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Ho Mul Kwai Hospital, lying immediately to the West of the vellerste and Maternity Hospital, has been kindly given by the Hong- kong Government, and the cost of erecting the building has been undertaken by a Chinese lady, belonging to a well-known Hongkong family, whose generosity is highly appreciated. The close proximity of this hospital to the Cr. Nethersold Hospital, will greatly assist in the :general management of the increasing work.

During 1901, the number of in-patients in the Alice Memorial Hospital was 491. In the Netherole Hospital 335 and in the Alice Memorial Maternity Tospital 38. In the Alice Hospital, surgical cases formed sa per cent of the whole, opthalmic cases, 31 per cent and, medical cases 17 per cent, while in Nethersole Hospital the surgical cases formed 38 per cent, medical cases 31 per cent, ophthalmic 17 par cent and abstetric (including gynaecological);3 per cent. The large number of surgical cases, which included fractures, injuries and diseases of bone, emphasises the great need for an X Kay apparatus, a special effort to obtain which will be made. The cost is about 20, The total number of out-patients treated at the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospital and Yau Ma Ti Dispensary was as follows:-in- dividual cases, 14,796, total visit of out- patients 27,785, including 5,573 surgical dress. ings. Owing to the large proportion of casey requiring surgical dressings the expense of, working the out-patient department is con- siderable.

Financially the hospitals have been bener fitted creatly by a special collection made to clear off the overdraft on the general account. The arrangements were made by the Chinese members of the Finance Committee and a sum of over $1,920 was obtained. The success of this effort was largely due to flon. Mr. A.

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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

At the request of a shareholder, the Chairman promised to make generally known the effect of Mr. Moller's report on the mine, as soon as

The meeting gradually thinned and dis peised.-N. C./D. News,

TANJONG PAGAR DOCK CO. The following editorial appeared in a recent issue of the Straits Times

decide upon reconstruction, we shall have to wait for the Confirmation to the completed, which will carry us well into March before we ∙18,937.79 | BGS.40y money in Before that time arrives weit.is received.

shall, if nothing is done dibanwhile to finance. $24,648.18 the Company, Be hopeleily Broken. Now J know our Directors Kré Honourable men. and that all we have to complain about is their fatuous lacompetence and want of $ $36,55 energy, but I have 10 warn them that if 33.589.35 know their action, or rather want of action, has 140.08 given rise 10 grave doubts among shareholdeis

During the past week or so the directors of 34.00 who do not know thein personally and only the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company have had 258.30 judge from the reports of these meetings. It is before them the Government's proposals anent difficult for a shareholder at a distance to be the taking over of their property, and in some $.24,648.18|lieve that honourable men who have aquamed respects defini e results have been attained such grave responsibilities should, simply Shipowners and others in erested in all that through.incompetence, make no effect to save pertains to a docking concern have evinced Secretary to the Hongkong Land the interests confided to them, I know, of the keenest anxiety to know what would be Investment & Agency Co, Ld,course, that it is not so, but their methods could the decision arrived at with regard to the agents for the Kowloon not be improved upon were liby workin for a actual management of the business; they

Land and Building

syndicate deslious of securiby our property at have been anticipating big changes and Co., Ltd.

allow figure. And this is what is going to midical reforms. That there is need for such I have compared the above statements with happen to us if we do not take immediate changes and reforms is a thing beyond the books, vouchers and securities of the com-action. The shareholders as a body must dispute. Tanjong Pagar with it+500 per rouse themselves, and not rely always upon's tent," and its "extras" has been the drend pany and have found the same to be correct.

THOS, ARNOLD, few of their sumber to come forward again toof shipowners for many years past. Rather

Audilar.

And funds to carry on, believe we have a than risk the heavy charges of the TIP.D. villuable property, but the fact is we do not owners have in many cases preferred to get know what we have. I am sure that if their vessels overhauled at home or have sent you question the Directors tagarding our then on to Hongkong to the Kowloon Docks concessions you will find that not one of though in the latter case it was, perhaps, & them can give you the smallest informa-leap out of the frying pan into the fire. At Boy tion about them. They have done noth-rate a great deal of shipping that would have ing to have them examined, and all we feally been for the good of the Colony has in time do know is that we have a fully equipped kilne past been diverted from this port for no other which Mr. Duff and Mr. Dawson both tallus cause th in the tightness of the screw put on by has good prospects if it is properly worked. the local dock monopolists. As we say, hopes have been entertained that a relaxation would think the shareholders will an. agree with me that the first thing to do is to get an active man follow upon the Government's acquirement of on the livard, and I suggest that Mr. Allan be the concern. Such hopes are not at all certain asked to become a Director from to-day, 1

Hongkong, 13th January, 1905.

