1913-10-27 — Page 6

COMPANY MEETING.

(Continued from Page 5) resolution and to have the outstanding capital, for which the Company has no profitable use, called up. It is the result of speculation, rentlemen, nothing else, It is wrong in principle, it is not sound business.

I am opposed to it now and for ever. Yor 1, too, will profit by the suecose of the clients of Mr. Grist, for I hold 484 of the original partly-paid issue. Yet I am opposed to the scheme, as it is wrong in principle and a bad business transaction. You gentlemon who are opposed to the passing of this resolution do

not really want or expect the same dividend on the partly-paid, as on the fully-paid, shares. But you do mean to block this, or any measure the Board may bring forward to alter the Articles, so na to compel them to call up this capital to suit your speculative ends. not a matter for the shareholders, but

This i one for the Board to decide. The tactics of the opposition is to block everything they can, except their favourite measure They can only block such measures as require a three-fourths

majority (a

simple majority we can always manage), ss they own and control, nominees, only about 6,000 shares (though through they claim 8,000, & miscalculation or their part. I think) out of 20,000. I alone, at this moment, with my own holdigs and through proxies, reprezent over 6,000 shares, whilst my co-directa (Mr. Maitland) controls 2,000 moro, and

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1913.

There being no further speeches, the CHAIRMAN put the resolution, which was lost on a show of hands by 21-24,959 Dr. NOBLE-I demand a poll of all accessary that more than one shareholder shareholdera, Gentlemen, I think it should make this demand, other gentlemen back me up i

Will Ove A number of gentlemen put up their

five. That, of course, means that the poll The CHAIRMAN-There are more than

will have to be taken on a date some timo hence. I should think turen months.

sufficient. Mr. Chairman

Mr. BOWLEY-Would not two months be

tion should be passed. The accounts for the half-year have been ready for past. They have been held back pending presentation to ahareholdera for weeks

resolution is not passed the accounts will the passing of this resolution. If the be held back for a further period, perhaps indefnitoly. This will be a hardship on many shareholders who are anxious to receive a dividend, especially those share-banda.

olders at Home who are depending pon receiving this dividend which may orm an important part of their income All this is brought about by one or two determined shareholders, one of whom has stated to Mr. Maitland that he does not care for large dividends." He would not care if they were reduced from se to 84 per year, but he does want the debentures demand is: That the debentures,

paid

off, What they mounting to 2750,000, shall all be paid $750,000, and the amount made available ff. As the debentures amount to by the call is only $200,000, there will still remain $550,000 to be paid off. How do they propose to pay this of They want a certain amount set aside out of prouts each year for this purpose; the um moutinned by them was 840,000 or down the dividende for years to come. $50,000 a year, which will mean catting abis is in keeping with the statement of the opposition to the effect that they are not actuated by any hope of personal profit in the matter; and are of opinion that the debentures should be paid off out of the money raised by calling up

The CHAIRMAN-The poll that has been demanded is of the whole of the share- holders in the Company, and those who and proxies to voto for them. We don't. aro at Home will have to come out or want to keep it too long. We see your point, but we want to give a fair time, taken on Saturday, 10th January next, It was announced that a a poll would be at 11 am.

The CHAIRMAN That concludes the business. gentlemen. I thank you for your attendance.

THE AUSTRALIAN ORIENTAL

LINE.

HONGKONG TO PHILIPPINES AND AUSTRALIAN PORTS.

SAILINGS (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).

Steamer,

CHANGSHA".

“TAIYUAN”..

Arrives Elongkong Lasaves Hongkong from Australia. for Australia,

27th October.

25th November.

31st October,

2nd December,

These Steamers are fitted with Refrigorating Machinery, exaring a plentiful supply of Ice, Freak Provisions, etc, and have sporfor accommodation, with Electrin Light throughout and Electric Fans in the State Roome. A duly qualified Doctor is carried. Redased Fares Cargo Looked through for all Australian, New Zealand and Tasmanian Ports,

For freight or passage, apply to

Hongkong, 20th October, 1913.

The following analysis of the voting THE was subsequently supplied-

Walker, Mamuk, Lloyd, Potta, Weill, Lai For the resolution: Messrs, Gibbs, Chau. Clarke, Loung Kam Ming, Fung Tat Hang, Geo. Lammort, Sho Pe Sham, D. Landals, F. B. L. Bowley, J. WC Bonner, F. Maitland. C. Skott, G Goetz, Dr. F. D. Stedman, John Doo, and

Chan Fu Shun, Vessoone

Ford. Against Modere

thero is represented here in this room,his capital and out of profits as they Dr. J. W. Noble Gris Sternberg,

BUTTER FIELD & SWIRE.

