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WATKINS LIMITED.

· ANNUAL MEETING.

THE HONGKONG®

FOOTBALL!

HMS.GLORY" FBMS.

“ARGONAUTA

RESS. MONDAY, MARCH 30TH, 1908

the otbry end, where Morgan and his backs

bad an moriens fines, and bet for the cooles and KODAKS,

fisting powers of the goalkeeper a score would have followed. Morgan for an especially flue to cars cheers to the echo.. ko chrmers in succession fell to the drgasoul, tat nothing get the tangible came their way. The Glory forwards The final round in the Hongkong Challenge tried to alter the complexion of this game, but Shield tourney, in whick the above teams were Lane, to whom the ball was sent, was unequal to pitted on Saturday, has been the topic of the the task of dribbling round Morrison. The comblustion, and when they failed the books hour not only in naval but also in civilian eireles centre-halves of both sides were breaking up the since the semi-final tie was decided on the 18th were always on the spot. In one of their inst. latween the Glory and Ocean, The dangerous raids Robinson was winded-a score

The fourth ordinary general meeting of shareh lders in the above Company was held at the offices, Queen's Ford Central, on Saturday at noon. Mr. G. A. Watkins prasided, and the others procent wore Messe Chan A, Fook, H. Reid, J. W. Osborne, and A. E. Michael.

The hotica calling the meeting having been read,

The CHAJEMAX wald-Gentlemen, the report honds fyt some daya, I sesame you do bot wish me to detain you with the formal reading of We will then fore take them as road. There has been no spacial feature in connectief Sundry Debtors, which were thɛn separate, and Glory the H.K.F.C. by 3-2; the second bar, foolishly manoeuvred for position fustead of

would not have token place, as Milford had

and statement of acounts having been in your 1 am ungulb to attend the above Came 'qualifiers, bare had anything but a walk into sout by the post before the goalkeeper was

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money to one of its general managers, arpecially when the remuneration of those geners? managers as increased in order to allow age of them to repay to the Company a large eam of money wide to the mareholders. on the first occasion in June of last year, I tavs no desire to cause soy unpleasantness at all, but I thick it a right that the inatter should be brought openly before this wasting. In addi- tion to that I am Idformed by the auditor of the Compact Mr. Hatton Potts, that some alteration is been made in the account you will correct me if it is not so since he passed. them. Mr. Patta writes to me under this data pany's meeting to day. I beg to draw yar attention to the fact that the accounts have not bean published in the same forms as when Fossed by me, the items under the heading being now shown in 400 amount, although I minuted on the no oant that I wanted hom resulted Argonaut 1, V.R.C., ; Giry shown as there ststedYours faithfulty, W Hatton Fotte." I thinle on the face of that latter that I am ani justified in bringing this matter forward, and had there been a better and a larger tasting-a representative meeting, I think I would have been justified in asking for a committee of enquiry. I shall be glad to best any explanation you have to offer is reply to my questions, and

The CHAIRMAN (handing over the accounts) That is Mr. Fottas original balance sheet signed by him. We don't choose to pat the sud Beecham's, and so forth. We simply pat

the final, as is evidenced by the following list of matches played-In the first stage Argonaut overc1me "G" Co... Sherwood Foresters by 2-1,

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downed. Just afterwards, when all seemed lost Crossman came to the rescue, and sent iuto touch. Paton, when lying almost under the shooting, and of course he was dispossessed. 2, 80th Co., B. G. A.; 0; and in the penultimate with a rus which more than made up for past Plug was transferred to the other end by Land games Argonaul 8, "B" Co., Sherwood weaknesses. He cent to Milford, who unscoonut. Foresters 0, Glory 2, Ocean 0 (after a draw 2ably repeated his previous performance by kicking too far forward, and allowing Robinson all). Last season it will be remembered the to run out and clear. Fouls unfortunately plucky attempt to carry were getting frequent. Shortly after a back Glory made offfrat honours; after accounting for the R.A. sheve by Sturens, the whistle blow for fall-time, (3-0), Rangers (aftera draw 1-1, by 30), and with the score standing :--

Glory 1; Argonaut L It having been arranged to play extra B.K.F.C. (2-1), they were defeated to the flual by “A” Co., Royal Welsh Fusiliers (3-time in the event of a draw, the teams recom off for the second time, Milford passed to 2). The scaling acommodation on Saturday, menced without leaving the fteld. Kicking bad to be stopped until he remavered. Ou resuming tory made tracks for goal, only to Ront straight at Morgan, who fisted into touch. be sent back pointlean. Gogle run down and The pace sat in the first period was now telling on the players, the game thereby falling off con- siderably in interest. The placky little centre two, and facing the music again was beartily obored. He showed that there was Milford was pat out of action for a minute

still some life left in him by dribbling round the defence and gaining a corner, which camo te the other end off Crossmen, who was very lucky nothing Aourner immediately followed at to escape being penalised for handling. The whistled sounded with the score unchanged.

