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ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

ST. GEORGE'S BALL TO BE HELD,

The annual general meeting of St. George's Society of Hongkong was held,

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

THE HONDRONG DAILY PRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 1919.

COMPANY MEETING. The CHAIRMAN: Gentlemen, our next HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

business is to elect a Commitice for the ensuing year. 1 have endeavoured to persuade our Vice-President to accept the sition of President for this year, but

STEAMBOAT CO.

The ordinary annual meeting of share holders in the above Company was held,

drst met him seven years ago, he feels

that he is now entitled, to spend his re- maining years in retirement, and your

indeed been well earned. In 1906, Capt. Directors feel that this retirement has Clarke took over the Acting Seoretary-

yesterday evening, at the City Hall. The he has informed me that he has very yesterday, at the Company's ofboos, Hotal ship and soon afterwards received the

Hon Mr. P. H. Holyoak presided and was supported by the following member of the Comunittee: --The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, Mesar. N. J. Stabb, R. W. Bird, H. W. Looker, W. A Dowley, M. S. Northcote, J. W. Graham, A. G. Coppin, W. J. Eldridge, P. Cassidy (Hon. Trea- surer), and F. A. Wells (Hon. Secretary). There were over fifty members present..

The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen, The audited accounts having been before you for some days, I propose to follow the usual custom and take the મ read although, I am sure, you will bear with me it, fer a moment, I dwell upon them, The street collections on St. George's Lay

realised the handsome figure of, $26,80%.60-(Applause)-and our thanks are again due to the energetic band of

ladies without whose assistance this re- Bult would not have boen possible. (Applause).

easy labours in front of him this year Mansions. Mr. S. H. Dodwell presiding. glad to tell you that he is willing to Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. D. Landale sity, the interests of the Company have and has declined to stand, although I am Tho others present were the Hon. Mr. P.

substantive appointment, since when, through times of prosperity and adver; remain on as Vice-President with the and Mr. H. W. Looker (Directors), always been his foremont consideration. view and hope of taking the post of

Mcasra, A. R. Lowe, M. 8. Northcote, As he is remaining in the Colony, in re- plause). Our next senior member of the C. Potta, A. E. Crapnelt, P. Tester, A- to still retain the benefit of his experi- President in the following year. (AP-

J. Arnold, C. B. Buyers, & Denison, P. cognition of his long service and in order Committee is the flou. Mr. H. E. Pollock,g. Grifin, E. Abraham, Chan Bin Kai,ence, it is the intention of your Directors and have great pleasure in proposing that be be elected President for the enm ing year.

Mr. STAR seconded this and it was carried unanimously.

Tho

Mr. POLLOCK: Gentlemen, I thank you very much for the honour you have done me. I will do my best to promote the interest of the Society. (Applause).

The following were re-elected:--Vice-year President, Mr. N. J. Stabb; Hon. Seere tary, Mr. F. A. Wells; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. P. S. Cassidy.

Acting Beenetary.

I think that the report and accounts call for no further comment from me, and I now formally beg to propose that they be adopted and passed se circulated.

and W. E. Clarke (Secretary).

to invite him to a seat on the Board, and OBAIRMAN said: Gentlemen,-I feel auro that this proposal will meet Your Directors regret that the present with your hearty approval, report again shows such a poor result for

The vacancy created by Capt. Clarke's the year's working. Although froights retiroment will be filled for the present have been increased wherever possible, by the appointment of Mr. Joba Arnold and the gross earnings of the ateamers have already equalled those of the best,

in the Company's history, the heavily increased running expenses have contributed towards the poor aut results The most adverse influence on our figuros Mr. D. MADONALD, in seconding, said: The election of the new Committee was has been the prohibitive price of bunker then proceeded with. Several naines were coal. The Company has had to pay some adoption of the report and accounts -I have much pleasure in seronding the proposed, bai the gentlemen in question 250 to 300% increase on the pre-war cost After the very eleat explanation of the expressed their regret at not being able of this article, some 200% increase in the year's working given by the Chairman, to serve as they were leaving for Home price of all stores, and about 50 to 100% there is little left for me to add. Rhortly. Finally, the Committes was higher eb rges for repairs, docking and abnormally high freights ruling on constituted as follows:-Messrs. G. S. marine insurance. It has been only by coast trade did not affect the river traffic Archlitt, H. W. Bird, C. M. Ede, W. A. Dowley, A. G. Coppin, M. S. Northcote, careful management and effecting econo The War Bond Drawing" results Alabaster, S. H. Dodwell, A. E. Crannali mice in every department that the report while the earnings of the steamers re- to anything like the same extent, 20, WJ. Eldridge, G. C. Moxon, C. G fully justified our high expectations, and d T. E. Pearos, with the Hon. Mr. Presented is not more adverse, but I am mained practically the same, the running P. H. Holyoak and Mr. Justice Gompertz glad to say that the price of our bunker (ræ ufficio).

