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HONG KONG BREWERY

IN LIQUIDATION

VOLUNTARY WINDING UP SANCTIONED

A Loss Of Three Lakhs In Two Years

One of the newest industrial concerns in the Colony, the Hong Kong Breweres and Distillers, Limited, had to be wound up vo- luntarily in direct consequence of violent exchange fluctuations In our currency. The company had the misfortune to pay for thelr plant at an exchange of 1148.. Shortly after the contract was placed, England went off the gold standard which antomati- cally brought the rate up to 1s. 3d.

LIQUIDATION SANCTIONED At an Extraordinary meeting held yesterday, resolution to wind up the affairs of the Company was passed, and that Mr. 8. T. Butlin, of Mesara, Linstead and Davis, wus appointed liquidator

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China and Hong Kong off a Shyer basis, and it may well be that, in the future, exchange conditions in the Colony will be more favourable to industrial undertakings, both from the point of view of the lower level and the

absence of violent fluctuation.

LOST 3 LAKHS

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935.

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INDIAN LADY'S | SCHOOL PRIZE

DEATH

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Burial At Moham- medan Cemetery

DAY

12

ST. ANDREW'S CHORISTERS

Ellis-Kadoorie School Give Splendid Concert

For Indians

To Large Audience

It is with much regret that we

The annual prize distribution or. A varied and well rendered pro- have to record the death of Mrs. the Ellis Kadoorie School for In- grimme-arranged by Mr. Rupert. { Fatoma Eva Rabumed, wife of Mr. dians was held yesterday before a Baldwin, organist of the st. An- A. K. Rahumed of the Hong Kong large gathering of parents and drew's Church; Kowloon, was Electric Co., Ltd, which occurred | friends assembled in the school | offered to A-large-assembly of at her residence, No. 118. Caine hall.

music lovers at the St. Andrew's

Road yesterday at 4 am. after Before reading the report on the Church Hall yesterday, in which about three weeks illness.

progress of the school during the | the full choir of the church "parti- Deceased leaves a

and year, "Mr. A. T. Hamilton, Head | tpated. daughter, Abbas and May, husband, and ber

parents,

her Master, thanked all those present The outstanding contributions to ́ Mr.for their very kind attendance, and the success of a pleasant evening and Mrs. M. Rafeek, two sisters especially he wished to thank Mr. were ̈Mr.-C."W, E., Bishop (bass), and two brothers to mourn ber A el Arculli for having very kindly | Mr. R. Dormer (tenor)" and "Mes- death, and to whom the deepest consented to give away the prizes, dames W: E: C. Robson and E. St. sympathy is extended.

O, “Kirke, who delighted ́ ́ with 'a variation of song, that *gave eloquent testimony of the scope and ability of the members of the church choir.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral took place at the Mohammedan Cemetery yesterday evening and was largely attended.

The chief mourners were the lady's husband, her deceased Cather, Mr. M. Rafeek, and her two brothers, Mesars. R. A. Rafeek

and A. Rafeek.

Among those present to pay their last respects were:—

Messrs. U. Rumjahn. 6. A. M.

Sepher. 'S. R. Ismall,' A. H. Rum- jahn, R. Nazarin, A. O. Madır, "A. H. Madar, U. M. Omar. A. M. Wahab, A. R. Minu, R. M. Omar.

The meeting was presided by Mr. S. H. Dodwell and supporting | him were Messt: J. E. Ruttonjec In the meantime unhappily, in- (managing director). Sir William cluding deprecation and interest. Shentar Mr. W, G. Robertson. Mr. the company lost 3 lakhs of dollars Lawrence Kadoorte (representing on their working for two years and Sir Ely Kadoorie) (directors). Mrs. their overdraft with the Hong E 'M. Barrett (secretary), Mears. Kong and Shanghai Bank

has D. S. Blake, J. Russchl and G. reached $1,100,00" at which point Felshow (shareholders),

the Bank, not unnaturally, in-s. A. RumJahn, F. D. Rumlahn, CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

imated that they require a sub- M. e Arculli. I. Haroon. T. Hamet. Addressing the meeting Mr. Dod-stantial reduction to be made in it.

E. Kitchell, M. Azim and Dr. H. The directors therefore, la face of wel; gald:

el Arculli. As you are aware a private meet-the unfavourable response to the ing of shareholders was held on proposed new issue, are satisfied that it is not possible for the com- pany to carry on any longer, und It is therefore proposed that it be voluntarily wound up and that Mr. Butlin of Messra Linstead and Davis be appointed Liquidator.

