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THE DIARY..
MRKO. FOR TO-DAY.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, March 4, 1915.
WILL ITALY ENTER THE
WAR ARENA ?
THE CHINA MAIL.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
LOCAL, AND GENERAL.
warning: Prince von Bulow is too intelligent not to feel the delicacy of the present moment and to under- stand what limits it imposce upon diplomatis actiòn in a country which wishes to maintain an absolute in- dependence of will and opinion and he found some interesting news Bams. in that alone feels the guaranty of its own destinies."
The powerful Milan Curriere della Sera thinks that the appointment of Von Bulow is an atteript by Germany ts" put pressure on the Italian Government" and on public opinion, and then goes on to recali tertain unfortunate remarks made by the Prince last September which did not add to his popularity in Italy, despite the fact that he has been a resident
On the back page of this is will
Today is the anniversary of the in auguration of Dr. "Woodrow Wilson as
President of the Caired States.
HONGKONG HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY.
ANNUAL SHOW.
Depito the inclement nomen for the cultivation verables and outdoor
towering plants, the Hongkong Horticul tural Society's exhibition, which was opened this afternoon comprised a highly creditable number of satries and the exhibits generally compare favourably with prasions exhibitions. There was a
· An interesting account in detail of the notable increase in the number of ex- Brish Victory in the North Ses on Jan.hibitors, but the entries showed a slight 23th, will be found on pages and J.
falling oway.
Published at one half-penny, a new avoning newspaper will be lasted from the offices of the "Daily Chronicle," London, carlia the spring.
The aka Shosen Kaisha will run a
in Rome since his retirement from the steamer between Hongkong and siphong German Chancellorship. The an-in the middle of this month, and, kindlest cut of all comes from the Prunpocis warrant, wil rua two steamer .
edling at Pakhol and Holkor, Popalu Romana, which entirely ignores his diplomatic character and enthusiastically welcomes his return
"The Quaints gave their third par-1
usual the exhibition took place in the Potanic Gardens, niutabeds for pro- tecting the exhibits from the sun having been erected along the pathways sur wounding the fountain. Mr. F. Howell, the hon, secretary, superintended tha rarements and was chictly responsible for the darail work connected with the exhibition: The vegetable collections were not numerous but Beverthalee of good quality, kuks and carrots being of exceptional quality both in colour and
Thros arums:
1. Mrs. No Tung 2. Mr. Aubry, Three cactus dahlias:
1. Mr. Wilkinson; 2. Mrs. "Ho Tung, Three other dahlias:
1. Mrs. Ho Tung. Three pots of treenia:
I. Mrs. Es Turni 2. Mr. Wilkinson. Three geraniums:
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1915.
1. Mrs. Elle 9. Mrs. Ha Tuug Three pots of heliotrope:
1. Mrs. Mackie;
4. Mrs. Paurre.
Thito pots marigolds :
1. Mr. Wilkinson:
2. Mra. Pearce.
A DENIAL OF PART- NERSHIP.
Before Mt. Ju tice Gomperts in the Suminary Court to-day Tagung Yund, trad- ing w the Yuet Wo droë aned the Wo Faj. Company and Ip Fun Mal, its managing partner, for 8.30, the amount due from the defendants fur goods sold and delivered. Mr. C. F. Mason, of Messrs D'Almada and Masun, appeared for the plaintiff, and.
W. B. Hind (Mr. G. K. Hall Brat Mr. can's office) represented defendant
Mr. Mason, in opening, stated that the claim represented the price of lime supplied |to defendant's order.
