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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 7 I

Sir Hormusjee Mody. THE COFARNOK'S DEPARTURE.

PRESENTATION AT GOVERN.

MENT HOUSE;

GOVERNOR BULÓGIBES HIS MUNIFICENCE

At the farewell seception by His.Ex elency the Governor at Government licuis last night place, in which H

"AT HOME" AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

goth ult

Hi Excellency the Governor was " At. Upma mt. Govorament House Jast night on the eye- albis departure for Erglard at daybreak to day. The leading residents of the Cry, representing, all sections of the British and foreign communities, aliended

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO, LID.

ANNUAL MEETING.

30th ult,

1010

COMMERCIAL,

WEEKLY, SHARE REPONI.

Laburo/Manila 215," Straits.comrancy, Polo La/Singapore $425 perion, de

Hongay to this, for prompt, consumers have supplied their wa tonnage, for Hopgry/Shang- |bay, 2 changes have been done at. 5.0, and for

Hongay/Canton at Saas paéton, alama

Reviewing the share 'business for the work Messro, E. S, Kadooria and Co, write"on 29th Monthly-as. Haimun has been taken up for April-Rubbers.-A long overdue reaction has a term of years to run haiween this and Hal- made the past week a call one and the London phong by the French East Asiatic Company, market has been easy with a tendency to lower who have secured the mil contract from the prices.

French Goverment from June next. Rate paid The price of the raw neticla has receded a we understood is very satisfactory. centuated the position.

erichsen has been sold to Japan, terms are köpt

Sail Tonnaga. Loading or to Load i Baltimore and New York :—Nene,

Sail Tonnage. Disengaged None. Departure of Sailers-None...

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The twenty-first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Hongkong Electric Co. Lid., was held at the company's offic, at A ceremo if of more than · ediɔmuy interest fook | the reception to wish Sir Frederick on tepat of the directors, together with a atate, ¦ pouned bis Sartor Rosarius. Here ip Hoog faw penco from top, which has no doublac.alà-Tus small Gets... Jacob Died-

noon, today, for the purpose of presenting the ment of accounti to 28th February, 1910, kong's new knight apney age, a happy reunion with Lady and electing of directors and auditers. Mr. J.

at home, and a safe return to Hongkong atx autume, Frevious to the reception an officiat W. C. Bunnar (chairman of directors) presided. dinner was given at which the following were There were also present:- Sir Hormusjeo N. present Admiral, Mrs. and Miss Lyon, Sir-Mody,, Messrs. G. H. Medhurst (directors), Heury and Lady May Ms. Hazeland, Mr. Rees Davies, Bishop of Victoria, Colonst St. John, Bishop Pozzoni, Mr. and Mrs. Slade, Mr. A, M. Thomson, Mr. Chatham, Dr. and Mrs. Aikinson, Mr. E A. Hewett, Mr. and Mrs. Brewin, Mr. and Mrs. Badeley, Dr. Ho Kai, Mr. Wei Yak, Mr. Murray Stewart, Mr. Os borne, and Mr. Clementi,

paired on the contral fi ure. It was the ecc. si no the presestation of the Letters Patent conferring the coveted honour upon Sir Hor mojee Nowrojes Mody. There was no previous announcement of the ceremony and arrange. ments were completed an 44 to spring an agree able surprise upon the large assemblage present at the Governor's "At Home last night. The gathering included the loading representatives of the Navy and the Army, and the Entopean and Chinese communities, among whom was large number of ladies. -

Inforinally, Capt., P. H. M. Taylor, AD.C., Comade known to the assembly that the GovEIDO?

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Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks havenot uphold their position and have dropp. ed back 10 $975'3 at this prics thera: arð að fars and possibly even at a lower rate, Landan, sch cording to lastent advice by wire, qante £91-

Nationals are without business në £76. Marine Insurances-Cantons continua In demand at 20. Unions are slightly-oasics with teliers at $1go." North Chinas can be bad to a small extent at $115 and Yangt:xes are unchanged at Tla. 225

PONGKONGʻASSOCIATIO

FOOTBALL LEAGUE,

PARSENTATION OF SECOND DIVISION CUPYI

and inst, The second division factball leagubúmatches

Came to a close, on Saturday afternoon wate the * Kent" mat the 88th Company R.G.9. In.

