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THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1948.

WORN ON THE WIER THIS IS AN EVENING

DARAS

"elephone Co. Meeting:

RATE

Kite

ON THE GOOD YEAR FOR PEAK TRAMWAY

IT'S JUST AN APRON!

DISCUSSIONS

WITH GOVERNMENT

Net earnings of only $193,210, or roughly 2.5% on paid-up capital, were revealed at the annual meeting of the H.K. Telophone Co., Ltd. yos- terday by Mr. N. O. C. Marsh, chairman of the board of directors, who said that negotiations were continuing with Government for rate ad- justment,

Income from Interest divi- |$280,543 refer to the purchase off dents and exeliange is some four Ints on Bowen Rond for

This provisioni $52,317 less than for the pre-staff quarters. coding year, accounted for by has done much to relieve the acute situation which brovalled in realising some investments.

modation for your staff. The

on

profit for the year. It is my duty to point out with very par- der "payments

figure of

account ticular emphasis that if you sub-w

new property" represents dä...! tract the gain on investments of

vances for the purchash of build-

Just Not Clever Enough

Seizures-of-row oplum

| board 5.8 Tsinan when

In Various quanti-

Redman

Traffic receipts $90,000 higher than the previous

15 months, were reported for the year ending March 31, 1948, at thö ännual meeting of Pook Tramways Co., Ltd. yesterday. Mr. D. E Clark, presiding, Messrs. Lowd Bingham

Matthews and Messrs. Peat Mar

said:

re

and

word

Profit for the year, after al-wick Mitchen And Co," "were re- lowing for depreciation of 'buill- orpointed auditors. iniga, rolling took and electrical Supporting Mr. Clark in the haulage plant, amounts to $145,-chair were Sir Robert Ho Tung, 937.36 which la satisfactory, Trai-Hon. Mr. N. O. C. Marsh and Mc. fte receipts

were some $00,000 M. H. Turner (Directots) and Hetter than the previous 18 Mr. J. L. Quie (Secretary), thanth period and rents

Shareholders preként ceived show an increase of $5,. Mesars, P.A. Waller, S, F. Chubb, 000. On the other side of the A. Andrews, W. C. Lee, F. A. atcount. Wages show an appée Ozorio and Major C. W. L. Way. clabic risc.

"Reconstruction has gone on throughout the year, and with the arrival of some machine tools for our

able to shop, we have been

Personalia

Mr. J. F. R. Loult, a Director much more, of and Chief Actuary this work ourselves, with

of the Starr con-Group of

Life Insurance Com- siderable saving. Two cats were panles (American International reconditioned and are now in Erst

the third is and the

Assurance Co. Ltd.; cinss order whils!*

Ania Lile: U. S. Life Inkucance This car Company) being entirely rebuilt,

who has been in was wrecked by a shell during Manila for the attack on

Bome months. is a Hong Kong and passenger on "President Wilson" was later patched up by the Jap which is due this morning. He ahese. Repaits to building at is expected to stay in Hong Kong the Peak Terminus

wpre nliò

undertaken during the year. War for about two weeks. flosses account will be reduced

by $30,000 and

the balance of A tea party will be given by $70,000 will be gradudily written Mr. T. W, Kwok, Special Com- [off.

missioner of Foreign Affairs, to Since the War the Foak Tram the members of SJU.AA, and |

$380,302 plus the interest on in Ing materials for the Companyen two males and two females nditions however, play a pro-versity campus in Shanghai, Thờ|

"The sum of $1,102,213 is not respect to suitable living accom docked at the Citolin What Has been increasingly patronised their families on Sunday ht 4 p.m.

on Wednesday engineering

fles and different methods of con-by Chinese realderits, Jand with di Mr. Kwok's residence, No. 10 cealment were revealed by R.O. be opening of the Peak Cafe, a Po Shan Road.

before M. xip to the Peak makes a very It is traditional for Aluinnt of d'Almada

at Central yesterday pleasant break from the hurly St. John's Universlly to hold a

Burly of

the Town. Weather May Culing annually at the Uni- charged with possessidři,

minent part, So Sui, 35, female, with

and for the year May Outing at Mr. Kwak's re- under taels str

review, strapped round her legs, tinetly favourable.

