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COMPANY MEETING.

The China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd.

¡VERBATIM).

The-twenty-firelordiusry

annual meeting of shareholders

SUMMARY COURT ACTION.

Interesting Claim.

A very interesting cāss was of the China Provident Lean and heard in the Summary Coart this! Mortgage Co., Ltd., was held this morning before Mr. Justice

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by cOTTOS=" pondente are not necessarily those of the Hangkong Talograph."} NAMOA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

*APPEAL

(To the Editor of the *Hongsong Telegraph.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

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WAR COMFORTS.

We would base this appeal, on ment of fact is to make an appeal The purpose of this brief state- the one hand, apon the incontest on behalf of the unfortunate able fact that this city has suffered people of this City, many of whom more severely than any other place are absolutely destitale. We met in the whole district, and, on the cases where not even a pair of of two cases shipped" by the The following are the contents other hand, upon the interest chopsticks remained of the family American Women of Canton to which every foreigner must feel possessions, in some cases one Colonel Gordon Hall, R. A. M. O., in a place which was so closely member only, in one case a two Bad Cross Headquarters, Cairo, associated with the beginning of months old baby remained of a Egypt:-9 doz. officer's pillow. foreign trade with China. One whole family. can still see the remains of the

cases, 35 pairs woollen secks, foreign residences which were by the benevolent societies in ted surgical stockings, 3 dos, jag Rice has hitherto been provided dcs. surgical ospa, 12 paire Init preoted in the days when the East Swatos, but there is room for very covers, 18 cotton shirts, 7 dea. India Company's clippers lay in much more relief. A considerable bandkerchiefe. 94 tray covers, 61 the Namas Straite.

aam will be required if anything draw sheets. 48 handkerchiefs, 27

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morning at the offices of Messrs. Gomperts when Mr. Joseph Book Shewan Tomes Bed Coma piino-tiner of 8 Bemphreys |

S.-The earthquake which pany, St. George's Buildings Avenue, Kowloon, claimed $1,000 was felt so severely in Swalow on Robert Ebewan presided damages from the Bobinson Piano the 13th February wrought con- and there were also present Co., Ltd., of 10, Des Voeux Road, siderable damage throughout the Mr. S. H.· Dodwell" and piano meanfacturers. The par-whole district-damage for the OXFORD Mr. B. P. White. (Consulting tealars of claim stated that the repair of which anboriptions are CAMBRIDGE Committee), Mr. H. F. Campbell, plaintiff was employed by the being asked from the Chinese in (Secretary) and Movers. A. O defendant in their business as a lench important centres as Hong. PORK Lang, R. 8. B. Bxacock, C. piano and organ tuner, repairer, kong, Canton, Shanghai and the Klinck, G. H. May, J. M. Gordos, traveller and assistant from Straits-but there is cas locality M. A. Figueirdo, R. Henderson, November 7, 1911, to November for which we would solicit the J. Toppin, W. Adamson, A. P. 7, 1918 ander sn agreement in generosity of the Foreign Com Samy, T. Leman, and R. A. writing dated November 7. The monity in Hongkong and that is Ferguson, (Shareholders).

particulare went on to state that the walled city which gives ita' The Secretary having read the the plaintiff served the defendants came to the Ieland of Namoa and notice convening the meeting, antil November 28, 1917, when the Namos Straits.

The Chairman said:Gentle the defendant, although no notice man. The report and accounts had been given on either side for 1917 have been in your hands to determine the esid for some days and from them you ervios, wrongfully dismissed the will have seen that car arose earn-plaint from the esid service, inge amounted to $185,291 and and refused to allow him to con- our net earnings to $124,649 tine therein. This is a net improvement of Mr. L. T. D. Creae appeared $15,000 over last year's figures for the plaintiff and Mr. W. B. after paying the $2,500 donstion Hind defended. 10 War Obarities voted at In the statement of defence Last year's meeting and filed it was alleged that the after providing $4561.41 to plantis had on many occassions cover loss in exchange on the represented to the defendsats Falue of our sterling investment that be bad tuned pianos belong in British War Loss. We are ing to customers of the firm, thus able to pay our usual dividben in fact he had not done sc; from the chief Civil Magistrate brought to those who have suffered paire fsonel pyj mar, 12 swabe On Sonday the 17th a request like adequate help is to be flannel bed jackets, 84 towels, 14 end of seven per cent, and put that without the knowledge reached the Hospital connected eo completely and so terribly, $35,000 to reserve fand which I of the defendarts the plaintiff with the English Presbyterian

