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MISSING CRICKET BAGS. SEQUEL TO FERRY COLLISION.

CLAIN IN THE SUMMARY COURT.”

There was a sequel at the Swamary

Court yesterday to the collision of the Yarmati formies. Bus On and Tee Sung by a result of which the lui On was sook and twelve cricket bags belonging to various members of the Hongkong CC were lost. Chaw Kwa, the coolic who was in charge of the bags claimed 5732 from the ownes of the lunch, Lee Ke & Co., being the value of the low-moperty, u being held That the defendants had contracted to carry

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CHEMOR UNITED RUBBER CO.

ANNUAL MEETING,

At the annual general meeting of the Chemor United Bubler Co. Ltd, held at

offices of Messrs. R. N. Truman & Co. secretaries managers, as not to exced Tis, 3,000 was authorized to be ap proprinted for the benefit of some was. Fund The Chairatas (dr. C. Ornyrigge),said- Acreage:You will have observed from the report that the present planted area of your estates is 25 neres is compared with acres 1,094.12 at December 31st, 1914, The Kinding and Tyrone sections, two outlying pieces of property, were sold. It is hoped

HOAY MÁY 5,106

SOCIAL FOCUS OF SALONIKA-

TOMMY" AT THE TICTURE

THEATRE

"9) HONGKONG DAILI 368

CORRESPONDENCE. THE INDO-OHINA REPORT.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

HONGKONG

Mr. G Ward Prict (Special correspond. ens of the British Press, writes from Army, Headquarters, Salonika

- DAILY. FREES."']" BIR-Although it has never been my practice to air my grievance, in the Press. the high-handed action of the Directors and Navigation Co., Ltd., ove the distribution General Managers of the Indo-China Steam.

If you came out here 1 look for an off- of profits for 1915 account, and the hurry, cer in the Saloniks fored and knew neither before ordinary businessmen could gus their there would all remain one excellent chrnce to get the books of the company closed his whereabouts me the none of his unit, scrips together for transfer forces mis to ask if you will show a few lines in of finding bi-and that weidd be * go your valuable papers

The various communications in am se in Floga's tilk bu enne for columne on this subject speak well for the Floca's is the forum and frysting-pince of prosperity of the company, but I the Allied Armies in the Balkans, their clined to

think that only on drastic action bring the Directors and General social focus, their common meeting-ground, ful of Directors who undertake to look after our interests and are paid handsomely to do so, and yet ignore our wishes. Be tween them, they hold the fate of the per shareholders absolutely at their mercy.

your

the bags and had negligently lost twelve. I that an equivalent area will be planted ingers to their senses. Here are a hand- and the resort of their leisure bours,

1916, viz : 120 neres on Bay Durand 159

of them on the journey,

Mr. A. M. Preston was for plaintiff, and on Chemor an Mr. P. W. Gokiring defeatledi..

We have taken advantage of the new Country Land Esacturent and the Govern- Mr. Preston reinrked that the plaintiff meat have granted all our applications, ecalie, who was in the employ of the Cricket that in futur yurs we shall have saved

to Kowloon with rent,

a considerable sum under the heading of Club, was sent over bags. He did this and was given the The crop of rubber harvester was 155,483lbs against an estimate of 171,000 hame bags by the conclusion of the game ib... after allowing for 4,000 [b, we should to bring brek to Hongkong. The coolin have recrived from Tyrone The estimate played them on board the Hui tin, paid for 1916 is 220.000 lbs. The fo.b, cost of production was reduced by 1.10 por b. the fare før kimelf and an ost ide cuole, and the all in cost" without apportion and ale 10 ect, for anche land of bags.ing any of the head office experies, was 3/2.75 against 3/3.67 lest year and 2/1.48 Shortly after fencing Yaumaji, the Fi

ie: 1013. We hope to show a further re Ga“ ran into the launch Zre Song and was duction in the fob costs; the fall in sunk, and twelve of the bags were last factors over which no one has control, such cost however, depends on 13 nay An enquiry had been held by the Harbour Master, with the resale that the ggawain

exchange, war risk, insurance, freight rate; etc. Of the 182.538 the rubber sold, 33.

