1938-04-07 — Page 7

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

HONG KONG AND S'HAI FUNERAL OF MR.

11

HOTELS MEETING

(Continued from Page 1) ----

The Balance Sheet contains no

178.25.

curred

SAMUEL DUNN

Many Present At Graveside

Jewish Cemetery yesterday. Rabbi

Eleazer officiated.

|

GENERAL

MACAO TRIBUTE TO WAR DEAD

Special Service At New Chapel

Macao, April 5.

is to be observed here on April 9. which is also the analversary of the Battle of Lys.

the utmost the accommodation | having been lost since the property facilities at our hotels here. The was evacuated.

The funeral of the late Mr. increase in the local population

died at Somyel Dunn who

the was also a contributory cause for items of an exceptional nature, Queen Mary Hospital on Tuesday to mark the memory of Portuguese,

A two-minute silence at noon

the additional revenue of our vari- and is, indeed, self-explanatory. I ous local restaurants and cafes.. would, however, refer to items of at the age of 80, took place at the soldiers who fell in the Great War .. - Unfortunately," the

additions to certain of the listed Company's operations in Shanghai during the assets Additions to Buildings $3,- year cannot be reviewed with equal

This sum denotes the capt- satisfaction. The outbreak of the talised portion of expenditure in Sino-Japanese conflict In August

in converting the West last necessitated evacuation of the Wing ground floor verandah at the Astor House Hotel, resulting in the Peninsula Hotel into shop pre complete cessation of earnings for mises, thus making the area more the remainder of the year. Since productive, and yielding increased the commencement of hostilities revenue from the 1st of January the Hotel has been in cccupation by the Japanese YMCA and I am glad to report that the struc- ture and contents have suffered no material damage.

Inst.

ceased.

Among the mourners were the

The guns of the Monte Fort will nephews and nieces of the de-

M. Well, announce the beginning and end ceased. Messrs. L. and

A E. of the silence. Mrs. HL Odell and Mrs.

Carle, son-in-law, At 9.30a.m. on the same day a Potts, Mr. M. and Mrs. Lyons, aunt of the de- special service to commemorate the occasion will be led by HE the The following were also pre- Bishop of Macao, Dr. Jose da Costa Nunes; at the newly-erected sent:

Mr. J. Gould, Mr. H. Jephson, chapel in the San Miguel Ceme- EXTRA EQUIPMENT

Mrs. Fred Ellis, Mrs. Oxberry, Mr. | tery. The Additions to Furniture and C. A. Oldenburg. Mr. F. W. White. HE the Governor of Macso, Dr. Fittings totalling $45,624.15 depict Mr. and Mrs. Tobias, Mr. A. HL Tamagnini Barbosa, and members the cost of extra equipment and Potts, Mr. Ezra Abraham, Mr. V.of the Consular, judicialʼand civil BOMBING INCIDENT

furniture acquired during the year Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. [administrative bodies, maval and and cover issues to the Company's Joseph, Mr. ̈ A. J. Raymond, Mr. | military officers and local residenta The catastrophic bomb dropplar establishments in Hong Kong and E M Raymond, Mr. A. Nissim. Mr. will be present-(Our Own Corres- Incident in Nanking Road which Shanghai. A booster pump at the M. Berana, Mr. J. A. Jephson, Mr. pondent). accurred on August 14 1937, 1-Peninsula Hotel, costing $125:20, 15 | H. GTWye, ko, wasir, Mr. 7, pilis, volted, as you are aware, the Pa the only capitalised addition tace Hotel, high explosive, pro- jectile making a direct hit on the building. The consequential damage. to property, though extensive, is nothing as compared with the con- siderable loss of life to Chinese Staff entailed; which the Board, and, as I feel sure, you all, so keep- ly deplore...

Certaini reparation work WLS carried out sufficient to enable business "at the Palace *Hotel

Plant and Machinery. to Mr. J. J. Elgar. Mr. E. B. Joseph, FRENCH ENVOY

The item "Sundry Debtor" and "Sandry Creditors" as included In the Balance Sheet stand 'at higher figures tlua customary, but this enhancement merely re- #tects increase business, for the Included balances are

the Misses Eills, Mr. E. Moses.

