1915-12-04 — Page 9

COMPANY MEETING.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SECOND

LOCAL WEDDING.

The Union Insuranco. Socity of Canton Ltd.

Mr. F. F. Duckworth-Miss Lennox.

[VERBATIM.)

Mies Naney Lennox, daughter of Mr. John

At the Union Church this morn- An Extraordining General meeting the wedding took place, in ing of the Union lusurance Sucisty the presence of a large gathering of Canton, Ltd., was held at the of friends, of Mr. F. F. Duck Head Office of the Society, 2, wrth, of the Hongkong Electric,

and Queen' Building'e, Ice House Company, Street, to-day nt -on. Mr. S.H. Dodwell presided, those also present being --Messrs. W. L Pattonden, J. W. C. Bodnar, J. A. Plummer, D. H. Holyoak, A. Forbes, and 0. T. Edko (Directors), and W. Dan bar Chan Sai-ki, 8. G. Nenall, ilo Fonk, A. V. Apear, G. C. Moxon, H. M. H. Nemuzee, and S. W. Bacon (shareholders), with Mr. C. Montagne Eds (Secretary.

The Chairman eaid: it is now past the hour for which the mesting is called, I will now ask the Secretary to read the notice confening the meeting.

The Secretary having road the notice.

The Obairman sai :-Gentle men, the first resolution before you deals with a propo» d increa- of capital. The issue of this new capital in required to enable us to carry out our contract with those abarebollers of the ins Fire

Inserance Company Li1, who bave accepted or shall accept the offer made to them by the Soiety on diù August Inst. W. fered to issue new shares and Hot thern to shareholders of that Company in exchange for their prosent sharea in the ratio of one share in the Society to six shares in the Company. All legal requirements have been complied with and a sufficient majority of the China Fire Company's shareholders buvo | already accepted our › far.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4' 1915.

TO-DAY'S

LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,

[Renter's Service to the "Telegraph."]

GERMANS' DISCOVERY A BORTIVE.

SERBIANS DISMANTLE COPPER MINES.

D'omber 4, 155 p.m.

A YEAR AGO TO-DAY.

LEADING EVENTS IN THE GREAT WAR,

Extracte from the war news con tained in the " Hongkong Telegraph" of Deasmber 4,

1914.

Aged by Aeroplane Bombs Great excitement has been oo

THE PERJURY CASE.

ABERDEEN

Application for Leave to Appeal. | Rosumed Hear

In the Full Court this morning, Chitose oberg The adjourn before Sir Wm. Rees Davies, of another Obi (Chief Justice) and Mr. Justion

near Aberdcon c Gompertz, Mr. E. Pollook, K. again lo-day at O., instructed by Mr. D'Almada,, The first de of Masera, D'Amada and Meet he had been Krupp's Factory Reported Dam-flung Loo chi, of Boalism murder but he continued bisspplication on behalf Aberdeen Pull Strand, for leave to appeal to theThe second Privy Council against bis nephew of his, tence of 12 mas! a' hard labour for periary.

asid to her, Açma he crown was represented by stealing your veRA the Attorney Genera) (Mr. J. B. wife, woke him Kemp), and instructed by Mr. but before he com Shenton. ( Metais. Deacon, ckit he heard orie Looker, Deucoa, and Harston) who above. He ran toi, opposed the application on the got to the vegetal groards that the Fall Court had beard no mare crim not the jurisdiction.

ed was struck an Mr. Pollock said that he wished fondant atrack him

back with a short bamboo portal

The Germans have found great Sabina copper mines at Borcasioned in Berlin by the report Lennox; Assistant Superintending which are valueless. They were furious when they observed that that an airman han dropped bombs Engineer of the China Navigation all the machinery, furnaces, and workshops had been blown upon the Cannon Hall of Kropp's Company. The Rev. J. Kirk The mines had been completely unded by the Serbian who had factory at Eseen. It is stated Marocacbie officiated.

carried of all the copper stocks and movable machinery;

that the extent of the damage is unknown, and that the airmen escaped unhurt.

The bride, who was charmingly attired in a gown of cream satin trimmed with lace, was given away by her father. She carried

beautiful bouquet, and was attended by Miss Cooke as brides-

1

RUSSIAN WARSHIPS ACTIVE..`

ASSEMBLY OF AUSTRO-german trOOPS AT RUSTCHUK..

December 4, 155, pm.

Australian and New Zealand

Contingents. The Australian and New Zea Realer's Zurich correspondent states that according to a Buk-land ontingents have been die maid. Mr. O, W. Reynolds was harens telegram Russiau warahips are craising constantly on the embarked in Egypt to assist in Barabian coast, and the shore of Danube. Six thousand Austro-the defence of that country and German troops are assembled at Rustchok where a Zeppelin arrived.

