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HOTELS

THE

HONGKONG

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL. Talographie Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.

AND

SHANGHAI

'ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL;

MAJESTIC HOTEL·

Telegraphic Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAL"

HOTELS.

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel

Den Wagons Lits, Peking.

KING EDWARD HOTEL. Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms nowly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beda, Hot and Cold Water, also Tolophono. Hotel launch meets all steamers.

($25 for thirty Tiffin Tickets can be had at the Office

of the above Hotel)

Tol. Add. Victoria.

HOTELS OF

· HOTEL MOT

Telophone C. 373.

J.L. WITCHELL,

Manager.

DISTINCTION

The Kowloon Hotel.

Kowloon.

The Premier Hotel in Kowloon with all modern convent- ences. High Class Cusine and Table Appointments. Wonderful view of the Harbour and Peak, and five minutes from the Ferry, Representative meets all Wharves and Railway Station. #toomers.

Daily Rates from

Monthly Rates from

% 6.00. $130.00.

Under the Personal Supervision and attention of

MR. & MRS. H. J. WHITE.

Tel. No. K.608 & K.609. Cables, "Kowlotel." Kowloon.

PALACE HOTEL

J

Tel Kowloon No. 8

Tel Address "PALACE," Three minutes from Kowloon Wharf, Forry and Railway Station, Watirely, under English Management. Electric Light and Fans throughout. Hr Room with Private Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billiard-Rooms. Unrivalled. Cuisine under the personal supervision of the proprietrean, L'arma moderata. Special terms to familice on applicatior to:

Mrs, J. II. OXBERRY, Proprietress,

EUROPE

After-dinner dancing every

Tuesday, Thursday

and Saturday.

THE

Cables!--

"EUROPE

Singapore.

HOTEL

SINGAPORE.

Grill

EUROPE HOTEL LTD.

Arthur E. Odell, Managing - Director.

MAKE THE WILL TO SAVE THE DEED BY EFFECTING LIFE INSURANCE

ow many man, having decided to save say £100 a' year for 20 years, die after having accumulated only 4200 or £300%

By investing the £100 a year in Life Insurance the will would have been taken as the deed and at death the savings would have been anticipated.

ACHINA UNDERWRITERS, Ltd.

LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT, Tel. C. 1122.

St. George's Building..

NEEDY BRITONS,

EFFECTS OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN UNITED STATES.

New York, Feb. 25. A meeting of representatives of twenty-five British organizations has established a British Common

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1928.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SIR PAUL CHATER'S UNIVERSITY CONCERT.

ESTATE.

(Continued from Page 1.

tien, included "stocks, funds and shares while stocks were defined as Including "fully paid up shares." The distinction as drawn by the Ordinance WAS that whereas securities included shares which might be partly paid up, stocks only Included shares which were fully paid up.

LAST NIGHT'S MUSICAL

ANETREAT.

HONGKONG TRAM RECORDS.

{Continued from Page 1.)

The second of the series of con- biggest day in the history of the certs organised for the staff; Company occurred on the Tuesday students and their friends was held (ie, the day immediately follow- in the Great Hall of the Univering Ching New Year day) when wo sity Inst evening. The Hall was conveyed--and without a single tastefully decorated with festoons accident-150,000 people. and clusters of coloured lanterns,

Again, a very high percentago The programme

was. sustained i

of these half million passengers by the Military Band of the King's had with them a quite bewildering In answer to Sir Henry Gollan Own Scottish Borderers under the collection of goods. Our bye-inws who asked why they should go to conductorship of Mr. W. H. Fit-provide that nothing over that ordinance to discover the earle, A.R.C.M., assisted by MTs foot in measurement will be allow- meaning of the words, Mr. Alabas. Balean, violinist; Eng. Lt.-Coned as personal luggage but our ter said the Ordinance showed the A. S. Bodelle, R.N., vocalist; and car platforms during China New sense in which the words stock Mrs. G. W. R. Griggs, accompaniat. Year celebrations show that this and securities were used. He add The various items were thoroughly rule is more honoured in the ed that sometimes the word securi- enjoyed by the large and appre-breach, than the observance. Our ties" was used in such a wide sense cintive audience.

conductors are taught to be rea- as to permit investments, which was one of the points he was pre- pared to show.

cubic

The Band added to the laurels sonable and tolerant and any- it has so deservedly won since its thing which is not offensive or too arrival in the Colony: Attack, unwieldy is allowed to be taken Sir Henry Gollan remarked that ensemble shading, and tone, left on to the cars as personal luggage in the particular case under con- sideration the word "securities" to be desired. Both band and and no charge is made. did not give power to include every-tians of their numbers. The band

soloista gave excellent interpreta- We do not do all this-and at thing generally.

low fares from philanthropic excels in its bass work. This was

"

Mr. Alabaster replied they were specially noticeable in Fucik's motives, but as part of the social asking for the will to be interpreted Grand March, "Florentiner," in and civic service which your Com

hundreda to include the purchase of shares the sustained passages and con-pany is rendering to which would give power to the excluding

of thousands of our Colony's écutor to make the investments Madame Butterfly" and in the population. which formed 'the subject of the medley of popular airs, "The appeul.

