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TER HONGKONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY FEBRUARY Sгm, 1915.

TELEGRAMS. THE HON. MR. E. OSBORNE. Fore the following inscription: Er is not so. The Wharf Company through HONGKONG SHARE MA› KET.

FAREWELL PRESENTATIONS.

[FROM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.),

After a residence of just over thirty Mr. ears in Hongkong, the Hon. INTERPORT 'FOOTBALL MATCH. ···

Edward Osborne is leaving the Colony FINE GAME INDS IN VICTORYIOR STANGNAL.to-day to settle at Home.

SHANGHAI, February 6th. The interport football match between Hongkong and Shanghai was played here to-day under ideal conditions and in presence of au

crowd

enormous

of

Born in 1861 and educated at St. Anne's, Streatham Hill, Mr. Osborne entered the service of a Durham firm of solicitors, but subsequently went into

the London office of the Peninsular and Oriental Company. In 1882 he came out to the Company's Hongkong office, where

sented to the Hon. Mr. Edward Osborne cn his retirement by the European staff of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, `an a token of their estoom and regard.”

The gifts from the junior office staff consisted of a panoramic view of Hong kong, a table, two bluckwood chairs, and beautifully embroidered cushion covers These also were suitably inscribed.

The gifts from the Star Ferry staff were two Chinese vasm and two jardinieres.

all the strenuous years it has passed, the vicissitudes, the changes, and losses, has been madu by the united efforts of every ons of zou, especially those of you who have worked so long with me, and more

Mears. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report dated 7th February state:- ing the past weeks, and business to a The local market has ruled quieter dur- certain extent has been interrupted by

On

especially those who worked so well while the Chinese New Year celebrations. I was sick in bed after the typhoon of the whole, however, quotations have been 100. I can assure you that after that well maintained, and the market closes typhoon my recovery was retarded he

firm with a good enquiry for investment canso of the anxiety I felt, but when I.

account. Sterling "Rubbers" are slightly came back and found how well every man had worked, my heart was too full fordon market closes strong.

lower than last week, but at this the Lon- Fine Hard

Several picces of ivery and a magni- thanks. It was you who saved the Wharf Para Rubber is quoted at 4/9) per lb., spectators. The wind blew early straight to remained seven years. He then became ficent silver bowl ware presented by Mr. Company after that terrible blow. These and plantation sheets at 4/3 per 1. Dis words are now, addressed specially, to count rates are unchanged at 5 per cent. across the field, favouring neither side, Secretary of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wong Kam Fuk and the members of the those of the European staff, and more.(Bank of England) and 41 per cent. (open

especially the outdoor staff, who through Wharf and Gadowa Company, and has Chinese staff of the Godown-Company.

The lightermen, launchmen, boatswains thick and thin, and through evil times, 287d, ready, and 2815/16d. for forward

market), thus held that position for just on

Bar Silver closes steady at Old residents will and head coolies presented a handsome worked as hard as any man could possibly delivery. Sterling T. T. is quoted to day equalised with a fine shot from a pass remember some of the innumerable diffieul- f hand worked silk hanging emblematic of work. Icannot tell you how much I havo | at 2/1, Shanghai T. T. at 714 and Singa

twenty-four years.

longevity.

The home team was the first to register, and a few minutes before half-time-Green

right across from the left wing. In the second half neither side scored, and it was decided to continue for ten minutes either way. Shanghai secured another point, and ran out winners by two goals to one. The game was fairly even, and Houg- kang had very hard luck, sewral brilliant

shots just grating the bar or striking the Just. Campbell (left hall, Dollmann, and Pennell wore conspicuous, Swann did well in goal, and Colmer made an excel

lest back,

bad luck

[THEOUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY.]

CHINA AND OPIUM.

LONDON, February 6th.

