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REALTY COMPANY.

DAY BY DAY."

REVIEW OF WORK IN

HAND.

ROOF REPAIRS,

LAND INVESTMENT COMPANY FINED..

SPRING HINGES exception of the Government

FOR. BUCCESS IN LIFE TAOT and

MORE tho Company. Buroly TALENT, BUT IT IS NOT EASILY IMPORTANT THAN something must have bron] ACQUIRED BY THOSE TO WHOM

The

first ordinaryyaarly A summons against the Hong- (accomplished in the intervening IT DOES NOT COME NATURALLY. meeting of the shareholders of kong

Land Investment and period, either to demonstrate the-Lord Avebury,

the Hongkong Realty and Trust Agency Company, Ltd., and a Company, Limited, was held Chinese contractor for not obtain foasibility or otherwise of tho project? What the Peak travel-her way here from Bangkok, & prosided and thero wore also repere offeoted to the roof of 107

Whilst the 8.8. Hopsang was on Hotel.

to-day at noon, at the. Hongkong ing a permit from the Building Mr. J. Scott Haraton Authority in respect of certain Cling public wants to know-and Chinese passenger died at sea present Mr. JH Taggart Mount Kellett Road, was heard-

what it will ovontually discovor, from consumption.

(Managing Director), the Hop, by Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the no matter what obstaclos aro

Mr. O. Montague Edo, the Vory Central Magistracy to-day. placed in its way by Offolaldemtion, played at Fanling on 6th-8th Kwok and Mr. Fung Tat Hang of the Land Investment Company, In the Captain's Cup Competi-Rov. Father Robert, Mr. P. K. Mr. L. 8. Groonhill, Secretary la the procled position of Septombor Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell (Direstora), Mr. P. H. Suckling said he instructed his avorsoor to Maffairs at the moment. It doos (85-6-79) qualified and won Acting Secretary), and Mosara, give orders for the work to be

not olamour for the impossible, Optional Pool.

W. E. L. Shenton, A. W. Smith, dono. The latter in'turn, told the but it does want to know the

F. M. Crawford, L. Gain, F. J. contractor to take steps and have by the Empress of Australia on Parsons, W. J. Burling, W. Dsible. The contractor supplied The silk forwarded from hora Easterbrook, H. O. Holt, T. R. tho work done as soon as pos tho 15th August arrived in Now Goodfollow, and S. C. Cook the plans. It York on the 7th September, (shareholders).

to ropair the roof, as white ants having boon 23 days in transit.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. had got into it.

The Building authority, Mr. oscape the charge of being up- On Friday next, September been road,

The notion of mooting having A. E. Wright, strcased the point Nconcerned in the matter or of 12th, at 10.30 a.m. Rov. J. P.

to be observed in the case, which purposely hanging the question Circle

The Chairman said:-Gantle-was that the Department should Mackio will condust the Biblo

at tho up, then it can best do that by Institute. The mooting is opon hands for several days, I propos0 in a reinforced concrete roof waR Helena May the accounts having boon in your ouswork such as that of putting mon, The Directors' report and have been notified when danger. Y. broaking away from its present to all womon. Advt.

foolish and annoying policy off

with your permission to follow being done. Quito accidentally. oustomary procedure and take he was made aware of it, and he secrecy. There is a limit tood of the final shows at the Star the auditors is as follows: We out an investigation. A satisfao- Localcinema-goers pro romind-the same as raad. The roport of instructed his Inspector to carry public patience, and in this Theatro to-day of the Paramount report that we have audited the tory explanation not instance it has been reached, picturo, "A Full House," in which above balance sheet with the secured, he gave orders for the being The plain fact is that a consider Bryant Washburn are the stars. company and that in our opinion with reluctance. The Department charming Lois Wilson and booka and__vouchora of the summons-to-be-taken, though- such balance sheet is properly could not exorciso the propor