Mr Hind objected to Mr. Msc intro- ducing the Bim's books 10 · DOLÓ disolosed in discovery. ·
His Lordship id he supposed the
Three peta French or African mari. plaintiff could refresh his memory.
galls:
1. Mr. Wilkinson z 2. 3fes. Ho Tung.. Three pots mignonetto :
1. Mr. Wilkinson. Threo verbonna:
1. Mrs. Aubrey i 9. Mr. Wilkinson.
fumanes before an appreciative audience length. Taruips were of the medium RN TO ALL SOY EMPLOYING A GARDENER.
chps while potatoes, exlbüges and onions
Plants in pot-Thru annuals or
1. Mr. Wong Kwong "Tin.
at the Theatre Royal last night Tonight looked extremely healthy and palatable, pinnis raised from seed:.. the first performance of the second There was a sinreity of fruit with the prostune-an satire, change will bexception of strawberries which were of
gimen,
as "an old subscriber."
Even the German press are none too sanguine of Prince von Bülow's ability to keep Italy neutral The Berlin correspondent of the Frank- 31c. N. T. Johnson, U.S. Vice-Consul, fastr Zeitung hints that the Prince has lefs Shangbai for Chungking to take himself thinks that he has a taskup his appointment there se Conan. Mr. ES. Cuningham, recently appointed before him and quotes bim as saying Cosul at Hankow, is due to arrive at that he would even break stones on a shortly. Mr. Commingham was the Empire's behalf." The Berlin formerly C. S. Consul at Singapore. Lokal Anzeiger, which became a semi-official paper under Bülow's régime and perhaps speaks under his inspiration, says in a not very hope- fal article:
from
There is still considerable specula- tion as to whether or not Italy will enter the war. That there is a very large section of the Italian population
"To lead Italian policy away strongly in favour of immediate is healthy egoism, as it has just been participation on the side of the enunciated by its responsible leader Triple Entente is evident in many (Salandra), can not be Prince vor ways, the latest being the announce Bülow's task. He could not fulfil it, ment made by Reuter a few days ago if it were. The political situation in of serious street demonstrations, in Italy is now more difficult than it which at least one person was killed was a few weeks ago, and we must and several injured. It is clear from not expect too much. At any rate, the tone of the Italian press that the uncommonly shrewd new Ger- Italy has certain aspirations, the hopean Ambassador at the Quirinal will | of the realisation of which may bring
about her participation, side by side the intrigues of our enemies' diplomats with the Allies, at any moment. Ac. in Rome. What he can accomplish cording to the Rome Tribana," the beyond this is dependent upon those grent historic events that are now Premier, while promising to preserve developing before our eyes. We can the neutrality of Italy said: "In
however, at least say this: Whatever view of the necessity of protecting can be gained in Rome for the benefit Italian interests a declaration of of Germany, Prince von Bülow will neutrality alone is not sufficient to gain."
_be_able_to_work_successfully against!
safeguard the country against con Many of the Home papers consider tingencies which may arise in conse-that Italy is only waiting until one of quence of this enormous upheaval. other of the belligerent Powers com- The political divisions of the Continent mits some act which can afford Italy of Europe are about to be modified. an honourable pretext for entering | Italy, has her position as a Great the conflict on the side of the Allies, Power to maintain, vital interests to They refuse to believe that Prince protect, and policies which she must Ila.uz-action of Portmanomas. Buit preserve intact. She minst be watch. Casen etz, at Besar. Hughes andful, and ready for any eventuality."
The Italian papers interpret these 2.45 pm. Auction of Household rather cryptic utterances to mean that
9.15 pm.The Quaints" at the Theatre Royal, Change of Programme.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Appunt Flower Show.
Howghin.
Furniture Kowloon.
von Bülow will be able to restrain Italy once she has made up her mind,
and think that Italian statesten will
The Bishop of Victoria will conclude his course of Lent Lectures for Ladies in hia private Chapel at St Paul's Colloge | to-morrow (Friday) morning at 10. 45. a.m. fa in announced to preach at the Cathedral in the morning and at St. Andrew's Charch Kowloon, in the evening on Sunday next.
|
Next week he expects to start for Pathoi and Liemchow.
Mr. Wood this morning disposed of the harze against a train conductor, of laming false tickets in exchange for fares by sen- tencing defendant to six months' hard labour.
