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H.K. AMUSEMENTS MEETING

DIVIDEND REDUCED TO 121⁄2 PER CENT

PROPERTY SOLD

• A reduction of dividend from 20 to 12 per cent. was announced at the annual meeting of Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., held at the Queen's Theatre to-day. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. J. H. Backhouse, Mr. J. M. Noronha oc- cupled the Chair.

after It was disclosed that, lengthy negotiations, the Managing Director has disposed of most of

the Company's properties at a figure which will leave à proft of over $147,000, which will be at the dis- posal of shareholders next year.

The Acting Chairman: In the Chairman, Mr. Backhouse who, I am gind to say, is expected back in the near future, I am privileged once more to ad- dress you. The Report and State. ment of Accounts together with the

absence of your

Auditor's Report having been in your hands for a clear week, I will follow the usual custom and take them as read.

NEW CAPITAL.

The result of our working account shows' a reduction of about $28,000

in comparison with that of the pre- vious year, which figure includes un increase of $6,766.83 in Deprecia- tion due to costly additions bi machinery and fittings.

I would like to draw your atten- tion to the fact that during the year, the paid-up Capital of the Company, was increased from $480,000 to $740,000 by the issue of 26,000 new shares at a premium of $10 The entire proceeds of per share. this new inaue were invested In land and building under construe tion, which therefore represents temporarily unproductive Capital.

After making provision for the usual "Legal" Reserve of five per cent. your Directors propose, for Staff your approval, a Bonus to amounting to $8,000, based on the same scule as previous years, in re Enithful and cognition of their arduous services,

DIVIDEND DECISION.

WING ON CO,'S PROGRESS

CELEBRATIONS HELD

TO-DAY

A quarter of a century of un- qualified success and achievement was the proud announcement mudo Chief by Mr. P. Gockchin, the Manager, at the twenty-fifth niversary celebrations of the Wing On Company this morning.

an-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

COTTON PEACE.

AGREEMENT SIGNED

MILLS TO RE-OPEN TO-MORROW

London, Sept. 27, The Weavers' Union having agreed to ratify the cotton agree The happy event is being cele-mont, which had already beon ac- brated to-day in fiting manner. copted by the employers, the The Company's apacious stores in agreemont was signed by ro Des Voeux Road are gally decorat-presentatives of owners and opora-

of tives to-day. ed in bunting, and strings crackers are being discharged at intervals.

The mills will re-open morrow.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1932.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The American Language,

[To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.)

Sir, Do you speak American? Yes, but it is obvious that John Blunt does not understand Ameri can or French and, possibly, not even English. Of the examples given in your article of the 26th September, at least 60% cannot be supported by the definitions in any English dictionary published In America.

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Broadcast by Z.B.W. on a wavelength of

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5-6.80 p.m. 0.0.20 p.m. 4.30-10.30 gramme.

6.30-7 p.m.

Chinese Programme. Children's Concert. p.m. European Pro-

A relay from Valunteer Hondquarters of the Brottish Company's Pipe Band by cour. Take "mean" for instance. When tey of Cotonei L. G. Dird, D.9.0., O.D.E.

_7 p.m.-9 p.m. A Programme of I was in London some years ago Victor and H. M. V. Records,

7-8.12 p.m. to and saw George Grossmith in a

A Concert.. musical comedy, he pulled the ancient wheeze: "You gave me a look, but I didn't give it to you": mean' look" "You have a 'mean

This morning the directors of the Gockchin, Mr. D. Jackman (sub-the signature of the common price Company, together with Mr. P.

To-day was also important as manager) and assistants, met for agreement was authorised by the. a divine service in the company's Central Commitico of Cotton offices, where, after hymna had Spinners and Manufacturers' As been sung and prayer offered, Mr. Gockehin addressed the gathering recounting the remarkable history

sociation.

textile trade,

8 pm. (Local Time and Weather Report). Instrumental-Adagio Pathetique (Godard)

Victor Hiring Ensemble. Orchestra-Moonlight Bonia-st Move-

ment (Beathaven, arr. Bhilkretj

Veter Convert Orchestra 20058.