expenses, as the Chairmati has explained, coal has already declined somewhat, noc now that the war is to all intents and circumstances, I think we have reason to went up to a very high figure. In the purposes over, I think we may safelyfoal thankful that we pulled through a look forward to our running expenses very adverse year on the river trado so gradually assuming more reasonable pro-

successfully. The new system of farming- out native passenger and freight spaw

The "Tambola," which was suggested and organised by Mrs. C. M. Ede, assist ed by a splendid band of workers, realised 825,367.60, to which must be add- ed 8785.10, being the expenses in counce tion with the "Tointola" generously refunded by Mrs. Ede. (Applause).

by this means the very fine total of $117,500 was added to our special fund. (Applause).

of

The theatre performance, organized by Mr. W. Sinclair, realised a prolit 812,708, 15, constituting, I believe, a re- oord result for any theatrical perform ance ever given in the Colony. (Ap plause).

The

the

NEXT ST. GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS. The CHAIRMAN: 1 put it to you as a suggestion that, George's Day celebrations, we might at with regard to St. any rate carry out the same form of street collection which we had last year. Whe ther it be for War Funds, or War tias, or for a War Memorial, portions. money will be needed, and again this Since our last annual meeting, your Year we

have to propure, and gladly do su, to put our hands in our pockets in Directors have succeeded in their negotiust be left entirely in the hands of the

inations for the sale of as. Taishan. The management to work out. the same genorous way which this mam-book profit for this sale, amounting to

We hope it manity has done in

gestion

or late, we have St. George's Ball (Ap.notice the Insurance and Underwriting their salaries which you propose to pay:

Two generous donations--one of $15,000 and one of $300-from friends who de sire to remain anonymous, added to the Latest on the account, bring our special war. (Applause). Peat year during the 889,750.99, has been placed to the credit will prove sucessful and assist to bring effort for St. George's Day," 1915, to

also offer the sug of Profit and Loss Account.

better results this year. We are glad to the really magnificent net total of

to the incoming Committee that $198,342.21, which has enabled us to remit

at some time during the year, either early

Turning to the balance sheet, you will hear that the office staff have been re- through Mr. Murray Stewart-whose un.

mambered. The ten per cent. bonus on selfish and arduous work in London

Aceuunt has been augmented by the sum throughout the war period, not only on

of $20,625, representing the Company them has been well earned. While we all ar bobalt,

for the War Chari

share of marine insurance risk carried pang of regret at parting with Captain Clarke as our Secretary, we are ties" fund, deserves our gratitude and

during the period under review. admira

(Applauss) to Various

You will also note with pleasure that, pleased to learn that he is being elevated splendid war shorities ng less a sum than

during 1918, the Investment Fluctuation to the Directorate, and feel sure that his £31,994 15e. Jd., of

of which all Englishmen

Fuad has shown

increase of lang experience and extensive knowledge $123,724.30, due to the rise in values of of the river trade will enable him to be focal securities held by the Company: of great value to the Board. If in order, exchange, your Directors deemed it now. E. Clarke, on which the Directors Taking advantage of the favourable, I would suggest that a small souvenir of silver plate he presented to Captain prudent but also a patriotic tep

but

sign

than

in this Colony may

may feel justly proud, though we are all perfectly conscious that this splendid result could not have been achieved but for very generous support from all classes, of the community-and especially our Scottish friends-for which this Colony is justly lamed. (Applause). In addition to the above anonymous donations, $2,800 was returned" from "War Bood

winnings direct to the "Prisoners-of-War" fund.

So much for "St. George's Day" Special Account. Now for a brief word General Account. The year began with

•

a balance of $1,520.72, increased during the year to 82,704.70 and to this will be added in 1919 accounts 84,223.41, balance

call bas of Special Account" No u made on the Society's funds for local

icf during the past twelve monthea (Applause) and the only disent have been for small

Conmatteo's onrus desire to

working charges. It is

is your build up this fund to a substantial figure that we may be prepared suitably to assist all necessitous and deserving cases. and in this connection I would remind

suggestions. plause) The mooling is now open for Both anggestions wore agreed to, and it was explained that the Ball would be held as soon after peace was declared as could reasonably be arranged having re gard

to climatic conditions Mr. SPRADBERY: What about having a Tombola 7

The CHAIRMAN: I think we may pass that on as a suggestion to the incoming Committee I doubt very much whether to mebers realise what a tremendous amount of labour was expanded on the Tombola, and I doubt whether we ca

will

the Company in Sterling War Loantang and faithful service of 12 years with to invest more of the surplus funds of Pauld, retard their appreciation of his

get a Committee of ladies to carry it on. approval, transferring the sum of 250,000 John Arnold

Your Directors propose, subject to your Company. The appointment of Mr. Acting Secretary reminds

consider

However, the Committee whether it be practicable or not.

