COMPANY MEETING.
Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.
(VERBATIM)
THE HONGKONG telegraph, Thursday, MARCH
Mr. Ho Fook:-I beg to second VOLUNTEER RESERVES. that;
The Chairman Proposed by Mr. Ritchie and seconded by Mr. Ho Fook, that the appointment as directors of Messre. U. Landgrit,
Orders issued yesterday by
A.S.D. Consland, E. von Koch Major Wakeman, Commanding sad A. Widman, be confirmed. H.K.V.R., state : Against? Carried.
The
Parades. A. B. & 0. Com- Chairman:-The next panies will parade on the Cricket The twenty-eighth ordinary business is the re-election of re-ground at 5.15 p.m. on Friday, annual meeting of the Hongkong tiring directora Mesars, J.W.0 March 5th. Dress Drill Order. N.0.0'a class of instruction will. "and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Bonnar and S.-H. Dodwell. Company, Limited, was held at Mr. D. K. Mose-I beg to be held on the Cricket ground at the offices of the company (Mesere, propose the re-election of Mes 5.15 p.m. on Monday, March 8th, Jardine, Matheson and Company)ers. J. W. C. Bonnar and S. I. Recruits will parade on the Crick et ground ato.10 p.m." on March at 11.30a.m. to-day, the Bon. Mr. Dodwell, as directors. D.Landale in the chair. Those pre- Mr. Kew: I beg to second 4th, 8th, 10th and 11th, sent were Sir Paul Obater, C.M G.,; that, Hon. Mr. E A. Hewett; 0.M.G., Hon. Mr. E. Shellin, Mosers, S. H. Dodwell, J. W. O: Bonnar, C. S. Gabbay, A.8. D. Cousland (direc- tor), R. L. Atkinson, R. Packham, A. E. Crapnell, J. W. Kew, Dr O. Forsyth, Measts, Ho Fook, T. Petrie, D. K. Moan, E. Haskell, G. O. Moxon, A. Ritobie, T. G. Weall and A. E. Ferguson, (shareholders) and Mr. W. S. Brown (Secretary).`
Field Day Field firing will be The Chairman:-proposed by carried out. A, B. & C. Companies Mr. Moes, and seconded by Mr. will parads on the Oricket ground Kew, that Mesera. J. W. O. Boat 10 am on Sunday, March 7th, nar and 8.d. Dodwell be re-elected as directors. Against? Carried, in marching order. Water bottles
The Chairman: The next business is the election of auditors. *Mr. Atzineon-I beg to pr pase the election of Mr. F. Mai land and Mr. A. O'D. Gourdin as auditors at a remuneration of $350 each.
Mr. Packham: I beg to
to be filled and" food carried in the haversack, Signal- lere ara to carry rifle.
Masketry. All members of the Engineer Section who have fired Part I should attend to fire the Standard Test at the King's Park
March 81b or at 930 nm. on Range at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday," The Chairman:-It being now paat the hour for which this meet-second that.
The Chairman-Proposed by Equipment.-Members
Sunday, March 7th.
who ing was called, and there being a quorum present, I will call on the Mr. Atkinson and seconded by Scoretary to read the notice con- Mr. Packham that Mr. F. Mait have not been supplied with haver- vening the meeting.
land and Mr. A. O'D. Gourdia besacks and waterboules can now elected auditors at a remuneration obtain them upon application to
Volunteer Headquarters. of $350 each. Against? Carried.
Fostings. Ple. E. L. Hosie to That is all the business, O. Coy. Section 1; Pte, W. gentlemen; I thank you for your Dickson to C. Coy. Section 4; attendance. Dividend warrants may be had on application on and P. 4. U. Keigwin to 0. Coy. Section 4; Pte. N. 8. Marshall to after Friday, 6th March."
C. Coy."Section. 4; Pe. E. A. Irving to 0: Coy. Section 4.
The Secretary then read the notice convening the meeting and also the auditors' report.
The Chairman said:-Gentle man,The report and accounts have been in your hands for several days, and I propose, with your permission, to follow the onstomary practice and take them as read:
For the firat seven months of the year the earnings of the Com. pany were very satisfactory and the accounts to 31st July dis- closed a larger profit than for the corresponding period of the previous year. Our godowne were taxed to their utmost capacity, and it was necs3sry to engage outside godowns to acommo- date the overflow of cargo; also our wharver and lighters were employed continuously.
WOULD STOP TRADE WITH GERMANY.
In America,
(Sd.) W. L. Carter, Capt. Adjutant, H. K. V. R.