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able section of the European community is, by Official dilly- The Chinese Telegraph Admin-drawn up so as to exhibit a truo supervision expected of it if, in a dallying, being deprived of istration in Hongkong notities in and correct view of the stato of case like tho present, they did reasonable travelling facilities

advertisement olsewhore the Company's affairs at 30th not take steps to impress the to their homes. We appeal to load. Relief Funds, to operato of

certain changes in rates, in aid of June 1924, according to the best importance of obtaining a permit - HONGHONG, 10th Sept., 1924.

the Unofficial Members of the from September 11th to March explanations given us, and as tractor in the oase cortainly information and the on those concerned. The con- Council to take this urgent mat-10th next. SILLY SECRECY.

shown by the books of the Com-should have known better. Ho ter up without further delay.

pany. We have obtained all the (Mr Wright) thought that the The case in which Mrs. W. B. information and explanations wo important Company behind this Compared to the difficulties of Health Matters.

Hind was summoned for failing have required-(8d.) Linstead man should have known what to remove a shod at the rear of and Davis, Chartered Accoun- was to be done. It was possible extracting from the Government a definite statement of its inten- on his persistency in returning to E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon

Dr. Koch is to be congratulated Building again came before Mr. August 1924."

her residence at No. 4, Loys tants, Auditors; Hongkong, 22nd that the roof was in a dangerous condition from the attacks of tione in providing improved tram-the attack, as shown at yester Magistracy this morning. Mr. A. the accounts before you preoludos urgent. But the work had been The comprehensive nature of white ants, and repairs wore way facilities from the lower today's Sanitary Board muoting. E. Hall defended and after some the necessity of further comment in progress for three wooks, and

Wo have in Hongkong a semi- the upper levels, the proverbial apathetic condition of mind which argument the case was adjourned from me, but I would remark the Department had not been in- task of finding a needle in a is apt (both in the case of the

until Baturday.

that, in view of the Company's formed. He therefore must ask for haystack would appear to be public and in official circles) to

undertaking, I feel sure you will a conviction of both defendants. simplicity itself. The Peak Ro- There are notable exceptions, bus adopt a polioy of "maskeo."|

A Chinese grocer who is one of you (which cover the first fiftoon bis caso, and his Worship pointed agree that the accounts before Mr. Greanbill' again explained the defendants named in tho sidents' Association has boon they serve to draw attention to summons taken out by the Sun months of the Company's oxist-out that the contractor could act endeavouring to succeed where the majority. It becomes neces Maids Raisin Growers' Associace) disclose a position which be expected to supply the plans. wo bave failed in this matter, but sary, therefore, to drive a point tion for alleged infringement of unsatisfactory. Our Architectural authorised architect.

may be regarded as by no means Mr. WrightSigned by an woll home before it can be loft trade mark rights failed to appear Department has, during the period it has so far not managed to gain to the whims of local destiny, at the Central Magistracy to-day under review,

Hie Worship: It is up to the MOUTRIE GRAND PIANO any information on the subject. Attention has never been more when the case was called; and obtaining as succeeded in owners to supply the architoat's After onco drawing attention to strongly focussed on public health warrant was issued for his arrest, could be conveniently undertaken, tractor. I fine the Land Invest- rauch work as plans for the work; not the con- the need for action and receiving three weeks. If it be true-as

matters than during the past! on the application of Mr. H. U. and I may add that in every mont Company $50 and the con no reply, this borly again wrote declared by the

instange the work undertaken tractor $20. to the Government stating that spokesman-that small oruptions The eternal battle of sex09, satisfaction of the principals con- has boon completed to the ontiro tho goneral question of improved cries for reform, so much the human race, is the theme of Mr. that

of disonso lead to scaras and raging from the very dawn of corned. I would further remark complote, and arrangements have facilities had hoon dolayed so botter. By all means lot as have Goodman's powerfully dramatic already on hand augurs well for of

the volume of business boon made for the erootion there long and was of such paramount something here to scare us all photoplay "What's Wrong With the future of this Department.

