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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS INCREASED PROFIT FOR CHINA EMPORIUM, LTD.

Sale Of Native Products

Being Promoted

The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow presided at the annual meeting of shareholders of the China Emporium Ltd.. held at the registered offices of the Company yesterday when, in the course of his address. the chairman announced the payment of a dividend of 80 cents per share.

JOURNALIST

MARRIED

Mr. G.W. Giffen And Miss Erma Hadley

A pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, yesterday afternoon when Miss

GENERAL

LADY NORTHCOTE ENTERTAINS GIRL GUIDES

- མནན་ཝིཡ ས

Pleasant Function At Sandilands Hut

Erana Evelyn Hadley, formerly of place at "Sandilands But" yester- A very pleasant function točk Victoria (British Columbia), “be-day, when Hong Kong and Kow- came the bride of Mr. George Wood toon Girl Guides attended a tea CHffen, a member of the editorial party, when Lady Northcote, wife staffs of the South China Morning of His Excellency the Governor, Post and Hong Kong Telegraph. Supporting the chairman were valued at a little over $940,000,

acted as host. Messrs. Fung

The ceremony was conducted by Fook-tien. Kan showing a decease of about $50,000 the Very Rev. J. L Wilson, Dean Lady Northcote read a letter from In the course of the afternoon, Tong-pa supervisors), Hon. Mr. as compared with that of last of St. John's Cathedral and appro- Imperial Headquarters. T. N. Chau. Messrs. Li Tse-fong, year. This stock comprises prin-priate music was rendered at the congratulating the Guides of Hong Chan Lim-pak, P. K. Kwok, Chan cipally European and American organ by Mr. Rupert Baldwin, Kong on the splendid work they Toe-kal. Chan Man-eni, Fung goods and native products. while the solo "The King of Love," nad done last August when the re- Fing-fan (Director), Mr. M. Chan The Directors wish to take this was sung by Mr. A. J. Gwyther. Harz (General Manager and the opportunity to

inform following

fugees were in Hong Kong. Special shareholders: Messrs. holders that it is always the policy church on the arm of Mr. T, Park-done by the 1st. Hong Kong, 7th The bride, who entered the mention was made of the work Sum Pak-ming. E. Wong Tape, of our Company to import goods inson, by whom she was given Hong Kong French Convent and Fung Ping-wah and Tso Shok the nest quality from Europe away, looked charming in a gown the 1st, Kowloon Troops. hon.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

share-

London.

DEEP APPRECIATION

Lady Northcote concluded by

and America, and at the same of white spotted silk organzella, time to pish energetically the with bolero top. Her head-dress sale of Chinese native products. was a diamante Jullet cap with a Addressing the gathering the Since the commencement of the short vell of stiffètied net, and she saying that more good work by the chairman said:-

present hosilities. we have The result of the year's working frained

re carried a spray of jasmine and from importing goods tubor roses. -- shows a marked improvement from sources other than those. as, compared with that of the just mentioned. previous year. The profit for the period under review, together with.

*

DEBENTURES

VICTORIAN POST

Hong Kong Guides was expected nd she wished they would do the 1st to achieve this end,

The bridesmaid. Miss Winifred sioner, thanked Lady, Northcote for Mrs. T. H. King. Guide: Comala- the balance brought forward from In accordance with the terms Lawson, wore a full white embroi her presence and for reading the last year. amounts to $211.855.03. of issue, a sum of $100,000 of the organdle gown trimmed with letter and asked Her Ladyship to which your directors recommend arst Series of Debentures issued arrow black velvet, and carried convey to Imperial Headquarters should be dealt with as follows:- by the Company is redeemable" bouquet of pink and blue e

deep appreciation of loca! The Directors hydrangeas. Little Ann Wilson, Guides. $106,963,20 have therefore decided that a who acted 8.3 Dower girl, WULS

To pay a dividend of

• 80 cents per share To write off Pre- Ilminary and For- mation Expenses To Write of Land and Building ...... To write off Furni

ture and Fixtures To write of Bad and "Doubtful Debts... To Bonus to Foun- ders, Directors. Managers, and Staffs

To carry forward to the credit of a new account

after the 1st July.

