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No.19.430 五拜禮七十月二年五十二百九千一英

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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1925.

SIX LARGER AND MORE MODERN CARS. COMPANY'S POLICY.

Passenger Transportation in Kowloon...

Thereased passenger transportation for Kowloon was fore- shadowed at to-day's annual meeting of the Hongkong Tramways, Ltd. The contemplated provision of six larger and more modern cars for Hongkong was also referred to...

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TWO LOCAL STEAMERS RETURN,

BEÅNGHI AND POOSHING.

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Two low steamers, crippled' through accidents, arrived back in Hongkong this morning for repairs. Striking a rock untaide Amoy harbour, the Chins Navigation steamer Phansi was holed in her Mr. B. D. F. Beith presided over a larger and of a more modern side. Some of the cargo in No. 1 the meeting at which there were type than our present standard hold was damagat, "but when a also present Sir C. P. Chater, Sir car. It is also proposed to improve part of the load was taken off, the Robert Ho Tung and Mr. A. H. the top deck covers of the present steamer backed off the rocks on her Compton: Mr. W. F. Simmons, cars so as to afford greater protec-own power. Secretary and Mr L. C. F. tion in wet and cold weather to Bellamy, General Manager also passengers riding on the top deck the following shareholders The very important work of Messrs. A. A. Alves. Lo Man-hin, doubling the track between Cause- Poon Chung, Woo You. F. Mway Bay and Shaukiwan has been Ellis, O. F. Ribeiro, E.; E. Ellis. Lo Kin-fai, P. M. N. da Silva, C. M. Alves, Chặn Yu dung F. E" Smyth, and W. E. Van Epps..

The Chairman spoke as follows; The result of the years working is gain highly satisfactory. Traffic al miscellaneous receipts" show an increase over the previous: year of $331478, whilst operating expenses, were greater by $51.228. Gross working profit was thus $280.215 higher." The necessary increased running was 326.638 miles, whilst 4,868.804 morz passengers, were carried... Traffic receipts are 22:32 për tent, higher. and the operating costs 8.74 per cent higher than for the previous period

The power plant. referred to in past years, has now been finally disposed of.. a

of total loss 3139,318 being incurred, and you will have abserved the sum of $89.318-the final loss in writing this item aff-the books-charged in the profit and loss necnunt.

The sum of $22,000 has been written off goodwill, as is usual.

Sale of the investments, men- tioned in the Chairman's address last year, shows included in the Decounts Pa realised pront of

$131,361

The sum of $825,000 has been

translerral from pruit aut loss tecount 10 genurad reserve account. This transfer was made to increase the account to the extent necessary for requirements of the bonus that it is proposed to declare out of reserve. You have intimation of this in the circular letter of December 20 last, and it is for the purpose of voting nam resolutions in authorisation of the recommendations then outlined that the extraordinary general, meeting, of which you have notice. has been convened to follow this meeting 10-day,

Six additional tramcars were put into service during the year, nd, in order to cube with the natural growth and development of traffic, it has been decided to provide a further six cars during the present year. These will be of

THE DOLLAR.

Today's closing rate 2/3 13'16

To-day's opening rate^2/3 13/16

日五月弍丑乙歲年四十國民中

RACING AGAIN.

-THE AUSTIN BE

Catalogues & specifications from Belo agenta:_

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PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

PROSPECTS OF TO-MORROWS EVENTS. SURPRISES POSSIBLE,

Fast Going and Big Tote Dividends.

Beyond what they have already picked up at the annual meeting last week, "punters" will have little information to go by for to-morrow's races.

There is hardly a pony that has heen asked for a big effort in the this week. morning gallops Trainers have been content, to send their charges along for a slow tile or a quarter-mile print Accead ingly, the relockers" have had in

A diver was sent up by the Taikos Dock Co. Temporary reeny time.

With the exception of the Fan- pairs were effected and the steamer taken ante Amoy, whence she reling Handicap, which is divided turned to Hongkong, using her own into three classes, the races

SUBMARINE SEVERELY BATTEREN.

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Submarine S-19, beaten off her course by a terrific gale, was driven ashore on Napset Shoal, Cape Cod, with five officers and thirty-five men on board.. Rolling on a sandbar about 300 feet from the beach, the vessel was battered by huge-waves-that-crashed over her. The officers and men were' compelled to remain on board, and coast guard cutters stood by to render aid. This photograph shows the submarine on the bar."

