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COMPANY REPORT

Unton Insurance Soeaty of Canton, Ltd.

The rep rt of the above Con-! pany, for presentation to the abareholders at the forty-second ordinary meeting to be held at the Society's offices at noon on Friday, the 23rd April, state-

The Beard has now to lay bo- fore the shareholdera a balance sheet containing a summary of the property and liabilities of the Sqoiety on the 31s: Decembar, 1914, and a statement of accounts to the same date.

1913 Account.-After payment of the interim dividend of $30 per share, and the bonus of 20 per cent, to contributors passed at the last annual meeting there remains a balance of $1,222,- 202:91.as per annexed statement.

The Board recommends thut) this sum be appropriated a follows:-

A final dividend to shareholders of $20 per share on 12,400 shares

A bonus dividend to shareholders of $5 per share on 12,100 shares An addition to the. Sterling Roserve" Fund of £35,000". at Exchange la.'» 9.3/16 d. ............... To write off Leave- hold Property Account rn *** To be carried for- ..

ward to Undëг.. writing Suspense Acount to close the account for "

the

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$248,000.00

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1915,

SPECIAL CABLE,

JAPANESE STEAMERS ON ROCKS.

TWO VESSELS PROBABLY TOTALLY LOST AT WOOSUNG.

(From Our Own Correspondent).

"Shanghai, April 12. The Nagata Mara and the Teirsku Mara have been driven upon Amberat Rock. Woosung, in a strong equall. The crews were resoned and brought to Shanghai, Both vesaola will probably be totally lost.

[The Yeiraku Mera is a veseel of 2,085 tone and is cwned by Mesare, Kishimoto & Co., Deuka, while the Nogata Mara, of 988 tons, is owned by B. Nagata, of the same port.]

'Balance Sheet.

D.cember 31, 1914.

To Capital 12,400 - Sharos of $250

ench $3,100,- " CCO upon which

$100 per Share

called and paid

up,

.......... 1,240,000,00

fo Reserve Fund,-

Silver, $3,000,000,00 Sterling, £180,000——=" 1,812,389.38

4,812,389.38

82,000.00

To Reinsurance *

'Fund, £265,869.-

14. 7

Underwriting Suspense Account

308,480.18 To

£51,755.17. 9

10,000.00 To Exchange Fluo luation Account,

your 1913505,742.73

$1,222,202.01

| To InvestmentQuo-

iastion Account, To Working Ac

count 1013" Balance, To. Working Ac

• count 1914

1914 Accruat.-The balance of Balance,

73,009,356.22

588,281,38

220,827.86

151,090.72

1,222,202.01.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

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We maintain an efficient staff under strict European supervision to ensure

Purity and Excellence

in all Branches for those who are particular; and our

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از مریض

"MRS. DOT”.

TELEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIA

Excellent Performance at the Theatre Royal,

WELCOME RAINS.

(Reater's Service To The Telegraph." London. Received April 13.- Reuter's Melbourze correspon dort states that splendid general rains in Victoria and the Contin- ent are completely clinging the agricultural outlook.

OBITUARY.

MAJOR GENERAL LOMAX.

London. Received, April 13. The death is announced of Major General 8. H. Lomax.

4,091,446.63 [The deceased, who was born in

deferted P. K. Wong, 7-5, 6-3, |7–5 (frat round)."

Handicap Singles, "B." second rohnd: A H. Urook (rec. 15/1) Theagh the number of pairons defeated F. A. Redmond (owe 5/6), at the Theatre Royal last night 6-1, 6-2. J. R. Wood (owe 2/6) was not co large as on the occasion defeated E. J. R. Mitchell (rec. of the opening performance by 2/6), 8—3, 8-0. Dr. Koch (w.o.)

Handicap Singlee, the Howitt-Phillips Comedy Com

second

pony, those who were present wars round: F. A. Redmond and K. treated to a most delightful even- Brayebay (owe 5/6), defeated "A. ing. The play staged was Mrs. B. Raworth add L. P. Goldney Dot," by W. Somerset Maugham, (rec: 2/0), 6-4, 7-5.

