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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SECOND EXTRA

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1915.

COMPANY MEETING.

OVERHEARD ON THE PEAK TRAM.

The Dairy Farm Company Limited,

The annual general mesting of the shareholders of The Dairy Farms Company Limited, a hald at the offices of the Com- pany at 12 30 p.m. to-day. Mr. W. S. Brown presided and those present were Mr. J. Scott Haraton(Director) Sir Pal Chaser, Hou, Mr. E. Shellim. Mesare, H. P. Smith, H. W. Page, G. W. Bewell, Chau Tong, M. Manuk (Secretary), and A. Stevenson (Acting Manager).

The Chairman;—It is pasthalf- past twelve I will now call upon the Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.

The Secretary then read the notice convening the meeting and the Auditor's report.

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the

Dramatis Pers

Private Jones of the Salopian

Infantry.

Muhammed Baksh of the Sani- tary Department.

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Sanitary Department..

Inspector Mollinaisy of the

P.-6. Smith of the local con- stabulary.

Mabammed Bakah; (tarning to Private Jouca) "Where are you going this afternoon?

Private Jones: (nooobslantly) "I'm going to tea with Governor."

M. B.: (unmoved) "You'll see

me there

Private J.: "What are you going for?"

M. B.: "Jest to see that none of

there'ere Salopians nick anythin." Private J.: (slowly) "You'll have to look slippy." (pauss)

Inspector Mao Hinniey: "No bear."

Privato J.: "So I hear."

P-a. Smith: (waking up) "What no beer? Then I shan't

be there."

TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

(Reuter's Service to The "Telegraph."]

THE BALKAN SITUATION,

DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING OF THE ALLIES AT

SALONICA.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Transfer:

Corps Orders is und to-day by Lient-Col. A. Chapman V.D., atste :-

H.K.C.C. DOUBLE3

HANDICAP.

Interesting Plasi last Avonlog.

L

Pte. J Johnson from HK.V.Rinterest was displayed in the final Last evening considerable

WAR ITEMS.

German General Bans Dress Bxhibition.

The Hague, August 27.-The Frankfurter Zeilung announces that the general commanding the Dresden militery area has just latest fashion in ladies dresses. forbidden an exhibition of the

to Engineer-Company No. 1917 of the Hongkong Oricket Club'e The costamiers, it appears,

Parades.

Paradea for Monday, 11th

instant Nil.

00

Handicap Dables in which Viveash and Abraham, who ored were not able to prove that their 3/8 beat Miskin and Bt. Amory originated in Germany, Austria, autumn and winter models had

owe 4/8.

Hungary, or a neutral country.

Parades for Tuesday, 12th The win was something in the

Greece and the Allies.. instant :---

nature of a surprise considering 5.15 p.m. The following re- the first game in which the former

Athens, August 30,--1he news- oraits:Gannera J.V. Braga pair failed to show anything like the consent of the British Govern pspere comment favourably on (No. 1 Seotion Art. Batty) and good form. Miskie and St. Amory ment relative to the transport of IL ME. MoTavish (No. 2 Section took the first sett with some very a large number of parcel post Art, Batty.), Privaten F. E Rin-good play, probably all the more packages destined for the Greek Her, W. P. U. Traford (Scouts emphasised by reason of the fact markets, which have been held Co.) and N. S. Jacobs (Signalling that their opponents failed to get up at Salonico. It is considered Section.) Macketry Instruction into their stride, though the that this is an indication of a Kennedy Road Range, volleying of the former pair was more favourable attitude by the Oatriber 8, 1.40 s.m. - Uniform (Drill Order) to be worn, particularly deadly. The Salonics correspondent of the Milan Socolo describing the Service R fen to be carried.

Entente towards Greek ommerce. In the second sett Viveash and landing of the Allied, says: Great transatlantic liners followed by Corpl. Grimea R. E. will strend.

Zinc Coins in Belgium. smaller transports with material, escorted by destroyers, entered the

his partner certainly showed an

Amsterdam, August 30,--Gér- harbour at eight o'clock in the morning, while warships guarded the (except Right Section M. G. to games right off, losing the that the Governor-General has 330 p.m. Reeraita of all units improvement on opening by taking man papers report from Brussels entrance. The landing began at nine o'clock, and Greek gendarmes Co. and Signalling Section and third and then carrying the game decreed that coins shall be minted kept order, among those waiting on the gasy were a Greek colonel, those detailed for Musketry Ia-clean out of their opponents' in zinc in view of the scarcity of two French colonels and two Serbian staff officers. Anchored struction at Kennedy Road Range) bands with some remarkably fiue nickel coina. Pieces of five, ten, opposite the quay were Greek transports with mobilized troops from -8qasd Drill and Rifs exercises playing, profiting by those fiabes and twenty-five centimes will be When the first French detachment landed, the French Minister, Majar Higby and Sargt. Ramsay, the men on the other side obligation to accept more than At Headqasriera under Sargt. of misunderstanding between coined, and there will be no M. B.:Are you takin' it up at Athens, welcomed them with a cordial message. The first gun 6.30. p.m. No. 1 Section Art of the net and patting in some five france' worth of these coins.

