1941-04-17 — Page 8

PAGE 8-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Drop Of Over Three Lakhs

LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS In Earnings Of H.K. & S'hai Hotels Reported At Meeting

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The evacuation order of July, 1940, coupled with the "correlative restrictions now in force hi relation to obtaining permits for entry to the Colony was responsible for a diminution to the earnings of HE Undersigned have received the Honikong establishments to the extent of $340,000, said Mr. E. M.

instructions

Raymond when he presided at the annual meeting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., yesterday.

THE

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

Friday, the 18th April, 1941. commencing at 2.30 p.m.

at their Sales Room, No. 35, Hankow Road, Kowloon.

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Mr. E. M. Raymond (Chairman) was supported by Sir Robert Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lə, Mr. D. C. Edmondston, Mr. Law- rence Kadoorle (Directors), Mr. P. H. 'Suckling (Managing Director), Mr. E. O. Murphy (Acting Secretary); and Messrs. 5. H. Ross, M. H. Lo, C. C: Blake, H. Gittins, C. M ̈Hall, Lo Yuk-tong, A. M. d'Eża, V. C. Labrum, D. W. Vaswani, and J. P. Sherry" were the shareholders present...

GENERAL

COLONY HEALTH BULLETIN

The folowing is the Return ot notinable diseases notined aa nav- ing occurred in the Colony dur- ing the week ended "at midnight on April 12:- Cerebro-Spinal Fever, one 15# (опе deatri,; Cholera, 20 cases (24 deaths); Diphtheria, two cases (three deaths); Dysentery, 25 "cases (17 deaths): Enterte Fever 10 cases (three deaths): Measles, 18 cases (nine deaths); Tuberculosis, - 175 cases (163 deaths).

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DAILY RETURNS The Returns for the 24 hours ended at midnight on April 15 are as follows- Cerebro Spinal Fetor; one case; Cholera, eight Cases; Diphtheria, two cases:

Auberculosis.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH

with the Hongkong Hotel Co., Ltd., Before I proceed to review the which Company at that time affairs of your Company during the operated the Hongkong Hotel only. past financial year I have to report The subsequent widening of the Dysentery, eight cases; Enteric with much regret the retirement scope of the Company's activities Fever, three cases; as from the end of February last which took place involving

77 cases. of Mr. J. H. Taggart, O.B.E., from pioneer work and merger with

EASTERN FORTS the post of Managing Director. other Corporations, thus gradually

One case of Small-Pox (from) Teakwood Drawing Room, Bed. The state of Mr. Taggart's health converting the organisation to. ItsShanghai) is reported ΙΠ the Room, Dining Room and Office had given grave cause for concern present size, was to a large extent Health Bulletin of Eastern Ports Furniture, Tientsin Carpets for a considerable time. As Im-impelled by his energy, acumen and tor the week ending on April 3. Rugs, Cutlery, Gurlos, Ornaments, provement thereof did not even-judgment.

comprising:-

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Table Lamps & Pans; Gramophones tuate he was finally compelled. His constant exercise of those Records, E. P., Brass, Porcelain under medical advice, to inake qualities, which he possesses to ar and Glass Ware, Cooking Utenalls, speedy arrangements to leave the outstanding degree, has enabled ition of the Falace Hotel in Shang- etc., etc.

Colony, and in the circumstances, your Company to produce highly that has again provided a highly your Board Had no option but to satisfactory results as well as to satisfactory result. The substan- accept his resignation with extreme weather successfully certain periods tial progress made during the year regret.

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of adversity which have been met, in the improvement, work planned

also

FURNITURE.

and

2 "Belgium" Carpets

A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD | Mr. Taggart has applied very and he has moreover wrought to guests' accommodation further strenuous work in the service' of much for the Improvement of hotel stimulated business and the result your Company over a period of operation in the Far East generally. achieved for the last accounting thirty four years; our records in-

A SEVERE LOSS

period surpasses, previous records scribe his arrival in Hongkong as Although many Corporations re-set for that Hotel. Unfortunately, June, 1907, when he took up e post gistered in the Colony owe him alas you know. the Shanghal cur- gratitude in respect of the able as- rency suffered a further collapse sistance he has rendered to them.. during 1940, a factor which offset your Company has always had first to a material extent the advantage claim upon his qualities of direc- of increased earnings when conver-

2 Enamelled Baths

1 Perambulator

1 "Underwood" Portable Typewriter

1 Calculating Machine

1 Gas Stove

1 Radio-gramm"

On View from Thursday, the 17th April, 1941.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LÄMMERT BROS..

