1939-03-09 — Page 34

A.D.C. SHOW

First Rate

Thursday:

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March

9, 1939.

Italian Dies

PALESTINE 'PARLEYS

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Material

In Shansi

To

For Local Talent

Judy Linden

Hannah Linden Henry Lindon..

Micky Linden..

Mariella Lindon David Linden

.Sheilah Mackdnlay

Holen Prior

.Geiston Gilmore

.Donald MacAliator

..Eva Denton

.Lundle Duncan

The play by Keith Winter

very

ALTHOUGH "The Shining an insignificant part appear Hour", the Hongkong A.D.C.' vital to the muccess of the play, and one always feel that while he is on latest offering to the Hongkong the stage he is transmitting his con- ability to the other public at the China Fleet Club adence and is not the most monumental players. He secures the right tones In every appearance, and is particu- effort of this virile and talented larly good in his dramatic breakdown company, it deserves the cusal the tragle death of Judy Linden. tomary three-star grading for A well-rounded, facile performance, and which definitely enhances the produc- its smooth, Intelligent

Mr. W. A. Corneil was responsible attractive presentation. There are blemishes, but they are not for the settings, and they do him the blemishes born of shoddy tremendous credit. rehearsal, or of ill-spoken and missed lines. In this respect, RS in all the A.D.C. works, the play is a splendid achievement.

1lon.

O'Neil by E. Ineldental music Shaw (plano), Prue Lewis (violin) and Ettore Pellegatti (cello) makes an important contribution to a suc- cessful and enjoyable production.

There will be further performances to-night, Friday, and on Saturday,

The actors are helped by first-rate material. Faelle authorship has tend-S.G. ed to lighten what might have been a rather terrifying task, und although there are notable absences of that delicate shading so necessary to give the proper emphasis to the more dramatic and emotional scenes, on the whole the players sequit themselves will distinction.

ELECTRIC

COMPANY'S JUBILEE BONUS (Continued from Page J.)

10

Some of the characters are not easy to translate, especially that of David dupliente high tension feeder Linden played with considerable Stanley was complete, and numerous reserve by Luadie Duncan, whose mail extensions were made.

"French Without "Meters connected increased by performance in

Is still remembered with 3,432 to 46,510. Part of this ferense Tears" picosure. Mr. Duncan's devastating is doubtless due to the abnormal y attractive dimples are his most times through which we are passing; dangerous enemy in this play, for anticipate however a falling off in of meters connected they so often threaten to break out the number when the scene

JUBILEE MEETING

at is most emo-when normal times return. Vonnt und dramatic stage, unwitting- ly hinting that Mr. Duncan is not

"No doubt you will have notleed inclined to Inke the thing very

The suggestion is entirely that this is our 50th annual general Acrlously. misplaced, for it is Mr. Duncan's meeting; the 50 years of the Com- obvious whole-heartedness and in-pany's existence has been a period teatness which goes to make his of extraordinary progress performance so noteworthy. Offered branches in Science and Engineering full scope in the final act, Mr. Dun-and many changes have taken place can makes the most of the oppor-in the machinery and plant..which tunity, and gives a powerful presen- this Company has used, to provide tation of a mentally-tortured man Hongkong with its electricity supply: who has just lost his wife in trogle from a small beginning this Com- circumstances, and is in love with his pany has grown from strength to strength, and I think we may justly sister-in-law at the same time. even in those tense moments, the say that we now give as cheap and dimples force their fleeting appear reliable a supply as any other supply company of our capacity, and at the ance and disconcert.

Shellah Mackinlay's smooth per-same time are able to provide shore- delightful. holders with a reasonable return on formance is perfectly -Spoken well and without hesitation, their investments.

"I doubt if any of the original with ideal emphasis on the correct Ines and intonation which ves shareholders remain in the list of overy word its full value. Her most shareholders but I am happy to tell *** obvious shortcoming at the present

you that Mr. W. H. Wickham who is a tendency towards over-gesture,

But

Definite Proposal

Missionary Killed Be Made By Britain

AN

By Marauders

PEIPING Mar. 8. ITALIAN Franciscan missionary, Father Cucel hus been murdered at his missionary station in the Shansi province, 20 kilometres west of Kuohslen, on the railway from Tatung to Taiyuan, according to despatches received here.

It is added that it is believed the assassins belonged to the Eighth Route Army-Trans-Ocean.

Upon receipt of report of the outrage, Japanese troops immediately started searching for the marauders, Father Cucci the reports added. belonged to the Franciscan Catholle Church at Talyuan.

CEMENT COMPANY

SHAREHOLDERS PLEASED WITH YEAR'S RESULTS (Continued from Page 3) policy of your Board to endeavour to consolidate the position of your Com- any in the markets thus gained rather than to re-enier a field of appear to operation which would hold little prospect of permanency, apart from the fact that--as I have already intimated-our present com- mitments are such as to absorb the maximum output of your Works.