In America, the Chairman of a Company is not its President and Song--Dreamin' Time (Da Longpro-Strick- the term Managing Director is vir- tually unknown. Generally, the President is the active head of a

1144.

Jand). Bong-Beeline (Kahn-Piroritaj

Madam Amellts CellCurel (Soprano) Sir Amos Nelson, a prominent corporation, while the Chairman Violin Bolo-Dance of the Maidens (Frimt

Krelaler). Ox- is a former President who pre- Violla Bolo-Blow Skies (Darlin Kraistor) of the company over the last 25 figure in the

presses the view that the insides as Chairman of the Board of Song-The Temple Bells (Woodferde Finden). years.

The prosperity of the Wing Ondustry's opportunities nre akhDirectors

No self-respecting American Company was toasted and after-present brighter than they have

past. A housewife would serve anything wards Mr. D. Jackman, in a short been for a long time

Luna greater marked improvement, he said, was even remotely resembling a scene. speech, prophesied even achievements for the Company being shown in goneral enquiries As regards the choico between during the next quarter of

from abroad for Lancashire cotton long and short words, what about: century.

and artificial silk goods.-Reuter Job (of work). From noon to late this afternoon, and British Wireless. the directors and Chief of Staff

held

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re-

LATEST MUI-TSAI

In n

CASE

1

Have you (got) a book, Beet (root) anlad. Some women "tench school" and

or "teach music" other Home things. There is a distinction.

Thore are "hired girls" in America. There Are also "slaveys" in England.

Frits Kroller 1253.

Bones Then the Dust (Woodforde-Fin-

deni

Pater Dawson (Baas-Haritone) 3255. Plans Bai-Norielts in D (Schumann). Piano Solo-Clair de

(Moonlight)

(hky)

Bong-Mighty Lak a Hose (Stanton-Nevin).

Harold Bauer 7122.

Bong-Somewhere a Volen Calling (New-

ton-Tatel

Frances Alda (Goprano) 1180, Violin Boto-At Dawning. (Ckdman-Risaland) Violin Balo-Andantino (Lemare-Beanger)

"Frits Ereller 1165. of Thanksgiving- (arr. Chor-Prayer

Kremser). Chorus-wing Low Bweet Charlot (arr.

Neddick)

Asanelated Gice Eltba of America 33770. A.12-8.35 p.m.

Nights in the Gardens of Spain (De Falls)

conducted by Flor

Coppola 0703/0705. A Selection of Fox

It is singular that "living-room" Symphony Orchestra

8.35.9 p.m. is not mentioned in Websters, but: is in the Concise Oxford Diction-Trots.

My Women ury,

Helaman and Its Orchestra £2001. Whal * Lifel

Coon-Sanders Orchestra £2950.

"Goloshes" are not "rubbers." Too Many Tears There are a number of American Let That Leason to You terms, including "rubbers," "over- shoes," "goloshes" and "Arcties," Living in Clover. not to mention those without hesls ladies, the name of which escapes me at the moment,

Goodnight, Vienna

a reception attended by hundreds of guests, tea and freshments being served through-

COMPANY'S HISTORY. In an official booklet detailing the Wing On Company's history,

HUNDRED DOLLAR ja observed:-- following the

FINE ON MAN Wing On was founded in Sydney, Australia, more than 30 years ago

ense before Mr. Schofield under the name of Wing On Fruit Merchants, carrying on sole at the Central Police Court this ly the business of denting in and morning it was stated that a mu exporting Australian fruits, anifai ran away from her mistress Importing Chinese products. The through being frightened by a

more than scolding she received for being unwith a strap at the buck, worn by [Doep In Your Eyes busness developed satisfactorily; and in order to able to account for the shortage meet this remarkable progress it for some money. was found necessary to carry on business on a large scule under the name of Wing On & Co., and subsequently known as Wing On & Co. Ltd. As business continued to prosper the Company was ever on the outlook for new folds for its growth and expansion. With this object in mind, the present hier langer, sir. Philip Gock chin, came

