he thom. I beg to second that the report and need not prove the actual date on which it accounts be accepted and passed."

The motion was carried..

There being no questions the cluinn propered the adoption of the report and

accounts. *

Mr A. Forbes, seconded and the motion was carried.

On the motion of Me 31. Ele seconded by Mr A. B. Rouse, Mosarg A. H. Siets

and G. Balloch were re-elected directors.

endorse on behalf of the shareholders the

Mr A. Harris seconded and mid-Sir, 1 rise-sound the resolution and before formally doing so I quay Lo allowed to inake remarks. These resurks naturally anange themselves under three heads, The report is a very satisfactory one and our thanks are due to the Beed and the Secretary for the able manner in which the basiness of the Union has been conducted, Ability which has again been crowned with Me Carvalho proposed and Mr Choksuccess. It is gatifying to len tlint so coded and it was agreed that Massre widely are our roots spread and such as Jeffries and A. R. Lowe be re-elected | held hire they taken in the vast held of Auditors.

insurance that the future can be freed The Chairman-That is all the basiness with confidence. The magnificent reser gentlemen

ves we have built up, in conformity with the policy, so repeatedly urget in this Board rooni, have been added to and we carry for winla very handson sum Our Directors would appear as be able to call up handsome profits from some The thirty-eighth ordinary yearly meet-unongmisel or forgotten source. If the ing of the Union Insurance Society of is a one can but express the hopes obtained at the office. Canton, Ltd., was held at its head offee, that a further sleight of hand next -No Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, to-year may agreally surprise us. With re- -day.

ference to your remarks, Sir, upon combina tion and improved tea it is interesting to note what the Chairman of the Yangtze Indurance Society of Shanghai has to say on the same topić in his recent speach,

Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.

Mr G. 11. Medhurst prested and there were present Messrs A. Forbes, J. W. C. Bounas, C. R. Lenzmann, I. A. Siebs,

G. Balloch, F: Lieb, G.-Friesland, direc.

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On the motion of the Mr H. WRobert son seconded by Mr Dunbar Messes H. A Siebs and G.-Balloch were re-elected Brectors.. were re-elected auditors on the notion of MW Bota and A.-R.-Lowe

Mr F. Smyth seconded by Mr P. Tester

The Chairman-That is all the business gentlemen; thank you for your attendance. Dividend warmnts are now ready and may

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CORRESPONDENUE.

Mr Alabaster said that "although the document on which the charges were

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and be restarted again on his owns account. 31, Queens Road Central, Altez about a year the partner-left-lino

He used to buy goods from other. Chinese) firms. in the Colony and ship them to Chinese firmas in Canada, America and

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tors T. Hough, A. V. Apear, A. Ri-Lowe, It is also with pleasure I am sure we het paper that a sum of 280,000 has been same day. On March 31 s filed 8 statePRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY THE Undertiguad, have been appointed SOLE AGESAN to Hongkong and Bax

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CHINESE YO.A.. CAMPAIGN,

on that occasion he said some $25,000 was (To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL")

due to hini from six or seven firais and a (late Head Dispenser, Government Citi SmI observe by a recent issue of your receiving order was rande against him the

Hospital). that the cold water douche of last year's collected in Canton for a new Chinese W. E, Clarke, W. Hutton Potts, Ho Fuk, F. Smyth, A. Shelton Hooper, P. Tester, each has not been repented and that Y.1.0.A. building. In conjunction withment of affairs showing liabilities of $25,000 CD. Wilking, A. H.. Harris, H. W.

Shareholders may look forward to a bonus this fact it is interesting to read a come with sets 23,689, doubtful debts $1,051 Robertson, G. C. Maxon Henry Hum-in addition to the dividend when conditions ment which penced some weeks ago in and what he described na bad debts 818, phreys Father Robert, W., Dunbar, A. B.

warrant ite distribution. Limitations that the China Mail, saying It should be On April the landlord dietrained and in Rouse, A. G. Coppin, J. Gauliner, L

I hope will be liberally interprated

mentioned "thit, whilst in the style of the exercise of that distint to seized Berindague,, G: Siemssen, J. W. Taylor,silver divident in the terms of a 2/- dollar English and American Associations, the thirty-tat books belonging to prisoner, word Christain is conspicuous, wa un-which were handed over to the Official and the secretary, Mr C. Mentagie Ele. I notice that the accounts for 1910 lump &derstand that references and advertise Receiver and in consequence of which gether the amounts due to sundry debtorsente in Chinese often refer to the or- the charges were formulated. All the -with-branca md agency balancos which nation inply Yung Men's As books related to one Chinese year and The Clairmand:-Gentlemen:-Before use hitherto been kept apart I suppose

prisoner had stated in his public examina proceeding to the business of the meeting there is some practical reason for this has occurred in the Cauton B.C.A. years had been lost in a fire which took This, I am giren to understand, is what tion at all the books for the previous I have to inform you that the negotiations My second heading, Sir, of course concerns campaign. Now, this straight place about three doors away from his shop with the North Ching Insurance Company, the offer made by this society to the North dealing? Are the promoters of the sente sunod of the word Christian 11 ́H wo, the