At 8.20 this morning the Indo- China steamer Fooshing, which Went aground on the Lumocks, came back to Hongkong.

commenced, and about half a mile steam. She was pa journey from has been completed. It will, how Shanghai to Hongkong, via Apoy. ever, be some considerable time, and is now in Taikoo Dock! before cur cars will be able to operate throughout over a con- tinuous double trick. The Govern- ment is constructing a practically new road and has rany cuttings to make and diversions to effect before we can be given our levels in the new positions. As the

Government proceeds, with its work, however, we can rapidly follow up.

Whh her request for help was revived last week, the Whampoa Dock Gore tug Henry Keswick Was

Anxiety was at first felt

the seniors the

but he has now come back Jo the owloon Dock for repairs. At one line the Fooling had ten

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As regards the question of passenger transportation in Kow-feet water in the No. 1 holl.

understand that the loon" I Government has decided to again rall for tenders for the exclusive right" of maintaining a melor! omnibus service in Kowloon. t ATTACKED WITH CHOPPER is the intention of your Directors to tender for such a service. although it is felt that electric traction by means of either epry on rails or railless trolley vehicles would be preferable.

In August last the Secretary

SLEEPING WIDOW'S NÄRHOW ESCAPE.

TIMELY ALARM RAISED.

CORRESPONDENCE:,

CHINESE GIRLS AND "SOCCER."

are

"To the Editor of the China Mail.)

mostly for ponies which have done badly and might be put down to a "extra of day." Noue of the staa“. performers has been entered; So that there will be ample chance for the smaller fry As is generally the ease with the also mus,' surprises will be the order of the day, meaning big dividends on the

tote."

That drop of rain earlier in the week has done the course a world of good. Reputed riud-wallowers will, therefore, have to wait for another opportunity to show their prowess as the going will be fast and the track on the hard side; unless there is an appréciable change in the weather.

Most of the Shanghai- gentle- man riders have left, with the exception of Mr. Eric Moller, who is expected to don silk to-morrow afternoon. He will be in opposi- tion to the Hongkong jockeys, of which the pick might include Lieut. Commander Thompson, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Zellensky, Mr. Harriman, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Pollock,

Those who won money on the Derby and Champions will be

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NEW SPRING SUITIKOS

pleased to learn_that_ their MACKINTOSH

favourites, Local Option and Grey Morn, went a slow mile and a quarter in convincing manner yesterday morning Their suc cess at Shanghai will be eagerly looked forward to.

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From inquiries at the course it was gathered that none of the ponies which disappointed last week has accomplished anything out of the ordinary; and that, in

Just done what was expected of training, all the candidates have them,

Racing begins to-morrow at

2.30pm, and will compara

Sir-Up to the present Chinese school girls, unlike their mure active brothers, have not taken to shortly after six o'clock. The playing football. Can any of first event on the card is a Polo your readers inform me why there Pony Scurry, which has not been should be such large crowds of held for some time, although it Oriental ladies and girls at the used to be very popular at the matches played by the South China gymkhanas of previous years. Club, particularly their senior After the Scurry will come the "A" team?. As they know next three divisions of the Fanling to nothing about the game I pre- | Handicap, the "A" class being the sume their attendance is due to į big event of the day.

a desire to cheer on their respec- tive favourites who, it is regrett- ed, have failed to respond this season.

STORAGE OF PETROL. I am sincerely of opinion that GARAGE OWNERS IN COURT. A Shanghai Chinese who had it would be a great pity to

the world-renowned A number of Tautor garage owners- and General Manager, Mr. W. E.sought lodging with a widow living sacrifice

beauty of Young wire charged this morning at the Roberts, resigned the company's at No. 26, Tatsimui, North Point, grace and service to take up an appointment disclosed his true colours when he China's womanhood to Associa-owlcon Magistracy with stonge Won't the ladies of petrol on the premises contrary farmed himself with a chopper and tion football, Tinara at topt of next column)ttacked the woman whilst she was stay away from a purely mascu- to regulations.

asleep in the cocktoft last night. line game?

The intention of the man was to saatch away the jewellery which the Soman was wearing. Although the woma

was

WHAT OUR MOTOR CAR CLUB MEANS.

