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A RECORD TRAR

WRONGFUL ARREST,

APOLOGY-DUE TO RIGSHA DOOLIS.

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Great was the astonishment and ! dismay of a luckless ríesha coolie

The 43rd annual general meeting wandering past the City Hall shortly

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1921,

DISHONEST MESSENGER.

THEFT OF $1,800.

EARL HAIG'S FUND,

MRS. E. WOODS' CABARET DANGR.

it

A BRILLIANT FUNGIAN,

STOLEN PROPERTY RECEIVED,

Befora Magistrate Lindsell yester day afternoon, a Chinese gatekeeper

this answer evokes. The idea of English being recommended as an auxiliary." language for English men amuses us, and we determine to treasure it against the time when we are helping to entertain the delegation of business men from the Vancouver Board of Trade, who, we conclude, are coming on

The City Hall was the scene of a the Empress of Russia" next May. Then, reading on, we dis-of the China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd. before the witching hour last night briliant function last night when the cover that their visit is history, was held at the offices of the general when his empty vehicle chanced to cabaret dance organised by Mrs. employed at the China Sugar Refinery that all these, things refer to a year agents, Mesars. Jardine Matheson | disturb the delicate poise of a fire Harry Woods and her twin daughters; {at Wanchai, was charged with having that has gone Whereupon, hav and Co., Ltd., at.11 a.m. this morning. dan kept in readiness during the Misses Alleen and Doris, in aid of received, knowing the same to be ing filled about as much space as

Earl Haig's fund for exService men, stolen, the sum of $1,000, the pro The Hon. Mr. Johnstone presided cabaret dance and release a geyser

a success as splendid is required, we chuck the book to and there were present Sir Paul water which shot high into the air, met

Chater, Mr A. O. Lang. Mr F.verturning his vehicle and drenching as

23 deserving. one side, and take up another. Maitland, and Mr H. P. White had he recovered his surprise, then, energy of its capable organisers and

Thanks perty of Messrs Getz Brothers." his scanty habiliments. Scarcely to the unremitting zent and He pleaded "not guilty,” Seriously, there ought to be

(Consulting Committee) and CBC

Outling the case for the prosemi- chapter about the Chamber's pro- Fornill, Secretary, G. M. Shaw Mants his further consternation, be the ssistance of the local residents tion. Mr. M. K. Lo said that some gratame and outlook for the co-ager: Sir Robert Ho Tung, Messrs was seized by a myaniden of the law and firms whose generosity should time ago the compradore of Messrs ing rear. This, no doubt, we will Ho Konz. U. Rumjaho, Eo Shai and marched to the police station. help greatly to keep expenses to the Gets, Bros, absconded with a large get from the meeting on the 29th-Kit, Hon. Mr Ho Fook, Lo Che eventually discovered to justify his bation should be made to a fund so engage a temporary staff; one of What Ingenious regulation was bare minimum, a substantial contri- sum of money and the firm had to Let us wait for that.

ahiu Messrs M.. H, Lo, O. Kitchell, Ho Leung, E. Abraham, Chox Po-sien, arrest is not known, but it was fully manifestly worthy of the widest sup them was a coolie, the son of the P. Tester, W. J. Carol, N. V. half an hour before the powerful jet port. The knowledge of this added defendant. On February 3, Mr. R. Croucher F. M. P. de Graca, Ho Ri, foaming higher than the City Hall not a little last night to the keen en A. May, travelling superintendent of Lo Cheung Ip. S. E. Ca Luz, G. Citacif was finally stopped by a man joyment of the dance itself.

the Company, in the presence of Mr. The City Hall was a scene of great H. O. Odell, the local manager, Moxon, J. M. da Rocha, P. M. N. da who boldy marched in where others Silva and Yuen Hang Kiu

feared to tread and literally leant animation, the simple but tasteful handed to the clerk, to be paid into The Secretary having read the against the stream the while he fum decorations of ferns, plants, and the Bank of East Asia, $4,500 in notice calling the meeting, the Chair-bled with the hydrant. As an imita- flags, artistically arranged in the $500 dollar notes, a cheque, and

tion of an artesian well the fountain dancing rooms and corridors alike, $28.40 in smaller money, man said

Instead The Report and Accounts with the was thrilling while it lasted. But forming a pretty" contrast with the of taking the money himself, the Work in all the Chinese printing Auditors Certificate attached having the waste was shocking.

| dresses of the ladies, and uniforms of clerk gave it to one of the coolie shops in Hongkong came to a stand-been in your hands for the past week

the naval and military guests present, the defendant's son to take to the.. still this morning when the employees or so, I will with your permission

The St. George's and St. Andrew's Bank. The latter was never seen went on strike to enforce their de- take them as read.

