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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1930.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS DELIGHTFUL CHARITY

SOCIETY.

Successful Opening Meeting.

WHOLE-HEARTED SUPPORT.

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Mrs. R. H. Gregory's Success.

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UNION WATER BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

the like sunction declare and pay bonuses to the Company's employees or any of them, “ AND NOTICE is hereby further TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that an EXTRAORDINARY given that a further Extraordin- OVER $1,000 REALISED.

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS GENERAL MEETING of the Com-ary General Meeting of the Com-

PARTICU will be held at the same of the Sale by Public Auction pany will be held at the Offices of pany Three ladies, together with the Messrs. Dodwell & Co, Ltd., time and place on TUESDAY, the to be held on MONDAY, the There was a large attendance in the Cathedral Hall yesterday on Orchestral Society, carried the Queen's Building, Victoria, in the 23rd day of December, 1939, fr 1st day of December, 1980, at the occasion of an inaugural meet-whole of the programme at the con- Colony of Hong Kong at 11 o'clock the purpose of receiving a report 8 p.m., at the Offices of the ing of the League of Nations cert arranged by Mr. F. Mason in in the Forenoon on MONDAY, the of the proceedings at the above Public Works Department, by The aid of the Tung Wah Eastern Hos- 8th day of December, 1930, for mentioned meeting and of confirm Order of His Excellency the Gor- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Society in Hong Kong. gathering was representative of pital, which was given in the the purpose of considering and, if ing if thought at as a Special Re-

of Hong Kong for a term of 75 every section of the community, and Theatre Royal last night.

Mrs. R. H. Gregory, the first lady thought it, passing the following solution the above mentioned Re-Land at Shamshuipo, in the Colony

resolutions as Extraordinary Resolution.

AND NOTICE in hereby further years, commencing from 1st July, the chair was taken by the Rev.

to appear, was extremely happy in solutions:- J. C. Knight Anstey.

1. That the Atticles of Asse- given that a further Extraordin-1898, with the option of renewal choice of three Spanish

be fixed which were given wtih ciation of the Company be amendary General Meeting of the Com- at a Crown Rent to

will be held at the same by the Surveyor of His Majesty pany songs, superb confidence and perfect ease. ed as follows: Mrs. Gregory, in fact, paved the() By the insertion immediately place on TUESDAY, the 23rd day the King, for one further term of

of December, 1930, at 11.05 o'clock 24 years less three days. after Article 43 of the fol way to the ultimate success of the

in the Forenoon or so soon there- President's Appeal.

Jowing new Article, namely, After the Chairman's introduc- concert. She is possessed of a

after as the above meeting, shall 43 (A) The Company may

bave terminated, for. the purpose tory speech, in which he made re-volce of remarkable clarity, which

by ordinary resolution cancel

of considering and, if thought At, to the. Inception of the she is able to modulate to a softer terence League branch in Hong Kong, and note of very true and sweet quality.

of the passing of such resolu- passing the following resolutions.

namely:- been taken or made an eloquent plea for super Spanish items were sung with any shares which at the date

tion have not na-all the requisite sparkle, and later! port from all classes and

agreed to be taken by any per- tionalities in the Colony, the Hon. in the evening she revealed her capabilities in "Pace

son, and diminish the amount (President). dramatic Mr. R. H. Kotewall,

of ita share capital by the elaborated upon the work done by Pace. Mio Dio," and the ex-

amount of the shares go can- the League since its formation in qulsite "Un bel di Vedremo," from

celled. 1920. He also pointed out the Madame Butterfly,

It was intimated at the conelu-her sion of the meating that H.E. the Governor had consented to become

Patron.

Contrast in Style.

value of such a body to a peace-

An admirable contrast in style loving nation like China.

Beginning by giving a brief was provided by Mrs. Snowdon Mr. Jones, whose offerings, mostly of history of

League, the Kotewall then went on to say that the English ballad school, were re- amongst the work done by the ceived most enthusiastically. Mrs. League was the saving of Europe Snowdon Jones is no stranger to in 1920 from an epidemic of typhus. Hong Kong audiences, and she By their work, then it was estimat-was in her beat voice last night. ed that they had saved more lives Possibly her best item in the first Again. half group was Grieg's "Good than were lost in the war.

in 1922, when Austria was on the Night." In the second half she was. verge of financial ruin, the League most successful

with "Cherry

had come to the rescue with a large Ripe" and "Wake Up" (Montagne

the enabling loan, finances to be put on a sound footing "Song

apecial conditions, country's Phillips), besides giving the lilt-

REFILL STATION, "Petrol, please!"

Guerin Meschine, Milan,

of the Palanquin

Bearers" (Martin Shaw), in most,

vivacious manner.

Mrs. Portallion, the contralto, is

to be thanked for giving us the sad- is Sylvia." ly-neglected. "Who

Later she pleased greatly with Saint-Saens's "Softly Wakea my Heart." Her duets with Mrs. Snow- which followed later, den Jonca, were also highly appreciated.

Orchestral Selections. The orchestra, under the baton!

