Summit
COLOURED SHIRTS
with the Cont sleeve and flat- setting cuffe
Far neatness, comfort and all-round satisfaction the white or coloured Tunis Shirt is unsur- passed for day wear. We show you well-made shirta in a fine selection of designs, from the nest and popular "pin stripes to more pro- nounced effect-both on"white and on coloured grounds. Fresh Ranger are constantly reaching ar, so you may always see what is "new" in Coloured Shirts.
41
Best Print Shirts, white ground with neat coloured • stripes, fast colours,
86.50; Shirt with 2 Collars to match.
WE ALLOW 10% DISCOUNT. FOR CASH
Mackintosh
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS ALEXANDRA BUILDING.
& Co. Ltd
DES VOEUX ROAD
THEATRE ROYAL
TO-NIGHT, AUGUST 25th, at 9.15 p.m.
The New
“OUR CABARET"
CHARLES CHAMIER'S Revue Company in
Programme No. 1. with many New Items including The Original "DISORDERY ROOM"
The famous Military" Burlesque written by Billy Bray and William McKillop; first played in England in 1914. then played along the Western battle front 1915-19.
·
Billy Bray in his original part, and Charles Mason as the Sergeant Major..
-PRICES
$3, $2 & $1.
"Half-price for Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform in 12 and 81 Seats. Booking Plans at MOUTRIE'S.
SOUTH
SUMMER HOLIDAY
RESORTS
IN"
(3047
FOUTH MANCHURIA
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1927.TM
“KATORI MARL'S".
CARGO.
NATIONALISTS' ANXIETY TO` COLLECT LIQUOR DUTIES.
HALF A MILLION TAELS AT STAKE.
ነኘ
WHY DATE OF LEVY WAS ADVANCED.
The dealers in wines and spirits, like the Japanese cotton and yarn merchants and the local Japanese mill owners, are by no means sure that they would like to face extine tinn tamely. It has not been very
that generally understood "Nationalists" propose to have a tax of 30 per cent. collected upon
the
*
CHINA PROVIDENT
MEETING.
NOMINAL CAPITAL
REDUCED.
FROM SA000,000 TỜ 53,000.000.
H.K. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
PAST ACTIVITIES REVIEWED
THE ANNUAL REPORT.-
The annual general meeting ofi
A Second Extraordinary Gederal; the Hong Kong. Philharmonic Meeting of the China Provident Society is to be held at the Cathe Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd., was dral Hall on Monday, September held yesterday at the Othees of the 8th, at 3.30 p.m., the business on Company. Pedder Building, at 2.30 the agenda, being: to receive and P. for the purpose of considering consider the committee's report and special resolution passed at the 1827-29 season, and to discuss the and, if thought fit, confirming the accounts; to elect officers for the
extraordinary general meeting hold programme for the second half of on the 3rd inst. Mr. C. A da Rosa the season 1927-28. presided and was supported by the board of directors who were all present, riz, Sir Robert Ho Tung and Messrs. A L Alves, J. R. Wilson, C. B. Brocke, S. M. Churn,
The Committee's report, which has just been issued, reads as under:
The membership of the Society numbers 18. Vice-Presidenta, 11 Sub-
sl imported wines and liquors V. 4. Croucher and P. Mushers, and 138 Ordinary Mem-
hers,
Hodgson. Shareholders present The Gilbert and Sullivan Opera were C. Mancini, A. Keith and P."The Pirates of Penzance W33
Barker,
The resolution in question was:
That the, capital of the Com pany be reduced from 8,000,000 divided into 600,000 shares of 610 each to 83,000,000 divided into 600.000 shares of 83 each, and that such reduction be effected by can- celling the capital which has been lost or is aarepresented by avail able assets, to the extent of 83 per share upon each of the 689,579 barea which have been issued and are now outstanding, and by re- ducing the nominal amount of all the shares in
the Company's capital from $10 to $5 per share, provided always-that such reduc- tion shall be without prejudice to the Company's rights under Article 39 of the Articles of As sociation to sue for and recover all arrears of calls now outstand ing and due in respect of any for- feited shares."
produced in December to record houses, and resulted in a proft of 8600.14, while H.M.S. Pinafore was staged in April, and not re- ceiving the same support from the Public, a loss of $477.02 was curred
in-
Mr. R. R. Davies acted as Hon. Producer until proceeding on leave in April, when Mr. W. E. Price was co-opted to the Committee as his successor.
