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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 21st, 1928.-

LANE, CRAWFORD, TILLY THE TOILER."

THE UNION CHURCH.

LIMITED.

ANITA LOOS THEME AT

CHANGES IN PERSONNEL

THE QUEEN'S:

PRESENTATION TO MR. E. B. CUBEY

A COMIC STRIP COME TO LIFE.

AT THE CINEMAS THIS WEEK.

ALTERATIONS TO EXCHANGE

BUILDING.

At the sixth annual meeting, of the shareholders of Lane, Cra ford, Lid, on Saturday, reference was made, by the Chairman (Mr. T. G. Weal), to the retirement of Mr. F. M. Crawford, and theim pending departure of Mr. R. L. Bridger, both partners in the firm and managing directors of the cam

pany.

The various alterations and im provements effected in the business during the past year were also touched upon including the opening of a new branch in Kowloon and the siterations to Exchange Build ing.

The total debit in the Prout and Lose Account of $120,970.97 is to be eliminated by a transfer from the Reserve Account which will leave the latter with a balance of $40,029.03.

for the

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH,

LOSS FOR THE YEAR $77,500.

The Chairman said: Early this year, as, you will remember, the issued capital of the Com pany was reduced. by $500,000 and the necessary order of the Court obtained prior to the close of the financial year, thus enabling us to give effect to this reduction in the accounts now before you The Ices for the year under review, after allowing for bad and doubtful debts and depreciation, is $77,816.62, which, added to the balance of loss

previous year,

viz., $32,454.35, makes a total debit in Prost and Loss Account of $199,970.97. It is proposed to eliminate this loss by a transfer from Reserve Account leaving the latter with a balance of $40,029.03.

Depreciation on property, plaat, etc, in the sum of $28,432.50 is considered ample and the allowance for bad debts, La, 810,876.42 is| larger than usual partly owing to the unexpected bankruptcy of one of our old and valued clients. Sundry debtors appearing in the balance sheet at $177,745.39 are, in the opinion of your Directors, all sound, while investments appear at a value that compares favourably with market quotations. Stocks aE valued by the management hare been depreciated where called for. "Since the close of the year the mortgage of $80,000 has been re- paid in full. Although there has been an appreciable increase in our turnover it is to be regretted that the loss for the year is some $15,000 larger than in the preced. ing accounting period. This is largely due to the fact that the accounts how before you reflect a full. year's rental of our present premises, which were only occupied for six months during the preced- ing inancial year.

Measures Of Economy.

[BY OUR FILM CRITIO.)

TRIBUTES TO HIS WORK.

NEW PASTOR APPOINTED.

At the conclusion of the morning "ervice at Union Church, Hong Kong, yesterday, the congregation assembled in the lecture hall to take farewell of Mr. E. Banfeld Cubey, Chairman of the Committee of Management, who has been ordered home for health reasons.

Tilly the Toiler" is the first film to come to Hong Kong of the batch which have probably sprung up, after the custom of filmdom, in imitation of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Tilly, a blonde, is Loreli without her capièglerie and wit.

For twenty years Mr. Cubey has Since she is the heroine, and finally renounces her profession to become taken a leading part in the work of Union Church; as a member of the humble wife of an honest man, Tilly must be intended to have a the Committes of Management, as better side, but it is as deeply trustee, as superintendent of the hidden under her obvious little Quarry Bay, branch of the Sunday tricks of allarment as bor face is School, and, especially, as hon. under powder and 'rouge. Is Tilly a type of modern young womanhood, secretary of the Church practically even of American young woman- continuously since 1912, hood Let us hope not for she is as stupid as she is affected which is saying a good deal.

The opportunity was taken to pre- sent to Mr. Cubey, on behalf of a large number of subscribers, a handsome silver salver and a silvër

Marion Davies, has shown herself an accomplished actress in this not very attractive role, for Miss Davies inkstand, the former bearing the can be charming and has done good work in parts which demanded in-following inscription: telligent playing. To have made herself Tilly and yet somehow to hold the attention and sympathy of the audience is no mean feat

Tilly is a "gold digger," who sacrifices one man after another to her ambition to marry a rich man. The plea that she wants to make "a good marriago" for the sake of her mother is not altogether convincing. Her redeeming feature

as

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Presented-to-

Mr. E. Bansfeld Cabcy

by friends of

Union Church, Hong Kong,

a token of high esteem, and in grateful appreciation of many years' devoted service,

29th May, 1928, Faithful And Emiciant Service. The Minister, the Rev. J. Kirk is her affection, for "Mac" a | Maconachie, made the presentation secretary in the office she adoras, on behalf of the subscribers, paying and sho Enally throws over her heartfelt tribute to the faithful, de- schemes to marry him,

George A. Arthur is very amusing rated and efficient service which Mr. as the manager of the office a con- Cubey had rendered to the Church ceited and empty headed person who takes Tilly's attention, at its for so many years. All connected face value, to his subsequent dis with the Church were sincerely illusionment. George Fawcett is sorry that reasons of health render- splendid, as the fire eating “ chief, and Matt Moore plays. Mae theed Mr. Cubey's departure necessary, hero not quite well enough to gain much against his wish, but they the sympathy of the audience" could only hope that the step which Harry Cocker as the wealthy young had to be taken would prove to be man whom Tilly hopes to catch is very good and did not look half for the best in the end. as wicked as." Mat made out

To regular readers of newspaper comic strips. Tilly and her admirers will be familiar, and they will enjoy seeing them animated by

chosen cast.

