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ENGINEERS INSTITUTE

SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED: PROFIT ON WORKING ACCOUNT.

PRESENTATION TO MR. G. J. HARMON ON DEPARTURE.

'A successful year was reported at the dandal general meeting of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hong Kong. which was held yesterday in the Institute rooms. The Chairman romarked that there had bech a profit during the year 1931 as against a loss the previous year, and this was encouraging in view of the fact that the results since 1920 had been most disappoints ing":

"Prosentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Harman, who are shortly leaving the Colony, and prizes won in the billiards com- petition during the yede were also distributed at the close of the meeting

NEW OFFICE - BEARERS ELECTED.

as a mark of respect,

HONG KONG

ROBBERS RUSE,

BOBBED HAIR WOMAN AS CONFEDERATE.

GANG PUT TO FLIGHT,

FRIDAY

DEATH OF OLD CHINA HAND.

MR. CHARLES A.

HENDERSON:

LOSS TO COLONY'S SPORTING CIRCLES.

CAPT. C. A. DE LINDE LEAVING FOR HOME.

Sporting roles in Hong Kong

Nos has been received in the An unusual feature in an attempt Colony of the death, a Beach are losing one of their keeqook od armed robbery th the Yaumati Alton, Hampshire, of Mr. Charles membark in Capt. C. A do Linde chstrict yesterday morning was the A. Henderson, who was for many of Staff Headquarters, who is sail omployment of a bobbed hair wo-years the Far Eastern representing for England aboard the Trans man by tho" gang in order to facitive of Mours, Charles Morgan &port Neuralia to-day litate their entry into the house; Co., Ltd., the well-known London

The bobbed hair woman, carrying firm of paper manufacturers.

ter of the flat,

0

Capt de Linda has been in the Colony for three years, during

a basket and a lotter, went to the The deconsed, who was 68 years of which time he has been secretary Arst floor of 29, Battery Street, age, passed away on March 20.to the Military Sports Board. and asked for A Yos, which hap-From 1910 until some few years ngo, Capt. de Lindy is an pened to be the name of the mas he travelled extensively in the Far China hand as he

Au's concubine opened the door when the visitor the late Mr. Henderson made a East. A very charming personality, informed her that she had brought large circle of friends who will no n latter from Canton. She was doubt be sorry to learn of his death. invited inside, but declined to Their deep sympathy goes to the

widow in her berdavement,

tor.

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HELENA MAY

CONCERT

Au's concubine, leaving the stair The late Mr. Henderson was in

Addressing tho

inesting, the per cent. for 1930, a decrease of 3,ßthe kit fat wife when suddenly quake of 1923 and though it was door open, went inside to inform Japan during the disastrous earth Chairman, Mr. F. T. Farrell, said: per cent.

mon rushed in and seized Au's son. first reported that he was one of It is with regret "that the Com- I would assure you that the The concubine pluckily ran out to the many victims, it later transpir- mittes report: the task by death of Refreshment Committee are doing the staire and saw three other mened that he escaped injury. the following members:-Messrs. their level best to maintain bar outside. The gang on seeing the W. B. Cochrane, H. E. Hendry, C. prices at a safety margin, and a fair woman running down the stairs for Mason, E. D. Penhale, K. K. one to all concerned, and as outlowed her and escaped in the Staple and J. Roberts. I would side prices favour us, so we shall, direction of Yaumati. Two but- therefore ask you to be upstanding, in turn, adjust prices to a morocher's knives were picked up on the favourable figure. You must re-stairs and one in the street, the I have no doubt that you will member that our overhead expenses gang discarding thom in their whole heartedly agree with me when are heavy (although your Com-fight. I say that the year 1031 hua, for mittse have kept a vigilant oye on a, proved a distinct success and I sach) and though we do not aim might say the results as shown in to finish the year with a large the statement of accoints now sub-proft, yet, we cannot sustain lossen. mitted for your confirmation have We are all in the same bont and I surpassed even the expectations of would "therefore ask you to put your Committee. To my mind these your trust in your Committee with results reflect the greatest credit the sure and certain knowledge that member in the person of Mr. G. 3. on each and every member of this they are doing their boat to please Harman, Mr. Harman is sailing for

all concerned."