Mr. Alfred Noyes Interviewed war in balf, and that is a thing worth accomplishing. As far as any financial loss which might result to America through such Mr. Alfred Noyes, the English an embargo is concerned, I am poet and peace advocate, and sure that the Allies would be will. visiting professor of English ating to recompense the United Princeton, arrived at New York States. After all, it would be a I need hardly asy, however, recently on board the Cunard merciful thing for Germany if it that the war and the decreased liner Lusitania. He said that, were done. number of steamers that are although he did not agree with "The war is bringing na right in consequence available for Mr. William Watson that the up against things that we have trading purposer, has adversely United States should draw the been ignoring, 20h as ethics and affected our accounts for the late word, he felt that she should religion. It is going to put an ter half of the year, and the re-place a atriot embargo on all end to the frivolous, non-moral turas from wharf work and trade wish Germany, and thus literature the sticky stuff that lighter work have been greatly help the Allies by starving their bas teen floding our bookstalla lately. It will tend to bring a reduced.
opponents.out. Our godowne at present keep The watchword of even the more serione tone into literature."
prononnesd militarists fairly fall, but it is difficult to say most whether our earnings from wharf among the Allies," said Mr. Noyes, and lighter work will recover to "is never again. When the settle more normal figures so long as ment finally comes there will the war lasts. Although we bear certainly be a grim attempt to of additional tonnage being establish some sort of collective made available for shipping responsibility between nations, so trades in which our constituents that treaties cannot again be torn "I believe that all these more are interested, I am afraid we up with impunity.
ments," he replied, "have been must expect that the number of
"The whole thing reduces it- fomented by the Germans.in this steamera visiting this port will be self to whether we are going to country. Although they are-nct restricted for some time to come. have international wars in the necessarily trying to involve the
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
REDUCTION IN PRICES
FROM 22ND FEBRUARY.
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE REDUCED OUR PRICES OF:
LOCAL MEATS
AND
OWN FED POULTRY.
NEW PRICE LISTS DATED 20th FEBRUARY 1915 CAN BE HAD ON APPLICATION.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERFORMANCES OF A CHARMING OPERETTA
Will be given at the French Convent, by the Children,
on
SATURDAY, March 20th, at 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, March 23rd, at 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, March 24th, at 6 p.m.
IN AID OF THE VICTIMS OF THE WAR. Admission, Children 30 cents,
་་་
PUBLIC AUCTION
Adults $1.
A LARGE& VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CHINA & CURIOS.
The Undersigned has received instructions from the well-known dealers, Messra, Vun Yuen Tear of Shanghai, to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, the 13th, 15th & 16th March, 1915. commencing each day at 2.30 p.m.. at bis Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.
An Exceptionally Fine Lot of Antique China & Curios from Sung to Towkwong periods.
comprising:
"
Very Fine Kanghi 5-coloured Vases with Decoration in relief, Red Lacquer Seal Boxos, Vases and Bowls, Jade Screene, Ornaments and Snuff Bottles, Agate and Porcelain Snuff Bottles. Crystal Orna-
ments.
Jars.
1918,
Summit
shape,
The" " VARSITY" suitable for wear with a soft fronted tennis or coloured Zephyr shirt Eyelet holes for safety pin. This shape is also stecked in & Biscuit
Shade of Mercerised Cotton,
40 cts, each--6 for $2.25;
MACKINTOSH & Co., Ld.
Men's Wear Specialists.
16 DES VIEUX ROAD
WM. POWELL,
TELEPHONE 346.
THE HOUSE
LTD.
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CHILDREN'S WEAR.
EVERY OCCASION.
INSPECTION INVITED,
Wm. POWELL, Ltd.
SPECIALISTS IN CHILDREN'S GOODS.
J. ULLMANN & Co.
The Franch Jewellery House, Grand Assortment in
WRIST WATCHES.
PRICES RIGHT.
ANDIAMOND MERCHANTS we are LEADING in the East.
ITALIAN GRAND OPERA
DOUBLE DISC RECORDS.
Kanghi 5-coloured and blue and white Vases, Bowls Plates and Kienlung Famille Rose and blue and white Vases, Bowls, Plates|| and Plaques.
IL TROVATORE, LA TRAVIATA
CARMEN"
MIGNON
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
OTELLO
ERNANI
Vory Fine Kienlung Imperial Famille Rose Vase, Very Fine Kanghi White Soft Paste Vase.
TOSCA
Very Fine Kienlung Imperial Yellow Famille Rose Vase.
Soochow Redwood Screens Inlaid with Famille Rose and blue
white Plaques (Eleulung. Yungching)
Mr. Noyes was asked to com- ment on the American note to England, in regard to shipping, and the sailing of the Dacia with cotton, and the sailing of the Wilhelmina with a cargo of foodstuffs för Germany.
It is for that reason that your future. We sorely shall, unless United States in war with Eng- Directors recommend that a com- treaties are enforced. A system land, they are trying to keep the paratively large amount be car of international police is rather two countries in a state of financia!
ried forward to this year's ac count, which I trust, will meet with your approval.
a distant ideal, but I don't see friction."
why the pricciple of international Made by
Black-Coated Men."
alliances cannot be worked out. Mr. Nayes waareminded of "The Part of the steelwork for the I think the development will be Wine Press," his poem depict- the ing the horrors of war. He was construction of the new wharf has along the lines on which arrived, but your Direotors deem it Allies are now working. There asked if this war had bern started prudent to postpone temporarily you have several large Powers by a group of bleek-coated me, the erection of the wharf at any working together to uphold what who sat in an office and pushed a rate until after the approaching they think is right. The United button which started bloodshed typhoon season. We shall not States is a perfect example of an miles away.