Mr. Shenten appeared on behalf of the Tramway Company, and Mr. Preston defended.
When the police searched the defendante tickets. Defendnot admitted the offence.
house they found over 100 counterfeit
By forty-seven entes to twelve the Senate refused (ays Reuter's Washington correspondent) to strike out of the Im- migration Bill the so-called literary test excinding aliens ho cannot or write. it is generally known that President probably veto it if it is ultimately passed Wilson is opposed to the test, sad will by Contem. An amendment excluding all members of an African or black race was adopted by twenty-nine votes against
twenty-five.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS.
Corps Orders by Lient.-Col. A. Chapman, Y.D.
JOINED.
The coder-memioned having joined the Cure are allotted Corps numbers and
posted as follows:-Sapper L. S. Straube and Sapper, H. Coolho. to Engineer Co. TRANSFER.
Pte. H: Stalker from H.K.V.R. to!
resent any form of pressure. There Engineer Company, dated 4th March, can be little doubt but that, notwith" standing the machinations of Prince
WJ5.
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PALLIDES.
Paredes for Friday, 5th inst.-5.15 |
good echar and size. The Misses May successfully peted in the table in. coration taking the highest award with a bens talls of pink rows and raniden hair fern. The competition in this claw was very keen and included some ad- mirably arranged tables. Flowers were exhibited in large numbers, the Peak: gardens spain showing to the front. Dahlias and roses wafe good.
THE PUIZE... LIST.
""}
The prize Est was as appended :—- Three pots marguerites:
1, Mr. Ho Kom.Teng; 2. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G. Three pots tall nasturtiums:
1, Mr. A. Nicol;
2. Mrs.Ho Tang,
Three paltis t
L
1, Miss Wallaés.
Three pots salvin:
1. Mr. Ho Kotn Tong
3, Mr. A. Nicol.
Six asuals or plants raised from seed:
1. Mr. Ho Kom Tong;."
2. Mrs. Fo Tung.
Three flowering plants:
1. Mrs. Chack
2. Mr. Ha Kom Tong. Three area:
1. Nit. Hồ Tùng
2. Tishop Loader. Thrae azales8:
1, Mrs. Chon. Three pots of, cùrnations;
1, Hoa, Mr. D. Landale; 2. Mr. Ho Kom. Tong. Three pots diantbus:
“1,5 Mrs. A. Rodger;'
2, Hon. Mr. D. Landsle. The actus dahlias:
1, Mrs. A. Rodger;
2, Mrs. Ho Tung." Three other ahlias:
1. Mr. A. Nicol;
2. Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Three ferns:
1. Mrs. Ho Tung Three raiden ferns:
1, Mrs. Ho Tung;
2. Mr. Ho Kem Tong-
Three pots of freesia:
1. Mrs. Ho Tung: "
2, Mr. Wang Kwang Tin. Three Geraniums:
1. Mr. Ho Kom Tong:
Mrs. He Tung
1. Mr. Eo Tung;
at No. Rose Terrace, italy has now the opportunity to Balow, Italy is merely biding her timep.m-Ore Machine Chua Section of the Threa pots mignonette:--- make herself the only serious in- and that her leaders will strike out Scouts Company.G. Drills Head- fnence in the Adriatic, a Moslem power in Africa, and to obtain from effectually whenever a fitting oppor-quarters. liemainder, nil. Austria the two provinces of Trent tunity presents itself
General Memoranda.
SATURDAY, MArch :-
HLE. Cricket Club v. Police (Away).
of Embroideries 11 Auction
Drawn Work atc., at Means. Hughes and Hough's,
Burrat, March 7 :—
Field Day for Volunteers and Reserves. Fauzanay, March 11:-
4 p.m.-Football Shield Semi-final on
H.. F.C. Ground.
B'Day, March 12 :--
Trieste, the Unredeemed Italy"
of song and story.
That Italy expects the support of
the Allies in these ambitions, and particularly that of Great Britain, is
TRE CHINA FIRE INSURANOT CO., LTD.
audit.