"CLOTHING" IN HONGKONG,

SUMMER, GATE AND ITS VAGIRIÉS,

(Spici, 1 to the" Hongkong. Telegrapă "). The matter of clothing has been engrossing ever since Mother Eve pinned her covering of fig-leaves. Even in Inter times the last word had not been said when Thomas Carlyle

changes of climate as belong to the conditions kong, where we are subject to such violent

Para Fine Hard Rubber'is now quoted 11/8 | private. of residence in a sub-tropical country was ate

Business transacted during the week bas every summer brought face to face with the per lb. 'fact that as far as regards dress European Dr. J. W. Noble, 4, OL Mi da Sira residents have got to undergo, no little to their been on a smaller scale that for some time Ozario. R. R. Rob Lapsia, Petubbie, discontent, a dealel of their predilection so past. A considerable rise in China Sugars has W. Terry G. Mackle, B. C. Potts, G. I. far as their sartorial desirements are con-accurred, otherwise there are no changes of any B. Sayer, JW Auld, F. Graham, Leung Yan- cerned. A man who prides himself upon the consequence po and W. H. Wickham (manager),

fit of his morning coat la the Strand cannot The Manager having rend the notice of the use the same article of attire ia Hongkong." meeting.

The Chairman said:-Gentlemen,-The re

THE MORNING ATTIRE may be all very well for London, oven Just before dinner was over, the lights gavo port and statement of accounts having been is

once Hongkong ent ned the larze scam of visitors who began. your hands for some days, I propose with your in summer, but when to arrive shortly alier nine o'clock waited permission, to take them as read. Your direct come within the throes of the hot weather under the main ponico is darkness excepting tors have pleasure in submitting the accounts, weeds have te discarded and white duck for the lights of the Japaness Interns. The showing, as they do, the results of the most clothing to be resorted to. In former yours in four of the situation was enjoyed and the successful year's working during the company's the bistory of the Colony ibere was a uniform remark was overbeard that, figuratively speak-rx stence. The balance at credit of working discipline of dreas to be observed." So greatly ig. it typified the Colony's condition after the with 51 52,38-19, the balancs resulting from the for residents to attend all Governmental Recount amounts to $169.595:48 as compared was the summer beat felt that it was customary

Fire Insurances-Chion Fires have in proved departure of the Governor.

to Sia and Hongkong Fires to 5347). His Excellency received the very large nievious year's working, This increase can only functions in white suite during the hot

Shipping. Hoogkong, Canton and Macin number of guests in the hall and after the he considered satisfactory to all concerned. It weather. Even to the Legislative Council Steamboats are still on offer, at $10. Indo Sir Frederick' Lugard said that he had been usual exchange of greetings, listin groupa formed has been obtained both by increased economy, Chamber, one would see more white suits than I Chinas are not quite so firm and after sales at with the "Rest" i goal; 88th Co, nil, ̈-

due to the satisfactory working of the Dienći | twende. Nowadays there is an inclination 172 and 57o can now be hɩd ai 570. „The on the law no the northern slope of the grounds. Thn band of the Bulls contributed Plant inst.led in 1903 and, what is more satis" | apparent to do away with the wearing of whites price in London has also recedad a little, the one., Baih teams tried time altez ziina to score. delightful music throughout the

avening factory, by us increased output sielectricity, not and to adopt darker clothing than that which preferencs shares being quoted at 64 and the

has been formerly in vague. D

ordinary at £3. Shatigbai reported sales at to

Fning a short interval the party adjourned withstanding the falling off in many of our coo.

And not only does this apply to the Euro-51, which is an improvement on their last ball-room where the picsanta suimers' accouars, due to the introduction of the

more efficient metallic filament lamp. The fallof puss it is trae also of the Chinese themselves, wack's quotation. China Mauilas are steady tion was made to Sir Hornasjes N.. Mody reported elsewhere in this isla.

revenue, due to wider extended use of the more who are thoroughly acquaiated with the jo-

at $ and Dinglis Steamships at $34. No efficient lamp, is likely to continus, especially conveniences and discomforts of the

business in Star Ferries has come to our coʻice as the price of these lamps becomes reducedt

nod the old shares are offering at 516 and the but we hope, that as in the past, the net resul, in Hongkong. Front'n southern contemporary

new at $144. Shall Transports have changed will be that our output will continue to be ia- we learn that a correspondence has been going hands at 64/- creased by fresh' consumers attracted by lason in Singapore with reference to this same tfficiency and economy of electric lighting subject and one contributor to the correspond The sum standing.at the credu of profit-and- loss account amounts to $174,793.95. After deducting directors' fees ($1,000) the sum of $71.790 96 emains avalable for appropriation, which your directors propose to 'deal with as follows-To pay a dividend of 1 per cent, any $1.20 per share on 60,000 shares, 572.000,00 to pay a bonus of 1 per cent, say to cents per share on 60,000 shares, 16,000.00; to write off

was ito present Sir Hormurjee with the Letters Patent and, cutting a passage, as it, werd, to the ball-room, Capt. Taylor led the way to the apart ment. Hended by Sir Frederick Lugard the guests made their way to the State-room. Sir Hermusjce was escorted by Capi, N. Simson. the Governor's private secretary." Capt. G. E Garnett, B, A., Carried the box containing the Letters Patent had the Seal,

