1938-03-24 — Page 7

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

INCREASED PROFIT FOR

REALTY COMPANY

Repulse Bay Lido Scheme Proves Revenue Builder

Presiding at the annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Realty and Trust "Company, Ltd, held in the offices of the Company, Exchange" Buliding, yesterday, Mr. John Fleming reported a profit of $57,104.68 for the year and announced payment of a dividend of 25 cents per share.

Supporting the chairman were ing that no vacancies existed even the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, and prior to the abnormal accommoda- Messrs. E M. Raymond, P. Ktion problem that faced the Kwok, T. E. Pearce, (directors) J. Colony in the latter stage of the H. Taggart (managing director), year just ended. F. C. Barry (secretary) and the following shareholders: Messrs. Wm. C. Clark. P. H. Suckling. A. M. d'Eca, and M. Cario.

Addressing the meeting chairman 'said:-

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IN COURT

ACCUSES FOSTER MOTHER OF THEFT OF MONEY

ILL-TREATMENT IS

ALLEGED

GENERAL

ANNUAL SPORTS OF ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE

Record Broken For 400 Metres

JUNIORS RECORD GOOD TIMES

Ko Suct-ylor. 22, taxi dancer, formerly of the Cathay Ballroom, The annual sports of St. Paul's heard before Mr. E Edwards at China was the complainant in Case College was held on the South the Central Magistracy yesterday, ground at Caroline Hill yesterday Athletic Association's

mother, Ku Hanz-po, with the theft people attended and wme good when she charged her foster afternoon. A large number of

of $600 in Hong Kong currency, $110 in Shanghai currency and gold bangle, vained $118.

Complainant was represented by Mr. Peter H. Sin and accused was defended by Mr. Hin-shing La who entered a plea of not guilty.

The Balance Sheet, I would submit, calls for no particular comment on my part excepting that the Market Value of Invest- The pront for the year underments shows considerable decline review

on comparison

An additional charge of fraudu- amounted

value to $57,104.63. which, together with the sum

shown in the previously issued lent conversion of the money and Af $55,861.80 brought forward from

Balance Sheet; with the recent bangle was also proferred.

In evidence, Ko Suet-ying stated rise in values, however, the differ- the previous year, makes available

mother and younger sister at 19, Lan Kwai Fong, ground floor. Defendant adopted her when she

times were recorded in the junior events.“

The 400 metres senior event was won by Chan Wah-kuen in the re- cord time of 59 seconds.

At the conclusion of the events, Mrs. E. O. Stewart presented the prizes.

The results were as follows:- 100 metres Senior:-1 Lee Yu- kong: 2, San Wai-tsor: 3. Wong

$112.768.48 for allocation, and the ence has, at the moment, been that she was living with her Yin-chung. Time, 125 seconds.

recommendation of your Board in

almost covered and the returns tor this regard is to pay a dividend of the current year give promise of 25 cents per Share, absorbing 350-materially exceeding the dividends 000.00, and carry forward the re-brought to credit for 1937. maining balance of $62,786.48 to "My predecessor mentioned

the 1938 Account.

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you a year ago that your Board in- A perusal of the Profit and Loss tended seeking from Government Account reveals that the profit for

some revision of the Building 1937

Covenants attaching to the unde-

increased by approximately

$47.500,-by comparision with the

preceding year, the principal con- tributing factors in the presenta- tion of such a satisfactory result being the augmentation of revenue from. Dividends on Investments by some $16,000.00, and a turnover of $24,000.00 in the Balance of work ing Account from a debit item of $13,374.60 to a credit of $10.702.32.

LIDO POPULAR

veloped properties R. B. Lots 386 and 367 at Repulse Bay; resultant upon the representations made on extension of futaiment time until October .28. 1939, has been granted, and the relevant nota-

tion in the Balance Sheet has ac-

cordingly been amended.

Small

100 metres Junior:-1, Chu Man- pau: 2 Cheung Chow; 3, Chan Chung Hol Time, 18.2 seconds. was young.