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the period under review, showing me it individual items there-bilita's, and Watkins, as in the leat Shield match, had been amplified the left, Taylor was laid out und the gone ACHEE & CO.,

precaution in respect of our property by writing that is, back eix months, instead of which mynd exciting game. Fully 5,000 people were

prosent whon the game started a minute or two past four o'clock, the Government House party arriving shortly after. The teams were m follows :—

with the year's working, but I think you will bear with me if I detain you with fow gonoral remarks on bar affairs, before moving the adoption of the raport and no counts now before the wasting. This Com pany, in common with others, has had to face increased expenditure, caused by the instabilty of the vaniebing dollar. The nett result of the year's working has been satisfactory, and your general malingers have the pleasure to present you with a favourable, report for does, our ability to declare a dividend of 10 per cant, while carrying forward a balance thom in ne sundry Debtors. The tocrense considerably and was fully taken advantage of to the new account which, I am glad to eng, in my remuteration was granted in June The, ground was in splendid condition for a already gives promise of satisfactory results, or July; st the July meeting, I think. I fast game, and with the weather on its best behaviour, everything polated to an enjoyable Your general managers have taken the metal drew that increase as from the lat January: off a substantial sum (as you will have noticed co-manager, Mr. Chan A Feck, wi 1 not agres in looking over the accounts), which will, to that, and so he has debited it to my account, trust, have your approval. The aerated water consequently increasing the amount due factory is in first-class working order, and the However, the whole of that amount will demand for one products is steadily increasing. liquidated in the next few months, because I It affords me pleasure to arounce that the have just fecured a law case whereby I get amount standing to my debit will be liquidated 20,0000 franes, and that 80,000 francs is payablo during the current year. As regards our new la the coming June, thras months from now, premises, which will shortly be one of the whot the whole amount due to the Cars Improvements on Queen's Hood, the building will be liquidated. Not only that, but I hare will be ready for occupation in Angost next. arranged for financing, the how building of the The scquisition of this site a great Company on my own private guarantes, impri-rement on our present promises will That, I think, ought to be quite suficient prove advantageous in many ways, for in 11 you don't take my word for a letter addition to an increase of business generally, hond you this (handing Mr. Baid a lotter). which is well-nigh certain to onane, our removal That is private and confidential; it must to the now premises will result in a saving of nut go to the meeting. I don't ask you to rent and varions charges which at present take my bare word for it, you have it there cannot be reduced, oving to the face of in black and white. Farther convincing the whole of our works not being under one proof than that I cannot give you. If you are roof Moreover your general managers will not satisfied with that all ask you to do is to be able to exercise much better supervision in sppoint a committee, or whatever you like. all departments when we move into the new and specially emphasised it at the meeting that commodious building now in course of erection the increase was from the 1st January: How- slose to the Supreme Court and the General ever, my colleague, Mt Chan A Foor, did not. Post Dilce. I now more that the report and seen to think so, ho thought it only commenced statement of accounts for the year 1002 ss from the date it was passed at the meating

dr. CHAN A FOOK:--I was acting on the presented be adopted. Then this has been seconded, I shall be pleased to answer to the advice of the frem a solicitors

Glory-Morgsa, goal; Urquhart and Booth, backs; Matthews, Creasms, and Wado, halves: Lane, Hensford, Milford, Moore, and Cottell, forwards.

Argonaut-Robinson, goal; Taylor and

Morrison, books; Clissold, Hodgo, and Percy, halves; Brown, Gogle, Paton, Callagan, and

Refores Mr. Triggs. Stevens, forwerda,

Linesmen-Messrs. J. W. C. Bonner and W. H. Howard.

Glory kicked off towards the golf-house end. Paton gained possesion and punted dawa, but Urquhart cleared, letting Milford nicely away.

