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THE HONGKUNG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH

8, 1913,

COMPANY MEETING

Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. a

all resigned the secounts would NO INAUGURAL BALL.

not be passed. Mr. Osborno

A member of the new Board could always be depended The half. yearly general mee-up-on when hard work had to be ting of the shareholders in the done; he never shirked work or

President Wilson Sets Example

In Simple Living.

There appears to have been con- Hongkong Hotel Co. Ltd, was neglected duty. The Hongkong siderable excitement in Washing- held this afternoon at the Hong Hotel, through Mr. Osborne's re-ton over the decision to abandon kong Hotel, when Dr. J. W.tirement, has lost the services of the usual inaugural ball this year, Noble presided. There were also one who gave of his best for the on account of President Wilson's present Messrs J Scott Harston, benefit of the Company. By his objection to it. On January 18 J. W. O, Bonasr, and W.H. Potts departaro you have lost an earnest the President elect wrote to Mr. directors, Mr. O. Molay, ssure-worker, and the Colony a valued William Corcoran Eustis, chair- tary. Messrs F. Maitland, Maitizen, one who will be missed man of the committee in obsrge S. Northcote, Walker, A. Weill, and whose pluce will not be read of the inauguration festivities at J. H. Taggart, manager, Shi ly filled. I am sure you will all Washington, requesting him to Po Sham, Lai Chao, and Fungin me in wishing him well, trop the ball altogether "because Yat Hang.

long life and happiness, and in of the large indirect expense upon The Secretary having read the thas publicly extending to him, the Government incidental to it, notice convening, the meeting, the for his long years of service and and because these balls have Chairman said:-

labour, a few words of thanks. ceased to be necessery to the en Gentlemen-I will with your (Applauso): Of thanks, I fear joyment of the visitors." Dr. permission follow the usual cus-most, of us are, usually, too tom and take Report and Ac-aparing.

Mr Potts, who has been associ counts as read. There is nothing

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would have no "work to do for two weeks while the Pension building was being prepared for the ball and while it was being restored to business purposes afterwards.

Loud Disapproval. People who formerly made money out of the presence of grent crowds in Washington on the quadrennial show-day were loud in their disapproval of a

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PAR EXCELLENCE the Superior of the Redemptorist Order in the Philippine Islands, TIFFINS, DINNERS & REFRESHMENTS THE BEST. commences to-morrow (Sunday) at 2.30 am. in the Cathedral of ALEXANDRA CAFE CO.

great many years, goes home The Kitchen which was former-shortly on six months leave of ly on the fifth floor has been absence and will return

to moved down to the first floor and again in the Antuma.

Before proposing the adoption that portion of the building from which it was removed has been of the Report and Accounts I will converted into living rooms with be pleased to answer any question private bath rooms attached, you may wish to usk.

There being no questions, the These are now occupied and have become a revenue producing sec-Chairman proposed the adoption tion of the promises. The Lounge of the report and accounts and is being more and more appreciat-Mr F. Maitland seconded.

In doing so, Mr. Maitland "simple" inauguration which, ed and has in the opinion of your Board fully justified the ex-said:I am sure the shareholders they feared, would attract fewer We are the BEST Jewellers and also have the BEST penditure necessary for its crea-re very please with the man visitors than one more splendid, Lion. Wo find however, it is too agement and wish to give their crowned by A brilliant "ront small and arrangements have thanks to the directors and the in the evening. been completed for extending it management for the care of their society were openly disgusted, to the outside wall of the building. interests. I would like to endorse and dressmakers and milliners The alteration will require no what the Chairman has said about already at work on costumes and moving about." Its ends on a high I am sure great the like for the expected occasion. of wealth now orowding into note. "With all the idle people structural changes, and will be Mr. Osborne. easily effected. The popularity thanks are due to him for long

In other quarters, pleasure was Washington as winter residents of the "Grill" has far exceeded service on behalf of the share expressed. It was estimated that

there never was a better expectations. Plans are aaw being holders, and I am sure his wish the ball cost the Government some prepared for our consideration as ben all through to do his $25,000 in direct expense and in "pportunity for the President of the United States to set a noble hioli, if adopted, will enlarge the best for the Company, and he has the salaries of clorks in the per-example of dignified simple present room by adding an addi..done that quietly. tional floor space of 15 x 15 feet, Dr. Noblo I thank you on fortnight, as already stated. To living and eschew everything This extra space is much needo behalf of the Board and on belial these Clarks the abandonment of that smacks of pomp, of extrava and while not costly will be an of Mr. Osborne, who is not present the ball was not an numixed gance, of luxury". improvement. Another alteration to thank you sell.

blossing though they had to work

the Immaculate Conception. The proposal to adopt this re which will soon be undertaken

overtime to make up afterwards.

