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at the cheapest rate obtainable owing to

-favourable exchange.

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COMPANY MEETING. " INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

I should like to mention a matter which

1919.

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAJOR 7, 8. W ARMSTRONG, R.D., ACTING' ADMINIS TRATIVE COMMANDANT

No.

No.

45

No.

in connection with the final divi- dend for the year 1917 which was declared on November 1st.. 1818. The dividend The thirty-eighth annual general ineer

was paid to shareholders on the Hong- ing of the Indo-China Stein Navigation kong Register at exchange "2. 7-13d.. Co., Ltd, was held. at noon. yesterday, which was the average rate for the year. at the offers of Messrk, Jardine. Muthe The higher exchange value of the dollar, son & Co., Ltd. Mr. B., M. Bernard however, that was ruling at the time the prosided, and thers were also present; dividend was paid would have, writed Sie Paal Chater. C.M.G.. Sir Robert Ho in paying to shareholders on the Hong- Tung. Messrs. G. W. Batters J. W. C. kong Register in silver a larger sterling Honnir (difertors), W. E. 1. Shenron entisalent than those on the London Usplicitorsta bh. t'ompany), (L. P. Lam- - Register. To adjust this the latter were mert. R. E. Marbonzall, R. M. Austin, I given an equal sterline amount, and the Exchange W. Logan. P. Tut. S. E. Grimstone, A. difference was charged to B. Stewart, R. J. Patterson, F. Smyth, Fluctuation Actment, which coarse, 12mil.

trust, will have your approxn). X. Melntyre. N. L.. Bailton, G. K. Chat ham A. Pierey, N. Crucher, B. Basto, Le Man Hin Chan Ming. Li Yao Kun.Loudon and Hongkong Registers as A. M. du Sila. . E. Remedios. M. K. 1. M. W. B. Lo Cheung Shin, S. E. da . P. M. du. Silva. Ha Shaj. Kit. Ri You Man, Ho Ying. Hu T ShanR, Fung Han Rumjahn H. Hustonjer (representing Alive. Ab Tang), and E F. Aucott secretary)

The CHORMAN said: tientlemen the repurt and titement of accents-base- beim in your hands Ear sour days and with your approval I will, as custumars, take then as read.

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Shortly after our annual meeting helt on November 1st, last, the welcome news of the signing of the Armistice was re ceived and hopes were entertained that our ships, a large number of which were running in distant waters entirely

suuld son by « Government agent. turned to us to resume running in their normal trades. I am glad to say these anticipations were to a great extent re alised, and as sou n hostilities ceased the Government began releasing steamers as rapidly as circumstances per- mitted.

our

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In order to pat the shareholders on the nearly as possible on an equal footing. was now proposed that the, dividend should be paid ng the rate current on the

the accounts

davend Arz approved by your directors.

called for under our Trust Beetl £18,930, cirst Mortgage Debentures have

ven redeemed,

14.

PANJIVE SDevť

inst

Sadrenolders will doubtless observe with. satisfaction the largely increased amounts. alivestiments ich now total 1,541,654 158. d. an addition of 2752.133 15s. iod. nas bren added to this account during the Star un

under review, and you will. ka sure, approve of the steps taken by your mercturs to avail or the high rate of raumange by spaverting our suiver, revenue. is it begaine available and investime ats much of

of our surplus meney as possible in Government

Securities yietarna satisfactory rates of interest.

Numerous applications have again, bera 1rom Los urinearitable received institutions, and the Company during 2914. Contruted amounts commensurate with the needs of each call, and als tonated a further $10,000 to local War' Sten payments, trust have approval,

our directors have pleasure in again recording their appreciation of the excel lent services rendered by the floating staff. watch, I feel sure, will be endorsed by a sbareholders. It is gratifying to know wat

This wis followed by an ab-1,OUT nouncem. at that the National Control scheme, cras it is better known, the Liner Requisition Scheme would. the case of this Company, terminate on the first occasion after midnight on March 18th 1019, on which cargo was discharged at a terminal port from such time, therefore, all freights, which had hitherto been credited to the Government, have reverted to the Company.

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the trying conditions under which many of our proyer attout Bad to per larm their arduous duties during the war period, are now apply at an end.

and I feel you"would wash the to

take

My predecessor at fast year's meeting opportuang o conveying to them brought to your notice that the Com an expression of our gratitude for the

"" steamers running on

conscientious thanner in when they have quisition in more distant waters, and

one and

all carried out their duties. which we

were not hinder our immediate (Applause) ne, nising is the only supervision.