When all had gathered in the room,

commanded by His Majiny the King to deliver to Sir Hormasjee Nowrojee Mody the Letters Patent-conferring upon bim this degree Di a Knight Bachelor, which he had the pleasure to do on that occasion, His Exceliaccy re: ferred in eulogistic terms to” bir Hormu jee's nomatous acts of munificence in the Colony and he hoped that Sir Hormuse might live long to enjoy the honour conferred upon him by His Majesty,

The

The guests retired before midnight.

Later Sir Frederick Lugard, with whom wis Capt. Simson, private secretary, esbarkad un' board HMS Monmouth which fell at firs o'clock this morning for Shanghai and Japan. We understand that the Japanese commuany in Hongkong have apposed their compatriots in Japan, by wire, of Sir Frederick's advent in the bond of the Chrysanthemumis, and in a fitting reception is being arranged to welcome His Excellency in Japan.

Sir Frederick read the Letters Patent, which ware in the following terms:— a "Edward the Seventh by the grace of God of -ika United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Ireland and of the Briush Dominions be yond the Sear King Defender of the Faith to all to whom these Presents shall come, Gresling: Kauw Ye that We of our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motiop

SIR FRANCIS MAY ADMINISTERS TIE GOVERNMENT. have given and granted and by these pre sents Do give and graat unto Our trusty this morning when Sir Francis May took the A meeting of the Executive Council was held and well-beloved Hormusjen Nowrojes honour and Hongkong the degree title oath of office is offer administcung the Goff properly depreciation, $73,065.05.; to write

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SUMMER MONTHS

ce admitted to this food impeachment- "l'always'attend the Cathedral in 'a while. suit, at least on Sunday mornings, and so do many others. If I go to the evaning service, I don a suit of tweed, just as we all do whe paying a duty.call, It is not necessary, but customary."

Refiseries-Chian Sugars have again been in irong demand and close with buyers at Su Laxon are weaker with sollers at $28.

Mioing. Rubs have bean, dealt is at $84 and Chinese Engineering and Mining Co, ni Tis, 18

Dock, Wharves, and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks are unaltered with sellers, at $5. Shanghai Docks are again toware, buyers only offering Tis. 76. Kowloon Wher ves are still quoted at $59, but as low as $58 has been accepted. Shanghai and Boogkey Wharves are offering-at Tis, 123.

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have caused these Our Letiers to be made ed Order of St. Michael and St. George, following, as it does, the past policy of your his levees, garden parties, and receptions in Shangbai brods ura exier at Tis. 11. Kow-

Patent nad the Royal Seal.

ceremony concluded.

The new Knight was subsequently, the fe cipleat of hearty congratulations from the large

shook hauds with Sir Hormusjen for the honour. He had just received.

A CHARACTER.SKETCH.

How happy be born ve taughi That servell not another's will: Whose'amour és hi hauest thigit And simple trutha bla memost skill,

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-Nix Heggy Botton..

30th ult.

It has been sung by the Great Poet that it is character that makes the inan. If soy guide were needed to distinguish the character of the

depatted one, it will be found in the four lines above quoted, written by a great man whose beautiful thought must surely have been in. spired by a noble sentiment. Such, in brief, was the character of the man who has just been called into a better and's brighter world,

ber, 1603,"

er, to ba Culonial Secretary, with effect from

this date.

other duties

with effect from this Jale.

plant and

property,

at least

an equa!

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they chose to alteod. But some years ago, the then Governor in inviting residents to a Royal that all guests attending must be atrayed it the garments familiar to the lacets of "Backing ham Palace or Windsor. In the nature of things there was a great rush on the part of Hongkongites to procure fuck coats and 10p.

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Lands, Holl and buildings-Hongkong Lands are frater with bayers at $102 after small sales at Sion and $ ni." Humphreys are enquired for at SA but bolders tequire a higher Hongkong Hotels are steady at $1071. for the old shares and at $1 for the new.

Joan Landa bave improved to 519.

Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons are still to be bad at $61. Ewes are offering at Ti1, 136 ). last mail advices, sea as follows:-Lau Kung sows 71s, 78, Interns-ionals Tix, 63 and Soy Obees Tls. 250 ex the dividend. of Tis. 25 re cently paid.