The duties of Hon. Conductor for the season were carried out by Mr. W. R. Fleming, who since the end of the year has resigned. The post has been undertaken by Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earle, A.R.C.M.
from August 11th through their favourite mediums, the Customs and the Bank of Chian, function-E- ing as the "Haikuan Bank." This is not really a question for the Forthblowers nor for any other spontaneous "gathering of cheerful folk, bet for the Shanghai com- munity in opposition to arbitrary extortion in violation of ordinary police control, From the append- ed letter to the General Chamber of Commerce it will be gathered that the merchants of seven Powers propose to hold consignments in bond. rather than clear them through the Bank of China, until the Beveral Consulates involved
Messrs. Mason, en proceeding.on have made up their minds to clear.
leave, Gillingham, on lea, ing the the incoming cargo at treaty tarif
Colony, and Cet, owing to pressure charges. It is true that, in anti-
of business, resigned from the Com mittee, and Capt. R. D. Thomas cipation of the impending luxury tax upon liquors, amounting in al
and Mr. R. S. W. Paterson were to 62 per cent., the local dealers
co-opted. It was suggested the pre- bought up stocks in various porta
Opening the meeting, Mr. da sence of lady members on the Com- and had them shipped on the Ron said:-The official notice re- mittee would be beneficial to tho N.V.E. Katori Maru to fortify the quired by the Articles was given Society, and the ladies were asked community against a drought, but you cojointly with the cotice cou-to elect three of their number, the it also bappens that thevening the meeting held on the ard ballot resulting in Mrs. A. W. Hay- "Nationalist collectors heard of inataat, and was convened conting- this and, being none too sure that ently on the resolution now before they would outlast the incoming you being passed by the requisite stocks, suddenly imposed the emer gency tax as carelessly i'egal as all auch taxes of 30 per cent. upon imports from August 11th, the date of the Kalori Maru's arrival, hop ing that the dealers would, in panie, pay illicit duties amounting to Tis. 500,000.
majority.
ward, Mrs. W. B. Cornaby, and Mr J. Hollidge being co-opted.
The duties of Hon. See and Treasurer have been carried out during the season by Mr. H. J. Best.
As you know, the resolution was 80 passed, and we come before you
The Committee desire to express to-day with the same resolution for
their thanks to all those who work your confirmation as a special re- solution. This procedure is required so hard towards the success of ed by the law we work under, the Operas; to the Cathedral Body preliminary to our application to for the use of the Cathedral Hall the Court for its sanction for the for Committee meetings; and ig reduction of the Company's capital. Mr. T, Black for kindly auditing which is the authority we eak of the accounts. you by the special resolution I shall propose shortly.
Financial Statements.
In the Pirates of Penzance." account it is shown that out of
U
T
MODERHE
I
$50
PUTS
MOUTRIE PIANO
THE
IN YOUR
HOME
BALANCE CAN
BE
PAID BY INSTALMENTS AS LOW AS $25.00 MONTELY."
COME IN AND
THE VARIOUS WE
SEE
MODELS
HAVE TO OFFER.
CHATER ROAD IS" OUR ADDRESS
P
I
A
N
O
S
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
COMMENCING WEDNESDAY 31st August. WHITEY SMITH and his famous MAJESTIC HOTEL
ORCHESTRA.