Mr. PATTENDEN: Is it possible to have a concert un St. George's Day?

The CHAIRMAN: That's a very good BURBESLION.

On

being put to the vote the proposal We carried.

Mr. DoWLEY: May I suggest that some- thing be done for the children?

The CHARMAN replied that it was curi- been mad to him by another member. pus that the angle suggestion had just He would pass it on to the Committee

The meeting then terminated.

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February 12th.

9.15 p.m. Performance. GAUMONT GRAPHIC. KATHLYN WILLIAMS

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in

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A PARAMOUNT PICTURE

Thursday,

etc.,

etan

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MATINEE

from the Equalization Fund to Freft few of us of the time when his father, Mr. Thomas Arnold, was given the same and Loss Account, leaving a balance of appointment, and if he has inherited MANILA STRING BAND will be in attendance on Tuesday, February 11th, at 9.15 PM 870,000 at credit of the Fund.

My predecessor in the chair at the last only a portion of his father's tact and annual meeting mentioned that steps ability he should prove s

successful were being taken with the owners of Secretary to the Company. native-owned vessels operating on the The CHALAMAN, in putting the motion. Hongkong-Canton Line and the Railway which was carried-to the meeting, said. Administration to incresse passenger that the Directors would be pleased to fares. An understanding with all parties accede to the shareholders' roquest in was arrived at in July, and, since that regard to Mr. Macdonald's suggestion of all concerned, have been in operation, presented to Capt. Clarke, date, increased rates, to the mutual benefit that a piece of silver plate should be

During the latter part of the year, your The Hon. Mr. D. Landale was con Directors decided to give & trial on the firmed as a Director, on the proposition Canton run to the system of farming-out of Mr. ARNOLD, seconded by Mr. C. B. system has been in operation with success

you that, under Bulo 17 of the Society's THE POULTRY OBSTRUCTION. native passenger and freight space. This BUYERS.

constitution, there is no danger of any part of the fund being dispersed for the purposes of any celebrations whatsoever, but will be kept solely for charity.

The year began with a membership of & life and 102 ordinary members, and during the year there have been added 1 life member and 130 ordinary members. It is with profound regret that I havo to report the death of three of our mem. bors, viz. Mr. F. A. Biden, Mr. T. Elliot and Mr. J. Hutchings. Our total melt- bership to-day is 328.

NUISANCE ABATING.

The ease of obstruction against several poultry dealers, remanded from last week,

was rested, yesterday, before Mr. R. Ethe Chinn Navigation Co, with whom we Lindwl at the Magistracy.

Line, an agreement was entered into with work on joint account on the Canton

not

Our energetic Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. Bentley, and Mr. J. H. Ramsay, the lon Treasurer of "St. George's Day

Special appeals, both of whom did yeomen vite for the Society, resigned during year to go Home and join up for active Bervice.

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much better.

The vacancy in the position of Hon. Secretary was alled by the appoint- ment of Mr. F. A. Wells, to whose energy

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were

Only the foot-path Was

d with crates; the road-way was clear. Will prove mutually beneficial to you for your signal mark of honour and

the

and efficiency can personally testify endeavouring to mir-dealers were Chinese passenger and cargo trádo with pleasure la accepting, as I shall always

The Hon. Mr. D. Landale and Mr. H. on the Yangtze for some time, in regard W. Looker were re-elected Directors, on to passenger space, and, is conditions.are similar, it was felt that the experiment the proposition of Mr. A. E. GRIFFITHS, should be made: In conjunction with Mr. C. Bernard Brown and Mr. A. R.

soonded by Mr. A. DENISON. Lowe were re-appointed Auditors at a M. Shater, who appeared for the

position of Mr. G. H. Porrs, seconded by remuneration of $400 each, on the pro defendants on their first appearance, did a Chinese syndicate for a short period, Mr. M. 8. NORTHCOTE

attend on this occasion. Mr. E. 14 Wolfe, Captain-Super. The arrangement has so far worked satia and warrants were ready, and might be which terminated at the end of January,

The OBATEMAN announced that divid intendent, of Police, m to take may notice of Mr. Shenton's ed the Board have decided to enter into

nyked his Worship fectorily; in fact, on the results attain had on application. abs: tve. He had paid a surprise visit renewal of the agreement for a longer said: Mr. Chairman and gentlemen,

Capt. CLARKE, addressing the meeting, to Ko Shing Street. accompanied by Shenton The conditions there period on terms which, I confidently Before dispersing, I would like to thank When Sergeant Marks paid a visit of cute with whom we are working: I would of my services, coupled

Company and to the Chinese syndi- all the good things you have said inspection to the place, a few days pre-point out that the arrangement aims offer of a seat on the Directorate of

with viously, the old state of things still pro-assuring to the Company a large share the Company upon my retirement from Yailed.