Father Lynch will also preach on will take the form of an port and accounts, was then

Grizzly Bear Oyratlons

Sunday evening and each even arched sky-light

of atained carried,

It is worth noting, by the On the motion of Mr. V. H.

ing during the week at 6 o'clock. glais to replace the dingy glass sky-light

Cover- Taggart, seconded by Mr. Shi Fe way, that a an informal confer-

PHILATELIC SOCIETY. ing the hall leading into the main ham, the appointment of Mrence of the members of the In- will be similar in character to the in place of the Hon Mr. En, fepied or enbury offered an amendment to

We hear that it is proposed to One over the stairway leading Osborne, was confirmed. །།

the resolation authorizing the nee the case of b. Tald. M. G. start a Philatelic Society in from the ground, to the first Mr M. S. Northcote propose, Pension Office, which Talati, was commouced this morn- Hongkong, the object of which floor. In the ladies dining room and Mr. Weill seconded the re-

ing, before Mr. Justice Gompertz, is the drawing together of col- there will be placed a domed sky-election of Dr. J. W. Noble to the

"Thatthe grant for the use of the Paisne Judge, sitting in Original lectors residing here and in the light of stained glass which should Board of Directors; the motion Pension building for the inauger-Jurisdiction, when he defendant Far East generally. Everybody add greatly to the comfort of was carried. 'the room, as it will afford batter

alball is expressly upon the was under examination in chief. seems to collect stamps nowadays, Mesare 11.U. Jelicies and A. R. condition and with the limitation The claim, it will be remembered, and there je soarcely a place of ventilation, as well as add to the Lowe, were reappointed auditors, that for the prevention of acie of was for the cancellation and any magnitude in Europe, Ameri appearance of the room, at the on the motion of Mr. J. Walker, public indecency the following a delivery up of an agreement, ca and Australia where a Phila- same time permitting more light seconded by Mr. Lai Chan. to enter than isat present possible.

The Chairman: That is all called dances are absolutely bar-dated July 22, 1911, or in the telic Society, such as is proposed to start here, does not already red and prohibited:-Grizzly-biar alternative, damages, A new launch eighty feet long the basiress genilemon, thank

gyrations, the bunnyhug tender. Mr. Eldon Potter, with whom exist. It is surprising, therefore, has been ordered and will be you for your attendance. Divid completed in about four mouths end warrants will be ready or contortions, and all like vulgar by Mr. W. B. Biad of Messrs one so long. The new launch will have greater Monday next, obtainable on ap-isms, of the hoooboo-coochee Bratton and Hett, appeared for Dr. Mueller, the well known carrying capacity for both pas-plication at the Secretary's ollice dance and all similar forms of the plaintiff, and Mr. If. W. Sisde local collector, has the matter In Eengers and luggage thin our old

gymnastic convulsivo movements K. G. and Mr. E. H. Sharpe hand, and will be pleased to send launch which has been inade-

suggestive of the degenerate K. C. with whom was Mr. C. G. particulars to all interested. quate for some years. We have

Olympic Club's Tournament, revelrits of the sagrogated dis- Alabaster, instructed by Mr. W.L. recently purchased a motër launch

The Olympic Lawn Tennis Clubtrict.”

Shenton, of Messrs. Deacon, for light harbour work. This latest is made arrangements for its Commenting on the objection Looker, Deacon and Harston, for acquisition will effect a saving in tournament, and play commencer of the President-elect, and taking the defence. fael, as well as facilitate our work immediately. The draws in the it in connection with his The case for the plaintiff was on busy days. Since our last various events are as follow refusal to accept Mr Taft's that he obtained a judgment meeting there has been a change Geuts' Singles. Sinca (reo, 15) offer of a Government vessel against the defendant in the Bom- in the personaal of our Board. plays W. Vivosk (owes 30), to

oarry him to. Panama bay Court, for a sum of Re. Mr. J.W.C. Bonnar, who occupied Villa (rec. 15-3) plays Howlit the "New York Evening Post" 322,000 odd, and, in rettlement 3 soat on the Board several (rec. 15), Ruprecht (scr.), plays entertains the hope that that of that, defendant agreed to make M93 LOWE, BINGHAM years ago, and who is thoroughly. Viveash (owes 15), Walkathis foretelle a desire on Mr. over to bim 140 permits to imad Anditors, of Hongkong, Shanghai,

now

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LAWN TENNIS.

said :-

434

Fighth Day of Hearing in

"Talati Case.

eighth day of king in

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Conversant with the duties, was reo. 15 3) plays Stevens (owes Wilson's part to observe while port opium into China. The Biogapore and London, notify that thy for its Purity and Quality.