Ats Meeting of the Board of Directors evident from the following paragraph of this Company, held to day, it was! in the Rome Idea Nazionale: | decided to declare a divídind of 87.00 and "The day when Italy undertakes bonus of $2.00 per share, subject to 4.30 p.m.-Auction of Teakwood and to realise these aspirations she will Blackwood Furniture etc., at Messrv.ind full and unconditional support. Hughes and Hough's.
Great Britain is favourable to Italy MONDAY, March 15:--
gaining the supremacy in the Adriatic
1.30p.m.-Action of the Hoogkong
Dairy at Koanedy's Stab'es, Causeway Bay. Tonday, March 18
WEDNESDAY. March 17:-
St. Patrick's Day,
}
BIG SEIZURE OF OPTUM.
Orderly Officer: 2nd Leas. Cunning- kam
DETAIL.
Orderly Sergeant: Sergt. Schnepel To furnish Guard to-night: No. 1 Section Artillery and Left Section 'M.G.' Co.; to-morrow: Centre Section M.G. Co.
GCAUD
The Main Guard of.2 Officers and 100 rank and, file be reinstated from faturday, the eth instant, and will be
accommodate at the German Club..
In addition to the above 1 Officer and 20 Rank and File will be do'ailed for duty at Monat Austin Barracks. Duties commence a.m. 8th instant. On duty from 7 a.m. 6th to 7 s.m. or 13th inst. No. 1 Bec. which is no necessary to her existence. ads by the Perenne Officers at Mon Kok Seats Company.
An important seizure of opini wan Arty. Batty., Left Sac., M. G. Co. and
If Great Britain needs Italy's support Tecton Tacsday night. From information
on
The Group op duty will wear uniform
in Africa, it will be only a matter of received, a party of officers went on board during the day, and keep their arms nad 12.30 pm.-F.K.. Fire Ausrance Co's one or two army corps... and woulda cargo boat lying at anchor, and a search ammunition at their offices.
Guards will be provided by Gerup od Meeting
not diminish Italian military power in revealed the presence of 1,000 tacks of Europe."
prepared opium, valued at $10,000. The duty under
At Volunteer Headquarters. Meantime, while all the other losing his boat to be used for the con7 p.m. to 10.30 pm. 1 S.C.0. and owner of the boat was further charged with
7 auto 7p.m.; 1 N.C:0. and & men;; Powers have their hands full, Italy veganco and carriage of the drag. Charity Performance at the French is quietly proceeding to turn the
The case was formally semanded until men: 1935 p.m. to 7's.m., 1 3.0.0. Monday. Adriatic into an Italian lake. From Revenue Officer Wilden is in charge of Fran 7 am to 7am., 1 post at cable reports we learn that she has the case, seized the Albanian port of Avlona
SAT, 20, TUES., 25, & Wec., March 21 :-
Couvent. WrOWESDAY. March 24-
Foon. Austion of Plant and Machinery for making Boots and Bhoos, at No.
23, Morrison Hill Road.
Noon. China Sagar Refining Co's
Mouling:
Meeting
which may be regarded as the key of CHARITY PERFORMANCE AT the Adriatic, and has announced that
THE TRENCH. CONVEKT.
the whole of Albania is now an Italian 12:18 p.m.-Lazna.Sugar Redsing Cosphere of influence Nine months
The children of the French Convent, ngo, we are told, such a step would cure forty-five altogether, are robearning a fight operetta, entitled "The Enchanted have infuriated Austria to the point Glen," to be performed by them at the
THE EDWARD DISPENSARY, of war, and would do so still but for evart on Faturday, Tuesday and Wed-
C. KAMMING & Co., La
·Chemists and Druggiste,
GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.
PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY
DISPENSEL
Pare Drugs, Fatent Medicines, &c.
GLEEN'S ROAD, LONGROND englow?BJuly 2018.
and 12 men..
| Handquarters. From 10 jun. is 7.3.mu
1 post at Gerinaa Club.
