FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1926.
CANTON MOVES.
(Continued from Page 21): vory few English in Hongkong. who learn Chinese and unless an Englishman can speak Chinese he. ig unlikely to acquire an insight into the manners and customs of the Chinese, perhaps not even such as will enable him to meet his English speaking Chinese acquifintance on equal terms.
dress he had just delivered. His to make a weakly return instead remarks would provide food for or making a declaration in respect of each shipment, imported."" or thought. (Applause).
The election by the Committee exported of Messrs. H. Backhouse and Co. Ltd., to membership of the Chamber was confirmed."
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167/78 (Odd Numbers) Queen's Road Central on Portion of Marine Lot No. 14
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OTICES
8.. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Mr. J. Owen Hughes urged the re-establishment of the Depart ment. He had found the statis- ties invaluable and had often
• Trade Statistics.
profited by, the information to be The Chairman then Introduced derived from them. Without a discussion on the subject of the statistics merchants were in dan Chambers request to the Governor of allowing competing, coun- ment that the Statistical Depart tries to get the better of them, ment, closed last September, be and were working entirely in the re-established. He believed the dark. In his experience informa Government's view was that the ton to be obtained from brokers was not comparable:in value: to expense involved was not just that afforded by trade statistics. 4. 80/70 (Even Numbers) Des the Company will be CLOSED from ded unless merchants could de- monstrate that the Department was essential
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We strongly supported the sug- gestion that the Department bo revived, although he was of the opinion that it could be run
more efficient and more economis
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that the Forty-first Annual Ordinary General Meeting of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 1/31 (Odd Numbers) Fottinger 27th March, 1928, at 11 am, for the Street on Portion of Marinepurpose of receiving the Report of Lot No. 14
the General Managers, together. with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st October, 1925. ' The REGISTER OF SHARES of
FRIDAY, the 19th day of March, to MONDAY, the 29th day of March, 1926, both days Inclusive, during which perfod no transfer, of shares can be registered..
2/82 (Even Numbers) Chinese Street on Portion of Marine Lot. No. 14.
Voeux Road Central on Partion of Marthe Lot. No. 14. 166/160 Praya East on Marine Lot No. 196
31,167 Square feet of Land being The Reclamation to Marine Lot No. 196.
on
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15. 16 and 17. Connaught Road Central on Marine Lot No. 867..
A Concord" Club? In this matter I have a prae- tical suggestion to make. The Hongkong Government is this year engaging some new, cadet
Flo regarded the Statistical officers and they will probably arrive in Hongkong about Novem- Office much in the same light as bor next and when they do arrive the meteorological department. cal lines, I hope to arrange that their in-Neither department should be
Mr. A. S D. Cousland pointed struction in Chinese shall be given judred by the financial return of out that all members of the by the Hongkong University and its working. Just na meteorological Piece-Goods Sub-Committee were if that proves it success, I hope reports were essential to shipping in favour of the retention of the business Arms engaging young so trade statistics were essential men from Home in business will as an index of the Colony's, trade Trade Returns, and he personally require them to go through a like both to Business firms in Hong attached great importance to it. course of training at the Hongkong and to Home manufacturers, kong University, such as will be to whom it was essential to know pursued by our endets.. The the trend of commerce and the Hongkong Government a busi divertions front which competi- ness concern and it pays us and ition was being experienced.
In fact he felt that the Govern is essential for us that these men who we propose to train for re-met would be justified in asking sponsible offices in the Governor an Imperial contribution ment service should learn Chinese.wards the cost, having regard to Therefore, I put it to you that the the value of the figures to the same reasons apply to all business manufacturers of Great Britain.. firms in Hongkong: (Applause).“
Austly venture to think that establishment of a social club in Hongkong which would be open both do Europeans and Chinese is long overdue, and nothing would
He still contended that the Department ought to be run at considerable lower cost than the Government estimated
The Chairman, at the request of the Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang men- tioned that the Shipping Sub- Committee had expressed an opinion adverse to the resumption of the Department.
8. 18/28 (Running Numbers). "Connaught Road Central on
Marine Lot No. 368.
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Mr. W. L. Fattenden said he 11. would like to be assured that the statistics could be more accurate 12. before voting in favour of their resumption...
