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APPEAL FOR MORE
SUPPORT
For Locally Brewed Beer
Various contributory factors Inc.uding the unfavourable rate of exchange settled, for the machinery, unfair competition and last but not least the interest on overdraft which claimed all but $29,317.54 out of the year's loss of $137,992.89 was reported the third ordinary yearly meeting of the Hong Kong Brewers "and Distillers. Limited held yesterday at the registered offices of the Company which was presided over by Mr. Stanley H. Dod-
well
Supporting the chairman were: Hon. Sir William Shenton, (director), Mr. J. H Ruttonjee (managing director), Mrs. E. M. Barrett (Secretary) and the following shareholders: Mera. D. H. Blake, V. I. Treskin, C. Champkin and M. A. Johnson.
Addressing the meeting chairman said:-
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the, in its turn pays slightly less than Imported foreign beers, This pre- Gentlemen.-Before dealing with ference undoubtedly assists the the report and accounts I should Straits breweries in securing a like to express the Board's regret, footing in the Hong Kong market. which I am sure that you will all Should the Hong Kong Govern- share, at the death of Mr. J. P. ment's attitude be based on the Warren, who up to the time of his belief that a brewery in Hong departure from the Colony in May Kong is an uneconomic proposi- last year, had been our Chairman tion because we can buy British since the Company's Inception. Beer just as cheaply. the argu- Els sound judgment, resourceful- ment only holds while exchange is, ress and practical advice proved at a high fevel. Had exchange re- matted anywhere near the leve! it invaluable in surmounting many difficulties which arose was when
the Brewery project the earlier stage of our 'existance. was started, we could have sup- His mantle descended upor. meplied the Colony with very much and I regret to say that instead cheaper beer than that Imported
diminishing. cl
cur difficulties from anywhere else except per- have increased as is unhappily only haps Japan. too well evidenced by the heavy loss of $137.992,89, which. I regret | to say is shown on the year's working. Of this amount Interest charges on our Bank overdraft and depreciation account for all but $29.317.64.
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Exchange A Big Factor The fortunes, or rather the mis- fortunes of our Company, pre- sent a striking example of the grievous harm which industry and commerce, in this Colony have suffered. firstly from the deter- mination of practically every na- tion in the world to live within itself and shut out its neighbours' products by means of insurmount able tarif walls, and secondly by the silver policy of the United States, which has raised our ex- change to an entirely artificial and abnormally high level and
one
undreamed că when the
Great Reduction
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1935.
MOTOR LICENCES
THE LIDO
Police Making New To Be Opened Lady
Arrangements
Southorn
CHARGES OF
ARSON
(Continued from Page 6)
As regards the position "second defendant held in the company, Owners of motor vehicles and
The community in general and witness said the former had been drivers will be pleased to learn swimming enthusiasts in particular paid wages although he did not that additional facilities are being will be interested to learn that the do any work. arranged by the Accounts' Office of Repulse Bay Lido, „Hong Kong's Mc. Fraser: "Was there any the Hong Kong Police in the re-show bathing resort, will be opened name attached to the post? newal of their licences which is due at 6.30 pm on Friday, July 12. Difficulty WAS experienced to
Lady Southern, O.BE, wife of His give an exact interperation to this | Instead of as in former years. Excellency the Omcer Administer-question, and after some discus- when one has to wait for a coning the Government, has kindly sion the question was again put to siderable time, it is now allowed to consented to perform the opening defendant in another send licences for renewal through | teremony.
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the post or by chit book, enclosing The Lido bullding, which is the amount required which should situated at the eastern end of be paid by crossed cheques. These Repulse Bay, has been designed on will received the sathe attention as the lines of the modern Continental a personal call at the office.
style bathing establishments. There is certain to be a big rush Especially built for the tropics, it and in order to avoid confestion embodies all the latest scientiae special stands are being made in developments in lay-out and con- the compound of the office to cope struction. with the situation.