TELEPHONE No. 36.

AOENTS:

1223

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

9.8. "BERMOHR," FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO',

LONDON AND STRAITS, M ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed hat all Goods are boing, landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whaet sod Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may bo

obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Lingo left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th inst will be subject

to ront.

All Claims against the Starmer must do, presented to the Undersigned on or before the 4th Nov., or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 25th inst., ot 11 AM.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.

YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., Hongkong, 21a5 October, 1913,

LIMITED.

Telegraphic Address-DOCK, Yokohama.

Coden modA.B.C. 4th and 5th Editions, Ideber's, Scott's, Al, and Watkin's, DRY DOCK DEPARTMENT:-Telephons Non 370, 506, or 091.

T.

NO. 1 DOCK Docking Length

estimate, over 10,000 shares, all of which ceruo The reason given for this 18 will be voted in favour of; and to uphold that they want the debentures paid the right

There will be 6,000 against off, they want no charge of any kind on 8. Ellis. J. M. Noronha, M. D. Silas, To boil this matter down, there are ir property it is such a good invest. Ellis, G. W. Avenell, E. Raymond, J the opposition only two large share holders, one of whom is now present. Atasiness is this a good reason, is it & Rasto, Lorri Lai Tai, Alves, 0. D.

ent

Gentlemen, tell me as men of Raymond, U. Galluzzi, Tobias, Logan, the meeting held on the 4th inst. botund, doctrine?

H. Michael, 8. were present. "In order to forestall such Certainly not.

Your answer will be: Michael, Wong a condition of affairs as we are now con-

We pay per cent. Silas and Ivor: Gourgey. interest per annum on the debentures. fronted with, our Articles provide that no shareholder shall hold more than 1

No have been paying dividends at the ate of 19 per cent, per annum. If the per cent of the Company's capital. This don given is the true reason, e, if is futile as there is no law to prevent share, being registered in the names of nominees whose proxies may be taken or who will vote as directed.

The Chairman did not vote.

it is their desire that the call be made BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION,

1910

-THE EXPEDITION POSTAGE STARSPS..

to pay off these debentures, there is very ittle to be gained in calling up the now suffer. There are three shareholders iquidata only 26 per cent, of the deben For this weapital for that purpose, as we can then only, so far as I am aware, who insist on this capital being called up. I am sorry

sure issue of $750,000. Thus you see their purpose cannot be accomplished! to see that only one is present, Two are

To aid them in quickly securing the end absont from the Colony,.

Funds are urgently needed to carry on One of the absent ones is one of our auditors, and so much desire. I have suggested the splendid scientific and other work of be cast his vote against the passing of thet we sell the Mansions, a property the late Capt. R. F. Scott and his Staff, resolution

etached from the Hotel buildings, and which is of but little use to us for Label and the authorities have decided to offer purposes. The sale of this property stamps issued for the Expedition for ente purposes, but very valuable for business the remainder of the special postage should enable the debentures to be entirely liquidated.

But no, they will to the public

tho

new

in

The late Captain R. F. Postmaster of Victorin Scott, R.N., was the first Land- under

verrant

from the Government of the Dominion of New Zesland the Postmaster being Pay- Assistant

naster Francis Drake,

NO. 2 DOCK. Docking Length $76 ft.

NO. 3 DOCK. Docking Length 1481

ft.

Every description of repair work is undertaken. A large amortment of material including fail shafts are kept in stock. Two powerful tow boats, firating dorrick to lift 45 tons, pneumatic, electric, hydraulic plants, ate. Manufacturers of engines, boilers, tags, lighters, constructional steel work, sto. Tenders on short notics by letter or oable.

Tenders on a WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT-

92 buildings, principally of brick and steel, 310 entrances. 37 buildings are private bonded warehouses. Floor area 68,248 squnce yards, on 14.1 acres,

Custom-house brokerage and insurance undertaken. Rates moaerate. Mooring Basin, 600 feet by 100 feet by 25 feet deep, adjoining the docks and warehouses

THOS. COOK & SON.