доле of Mr. Mason, made

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too impressive start with Handel's "Minuet" from "Berenice." Whilet It was played with technical acenr- acy, there seemed to be a weakness in attack, particularly by the vio lins, which was manifest at times throughout the evening, until the final Item, Edward German's "Gigue." Hera Mr. Mason took de- finite command, with the result that | a really spirited playing heard. It was much the best of the archestra's contributions, al- As was well known, the Locarno though they had previously been the very successful in "Sea Laughter" Treatles

upon were based League's idea of mutual guarantee (Kennedy Fraser).

The Kellogg! against oppression.

A special paragraph must be de Pact was signed two years later,:

He* alone condemning war as the solution for voted to Mr. Mason. International

Similar assistance was ing. afforded to Hungary two years

Inter.

controversies,

Mr. Mason's Work.

and must know how hard he had work- the Five-Power Naval Conference jed for the success of the evening, in 1930 had resulted in substantial and last night he worked (for such reduction naval armaments. it is) like a Trojan. His accom-

of Apart from all this, the League had paniments were all in most inspir- been instrumental in averting ating vein, inimitably played. And and he conducted the orchestra with! least two ware in Europe, settling many serious international great skill and understanding. quarrels.

The concert ended rather abrupt- ly. The curtain fell, and that was Work For Humanity. Mr. Kotewall continued by stat-all. We are accustomed at eventa ing emphatically that the League of this kind to hear profuse thanks Mr. was far from being fantastic and tendered to all concerned. imprcticable. Its work since its Mason, who surely deserved all 1: foundation proved the contrary to praise, was not offereal any.

was a sad omission. be the case.

It is understood every seat in the' Referring to the League's work for humanity, the speaker said: house was sold, and it was learned In this work I know that the unofficially that the funds will women of China, if the high pur- benefit to the extent of over $1,000 pose of the League is clearly put as a result.

to them, will readily participate.

And eo will their men-folk.

The

STOWAWAYS' LUCK TURNS.

Chinese are a peace-loving people. The They abhor, war and strife.

The two Russian youtha, Wirth Intermittent warfare which has Constantin, and Shaduro Leomid, afflicted China for nearly two de- who were last week fined $50 each cades has not been the work of the or one month's hard labour by Mr. common people. Ninety per cent-H. R. Butters for stowing away of them do not understand, and from Shanghai, made another sp- do not care to understand, what pearance before his Worship this the fighting is for; their one de morning.

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(b) By the Insertion immediately after Article 102 of the fol- lowing new Articles, namely, 102a. The Company may st any time and from time time in general meeting by resolution authorlae the Gen- eral Managers to capitalise any profits of the Company not required for the time be ing for payment of dividend upon any preference shares of the Company or other shares issued upon any whether standing to the credit of the fund or Company's reserve otherwise, and including pro fits arising from the appre- ciation in value of capital assets, and to allot to the members holding shares of the Company in respect of the net amount capitalised fully paid shares of the Company of equivalent nominal amount, and the General Managers shall give effect to any such and resolution accordingly, any shares allotted pursuant to any such resolution shall be distributed among members holding shares the Company so far as prae- ticable in proportion to the number of shares held by them respectively, and shall be credited as fully paid by

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profits до the capitalised and the General: Managers may make such provision by the issue of frac- tional certificates or by the payment of cash or by sale and distribution of the pro- or otherwise as they ceeda may think expedient for the case of fractiona. The Gen. eral Managers may appoint *any person on behalf of the members to enter into any agreement with the Company providing for the allotment to them of such shares credit- ed as fully paid up, and la satisfaction as aforesaid and any agreement made under such authority shall be effee- tive.

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1. That the Company do hereby .cancel all shares (namely, 22277 shares numbered. 27724 to 50000) which at the date hereof have not been taken or agreed to be taken by any and do hereby person, diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount of the shares so cancelled.

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2. That the Capital of the Com- pany be, increased from its diminished capital of $194,- 061.00 Hong Kong Currency divided into 27,723 shares of $7.00 each to $500,010 Hong Kong Currency divided into 71,430 shares of $7.00 each and shares shall rank in all res- pects pari passu with the orl- ginal capital of the Company. 3. That the Directors be and they are hereby authorised to capitalise the sum of $77,690 profits of the Company stand- ing to the credit of the Com. pany's Reserve Funds and to allot to the members holding shares of the Company as on the first day of January, 1981; in respect of the net amount capitalised fully paid shares of the Company of equivalent nominal value in the propor-

that such additional

tion of two shares for every five shares of the Company then held by such persons rea- pectively and that such shares BO allotted shall rank for dividends as from the 1st day of January, 1931.

4. That if on such distribution as aforesaid any person would

be entitled to a fraction of a share the General Managers. shall in lieu of fasting fraç- tional certificates cause the. whole share to be allotted to person or persons to be nam- ed by the General Managers and such share may at such time as the General Managers think fit be sold and the pro- ceeds distributed amongst the persons entitled to the frac- tione making up the share..