Miscellaneous-Green Islands have gain

a scratch match." The game was a good and even one throughout. The" Resi's" combina 10 was belter than that of the 88th. Co, al- Thưúgh they have never played together before, the frat ball the former scored one goal and

evenluated. The whistle sounded for halt time.

the latter tred hard to equal-zo, but nothing

The ascoed portion of the game was a beller but nothing resulted, at the close of, the game the Artillery men had a beautiful eppor. whistle soon after went for time, with the tunity to equalise which they missed. - And the

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a winner by one goal to mg; : At the. conclusion of the match, the secretary of the the "lis Cup-and medals to the 88th Co., association called upon Miss Lyon to present R.G., who came off top in this division, by A

dman margin of one point to spare from the "ratuers up,” 87th Company, Miss Lyon then- presented the Oap and medals to the winners and congratulated them for the win. After this. she was presented with a handsome bouquet and the proceedings anded with three cheeri and a "tiger" for Miss Lyon.

SHANGHAI VOLUNTEER

INSPECTION,

MAJ-GEN. BROADWOOD ON THE MEN'S EFFICIENCY,

The annual inspection of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps took place on Saturday, when British Formas in Chins, was inspecting officer, Majoi-General Broadwood, commanding the

says the Shanghai Timer of 15th April. General week and at the evening drills of the Corps be Broadwood arrived in Shanghai earlier in the

look a keen interest in watching the men, who' turning cut smart and well. Saturday WAY ons of the great spectacular events of the year, and recogassing that the inspection would ba more arduous than for a couple of year, the men prepared for it to the most tho

Town Hall, and fast year it was confined to the? - march past of the troops and a short review. On the prezent occasion the inspecting officer was shown how the Settlement would be garded in time a danger. About three o'clock The different companies pasted themselves along the various bridges giving access to the central districts or took up pökitions as lald down in the S. V. C. manual, ⠀ Bentries and patrols were thrown out, while the pickets bay og piled arms remained in atiendence ready to fallin at a moment's nafce. These positioni 'were held' for nearly two bouri, during which tims Genaral Broadwood paid visits of ip- spection..

Towards five o'clock the various units were drawn up on the Pois Ground, before a spec

Of course Honkong differs from Sing. apore in essential respect that wanther ask the honour and dignity of a Knight Bachalur veramant. Sir etenry's appoialment was cll property ofc for depreciation $5,000.00 10.1 year ranhd, whereas in Hongkang we have to

there on thin very esse write off fu aiture sfc for depreciation, 5477.00 undergo those transitions from, boat to cold ingether with all rights precedences privilegazetted in the following terms;→

It is horrby notified that, Ifis Excel. a pay a bonus to the staff, $4,150.05; and and cold to heat that priva so disastrous 10 ges and advantages to the same degree

Carry forward id next account, Sit,798.16 the constitution, Ever since the establishment title honour and dignity belonging or lucy Sromotorie of the Most Distinginan making a total of $11,790 96. This proposal of the Colony it had nees the custom in appertaining. In witness whereof Wo Keight Commander the Distinastrast, will receive your sanction and approval,

Hongkong forthe Governor (a receive guests, at pales, Witness Ourself as Westminster Companion of the Most Honourable Order of

WHATEVER GAL the sixteenth day of March in the tenth the Bath, Companion of the Distinguished Board, in writing off for depreciation of year of Our reign" (Ljud Applause.) Service Order, having left the Colony, the pre smpuot to that paid in dividends. To the the red morrocco-lined'café, with the Letterslered by His Honour the Chief Justice in the the Company may largely be attributed. "The Birthday reception laid is duwn as a principle Other Northern Milfs, which we take from the it must be said took a great deal of pride in

iiis Excellency thes handed to Sir Harmutjescribed Oaths of Office were this day adeption of this policy, the present position of

presence of the Executive Council to the Hog. Str. Hormusjee, receiving the precious dogurable Sir Francis Heury May, Knight Camry access of the Diesel plant readers it most cument, bowed his acknowledgments, and the mander of the said Most Distinguished Order,ecessary to clear off from our books the value Colonial Secretary of the Osloby, and that Sif the scam plant, which was previously in use but is now practically only a standby in case of Francis Henry May thereupon assumed the an unforeseen breakdown of the Diesel engines. Administration of the Government in ville ul number of ladies and gentlemen present who Has Majiny's Commission given at the Cut Two of the older steam sets that were no longer hats, Needless to say, the supply of the later been the medium of a fargo businose, closing rough MaDoor. Two yairs ago, it may ba at St. James's on the fourteenth day of Ocin. of service' to us, we been disposed of at mo articles of adorament was not, equal to the with sollers at $71, China Providents are firmer remembered, rain interfered with the in. dest prices, such as indicate the necessity fork- demand, for at that time the_tup-hat did ¦ with boyers at Sat- China Lights are obtain. Consequent no Sir Henry's acting as the contiouation of a rigorous policy of writing not figure as an item in the report of able at S Hongkong Electrics hava teenspection which had to be brought off in the

down our astels. The station buildings have, imports, But, as it turned out, a well-boked at St and more are wanted