THE WEIHAIWEI 'GOLD MINING CO., LDA THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE'S 'REPORT PRESENTED.

he extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Weihiwai Gold Mining Company, Ld., to receive, the report of the special Committee of three of their number ap pointed to examine the books and accounts of the Company, was held at Shanghai on 18th

1905.

are known amongst traders as "godown war- made up capitally as Mr. Kershaw, the countrys," purporting to show the quantity and guardian of Shackleton, andcaused much amuse ment by his blundering fussiness, As William description of the goods supposed to be stored Tidson, the man servant, Mr. H. W. Bird in the various godowas under his control, and was remarkably good. The pan, which bris. these warrants, being negotiable instruments tles with lines of the unctuous style of humour, with the Chinese, it is alleged that he set about he handled in a really finished manner, and securing all the advances ho could obtain on evinced a conception of what was demanded them. He had a partner in the business, of him, not usually associated with the amateur. and this man too, it is said, negotiated some of these warrants. In the meantime, a number stage She bhy Claude was amusingly prtray of the holders of these warrants began to apply ed by Mr. Toster, who proved a capital aid to William in laughter-making, whilst Mr. D. for the goods supposed to be in the godown Sias, in the small part of 3. Pixion, was dis to their account but were put off on various tinctly good. Mrs. J. Hooper, as the gushing pretexts, until the man could stand out no Mrs. Chadwick, who persists in getting into longer, and finally made a bolt, his partner every body's way, and becoming a general disappearing at the same time. From one firm nuisance around the place, was excellent, so large a sum of money had been borrowed whilst Mrs. Chichester in the small part of that when it was discovered that the warrants were bogus, that firm failed, according to Lucy Norton, and Mrs. E. W. Mitchell, as Mrs. Pizion, the virago, Trom whom Jane report, for $700,000 or $800,000 against which borrows the baby, and which leads to such there is a small quantity of goods in the go- endless confusion, showed themselves to be down, consisting of tin, sugar and rice. The both painstaking and capable. The gen head of that firm is also alleged to have oral arrangements were as usual well carried left the Colony, on discovering the state of out. Mr. E. W. Mitchell had charge of the affairs. But a very few days ago, it is stated the stage, and left nothing to be desired in that first debtor went to another firm with which

he had had straightforward desiloss previous quarter, By permission of Rear Admiral A..G. Curzon-Howe, and the officers of H.M.B. y, and on the strength of his supposed credit Glory, the Band of that battleship was in induced them to "lead" him a quantity of tin attendance, under the direction of Bandmaster stored in their godowns, but not their property, H. Willmer, and contributed not a little to the under promise of return in a few days' time. Bo fore the time had expired the crash had come, and general success of the evening.

the borrower, it is said, had done the vanishing THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

act. It is understood that the Wing On Bank la heavily involved over this affair, besides several banks of losser business standing. The Young On Insurance Co. is also said to be a heavy loser, while but a few days ago the alleged absconder obtained from Mi Cheng Chow an advance in hard cash of 515,000. Other native firms, wa learn on excellent authority, which stand to inse heavily, are the Fok Kee, 540,so Fak Su $30,000; Chi Cheong, $40,000; Ming Sun, $60,000; the international Banking Corporation, $10,000, and several others. While the Mussos have no connection whatever with the defaul ter's business beyond the keeping of the set of

tee, and Mr. Chaủ Siu Ki, to whom our best inst., at the Chamber of Commerce room..] understand that MY. Heffer and Mr. ESL of Wulfillment. in the outward aspect of the Governor visited the range during the afternoon | Ting, $20,000; Wong Choi, $20,000; Fox Oo,

W. Brewin, Chairman of the Finance Commit thanks are due. Mr. Wells has been Hon orary Treasurer and Mr. Latt Wai Chun has kindly collected the annual Chinese donations. The committee gratefully acknowledge special donations of £64 from Mrs. Gibson, Paisley, and 15 from Mrs. Coverely, Oporto, which were devoted to the purchase of beds, blankers, and general frniture required for the Maternity Hospital; also donations in Mind received from St. Peter's Church, and Dany Faria tu, Ltd.

