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FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1921.

GLEKKE ÅNDEREK

TKARTONES

PERCENT" ELMEZER. MERCURY MOTOR CAR GENERAL OFFICE DHAS

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BONNOR ROAD

59-81 De Vox Road Central,

HONGKONG.

COMPANY MEETINGS.

WEST POINT BUILDING CO., LTD.

The 33rd ordinary general meet-;

ing of shareholders in this company was held at the oBees of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd, at 11.30 am to-day.

Sir Paul Chater presided, and there were present the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone, Mr. E. 0. Lang, and Mr. A. S. Gubbay, directors: Mr. Mow- bray S. Northcore, secretary, and the following shareholders: Major Kes- wick, A.-B. Stewart, J. Bell Lving E. Sadick. F. Maitland, and S. Greenhil

The Secretary having read the notice convezing, the meeting,

Wheer Peart ŽALICE 1543

HOTEL BAR SCENE.

MANAGER ASSAULTED,

DRUNK MAN REMEMBERS NOTHING.

Benjamin Taylor was this morning charged before Magistrate Lindsell with (1) disorderly conduct in the tar of the King Edward Hotel, and (2) assaulting Mr Witchell.

THE CHINA MAILA

| JAPAN'S NEW POSSESSION.

EXPLOITATION OF SAGĦALIEN.

'The Asahi says that the Gover ment has a project under contempla- tion for the establishment of si biz semiofficial company for the work-

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISELÆRENTS,

SAINT STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, HONGKONG.

M

.GO- HEXCELLENCY the kindly ccosented to distribute the VERNOR of Hongkong, has

1921, at 11 PRIZES on SATURDAY, the 29th Jan

Hootong, January 18, 1927.

ST. JOHNTS CATHEDRAL.

HTS

ing of collieries in Saghalien and for the development of industry in that have hitherto been estimated at be island. Coal deposits in Sastalien

Accused said that as he did not tons, but some experts even declare tween 300,000,000 and 400,000,000, remember anything that happened that the island contains as mech á | last-night,”he could not put up a defence. He must have been drunk 7,500,000,000 tons of coal. In any or he would not have been guilty of that the figures cannot be below case, it is now confidently reported the actions alleged against him.

500,000,000 tons. The prevailing view Mr. Witchell said that when the seems to favour the establishment of

00- EXCELLENCY bar boy refused to serve the accused the company with a capital of Yen to open the new CATHEDRAL HALL

VERNOR, has kindly consented. and a friend with mare whisky, they 80,000,000. but some authorities at on MONDAY, 31st fast at 3.15PM. And Mr. Nemazee proposed, and the attempted to dimb over the counter the Colonial Bureau advocate the at 5.307.x. the ANNUAL MEETING Rev. Father Robert seconded; the to get at the bottles. While witness capitalisation of the concern it Yen of weathaiders and subscribers will be was attempting to pacify the sccused's 100,000,000. No final decision is yet haid. All members of the congregation re-election of Mr. A. H. Compon the Board of Directors. Carried un-friend, the accused came up behind reached as to the amount of the whether saibolders or not, are cordially animously.

him and struck him a heavy blow on Northcote seconded, the re-election self with a club to keep the accused the present session of the Diet. It is

Mr. Greenhill proposed, and Mr.the face. Witness had to arm him capital, but it is Ekely that a Bell in invited to stand both fanationa

this connection will be laid before

Hongkong, January 19, 1933. of Messrs. H. Percy Smith and E. off until the arrival of the pelice. Bernard Brown es auditors, at

Taylor: I am very sorry that diffent to predket the fate of this Bill, which will certainly call forth remuneration of $150.

have done such a thing.

l'a heated discussion. In the event of i the Bill being passed in the form proposed by the Government, the construction of railways, rands and harbours will be undertaken by the company as well as the working of coalfelix.

The meeting then concluded. HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION

CO., LTD.

*

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $10 on each charge.

The 20th ordinary general meet. LITTLE DROPS OF SPIRIT- ing of shareholders in this company was held at the offices of Messrs.

