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En á blanda ol.co.

tour boutifius the mouth.

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KHASANA

Sole Agents:

KRUSE & CO.

POWELL'S REPORT SMALL LOSS

BUT BUSINESS NOW ON UP GRADE

A logs of 50,728.14 was reported at the 35th ordinary general meeting of Messrs. William Powell, Ltd. which

THE HONGKONG

JOB RACKET DENIED

TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

'ACCUSED MAN GETS

DISCHARGE

Remarking that he felt there was a considerable doubt, str. W. Sclio- field, at the Central Magistracy this morning, discharged Au Yeung-bun, was held at the office Messrs, Percy Smith, Seth

20, unemployed, who appeared on Fleming this morning,

and remand on two elmrges of obtaining stated that business is now inprov-Fa-sum, shop foki, and Aŭ Yeung- but it was $110, by false pretences from Chan

Ram, hop tuki, by pretending he The meeting was presided over by could obtain employment for them Mr:

E. M. Raymond, who suit at the Hongkong Tramway

Com- "The Directors regret having to pre-pany. rent accounts for the year showing a loss of $8,728.14. At almost all receit

Ink.

staff, and took n the men em-

Mr. A. Gillard, Acting Traffic sharchuskers* meetings of Superintendent of the Tramway public companies in this Colony, the respective Chairmen have had occa- efon

to refer to the effects of the general depression on trading dur ing the past year. I know you are ail tou painfully aware of this, and I do not propise to make any ree marks other than that your Company has been no exception to the general rule and has also suffered,

economy.

Amy-

The

Company, testified that, he engaged all the traflie security direct from ployer. No receipt was given for up showing the amounts held by the the security, but a list was posted Company. No man by the name of Chung Chi-we had been employed in the traffic department.

SMALL HEROIN

DIVAN

SEQUEL TO RECENT RAID

the

on re-

possession of 261 heroin pills at a

Wong Yiu, charged with Kwai Wah Lane, appeared maat before Mr. J. 11. B. Lee at the Central. Pollee Court this morning nad was fined $100, or six weeks hard Inbour in default.

Mr. D. McCallum, for the defence, pleaded guilty in relation to pills found In possession of the defendant's wife and not guilty to other pills found on the premises.

R. D. Grimmitt stated that about three smokers. About 150 pills were 100 pills were found on n bed, with

found in the defendant's wife's posses. son. Defendant was an addlet. The premises were a wall heroin divan.

aelion.

recent Summary Court action

Mr. McCallum explained that in-n defendant was called as a witness for the

the plaintiff. About a week prior to "Your Directors have had con-

In die witness, box, defendant his arrest, there was an attempt made stantly before them throughout the ove evidence to the effect that he defendant was an heroin or opium. under cross-examination to show that

year the necessity for

himself had been promised a jób in Overhead and other expenses have the Tramway Company by

addict and that he kept premises far Chung that purpose. Strong objection was been reduced to a point where, in Cal-wo whom he had met in a totaken to this. Following that, the the option of your Directors, fur- Chung, and had paid Chung $20, the The huntin was successful in his

house. He had been asked $50 by defendant's promises were ther reductions are well-nigh

mided. possible without seriously affecting job. Chung had promised to get

balance to be paid when he get the the telency

and, jarvitably,

the turnover of your Company,

two complainants jobs and they had "I am pleased to

pald report

him money, for which Chung business generally Improved towards had given them receipts. Witness the close of your Bnancial year and denied that he had promised to get this was reflected in the turnover Company, and that he had obtained complainants jobs in the Tramway during the last two months of the H$-.90 yen. This improvement

money from them by has been any kept up and, without appearingmises. He had made no enquiries the raid. 50 duty optimistic, 1

about Chung at the Company, but 11791 that seen Chang standing in the Dufendant had a previous convic 1.25 plan that indications are

doorway of the Tramway Company, tlon when he went there about the middle | heroin pills,

June. The complainants had put the blame on him because they Talled to And Chung,

Chung Tin Bldg. Tel. 23196,

Prices:-

Lipstick, large

Lipstick, small

Rouge, large,

Rouge, small

that

such improvement has come to stay. 50 can only hope that such is the case and that with the savings in expenses before mentioned the Directors will

On Sale at All Leading Stores.be able to come before you with a much better refiort for the current year.

KUND TAN

KIW

BOOT POLISH

amount

Mr. McCallum suggested that the prenent case was one of malice and Wax AR outcome of the Summary Court action.