The case came to the notice of the Secretariat of Chinese Affairs when the police found the girl wandering aimlessly in the vicinity of Blake Pier. Enquiries set afoot showed that the girl, who is 16 years of age, was presented, at the age of 10, to a tradesman's wife Last year I had the pleasure of

at No. 2, Chung Wo Lane, as a stating that it was the fifth year

and vinegar 10 Hongkong. per- mui-tsei "ginger in sucession that your Companysonails to investigate local candi-money." as it is called, being paid has paid a Dividend of 20 per cent,

to the parents to the amount of on its capital, not including the

Foreseeing unlimited Bonus of five per cent paid during tunities for the advancement and

The girl is said to have received the three previous years, and expansion of the Company no wages for doing general house, under exceptionally unfavourable South China, Mr. Goekchin' elrcumstances your Directors Are established the first of the Com-old work of an arduous nature. and what "eunshaw" money was able to-lay to recommend

apany's department stores in Hong- Dividend of 12 per cent, we be-kong in 1907 under the name of given her was turned over to her

employer. lieve you will agree with us that The Wing On Co. occupying a site

tions.

€62

$150.

A "fiat" is not an "apartment." In America one generally speaks of a "fat" as a space on one floor at a moderate rental, while when one finds something at a greatly enhanced price it becomes an "apartment."

Ray Noble and Il New Mayfly Or. chestra 10112.

Wayne King and IIis Orchestra 22080. 9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selectlons by The Melody Team. 9.30-10.28 p.m.

A programme of Victor and K.M.V. 10-

Variety.

cards

song-Ile Forgot to Come Back. Songlome Song-I'm So Alone with the Crowd.

Frank Cruzalt D208.

Jesse Crawford 22901.

Vocal Trip--Lawd. · You Made the Night Too

Long

The 'lekens Sisters 22976,

The London Palladium Orchestra B4171,

Frances Alda (Soprano) 1253. Tanzo-Walouzlo (Jealoney)

Loo Releman and illa Orchestra. Tack Hylton and His Orchestra 2528. Tango- Cara Mi Bong-Auf Wiedersehen, dy Orchest Bong-Paradis

Rusa Colombo (Daritane)· 22970. 10.28 p.m. (approx:) Rugby Mid-. day Press Naws.

10.30 p.m. (approx:) Close Down. All reconta in the above European pr games are kindly supplied by. Heart. §.

and 'Co. KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's broadcast from the Maniin station: 3.00 p.m. Tea, Danco Programma New La

Loma Cabaret Orch. 6.10 p.Spanish Information Period. 6.80 p.m.-English Information Period, 7.00 p.m.-Ilocano Progrrine-Francisco

Gracle Fields (Comedienne) BI101,

Bong-That Daddy and Mother of Mine

Joseph White (Tenor), 22981. It is doubtful if even 5% of the Humerous Bong-Ablul Abulbul Amir. people in the United States are Tamerous Bont-Get Away, Old Man cremated. It is reported that the organ, Solo-Call me Darling. Catholic Church forbids crema-Organ Bolo-Carolina's Calling Me tion, and the Episcopalian Church Vora! Trio-Dream Swastheart. frowns upon it strongly.

As for using one word instead of two or more, perhaps "veterin-Orchestral Did Vienna Moon. arinn is preferable to "veterinary Orchelo Laugh and Love surgeon", for many "veterinarians" SongDeep River are not necessarily surgeons.

In America "aluminum" is used as a trade name

for household we can look forward with increased in Queen's Rond Central," which A summons by the Secretariat utensils, etc., the chemical name is

still "aluminum". confidence to the future after heur- I was quickly found inadequate, and resulted in the appearance before

According to Cassell's French- ing what I have to say,

the scene of activities was there the Court of Sin Tat-shuen, hus-English Dictionary, a demi-tasse is You will notice from the Balance i fore removed to the present build-band of the woman named as the small cup; half a cup of coffee, Sheet before you that the total ing in Des Voeux Road Central, employer of the girl. It was stated etc.". If this term is unknown in value of your land und buildings bounded by Connaught Road that he lived apart from his wife. France, Johri Blunt might have stands at $631,107, being, an in Central. Man Wah Street, nud paying her only occasional visits, Mesars. Cassell correct their dic- crease of $315,982, over the pre-Rumsey Street, one of the mort and did not appear to know much tionary. vious year's account. Machinery,commodious and attractive post of the present case. He inquired It is reported that in England etc., show an increase of $38,477. [tions in the City.

|for, and was given, the reason for the term "drug store" is making Investments 'necounts which stand Reference is also made to the the girl's nhsconding from the its way, the firm known ng boots at $1,020,203. represent an increase efforts of the company tu provide family.