was landed at half past nine. Soldiera in companies, preceded by Batty, and Left Section M. G. Co. consistently good work. this afternoon ?"

Private J. "No."

drummere and trumpeters, marched to a oamp which had already (including N. O. Os, and men in score then stood at one asit each of a lion surrounded by laurels The The new issue will bear the image P..o. 8. (waking up again) been prepared by the inhabitants. Silent and interested spectators Belobera Section)-Inspection of Wast! No bear sot no blad! admiring the splendid equipment of four English staff officers, sweit arme, ammunition and equipment first three games in the third and in French and Flemish,

Abraham and Viveach took the with the inscription "Belgiam" Itata't 'ari a dal " (pau+6)

ed the troops in camp, The Eaglish are encamped on the higher on Tuesday, 12th inst, and Parado last nett and then Miskin and St. MB: Pronty of oak, I ground and the French on the lower. The transports are loaded at Boadquarters in light maroh Amory had a look in though their

Field-Marshal Von Bulow. Amsterdam, with many batteries of seventy-fives, quickfirers, munitions and ing order, ie,tunio, shorts and short recovery was not sufficient According to the Homburger Augat 81- Private J.: "Sɔ they tell me.”

hores. The streete of Salonica are most lively, Anglo-French patties, helmet, rifle, bandolier, rob their opponents of their lead Nachrichten, Field-Marshal Ton (silence)

ficers and men mixing with the Greek soldiory.

waterbottle, Inspector M. H.; "F.70 '00-

haver sok, belt which they maintained st 43. Balo, who some time ago left dred dollars.

and aidearms, 4 ponobes after come real stiff fighting the Western theatre of war owing and 150 rounde ammunition. Vivansh and Abraham took the to serious illness, has andergone Every member of these quite, next two games and won the a cure at Harzburg. His com except men specially excuand, match the score being 1-6,6-1,6-3.plete and speedy recovery in must attend this parade.

ex peored.

ear,"

The Chairman's Speech. The Chairman said:-Gentle→ men, with your permission I will adopt the usual co›ree and t÷ke the report and accounts, which have been in your hands for someAve you got a bead?"

M. B.: (to Private Jones) day,

The 69 read,

year Private J.: "Yos, -* or under review bas esen withdrawal of a large number apology for one." of regular linera using Bongkong port of call and this with the reduction of the garrison here has caused a large falling off in the demand for meat and dairy produce. Your directors, however are pleased to be able to lay before you results which should be considered eminently satisfactory when the various causes, that have gone to inter fere with our normal and regular trade, are taken into consideration.do?"

It is proposed with your proval to write off on account of bad debte and depreciation $18.987.70, to pay a dividend of $1.25 per share absorbing $50-

German Aeroplanes that Rad 000- to transfer to fire and ty

from a Russian. phoon insurancefund $4000 -and

Petrograd, August 30.-To the tocarry forward $1,315.92. During noria of Violavas Bussian aero- the year about $35.000.-has plane was a tacked by thres Ger- been expended on aditions to mo Alba, 10 of which our hard, over $31,000.-on was bruaght down by the buildings and property to scoom-machine-gun fire, while the other modate our increase l'atook, sal |two flɔd, about $8,000.- on extra maobia- ery and dairy appliances and the

shareholders osa justly feel proud

of their very up-to-date dairy

Pavia J.:

(Pass)

ears 'o's got it!

"What? For this Aayaon I

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(All relapan into silence.)

Piragua.

GERMANS CLAIM THE CAPTURE'OF SOUTHWEST

BELGRADE.

October 8, 8.15 p.m:

6.39 p.m. Bight Scotion M. G. Co.-Bration drill and Skirmish-

According to Rester's correspondent at Amsterdam a Berlining on Cricket ground. communique says that the crossing of the Drios, Save and the Danube ia favourably proceeding. We have captured southwest Belgrade, 296 men and two machine guns; we also took three guns opposite Ruma.