Games and songs brought the

drawing of such debentures is to dressed in white net over a blue party to an end. take place immediately after the satin ship: she had a wreath of 20,000.00 meeting. It has also been pro- rose buds in her hair and carried posed that further drawings witla Victorian posy of roses.

23,715.69 henceforth be held annually until Miss M. Clark fulfilled the duties FUNERAL OF MR.

יה

3.000,00

Com-

the full issue is redeemed, thus ot Matron of Honour and wore a 23.033.64 gradually reducing the payment dress of white lace with a corsage

of interest thereon.

of orchids and a white picture hat. I am sure that shareholders will Mr. L. S. Le Gay Brereton attended be pleased to learn that the the bridegroom as best man. Anancial standing of the pany has greatly improved. and 15.731.5% for this happy result we are in

debted in no small measure the hard work of the management 19.210.88 and the careful direction of our two Supervisors. Messrs. Fung $211,855.03 Fook Tien and Kan Tung Po

and your Directors.

I trust that you will approve of the above method af distribution.

INCREASED TRADE

to

SUPERVISION THANKED The proposal to pay a dividend ot 80 cents per share and the j During the period under review, bonus of $15,000 odd, is in accord- there has been a marked increase ance with the Articles of Associa- In the volume of business trans-tion of the Company, and I trusti

acted, and the turnover far ex-that it has your approval.

ceeds that of the previous period. Before I propose the adoption

of

This is partly due to the gradual of the report and accounts. I wish Improvement of trade as a result to avall myself of this opportunity the passing of the recent on behalf of my fellow Directors general depression, and partly due and myself. to express our war to the unfortunate hostilities in mest thanks to Messrs. Fung Fook China, which has caused a large Tien and Kan Tung Po, and to influx of people to Hong Kong.

the management and members of

It is not our desire to take ad- the staff. for their joint efforts in vantage of such conditions and making this a successful year. to profit from the misfortunes ofį

The Report and Accounts were others. and it is our earnest hope unanimously adopted..

that before long peace will be restored. normal communications re-established, and our people may in peace and

once:

mare live

security. It is then, and only

HEALTH RETURNS

Following the church ceremony. reception was held at Kingsville, Carnarvon Road, where the custo large number of friends. mary tcasts were honoured by a

For her going away dress, Mrs. Giffen chose a dress of old rose heavy French Crepe, with brown accessories.

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

The following forthcoming mar riages are announced:

R.L. HARVEY

Mr. R L Harvey, an old and well-known resident Kong. died yesterday morning at of Hong Queen Mary Hospital. Mr. Harvey came to China over thirty years ago and was a light house keeper, his last post being Green Island,

He Was" one of

the few

Europeans who could read, write and speak Chinese fluently,

The funeral took place at Happy Valley in the afternoon, a number of friends gathering at the grave- side.. The Rev. J. T. B. Evans, Chaplain of 'H'M Dockyard. officiated.

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WALK IN COMFORT

by WEARING

SHOES OF REPUTE

'LANEFORD' 'MANFIELD'

SHOES

from

$14.50

LESS

10%

CASH DISCOUNT

LANE CRAWFORD • LTD.

SHOES

from

$19.00

Meno Wear

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BOARDING

OF BRITISH

STEAMERS

Advice Issued..

Wreaths were sent by Mrs. J. E. Oxberry. Mr. and Mrs. D. Maher, Dr. Robert Everett Shipley, of Banusey, V. Maher and

Messts J. P. Whitedeld. Daytona. Ohio, U.S.A., en route to White, Mrs. Rapp and family. Mr. the Colony, and Miss Kathryn S. Beach. Mrs. N. S. Moses and Lucille Shoop, teacher. of No. 17 family. Messrs. E..F. Gingle and Pak Hok Tung. Canton.

E. P. Sammors, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mr. Benedict Sing Chuen Lee, J. White. Mr. and Mrs. teacher. residing Cheung Sha Wan Road, third Capt. and Mrs. V. Petherick, Mr. at No. 242 Cameron, Mr. G. G. N.. Tinson.

Wing-kee. of the same address. Aoor, Shamshulpo, ahd Miss Chan and Mrs. W. F. Hast. Mr. and Mrs.

During the week-end a notice of A. Howarth. Mr. J. M. Hoolt, advice to British masters on how Sonny and Archie Goldenberg, the to act if their ships are boarded by European Stan. of the Harbour Japanese was entered in the Clear- Department and R.W.M. Officers ance Book of the Harbour office, and Brethren of Lodge St John

The notice reads - $18 S.C.