TOURIST, STEAMSHIP AND FORWARDING AGENTS,

BANKERS, &o,

Head Ofoe for the Far East 16, DES VEUX ROAD, HONGKONG. SHANGHAI: 2-3, Foooнow ROAD, YOKOHAMA: 32, WATER SILBET MANILA-MANILA HOTEL,

712

TICKETS SUPPLIED to EUROPE by the principal STEAMSHIP LINER and

TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY

TOURD stranged to ALL PAETS of the WORLD, BAGGAGE llected, forwarded and insured at lowest rates.

LETTERS & CREDIT and CIRCULAR NOTES ISSUED and CASHED, FOREIGN MONIES Exchanged.

Cater OFFICE LUDGATE CIRCUS, LONDON, E.C Hongkong, 21st May, 1913.

(V)-That the stamps were actually need with authority from the Government of the Dominion of New Zealand to pay postage on the mails carried by the S.Y. Terra Nova, R.Y.S.

FRANOIS DRAKE, Asst. Postmaster of Victoria Land. Approved: Edward R. G. R. EVANS,

Commander, RN,

Commanding British Antarctic

Expedition, 1910-13.

VESSELS

EXPECTED.

THE AMERICAN MAIL-

Yokohama on the 20th October, for Hong The P.M. str. Mangolia sailed from kong via Manila. The mail from the United States has been transferred to the These stamps actually accompanied the scheduled to reach Hongkong on the 27th (See Clause 1 of Certificate below.)T.K.K. str. Nippon Maru, which is genuine in every ways Expedition to Victoria Land, and are

October..

an?

(694.

The Swedish East Asiatic (lo's stz. St. Helena felt Port Said on the 8th October, and is expected to arrive here on the 3rd November.

The NY.K. str. amo Maru (European Line) left Yokolrams for this port via ports on the 2nd October, and is expected hero on the 3rd November..

The NY K str Kaga Maru (European Line) left Colombo for this port via Singapore on the 23rd October, and is expected here on the 5th November

The N.Y.K. atr. Tamba Mara (Ameri can Line) left Seattle for this port via ports on the 7th October, and is expected here on the 9th November

and is expected to arrive here on the 2nd Canton left Antwerp on the 21st October, The Swedish East Asiatic Co.'s str.

December

ber for Hongkong. sailed from New York on the 19th Septem

The Barber Line str. Saint Patrick

The str. Indrakuala passed the Suez

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8.9. ERNEST SIMONS." COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

(ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London 62 ss. Medoe" and "Normand" and from Bordeaux ex sa. Cambria" in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables are being landed and stered at their risks into the hazardous and/or extra hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Lti, at Kowloon, whonoe delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on antess intimation is received from the Consignees before Noon TO-DAY requesting it to be landed here..

Hills of Lading will be countersigned by tho Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 28th inst. at Noon will be subject to rent and landing charges,

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 30th inst,, or they will not be recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 28th inet, at 10 AM..

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

S. C. de BUSSIERRE, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 21st Octobər, 1915.

FROM EUROPE.

THE HAL. Steamship

“SAMBIA" Capt. W. Hesselmann, having arrived, Consig nee of Cargoare hereby informed that their goods ste being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon W

Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, at Hongkong and/or Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained sgulust Bills-of-Lading ountersigned by the Undersigned.,

Optiount Cargo will be carried on bass notice to the

contrary be given To-day. of the steamer's arrival here, after which date All Claims must be presented within ten days they cannot be recognized,

have left the Godowns, and all Goods romasining No Claims will be admitted after the Goods.

to rent andelivered after the 28th inst, will be subject

loft in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chated, and inniaged goods mast

examined on the 29th inst., at 9.30 A.M.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by as in By case whatever

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Ofice.

[1236 Hongkong, 22nd Celober, 1913.

THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET

COMPANY,

The Steamship “VESTALIA,”

From PORTLAND (Dr.), SEATTLE AND JAPAN.

THE abora Stenner having arrived, Consignes of Cargo are hereby notified Canal on the 17th October, for Hongkong signature, and to take immediate delivery of to send in their Bills of Lading for counter- direct.

Cargo from alongside.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD,

Fathing, from Moji, is due, in Hong-board after 3 P.M. 23rd inst, will be landed, at Cargo Impealing discharge or remaining on

Taishing, from Shanghai, is due in hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and

kong 27th October.