I

R. O. Grimmitt mentioned that he such had information for weeks prior to

Mr. McCallum submitted that Be defendant's story was true and that Schofield had either to believe, the defendant had been an equal stellin with complainants. And that conduct according to the evidence for the prosecution was sistent as such, or that defendant bad conspired with Chung Chi-wo to obtain the money from the con- plainants.

"Referring to the Profit and Loss Account you will note that the written off as bad debts, though still high, shows # consider able reduction on that of the previous two years. Interest charge has also | been reduced considerably and is result of careful financing, It is notlelisted that this charite will be stili further verlund during the current year. The Directors have again valunturity waived 50 per cent. fendant. of their fees for the year

direct

entirely con-

Mr. Setodeid then discharged de

sence of Mr. J. ff. Seth. was

LIABILITY REDUCED "Torning to the balance sheet, you will note that our ability to the firmed. Bank has been greatly reduced. This (1;ure stood at approximately St0,000 last year and approximately $25,000 at February, 1934.

con-

nine years ago for smoking

SENT TO HOUSE OF DETENTION

AGED INDIAN A VAGRANT.

1

Repeated plens that he was a very Door 7112:11 were made by Alkil Malik Khan, aged 60, when he came before Mr. J. If. B. Les at the Central Police Court this morning, charged with being in the Colony apparently

#vagrant.

|

JUNE 25, 1936.

JEWELLER'S SHOP ́ BURGLED

TWO MEN SENT TO.

PRISON

before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Three alleged burglars appeared

Kowloon Magistincy this morning awil were charged with breaking into a Jeweller's shop at 14 Poking Rond. They were Chau Sum, 34, Lai Tai, 30, and Chan Wing, 20, and wore accused of stealing 20 ringa, wrist watches, three pairs of rings, a necklace, two gold medaltiona and a Kodak camera, valued, nt $1-10.50.

LWD car-

The Arst defendant nåmitted the, charge, the second declared that he' hind only been watching, and the lingues said the police were willing third pleaded not guilty. Del-Sgt.

to nccept thing defendant's plen, inasmuch as he had given information about the burglary. He was necord- ingly discharged,

The burglary, said, Set. Hasmes, took place about midnight on June 1, door, a entrance being gained by the back panel of which had been broken.. On June 23, acting on in- formation received, he visited a house ja Hunghom and arrested first and second defendants. At the Police housebreaising, uplicating third de Státion frat defendant admitted the

charge, saying that his companion Yondant, while the second denied the

gone in and handed out the articles to him. Property to the value of $11.50 was recovered,

three First defendant admitted previous convictions. and was ACT- tenced to four, months' hard Inbour, his accomplice receiving # two months' terin of imprisonment.

HOUSEBREAKERS GAOLED

WORKMEN'S TOOLS STOLEN

Two unemployed men, Lan Kwan, aged 59, and Li Hing, aged 33, were brought before Mr. Mnefndyen at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning. charged with the theft of a quantity of workmen's tools from No. 55 Wal- ching Street. Both pleaded guilty,

stole First defendant said he only a saw, and seemit accured adiolited

accompanying first accused the premises, adding that they had con- siderable difficulty in bresting in. He denied stealing anything, however, and ofleged that the first man took Acting ·Polize Sergeant PUB. Pall Loughlin stated that defendant was Detective-Sergeant Hendridge "Mr. E. M. Raymond was re-elected discharged from prison yesterday stated that defendants hatt brolien n director The propos of Mr. after nerving a term for stowing away

three donry to get into the house, and Poss, reconded by Mr. Overy,

from Singapore to Hongkong on the

the implement used in breaking in Proposed by air. 19. Black, seemni- | B.I. steamer Shrain. Defendant was was a chisel. "A cauting polley has rain beened by Mr. Wong Ping-fon, Messra, sont back to fudin at the Govern- adopted in the purchase of stocks instead and Davis were re-electedment's expense la April last year. and it will be noted that the value auditors for the ensuing year. of stacks on hand as shown in the balance sheet is down considerably on the amount shown last year, The Directors feel that this polley has

en istified under existing condit: Alexander (Secretary), and the tions. Such stocks are now valued following at or below replacement cast nr very little old stock is now being carried.

“I do not think the other items in the balunce sheet 'call for special desire any explanations I shall be comment but should any shareholder

pleased to answer any question to of the best of my ability after

on

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Agents;

the

adoption of the report and accounts has been duly proposed and second- -edz

"I now have much pleasure in proposing the adoption of the report and statement of accounts."

The proposal was seconded by Mr.

5. H. Ross and carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS

On the proposal of Mr. H. Overy seconded by Mr. Harold Seth, the appointment of Mr. S. II. Ross as a

W. R. Loxley & Co., (China) Ltd. director, during the temporary nb-.

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Thingo

Bath defen luis admitted boingt bound over for offences compitted recently.