Now that the Campaign to deter- füre, two valuable motor care, injured with a blow on the head, she mine the winars of the "China cluding a handsome Buick Touring, called out for assistance, and her Mail and Sunday Herald" prizes at $3,150, simply begging to be assailant immediately" made his has entered the second period, in- | won and driven away by the lucky escape. terest is more intense ilan ever persons who prove themselves most and, growing daily. The interest responsive to the call of this oppor will contine to grow as new names tamity.

in England; and Mr. L. C. F., Law ackled to the list of contestants,

If you have not already ucted Bellamy, who comes with a long and as this one and that one forges

There is act fo-day-how |

and successful tramway record, to the top.

Whilst some of those who have tonimation coupon it.this issue of

minated for the honour of the "China Mast" and all you have was appointed General Manager.

In view of the Directors pro- winning one of these prizes, avoto do to ensure yourself a chuncu, made a fait start, the fare is by abeolutely equal to the chance that posals regarding the issue of one anybody else possesses) to win one, new fully paid bonus share for mens so far yder way that any of these prizes is to fill in your name every present share held, no fur- hddy, who aspires to own one of these prizes should have the sight on this coupon and send it to ther dividend for the year 1924 is

recommended for declaration. the Campaign Manager, Room F., est hesitations in entering his or her

ne. By the same token anyone Second Floor, 31 Queen's Road, who has a friend who he wouldrner of Wyndham Street: Or, like to see win one of these prizes you do not wish to enter yourself, en nominate your friend may rest asstrid that it is not too you

instead. ale to enter flatsfrimid's name in the competition, «

Here is a golden opportunity, not only to win a valuable prize, but als to witness a demonstration of

-SHOULD ENTER NOW.

In conclusion, I may say that we have just reviewed a period of working that can only be regarded as distinctly gratifying both from the viewpoint of results and as regards the service we are pro- viding

The Chairman then proposed Doubtless there are many who are still holding back in spite of the esteem in which you are held the adoption of the report and by your friends. The friends, of accounts; Sir Paul Chater second- the desire on their part to own one those who have already entered the ed, and they were adopted.

of the prizes. These doubting one Campaign are accepting this oppor The only other business before should enter the race immediately, tursity to give concrete expression the yearly meeting was the re-elec- us this is the best period of the to their feelings of friendsinp and tion of the retiring directors, Mr. balance of the Cugn it which to regard for their respective favour. B. D. F.Beith and Mr. A. H. pile up votes. The special bonus: ites. Your friends will do the Compton, (proposed by Mr. Lo offer of 100,000 extra votes for euch same for you, gladly, if you will Manthin, seconded by Mr. F. M. total of $100 in subscription' money but given them the chance. Perhaps Eills and carried) and the re-elec expires on March 7, and as the voting value of subscriptions will you have more friends than any of tion of Messrs. Lowe; Bingham & those so far nominated Perhaps Matthews as auditors at a fee of never again oxceed the present offer, you have more friends than you $1,500 (proposed by Mr. AA it is readily apparent that now is reuline!

Alves, seconded by Mr. Poon the best time to get into the race.

Chung-i and carried). for the prizes.

The friends of those "Ho The opportunity to win one of nominated are helping them in these prizes, including the two many ways, Your friends will do beautiful motor cars which head the the same thing for you, if you will list, in still knocking at scores of but give them the lead to "go doors in Hongkong. There they ahead 1"

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[Reference to the extraordinary meeting, at which was confirmed the distribution of $5 shares as bonus, appears elsewhere in this issue:]

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At Home we are too far gone having been summoned for the first to call a halt... Out in this corner, were all discharged 'with a

if we begin young... of the Empire we might succeed caution.

Yours, etc.,

A. B. HORRENCE. Hongkong, February 27,

KNOCKED DOWN.

CHINESE WOMAN INJURED BY CAR.

A Chinese woman was ipken to the Gogemmen. Civil Hospital yest held in the Police Gymnasium ateiveline motor car accident. The A fancy dress carnival will be erday Sufering from injuries re- the Central Police Station premises w Wax knocked down by owned and on Wednesday, March 4 The #

Willians of the Royal Naval Ministering Children's League.

Hospital. proceeds will be devoted to the driven by Surgeon Commander

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