There being no further matters to which can usefully refer, I now beg to formally propose the adoption of the Report and Accounts for the eetber, 1938, as presented, and the Financial Year ended the 31st De- carrying into effect of the appropria tions recommended by your Board, namely:-

To pay

To pay n Dividend of $1.00 per share on 195,- 404 shares

Bonus of 25 cents per share on 105.404 shares To pay a Bonus to Euro- pean Staff of 10% on their salaries

Reserve in order To Transfer to General

bring Бате up $1,150,000.00****** To create an Investment

.

LONDON, Mar. 8.

IT IS AUTHORITATIVELY announced that Britain is con- Bldering definite proposals on the Palestine question, which might be submitted to the Arab and Jewish delegations early next week.

an agreement, if an It is understood that the would like British Government put for- agreement is possible, and while it ward certain suggestions ten may be possible to amend them in detail, it is understood that the days ago, and now has a clear principles are to be adhered to, Idea of the reception by the The British Government still does Arab and Jewish delegates, not regard the position as hopeless, are still some and the conference will be continued although there

British proposals can lead to a retile- details to be further considered. into next week to see whether the

It is thought that the British ment. Government is now in a position to If the proposals do not, then, given work out what might be considered a basis for agreements. It is stated

n possible settlement.

its

own

The rest of this week will be de- that the British Government will voted to considering what is des-nnounce its policy on

responsibility.-Reuter. cribed as the "Anal British proposals for an all-round agreement on the Palestine question."

BRITISH ANXIETY

PRAISE FOR VICEROY

Now Dolhi, Mar. A. Almost universal pralse Is given by the press to the Viceroy for inter The British Government is under-vention in the Rajkot dispute. The stood to be anxious to have dis- Congress organ. Hindustan Times cussions with both the Arabs and says that the Viceroy brought to bear Jews in the course of the preparation (on the problem his wonderful gift of of their proposals which, when they resource: understanding come before the conference, will con-pathy-Reuter.

it on which stitute what the British Government regards as the basis

Britain Not To Recruit Irishmen

Dublin, Mar. 8. The Deputy Prime Minister, speak. ing in the Dail to-day, stated that an asaurance had been secured from the British Government that R.A.F. advertisements in Elre papers seek $195,404.00ing recruits would be discontinued.

He did not say why the Elre Gov- the represent- ernment had made 10,973.50 ations or on what they were based.

A considerable number of young Irishmen have joined the British 13,554.05 armed forces recently, Reuter

Special.

to

100,000.00

& Exchange Fluctuation Reserve

To Carry Forward to As- round for the year 1930

Prussian Prince To Visit Paris

100,000.00

124,778.22

Paris, Mar. 6. $502,099.77

A Prussian Prince will, for the Arst time since the World War, go SHAREHOLDERS' APPRECIATION Į to Paris in a semi-oficial capacity at

Seconding the proposal Mr. Wong the end of this week. Tape said,

The ex-Kaiser's fifth son, Prince I bolleve that I am expressing the August Wilhelm, who occupies a high congratulations to the Board of will deliver a speech next Sunday at ceremony In Directors on the

commemoration very salisfactory the results of the past year's working, honour of German soldiers who fell which I feel reflects considerable In the Great War.

On this occasion, a delegation of аге entrusted credit on those who We

with the direction of our Company's German ex-servicemen, led by the affairs.

Duke of Saxe Coburg, will lay of soldiers The suggested appropriations may wreaths on the graves

"German In the be regarded as entirely conservative | buried

much as raising her eyes too drama was Chief Engineer and Manager (eelings of Shareholders in offering rank in the. National-Socialist Party,

tically.

and

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H.K. Stock Market

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The following quotations Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- ket this morning:

BANKS

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from 1888 to 1910 and the Company's Representative from 1910 London until 1930 and ably guided Perhaps the most difficult role is

early that of Mariella Linden, played by the Company through its

woli is still enjoying a Eva Denton, and here again, although trubica

and tremendously word-perfect

learned retirement In England. sincere, the player is inclined

realise that the success of the Com- overt, with eyes fluttering Ups too pursed. But she figures in pany is due in no small measure to one or two very convincing scenes, the loyal efforts of our Agents, Staff

and feel sure that they will meet cemetery" in the Paris suburb and if she can underpiny the part aand Workmen,

"It is usual for the Chairman, on

with the general approval of Share-Ivry.-Trans-Occan. Alle more. The performance woukl

your and the Directors be toholders, especially in respect of the be very moving and effective.

payment of a Bonus to the Staff, Helen Prior enjoys one of the best thank the Manager and his Stanfor

Who are no doubt, Inrgely res- In addition roles, and no player could give their loyal services during the year, fuller value. Her lines are brilliantly but this year, spoken, and she invests the portrayal thanks I feel sure you will approve pensible for what has been achieved. with just the right kind of malicious-the bonus which your Directors pro- ness expected in a character she re-pase should be granted to the Stall presents. It is one of the finest in recognition of this special occasion. "I now propose that the Report and pleces of acting she has done on the

Statement of Accounts is presented ilongkong stage.

for the year ended 31st December Gelston Gilmore makes a satisfac-1938 he adopted and when this has tory debut as Henry Linden. If a teen secunded I shall be pleased to trifle stilled at tines, this la largely answer, to the best of my ability, accounted for by the peculiarly retir ing role which he has to adopt. But any questions you may desire to ask."