Halls were devoted to the dancing again and the money had not been mand for an 8-hour day instead of

The year under review has been

and the Chamber of Commerce Room credited to the firm's account. An the 11-hour day hitherto worked an unusually difficult one in which it

to the refreshment tables, while the hour later, on the same day, the After the men had been out two has been possible to make or lese

balconies as usual were used forsitting defendant and his son were seen hours twenty shops agreed to give an millions inside of a week, and it is

t There was also a reception together at the door of their house 8-hour day, a whole day off on with considerable pleasure coupled

in East Point. room and a bar.

Evidence would Sunday, and overtime at double with relief that your General Agents A considerable portion of our re-

Among the large number present also be called to show that the de- rates. Over 40 shops, however, still and Consulting Committee find them-quirements of Raw Sugar for the pre between fear and five hundred, the fendant asked a friend to introduce refuse to meet the demands of their selves in the position to present to sent year have been already bought majority of whom were dancing him to a money changer who could

you such a satisfactory report, and at cheap prices and sales so far made were many prominent local residents, bank some money for him. to recommend the payment of a final have been satisfactory,

including H. E the Governor, Sir defendant handed "to the money- dividend of $65 per share, which. There does not appear to be any Reginald Stubbs, and the General changer two $500 notes, and Mr. Lo with the Interim Dividend of $15 outstanding factor likely to cause Officer Commanding, H. E. Sir G. M. suggested that the man's possession paid in August last, makes a return violent fluctuation in prices and any Kirkpatrick, and the Misses Kirk of such a sum on the very day that of $80 per share to shareholders for fluctuation that may come should be patrick, Mr and Mrs H. H. J. Gom- his son disappeared with notes of that the past year.

pertz, Mr and Mrs H. E. Pollock, denomination, hough only circum Last year's working easily con- The Chairman I now propose Mrs Holyoak, Mr E. D. C. Wolfe, Stantial evidence, was, to say the stitutes a record in the history of the that the Report and Accounts CS.P. Mr P. P. G. Wodehouse, least, suspicious.

After evidence had been called, Mr. Company, and this under the extra-presented be adopted and that the D.SP., and Mr Burlingham, ordinary circumstances we had to balance at credit of Profit and Loss

Lo said he did not press for a heavy contend with during 1920, gives account be distributed as follows--

Not the least enjoyable portion of penalty, as the prosecution felt that all the more reason for congratu-

was the musical the defendant was under the influence (1) The payment of a final divi- the programme lation.

dend of $65 per share absorbing section, in which the prominent part of his son. $1,300,000.

taken by Mrs. Woods herself was The Magistrate sentenced the (2) Place to Sugar Fluctuation rendered invaluable assistance to Birs ment.

characteristically good. Mr Sims defendant to four week's imprison- account $700,000.

Woods in the musical department. By the courtesy of Mr. J.H. Taggart, the General Manager, the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra was in attendance. The Chickering Grand Piano used by Mrs. Woods was kindly lent fy Messrs Anderson and Company WEEKEND SPECIAL SERVICES. Messrs. D. Logan and Harriman acted as Masters of Ceremonies. The dance programme was as follows

1.-One Step 2-Fox Trot

employees.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Returning from Hongbom to HMS. "Carlisle," at Kowloon Docks last night, a pantry boy was attacked by two men who suddenly appeared at a dark spot in Yaumati and robbed hìm of $50 in notes.

The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's minės for the week ending March 5, 1921, amounted to 78,532 tons" and the sales during the period, to 83,321 tons.

It is understood that the Astor House Hotel property, has been sold, for, it is stated, $480,000, to Chinese, who intend to rebuild. However, the hotel lease has a few years still to

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It will be remembered that to- wards the middle of the year ander review the discovery that America was Short" forced' prices up to unheard of levels, Raws, in Java rising from 40 to 5 Guilders per Picni barween April and May, there after when America had reversed ber position, that is to say gone long," the bubble burst and prices fell away equally rapidly, the actual difference between the highest and lowest prices touched during the year being approximately 80 Guilders per pical.

Fortunately for us judicious buying

I now come to the prospects for 1921, and it gives much pleasure to be able to tell you that always provided some mlooked for catastrophe does not take placere appear to be fairly safe...

in our favour.

(3) Place to Equalization of Divi dend Fund $300,000.

(4) Place to Employees' Provident Fund $100,000.

(5) Place to Building Reserve $140,000.-

(6) Writeof Patent Rights $50,000. (7) Pay to the Staff as Bonus $30,960.