AUCTIONEERS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS tion and your Board regard the en- sion thereof came to be made into

forced relinquishment of his office Hongkong currency for merger in as a severe loss to the Company. Ithe general accounts.. express the unanimous wish of the The Astor House Hotel tenancy Directors for his speedy return to arrangement, previously reported a sentimant with upon, worked smoothly during the which I feel sure you will be in en-year, and a satisfactory Income tire accord.

accrued therefrom.

PUBLIC AUCTION, good health.

HE Undersigned have received

instructions

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION

Saturday, the 19th April, 1941. commencing at 10.30 am.

In an endeavour to express re- cognition of Mr. Taggart's very

HIGHER EARNINGS The hotel in Pelping operated by

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1941:

WRECKED

SAFETY

Don't Risk

WRECKING YOUR HEALTH

When Headaches, Pain, Colds, 'Flu or numerous other minor ailments attack you, you need quick and speedy relief. Don't take chances. Play safe with medicine. Avoid any risk of dangerous after effects on your system by refusing to countenance medicaments containing powerful drugs, narcotics and potent nostrums. You can obtain quick and speedy relief. with "ASPRO." It is pure medicine and conforms to the standard of purity laid down by the British Pharmacopoeia (the guiding authority of the Medical Profession). Furthermore, "ASPRO' neither harms the heart nor stomach. 'ASPRO has proved its safe and speedy action by positive results for over 18 years.

ASPRO'

Is SAFE BECAUSE IT IS PURE

Sole Agents-DODWELL & Co., LTD., obtainable at all Chemists and Drug Stores. Three Rackinga:5's, 11's. 27's.

A.R.P. Orders

APRIL 16, 1941

Director of Air Hald Precautions.

valuable service to the Company our Subsidiary Company enjoyed |A.R.P. Orders Issued by Wing Com over the past 34 years, your Direc- still higher earnings in respect of mander A.R.S. Steele-Perkins, O.BE, tors unanimously decided to vote its last nadcial year ended on him a retiring allowance of $50.- June 30, 1940, than those reported 000.00, and I feel confident their in respect of previous years. Again, action meets with ye ur approval as atting in the circumstances.

MA, SUCKLING APPOINTED The Board has appointed Mr. P. H. "Suckling to the post of Man- aging Director in succession to Mr.

DRESS

The miniatures of authorised decore-

however, the factor of depreciated tions and medals will be worn by off- currency curtailed the benefit "ac-cers when in summer mesakit. Rib- aruing to the parent Company, and bons only will be worn with winter the dividend we received brought mess kit.

credit to

HONORARY WARDEN Pront the Lass Account under the heading of

M. W. S..T. Louey has been appoint.

cognition of the valuable assistance.

in

and

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at their Salés Room, No. 2, Cof-Taggart. Mr. Suckling has been "Dividend on Investments" at $25,/ed Honorary Divisional Warden in re- THE Undersigned have received naught Road, Central, 2nd Floor, past eighteen years and is thorough- 297.30 represents an increase of ape he has rendered to the A.R.P: Oryani-

instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

Tuesday, the 22nd April. 1941.

comanencing at 5.15 p.m.

at their Sales Room. No. 2. Con-

naught Road, Central, 2nd Floor.

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE COLLECTION OF FOSTAGE STAMP'S.

He has

A Quantity of Electric Waffle ly conversant with all branches of Irons. Fans, Irans, Toasters, the Company's business. Heaters. Ovens. Burner Heads worked in very close association, and Wicks** esc., etc..

with Mr. Taggart during the past eight years and is, in the opinion of the Board, qualified to fill the posi-

also

8400 gross Shoe Laces

2 dozen "Avon" Fountain Pens

tion.

proximately $5,000-only over the previous year's .gure..

The nett proft earned last year | Ls $329,883.00 (compared with $683,-

558.16 for the year 1939).

FUTURE PROSPECTS

You wil goubtless "expect me to With regard to the Accounts sub-remark upon future prospects. In mitted for your consideration to that respect 1 am glad to be able to state taat our hotels in the

2 dozen "Avón" Fountain Pen day, you will observe that the priNorth have been doing business to

and Pencil combination

1 Bag Sulphate of Ammonią

37 pieces Old Rubber Tyres

1 Fairbank Platform Scale

mary source of credit to the Profit jand Loss Account, represented by full capacity during the first quar-

sation, in the Colony of Hongkong.

STRENGTH VECREASE The following Wardens have been permitted to resign:-

Shanshulpo.-DS/W 1911 Au Yan, 5/W 1803 Mok Yun-wah, 353% Lee Kun, 1884 Chan Choy. 1881 Lau Yu.

Struck off strength:-- Kowloon City. - 2007 Kog Chee. kwong.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Hung Ham-2107 Mrs. Chan Im-lun

the item "Balance of Working Actor of the current year, but as you and 2110 Cheung Kin-park. Kowloon count," appears at $619,787.38. The are aware the offset of exchange city, to 491 Chatham Road, ground figure is some $340,000-less than deterioration has worsened since floor.

amount of the

1 Case Cellulold Tooth Brush heading for one credit under that

Cases

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS.