"

ties which the Company encountered in

On the arrival of the Hon. Mr. Osborne, the early days arising out of the opposi-

Mr. W. S. Bows, addressing him, tun of the Chinese guilds to the com-

said-We have asked you to meet us here petition of the foreigner. The success

to-day on the eve of your departure for ful development of this important

England in order that we may convey to enterprise under Mr. Osborne's manage-

you our sincere appreciation of all that went marked him as one of the leading you have done for us while we have had business men in the Colony, and for many years past his services have been in de the privilege of working under you. Wo mand for the directorates of local public ask you to believe that this is no empty companies. About sixteen years ago, at expression, but the heartfelt sentiment of the request of the Hongkong and Shang. men who have been proud to serve under hai Bank and of the Mortgagees of the you and who have felt and known that Hongkong Hotel property he was largely behind the Chief" there has always responsible for rescuing the Hotel Com been the sympathy of a true friend, for pany from imminent bankruptcy and deep down in the hearts of a large num placing it upon a dividend-paying basis ber of us there is the memory of many He is still a director of the Company, a kindness, useful advice, and help given Mr. Osborne has also been for many years on the directorate of the Dairy Form Company and the Steam Laundry Company, and he has in one way or another been prominently identified with uther local concerns to their advantage,

at times when such were most necessary. As reagrds the exceptional business ability and foresight shown by you in steering the Wharf Company from the low ebb of its affairs, when you were first appointed Secretary, to its present day

cannot but on the success that

to 751.

appreciated your help ou those occasions. I am speaking now to Mr. Wong Kam Poto T. T. at 871. Consols have improved Fuk, who has been with the Company longer than I have. Mr. Wong Kam Fok is what is called in my country one of

nature's gentlemen,

I cannot conceiro

that any higher compliment can be paid to any man than to be called a gentleman of nature.

He has worked hard. Ho has worked for his staff. He has quarrelled with me, he has argued with me, and he has generally turned me inside out, but all the time he has worked for the I cannot good of the Wharf Company. say how much we are indebted to him for the smooth working of the Wharf

Company, especially during the past six years, and we should not have arrived at cur present condition if it had not been for the harmonious working of every man in the Company. I thank you all very much for the kind way in which you ac cented may decision, even when it has been against yourselves. That is the true way

to success.

I hope you will always

continue to give

the same measuro

BANES-Hongkong and Shanghais sold in the early part of the week at 8835, and at this rate the market closes with prob able sellers. London is unchanged at £8 10/-

MARINE INSURANCES,—Unions have been booked at 8825 and Cantons at 3270, both closing firm and in further request. North Chinas and Yangtazes are changed and without local business.

an.

FIRE INSURANCES. Hongkongs have found buyers at 8384 and 2385 and close in request at the former rate, Chinus uro

in strong demend at 8150, hut, ne sa

are available under an advance.

SHIPPING. - Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have again been booked at $28, and more shares can be placed. Indo- Chinas are firm at 888 for the combined

preferred and deferred issues, the Lon- don quotation being now 168/9 (middle).

China and Manilas are wanted at $10 and Star Ferrys at 836. Shell Transports of support to Mr. Brown BS you close on about the same level as last week have given me. This concern is worked with London a buyer at 112/6 and sellers

by men of various parts of the world, at 115/-. Douglasen continue to rule Europa, India and China, and I think quiet with sellers at $34

REFINERIES. -- China Sugars have weakened to a selling quotation of 8108 and no sales to report. Luzons can still be placed at 8383, the market closing firm.

MININO.--Raub, are quiet with sellers at $4 after sales. Troñohs advanced in the early part of the week to 88/- with buyers for London account, but the rate:

[FROM OUR RANGHAI CORRESPONDENT.] The result of the interpurt match was:---Shanghai, 2 goals; Hongkong, 1. a great crowd of spectators. There was Wade contred, and Quayle scored, and Levis soon after equalised with a beautiful shot. Extra time was played, after an interval of a hundred minutes and Shanghai scored. The Hongkong team's

In this connection his work as Secretary prosperity, of your untiring energy in play was brilliant, but they bud shocking of the Star Ferry Company, which he the face of the many obstacles that have assisted to form, must not be overlooked, had to be overcome, it is, perhaps, not and shareholders in the Green Island our place to comment upon. Suffice it to Cement Company owe him gratitude for say, that on looking back on your life's the services he has rendered during the work in this Colony you

that is an obiect lesson, showing how good past twelve months or so as a member of congratulate yourself.

results can be obtained by mutual associa has attended your efforts. I ask you, Sir, tion, and by mutual respect, one for the the Investigation Committee.