Nue

of the

to our

COMPANY CONGRATULATED for the most part he plays with con-

The Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, in fidence, and has an impressionable stage deportment..

sreonding the proposal said: Donald MacAlister,

"In rising to second this the 50th Company's best stock players, makes Annual Report, I desire to congratu- late all concerned on the excellent results which have once again buen

STOCK MARKET placed before us.

REPORT

The Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued 12.30 pm. yesterday, says:

"I have been a resident of this Colony for thirty years and during the whole of that time the stock of The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd, has always been looked upon as one of the safest investments anyone could desire to have.

"I am sure the public fully appre-

Quotailons remain much the same, but the turnover was only moderate ciates the reliable service which the due to the shortness of the session.

Buyer

Canton Insuranco $220 Union Insuranco #7754 ILK. Fire Insurance $1 H&K. Wharves

HK. Docks (Old) $174 ILK Docks (New) $18,50 Flatib #3

1.K. Landa $504

ELK. Tramways $10,00

Yaumati Ferries (Old) #234;

China Lights (014) $0.80

China Lights (New) £5%

U.K. Electrics -$50

Macao Electries #174

Sandakan Lights $100

Canton Ices $1

Cements $13.00-

HK Hopes it

Watsons $7.00

Wing On (ILK.). 843

Entertainments

Vibro Filing 50%

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Marsinans (H.K.) 4711

Bellera

CL Underwriters $0.50

Kales

Hongkong Tank B1A00 Bank of East Asia 39514 Union Innurance $450 Dougisson $es 26.

I. S. HotelsTM $0.0 Blar Fertion $975.00

•China Bghts (Now) $18

Watsons $5

Antamok PL, 131⁄2

Atok 50

Baguio Gold 20

Benguet, Consolidated 1390

Coed Grave...

Demonstrations 12

Ban Mauricio 2.13~ Suyda 1*. United Paradales 09:

Company provides for them and s there are people who are not quite satisfied. with what they get for their money, 1 advise them to make on- quiries as to the cost of a similar sup- ply in other parts of the world.

"I note with satisfaction that the Board are continuing the policy of providing ample depreciation, as hold that this is essential in these days of rapid advance in Scientific and Engineering practice.

as.

I now formally second the adoption of the Report and Accounts, presented, together with the Diree- Lorg' recommendations with regard to the appropriations, and I would like, on behalf of Shareholders, to CX- press our appreciation to the Board of Directors and Staff for their care- ful attention to our interests during the past year,

Proposed by Mr. & S. Harris, and seconded by Mr. Wong Man-ching Sir Robert Ho-tung and Mr. T. E Pearce were re-elected to the Board of Directors.

Messrs. Linstead and Davis and Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews were re-elected auditors on the pro- posal of Mr. Lu Shlu-chuen and the scéending of Mr. Kang Man-shing.

U.S. COMMODITY PRICES

LATEST CABLED

QUOTATIONS

New York, Mar. 8. New York Cotton

Closing Opening

8.74/74 0.02/03 - 8.34/35 8.24/25 8.14/14 8.01/01

I March (1030) May (1930) July (1930)

"I cordially support the Directors" proposal to write down our invest- inents to their market value.

"I am sure Shareholders will join with me in appreciation of the pro- and bonus and will posed dividend heartily approve the grant of the proposed Jubilee bonus to our Stat and Workmen on the occasion of the completion of the 50th year of the Company's operations.

Oct. (1939). Dec. (1939)

7.07/08

7.63/63

7.65/66.

7.55/55

7.52/32

7.83/53

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Tariff War On Argentine Is Suggested

London, Mar. 8.

"I am not sure the suggestion would have the desired effect, but we will bear the general lines of it in mind," declared the Government spokesman in the House of Commons to-day when a questioner suggested that 11⁄2d per pound be made an irreducible import duty on Argentine mical, when extension of the rude agreement was negotiated, "In view

ill-treatment of the local Anglo-Argentine Railways for the benefit of the Argentine pastoral and agricultur interests."-Reuter Special.

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Berlin, Mur. 8.

There is increasing talk, though no confirmation is available, that India and the Far East will be the destina- tion of a long sea voyage which, it is taking understood, Dr. Schacht is

shortly.

10 Italy He will probably travel and take ship from there--Reuter Special.

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10.79/78 16.72/70 10.78/70 16.03/61 10.72/73 10.03b/66a 10.73/73

to

"It gives me great pleasure second the proposal that the Report und Statement. of Accounts as pre- senied be approved."

DIRECTORS ELECTED Mr. 11. V. Wilkinson, the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau and Mr..T. E. Pearce were elected as Directors on the' 'proposal of Mr. Benjamin Wong Tape, secondled by Mr. J. Gardner. This (woy carried unanimously.

The re-election of Messrs. Lin- istend and Davis as auditors was pró

posed by Mr. A. McKellar, ssconded by Mr. Leung Fallin and carried unanimously,

To-day's Sales:-000 tons, The last Noties day for March Rubber is March 20th.

Chicago Wheat

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Meanwhile, further preparations are being made-Central News,

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