There are several novel features, This deviation will afford the the most notable departure from many Owners and drivers the the conventional style bathing chance of avoiding undue delay houses being the self-contained and also the necessity of attending family compartments, each with a in person.
separate entrance and a private verandah. The entire ground floor is occupled with these compart- mehts, each consisting
SOME FEATURES
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forma, Mr. Sin rose In" objeción saying that witness had already given as good enough description of his client's position, but the Magistrate dis- agreed with this. He said that he had heard of similar positions held by directors who did no work, drew a salary and had a position! This caused amazement in the i Court, the Magistrate adding that he in any case "bad never got, a job fire that!"
Tam Kam Kwong had appointid Continuing witness said that
second defendant as an assistant manager, and
A.S such, witness had taken and carried out orders from him.
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After Tam went to Canton, sec-
ner in the firm that he knew.
"Witness substantiated his evid÷ ence given previously. that he suspected second defendant's ia- tentions on May 23, after he had been invited to go cut after 5 o'clock.
$54.685.61 is a heavy item. espec-dressing rooms with closets and a end defendant was the only part- tally for new reinforced concrete shower bath attached, constructed buildings and machinery and
in such a way as to afford complete plant of this type which has
privacy. very long normal fe. The figure 's high because it is based or the expenditure on buildings when buliding costs were considerably greater than they are at present and on the dollar cost of the machinery and plant at exchange of 11d.
economy
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In addition to the private family compartments, there are" a large number of cabins similar to the type found in the popular summer resorts all over the world. Some of these will be reserved for men, some will be set apart for ladies, was and a portion will be allotted to view families.
has
Whatever the Government's rea- sons may be. I regret that it now seems clear that the only quarter from which we can hope for pre-
MORE ECONOMY ference is from the Public of the Colory.
Considerable I am not a believer in supporting Home Industries at all
effected last year, but, in costs, but in this case it seems to the Auditors' Report, it
been decided that more must be me that special circumstances apply. To use a vulgar expression
done in this direction as soon as the Colony is getting it in the neck from almost every quarter. she is too small to hit back and her industries, including the Bre- in consequence her citizens and
wery, are passing through
what can only be described 25 very critical times-times. Indeed. in which I feel that we should all stand together. I therefore con- fidently appeal to the Public ter Increased support. This given at no extra cost at all, for during this year we have made two reductions in our prices. These now work out, after allowing for returned empty bottles, at $14.06 per case of 72 pints. and $15.16
first quality brewed from the fin
can be
No effort has been spared to cater for the requirements of both the bathing and visiting public. A
served
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In answer
not
witness said that if he had
to the Magistrate, been asked to go out, he would have slept in the factory, realising as he did the state of affairs that existed. He in fact, had it in mind to ask the defendant not to set are to the place.
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THE BOOKS
Describing the working of the Arm, witness said that he was not permitted to see the books "relat ing to the partnership, but has access to the everyday working books. Tam kept the books which
were locked up everyday in
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the
box This box was kept on desk situated on the ground floor. The last time that he saw the coke was on the May 29, (a day before the fire) but he could not say who book them out of the box. He first' saw the books in
possible. ""Among the economies covered tea lounge, a bar and a now to be made, there is re- snack counter, complete with an duction on account of Tent
of electric kitchen service and frigi- offices, as our offices are being re- daire, will be in operation on the moved from Duddell Street to the first door, with a direct entrance Brewery at Sham Tseng.
