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NOTICES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS.

THE

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INSPECTION INVITED.

OODWELL & CO. LTD.

MACHINERY DEPARTMENT.

EXPORTERS AND DEALERS.

HONGKONG. ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31. 1920.

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[China," Therefore let us, one and all, do our atmost to maintain and uphold these high sims. The in- coming committee will, I am sure, welcome any suggestions brought before them-by members, that will THE

tend to the greater efficiency and The annual meeting of the As-usefulness of this Association; CHEAPEST sociation of Exporters and Dealers and I trust you will readily avail

of Hongkong was held yesterday ourselves of their services- BECAUSE at the Chamber of Commerce Let it be our object to make our rooms. Mr. J. Owen Hughes pre-Association known as one from IT

sided, supported by the following whose members, buyers abroad, as members of the Committee: Messrs.well as suppliers and producers in S. M. Churn, E. H Kotewall, A. D. China will always obtain a "square THE

Humphreys, W. Rumjahn, W. A. E. deal." We should maintain those S. Carral, Leung Fai Nam, A. D. high traditions for business in- "LONGEST | Humphreys, (Committee), Mr. E. tegrity that the world at large has A. M. Williams (Secretary). come naturally to expect from (The following fires were repre- Trading organizations whose pri- sented:-Messrs J. M. Alves &vilege it is to be living and carry- TO Ce. (L D. Barton), Amhold Bros. fing on their business under the & Co., Ltd., (Mr. M. Monteith protection of the British flag. Webb), Bradley & Co., Ltd. (Mr. Coming now to the various ques: T. W. Hill), E. A. Beaumont & Cotions that have been under the (Mr. H. A. Castro), British Chi- consideration of your committee nese Trading Co. (Mr. A. M.curing the past year; I would first Xavier), Donnelly and Whyte mention that of the "Sampling (Mr. L M. Whyte), Gibb Living Godown." This, as you may re ston & Co. (Mr. J. M. Gordan), collect, has been before us at the Gilman & Co., Ltd. (Mr. P. Hlast two general meetings, and Syraes), W. A. Hannibal & Co. whilst the desirability of having (Mr. W. A. Hannibal), W. G. Hum such a godown is acknowledged by phreys & Co. (Mr. A. D. Hum-many of our members; the scheme phreys), J. D. Hutchison & Calas been found to be unworkable, (Mr. G. J. Higginbothan), Hong-nd has now been abandoned. kong Import and China Produce Freights.-I am afraid the predic- Export Co. (Mr, A. de Souza), tions made by the Chair presiding Heiss & Co. (Mr. E. F. Carrall), Jere last year have not altogether M'da Rocha & Co. (Mr. J. M. da been realised; for we have had not Rocha), L. Rumjaha & Co. (Mr. Jenly to contend with increasingly W. Rumjahn), Rudolf Wolf and high rates but also the still more Kew, Ltd. (Mr. C. H. W. Kew), extraordinary adverse exchange, De Sousa & Co. (Mr. F. Remedios), rendering export business most The Hongkong Mercantile Co., difficult; and, but for the fact that Ltd. Mr. R. H. Kotewall), Union the countries of Europe and else- Trading Co. (Mr. S. M. Churc and where have been in a state of star- Mr. J. C. Barrett), Messrs. Harry vation for raw materials of all tien in connection with certain dis- Hughes), Messrs. Wing Cheong utterly impossible, added to which large shipment to the Pacific C. (Mr. Leung Fai Nam), Messrs. We have had to put up with cable Coast; and they have already ex-

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by the San With these remarks, I beg to move the adoption of the Report and Accounts, and after they have been seconded. I shall be glad to answer any questions to the best of my ability (Applause).

Francisco and Seattle Chambers.

Larsina), Messrs. Xavier Bros. teen said and done by the Comment of Ltd. (Mesars. M. Baptista and Fittee of the Chamber of Com-vestigation made A. Xavier),

merce, that it only remains for The Secretary read the notice 11e to express the hope that our convening the meeting, after which troubles in these matters may be the Chairman said:-

rearing the end. Our recent pro Gentlemen. In the absence of test to the Homeward Freight rour Chairman, Mr. Syme Thom-Conference did not bring any san, it devolves upon me to pre-very satisfactory reply; but then, side at this Meeting; and I would of course, it cannot be expected ke in the Arst place, to express that exporters and shipowners can the thanks of the Committee, as always hold the same views. We well as on behalf of the members of the Association to Mr. Synie Thomson for the able and very effecient manner he has presided Lover our deliberations. (AP-

plause).

Accounts.-The Statement of accounts of the Association and the

were, howeyer, able to obtain for members, the permission of the Conference to forward cargoes by outside" steamers without being Fenalised on such occasions as the Conference were unable to provide the necessary tonnage.