Lightning Switch" by Alford.

Another Point, The second point raised by Mr. Alabaster concerned the rate of interest at which each cestui que trust, pending conversion and in vestment of the estate, might calculate his maximum claim to

income.

4J

.

unison in

Puccini's

Bus Service.

to

Mr. Fitz-carle's conducting is in As there have been rumours in a clans by itself. His sense of regard to this Company starting a rhythm and his tone-control are motor bus service, I desire perfect. Hin writing down of staic that application has been Elgar's "Land of Hope and Glory" made to the Government for per- for cornet solo and band was very mission to operate buses on cor- skilful, showing musical ability tain routes, but so får no decision fof no menn order. That Mr. Fitz-hus been made on the subject.

carle's talents are not limited to

I wish to draw the attention of Mr. Albaster pointed out that Band work the local public have the rate of 8 per cent, had been experienced for themselves in his shareholders to essential points in fixed by the Full Court in 1909. With chorus and orchestra made which the Tramway Company is production of "Merrie England." connexion with the terms under He submitted that they were im- titled to a fair rate based on thep almost entirely of amateurs, operated. We pay at present to amoant trust investment ought to the finest musical treats ever given per cent. on the working profit. he laid the foundations of one of the Government a Royalty of 5 Field. He suggested that 8 per in the Colony. His art is so highly From October, 1939, this will be cant. was not a proper rate at the developed that the artist is inclin- increased to 25 per cent: In 1952, present time with regard to the ed to be overlooked by an other or at the expiration of every sub- yield. They had come to Court wise appreciative public.

sequent five yearly period; the to ask that the rate should be

Hongkong Government will have altered.

Mrs. Balean is no stranger to Hongkong audiences. Last evan-power to purchase the whole Sir Pater Grain said he under-ing she was at her best in Videx-undentaking on giving six

the stood the rate at Home was 4. per temps "Reverie" and in her encore months' notice at

then cent, and in answer to a question number, Wagner's "Arin for G.value of the undertaking. put by Sir Peter, Mr. Alabaster | String.".

You Her technique is very

will notice that for submitted that the Court had good and she plays in a variety of

1927 we have had to pay in power to vary the rate.

mools with understanding and feel-Royalty $49,992.12, which is at Mr.. Alabaster quoted authori-ing.

the rate of 5 per cent. So when ties and asked the Court to decide Mr. Bedells revealed another as- the percentage is increased to 25 a rate of juterest on the cases he pect of his artistic ability by singing per cent. in 11 years' time, the

admirably the Prologue from "Pag-Royalty will amount to a lince in English-no mean task. large sum. In dealing with the Sir Henry Gollan:You are ask-Who keep the Sea" by Breville-accounts each year the Directors fing us to follow the line of the Smith and his encore "Stonecracker have to bear this in mind and

cases you have quoted and decide John" (in which he was particular frame their policy accordingly. on them what is a proper rate of ly happy) revealed a baritone voice interest to be paid in this case, of wide range and good musical irrespective of the rule &xing the quality.

had enunciated.

rate at 8 per cent.?

Mr. Alaluster:---Yes. The case is proceeding.

THE “ALCANTARA” DISASTER.

•

(Continued from Page 1) Vessel to the effect, that she was All right and not in need of help.

This wave the impression that all was well and the coastguard commander had no iden that the Italian ship had gone down.

Later, the P. and O. liner Moldavia sent a message stating she had passed wreckage bearing

Mrs. Griggs male an efficient accompanist,

very

For some years we have written off "Goodwill and Construction Expenses" $34,000 annually so. As to write off the whole amount by 1952. But we have now increased A word of praise and thanks this as you will observe from the 19 que to Professor Brown, Profit and Loss Account to $68,000! through whose enthusiasm and with a view to writing it all off untiring efforts these concerts before the time arrives for paying have been made possible.. The the Royalty of 25 per cent. That students of the University and

music-lovers generally owe him amount will then be available for cand his assistants) a deep debt

other purposes. of gratitude for his unsparing efforts on their behalf.

MADRAS QUIET.

BUT SHOPS AND MARKETS.

CLOSED,

Madrus, Feb. 27. The city is very quiet and there

the name Alcantara. Then imme-have been no disturbances, but diately lifeboats from both Dunge-the shops and markets are closed ness and Rye harbour put out to with but few exceptions.-Reuter. find only wreckage of the Alcan- tara" and no sign of survivors.--- British Wirelesu.