Home on retirement on (I think it

Institution.

The bobbed hair woman had made

her escape earlier after sosing the first robber in. Her description as well as those of the gang wore turuished to the polico.

LAST AMATEUR EVENT

OF SEASON..

recent

"old" was born in

de Linde, was responsible for the intain where his father, Mr. C.

Construction of the Tientsin-Muk |den-Chingwangtao Railway.

de Lindis, then a child a few years During the Boxer Rebellion Chpt

old, was hidden by his amah until he was rescued by British sailors.

THE BOMB EXPLOSION.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY POLICE

In connection with the bomb ex- plosion in the Cathedral compound on Wednesday, an official statement jaaned at Polico Headquarters reads:--

"It appears that the man was sitting on the retaining wall be tween the Cathedral grounds and} the Murray Parade ground when the explosion took place, blowing Alm off the wail Into the Parado ground, down a height of about 35 feet. The cause of the bomb ex- plosion or how it came to be thore at present unknown. Enquiries are proceeding."

The last amateur concort of the season took place at the Helena May Institute list evening before a fair audiences, Mr. A. M. Bowes-

Derenevsky in a Concerto for Violin, Smith was again heard with Mr.

and Orchestra, (the orchestral part being played by Mr. Bowes-Smith on the piano), and their success, when they played Greig's accounts which weed comment. The who are absent, have been associat. Sonata in Sharp Minor, was re- Hou. Treasurer's report covers the ed for many years, both in the Inpaated yesterday, the audience HONG KONG STOCK 1927, amounting to $296.74, our re- / ground in a short and comprehen- stituts and out of it, with our old affording these talented artistes

The writing up of and faithful friend, George. For loud and prolonged applause." appointing, not to say dishearten our Fixed Assets, no at June 30, many years, he has served on your ing. It is, therefore, all the more 1031, to the Auction Valuation

Committeo in the tapacity of

Snowdon-Jones,. encouraging that your Committee are now able to submit a statement placed on thein by an independant he has really shone to the best her rendering of three Elizabethan Bar Convenor and in this respect (Soprano), was in extellent voice,

As you will see from a perusal of the counts, we show a nett profit of 95,202.71 me against a nett loss of 94,074,99 and in this connection

I would mention that with the ex- ception of a very small profit "for!

I do not think there are any fur-is) May 6 Many of us who are ther points in connection with the here this evening, as well as those

sults since 1990 have been most dis aive manner.

Mrs.

E:

of accounts which, they trust, will and disinterested firm of valters advantage. He has increased our Love Songs being particularly well

merit your commendation,

There are, however, a few points. on which you may require explana. tions. They are as follows:

and Shroff's

Salary -Increases.

Salaries, Wages Commission: Increase" on 1030 $380:87 .counted for by small in ercases to a few members of the staff, necessitated by the high erst of living. due to the fall in ex. change.

has received the approval of our auditors.

The Library,

prices very reluctantly, and lower, ed them again very reluctantly, but for all that he has had our interests at heart and his sound advice and judgment has always been at the disposal of the various Committees We also cannot forget the invalu Harman in the advice which she able services rendered by Mrs.

gave us and hard work she put some time ago in refurnishing the Ladies' Room. Our thanks are due to them both and I know you will all join me in wishing them God- speed, a pleasant trip Home, and a thoroughly happy and enjoyable retirement. We shall not forget them.

"

Turning to the Library: It is really gratifying to note the con- tinued popularity of the Library. This is evident by the increasing virculation of books which, accord- ing to the Librarian's report, was 14,687 in 1931, being an increase of 3,318 over 1330 and 1357 over 1820. To run a Library in an efficient manner is no easy task and our thanks are due to Mr. Latham, the Charges Increase on 1900 8017.27: Hoa. Librarian, for the hard work Among the major items of expen-be has put in during the past year diture in this account are the folk in an endeavour to keep our Library lowing:-

I will now propose and ask a up to date and gratify the taste Cleaning and overhauling

fans.

