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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 12th, 1928.

OUR TELEPHONE

SERVICE:

COMPANY REPORT A GOOD

YEAR.

AUTOMATIC SERVICE IN TWO YEARS,

8 PER CENT, DIVIDEND DECLARED.

Speaking at the third ordinary yearly meeting of the Hong Kong

date.

Automatic Flant,

In this respect you will no doubt be interested to know that 1804.183 circuit miles of underground cable and 71.350 circuit miles of covered. distribution cables wore laid down during the year.

Another item calling for comment is automatic plant (pre- liminary expenses) which, you will observe, now stands at 885,000.55;

MISS D. O'KEEFE'S

PUPILS.

YESTERDAY'S DANCING

DISPLAY.

A DALCROZE ETUDE.

The pupila of Miss Daisy O'Keefe and I am pleased to report that gave an admirable dancing display very material progress has been at the Queen's Theatre yesterday The theatre was full, made since the last meeting in re- afternoon. gard to the question of a New Tele Lady Clementi and her eldent phone System for Hong Kong. On daughter, with Major H. B. L your Directors instructions, the Dowbiggin, A.D.C. to H.E. the Telephone Co., Ltd., Mr. J. Scott Company's Manager proceeded to Governor, and friends were in one Harston said that the service had England in May, 1877, and in con-of the boxes. been greatly improved and extend-junction with our consulting engine- Miss O'Keefe adopted a new and ed during the last year. The Com-ers, Messrs. W. W. Cook & Part excellent method in the arrange- pany is gradually converting the nors, drew up specifications and ment of the dances, which were service to direct underground cable invitations to tender for an auto-grouped under various heads. The circuits. During the year 1504183 circuit miles of underground cables matic installation for Hong Kong. Arst of these was the "Old Woman and 71.359 circuit miles of covered Tenders were duly called for by our who lived in a Shoe," From the distribution cables had been laid London agents (The Oriental Tele-hugo boot in one corner of the stage down.

With regard to the automatic phone and Electric Co., Ltd.) and emerged her many children and did plant service, the Chairman said are now in the hands of the Board, their dances. that in this direction material pro- who, I may add, are very satisfed

As is inevitable in entertainments gress had also been made. The with the results obtained. Your by child dancers, the ensembles Company are working hard for modernising the exchange service Board are most anxious to modernise were interesting to watch and en and their object is to make our local the exchange plant with a view to the whole executed better than the telephone service thoroughly up to being in a position to supply a pas seul. A solitary child, or even telephone service on the most up-to-with one companion, secms" some- The meeting was held yesterday at date lines, and it is with pleasure, what at a loss on a stage, and they the board room of the Company and therefore, that I am in a position was presided over by Mr. J. Scott to state that a definite scheme as are seldom sufficiently accomplished Harston. Supporting the president been submitted to the Government, were Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hotwhereby, subject to the Govern

to hold for long the attention of Dr. R. H. Katewall, C.M.G., Messrs, ment' approval, it is hoped that anyone but their teacher and proud C. & S. Mackie. T. G. Weall, D. the whole system will be converted H. Blake. R. G. Shewan, JR to Automatic working in less than Sherry (Manager) and Mr. J. E.

two years from date. As stated in Taggart. Among the shareholders my speech in April 1927, the matter present (representing 25,378 chares) mainly resolves itself into a question mother likes to see attention con- were Messra, E. M. Raymond, D.

of initial outlay, and the subscripcentrated on her child; moreover Tollan and W. J. Hawker.

tion rates to be charged in order both dance and costume must be to effect a return on investment. in the manner contemplated by the pretty for the bizarre does not find Telephone Ordinance, which, as you faveur in maternal eyes; and, are aware, automatically provides hardest of all, the time must not for decreased subscription rates when the return on investment be cut short. There are very few reaches a predetermined percentage dances which can at once full all on the paid up capital of the Com these conditions and yet be within papy.

In this connection it should be the powers of small children, but remembered that the Telephone Miss O'Keefe has succeeded in Committee of the Hong Kong Ger-staging a very pleasing display and eral Chamber of Commerce in the recommendations contained in their what some of the performers lack report of August, 1992, suggested in skill is compensated for by their a rate of 8120 per exchange line pretty frocks and evident pleasure for the year 1998, and, marcorer, in fixing such rates the payment in their performances. of a royalty to Government of Bi per exchange line was not contem- plated. I would call your attention to the fact that this Company has tot hitherto applied for the higher rates recommended, although the telephono servico has, in the mean- time, been very considerably im- proved..