Watsons locum laxent of the Governor, the following in a certain xxicut, been further re-modelled kapwa person in the local banking firms continue in demand with buyers at 161. Hong- THE LATE ME. 41 W. BRK&NEX, sppointments have also been gazitted :-

Hon,, Mr. A. M, Taymion, Colonial Treasur. during the year and a third Diesel set is now it had ons in his possession that had' with- kong Ropas hava tonnd-bayers at St. Dairy Firms have advanced to Sig Langkats, have process of erection on the site formerly occupied stood the vicissitudes of the voyage from Home by the steam sets before mentioned. The cost

and the ravages of the local climate. The hat weske ged to Tis 1,415, Sumairas are offering was brought into service and as each indivi❘ at T. 315. Mr. Melivaise Masser, Postmaster General, this Diesel set has yet to be debited to our to act as Colonial Treasurer, su addition to his capital recoget, but we trust that the further dual want into the Assembly Room to be pre- RubbaAngin Malays have weakened to .economies reculting from its working, will folly seated to His Excellancy, ibo precious head.¦ 32 - and Allagais to 7/4 Castlefields are wea- kear was seat back by a side door to the next | ka at 120/-. Carey United have decliged to Mr Cecil Clementi, to be his Pilvate Secre.justly the somewhat largeonlloy we shall short. ly have to make. During the year an amount tary, in addition to his other duties,

comer who was thus cuabled, to appear before 15 premium and Damansaras at 185/- after of about $45,pnu,on has been spent in extend. His Majesty's gubernatorial representative and Cipt, G, E Garsell, Royal Garrison Antillerying our system of underground mains through his good lady with the recessary top-hat in his nationals have dropped as low as 3716 pre- sales of the latter at 195/, Eastern tatar to be his aide de camp; wille effect from the 5th at the Chinese part of the City and a portion of hand.

mim, but have since recovered to 41/6 pie: May, 1910, and Capt G. G. Wood, Hongkong the Central district. This exporditure has berd Volunteer Corps, to be baaorary aide-de-camp, incurred is displ cing large ponions of our old attend Government House fonctions in any Highlands and Lowlands at 155 ox rights. Belare that fiat had gone forth, 'one could mium. Golcondas are an offer at 14" and We understand that Sir Francis and Lady overbrad system, and, whilst it can hardly be May will take up their residence at "outi expected to bring us immediately any large is: arb sulted to the season in which it took place Kuala Lumpurs b-vs sased down to 225/-, at

crease in revenue, we trust that by the provision, arrangement that could possibly be arrived at quar at 1 3/6 while Linggis can be bad at 65/utorale of nearly a couple of thousands of and this would appear to be the most sensible which price they clise weak. Ledburys are. Logge," The Peak. ̧*

of a more efficient nud certain service, it will be in a tropical ecualry. Apart from the fact that Landon Asiatics, after sales at various rales

usun! the Light Horss hold the right of the line, and in succession came the Artil, the means of attracting farther, consumers in

the attendance at a Governor's reception in from 175/ downwards, close easier at 157/ó these districts, Ths extension ofour underground heavy Europeas clothing in the summer time It is out of the inexorable laws which govern

Sungei Kapars close at 206), with probable distribution to the West Point District ia igog implies intense discomfoil on the part the sellers from London, United Serdanga Bava hamka nature that, when a fallo #creature is

has resulted in the addition of a number of new individual it is obvious that the fact of suffered a further decline and at the cload daid, all the harsh thoughts, harboured in the"

consumers amongst the Chinese and already the existence of this insane regulation must comes as law a 40. According to tast bosom of even bis xdemies disappear in

may be said to have justified the outlay on that apd in their place spring up charitable senti

prevent many peisoas, who would otherwise telegraphic advices from Singapire, Balgow. -30th ult, extension. Gentlemen, the director, when be prescat, keeping away from those furctions, les arg quoted at $21, Changkat Serdang at mens which ope would dot dieu of in the

The ancual meeting was held yesterday proposing the frciense in dividend to share life-time of the departed 'one. One loves to