Jardice, Matheson & Co., Ltd., at Too HUCH FÖR THE BOSIN,

11.50 am to-day.

MYSTERY SHIP MAN'S PAILING.

drunk in every port was the dis "A very good man at sea, but

he

charged

with having

Dr. F. T. Keyt. Port Medical Of ficer, this morning charged F. Koshi, master of the ss. "Nichiren Maru,” before Commander C. W. Beckwith, R.N., (Marine Magistrate) with having unlawfully failed, to fly the yellow

being a healthy vessel. The quar (Q) flag on the ship, the

were applicable to all vessels arriving from an infected port. The defendant's ship had arrived from Keelung, which port was at pre- sent declared infected.

The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone pac- The Chairman said: Gentlemen,-sided, and there were present Sir 1 propose with your permission to Fact Chater, Sir Robert Ho Tung take the report and statement of Mr. A. S. Gubbay. and Mr. A. H accounts together with the editor's Comprou, directors: Mr. Mowbray S report as read.

The accounts now Northcote, secretary: and the follow- before you call for little or no cominy shareholders: The Rev. Father cription given of R. W. Jones, boat. antine regulations, said, Dr. Keyt, |

swain of the ss. 'Agamemnon." at ment. As you are aware at the close Robert, Mr. E. Sadick, Mr. Percy the Marine Court this morning when of 1919 we sold our entire property Smith, Major Resvick. Mr. L. S. so that the operations of the Cont Greenhill, and Mr. Seth. pany now consists merely of the col- fection of the interest on the mort-zorice convening the meeting gages then granted. During the year past several of these mortgages were paid of and those still remaining raid mance at the end of the year No doubt when all have been realized steps will be taken to wind up the Company. An interim dividend at the rate of 7 per cera, per suTTIEN ON

The Secretary having read the

anlawfully disobeyed the order of the first mate between January 17 and 21 (both days inclusive) at

The accused said he had been on a

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The de- fendant said be did Dat know that the regulations applied to Keelung this being the first trip his vessel had made from that port. After explaining the procedure to the defendant, the Magistrate imposed a fine of $25.

TO-DAY'S. ADVERTISEMENTS. .

PUBLIC AUCTION.

*HIU igned have received instruct

Mon 、al by Pubile Auction. FOR ACCOUNT OF ZIL, COFCKENED),

OP

TUESDAY,

February 1, 1991, 230 p.m.," at their Sales Booms, Nos Das Varax Boad, Corner of

Ice House Street.

A few pieces of marble £guro. do, and 2 new bicycles. Tamm:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, January 28, 1921. .

THE KAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEELS,

From SCANDINAVIA.

THE Motorship

T

"CHILE, having arrived from the above ports on the 24th January, 1981. Consigners of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their

bazaricos Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, whance, and/or from the Whares delivery may be obtained.

The Chairman said: Gentlemen, Shanghai with your permission we will adopt the usual course by taking the report"mystery ship throughout the war. and statement of accounts, together The experiences he had gone through with the auditors" report as read had affected his nerves with the I am pleased to be able to come be- result that a little drop of spirit fore you with a very satisfactory re-made him drunk. port, perhaps the best so far as the The Magistrate told the accused the Capital was paid in July last and ordinary working of the Company is that he should not take that little 25 you will have seen from the report, concerned, since its inception. The drop at all. It was a serious thing it is now proposed to distribute a net profits for the year amour to for a man in his position, on whom further 53.00 per share, a disposition $79.341.62 (a sum exceeding by the Chief Officer depended. A fine of TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND it into the hazardons and/or extra which will I trust meet with your ap- $13.716.62 the amount required for £5 ou 14 day's hard labour would be proval. I now beg to propose the our customary dividend), as compared imposed. adoption of the report and accounts with $61,671.73 for 1919. Both as presented and when this has been interest and rent accounts show appre seconded I shall be pleased to an- ciable increases in the latter case swer any questions shareholders may due to a renewal of the demand for Mr. Maitland seconded the motion coal and other storage on our Kow for the adoption of the Reports and joon Marine Lot 49, which had fallen off during 1919, bur which, as I men Accounts. Carried unanimously.