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH, Addressing the meeting, Mr. Scott Harston said:

Referring to the accounts," you will observe that the profit for the year under review amounted to $290,999.50 an against $194,708.58 for the preceding year, and is ar- rived at after deducting $154,933(64

for depreciation; 820,011 for the payment to the Government in res- pect of royalties, in accordance with the terms of the Franchise under which we operate; 85,527.88 for writing off part of the pre- liminary expenses; and 1,834.96 for writing of bad debts.

Depreciation is heavier this year by $23,130.30-in which relation shareholders will readily under stand that the additions made to capital plant must necessarily result in an increased sum for depreciation in "order to safeguard your invest

ment

relations.

Of course, that is where the great difficulty lies for the teacher. Every

Pas Seuls. Little Betty Pestonji is perhaps the star pupil among the younger children, and the Russian dance" and "Pas de Valse" were very charming. Dorothy Tellan proved herself an accomplished little dancer "Dividend Of 8 Per Cent. in her solo In Grandma's Days" report of the Directors and the

I now formally propose that the and her costume was particularly

:

As regards the royalties, you will observe that the payment for the year 1997 in 83,077 in excess of that for the previous year; and it is well to bear in mind that this becomes accounts for the financial year end. pretty. Sho and Betty Pestonji up ever increasing sum in proporing December 31st, 1927, as present made one of the hits of the per tion to the number of new connec-ed, be adopted, and that the follow-formance in "Jazz" which they tions made.

ing appropriations recommended by danced with delightful abandon and the Directors be confirmed:

seemed to enjoy very much Little. Payment of a final divid

end of 5 per cent.

Margery Simpson was also very making 8 per cent.

heartily applauded as the Fairy in for the year Transfer to general re-

Bad Debts Reduced.

Bad debts, you will observe, have decreased by $4,051.28 and repré sent less than one' balf per cent. on the gross turnover. This satis factory state of affairs is due prin cipally to the introduction of the system of deposit accounts to which I referred when I addressed you as the last annual general meeting, and, as I then prognosticated, bas since in effect minimised to a great extent the risk of losses being sus tained from this source.

Better Service.

During the year under review the improvement in the Telephone Ber vice has not only been maintained, but has also been considerably ex- tended this being due to the recon- struction of

zerve

Bonus to European staff. Bonus to operators. To carry forward to next

.806,130.00

the first suite.

Country Dances.

Just Received.

Large Shipment

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CINEMA NEWS.

THE EAGLE OF THE SEA."..

Directed by Frank Lloyd who made. "The Sea Hawk,"

a romantic szory Eagle of the Sea

The

of the last of the Mexican Guif shewn at the Queen's to-day till buccaneers, Jeda Laßtie, will be

Saturday. Exciting scenes include the capture of the "Seraphins by the pirate crew; a mutiny of the corsairs, when the pirate chief re- fuses the crew permission to loot

ANOTHER BRITISH

SEAMAN.

APPEAR ON TRAFFIC CHARGES.

WANTED TO DRIVE.

Before Mr. R. E, Lindsell at the Central Police Court yesterday Stoker Gahagan of H.M.S. Hawkine appeared on a summons for driving

a merchantman, and the battle be motor car No. 180 without “an' tween buccaneers and Spaniards appropriate driver's licence, and, which results in the blowing up alternatively, with attempting to and sinking of the galleon. The large cast is headed by Ricardo drive the car without such Cortez and Forence Vidor, hath of licence, whom give excellent portrayala.. The settings are on a big scale. the exiling ships being particularly impressive.

Mr. H. C. Macnamara, appeared

for the defendant, and Mr. E. Lo appeared on behalf of the owner of the car, to prosecute.

His Worship told Mr. Lo that he could not appear for a prosecution which was taken up by the Traffic Department.

Fairbanks At The World," "Robin Hood," the chief attrac tion at the World Theatre to-day til Saturday, 18 one of those pic tures which can be seen again and again.with equal pleasure. Dou glas Fairbanks, in the title rôle,

res a striking portrayal of the would prosecute on behalf of the romantic twelfth century outlaw. The picture has fine atmosphere driver of the car, on a charge of and critics generally have described assault.

Case Outlined.