Kad beun, subjected to most sensel of the Company lost through i excessive wear and tear. and warned του direct act of war, and the Company has that heavy repairs would be necessary. to congratulate itself un escaping more when were released from Govern-serious 1098, which has unfortunately been

1 There vessels, as soon as ment.

lot of most other British Shipping returned to

to the China. const, were Companies. overhauled and recondi. tioned, the work

over by con· extending period and involving very heavy reased due of sour une

side cost of labour and material

the

Your directors, however, have followed adopted by almost all other

the poinping Compant in this con-

the..

F

Fortunately the shortage of officers is no longer acute, and it has been possible to arrange Home leave for many of our vagung word, owing to war conditions.

was

Loverdue.

la conclusione gentlemen, I must ex press regret that it has been impossible British

to present the accounts carlier this year," This is entirely due to the protracted nection, and I can with confidence assure you that such thorough repairs and re- negotiations with the Government as rel newals have been effected to the fleet gen- gards the terms under which our vessels erally this year that the steamers, despite were requisitioned. As you were intorm their severe handling, are now in a very ed by my predecessor, these negotiations.

condition.

TOT should

Lasted

·Der..

upwards of a sear, and. hups,

whilst a portion of

although the noni adjustment Govern the expense of this conditioning is ment accounts may possibly result in

ittle delay in holding our next annual being recovered from the British Govern- buent, such

portion forms but a very small meeting, every effort will be made to make up for lost time with a view to percentage of the sutal outlay.

am pleased to staty that all the Con bolding it is near the usual time 迎您 pany's Vessels, have now been-returned to, possible. us, their

sation that

I think, gentlemen, I have now dealt

1919.

STRENOTH

INTIMATIONS

PALACE HOTEL. KOWLOON.. Corner of Haiphong & Hankow Roads

TeAddr: Palace.

475 Cörpl W. H. Beil. Co., TWO SEinutes from Ferry and Railway is permitted to restige cas loving T station. This Hotel has just been the Colony, From October 31st.. | completely, renovated and refurnished is now up-to-date in every respect and under, English Management Cuisine under personal supervision of the Proprietor. BAR AND BILLIARD ROOMS, TERMS MODERATE. Special Arrangement for Families Application to

J. E. OXBERRY,

Proprietor.

87 Pt 3. R. Saar. Stretcher Bearer Setian. is pernistent to resiga, on leaving the Colona) » lated October 19th, 1919. 61 Pte. A. W. Eastman, C. is permitted to resign, on leaving che Celons from Cober 31st 1919

IKAVE.

1.

Compl., J. S. Thom-un, Earine l'a, is granted 14 months' lense. From November 13th, 1919.

ALLOTMENT OF RIFEE KANGI,

King's Park Range is allotted to the

ich, Funjabis from November 14. to November 7th. 1919. inclusive,

Sunday excepted, from 7 am

pur daily,

VIDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPTAIN. H. BALL

DE. INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES.

Recruits will parade for D. E.L. instru

to

tion under R.E. Instructors et Belebers at a p.m. on Wednesday, October 22ndt,

Offer on duty: Taph „k. Hall"

Pay

PAY,

fur September will by issued ut Engineer Company Office. H.K.DC Headquarters between 5.3 and 6 m., on Wednesday. *October 22nd..

ORDERS FOR INFANTRY HAITALION. ** 13 COMPANY.

Tuesday, October 21st. :--

2.15 pm, No. 5 Platoon. The follow-

ing men will parade at Headquar. ters for T.E.T.:

* Pres. J. C. Clark, F. R. Glendinning. W. 'S. Glendinning. D.M.C. Good- all. H. O. Hole, G. T Knight, J. A. Plummer. E. Ray, W, A. Shepherd, J. Wiltshire, T Claxton, ER. Hallifax, T, Hynes and W,

Jackson,

Staff-Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt. Meada

will attend. Rifles to be carried.

Uniform need

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.

On

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91, 'PRAYA - EAST, HONGKONG.

LL DEPARTMENTS of the above are

now OFEN after extensive repairs. Beading and Writing Rooma, Billiard Room (two tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Meeting Room.

