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THE HONGKONG TELEGRATH,
COMPANY: MEETING.
MESSRS. KELLY AND WALSH LIMITED.
MONDAY, AUGUST
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
LEO PODOLSKY AND MME.
MIROVA.
1927.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA LINE.
M.S. "TENNESSEE" The above vessel having arrived The 42nd annual general meet-
To-night in the Queen's Theatre from Norway via Ports on 10th April, ing of Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., was M. Lea Podolsky, famous planist, fed that all goods are being landed consignees of cargo are hereby noti held at: 12, Nanking Road, Shang. and Mme. Vera Mirova, premiere at their risk into the non-hazardous, danseuse, will give the one con-hazardous and/or extra hazardous hai, on Friday July 29. There ert of their present visit to Hong Godowns of the Hongkang and Kow- were present Messrs. R. W. Wed-kong. M. Podolsky is no stranger loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., derburn (Chairman) A. E. Glover, to the Colony, having played here W. B. O. Middleton (directors) gevoral times before. Impressing
his audiences as an unusually in A. S. de Jesus (Seeretary) und
teresting pianist with something Mr. J. Forter, representing 26,720 to say, M. Podolsky can undoubt- shares.
edly claim to bo a personality in
The chairman, said: The re- port and accounts have been in your hands for the statutory period and, as customary, I will, if you are agreeable, take them, as well as the auditors' certificate as read.
music.
The programme for to-night as follows:
PART 1.
is
1. Leo Podolsky,-Organ Con- cert (Bach-Stradal), Maestoso e Peasante Cantabile-Fuga. The mode of this organ concert is that
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whenes and/or from the wharves de- livery may be obtained. Goods not cleared by the 12th August, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafod and damaged packages are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined on the 11th August at 10 a.m. No claims will be admitted unless notified and/or application for survey made in writ Ing within seven days after landing of the goods, or in any case before the goods ara taken delivery of. Claims will not be recoverable unless complete accounts are sent in within fourteen days of final discharge of vessel.
by us in any case whatever.
No fire Insurance will be effected
The accounts are most satisfac- of a storm of the emotions rather tory, when we considor.the UR- than of the elements. In spirit, settled conditions which have it is a forerunner of the stormed prevailed, and which, unfortunate-fantasies of Beethoven. Wagner ly, continue.
and Liszt. But, despite its ani- mated, compassionate sorrow, it clings, in form, to the clarity and simplicity of the classical masters, The dreamy Largo blooms like an "Edelweiss" between the towering peaks of the first and third move menta of this stoom-vision.
As to Singapore. The year's working has been even more suc- cessful than that of last year, and I know that you will join me in thanking. Mr. Davis, our manager, very heartily for the good work he has put in to achieve ao fine, a showing.
2. Vera Mirova, Sarabande, (Rameau-Godowsky). The Sara Notwithstanding the prevailing bande which dates from the 12th depression at Hongkong, the pro- century came into Trance from fit made by this branch shows an Spain. It is a solo dance making advance on that of last year, duenoble use of the arms, and is exe- in the main to lower working ex-cuted with a plastic relaxations of penses. I am pleased to say that the body. ("The Dance" by "the the highly efficient running of this Kinneys). « branch, inaugurated by Mr. Glover during his term there, continues ander the alert management of Mr. Abbott who, given normal trading conditions, would give us even a better account of his capabilities;; and the assurance which I men-. tioned last year-that the staff's
3. Vera Mirova.-Intermezzo (nach N. Imperkoven) (Brahins.) (Brahms);
4. Leo Podolsky.-Intermezzo,
(Brahms.).
and Rhapsodie,
PART 2.
best efforts were being exerted in, 5: Vera Mirova-Alt Wier, the .company's behalf-applies (Godowsky.) "Whose Yesterday's with as much force to-day. Mr. look backwards with a smile Waller assumed temporary charge through tears."
upon Mr. Abbott's departure for Singapore.
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6. Leo Podolsky-La Soirée Dans La Grenade. (Debussy); and With regard to Shanghai, there
Isolde's Liebestod, (Wagner-List), has been, as might be expected, a
7. Vera Mirova-Poome, (Seria- bine.) falling off of outport business, but this has been compensated for inj 8. Vara another direction which I will (Dohnanyi.) touch on later, though, in passing, I would say that the results of the trading account have been quite as satisfactory as we could hope for in these troublous times.
Profit and Loss Account.
" 1,
Mirova. Rhapsodie..
HARBOUR COLLISION.
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EUROPEAN'S GALLANT RESCUE EFFORT.
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If you will turn to the proût and loss account you will notice that four sources contribute to the ere gallant attempt to rescue alt of this account, viz: interest, child who was thrown into the water property working, publication and following the collision between trading accounts. The disappear-launch and a sampan was made by ance of our overdraft during the Mr. Ketachmer, of the J.C.J.L, on year makes a profit available on Saturday morning. interest account. The profit from property. working account is the balance transferred after debiting this account with interest on our
About 9.30 a.m. a launch belonging to the Prison Department came into Blake Pier and No. 5 buoy. The sam- collision with a sampon between
pan sank, but came to, the surface. again shortly afterwards, bottom up- wards. The occupants were thrown into the water, but were all saved with the exception of a Chinese child. Another launch, belonging to the J.C.J.L., was passing immediately afterwards, and Mr. Ketschmer, who was on board, dived into the water
property investment and crediting same with rents received. We have been fortunate during the year in publishing several success ful books, and there has been moreover a very antisfactory de- mand from Great Britain and America for most of publications, stimulated no doubtfully clothed in an attempt to save the child. Unfortunately he was un- by the publicity which events in successful, China have received. The pro The sampan was later towed to fits thereby derived have offset the shore. loss of business in other directions
our own
and the results furnish a ground for mutual congratulation between
count.
