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THE AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENT.

Locally Kuowa Officer's Praise

WEEKS AND COMPANY, 'LIMITED.

Fifteenth Ordinary Generat

Meeting.

The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of Messrs; 'Weeks & Co., Ltd., was held at the office of the company, Shanghai on May 28. Not long ago telegrams ap-Mr. R. McEwen Dalgliesh presid peared in the Hongkong Telegraphed, and the other directors present extolling the bravery and dash of were Merers. S. E. Smalley, and the Australiane, and it is now L. J. Cubitt, with Mr. T. E. Trae- particularly interesting to bare man, secretary and general The tendance repre- the fact not only confirmed, but maonger. enlarged upon, by one who saw sented 4,083 shares. 'as much as it was possible for anyone to nee' of what sotually occurred.

The secretary having read the notice convening the meeting, the Chairman said: Gentlemen, the A British naval olhoor, fairly report and accounts have been cir. "well known in Hongkong, whose enlated to shareholders and fol- ahip, a destroyer, was, and may lowing the usual custom, with be atill, in the Dardanelles, writes your permission, we will dispense very strongly in praise of the with the formality of reading "Australian contingens, the land-them, but I will read the auditors

ing, and subsequent operations report, which is a followe

We have audited the above of whom he witnessed from a very short distance away, balance sheet "and have obtained lle anys, "My word, but the all the information and explana-

Australians were fine.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1915,

PORTUGUESE LADY'S DEATH.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

The Poor Lose a Generous Friend.

BUTTER

CHEESE.

Owing to the abnormal prices ruling at present in "Australia The poor of the Colony have for Butter, and the rise in the price of Canadian Stilton Cheese, we lost a friend in the death of Mr.

Helena Brandao Gomes, the wife have been compelled to advance our retail prices to the following of Dr. A. 8. Gomes, which took place at her residence, I, Ormsby Villas, Kowloon, yesterday.

The deceased lady had been (a martyr" to " diabetea" for a number of years, but only took to

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bod B few days before her demise. Mrs. Comes, who was born in Macao, was lady of particular accomplishment and was a linguist of merit. She was most genercus to the poor, att only of her own nationality

DAISY

BUTTER

DAIRYMAID

BUTTERCUP

PASTRY

CHEESE

$1.10

per lb.

1.00

.90

.80

,70

These prices have been approved by the Food Committee and

and religion, but to the poora me into force on 24th May, 1915. generally. Her charitable work was performed without ostents. tion, and among the Catholic community she was very highly

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I falt tions we have required. Stooks esteemed. At the Church of the Holy Rosary, Kowloon, which was gift to the Catholics of Hong- kong by the decensed lady's bus- band, a special Maes for the Dead was celebrated, this morning, there being a large attendance of sympathisers present.

proud I was a Britoo. There have been tiken and valued by fine fellow, as soon as the beat the heads of departments and are got ashore, throw off their have certified as correct by them and rascke, left boir maxime the general manager. In our ammunition

the tand,pinion the above balance sheet swarmed up the oil with this properly drawn up so as to cold steel, yelling like devile.txhibit a true and correct view of They lost heavily, as shrapnele Company's affairs according was coming over, but they got the best of our information and was coming bayonet Bess the explanations given us and as "them. Thes

shown by the booke." were glorious- absolutely full mnike,”

The year under review has been exceptional because of the undsusl

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Though Mrs. Gomes' son and daughter pre-deceased her, ehe

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

PUBLIC AUCTION

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE of

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY

TO-DAY'S: ADVERTISEMENTS.

CANTON KOWLOON

RAILWAY.

SUMMER TRAIN SERVICE.

The Public is bereby notified that on and from Tuesday, June) 15th, several important alterations and additions will be made in the Train Servios.. Three Express Trains will take the place of those

caras grand-children to our Situate at Caine Road; Victoria, now running, timing as under-

her loss along with her devoted husband.

in the Colony of Hongkong, in 2 Lots

The interment takes place at He also speaks very highly of

Catholic the conduct of itose of them who difficulties which have been Happy Valley (the were wounded and taken on cord created by the war. It has added Cemetery) this evening, the the hia ship from off the shore. He, very considerably, to the laying cortege passing the Monument at himself, was unburt although down expenses, and the deliveries six o'clock.

been within easy rifle range of the of certain goods have enemy, and apparently asoding curtailed and delayed, Hut nct- on the bridge the whole time. withstanding all this, the years' One bullet, he says, went through working may be considered as bis sleeve, and another between his lege; and at one time, sbrag nel bursting over his hend "bullets came down with a sizzle, like bail."

ALLEGED FRAUD ON THE ELECTRIC CO.