1.863 lbs. were disposed of in Lowton and realized 2/3.76 gross for all grades and 170,715 lbs, were junrkeled in Singapore at "average grow rate of 273.49. At present all rubber is sold in Singapore where prices compare favourably with other freight. ele realized in 1015 was 2/2.80 market, The nett price after deducting againu 1/1074 in 1914. As foreshadowed In my speech lest years we have old about one-third of the estimated crop forward at prices which I trust you will consider fix. factory, viz: 3/2 January/June 3/4

of the lub On was held sells to blame. Mr. Preston then read the pleadings, which went to show thing the defendante danied slint, they or their agents, contracted with the plaintiff to carry the hugs. They denied that they were the owners of the Wui On, and that they were merely rum ning the launch under

temporary charter 1. Under that charter they held that they were responsile only in

You will note that the weetling costs show respect of overcrowding, and that, thu a considerable reduction and that both owners were responsible for all breaches thing is being done under the advice of the states are in a clean condition. Every- of the rule of the road. They denied allegiate doctor to improve the health of the lability.

labour force.On Batu Dua, the Inbour conditions have improved and

the sufficient colles,

state Hos

that when the colision occurred he tag ed jo resqus two of the bags, and' na put- aide evelle who was assisting ale managed to have two,

December, all fah, Penang.

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Floca's in pencetimet e knew it four years ago, for instance- was just counion-place café, with no more than the modest distinction of being the best of such establisbuients in Salonika. Here on an Your correspondent Stall Fry the matter in a nutshell, hud I would like sprinkling of Levanting gentlemen of the

paordinary weekday you would f to erge the Committee appointed by the more leisured commercial Blass. On Satur shareholders meeting to see the matter through. I should like to be present at bacate one of a certain animation, and am Sunday afternoons, indeed, it the necting called for Saturday morning was believed by unravelled Salonikans to at an unheard-of-hour for such a purpose. namely 10 o'clock, but unfortunately hallable closely the gayest roots of Pari be unite to do so owing to the short notice ed spring Sunday, did Floor's serve one given for transferring shares to my name half the number of customers that you will sinn society. But never on its most crowd-

I would like however to suggest a few find there now on any afternoon you choose. questions to be asked by some of those who For this its fortunate proprietor, whe like. are more fortunate and can be

(1) How is the amount of £119.233.4.12,

INTIMATIONS

LANE

CRAWFORD & Co.

ESTABLISHED 1850,

TELEPHONE 1741.

ICE CREAM FREEZERS.

TRIPLE,

MOTION

1 QUART

TO

12 QUARTS.

ALUMINIUM

DELICIOUS ICES

MADE IN

3 MINUTÈS.

STOCKED

IN

10 TZES.

COOKING

UTENSILS.

20 many others here is literally unking & LIGHT IN WEIGHT-BRIGHT AS SILVER-DO NOT RUST

pas down as general charges. telesail fortune, has to thank two of the most grains, sic made up und will the cherished Allied institutions the French- General Managers farnish detailed man's lføre de Paperdif and Englishupo's explanations In the comision

afternoon ton From 4 each tls Flora's charged by the General Managers yard for yard, is more densely populated- was this amount included of the coinmissioned ranks of the Allied than any spal in Salonika. Ithan 'epitome. (2) Can the Coneral Managers inform

Le meting what mangonents, if an officers at the base who have heen aay have been entered into as reas, their desks all day, officers from the gard Chinese passengers, and what stop who have come to low to hug a fres do the Company actually re-

stove for their wind-pierced tents, em harcation officers froin the quays, Stoff officers from A. H.Q., nal officers arbore for their afternoon walk, flying officer, who unchion. French and English, Serbian and were boarding a Bulgarian camp before Greek a varied collection of officers of

very rank and corps.......