The London Missionary Society bar ap- pointed Dr. I. E. Mitchell as Superintendent dering my furlough, and from 1st February, 1995, all letters -lating to hospital matters

should be addressed to him,

SANITARY BOARD.

24th inst. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board is being held in the fourd toom this afternoon

BOUSE CLANSING.

The Medical-fficer of Health submitted e repal showing that during the month of Dec ember 1911 uses, containing 15,850 floors were Litauen, and 427 cartloads of ubbish removed therefront.

BLICK QUARTER,

The Colonial Vinay Surgeon submitted a report of a case of black quarter (ausch- brand) in Kennedy Town animal depot on the zad int. The animal, a bollock, arrived from Wuchow in a moribund condition, and was im mediately sent to the slaughter house and killed. The other animals that arrived at the same time were healthy, but were isolated The case is chiefly of interest from the fact that it is the first of its kind that has been re- corded in China. It is very common in Britain, The disease is not communicable to man, nor is it very infectious among animals. It is con- tracted by inoculation only.

BATH HOUSES.

Correspondence was laid on the table regard. ing the converting of a public latrine in Gough Street and the premises occupied by No, Police Station into public bath-houses for Chinese.

MeRumjaha minuted-No. 3 Police Station is ton valuable a property to be converted into bath-houses. A site on the hill-side on top of the nullah, east of the station, should be selected for the purpose.

LIME WASHING.

During the month of December 9,737 houses were limewashed under the supervision of the Sanitary Department inspectors.

RAT RETURNS.

Of

Up to the 21st inst., 1,856 rats were caught and destroyed in Victoria and Kowloon. these 47 were infected.

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD. Following is the sixteenth report of the board of directors tu ila ordinary meeting of share- holders, to be held at the company's offices, Victoria Buildings, at 2 30 p.m. on 30th inst

Gentlemen, The directors now submit to you a statement of the affairs of the company, and balance sheet for the year ending 31st De cember, 1904.

The balance of profit and loss account for the year, after writing off all charges and expenses, amounted to $18,927.79. The directors, there fore, recommend that a dividend of $3.00 per share be paid, which, after writing off the directors' and auditor's fees, will leave a balance of $377.79 to be carried forward to credit of a naw profit and less account

confirmation.

DIRECTORS.

having resigned, Mr A. Rodger has been in- vited to join the board, this now requires Messrs. W. H. Gaskell and T. F. Hough retire by rotation, but offer themselves for ro election.

AUDITOR.

23rd inst. Mr. W. H. Trenchard Davis, hon, secretary of the above association kindly favours us with the following memo, of scores, 30 and over, made at the practice on Saturday. H. the and took part in the shooting. Fifty-three members handed in cards :-

W. H. Donald 33: A Brown 32; F. Fisher 30 A. Turner 30; 11. W. Fraser 29; E. B. Shepherd 26: W. Farrell 28; A. W. Whitlow 27 HW Robertson az ;). Owen Hughes 26; Hon. FH,

has gone to Weihaiwei to examine the Properly yet the $20 shares were subscribed for three presentatives. By and by it may be expected, 24. E. Dougherty 24; J. Ránkin. 24; L. Slying in the Godowns. Further developments

to the fact that neither of the three gentlemen who made the report were prestat. Mr. Moller on behalf of the shareholders, and it was stated that Mr. McMuttrie could not attend. Mr. C. P. Allan arrived a little late.

The Chairman-Mr. Allan having arrived we will proceed with the business of the meet ing. The Committee appointed by you at the meeting of the sith inst have handled in a statement of accounts which is now in your

hands.

CASH ACCOUNT.

clusive of Dawson ...... Bills owing in Shanghai including

Dawson's salary and passage o Wolff 3 months' salary

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concern there is going to be practically not in the managerial regime. To change all intents and purpose. Tanjong Pagar will be run on the lines upon which the ducks. of Bombay, for instance, ale conducted. The personnel of the directorte will sufferne "sea a numerical extension, perhaps, to permit o the admission of two or three Government re that all non-British representation on the Board will disappear, but this is a matter for the future and will be effected so gradually that none but those whose interests are to be: disfranchised will be acutely aware of the fact. So far as the negotiations bave gone the posi tion amounts to this somewhat peculiar state of things. "We have bought your Dock," says the Government to the Company, "but, bless your hearts, we don't want it; we wouldn't know what to do with it take it fur per cent, back again and pay us

E. Ormiston 25; C. B. Huyers 25; J. McCubbin and trace the real ownership of the goods still Lewis 24; W. Dobbs 24; T. W. Hornby 23: are expected as the matter unwinds itself. W. Goodfellow 231]. S. Lewingdon 23: C. R. Police detectives are now watching the pre- Scott 72; J. Douglas 22; H. Pinckney 21; W.mises. H. T. Davis 21; C. H. Grace 21; E. V. D. Parr, 20.