IF
dis-
our authors and ourselves. I have that, we shall surmount all dif- already touched on the trading ac-ficulties that may still beset us.
I know that shareholders will Turning to the balance sheet, all endorse the recommendation of You will notice on the assets side the directors that, at their under buildings, an increase of cretion, the commission bonus on the same basis as hitherto be some $15,500. This is attribut- able to the mezzanine floor in our granted to present members of the Nanking Road property and to the foreign staff. I would mention installation of two Arcola heating that provision has already been systems on the ground and second made for this in the accounts now
before the meeting, floors respectively. These im- provements have been appreciated by both our customers and our tenants:
the following resolutions were put There were no questions, and
to the meeting, after formerly be- ing proposed and seconded," and carried unanmously:"
Resolutions.
A sum of approximately $6,000 has been written off plant and ma- chinery additional to the usual 10 per cent. This will allow for
That the réport and accounts for lower working costs to meet in the year ended March 31, 1927, to- creased expenses in other direc: yether with the recommendation tiona. Rather more than the cus-as to appropriation of balance at tomary amount has also been credit of profit and loss account, written off furniture and fixtures, as presented, be accepted and the additions including the cost passed.-Proposed by Mr. R. W. of the Mezzanine floor at Hong-Wedderburn and seconded by Mr. kong leased premises.
W. B. O. Middleton.
Stock in trade appears at about the same figure as last year.
Thanks.
B. O. Middleton as director of the That the appointment of Mr. W.
company be confirmed.-Proposed; by Mr. R. W. Wedderburn and so- conded. by Mr. A. E. Glover.
It is with much pleasure that I That Mr. A. EI Glover and Mr. record my best thanks for the sup- A. J. Waller, having retired by port I have received, throughout rotation, be re-elected directora of the year from my co-directors, the company-Proposed by Mr. A. from Mr. de Jesus, our secretary, S. de Jesus and seconded by Mr. J. from the managers, and most of Portor.
the staff, during a very trying time That Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & and it must be obvious to you that Matthews be re-elected Auditors this co-operation" has contributed to the company for the ensuing! in a large measure to the satis year at a remuneration of TIs. [ factory showing now before you. 350-Proposed by Mr. W.B.O.] With a continuance of this sup- Middleton and seconded by Mr. port, I have no hesitation in saying A. S. de Jesus.
by, Bills of Lading will be countersign.
THORESEN & CO., LÍD.,
Agents: Hongkong, August6, 1927.
idiota; they will have their own "Women are such infernal way and will not see which way the wind is blowing and try to make the most of the homes they have got."-Mr. Samuel Pope, the North London magistrate, who is a bachelor.
AUSTRAL-CHINA NAVIGATION CO.
S. S.
"CALULU
will til hence on the
10th AUGUST
For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE via Haiphong, Manila, Sandakan, Balikpapan, Rabaul
Samaral and Noumée.
For Freight and Particulars Apply to
Queen's Building.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Agente. Tel. No. Central 1080
THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC
COMPANY, LIMITED.
SERVICE OF FÄST MOTOR, VESSELA
LOADING DIRECT FOR BARCELONA, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG and SCANDINAVIAN PORTS.
M.V. "BENARES"
M.V. “NANKING" M.V. “DELHI”
Loading about
8th August,
1st Sept.
27th Sept.
FOR SHANGHAI and JAPAN POETS,
M.V. "DELHI"
For further particulars apply to the
Agenta:
GILMAN CO., LTD.
Hongkong.
19th August.
G. E. HUYGEW.
Canton
BANK LINE LTD
ACENTS FOR
ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTIE.
ELLERMAN LINE
14th August.
8th September.
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT
8.S. “CITY OF GLASGOW"". 5.5. "KABINGA"
Havre, London, Rotterdam & Hambura Havre, London, Rotterdam & Hamburg
AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE
AUSTRALIA
Sailings from SINGAPORE on th of every month by "CITY OF PALERMO" or "CITY OF SPARTA"
to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vICE VERSA.
Through Freight and Passenger booking from Hongkong in conjunction with Ellerman" Lina
other services.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.......
8.S. "CITY OF BEDFORD 1.8. "CITY OF NORWICH"
of
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
via Suez Canal
via Suez Canal
ALSO AGENTS FUB
ANDREW WEIR -&
10th August 11th September..
CO.
SERVICES TO
via Suez Canal
From Hongkong
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE 1st October. ORIENTAL AFRIJAN INE 9th August.
BOSTON & NEW YORK
S.S. "OLIVEBANK" MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA ·
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Loading for Mauritius, Dalagoa Bay, Durban, East London, Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth), Mossel Bay and
Capetown. Through Bill of Lading issued to Beira, Quilimaine, Ibo, Port Amelia, Mozambique, Chinde, Inhambane,
Zanzibar, Mombasa, Kilimdini, Fort Nolloth, Luderitz Bay, Walvis Bay and Madagascar,
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Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers and Iron
Brass ounder, Force Master, Electricians.
T. S. S. “SIANG WO'
Passenger & Cargo River Steamer, built and engined at Kowloon Dook, by the Hongkong
and Whampoa Dook Co., Ltd., to the order of the Indo-Chins Btoam Navigation Co., Ltd,. fors ervice on the Middle Yangtze, Hankew-Iohang.
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:---
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