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FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1923

COMPANY MEETINGS.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY

OF CANTON, LTD.

The 49th ordinary meeting of the

Union Insurance Society of Chaton. Ltd., was held at the Society's head

NORTH CHINA.

CABINET RESIGNS EN BLOC.

(Reuters Pacific Service)

FIGHT WITH ROBBERS.

THE CHINA-MAIL.

PEKING, May 11. The Cabinet met this afternoon and resolved to resign en bloc, after office, Queen's Building, at noon to which the expected appointment of Wang Shing cheng as Premier was day. Mr. W. L. Pattendez presided, mandated. and there were also present, Mr. G. M. Dedwell, Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang. and Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr (Pires tors), Mr. C. Montagna Edc. (General Manager), and the following share holders:-Messrs. J. Arnold, R. A. Dastor, B. M. H. Nemazee, F. Ellis, A. S. Ellis, Ha Fook, Lo Cheang Shiu, H. BL. Dowbiggin, G. a large number competing for a Young. W. E. L. Shenton, Tan Fo, restricted volume of business, and Ho Leung Chan Tsun-nin Chau Sin the gradual withdrawal of a number Ki, C. C. Hiking, M. S. Northcote, of competitors unable or unwilling to

hitherto. Your Directors feel however that signs are not wanting that con- ditions pertaining to the condnet af the business in which we are engaged are inclined to shew improvement. The inevitable result is being felt of

A. II. M. de Silva Chau Yue teng. Proaintain the pace, appears to be

Lauder. II. C Gray, A. C. Har, T. R. Mansfield, P.M. Hodgson J. Bentley J. W. Alabaster, and A. H K. Cobb.

Th General Manager having read the notice convening the meeting the Chairman said:-

Gentlemen-The Report and Accounts were issued on the 1st inst., and as you bave thas had the opportunity of reading them I pro- pose to follow the castomary proce dare and take them, together with the Acditors' report, as read.

Deft

EXCITING SHAMSHUIPO

TUSSLE.

The Samshaipo police had an robbers exciting encounter with shortly after 10 o'clock last night.

Receiving information that an

STEAMER THEFTS.

A street coolie who went aboard t the Dutch steamer "Ouderkerk" yesterday was called upon to explain to the Marine Magistrate (Com mander Beckwith, R.N.) this moming why he was looking in cabin portholes when he had no right to be on board

at all.

Accused aid that he was work

the detective bat ing.. cargo who caught him stafed that inquiries showed this was untrue. Furthermore, when arrested the accused slipped out of his coat and made off. He was recaptured, how ever, and taken to the Police Station. Sub-Inspector Bord, who laid the prosecution, mentioned that there

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. K. V. D. C.

RIFLE MEETING.

TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE "STAR FERRY CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TER TWENTY-FOURTH OR- DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF THIS COMPANY will to-bed at the Co, Ltd, on TUESDAY, the 23rd May,

Offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson &

1922, at 11.00 m for the purpose receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to April 30th, 1902

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 17th May, 1825 TUESDAY, the

3rd May, 1999, both days inclusive.

By order of the Bo rd of Directors,

F. H. CRAPNELL,

Acting Secretary,

Hongkong, May 12, 1912, -

NOTICE:

terested in the "Rising Sun,"

at

CHEUNG CHAU-Will those in Donnelly and Whyte's offices 2 Queen's Cheung Chau, kindly attend Building, at 5 p.m., on FRIDAY, 26th

Hongkong, May 12, 1909

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Cadersigned have received in- structiods to sell by Public Auction, (103 4000UNT OF THE CONCERNED

ON

WEDNESDAY. May 17, 1922, at 10.50 am, at Norman Cottage, 2 Park Road HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GLASS and CHINA

including:- Blackwood Tables, Stands, Cabinete,

And

giving the survivors the opportunity armed robbery was planned for a had been a small epidemic of robbers of setting the world's Insurance certain house, in Keelung Street,

Sergeant Greig with a party of board the steamer since it arrived

辺 all-here. markets in order,

Your organization remains much Chinese detectives-ten

out to catch.