Boys' 100 metres:-1, On March 11 about 7 p.m. sheWong Yu-chee; 2, Pun Pik-shuen; wanted to go to the cinema and 3, Tam Kwek-leung. Time. 14.5′′ went to her box to get some seconds. money.

200 metres Senior:-1, Lee Yue- On opening the box she dis-kwong: 2, Hau Yuk-yue; 3. Chan covered that the money and the Wah-kuen. Time. 25.6 sconds. bangle were missing. She made. 200 metres Junior:-1, Cheung enquiries from her younger sister Chow: 2, Chu Man-pau 3, Chau who alleged that she had seen her Chung-hol. Time, 25.4 seconds. mother take the money out of the box.

Small Boys' 400 metres-1, Poon Pak-shuen; 2 Wong Yut-chee: 3. Witness then asked her motherTam Cho-yan: 4. Tam Kwok-leung. who admitted having taken the Time, 73.3/5 secs. money but added that she had 100 metres Handicap (Open to used it to pay off some debts.

Boys of 8b.)-1, Tau Man- cheung; 2. Tam Sai-cheung: 3, Chung Wan-to. Time, seca.

Witness then told her that if she would not return the money she would make a report to the police.. The defendant refused to return the money and bangle and so complainant made a report.

Senior Long Jump:-1. Wong Yul-chung: 2. Hau Yat-yue: 3, Ban Wal-tsor. Distance, 18ft.

The profit for the year being adequate for the purpose. your Board are recommending the pay- ment of a small dividend of This last mentioned Agure re-twenty-five cents per share, which presents the profit accrued on trust will receive your approval. operation of the Repulse Bay Lido I take this opportunity of stating and the Company's bungalows ad-that, having regard to present in- jacent thereto. less such Adminis-dications. It is considered the pay-

Junior Long Jump:-1, Lee On returning home from the Ming-kit; 2, Liu Kin-fus: 3, Chan trative charegs not specifically ment of such a dividend can be police station, her mother had leftChung-hol. Distance, 15, 10 ins. itemised in the Profit and Loss maintained in future and in the the house and was not seen again Small Boys' Long Jump:-1, Account, and reflects the increas-circumstances it is not proposed to till March 18, the day of her ar-Wong Yuk-chee; 2, Tam Kwong- ing patronage extended these

continue payment of Directors' rest.

leung: 3. Tam Cho-yan. Distance, was operative during the past year.

ILL-TREATMENT ALLEGED 13.2/3 feet. Between March 11 and 16, com-boys of class 8a):—1, Chui Wing- 100 metres handicap (Open to 1937 and there is little doubt but

OTHER BUSINESS

plainant's god-mother tried to wai; 2, Man Kwong-tal; 9, Leung that with the passing of time the

The chairman's, proposal for the pacify her and persuaded her not Put-kee. public is becoming more appre-adoption of the report and ac-to prosecute her mother. clative of the amenities it offers. counts was seconded by Mr. W. C. The bungalows, for the first year Clark and carried unanimously. since erection. contributed in Messrs. E. M. Raymond and P. minor degree to the general pro- K. Kwok were re-elected directors fits and were in constant occupa- and Messrs. Linstead and Davis tion, a very gratifying feature be- re-elected auditors.

sets during the past year.

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The Lido Establishment recorded 箕 considerable revenue gain in

SIR PERCY NOBLE IN CANTON

INSPECTION OF WEST

Fees upon the reduced scale which

KAILAN MINING

INTERESTS

A Japanese newspaper recently reported that the Japanese are seeking

to purchase British in- terests in the rich coal fields known

tion.

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CORRESPONDENCE

APPRECIATION

To the Editor, "The Hong Kong

Dally Press"} Sir,-Many thanks for your sym-

March 23. pathetic leader of Wednesday.