Majer. Keswick proposed, and Mr. tioned when addressing you last year.

wish to put.

rors. Carried unanimously.

Mr. E. 0. Lang proposed, and Mr. Greenhill seconded, the re-election of the Hon. Mr. John Johnstone and Mr. A. S. Gubbay as directors. Carried

unanimously.

It was proposed by Mr. Sadick and seconded by Mr. Northcote, that Mr. H. Percy Smith and Mr. E. Bernard Brown be re-elected auditors, at a remuneration of $100. It was carried manimously.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

LL preliminary notices of forth. having been in your bands for some entertainments, sent for insertion in coming meetings, lectures and days I will with your permission take the news columns of the China Mail, them as read. The year now under re-are charged for at the rate of $1 each, view has been I think you will agree satisfactory cae. The profits, after payment of all charges, including.

Goods net cleared by the 91st Jan-

wary, 19%, will be subject to rente

All broken, chafed and damaged päsk-

(as announced in May and June of ages are to be left in the Godowns where last year) providing that they do not they will be examined on the 29th occupy more than four Tipes. In | January, 1991, at 10 a m future if this space is exceeded they columns at the prevailing rates.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS,

ORDERS

BY LIECT-COLCİNEL

L. G. BIRD, D.S.O. " ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

Hongkong,

Friday, 8th January, 1991.

Claims again the stemmer must be 18 days af ázziva), otherwise they will not be recognized.

-No Fire Insurancs will be effected by us in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

M35428. THORESEN & CO,

Agents.

Hongkong, January 27, 1921.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

J. Bell Irving seconded, the confirma had every reason to expect would Managing Director's. Directors and tion of the appointment of Mr. E. 0. again revive as it has dore. During Auditor's fees, amount to $768,964.24 will be placed in the advertising presented within Lang and Mr. A. S. Gabay as tree the year the management of this Commas compared with $68229597 in pany was placed in the hands of the 1919, to which must be added the Hongkong Land Investment & Agency amount brought forward from last Company, Limited, at a fixed re- year $127,590.96 giving a total of muneration of $3,000.00 per aman, 3896 555 20 available for distribution. and this accounts for the diference From this there has already been shown under the heading of charges paid an interim dividend of $350 account £667.89 as against $7,637.37 per share or $175,000.00 and, as you 1919, and the appearance of the will have read, it is now proposed to

commission to General Man deal with the balance as follows

To pay a Final Divić. agers. Our investments in mortgages

end of $450 per.. show a light increase while that in shares is well under their market

share. value. Our house property in Yau- This concluded, the business of the mati and at Shaukiwen continues to meeting

be let at good rentals and is in good order. We now propose to pay the usual dividend of $5.25 per share, to write our furniture a/c down to the nominal figure of $100.00, and to carry forward $627,563.24, a coarse which I trust will meet with your which will no doubt meet with your approval. 1.now beg to propose that approval the Report and Accounts as presented be adopted and passed and when this has been duly seconded the accounts will be open to discussion.

HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE,

LIMITED.

The 7th ordinary general meet- ing of shareholders in this company washed at the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Lad.. at 1.40 a.m. to-day.

Sir Paul Chater presided, and there

·were present the Hon. Mr. John John stone, the Rev. Father Robert, and

Mr. A. H. Compton, directors: Mr. Mowbray S. Northcote, secretary and the following shareholders: Sir Robert Ho Tang, "Major. Keswick, and Mr. H. M. H. Nemazeel

The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting.

The Chairman said: Gertlemen,-

The motion for the adoption of the Report and Accounts was seconded by Father Robert and carried unanim ously."

To pay a Bonus of $6.00 per share

To pay a Bonus to

Staff

and to carry forward

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$225,000,00

300,000 00

7,000.00 189,553.20

$ 721,555 20

The revenues of the Company from ordinary sources show an im provement over 1919 as also does

I. Parades.

Parades for week ending February 5th, will be held in accordance with Programme of Work.

2. Engineering Company.

Instructional Class on De- fence Lights will be held at Bel

chers on Fridays, February 11th and 18th, et 5.30 p.m.