The Magistrate sent the accused to May. the law- the same as last year, no extensions set of partienlar importance having been breakers. He was successful, for jail for one month with hard labour,

In all directions, however, the party had hardly taken up its made. the opportunity has been taken of the posts than five men were seen ap reduced value of routine work to Froaching. The police immediately overhaul the driving machinery and closed in on the men who speedily effect such repairs and renovations as realised that they had been trapped, appeared necessary to maintain a high and put up a stiff fight, in the course ate of filency, open which so of which one Chinese detective was The Reports of Insurance Com-largely depends the prempt service very severely handed. The struggle the ten policemen had to contentthem panies the world over have probably expected of us by our friends and lasted seven minutes and even then

to keenly supporters. before been

Prior to the conversion of yourselves with only three prisoners, the anticipated as those now making their appearance, which increased intarest capital from silver into sterling in other two escaping in spite of threats fans 1919, there were 1147 holders of the to shoot. When the three captives At the present were searched, they were found to desiring to possess a more intimate Society's shares.

no less than 1519ava a dagger" each. Two of them feel also carried toy revolvers, which knowledge of the Companies to which time there are they look for protection in the course shareholders. Your. Directors of their business, and also to the that the support accorded to the might easily deceive anyone in the considerable notice recently directed Society is scarcely commensurate dark. A pair of scissors with the points with the increase in the number of well sharpened was also seized. to lutrance matters by the Prest.

Following upon the year 1920 we shareholders, and urge the importance The prisoners were handcuffed and This morning three, men were had ample warning that trade con- of your personal support and endes- taken to the police station. ditions would not permit of In-vours to iafcence business.

Incord with regret the death of produced before Magistrate Lindzell surance Companies transacting the same volume of business, and "if we two members of our staff, Mr. W. T. charged with the possession of to judge from the expressed Stacy, a loyal and valued servant, dangerous weapons, and assault on opinions of prominent financiers and after 15 years' service in Adelaide, as the police. merchants, to general revival in trade Manager of either the British Traders' fer some Insurance Company's or the Society's be expected time yet. Catil trade revines, Branch Office there, also Mr. T. to be expected Feller. Manager of the Batavis that Insurance casn't assume ita Branch. Our sympathy is extended normal life. This state of affairs need to their relatives.

are

can

it

is

Only

cause no alarm to the shareholders Gentlemen, the various Agents of and opporters of each did established the Society have coatinged to accord Companies as the Society, which in us their generous support, and it reed the conduct of their business have in hardly Le said that times, such as we meet are passing, and have passed, the past built up reserves to

through, tax to the ctmast the re- thers and ether contingencies.

The Working Account for 1920, sources and capasity of your Staf.

On the application of Inspector Pitt who said that there was a possibility of other charges being brought against them, the prisoners

Wednesday next; were remanded in custody until

Prominent merchants and gentry of Koyu district propose to establish a citizens' factory in their district. It is reported that the poorer villages

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

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and MANILA

The S. S. "OLDERKERK " Having arrived from the above parts, consignees of cargo by her are notified

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NOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

Have just received a large consignment of English and American Bathing Suits, made in cotton, cotton and wool and pure wagl

Prices from $3.50 to $16,50

Also a smart selection of Bath Gowns in Plain Colours and Block Stripes.

Prices from

$16.50 to $25,00

+

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

NEW

COLUMBIA RECORDS

ANT WE GOT F′′X

NOT SO LONG ACO

HUGHES & я0008, ductingets.

3546

RIO NIGHTS

OCT OF THE SHADOWS

8125

WYOMING

LAZY MISSISSIFFI

Q.

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3499

J REBECCA

3404

1 MOONLIGHT

THE

HE Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Public

3430

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Auction.

AT

THURSDAY

May 25, 1922, at 9.30 am, at HM Dockyard, Hongkong, and H. M. Dockyard Kowloon Quantity Wood Casks, Steel Boilers, Tases, Old Brass Condeuser, Tube, Lead Ignots Miscellaneous Machinery and hospits! Stores

&c. &c. &c. Naval Dockyard Launches will coa-

after allowing for Bonas to contribu. We feel confident that you wit will be admitted to the factory which that all goods are being landed at their vey intending purchasers to Kowloon tors and an Interim Dividend of 24,'-approve the 15 per cent. Bonus which will supply them with meals and | risk into the hazardous and/or extra on completion of sale of lots in Naval | give them vocational training until they are able to eam their own living.

per share thews that the balance avail has been voted to the credit of mem- able for distribution is £431,026, 0.9. bers of the Staff holding Provident This sur your Directors recommend Fund agreements.

