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COMPANY MEETING.

THE HONGKONG STEEL FOUNDRY

COMPANY, LIMITED

HONGKONG FOOTBALL.

MEETING OF THE LEAGUE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY (FESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 1916,

V.B.C. AQUATIO SPORTS CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING-

Saturday was the concluding day of per

OUR DAY" FOR OUR

* WOUNDED.

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The Hon. Mr. E. B. Hallifax informs us that the Hongkong arrangements are

INTIMATIONS

LANE

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being undertaken by the War Charities NEW

Committee.

A general meeting of the Hongkong →→ The sixth ordinary yearly meeting Association Fontbull League was held at of shareholders in the above Company Victoria Barracks, for the purpose of was held at. the Company's Office, receiving further entries and arranging St. George's Buildings, on Saturday, fixtures. Mr... A. G Gordon, presided, and Master Gunner May I.A.. presided those also present wore-Messrs. T. over is large, and representative gather Flough, E. J. Grist, I. Maitland Ming, and the following clubs were admit: 8. Northcote, R. Rodger, J. Robertson, ted to Division II-Lusitano, South M. W. Mark Cruz, A. Keating, and China Athletic, 87 Co. R.G.A., 88. Co. Yuen Cheong, with Mr. W. Smith (Seere- R.G.A., Hongkong Police Reservé, Royal Engineers, Islamics and University. The 'tary.)

The Secretary read the notice conven- Hongkong F.. also entered a second ing the meeting, after which

team, but it has not yet been decided for „The CHAIRMAN shirl!--In presenting the which division. The total entries for report of the year's working I should like the two divisions now number twenty, B to make

a few marks in the future that the followers of the winter pastime prospects of this undertaking. The first will be well catered for during the coming steps taken were to purchase the sole on the 21st instant, It was decided that season, which it is proposed to commence rights for South Ching and certain other the arrangement of fixtures shall be car districts of a process for melting into ried out by the Honorary Secretary und

Mr. F. Wright Ingots and moulds, wup steel or steel made (if the demand justified the out- put) from crude iron ore or pis. The process can be adapted to any require ments, such as razor steel, lacomolive wheel tyres, érossing giants, and chairs ete, niso special mild ingots for muni tions of all description. In fact, steel.

A the ammual general meeting of the castings are used in so many different Hongkong Football Association the third branches of industry and for such a wide annual report and balance sheet were rend and adopted, and the Association -tiny boot protector to a 12 evt piston of its finances. Reference was made to ahead of Johnstone, who then pulled up it is as capable as any other place of pro-

diyorsity of "purposes ranging from is to be congratulated on the healthy state

the V.R.C, annual aquatic meeting phd Thursday, October the 18th, is being the racing was witnessed by large devoted throughout the Empire to the col- gathering, including Lady May, the Hon. tection of funds for the British Red Cross Mr. Claud Severn (Colonial Secretary), Suciety and the Order of St. John of and Mr. Ponsonby Fane The, chief Jerusalem in aid of our wounded soldiers events were the 100 yards and 10 yards and sailors, and is to be known as Our championships, and in both of these Job Day stone and Finch appearedz. The 100 yards championship attructed four competitors and the win of Johnstone in 63 secs. was a very popular one Up till Saturday Finch as the holder of the champion- ship, but, following an exciting race hesented, and these will be sold throughout Twenty thousand roses have been pre- was beaten by 245 secs, his time being the day by a band of ladies and school 65.45 secs. Johnstone, swam in great style children under the direction of Lady and because of this be was much fancied May. Lady May will also gladly receive for the 440 yards championship, which any subscriptions to the Rose Fund which was also held by Finch. Johnstone and may be sent to her at Government House Finch were the competitors in this during the fortnight preceding the spe- event, J Stew

and CB Logan de cisl day, and this fund will go to the The office of Vice-l'residen, rendered ciding not to start. The awimmers dived general object. vacant by the departure from the colony off together and raced head-to-head for of Mr. W. H. Viveash, will be filled by Lieut. F. II. Baker, I.G.A., who was half the distance. After this Johnstone unanimously elected by the meeting

The application of Mr. B. R. Wood to adopted the climbing method of turning, he permitted to play for the Staff and and at once began to fall behind, and all

his endeavours to regain his position A full programme will shortly be pub- were frustrated by an always ready re-lished, and posters will announce the at- sponse on the part of Finch. The latter tractions offered, which will also be nd-

vertised in the newspapers. gradually increased his lead until in the fourteenth lap, he was half a length

that it would considerably exered the finlits of this report to attempt to give a list of all the purposes for which steel castings are utilized I may say that the experimental feats of our products are never-ending us is the case

case with all new undertakings in this part of the y

the world.

| Dipartiments, was granted.