For breaking his bond, first necused,

present at the meeting Sergt. Loughlin applied for defensi were: Messrs. E. A1. Raymond dant's committal to the House of was given two weeks hard labour, (Chairman). S. H. Ross Director), Detention pending The Government's 11, Overy (Managing Director),, W. decision whether he is 10 he

repatriated to fadla or not. shareholders: Mussra, Harold Seth, D. Black, A. Nissim and Wong Ping-fon.

Defendant Was committed the- cordingly.

and on the present offence; four mouths' hard labour. Second accused was given. one month for breaking bis, bond, and four months for steal- Ing the tools. Sentencest in both vases are to be served consecutively.

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.for

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BLACK & WHITE

AND

BROWN & WHITE $13.50 pair.

•WHITE LINEN SHOES

with

FANCY TIE & CUBAN HEEL. Price $6.50 pair. BROWN & BEIGE LINEN SANDAL SHOES

VERY SMART, FOR AFTERNOON WEAR. Price $8.50 pair. CREAM COURT

PLAIN LINEN, WITH SMART BOW

Price $6.50 pair.

ALSO WHITE LINEN SHOES, WITH.

NAVY BLUE TRIMMING & CUBAN HEEL

Price $6.50 Pair

Owing to the Success of OUR DOLLAR SALE

WE ARE OFFERING FURTHER DOLLAR BARGAINS.

During Next Week Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.

BANKS

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI THE CHARTERED BANK OF

BANKING CORPORATION.

Authored Captial

$50,000,000

Issued and Fully Paid-up ... 20,000,000

Ieserve Funds Im

Sterling

ifongking Currency Reserve $10,000,000 Beserve Llablity of Proprietors $20,000,000 HEAD OFFICE:HONGKONG,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson,

Chairman.

G. Mkin, Eg.

Depply Chairman.

Hon. Mr. W, Dell, J. R. Hasson. Eat.

. Comples F. K. B. Morrison. Ees. Jion. Mr. B. J. Dodwell, T. E Pearce, Esc AL T. Johnson. Eat.. A. L. Bhields. Eng. V. M. ORAYBURN E

CHIEF MANAGEIL

AMOY

BANGKOK

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CALCUTTA

CANTON

CHEFUO COLOMBO DAIKEN FOOCHOW HAIPHONG HAMBLING JANKOW HARBIN HONGKEW 1201LO IPOK

BRANCHES1-

FORORE

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TOKYO

TSINGTAO

YOKOHAMA

INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA,

Incorporated by Hayal Charter 1831. HEAD, OFFICE:-LONDON.

Paid-up Capital

£3,000,00€ Reserve Lisbillty of Proprietors ... £3,000,000 Hewerve Fund

£3,000,000

AGENCIES AND BRANCHEST ALOR STAR ILOILO

AMRISTSAB IPOH

DANGKOK

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· Forelan

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Exchange and Genaral Banking business transacted,

General 'Accounts opened and Fixed De powita received for one year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on appllcatkott. The Bank's Head Omen in Landon unders takes Executer & Temales hualname, and claima recovery of British Income Tax overpaid, on ferma which may be ascertained on applica tion.

THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED.

--

Capital (fully-puld-up) ....... V.100,000,000

Current Accounts opened in Local Currency | Reserve Fund.................... V.129.100.000

and Fixed Deposits received for one your or and shorter perfoda In Local Currener Eterling on terms which will be quoted on

application.

HEAD OFFICE:--YOKOHAMA, Branches and Agencies at

Hetaking Alexandría

ALMO up to date RAFE DEPOSIT LOMES | Batavia In radious sites TO LET.

Bhackong, 18th Apṛli, 1936. .

Berda

Bombar

Calcula Canton

Keracht

Kabe

London.

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(Mukden)

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|Hongkong: **Rangoon

Ilamburu Hankow The Business of the shove Bank is een- ducted by the Hougkoog and Shanghai Bazk. Harbin Ing Corporation. Ruks may be obtained pollunctulu application. FOR THE JONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION

V. M. GRAYBURN,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, 24th February, 1914

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Janeiro

San Francop

Sexttle

Gemarang

Shaoghal Білкарств Bourbain

Bydney Tientaln Tsingtao.

Tokyo Yingkow

Interest 'allowed on Current Accounts. Deposits received for fixed periods at rataš to be obtaloed on applleation.

G. KIBINAMT,

The MING YUEN STUDIO has removed to the 3rd Floor of No. 6 Queen's Road Central.

JUST OPPOSITE the Dairy Farm's Soda Fountain"

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