six modern bungalows, equippod in a most up-to-date folt justified in asking for a matters which should have been day. The story is a straight-site for which, you will recollect, Our plans in connection with this to call for improvement in shown at the World Theatre to Building "the acquisition of the of which is about to commance. Exchange manner, the actual construction definito statement of the fovern-attended to long ago. It is plons-forward narrative dealing with was the principal object of the Estate ombraco the provision of mont's plans and proposals. Asing to note that Dr. Koch's ples tho lives of a smart group of men Company's formation I may several pleasing features by way will be 600 from our

for a botter system of control over and women in the gilded strata state that, in view of the climatio of tennis lawns, pergolas and Advanced Models in columns to-day, the Governmont strong support. It must be ad-

nowe the Colony's health has mat with of big town society.

conditions which have prevailed summor houses for the use of the Millinery for the bas at length replied to the mitted by the most impartial

hero during a large portion of the residents there, and I am pleased enquiry with the very buld and observer that things are not a Queen's Theatre at the 5.15 and proved so adverse to progress received numerous applications Those who have visited the present year, and which have to report that we have already coming Season are decidudly curt intimation that short of disgraceful that a body discussing

they should be. It is nothing 9.15 performancoa эге still in building construction, it with regard to the purchase or now on show at no statement on the subject can does not exist which can take typhoon scenes of "The Storm that oxceedingly good progress erected on this site.

thu romarkable may undoubtedly be considered rental of the bungalows to be Lane, Crawford's

be made at present." That is, of ontiro, and independent, control Daughter" in which a shipwreck has been made towards the erec- course, characteristic official of Hongkong's sanitary work, is cloverly dopioted. Of course, tion of this building.

Having regard to the nature of Fashion Salon.

in all its branches. raply, of the type which we have enlarged Board

An these typhoon and shipwreck offort has boon made to ensure shareholders will not have expect Every the Company's main enterprise, almost become used to expect, necessary, and the archaic systom but it will be admitted that a very oppilancos to be used in the dividend-paying basis for some is absolutely episodes cannot be true to nature that the materials, fittings and ed the Company to be on a You are invited to

but in a matter of this import- orice aloud for abolition. In no Priscilla Dean is the star of this change Building" will result in fore be considered a source of of inter-departmental dopendence artistic deception has been made. erection and enquipment of "Ex-time to come, and it may thore anco and argoncy it will not other big city in the Empire stormy love story, make an early in-satisfy. In our opinion, it sayours would such drags on tho notivities

your being provided with a satisfaction that the present stage. spection of these. vory much of treating the Peak of an important administrativo

modern, well equipped building, of progress in the Company's Residents' Association and the department be tolerated.

Screen features in which Betty the principal buildings in the city, been reached without calling forming an important addition to constructional programino has Compson, May McAvoy and Bort public generally us impertinent The Big Flight.

Lytell have scored individual and ranking in every respect upon shareholders to provide. school-children daring to ask

amongst the best in the Colony. further capital. In this conuoc- questions on matters which are fliers have got back to the Statos average star of the silent stage completed towards the end of will be to defer making further Now that the American world than those possossed by the it is confidently anticipated that tiun I may say that the Board's no concorn of theirs. But it is they have practically completed Their collective and combined 1926. Moanwhile I am pleased calls on the shares until dates as Exchange Building' will be polloy with regard to future calle

S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD.

CHATLR ROAD.

EARLY AUTUMN STYLES.

CELES SILK

THREE PIECE

SUITS

IDEAL FOR THE PRESENT

NEW

GOWNS, WRAPS, JUMPERS, HOSIERY, SHOES.

SEASON.