TABLES MAY NOW BE RESERVED. THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
MANCHURIA RAILWAY The merchants, who are begin- ning to think in terms of funda- mentals, cannot see why in this situation their Chambers of Com- merce should not endorse auch se tion as was taken in the Taiping If you want the resolution ex- Rebellion when, in default of a plained in any manner, I shall be the total receipts, amounting to Chinese Government, Customs tariffs were locally collected by the apps to answer any questions, not 88,320.50, there is incinded the sum receivers appointed by the Consu-only questions having a direct bear of 86,001.30 which was obtained by Intes and were held in trust for the ing thereon, but questions in ex-ale of tickets. The hire of the
the resolution. Chinese Government that would nation of the financial effect of Theatre was 81,197, and costumes $1,400, while scenery and refresh- eventually emerge from the inter-
The Board desire to lay before ments absorbed $787 and 8847 re- necine fog.
you everything you may need to spectively. The nett profit was Wine Merchants' Protest.
In the H.M.S. Finajare HONG KONG SCHOOL OF formulate your judgment, but I 8600. The following letter was the out- would like to state that we can aat account, receipts fell away, amount- come of a meeting held on August accept an amendment at this meeting to only 85.757.17, sale of tickets 9th by the merchants of seven ing, for the reason that an amend realising 484,557. The hire of the $1,233, and nationalities and is in itself a fair-ment would nullify the resolution Theatre ly reliable guarantee that the cost passed three weeks ago; in other costumes 81,188, leaving a nett loss of inspiration" will not go up words, in order for the resolution. on the production, after reckoning for some little time to come
to be effective to-day as a special in the other expenses, of 8477. resolution, it is necessary to adopt
The General account shows re- after deducting payments, there is a credit balance left of 81,151
-HOSHIGADRA.-Finest Beside Bammer Holiday Resort in North China Five miles from Dairen, bat connected with the city by special motor and our riage road and electric tramway. Yamato Hotel (35 rooms) and 13 furnished bangalow is charming clit garden. Bathing, Bosting, Fishing Golf, Tennis, Billiards, Orchestra, twice week. Capital piace for children. OGONDAI-Meat beautiful and select Seaside Resort in the Far East. T
miles from
from Fort Arther. Formerly the Bammar Resort of the high Bassian officers and officials Yamato Hotel and 20 villa and bungalows, mostly with detached servant quarters. Excellent Bathing, Wonderful Scenery, Historie Battlefields, Bained
and Dismantled Ferts, Wiles of sharming Walks and Drivo. Abundant Facilities. Orchestra twice a week. Beat place
Pionicing for high-class families. PORT
ARTHUR-Famous for its two memorable Biegne and its beautiful landlocked Harbour. Exactly one hour's journey from Dairen by express Yamato, Hotal (16 roume- Baffideat place of historical and sonic interest to fill a month with fresh walk'or drive every day. Most healthy and salubrious spot in the Far East.
ایم
came
to
MEDICINE.
RECENT EXAMINATION
RESULTS.
"DISORDERLY ROOM."
BY OUR CABARET AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.
All under the direct management of the SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAYC 30 Pez Cent. Stamp Tax-Wines and the same in terms exactly similar to ceipts amounting to 22,130, and held in May, 1927, are published Chamier's
lastrated Booklets and all Information post free on request." Applications may be sent to the Hotel Managers at the various resorts or to
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HOTELS, Trafo Departmen
Spirits,
The Secretaries,
14
Cable Add. MaxTAS or SMEDO. SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY. Daire Government notice appearing in
Ondas: AB.O. 5th & 6th El, Al. Lieber's and Bentley's
"GREATER than RUST”.
Wilkinson's
ANTICORROSIVE
Ready Mixed Paints
for Every Description of Iron and Steel Work Large Stocks kept
of Two Shades each
RED AND GREY
Specify
Wilkinson, Heywood & Clark's
PAINTS
Agents:
S. C. LAY & Co.,
Alexandra Building Telephona Central 687.