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The following resolution was then put to the meeting -
That the members of the Hong-14. kong General Chamber of Com- Mr G. W. Sewell doubted whe-merce, in annual meeting assem- ther the expenditure on Statistics bled, desire to express the opinion16.
that it is of great importance to
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35 Connaught Roid Central on Marine Lot No. 370: 37A, 37B: 38, 38A, 39 and 40 Connaught Rond Central oni Portion of Marine Lot No. 387. Stephen's Building situate on Portion of Marine Lot. No. 352
7 Robinson Road on Inland
Lot. No. 713,
9 Shelley Street on Section of Inland Lot. No. 119.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.. Hongkong. March, 15, 1926.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA
DOCK CO., LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
LY MEETING of Shareholders: will be held in the Office of the Com-
pans, Queen's Buildings, Hong 1926, at Noon for consideration of kong, on MONDAY, 29th March,
the Directors Report and State- Ement of Accounts for the year
ending 31st December, 1925.
44 Bonham Road on Portion of Section A of Inland Lot No. 591.
48 Bonham Road on Portion of Section A of Inland Lot No. 1 Peak Road on Remaining
594.
Portion of Inland Lot. No. 648: 179 Mountain View,. "The Pask, on Section A of Rural Budding Lot No. 601
give me greater pleasure than was justifiable, especially that the lenders of the European Hongkong was purely a distribut commercial interests that accur16. and Chinese communities shoulding centre. In his experience farate statistics of trade be main- tairied and earnestly request the carbine to found such a club and more valuable in fact all neces-Colonial Government to re- make a suCCGSM. We have both sary information could be:
establish the Statistical Depart European Club and Chinese clube obtained from Chinese brokers.ment as soon as possible? but what I should like to see come Mr. Sewell also indulged in some On a show of hands there 18 to pass would be another Club-if humorous remarks about people voted: For 36 Against, 18. the name pleases you "The Con- with whom statistics were
The motion was declared carried. cord Club and embodying some disease. thing of the spirit of that name. (Loud applause).
Mr. Bailey's Tribute. The meeting was then thrown Mr. W. S. open to discussion. Bailey said that the greatest credit was due to those responsible for the compilation of the report which was a model of good diction and arrangement and of moderate statements of facts.
"Not Worth Cost.”
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The Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang said
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Mr. Ferguson's Tribute. Mr.. A H. Ferguson proposed 20: he agreed wish Mr. Sewell. The the election of the following to Government had admitted that the. Committee for the ensuing figures, supplied by the Statistical years The Hon Mr. P H21. Department were inaccurate, and Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. A. O inaccurate figures were not worth Lang Messrs A. H. Barlow, W. H. paying for He understood that Bell, D. G. M. Bernard, J. Owen 22 only 247 copies of the Statistical Hughes, Faul Lauder, J. A. Plum- Returns were purchased by mer-mer, T. G. Weall, and G. M.
Young. chants, and, of these, 60 were He hoped that the difficulties bought by one firm now confronting the Colony would. Mr. G. M. Young said he looked continue to be dealt with in the upon a Colony calling itself a firm and wise manner which had tending Colony and not. keeping been so ably set forth. (Ap-statistics in the same category as pluse).
a firm which kept rio books. The report and accounts were (Huer, heur) then approved and adopted!". MLM.
of mittee for the way in which they Whyte was The Chairman said that before he opinion that the statistics had looked after the general Proceeding with the formal busi-should be resumed., He had interests and had done everything useful possible to facilitate the settle Dess he would like to convey the found them extremely thanks of the meeting to His though he thought that the ment which they all hoped was in Excellency for his presence and system of collecting them might sight." for the extremely interesting ad- be simplified by permitting firms
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Mr. Ferguson paid a tribute to the hard work of the Committee. during a year which had been probable one of the most difficult. in the history of the Colony.
The members generally were greatly indebted to the Com-
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The SHARE REGISTER AND TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 23rd to the 29th
March, 1926, (both days inclusive) By Order of the Board of Directors.
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 18th March, 1926.
30 Mountain View, The Peak, HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB on Section of Rural Building Lot No. 60.
5 Stewart Terrace, The Penk on Section E of Rural Building" "Lot No.. D
FIRST
EXTRA RACE
MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at Boppy Valley on SATURDAY, 3rd April. 1926, 80 Iniandmencing at 2.30 p.m.