Terms: Cash on Delivery."

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LAMMERT BROS..

AUCTIONEERS.

KIRIN

B

E The E

Choice of

The Multitude

Sole Agents

R

H HONDA & CO.

Tel. 20790,

the turn of the year. Moreover, in Upper Levels.-Deputy District War

the North as well as in Hongkong, den Le Yu-yan to 3 Woodlands Ter

Central. — 2355 Cheung Yun-kan,

to patrons under prevalling condi-Hung Hom, to 3 Hing Lung Street. tions.

Easter-605 Tze Ying-nam, Upper Levels, to 36 Sau Wah Fong, 2nd floor.

it reflects a diminution in earnings and cannot entirely be passed on

operative costs are soaring rapidly race, in Hongkong attributable to the evacuation measures effected by Government in July last year, coupled with the correlative res-lishments, business from passenger Hung Hom, to 293 Shaukiwan Road, With regard to Hongkong estab- Shaukiwan-2316 Leung Kam-shu, trictions now in force in relation to pbtaining permits for entry to the although we are deriving a satis

arrivals in the Colony is sparse, and 1st floor. Colony.

Gough Hill--S/W 3541 Ding Fong- factory turnover from our various hang to 196 The Peak." restaurants and balk, rooms, in, the

Yaumati.-3443" Chung Kam-sang. absente of a larger volume of Kowloon City, to 1 Bearing Street. "Lodging" revenue the final results

DROP IN RECEIPTS It has unfortunately been the task of the Chairman presiding at the last two Annual Meetings of

of our operations in the Colony at

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Kowloon City:-

PROMOTIONS The following, promotions are noti- your Company to report upon the the present level of business can be fled with effect from April 16, 1841:- adverse effect upon the earnings of

but meagre... ¡your Hongkong estáblishmenta brought about, firstly, by the Sino- a steady and satisfactory contribu- Ying-tao, 3451 Foon Pak-kee. 2068 L

Our Garage Department, always To be senior Wardens-3136 Puig Japanese conflict, and subsequently, or to general results, la experienc- Bing-mun to be Deputy Senior War- by a further disadvantagé ericoün- tered due to the big reduction in my many difficulties as a result shipping arrivals in the Colony ex- the war Units manufactured by our Principals in England cannot

den.

Shamshvipo:— Senior Warden 1973 Lo Kwan-wah

perienced as an outcome of the war be obtained, and have been unab to be Deputy Group Warden in Europe with a lack or tranen tainable for many montha Al Deputy Group Warden 1932 Miss patronage in consequence,, I regret

I have to report an immediate and though car and truck units sui-Wan shum ngor to be Group Warden. severe further drop in our receipts demands can be obtained from the Yu Kwok-shul.

cient to completely fulfil known 79; be genior Wardena Deputy |Bealer Warden, 2437. The Chuen, 3425 from letting Hotel accommodation manufacturers of the American which followed the Evacuation product we represent we are barred Order referred fo, Up to date from acquiring them by the local recovery in that branch of our ter import restrictions. venue has not eventuated and at

The adoption of the Report and

LEAVE OF ABSENCE Aberdeen-3059 Lau. King-lim. -two |

sick, laeve Rs from April 8,

weeks

1941-08

Zaimai-2261 Tuen Chuen, three

the moment a prospect of improve-Accounts was seconded by Mr. M. months leave as from April 18. 1941

ment is not appatet. Lo

I am, however, pleased to be able

to state that a review of the volume

4 Kowloon City 3830 Yau Yuk-lyn. „DIRECTORS › RE-ELECTED three months' leave, as from April 18.

of local support accorded during It was proposed by Mr. H. Hos 1941 the year to our various Restaurants, and feconded by Mr. C. M. Hall Ebanishulpo.-3412 Chan Yuet, thres Ball Rooms and Cafes in Hongkong that the appointment of Mr. P. Hath leave, and 919 Ll Hing. twn provides a more cheerful aspect, Buckling be confirmed and that Mr. months leave; as from April 16, 1941.

Continued Page 11 Col. 3) such business having been main Lawrence Kadoorie be re-elected to tained at the same gratifying level the Board,

year,

40, Johnston Road, Hong Kon

HOTELS IN N. CHINA

pertained during the previous Mr. V. C Labrum pro

posed, and Mr. C. O. Blake for the ensuing year at the same seconded, that Messrs. Peroy remuneration and that the pay- With regard to our Establish- Smith, Beth, and Fleming be re- ment of a fee of $3,300.00 for extra ments in North China, the opera-elected Auditors to the Company work last year be sanctioned.

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