General Chamber of Commerce. Dear Sira,
With reference to a Nationalist
the foreign daily papers this morn- ing announcing a 30 per cent ad valorem Stamp Tax, to. become operative as from August 11th, meeting was called of representa tives of the firms of wine and spirit merchants vitally interested in this notice.
At this meeting it was resolved
to make an urgent appeal to the
| General Chamber of Commerce and i the respective national Chambers. of Commerce and Consuls of the representatives 'present, to resist vigorously and effectively the 30
in
the
the terms approved of previously,'
The spécial resolution "was then put before the meeting on the mo- tion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. C. Mancini, and was unani- mously confirmed.
COURSE IN OBSTETRICS.
UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL.
Encouraged by their great success The results of the first, second and third medical examinations at Kowloon Star Theatre, Charles clever troupe "Out in The Caduceus (the Journal of Cabaret are this week appearing the University Society). It is in- at the Theatre Royal. To-night teresting to note that in the final they are presenting the "Disorderly examination only 4 per cent, of the Room" an excellent military buries It is an old and well tried total number of candidates passed que. in Part One (Surgery and Obste- favourite written by Billy Bray and trics and 41.2 per cent. passed William McKillop and first pro in Part Two (Medicine and duced in France during the war. Pathology).
Billy Bray appears in his" original part and Charles Mason is the
Mr. da Roza concluded the meet- ing by saying "Gentlemen, I thank you for your attendance, the Board will take immediate stepe to act on SUPPORT OF LOCAL DOCTORS tions) (Physics and Inorguste Sergeant Major. your wishes."
ASKED.
1st M.B. "Part 1 (Old Regula Chemistry). Eo Shai Cheong.
The piece is brimful of wit and 1st M.B., Part 1 (New Regula. | fun and should be as great a suc. We understand (says Caduceus)tions) (Physics, Inorganic and cess as anything that this talented NEW THEORY OF A BIBLE that Professor Tottenham of the Organic Chemistry). -Chan Iu company has produced.
STORY.
EXPLANATION OF SMOKE SEEN BY ABRAHAM.
P
Obstetrica
"Grace,"
Department of
and Fong, Law Nai Koey, Li Ching
Amongst other item how to Gynaecology of the Hong Kong Wa, Oon Goan Ek Porn Kel Hong Kong theatre-goers will be an University is proposing to have & Yeung, Tan Liang Heat
1st M.B., Fart 2 (Biology).-Ho episode with a surprising ending. post-graduate course in obstetrics
"Hey Diddle Diddie, and gynaecology, during the Christ- Suk Yee, Lam Kow Cheong, Lau"I Wish I Were A Dog," by "An Impression of A noted geologist at Jerusalem of twelve classes including demon- Boon Teag, Tan Liang Hoat.
mas Vacation. The course consists: Yong Boon, Lim Peng Chin, Tan Billy Bray per coat. Stamp Tax as well as explains that smoke reported to be strations.
1st M.B., Part 3 (Old Regula Man," by Charles Mason
Eugene Stratton," "The Rich East- the proposed increase
Now that a courie in obstetrics tious) (Organic Chemistry). Lim ern Dance," by the Sisters Vivienne. Luxury Tax on September 1st, both rising near Zerks, on the north-
eastern shores of the Dead Sea, is and gynaecology will be given, it Nget Biew and Tsan Wei Chean. of which are a fagrant breach of
nd M.B., Part 1 (Anatomy and not from a volcano, but in all pro- is hoped that support from the
Plans at Moutrie's. Soldiers and Treaty rights.