Stevens got away on The centre handed into goal, but Taylor was in his place. the run and passed to Patou, who tackled by Urquhart. The left back foozled

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Tho Manila Cablenews publishes the following telegraphic despatob, dated March 22nd-

There has recently-come-to-light á story of most horrible cruelly practiced by the Belgians

by reliable correspondents that the Belgians ja in the dependencies in the Congo. It is stated

their treatment of the natives are more crnol than were the Turks against the Armenians. There has been for a long time a disaffection among the Congo tribes for their Belgian rulers, and outbreaks have ocurred from time to

severely and bave slaughtered thousands of the time. Thess, the Belgians have punished most tribesmos in the coldest blood. The situation presents a new international complication, as it Portugal and Germany may become embroiled is thought possible that England, France

Central Africa. Feeling runs high and inter. vention is talked of.

best of my ability, any questions that may be The CHAIRMAN Mr. Sharp, the barrister | his kick, and Paton with a hard shot just grus d H.E. the Governor Sir Henry A. Blake, the unpunctuality of the New Members and it in attempting to preserve the status quo

The CHAIRMAN It consists of several items I think (Carning to the books). Sundry Dob tors, 68,291,562

The Charnhap That is my own account. Au sccount due by Thomas Berchamn

Mr. REID-Y8, but I want the amounts, The CHAIRMAN The mounts are Myawn account $5,99241 Beechan 1600.19 Marie Brisard and Roger, $513,60 and Follits Bow ing Comproy, alilyautoc, 811 I think if you add the total of these items you will find

to $8.101.1

they amount Obsthan, I should

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IF YOU REQUIRE'

OLD MEMBERS V. NEW MEMBERS.

It was a happy thought of the Exocative of the The game was restarted by the Argonauts, H.K.C.C. to nrrange the above match for the The New Members who tore down and forced a corner, which was closing game of the season. kicked feably by. What proved the gift of the game followed. Crosswan passed out to the side was selected from those who have joined right. Milford get on, and was foully charged the C.C. during the last six months, and it was by Morrison within the penalty ares. Moore satisfactory to find that they could put such a made no mistake about the kick, which struck strong team into the field, The Old Mom the top of the net, amidst a scene of intense bars were by no means up to fall strength, enthusiasm. Milford almost added a third with a splendid screw shot. The game was keenly nevertheless they had a fairly useful side and, contested until Referee Trigga siganlled the as matters turned out, gave their opponents a ig new one-or at any rate it has Raish of one of the very best games witnessed very good game. The idea of the match

Glory 2; Argonaut 1.

not been played for 80100 years and it malch After the

the winning team certainly is a good one and might well in Hongkong. the score being :- Borne before the Grand Stand and the be made an annual event, as the number of garamony of presenting to them the Shield matches to choose from is by no means large. and badges was performed by Lady Blake. A very late start was made swing, chiefy, to This be G.C.N.G.: Bir Joha Kione, Private wa25 minutes past noon-an hour and 25 Becretary and Vice-Admiral Sir Cyprian minutes after the advertised time-When President of the H.K.P.C., and Mr. F. Browne, Members At üret the Old Members had mat. Bridge, KC.B., Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Blair and Bird opened the batting for the New ters very much their own way, as J. T. Dixon Hon. Dr. ATKINSON, in calling upon Lady was the only batsman to show any form, and 7 Hon. Secretary, accompanied her ladyship. Blake, to perform the presentation ceremony, wickets were down for a paltry 39 ruus. kindness in coming there that afternoon. He last moment-joining Elborough, however, a said they all appreciated her ladyship's great Pearce The 100k Fawcett's place at the went on to refer to the records of the two good stand was made and the score was taken to finalist teams, na gaven above, and remarked-in-08 before Farco was bowled for an useful, if passing that the sportsmanlike way in which tucky, 14. Cavanagh was bowled brat ball but, the competition for the Shield had been carried contrary to expectation, Wells, the last man in, ent was shown by the fact that in the first gave a good deal of trouble and was not dis round the Argonaut did not arrive in Hongkong missed until the ecore, had reached 156, his until after the expiry of the time limit, but the contribution being an invaluable 15. Too much Sherwood Forvators waived their right to claima praise cannot be given to Wolfs for the placky the tie and agreed to play them. (Applause.) effort, and the way he stole runs and the refreshing. Meanwhile Elborough had been He then called upon Lady Blake to present the keeness ho displayed generally were quite Shield.

