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SATURDAY, MAY 10 19:3

COMPANY MEETING.

WILLIAM POWELL, LTD.

A SATISFACTORY YEAR,

INTERPORT CRICKET.

CLOSE STRUGGLE CONTINUES.

HONGKONG REQUIRES 90 TO WIN.

Shanghal continued their second innings yesterday morning and

CORRESPONDENCE,

BROADCASTING..

THE CHINA MAIL.

[To the Editor of the China Mail.]

OFFICIAL POSTS:

MR. H. T. JACKMANTO. ACT AS D.P.W.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS:

NOTICE.

UR Departments will be open as under on WHIT MONDAY and EMPIRE DAY.

DAIRY & ICE DEPARTMENTS

The twenty-second ordinary gen- oral meeting of the shareholders of William Powell, Ltd. was held at the Hongkong Hotel Co.'s offices presided and there were also pre- interval when the overnight score that the proposed club should do its sent Messns, R. L. Bridger and of 133 ror 5 was taken to 255. From M. Manik (Directors), F. M. Craw. the analyses, it must be presumed ford and H. G. Holt (Managing that with the exception of Owen Directors), A. A. Mortiroom (Secre. tary) and the following sharehold. ens: Messra. 8. J. Jordain and H. E. Scriven.

today at noon. Mr. J. H. Taggart were not dismissed till the tin that a local gentleman advocated Works with a seat on the Executive · 6 am. to 8.30 a.m, 2 pm. to 3'p.m.

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The Chairman said :— Gentlemen, The report and ac counts having been is your hands for some days I will, with your permission, adopt the usual pro- cedure and treat the same as read,

The profit for the year ending the 28th February, 1928, including the sum of $10,910.44 brought forward from the previous financial year, autounted to $79,206.00 as com pared with $52,010.44 for the year 19, and the Board propose that this sum of $79,206.00 be allocated as follows:-

To pay a dividend of $2

Hughes, Hongkong's bowlers were only alyses, it must be presumed that with the exception of Oven Hughes, Hongkong's bowlers were only good in patches. It was hoped would break the Quayle-Leach that after resting overnight they partnership but evidently the batsmen also profited by the interval.

Quayle increased his score to 84 before being caught on the boundary by Dods off Sayer. Leach, who has always come off against

Hongkong, scored 68 before nibbling one of Sayer's slows which fell in the wicket- keeper's hands, Of the "tail" Hansell was not out with 18 to his credit and Allison reached double. figures, Owen Hughes took 6 wickets for 74 and Sayer's analysis came out at 2 for 23. The former has taken 10 wickets in all for 160 runs and his bowling 10,000.00 alone has justified his inclusion.

per share on 21,000 shares fully paid up....$42,000.00 To place to general re-

serve account To increase the Equalisa- tion of dividend ac- count by.....

To pay a bonus to staff

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and to carry forward to the credit of next nc- ronat

The curent issue of the Govern- Sir: A report of the meeting ment Gazette announces that Mr. held in the City Hall for the purs Henry Thomas Jackman has been pose of starting a radio club stated appointed acting Director of Public and Legislative Councils during own broadcasting. This suggestion his tenure of office in that capacity. deserves more attention than it up Several other official appointments pears to have received. There is are also notified. absolutely no reason why the mem- bers should not have a broadcasting set the cost of which will be con- siderably less than is supposed necessary by the average student of radio,

As in Shanghai and other places it will be found that in many cases artists, amateur and professional will gladly give their services for without charge. broadcasting Furthermore, local phonograph firms will furnish their best talking machines for the benefit of the advertising obtained. Apart from the foregoing, no difficulty should be experienced in "picking-up" songs, music, etc., from Manila and Shanghai, atmospheric conditions being normal and the equipment used being even of a fair make.

The Rev. Fr. H. Valtorta is to be a member of the Education Board in the place of the late very Rev. Father P. de Maria.

BUTCHERY DEPARTMENT

6 a.m. to 8.30 amit se THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. Hongkong, May 18, 1923:

Dr. S. S. Straha:ris to be a mem ber of the Dental Board during the THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. absence of Dr. Forsyth, from the Colony and Dr. Hermana Balcan THE THIRD GYMKHANA is to act in a similar capacity MEETING will be held (weather during the absence from the Colony permitting) at Happy Valley, on of Dr. G. D. R. Black,

"SATURDAY, June 20d, commencing

8.30 p.m.

Mr. R.A.C. North is appointed an assistant to the S.C.A.