Since negotiations had been of, and a more steady income from, the the Secretaryship. entered into, the

This I shall take nuisance. out relinquishing, In November last, Messrs. Dennys&agement of our vessels, and if, when diface in the interests of the Company, in

in any way, the man (applause) and I am glad to report that Bowler, on behalf of the shop-owners in culties arise, a reasonable and fair atti. which service I have spent so many years be glad to serve and tender any assist- To has consented to continue so long as the locality, wrote to his predecessor, the tide is adopted by both signatories to the of my live. It is an assistant

istant secretary is

is appointed" for apucial celebrations. "I am further glad

Hon. Mr. Mel. Messor, theat the place

pleasure to mo to to

P

was obstructed not only by erates but also remont, I see no reason why the ex-koos and have your assurances that my B. Cassidy, Mr.

who has been a very koon treasurer, is also willing by trucks. They pointed out that these periment should not prove a success, to serve for another year. (Applause),

obstructions were detrimental to the During the year, the usual Government services in the past have met with your It would be unfitting for me to loso interests of their clients in the event of survey has been held on all the Company's approval. I thank you for your confid without reference to the tremendous Are. Since then, however, the nuisance vessels and the same have all been docked, and sincerely hope I shall continue to morit your appreciation in the fature. labours of the Committeo and Sub-Con had greatly altoð.

for general overhaul. mittoos,

who devoted so much of their

Following the example of other local On behalf of the office staff and myself, 1 leisure time, during a period when all the poultry-denters one-third of the bird componits, gentlemen, your Board docs thank you for the bonus granted. were overworked, to the successfull

near the Sailors' Home, but they con-not wish that the work of the Office staff

The proceedings then clored. and as one "behind the soones" 1 cand that the area allotted was insuff. should be forgotten. accution of our War Bond" drawing,

The Company's asked for the whole site at the staff is one the smallest of any limited assure you, gentlemen, the Inbours wore expense of others. Bull, he thought, they Company in the Colony, and although tremendous, and your

Our Spoil thanks are should have it. Sandford (applause)-ap For the

circumstances have procfaded us from due to Mr. whom the heavions part of the work, Hon. Treneuror, inevitably fell; to Mr. Charlos Beswick and Mr. J. F. Brister,

Bay tha

thut

pro-

ley and Mr. Wells, as Hon. Begraries; Mr. Coppin and Mr. Forry for their work in connection with ndvertising; and the Press for their valuable nanistance. (Applause)

Negotiations were in progrcas to give

and

Mr. Lladwell adjourned the case for a week.

LOCKING THEATRE EXITS. presont, if there was any, fur-showing a good resulta as we could have nose manager of a theatre in ther encroachment. Ramones would be wished, your Directors are astiated that Youmurf was brought up before Mr. R. E. taken out against the offenders. He ask-the office staff have worked well and done Lindsell, at the Magistracy, yesterday, ed for a further remand. The poultry. their utmost in the interests of the Com-on a charge of having Ineked the weit dealers would be allowed to retain the "War Bond" Beuretarios: Mr. dent foot-path until a regular working naime Pany, and it will, I hope, be in accord doors of his theatre, thereby undangering

was enforced

now with your wishes that your Directors the audience. have voted them a bonus of 10% of their locked from the inside by means of a It was sintesi that the main exit Way salarios.

It is with reluctanos I have to inform padlock, and similar measured had been you that Captain Clarke, our Secretary,aken to fasten, a large exit meny the has tendered, his resignation, whigh the horn Should any accident our with "I stole the articles in order to get the end of the month he relinquished defendant admitted the offense and

Board has scooptod with regret, and at strous consequenoće might maulį.

toekne egryss this barred, dis- some money to go unno," pleaded at Chinose who was charged At the Magis post that he has honourably and faithbed to be pardoned. He would be more Aloys and a handkerchief Trots the Kwang Captain Clarke han boon 49 years in tho Mr. N. J. Brain scended this, and it. I was sentenced to tour works' Bervice of the Company, and although to offphaeroran a "mericuk óne, flised, the do-

Magistrate, was carried unanimously,

Inprisoumout.

me, to day, he looks na young as when 'I' fendant 875.

In conclusion, I may add that we have now, I think, fairly demonstrated that we have become an native Society, and

I trust will become an increasing power

for good in this Colony ns the days go

HIS RETURN DELAYED.

by. I now beg to propose that tho report ignoy, yesterday, with stealing a pair of fully Alled for 13 Foste Altogethet encrful in Futuro - marking:lias Abo

and doonania is presented be adopted.

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