"Yes, I do think en," he replied. be able to commence building alliance between big states on the the proposed new godown until esme continent, and history "I think that the Allied nations the Police basin is handed over shows that there is a steady de- have been struggling against jost to us and filled in, which wevelopment from smaller to larger such black coated men for years. They have tried their best to! expeos will be towards the latter groupe." end of the year.
International Law Thrown Over-assure Barupe of peace.
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Very Fine Ming Sang-de-Boeuf Vase.
Towkwong Famille Rose Plaques, Vases, Plates and Bowls, etc. Old Bronze Vases, Incense Burners and Figures (Ming & Bung)
also
Boochow Redwood Cabinets, Tables and Flower-stands. N.B. The Undersigned will give 2-weeks' 'guarantee as to the genuineness of the articles offered.
On view from Wednesday, the 10th inst. Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery,
NOTICE.
THE Partnership
between
GEO. P. LAMMEST. Auctioneer.
CHINA 'SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD. NOTICE.
Messrs. J. R. Braga and M. The Thirty-Seventh Ordinary" Fujii having been this day dis- Annual Meeting of the Share- solved, the firm known as Braga holders of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the and Fujil ceases to exist
The business heretof re will be General Agents, Pedder, Street, carried on by the undersigned, on Wednesday, the 24th March but they will not accept any at noon for the purpose of receiv liability for any debt contracted ing the Report and Statement of by the above-named firm
persons.
BATALHA & Co. Hongkong, 4th March, 1915.
TO LET.
First Floor of 49 Pottinger
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1 will be pleased to answer any Mr. Noyes was asked what he "When The Wine Press' WHA questions that shareholders may thought of the German naval raid firat published, many of my friends ask. There being no questions, on the conports and the more re- told me that I had exaggerated the gentlemen, I now beg to propose cent Zeppelin raid on Sandring-horrors of war when I spoke of 300,000 dead. Already after only that the report and accounts, as hem. presented, be adopted,
"At the present time," he re-five months of this war there haveTO LET-Ground Floor and Mr. Moxon:-1 beg to second plied, "all international laws have been two million casualties. Tak- the adoption of the report and been thrown over, and the world ing all of the warring nations into Street, rear central Police Station. accounts.
must accept such things. Such consideratio, it will be itoy if~Apply Within. The Chairman:-The adoption conditions will last as long na awe get out of thie war with only of the report and accounts, powerful alate can treat a solemn 10,000,000 killed." being proposed by myself treaty which it bas signed with Mr. Noyes has come over here and seconded, are now before its own seal as a sorap of paper to fill an agreement which he the meeting for discussion. As "I think that every nation made with Princeton University no shareholder has any remarks to which is a party to a solemn con- last year to lecture at the univer- make, I will pat the motion to the clave should make some sort of a sity during the second semester. THE Undersigned has received meeting. Proposel by myself and proteat when the conclave is He and Mrs. Noyes will stay Auction on reconded by Mr, Moxon that the trampled under foot. I have the Hotel Algonquin in this city leport and accounts as presented not the slightest doubt but for a few days, and then make a be passed. Against? Curried un- that the United States could short trip to Chicago before they
do a lot towards bringing go to Princeton, Mr. Noyes said the 6th March, 1915, commono- animously, a
The Chairman The next about peace-aven at the prerent that he would give but few reading at II a.m. at his Sales Rooms,
We Duddell Street. business is the co.firmation of the time. I do not agree with Willism ings of his posms this year, but A Quantity of Valuable Watson, however, that she should that he would probably give some draw the sword, but I cannot see lectures on the war. For the last Household Furniture. why your nation should not stop few months he has been patrolling all trade with Germany, the roads along the coast of Eng
"If that were done, it would land on a bicycle-as a member of probably cut the length of the the coast guard,
appointment of direptore
Mr. Ritchie-I beg to propose that the appointment of Mesers. B. Landgrel, A.S.D. Cousland, E. Ton Koch and A. Widman, directors, be confirmed,
instructions to sell by Public
SATURDAY.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT.
Auctioneer,
Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1914
A The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 11th to 24th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Ltd. General Agents, Hongkong, 4th March, 1915.
LUZON SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD. NOTICE.
The Thirty-Third Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders of the above Company
General Agents, Pedder Street, will be held at the Offices of the on Wednesday the 24th March at 12.15 p.m., for the purpose of re ceiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1914,
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 11th to 24th March, both days inclusive, E
JARDINE, MATHESON
& Co. Ltd. General Agents. Hongkong, 4th March, 1915,
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