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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

· WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1925.

BUSINESS FAILURE.

THE CORONET.

COXSWAINS FIGHT.

PIECE GOODS FIRM INVOLVED.

"THE FIRE PATROL."

A HARBOUR SQUABBLE.

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YOU ARE CONTEMPLATING REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS PLEASED

WE SHALL BE

TO SUBMIT ESTIMATES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ANY DESCRIPTION OF- SANITARY ENGINEERING

M. Y. SAN AND COMPANY.

CREDITORS. INDULGENCE,

OBTAINED. .

THE BANKNOTE CASE

A NOLLE PROSEQUI. It is understood that a noll prosequi has been entered by the Abtorney General in the case of Ngan Shiu-chik, who was charged

Anna Q. Nilsson, Madge Bellamiy Mutual arrangements. wore A mild sensation has been and Helen Jerome Eddy, are three reached in the case in which a caused among piece goods dealers of the most famous actresses on coxswain of a steam launch was by advices that a well-known firm the screen to-day. They are all charged before Mr. E. W. Hamil at Jervois Street is unable to meet appearing in "The Fire Patrol ton,, at the Kowloon Magistracy In the Company's building at its liabilities, and the proprietor which will be shown at the Coronet yesterday afternoon, with causin Settlements notes, This means

Theatre to-night.

A meating of creditors of M. Y San and Company, Ltd., was held Queen's Road Central yesterday has disappeared. The failure is afternoon, at, which appeals for attributed chiefly to the miss indulgence were made by repregoods slump. sentatives. of the shareholders of the arm.

Miss Bellamy has that rare de gree of beauty which is perfection: The shop in question was of That alone has taken her far. Mr. Chang Chau-woo, one of the very old standing, being establish. But in "The Fire Patrol,"

sho

|grievous bodily harm to another Coxswain in Victoria Harbour on March 20.

Mr. C. A. S. Russ appeared for the prosecution and Mr. G. Hugh

with the theft of $6,600 in Strate

that the Crown will not proceeds with the case, but defendant wil be discharged without trial at the Criminal Sessions,

shareholders' representativos, pre-fed about 58 years ago. On Good proves, as well, to have the vir Jones represented the defendant, with substituting waste paper

indies.

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Mr. Russ told his Worship that his client was prepared to reduce the charge to one of common aş-

sided. There was a large attend Friday a shroff of a Chinese bank brant emotionalism and piquant ance, including a sprinkling of called in connection with a loan personality which might easily

of $5,000 and found the premises make of her a second Pickford. in à condition which clearly "in-| As Molly Masters, a little vil-sault and the defendant was pre The Chairman apid the meeting dicated bankruptcy. Enquiries lage girl whose sister steals the nared to compensato the com had been called with a

view to for the proprietor confirmed his man she loves, Miss Bellamy has plainant in $25. This was on the obtaining the indulgence, of the fears, as nowhere could that ga- ample opportunity to combine understanding that there was no creditors, so that the crisis contleman be found.

simplicity and sweetness with inadmission on either side. fronting M. Y. San and Company!

tense feeling. It is stated that the firm's might be, averted. Those present

mount to about probably knew the causes of the liabilities present crisis, which was not in $500,000. The firm has branches any way due to the state of the in Canton and Shanghai, both of usiness, but rather to bad luck. which are said to have already Some time last year the con-closed down.. fidence of Caposltors of the Com-

The failure of the firm, indicates pany was suddenly shattered as a that the apprehensions over the result of some other firms falling possible effects of the prolonged into difficulties, and consequently trade stagnation are not without many people withdrew their degrounds.

posits. The "run" continued until February this year, and such was

the effect of the sudden drain, that

it was found necessary to suspend

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Ngan Shiu-chik was charged (exercise books) for notes in bundle sont by the Societe 'Gorance by post to Singaporo,

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE.

·DEPOSITORS TO RECEIVE THEIR BONDS.). The Sociote Francaise de Gerance do In Banque Industrielle de Chine

Mr. Hugh-Jones said that he, Helen Jerome Eddy also emerges from her role in "The Fire Patrol" would agree to the proposal and

over in personal bonds. with new honbuts.. Always noted asked that both parties be bound as a character actress, the wistful, individual quality of her work In reply to the Magistrate, infopus us that nowa has, been re- has lent realism to many motion Inspector Angus said that, from coived from their General Agent in pictures. But there are few of the police point of view he had no them which could offer her a por-objections. There had never been Peking to the effect that the agree trayal with the dramatic possibili- trouble of this nature before and ties of the one in this picture. it had never been necessary for oncerning the issuing of Bonds in She characterizes Emma Masters, coxswains to settle their dificul. S. A. currency, to be delivered to the Far Eastorn, oreditors of the comparatively unattractive vilties in Court,

The

mont with the Chinese Government

lager, who yearns for the beauty The occurrence took place in Banque, Industrielle de China, has that is the gift of her sister. And the harbour on March 20, when the been signed. The Bonds will be this is not a trifling jealonay. Its two coxswains in charge of their issued very shortly; and a first payment. Altogether the Company creditors, some of them describing object is the love of the boy who respective launches had some dividend payable on July 16 had paid out nearly eight lakhs, Mr. Tam's proposal as very diffis engaged to the younger girl, argument as to going alongside u leaving an unpaid balance of about cult, if not impracticable, and and it manifests itself in the steamer.