By Mr. Osborne's departure the Colony to accept as tokens of the high esteers in other. It has ever been my aim to do the In the House of Commons on Wedness one of its most public-spirited which we have always held you this best I can not only for the shareholders day Mr. Acland, in reply to Sir J. D. citizens. For somo years he was a mem-

table, teapoys and photo from the Euro-but for the employees. I am very sorry pean staff, and these two chairs, cushion indeed that we have had misfortunes, but I Rees, said that the information regarding ber of the Sanitary Board, and since this season's opium cultivation in China 1000 he has occupied a seat on the Legisla staff, and this table and flower stends and that our misfortunes are past, and I think has since weakoned to 8676 buyers with

covers, and photo from the Junior Office could not do more. I think, however, was conflicting, but further inquiries tive Council, A fearless critic, a forceful were being made through comular officers speaker, and "the embodiment of com-/vases from the employees of the Ferry from now onwards you will have pros-sellers at 89/. The returns of these wines with the cooperation of een officials. The effect of the suspension of the Indo- Chiness export trade on the finances of India was engaging the attention of the Government of India. Ba understood that no atatement was at present possible. It may be said of him, also, that Daling with the question of whether the he possessed a knowledge of the topo- time had come to reconsider the arrange-gaphy of the Colony, and especially of ments of 1911, be said that His Majesty's the New Territories, which few residents Government were of the opinion that the can claim. A lover of outdoor sports, with question was premature. The Govern-a leaning especially towards rowing, riding and shooting, Mr. Osborne has ment still hoped that the Chinese Governako been extremely partial to pedestrian we feel we are losing a kind and just new "Chief," Mr. Brown. Thank you Wheres quiet but unchanged at Tis. 106. ment would be able to carry out the agree-exercise. Down to a quite recent date ment. They were carrying it out in

when his medical adviser placed limits regard to certain provinces.

upon this form of exercise, Mr. Osborns spent his week ends roaming over the hills and valleys of the New Territory,

was better qualified to judge of the

APPOINTMENT FOR MI BRYCE.

LONDON, February 7th.

no sense," as our present Governor (Sir Henry May) once described him, Mr. commanded the liveliest interest, and attention, and he will be greatly missed ut the Council.

Dhorne's contributions to debato always

Company. We wish you a pleasant perous times. voyage Home and hope that you may long be spared to enjoy your well earned rest in the "old country." (Applause.

I thank you very much for January as wired hy our London agenta is as follows:-Output 3,581 picals, value £2,100, Working Cost, etc., £11,200, profit for the month £14,900. Pahang Con- solidateds are wanted at 10/6, Heawoods at 4/3 and Malayan Tin Dredgers 79/- Chinese Engineerings are slightly easier with probable sellers at 34/-.

for those kind gifts, which will always remind me in England of the days in Kowloon, and when in the summer in England, which is not like your summer here. I shall look upon these gifts and sit in these chairs in comfort, I shall think of you sweltering in the heat of Kowloon, (Applause).

Mr. WONG KAM FUR said-Sir, On behalf of the Chinese staff in the com- pradore department of this office Í have the honour to-day of presenting a few articles for your acceptance. We must ask you not to jud-e them by their value, Mr. WONG KAM FurI thank you, Mr. but by the feeling which accompanies Osborne, for the kind words regarding them. We ask you to accept them samyself. I was only doing my duty in tokens of our great regard, and admira carrying out the instructions of you as tion for you. Sir, in your retirement, my "Chief I will do the same to our

master, and your sterling qualities are very much. so well-known that it is unnecessary for me to say anything further after Mr. Brown's speech. I can assure you that we shall miss you very much. These

DOCKI, WHARVES AND GoDowns.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks are firmer with sales and buyers at 880. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves are quiet but steady at $77, and New Amoy Docks are easier at Tls. 6 and Shanghai and Hongkow