Consignoes' risk and expense and delivery must then be taken from the baza:dous and/or exträ Hongkong 28th October:"

told us on the 4th. inst. Mr. Grist has made to deprive the new shareholders of "an attempt is now being thoir right to receive, this eight- twentieths which they have purchased The bargain was with the old share not listen to this proposition. They went holders, who purchased $,000 shares, and paid up 325 ou each share doing so they will not be able to accom the capital called up, even though by Since that time they have received in plish their avowed object of paying off dividends half as much on each new ho debentures. The battle ery is: Pay share as they received on each old one. off the debentures." They will be satis When they made the bargain they knew led with nothing else. They say "Give this would be the case so long as the new us smaller dividends, but pay off the shares were only partly, (95) paid up. debentures." How many men are there Therefore they have not been deceived by in business who trade solely on their own the Company. They got nothing more. capital, when they can borrow at 6 per they expected nothing more so long ant, and earn 12 per cent, on the money one registered mail carried by B.Y. There were three mails etch way zid shares were partly

paid. Furthermore, the Board does not declare these new shares at a premium have done ferrn Born, RYS, from the Victoria o borrowed 1 All who have purchased the dividends, it merely recommend so with their eyes wide opon. They have Land hose to New Zealand, or to other what they shall be. The shareholders in Spon purchased by some with the direct vessels, and all the maile bore the current meeting vote upon, and thus fix, what object of foreing the Company to make Id. (Green, King Edward) or id. Red, dividends shall be paid to themselves fais call, This they have done regularly half-yearly statement, that should they fail to carry overprinted The remainder of the stamps

This is made clear by their Dominion Typo) stamps of New Zealand till now. When the now issue was made their point at the present time, they will are now being offered for had the words pro rata boga inserted in the Articles no question such as this could continue to buy shares till they have sale to the public, and have arisen.

acquired more than half the capital of every stamp sold will be ac These words were not the Company or a sufficient number of companied by a Certificate inserted at that time, and we are asking shares to force the hands of those who (which see) signed by Com- your sanction to insert them now, and thus remedy a slip or oversight which was wishes.

are now unwilling to accede to their mander Beans and Assist- Do the majority of the share-int-Postmaster Francia brought to our notice by one of our holders want smaller dividenda? What Drake. An opportunity auditors, whoso

solicitor, Mr. -OWN- Wilkinson, told me it was wrong to Give us smaller dividends, have said interesting relics of the Expedition, which

Mr.think you? The very ones who now say is thus given of acquiring continuo as we were and we must alter to me, year after year, "A very good may increase in value and, at the same our Articles. This we are now endeavour report, but next year I hope you will time, materially assist the funds being ing to do, and they vote against it! ir give us larger Wilkinson, acting for the auditor, wrote this sudden change?

dividends !!! Why him on February 24th, 1913, as follows thould have been held in June last, and and other work of the late Capt. Scott This meeting used to carry on the splendid scientific It is no part of the duty of the auditor would have been held then but for the and his Staff, to advise the Directors or shareholders what they ought, and what they ought threats made by certain large share not. to do, and it is nothing to the on October 4th, the date on which the holders. Those threate they gave effect to auditors whether dividends are proper Inst mesting was held. or improperly declared; and an auditor will do so again to-day remains to be Whether they cannot therefore be held liable even for seen. I am divulging no secret, gentle- dividends paid out of capital, provided

TRY AUSTRALIAN MAIL. at he has done his duty to the share it is, and has been for months post, if, as is hoped, the demand exceeds the the 12th October, for this port via (See Cause 2.)-No reprinta: therefore The E. & A. str. Empire left Sydney ou holders in setting out properly in the known to many, and has been freely supply, there will be a rise in value, balanco-alect, and profit-and-loss account

discussed in the street. Gentlemen, I

Queensland Perte, Port Darwin full information with regard to the true ask you to vote for the resolution. Convention, H.M. King George V. here on or about the 5th November.

(See Clause 3)-In addition to Berne fanils, and may be exported to arrive financial position. This advice our

(Applause.) auditors do not seem to have acted unon.