Cash Chemists. using the af $766,259. These increases total for the happiness and contentment

term to designate its branches. $1,119,719 absorbing thereby the of the staff by the institution of His Worship registered a con-

Moreover, both Cassell and Increased Capital and the premium an athletic club, swimming club,viction for keeping an unregister the Concise Oxford give the on those shares. The amount dp-amateur' dramatic club, lecturinged mui-trai, and fined the man

term "druggista". In Hongkong, pearing under the heading of class and a night chiss for the $100.

chomists sell anything from "Subsidiary and Associated Com-study of English.

rubber shoes and bathing caps to panies" though large, represents

cameras and films, and were it not Bound investments in various com- Į A report has been made to

for the proximity of existing soda panics closely connected with our police by Mr. R. II. Charles that at

foundations they might even em- line of business and which are 1

pin. yesterday, whilst driving

brace this profitable business !--- private car 2019 along Queen's Road bringing satisfactory returns.

Fast, motor lorry

Yours, etc.. No. 2118 stopped suddenly and without

result with the

PROPERTIES SOLD.

ti

I now have the pleasure to in-ing iu afr. Charles form you that after lengthy negotia-rear of the vehicle. Damage to the

radiator and mudguards

tions, your Managing Director has front bumpf $300 was caused.

disposed of most of our properties at a figure which leaves us with the

to the

The

Exchange re

OTHER BUSINESS.

JUBILEE ROAD MURDER

SHOCKING FIND BY EUROPEAN

A stocking crime in

that body.

Jubilee

J. M.

LEAGUE'S LOSS

SIR ERIC DRUMOND RETIRING

Lief Rosario. 1.16 p.m.--Request Perlod. 8.00 p.m.--Cebuano ProgrammeVicente

Pimentol.

9.16 p.m.-Lyle Muelo House Quarter Hour. 8.10 p.m.--Aklatan Balagtaa-Tagalog Pro».

gramme, directed by Agaton Evan

elit

9.00 p.m.Dance Masto-Bay View Hotel

Orchestra. 10.30p.m.Close down.

THE COPENHAGEN EXHIBITION

PRINCE OF WALES AT LUNCHEON

London, Sept. 27. handsome profit of over $147,000 or tangkong sid

are indications of a Road was discovered this morning

British officials, Danes and which will be at your disposal this strong buying element having come by a. Mr. Hunter who was driving

visitors from other parts of the time next year. These negotia- into the market; consequently, prices Into town shortly before 8 o'clock.

Continent continue to maintain a tions, you will appreciate, have moved up generally at this morning's

He noticed the body of a man ly

deep interest in the British Trade. been of a very delicate nature and session. Just about mid-day, how-

London, Sept. 27, Exhibition at Copenhagen, and ex- have entailed a great deal of time ever, an easier tendency developed.g by the side of the road near

The League of Nations Council,hibitors say they have not else. due to profit-taking.

the fifth mile stone approximately on the part of the Directors.

the Kennedy at a private session to-day, ac where experienced anything like half a mile from Your Company was originally

Town Hospital, and an examina-cepted the resignation of Sir Eric the enthusiasm that is being

Secretary-General, shown there. formed with the comparatively port and accounts as presented betion showed that the victim had Drummond as small Capital of $200,000 and since adopted, was carried unanimously been strangled by a rope tied which will take effect as from June

The police have still to keep the its inception, the remuneration of

around his neck while there were 30th, 1933, Mr. Li Cho-chi proposed and several stab wounds about the take place at a special meeting of gestion. Many orders have been The election of his successor willhibition grounds, to prevent con

immensa crowds moving in the Ex- your Directors has remained the samo, In the meantime the bust- Mr. J. Harrop seconded, -ness of your Company has increas- Messrs. Lo Shun-wai and J. M. A pair of selssors word found the League in November.