LANDS, HOTEL AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- This ended the proceedings indoors, and kong Lands are firm with buyers at 81014. the Hon. Mr. Osborne and party left for Kowloon Lands continne in request the wharf, passing under an arch which at 236, and West Points at 3643, but no had been erected by the Chinese. It bore

Humphrey's and no member of the Legislative Council articles are specimens of Chinese art in floral design. At the wharf the band Estates have sold at $83 and more shares

the words "Farewell" and "Good-byssales have transpired. and manufacture, You, sir, have spent from the German steamer Derringer"

Mr. Eryce the former British Minister important work the Government is doing many strenuous years in this part of the was in attendance and played selections / Hongkong Hotels at 2115 for the old, the

to Washington, has been appointed member of The Haguo Arbitation Court.

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LONDON, February 7th. Mr. Lloyd George announed on Thurs day that the House of Commons would adjourn on the 14th February, The House would be prorogued on the 7th March, and a new sission would begla on the 10th March.

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in those regions in the development of world, and we hope that these articles A ferry launch was in waiting, and after which he has shown great interest. will serve in a small way to remind you Mr. Osborne had bado farewell to the Mr. Osborne is settling at Hythe, near of our affection when you are far away members of the staff, the launch steamed Folkestone, where his wife and children from us. The piece of embroidery with off amid a fusillade of crackers and bombs. have resided since they returned Home the names of all the presentem on it is It proceeded slowly to the other side, from Hongkong. We recollect that the not yet finished, but will be forwarded crackers being fired on board, as well as present Chief Justice on honring Mr. to you on soon as it ready. I have now Oborne speak in. Council for the first the pleasure to hand you for acceptance time paid him the compliment of saying these articles, and with them, I beg on that he was a pisker to whom the House behalf of the presenters to heartily wish of Commons woul I listen. We are not you bon voyage and a happy and long life aware that Mr. Osborne has any aspira in England. tions in that direction, but he has too

SUFFRAGETTE DISTURBANCES IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

LONDON, February 7th. While the House of Commons was on Wednesday discussing the Lords' amend-

mich energy to lead a life of rapose. The fact that Hongkong has already furnished two candidates for Parlia montary honours who have proved acceptable to Home constituencies, leads us to regard the House of Commons as

from an escorting launch, the Albatross

CONCERT AT THE SEAMEN'S

INSTITUTE.

Under the auspices of H.M. Dockyard Captain UNSWORTH then addressed Mr. Recreation Club a most enjoyable con- Osborne, saying: Sir. On behalf of the cart was held on Wednesday evening, in Praya staff, I beg to express in the Seamen's Institute, Commodore R. H. dividual regret on the severance of your Anstruther, C.M.G., in the chair. There association with the Wharf and Godown Company, and we ask you to accept the was a fair attendance despite the accompanying small token of esteem from We wish to take this last opportunity

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are procurable. There are buyers of

now have been booked at 878 and are in further request. Land Reclamations are :

could be placed at an advance on this. firm at $200, and it is probable that shares Shanghai Lands are quiet at Tis. 89.

COTTON MILLS.-Hongkongs have been booked at and the market closes with probable buyers at this in the absence of sellere at less. Ewos have further ad- vanced, the latest rate from Shanghai being Tls, 147 buyers.

MISCELLANEOUS.-China Borneos have been sold at 310, Cementa at $1.75 and $4.80, Electrica at $27 and 8274, Watsons at Sol and $51, and Hongkong Electric Trams at 5/3: There are buyers of Electrice at $27, Ropes at $101, Watsons at 801. Powelle at 69 and Steam Laundrys at 4, Dairy Forms are procurable at at 82. Langkats have been booked at Tis. 75, which is the closing rate.

LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following

6 $23, Pulps at $30, and Steam Fisheries

of counter attractions.