Mixed Doubles: Mrs. Bearis and the dainty comedy was very charmingly interpreted. His and O. E. H. Beavis (scrstob) Excellency the Governor and Lady defoated Mrs. Beckwith and H May were among those present.. R. Phelips (coratob), 7-5, 7-5.. All the charac ers were well Miga Wilkinson and M. M. Mass filled, and the leading parte were (#.0.), in especially capable hande. Miss Gertude F. Godart appeared in the title role, and abe played it with rare skill all through, con- firming the admirablo impression she made in Saturday's perform- ance. As James Blenkinsop, Mr.“ Charles Howitt was seen to great

Working Account on the 31stToSaadry Creditors 806,687,07/1255, entered the Army in 1874 advantage; the part saited him

- December, 1914, was $4,801,448.-

63 as per annered statement. The Board recommends that șn "interim dividend of $30 per share. be paid to shareholders, absorbing $372,000.0), and that a bonus of 20 per cent be paid to contributore, sbsorbing about $250,000.00, and that the remainder be orried forward.

Directors: Since the lust gon- ocal meeting, Mr. 1. A. Siebs and Mr. E. Goetz have resigned their Bests and Mr. A. Forbes has jined the Board. In accordance" with Clause 80 of the Artioles of Asscoiation Mr. P. . Holyoak and "Mr. W. L. Pattenden retire, but offer themselves for re-election. Auunors:-Messrs. A: R. Lowe and O. Bernard isrown rotire, bus offor themselves for re-election.

8. H. DODWELLA,

Cosirman.'

Hongkong, 12th April, 1915.

Working Account, 1913. On 31st Dec., 1914.

To Nett Premium, 4,731,770.70

To Interest,

By Agency Com•

missions, By Head Office, Branches and Agency Charges, By Remuneration to Directors, Committees and Auditors, By Losses and Olaime paid,

By

140

Bozus of 20 per cent. paid to Con- tributors, By Interim Divid. end of $30 per Sbare,

By Balance,

017,308.72

$5,340,079.42

Gold Securities

have been valued at "minimum" or quoted priosa 88 on 29th Janu. ary 1915, which 'bao involved a writing down of about £10,000 below prices our- rent at the intest date on which the London Stook Exchange was open in 1914, viz 30th July. Securities purchas

ed in Loadon since the War bugan have been valued at coat.

Silver

$17,130,262.17

Scurities

have bopn rc- valued, sa uzual,' at prices current on 31 Dec, 1914. 'By Cach with Bank- eis on Current and Deposit Ac counts.

1,446,427.01 Silver, Gold, 198,600.1.4.2,249,697.03 498,003.01 By Investments in

130,434.41

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Silver Securites 4,067,340.01 By Lovestments in Gold. £461,998.0 7 5,119,081.08 20,180,47 By Sundry Debtors including Branch and Agency 2,829,150.37

Balances, 3,485,674.88 Silver,

687,035.90 Gold,#166,927.18. 111,890,865 23

£817,532, 6,10

280,201.65

By Mortgages in 372,000,00 Hongkong 1,222,202.91 $887,000.00 By Mortgages in $5,349,079.42 Shanghai....

730,769.23 Working Account, 1914. On 31st December, 1914.

By Mortgages in

Hankow To Nett Premium 7,301,600.15 Interest... 617,883.66

192,307.69

87,010,683.81 By Leasehold Pro-

perty......... 152,662.02

By Agency Oum--

missions...

By Head Office, Branches and

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS, AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM NEW YORK. HE Steamship

"INVERIÓ"

TH and became Major General into a nicety, and the happy 1008. He was A AG. 2nd Army manner in which these two mem-

having arrived, Consignees of bers of the Company co-operated. Corps from 1902 to 1904, Brigaad all to do with the success of Cargo are hereby informed that dier General 10th Brigade from 1904 to 3008, and General Oficer the piece. Miss Doria Phillips, all goods are being lauded at tboir risk into the Godowns of the Commanding the 1st Division as Neillie Sallinger, also scored a

marked success, while Mr. JaakHongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. from since 1910.]

Elagert, in the character of Gerald whence delivery may be obtained, Haletine, the berd, created a good No claims will be admitted impression, though at times be after the Goods have left the Go- was inclined to over-do the part. downs, and all goods remaining The remaining members of the undelivered after the 21st April, c.at did well in their respective will be subject to rent; roles. "

HALBOUR OFFENCES.

All

effected.