taken, and more are in train, the ed tenfold and the duties and re- Noronha be re-elected Directors.near by. The man's face had been

Sir Eric Drummond has been general Impression being that the sponsibilities of the Directors The motion

un-battered with a huge stone, mak-Secretary-General of the League Exhibition has undoubtedly given accordingly. Your Directors feel animourly. On IL motion bying identification practically im- since its formation.

and was the greatest stimulus to British. mentioned by namo In the that you will agree that the exist Moasra. E. L. Arcul and J. S.

possible.

trade in Demark.·· ing scale of fees payable to them is Gubbny, Mossrs. Linstead and Police investigations are pro-Versailles Treaty in conexion with The Prince of Wales to-day altogether inadequate, and out of Davis were re-appointed Auditora ceeding. No arrests have

been the post. He previously had had a all propertion to the time and care for the ensuing year at a

a desire to retire from the Secret apoko at a luncheon in Copenha re- made. devoted by them to the interests muneration of $750.

ary-Generalship some time ago, gea, given by four big Danish

organisations representing but was persuaded to postpone this merce, industry, agriculture and.. of your Company. The Directors It was unanimously decided, upon submit, therefore, for your ap the motion of MessTS J. S. Gubbay

until next year. British Wirdess, shipping. He said there was dis- proval, that the total amount of and Li Chof-chi, that the Direc-

tinct evidence that British man- Directors' Fees be fixed at $6,000, tore' Fees be fixed at $6,000 per

The fortnightly meeting of thes Sanitary Board was held in the board ufacturord enterprise was being per annum to be divided amongst annum, to be divided amongst the them Irrespective of the number of Directors, irrespective of their COUNT CIANO PRESENTS HIS room yesterday, the business tran- rewarded and that the Interest

WAS

and

carried

share-holders

ITALY'S MINISTER

com-

sacted being purely formal, Mr. taken in the Exhibition was very CREDENTIALS members on the Board. This number, and to take effect from

G. R. Sayer, the President, was in the real. approved, will cause the amount of the period under review.

Some substantial orders had Directors' Fees to remain constant. Directors

Nanking, Sept. 27, chair, and others present were the Hon. Mr. I. M. Henderson, Vice- With these remarks, Gentlemen, present at the meeting included Mussolini's son-in-law, Count President, Dr. G. W. Popo M. O. Hiready been placed, and he was I beg to propose that the Directora Mr. J. M. Noronha (Chairman) Clano, who is Italian Minister to Mr. Weng Kwong-tin, Dr. R. A. de aure those who had made pur- Report and Statement of Accounts Mesars. Lo Shun-wan, Ma Teuf- China, presented his credentials Castro Banto; Mr. I. CF. Bellamy, chases from British manufacturers for the 12 months ended March chui, J. Harrop, Li Teo-feng. R. H. to Mr., Lin Son to-day.

Mr. C. Champkin and Mr. J. H. Gell would be satisfed, and. would se0 that Britain, was prepared to do 21st, 1982, be adopted, and after Kotewall, Leo Two-choung (Direc-

Ho said it was an Italian who Ing. Secretary,

everything possible to meet the A whist drive on behalf of the needs of Denmark. He hoped the this has been seconded I shall be tors) Mr. Lo Kan (Managing first revealed to the west the

Balet: flourishing civilisation of China Polles Branch of the M.C.L. will be personal contacts established glad to answer, to the best of my Director) ability, any questions Shareholders (Secretary) and Messra... and it was also an Italian who held at the Police Recreation Club to might wish to put

Arculli, J. S. Gubbay Loung, gave the Chinese people their first morrow evening commencing at 8.80 through the Exhibition would be

firmBritish. Wirelessi The motion, which was second Kwong, Li Chol-chland James To clear and exact notion of western pm Admission of 81 Includes re- useful to both Danish and British

sciencg and aft-Reuter

freshments. All are welcome. diy Mr. Ll Chol-ch, that she re- Choy,

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