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importanco that the Association; out of our apathy and urge us The Womoa, which will bo With regard to

to

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more numerous

round-the-world Dorial talents in "Kiok In," a Paramount Government journey, and accomplished the picture which opened at the to be in a position to report that a nearly as possible coincident with

in tho

Iorgo portion of tho ao-those on which the Company's, build-contractual outlay requirements. has already boan let, will arise, the desire of the Board

about time

their realised that this kind of treat-project on which they set out. Coronet Theatre to-day, means ment will not do nowadays, and Naturally, there has been a gront abundant entertainment. Drama-commodation that when a roquest is made for foat, and the aviators have bad a unexpected túrns, will be found firm agroomonts having been boing to ensure that, as far as

deal of enthusiasm over the tie situations, punctuated with g information on a subject of this right royal welcome. Two of the in each real until the climax in entered into for tenancies to com- possible, the provision of further character, the public has a right machines came through the the final part brings all the mence as soon as the building is monoys by the shfeholdors shall to expect something definito and ordeal successfully, one

was principal actors together to make Authority as ready for occupa- the approach of the time when certified by the Building (be postponed until approximately not be put off by shallow, non-voyage had boon completed, and

wrooked after most of the a thrilling finish. committal replies of the kind the fourth met with mishap in

tan. Those particular tenancies the Company will be in a cover a period of ton years, and dividend paying position. under notice. A visit of Inspection of our

the early wooks of the flight, flights on a commercial basis has will produce an income of over Having given the Biors oradit for ta

bo modified considerably, $200,000 por annum nett. A Chairman, seconded by Mr. F. M. On the proposition of the For more years than we care what they have accomplished, Probably more attention will now steady return to shareholders on Crawford, the report and accounts

remember, this matter of the public will sot about son be turned to the possibilities of the investments is thus already wore unanimously adopted.“ new Season's Goods entails coping with the increasing desidering the lessons of the flight. giant airships, and it is interest-assured in rospect of a leasing off mand made for adequate tram- encouraging so far as the future already arranged the proliminaries view of the excellent up-to-date

BUSINESS MATTERS. There are undoubtedly far from ing to note that Britain has part of the building only, and in no obligation on your part and way facilities to the Peak has of. long-distance serial naviga for a new service by air, in big accommodation wo shall have at Harston and the Hon. Mr. Chow The re-election of Mr. J. Scott been under discussion, but to-tion is concerned. The casualties dirigibles, which is to commence our disposal, no apprehension is Shou Bon as directors and the have been heavy, in every case in the not distant future with felt concerning our ability to let confirmation of the appointment day we appear oven further from taking into consideration the fights from England to India. the remaining accommodation in of Mr. M. Raymond and the any definite notion than wo did other attempts and the experien- The aeroplano le most useful for the building on favourable terms. Hon. Mr. Montague Ede as three years ago. Nearly a year coa of the British, French, Italian, short and rapid journeys, and will Good progress has also been Directors was proposed by Mr. ago, at the Budget mooting of Portuguese and Argentinian pil- always hold its place in warfare made in the devolopment of the Goodfellow and seconded by Mr. the Legislative Council, Mr. out of all proportion to the achieve under 1,000 miles, but unless some Rural Building Lot 200, recently agreed to

ots-und the time takon has boon and in commercial services of site at Repulse Bay known as Easterbrook, and unanimously Fletcher definitely stated that moat. The main attraction of really revolutionary improve-adquired by the Company for the Messrs. Linstead and Davis. gotiations were in progress aerial travel is the speed which mente as to cruising radius and purpose of establishing there wors re-elected auditors at a between the Government and to risk life and limb if thore is on ditione bo introduced, tho quos./ Bungalow Garden Estate. The proposition of Mr. Holt, sebanded can be attained. People aro randy ability to withstand weather con-madol Bungalow Settlement or remuneration of 3500 on the the Peak Tramway Company opportunity of saving time. Soft tion of long-range services will re- necessary levelling and read by Mr. Shentonit 'for: the construction of an would appear that the Idea of long main a matter for experiment. meking on this site is practically

we shall be pleased to show

them to you.

LANE, CRAWFORD,LTD.

LADIES' SALON

Hongkong Hotel Building,

This was all the business,

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