of our "reading members. Our member to second the adoption of $70.85 Renewing servants' "ani-

thanks are also due to Mr. Mycock the report and accounts in respect forms...:

for carrying on during Mr. Latham's of the year ended December 31, 109.20 Lammert Brothers, for re-

short absence from the Colony. The 1931, after which I shall be glad to valuation of furniture;"

Library is closely akin to theanswor, to the best of my ability, Heading Rooms, and I would here any questions you may wish to ask. etc. Repairs to furniture, etc.. 208.60

remark that many complaints were Mr. E. W. Blackmore seconded Refurnishing of Ladies'

received during the past year of the proposal which was carried un- Room....

periodicals being torn or otherwisnanimously, *** 420:85: Premium on Hong Kong Govern and I might say has caused your mutilated: This is very regrettable ment Loan (portion written off) is Committeo serious concern, Short

year.

200,00

Нод

Election of Offcars.

In

received, while her second W.S also most. pleasing,

Mr..

F.

Mason, A.R.C.O., L.T.C.L., accompanied on the piano in his asual accomplished

manner.

The Programme.

The following was the program.

-me."

·Soloists:-Mrs.

E. Snowden

Jones (Soprano), Mr. V. Derenevaky (Violin), Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith (Piano) At the Piano: Mr. T. Mason, A.R.CO, LTC.L

1.Piano Soles

·

Schumann Sinding.

(a) Soaring (b) Caprice (a) Country Gardens (Hand-

kerchief Dance)...Grainger.

2. Elizabethan Love Songs

Arranged by Frederick Keel (a) Flow not so fast, ye Foun

tains....John Dowland. (b) When Laura Smiles

Phillip Rosseter (c) Sweet Kato ...Robert Jones.

3. Violin Solos-

(a) Romance from 2nd Con-

certo..........

(b) Liebesfreud

4-Piano Solo-

Wieniawsky. ......Kreisler.

Schórzo in flat Miner

Chopin..

self-explanatory and, I think, needs of withdrawing all periodicala od for the ensuing year:-

The following officials were elect- no further comment. The balahes from the Reading Rooms (which of premium to be written off, as re- would really be disastrous and

President:-Mr. P. T. Farrell.. flected in the balance sheet, viz which, your Committee are extremo and A. Webster.

Vice President Messrs. J. Tully $350.00, which all be dealt with

with this by loath to do) we can only hak for

Secretary-Mr. Redecoration of Premises (annual your hearty do-operation in pre-Landsbert.. provision) $500.00. You will, I am lean and complete a state as pos, Martin.

serving all reading matter in as Hon. Treasuror-M A J. J. sure, conour with the action of your sible and report to any member of

Songs- Committee in placing this som anthe Committee cases where misuse Latham.

Hon Librarian:-Mr, E. 1.

(a) Ships of Aready nually to Reserve out of profits to

Michael Head. meet exceptional expenditure which has occurred, with the name of the L. Landsbert, E. R. Latham, L. J. of books or other reading, matter Committee:-Mesara, Russell, A.

(b) A Piper Michael Ilead, will, of accessity, have to be in defaulter.

(c) Gathering Daffodils curred for redecorating our ple

Arthur Sumervell. Blackburn, F. P. R. James, A. Billiards have shown up remark-Harper, G. F. Taylor, A. J. J. misca. This should be done every ably well and we have also to Matin, G. Buchanan, W. J. Geall,

6.-Concerto for Violio and five years and will probably cost thank Mr. Taylor and his Com 0. Bond and S. T. Williamson.

Orchestra...Tachaikowsky. 118 some $9,000. I might add that mittee for the keen and energetic

(lét Movement) this expenditure is entirely for our manner in which they have boosted

During the meeting & presenta-Orchestral part played on Piane, account; the landlords will not un- this ancient and honourable gamo.

tion was made to Mr. Harman by dertake interior decoration of pre-

the Institute. Mr. Blackbura de- From a perusal of the House Com-tailed Mr. Harman's long associa mises,

mittee's report, you will have obtion with the Institute and paid served that certain improvements a great tribute to his services. A have been effected, but much still further gift was made to Mrs. Hennins to be done as and when Harming. finances permit. We are indebted to the House Committee, and also to others, who have given their time

Increase In Bar Protits, Turning to income: I do not con- aider explanations of the various increases are necessary. They are so obvious: As you will see from

a perusal of the report, many new and service throughout the year in

..

members were electod, and, alas, making our rooms comfortable and some have resigned.

