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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

RETIREMENT OF MR. JOHN ARNOLD,

FAREWELL TO SECY: OF STEAMBOAT CO.

A very pleasing function took place in the saloon of the Ba Kia- shan yesterday afternoon when Mr. John Arnold, who for over 30 years has been connected with the Hong kong, Cantan and Macao Steamboat the recipient of Company, was several gifts from the European of icers and crew of the various ships of the Company's fleet, on the oc casion of his retirement.

The saloon was well-filled by of- Capt. ficers, among whom were Pringent (Kinshan), Capt. Prit [chard (Taishan) aui Capt. Madden (Sui Tal). The visitors included Sir Robert Ho Tung, Capt. T. T. Laurenson, D.S.C.. Capt. Johnson, Capt. Thomas, Messrs. James, J. Witchell, Kinghorn, Ellame, Curtis pud G. Kew,

Speaking on behalf of the font Ing staff of the Steamboat Com- pany, Capt. Pringent, the senior

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1931,

CO. DIVIDENDS.

PROPOSALS BY WHARF AND

ELECTRIC CO.

At the ordinary yearly meeting of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd, to be held on Wednesday, 18th March, 11.m, the Directors will (subject to audit) recommend that the balance neailable for distribution be disponed of as follows:

share on

To pay dividend of

$2.50 per -450,500 kn res To place to reserve .... To carry forward to next

account

LATEST SILVER SUGGESTION.

BIG PURCHASE FOR RELIEF COINAGE PURPOSES.

Canberra, Feb. 19. At a meeting of the Labour caucus, a motion calling upon the Government to declare a state of national emergency was defeated by 41 to 5, and Mr. Theodore's re- $1,125,000.00 nbilitation plan was adopted by 500,000.00 27 to 19, with the stipulation that if the Commonwealth Bank Board 142,33.82 again rejected this plan, the Gov- ernment must challenge the $1.707,335.82

Senate with legislation to nation- alise banking.

II. and I. Whart and Godowns Ca. Subject to Audit, The Hongkong and Kowlons Wharf and.Gotown Co., Ltd. report that the balance at Profit and TURA Account for, the year ended 31st December, 1930, is 3055,384.62. which Logother with

$370,119.77 brought forward from the previous

A proposal to buy a million lus. af silver, and cuin £1,900,000 to be utilised for unemployment relief worka, was referred to the Trea- Bury for investigation. Reuter,

yeur makes a total of $1,935,60429 available for appropriation.

Before he leaves, we beg respectful- The Directors will, at the ap. y to wish him a bright career and

meeting of Shareholders, excellent health."

Tothcer of the fleet. explained thatching, the following diatribu, }

To pay a Dividend of

$6.00 per share

To pay a Bonus of $3.00

they were gathered that evening to tlon:- say good-bye to Mr. John Arnold. the retiring Secretary of the Hong. kong, Canton, ani Macao Steamboat Company, who was covering con- nexion with the Company, which he had served for so many years, as his father before him.

Gentlemen. It

per share To entry forward

Mr. Leung Hok-kwan, the com- pradore of the s.s. Kinshan, address. $180,000 ng the gathering sald:

Mr. Arnold, and gentlemen.-The 210,000.00 ubject of our meeting together this evening is to say goodbye to $1,036.50125 our old friend Mr. Arnold who la going back to his home next week.

315,504.29

brief

yents and

per-

present occasion affords us a In presenting Mr. Arhold with a token of

golden opportunity of renewing silver incense burner as their esteem, Capt. Pringent wished

and strengthening our langt friend- ship. Mr. Arnold, as we all know, him long life and prosperity in the Steamboat Company, in a

speech regarding his Association future. (Applause).

with the Company said that during has worked in the Company for 30 has well-earned the Mr. Arnold, in reply said:

xbe your the 10 years he had been with the worthy retirement. Not only has pleasure to Invite me on the 8.8.pany, he had always found he distinguished himself in office

very helpful and kind, and

work, but also in his social activities Kinshan today to biti me good-bye

have wished for he has endeared himself to us all an the scension of my retirement he could not From the Company's service. I have better senfor or friend.

Capt. Thomas, a retired officer of istened with great pride to the any charming things you have the Company, told the gathering of the work done by the Arnolds for told me about myself. I will not

He said he remem- weare you with a long speech, ns the Company.

when Mr. John know many of you have duties to bered the day

Arnold-young Arnold as he was attend to. Gentlemen, there occa-

known then-was installed in the sions of parting have to come to us

office as a nil

Junior. Since then, he at some any. but say with Honest sincerity that I am sorry in had always found Mr. Arnold to be I shall kind and sympathetic, and could al- one way my time has come. miss in the coming years familiar ways be approached. He reminded faces, when you have to come to the the gathering of what Mr. Arnold present you with this souvenir and

had done for the floating staff of the hope you will accept it. office make your reports.

