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KOWLOON DAILY SUPPLEMENT

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1933. ⠀

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FASTER FERRIES FOR KOWLOON

"STAR" FERRY CO., LTD

HABADAT

INCREASE IN TRAFFIC AND PROFITS

QUESTION OF THE VEHICULAR FERRY TENDER

Exterior View-22, Hankow Road.

Hongkong Storo:

French Bank Bldg,

5, Queen's Road, Central

Tel 30100

HABADE HAMBURG BAKERY

& DELICACIES

"ARCADIA"

.Kowloon Store: 22, Hankow Road (opposite Star Theatre)

.Tol. 18828

47, Peking Road (near Star Cinema)

FEMININE FASHIONS

- WATCHES CLOCKS

WATCHES CLOCKS JEWELRY PRECIOUS STONES Repairs of any Kind European trained Watchmaker

ELEGANT DRESSES LATEST MODELS AND STYLES Ready made and made to order. European cutter and designer

Kowloon's Social Headquarters

THE "PENINSULA"

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

The Thirty-fifth annual general; meeting of the "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd, was held at- Mesars. Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s board room yes- terday. The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson wils in the hair, and

In presenting the report for the year, the Chairman, said:-- GENTLEMEN,

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them to ho lowered and raised silently. They me also 21 indies wider than the old ones.

Vehicular Ferry Tender. You will 1 expect want to hear

Kowloon's Woolworth

SINCERE'S

Dollar Store

346-364 Shanghai Strest YAUMATI.

PRICE: 2 CENTS EACH

Five

Varieties

“IBRACO " RYE BREAD

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TAI-MO-SHÄN INCIDENT

"Two European Hikers Waylaid

CHINESE ARRESTED AND CONVICTED

On January 18 a startling report was made to the police at Tsun Wan, on the Castlo Peak Road, by two European hikers stating that, they had been held up by two Chin-

those present were:-Hon. Mr. Csomothing of our Vehicular Ferryese with intent to commit robbery. Gordon Mackie, Mesare. A. Htrider. You are, aware that Yau- The Europeans, Mr. Wilfred Compton, Mr. J. P. Warron, Mr.

mabi Pier, leases had un out, Herlock, Tug Master at the Royal H. H. H. Priestley (Directors), F. as do ours in 1949, and that their Naval Yard and Master Leon Tol- H. Crapnell (secretary), G. B. S. Ferry routes, plus Vehicular transleray, age 15, an electrical appren Thomson, D. Mackenzie, J. Hyde, port between Jubilee Street and tire at the Naval Yard, stated that H. J. M. Figuereido, E. J. Smith, Jordan Road, were put up for pub they were coming down on a hike N. V. A Croucher. L. E. Green; lia tender. I have heard it shid from Tai Mo Shan--the Colony's hill J. T. Bagram and F. Simmons that this Company was not anxious highest peak-when, on arriving at (shareholders).

to operate these runs and this is what is known as the "Finse Tai elucidation; under the terms laid by two Chinese who came out from one of those, half truths that require Mo Shan" poak they were accosted

down by Government we were not behind a large boulder. As nei- andeed at all desirous of runningther of the Europeans spoke Chin-

these services but we did submit a

ese they could not understand what i tender, the essential facts of which the men were saying to them. The now give you, and I must say men then suddenly produced meat- that I think our offer was very fat

choppers from behind their backs for as you will see we suggested and waved them threateningly. Mr. paying Government a return on its Horlock, however, carried a re- investment, so far as we could volver and on his producing it the judge of the probable cost of the men dropped their weapons and piers at that date and making it a took to their heels., 'No attempt to partner in the profits of the busi-chase was made and the two men ness to the tune of one half.

escaped. Summarized as briefly as possi-'} ble, we:-

I am sure you will agree with me that the result of the working for the period under review is very antisfactory. The nett earnings of the hosts show an increase of $10,513.00 over the previous your whilst the operating expenses were 23,800.00 less The balance avail- able for appropriation, including $31,370.87 brought forward from last year is $470.378.50 which your Directors recommend dealing with as follows:-

Payu Dividend of 8200

per sharo

Pay a Bonus of $3,30 per.

share

Curry forward

$160,000,00

290,000.00

39,578,63

9479,578.56

Increase in Traffic,

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Pointed out that to cater for three classes, of passengers on the Vehicular Ferries was difficult; suggested we be allowed, if suc cessful in our tender, to submit plans and specifications for a other type of vessel, but accepted in the last resort the Government design... ་་,

Pointed out in the undertaking that the ferry service will be duly and loyally maintained," wa could not guarantee "any and every emergencji " and adding, circumstances over which we have no control such as typhoons. labour strikes, etc."

Pointed out that we must write down the vessels by 7% each year, a life of 15 years or the term of the proposed contract.

Pointed out that there W (then) one berth only at Jordan Road for two services. submitted maximum fares und

The police at Taun Wan were not slow to take up the trail of the would-be highwaymen and with- in a couple of days of the incident two men were arrested.

They were charged before Mr. B.C.K. Hawkins, District Officer South, New Territores at the offi- ces at Post Office Building, with "possession of dangerous impli mente with intent to use tham for an unlawful purpose,”.

The defendants admitted that the choppers belonged to them but stated that they had only pleaded for food as they were hungry. They had gone to Tai Mo Shan to cut wood.

The Magistrate disbelieved their story, and convicted them on the charge, imposing a sentence of two months imprisonment with hard labour...

In view of the steady increase in traffic, it is considered that an other vessel was necesary in order to peed up the service. An order has therefore, been placed with the South China Moborship Building and Repairing Works for a boat the same size and with similar pas- senger accommodation as the exist ing vessels. This vessel will have Diesel Electric machinery, which is A new type of propulsion engine for boats of this class. One Vis-n- via engine will be, fitted and will which will supply current to one of the two propelling motore at charges to he made and added, at 7% on the original cost of the time according to the direction of "In the event of the fures, and ferry boats and all additions to the the boat. This should prove an charges submitted by us being ac fleet." advantage over the existing ferries cepted and adopted we offer a fixed

On the proposal of the Chairman where the two propellers are con monthly rent of £6,000. We further rected to the one shaft. Another offer fifty per cent. of the Frófits. and seconded by the Hon. Mr. C. important feature is that the Such sun to be paid, yearly after Gordon Mackie, the report was enginee will be controlled from the payment by the Company of all

carried, unanimously.". wheelhouse.

working charges, management and other overhead expenses, including Mr. A. H. Compton was re- interest on overdraft, if any, shỗ allowing for depreciation alculated elected Director, and Mr.

Bernard Brown, A. C. A, auditor,

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THE JADE TREE, LTD.

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KOWLOON

WHY WE ARE IN KOWLOON,

Last Spring we decided that the popular shop, ing district of the future will be in Kowloon. Wo looked about and took space which we considered to be ideal for the Jade Tres needs. Now we have decided that it is a muistake to divide stocks, so we have taken additional space in Kowloon, Here wẻ hàva light, sit, space to show one merchaudies properly—and bost of all an over- - head that will admit of our selling the well-known liigh quality Jade Tree

merchandise at the low prices at which we want to hell if.

4.

Everyona arrivar in Kowloon. Everyone leaves from Kowloon_An incross- ing number of people are coming to live in Kowloon, Hong Kong people attend various social functions here, they play golf at Fanling. We think they will also shop in Kowloon when they know the many advantages of it, Wďinvite them all to come in and see our new promides,, Drop In for oup of tea on the way home from golf-or work-and leisurely do the shopping that would otherwise be a task to carry over for another day.

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