Capt. E. C. Cross; '2nd Bn. King's Regt, is to be Adjutant of the H.K.V.D.C. vice Major R. B. Young, Sherwood Foresters, with effect from June 1.

Mr. H. A. Nisbet is to be Estate Commissioner, · Official Duty. Receiver, and Registrar of Trade Marks and Patents in addition to his other duties:

London art circles are interest-

The radio public are naturally interested in obtaining the benefits though they are certainly not ready of broadcasting for Hongkong

Hongkong opened none too con- company obtain a percentage of to approve that the broadcasting fidently in their second innings profit for each set sold in Hong- tedly discussing the fact that 15,000.00 when they were set 276 to win. kong irrespective of whether sold H.R.H: the Duke of York is sitting Sayer (7) Quick (6) and Owen by the firm doing the broadcasting to Sargent for a charcoal portrait. 6,278.00 Hughes (0) were dismissed but or by other firms. It is good to know This is a new departure from pain- Rumjahn (88) was again reliable, that at least one local firm is willing ting Royal portraits, and it is also $72,278.00 Wood, who had been run out with to broadcast without any imposi- the first time that royalty has sat to

out breaking his duck in the first tions such as royalties. It seems Sargent. venture, made an invaluable 28 but to be taken for granted that a 6.088.00 it was left to captain". Tom royalty on all sets imported will be

Pearce and Wild, the hero of Hong-imposed though no official state- $79,266.09 kong's first innings, to make ment to this effect has appeared stand. At the drawing of stumps nor has the Government indicated, I trust that such appropriations will after three days' play, Hongkong's in any way that it is the intention -meet with your approval,

score was 185 for 5, or 00 short of to require a royalty Trade depression naturally debri- victory with 5 wickets in hand. mentally affecte our business in Pearce and Wild were undefeated common with all others. There with 81 and 21 to their credit res fore I venture to think you will pectively. agree that the results of the year Over a thousand runa have been are very satisfactory thearing is scored in three days cricket and the

The Government, once the way is clear, will no doubt do the utmost possible to benefit local experi menters and to help bring the efficiency of the latter to as high a pitch as possible. It is understood that this object will not be gained

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

G.

F

.NOTICE..

mind the vicissitudes through which issue is still undecided. In a epleby charging local importers a feeHE following Traffic Regulations

year.

ported for the use of amateurs.

unveiling the War Memorial on will be in force for the ceremony THURSDAY, 24th inst..

All Vehicle traffic will proceed by way of Murray Road and Coanaught Read Central. Passengers will slight at North cornes of Hongkong Club and Jackson Street, Vehicles will be parked on North side of Connaught Road. All' other roads leading to Status Square will be closed.

we have passed, and that the Com- to the H.K.C.C., the Hongkong on parts or sets imported, because of pany is to be congratulated on the interporters said that they were such an action would only result in fact of being able to show an in- doing their damnedest" and to that extra expense heing added, in ereased profit over the previous day's results will be keenly awaited.proportion, to the CIF. charges of If the pitch holds out flero is the imported equipment so that the It is at all times a difficult matter chance of Pearce and Wild wearing public would have to pay in the to attempt to prophesy as to the down the Shanghai attack and long run. The Authorities have future. I have no hesitation in say snatching a victory. However, it is sufficient sources of revenue with ing, however, that there is every anybody's game and it would be out making another out of sets im indication of an improvement in univise to predict anything. general business conditions during the coming year, from which I am confident that this Company will receive its due share of benefit. Shanghai, 1st. Innings especially as no effort is being spared

(Ollerdessen 96, Muriel 89, to bring the various departinents up to date in order to place us in the Barrett 00, Peck 42.

Bowling, Owen Hughes, 4 for position of being able to cope with the increased volume of business 92.) which we anticipate.

SCORES.

361

Capt.

Hongkong, 1st Innings......332 (Wild 83, Sayer 67, Capt. Dods Bowling, Quayle 6 for 70:) ---- BHANGHAI-2nd Janinga--

b

B. Ollerdensen, ab. Davies, Quick

It appears that several requests for permission to transmit have been already sent in, and so it seems that the Authorities would show their impartial standing by giving firms a transmission permit in the order of priority that is; offer the firm which first requested. a the permit for broadcasting

E. D. C. WOLFE," Captain Superintendent of Police. Hongkong, May 19, 1923,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform. half- price.

Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission

to the Members' Enclosure.