The weretary read the notice convening the ingeting.

would not cone amie

beginning, 4

sociation,"

of which you were advised in a circular China Insurance Company. You have just it would seem very lika raking in on January 13, 1010, about two months dated 11th January, last, have come to tell us that the matter is' nt an end; the money under false pretences. Perhaps before the presentation of his petition.

offer having been, refused by the sister can be given's full statement of the ci Company. But, Sir, if the reasons which sumstances under which the Canton scheme prompted the offer were good and sound has been carried through.-Your, etc.,

An abrupt end, the directors of that company having refused to entertain. our-proposal, stating that the connay way not for sale. In view of the fact that the figure offered was unived at .after very careful considention,

were natumlly surprised that the negotin

is a rejection, Iased perhaps in part on a belief that terms offered w wethaficient, does not make them less sopád." And if the elimination of competition

tore should have taken this turn. It is and the reduction of working expenses,

FAIR AND SQUARE.

*

MOTORS

· (To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL.")

not; however, for us to move further in only possible under existing conditions Em,--.I observed that last evening you

Evidence was called and the mso was adjourned.

SPORTING

Racing.

the matter, but it is to be regretted that aby smulgation, are desirable in the inter devoted your leader to the question of

The programme of the second Gymkhana, union of intertite could not be arranged, ests of our joint businesses, and in vier motors in Bougkong. Your animadvers to be held at the Happy Valley, on Satur Axemasiado a desire to Le TKSZI YAKUYKUUN"

condemnatory than the subject demanded, ting) is as follows:

--For Bubscription Griffins of any season which have not won an Official Race,'

all round, as it is only by amalgamation work in the world; I am inclined to doubt it is well known that recently several acci-11.30PM-FIVE FURIOSOS FLAT RACE that the charge ratio can be reduced if the inatter can or should rest where it dents invu distressed the minds of many, without impairing efficiency. This argument applies equally to ourselves, uz afiliated new is. Surcholler in the North Cains but more especially the feiends of those company and the North China Insurance are distpointed that the terms of the

who have been victims of this selem Company: The "repart has been in Quion offer and the grounds upon which and rockices motor craze. We noticed, moreover, tint the Captain Superinten dent of Polics is advertising for competent. witnesses of the latent accident." But what

your hands for Bome weeks, and

was refused were not notified to them,

I will therefore with your permission tests somewhat extraordinary take it as read: You will observe I believe that there has been some con-

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LAST FEW DAYS

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Hongkong, November 29, 1919," 1441

***CHINA MAIL" CENSUS

COMPETITION,

A census of the population of Hongkong Lieta baiken on May 29th, mă in order

since the last census the China Afaz is estimating the growth of the population

promoting a competition under three heads, asking its subscribers to predict the num- bers of (1), The total civil population: (2), Chinese population: (3), Eusupent and American population. We lure, for the guidance of competitor, given the figures for the inst two mumberings. Alloonipetitors cut out the three have to do is coupons, (which will be published singly

Chins To: the abovə Company's {-

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that the scenenis aro' ktated somewhat sects anxi valde of the offer. It appears was done, and one more victim, added to the 1: FLAT RACE. HANDICAP. For all China estimate and forward them to our office,

ailemble misunderstanding as to the opeed is there for witnesses? The harm 4.30,P.M.-THREE QUARTERY OF A MIL in rotation in this column), fill in that Epernay, lifty acres of the MOET ET CHANDON Vinəyardı kave:

Porias.

dents it inay be seriously questioned whe

But even if there were fewer or no acci-4.5) FM-LADIES NOMINATION. Hair

Mar FLAT RACz. For China Poni ther motos should be permitted to rush.

Subscription Griffing of this season 1910. along the lower levels of Hongkong, Hongkong no place for them at all,

It in admitted that the years 1907 and 1908 They are a nuisance and a menace to

11 and benú Ade Polo Ponien,

with the words Consus Competition" Lin the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Competitors may sand in as many coupons

as they desire. Aprize will be given tor

been uprooted(Reuter's Servico).

the most correct estinato under each hend. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS OUR PRICES FOR ed will be adjudged the winner

In the case of a tie the estimats first open-

No. 3-TOTAL BUROPEAN AND AMERICAN, POPULATION OF HONAKING.