Wreaths were sent by the fol- lowing:

IN COLONY

Mr. Jacob Blaauw, Mr. C. C. The French sloop. Savorgnan de Nelson, A. Zimmern, P. Zimmern. Brazza, arrived in the Colony Mr. and Mrs. L. Goldman. Miss P. yesterday morning, with M. Paul Homer, Mr. and Mrs. Ohl, Mr. and | Naggiar, French Ambassador to current Mrs. W. Nash, Mr. T. M. Gregory. China, who is travelling incognito. and as brought forward do not Mrs. Clara Goldman, Mr. and Mrs. on board. Salutes were exchanged. embody any long dated or dis-{Paul Servanni Lt-Col., Mrs. honoured obligations.

Stella and Charlie Bander,', Mr.

to be resumed on September 13 last. Naturally, business at first count has suffered depletion duf- Mrs. L. J. Cave.

The Repairs and Renewals Ac- and Mrs. M. N. Rakusen, Mr. and ALL GUILTY OF

in

ing the year by $31,925.27. This

was on a small scale, but patronage sum has in the main been ex-

all departments steadily in- creased, and, in order to satisfy a

pended upon various alterations clearly discerned demand." work and reconstruction work in fur- has been put in hand which, on therance of modernisation mea- completion, will have entirely resures,

and the expenditure was instated the premises and brought spread over various departments in all the Hotels. The importance of

all areas to full revenue producing keeping up with the times" in re- capacity.

lation to your Company's particu-

of our Shanghai agents.

PROPHECY FUTILE

and

ILL-TREATMENT OF YOUNG BOY

Anonymous Report Leads To Charge Against Aunt

BREACH OF

PEACE

Kowloon Assault Case Sequel

The

case in which Mrs. P. Pears, of 108, Austin Road charged Lai Kal-ming, taller, of 41, Han- kow Road, and his wife with com- mon assault was concluded at the

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1938. —PAGE 7

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PASSENGERS

Departures By Aeneas

The computation of the Com-lar type of business has been pre- pany's claim in respect of damage viously stressed from the Chair. sustained through the hostilities in Shanghai-which incidentally can-i

In emphasising the necessity of Mr. H. W. Fraser, of the Secre.Kowloon Magistracy yesterday be-

Chinese Affairs pro-fore Mr. K. M. A. Barnett. continuing this class of expendi- tariat for not yet be finally assessed-and

case before Mr. E. R. His Worship said, "In reviewing ture and taking adequate prosecuted in the lodgment thereof with the proper authority, are in the hands vision for it wherever possible, I Butters at the Central Magistracy the evidence, I find that the dis- can say that in our experience yesterday when Wong Yed-mui, crepancy arcse between the pedes- similar outlay in the past has married woman, was charged with trian and motorist in which the without exception borne fruit. I cruelty to and ill-treatment of a former decided to give the motor- I have thus dealt somewhat fully feel sure, therefore, that you will boy of seven years by beating him ist abit of her mind. She took the with our Shanghai establishments approve the recommendation of on different parts of the body with law into her own hands. because my colleagues

Your Directors' that "out of the Ba-.ja cane which left ugly scars.

"I therefore and without hesita- realise your natural concern in re-lance of Profit and Loss Account Standing the boy up on the Courtition. the following:-(a) First de- Bard thereto. In the existing at-set before you today for allocation, table for His Worship's inspection. fendant drove his ear in such a mosphere of conflict and political an amount be voted to the credit Mr. Fraser unbuttoned the boy's manner as to cause alarm to com- uncertainty prophecy must ob- of this Repairs and Renewals Ac-Jacket and displayed the marks on plainant; (b) Complainant came vlously be futile. I shall therefore count.

his body.

up and slapped fut defendant; make no attempt to prophesy. As

Mr. Fraser said that the boy (c) First defendant left the car to CASH AT BANK you know, for-reasons which have

had been examined by a medical argue and to retaliate; (d) Second been referred to by chairmen at

You will observe amongst. As-officer and a certificate was await- defendant was not involved in the

The following passengers depart- successive annual meetings, the

sets this year an item “Cash at ed. Defendant was the sister of first part of the affray but came Shanghai establishments have for

Bank." It may be interesting to the boy's mother, who was dead, in later in an effort to settle the per 3.8. Aeneas yesterday, fcr some years past shown losses. But note that this is the first occa- and had been in charge of the dispute, and lastly complainant the United Kingdom, via ports: I am happy to be able to say this.

sion during the last three de-buy for four years.

then assaulted second defendant, Mr. F. Austin, Lt.-Cdr. Burney. The present indications afford am-

cades on which the Company's The charge was taken out as the whereupon à free-for-all started. Mr. Thomas Henry Butler, Mrs. relationship with the Bank has result of ple grounds for the Board to en-

an anonymous report "I therefore and all three guilty Kathleen Jane Butler, Mr. Douglas tertain the hope that, as regards

not been recorded on the contra made by some person.

of breaking the peace by causing C. Brodie, Mr. Owen James. Barnes. the Astor, arrangements already

side of the Balance Sheet.