defendant is $700,000. He sincerely hoped the others expressing opposite views. Machiavellian scheming of a half- alleged to have thrown a file at only recently discharged from creditors would not press the firm. The discussion veered round to the crazed mind. This role is fraught the complainant, striking him on hospital.

that the with the involved psychology that the head. The complainant was In view of what the Inspector unduly, so that it could maintain question of guarantee what it could rightly claim to be. Company would pay the instal is consistently utilized, on the removed to the Government Civil said, his Worship agreed to bind a pioneer industrial enterprise efments in the specified time. One stage, but which is seldom attempt Hospital with a compound frac, he parties over in personal bonds more than ten years' standing.creditor suggested that an undered in motion pictures. As present-ture of the skull. On the morning of $250 to keep the peace for eix occurrence the months. The defendant was There could be no gainsaying that taking be given by the Directors ed by Miss Eddy, however, it is following the the Company had been a pros- that no dividends be issued for clarified of its complexity and be-Magistrate took dying depositions ordered to pay the complainant

from the complainant, who was $25 compensation. perous one; every year handsome the first year and that the money comes a vivid slice from life.

dividends were holders.

paid to share-be used to pay the creditors.

Mr. Tsu Ho-chun said Buch an undertaking was unnecessary be- cause it would be a breach of busi- ness principles to pay shareholders dividends without first writing off the debts; Such a thing was never

done.

Creditor's Doubt.

No Cause For Alarm. The Chairman emphasised that the prevent financial position gave ΠΟ cause for alarm. The state- ment of accounts showed a credit balance of a little over two lakhs, the liabilities including the capital of the firm. The Chairman re- ferred to the extensive property holdings of the Company, which, in view of the ruling market value, represented very much more than what had been written down in di- the assets. If the present

I cannot say. It is culties could he tided over, a very necessary to go into the whole bright future. lay before the com-statement first.

A creditor suggested that a small committee be appointed by the creditors to investigate the truth of the assets and liabilities.

Mr. Tsu Ho-chun: Which item do you suspect? Creditor:

pany, especially after the scheme Mr. Tsu: You might just as well of expansion had been carried out. doubt our last year's accounts.

Creditor: That is beside the point. What I suggest is that the creditors should appoint a com- assets mitee to investigate the

Mr. Teu Ho-chun, Secretary of the Company, briefly explained the statement of accounts: He said that at the end of the last Chinese year the Company" paid out about and liabilities.

Mr Lau Yuk-wan, the liquidator two lakhs. to settle debts, this showing a genuine desire on the at the recent meeting of share part of the Directors to try. to holders, said he had made a cur- maintain the business." Mr. Tssory investigation of the accounts put the following proposal before and believed they were substan- the meeting: That the refund of tially correct. With such short deposits be made in five instal-time at his disposal he was not able to go into details, but he ments, the first within twelve

descrepancies thought if any months and the others within six existed they were very small,

Eventually the creditors appear- Mr. Tam Wai-chi, 4 creditored to be swayed by one of their said he noticed the capital of the number, who spoke forcefully of Company WAS something like the difficulty of the shareholders $1,800,000. He suggested that

in falling in with Mr. Tam Wai-

months in each case"

call of $20 per share of $100 bechi's proposal. He agreed with made, the money to be used to pay Mr. Tsu Ho-chun's remarks about | the first instalment, as a sign of the question of guarantee and good faith.-

thought the question could be Another creditor supported the waived. He urged the creditors suggestion.

to accept the Company's proposal, Mr. Tsu Ho-chun said they had on the understanding that the almost exhausted their resources Company would furnish quarterly to meet the obligations, otherwise statements of accounts to the it would not have been necessary creditors showing the financial

for, the creditors' indulgence,

The proposal of the Company Discussion on the subject was was put to the meeting and passed followed up by shareholders and unanimously.

C. E. WARREN & Co., Ltd. to call the present meeting to ask position.

CHINA BUILDING,

(Facing Queen's Theatre.)

THANKS FOR TA'

HMM-GUESS MRS WARNING, YOUNG GABBY WAS RIGHT

AFTER ALL

MAN-YOU CAN'T SELL ME A

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WHAT DID SHE..

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The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

With the addition of the new Wing, comprising sixty bedrooms, the Company will be in a position from the 1st October 1925, to offer residential accommodation on modern lines at moderate cost..

Each room will be newly furnished in a style affording every comfort and convenience; and as regards bathrooms, each double. bedroom will have its own private bathroom attached, and there will be one private bathroom to each two single rooms.

The Company intends to augment its motor-coach service between Repulse Bay and Hongkong, and consequently the journey (especially via Wong-nei-chong) should be no obstacle to residence at the above- mentioned popular establishment. As a convenience to residents of the Repulse Bay Hotel, it is intended that arrangements will be made whereby tiffins may be taken either at Repulse Bay or in the Hongkong Hotel.

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The charges proposed for accommodation in the new wing of the Repulse Bay Hotel, inclusive of meals and motor-coach transportation, are as follow:-

Double Room.

(Two persons.).

Single Room,

(One person.)

Winter rate. (October-March,

both inclusive.)

$400. $200.

Summer rate, (April-September,

both inclusive:)

$375.

$175,

Applications from prospective residents should be directed to:

The Superintendent of Hotels,

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

16, Des Vœux Road Central. Hongkong.

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