The range was 400 yards, and the highest possible 35:2

PRESENTATIONS TO THE REV. 'W. AND MRS. BRĪDIE.

26th inst.

PASSENGERS' LAUNCH HELD UP BY PIRATES.

23rd fast. This morning the master of the passengers launch Hot Kong which plies between Sha Mi : and Hongkang, reported to the police that on Saturday, while on his usual trip, and when between Ping On and Tai Chan, some of the passengers suddenly seized revolvers, and with these terrorizing the crew and passengers re- lieved them of all their valuables, clothing and. other property getting clear away with foot to the estimated value of $10,000, it appears that these men gat on board es ordinary passengers

There were present Mr. Marcus Wolff (Chair-tle will both be willing to serve if Mr Duff and man), Capt. Dobie, and Mr. J. M. Young Mr. Moller recommand reconstruction. This (Directors), Mr. C. E. Cunningham (represent-matter ought to be decided to-day, as we should ing the Secretarios), and about thirty share probably have no other chance of expressing our wishes before next month. As for recons holders.

There was some delay in commencing owing Ptruction, I think there can be no doubt we change" for the present, with the exception of May 26 ; 'N. J. Stabb z6; A, Cameran 26; A, books in English, as stated above, they are do-

should be foolish not to support it. When the

T. Walker 15; 4.8. Sir Matthew Na han 25; ing all they can to bring order out of Company was first floated it was a speculation, times over. it can hardly be called a specula tion now if we are to believe put experts; for Gin Tzu Ling will pay ja time. It is worth while sub- scribing some more money to preserve this and to find out what else we have. I believe that if a sufficient number of the shareholders will pledge themselves to support reconstruction and to pay the firstcall on ile new states, which 1 consider should boa call of 52, the Bank would The statement as circulated read-

uppa these personal guaranices, advance us the Following is the statement (approximately) | smáll zum needed to carry us over the period of reconstruction, A circular ought to be sent of the Weihaiwel 'Gold Mining Co.,Ltd. -

After two years' of hard work in the Wanchai out to all shareholders at once calling for this

fits." That is the position as nearly as

District, the Rev. W. Bridie, Naval Chaplain Expenses at Wethaiwei for Jan. say...$ 5,000.00 gurantee. I consider twe should follow Mr. and carry on, we don't want huge pro-

Dawson's advice and shut down the mill for a possible. It is a disappointing consummation and Pastor of the Wesleyan Church, is about Salaries in Shanghai for January ex-

2,075 time, cut down all avoidable expenses, push for the people who pay. When the Board of to take a holiday and will shortly leave for forward development vigorously, and send up Directors and the management had no home. Last evening at the Soldiers and 6,334.60 the best expert we can get to report not only on thing in their minds but the presentation of a Sailors Institute, Arsenal Street, in which both 498.co the mine but on all our other properties. I rosy balance-sheet to their shareholders and Mr. and Mrs. Bride have taken great interest, 700.00 know wry little about miding but I think I can the declaration of a thumping dividend, the the occasion was taken to present them with 720.00 Ling. When the ore is found in narrow Indes Company's intromissions were a by-word all bed for by the members of the Wesleyan body. 500.00understand the present position at Gin Tzepindigal expenditure and the leakage in the small marks of affection and esteem, subscri- taking with them a big jar, which, they said,

it is evident it must be attacked at a good many over the East. Under Government, things are together with assistance from a large number points to get out sufficient to keep the mill going not certain to be better than ever from the of soldle s and sailors who have profited by 10000 at full power, especially a the ore may give out point of view of persons who desire to dock Mr. Bridie's teachings in the Home. The pro: temporarily at one or more points. This their ships. It only four per cent, is required ceedings opened at six o'clock with an old $16,752.60 necessitates sinking shafts and driving levels atas a minimum, be sure the minimum will not fashioned English high tea, at which there