Lady BLAKE gracefully handed over the playing almost perfect cricket and bis cutting trophy to Booth, the captain of the Glory team, in particular was a treat to watch. He gave a with the remark-I have great pleasure in difficult ebance to Ward at mid-off when he had.El Capite, do. presenting you with this Shield. I congratulate made about 30, otherwise bis 54 not out was two months ago, Elborough has shown increas

Do. do. applause.) you on your most splendid victory. (Loud a faultless innings. Since he arrived, about Jubilée,

The CAPTAIN then presented her ladyshipingly good form and, at the present moment. with a beautiful bouquet of flowers,

he is certainly one of the most reliable batsmen

Do. da Lady BLAKE afterwards gave away gold in the Club The fielding of the Ok! Members, Blatz, American

beautifully, was lacking in smartness and it is Tebisu,

Light and shook hands with the Captain.

At the conclusion of the ceremesy three to be hoped that next season will see

depart. Yebisu, badges to each member of the winning team, with the exception of Barrett, who folded

Dark... W. Dixon bowled well hearty cheers were given for Lady Blake, Then a decided improvement in this came "Three cheers for the goalkeeper be ment of the game. kept them cut" and three chorrs for the and tooked 5 wickets for 69 and Barrett took s

advised me that I was perfectly right and the bottom of the upright asked relating to the business now belors, the legally entitled to it, especially as I emphasised repeated half a minute afterwards, and was meeting ________

Mr. OSBORNE I, bure noh pleasure in at the masting that as the increase was pasted deservedly cheered. Had he steadied himself

la Jaly it did not necessarily mean that the in- teceding the proposition,

Mr. Reipar. Chairman, you have invited reass should take place from that date. before shooting, a goal would almost certainly questions after the seconding of the report, and However, the amount has been debited up to me, base resulted. Crossman let his forwarde weil there is one item base that I have been request. Mr. Rain-I don't wish to say anything away, Milford catching the ball on his head and ed to enquire-inte, and I hope you will be able more except that it is very unstisfactory giving Robinson an opportunity of showing give a satisfactory explanation of that item. that this amount, nearly $600) should not With regard to the entry in the accounts of be available for division among the shareholders his fisting capabilities. A pretty piece of enndry Doktora, act down at 88,221,51, I should instead of being owing to the Company by combination was then witnessed between the like to know what that item is composed of if yourself I see from the detailed balance sheet left wing and centre, the ball being taken into that the various items under Sundry Debtore the Argonaut's goal, where again Robinson it consists of more than one item.

are not shown as in the published accounts, which bears out what I said and what Mr. Potts fisted. The Argonaut's halves set the front rank away on a speedy run, and Crossman led has written to me abrite so. We don't care to nerdo a corner from which nothing resulted. to public individual accounts in the balance Each go 1 was being visited in turn, and every sheet, there is no real advantage to be gained inch of the ground was contested. Stevens, when in a good. position, shot weakly past, by it. Are there any more questions P

Mr. Ossous-There is this question of amidst derisive cheer from the Glory supporters your indebtedness. I quite sgree with Mr. Time and again Crossman came to the rescue Beld that the matter of tole eir months back of his side. Stevens was pulled up for offside, pay should have been arranged between yourself From the free kick Milford rushed away and and Mr. Chan A Fook

however, went past. The first foul fell to * Thể CHAIRMAN Mr. Chan A Fook would passed to Lone, who tried a pot shot which Glory for a back push. Urquhart sent to not agree to it has created a lot of die bottel, aud Moore, who received the pass from like to know what this item 6455,192, represente un make a PLIENAS Is it & debt due by yon to the Company P

The CHAIRMANY, that is the unfor, the putaids left, kicked by. The pressure now The CHAIRMAR Les; (1 is debt due by

to take effect in time, and at last the point me to the Company, and which I stated in tunate part of the business that we cannot both being put on by the Glory locked certsio idated to fall during the be of the same miedo a came, Milford frun a bigh pass by Moore Mr. Ospouse-Had not this thing better be heading into the net ont of Morgan's roach, arranged now batwhen yours lf and Mr. Ch's The cheers which this effort brought forth The CHAIRMA-No, I will pay it sad falsh. must have been heard on board the flags

ship in the harbour, Kicking into touch by Admiral. Mr. CHAN A FOOK-I was suting under the the Glory halves when hard pressed did not. The sailors wound up the event in charac-sent down. advice of the firm's solicitors that we ate not entitled to draw the six months back pay be met with the approval of the Argonaut'e teristic style, shouldering their Captain to the cause the vote was taken at the date of the supporters. The equalizer almost resulted from Pavilion, he meanwhile holding the Shield

a raid by Paton & Co., and if Morgan had upright on the top of his head. Mr. Kern-That is to say, you have erpen-meeting, audit was supposed we wereonly entitled bean only a second later in getting on the ball ded on behalf of these three Arms that amount to it from the date at which the resolution was Cailngan would have had an open goal. Wild of money on advertising in this Colony and confirmed. That is the davice of the firm's kicking by the story halves lost a couple of likely chances. The kick romlting from s money which you hope will be recovered in solicitors,

