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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI [BANKING CORPORATION.

Authorised Capital

..........$50,000,000 Reserve Funds: Issued and Fully Paid-up ...$20,000,000

Sterling .......

.scrve

A MESSAGE FROM REUTER'S SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT ON THE ALBANIAN FRONTIER Hong Kong Currency Re- SAYS THAT THE ITALIAN OFFENSIVE WAS INTENSIFIED

Reserve Liability of Pro- YESTERDAY

prietors ON THE NOR. THERN FRONT FROM DEVOLI SHORES OF LAKE

to THE

OKHRIDA.

The Italians, who are making

Increasing use of flame-throwers,

everywhere were repulsed.

Artillery fire roared throughout the day, and

--:£ 6,500,000

..$10,000,000

$20,000,000

HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon, Mr. J J. Paterson, Chairman,

W. H. Luck, Esq.. Deputy Chairman.

Italian use of J. K. Bonsfield, Esq.,

neroplanes in support of operating | 1. J. Davies, Eng..

A. H. Compton, Esq..

troops and to attack Greek com- munications in the rear was more marked.--Reuter,

S.M.C. RATEPAYERS'

MEETING

SIKHS' CLAIMS

G. Miskin, Enq.....

I. S. Morrison, Esq. Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce, Hon. Mr. S. H.Dodwel, Hon. Mr. A. L, Shielda, Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn

Chief Manager.

Кобет

Kowloon

Rangooo

Haigon

San Francinom Shanghai

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

Sourabera

BRANCHES:-

Amoy

Iph

Bangkok

Johore

Bataris

Bombay

Calcutt

Canton

London

Clarine

Lyons

Colombo

Malacon

Manila

Foochow

Muar (Johore) Tokyo Mukden

Tsingtao

New York Polping Penang

[lolio

Sungei Patas)

Bwstow

Ticutain

Yokohama

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES of various rizes To Let.

TRUSTEE and EXECUTOR business undertaken.

Hong Kong 13th December, 1940.

HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.

While no date has yet been fix-Dire ed for the next Shanghai Munici-Haiphong pal Ratepayers' meeting, it is gen-Hankow erally believed that it will be held Harbis with the next week, says a Shang- hal message.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

In opened Mr. J. P. Murphy, Crown Soli-

While the Japanese have agreed Local Currency and FIXED DEPO- not to cause further disturbance, SITS received for One Year or shorter citor, alleged that accused com-:

Dr. Chiu' Hing-yeung, of No. additional precautions are being periods in Local and Other Currencies pletely disregarded the Comman-

considered to protect all present at on terms which will be quoted on dant's order by failing to attend 43, Connaught Road Central, was

application. Camp, and by failing to report to Suminoned before Mr. H. G. Shel- the next meeting-Central News.

Magis- Captain E. N Thursby on Decem-don, K.C., at the Central ber 19 for the

of ex-tracy this morning, for allowing plaining his absence from Camp. an assistant, Miss Lam Yin-ching, Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C.. in-

to vaccinale two Chinese, while Mr. Murphy said that the Vo-she was not a registered practi- structed by Mr. C. Y. Kwan,

lunteer Orders were regularly pu- tioner, and for giving a

The executive committee of appeared for plaintiffs. De. fendants were not

certi- the Khalsa Defence of India Lea- "Government legally rt.

Gazette" and in newspapers. Ac-not done by defendant.

ficate for an operation which was gue has decided to send а de- presented nor were they pre-used's attendance in Camp was

putation under the leadership of Miss Lam was summoned required from December 5 to De-

for the Maharajah of Patiala to wait cember 12.

unlawfully performing the vac- on the Commander-in-Chief press the rights and claims According to Sub-Inspector C.the Sikh community in respect to Goodwin, two Chinese detectives entrance into the Indian Army. were sent to Dr. Chiu's office The committee also resolved tu about 11.30 am. on January 15. constitute committees of the Lea- They were vace nated by

Missgue all ever the Punjab.-Reuter, in Lam.

A male assistant Alled in certificates which already bure the signature of the doctor, and gave them to the detectives.

for

en- be

sent in Court. Mr. Potter said that plaintiffs were a department of the Govern- ment of China and were titled to sue or be liable to sued in Hong Kong. Defendants had originally filed a statement of defence but this was ordered to be struck out because compliance of an order for dis- covery, and Messrs Hastings and Co., who were then acting for them, had since had no further instructions.

of

non-

blished

in the

After the announcement of the Orders, accused wrote a letter to Captain Austin, who directed it to Captain Thursday. The letter ex- plained that accused was unable to attend Camp owing to work the Asia Life Insurance Company

Ordered To Report

cination.

to of

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD.