bability is gas ascending from the general practitioners will be forth Physiology). --Chan Ping In, Bailors in uniform half price in 82 The following resolution was depths of the earth through cracks coming. We feel that this course Cheung Shiu Fan, A. P. Guterres, and $1 seats. passed at the meeting:
formed by the recent earthquake has filed a gap of longfelt want, Jap Boon Koey, Miss Leung Chum That all cargo arriving on and
It is probably a similar pheno- and should the proposition be sue Ha, Li Sau Cho, Loh Seng Pob, after August 11th should be put Bible as having been seen by Abra partments of the Hong Kong Uni- Miss P. Battonjee, Miss Tang Lai
menon to that described in the cessful, we believe that other de Miss Pau Choi Chue, Peter Pau into bond in order to avoid pay-ham when he looked out from versity Medical School will make Yee, Tean Tre, Ming. ment of any of the illegal taxes Hebron and saw the destruction of arrangements for further post-tad M.B., Part 2.(General Patho- A TOUR WITH THE CHAMIER" pending a decision of the Consular Sodem and Gomorrah, when the graduate studies in their respec-logy and Pharmacology)--Cheah
five subjects,
Cheng Poh, Cheah Khay Chuan,
Miss Aileen Woods has joined the be qb Cheung Shiu Fan, G. F. de Souza,
A. Gourdin; N. P. Karanjin, Kwao Chamier Company, and will leave Fab Chien, Sui Man Wai. Teh Yok for Shanghai next week by the
Body and their instructions to
the procedure which should be moke of the country went up as adopted by Importers to enable the smoke of a furnace." them to take delivery of their cargo without the obligation of having to pay the illegal taxes which the Nationalist Government are trying to impose.
It was further 'resolved 'that- this letter should be addressed to the
There are now a number of places on the shores of the Dead Sea, said the geologist, where gases ascend through cracks in the earth. Jewish Telegraph Agency,
Further particulars can tained from Professor Tottenham It has been proposed to hold the annual dinner of the Hong Kong University Medical Society about the end of September. A dianer dance has been suggested and it is hoped that the meeting will be, suc General Chamber of Commerce to Apart from the illegality of these cessful, be laid before the Committee at tazes the meeting also recorded a
A series of lectures has been or their meeting to-day with a request protest against the method by ranged for the "Autumn session, that two copies (enclosed berewith) which it is proposed to collect the and, for the benefit of members, it should be submitted by them to the taxes, namely, through the so call has been decided to hold these meet various national Chambers of Com-ed Customs Bank, which is really fags at 6.15 p.m. :- merce in Shanghai with a further the Bank of China under Nation request that they in turn should alist control in Shanghai, thus in submit one copy to their respective effect using the involuntary. Centuls to enable them to take the medium of the present machinery desired action.
of the Chinese Maritime Customs. (Continued at foot of nert column.) —North China Daily News.
September 21st, Dr. M. O. Pfister. Alexander October 8th, Dr. Cannon.
October 18th, Dr. 8. T. Li November 2nd, Dr. E. W. Kirk November 10th, Dr, B.-W. Kirk
MISS AILEEN WOODS SETS, OUT.
COMPANY.
Pao Chang, Yu Chiu Kwong. Chin, Wu Ta Piao, Yang Lin, Yang P. & O. Khyber.
Miss Woods is "well known in ard M.B., Part I (Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology).-C. F. musical circles, and will be missed X Da Roza, D. Laing, Li Kuang by the troops, to whom she has Yu, Ma Wai Man, Albert Shem, Tu given much pleasure, and is aptly
named "Soldier's Favourite." Ten Fang.
3rd M.M., Part 2 (Medicine and The Company hope to visit Tien- Cheng, tain, Feking and Japan, Miss Pathology) Chan Jeo Chow Fin Cham, Kao Ching Haun, Woods should prove a big acquisi Tang Yee Yuen, Tu Teng Pang. tion to the already attractive com Wong Yan Kwong, Yip Keung Kl. pany of artistes who have given The following candidates are re such pleasute to the Hong Kong commended for the M.B., B.S. de public during their season, which grees.-Li Kuang Yu, Ma Wai terminates next Saturday at the Man, Tang Yee Yuen, and Tu Teng Theatre Royal where they appear
to-night and to-morrow, Pas
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.