"bost man.".

After the ceremony a reception

was held at the Hongkong Hotel, where Mr. and Mro. Duckworth received the congratulations of mas; friends. Later the newly mar ried couple left for Macao; where the honeymoon is being apent,

WHIST DRIVE.

RECENT BATTLE AT PRILEF.

SERBIANS PLUCKY STAND AGAINST. OVERWHELMING ODDS.

December 4, 1.55 p.m. According to Reuter's correspondent at Paris à 8 lonica tele- gram are that wounded Serbian offi ere from Monastir state that on November 25 and 28 in the direction of Prilep and Dalenci, the Bulgariene and the Sirbians fought for forty houra with unparal A successful whist drive was led fi rceness. Despite numerical superiority the Bulgarians were held last night in the Naval fumed the cfessive and decoto bf Prilep, but the next day on. Four Quarters Canteen, H.M. Dick-umed and drove back the Serbians to Karassoa. yard, for the Chief Petty Officers thousand Serbiens held up 25,000 Bulgarinas, and three thoussad and Petty Officers of the Royal fotbera opposed ten thousand of the enemy to the south of Monastir, Navy.

H.M. Ships Tower, Rosario, Whiting and Torpedo boats were well represented."

The prizes silver mounted briar pipe, with case—was won by Stoker Petty Officer J. Bailey, of H.M.S Rosario.

Ship's Steward R. Sturgeon of H.MS. Tamar kindly presented Our circular letter of 15 h July | the prize. In doing so, be thank- and 30th August have already ed all presout for their attendance informed you fully of your Due. - and said he hoped they had all tore' reasons for recommending spent as enjoyable an evening as your scceptance of this echeme of himself, and be hoped that more amalgamation.

evenings of the kind would be There are 20,000 China Fire arranged during the winter eason, Insurance Company's shares in us be falt are they would be well all, and in order to seqing all attended and appreciated by the these shares, it will be necessary Petty Officere. On behalf of the for us to issue 3,334 abres menuere of the Naval Quarters,

the 31st March next.

The second and third reso latins before this meeting deal with the Society's lien on its took. Advantage is taken of this oppor tunity to bring the articles in this respect up to date as advised by our lawyers.

PORTUGAL'S POLICY.

ASSISTANCE FOR ALUES when NECESSARY.

December 4, 1.55 p.m. Reuter's Lisbon correspondent says that the new Government have matin Parliament and have announced their intention to abstain from party polition, and to follow a purely ntional polier, always giving assistanon where necessary for the victory of the Allies.

GERMANS PUNISHED IN AMERICA.

THE HAMBURG AMERICAN LINE CONSPIRACY,

· December 4, 1215 p.m.

to draw their Lordships' attention to various cases which dealt with the question of bail.

him, and he we

by the second defen He could not eay ho the deceased was stru To hearing wis &

THE BIBLE SOC

Special sermons W

to complete their training. When their training is goutleted, they

The Chief Justice replied that will go direci to the Frost to join the other British troops in Europe. it was quite within the bounds of Turks Dislodged from Positions. possibility that the appellant's The Russian Caucasus Staff term would have expired before reports that a Russian column, the case was heard, taking the offensive in the Mr. Pollock added that the Euphrates Valley, dislodged the procedure had been followed in Tusks from their position and other cases, and in one notable captured prisoners and guns, Case of a similar charagter toed in St. John's Cath

this. The counsel in the case used half of the Britishe very much the same argument Bible Society to-morro, as had been used by the Attorney. The preacher in the General in this 'onse.

The Puiene Judge:Suppos

the evening the occupied by the

De Wet Captured.

It is officially sancunced from Pretoria that Do Wet, the rebel Boer, has been captured.

A Choice Document.

อย

A specal appe liberal contributio

The annual

A French Yello Baok coming the man's application was taining official correspondence unsuccessful? relating to the war has been Mr. Pollock:-Then the acca. published in Parie. The most sed who was on bail would be tory in aid of thia¬vans known end. interesting dcoumont is

2 sent back to custody to serve the worthy Society. -ecret report on the strengthening remainder of his sentence.