(8) Carry forward to the New Account $75,781.11.

ASP.

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THE LENTEN MISSION.

The

The Lenten Mision being com ducted at the Roman Catholic Cathedral is still going strong by the Rev. Father Lynch. Every evening the building is crowded. Yesterday, St. Patrick's Day proved no exception, Songs-Misses Aileen and Doris many Kowloon people attending.

Woods.

3.-Waltz

4-Fox Trot,

5-Fox Tret.

The number from the Peninsula is such that, as the Rev. Father men- *6.-Waltz..."Dear old Pal of Mine." tioned, one of the boats which used

7.- One Step. 8.-Fox Trot. Patriotic Song" England"

Paul Rubens. *9.-One step......" Swanee.". 10,- Waltz *11.-Fox Trot ..." Dance O-Manja.”

12-Fax Trot. 13.-Waltz 14-Fox Trot.

Extra.

Extra

* Sung by the Misses Woods. One of the most enjoyable features

The China Mail.spondence about Vancouver Har-ment as has hitherto been the custom, the lean ones which are in due course for the Company's old employees of the evening was the singing of the in Turkish times when over 1000

SERVICE

TACTI, JUSTICE, PUBLIO

HUNGSONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1921.

OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

as you or I. Our Colonial Secre-

raised almost to the level of the

The Kobe Steel Works, which

Mr. U. Rumjahn said: Mr. Chair- is under the management of Messrs

man and gentlemen, I have the atmost Suzuki & Co., has announced some at the end of 1919 for delivery 1920, pleasure in rising to second the further retrenchment, and dismissed coupled with heavy purchases quite adoption of the report and accounts. 110 hands out of 180 employed in early in the year 1920, itself enabled I shall take this opportunity heartily the boiler department.

The men the Refinery to carry on without to congratulate shareholders on the discharged were given consolation, placing further orders of Raws at fact that the year under review is a allowances representing from 25 days indated prices and to take fall record one. While three years ago to $5 days' pay, and in some cases advantage of

to be known as the cinema boat is travelling expenses were also given finished product, which was ex-reserve now it has the whole capital the demand for the the Company had three lakhs in

now called the mission boat. The There was no disorderly conduct on perienced throughout the year.

| celebrations" of St. Joseph's Day in- less ске lakh. The sugar the part of the dismissed men.

cluded Mass at St. Joseph's Church Shareholders in this Company fluctuation account wil Bow

at which Eishop Pozzoni officiated, hardly need to be reminded of the stand at $1,200,000, a wonder

at which Father Lynch preached For the convenience of those risks attendant on Sugar Refining as ful figure, and bearing in mind the

the panegyric. of St. Patrick. attending the forthcoming tourna a business, because they have already dangers of the business a very wise

To-night special exercises, will be ment of the Hopskong Boxing Asso had painful experience thereof in provision. I am glad to pore, and I

made in honour of our Lady of the ciation who may wish to leave before years when we could not pay a am sure all shareholders will approve

Seven Dolores. The Way of the the end, it has been decided by the dividend commensurate with the value of the staff bonus $30,960, a well *15.-Fox Trot..." Mammy's Arms." Cross will be gone through and at management to hold the main event of their Shares, and I trust there | deserved tribute to the work per 16-One Step.

each station the missionary will give -the Championship contest between fore that you will assist us to build formed by the staff. The provision

a sermonette on the particular passion "Sky" Kerrison and Seaman Cod up the reserves of the Company out of $100,000 towards the employees*

meditated upon at the station. Father lings immediately after the interval, of a good year, and thus protect provident fund is a very pradent

Lynch will reproduce what he wit. 23 it will provide interest, of psychology, in the car-instead of at the end of the tourna- yourselves as far as possible against step

nessad in Jerusalem on a Good Friday

on their retirement. bour. These men not only reason; This arrangement will no doubt be bound to follow.

In conclu Misses Woods, accompanied at the people made the Stations of the Cross To briefly comment upon the ston gentlemen, I wish to they have emotions, feelings, even appreciated by many.