I predict that the total Erropean and American population of the Colony resident and mercantile marine) on May 20th, 1911, will be

Nume

Address

MOET

CHANDON

CHAMPAGNES

WILL: REMAIN THE SAME AS HERETOFORE.

Forepen and American population of the Sole Agents for

differently from those of last year this in Lions in order to bring the form more upito

to have been thought that the Union. date. You will also

was in a bad way and was in need of North Bat notice think the Auditors' certificate in algo brought up to China reserves. That the Union could date. The premium income for 1000, as not keep up its dividend and that genumlly Also the balance of working account, shows we seeded bolstering up and so forth. Bir

satisfactory increase as compared with

6-6,10..-ONE AND A QUARTER MI THEY Sf the previous year, despite the fact were led ones in the issuance world, in pedestrians when shread, and an irritation FLAT BACE HANDICAP-For all China that the rate of exclinings at which sterling particular the year 1908, but this ouicty to panceful residents when in their

Ponier, takings have been transposed into dollarsfor has nothing to the from the closest in.homes. Inst Gonday evening I went to the the purpose of the report is be higher. The retigation. In asking calculations es todas french. Twice or thrice was the Wesleyan Church, Wanchai, to her Bishop increase in our takings partly due to im- the position of the Union it must not be calmness of worship interfered with by the THE BANDMANN OPERA CO, proved trade during the periodunder review forgotten that the Asscle of the nilisted tooting, and the rushing of motors in front And partly to advances in fates, in several Co. the China Traders must be taken as of the church. But why should this he? directions, brought about by concerted being Assets of the Union. So far, I can And who, indeed, are those whs avail

The Dollar Princess" is one of those acting of companies and the landing member this was not done by the North been proved both an irritation to residents and judging from the well-filled house lant themselves of these mussnces which have lively plays that can beaga lot of repetition, bois of Lloyd's. This points to greater China when examining into the Union offer. and, a menor to nociety ? I have more than uanimity amongst underwrites than

For instance an alleged Union Lous and once noticed the occupants, and have not sight we should ny it in a decided favourite heretofore, but a great deal has still to be expense ratio over a four year period of is yet abserved a representative of Hongking with Hongkong theatre-goem. The opening done in this direction before business ca per cent is easily sees to have been based

residents among the crowds that fill the was now hat tanie, bat when Bulger and sents to overleving. These are generally be considered to be really on a satisfactory on incorrect date and pesterinformation, young people, and not infrerneatly Chinese an Appearance the house received him basis. You will notice that we have been net figures of Unión, business in not at of both sexes, crowded together,

uproariously, Mr Frith a screamingly The disunion of the Yato Bill, in Able Matrengthen our investment sucted by and but I position to with an poble Papidity by which the war particulars happy last night as Mr tested by much hunt and eloquence. In Many think that w law Simuld be paid funny in whatever rart he undertaken.and the House of Commons has been charie tion account more thus efficient to allow give thene comparative Beurs. The per

should be prohibited altogetirer within the fer any likely half in the value of sterling centage that charge bare to proiniuri have boundaria of Victoria. Despie cannot Condur's confidentini clerk. The nudi theivisere the first clause of the bill asgarities. 13o exchange fluctuation ac boen ascertained to ho

live without the extatement of the motor, resolved his topical hit with voters the Irish party ranged itself in line with lot the vehicles turished to the Peak. cheers No doubt thero were those amongst count will not disappens unless the dollar

1905 1909

15 tantum surmise that speedily the crowd who could sympathize with hint Coaches ild,, while cock ring in exchange in Union 10.31% 14.90 Hongkong would then to rid of them alto Loredaon "this fund, Our reinsurance" farid - Chisa Traders.: 23.14, 14.482gether, and foy would weep were that in his illuck at fantan 3 Madge has risen to £143, X, while our nasets North China 20.$7.30.60 +4 OMMON SENSE Alice, while Mr Coyne as Enery Condir, decision Hunde.I am, Sir, yours, et Vincent kinders visadous and charming have increased by mosne 4 Inklia. Takon fir, it is not cry nor is this the altogether therefore, 1500 may be called a place to go further into details of ariannder-Note-The writer is evidently a whole- Tho other parts were ably sustained the multi-millionaire, was decidedly gpol cod year for us and results owing to care standings and errors, in order to make te sur coluits fi will wew thine the Gavern chocolate or pared route to the ladies heartedProhibitionist." Bys reference During the first. Interval Piter milk fal underwriting enable us to maintain our clear the reasons and the value of the gfor months now taken the question in hand present Tonight the cany does dividend. My predecessor in the chair made by the Union to the North Chinn, C.M.].

weban berg with. A Waltz Draam, Port

NETho 1901 cépapà guva "the Culuny na 6,431 At & canens taken in 1900 the figure was 6,300.

Government.

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TELEPHONE No. 185.

April 18, 191.