those were dissidence for the Alumni Is koeping who pleaded

up with the old tradillah of St. that sh

she was carry The time tabla has been In. John's University. More than ing the oplum for someone else creased by eight regular cars and sixty alumni and their families and the seriousness the average number of cats per are expected to fake part." of the

received and of $3,300

duy months. three

during the

Year under re View was 46 as against the had 36ent me table

of 40 cars;

f the

and

and we were

L

This your Company willingly

new building at No. 1 Camaron Road,

New Stations

"The cash altuation remains favourable, but, falling erly Thie

"The work of consolidating. maintaining, and extending tele-

agreed to on the understanding phone facilities in the Colony

being

carried on with teal and that it was recognised that the without Intermission. The Com rates were likely to be 1-

installed an additional 3,558 pany dconomic.

telephone stations during the year,

Seconding the

Inconceivable

and Ac-

"offence"""

or

Stole Officers' Cheese

were

pre-

over 40%

Yesterday's departures for Southampton by BOAC "Speed- bird" flying-boat were Messrs. LA

vestments of $180,834 you will Bad that the legitimate earnings telephone the business as e crating

of some company acultade amount to the In- giftant summ of $343,787--b£= fore making provision of 302,577 for "capital reserve instalment"

$80,000 for "orporation pro-adjustments, and Hiving regard Wong Ah-idm, who his tax." When these provisions

to your commitments, will contacle concealed in the false bot- cars were run per day, pre-war. day the

At its next meeting on Tues- are dccounted for the net carn-

tinue to require careful scrub months akd

torn of a basket received four Wheri traffic warrants, extra cara Rong will be

Rotary Club of Hong Ings amount

"On the liabilities aide, to

addressed by Mr. $183,210 or

recommendation; n

pre always run in addition to Wat Tat, M.A., who will speak on roughly

calls on the party paid shares for banishment. 2.0%

the un

present

those scheduled on the time table. The Book of Changes and the baid up capital.

made last year, with the excep Ng Lec-ming, who had 18 taels "Your Company, has not relax-

tion of some $00,057, had been concealed inside a table top re-led 876,000 as against 732,000 for

"Passengere for the year total Social Crisis'. paid by Dec. 31, 1947. ed is efforts to secure u

The meeting will take place in ceived four thonths and banish the previous 15 months. very! The present capital is inadement.

the Root Garden, Hong Kong, hecessary tariffs adjtsiment. In

nol only

vis-a-vis the

The service Lee Muk-lo, who had 24 table only twice during the year; once

was interrupted Hotel at 12,30 pm. August 1945 we were the first quate, atility to take over its business, realistic value of assets, but also inside a suitcase, got four months for a few hours to clear a small

provision for and banishment. exhorted by the having regard to

landslide and once for 38 hours future expansion. The directors Affairs ភា

Administration to

toare

for repairs to a main beating. keeping this and other keep our charges an near pre- relevant matters constantly be-

Prospects Good evel or possible in order to war level

fore them.

Prospects are good. April A. Dabelstein, B. C. Finch, H. F. set an example and to assist them

1948 receipts

Shields, E. A. Dahlin, Choy Wal- controlling prices in

Keneral.

higher than for the corresponding Shuen, AK, Morkill, Mra, E ionth last year and May receipts Green, Mrs. D. M. Main, Mr. and to date show a similar percent. H. J. Parlett. Others aboard Mrs. L. M. Parlett, and Mastar oge of increase. It is not anti- Small jumps of cheese wrapped cipated, however, that this par- tite incraft were Dr. S. N. Chau exhibit in a charge against A throughout the year as receipts (for Calcutta); Mr. Cheng Sharg in newspaper wore featured as centage increase will continue Cider and. Mr. I. M. Lightbody LH. K. Chau, Mr. B. A

adoption of the i. Proposal for 20-year-old waiter of the RAF for the Isiter half of the year peng (for Rangoon): G/Capt.. E.

Ombers Mess. HAS Chess by wloon for steal-under revley were much higher J. Bane, Mr, A, L. Mazzia, Mrs. | "Facts and figures have been counts. Mr. C. E. Terry sold:

at Kowlbuh than the first half." presented in profusion, but st!!! |

"Patience

Cheng Shin, Miss Ching Chung- and

Maistracy yesterday. perseverance without result, although it is have been exercised in the course Ho Chi was Aned $25.