various depths. do not understand why this be rashly overstepped. It is sincerely, to be were a large number of well-wishers present, was worth their taking, even to the arms carried was not foreseen skrlier, but we have to face hoped that, before making any final decision, many being unable to obtain seats with the by the crew for their own protection. They the situation as.it is. We need not lose heart Government will seek advice in the matter limited accommodation at.command. Subse. then got into a boat whicu.came alongside, and got clear away, leaving nothing behind as at all. If we pull together, and especially if from outside sources in augmentation of that quently an adjournment was made to the meet. our affaits are confided to men with even an which they have at hand through the presenting.tnom upstairs where Mrs. Brown on behall any clae but the empty jar. There were in all average allowance of brains and energy beadvisers of the Dock Company, with a view to of the subscribers presented Mr. and Mrs. Bridie twenty men in this band. No lives were lost

in the melée, and no one was seriously hart, lieve we shall yet liave reason to congratulat ourselves. But I am quite certain of this, that revision of the internal economy of the con-with a number of interesting and useful silver

LAND SÅLE, if we allow our present Managing Director to cern, and a steppage of some of the grievous atticles, to remind them of their sojourn in Hong

surcharges to which shipowners using, the kong, and in the course of brief but sympathetic. remain in command of the ship. we shall not. Docks are presently liable. It is generally con speech, wished them a safe journey home, and get off the rocks he has landed us on, but ceded that things as they stand are not all they hoped they would be surcessful in the future might or should be. Tanjong Pagar official Mr. Bridie who was heartily applauded thanked here will be no salvage (app'ause).

Mr. Allan-What vote will be necessary to dem with Government red tape superadded is those present for their kindness, and apprecia- tion of the mark he had been able to accom. still more fearsome to contemplate. There is approve the reconstruction of the company?'

The Chairman A three-quarters majority of

supervening. The Docks at Bombay have the votes rapresented at the meeting called for not much danger, however, of the red tape worked more or less satisfactorily under a Mr. Taylor-Kindly read out the Article.inBoard of Management, such as 'is in process of out at a cast of five thousand dollars, and of Surveyor to H. M. the King. The lot fa re- the Articles of Association; I don't think you constitution' here. Liverpool toò might almost many important improvements be had wimeys.gistered as Inland Let No. 1729; and is situat· · The Chairman-It is not in the Articles of things to be looked for is the construction of a service men afterwards delivered briefaddresses Road. His area is -14,000 square feet, and it

Wolf passage home .......... Forth's

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Desbrough's saliry 3 months..

passa, e home.

Do,

Pak's salary...... Bill due on steel

..$5.555

Cash on hand........... Balance to receive on bar...... 1,300 Value of concentrates for Nov., Dec., Jan, say 120 tons Daw- son's Valuation £400 per month say so.................. 6. Probable value of bar Jan, say... 4,000

700,00 125.00

$16,855.00 Cr..................$ 102.40 This statement is made on the understanding that Messrs. Salmon, Verschoyle and Ramsey are retained; if they are to be dismissed, then, whatever is due them has to be debited, and also that Messrs. Wolff, Forth, Desborough: and Pak receive notice of dismissal on or before the 31st January, 1905.

E.&O.E.

(Sg.) C. P. Allan. (Sg.) J. McMurtrie. (Sg.) A. Moller.

the and of February,

will find it.

Association,

15%

Mr Hunt-May I suggest that we take a vote now to ascertain how many will be pre- pared to support reconstruction?

The Chairman-Certainly, and the number of shares they represent.

with pleasure of the successful enlargement of plish during his stay among them. He spoke the garrison church, which had been carried

be cited as a parallel case. One of the first ed in connection with that Home. Several

emphasising the kindly natures of Mr. and Mrs. Bridie, and their willingness at all times to come forward and assist the frequenters of the Home. The meeting closed with cheers, and the expression of hearty good wishes.

contained merchandise. This was covered and the contents could not be seen. As soon as the launch got into the open, after leaving Ting in, these pirates opened their jar of "mer: chandize," and, producing revolvers therefrom, went through the whole boat, annexing all that

23rd-fost:

This afternoon at the offices of the Public Works Department one lot of Crown land was let by public auction for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal for a further term of 75 years, at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the

ed next to Garden Lot No. 1, near Robinsda

set price was $1,128. It was sold for $1,158, Carries an annual crown rent of £80. The upr or $40 above upset price to Mr. Anthony Rabington. There was no competition,

Shangbai, 13th January, 1995.