COD piano by Mrs Woods, both in the through the streets of the Holy City. proposed allocation of the profits, gratulate the general agents, the special intervals reserved in the Incidentally he will give a description tary, in the discharge of his duty, f The court of first instance in we think it advisable to increase the committee, and the staff for the earlier part of the programme and of the places hallowed by the foot- had been obliged to write to the Manila was stumped recently "Sugar Fluctuation /e" to $1,200, remarkable results they have achiev❘ later during the dancing. Charming prints of, the Saviour. Saturday is Vancouver Harbour Commissioners when it had to decide what penalty 000, to offset possible, fluctuations ed. results which merit the con- interpretations, greatly enhanced by St. Joseph's Day and Sunday Prim

veyance to them of our very singere the grace criticisms that must have touched to give a murderer who had already in the future.

of the singers, who Sunday. The allocation of a further three | thanks. (Applause.) With these also executed

extremely their amour propre. The Canadian been sentenced to life imprisonment

for another offence. As the death lakhs to "Equalization of Dividend few remarks I beg to second the graceful dances, were given to such Trade Commissioner at Yokohama, a gentleman called Bryan, joins in. penalty in the Philippines is limited. Fund" will enable us at the worst adoption of the report and accounts popular songs as "Your eyes have told me so," and "In the Spring a young The report of the general com- We find him lecturing these Van- the court was at a loss when the to pay a 10% dividend on our Shares as proposed by the Chairman.

A noteworthy innovation in the The Chairman: If there are no man's thoughts lightly turn to love." mittee of the Hongkong Chamber courer authorities as if they were prisoner, who killed a fellow convict for 3 years to come.

As you are aware, we have an remarks, while thanking Mr Rum For these enjoyable contributions the arrangement of the orchestra's stand of Commerce, to be presented to boys. and presently we find them with a pickare, was brought before members on the 9th of this month, squirming, in a letter written by it. Eventually the judge hit on the Employees Provident Fund in con- jaha for the Battering remarks he singers were warmly applauded and made by Mrs. Woods who had is already printed. It makes the Foreign Freight Agent of the happy solution of giving him two life section with the Staff, and we ask you has made about ourselves and the had perforce to submit encores in the pot plants removed and the stage book of 259 pages. and' although | C.P.R. But no, squirming is not sentences. The prisoner says he will to agree to patting aside $100,000.- consulting committee, I shall put the each instance. Later in the evening balustrade with the result that the

one. to invest against calls on this Fund the meeting those

in favour kindly vote in the usual when presented by them in Shangbai tinaity of interest. As a skeleton resentment of ill-founded charges.

We are building a block of 12 Flats manner? Against? Carried up and Japan was introduced by the So reluctant was the merry throng of Hongkong's business concerns Vancouver Harbour is all right. It throughout a twelvemonth, it is is, to say the least, a better port is a wireless phenomenon covering a/at East Point on our own property toanimously. The next business is the, Misses Woods who sang while, the to disband that the extra Peak tram well articulated, and produces, than those to the south of us." large area round about Mincoy and house our technical Staff and we election of the consulting committee. dances were in progress the waltz | which had been scheduled to leaVÉ

think this is a good tizie to provide MEG. Tester: I beg to propose that

Dear old pal of mine," the one despite its "variety of themes, a And so on. We think of how our wireless signals seem to die away at for the cost of the building, viz Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Messrs F.stepSwance," and the fox trots 1 21 did not make the final trip

until 2.10 am monomorphous elect upon the own Harbour Master might try to this point. Mr. M. J. Golightly, the

Maitland, A. O. Lang, and H.P. White

"Dance O'Manis,” and “Mammy's

In addition to the credit due to mind. It consists entirely of cor- answer charges that we are not officer-in-charge of the Colombo $140,000.

The amount of $30,960.--which be re-elected as members of the Con Arms. For these also the singer Mrs. Woods and the Misses Woods respondence, but all the correspon properly equipped and up-to-date, Wireless Station, has circularised

received very cordial expressions of and those already mentioned for the Sir Robert Ho Tung: I bave appreciation. Equally enjoyable was outstanding success of the occasion, dence of these various firms and and our sympathy goes out to the shippers so as to obtain as much we propose to pay as Bonus to Staff sulting Committee

is larger than hitherto but this is men betrays a coherent purpose, Vancouver champion.

information as possible from ships,

Rose of Washington Square “ mention should also be made of the the facilitation and furtherance of There is a lot about imperial which experienced the effects of brought about by the increased pleasure in seconding the proposal

· Carried unanimously.

played by Mrs. Woods at the piane, Naval Authorities who supplied the British trade. The reader toay have preference, which we hasten by, the blank area. About six ships, salaries paid during the year and we

The Chairman: The next business and Paul Rubens famous patriotic flags, the Hongkong Electric Com- to consult a dictionary to ascertain remembering sore controversies including the "Ormonde," have feel sure that you will agree to the what quussia. is, be may be mistybygone. It is followed, appro- observed the phenomenon. M.additional grant in view of the results before the meeting is the election of song "England," the chorus of which.loany who supplied current free, the Auditors for the current year. in as follows, was song with great Hongkong Botel Company who as to the nature of a bill of lading, priately enough, by storm siguals, Golightly is investigating the matter, It is also proposed to write down this connection I would remark that enthusiasm by all present

gave the services of a small and absolutely ignorant concerning in the new code of which, very but is not in a position to make a

Patent Rights by $50,000, as these Messrs H. Percy Smith and A. R.