(3) How long have, such arinne

such arrangements. (4) Payments on accounts of new tens nudi neditions te old steamers - £34.10.214. Can this item be more fully explained 25

Thanking you for the placeYours faishfully,

ANTI-CLIQUE.

Hongkong May 4th, 1916.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. Meera Vernon & Smyth, in their

Here R.N.R. assistant paymasters learn to recognize a general by the crossed gadgets on his shoulder-strap; here niid.. shipmen oke cigarettes and deyour cream

Expedition Digh seem to weigh on their enkes with such set expressions of solemnity- thai the responsibility of the whole Balkans The olie who was in charge of the bags gavn nykleno, which went tựr show thug, he

unaided shoulders; a machine gun officer: confides his professional griefs to an A.S.C. of T.-25.137.87 was spent on paid 18 cents for each group-of-ings and ineluding a large factory buildly share report dated the 5th May, officer, who relates in turn an involved

ing on Chemor designed by ong visiting | etate agent (Mr. Mim). The rubber from both A fair volume of general busines, has bully beef and M. and V. rations," in- story of troubles connected with cases of eta shows considerable improvement and been transacted in the local share market dents and way-bill; mea who list, say one ~ nów up to P. A. Q, quality The inferior of the continued advance in Sterling ex- Flica's; saral men who step in a culd iron during the past week, but, in consequence another as school-boys meet again at grades are treated at Bighbouring estate. It is expected, however, that it will be ad feeling of disappointment in the report of men who shep on a cold stone mountain,

change, and, to

a certain extent, soeighter compare discomforts with Army Mr. Goldring said he would contend that install achinery on Cher in the Indo-Ching Steam Navigation Co. Bamour, unlike the client of the e-tab ish- the bags were never paid for. Only pack I will now dent with the account prices have shown very little stability, and ent, circulates with freedom. -

in many close-weilged tables. instances in further weakness. Rubber quoted Per Renter at 3/1 Silver has advanced to 37d, and Sterling ported Bond-street.

3/14 and

соки ав Standard Tin a £198. Bar TT. to 2/9 The TT rate on Shanghai is quoted nominal at 701, the probable buying rate for 3ds, bills on that port being BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have colined to $725 with sales, and probable small buyers at the rate.

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ages were charged for and, st baggage of taking the balance sheet in begin with at the close there is a tende plantation Floen', would hardly be a commercial sys

that description,

Commenting on the fact that the colle saved two bags, is Lordship caused use

ment by remarking — That was very brave of hini, swimming: with a bag ju cach hand."

Sine the cand of the year the-rendining TI, 1.020 of debentures have been converted

to

INCLUDING,

CAMP COOKING OUTFITS

For TWO, THREE on FOUR PERSONS. CHAFING DISHES. COCKTAIL SHAKERS, TEA AND COFFEE POTS, CAST KETTLES. CAKE PANS, SAUCE PANS. FRY PANS, ETC.

"O-CEDAR" POLISH

MOPS.

O-CEDAR" DUSTERS.

MAKES IT EASY TO CLEAN

THOSE HARD-TO-GET-AT PLACES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

ong the HONGKONG,

WEST

teashop if it were bodily trans-

Its interior

inte ondary stores so that the capital of the Company is Ts, 360.000. The ecessary document together with the tile d'als have

sony and often fuggy.*** Its entrance bon sent to Penang for the purpose of

urchins attrupting to thrust local W is beset by an importunate burle of ragged the release of the mortgage. Now turning

sheets into your hand, of the London papers to the asset side of the balance sheet, you will note that the property account has

of three weeks ago at six time, their native Mr. Preston-And the other coolie alse be reduced for Tyrone and Kinding: This

price; in Greek waiters, of sinister napect, fudney will be alilized for the purpose of

only condescend to serve when their atten- saved two bags.

extending the planted area. The amount with sellers for London account at 8930 The noise which self-conscious English

MARINE INSURANCES-Unions are easier claps or a penetrating "P" both.