At Mount Austin Barracks:
7 p.m. to 7am. 1 N. C, 1), and 3 Mon. Remainder of Group emble à Posto af 10 p.m. Roll call 10 15 p.m.
fficern on duty-
At Volunteer Headquarters, Capt. Wolfe, Liert. Well
At Mount Austin, Lieut. Boer. Onderly Officer, Lieat. Weall Orderly Sergeant, Corp, Lowick."
the restraining influence of Germany,nesday; 20th, 23rd, and 24th inst. The To furnish Cand Saturday Eth, Tuesday to whom Italian neutrality is vital. proceeds are to be devoted to funds in air 9th, and Fricas 12th No. 1 Bec, Arty, Batty and Left Bastion M.G. Co. Sunday
SAYED
A LIFE SAVE TT is safe to may that Chainberlain's Colic,
2, Mr. Ho Kom Ting-
Three dwarf unsturtiums : 1, Mr. A. Nicol;
2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Three orchids :
1, Mrs. Ho Tung.. Three pots of pony:
1. Mr. Ho Kem Tong, - Three pots of pansies:
1. Mr. Ho Tungi
2. Mr. Ho Koin Tong, Thres pots phlox drummondü:
1. Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2. Mời. Họ Tung. Threa primulas:
1. Mr. Ho Kom Tong;
2, Mis. Ho Tuma.
Three pots of roses :
Mr. A. Rodger.
Three pots of vintas:
1. Mes. Ho Tung;
2. Mr. A. Nicol.
Three pots of violets:
1: Mr. Ho Kom Tong
2. Mrs. Stabb.
PEAK QAUDENS ONLY.
Plants in pote.Thres fan palme
1. Mr. M. Ede. Three other palins i
1, Mr. M. Ede;
2. Mrs. Ho Tung,
Throw póle marguerite;
1, Mrs. Pollock;
2. Mrs. Lecfe.
Three nasturtiums:
1. Mrs. Pearer,
"Siz annuals or planta raised from seed :
1. Mrs. Leute:
2. Mrs. Eo Tung
Three flowering plants:
1. Mr. M. Edo;
2. Comdr. Basil Taylor, B.N.
A FAMILY SECESSITY. TIVERY family should bs provided with
Chamberlain's Pain Bohm af all times Speirs may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lama shoulder, pains in the side anal chest and
To this end Germany has sent to Italy of victims of the war, and the charges of 7th. Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, and
adusiesion will be thirty cehts for children Thorsday 11th March, Scouts Company test statesman and diplomat, and a dollar for adults: The performance Prince von Bülow, who, any on the Baburday which will be a dort of dress-referal matinée: for children) "will jennals allege, will attempt to keep commands at p... and the other two Italy neutral with a promise of the perdery, will, kuidly present, before the Cholers and Diarrheca Remedy tax rheumatic pains are some of the diseas
performances at & pan.; at the last of whích: Province of Trent. His advent has rise of Sher curtain, the Oxford cartilestonensed the lives of more people and relieved for which it in especially viable. Try this won by the children of the mount. The more suffering than any other remedy in liomsat sa became acquainted with its not been marked by any great perutt will take about an hour and a half existonos. It is known all over the civilized qualities and you will never wish to be enthusiasm in the Italian press The to perform. Thors are, thres ser and word for its speady cares of cramps in they without it. For als by wil Chemists and
during the intersak signoforte solo and stomach, diserboes and all internal reins. Strokespers Trshand,
songs will be, and weser 454 For asle by all smits and Storekeepera
him thi
Three towering plaats:
1. Mr. Wong Kwong Tin;
¿
2. Miss Wallace.
Three palms:
1. Miss Wallace.
Three ferns:·
1. Miss Wallace.
OVEN TO ALL EXCEPT TAX GARDENS AND
CRINESE GARDENERS.
It.ind agresd. He added that kn was told that the person sued had nothing to do with the defendant Bry.