England to dream of; England to army, under the supervision of short reeled cotton cases, but he naturally, our merchants are inter- definite statement.

Rights benefit as over a limited period Lowe who offer themselves for re

sigh for,

Mr N. White, or the refreshment can see quite plainly an earnest andested. They are sturdy types, la, a related purpose in any of these very John Bullish, and do not

England to live for, to do for, to and bar rooms, the Forestry Depart annual remuneration be increased die for, of years and the proposal thus ap clection have requested, that their pears advisable. arguments about these differing hesitate to offer a hunt opinion onling artists and authors a percentage

from $500 to $750 each per annum.

ment who supplied the many beauti There is only one other item in the As this request appears to me to be

Best of all lands under heaven ful plants, and Messes Donnelly and things. It breeds a new respect a delicate matter that would make of what their work may fetch at

above.

| White, Caldbeck-Macgregor, Gande for the brains that do understand the wisest of philosophers ham and subsequent public sales has been accounts to which I think reference a reasonable one, I trust you will agree

England to love in, and England Price, Lane Crawford, the Dairy matters. These ha.

For instance. The British drafted, our Brussels correspondent need be made. You will notice that to the proposal which will now be pat

Destree, the Socialist the amount standing at credit of before you.

to love.

Farm Co., Wiseman Ltd., Alexandra... money-grabbers (as he may have Association for the Advancement states, by

a/c" is Mr. N. V. A. Croucher: I beg to

Mrs. Woods, who played with her Cafe, Watson and Co., Humphreys called them, in his superior way) of Science decides that commerce Minister of Arts and Sciences in the Exchange Fluctuation now figure as devoted coral in needs an international auxiliary Belgian Government, says the. Daily increased by $140,876,52. This propose that Messe H. Percy Smith customary ability, was also warmly and Co., Komar and Komor, who all sects; building the reef of empire, language, for use by the Allies in Mail If M. Destree's idea had been amount represents the book profit ox F. C. A and A. R. Lowe F. C. A. be applauded and had to give more made generous contributions of re- freshments and liquore, furnishings, with something like the same n. trading, and asks the Chamber to of many famous artists might have taken into the accounts at the rate for the ensuing year at a remunera and her daughters, whose splendid dividual donations of money, cakes.

carried out earlier the closing days Guilders on deposit in Java which are reappointed auditors of the Company than one encore.

A fitting tribute to Mrs, Woods etc. also, of those who gave in- consciousness and the same say what language should be re-been less clouded with care. Several at ruling on the 31st December. The tion of $750 each, achievement. They begin (appen commended. They are obviously Constable's greatest picturesThe amount will be credited to Raw Mr. Ho Leung: I have pleasure work, all the more striking in that etc. With the programmes given by dix A) with an interest in educa-thinking of some artificial, some a white Horse for one sold for no Sugar-shipments as soon as the in seconding the proposal

it was performed without the aid of a Messa. Kelly and Walsh the Mimes: tion, they pass on to touch as they priort is gunge, but the Chaipher

more than 100 guipers, and he was Guildersi concerned are used to Carried unanimously,

committee, achieved such notable Woods realised. The splendki süm pass subjects like trade with Ger- is above Esperanto and such nou constantly hard up." Morland's finance purchases made for shipment. The Chairman: This concludes results, was paid at the noncladon off of over $300 at the beginning many, the state of Vancouver Har-sense. It is of the opinion that plight was even worse, Jean Francois this year. The amount actually the business before the meeting the dance when all present gave three of the dance. Thanks Art hour. U.E. import restrictions, Tinglish is the only language adapt. Millet, who died a poor man, did not standing at the credit of this Reserve thank you gentlemen, for your very beauty cheers and they were also due to Staf Sergeant lace, camphor analyses, and so on. I able for the purpose." As Briton live to see his Angelus" sell for is $100,000-as shown in the last attendance, Dividend warrants may presented with a wealth of Bowers in Gilard, G.S.M. Westlake and their

acidentally, the unbusiness reader we lustily applauds as scientists. £32.000. perceives the element of human we conceal the furtive smile that

these

'arcane

in the future.

It has been discovered that there

A new law reserving to strugg.

obtained.

accounts.

be obtained on application.

bouquets and bäskets.

advantaj...

helpers at the door and cloak room.