tion is attracted by a herio of sharp hand- of spent on development is the end of the report. The investment in and Cantons, after sales, are also procuren find it hard to make in public. But

given in detail at Ruble Rondway, Ltd. is for the purposeable at sa ex. the dividend of $25 per in Salonika sen account themselves licky of encouraging the use of rabber for rond share paid to-day North-Chings are un-

to find table free at Floor's, for to those ways, the Company's obligation is to change at Tis. 180, and Yungtszer at

a hurren up to 1819. which would wear on an output at $157, but at slightly under this rate

abscribe 2/5 of per cent, of their output 283 wish exchange 73, baih nominal who have lived for month on

FIUE INSURANCES-Chinae continue quiet of 300,000 lbs. 1,200 Ths. We receive pay buyers sight probably be found. Hong

1/5 t 1. per lb, in oath,

kongs are steady at 8905, but with aten- dency towards weaknes,

The Paint Judge Really, and haw di he do it? Did he hold on to them by hir teeth or his hands} (Laughter.)

Mr. Preston I do not know that, my lord.

Mr. Goldring then remarked that he disment as follows. :--- puted the payment of 10 cents, and sa:]: tha that was purely fetion.

in a hadowy and distant reproduc ou of mountainside with an exnetly similar

the institutions at home mountainside for their solitary outlink it

1/5 at 18, per h in deferred shares.

TOMMY'S '* BOLACE: FICTURE THEATRES. The amount of T. 40,621-50undry debtors.

SHIPPING. Doug as have been booked While tea and microscopic eclairs at 3d The Puisno Judge expressed the opinion Singapore, was part payment owing for at 81333 and 8133 fur cash, and at $130 each thus procure for the officer at Salonika that if a ship took a man and his baggage You will note that after paying the final market closes with further buyers at the their rare visits to town find the same so.acc the patates sold and has since been received down to 188 for July delivery and the faint illusion of civilization, the men on then the liability of the Company covered dividend of 15 gent, writing Tower quotations, Indo-Ching, after pabin the kinematograph." the whole thing. If they, travelled by a

40.888.84 off building, pinnt and unchinery, declined rapidly to a selling quotation of

lication of the report for 1915 working: In gratitude for their patronage the man and paying a commission of The 1.760.00 mail line they were allowed much to the administrative staff. We have liquid 8120 for the Deferred, but have sincs regeuiente make well-ursing efforts to Juggage,_on_their ticket. When cute amounting to over T-35,080, The covered to 81213 cash, and $129 lar June render their programina inte English, 101.119.40. The profit and los account shows a buyers 58124 ens and 125 obtainable provided in Jew-Spanish, which is Spanish account shows a profit of The ench 4123 for June e sule is in Greek. A second version is business done, the market closing with The original text, which fills the whole of

nett profit of T. 91,635.66. We have donated Tia 521.53 foy the benefit of the at $46. Staanibonts are steady at B214 with written in Hebrew characters, as if to make Ambulance Fund and the Auxiliary How probable buyers, and Star Ferries firm at more difficult. Tura over the page and pital for wounded FM B. men. After 836 after sales.

te you have the anne in French. The last ide

you same bringing in last year's balance of Tis, OBShells have been booked at 28,504.58 there remains. 103,134,74 which the Board recommend are obtainable. Langkats have declined in has been translated so fany Simes as to available T and 97/- and at the latter rate more shares the programme renches this final edition it should be dealt with an follows

the North to Tis £7, and Urn) Caspians have lost almost all intelligible meaning, are unchanged with gelers at 33).

Here is a literal copy of the English ver- REFINELIES-China Sugars are easiertion of the bill, which is being distributed. with sellers at $110, and saleg now reported at the principal local theatrs this week - at $109. There are 'so selera of Luzons

petition was keza excess Juggage was often allowed, and it was tactfully avoided by the Company. The passengers gay in a few extra bags without paying excos rates: That was all dono in the way of competi❘ tion, and for making a line store popular People said: Oh you should travel by such and such ling, so and so never weigh your luggage, (Laughter.) And I think they all goes on the ticket, and the Com pany would be responsible."