Plaintiff in the course of his evidence, said he did not know that defendent was only a sub-contractor of the Bim. Defende (ant bail always told him that he was a
partner, and he accupied him as good.
(Cass proceeding)
***UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.
Generons Chiness Residenti
Thanks to the generosity of the under mentioned gentlersen, a fund has been mised by the Hon. Mr. Lan Chu Pak, to provide prizen which will be awanlod to candidates who pass successfully thò Entrance Esuaisuution,tamil commenco residence in the University.
Messrs. Choi Pak Ho $300: Chan Kni Ming. $400; No Fook; $400; Lo Vegetables, etc.--Collection; six varie-Chengg. Shiu, $200; Yong Tao Ming,
W
1. Mrs. A. Rodger;
Mr. 1o Kom Tong.. French beans:
1, Sir Paul Chater:
Mr. J. H. Tuggart.
Six beets:
I. Mrs. Eio Tung:
1. Sir Paul Chater.
Four cabbages!
1. Mr. A. Nicol
2. Sir Paul Chuter.
Four cauliflowers or broccati:
1. Mr. Flo Kom Tong;
2, Sir Paul Chater.
Six carrots:
1, M. A. „Nicol;
2, Hon. Mr. D. Landale.
Four salary bends:
1. Sir Paul Chater;
2, Mr. Ho Kom Tong.
Six leek
1, Mr. A. Nicol;
2, Sir Paul Chater.
Six lettuce:
1, Hop. Mr. D. Landale;
2, Mr. J. W. Bolles.
Twelve onions:
1. Mr. Ho Kom Tong; 2, Sir Paul Chater..
Six parsnips:
1, Sir Paul Chater; 2, Mr. A. Nicol.
25 peas:
1, Six Paul Chater;
2. Mr. J. H. Taggart.
12 Potatoom:
1, Bir Paul Chater.
2. Mr Ho Kom Tong.
25 Radishes:
1. Bir
Paul Chater.
2. Ms Ormiston.
12 Tomatoes
1. Mr J. W. Bolles.
3, Mr A. Nicol.
Six Turnips
1. The Hon. Mr D. Landale, 2. Mrs Ho Tang.
Two Vegetable Marowa
Mr Ho Kolu Toug.
Dish of Strawberries :
1, Mr Ho Kom Tong.
2, Mr J. H. Taggart.
PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
Vegetables, etc.--Collection :
1. Mr E F. Aucoth.
2 Wilkinson.
Mr
Six Beets:
1
Mrs Ho Tang
9. Mr Eda.
Four cabbages:
1. Mra J. J. Mckis ;
Mrs Ede.
Six carrots:
1, Mr J. J. McKis';
2. Mrs G. H. Wakeman,
Four colury beads:
1, Mr J. J. McKis;
Mrs G. H. Wakeman,
Six leeks
1. Mrs Ho Tung:
Six lettucen:
Bir
1. Mrs J. J. McKia:
2 Mr G. E. Wakeman. Paradis
1. Bra M. Exle.. **25 radishes!
1, My Wilkinson
Mrs Edo.
12 Tomatoes:
I, M. Eo Tung
Six turnips
-1, Mr J. J. Mckie.
9, Mrs G. H. Wakeman.
A dish of strawberries:
1. Mrs J. J. Mckie,
OPEN TO ALL AXCEPT MARKET GARDENERS,
Cat flowers, 12 bunches:
1, Mr A. Nicol.
2. Mz Ha Kom Tong.
Six bunches sweet peas :
1. Mr L. Gibb
2 Mr A. Nicol.
12 Roser:
1, Mr A. Nigholeva." Mrs Makebam. Six enctus dahlias.
I, Mr A. Nicholson.
Bir Paul Chater,
Bir other dallian:
1, Mr. Bowell.
2, Mr Ho Hoa Tong. Pansics:
1, Mr A Tung,
2. Sir Pani Chater.
Six bunches of violets 2.
