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MR. KING JOINS THE ARMY OF THE CURED—ANOTHER ÍNDIOVATION SUFFERER IN THE PHILIPPINES

GIVES THAWKS TO

DE. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS.

Ware they gathered together from every corner of the world the men and women who have been restored to health during the past twenty years by Dr. Willams' Fink Pill would form a great and enthusiastic army. One of the most recent reoraks is Mr Charles A. King, well known throughout the Philippine Inlands as proprietor of an energetically con- ducted engineering business at Iloilo,

“After my arrival in the Philipplies five years ago the change of climate affected me adverusly," saya Mr. King. The enjoymont I had formerly derived from my food was now supplanted by an acute menus of zauna ovary time I sat down to

able, and

short while after this all food, excepting of the lightest character, in- duced flatulence.

Mr. G. A. Kina,

* Later, severe stabbing pains in the region of my abest followed even liquid dist; constipation troubleme cordingly, and doping myself with what were probably harmful druge so upset my stemach that it could

not retain food. My of Hoilo, P.L. blood, for lack of nourishment, became weak; I suffered from headaches and a peonliar feeling of nervous exhaustion; it looked as though I was becoming a chronic dyspeptio.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 19ru, 1913.

MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (LIMITED).

INDIA'S PROSPERITY: FIXITY OF EXCHANGE.

The 20th annual general meeting of the hareholders of the Mercantile Bank of India (Limited) was held on 27th March at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, under the presidency of Mr. R. 3. Black, the chairman.

Mr. P. Mould (pro-seoretary) having read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors' report,

The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen, before proceeding with the ordinary business of the meeting, I wish to express our great regret at the loss we sustained last summer in the sudden death of our much respected secretary, the late Mr. W. 5. Robilliard. His ripo experience and: sound judgment were always held in high esteem by your board, and 1 am sure his personality will be long remembered by all those who came in contact with him.

I presume, gentlemen, I may as usual take the report and accounts as read? (Hear, hear.) I cannot but help feeling that their perusal will have been pleasing and gratifying to you, giving evidence, as they do, of our ability to share in the general prosperity of last year, in whichi all those parts of the world whom we are interested more or less participated. India, in particular, continues to thrive and flourish, primarily due to favourable seasons, though a failure of a monsoon can nover zow spell the complete disaster it once did. Year by year I think India is feeling more and more the effect of the The fixity of Finance Act of 1899. exchange is an important contributory factor in its prosperity, Capital has been attracted which otherwise would have been shy of investment there, owing to the risk and uncertainty of exchange, and developments of the past decade, in the to that is due in a large measure the great shape of considerable railway extension, "Then I read in a newspaper how a Singa-irrigation, and other protective works pore man had been cured of similar illa to mine and large commercial enterprises, which are now bearing fruit, and adding year by Dr. Williams pink pilla for pale people by year to the general prosperity of the His statement was so clear and convincing that

To my mind there is little country, I obtained a supply of these Pills and com- doubt but that on the whole fixity of exchange has been for India's good. It manced the treatment.

"With the second bottle, or it may havo beans only by treating such a question as a the third, I found my health improving, and the hordaohes which had so much worried me becoming less anvore. With further use of this powerful tonto my whole system became braced up, and the hearty meals I was able to eat with out nausea or after-paine rapidly restored my lost weight. From then antil now I have remained perfectly well."

Mr. King's Dyspepsia was oured by Dr. Williams ptak pills for pale people becausa they strengthened the digestive organs and supplied, the run-down nervous system with pure rich, revitalising blood. In the same way they have restored many thousands of sufferers from Anaemia, Debility, Malaris, Rheumatism, and ladies suffering from the allments of their sex. Obtainable everywhere, or direct from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co; 84, Sesobuan Road, Shanghai, one bottle for 81.50, six for $8 post froe.

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come to

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RETIREMENT OF TUE CHIEF MANICER

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MI. I. MELVILL Sruoka,—I have much pleasure in seconding that resolution.

Mr. REGINALD MURRAY.-May I ask if the notes in circulation are being issued in the Straits and China as before?

The CHAIRMAN.In China. Gentlemen, if there are no further comments, I will put the resolution.