1.

The collector on the lui Os denied that any money was paid him for the bags, and said that no provision was made on board: for conveying luggage.

To the payment of a final dividend.

of 13 candareens per share, equal to 15 per cent,, making 20 per cent. for the year 51.000.00 Write off buildings and furniture 44,171.81 Write off plant und machinery. 2,686.83

Commission to administrative staf

Leaving to be carried forward

at the reduced quotation of $32, and no business to report,

A

A ROYAL FINN. Powerful siny drama, in 3 long reels.

wonderfull Drama, in 3 parbi, adaptedt

FAR OF BYEB NEAR OF THE HEALTH.

257 and Raubs at $2.90. Tronohs are un MINING. Kalady continue on offer at

(as per agreements): * 1,760,60 changed at 407- nominal with no business

from P Mael's rota to report

(This is intended for a transntion of the Ts. 102.619.00.

DOCKS, WEARVES, AND GODOWNE Hong French tille 615.50 keng and Whampoa Dock, have suffered a

further-relapse, the closing quotation bein Tis. 103.134.74 8116 buyers with business done at this rate for settlement account. Kewlova Whar- ves have been sold and are still enquired for xt 878 Shanghai Docks close with a Wharves at Ts. 90, also nominal, nonnal quotation of Tls 77), and Hongkew

without discuZHNIOR:

The Following resolutions were passed

1910,

Subsequently Mr. Goldring dealt

* Loin des yeux pron du crur...”). with the law on the case, contending

Nothing more cordial could be imagined that the lunch company could not be made

than the relations of our men with the French. They meet each other more often liable except for personal luggage, and. That the report and accounts be adopted.

here than they have the change of doing in cricket bags in chargo of a coolio, he helper share, equal to 15 per cent, taking

the kindliest feeling for the other. The That a final dividend of 13) candaroons

France, and so far an one cin so each has could not be describe 18 personal luggage. 20 per cent for the year, be paid to share

LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDIN48.---Cen- en of the two Armies who come into the The Pulsus Judge said that assuming holders registered at this date,

tra Estates are unchanged at 198 sellers, town on leave fraternite in the cafes ore- the P. and G. Compasy contracted to co-directed, be re-elected.

That Mr. Ef 8. Kadouri, the retiring and Hongkong Lands are obtainable to a glasses of washy bear Bach group certain extent at $104 Hongkong Hotels address the other in its own language. vey a man and his luggage from England That Mr. G. Grayrigge he confirmed a are quiet at nominal quotation of $115, speaking very loudly sad distinct vand in to Hongkong and held that they would not director of the company from January 1st, and Kowloon Lands at 339 West Paints simple terms, with a good deal of reitera

are procurable at 899, and Humphreys tion. hut as the only words they have be responsible for any loss unkes a smal

Estaten as $7.

common are the names of towns convera insurance for was paid, thing wond be quite

COTTON MILLS. Ewos can be placed in tion is almost entirely restricted to ggr However, if the small insurance

the North at Tis, 135, and Kung Yik-aphical-comparisons This is an example corrock

The 12. sellers at Tis. 87, and Yanglecpoo, at Ta

Shanghai Cottons have probable Frenchman: Your avez pas për rez sail'e Jadi, est-ce que vous consziwez MISCELLANEOUS

| Marmile? Marseille?

Englishman Oh Marsala ji Com BOTTO

Marseilles right, Hone. Maramilies, (Pause). We come hore from Reung,

compris ? Frenchman: Mei natnrolant, Renen

Charmante A Qu'est-ce que vour pez de Stoniet Salonique f Englis nan Oh, la, you mean.

Rotten P

Monique

feo was not asked for and the luggage _was_kat, surely thọ P. and ✪, would have

ployed the coxswain whom the Marine Court had found to be solely responsib'e or the collision. That would be the owners of the lui On and not the charterers

5.