In the matter of church going, perhaps, $to. Glenenly at Sit, Indragiris at $13, afternoon at the library of the Supreme Court. holders, have also considered that the interatts there may be a difference of opiclon as regards Pajams at Sta, Pegubs at $5%, Sandycrofts at forget all the dead-inan's laults and only reafter the Secretary had read the netice con of the Company would best be served by, mak- i tho sudabili'y of the kind of clothes to be worn❘ $43. Singapore and Johörer at $22 and United Rod Col. B-uce were also present, while among member the many or few virtues he possessed, vening the meeting the President of the Society, ing a concession to those who have and nen

Just as there appears to be in Singapore. But, op Singapores at St. New Screadabs,bava | Baines, M3j » Brodie Clarke, Major Trueman, “ Perhaps this has been purposely designed by Mr. H. L. Dennys, Sen, road the report of the supporting this Company, I mean, our con- Dame Nasuro as a proof of the Love which Committee. The report for the year ending somers, I have therefore pleasure to announce exists everywhere in the world and for which 31st December, 1909, was as follows:-

that every consumer whose monthly accounts the Universe was created. But in the case cl

During the past twelve months the Law exceed $15.no, will, in future, receive a sob. the one who the other day passed into the Society has had a busy time and the Committee stantial rebate, particulars as to which, will be great beyond il cao truthfully be affirmed that have met many times. The balance shast and posted to each consumer with his April ac. had his faults been placed on one side of a accounts are before you and up to the 39t count.

We test that the immediate loss seple and his virtues as the viber, the latter December, 1959, a credit balance of $431.51 ni ravenue, which will undoubtedly resul would have far-exceeded the former.

expenditure is small, but we must not forget han shown which is in every way satisfactory, The from this scule of rebates, will be more meda up by the catcasion of that a time" may come shortly when we shall

or service 'to fresh consumers. I 4m have to employ a clerk to do the clerical work

very sorry to have to inform you that we of the Society, which has grown considerably

are losing the service of our manager, Mr. within the last 18 months, You will better be Wickham, who, is retiring from the East, He able to understand the amount of work to bs has been with the Company since its formatiup,

the services of a very capable and conscientious iervant. The sound position in which the company is today is in a very great measure due to his able management. You will, bow. over, be pleased to bear that your directora bave come to an arrangement with Mr. Wickham to act as the company's consulting engineer and London representative for the placing of orders for machinerè, cables, elc, which may be sent. hame, and I feel certain that this will prove of benefit to the company in every way. Mr. Graham, who acted as manager during Mr. Wickham's absence on holiday, has been appointed mager.

We all know the charm and power of per Bonality but in trying to depict the charcter of dead person, bis faculties and his abilines, in whatever direction they tended, should receive first consideration. Deceased was a man who was endowed by Nature with a remarkable brain and by virtoo of his brief bal ripe exper ence of the world be was a profound student buman calure and had a thorough kdawiedga of almost everything and everybody which was traly startling. He moved like a bright s'ar among the mea ia tan bouqurable profession to which he belonged nad to which he had de.. voted his life's wÕIK, His life's ambition was

to fight for justico in lits wosk brother's cause In the happiness of others, he found his own happiness. Such was always his philosophy and he remained true to it fill the last.

THE INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY OF HONGKONG.

ANNUAL MEETING.

the whole, it may be safely raid of Hongkong whether a man goes to divine service la white,

or khaki or dark coloured clothes no commeat is made on bis persoont appearance and he is heartily welcomed into whatever church or chapel he goes.

KOWLOON PROPERTY SALU.

POOR PRICES FETCHED.

2nd inst.

changed hauris at 41 premium. doa is 1/11/6 as demand. The T/T, rate on Exchange The Bank's selling rate on Lon. Shangbai is 7.1.

lory, Mounted Section of "A Co., Maxime. Enginees, and, Infantry Battalion, while in rear were drawn up the Reserva „Co. At the malating point, where the Municipal colours. were raised, representatives of the Council were in attendance, these being 'Mr David Landale, Mr. H.A.J. Macray, Mr. B. J: Craig, and Mr. W.5.0. Fail. Sir Pelham Warren

the S.V.C. officers où parade were Colonel

dope when you know that your Committen oYET 21 YEATH' ego, and on his retiral we lose 1 for sale, by public ruction, at noon to-day, by a time ahead as to allow most owners to dechipo "high standard of 1fficíency maintained as ha

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the following matters! have had before them and gooe into roughly (1) The New Trade Marks Bill (4) The Amendment of the Patent Ordinance () The Limited Partnership Dill (4) A Bul to amend the Code of Civil Pro- cedure (s) The question of taxation of corts (6) The question of filling of Docu- ments during the vacation, and bave revised the whole of the Bankruptcy We have been told by one of the greatest

Scale of Costs, and numeroas other

maller matters have been dealt with,, mou that over lived that personality it every