Marks

of charcoal burns. were the disturbance and shall have to Mr. Gladys Irene Barnes, Mstr. in hand may be concluded where- I have already referred to the revealed on the boy's hands and convict according to the law Lawson Davey, Barnes, Záles B. by no losses will be suffered by abnormal conditions under which Mr. Fraser stated that besides not The first defendant was fined $10 Gladys Barnes, Mr. Reginald Gaze the Company during the coming the satisfactory results now pre-being properly looked after the for ungentlemanly conduct for Castleton, Mrs. Dalzel, Mr. and year and that, as regards the Pa-sented to your were alone possible. boy had not been bathed for some setting hands on a lady, and in Mrs H S. Dinsdale. Mrs. Finnie lace, its business for 1938 will re-I should like to pay a sincere tri-time and had numerous clls on addition was ordered to be bound and 2 children, Mr. Sweton Fraser, sult in a profit.

bute to the Company's staff, both his body.

over for six months in a bond for Miss G. M. Grafton, Mra Gifford The Hotel operated by our sub-in Hong Kong and Shanghal, our A format remand of 24 hours, $25. Second accused was bound Hull, Miss L Gifford Hall, Mr. A. of $10 for six L Hagh, Mr. Dennis Enzzey,' Mra. sidiary Company in Felping the Shanghai agents, and the staff of peunding the arrival of the medical over in a Bond

W. F. Johnston and child (9), Mr. Grand Hotel des Wagons-Litsour subsidiary Company in Pei- certificate was ordered, defendant months. showed excellent results for its ping. for their loyalty and te- being allowed ball of $250.

The complainant. Mrs. P. Pears, W. F. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. P.. last financial year ended June 30,votion to the interests of the Com-

was also bound over in a bond for S. Johnson, Mr. S. Longield, Mr. peace. $25 for six months to keep the and Mr. Macintosh, Mr. Á. K. Mackenzie, Miss C. Maddocks (nurse), Mr. L. L. Mills, Mr. Ella Mills, Mr. Stephen George Mills; Master Stephen John Mills, Mr. John James McCafferty, Mr. Harry

1937, enabling a dividend to te pany during a period of unparal MR. MANUK TO BE Ceclared, in respect of which your leiled difficulty and anxiety, and. Company, as you will note from in the case of Pelping and. Shang- the accounts before you, received hal, of grave personal uanger. on its holdings $18,043.37.

In these critical times the weight

The turn of the subsidiary Com-or the tremendous responsibility pany's Anancial year, however, arid anxiety fell, of course, on the

REMEMBERED

Theosophists To Mark His Passing

coincided with the commencement broad shoulders of your Managing At the public meeting of the

FORTHCOMING

WEDDINGS

'

The forthcoming marriage is John Nair, Mrs. Mary Helena

don

announced between Mr. Frederick Nairn, Master Douglas G. Naira, of hostilities in the area wherein Director, Mr. J. H. Taggart, who day there will be a commemora~ Dunlop Rubber Company, and re-Passmore and infant, Mr. William |

Theosophical Society at 8 pm. to- Charles Young, mariager of the Master. Walter Alan Nairn, Mrs, the Hotel is located, and in con-discharged his onerous duties witation service on the occasion of the siding at No. 4 Conduit Road, and J. Paterson, Mrs. Norah Mary sequence from July onwards its that quiet courage, incomparable anniversary of the death of Mr. Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, of 5 Robinson, Miss Brenda Robinson. business received a serious setback. experience and marked ability, 1 am, however, pleased to state which are so characteristic of him, Malcolm Manuk, founder of the Ellesmere Avenue, Mill Hill Lon-Mrs. Sexton, Miss A. Blanesby (3); Mr. B. J.C. Etanesby, Master C. that current revenue returns from 1 venture to think he deserves well local lodge and of many prominent Another marriage announcement Stanesby (2), Commander A. EL MAGA that Hotel indicate a satisfactory