In the cause of his remarks Mr. Presoane o ofer At $10, and there are setters contended that the Ferry people were comf Dairy Farms at $35, Electrics at $48,

on carriers, as a result of which they mus be liable for everything they carried. The Lights are wanted at 841 Hongkong Tram, Ic at 171, and Powells at $7. China

at 86.90. at. $6.15, Peak Trams at $101. and Watsons China Providents have been booked at. 20.10. Cements at $91, and Ropes nt 834

Mr. Go'dring said that no doubt that would be the caso unless the Company con-

broad and common sense view was: Was tracted itsel" out. He also ed that the necessary for people, whenever they only person who could be responsibl, for went on board a boat to ask who was to the Is of de bags was the one who em Le responsible for the luggage if the ship

met with disaster (Conting on next (otuan:)

Judgment was reserved,

MENO. Next settling day, May 30,

1916.

CANTON, MACAO & RIVER STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.. AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

HONGKONG-CANTON LINE.

Bingle, Futo by Night Steamer

Bletare appland (available also for rature

by day beamer) single. Pues by Day Steamer Setorn

HONGKONG TO CANTON,

BAHRUNGSHAN,

10 p.m. KLSHAN;:

-$6,00

11.00

*6.00

9.00

CANTON TO HONGKONG,

FRIDAY 5TH MAY, 1916

8 AD, HONAM. bp.m. FATSHIN.

SATURDAY, 6гn MAY, 1918,

BBM, HONAM BOY 10 pm. HEUNGSHAN,

8 m. /RUNGSHAN. 6 p.m. KINSHAN.

HONGKONG-MACAO LINE

8.8. SUI TAL, Tons 1,651.J.

|_ BE TAIBHAN, Toni _3,001. HONGKONG TO MAÇAO. Wink days at 8 am and 8 pm.- from the Company's Wing-Lok Strast Sandaru at 9 am, and 1 p.m. from the Company's Wing" Lok Street Wineti

MACAO TO HONGKONG: Werk dags så 790 kin. and 4 pm. Bundiyi að 7.30 sm, kad 3 pm, EXCURSION TO MACAO, SUNDAY, 7TH MAY, 1916,

“TAISHAN "

The Company's New Etownship

Will depart from the Company's Wang Lox BEKET WHARF BI S RI, KE trơm. Manna 23 2 pun, selain

: N.B, The Company will also run a Sjesmer from Macsa on Funday at sad Zrem Hongkong at 1 p.m., from the Company's Wing Lok Birset Whet

FARES AS USUAL

MACAO-CANTON LINE.

8.2. 807 ABY SA

Departures from Macwo do Oerton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 pm 7 Iepuriorem from Canton to Minose on Tuesday, Thursday and Balmsday, of 4.30 pm!

10INT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD. AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD, CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.

8.8. BAINAM, 588 tons, and 88. WANNING, 509 Jons

Ops of the abore Biçamını losyon: Chuden for Wnshow every Monday, Wednesday mÈ Briday, að about 8 mm, and the other leaves Wuchow for Causon on the same days ni 350 mm, Round trips inko aboni 5 days. - Passengers out return to Hongkong or sios vorne by the * Company's direct Stemmers LINTAN - SANUL. The vol baye ampericy Cabin

pocmmodation and are lighted throughout by electricity. Electric Psa in euch Cabine

Sooking Office open daly (Sunday creepied) 8 am to 5 pm,

Further particulare may be obtained at the Olioo of the

– HONGKONG, CANTON & MAÇAO STEAMBOAT Co., Ltd.,

Hotel Mansions (Final Floor), opposite the Blake Pier. --

ON SALF-

ON BALF

Nous-core- RoungB WEEKLY PRESS, JULT DECK

POUND VOLUMES on the HONGKONG HONGKONG HANBAED ENPORT:

1915, ⠀⠀With INDEX: Price $7.50, V90

On Sale at the "Howozorg Daily Preis

Fogkor 10th March 1915.

the * MEETINGS LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS Com Senica 1915

RayishD BY THE MEN F36,

PRICE C

DAILY PRESS OFTICS Hongkong, Seth Febuary, 1916,