I feel, however, I have had a loned, the pay for a master was only which I hope you will accept.

Company, saying that when he joinsouvenir though trifling it seems, carries for us our deep sentiments bings over 30 years' service

the

by his unfailing kindness, charity.

and charming hospitality sonally. It is, therefore, really a great loss to us when he retires. However, we cherish a hope that he will always remember us when he in away and that when he does come back to Hongkong again, we will ment again.

On behalf of the compradore tail of the sa. Kinshan, I

Long Service.

be

now

The

and I consider the time has come $240. Since he had taken charge of the office, things had been better when should hand over

all round, dividends had come in management of the Company to

Mr. John Arnold has, been con- man of younger years and more then there were such a great deal nected with the Hongkong, Canton regularly, except during the strike youthful enthusiastis. For years.

and trouble. nl of and Macao Steamboat Company for in fact ever since I have known you, of difenities

worked with me which began during the seamen's over 30 years. The Arnolds have you have always

served this Company for 78 years, loyally and in this way have helped strike in 1922.

a record. Mr. The speaker said he was glad to which must m to discharge my duties to the satisfaction

ear from Me. Arnold's own Hips that Arnold's father was with the Com- of the Company's Directors. One and all you have he had been receiving every assla-pany for 41 years, and Mr. Tom played the game, and I take thistance and co-operation from the of- Arnold, Mr. J. Arnold's son, was occasion to thank you for your kinders of the Company. He said with the Company for six years.

that that spirit of co-operation hud During the 30 years that Mr. J. eo-uperation and friendly service.

Daring the seventeen years en ingrained into them from the Arnold has been with the Steum- bont Company. he has been have been secretary 1 have always very day they set foot ta brine.

Concluding, Capt. Thomas said he Secretary on and off for seventeen tried to get up to my motis "put

half years. He joined the was sure that all present would and a yourself in the other man's place. 1 may, to some of yon, have seemedeho his sentiments in avishing Mr. Company as the No. 2, and has harsh, but I think Arnold good luck, good health to en- proved himself very popular with at times very

gone you will not re-ier his well-earned retirement, and the staff, Exoth on shore as well as when I am

on the ships. member those ocensions, I would prosperity in the years to come.

Capt. Laurenson also spoke ou

Ile is a very keen fisherman, and have liked to work with you for a few more years. One factor reces half of the Chinn Cost Officers' it is partly due to this hobby that dawn h British silating my departure from Hong-Guild in wishing Mr. Arnold geed he is settling

Mr. James

another Columbia, where he can indulge in kone is my ill-health, buri 1 hopeck,

this sport for nine months in the after going into dry dock and has speaker. fuy an overhaul" I shall le fit to Taishan, presented Mr. Arnold with by the N.Y.K. liner Heian Maru, Capt. Pritchard, muster of the 5.8. year. He is leaving the Colony continue working elsewhere,

which sails on Monday for America.

"

WAR

I hope someday 1o return to a silver junk on behalf of the fire

Mr. Arnold has made a large Hongkong and I shall look forward then, sailors and pilots of the s.8. to see you all as happy, prosperous Talahan, and also a picture of the circle of friends during the period and healthy as now I wish you all Taishan from the saloon depart-he has been in Hongkong, and his the best of good luck and again meat of that vessel. thank you for your friendly recap- tion this evening. The very won- derful gift you have made me will bra reminder of the happy and cordial relationship between us, fire screen, with a eulogy in Chin-charge of the Steamboat Company a sum-as from yesterday from Mr. Arnold, though after working side by aldeer, the following being for so long: no tangible gift was marised translation:

necessary.

Chinese Eulogy.

The Chinese crew of the ss. Kin- shan presented Mr. Arnold with a

"To Juhu Arnold, Esquire,

Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company,

I shall treasure this gift in my home in British Columbia, and if ny of you gentlemen pass through

After serving the Hongkong. Victoria on your Home leave, I trust you will not forget that myCanton and Marno Steamboat Com- house will be always open to youpany Ltd., as its Secretary for 20 and I shall be delighted to renew years, Mr. John Arnold is about to old friendships. If any one of you leave us to enjoy his well-earned are fishermen, then I can guarantee pension. "Nothing is sadder than you the best sport in the world (Ap-parting" says the Chinese proverb. plause).

It is especially so when you part with n kind and beloved superior officer such as Mr. Arnold, for he, treats us more like his personal Telends than ordinary subordinates.

Other Speakers, Mr. G. E. Ellams, who succeeds Mr. Arnold as Secretary of the

Buliding & Repairs of SteamOTS end Matsrshipe of every type,

many friends will be sorry to hear that he is leaving the Colony, but will certainly all wish him good luck in British Columbia.

Mr. G. E. Ellams took

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