The Chairman-Your Directors do not agree with this statement. The Committee call it a cash account but in it is included $6,000 for concentrates, which may or may not be realised. They have also included $4oco for the prob able value of bar for February, which cannot be expected to arrive here before about the 12th of the month. These two items together amount to 10,000 The only change we see is for the worst, as we are incurring further expenses day by day,

Mr. Morriss-The $4,000 represent the prob was also signed but the full result was not paratively few individuals; but will be devoted to-day we have to 'record`another outbreak at asrnight and tumed out to be a very enjoyable

Mr. S. Hunt-A preliminary show of hands would give an indication.

The show of bands showed a large majority in favour of reconstruction. A list of share holders together with the number of shares held by each, who would vote for reconstruction,. arrived at before the meeting dispersed.

Mr. Allan-il see that no other member of the committee who drew up the report before the meeting is present, and it ought not to pass without a remark in answer to the Chairman..

to the common good in the direction of im- proving the Harbour and its defences.

RONGKONG AMATEUR

DRAMATIC CLUBE "A

23rd inst,

"JANE" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. Whilst the members of the above Club can

MORE FIRES.

25th inst.

THE VOLUNTEER BALL,

arth inst.

The ball promoted by the officers, non-com: missioned officers and mes of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, took place at the City Hall, and successful affair. There was an extremely large number of dancers prescot and both the St. Andrew's and St. George's Halls had to be requisitioned to accommodate them. The decorations were particularly neat and fective, especially in the entrance fall and at the head of the staircase where behind an improvised emplacement a machine gon on either side similar lethal weapons were stared the arriving guests in the face, while mounted. The various rooms and corridors,

new graving dock of 600 o yoo feet, or else the lengthening of one of those already in existence, to allow of the decking of the largest class of ships in the British Navy. The abandonment of the projected Admiralty Dock at New Har or points at the latter alternative as likely to be the ultimate conclusion. To the man in the street there is one all-sufficient gratification. about the expropriation scheme, and that is that the profits of this mammoth Dock Company It is but a week since we recorded the gutting will no longer bulge out the pockets of a com- of a mat-shop in Newmarket Street, by fire, and No. To in the same street, also a mat-shop. This fire broke out at 4 o'clock this morning, able value of bar for January, not for February. The Chairman-But we shall not receive it

and on the alarm being given the Fire Brigade until the 12th February, On Monday, the 16th

turned out at once under Chief Inspector instant, two bills were presented which we did

Baker, and repaired to the scene. Arrived rot accept; one was for £71. 198 tod for mine

there, though there was plenty of water avail, candles; one for $1,800 came down from Wei- think the statement we drew up is a very fair

able, the movements of the firemen were great ne. Had we tot put on the value of the con-

ly hampered through the piles of mats stacked haiwei; and, we are now advised of another from Weihaiwei for $$50 $5,000 must be sent centrates for January we should have been in

up in the road in front of the burning house. These had to be cleared away before they could up to Weihaiwel before the Chinese New Year error. It makes no difference that the money to avoid a riot amongst the miners. (Laugh- will:not come in till the 12th of Febuary ; it. ter:) Well! ask Mr. Taylor, he will tell you belongs to the January account. If we owe always he relied upon to give an artistic and effect an entrance. In the meantime the fire men were obliged to go round into Tong Loi that if they do not get their wages they will money on the 1st, but know that this is coming painstaking representation of any piece they

Laas, and thus through the back of the house, were all ilberally and tastefully decanted with burn our property.

in on the rath, we are justified in putting one may elect to put on, it is not too much to say Mr. Taylor-il said that because you sug-against the other. As regards the value of the that in "fans" they have excelled themselves. By that time the fire had made considerable flisge and flags, bunting and patriotle for gested the dismissal of the entire staff.