Of circulation of this Socisty's of the German Army. This re- conrae, the bail would have to be publications in Ohios runs into port states that the new Army law substantial, because no one could millions and steadily fuoressen will allow of the almost complete say that he would surrender to year by year. Since December etiainment of the German aims. the bail, and if he did not, the 1st, 1914, the local Depot in Is saya: "Neither the ridiculous bail would be forfeited. It seems Wyndham Street has sold 1,349 clamoura for revenge of the French to me that this is a distinct (7 languages), 2,807 Now Toska- jingoes uor the English guasting decision and what you need not ments in 11 languages and 6.512 of teath nor the gestures f the have statutory power to grant portions of the Holy rapture Slava will tara

a total of 10,818 valut over from bail. There is no need for me to our Aim, which is to point out thas, to remore any $1,500. In addition, 3,000 port Reater's Washington correspondent states it is anderstood that extend Gormanism through difficulty in your Lardships' mind. 1ere issued to the folparleurs. Mr. Laneing has informed Count Bernstoff that Captain Boyed, the out the entire world." The do. We do not contend for one mo- This total is in excess of that of German Naval Attache, je personal nongrats, as a result of his cament says further that it must ment that bail operates as a stay last year, the figures or 1914 be connections with the conspirators on the Himburg-American Line,s be impressed upon the German of execution.

ing 9,476, and this ispite of the four of whose officials have just been aɔavicted of conspiracy to people that "our armaments are a Mr. Pollock added that he did enforced absence ofmany mise violate American coutrality lawa by supplying German warships, reply to those of the French," not think it was necessary for bim ionaries from the Oolony kakay

With regard to the conduct of to grote any further cases of this work of publishing and dista the war it says that disturb type. The question was whether in the Scriptores, amo d auces must be stirred up in there was a reason for the Court forces both naval and mary Northern Africa and Bussis by in its discretion to grant bail, and now engaged in deadly contel, means of secret agents. This they held it was reasonable to has been largely borne by will absorb the forces of the grant bail. As to the amount,

above society. enemy, "In the next European they agreed it would have to be war the small States must be substantial. forced to follow as or be cowed." terms and conditions, it would, As regarded the it is pointed out that Germany of course, have to cover any con. aust forestall Bossia at all costa tingeney which might arise. for she would have to maintain so

erang a forcs on her Eastern the cases you have quoted as on Obief Justice-You rely upon Frontier that she would be in thorities that, bail state of inferiority to France. granted, and that the Court has should be "Therefore we must forestall our the power to order the sentences principal adversary immediately, to inoperata ?

Mr. Pollock:- It seems to me

GERMANS CLAIM CAPTURE OF PLEVLIE.

Dacember 3, 1.55 p.m. According to Router's correspondent at Amsterdam the Ger a claim the capture of the town of Plevlie in Montenegro.

TENDERS.

supply of clothing for the use of the Government Fire Brigade for

one year.

The contractor will be supplied with the serge only from the Fire Brigade Store; all other materials to be supplied at his own cost, sad Any clothing, when required.

a

to the shareholders of that be thanked all who assisted in Company. As this is on in-arranging the Drive. covenient Egure, we are taking power to issue 3,600 shares there- by increasing the total number of eharse in the Society to 16,000,

While a majority of the Chion Fire Company's shareholders have accepted our offer, there are still a number from whom replies have not been received, and as we wish to give all an opportunity of The four resolutions before you It is notified in the Govern exchanging scrip, we have decid-create the post of a General mont Gazsite that sealed tenders ed to issue a further circular to Manager of the Society, which is in duplicate, which should be the China Fire Company's share-the title adopted by all important clearly marked "Tender for included in the prices tendered. holdere extending the time for Companies for their chief Ex-Winter Clothing for Prison Staff", the acceptance of our offer until]ecutive Officer and which preced will be received at the Colonial is to be delivered free of charge continues the document. There

ent it is desirable for the Society Secretary's Office nutil noon of at the Central Fire Brigade Staare nine chances in ten that we that the sentences must run von. The resolution goes on to men to follow on account of the exten- Saturday, the 18th December, tion, Victoria, tion a contract or memoraudumsion of its business under depart-1915, for the making up and

are going to have war, and we currently. For farther particulare apply maet begin that war without in writing to be malo pur-ments] management.

sapply of winter clothing for the at the Office of the Captain Sawaiting in order brutally to orach mean they must, as a matter of Mr. Justice Gompertz :- Yoa auant to said offer and to be filed With these remarks I propese Prin Staff. No tender will be parintendent of Police. with the Registrar of companies. the resolution.

all resistance." considered unless the person

course, follow each other, or bail For forms of tender apply at In order to comply with the Mr. Daubar:I beg to second tendering produces a receipt to the the Colonial Secretary's Office,

would not be granted ? Ordinance, when shares are not the resolution.

effect that he has deposited in the and these forms only must be issued for cash, a contract show- The Chairman:-Gentlemen, Colonial Treasury the sum of $50 ased. ing on what terms they are issued the Resolutions are proposed by a pledge of the bona fides of his has to be filed with the Registrar myself and seconded by Mr. Dan offer, which sum shall be forfeited of Companies. In our cass the bar sad are open for discussion. to the Crown if each person aball contract will consist of the forms