1, Mr. A. Nichol
2, Eos, Mr. D. Landale. Two ladies sprays and bad rentiemens button-holar;
Miss Caldwell. 2, bleu, J. Rodger. Une hand bouquet
1. Hon Mr. D. Landale, S-Mrs. Makebam, Bouquet wild Aowers:
1. Miss. Nollie Bickia. ✨, Mir D. Max.
$200; In Fan Cheun. $100: Chan Kan Yue, 100 Fung Ping Shaug. $100; Kwan Fuk Ng. 8100: Leung Kung Tang, 850: Weng Shu Hom. 850: Un Maa Chien, $50; and Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Tak, $230-Totul. $2,500,
THE WHARF "AND GODOWN
COMPANY, LTD.
Annual Meeting-
The 28th ordinary annual meeting of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Ltd., was held at 11.30 this morning at the offices of Messrs Jardine, Mathenon, and Co.. Hon. Mr. D. Landsle presided, and there were ind present, Bir Paul Chater CM.G.; Hon. Mr. E. A. Howatt, Q.M.G., Hom. "Mr. R Skullin, Mr: 5. W. C. Bonnar, Me. §. V. Dodwell, C. S. Gubbay, A. 8. D. Comlaad directors: Dr. C. Forsyth, Messrs. R. L. Atkinson, T. G. Weall, A. H. Ferguson, A. Ritchie, F. Baskell, G. C. Moxon, J. W. Kaw. A Packham, T. Petrie, Ho Fook, A. E. Crapcell, D. K. Mow, and W. S Brown (secretary).
The Chairman, before proposing the adoption of the report and accouple, made the following statement`as to the company's position: For the seven months of the year the earnings. of the company" wero very satisfac
tory sad the accounts to Slat
utmost
a larger profit than for the zponding period of the previous ges".
godowns were taxed to there capacity, and it was necessary to engage otbride godowns to accommodate the over- fiew of eargo; also our wharves and lighters
were suplayed continuously,1 நகான். bardly say, however, that the war and fa decreased number of steamers that are l- consequence available for trading puroC BES, bas
affected our secounta adversely for the latter half of the year, and the returns from Wharf work' and Lighter Our work have been greatly reduced. grdowns at present keep fairly fall but it in diffeals to my whether our earnings from wharf and lighter work will recover to more normal figures so long as the war. laats. Although we "of additional
-bear
tonnage being made available for shipping trades in which our constituents are in- terested. I am afraid we must expect that the number of steamers visiting this
park will be restricted for some time to come. I is for that reason that your Directors that a comparsilvaly large recommend
this amount be carried forward to
which I trust will meet
Your's sccount with your approval Fart of the stool work for the construction of the bow what has arrived but your Directors deem it prudent to postpone
a temporarily the station of the wharf at any rate until after tha
Breaching typhoon audio
to
commence building the
not
Basin is new godown until the Police Proposed handed over to us and filled in, which we expect will be towards the latter end of the 7tat. Gentlemen, I beg to propose the adoption of the report and accounts.
The motion, seconded by Mr. G.. Moxon, was unanimously carried.
Mr. Ritchie p
proposed that the appoint. ment to the directorate of MOAKIA, C.. Landrat, A. S. D. Consland, E von. Kock and A. Widmer be confirmed.
Mr Ho Fok seconded, and it was agread.
On the proposition of Mr. Moss, second- ed by Mr. Kew, the retiring directore, Bessa. J.W. G. Bonnar and S. H., Dodwell were re-elected,
On the motion of Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. Packham, Messrs. F. Maitland and ' A OD, Goardin were re-appointed auditors at a remuneration of '8360 each.
The Chairman announced that dividend warrants would be teady to-morrOW.
PEAK GARDENS ONLY.
Cut, flowers: Six distinct bunches :
1. Misi Leofo.
Six natortiuras:
1. Mr. Fue,
2. Mrs. Feater.
DATA GENERAY, EXHIBITI
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