Mr. Rasp-It seams to me there is a differ-Plory baif fouling an opponent was well this Colony

The OHAIRMAN And money which will bsence of opinion between the two general taken, and the tactics might have caught nianegers. One general manager debite you the Glory napping, in this way: Taylor one half gene inlary while you consider took the kick, fussed to Clissold, who was yourself entitled to it.

the ball bounced over the bar. The finest piece The CHAIRMAN-I do, and always have, and waiting unwatched; the left half sent in, but of combination witnessed so far came from did from the moment it was granted.

Mr. Ram That point that should the Glory's left wing and centre. The ball was passed and repassed, but Moore got offeide, have been settled, t

From the free kick, the Glory again got hold, Moore and Cottell showing how thoroughly they understand each other's play. A well sustained attack was made on Morgan's charge by Argonaut aside forwards, but the centre passed to Callagan, who was given offside. Rushing off the Glory scared a corner, which Cottell kicked weakly oat Foul shies were frequent, both sides offending equally. After Crossmas had kicked into touch and the shy had been taken, the whistio signalled half. time with the score standing

Glory, 1; Argonaut, 0, Patun

my ssport current year,

RED With regard to

three other items. What do they represent?

The CHAIRMAN The others represent, from Beecham's the amount dus for advertising: Alfie parpcses-advertisements generally

Erlined and Roger the cams, and Seslits Brow

ing Company the same,

rondvered. The recounts have gone homes but

we have not had time to receive a reply.

Mr. Reid With regard to this first item you own account-1 alond like to point out to yen on behalf of the shareholders generally thet, at the lit ankual meeting on the 27th Marok, 1912, the amonas stated as due

on

The CHAT MANIt is settled now. I am going to pay

Mr. HEIDIn that case I think it is unsatis. factory to yoru

The CS.18MAXI must tell you and all the shareholders combined that it is very naatis factory to me. I am thoroughly dissatisfied with it. However, the resolution has been gut before the meeting that the report and account be adoptelt has been seconded by Mr. Osloras. The gentlemen who are in favour of sine please siguity in the usual way.

The Glory bad one chunge from their semi-final team, Lace displacing Watson at outside right.

Taking the game all through a draw would have best represented the result. It is safe to predict that but for the penalty kick in the last

have been I all, quarter of an hour, the score at the finish would

The Glory was best served by Milford, Morgan, Cressman, Cottell, and Moore, with the others not far behind in ability: while Paton, Gogle, Robinson, Callagan, and Hodge were prominent for the Argonaut. Two better matched teams in all departments it would have been hard to find.

The Glory's war chant" Chiming Bells" was not frequently heard on Saterday, but it came out strong fast before the presentation of prizes.

to the company has $3.665.11. On the 21st June, of last Seer a special extmordinary meeting was held at which a proposal was abmitted to increase the remoderation of the general managers, I was askeit to greofd that resula- tion, and before floing so I put some questions to you to satisfy myself that the amount of

It was almost pathetic at tires to hear the standing dne by you rather to the Company was to to liquidated by the amount you were likely to recover from the increased salary, I

appealing cry from the sous of the sen to the put the question to you in this way A certain

Glory team Back up, scarlet runners!"

Rumour has it that a great sorting out of amonut responsibility stisches en me as the

caps has taken ploes on both ships. We should dition to yourselves At theasmo time, I don't That is all the business before the most-

Naw clay cutties like to bring up mo, nuplosant watter referreting, gentlemen. Dividend warrants will le passed fall out to Callsgen, who outwitted the hundrede thrown Ligh in the air when the