HONGKONG FA.

eat. J. S. McCann, R.G.A., and Mr Treasurer, Mr. Sergeant . W. A. T. Hamilton Hon. Secretary and Williams, R. Referees Board: Mr. F. W. Wright, Mr. FW. Black, and Bergt Bowles, K.S...

The full rean were as follows:--- FOUR LANGTHE HANDICAP (BEMERS),

In the afternoon an *

English Fair will be helet on Ground,

the Murray Parade.

In the evening the Public Gardens wili be illuminated and a fete and concert will be held.

The occasion represents an Imperial effort, and the Colony, in joining in such Imperial effort, will no doubt prove that viding successful entertainments for war purposes, and thereby raising a sum of money worthy of the cause.

CANTON,

FROM COLONEL GORDON-HALL,

RAM.C

We are all ever so much obliged to you. all, and the things have arrived in very good time, as we have about 300 wounded from the fight with the Turks across the Canal, many of whom will have to go Jhome. We also have a mass of Turkish wounded to deal with; they are fine men cipline. We expect shortly to get a goud and very quiet and amenable to dis-

number of wounded from the Serbian front, so will be glad of anything you all en send. AAAA

Thanking the ladies of Canton very

ly yours,

much again, with kind regards-Singere

the very valuable services rendered to the and signified his intention of not finish- Association by Mr. W. V. Fennell during ing. He was persuaded to go onto make the past year as Hon. Secretary and a race of it, by which time Finch had a that the Association's appreciation of his went on to win in a very easy manner in Treasurer, and it was unanimously decided length of the bath lend, and the latter services and regret at his departure from 5 mins. 513-5 secs, taug retaining his the Colony should be recorded in the championship. The V.R.C. recurd for THANKS TO THE LADIES OF mimtes. Appreciation of the good work the 440 yards is 5 mins. öl secs, dead. done by Mr. E. Wright was also recorded. Finch's win was a very popular one and The following officers were elected-be thoroughly deserved the applause The only thing to be done was, and dent, Major TA. Robertson; Council-of the fact that Johnstone pulled up in President, Mr. R. Hancock, Vice Presi which greeted his performance. In view to persevere, and, of course, for a beginners, Commander FJ. 8. Gibson, R. No the fourteenth day and then fuished in a ing to risk a loss on the working, certain

leisurely manner his time was not re- The accompanying letters have been re- expenses having to be incurrel, such as

corded. All the other events wereceived from Colonel Gordon-Hall aud ollice rent, salaries of workaten, etc. The

thoroughly interesting, and aroused much the Matron of 27th General Hospital, band of the 18th Infantry was present Cairo, by the Hon. Treasurer, Canton enthusiasm among the spectators. The * General Managers helped in this respect

by giving uncial assistance, and this,

and discoursed enjoyable selections Red Cross Society m without asking for nuneration for their

throughout the racing.

Headquarters, Delta Dispensary, services.This is now the si3th year order. that we miny bring down

Savoy Hotel, Chiro, - since the formation of the Company, and the raw material. In fact, everything FINAL A V. Barres (RC, 5); 3, G. A

28th August, 1013 in readiness to go ahead with one of the Carvalho (ree. 5). Time: 71 3-5 scos.

Dear

Many thanks for all the I may safely say the year of its turning Jargest undertakings in South China, HURDLE RACE, Two LENGTHS, FINAL

things the ladies of Canton have so kind- point, our products have given the which should do more to benefit the pro 1, J. Stewart (scratch); 2; 3. Ralston (reely sent for the sick and wounded. I have greatest satisfaction, and, with the ex-perity of this Colony than any others).: Time: 32 2-3 secs. Ralston's time was Hospital and enclose receipt from the handed over this lot to the 27th General industry hero developed. All that is 41 eco, perience gained, a decided improvement wanted is the sanotion of the Autho