from the road, where light meals, The interest on our overdraft is refreshments and drinks will be a heavy annual commitment and it must be our first concern to
OPEN AIR DANCE FLOOR erdeavour to relieve ourselves of a substantial portion of this ob- On the top of the building there Ugation. Whether this is possible is a modern and tastefully decorat until trading conditions improve, 1ed open-air dance floor, with ter- very much doubt. Our Managing razo tables and large coloured um- Director, Mr. J. H. Ruttonjee, who brellas. is you know is by far the largest The present Lido is only part or question at noon. He, himself left shareholders. has rendered the an extensive scheme which will the factory at 9 p.in. Company invaluable help. His provide Hong Kong with a magni-witness said that he did not know Replying to a further question,
et the Brewery have led him to may be .seen In Europe and place his resources at the Com-America. The original plan calls the wisest course would be to
be admitted that these prices are leave the fixing of the exchange low, when it is remembered that feel sure few shareholders real-a large swimming pool, as well as as long as possible in order to
they include duty. Appreciating
Now, however, the future tennis, miniature golf and other minimize the risk of fluctuation as I do the sporting instincts of prospects of the Company have sports grounds in the midst of between the time payment was the Hong Kong Public. I refuse to
been so changed by the conditions elaborately designed gardens and made for the plant and the time believe that we shall appeal to
have already referred to, that artistic floral effects. operations commenced.
them in vain.
some form of reconstruction Unfortunately no sconer hat decisior been made than the sil- ver market and exchange took a
Brewery project was initiated. At that time Exchange was in the neighbourhood of 1/8d, When the machinery was contracted for in sterling, exchange was still about the same level, but it was decid
ed-and I maintain the decision per case of 48 quarts. For beer or optimism and faith in the futureficent amusement centre such as ho had the key of the box.
was the proper one to take that est malt and hops, it must I think vany's disposal to an extent which for another building of equal, size. Dut to the witness, first defend-
violent downward course. Feople began to talk of a sixpenny dollar with the result that the payment for the plant was covered at 114d. almost the lowest rate on record,
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NEW TRIAL ASKED
During the period under review we unfortunately had a good deal of trouble by reason of some of
ise...
in
the near future will be essential and your Directors propose short- ly to invite ahareholders to a pri- vate meeting to discuss what can
be done.
SCALE OF CHARGES
our beer going cloudy. It is ex- Your Directors have had a very: $50 per month. tremely difficult to
prevent non-busy year, but in view of the un-
Asked if he had any question to
ant said that the books were nev- locked up, but witness disagreed with this assertion.
The case was then adjourned until Wednesday next July 3 at 2.30 p.m.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL
The rates to be charged for use of accommodation at the Lido are: Private Bathing Cabins-By the month, $75; if taken by the year,
Dressing Booths, $1 per day for that an operation for the treat- The "Evening Standard” learns chemically treated beer becoming favourable result of the year's use of by one or two Room-50 England's hazy in a humid tropical climate. working they have agreed to fore- cents per head per day. Servics [ment of the thyroid gland was suċa abandonment of the Gold Stand-Every precaution was taken with go three-fourths of their fees men in uniform, 30 cents per head ard, which automatically raised our Pasteurising Plart to obviate which reduces the charge the rate to 1/3d. When we were this possibility, but unfortunately this head from $5,000 to $2,000.
under per day. it failed us. This defect, however. The sum of $5,000 has been er-.. beer locally the rate had risen to has now been remedied and roneously shown in the accounts 1/4 and to-day, thanks to Amer-acting on the advice of the under this heading.
for soon after came
ready to comrience marketing our
ditions."
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No Preference ...
it..
Your Directors would like to are satisfied that place on record their regret
at
every
Way
no
ANOTHER CRUISER
ARRIVES
cessfully performed on the frincess Royal.
The operation took place in a West End nursing home,
Lord Dawson of Penn, the King's physician, who is in charge of the case, was present.. -...
lea it is nearly two and one half leading Brewing Research times higher than the rate at stitutions. we
A bulletin issued stated that the which we paid for the plant. Ex- the difficulty has been effec- the death of Mr. J. D. Lloyd,
Princess Royal had for some time port is now quite out of the ques-tively overcome and that there is Superintendent of Imports and Another Northern Chinese cruiser, been suffering from an exophthal- tion and the cheaper dollar price now now better, purer beer of its Exports. We always found him the Yungshui arrived here from
mic goitre. of all imported beer has of course Kind brewed in the Far East.. We ready to assist us in
Shanghal yesterday and anchored
Although the health of her Ro necessitated big reduction in therefore ask all who have not yet possible to meet the many difficul-in Junk Bay.