concentrates we took what Mr. Moller con brighter and merrier farcical compdy, it headway, and all the efforts of the Brigadevices, and the whole presented a gay and were directed towards proventing the fire from happy picture of life and colour. H.E. the

with Commodore Dicken, and many distin The Chairman-In addition to the $5,000, sidered a fair sum; if they have not been dis would be indeed difficult to select, and it Messra, T. H. Reid and J. N. Goosmap there is $9,000 due to Mr. Dawson far salary ponad of, it is hardly the fault of the Committee, proved fust the thing to show the club in broad greading to the adjoining buildings,, which Governor, (Sir Matthew, Nathan, R.E., K.C.M.) and passage. He would have been here by the who examined the books. It has been men comedy at their very best. Presenting no stage were in imminent danger of being ignited, uished Naval and Military officers were present, last steamer, but waited according to our tioned that two othergentlemen have expressed or scenic difficulties, the curious action allowing to the strong wind blowing at the time, instructions by wire, to see Mr. Moller willingness to go on the board of directors, but taking place in Shackleton's rooms, Messts, Eventually, however, the fire was got under, His Excellency, since his arrival here, having commenced shortly after nine o'clock; and Against these liabilities we have $5,550 in cash, they consented to do so under certain cordi Harry Nicholls' and Lestock's folat effort, without any damage to the neighbouring pro always evinced the keenest interest in volunr. The whareholders will see the absolute need tions. They would not take over from the went from start to finish on Saturday night perty, but No. 1o itself was gutted. As usual teering and our citizen soldiers. Dancing for further funds, and we have not time to wait present directors if the company is to geite without a single bitch, and created peals of in thes fires at this season the cause of the

Royal West Kent Regiment, was kept up till the meeting called for the 2nd of February.liquidation, to save the present directors from laughter from the large and distinguished utbreak is shrouded in mystery. The place in the strains of the admirable band of the There is still unsubscribed $3,200 of the $1,000 work they shoul da, hut they would take audience present. A full description of the was insured for $10,000 with the Trans-Atlantic, with spirit and animation till well into the ear, A second alarm of fire was turned in about ly hours this morning. During the evening' a twelve per cent debentures 1st issued, and if office if reconstruction were agreed to and plece has already appeared in these columns, and the Tung On Insurance Companies there were taken up that would enable us shareholders also agreed to pay a call of St of Suffice it, therefore, to say that the many awk

to o'clock this morning, this time the report capital supper was served in the old Chamber the Theatre Royal, while refreshments of- & to pay there bills. We also expect $1,200 $2 per share to tide the company over the next ward and ludicmus situations were worked out from the December bullion and opisane might three or four months. Under those circuins in the most entertaining and mirth-provoking coming from Caine Road. The Brigade turned of Commerce room, and the dress circle of Hongkong, 13th January, 1905.

Advance us $1,000 against that security. (A tances we will take over as soon as the shere style, the whole performance bearing evidence nut, but had little to do. The fire, it appears, was BALANCE SHEET TO 31ST DECEMBER, 1904. laugh.) These two sources would give us about holders are willing: (Applause). What the of the most complete, and careful rehearsal caused by an over-heated flue in the bathroom, lighter character were freely dispeased in were soon extinguished, the damage done being canteon" below. The library made a comfor $5,000, which would ride us over to a certalu company seems to want is a bank. We bave and preparation. H. E. the Goyemor (Sir but after pulling down the ceiling the flames what was facetiously described as the dry left-nothing to be desired; and the 'comfort-of Dec. 31, Paid-up capital,............ SB0,000 00 extent, but will not enable us to pay off certain incomings in a short time and I cannot Matthew Nathan, R.E., K.C.MU) and a

the guests was woll looked after by the follow, Accounts payable,..................... 464.12 any of our i debiedness. I wish to call but think that a bank could be found to advance large party, were present throughout the estimated at barely Stoo. The house is oc-able card room. The general arrangemente ing stewards and Committee members; Major. Dividends outstandig, in

the attention of those sharehiders who have us what we need for the time being. (Applause), evening, some interest belog centred in the cupled by Mr: W. Robinson,"

fact that one of his “aldes de camp. Captain The Chairman--Im afraid wo Balruce of profit & loss a/c, 18,927.79 not paid the call on the preference shares.

dus on the 15th inst, to paragraph 19 Mr. Taylorismarked that the Articles provid Smith, Ky was playing the principal male | EXTENSIVE BUSINESS FAILURE. Pritchard, Major A, Chapman, Captain W. Armstrong, Captain Macdonald, Lients Craik, $199,517.06 of the Articles of Addotiation (the article ed fes not more than six Directors, He asked part

Oliver and M., Northcote, Sergeants' Major Coming to the performers themselvas, Mrs.