LOCAL ESTATES

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physician. for grant of probate of A petition by Luk Keng-fal the will of Mr. Luk Cheuk-man,

Three cases of diphtheria, seven then, that we may look forward cases of enteric fever, two cases of to a gradual and healthy ex-measles and seven cases of dysen- pansion of both domestic and for-tery were reported to the local served to make like grants to the

has been allowed power being reCANADA AND eign trade.

"WESTERN" GOODS

The stock in hand at the

the period

under review

BEREAVEMENT

end. Is

health authorities during the 24 hours ended midnight Sunday.

EASTERN HEALTH

other executors).

of

To Masters

The boarding of British ships by the Japanese is only permitted for the purpose of verifying' the right of such ships to dy the British fing. This verification is to be IMMIGRATION carried out by an examination of The late Mr. Luk dled at his re- Mr. Vincent Massey, High Com-

the certificate' of registry only stdence in Victoria on February missioner for Canada, speaking

Masters The Health Bulletin of Eastern 27, leaving local estate sworn un-recently

are to protest at the Ports for the week ending Junelder $85,700,

at a dinner of the

time against any further steps 18 is as follows:-

Women's Advertising Clab

which may be attempted, such as Another petition, by Shul Kam- London, said: Cholera-Cawnpore 10, Basseln tu, curio dealer, for grant of pro-

examination of documents or car- 1. Calcutta 73, Rangoon 1, Delhi bate of the will of Shut Tse-shi, to time that unnecessary obstruc-fact is to be immediately included

"It has been alleged from time

go. This is not permitted. 10. Hanoi 20, Macao 8. Hong Kong allas Tse Ng-mul. allas Bui Tse Ngitions are placed in the path of in the master's report which is to If a protest has been made, that 2. Shanghai 66.

Mul, widow, who died on Decem: intending settlers Small-pox:--Cawnpore 1, Bom ber, 13. 1837, at Kowloon, was also Britain.

from Great be bay 8. Calcutta 45. Madras 24. granted:

It has even been sald boarding: to

made on each occasion of Rangoon 12. Delhi 1, Hanoi 1. Deceased left local estate valued | ferential treatment.

that foreigners are

the nearest British given pre-naval authority. Halphong 1. Phom-Penh 1, Hong under 37,800.

Both these Kong 3, Shanghai 2.

statements are absolutely and entirely wrong. It le far easier WORK AND PLEASURE for a British subject to settle in Capt. LA. Egglesfied, of Im-Canada than for any European," perial Airways, who dew the Dying Speaking of Canada's future, boat Centurus on her maiden Mr. Massey asked: near-record hot day voyage from "Will you please express to the was experiènced yesterday. when months ago. arrived at South soling to be the Trafaigar-square countries, the Third World - Con-

Southampton

Jou Presided over. by Mussolini and 18 realise that our north country is attended by representatives of 72 Queen the very deep sympathy of the temperature reached 01 de-ampton this Colony with her Majesty in grees at noon. The temperature having completed 250,000 miles in route to Shanghal is across the movement opened here yesterday. Cassiopeia, of aerial travel? The shortest į gress. of the "Work and Pleasure" her bereavement.”

I was 81 in the early morning. Imperial Alrways flying-boats. Canadian Arotic,"

-(Transocean).'

OF QUEEN Hong Kong Sends Condolences

:.

The following, telegram has been dispatched by His Excellency the Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.-

POP- POP'S RIGHT

WHY DON'T THEY

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AIGHTING NEAR

TSIYUAN

Cherigchow, June, 27. Bitter fighting is raging in the vicinity of Tal- yuan, about 50 kilometres northeast of Loyang in north. Honan, where the Chinese, who were forced to withdraw from the town on June 25, ate vigorously counter-attacking the Japanese, following the arrival: of reinforcements..

The Chinese have already succeeded in driving the Japanese back to a village about Ave miles to the north of Tsungylchen, west of Talyang, and are pressing on relentlessly,

The Japanese fighting in this sector belong to the Dollars Divison, it is learned, oft

Meanwhile. Wennsten and Menghien on the bank of the Yellow River in north Honan, are stiil in Chinese hands. (Central News),