HEAD OFFICE: 15. Gracechurch Street, London, E.C.B. ex-Authorised Capital His Subscribed Capital quali-Paid-up Capital

The Commandant then ordered the defence, told the Court that

Mr. M. K. Lo, appearing accused to attend Camp from De-his client had been in practice Under the terms of the contract. ember 5 to December 10 but he for 30 years in Hong Kong, and defendants were to deliver 8,000 | disregarded it completely. tons of salt at the rate of

Miss Lam had many years' less than 1.200 tons a month. The

perience of vaccinating. contract price was $40.90 Hong

citent considered Miss Lam Kong Currency and defendants

fied for vaccinating work.

Dr. Chiu

fined $100, and Miss Lam was cautioned.

not

On December 13 a letter was Issued by Captain Thursby noti fying accused to report to Head quarters (Captain Thursby) ом December 19. This order also completely disregarded. Mr. Murphy said that the Com-

was

had only deliverd 780 tons. Plain- tiffs went out of their way time after time to help defendants but the contract could not be lled mandant took a very serious view and had to be terminated. As a of the case. result, plaintiffs suffered damages Accused replied that he report- amounting to $221,327.54. In ad-ed personally to Captain Austin on | dition, there was $10,000 deposit- December 19 and showed him the ed with the defendants, and this had not been returned.

Despatch From Embassy

in

Mr. J. Watson, of the Colonial Secretariat, produced a despatch from the British Embassy Chungking, enclosing a statement by the Chinese Ministry for For- eign Affairs that plaintiffs

were

a department of the Chinese Gov- ernment.

Mr. Lui Yen-sang said that he had been with the Administra- tion for 28 years and until Janu- ary 10 he was Director

the of Hong Kong Office, Repeated re- quests were made

for delivery but to no effect. Plaintiffs had to purchase salt in the open mar- ket owing to this. A total of 5,874 tons of foreign salt was bought at an average price of $52.57 (Hong Kong), and the total amount paid was $308,860.09. Un- der the contract the cost of the same number of tons of salt was $87,532.55.

His Lordship gave judgment for plaintiffs with costs for $221,327.54 together with $10,000 deposited with defendants.

SHE FOUGHT BLAZE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL

When fire broke out at her home in Strawberry Hill Road, Twicken- ham, Councillor Mrs. Walton call- ed the local brigade and then, with her family, attacked the flames with a stirrup pump.

She got on the floor and held

letter. As Captain Austin saidf| nothing, accused left Headquarters without seeing Captain Thursby.

Captain Austin, who was pre- sent in Court, alleged that cused had never reported to him on the day in question,

BC-

Was

STAR FERRY DIVIDEND

The Star Ferry Com- pany, Limited report that, subject to audit, the amount at credit of Profit and Loss Ac- count for the year The Magistrate then adjourned

ended 31st December,

1940. is: The suminous to hear Captain Aus- tin's evidence next Tuesday morn-Less amount of Interim ing.

Dividend paid at $2,00 per share on 16/8/40 160,000.00

LOCAL SHARES

BANKS Bank of East Asia $76 b.

INSURANCES

Canton Ins. $210 b.

Union Ins. $407 b., $410 sa. H.K. Fire Ins. $165 b. DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, ETC.

H.K, Docks (Old) $18 sa, LANDS, HOTELS & BLOGS.

The

Reserve Fund & Rest

BANKERS:

£3,000,000

1,800.000 1,050,000 1,254,639

The Bank of England and Midland Bank, Ltd.

Bangkok Bombay Cuicutia Colombo Delbi Galle

BRANCHES:

Jalina Kunatoa

Kaniy

Madraa

New York

Penang

Facgoon

Saraghal

Singapore

Kuala Lumpur Simb

Karachi

Kota Bharu

Elong Kong

Kuala Lipla

Kuala

Ipoh

Trengganu

Howrah

HONG KONG BRANCH

The Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.

FOR THE HONG

AND KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

V. M. GRAYBURN,

Chlef Manager.

Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937,

THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.

Authorised Capital Paid-up Capital Reserve and Undivided

Hon

Profits

$10,000,000.00

5.598,600,00

2,983,281.58

HEAD OFFICE:—HONG KONG 10. Des Voeux Road, Central,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:-

Sir

Shou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Esq., Wong

Yun Tong, Esq., Chan Ching Shek, Esq.. Li Lau Sang, Esq., Wong Chu Son, Esq. and Fung Ping Wah, Esq.

Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chief Manager. Li Tse Fong. Esq., Manager.

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:-

Manila Melbourne

Bhangka Bingapore Bourabaya

Bottle

Amoy

Batavia Bombay

Bamerang

Nagasaki

and Calcutta

Halphon Hankow Honolulu Kobe

New York Paris

Palping-

Swatow

A

Ponzog

Sydney

Rangoo

Tientsin

Saigon

Vancouv

Ban Francis00

Every description of Banking Exchange business transacted.