HIGH DIVE, M. A B. Soum; 2 H Matron of the Hospital. You will also in the financial success of our under-rities, and, from our latest advices, I taking should be shown in each year as fook a diffoult matter. Chinese Mining Asger, who is quite a youngster, scored asked me to find out about. -

am inclined to think that this does not Asger The winter scored 79 points, and what she says about the bandages you tine goes on, as I myself am convinced Laws, as originally framed, would make 71 points, TRA

it very difficult to find investors. This 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY, it will do so-more especially, and more fact has been pointed out the Central-1,3. Johnstone; 2, J. C. Fiach. Time rapidly, it a greater interest is shown Government, and is at the moment having 63 secs. The other swimmers were A. A. hy the public in this casentially British their serious consideration, which is a Claxton and C. R. Logan.

decidedly encouraging fect. In the 50 YARDS BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIPI, institution. I have not the smallest meantime we inust have patience, and be S. Patrey (H.M.S. Payche); 2, Gr. Lund, doubt that, had the opportunity presented in readiness for action when the time R.A. Tline: 32 seca.

comes. Sundry creditors:With the ex- LADIES' NOMINATION. -1; Miss Ezra 2, itself to business men in this Colony of ception of $5,821.33 due to general in Miss Gibbison. Each lady present was nationality other than British to embark agers, all other outstandings under this given a numbered cork which was throw in such a project as ours they would accounts receivable, al: have been col-All the competitors then dived off, and heading have been paid. Also item into the bath immediately before the race. have taken advantage of that oppor lected due at that date. Transfer of the first two orks to be brought in were tunity with the very possible result stock:-You will notice that an amount the winning numbers.

of 97,445.99 has been transferred from that companies in

50 YARDS BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIF-1, J. a large way of machinery and plant to stock on hand. Lyons; 2, C. J. Jack. Time: 88 1-3 secs business here would have been, to a very This represents some articles that on a Jack's time was 33 3-5 Bees. great extent, dependent upon aliens for careful revision of the machinery and

plant it was decided were really in the 440 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP - Ja an immediate supply of steel castings nature of stores, and will be consumed in Finch (holder), 2, J. Johnstone. Time We need not, now, fear conrpetition, or,

the ordinary course of business, hence the 3 min. 51 3-5 secs. transfer to stock. Premises --We have TEAM RACE, TWO LENGTHS, SERVICES.— rather, opposition, in this respect, for only one year and a half to run on our 1, R.A. tean, captained by Ljout. Hall." as I have said, we are at last firmly present lease and shareholders know we CONSOLATION RACE TWO LENGTHS.--1 Established, and, with encouragement, we have the option of purchase at a very L. M. Franco; A, F. L. Roza.

reason to figure. Advantage may be The programme was concluded with shall be able to supply all enl needs taken of the favourable position of the exciting polo watch between teams cap for steel products; in fact all needs for Company to issue outstanding shares to tained by Witchell and Firth respectivo such-articles--in South Ching-Weare

the public to enable us not only to purly. W tabell's men were the better play chase the property, but have more capitalfers and won by goals to 2, thanks to at present overwhelmed with orders for for extension of plant. I now beg to clever combination and the shooting abili- our products, which, owing to a lack of move the adoption of the report and actes of Railton and Witchell:

At the conclusion of the sports, the capital, we are at present not in a posi- Mr. T Hoven, in seconding the prizes were presented to the successful tion to accept. We started five years said:-I have much pleasure in seconding that ked for her services by the Hon. Mr. adoption of the report and accounts, competitors. by Lady May, who was ago with a two furnace plant; in two the resolution proposed for the adoption Clau Severn, Chairman of the Club years from that time we erected two more, of the report and passing the accounts.

In doing so I and now we have erected four more; in with all that has been said by our worthy Severn referred to the great success which may say that I fully agree Committee. In doing so, the Hon. Mr. all two double sets of four furnaces in Chairman; he has doubtless had a hard had attended the revived, sports meeting each set. That, we think, should meet public and our manufacturers here need due to the Bath House Committee for a

time of it in endeavouring to convince the and said that their thanks were especially all requirements for the present in the ing steel castings, etc., of that which he they had done to make the meeting such steel casting line. We have been asked could turn out just the goods required. It remarkable achievements of Johnstone will occupy a place of honour in the Club himself believed the fact that our factory success. The Chairman referred to the why we do not work with open hearth, is a perfectly true saying amongst Brand Finch and said that the harbour race gas, or electric furnaces. The answer to tishers certainly, though perhaps not on October 6th would no doubt decide that is, first, the outlay and cost of work amongst those referred to as of other than who was the better of the two swimmers. our nationality that a prophet is of ho He also complimented the boys on their ing them satisfactorily a and secondly, account in his own country, and thus it very fine display, and saw there was not the uncertain demand of orders. There is that when a new industry is started in much doubt but that many of them would fore, until such time as the foundry dedividual starting it to bear the heat and