The vocal part of the entertainment

raents to the Scottish Temperance Bill the "upper chamber" to which member of thanking you for the many favours you was of a high order. In the songs "Coine quotations (middle price) were received

a men in the Strangers' Gallery shouted out protesting against the treat ment of the suffragists in prion. He was immediately ejected, vocifenting wildly. A second man was ejected few minutes

later for a similar offence.

SUFFRAGETTE OUTRAGES.

LONDON, Faraary 6th. Four sorters wore seriously burned at Dandes by letters addressed to Mr. Asquith bursting into the flame when being handled.

LIBERALS AND FOOD TAXES.

LONDON, Fbruary 6th. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George has informed the Liberal memorialists that it is impossible in the coming Budget to reduce the taxes on te, sugar and

cocoa

morning.

of the Hongkon Council are elave tr when they return Home, and we recall will safely reach home, and that you will Laughter," Mrs. Plait was very success-United Serdange

have conferred upon us, and hope you Sing to Me," and "The Valley of from our London agents by wire this

Sir William Been Davies' romark ns possibly prophetic! In any event. Mr. Osborne leaves the Colony with the grate ful thanks of the community in whose interests he has laboured for so many yare, and their best wishes will follow hm for his welfare at Home. Gborne is travelling homo rid Peking and Siberia, and Mr. Bryer is making the journey with him.

Mr.

The European and Chinese staffs of the Wharf and Godown Company and those of the Star Ferry Company assembled in large numbers at the offices yesterday afternoon for the purpose of associating theroselves with the presentation of some handsome gifts which were subscribed for by the respective staffs.

The gift from the European staff of the Wharf Company consisted of blackwood table, teapoys and photograph, which

long enjoy the well earned rest you so ful. well deserve. (Applause).

13/- Bd.

12/6 premium. 20/6

887-

10/9

Mr. W. B. Cawsey gave a good London Ventures rendering of "Last Watch and the Rubber Trusts Eastern Trusts Hon. Mr. OSBORNE replied-Mr. Brown, Island of Ulva,” and Mr. R. E. White Tronohs Mr. Wong Kani Fuk, Captain Unsworth in his deal good tasto sang "By the Pahang Consolidated and gentlemen. I have not prepared songs of Master T. Martin were well Indo-Chinas

River and The Old Countree." The Malayan Tin Dredgers ... 81/3

speech, because this is one of those rare received, the juvenile vocalist, receiving Chinese Engineerings... 12/6 occasions in a man's life when whatever a good reception. The rendering of the Hongkong Electric Trams 5/3 .11379 words he says should coms spontaneously Duets Watchman? What of the Night, Shell Transports

67/6 from the depths of his heart. I thank you Battle Ere," by Messrs. White and Mexican Eagles

("Excelsior" as an encore), and The Ural Caspians

42/6 most sincerely for those beautiful gifts, which will always remain to me an emblem of the many strenuous, hard, but still happy, days I have spent amongst you. There is only one fault to find with these gifts-as I have always had to find fault-and that is that I shall have to Tennessey, and Messrs. T. . Flynn, At an auction of autograph at build a house to take them. (Laughter). J. Joukins, and J. C. Gregory, was Southeby's last month The

were played most efficiently by Engineer by Lord Nelson most entertaining. The accompaniments £80 was paid for a letter written to Lady Hamilton- cut. Smith, Mr. Braga, and Professor from the George Inn, Port month, on Tonzales An interesting feature of the September 14, 1305, just before the gramine was the exhibition by Mr. admiral went on board the Factory. Hix T. Williams of coloured slides showing letters written by Lord Byron realised Japanese views.

Cawsey was very pleasing; instrumental Mae Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- music was supplied by the cornet solos, ing Corporation, ordinary half-yearly. Norab," "The Pride of Kildere," and meeting on the 22nd instant, transfer by Mr. J. O. books closed from the 10th to 22nd The Irish Emi-raat," regory violin selections "Vision" and February, both daya inclusive, "Salat D'Amour," by Miss Vera Crosse; while the instrumental quartette, Miss

You have kindly referred to my work with the Wharf Company, and you have said what sometimes people have said to me. that I have been to a large extent the. making of the Wharf Company. But that

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