Mr W. A. Hannibal.-Mr Chair. man. I have very much pleasure in scounding the adaption of the Report and Accounts. We have all listened with very much interest to the remarks that have fallen from the chair, and I am afraid there is very little that I can add to what has been already said. It is gratifying to note that our financial Rice Shipments. With regard position is sound and also that our report of the committee for the to this very important question, membership list continues to grow. past year has been in your hands are aware that the special Rice but at the same time I sti fer several days, will therefore, in hand, and I am pleased to be

Sub-Committee has had the matter notice we, only have with your permission take them as able to say that, after many meet- read. There is nothing in the acings and conferences, the questing to see several more of the roll up. counts which call for special men of grading etc. has been satisfac- an. You will not have failed to tarily settled. I am sure you will notice our finances have been conjoin with me in expressing the siderably strengthened during the

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to have more of the Chinese with us. I think the outlook for trade in this Colony is certainly bright incoming committee will find plea- and as things get brisker I think the)

ty of work to their bands; and 1 should like to take this opportunity of thbaking the outgoing cornmittee for the time they have given and also for what they have accomplish- ed for us during the past year. I sociation bus fully justified its bas think you will agree that this As

ing been brought into existence. It and I believe it has still get a lot of Hollande, J. Owen Hughes. A. D. Simmons & Co.. "Transmarina" has done quite a lot of useful work, very useful work before it, and that Humphreys, R. H. Kotewall. U.Trading Co.. Holland Pacific Trad- in the time to come it will more than Bajshin, B. Monteith Webb, and ing Co. Rudolf Wolf & Kew Ltd, useful belu to the exporters aod justify itself and prove a real and Seung Fai Nam.

Hongkong Import & China Produce dealers of this Colony. With those tions and Mr Symes moved that Xavier & Co., Silva Netto & Co., There were no further noniina-Export Co., Cooper & Co., P. A. few remarks I beg in second the these form the Committee, adoption of the Report and Ac-

Xavier Bros., Ltd. Mr White seconded and the mo Secorded by Mr A. D. Hum- tion was carried,

phreys and carried.

This concluded the business. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.

the past; and as this organization would draw your attention to, is becomes more widely known and that of a more uniform test of recognised in the principal buyingwood oil. In this connection we centres of Europe, America, endlare much indebted to the Govern- elsewhere, there can be no doubtment Analyst for his valuable help, to its advantages to members. It will interest you to know that tor of its usefulness to the export your Committee believe they will, trade of the Colony. The object during the current year, be able of our Association is, as you know, to arrive at a more satisfactory To watch over and protect the in-agreement on this very important produce trade of Hongkong, to use haustive analytical tests carried terests of the export, and Chinese subject; we are about to have ex- every means within its power for out under the auspices of different the removal of evils, the redress of Chambers of Commerce in the rievances, and the promotion of United States (from whence, up to the common gecd; to form a code the present, most of our troubles of practice whereby the transac-comic) and it is to be hoped that tion of export business may be before our next annual meeting simplified and facilitated, and to this question will be disposed of to encourage by example and advice the entire satisfaction of both sel- the formation of a like institution in lers and buyers. In conclusion ther ports for the general protec-yrur Committee is very pleased to ed to form the new Committee. British Chinese Trading Co., Wal was elected chairman for the en- The following had been nominat-following new members-Messrs. committee Mr J. Owen Hughes S and advancement of the ex-have been of some real service to Messrs. E. S. Carrall, S. M. Churn, ter Ford & Co.. The China Crude suing year, and Mr.A. D. Ham- port and Chinese produce trade cfcre of the members of our Associa-W. A. Hannibal, T. W. Hill, N. E. Ore Export Co., Ltd., Thomas W.phreys vice-chairman,

DOINGS OF THE DUFFS

I DON'T BELIEVE DANKY

IS FEELING WELL- HE HASH'T ACTED HIMSELF")

ALL DAY-

HELEN, THAT CHILD NEEDS A

DOSE OF CASTOR OIL

HAVE SOME IN THE HOUSE! BUT I DON'T LIKE TO GIVE IT TO HIM - HE HATES IT

So!

11.00%'T [WANT IT!

counts.

The motion was carried un- animously.

Grandma is in Bad.

HIS FATHER HAD THESE} LITTLE SPELLS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG AND THAT'S ALL LEVER.

GAYE HIM L

NEW COMMIFTER.

IT'S ALL DOWN NOW!! DON'T CRY ANY MORE THAT'S A GOOD BOY!

NEW MEMBERS,

The Chairman proposed the con firmation of the admission of the

TOMORROW YOU WILL BE ALL WELL AGAIN AND FEELIN”

∙FINE!

At a subsequent meeting of the

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I WISH GRAND MA

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