Each member has the right of in- members enclosure, tickets for whom troducing 2 non-members to the

ma be obtained from Messrs. Linatead & Davis at $3,- cach up to FRIDAY Juno 1st.

The Stewards invite the Ladica of

Hengkong to be present.

Hongkong, May 19, 1823.

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TO LET.

10 LET-ON British Concession,

Shameen, Canton.

ONE Large Modern Office Room, situated Central Avenue, area approx: 1270 sq. ft.

ONE Godown area 3200 sq. ft. Address Replies Box No. 1429, c/o

China Mail" :

WHO

IS

THE GODDESS

·OF

EMOTION?

opportunity to do so, and if not one desert beve received instruc- TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

accepted then offer to the other applicants in turn.

"At the City Hallu suggestion was made that no person interested in the sale of radio apparatus should 1be invited to take official position.

Before concluding my remarks desire to avail myself of this oppor-. tunity of placing on record the 43. appreciation of my colleagues on the Board and myself of the services H. rendered by the Managing Directors and the staff during the past year, A. A. Claxton, e Quick, b Owen

Hughes as it is largely due to their efforts

A. W. Hayward, e ond b Owen' that the results before von have. been attained. In this relation vou Hughes........ will observe that your Board have Capt. Barrett, run out 2 oppointed Mr. Holt (your Com- H. E. Muriel, Owen Hughes.. 1 pany's Manager for many years) to J. A Quayle, e Dods, b Sayer.... 84 the position of a Managing Director D. W. Leach, e Davies, b Sayer 68 in recognition of his hard work and W. N. Hansell, not out

The proposition was not seconded .....12 and perhaps as well. We may take it for granted that many of those 51 who were elected received that honour in view of their having a better knowledge of radio than the majority, As to the fear respon sible for proposition referred to we may safely leave it to the officials

good services in the interest of the H. W. Allison, st. Davies, b Company, and I feel sure you will

Owen Hughes

agree that such appointment is one H. C. B. Peck, b Owen Hughes. that will redound to the credit of S. Isaacs, e Young, b Owen

all concerned. As regards the staff,

I am confident that the bonus pro-

posed to be granted to them will be voted with your unanimous approval.

18

10

0

to discharge their functions purely for the pleasure always derived from service well done.

255

Hughes ...

Extres

Total

Bowling Analysis.

Young Quick Owen Hughes Omar Sayer

61

0

et ......

I

6

0

I now beg to formally propose that the report and accounts as pre- sented be adopted and that the bal ance of profit and loss account be dealt with as recommended by the Board. If a shareholder will kindly second that, I shall then be pleased to answer to the beat of my ability T. any questions you may desire to ask G. R. Sayer, l.b.w. Quayle... with reference to the report and A. A. Rumjahn, o Quayle, b

accounts.

29 ...... 2 BONGKONG-2nd Innings. E. Pearce, not out ....

• Peck ...... E. K: Quick, b Quayle

Seconded by Mr. H. E. Scriven, H. Owen Hughes, b Quayle the resolution was carried unan-

A. E. Wood, c Claxton, 6 Peck. imously.

On the motion of Mr. H. E. R. H. Wild, not out Scriven seconded by Mr. 5. J.,

Jortlain Mr. J. H. Taggart was

a Director of the "

re-elected

Company and on the motion of

the chairman seconded by Mr."

S..J. Jordain Messrs. Percy Smith,"

Extras

Total

There are doubtless other firms.

that have been waiting for per mission to broadcast after receipt of which the favoured firm will commence operations. These firms realize that the cost of broad- casting will be more than offset by the profits derived from the sale of their sets, as naturally the public. will give that firm the preference, other things being equal, which proves the efficiency of its ap parates by broadcasting. The public understands that the quality 81 differs according to the price and 7that while a valve set costs more than a crystal one it is well worth

38 the extra expense. La de

6

In conclusion it may be taken

for granted that the Government 28 does not desire to delay the opera- 21 tion of efficient boadcasting longer ......4 than is necessary. Benefit can be obtained by a knowledge of the 186 experience gained from mistakes made at Home, and in other. countries and until the authorities obtain definite information upon this matter our local experts could for a committee which might do worse than offer the results of its

ernment-Yours truly,

Seth and Fleming were re-elected WEST RIVER QUIETER.

Auditors to the Company.

of $500 for the current yN'S TROOPS IN SHUTHING, collective deliberation to the Gov-

In closing the meeting the

Chairman announced that divid

end warrants would be ready next (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Tuesday.

CONBIGNEES NOTICE.

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