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the 27th November to consider a

proposal to reduce the company's capital and make a further issue

of shares to the amount of $200;

000. A clrcular Was also sent

round to all shareholders asking them to what extent they would be prepared to subscribe to the new issue. The response to this circu- Car was almost negligible and the proposal was turned down at the meeting. The Board therefore had no alternative but to call an ex- traordinary meeting of sharehold- ers to consider the voluntary wind- ing up of the company. We are now met for that purpose.

The position of the company, as I explained at our last Banua!

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meeting and again at our private meting. is due largely to circums- tances over which 'we had control. Thanks to violent fuc- tuations in our currency, we had the misfortune to pay for our plant at an exchange of 10. shortly before England's abandon- ment of the gold standard auto- matically raised the rate to 1/3d.

U.S. SILVER POLICY We commenced marketing our beer when exchange" was favour- able, but, just as we were getting into our stride, America's allver policy drove exchange up to 10 high a level, that not only had our prices for the local market to be reduced to an unprofitable' point to compete with imported beer, but our plans for export business were frustrated. America's sliver policy has had the further effect of, temporarily at any rate, driving

A CHILD FOR $2.20

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Needless to say the Board de- plore the necessity for recom- mending that this step be taken, but the present state of the com- pany's affairs leaves them na option in the matter. Upon the announcement of the calling of this meeting a Receiver was ap- pointed by the Debenture Holders, and so far as it is possible to do so, steps will be taken to endeay- our to arrange that, in the event

of some

form of reconstruction.

taking place, an opportunity will

be given to present shareholders of. participating in it.

I now move that the following resolutions be adopted.

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FLORAL TRIBUTES

Wreaths were sent from: Sar- rowing Sister, Pansy and brother- in-law. Abdul; Sorrowing Brother Salomon and sister-in-law, Annie: Sorrowing Brother, Emerun and sister-in-law.

Kadigar. Mariam Rafeek and Dwarique" Rafeek (riiece and nephew);

THE REPORT

In his report, Mr. Hamilton said · At the Annual Examination 152 boys were examined and 134 pass- ed. Last year I made mention of the change in the Urdu Byllabus. I am pleased to report now that this change has been fully justified and a very satisfactory improve

ment has resulted. I would like to mention here for the benefit of parents in particular that in this school the study of English" and Urdu is carried on side by side and that promotion from one class to another requires proficiency in both languages. I wish parents would remember this when bring- ing their families from India. The Kindergarten class continues to ba popular and the numbers have m- creased since last year.

The Examination results on the whole are satisfactory. In Class 4. entrance examination to Queen's College 10. boys passed out of 11.

SPORTS

THE 'GRAND FINALE

The programme consisted in all of twelve items

opening with "Songs In a Farm House" sung by the choir, with solo work con- tributed by Mrs. Kirke and Mr. Dormer and ended with a grand finale "in which every member of the choir participated in a brilliant piece `called "Worship." Both items were exceedingly well rendered; the harmony and blending of the voices being in keeping with the best choral singing yet heard.

"The boy choristers delighted with two songs "Where'er you" "walk” and "Where the bee sucks," while a solo by Mr. Bishop entitled "Laughing Cavalier was particu- larly well received.

Two "Bea Shanties with Mr. Bishop as the shantyman, and the choir serving as a chorus was out- Practically every boy in the standing while a pleasant diversion school takes part in games of some was provided by Mr. R, Baldwin kind or, other." In the Annual assisted by two boys of the choir, Sports boys are usually classified | Masters P. Burn and L. Gibson, Senior or Junior but we have now evoked much laughter with thel special events for the very small "What to do when voices break.” boys. Football and cricket matches are "played against, other schools while the inter-class rivalry is very

Messrs. Wong Ol Kut (managing director of Messrs, A. B. Moulder & Co., Ltd.), Leung Fat Tin. Chan Kwan. Yu, Low Kon Sang. Leung Man Pak, Leung Pak Man. Cheung Kam Fat, T. Nakemura, 8. Kasu- | kɛen. moto;

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Our thanks are again due to the Members. Hong Kong Electric | H.K. Cricket League for a donation Co. Ltd. local staff. Messry. Chiu of $50 towards our sports fund. Ming Co. and others

MR. H. J. CLARK

More than 100 Shanghai re- (1) That is has been proved tp sidents, including a few Chinese, the satisfaction of the Com-gathered at the Cathedral on Fri- pany that the Company can-day last at Shanghai to pay their not by reason of its liabilities last respects to Mr. Henry James continue its business, and Clark, and stood in solemn silence that it is advisable to wind at the conclusion of an impressive up the same, and accordingly

service while the coffin, draped that the Company be wound with a black cloth, was carried out up voluntarily under the pro- by six pall-bearers to the strains visions of the Companies Or- of the funeral march. dinance 1932. .