3. Younted Infantry Section.

Parade at Polo Ground, Causeway Bay, on Wednesday, February 2nd, the amount derived from sales of at 5.15 p.m. Dress: Optional. property. Repairs to property here. Cadet Company been somewhat heavy during the Parades-The year and total $46,701.32 as against

Company will

THE Undersigned-have received to structions to sell by Public Auction

OXF

FRIDAY, February 2, 1991,

commencing at 2.45° p.m. -- at No. 127, the Peak, "Bicton " A Quantity of Valuable Household. Furniture,

Comprising

Chesterfield sofa & chairs, blackwood tables, stools and jardinieres, mother of pearl inlaid curio cabinet, teak card table, easy chairs, pictures, old bronzes, carpets, rugs, brass fender, electric fittings, etc., etc.

only $25,054.68 for the previous parade at Headquarters on Tuesday,

Teak extension dining table and the very February 1st, at 5.30 p.m. Dress: chair, teak sideboard with bevelled year. This is due to

mirror, teak dinner waggons, Amal

screen, etc., etc. necessary external renovation of Drill Order.

Cadets wishing to attend Memorial can refrigerator, glassware, - teak

parade at Headquarters on Sunday, 30th instant, at 10 a.m. Dress: Drill Order with Helmets. Arms will not be carried.

Major Keswick proposed, and" Mr.¦ Seth seconded, the confirmation of the several of our large office blocks: Service in St. John's Cathedral, appointment Mr. A. S. Gubbay es Chinese tenement houses in the director. Carried unanimously. Eastern district and to the ravages

Mr. A. H. Compton proposed, and The report and statement of accounts. Mr. Smith seconded, the re-election of that constant pest, white arts. ..On the other hand we have together with the auditor's report of Sir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. A. S. benefitted by lower insurance rates having been in your hands for some Gubbay 25 directors. Carried, and an increase in interest derived Strength. Cadets W. G. Urqu- days may, I think, be taken as read animously.

from our mortgages. As you will bart and M. M. Gerrard are taken The net profits for the year under Mr. Greenhill proposed and Mr.notice the amount standing in the on the strength of the Company review amount

to $134,564.54 Northcore seconded, the re-election Balance sheet under the heading of from January 25th, 1921. against $109,232.70 for 1919 and of Messrs. H. Percy Smith and E. mortgages has increased by some G. F. E. RAPSON, Bt.-Major, $98,860.76 for 1918. Rent" account Bernard Brown as auditors a #277,000.00 Qur holding in shares

Adjutant, E. V. D. Corps. shows an improvement over the pre-remuneration of $75.

remains unchanged and is well below vious year and the debit side of Profit The meeting then concluded.

the market values. The work of the and Loss Account benefits from a de-

Staff has again been consistently creased expenditure ir interest, lower

excellent and I am sure you will insurance rates and a slight reduction

approve of the appropriation it is in the repairs bill. Our Investment

proposed to make. in share which stood at $94,747.50

at the close of 1919 has been reduced

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HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

The 33rd ordinary general meet-

Major Keswick seconded the adn sion of the Report and Accounts, by satisfactory sales at $25, 197.50 ing of shareholders in this company and the motion was carried un against a market value of $35, 150.00 was held at the offices of Messrs. animously. In 'conformity with last year we paid Jardine. Matheson & Co., Ltd., at Mr. J. Bell Irving proposed, and Mr. A. B. Stewart seconded; the con you an Interim Dividend of $4.00 per 12 o'clock noon to-day, share and in view of the good resul