Mr. Clarkt proposed that the teh and Miss Ching Chung-yun Convicted by Mr. Blair-Kore. sum of $150,150.31 be allocated (for Bangkok). flear from the negotiations that of negotiations with Government

as follows:- Defendant, pledding not gully. *recognises the on the- Question sonable ad sold that he picked up the lumps. ~ToF" "Fate"

of telephone charges. adjustment. is hoped, however, that due

obv{qualy

from different labjes drier the Impossible

thought it all cognisnner will now be taken by

evening meal ant for any Company to continue right to take them home: The authorities concerned of the

to meet dividend commitments

He was arrested by Sergeant remarks I

made-sup- have just

from reserves, and it le funds. ported as they are by the figures

nightally unsound that a Billity as he Was led Ving by the mall ghte and brought to thể company should-be-compelled Folltet Station; to look to extéanaous sources for its revenue through being denied the opportunity of securing it from the servite för which I le desighed, and which

arrivals it maintains at a high level of

15,000.00

David Bennett, J. Pally,, A. G. efficiency.

The funeral of the late Doctor To-Transfer-to-Wor

Mörkill, E.-G. F. Wealer, Morris Supporting the chatzman were 7.5 Wong, and the port doctor Losses Account 80,000.00 Foliman A. B. Calder, J. K Messrs. R. K. Valentine,

D. H. G Aloy and Swalow took place And Carry Forward

11,472.03 Gray. Mr. E. P. Cull, L. A. Bar- ciently appreciated that the tale- and Sir Shou-son Chow (Difec-de/wong was at the time of

"It does not appear to be suf- Blake, D. C. Davies, F. C. Barry at the Catholic Cemetery, Happy Totni..

$188,188.1 R. E. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. ton, R. A. Warji, J. F. Hardgrove, Yesterday afternoon. phong Isusiness; which so essen-tors), Mr. J. P. Sherry (Manag fially calls for long-term plan-lug director) and Mr. S. Grove his death aged 61 years. He wased by Mr. P. A. Wäller, were

The report and accourts, secunda, M

Mrs. Y. Lewis" and "E hing, must-have adequate finan (Secretary.)

the chairman of the board of adopted undnumously. cial resources if the best inter- Among shareholders present directors of the Amoy "Canning: esta of the community are to be were:-Mesars. Tam Kok-fin,

Peninsula depultures:-Mr. and On the proposal of the Chalk- A. Company. served.

McKellar, A. G.. Langston, C. E.

man, seconded by Major C. W. L. Mr Hinn Augustihion T. H "The Bxed

and Why, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hot Prisklif, AF. Clark, Mr. assets do not yet Terry, W. II. Kwan, Au Cheuk- fully reflect the capital commit- sing, E. R. Childe, Lam Kwai, W. from various

Nearly 600 wreaths were sent Mr. N. O. C. Match and Mesaris, Mrs. E. B. Tersille. J. G. Hen

companies, firms, L. Kalloorle hents which have been entered G. Grifa, Li Shul-wing, Major relatives and friends.

And M. H. Turner | Who, Mr. and ales, S. D. McAfee,

ML E. Langdon, Mr. detet I were re-előcted to the Board. Into, but you will observe the. C.W.L. Way, Dr. Mok Tal-tin bote made by your auditors,

W.G.E. Egglestori.

Mr. A. M. Walck and Mrs. C. the effect that these now amount

Shilling to some $5,800,000.

now

Presented to conceivable

"It is surely

now

that the intention is to make it ekonomically Impossible

to maintain the high standard of service

being rendered, and also to make it squally im- possible to develop your system as to take care of future ex- pansion.

to

"Under "land's buildings" the additions, during the year of

Reminders

Annual

ས་་ Today meeting. Indo-China Steamship Navigation Co., Ltd., Jardino's Board Room,

12 noon.

and

Mr. F. C. Barry and Sir Robert Kotewall were re-elected Direc- fors and Messrs. Lowe Bingham and Matthews re-appointed dudi-

tors.

FUNERAL OF DR. F.S. WONG

To pay n Dividend of

31.80 per share, less tax OK 25,000 Fully paid shares $ To pay a dividend of ab ets, per share, less tax, on 50,000 $5. Paid-up....aharca To Transfer to Pro-

vision for Passages and Leave Pay

To Transfer to Pro-

vision for Taxation and

Contingencies

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and

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With its moadow-fresh-

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It contains 99.8% puro

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at the same time

help keep them

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Sale Agenti:

H. CORRA, LTD. Y

Latest arrivals from Southan313 Marine Houso, Hong Kong. ton by BOAC "Speedbird" flying- boat hre Professor D. J.-Sloss,

40,500.00 Mrs. B. F. Gull, Mr. L. Ward and

Mr. L. Barton. Also arriving by the same alrerafi were Nassim Joseph Douck (from Calcutta);| 40,000.00 Mr-Soo Hon-(from-Rangoon); Moss, J. Gray, A, Panteleimonov, Lee Kwang-how and A. Detol: 20,685.08 (from Bangkok).