I now beg to propose the adoption shou'd be dealt with by the payment

Final Dividend to are of the Report and Accounts as circa- of a holders

of 16 per share, by lated, and when same have been causing forward to Underwriting seconded, I shall be glad to answer to Sosterse Account to close the year the best of my ability any questions 1920 the sum of £231,26.0. 9. and you may wish to put. in order that the Borus Dividend of

bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong Yard, Hongkong. whence and/or from the wharves deli & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., very may be obtained..

Goods not cleared by the 18th,

All braker, chafed and damaged May, 1922, will be subject to rent.

where they will be examined on the 17th May,, 1922, at 10 AM by packages are to be left in the Godowns, Mowers. Goddard & Douglas.

Claims against the steamer must be

presented in writing within ten days after arrival of steamer, otherwise they

On view day before sale. Terms: Cash on delivery,

HUGHES & BOUGH By Appointment Auctioneers to the

Admiralty. Hongkong, May 12, 1922.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

Acoming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in ALL preliminary notices of furth-

that 5500 be transferred from For many years past we have greatly Cunha, V. L. dos Remedios, A. E. S. will not be recognised effected by the news columns of the China Mai,

No Fire Insurance will

Patterden presided and there were! also present Mr. G. H. Dodwell, the Hon Mr. A. O. Lang, and the Hon. C. Montague Ede (General Manager), Mr. E. V. D. Parr (Directors), hir. Mr. Young: Mr. Chairman and and the following shareholders: 20 per share might be maintained, Gentlemen, I sm sure we are a Messrs. P. Lauder, H. C. Gray. A. C. your Directors further recommend pleased to receive such a satisfactory Hay, W.R. Mansfeld, P. M. Hodgson, that you acquiesce to their proposal acrcust of the Society's business. J. Bentler, A. H. K. Cobb, B.M.C. da Equalization of Dividend Fund Ac-benefitted by the exertions of the Alves, V. R. V. Ribeiro, M. A. B. The General Manager having count to the Working Account General Manager in Hongkong and Souza. A. A. Alver, and W. Gardner, the undersigned in any case whatever."

branches, and should the present balance for the year ander review.

Articipating your agreement to this depression be the beginning of a cycle read the notice convening the meet-ty recommendation, I feel it is both of poor years we can remain confident irg, the Chairman said :- advisable and necessary for me to that the wire and able methods of warn you that a continuation of this Mr. Ede and staff, will secure as much policy cannot be looked for, and of the gook business going as is unless conditions improve sufficiently humanly possible. I have very much 1921 Working pleasure in seconding the adoption of to allow of the

the report and accounts.

The motion pet to the meeting was carried unanimously.

Account Balance meeting in full the demand of a 20s. -Boats Dividend, a redaction in this figure is inevitable,

The Chairman: The next business You will not fail to notice that the dividends recommended will absorb of the meeting is the election of two approximately £52,000 more than Jirectors. Mr. Plummer has recently was earned in interest during 1920, a resigned from the board on leaving

Articles -feature seldom raralleled by our the Colony and does not seek re-

election. Under the competitors.

The balance of the 1921 Working Association the Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang Jetires and offers himself for re- Account is £725,759. 13/-, from which election. The Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Part it is recommended an InterimaDividend who was recently invited to accept of 24 per share, and the cus omaty a seat on the board' also retires bab Bonus of 20% to contributes of offers himselt for re-election. business, should be paid.

of

Gentlemen,The report has been

in your Lands for some time, ard, subject to your approval, I will follow the usual procedure, and take it, as well as the Anditors' report, as read.

The accounts for 1920 shew a balance of $617,272.06 to be dealt with Your Directors recommend this balance be appropriated as follows *~*~

Dividend of $7-and Bonus of per share on 20,000 aheter....

$ 200,000.00 To transfer to Build.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,

General Agents. Hongkong, May 11, 1822.

are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June.of last year) providing that they do not Occupy more than four lines. La future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.

"OVERLAND CHINA MAIL"

Contains all the News of the Week,

PRICE

Leading Articles...

ing Reserve Fund. 100,000.00 Domestic Occurences To carry forward to

Underwriting

Hongkong's Health Suspense Account... 317,372.06 Local and General

I now move that the directors'

Mr. I. M. H. Nemszes proposed report and Statement of Accounts be Penang Will Case

It has been said with truth that and Mr. Ho Fook seconded that the adopted

Hon. Mr. A.-O. Lang and the Hon.

25 cts.

PER COPY.