The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone firmation of Mr. A. S. Gubbay and over the whole year's work it is now presided, and there were present. Sir Mr. B. White as directors. Carried proposed to distribute an additional Paul Chater, Sir Robert Ho Tung, unanimously... $1.00 or $5.00 in all, by way of a Mr. A. S. Gubbay, Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. N. V. Croucher proposed, and final dividend, making a total divi- and Mr. K. R. White, directors; Mr. John Arnold seconded, the re dend for the year of 9 per cent. on the Mowbray S Northcote, secretary: election of Mr. A.H. Compton and Mr. Capital which I am sure you will deem and the following shareholders: The A. S. Gubbay as directors. Carried very satisfactory. With these re- Rev. Father Robert, L. S. Greenhill, J. unanimously. marks I beg to propose that the report Bell Irving, Major Keswick, Chan It was proposed by Mr. Ho Leung and accounts as presented be adopted Sul Kee, N. V. Croucher, John and seconded by Mr. A. V. Apear, and passed and when this has been Arnold, A. B. Stewart, A. V. Apcar, that Messra. Perry Smith and E. duly seconded I shall be pleased to H. M. Nemazee, E. Sadick and Mr. Bernard Brown be re-elected auditors at a remuneration of $750 each. answer any question shareholders may Ho Leung. desire to put.

The secretary having read the Carried unanimously. Major Keswick

The Chairman: That, Gentlemen, seconded the notice convening the meeting, motion for the "adoption of the Report The Chairman said: Grotlemen, concludes the meeting The war." and 'Accounts, and i was corried. The report and statement of accounts, rante will be ready

together with the auditors report "moraing unanimously.

to-marrow

NOTICE

Musketry,The Rifle Meeting will be continued on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th February,vide Time Table issued.

THEATRE

Single teak and iron bedsteads, teak wardrobes, teak dressing table, washstands, chest of drawers, enamell- ed baths, geyser, etc., etc.

Alse

A Quantity of Ferns in pots

And

1 Grand Piano by Steinman and Sons in fine condition).

On view from Thursday, the 3rd. February.

· Catalogase will be inroad.

-Cash on delivery

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong, January 28, 1921.

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NOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. TRAVELLING REQUISITES.

ENGLISH and AMERICAN

WARDROBE

TRUNKS

CABIN AND HOLD TRUNKS HOLDALLS

KIT BAGS - SUIT CASES ATTACHE CASES

LARGE SELECTIONS-QUALITY ASSURED

MODERATE PRICES.

"BABY" GRAND PIANOS

JUST UNPACKED.

------- FROM

"BROAD WOOD

LONDON.

&

BOSTON.

CHICKERING"

The finest in the World.

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

18, DES VŒUX ROAD.

FINE SELECTION OF GOODS

SUITABLE POR

PRESENTS.

Including

TEL. 1385,

COTY'S & HOUBIGANT'S PERFUMERY HAIR BRUSHES & COMBS / PIPES & VACUUM FLASES

Etc

CUTER SETS MANICURE SETS COLGATE'S GIFT BOXES

"Etc

At Moderatę Prices.

COLONIAL DISPENSARY,

Tel. No. 1877.

14 Quean's Road Central, Hongkong.

THE "BON TON". LTD.

37, Queen's Road, Central.

JUST ARRIVED.

An odd assortment of Ladies' Hats of the latest French styles and make, no duplicates of any style.

Also Evening Dress; excellent Overcoatings and Costume Materials and Trimmings, etc.

The universal popular BONTON Corsets.

TANSAN

received the highest award

A GOLD MEDAL

from a committee of critical judges at the

Anglo-Japanese Exhibition

which testifies to its excellency and purity.

Berure of bogus imitations. No Tansan is "gonina

unless the label bears the name of

J. CLIFFORD-WILKINSON.

Unrivalled a drink. Mix well with Wines, Spirits or

ROYAL.

Milk.

THE "PHARIES"

Will give a GRAND VARIETY PERFORMANCE

الروم

IN LAID OF

THE PORTSMOUTH DISASTER FUND

for the dependents of the men lost in Submarine "K5"

OY

11

TUESDAY 15th & WEDNESDAY 16th FEBRUARY.

Prices

$2 and $1

Booking at MOUTRIES.

Tansan miss the spirits and excites sanguine anticipation, -even as a figon of wipe exhilarated the monks of old.

For the good old friar of orders grey

Would have waived the flagon of wine sway

And consoled himself as any man can

With babbling, sparkling, pool Tansan.~

Tamen can be obtained at all året class Hotels, Bars and Clubs in the Far East,

BOLE AGENTS:—

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.

S, QUERNE. ROAD, - CENTRAL