100 metres, handicap Open to Cross-examined by Mr. Lo, wit-boys of 86):---1, Hung Fa-min; 2. ness stated that the defendant Kum Stung; 3, Leung Kval-lum had ill-treated her on many occa- sians by beating her. On one oc-wah; 2, Yuen Chee-kok: 3, Chan Senlor Shot Put:-1, Tim Tuet- casion when she had refused to Wah-kuen. Distance, 32 feet, marry a man, aged 40, her mother

800 metres struck her on the shoulder. She Poon Kin-kit; z Chow lok-sang: (Scout Pace)-1. did not earn anything from her 3, Fong Fung-kau. mother, in fact, when she was

Grateful for the world's mercies, "Senlor

High Jump:-1, Chan but bewildered by its cruelties, the working she used to give her wah-kuen; 2, Wong Ylu-thung: 3, Jew appreciates a service which mother $5 every day. Her mother san Wal-tsor. Height, 5 feet 4 ins.may enlighten those tempted to was an opium smoker, and witness

Junior High Jump:-1, u Kin- follow the methods of hysterical was never supported by. her.

fun; 2, Lee Ming-kit: 3 Cheung race-haters. Complainant admitted that Chow. Height, 4 ft. 10 is. when she worked in the ballroom

the small boys of St. Paul's Girls' 100 metres handicap (Open to School)-1, Poon Shin-kong: 2. Wong Cho-kte.

RIVER FLOTILLA His Excellency "the Commander- In-Chief of the "China Station,

It can be definitely stated that Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble, there is no possibility of the British K.C.B., went to Canton by the entering into any such negotiations Tarantula yesterday morning to and the only excuse for the article inspect the West River Flotilla. would appear to be "kite flying"

He also paid a call on the British tactics" by the Japanese. Consul-General, Mr. A. P. Bunt,

Since 1931 the E.MA. and its

Chingwantao have been The hearing was adjourned to Hau Yuk-kuen. Time, 5 seconds.

autonomous Hopei-March 29 at 2.30 p.m.

as the Kallan Mining Administra-she was earning upwards of $140

every month. She was quite arec tionate to her mother, but when- ever her mother ill-treated her, she disliked her for it.

50 metres (Open to girls of St. Pauls' College)-1, los Mul Complainant denied having re- Ngan-Hng: 2, Miss Leug Shui- lations with a man, named Yuen,ngor: 3. Miss Eu Yam-jung.

Senior 400 metres:-), Chan Wah-kuen; 2, Lee Yue-lvong; 3,

His Excellency is due back today port of It is emphasised that His Ex-under cellency's trip upriver was purely Charhar Government and for the

a naval visit.

the

last seven months more directly

and said that she had never known such a person.

Record)..

READER.

Hong Kong, March 23,

MR. A. STEVENSON RETIRING

(Continued from Page 1) AFTER 15 YEARS

In making the presentation, Mr. 200 metres Old Boys' lace:-1,Stevenson is about to leave on reh B. W. Bradbury said that Mr.

VISIT TO SHANGHAI under the Japanese government. DRIZZLE AND FOG Ching-hung; 2, Au Kong-wal; urement after 35 years of very

It is understood that Vice- relations in both cases having been Admiral Bir Percy Noble, who is amicably maintained. The con- due to return today from a short trolling interests of the mines are visit to Canton, will shortly pro-held by the British.

ceed to Shanghai where, it pro-

bable, he will confer with the Bri-

tish Ambassador to China, Sir SURVEYORS ELECT

Archibald Clark-Kerr.

FARMERS UNITE WITH SUDETEN GERMANS

OFFICERS.

Weather May Be Colder

the

secs.

3, Wong Chow-mo. Time, 24.6 secs. successful service. Mr. Stevenson's 200 metres (Open to members of record was one of which anybody the S.CAA)-1, Joseph Wu; 2, may be proud and during his Lee Hung-fu; 3. Ton Chung period of service with the Com- Kwong.

pany he had endeared himself to Senior 800 metres: Chan all members of the staf. After a brief spell of sunshine Wah-kuen; 2. Chan Wahyick; 3,

Mr. Bradbury made some re- early in the day, weather condi-Chan Shing-kut. Time, mins. 29 ferences to the early history or tions yesterday reverted to The annual general meeting of unpleasant,

the Company and said that when Junior 800 metres:-1, Cheung he first met Mr. Stevenson he had aticky atmosphere the Hong Kong and China Branch with which residents have had to Chow: 2. Liu Kin-fun: 3. Tam to go out to the farm in Pokfulam of the Chartered Surveyors' In-put up in the last few days,