The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. JABER CAMPBELL (chief manager) Gentlernen, I wish to thank the chairman for the very kind and gratifying way in which he has referred to my work in the bank, very much appreciate what he has said and the great compliment he has

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an excellent one from that hour. success of the bank is undoubtedly due to Colonial Office to issue our own notes on somewhat similar lines to those of our

the ability and knowledge bf his job that neighbours. We used to enjoy this

Mr. Campbell has brought to bear. privilege, and we considered it would be

(Hear, hear.) It is highly satisfactory tu cur advantage to get it restored. We

to us to know that Mr. Campbell's suc- are now bringing the issue into operation,

connor will be a gentleman of large experi- which explaing the account In question

ence in the bank. Of his capabilities the The second itera calling for attention is

Eulium has said, and said very pro- perly, that his selection is evidence of the the increase under the heading Freehold

Wisdom of that apport mar banking premises," which brings me to a subject which your "board has had under

It will, perhaps, relieve any anxiety

further add that I am certain in my own careful consideration for some time past, which may exist in regard to a master

mind that if he were not the right man in the right place Mr. Campbell would and that is our premises in London. We which has been in considerable prominence

not be giving up his seat to him or to have simply grown out of theri, and are of late if I say that we are interested in much cramped and hampared for want of the opium question only to a small extent,

anybody else. (Hoar, hear.) Gentlemen, the working of this bank in the past year spice Added to this, our lease is nearing and that we do not anticipate any less

has undoubtedly been excellent. They expiration, and it had become an absolute in connection with it. The position that essity to procure other quarters. Tho has arisen is an anlooked for and

have taken advantage of the excellent area within which it is possible for us unfortunate one, but it is to be hoped that

business that has been passing in Budia to establish ourselves is limited, for the Government will see that the Indian

and elsewhere, and they bring before un obvious reasons, and after finding it quite traders who are suffering from no fault

a highly satisfactory result, That it is impossible to secure on lenge suitable of their own will be fairly and equitably

due in a large measure to the staff. is premises, we considered it advisable to dealt by in any arrangement that may be

undoubtedly the fact, and I am extremely . paid me. I will only add that now that pleased and I am sure my fellow share. take advantage of an opportunity which

I am retiring from active management it holders will be also that the directors give the presented itself of buying a freehold in

to way is a very great pleasure to me to think have

aboisus. ∙which I Gracechurch-street, upon which we are.

hone will erecting our own building. It will be Bofore concluding, gentlemen, I have that as a director I shall still be in a posi staff finished about the beginning of next year, an intimation to make to you which I tion to keep in close touch with the affairs become an annual blessing to those and we shall then have offices suitable for at sure will be received with profound of the Mercantile Bank of India, with gentlemen to whom we ove so much. I am afraid that whenever I our present requirements and capable of regret by every one conneeted with this the future progress of the bank, and the The staff of a bank is a highly important

and increasing prosperity matter. weeting the expansion we have every bank Our much-esteemed chief manager, continued

prone to say the same thing, but the staff reason to anticipate. We are advised Mr. James Campbell, retires from active which I trust and believe is in front of speak at these meetings I am very much that we shall have little difficulty in letting service on the 31st inst., but I am pleased the bank (Cheers.)

Mr. J. A. MAITLAND.I have the plea of an Eastern bank is a highly important One point which should never advantageously the upper floors wo do not to say that we are not to lose his valuable propose to occupy ourselves, and I have assistance in the guidance of your affairs, are to propose the next resolution, which matter. little doubt but that the investment will as he will retain his seat on the board of That Mr. R. J. Black and Mr. J. be forgotten or neglected is that there M. Ryrie, the directors retiring from the should net only be good men to occupy prove a sound and profitable one for the management. (Cheers.) It hardly needs Board in rotation, be and they are hereby the higher positions of the service, but I can that there should be also men coming bank, and so far as our own requirements words from me to acquaint you of Mr.re-elected directors of the bank."

assure you, gentlemen, that they do all forward who will fill their places when are concerned we shall sit on's rent very Campbell's great services to this brak, much more favourable than if we had (Hear, hear.) He took over the manage they possibly can for you, and that you the time cones for them to retire, as our With take leasehold premises, even if they had ment in anxious and, I think I may even could not have two better men to represent excellent chief manager is doing.

these remarks, gentlemen, I have much been procurable, I trust our netion in say, troublous times, and our progress you on the Board.

pleasure in proposing "That the cordial this matter will meet with your approval, and prosperity since have been in a very

thanks of the meeting be given to the as we feel confident it is a sound under- great measure due to his wisdom, fore

chairman, directors, chief mannger, and taking and in every way beneficial to your sight, and untiring vigilance (Cheers.) to:

the staff of the bank at home and abroad interests. The only other matter in the In deference to Mr. Campbell's modesty balanec sheet that I think calls for atten- and aversion to publicity, I refrain from very much, gentlenen, for your renewed for their able conduct of the affairs of tion is that we have had again to provide saying all that I night say on this confidence, and I do so on behalf of myself the bank." I should like to any just che word in regard to Mr. Campbell's posi for depreciation in our securities, which subject. He, however, hands over this and my colleague, Mr. Ryrie.

is a matter of infinite satisfaction to us is almost becoming a searly necessity, institution to his successor in a very proposal comes from your side of the tion in the bank now as a director. It I They stand in this balance sheet at the sound and flourishing condition, rauking table. values current on December 31st last

hope that if any steps are taken for in- stance, alter he has had a hit of a test yon will consider the advisability of appointing a deputy chairman, so that we may get in the future something more out of him (laughter) although we have every reason, lo he content with what we much pleasure in proposing the resolution that I have read." (Cheers)

Mr. F. MADGARAN-1 have great plea- sur in seconding that I can only ex-

THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT: INCREASED DIVIDEND..