THREE JAPANESE

TO HANG

HKVDC ORDERS Thier Japanese officials charged with the murder

Orders by Colonel. L. T. Rise, CHE.ED, Commendant,HLK.Y.D. CorpTM" ORJI "NA 16/8, dated 27.6.49.

...

Austra

of the Rev. Leonard Kanfish, of the flan Methodist Overseas Mission, on Dobo, Aroe Islands, on Feb. 5, 1943, were zóh- tenced to be hanged yesterday by the No. 1 Australian War Chinos Court.

1

Peninsula Hotel

The marriage of Mr. Heary James Ollerdessen of Cathay

Hotel to Miss Glorid Claifa Ro betis of 98 Robinson Road took pluce at the Registry of the Supreme Court before the Re. gistrar of Marridges yesterday:

Witnesses to the wedding were Messrs Nicholas D. Gholmes-and- James W. Anderson.

+

The forthcoming weddinga have been annoticed Ar James Francis Whelan of H.M. Dockyard to: Mins Rosalena

War Baleria. The attention of all concerned is drawn to the announcement In the English and Chinese red 17.5.48 coneàrning war asfary payments and e-maila awards. A notices diving The accused were Lieut, yards-from-his-fall-and-beheaded Markus de Oliveria of 88 Won detaila of how Volunteers should poly

appear in the Fress duride the Segelima Minjan, Chief Felfy beside a bomb-crater. The three Nel Chung. next few dazu,

Officer Moyama Konip and accused were

the only persofis Meeting to discuss revival of Cours will commence on Tuesday, June 1 ministrator attached to the

Course for B.Q.31.8, and CAMS. The Kohama Shosuke, civilian ad- who took part in the execution.. Hong Kong Art Club, St.-8.46 p.m., in the Lecture som

Another trial will begin today Francis Hotel, 1st Flr., 5.30 Corps Headquarters,

at 9 am, before the same four- Imperial Japanese Navy South: p.m.

Pari I Order No. 19/46: Swaneth Seas Staff.

men tribunal. Presentation öt

The stage

2001 Ft Nelson Osmerun The Court comprising Lt. Col. Hibeo, Major Atsuka Yusamäsa, show

uccused," Lieut.' Konda "Knock" by French A.D.C., later seated to No. 3 Car Pullen (Present), Major and Lieut. Iwasaki Yoshiho, are at China Fleet Club Theatro,

p.m.

. K. Lloyd, Major N. F. Quinton charged with the hurder (Sad) J. WESTON, Custále,

and Capt. M. B, Tindale reached right Lieut Arthur Annual general meeting of the

Adiolant, .K.V.U. Corps its verdict after the closing ad-Noor Royal A

· Douglas, H.K. Chinese Medical Asso- ciation, LK University Alumni Association. Queen's Building & p.m. (Dinner at **-7 p.th.)***

.

Classical Music Recital. European

YMCA, 8 p.m. ****

'28.5.48.

HIS COUSIN FOUND THEM

dresses of The Defchen and Pro Force, and S81 pman, 81- secution,

the MEJ AF

UH TOCA), address, Court in the Kat Talah group, between defence, hearing ruled that the accused, guilty of October and November, 194 era the function of Gascoings

A routine search of bus passen-ed to death,

the, chiren on laid. "Will be hang. - Bajor Mackay will prosecule.

Major A. Mackay, Australian and Chatham Roads on May D Diy.

SCAP (GH) Tokyo,, pro-

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Peninsula Hotel, 12.80 p.m.

H.K. Lt Orchestra, 278, Ro- 16 rounds of 38nmulos

binson Rd., 0.39, p.m.

Coming Eventa

TOMORROW.

dirty but capable a Being fired. land, was one uz klin survivors bi Charged with possession of am- the bombied HMAS Patricia munition, Kwok Kau, 29, was Cam" which was patrolling ser zontenced by Mr. Latimer

Kowloon Magistracy, yesterday to inycapulired by the plane

Launching of Arat post-war veised months hard laboure

by HK. & Whampoa Dock Defendant, Who old the court to Dobo, whilst VR Co., Ltd., at Hung Hom, 11.30 that the had a raphy and childc

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