This is attractive.

Dances were held in the months

naturally, reflected in the increases

Billards Competition,

tributed to winners in the billiards The following prizes were dis

competition in 1931:

Presented by Presidents-1, P.

in entrance fees and subscriptions. of December, January and Feb-1. Farrell; 2, W. Russell; break Bar profita show a subtantial in- ruary, 1932, and proved very K 8. Robertson creaas. Subscriptions and bar pro- successful. It is hoped to continus

Vice-Presidents:-1, W. J. Cheall;

Mr. Osborn's, G. F. Taylor, 2

fits are the backbone of the In- these functions during the winter, J. F. McGowan, break, C. My stitute. Duo to the fall in ex-months. Other entertainments, be cock change and consequent increase in well as the Literary. Council's ro the prices we had to pay for our ports, are embodied in the main stocks, wo were compelled to in-report in your hands and we trust crease bar prices. They wore some they have your approval.

what reduced on December 1, 1931.

but I would like to emphasis that

in spite of the large increase over

"1930 in bar profits, the Hon. Fran

Mr. Harman's Departure Pally it is with vary great

surer's report states that poroon, Bret I have to announce that wo. tage of gross profit on oost for 1831 are this year losing an old and loyal was only 27.8 per cent, agsiñet 41,4 | ·(Onntinued on nézt Column.)

W. B. Haslett; break, H. L. F

Ewin.

Libra, J. F. McGowan; 2, C. Bond; break, W. J. Geall

Forthcoming Concerts.

On April 14 (Thursday, at 5.30 p.m.), Miss. Merie Gomes will giva a pianoforte recital. Tickets: 55 centa each including tax.

On April 13 and 20, at 9:30 p.m., the Schneider Trio will give two piano trio concerts. Tickets 84.40 and 83.30 each, including tax,

GOVERNOR GOING ON

LEAVE.

ACCOMPANIED BY LADY FEEL,

Messra, Anderson's, WJby Lady Peel, is going on leave H. E. the Governor, accompanied Geall C Bonds break W shortly and will be about from Hoslett

the Colony for about, five months. leaving here by the Empress of They are travelling via Canada.

Messrs. Thornycroft'a:-1 (and "9. (not completed); bren, L, J. Black

burd.

Japan on May 6,

MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S OFFICIAL

QUOTATIONS.

The market opened with general enquiries for most of the investment section, but the volume of business was somewhat restricted, owing to small offerings. Hera and there, rates wore slightly marked up.

Balos,

Hong Kong Banks, $1,475. Hotels 813 cum. rights. Hong Kong Lands $77. Hong Kong Trams $21. Hong Kong Electrics 872/73. Hong Kong Ropes $17 cum div.. Dairy Farms $29.

Watsons (Rights) $31. Constructions (New) $1.96. Goverment Loans 3 per cent. premium.

'Buyers..

Hong Kong Banks 81,470. Union Insurances $450. Douglases- $27.

Bengusts 812

Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharves $142, key

Providenis (Old) 347ex div. Providents (New) $2 ex div. Eotala (Rights) $2.60. Hong Kong Lands $764: Chinese Estates 995. Hong Kong Trams $21. Hong Kong Electrice $73. Kocso Electrics $24. Camente (Combined) $18.00) Watsons $15.

Watsons (Rights) 831. Lane, Crawfords (Old) 85). Sinceres $15

Amusement 120.80

Constructions (Old) 8.15, Constructions. (New) $1.90," Government Loans 3 per cent.

premium.

#

Sellers.

Two Cottons Tle. 15. Star Ferries #02). Yaumafi Ferries $37. Telephones (P.F.) $24. Malabon Sugars $22.

Hong Kong Ropes #174 cum div. South China Enterprises $10. Government Loans 4 per cent. premium.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Chiffon Silk Stockings from 83.95 and 85.75 upwards.

Pretty Light Shoes for Springtime

wear from $14,75

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Sales.

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