Barber Accused of lagenious Trick.

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on

TUESDAY,

22nd day of June, 1915,

at 3 o'clock p.m., "

by

Mr. GEO. F. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer,

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.

LOT No. 1 consists of:-AJI

Before finally deciding upon the plans and specification, your Directors considered, very fully, several alternative proposals, and that piece, or parcel of around their selection of reinforced con-registered in the Land Office as crete was with a view to ultimate Section A of Inland Lot No: 1405 economy. The original opet is together with the messuage and more than for ordinary brick and premises thereon known morter, bat a considerable saving No. 40 Caine Road. is effected in maintenance, depre- ciation and insurance, which more than compensate for the first outlar.

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LOT No. 2 consists of:-All that piece or parcel of ground registered in the Land Office as The Remaining Portion of Inland Lot No. 1405 together with the known as No, 47 Caine Road. messuage and premisos thereon

very satisfactory: Our taraover bus heen well maintained, but some heavy expenses have been incurred which reduced our pro- AL. Chief amongst the working account item are travelling ex perises and exchange, which ac- count for about $10,000. The latter resulted from having to change our working rate from 73 to 71.

Profit & Loss Account.-It has beau nécessary to make a large "The building will comprise a allowacce this year for bad and large store on the ground floor, doohtful debts, but we have reason and two handsome residential to believe come will be recovered. flats above, and a two storied

The balance at credit of pre-godown at the rear. perty working account is very It is expected that the store will An interesting and ingenione small, because the interest on cost be ready for occupation in the form of fraud was outlined this of ground at Hankow and build-antoon, and all the buildings morning before Mr. Lindsell at ing in course of construction, has completed by January next. the l'oira Court, by Mr. Prestos, been debited to revenue, although Before proposing the first re-the Crown Rent and to the ob- of Messrs Johnson Stokes and it could have been capitalized by solution I wish to point out that Master, in the case of a barber in adding to the cost of the building. the amount $20,976,40 shown on Morrison Road who is sammoned We preferred however, to treat it the front page of the report and for that between April 30 and as an item of expense.

accounts, as representing 6 per I will now ask you to turn to cent, dividend, is calculated upon May 20 he fraudalently cansed to bo diverted and consumed certain the balance sheet, and it will be the 21,647 shares issued up to electricity, the property of the noticed that the capital account February 28, but when the share has been slightly increased dur-register was closed the number of HK. Electric Co. Ltd.

abiras issued was increased to 21,702, consequently the dividend will amount to $20,150,40, which leaves $7,149,83 to be carried Hongkong, 8th June, 1915. forward to new account.

occurred near the

Up Express Trains Kowloon dep. 7.08 am, 12.05.p.m. 4.00 p.. Canton arr. 10.40 a.m.

Down Express Trains Canton dep.

3.40 p.m.

7:33 pm.

7.00 a..

12 noon

4.20 pm.

Kowloon arr. 10.30 a.m.

3.32 p.m. 7.52 p.m.

Important alterations have also

been made in the local train service,

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Time Tables, which may be had For further particulars 800

on application at all Stations and at the Head Offices Kowloon and Canton.

By order. THE ADMINISTRATION, Chinese Section. Canton Kowloon Railway. By order. H. P. WINSLOW, Manager, British Section). Kowloon Canton Railway.

the term of 999 years from the The said premises are held for

30th day of March, 1897 created therein by the Crown Lease of the said INLAND LOT No. 1485 8th June, 1915. dated the 28th day of September PACIFIC HAIL STEAMSHIF 1898 Subject to the payment of

COMPANY.

servance and performance of the THE Steamship reserved and contained.

Lessee's covenants therein

For further particulars and From conditions of Sale, apply to

EWENS & NEEDHAM, Alexandra Building, Solicitors for the Vendor,

or to

Mr. GEO. P. LAMMERT

Auctioneer, Duddell Street.

"CHINA," SAN FRANCISCO, JAPAN PORTS and MANILA, The above mentioned vessel having arrived," consignees » of. cargo are hereby notified to send in their Bills of Lading for coun-[ tersignature and take immediate delivery of cargo from alongside. Cargo impeding. discharge will be landed immediately at consignees' risk and expense,

Cargo remaining on board June 10th, 1915 at noon will

Mr. Freaton, prosecuting, in- ing the year. formed his worship that a par-

The net liability to the Hong- ticularly bad case of using kong and Shanghai Bank is also Western very much higher than last year, Market, the cause of which at the brought about by heavier importa

In conclusion I'might just men- outset was not apparent. Having tionautaloa rate of exchange. This searched out of doors for a case, increase in the overdraft is more tion that whilst your Directors do NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. be subject to landing charges and without any success, attention was than balanced by the stocks not recommend a bonus to the turned to the shops. Two employees and sundry debtors, which are staff this

they wish to place THE Steamship

year!