Mr. F. B. L. BOWLEY-Mr. Grist, accepted a sheet, and members of Expedi- The LG.M. str. Print Waldemar left Mr. Grist says he does not think it addressing the meeting just now, made tien had 24 each at first Sydney on the 18th October, at 11 a... competent to the larger section of the ark which I should like

(See Clause $.)-There are less than 800 and may he expected here on or about Tiagaangs, Irom Chefoc, is due in Hong Kowloon Whard & Gadown Co., Lt. shareholders to deprive the

challenge. He stated at the last meeting of the d. left, and the Expedition, and the 10th November. section of their rights to the advantage resolution, and as some of the gentlemen soll them at less than 9. each, and not smaller that the shareholders objected to the siso dealers, are under agreements not to of the larger reetion." When the bargain was made and the new shares sold, they rent were not here at the last raceting, less than as each for the Id., of which were sold pro rata to the old share should like to state that what happened there are more. holders, according to their then holdings. at the last meeting was: First, I remem (See Clause 5)-The stamps are to he ber a speech by Mr. Grist against the sold. mint, or officially postmarked with There did not exist a larger and smaller section-it was one section, not resolution, but the votes for the resolution the date named on Claueo & two. Surely one cannot take advantage really exceeded the votes against the Pairs, and Strips pro rate

Blocks, of oneself Mr. Grist refers to both rezolution. If there had been one or classes of shareholders, whereas but one should have had the requisits majority stamps were actually two more voting for the resolution we (See Clause 6.)--The class existed. This class agreed amongst themselves what should be done, and it of three-fourths. I think it was rather used with authority was done. I must say I did regret to secret when the Chairman said that the entitled to a place in sürprise to some of the shareholders and are thus fully one of the Company's auditors, who had but recently purchased shares in the resolution was not passed. I don't want a collection of Postage: Company voting against à perfectly to enter into any legal argument with the 3 amps and in the mo right and proper alteration to the Com-earned gentleman who is opposing this cognized Stamp Cata pany's Articles an alteration which solution I have not the honour to bogues issued through omanated from, and was suggested by he legal adviser to the Company, nor do out the world himself: After what has since represent a single shareholder hare

The stamps can be obtained through the except myself but I think it would be trade, or from the Secretary, Antarctic Press I feel bound to state by way of of interest to some of the shareholders to Stamp Dept., 39, Farringdon Street, explanation that at noon on October 4th or what my opinion is on that as an London, EC Cheques, etc, should be da te vere shout to enter this room, the shareholder, because I am crossed London & Provincial Bank, and tor remarked to me that he was

my opinion is shared by Ltd.' coming to vote against the resolution. I eat many shareholders who are not able replied that it was his own measure! Hebe present here to-day because they then said: "You have not done all that not in the Colons, Gentlemen, I was I suggested."" I asked, In what 12 old shareholder when this new issue respocts1" Ho' said; You have not was offered to us. I took up the new made it retrospectivo." Acting on this and I hold old shares and new bint, I immediately reported the con- shares, and when I took up the new issue versation to my co-directors and in the was under the impression, an impres few moments that remained before then I have held ever since, that the meeting opened an amendment

dividend Wan

on the new issue would be pro franted in an endeavour to meet and rats on the amount paid upon the new (If.) remedy what our auditor considered a sue (Applause.) Until this year we defect in the resolution as drafted. This have always received that dividend, and we did, potwithstanding the fact that we believe that the majority of the invest- did not agree with him on the point, ng shareholders in this Company have Batisfied with this well tried and were satisfied we

The dividend. And the opposition, as Dr. Noble has just told you, is engineered by speculating investors, who are trying to take advantage of what obviously is some clerical error in the drafting of the Articles of the Company.

I ask you therefore, gentlemen, to vote for this resolution, and to bear in mind that a three-fourthe majority is necessary to carry this resolution, and Arefore every person's vote is nécessary. (Applause.)

and the references made in the

advised in respect thereto. Bourd made a band-fide effort to meet objection, and still be voted against it A few months ago I offered my sent on the Board, to one of the large share holders in the oposition. He refused it. which I regretted, as I would at that time willingly have retired in favour of any one seeking trouble. The Directors are exceedingly anxious that this resolu-

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tralia Line) left Melbourne for t, a port Tho N.V.K. str. Amano Maru (Aus- via ports on the and October, and is expected here on the 17th November.

THE CANADIAN MAIL.

The C.F.R. str. Monicagle left Shang- hai on the 25th October, at a p.m., and is due to arrive here to-morrow, at 4 p.in.

The C.P.R. str. Emprcas of iussia left Shanghai on the 25th October, at & p.m., sad is due to arrive here to-morrow, at $.2.M.

THE GERMAN MAIL

The LG M. st. Prinz Bitel Friedrich, carrying the German mails, with dates from Berlin of the 1st October, left Singapore on the 25th October, at 9 a.m., and may be expected here on or about the sath October, at I p.m.