Me Lo then indicated that ho

it as bemg historically accurate in every detail. Playing with Douglas Mr. Lo then said that" on the Fairbanks are Enid Bennett, Wil-morning of the 8th inst. the defend- lard Louis, Wallace Beery,

ant accompanied by three other

At The Star,

led in a hurricane, and finally

A story of the sea and ships sailors were driven to Wanchai. comes to the Star Theatre to-day Upen nearing the Post Office the Shipwrecked," which will be defendant wanted to take the wheel, screened until Saturday. The story and when refused he assaulted the deale with an artist's model who hides from justice on board a sail driver. The car was then stopped. ng ship bound for the tropics. and the chauffeur managed to get During the voyage, the ship is die out and run to No. 2 Police Station. drifts ashore, on an island, where On his way back he saw the de many dramatic incidents occur befendant driving the car, and wit- fore the love romance of the story nessed it strike a stone pillar. ends happily. Scena Owen and The defendant admitted tho Joseph Shildkraut are the leading players. Besides Shipwrecked, charges but stated that at the time" the programme includes an excel of the accident the car war travel- lent comedy, and an interesting ling only 20 m.p.b. Answering 2 topical gazette showing the new question put to him by Mr. Mac-

Ford car on te trial runs, "Hors d'Oeuvres."

namara the complainant replied that The orchestra in the Star Theatre it took him about four minutes to will be specially augmented to-mor-run from Lun Fat Street to No. 2 row night, when the Banvard Police Station. Musical Comedy Company will give

Farewell performance with an entirely new revus called "Hors d'Oeuvres, which made a great hit

Shanghai, where it was consider ed to be the beet of all the com-

30,000.00 8,199.98

The country dances are generally 4,334.00 the most successful. The effort to 7,015.47 be graceful is forgotten in the joypany's productions.

of movement and the support: of other dancers, and it was" signi- cant that the Irish Jig," the Russian Mazurka," the Dutch

account ****** There being no questions, I will now put to the meeting the resolu- tion for the adoption of the report and accounts and the confirmation of the appropriations recommended

ed...

Other Business,

The Rosary,

A very delightful interlude to the dancing was provided by the Misses Aileen and Doris Woods who sang "The Rosary" and "In Monastery Garden" (A. Ketelby). accompanied on the piano by Mrs. M, Woods. The singers have set these two songs to a harmony of their own, and their voices filled the theatre and gave very evident there to all who were assembled there. This may be the last op"

portunity. Hong Kong audiences will have of hearing these two popular singers, but it was an occasio which will not easily be forgotten. A

Too Fast For A Chauffeur.

The Magistrate then remarked that this must be the world's record but on being told that the distance was only about half-a-mile, the Magistrate corrected himself bat said "Not very fast for half-a-mile, but very fast for a chauffeur,"

Mr. Macnamara put it to the chauffeur that he never saw the Excellent concerts and other accident at all, but found the wreck on returning from the Polico entertainments are still being given at the Cheer OY.M.C.A., and this Station, and subsequently looked resort is extremely popular among around for the sailors who were Service men of all branches of the eventually arrested:

THE CHEER "OY.M.C.A

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. '*

Forces.

Last Tuesday's concert Mr. Macnamara then indicated

greatly appreciated, Yesterday another sailor in the witness-box there was a whist drive and the to say that they never hired defend- arrangements for to-day and the ant's car on the day in question. next few days are në follow:

TO-NIGHT-Dance at 7.30 pan. SATURDAY-Dance at 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY.-Music at 7.30 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 23nb.-Cheer

dance at Helens May Institute at 8.30 p.m.

Accommodation is limited, so get your ticket early.

The Magistrate replied that in " that case he would have to adjourn the 'case until Saturday morning at 11a.m.,

....

BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATION,

STATEMENT FOR MARCH.

by the Directors as above indicat Dance," and the babies "Horn-

Pipo"

brought forth the most The next business on the agenda general applause. The Highland material portion of is the confirmation of the appoint-Fling" danced by the, Misses N. our outside plant, whereby service ment of three Directors. During and L.. Tollan, to the accompani to subscribers is gradually being the year ander review Mr. B. ment of the pipes was also very was a particularly good one and that he would put his client ́and converted to direct underground Lander Lewis resigned from the cable eircuits instead of the former Directorate owing to ill health, and popular. overhead lines. A considerable your Board invited Mr. D. H. Blake to fill the vacancy. This appoint- portion of this work remains to be done, and in order to effectually ment requires your confirmation.