yal Highness Has Improved under our prices.
sampled our beer, as well as those ties which were encountered, es-
Later, the Northern cruisers Hal medical treatment." this bulletin - Nobody could have foreseen customers who sampled It These violent fluctuations, which we were experiencing the trouble the present smooth working Bay on Tuesday and went to an
while pecially during our first year, and yung and Halchan, which left Junk stated: "complete cure has not been effected thereby. It has, therefore, were entirely due to outside in with cloudiness, to give it a trial siir relations with the imports anchorage off Waglan, returned to been decided to treat the thyrold fluences and world economic con- now and pass judgment afresh on & Exports Department is in their former mooring, joining the gland by operation
small degree due to the adoption Yungshui.
This bulletin was algned by Dr. Our beer can now be obtained of the system initiated by him
The Ning Hal, with Admiral. F. R. Knuthsen, Sir Thomas When I last addressed you we on draught at the principal clubs. and carried on by his successor Chen on board, is still in port, as Dunhill and Lord Dawson of Penn. had some hope of the Government hotels and restaurants in the Mr. Hamilton,
also is the training ship Tung Chi Exophthalmic goitre's most strik according some measure of pre-Colony, and the demand for it ference to the Brewery. So far has been most satisfactory.
We should also like to express and the two cruisers which escaping symptoms are an enlarged from achieving any success in this Anyone who desires to inspection and assistance which we have of the differences between these heart and palpitation.
Our appreciation of the coraldera ed from Canton. No adjustment thyroid gland, rapid action of the direction, we were at orie time, the Brewery at Sham Taeng is thanks to exchange, actually pay- cordially invited to do so, and staff of the Imports and Exports has yet been reached.
at all times received from the two latter and the Northern ships ing more duty than imported beer, am sure that a visit will impress Department. This anomaly has been adjusted, everybody that its equipment is but only to the extent we now up to date, and that by cleanli- of thanking our Office and Bre- Finally I take this opportunity pay the same duty as that paid by ness of the premises, plant and wery Staff for their whole-heart- all importers of beer and there staff, every effort is made to turned support and co-operation dur- seems little prospect of the Gov-out a first class producting the past year in the dimcul- ernment according us any prefer- Turning to the accounts, the in-ties we have had to contend with, in the overdraft during The accounts and report was duly
Local school children and mem Ideas which are Intended to If preferene is denied us on the 1934 is explained by the fact that secorded by Mr. D. H. Blke anders of the public will be given suggest the spirit of the posters ground that I suspect it is, namely the Items Sundry Creditors and
an opportunity to show their are Peace alone brings plenty that it is considered undersirable Bills payable have been reduced
originality of thought and their Inscribed on a drawing of a sheaf at home that British Colonies | by $125,447.25, while the value of
knowledge of League of Nations wheat: "Civilisation is a pr should foster industries which Stocks has increased by $105,180, Proposed by Mr. V. L Treskin ideals, in Foster Competition gress from war to law on a draw Will interfere with the export 93. Further, during 1934 an addi- and seconded by Mr. C. Champkin initiated by the local Bociety of the in of Justice holding the scal trade of the home manufacturer, tional 14 aluminium maturing and 'Sir Eily Kadoorie was re-elected League Splas
between two litigants, or a court of it is surely strange that the Gov- formenting tanks were installed, directror for the ensuing year. Bir Willam Shenton, Mr MK law ernment of the Straits Settlements of a capacity of 2,200 gallons The re-election of Messrs. Linstead. Lo Lady Pollock, and Mr. A. N.
· should grant preference to their each, a new bottle washing room and Davis as Auditors was con- Macfadyen have been named as BA Breweries. The local Straita pro with new machinery was provided firmed on the motion of Mr. M. A' adjudic of the com which Li duct only pays 7/10ths of the duty and a new concrete storage shed. Johnson secorded by sir Wintams in two sections one open to all the PELENTERV on Imported British Beer, which Frovision for depreciation at hentón
and one confined to students of the Catheda
ence,
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crease
carried unanimously.
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