CONTENTS.

PAGE

1

China's Troubles

1-5 Nouy Birsha Coolies Birth Control

B

3 7 Colin China

War in the North

7.

Burglary Sequel

Correspondence

8

Mr. Alabaster seconded and the Kowloon Ferry Change

8

City Fire

8

Canton's Army..

Dr. Sun Yat-Ben

The Chairman: The next business

Feriod of prosperity for shipowners means a period of prosperity for EV.D. Parr be re-elected directors. motion was carried unanimously. Kowloon Launching

Boy's Billy Prank

derwriters, and that the reverse is the case during periods of depression. Without shewing undue pesimism

The motion was carried unanimous 115.

of the meeting is the appointment of "Maz's Insect Enemies The Chairman raid the next busi. two directors. Under the articles of Kowloon Wedding it may be stated that we are now in

cycle of years in, which both ners of the meeting was the electionsociation the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang $1,000 Opium Fine shipowners and underwriters find it of anditora, Mesra, Lowe, Bingham and the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak re- Company Capital. difficult to garner the profits to which and Matthews and Mr. C. Bernard tire. but offer themselves for re- Rowdies at Kinema they bars become accustomed during Brown retired but offered themselves election.

for, re-election. recent years. The wave of trade depression continnce, and with it Mr. J. Amold proposed that they exité an unsatisfactory moral risk be re-elected at a remuneration of which imparts to the routine of $2,000 ach.. Insurance business hazard difficult to estimate and overcome.

It is a relief to note that the Theft and Pillerage problems has materially improved during the past year, but is still by no mens zatisfactory,

Mr. Chau Sui-ki seconded and the motion was carried canimoudy.

The Chairman: That is all the business, gentlemen. I am obliged to you for your attendance, Dividend warrants are now ready and may be had on application.

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

and the motion azanimously.

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Sun Yat-d's Plans

Ben and Labour

Unlawful Blasting

HLVD.O.

Cotton Tam Deal.

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Come and visit Hongkong's new Ice-cream and Candy Palace, Make the Blue Bird Cafe your rendesyons and meet over.

a nice Ice-cream Sandy.

Hare For tasted our Steaming Hot Coffee, or Hot Malted Milk ?--If not, it is time you should.

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"KING GEORGE IV.” WHISKY.

THE TOP

NOTCH

Plague Epidemic

River Steamer Affray

Exciting Encounter

Watered Milk

Insanitary Milk Store.

Shipping

Sport

Special Cables

OF SCOTCH.

RIPE IN YEARS.

RARE IN QUALITY.

The Distillers Company,

9

Chinese Bank and Govt.

10

Alves

Company Reports - Mr. J. Bentley proposed that they Boatcher Caught

Kunfu" be re-elected.

Mr. A. A.

seconded Fassage Brokers Puties WES carried Double Tragedy

11

Big Hotel Deal

.11

Assault on Mai Trai

.12

West River Netre

12-

.12

13.

13

14:

Guild Official Bhot"

:14

Stowaways

Bath Water.

15

Espatin's Death

15.

Stolen Bait. ...

The Chairman said the next business Gunman Caught was the election of auditors. Mecers Cigars and Liqnents. Lowe. Bingham and Matthews and Dangeron Crimmals Me C. Bernard Brown retire, but sued for Debt offered themselves for re election, children's Corner Mr.de Cunha proposing and Mr.P.C.A Drive V. B. V. Ribeiro ssconding Mesata, Stolen Ol Lowe Bingbani and Mathews and Mr.Kowloon Matters C. Berrard, Brown were re-elected y.B.C.. audit m at á remuneration of $750 Bankruptcy Charge esch.

Jockey Club

An outstanding testare of postwar years is the extraordinarily sever competition experienced in all Society. Reports, not isolated ones. but similar in trend of thought and Exprsson, Continue to reach Headquarters fom units of your The 53rd. ordinary meeting of the nest, gentlemen, I am olurged to you Free Drinks organization, explaining why China Fire Insurance Co., Ird, was for your attendance. premium incomes and low ratio do held at the head office, Queen's rants are now ready and masy not show up so favourably Building at 12.30 to-day, Mr. W. L ́on application."

The Chairman: That is all the bus Shanghai Races

Dividend war The Situation et

be had the Lan Chn Pak

Limited.

Edinburgh.

Shooting at Lingting

Passenge

Exchange

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Reckless Driving

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