Pursuant to the Company's carry out extensive plant re-af rangements with a minimum of in Articles of Association, The Oriental convenience to subscribers, a cortain Telephone and Electric Co., Ltd.. amount of delay must perforce have nominated Messrs. T. G. Weall occur, apart from which the process and C. G. B. Mackie as Directors involves heavy capital expenditure. of this Company, and these appoint I think shareholders will agree, tion:

ments also require your confirms however, that the resulting improv The Hon. Dr. R. E. Kotewall, od service fully justifies your DirecC.M.G., and myself retire by rota tors in sanctioning the expense ontailed by such schemes, Astion, and both being cligible, offer result of this programme, the num- ourselves for re-election.

The final business is the election ber of complaints has been reduced to a low figure, notwithstanding that of the Auditors for the ensuing the number of subscribers' lines bas Matthews have audited the accounta

year, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham. been, increased during the year by 711 exchange lines and 440 extension of the Company (monthly) for the year under review, and being lines,

Taking the liabilities side of the eligible, after themselves for re- balance sheet, you will observe that election... general reserve stands at 875,000; OFFICERS ELECTED...... therefore, if the appropriations re- commended by the Board in respect After the adoption of the reports and poses harmonising very well ments, and the weaving patterns of A novel feature was the Varsity the dancers, were extraordinary of the year under review be adopt-and accounts had been seconded by ed, this account will be in credit Mr. Mackie, Mr. Haymond propos Drag suite, in which eight pupils, attractive, especially as the dresses. to the extent of $125,000.

ed the election, of Mr. D. H. Blake four dressed as girls and four in in pastel shades were so simple. ** etoos,'' - gave an exhibition of The success of "Etude" was greatly On the assets side of the balance as director, This was seconded by

modern ball room dancing includ due to the fact that both tenther sheet. under general plant, you Mr. Tollan, will find an addition of $135,906,89 The confirmation of the appointing Yale Blues, Charleston, and and pupil were working at kome the major portion of which figure is ment of Messrs, Weall and Mackie Black Botton. Whatever your thing of which they understood the represented by plant of a permanent to the Directorate was proposed, by opinion may be of the aesthetic meaning, and because young limbs nature, being in respect of the Mr. Tollan and seconded by Mr. value of some of these steps, there and bodies moving in unison must matter to which have just re Hawker On the proposal of Mr. was no doubt that the dancers be ferred, namely, the expenditure on Tollan and seconded by Mr. Ray- thoroughly enjoyed themselver and beautify the effect was laying underground cables in sub-mond, Mesars. Kotewall and Scott danced their best. ZAMKNIVE stitution for overhead wires, a con. Harston were re-elected,STAG version which, under the terms of The re-election of the auditors, the Telephone Ordinance, must, be Messre Lowe, Bingham & Matthews carried out with reasonable expedi- was proposed by Mr. Hawker and

acconded by Mr. Raymond. tion.

The Ensemble Dances

costume. The "gavotte" by Anne Cookes and Doreen Hynes, and the Tango" by G. Yee, and B. Fes tonji got the most applause.

Rhythmic Movement, The ensemble dances were very Miss O'Keefe reserved the best well arranged and the costumes for the end. The "Etude" ensemble, exceptionally graceful and pretty, in which all the pupils took part, The Scarf. Dance" in the first was based to some extent on the suite, danced by six of the elder rhythmic movements taught by 8. pupils was charming, the colourings | Dalcroze. The slow graceful move-

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was moving and

Miss O'Keefe is to be congratulat The Children's Ball Room

ed on having arranged an excellent suite, was very pretty old and new display, which gave all her pupils dances being given by quite tiny a chance of showing what they could children dressed in appropriate do, and at the same time was enjoy-

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able for the audience.

The returns of the average amount of bank notes in circula

on and of specie in reserve in Hong Kong, during the month end- ed March 31st, 1928, as certified by the Managers of the respectiva Banks, were

Average Specie in Banks

Amounta: Reserve. Chartered

· Bank ............. 816,932,876 85,900,000* Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank 49,103,064 34,000,000+ Mercantile

Bank

1,894,117 +660,000€ Total

867,028,057 840,560,000

In addition Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agenta valued at £1,272,000," In addition Securities deposit

ed with the Crown Agents And Straite Government valu- ed at £3,313,110,

In addition Securities deposit

ed with the Crown Agents valued at £180,000.