THE ALLIES' REPRESENTATIVES HAVE LEFT SOFIA.

October 9, 12.20 a.m. Beater's correspondent at Sofia says that the Allies' representa Mr. Sowell: Is it proposedtives left Sofis last night. Representatives of the King and of the farms, and batebery, which we to make any further provision Government bade them farewell at the station. consider are the best in the Far for the loss upoa sabsidiary the Eat. No expanse is spared to coin having regard supply the Colony with clean practice adopted by Wiseman's? and wholesome milk and They refoss to take more than one other dairy produce, and silver dollar,

- our customers have had the bene

to

THE RUSSIANS.

October 8, 1.40 p.m.

It is estimated in Petrograd that the Germans are employing seven hundred thousand men in the capture of the town of Dwinsk and the Dyina lino.

The Chairman:-Ia reply to fit of all the improvements with Mr. Sowell's question, we are ont paying more for the advant-taking all the precautions we on. ages thus offered. The cost of There being no farther questiona all food striffs, dairy utensils and will ask the shareholders to appliances have advanced in price, signify in the nausl manner, 700,000 GERMANS EMPLOYED IN THE CAPTURE OF DWINSK, bat your directors have not con- Those for-against-carried on sidered it advisable to increase animously. The next business is the price of our milk which has the re-election of the retiring remained unaltered for over 12 directors.

The Hon. Mr. E. Shellim:-I Feare.

The usual practice of debiting beg to proposa re-election of the profit and loss account with all retiring directors, Dr. J. W. repairs and improvements to pro- Noble and Mr. J. Scott Harston. Mr. H. Peroy Smith:-I have perty and buildings has been adhered to and I feel sure this much pleasure in seconding that, The chairman :-The re-aleo- will meet with your approval. I should like to draw your attention of Dr. J. W. Noble and Mr. tion to the item of 87,348.54 J. Scott Harston as directors has appearing under loss on anbaidi- bean proposed by the Hon. Mr. ∙ary coins. This loss which Shelli and seconded by Mr. constitutes a record for this Smith. Those in favour-against- Company in due in a measure to carried unanimously. The next the fact that the Colony's silver business. is the election of an dollars have been for some time auditor.

per cent.

tion of the report and accounts.

almost on a par with subsidiary Sir Paul Chater-I beg to coinage, the discount on the latter propose the election of Mr. Percy being at one time as high as 18 Smith as auditor at the same

con ideration sa heretofore. I now beg to propose the adopto second that.

The Hon. Mr. Shellim:-I beg

Bir Paul Chater:-I beg to The chairman:The election second the adoption of the report of Mr. H. Perey Smith as auditor and accounts.

at a remuneration of $250 per The Chairman:-Gentlemen sanum has been proposed by Sir the adoption of the report and ac- Paul Chater and seconded by Mr. counts has been proposed by Shellim. Those in favour plasse myself and seconded by aiguily in the usual manner- unsisimuusly. Sir Paul Obster. The proposal against-carried is now befors the meeting and Tass is all the basines gentle I shall be pleased to answer any men; dividend warrants will be quisations to the best of my ability. ready on Tuesday.

THE ALLIES IN THE WEST.

ENEMY CONCENTRATING RESERVES ON CHAMPAGNE,

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October 8, 1.40 p.m.

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

5.30 p.m. Civil Service Cim- pany-Lecture at Headquarters. 5.30 p.m. Scouts Ompany- Company drill and Rifle exercices on Uricket ground.

5.30 p.m. Stretcher Bearer Sec-DS.P. (Reserve) state: tion Instraction at Headquarters.

Remainder Nil,

to-day by Mr. P. O. Jenkin, Police Reserve Ordera issued

Detail.

Gun Club Hill, Kowloon:-- On duty until 18th instant Cantre Section M.G. Co.

Officer on duty Linut. Wright, Detention Camp, Kowloon:- Os duty to-night Scouts Co. Officer on duty Lieut. Murphy. On duty to-morrow night Scouts Company.

Parades

The parade of the 1st and 2ad Platoons of No. 2 Company, or dered for Monday, October 11, is postponed to Wednesday October 13 at 6.30 p.m.

Patrols,

For Sitariay. Sanday, and Monday, all Patrals are as detail- ed in Orders of October 8-9.

(Patrols Central), Tuesday October 12: 5.50 p.m. Sergeant Lammert (3) Cartwright (8) Martin (5) Officer on duty Capt. Stewart.Potter (5) Bryan (8) and Butter Oa duty 11th instant Scoate feld (8). Company.