TRUSTEE AND EXECUTORSHIP UNDERTAKEN.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS .$337,271.92

amount brought forward from the year 1939 being

$177,271.92

opened Local Currency and FIXED DEPOSITS received in Local Currency & STER- LING on terms that may be ascertain ed on application.

D. BENSON,

Manager.

45,642.80 THE CHARTERED BANK

OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853.

Reserve Fund Paid-up Capital

The total now available

for distribution is ..$222,914.72 AL the

Annual forthcoming Meeting of Shareholders, the Di- rectors will recommend an appro- priation as follows: To pay

a Final Divi- dend of $2.50 share

H.K, and S. Hotels $3.55 b., $3.- | To carry forward-

55 sa.

H.K. Lands 4% Debentures 100

S.

PUBLIC UTILITIES China Lights (Old) $6.35/30 sa. Telephones (Old) $251⁄4 b.

INDUSTRIALS

H.K. Ropes $8.35 s.

MISCELLANEOUS Entertainments $7 b Vibro Piling $7.70 s.

LAST DAY'S SALES 61 Unions Ins. @ $410 100 Docks (Old) @ $18 400-Hotels-@-$3.55 1,000 Lights (Old) @ $8.35

CONCEALED THEIR LICENCES

per

.$200,000.00 22,914.72

$222,914,72

Risks Children

Run In The

Far East.

Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors...

£3,000,000. £3,000,000.

£3,000,000

HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/122, Leadenhall Street, E.C.2, West End Branch:

14/16, Cockspur Street, S.W.1. Manchester Branch:

62. Mosley Street, Manchester, 2.

AGENCIES AND BRANCHES,

Hankow PODLDE

for Star

Hoạt Loạt Rangoon

Balgon Borensban

Shanghai

Blogapore

Rittswan

Cilve street Kuala Lumpur Boersbaga

Azaritene

Bangkok

Follo

Batavia

Spol

Bombay

Karachi

Calcutta

Klang

Agenotes: Kobe

Fairli Placa Kuchlug

Talping

Madras

Tinnimin

Hantla

Tooghah

Medan Now, York Peiping

Teking)

(Bhak

Yokohama

In China and the tropical East bables and young children are

Canton -subject-to-much-greater-health--

Cawnpore risks than are those who live in

Cobu more temperate lands, for reasons Colombo associated with climatic conditions Delhi and environment. Every thought Hamburg Haiphong ful parent knows this, and should take precautions accordingly,

One of the best safeguards for the health of your little ones is to medicine especially prepared for be found in Baby's Own Tablets,

For concealing the licence num-a

¿

Howloon London

Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted. Loans granted on opproved securities,

Current Accounts opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local and Foreign Currencies on terms which will be quoted on application.

Safe Deposit Boxes To Let.

KAN TONG PO.

(det Manager,

THE WING ON-BANK, LIMITED.

Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital $10,000,000 LONDON BANKERS:- Westminster Bank, Ltd. Foreign Exchange and description of banking business transacted.

every

• Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. Fixed Deposits received at rates which will be quoted on application.

Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.

PHILIP GOCKCHIN,

Chief Manager.

FOR SALE

Hong Kong Centenary Envelopes

with Vlow of Hong Kong In

1,841 and 1941.

for

First Day Issue of

Centenary Stamps

at $1.00 per dor, envelopes

FOREIGN EXCHANGE and"General Banking Business transacted.

CURRIENTZ ACCOUNTS opened and the nozzle overhead in real probers of their junks, two junk- the use of children, and guaran- be quoted en application

Year or shorter periods in fecal or DEPOSITS received for One

fessional style, and had done the

Other Currencies at rates which will work so well that when the fire-mistresses were each fined $5, teed absolutely wholesome and men arrived they allowed her to Commander J. Jolly, Harbour The first effect of Baby's Ownterest allowed at rates obtainable on

soven days

SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also, opened in imprisonment, by

safe for even the youngest infant. Local Currency and Sterling with m complete it!

Master, in the Marine Court this Tablets is gently to move the application. morning.

bowels. Then they cool feverish- The Bank's Head Office in London $7, or seven days' hard labour in croup or colds, check diarrhoea, insome Tax overpaid, on terms which Two junk fokis were each fined ness, relieve indigestion, colic, unpertakes Executor and Truster bual- ness, and claims recovery of Britian The Consular Body has decided the same Court for boarding allay teething pains, expel worms, to convene the next Ratepayers ship at Holt's Whart without per quiet the nerves, promote restful, may be ascertained at any of the Garden Seeds, Picture Books, etc.

Agerolde and Branches, Meeting on February 5, says mission from the master of the health-giving sleep, Chemists

10, Wyndham Street Beuter from Shanghai, ka

oxarxwbere sell J

ship: Ka

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A BWA, CAMIDGITÉ,

GRACA & CO. Dealers in Postage Stamps,