5. That the Directors be and

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Alice in Wonderland With You

Song of the Volga Boatmen

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1 Cossack Marching Song

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The Yodelling Mikman

1 Carolling Carrie

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In the Moonlight

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An Old Italian Love Song Two Little Girls In Blue After the Bail is Over

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to be held on MONDAY, the

the Offices of 1st day of December, 1930, at

p.m.. at the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov one Lot ernor,

of Crown Land at Portland Street, Tai Taui, in the Colony Kok of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at

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ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS the Sale by Public Auction

they are hereby authorised to be held on MONDAY, the out of the profits of the Com- 1st day of December, 1980, at pany standing to the credit of 8 pm At the Offices of the Public Works Department, by the Company's Reserve Funds

to pay to the members hold- Order of His Excellency the Gov ing the 27723 existing, shares ernor, of the Company as on the 1st day of January, 1931, &. Bur equal to $6.00 for every five shares of the Company then held by such persons respec- benus div! tively by way of dend out of the profits of the Company.

of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuipo, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at's Crown Rent to be fired by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years

102b. The General Mana- gera may, with the sanction of the Company in General Meeting, declare a dividend to be paid to the members ac- cording to their rights and in- terests in the profits, and may fix the time for payment and may with the like sanction declare and pay a dividend or ber, 1980. bonua out of any reserve fund and fix the time for pay. ment thereof and may with

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

sire is to be left in peace to pursue Detective-Sergeant Kellett In

The following programme will their vocations. Throughout the formed the Magistrate that he had Chinese classics are scattered the now found a person who was will be broadcast to-day from the sayings of wise men in condemna ing to look after the lads and to Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on wavelength of 855 tion of war. In illustration, send them back to Shanghai.···*. quote here a few. The philo His Worship accordingly ordered metres sopher La Taz Bays: "A fine the boys' discharge and administer 6pm-European Programme

of Victor Records. army is an evil Instrument. Heed a caution.

also lays it down as an Incontro

vertible truth that a great war

invariably brings in its train

1

Orchestral. Suite No. 2 in B Minor

Overture (Bach), :

Orchestra Chicago Bymphony

Philadelphia Orchestra Capricelo Italien (Tschaikowsky),

Romance (Tschaikowsky),

Dated this 27th day of Novem-.

Per Pro. DODWELL, & CO., LTD.,

J. P. WARREN,

Manager.

Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano forte Salolat (1184).

The Rose of Tralee,

John McCormack, Tenor 2014 (1452), Melody in F(Rubenstein),

Pablo Casals,Violoncello Bolofst (1178).

Danny Boy, The Kerry Dance,

-Heink,

Ernestine. Schumann-E Contralto (1464). Roralia Hungarics

Presto (Dohnany}}, Molto Viraco,

Fritz Kreisler, Violinist (1428).. Rouralia Hungaria-Gypsy Andante,

Fritz Kreisler, Violinist

8 (1429), -7.80 p.m.-Operatie.... Goms from Bohemian Girl (Balle),

Victor Light Opera.

(B6819); Dinorah-Ombra Legalera

(Meyerbeer), me

Amelita Galll-Curel, Soprano (1174) Rigoletto Quartet Most Mignon-Entracte: Gavotte

*(Thomas), the

Pietro, Accordion Bololet

None can gainsay it (Donlett), Fickle Fortune, danseuro

Toti Dal Mo

scarcity and misery. The famous J. M. Alves, Mrs. Creasy, Mr. J. bistorian Tau Yu-ming, who lived Okamoto, Prof. R. Robertson, the nearly two thousand years ago, Hot, W. EL Shenton and the Hon.

Dr. 8. W. Toki aputy and made this observation:War The Committee was elected as like fire; those who start the fire follows, those whose names appear in a Monastery Garden (Ketelbey), will themselves be burned." An with an asterisk being members of unknown writer has said: "A the Executive Committee; fight between two tigers must end The Rev. J. C. Knight Anstey, Mr. in the death of the weaker animal Al Areallly Mrs. Beavis, Mr. B. E and the injury of the stronger." Birch, BA, Mr. J. D. Bush, the Bev The truth of this observation has GK. Carpenter, B.A. Mr. P 8

Victor Concert Orchestra 5.45 pm-Organ Solos, Berceuse (Gadard) Thais--Meditation Charles Cronham (85858). (Massanet) Causkly, Hier N. E. Eliott, Mr L Traumerei (Schumann); been abundantly borne out, by the Forster Rev. H. Giesse, Mir W. Lay! Edwin H. Lemare Great War in which the victore Grimm (on Becretary) the Rev. 6 p.m. From the Studio: Chil- La Figlia Del Reggimento

have anffered, and are autocas H. Johnston on D.8.0. Mar

Johnston, Mrs. Kirk, Capt dren's Programio.

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to this day, only one degren less 955 AZT Miles, the Rev. Father: 3,45 : P.M2 pmA Concert Head

Macdonald 9 Mr Okamoto, The Shepherd's Serenade,

than the vanquished.

Election Of Officers M B M Pope B.As the Rev. After the constitution of the E, G. Powell, O.BE the Reva

ty had been read to the meets Rogers, B.A the Hon. Mr W. B-1 the Rev. Thory Mrt. Ing by Prof R. Robertson, MAS

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