Loong-Dong. Time, 2 mir. 31 secs. in a rickshaw! stitution was held on Tuesday, The Royal Observatory antici-

Invitation Relay Race:-La Salle

Mr. Bradbury then asked Mr. when the following officers were pates that north-easterly winds

College. elected for the ensuing year:-

Stevenson to accept the salver and Senior 110 metres High Hurdles: tea set and said that he felt sure Prague. March 23.

for the next 24 hours way bring The Farmers' Federation, one of FS.1, M.I. & Ċy. E.

Chairman:-A. E. Lissaman Esq., a continuation of the drizzle or 1. Lu Ming-shun; 2, Ban Wai-tsor: he was voicing the sentiments of the three. Sudeten German fac-

light rain and local fog which has 3, Chan Wal-kuen. Time, 21.2 sec.all present when he wished Mr. tions hitherto represented in the Esq., F.SI., F.R.I.B.A.

Vice-Chairman:-W. A Cornell been prevalent.

Senior 1,500 metres:-1, Chan and Mrs. Stevenson many years of Czechoslovakian Government, an-

The temperature will also prob-Wah-kuen: 2 Chan Wal-yick; 3, happy retirement. Members of Committee:-N. Lably drop.

He proposed nounced yesterday that it had Sparke Esq., O.B.E., FS.I. (Shang-

Lee Yue-kwong. Time, & mins. the toast to the guests of honour, withdrawn from the government hal Member); G. W. Grey Esq...

5.1/5 secs.

this being accorded musical and joined the Sudeten German F.8.1. FRIBA.; A. G. W. Tickle

Senior Inter-Group Relay:-1,Honours. Union movement under the leader: Esq., F.S.I. FR.İ.BA, ·

Brown; 2 Yellow. ship of Konrad Henleln,

Honorary

Secretary-2.

The withdrawal from govern-Richardson Esq., FBI, ment is declared to be due to the failure of the attempt, begun in 1025. to secure a fundamentai equality of rights for the Budetei: German national group,~~~(Trans- Ocean).

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FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES

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VISIT TO SCHOOL FOR DEAF

Junior Inter-Group Relay-1, Red: 2, Brown, "

A visit was paid by the V.D.MA. Junior Individual Championship Group of Christ Church, Kowloon, won by Wong Yuk-chee with 30 to the School for Deaf at Tal Yang points.

News Briefs

THANKS RETURNED Mr. Stevenson made a short thanking Mr. speech in reply, Bradbury for the nice things he had said and mentioning that his predecessor, Mr. Walker, was really the man who deserved all the thanks.

He went on to say that he ́had a very pleasant stay in Hong Kong it was pleasant watching the

Road, Kowloon City, yesterday.

Miss Lee formerly of "Chefoo, The following forthcoming mar-where the first school for the deaf rlages

ате announced:-Antonio was founded, is the Principal of Francisco Noronha, clerk of the the Hong Kong branch. This es- Credit Foncier D'Extreme Orient, tablishment was founded by Miss It is notified that Queen's Pier is growth of the Company and he and Hilda Olga Gaan

Lee about three years ago. It is to be closed to all shipping today wanted to thank all present for the Henrique Roldao de Pinna. Independently managed with the from 11.30 am. until after the support and kind co-operation al- Secretary of the Far East Aviation | aid of contributions,

Governor of Macao has landed.

ways extended to him. Regular Army recruits from Co. Ltd., and Augusta Maria Several Churches in the Colony London last week numbered 137, Guterres, steno-typist of the Gen- take keen interest in its welfare, The annual athletic sports of not quite sure where he would

ARMY RECRUITING IS SATISFACTORY

London, March 22.

an increase of 56 over the corres-eral Electric Co. Ltd. ponding week Last year and the Rufus Tun-jen Huang, and highest number for that week Kathleen Lucy, both teachers at since 1918.-British Wireless).

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