Sir DAVID YU-I beg to second that. The resolution was unanimously agreed The CHAIRMAN.-I have to thank you

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high in the banking circles of the East, Sir GEORGE S. MURRAY.I beg to pro- all to know that he will be there, and Fose That Messrs. Cooper, Brothers, & and he has every reason to look back apon Ces and Messrs. W. A. Browne & Co. be his labours with pride and satisfaction.

I am sure you will join with me in reappointed auditors of the company, and that their remuneration be 150 offering Mr. Campbell our warmest éon- gratulations, coupling with then the wish

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Mr. E. J. WALKER.-I bug to second

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I will now turn to the profit and loss account, which shows a net profit of £99,005 38, 5d., as compared with that he may enjoy for very many fears £54,092 124 d. last year.

The motion was carried unauusly have got already. With the his well-earned retirement (Cheers.) Mr. amount brought forward from 1911 we Campbell's successor will be Mr. Percy The CHARSIANI think that is all the have a sum total of £125.105 Os. 6d. at Mould, lately our inspector and for many business of the meeting. cur dispos 1, art of which we have trans-ycars inanager in Calentta. The mere Mr. H. H. NELSON. Mr. Chairman and feired £50,000 to reserve fund, bringing fact of your board having selected him gentlemen. I wish to put before the meet it up to £415,000, and we have contributed for this herous and responsible position ing a resolution which has always in the press my regret that Mr. Campbell is to the officers peusion fil £3,000. From is, I think, suficient proof to you of the past met with a very cordial response retiring. The news comes to me rather as the balance remaining we propose paying a further divided on the A and B opinion it holds of bis enitability for such from the members of this bank: that a shock, but I am sure that the share- an office, and you will no doubt jou with is, a vote of thanks to the chairman and holders generally will feel great satisfac shares of 46 per cent., making with the mein wishing him all success in his new others connected with the management of tion in knowing that he will remain on interin dividend already paid 8 per cent appointment. (Cheers.) I will now the bank. The report we have before us the board. I can add nothing to what for the year, free of income-tax, as com formally propose the following resolu is an extremely satisfactory ono, showing Mr. Nelson hea nid as to the value of pared with 7 per cent. for the past two

tion:That the report of the directors, that progress has been made which must having competent staff in all the going distributions, there is a sum of and balance-sheet at 31st December, 1912, aro interested as shareholders. The chair vital thing, and unquestionably it will be 100M8, with Outhease, Commanding years. (Cheers.) Allowing for the fore with the audited statement of accounts be extremely gratifying to all those who branches abroad. Of course, it is a rory man has in a very able and eloquent carefully looked after in future. I hượ 30,105.08. 6d. left to be carried forward presented to this meeting, bo and the same speech put before us very fairly the post to second the resolution

From the remarks I have are hereby, received, approved,

The motion was unanimously adopted. The CHAIRMAN.-Gentleman, on behalf frequently beard expressed at these meet adopted; and that a dividend on the tion, and I am sure we appreciate that ings you will, I am sure, be glad to notice A and shares of this bank of it is due to a very large amount of careful that we have been able, owing to a

4 per cent., free of income-tax, for the attention by the board and excellent work of my colleagues and myself and the staff. by the staff of the bank.. As a very old I express my sincere thanks to you for prosperous year, to grant a bonus to our six months ending 1st December, 1912 friend of Mr. Campbell's, I should like the resolution which has just been pro- staff. (Cheers.) It is thoroughly (making 8 per cent. for the year), as from this side of the table to express the posed in such flattering terms, and for the ved it. I can only hope that I shall deserved, and it is a source of very great recommended in the report, be and the regret the natural regret that we feel the very cordial way in which you have satisfaction to your board to be able to eame is hereby confirmed." I will ask at losing his services sa the chief manager

have the good fortuns when I next meet recognize in a practical manner the goodM Simons to second that resolution, of the bank. As the chairman has tuen- work of those who have so materially gentlemen, and then I shall be very tioned, he took up the duties in trouble you to be able to put before you as satis- assisted in the satisfactory results of the pleased to answer any questions which some indeed, perilous times, and the factory a statement as I have submitted:

may be put to me.

record of the success of the bank has been to-lay. (Chears.)

The proceedings then terminated.

to 1913.

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