Mr. Maconachie remarked that in the last few days he had heard it said in Taikoo,Cubey knows bis job from A to Z he will well be an acquisition to any firm at home." He could only say that, Mr. Cubey had been a great acquisition to the Union Church, and would be. grent Requisition also to the. Church with which he associated himself in the homeland,

THIS WEEK'S FILMS. Queen's -To-day: "Tilly the Toiler."

Tuesday to Saturday:

Les Miserables," 2.30, 0.00 and 9.15.

World,

To-day: Buster Keaton in The Navigator."

Moran, Louise Dresser and Noah To-morrow and Wednesday: "Lois

Beery in Padlocked.".

Mr. Maconachie mentioned that Mr. Cubey's faithful work on behalf of the Quarry Bay branch of the Sunday School had already been teachers and scholars. commemorated by a gift from the

Finally, Mr. Maconachie remarked Thursday to Saturday: "The that Union Church had suffered Frontiersman," a romance of waż heavy losses this year in the depar

with Bed Indians."

Star.

To-day: The Valley of Hell.” -- Tuesday and Wednesday: "The Lone Eagle," an exciting story of war in the air.

Thursday to Saturday: Friend," a comede of love.

The Boy

Other Developments. Our furniture department has

ture of Mr. and Mrs. Cousland, Mr. and Mr Shaw and now of Mr. and Mrs. Cubey. The call came to the younger members to take up the work which their elders had to lay down,

Mr. C. C. Hickling, as one of the. oldest members of Union Church present, added a few words of endorsement of Mr. Machonachie's remarks, and Mr Maconachie, os President of the Ladies' Committee. of the Church, said she was glad that a gift had been chosen which would appeal specially to Mrs. Cubey who had gone home ahead of her husband and whose departure was also a great loss to the Church.

beea extended to include Oriental department and OUT agencice for the motor trade are Your Directors, in conjunction being developed on a more prac with the Management, have gone tical basis with full repair and ser very fully into the question of vice facilities. In connection with e The Pastorate. effecting economies and, although the new entrance, the ground floor Mr. Cuboy, in acknowledging the a considerable saving has already of the store has been re-arranged gift, remarked that the office of been effected, you will realise that to better suit the convenience of secretary had at times involved & your Directors are faced with com customers. We trust these addi- great deal of work, nevertheless it mitments which make an immediate tions and improvements will be ap had been a labour of love. It was reduction in expences very difficult. preciated and obtain the fullest especially trying to him to leave the The general improvement in trad possible support of the public. Church at a time of transition, but ing conditions is "reflected in our Retirement 01 Mr. R. L. Bridger. he was glad too be able to make

increased turnover, but the volume of business with residents in the It is with regret that I have to an announcement with regard to interior of China and the coast record the retirement of Mr. F. M. the pastorate. A cable had just ports is alow in returning to normal Crawford and the pending retire been received from the Rev. 8. W. state of the country. It is to be for many years partners of Lane, Rev, F.-O. Young, for the last five owing to the extremely unsettled ment of Mr. RL Bridger, both Berry, Secretary of the Congre gational Union, announcing that the hoped that the improvement in Crawford & Co. and Managing

Minister of the Congregational years trade will be maintained as its Directora of this Company since its Church in Bellingham," Kent, had only by an increased Turnoyer that fotation!

accepted the offer of the pastorate we can hope to cover the large The report and accounts were of Union Church, Hong Kong. It overhead that is essential in einanimously adopted on the pro- ciently running a business of this position of the Chairman, seconded would be a great relief to all their

by Mr. H. Birkett

minds to know that the work so long and ably carried on by Mr. Catering, The Now Lounge

Maconachie was to be continued, During the year the Cafe has Mr. T. G. Well (Chairman) was after his retirement, without an once more been extended by the supported by Mr. M. Manuk. (Direc-interregnum Mr. Young would be addition of a commodious and com- tor), Mr. HL, Bridger (Managing sailing for Hong Kong in Septem fortable lounge which is being fully Director) and Mr. S. 3. Jordain ber, pa se appreciated by the public and pros. (Becretary). Shareholders present The Services And The Service. ing of great value for private roere: Mears. H. Birkett, PR During the morning service at ceptions and entertainments. Brown, D. M. Goodall." A W. Cassidy, J. F. Wright; Jr., A.-W. To cater for the increasing de Roberts, E. J. Ainslied H W

nature,"

Randall

Those Present,

Union Church, yesterday. Mr. Maconachie announced that in order

to avoid the "march to Church in the beat of the day the Borderers Regiment was holding the parade

maad we have recently opened a branch in Kowloon for the sale of Other Busineza. groceries, bread, cakes, etc in conjunction with our friends the Mr E. M. Raymond was re-elect service in the Church at 9 am Dairy Farm Ics & Cold Storage ed a director on the proposition of After next Sunday, therefore, the Co. Ltd., sad our grocery depart Mr. J. F. Wright, Jr., seconded by hour of the usual morning service ment in the main wore, as well as Mr. E. J. Ainilie. Soald revert to 11 o'clock, as the

& Davis-Win car bakery department, new opene Mestre Linstead

time of 10.30, adopted at the res at six o'clock in the morning to re-elected as auditors at a re afford better service to our eas muneration of $1,250, proposed by quest of the military authorities, tamersY

Mr. P. Cassidy, seconded by Mr had proved less convenient to mem-

** (Continued on next Column),

D. M. Goodall

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