...

and

Bills of Lading will be counter-

signed by THE BANK LINE, Ltd,

All claims against the steamer P. C. McFall charged Laung One of the finest bits of acting must be presented to the Under- Teas the master of a passenger through the whole play was wit signed on or before the 28th April boat, before Commander Basilaessed in the second act-a love or they will not be recognised.

broken,chafed, Taylour, R. N., at the Marine scone in the garden of Mrs. D's damaged Goods are to be left in Court this morning, with nulaw country house; Miss Doris Pail the Godowns, where they will fully failing to stop his boat lips and Mr. Wheeler Dryden are be examined on the 21st April, when called upon to do so by the to be congratulated for their ex- at 9.30a.m. Police in the Harbour, on the celleut work, both displaying a No Fire Insurance has been 12th inat, and with unlawfully restraint which is all too rare in using nets within the harbour scenes of this typo. The play grow limits for the purpose of lifting in interest as it prograssed, and articles from the bed thereof, on the denouement was very cleverly the 12th inet., without the written done. There was not, indeed, a permission of the Harbour Master dull moment throughout the whole. Defendant was fined $10 kr both of the 'c ncluding act, and the

ffences.

slimax was worked up in a most The master of the steam launch elective manner. The Company Kung Hong was charged by Police are tite pruised on the perform Sergt. Jackson, with unlawfully carying six passengers more than the number allowed by his licence, within the waters of the Colony on the 19th inst. Defendant was fined $250.

ance, which cocfi mad theopinion formed on the opening night, that they are a party distinctly above the average ran

N

Tonight Diplomney," is te produced, and acrowded house is anticipated for this striking

P. O. MoFall charged two boat women with unlawfully using netsplay. within the harbour limits for the purpose of lifting articles from the bed thereof without the written permission of the Harbour Maater. Defendante were fined $10 each.

LOCAL SPORT.

Hongkong Tennis Le gue Méoting, The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Tennis League was held last evening, it was stated that the following Clubs would

General Agents: Hongkong, 14th April, 1915.

NGKONG SCHOOLS" ATHLETIC SPORTS;

place at the Race Course, Happy

The Annual Meeting will take |

Valley, on Monday, April 13th commencing at 12 noon. Heats will be run off on Wednesday, April 14th commencing at 2 p.m. Thero will be the usual Old Boys' Races,

C. MYCOCK, Hon. W. H. VIVEASI Soca.

NOTICE.

We have this day boen ap-; pointed Sole Agents for Hong- kong and China by the Tata Iron and Steel Co., and are prepared to quote for Pig Iron and other. Iron and Steel Products,

SHEWAN TOMES & CO.

NOTICE. VES

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, April 12th, 1915.

THE CHINA-BORNEO Co., Ltd.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

ets in Hongkong, and Returns participate in the Leagno during We have this day authorised received from the various Branch- the ensuing season, Kowloon Mr. C. BERNARD BROWN to es and Agencies for the year (two teams), University, Civil sign our firm per procuration: ending 31st December, 1914. We Service, Club de Recreio, Olym have also satisfied ourselves sa to pic, Chinese Recreation Club, and the existence and valge of the possibly the Hongkong, the Wis Securities for Investmente, the wam and the Y..O.A. Clubs. Dr. Cask at Bankers and on Mortgage Forsyth was elected President, to the amounts specified. We Mr. H. A. Nisbet Vice-President, The Twelfth Yearly Meeting of bave obtained all the information and Mr W. H. Viveneh (Hon. Shareholders of the above com«.

Sadretary). The recounts were pady will be held at the Com 1,610,076.92 and explanatichs we have re

quired, and in our opinion the very satisfactory showing a pany's Office, St George'n 58,238,41 above Balance Sheet is properly balance in hand of $63.41 Last Building at Noon, on Friday, the drawn up so as to exhibit a true season the shield was won by Statement of Accounts to the 31st 30th April, 1915 to receive a $17,130,262.17 and correct view of the state of Kowloon "A" who went through December, 1914 and the Report of the Society's Eire according to the season without a defeat. On the General Manager And Con- the test of our information and of the 36 fixturea 31 were played. suling Committee and to elect a Tennis Tournament Consulting Committee*** and the explanations given to us, and

The following games were played Auditor. as shown by the Books of the

SD The Transfer Books of the Misweet fast evening Socisty.

Open Championship Singles, Company will be closed from the A.R. LOWE,

Chartered

Major Crisp defeated F. W. Cary, 16th April to the 30th April, both Auditir Report. We report o BERNARD BROWN, Accoustants,

6-2 6-1,2-0, 6-3 (second days inclusive. 2,260,714.09 that we have examined the Aok

Auditore: 4991,4486.63 counts of the Society at the Head Hongkong, 12th April, 1915.

Office withthe Books and Vouch 1919.383.81

Agency Charges 180,300.62

By Remuneration to

Direstora

mittees

Auditora

Br Lomes

Olsims paid: By Balance

Sterling Exchange

tuken at le 9.3-16d. BH. DODWELLA

Com

and

W. L. PATTENDEN,

25,251.55

O. MONTAGUE EDE, Secretary.

and

round) 8. E. Green defeated. WAL Wei 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 (first) round) Capt, Hattersley Smith

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