Hongkong it generally rests upon the in-be heard of in the future. partment can be made to run în con- burden of the day through initial vicissi-the Club) then presented Lady May with Lient Crowther Smith (Secretary of tudes until success, is assured. junction with mills for producing steel bat little encouragement given to it una beautiful bouquet in a silver vase, and inaterial from ingots which keep the it has proved itself to be, or is likely to the tathering was brought to a close by furnaces running day and night, crucible becou, a financial success; the pioneer the rendering of the National Anthem.

gets no support while there exists any hore économical. Of doubt of his success. In the present in- stanca it does not appear that any room

furnaces

are

existence in the south of China.

counts

You see

BILLIARDS.

..

W. GORDON-HALL. 27th General Hospital, Cairo,

23rd August, 1918, Dear COLONEL GORDON-HALL,We have received the two cases from the ladies of Canton and are delighted with the con- tents,

The clothing is most useful such nice things.

The sling sent as a pattern would, I think, be a serviceable one. I have shown it to the surgeons and they quite approve, We would be very glad to have some,

Thanking you very much-Sincerely. yours,.

D. M. CHURCHILL,

BOWLS,

ANOTHER TROPHY FOR CIVIL. SERVCE.

As the result of being soundly beaten

Saturday, the Civil Service Reserves by Kowloon Reserves at Kowloon on

secured another handsome trophy, which

};

cup

House, in the vicinity of the "gold which was won by them as the result of The spoils of defeat on Saturday con a defeat at Taikoo earlier in the season. sisted of a large wooden shield embellish- ed with many silver-like shields, and

the visitors were most hospitably enter- quite serious speeches were made at its presentation. In addition to all this, ained, and a boroughly enjoyable after- noon was spent.

The scores were as follow:-

KOWLOON,

€8.

(skip)-21

Ukwald Jack.

Wood.

Graham.

the

MeIntosh. Owens,

Watson.

Forsyth.

Baron. Parkinson

(skip)-12

Conging. Alderman. #Hall

McLeod.

* (skip)

(skip)-13

Brown.

Taylor

Johnston

(skip)

Kynoch. Hull. -Cooke, Smith.

Bullen. Langdon Bowers,

(skip)

course our main object, of which we have for doubt remains as to the full accom- On Saturday evening at the Palace never lost sight, is to obtain the raw plishment of Mr. Gordon's hopes and Hotel, Kowloon, Messrs. Budge and material direct from the mines now in anticipations All the initial difficulties Parkes played off their heat in

seem to have been removed, and what billiard tourcament now being conducted We difficulties there are left can most assuṛ- have been in communication with the edly be treated lightly so soon as all in at that catablishment. After a splendid Smyth. Central Government, through the assist truth of the facts which we have learnt (owes 200) beat Mr Budgo (owes 130)

the Colony can be brought to realize the exhibition by both players, Mr. Parkes Simpson. ance of a powerful syndicate, with a from our Chairman. With these remarks by 46 points. view to obtaining concession to work I beg to second the adoption of the these mings in the district of Walchow and accounts.

report and Kwangtung Province, which latter district is very rich in ore. We have the KEATING seconded, the appointment of

Mr. ROBERTSON proposed, and Mr. FREE TELEPHONES FOR MANILA Heron.. estimates for all necessary plant and C. B Brown as auditor at Te

Should the rates asked by the telephone Coleman. sachinery for the making of steel muneration of 8900, which was approved. company not be too high, 15 free tele Johnstone.

aterial of every description, suitable land has been urveyed, consisting of CHAIRMAN thanked shareholders for their Manila for the benefit of the public in My

This was all the business, and the phones are to be installed, in the city ofM. several hundred acres, with branch lines attendance and said he hoped that this districts inhabited by people too poor to for cutting through from Canton in time next year they would have dividend afford to all such instruments in their

(Continued of foot of next Column.) warrents to issue.

homes.

$ (skip)

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