18" x 11", 12 pairs cotton pyjamas, think you will agree with me in a bad sold

to Hre Mission, urging that a party the foreign a munity for generoue swabs, 151 triangular swabs, 12 We appeal with confidence to 100 small swaba;, 300 4 inch a pispo satisfactory result of the year's Farrell, representing him might be sent immediately to the help in this very needy cause brush and comb bags, 12 cotton

Belf fa be selling it for relief of the Island of Namos. Honey was not in great demand the firm; that he had sold The situation there was reported during 1917 and we were not able piano to Hrs. Doyle, one to Mr. to be distresafal in the extreme, to put out to much on Loan as in How Fang, one Mr. Choa Po Sien. the number of casualties was previous years, but as regards our one to Mrs. Foalde, one to Staff estimated at a high figure, and godown business the fatcorable Bergt. Bollett; oce to Mrs. the population were said to be "prospects with which we began Stewart; and a piano.player to starving. the year were well maintained and Mre, Simpson, contrary to his It was felt that this was an ourearnings from this department daty to the firm. It also alleged appeal which could not be die that Mr. Back had advertised on regarded and consequently we In the secourte the principal November 14, 1917, a piano for set out on the following afternoon items are very much the esma 88 sale without the plaintiffs' con- accompanied by a First Aid before, but you will notice that sint.

detachment of the lat Swatow the $1,000, invested in 41 per The plaintiff went into the Company of the Boys' Brigade, It took cantaries for medical cent. British War Lean since witness box and in the course of two Chinese dcotore, and a little science to find out that the Blood converted into 5 per cent. Loan a long statement dealing with all band of assistante, as well as by ia the Life. Now, it is known HONGKONG GYMKHANA 1929/47 now etsade at 3 these allegations, said that he was representatives of the Swatow that if the blood were alwaye exchange and the investment in authorised to buy second-hand benevolent societies, supplying abundant, rich and pare, very Green Island Cement Co's shares pianos for the Erm. With regard rice, coffina, matabeds etc. etc. few people would ever be ill. I at $7.50 each instead of $10 last to one transaction be wee told Fear, a return of capital of $250 that there were three piangs at the evening and the scene of deceptory that an instrument was the rooms of the Hongkong We arrived at the Island in was not until the end of the 19. THE ANNUAL MEETING per share baving been made on Messrs. Hughes and Hough and salation was indescribable. It is invented for measuring the red Jockey Club (Hongkong Club theee shares.

be purchased them for the firm, no figure of speech, but a state part of the blood. "Then doctore Annex) on MONDAY, March With regard to prospects for but because they did not eatment of simple and literal fect to could tell just how simple 4th. at 5.15 P.M.

Mesere. Robinson he had to dis-say that the City of Namos is a patient had become, and with pose of them himsell.

Complete ruin, temples, shops, medicine to make new blood, the

work.

were very satisfactory.

the present year, I can only say

that we bave tegun well and that

received by either the ander shitis, 68 oxton flannel many tail. Donations will te gratefully many sailed bandages, 36 flannel signed or by Messrs. Bradley & ad bandages, 45 surgical caps, 7 Co. Ltd. in Bastow or Hongkong. pillow cases, & Tinsel bandages, G. Densan Whyte, M. S. (Edin.) 8 jug covere, 2 knitted scrabbing

(Swatow Mission Hospital). clothe

A. Guthrie Gamble H.A. (Oros.) (Captain, 1st Swatow Co. Boye' Brigade).

Swatow, February 28, 1918.

ARE YOU NEVER ILL?

I see no reason to anticipate any Evidence was given on both dwelling houres are reduced to patient soon got well. falling in revenue.

I now beg to propose that the

report and accounts as presented

Mr. White that the report and accounts sa presented be adopted

and passed. Those in favour Kindly held up their hande Agains? Carlied unanimously. The next business is the election of the Consulting Committes."

sider, and it was alleged by Mr. bespa of shattered. masonry.

All food must be turned into

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

CLUB,

of Members will be held, at

Peterkin, for the defendants, that Bere and there an archway blood before it can nourish the THE HONGKONG ROPE the plaint ff had no authority, to which still remains standing body; but when a person who is MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. be adopted and after list has buy the pianos he had bought. In merely serves to emphasize the ran down cannot make soffisiert been seconded I shall be glad to one case the plaint ff had told them wreckage around. The inhabitants blood from food to keep the body anewer abDy questions which the he had paid mere for the are living in temporary erections in health, then blood making THE THIRTY-FOURTH OR abareholders may wish to sak. piano than he actually had. of all kinds, many hive only the medicine is required.