8 50 p.m. Bowen-Rowlands (3) Reynolds (3) Arnold (6) Lindeny (5) Gibson (8) and Eustace (8) Inspector Wilden will visit.

Oficer on duty Capt. Butchison. Oa duty 12th instant No. 2 Section Arty. Batty,

Officer on duty Capt. W. M. Boott.

Orderly Sergeant until 16th instaat Bergt. Sobnepel,

Ship Well-known in Hong- kong hold up at Colombo.

Note.

Patrol men are required to supervise all regular fadian and Chinese Constables on duty on their Sections. For this purpose one patrol man muss frequently traverse certain of the streets and

Overhaul of Rit'es.

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Jolaed,

A. A. Fyfe,

Wednesday,

Canadian Minister's Homa- coming. Ottawa, August 30.—A pablla demonstration await- Sir R. Bor den and General-Si-8m Hughes from England. It will not be of upon their arrival in Montreal s political character, the more- ment having been inaugurated by representatives of the loos1 Board of Trade, the Maanfacturer Association, the Labour Unions, and the National societies. The Premier and the Minister of Mili- is will also be accorded a popular welcome in Ottawa,

Berlla Warned to Boll River Water.

Amsterdam, August 30 —Ohe- lera appeara to be spreading rapidly in Prussia, sinos cases have already coourred near Berlin.

The Berlin Police President has warned the inhabitants to boil all drinking water, especially that taken from the rivers Oder and Spree.

Cases of cholera have been Frankfort-on-Oder, Potsdam and notified amongst other places, at Liegnitz,

MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE.

by

SALE OF WORK IN AID OF Local Charities for Children

cellency the Governor.

FIRE ON THE INDRAWADI alloys within his Section, meeting his companions at agreed poíola on the Srotirn Boundary.

No. 3 Company, The 3rd the PRINCE OF WALES FUND Platoon will draw rides, and the the National Committee for Bal- 4th Platoon will return rifles on gian Relief, and children in My Tuesday, October 12, at 530 pm. C. L. Homes whose fathers have

No. 2 Company. The 3rd been killed in action. A telegram from Paris says that the Franch are now lena than News has been received in the

To be held in the two miles from the important Challerange-Bazancourt railway. Colony that the s.e. Indrawadi Platoon will draw rifles at 5 30

There is a welcome indication that the enemy is concon- which left Hongkong on August.. and the 4th Platoon will Grounds of Government House trating hie reserves on the Champagne front, or at two points, the 19 for New York, via Snes, was return rifles at the conclusion of Klad permission of His Ex-

Meanwhile it is obliged to put in at Colombo, on the parade first of which menzoed the whole of the line. painted out that there is furions cannonading on the September 18, on account of an October13. Roye, Tassigny and Compiegne sector, which is the angle of the outbreak of fire in the forepart of great line from the Sea to the Vosges and that between the Mouse Number 2, tweendrok bold, and Moselle, which conveys to the Germano a message of serious: The fire was extinguished on import.

the following day and the dis] A Forthcoming Marriage, charge of cargo from bolde 1 and A marriage has been arranged 2 was immediately proceeded between Lieutenant Commander with, in order that theex ant of the Sumerville Perigriae Browala Isaronge might be arcertained. | Busasil, R.N., fifth son of the But The Indrawadi ónn of the ships Into Usplain Stuart Russell, Chief of the well-known Indra Line of Constable, West Riding of York- TOYS Liverpool, was a steel morew shire, and of Mr. Rnsebil, Wood stommer of 5194 tma, built in thorpe, Farncombe, and Esleet. 1902 by Hour C. Connell and Frances Kelly, elder daughter ci Oo, al Glasgow.

Major-Comern! F, H, Kelly, O. B,

A CEASELESS CANNONADING IN FRANCE.

„October 8, 8.15 am. Heater's correspondent at Paris pays that there is a osamel:as

cannonding in the Artois and Champagne, regions, also in Royo, Tracy, le Val, in Argonne and on the Heights of the Monas. There is also lively fighting in the communication trenches eastward of the Tabure Hill

On SATURDAY, 30th October, From 2 to 6. p.m. Entrance only at the Garden ...Gate in Upper Albert Road Prices of admission "Adults 30 ste Children 10-

An Members and Associates free, Come to see the

B

MERRIE MUMMERS."'- 5.30 p.m. Ticket $1,00,

ICES, SWEETS, TEL.

and FANOV ARTICLES BRNTUB, CHRISTMAS TREE. No Chils Taken.