"BEN” LINE OF STEAMERS.

of the complainant company $8,953.15 more than at Febru- on record their fall appreciation "BENCLENCH." went to the defendant's shop and ary 28, 1914, while the overdraft of the work done, and I can sa From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', inspected the inser. Trey found is more by $81,070.44-

un adjustment of the wires effected, whereby the meter was cut out and did not register any Stock:- .cairent though the shop was One brilliantly illuminated. poolie remained in the shop while the other went in search of Mr. Petley and the foreman.

The defendant asked the wait. ing coolie what he wanted, and, learning what was the matter went to the meter to put things right. The coolie soized him and a struggle ensued, and though the defendant succeeded

1014. 1015.

$

$

Shanghai 294,827.56 353,027.42 Hankow 53,083.31 05,396.83 Sundry deblore

Shanghai 54,056.03 77,057.46 Hankow 3,535,42 3,773.76

405,302.82 409,255.47

405,302.32

in disarranging the adjustment, Net overdraft with

the coolie made him replace it. The case was adjourned until Saturday.

LANGKAT. OUTPUT.

sure you our best thanks are que

manager for the very able way cur

if undelivered June 15th, 1915 at noon will be subject to both land ing and storage charges.

No Fire Insurance whatever 'will be effected..

and All chafed

otherwise damaged cargo will be examined at the above Company's godown June 13th, 1915 at 9 a.m. unless accompanied by short delivery note or list of exceptions taken at the time of delivery to consignees and signed for and on behalf of the Pacific Mail S.8. Co.

LONDON & STRAITS. to Mr. Trueman in his capacity of CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all business ja run. Mr. Trueman in Goods are being landed at their addition to his other daties has risk into the hazardous and/or had the extra work of secretary to extra hazardous Godowns of the No claims will be entertained da in the abience of Mr. S:udd. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf There were no questions and and Godown Co., Ltd., whence the following resolutions were and/or from the wharves delivery

may be obtained.

then carried

No Claims will be admitted "That the report and accounts, after the Goods have left the Go- as presented be passed."-Pro- downs, and all Goods remaining posed by the Chairman, seconded undelivered after the 15th June 405,302.32 by Mr. Cubitt,

will be subject to rent. "That a dividend at the rate

All claims against the stormer Inorease... $93,053.15 of 6 per sent, for the year, on must be presented to the Under 21,792 shares be paid, $12,000 signed on or before the 22nd inst. Hongkong and

written off buildings sccount,

or they will not be recognized. Shanghai Bank

and $7,149.83 carried forward to Goods are to be left in the Go- All broken, chafed, and damaged 84,766,25...

166,720.69 new account."Proposed by the downs, where they will be ex- 84,756.25 Chairman seconded by Mr. Smal-amined on the 15th June, at

ley.

be re-elected a director of the effected.

669

02,053.JE

11 am.

MoMarrey, seconded by Mr. R. H. signed by L Company."-Proposed by Mr.

$81,970.44 "That Mr. R. McEwen Dalgliesh No Fire Insurance has been Increase on stock and

sandry debtors

Bills of Lading will be counter Increase on averdraft. $1,970.44

Goekin.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. $11,082.71

Agents. "That Meaars, Lowe, Bingham Hongkong. 8th June, 1915. During the year we have added another motor delivery van, which & Matthews be re-elected auditors

June 1

Tona 205 313

322

of the company."-Proposed by

The Chairman announced that

256 was found necessary to cope will Mr. G. L. Carneiro seconded by

the increased removal work and Mr. O. Matthews. ordinary delivery.

287

320

299

Total to 7th, inst. 2132 Daily average 304.58

made.

TO LET.

All claims must be filed on or before June 22nd, 1915, other wise they will not be recognised.

R. O. MORION,

Agent.

Hongkong, 8th June, 1915. MESSRS." KOMOR & KOMOR

EXHIBIT AT THEIR

ART GALLERY Alexandra Buildings,.

FOR 10 DAYS ONLY,

FORTY-FIVE SELECTED PICTURES by

E. KATO.

An inspection is. cordially

KOMOR & KOMOR,

The building of our now premises dividend warrants would be post TO LET.-Spacious Godown invited. at Hankow is in charge of Mesered, and the meeting terminat Moorhead and Halse, and ed with a vote of thanks to the Apply to:-DAVID BASSOON Batisfactory progress is being Directors,

No. 10 Ice House Street.

& Co. Litd.

Hongkong, 8th June, 1915,

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