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invited to take the seat left 5-3). Byes:-Calloway (owes President true Democratic permite being in force up to the bare opond' an ofice at 1. Tanting vacant by the resignation of the 3.6) plays Wilson (owes 15) simplicity. That would be in end of 1916. Shortly after the Road, Bankow, in charge of Mr. Erie Hon. Mr. Onbroe. Mr. Bonnar's Perkins (sor.) plays Davidson accord with his

attitude agreement was entered into for M. Ross, C. A. appointment requires your con-ves 15), Sowell (scr.) plays hitherto," It points to the fact settlement of the judgment, the Hongkong, 8th Mar., 1913. 248

20 It is in use in all the Lead- firmation. Mr. Osborne has re-Mayes (owes 3.0), Hicke (c) that, to foreigners accustomed permits were withdrawn. tired from the Bard and left playa Chunnut (sor), West (we to claborate European Court The defence was that the plain- Hongkong for England, where he 3.6) playa Whitelaw (recs. 15), ceremonial, the White House tiff got to know, shortly after the will henceforth make his home. Smith (owes 3-6), plays Haigh ofton appears the expression of a contract, that the permits had Mr. Osborne's retirement requires (owes 3-6).

perhaps severe republicanism been withdrawn: The plaintif

BANK RETURNS.

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NOTICE.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS AND CONDI.

ing Hospitals, Hotels and Clubs, throughout the World.

TIONS of the letting by Publie Aus- The enormous sale of this

tion Sale, to be held on Monday, the

17 in day of March, 1019, uk. 8. p.m.,

at the Offices of the Public Works

more than a mere passing "men- Gents Doubles.Mayes and and says that there has never did not then rescind the contract tion. He joined the Board early Stevens (owe 30) play Hawlitt theleas been a marked change but elected to take the chance of in 1894, at a time when the and Perkins (rec, 3-6), West and since the days of Mr. and Mrs. the prohibition being removed. Hongkong Hotel was at its lowest Sewell (ecr.) play Hicks and Tux-Grover Cleveland. Then there obb. The Profit and Loss account ford fowe 3-6), Wilson and Chun- was no large stoff of army in the Balance Sheet dated nut (owe 15) play High and W. and navy officers in uniform March 3rd 1894, showed a debi Vivassh (owe 30), Sinoa and Ain attendance at... “receptions, balance of $10,379.17. The Viveash (owa 3.6) play Smith and Servants in livery wore lacking, Company was heavily in debt Mille (rec, 15). Byes:-White- and guards were few: and it re- The returns of the average Department, by Order of His Ex- and a second Mortgage was law and Walker (reo. 30); Mc- calls one distinguished German, amount of bank notes in cirona-celleasy the Governor, of One Lot of about to be placed on the Oleod and Davidson (sor.) familir with all the Courts of tion and of specie in reserve in Crown Land sbore Kennedy Rod furniture. The shares were then quoted in the market at $15 each. and Walker (owe 3-8) play Mise well-known citizen, found his ended 28th February, 1913, 38 at Crown Rente to be fixed by the Mixed Doubles-Mrs. Pellow Europe, who, in company with a Hongkong, during the month in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 73 yeam, with the option of renƏTAİ By dint of perseverence and much ohmidt and Sewell (owe 36), way to Mr. Cleveland's offles, certified by the Managers of the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for afrenuous work, the now Board Mrs. MoAskill and Haigh (one without previous appointment, respective Binks are Chartered one furthertorm of 76 years, of Directors (of whom Mr. Os 30) play Mrs. Stevene and Smith after being challenged only by Bank of India, Australia and borne formed one) which came lowe 36), Mrs. Nicolay and the door keeper and secretary: China, Notes, 87,475,370, specie PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. into being at about that time, Whitelaw (rec, 80) play Miss The absence of ceremonial of $4,000,000. Hongkong and succeeded in placing the Com-Saunders and Mills (reo, 30), Mrs. every kind astounded the visitor Shanghai Banking Corporation, pany on a stable footing. As West and A. Vivesch (owe 15) and impressed him with the foot-Notes, $22,742,010, specia showing the difficulties which play Mrs. Young and Okunnat that here was a true and great $16,000,000. Mercantile Bank of had to be faced, I may mention (owe 3.0). Byes-Mrs. Purves democrity,

India,Limited,-Notes, $709,800;

that during a very stormy General and Hewitt (sor.) play Mrs. Mr. Taft, the paper ramarks, specio $80,000. Total, Notes, Meeting hold on March 15th Wynne and Mcleod (rao. 30), used for his trips to Panama both $30,027,780; specio $20,080,000 1894, an effort was made to bar Hias Hayward and Perkins (reo: battleships and ornisere, and In addition, the Mercantile Bank gain with the Board of Directors: 15-8) play Miss Neave and Mayes "nothing, we are sure, has injured had securities with the Crown the terms being that, unless they (owe 80.)

him more than his incessant Agents totalling 478,000.

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