Sleeping Accommodation-33 Cabine and 70 Beds in Dormitories.

All men of the Mercantile Marine, H.M! Navy and Army, are welcome to use the Institute..

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S. K. TSAN & CO.

HONGKONG & SWATOW.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. SwatowDrawn Thread Work

Canton Embroidery, Grass Cloth, Filet, Cluny, Point Crochet Lace 'and Silk Fancy Goods, etc. etc.

54, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONAKONG:

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not be worn. "N.C... as detailed FRENCH LESSONS by Platoon Commander to attend." Friday, October 24th. :-

5.15 pini No. Platoon. The follo

ing men will parade at Bendqtar-") ters for T. EXT.:--

Ples. C. Stuart. H. H. Tayler. W. A. Stephens, R. T. Belilios, D. K. Moss god A. G. M. Flescher, Staf-Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt. Meade

will attend

Rifles... beit, pouches and dummy

cartridges to be carried. Uniform need nut be worn N.C.Os to attend: as detailed by Pintoon Commander

ORDERS FOR CADET COMPANY BY LIKUT: A. . BRAWN.

PARADE.

Headquarters on Saturday. Detober

19th.. at 1.20 p.m. Uniform, caps at belts.

41

G. E STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, E.K.D.C. Höngkung, October 17th., 1910.

V

HONGKONG POLICE, RESERVE.

ORDRUS ISSUED BY MR, J. W. FLANKS, D.E.P (KZSERVI),

1914 OKDINANCE 27, SECTION À..

comrhauls and re-conditioning with the more important events of the Members who have tendered their re

the various services re

That the report and statement of accounts, as presented, including the pay. ment of a final dividend of three shillings (38.) on the preferred and £2 10s. on the deferred shares be adopted, that the sum of £10,04 8. 3d, be carried forward to next year's account, and that the divi den on shares on the Hongkong Register he paid at exchange 42. ?!d.”

As soon as this resolution has been seconded shall be pleased to reply to the best of my ability to any questions which the shareholders niny desire to ask. Sie PAUL CHATER, M.G.: I beg to second the resolution proposed by the

signation, are directed to return their uniforms and equipment to the Store-Sergeant, Central Police. station. between 9 am and 1 p.m.

and 2 pm to 4 pm (Saturdays and Sundays excepted). Members are given until the 31st instant

to comply with this order.

CHURCH, BERVICES.

ST. Jour's CARREÉBAL Hongseng: 18th Sunday after Trinity, October 19th, 1919. Holy Communion (7.50 am) Children's Service (10) Hymns, 324, 468. 341. Matins (11 m.) Responses, Ferial: PRsime,

organized, and normal conditions' once Year under review, and I have much

Dore reverted to;

pleasure in proposing the following With regard to the regrettable loss of

resolution the ss. Katsang, our claim against the Government his been settled, and, al- though not so satisfactorily as we had hoped in the first instance, the basis of the settlement arrived at was the same as that adopted with "other Companies, The sinking of this vessel, the largest of the Company's feet, has proved a serious loss to our tonnage suitable for the Cal- cutta line. which, as your Chairman stated last year, is of great importance Our interests in this to this Company, trade, however, have been, fully protected by

utilising

extra vessels of smaller capacity pending the placing of new and larger steamers on the

Old Melody, Lawes and King; T. Deum, is now under consideration, which matter Chairman.

The CHAIRMAN: The resolution which Barnty ard Tarle (13th evening) Jubilate, Since December 31st last the

opportuni-you have just heard read has been pro | Onsale) 12.--Paalm 90, versen, 1, 3 and 7

240, 425 (327). has been taken to dispose of two of posed by myself and seconded by Sir Faul the Company's

the King, steamers the 8.3. Blau- Chater. It is now before the meeting for

discussion s and the 3:5. Sing which, awing

The resolution was carried unanimously. to their age and general condition, were found unsuitable for the requirements of The CHAIRMAN: The next business, siness, and they were sold at satie gentlemen, is the confirmation of the our business, factory prices showing a handsome profit appointments of directors. on their book values."

la over directors, since the cessation of poes the confirmation of the appointment giving very careful of Mensra. G. W. Barton and J. W. C.