There being on questions, gen-refuse to carry out his tender. Kallan Mintag Administration. of Assent received from the in-tlemen, if you have no objection in the event of his tender being Mining Adm oistration's mines

The total cuspot of the Raila dividual shareholdera of the I will put the resolutions to the accepted. Forms of tender may for the week ending November Chins Fire Insurance Company vote together. Those in favour be obtained at the Colonial Secret, smounted to 68,317 tons and endorsed with the particulars of Thore against; Carried ananitary's Office. No tender will be the sales during the period, to the allotment made in each case, mously. Gentlemen, that is all received unless sent in the form

The resolution finally gives the the business of this masting, required.

57,467 tone.. Board power to dispose in such thank you for your attendance. It is also notified that separate manner as it shell think most To comply with the Ordinance, sealed tenders in duplicate, which beneficial to the Society of any a confirmatory meeting will be should be clearly marked "Ten balance of share which may beleft held, of which due notice will be der for Photograpaing" over after dealing with all of the published. assenting shareholders of the

China Traders Insurance Co., Ltd.

Rubber Output. The out of rubber of the

Soengei Bampah Rubber and Plantations Oo, for the month of and October was 9,541 lbs., making "Tender for Fire Brigade C 67,314 lbs. for the 10 months of ing

respectively, will be re 1915, Coconuta to date, 950. csired at ibe Colonial Secretary's Oce until noon of Friday, the 10th instant:—

China Fire Insurance Company. It will be some time before we

An Extraordinary General know how many shares are loft over. Your Direotore thick it Meeting of the China Traders In- advisable under existing circum-surance Company Limited; was stances to have a reverve of shares held at the head office of the Com- one year, certain persons, and the in hand to be issued when an pany 2 Queen's buildings, Ice opportunity presents itself of fur-Houss Street to-day at 12.15 p.m., tharing the Society's interests whes the business was of a pure thereby.

ly formal character,

(1.) For Photographing during

supply of two and in some cases more unmounted copies of each photograph.

(2.) For the making up and

LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.

BANK NOTE RETURNS.

Mr. Pollock :-That is so. We rely upon the cases quoted an au The Returns of the average thorities for showing that the amount of Bank Notes in circula-Court has power to let the man tion and of specie in roservo in out on bail,

Mr. Justice Gomperis:-Isup Hongkong, during the month certified by the Managers of the have just quoted is something tri- ended November 20, 1916, as poss the obarge in the case you respective Banke are as follows: Aing.

Banks.

Average Amount. Chartered Bank of India, Australia

Specie Mr. Pollook:-Master and ser-

in Reserve.

Chins $8,839,814 $5,000,000 Hoogkong and Shanghai Banking Corp, 21,799,833 15,500,000

VADI.

Mr. Justice Gompertz-I thought so.

The Attorney General said the

HOLIDAYS.

The List for Next Year.

following Fahlia and General It is officially rotiled that the Holidays will be costred as Gor ernment Holidays in 1910-

Public Hollay. Empire Day, Wheaday, 24th

General days Esturday, 1st J Thouay, 3 Good Friday, EleApril Saturday, 22ud 4 Easter Monday, King's Birthday Burday, 3rd

May.

Jane.

orienty-

Whit Mor day. 196

April

Monday, 7 Aug Monday, 9th Octo Monday, 6th Nor Christmas Day, Mond. December.

Tuesday, 26th December.

It is farther notified that H Excellency the Governor has been pleased to exelade the Police

first observation he would like to Magistrates Department from the tasks was with regard to the case operation of the Holidays Ordina friend at the last hearing. The 1919), on the 22nd and 24th April, of Spilsby, cited by his learned anos, 1912, (Ordinance No. 5 of decisions cited to them were not 12th June, 7th Augant, 9th Octo parallel, and he submitted that ber, 6th November and 26th 850,000+ they ware essentially different to December;

the application now before Total $29,721,694 21,350,000 their Lordships. He submitt

Mercantile Bank

of India Limited,

1,082,047

• Sterling Securities deposited ed that the conviction was

The T.KE. 4, NIFFON M ARU whish with the Crown Agente valued at not before them and their nestones by the prisoner. Their called from San Francisco on the 8th November is expected to arrive at th$1 850,000.

Lordships had not the power to Lordships had pe jurisdiction. port via Honolulu, Japan Ports & Bhang- Sonrition with the Crown deal with the conviction or the The application was, after furs" halon Monday the 6th instabout 4pm. Agents £68,040.

sentence, or the serving of the therargument, adjourned sine día,