Immediately the service was over, the choir fled out, moving with slow steps to the throbbing notes of

the organ. Behind

came

(2) That Mr. S. T. Butlin of Messrs. Linstead and Davis, Chartered Accountants, be hereby appointed Liquidator wreath-bearers, headed by Mr. A. for the purposes of

J. Hughes, who was followed by Mr. such winding-up.

W. Miles, Mr. H, H. Read, Mr. W. W-R.. Lemarchand, Mr. F. H. Gearey,

un-

and Mr. H. P. Berents. Then fol- Icwed the coffin, carried by Mr. E. Hayim, Mr. N. W, Hickling, Mr. W. Nation, Mr. F. G. Penfold, Mr. G. J. W. Morgan, and Mr. P. Streit.

This was seconded by sir liam Shenton and carried animously.

first defendant stated she was the mother of the child, but this was not so. The action of the second defendant was not viewed serious- ly by the B.C.A. because she had acted in good faith, and the pro-

Among the Chinese mourners were Dr.-H. Mei and Mr. W. Yinson Lee The chief mourner was : MIs," E. Clark. -sister-in-law of the late Mr H -J. Clark.

SELECTIONS ON THE

PIANO

Mr. D. Bartlett, the well- known local entertainer" gave two selections on the plane, that eam- ed well merited applause. As the A very successful · Sports · Meet- | first attempt of the Bť, Andrew's ing was held in March on the In- choristers to offer · an entertain. dian Recreation Club's ground atment of this description, it "must which nearly every boy in the be voted an unqualified "suecess, school competed. We have to and to Mr. Baldwin as the Choir thank the many friends of the In- Master must go unstinted praise of dian, Community for their generous the ability "of his charges" to ren- der their contributions so success- support in this matter.

fully. The programme was highly entertaining, and an early repeti-

awaited.

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GENERAL MATTERS

I take this rather belated op- | Hon will, we feel suure, be eagerly. Dortunity of thanking the military ties afforded us to witness their authorities for the excellent facili-

Tattoo last November.

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Then in May we had the fiver Ies of His Majesty King George

Holidays were declared and the Lal boys took full advantage at the local celebrations to show their loyalty,

THE PRIZE WINNERS

Class 4'1

Singh, 1st Prize and Govern- ment Scholarship to Queen's College for 3 years.

8. E. Bux, 2nd Prize and Gov't. We have 34 boys on our Free List Scholarship to Q.C. for 3 years. this year, an increase of 4 and on Plara Singh, Wu Hay Tong Scholar behalf of these boys I wish to ex- ship to Q.0 for 3 years. press gratitude to the donors. Mr. Osman Talip, Ellis Kadoorie the Sir Elia Kadoorie Fund. In A. K. Markar, E, K. Prize for Com- A el Arculli, and the Trustees of Scholarship to Q.C, for 1 year, addition we have Ave boys holding --position.. these boys appreciate what is being Government Scholarships. All 8 C. Markar, E. 'K. Prize for Geo-

graphy. Plara Singh, Urdu Prize.

Class 5 Naranjan Singh, 1st Prize and

Gov't Scholarship for 1 year;

done for them.

Before I close I would like to give the boys a word-of advice. I have already mentioned Cricket and

it

The service was conducted by/Football and I take this oppor" { Aziz Ahmed, '2nd Prize.

tunity of telling you boys how

And Then Selling Tsecution were only asking that Dean Triveth, assisted by the Rev. pleased. I am to see how well you

For $3.

charge, the first defendant stating Both defendants admitted the

she did not know the laws of Hong

Aziz Ahired, EK. Prike for Com-

position

Class 6

she be bound over. The mother | J: E. Browie - of the child was not charged, as

play both games. I don't want to Following the lesson, Dean there was no evidence, against her. Trivett gave a striking address:

discourage you in any way, but Naranjan Singh, EK Prize for She was very poor, had several He referred to the important pert

there is just the inclination with

Geography.

other children, and was not being | Mr. Clark had played in the last

some of you to put sport before Arjan Singh Urdu Prize. nfteen years of his life, especially that your lessons must come first.

your lessons, Always remember supported by her husband.

from the time he became the local

Jagat Singh, 1st Prize and Gov't.

sons. Mr. Clark was a Christian other games that make your body Abdal Hussain, E.K. Frize for Com- head of the Order of Free Ma- It is your cricket and football and Abdul Hussain, 2nd Frize.