7 and 2 "Dilkusha" situate on Section A of Kowloon Lot. No. 589.
52:453 square feet of land being
The First Buil will bo rung; af 2 p/m.. The barge for admission to the Public Enulosum will be $1. fur all persone belading Ladies
Kowloon Inland Lot No. 538. 255 and 257 Shanghai Street, Yaumuti on Portion of the Ile-prin maining Portion of Section B. of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 29. 132, 134 and 136 Reclamation
Street, Yaumati on Portion of the Remaining Portion of Section 3 of Marine. Lot No. 29. 162/180
Numbers) Re- "clamation Street, Taumati on Kowicon Inland Lot. No, 674.
Soldiers and Sailors m uniform halt
Mambera are advised that they must
· their Badges to obtain show admission to the Members Encloure..
Each member has the right to introduce 2: non-members LO カドロン Member Enclosure, tickets for whom can be obtained from Messrs. Livstand
Davis at 85. zach up to Thursday, 1st April
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Membera Hablosure, will bb
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182/200 (eve: Numbers) Re-82-Each member can obtain, upon clamation Street, Yaumati on pplication to the Secretary, Bud, en Kowloon Inland Lot. No. 712. for the adjan of 2 Ladian hao ub 202/220 (even Numbers) Re-charge.
Mr. F. A. Perry seconded, and. the motion was carried, the Chair- man briefly acknowledging Mr. 28. Ferguson's remarks on behalf of himself and the Committee.
Mr. Holyoak's. Work.
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Before the meeting dispersed, Mr. D. H. Cameron took the op-30. portunity to move a special vote of thanks to the Chapman and Committee for the strenuous work 31.
of the past year.
Mr. Holyoak was shortly going
on leave on account of ill-health
which had been largely brought about by the difficult and anxique duties which had fallen to his lot as Chairman of the Chamber dur- ing the last year. He hoped Mr. Holyoak would soon, return in renewed health.
The meeting received the motion with loud applause..
The Chairman thanked Mr. Cameron for his remarks and the .21. Committee for their support dur- 22-23ng a year of exceptional dif 23-24 ficulty.
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1 Fraud Alleged
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- 4 Silver Wedding
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Won on Points
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Race Entries.
20-21
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Coming Here
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Physical Culture
Weather Omen?
Cricket Notes
Police Conference.
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Local Cricket
Going Home .. Students' Action
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At Loggerheads
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"White Wings"*".
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Arms Possession
A Lost Wife.
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Chartered Bank
League Foints
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A.P.C. Oil
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Jewellery Haul
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Jump From Ship
Three Years
Noted Visitors
"The Quaints
Soccer in Rain
Articles Signed Prince George Accidents
Peak Burglary: Trade Figures
Harbour Collision
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Canton Coup?
26
Strike Pickets.
26
Mr. Southofn
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$12,000 Wanted
Home Nuptials
27
Kowloon Corner.
Hold in Chains
Volunteer Orders
Armed Robbery
29
Treasury Bills".
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Canton Cables
30
Canton Blame
There Is Hope"
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One Of A Series:
KKA. Doinga
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Magistracy Items
81
Forcibly. Taken
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Race Meeting
.81
St. Patrick's Club
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Increased Sales
31
A. S. Watson
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Bomb Plot
Fire Facts
12-13 Colony's Health
Local Industry
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Living Costs
"Ulegal Tax
13
Share Values
Court Incident
14-15 ACA, Facilities
Broker's Lo
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Making Merry
15
$50,000 Case Home Sport
Estate Duty:
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Share Quiet
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In Bankruptcy
Dock Co. Lo88 Bomb Case Sanitary Board Local Wir
clamation Street, Yaumati on Hongkong, March 23, 1926.
Kowloon Inland Lot No. 878.. 2,376 square feet of land being
Kowloon Inland Lot No. 422. 439, 441 and 443 Shanghai Street, Yaumath on Kowloon inland Lot No. 1518.
551/563 (odd Numbers) Shangba Street, Yaumati on Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1102: 647, 649 and 65 Shanghal Street, Yaumati on Portion of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1081.
8.798 square feet of land being
Portion of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1081.
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