During the year's members have left the thing in art and poetry." The departed one had Colony, and a members have gone on leave, a personality all blu own. He was a man who, whereas 4 members are joiniog, or bave return wilbout an attempt to appear Marcastic, overed to the Colony, so our membership will be 33. flowed with the milk of human kindoess. He Upon Mr. John Hastings leaving the Colony had many a timo used his pen to obtain a little Mr. George Hastings was elected on the Com- happiness for those whose Journey through idle mittes in his place, and will remain so long in took them over bard ways and thought he was office as Mr. John Hastings would have done anly doing his duty. At times his mind roso bad be rembloed bere. Mỹ, Wilkinson and Mr. superior to life's paity cares and worries. He

Looker rojiro by rotation, from the Com- always lived up to the noble precept that man mittee, but, heing eligible, offer themselves wants but stile her below; our wants that to again for election. There are two Dew long" and, like we reverend old gentleman in members to be elected in Mr. Christopher "The Deserted Villago," it cao truly be said of Wison of the firm of Messrs. Hastings and him "A friend tie was to all the country dear" Hastings and Mr. W. D. Hind of the firm of He had often a good word for those whom he Messrs: Bruttón and Hell, knew but saldem au nekidd opp. He loved the company of his fellows, and was in turn -~-loved by them.. May his soul cost in peacel

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"Before formally meving the adoption of the report and accoudis I shall be pleased to Doswer any questions which shareholders may wish to pol.

Six lots of leasehold proparty were put up, Mr. G. P. Lammeri acting under instinctions from the Official Receiver and the mortgagee.

"The prices fotched go to show that Chjučne tosement houses on the outskirts of Kowloon pr. per are not much in demand, owing to the over-building policy carried out by owners about ten years ago.

The lots put up to-day were: -

Lot 1. Kowloon Inland Lot No: 787, with house No. 17, Malo Stisst, Fak Tsug Heung thereon. Term 75-yanın from 1st January, 1897, created by Crown lease.

Area 693 square feet, Crown rant $200 per sanum. Bought by Mr.. Li Sing for $1,400,

Lot. 2 Kowloon Inland Lot No. 790, with hours No. 10, Main Street, Fuk Trus Heang therean. Torm 75 years from 1st January, riģ7, created by Crown lease. Area 975 square feet. The Chairman moved the adoption of the Crown rent $3.00 per annum. Lhe property report and accounts

was not,ibid.

There were no questions.

Dr. I. W. Noble seconded,

The motios was carried unanimously.

Lot. 5. Kowloon loland Lot No. 859, with Mr. 1. W. Auld moved the cat firmation of thereon: Term 75 years from at January house No. 21, Suidior Street, Tai Kok Tsui, the appointment of Sir H. N. Mody and Mr. G. H. Medhurst as directors.

Mr. Leung Yan Po seconded. Carried.

tras proposed by Mr. Dannys and seconded Mr. Bilva moved, and Mr. Robarts seconded, by Mr. Wilkinson that the report and accounts the re-election of Sir H. M. Mody and Hon, be adopted which was carried unanimously. Mr. W. J. Gressan as directors,

The following Solicitors were elected Mem-Agreed. bera of the Society ----

89, created by Crown loaie. Atoa 675 (quate feet, Crown rent $200 per annum. Mr. Li Sipg was the purchaser at $850.

house No. 27, Suidier Street, Tai Kok Tsui, therzon. Term 25 years from rat January, 1897, created by Crown lonso, Aren 675 square fost Crown rent 52.00 per annum. Sold to

Lot. 4. Kowloon Island Lot_No. 870, with

Messrs. J. Cox Edwards and W. Hutton Potts were re-elected auditors on the motion of Mr. Li Sing was S800. Mr. Mackla sacosded by Mr. Ozorio.

Lot. 5. Kowloon Inland Lot No. 871, with The Chairman: - That is all the business of | koun No. 21 Suidter Street,. Tai Kók,Trul, the meeting, geallemen, Thank you for your thereon. Term: 25 youre from tst January, attendance. Dividend warrants will be ready | 1839, crested by Crowo jouse. Area 675 square and can be had on application at the office of fest. Crown rent 52.00 per annum. Knocked Monday.