on application at this Matthews hot was stopped by Booth. Crose. Argonaut cord. on Tuesday to at lust annual meeting of the shareholders, ea They will not be sent out, I man again took the safe course in kicking into also in numerous demand owing to the but I must wk, will the shareholders have thank you for your attendance. I hope at touch when there was not much chance of enthusiasts forgetting to remove the soothing returned to them the amount of money was then said to be outstanding You replied the next yearly meeting von will have clearing effectively. Cattell broke away, and artiole from the lining before sending the caps *Certainly, that was the object of its new general manager, in fact, two new general after beating Taylor gave to Milford who kicked saring aloft. asked: Whatsort of Parantee is to be given ausgers, who will be able to pay you a better too far forward, so that Robinson rushing out. that it will be re-paid? Have we simply got to dividend, but I very much doubt it. I don't got on the hall, first. From this incident, the take your word for itp" And you replied. Yes, think, Mr. Reid, on the part of the share equaliser resalted. The ball was rushed up the and you are the auditors word for it. On the holders, you have done the Company any good left wing and sent into gral; Morgan misisted, strength of that securanos I agreed to second Mr. Tiller did the same thing a year age. It and after bobbing about for a minute the leather the resolution for increasing the remuneration cost them about $8,000. You only hold 25

then ensued amongst the Argonaut backers. of the general managers at that meeting. I shares. Mr. Chan A Fook and myself hold was banged into the net by Paton, Pandemoníam And now that instead of the amount of $3,500 two-thirds of the shares. I person lly on the The game was now tremendously excit log, the sailors shouting themselves hoarse. odd having been re-paid to the Company, the largest shareholder in this Company amount of your indebtedness has increased to Mr. OsHours →But cannot we settle the mat The goal was just what the Argonaut's $5,992 don't think that is at all satisfactory ter now.

enly shareholder oftending the meeting in ad- shows of hands. It is carried ansuimlonely hereinked oil on the resumption, and | think such would be very necessary considering

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Now that the Shield competitions have come to an end for another year, it is only right that a word of thanks should be given to Mr. Frank Browne, the Hon. Secretary, for the natiring manner in which he has worked in connection energy and his nefailing courtesy like hare with the various ties during the season. His

came in contact.. commended him to everyone with rhem ho

audras don't se soything in the articles of The CHAIRMAN TUTA settled. Mr. Reid onded Wanted to liven them up, and it looked on will be pleased to know that we have!

association anthorising the Company to advance money to anyone I think if there had been more shareholders present I would have been justified in moving the appointment of a Committed to inquits into Lay working of the Company along

thtas sellelton of the Company, The CHAIRMAN-Why not do that now? Mr. REID Well, I don't know whom te suggest as a Committee for

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on their securing the lead, so dashing

their play. The ocafest was so keen that a un recuired renewal of our Apocal Mr. OSBORNE This thing alould have been play for some time ruled in midfield, the straut with H. M. Government for the Lalves and forwards Taying from long range throughout the World. Our Compeition has

went over

the bar been in extensive and ever-increasing use for retted between yourself and Mr. Chan A Fook being moropolised by the respective supply of our Compositions to H. M. Dockyards

The meeting then ended.

The dowsuall of the Glory goal almost same as the past 16 years in H. M. Navy of which result of bed judgment of the past of about 700,000 tons ars at proient coated with it. Matthews, who thinking the ball had been a large proportion of this tonnage is costed dored our walted whils Callagan placed to Eston, with our "RED HAND BRAND WATER- who gave Morgan's hot handful. This was not LINE PAINT which is likely to entirely 1999 to the thing of Milford, who rap down sbd replace our noua Anti-fouling on H. M. Ships, sard to Cottell, hose shot at the side of -SOTER HARTMANN AND HAHTJEN'S COи- the net. Immediately play was transferred to P.BITIÓN CO., LẠD;

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NEW MEXIBELS. 8. D. Blair, K.N., e and b Carter "B. E. O. Bird, e Ward, b W. Dixon

B

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A. H. Bisset, R.N., Ward, b W. Disen 2 J. T. Dixon (capt.), bW. Dixon JO. Barron, E.N., b W. Diron

W. C. D. Turuer, b Carter..

P. T. Lamble, b Dizca...................

A. C. E. Elborough, not ent T. E. Pearce, b Dalrymple.

Cavanagh, R.N., b Dalrymple Eer. Wells, b Burrett

Extra sta

Total....

OLD MENDER"; Lt. Allenby, EN., b Bird Lt. Goldsmith, EN., b Bird. Lt. Dalrymple, H.N., bJ. T. Dizon E. H. Carter, B.N., Elborough, bLambla. William Diron, o Blatot, b Barron............... A. G. Ward (opt.), o Blair, b Hisset... T.M. Barrett, H., act out Lt. Kaymord, IN Elborough, Lambie G. Grimble, b Lamble J. Hooper, b J. T. Dixen TC. Gray, Hrd, b Tamble

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· NEW MEMBERA.

wi. Dizon Carter (

Dalrymple Baymond Barrett

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