"N.B.-Palm 28 verses Tombells

1, and 8 to the question of augmenting Bonnar Directors from End. May, 1919,

1

in pison; Fanim 99, verses 1, 2 and 9 in unison; Pisim 100, verse 3 in unison; Fealig up-to-date steamers. It must be remem

Mr. U

I beg to of our vessels are becom

The confirmation of the Versa 4 in unison: Hymn 280, verse 5 ia'usion. ing old and requirements of trace

in these waters and and J. W. C. Bonnar as Directors from

28th, at 6.15 p.m. there is also the need of providing for 2nd, May, 1019, and 10th. July, 1919, the future

by Mr. Lo Cheong Shiu and

ty

hostilities, strantion

the

Mr. Lo CHEONG Saic: I beg to pro

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The value of pure Fresh Milk as a perfect diet cannot be over- estimated

Without Fresh Milk children cannot thrive.

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The purity and quality of our milk is guaranteed.

Beware of adulterated and impure milk.

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AMERICAN & ORIENTAL

LINE.

S.S. NANERIC"

in unison; Psalm, 98, verses 7, 8 and 10 in unison; Psalm 97, versas 1, 9 and 19 in will leave for NEW YORK, via unison; Hyma 420, versos 1, 5 and 9 în valsen, Holy Communion (12 noon). Evensong (6.p.m) Hesponses, Ferial; Psalm.

Panama Canal on OCTOBER Fussell, Battia And Hayo Nuo Dimagok Henley (7th morning); Voluntary, Marche Fontifcato 20,

by the building of new, and and 10th, July. 1919, respectively that I 10% verses 1 8 and 9 in urises; Byman 605, bered that, BRY Mitable for the, modern | appointment of Messrs. G. W. Barton N.B.-Organ Bedital on Tuesday, Oct.

The CHAIRMAN:

Prices of labor material, however,

of trade in China. [ respectively has been proved by Mr

The motion was carried unanimously." The CHAIRMAN: The next business. gentlemen, is the re-election of Directors. Mr. G. P. LAMMERT: I beg to propose the re-election of Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar as a Director of the Company,

Mr. A. B. STEWART: I beg to second

that

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Kowloon. 18th Sunday after Trinity, 19th. October, 1919. He's Communion at 8.15 .m. Morning Frayer at 11. pim. Opening Voluntary ; Eposes, Ferial; Panima of

19th morn the 45 Old Melody 48 ing,

48 Lavell, Deum. St. Jude Jubilats. log); Hymns, 147, 218

1398 (9th mor and M438, 580. Concluding Voluntary. Prayer 6pm. Opening Voluntary.

Te 47 King

180) 423

28th.

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THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY

Po Ferial; Paims of the 19th even-

as you are well aware, have advanced Rumjahn. Those in favour will please enormously in all directions during the signify in the usual way. lat few years,

and it cannot be expected that we can acquire new tonnage on any- thing

like the same low

as we have in the past. Your directors are confining their atten tion at present to meeting such require ments a call for immediate attention only. Several new steamera will probably be contracted for in the near future, but

The motion was carried unanimously. a more extensive development of our

The CHAIRMAN: The next business, building programme will, I afraid, gentlemen, is the re-election of auditors have to be deferred until the labour

Mr. F. SurTH: Mr. Chairman, I beg difficulties are in a more settled condition to propose the re-election of Mr. A. R. and

the price of building reaches 諧

Lowe and Mr. E A. M. Williams as more

UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road. Bunday, reasonable level

auditors for the year 1019 at a remunera-October 13th Morning Service at 11 am Turning to the report and statement of tion to. he fixed by the Directors. accounts, you will observe that we have Mr. W. LOGAN: I bave much pleasure opened a new Reserve Account called." Building in seconding that

To this account we are crediting the proat on the book values of steamers sold or lost, with a view to utilising these amounts to write down the value of now steamers to a more reason able figure, .......

The resolution was carried unanimously. The CHAIKMAN: That in all the busi- ness, gentlemen I thank you for your attendance. Dividend watrants will be ready, on application to-morrow morn- ing.

ymas 147 872, 427, 421; Aubject," "-The Church, in Thystire. Evening Barrios at 8 p.m. Hyman, 699, 261; 103, 43, 425 Preacher, Bav, 3. Kirk Maconmoble. Colleo tions for Hospitals, *****

FIRST CHURCH OF CHIT, BENTIST. MatDonnell Road. Bunday, 11.15 am. Wed: -nesday, 5.30 p.m.

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