Press Interviews Forbidden. According to previous messages, the four-masted Soviet barque Tovaritsch, limped into Southamp ton assisted by tugs but a repre sentative of the trading agency Arcos, who was on board forbade the Captain to speak to pressmen. The Alcantara's lifeboats are being washed up. A lifebuoy in which was the body of a scaman of the Alcantara was washed u near Dungeness. It had a carbidè flare attached which on contact with the water should automatical. ly have lighted.

Miss Iris Thornhill, who was ad- mitted to the Peak Hospital on Sunday and was operated upon the same afternoon for appendicitis, is doing as well as can be expected.

1

The 'Accounts,

In the balance sheet now pre- sented to you we have shown the item """Creditors", divided into headings to give shareholders a clear idea of how the large sum: of $301,510.18 is made up.

The balance available for appro- priation, including. $248,011.04 brought forward from the previous year and after allowing for the interim dividend of $390,000 paid in August last amounts to $772- 848.82. Your Directors recommend that a final dividend of 80 cents per share absorbing $520,000 be id, and that the balance, $262,- 848.82, be carried forward. Thin total dividend of $1.40 per share for 1927 compared with $1.10 for 1926 and I trust this will meet with the approval of share- holders..

will make

I do not think there is anything more that calls for comment and

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW? now beg to propose. "That the

The following are the replies to to-day's questions:----

,

propland new ·Prayer-lwok, 2. Three chief

te drainage from and with a rainfall.

brightly-coloured ones, 4, A ́mtiliary border

report of the Directors and state- ment of accounts for the year 1927 be adopted as presented and that u final dividend for the year of 80 1. Daraton whether or not to adopt the cents per share is hereby sanction- sources: (n) melting snows from mountains. ed." When this has been seconded, th) outlets form water levels Snalde the earth, I shall be pleased to answer to the Year some months fly by day: usually the best of my ability any questions between the Wyo and the Demi which shareholders may desire to Off of Merela to keep the Welsh in check. 6. fie, Thomas Gray "On a Favourite Cat, "Moldavia" on Scene,

Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fehrs." 1. Setting aside the hiriet time value of the notes-either lenghtening

shortening Piercing cries out of a hazy s08 them for the sake of emphasis, 7, 1921. late at night first warned the 29 160.007. 780,561, 209,857, 287,013. B. The subject of the verb always aca lo Moldavia, Australia-bound, of the the active voice, e... Its walks, it is always Alcantara disaster. Lifehon's c in the passive vales, c. Tur win- dow is broken. 1. The chief rood; In the were immediately lowered and an place of a parent; ander consideration (1. Italian was picked up, but Hoon, sa carpet): x dance by me person:

whether he will or not. 16. A province. died. Dungeness informed by Schubert, in "Lilac Time" 12. Hixpence. wireless sent out maroon signals warning the coast to look out for survivors.

Mr. W. E. L. Shenton seconded, and there being no questions the Report and Statement of Accounts was adopted unanimously,

Business Matters,

Mr. D. M. Goodall proposed that Mr. C. G. S. Mackie be elected as a Director, together with the re- tiring Directors; Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard and Mr. A. H. Compton, who offered themselves for re-elec

tion,

Notable cute in railway fares wealth United Relief Committee The Alcantara was only of 1,682 are announced on some lines on for the purpose of carrying on all the tons.

the LNER system in the New- charitable undertakings of these

Mr. G. H. Wilson seconded, and castle area, where the competition the motion was carried unanimous Lifeboats which put out from of motor-buses has been organisations in future.

This concerted action is dus to the Rye and Dungeness returned after ticularly keen. Reductions are in

par ly, unemployment in the United States, a vain all night search. -

Messra. Lowe, Blagham and ne the result of which some of these

most cases. 50 per cent. It is Matthews were re-appointed audí, organisations have received as many

The first intimation of the colll.explained that the intention of tors for the current year at a re as a hundred applications daily for sion was an "80.8." picked up the company is to introduce a muneration of $1,500, on the mo- relief from needy British subjects later cancelled the "8.0.8." and tain areas throughout the country by Mr. J. E. Joseph,

at 8.40 a.m.

Another message number of ateam railcars to certion of Mr. Felix Ellis, seconded Reuter's American, Service.

declared "All clear. Lifeboats where motor-bus competition is hours delay before help was sont cars will give an intensified pasand could be had on applications, not required," this causing two particularly market: These rafl-

senger service.

Printed and Published for the Proprietors by ALFRED MORLEY, at 1 and 8, Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoris, Hongkong.

out from the shore.

The Chairman announced that dividend warrants were now ready

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EDITH ROBERTS GEORGE FAWCETT

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