DINARY ANNUAL MEET- Mr. White: I beg to good There was a difference of about shelterctisined by leaning a door

ING OF SHAREHOLDERS în the adoption of the report and $30. Two piande

The simplest and best of bloodthe above Company will be held wera, then against some portion of wall makers, suitable for home are by at St. George's Building, Chater accounts...

bought and the firm sold one of which still remains standing, everyone, is Dr. Williams' pink Road. Victoria on SATURDAY The Chairman: As there are them for a "prics which covered others live in holes in the ground. pilla for pale people. When 8 the 9th March, 1918, at 11.30 no questions it has been prop eed the two, and as they wanted A matched was erected for us course of these pills is taken, their o'clock in the forenorn for the by the Chairmen and seconded by nothing more to do with the in the garden of what was once good effect is soon shown in so purposes of receiving a State-

instruments gave the other to the the Yamen and there plainuff to dispose of sa be liked. established our "Hospital" con- vee, a sound digestion, and ability year ending Slet December, 1917, we improved appetite, stronger nar.ment of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the The case was continued this sisting of dispensary, operating to master your work and enjoy and electing a Consulting Corn afternoon and adjourned.

theatre and one large ward to leisure hours. For women there mittee and Auditors. which a woman's ward was sobis prompt relief and prevention quently added. As soon as the of ailments which make life a the Company will be CLOSED The TRANSFER BOOKS of supplies were unpacked we burden. You will do well to from TUESDAY the 5th March divided into small parties and begia Dr. Williams' pink pills 1918, UNTIL SATURDAY the began a tour of the rained city. without delay by getting a supply 9th March, 1918, both days in- It was an experience that one from any dealer; or direct ons clusive: The following are the fixtures will not easily forget. Led by bottle $150, eix for $8, from for the second round of the open guide who announced our the Dr. Willisme' Medicias Co., Billiard Championship of The arrival in a loud voice we 96 Szechuan Read, Shanghai. Colony held under the auspices made our way along what was of the Victoria Recreation Club. one very busy and crowded J. B. Jennings v. Pokie P. streets, and at firathardly a bamen Wong, Thursday, 28th. February. being was visible, then, so the Teang Po Many. E. Guimaraes, to crawl out to receive the no

news spread, they began literely seconded by Mr. Klinck. Those Friday, Lat. March, in favour kindly hold up their

O. W. Hart 1. A. G. Pile, Ary treatment. One cannot dep cribe in any detail the extent'erd hands. Those against? Carried Saturday, 2ad. March.

the nature of the icjuries, bet it may be said that more than 800)

Mr. Hancock-I beg to pro- pose that Messrs. H. S. Dodwell, H.P. White and U Poi On be re-elected the Consulting Oomi mittee for the ensuing year.

Mr. Klinck: I beg to second The Chairman: The re-elect ion of Messrs. H. 8. Dadwell, H. P. White and U Poi On 68 000 aniting Committee has been pro posed by Mr. Hanocok and

that,

is the election of auditora.

Mr. Gordon-I beg to propose

BILLIARD FIXTURES.

Sgt. S. H. Barker, B.G.A. v.

4th. March,

ananimously. The next businesa Gr. J. R. Lord, R.G.A. Monday, different patients were treated P.Ivanovich v. W. B. Neigh. during the four days that we were there, 470 visit were paid to

attendances by

that Mr. F. Maitland and Mr. H.bour, Tuesday, 5th. March. Peroy Smith be re-elected. as

auditors at a remuneration of $200 each.

that.

C. Batting v. 8. Gray, Weddies and 995

the homes uf the injured

day, 6th. Marob.

Mr. Toppin-1 big to second RAHO and A. J. Osmund wounds were especially frequent, match (27/2/18) v. B. W. Baarne while simple and comprand Thursday, 76, March.

8g, A. H. Ives, R.1.A.. Wong were terribly common.

fractures as well as dislocations Ton ampalations were required and tina were carried out under ohloroform.

Winner of Lo. B. E. Ellarby, patients were recorded at the "Hospital,” Head and leg

Po Hong, Friday, 8th. March.

The Chairman: The election of Mr. F Maitland and Mr. Peroy Smith 18 auditors for the ensuing year bas been proposed by Mr. Gordon and seconded by Mr. Toppin. Those in favour kindly hold up their hands. Against?

Most of us left the Island at the Carried unanimously. That is all Orford Local Examination held end of the week, the work being the business, thank you for your in September last, have just placed in the care of three fally 16 attendance. Dividend warrants been received and all the papils trained Chinese doctors, two of "ara dot ready, but may be ready presented from Belilice School whom will remain there fully a

have parved.

math at least.

to-morrow?

Successful Students, The results of the Preliminary

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