Eport helps you with your lessons. -Scholarship for 1 year.

gentleman, who had been for 60 healthy; it is the healthy body many years actively identified with the life and work of Shanghai that makes your mind healthy. Mohamed Currcem, E.K. Prize for that, in a very real sense, in his helps you to tackle the difficulties Earwar Khan, Urdu Prize.

and it is the healthy mind that Geography. passing they had lost a landmark that crop up not only in school

Of late years, the Dean-said, Mr. but in after life. Clark's chief and constant care

Mr. Schofield imposed ́s fine of

The story of how a woman made a profit of 80 cents on a female, child, aged che 'year, by buying the child for $2.20 and selling it to another woman for $3.00 was related at the Central Magistracy Kong. before' Mr. W. Schofield yesterday, when two inarried women, Chin Mul, aged 28, and Wong Kan, aged $200; in default three months 19, were charged' with having hard labour, on the first defen- taken, part in a transaction the dant, and, bound over the second -object of which was to transfer defendant in a personal bond of possession of a female child, Lt. $100 to be of good behaviour" for Mel, aged one year, for a valuable one year, consideration at No. 1 Whitfield, first floor, on September 20.

HEAVY FINES IMPOSED Inspector K Andrew, of the S.CA.; stated that the Arst defen- dant originally bought the child

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mail in honest

position

Class 7

had been the, Graft. Even in his bers of the Staff for their loyal

Finally I wish to thank all mem. All Ahmed, 1st Prize and Gov't.

Scholarship for 1 year. business hours he found time for co-operation and support through- Mehtab Singh, 2nd Prize. Ita-many calls to which his leisure out the year. was -insufficient In fact he was

ita

Pritam Singh, EK. Prize for Com-

position. Rattan Singh, E.K. Prize for Geol

graphy.

Class 8

one who in a truly Masonic man-MB. ARGULLI'S SPEECH Dr. John D. "Dinty" Moore dled

rer practised the tenets of the In a short speech, Mr. A. CIOC on-November- 27 night in Tientsin. Craft. What he professed, Dean Arculli reminded the boys that Mohinder Singh, Urdu Prize. He was taken-11 at the Tientsin. Trivett said, he tried to, the best n what Mr. Hamilton had just sald Race Club course when he suffered his ability to be. a paraletic-stroke he did not-re-

about sports and study was only The years of a man's life are too true. Sports were good, but Basant Singh, ist Prize and Gov't From its natural- mother, and

cover consciousness. and subse three score years and ten, the equally attention should be given Scholarship for 1 year. few days later sold the child to

quently complications of pneu Dean said. To that Mr. Clark to their lessons. The boys should Bakhshish Singh, 2nd Prize. the second defendant, The child's morda set in which caused his added ave years full of interest and take that as a warning, and should Attar Singh, E.K. Prize for Geo- mother noticed that a woman was death, says The Star" Dry Moore hard work, probably in every way thenceforth indulge in both equit-graphy carrying the child at the second was-42-years of ager. He went to the most difficult and onerous of ably,

M. U Khan, E. K. Prize for Com defendant's house and reported to Tientsin: pelor-to 1020 with the his life, but he never treated life The speaker also expressed his

Dosition the B.C.A. As a result the defen- UB. Army Troops in China. He as a burden. He never impressed regret that Mr. Hamilton would be Darshan Singh, Urdu Prize, dants were both charged. The Inter resigned from the Army and others with a sense of tiredness leaving the school early next sum- first defendant bought the child set up in practice for himself and futility. And then he went mer on retirement. It was a dis- for $2.20 and sold it to the second | 1931 as a veterinary surgeon. Some

tinct loss to the school Ho, how defendant, for $3. "A" "sung tip" time later he went into partner-

ever, wished Mr. and Mrs. Hamil * "had-beer" drawn up 'in which the ship with Dr. R. J-Hoch,

ton long life and prosperity,

as surely, every man longs to go quickly. The call me and me passed over,

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Sarwan Singh, 1st Prize and Govt.

Scholarship for 1 year

US Chellaram 2nd Prize, 3. B. Hassan, Urdu Prize,

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