of the shareholders. revival and a working profit

The doors will be open from 513 that of Mr. Leonard Everett, Spurgeon, Mr. R. C. Stewart, Mr. I now formally, propose that the Report of the Directors and the pm to 8 pm. for any old friends, electrical engineer residing at D B. Talt, Mrs. Tait, child and in- No. 23 Austin Avenue, Kowloon, to fant (34 and 6 months), Capt, and Helena May Institute. Miss Mary 'Frances Turner, of the Mrs. Thomas and child, Mr. A. Wood, Mr. Herbert C. B. Way, Mr. Thomas G. M. Young.

INCREASED PROFITS

Accounts for the financial year

local firms.

of Mr. Manuk.

The public lecture to be given For the various reasons which I ended December 31, 1837, as pre have already indicated, the Profit seated, be adopted and that the will be entitled "Thoughts ou and Loss Account before you in-balance of $901,045.81 standing to

Theosophy" by Mr. E. Willams. cludes to its credit a "Balance of the credit of Profit and Loss Ac-

All interested are welcome. Working Account," $888,232.76, count be appropriated as follows:—| whih represents a larger contri-To pay a dividend of.. bution to the Profit and Loss Al- 40 cents per share on count from that source than has 1,103,867 shares. $477,545.80 been the case for many years. Due To transfer to Repairs mainly to this augmentation we and Renewals Ac-

are able to report an increased net

count..... profit of $640,187.08 for the finan-To carry forward to: clal year 1937, comparing favour. New Account ably with $220,064.39, the net re-

sult of the previous year's opera- tions

UNCLAIMED

TELEGRAMS

LOCAL ESTATE

Au application for grant of let ters of administration to the estate' of Fong Chung-lim, alías Fong Po- ki, allas Fong Fou-kee, export

The Great Northern Telegraph merchant, who died in Hong Kong Company (Limited) advises that on August 3, 1937, made by Cheng 79,778.54 the following unclaimed telegrams, Shiu-tong, "his widow, has been

are lying at their offices;-

allowed. Local estate was sworn .Atack from Harbin; Elisseeff under $41,300. from Shanghai; Fink, Hong Kong

343.720.47

This was seconded by Mr. Li Tse- Hotel from Shanghai: Tuu (8423 WOMAN'S SUICIDE fong and carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS

or 0822) from Tientsin; 2621 0647′′ 2494 Hotel Cecil, 58; 1327 ́c/o Mee

ATTEMPT

Oldest Gibbon

Is Dead

Babble, thought by ometals of the Philadelphia Zoological Car- dens to be the oldest · gibbon in captivity, has died. He was found

dead in his cage by a keeper on | his morning rounds.

The ape was brought, here in

Other items in the Profit and Loss Accoust make fairly equiva-

Chow Hotel, 204; 6392 3234 7685 A week's remand was granted by 1900 with his mate, who died after. lent comparisons with the figures Mr. V. C. Labrum proposed and Hotel Cecll; 5403 0130.4563 Empress Mr. K. M. A., Barnett at the Kow-a few years in captivity, part reported last year, with the ex-¡Mc. C. A. L. Rickett seconded that Hotel: 0491 4434 2579 French Bank loon Magistracy yesterday in the Busceptible to human disease, ception of Rents of Shops and the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo be re- Bldg: 3029 0735 3293 c/o 7800 0130 case of Leung Bhuk-ching, 32-Bobble was kept in a glasa cage. Omises, Earnings from this source elected to the Board of Directors. 1853 (Telephone 56932); 0422; 1151; fyear-old Chinese woman who is solated from the public. This with are lower than last year's amount Messrs Perey Smith, Beth and 3722; 41010 and 1128; all from charged with attempted suicide his vegetarian diet, saj his keepers.. by some $23,000-entirely due to Fleming were re-elected auditors. Shanghai: 257, from Tientsin, by jumping from the verandah Bobbie'z remains are being offered rental receipts for shop premilies This was proposed by Mr. M. F. 1854, from Tientsin; 2510, from (or "A" Block at the Kowloon Hos- to the Academy of National Acien- In the Astor House Hotel building [Lo and seconded by Mr. H. Gittins, 'Monkden.

pital on March 10.

ces. in Philadelphia,

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Department

Tel, 28151.

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