ENORMOUS LOSSES, provides for the payment of Interest on whether the present board would object to ask

Rigby and J. D. Logan, Sergeants Andrews ALLEGATION OF FRAUD. the amounts not paid up to date). On the Mr, P. Allan and Mr. L. R. Burkhardt to join Hall-Wright undertook the role of the sprightly

C. E. A. Hance, Corporal McKirdy and Sapper and up-to-date Jane, and it would have been

25th inst ...$ 15,387.56 other side of the question, a little more satis-them from date,

factory though not much so, I received yester. The Chairman said the Board had no objec. impossible to have entrusted the part to a more

rapsble and convelestions netress. The part A tale of what many prove a most gigantic 83,032-17 day a letter from the Imperial Chinese Mining on at all and would write to the westlenen self is unquestionably a difficult one, even in fraud has juist been brought to gear that as

Administration: (This letter was read; it ng pamod.

In answer to Mr. Sullivda, the Chairman said the bands pla practised professional, requiring the particulars to band there is a fear that as a A STRIKING step in the direction of stimulating $199.517.06 ceded to the wish of the Directors that Mr.

Wallace Broad, Mining Expert to the Chinese that a call of Sa per share would raine in, round a more than superficial knowledge of stage result several prominent Chinese business research in connection with tropical diseter Imperial Administration, should make an ex-figures $54.000, He asked if the meeting cold matters to present, as it should be presented; houses in the Colony may be compelled to close. has been decided upon at the Colonial Office qot take up to $3,200 qutstanding on the laque but in the hands of Mrs. Hall-Wight, the very It appears that a certain Chinese merchant by the formation of a Tropical Disease Research amination and report on the mine)

Mr. Taylor-I trust we shall not separate of twelve per cent debeatured in the meantime, utmost was made of it, and she brought out leased from Madame Musso her godowns at West Fund. Contributions to the fand have been 786.00 in night without doing something practical. Mr. Bay, Mr. Young, and others urged that the many brilliant points with unfailing readi Point, called the lap Yik'Godowns, sad it was protaised from the Governments of the tropical 535 18 These informal meetings without result are an effort should be made to get this extress. The further brings to bear upon her agreed between the parties that Madame colonies and latia, and the African Protector 2.294.39making us the laughing stock of Shanghai.money subscribed, and, with a certain amount unquestioned his lonic abiliti penocality Musso thould keep a set of books of the lessee'sntes will also be represented by grants from the 1,537.34 Our Managing Director has made up ble mind, of urging the full sam promised in the room of great charm, and under all or any circum business, in order to secure betler rates of Imperial Government on their behalf. The or what he calls bir mind, that the Cogipany is The Chairman asked what should be done stances a powerful acquisition to the ranks of Insurance, This was the sole extent of the fund will be administered by an advisory board, ruined, and he will do nothing, to help us out of "in regard to shutting down the all and Atry, Company, Captain Smith, RA, appeared Musso connection with the business. Some on which the Royal Society and other scientific the mess into which he and his colleagues have "dismissing" fome of the staff, to erect the us the spendthrift' may about town, Charley little fime ago, the men, as it is alleged, hodies will be represented, and over which the landed us. You have noticed thatha Extra. echomy mentioned in the hndi paragraph of Shackaton, whose mendacious letters and fading himself in financial dimedities, bring Colonial Secretary will preflde. It is Hoped .explanations to bis guardian lead to all the to some of his speculations having gone that the scheme will be sufficiently advanced ordiogry General Macting we called for about tre Committee report. four weeks ago will not be held until the end of the meeting did not favour any stoppage of trouble. He was quite happy in the part, and at wrong, conceived au ingenious scheme to to make a beginning in its work with the New

times was exquisitely dry," Mr. E, W, Looker secure funda. He loved a number of whai | Yout February, as I Hops will be the case, we work

The accounts have been audited by Mr. Thos. Aranid, who now retires, but offer him.

self for re-election.

Fr

#1

P

Liabilitiar

Assets.

Dec. 31, Cash,..............

·Cost of properly,

Accounts receivable,

Dr.

T. F. HOUGH, Chairman.

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.

Dec. 31, To charges,.........$

+

11

11

pr

th

Crown rent......

fire insurance,

"repairs,

commlision to agents,

balance to be appro

priated as follows

directors'

fees, $500.00

*$0.00

auditor's fees,

dividend of $3

per share, 18,000.00

135.15

582.18

་

Watson,