down to Mr. Li Sing for $600

MR. and Mrs. Gorge Miller left Shanghai on Mesura, Christopher Wilson and W. D. Hind, 24th April for Yekobama, where Mr. Miller and Messrs. C. D. Wilkinson and H. W. tukos charge of the Chartered, Baok of India, Looker, the railiring biembers of the Commlitéss Australia, and China. Tär departure of Mr were bath re-elected. Mr Bowley proposed a and Mrs; Miller will be regrafied by many invite of thanks to the Committes and to the the Settlement, while not least”“ of, all, business Hop, Secretary for their work during the year circles will miss the shrewdness and ability of "which" has been somewhat ¦arduouÉ, Mr. Mr.) Miller, -"Their places in the Chartered" „‚ Ho'mes seconded.' day. Bink ballding have been taken by Mr. and * The commiltas consists of Mosure, H. Lỗ THERE who no lack of enthusiasm on the part MIT. & Downlog, to whom the community Deonys, Sea (president), C, D, Wilkinson (vico. of the public in applying for sharon of the during the last few weeks has already had president) H. J. Gedge, W. Loover, ). Catbay: Trust last Saturday morning, when 138 oppenwolly of extending a hearty welcome, Beott Harston, Q. Hastings and P. M. Hodgson - Hongkong Bank at Shanghai was cruuded at:

an early hout by fufunding investors,

(Secrglary)

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Captain Dowdell, and Captato Hanweil. Ad compained by Lizar, Heathcore, bis A.D.0. Major General Brondwood rode up on a hand- some charger, andImmediately passed along the lias making a careful scrutiny of the meu.” Ha FREIGHT MARKEI.,

then retired to the saluting point, and the Corps: marched past. This was done admirably, Mestrs. Latice and Rogge write in their horse, artillery, and foot maintaining a spleo- fortnightly circular of 30th April-Altbonga did alignment, and when the two 'first men. the market clases very much quieter and the tigged branches went past later on at the trot business done during the fortoigat under review and cabler it was equally well done, The is much smaller than that of the preceding Corps than formed up is review order, and period, yet there are orders-left unfilled as General Broadwood proceeded to address practically all to mage is employed for such them.

He said he was very glad to see the same business, which does not suit them at the rates

had observed when he last inspected the corps offered by cherierers,

Saigos/Hongkong. Inquiries have fallen off two years ago. It was gratifying to note that very much lately owing to beary arrivals. of two practically new companies bad bien grain from Saigon and especially from Bangkok added, the Engineers and Mounted Sectios, to the same time, and chanering opera and he believed that intime they would become tions have been kept practically suspended, very useful members of the Corps He regret with the exception of an occasional boat taken to that as the season was so late bo was un- up at reduced rates. At the close two "regular able to see the Corpo engaged; In.' field liners," Chinese owned bats, have accepted a marœuvres, but from what he had learned tha rate as low as 17 ceits, and another medium scheme of manoeuvres was such that the velas- sized boat is being inquired after at same rate, teers were placed in situations which were lika. but it goes without saying that only, vessels by to arise. In conclusion he commented high- trading regularly between the two ports, williy upon the splendid appearance of the men, which showed how much time they had des accept such. ferais,

Saigon/Swatow-A fixture is reported dose voted to the work notwithstanding that most at 73 cents, Swatow currency, "liners' terms."

werd very busy med." Ho bad been struck Saigon/ingapore.No bing doing.

with the harmoay prevailing among the com.../ Seigan/Philipplaes,The increased import panies, and the smart way in which all the movements had been executed proved how day on rice will not come into force until the beginning of next year, and stocks will first good an idea of soldi,ring they had,tayu bave to be worked off bifore charterers can go in for fresh business.

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heva born inquiries for toousgo on this mar Saigon to Shanghai option Hankow-There ket, bat up to the time of writing do fixture id this direction is traceable,

Bangkok.The charter of a medium sized Saigor/lava-No fresh business is reported.

boat has been arranged at 271/rol coats pait,

To carry stones from Q1angyeo, a steamer has been chartered at last rate $1.50 per too, and ter comont Haiphong to Manila as high as

2 cents per cask has been paid.

The North reports raten very high nad very firm all round, several mare steamers having been fixed on "time-charter,” 6,5. Proteus & months at $5,750 and 1.5. Antung 4 months at $5,000, so that also up ibere scarcely any foo Lot, 6, Kowloon [oland Lot No. 873, Suld; nage is left for trip charters, not l for Sirnor, Tai Kok Tsui, ikarion, ? Term 79 |· | Newchwang—A' few Bxtures have been put yaara from 1st January, 1899, created by Crown, through as par overleaf, losse. Aren 675 square feet;"; Crown reat $1.00 | Coal Freights-Tonnage to load at Japan 15' per annum. At Sood Mr. Li Sing was declare silil balów damned. Basinuss done from Mril. #ỗ the successful bidder dise

¿l to this $100, Kochlästus to SlagaDOTE: $350/

The Infantry Battalion was, than marched down to the Band, where the men were dise missed.

• The strength of the Corps on parade was;

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