MERCHANT STEAMERS.

kong 29th October,

SHIRE LINE, LIMITED."

Den of Airlic, from London, is due jo

Hongkong 13th November. Den of Crombie, from Vancouver, is due

in Hongkong 20th November.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

HE P. & O. 5. N. Co's Steamor

"INDIA,”

Arrived Hongkong on 22nd October, 1913 FLOM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

remaining undelivered on 29th lost, at 6 ru No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected No Claims will be recognised after the Goods, have left the Steamor or Godown, and all Good

will be anbject to rent

All chafed and otherwise damaged Cargo must be left on board or in Godown and examination of same will be held at Kowloon. Gosowas on 27th inst., at 9.30 AM.

All Claims must be presented on or before 2nd November, otherwise they will not be recognised,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., Agenta

Hongkong, 23rd October, 1913.

FROM EUROPE.

THE HAL. Steamship

“SEGOVIA,"

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Captain F. Euch, having arrived, Consignees Consignees of Cargo by the above-named of Cargo are hereby informed that their essel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR RI in the in the hazardous and/or extra-bazardous Go

Goods are being landed and placed at their rish

Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Longkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gadows downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and/or Kowloon, whenue delivery any be and Godown Company, Limited, at Hongkong and delivery can be obtained as the Goods obtained against Bills-of- Lading countersigned

by the Undersigned

Carried Optional Cargo" will be netice to the contrary be given TO-DAY.

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hero, after which date they cannot be recognised

The NYE str. Penang Maru (Bombay Line) left Kobe for this port via Moji and Shanghai on the 17th October, and is expected here on the 27th October, are landed,

The Mogul Line, str. Lothian, from over-UK., sailed from Singapore for

kang on the 21st October, and is due hore on the 27th October, morning,

21, June, 1918. We hereby certify.com (That the stamps (ld. and d.) which. are being sold were specially printed, and recompanied the British Antarctic Expedition. That no reprints have been or will be made...

(1.)

(V.)

This vessel brings on Cargo Hong-From Inndon, &o, az 5.8. Medius,

From Persian Gulf, ox 5.5. B. 1. 8. N.

and B. & P. 8. N. Co.'s Steamiers,

will be lauded here anlse Optional Goods n astractions are given to the contrary within

02

unless

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

date of arrival will be subject to rent

Goods not cleared within 6 days including undelivered after the 28th inst will be subject have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining

to rent

No Fire Thearance will be affected by me

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods must bo left in the Godowns, where they will be any case whatever. Damaged packages must be left in the Go-examined on the 28th at 9.30 the Company's Surveyors, Meears. GODDARD sowns for examination by the Consignee, und No Fire Insurance will be effected by as in and Douglas, at 10 AM. on MONDAYS And THURSDAYS. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer'a arrival here

The str. Torilla, from Calcutta, left Singapore on the 24th October, am, and That of the original supply every may be expected here on or about the this hout stamp has been accounted for and October, .m inciado those presented to the Berns" The N.Y.K. str. Bombay Maru (Bombay Convention and those used by the Line) leff Bombay for this port via ports anemuisers of the Expedition: the

on the 11th October, and is expected here That no unused or officially cancelled on the 29th October. stamps have been or will be sold to The AL. str. Nippon left Bingapore for the public for less than 5 for the this port on the 23rd October, and will ld. and 25/- for the d.

arrive here on the 29th October (That the official Postmark has been The str. Glenlochy left Singapore on fixed to show the day and hour the 23rd October, and is due here on the (January 18th, 1919, 1.30 p.m.) when 30th October, a.m.

Are the Terra Nova arrived at the Post Office at Cape Evans, Victoria Land, on her last relief voyage,

The NY.K. str. Colombo Maru (Cal- cuita Line) left Calcutta fo. this port via ports on the 19th October, and is expected here on the 31st October.

after which date they cannot be recognised No claims will be admitted after the gocer

are left the Godowns.

E, A. HEWETT,

Hongkong, 21rd October, 191printendent.

soy case whatever.

This Steamer brings on Cargo:

Exs.x. * Bydo” kom Christinzia. Ez as, " Hisericks” from Stettin, Ex 5.a. "Korg Ring" from Christinzia. Ex as." Germania" from Höteborg. Ex 6,8," Earsão" from Bordeaux, Exas," Jolo" from Drammen.

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Offics, Hengkong, 22nd October, 1913. ↑ || (1237

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