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The CHAIRMAN said-The report has been in your hands a few days, and you have seen what has happened since we last met. While regretting we have no dividend to give you on this occasion, we have good hopes that before the end of another year we shall be in a position to give you some return on your capital. I would call your attention to the fact that in consequence of writing off the balances for certain expenses, which" amounted to rather a considerable sum on our small capital, the profit on the year's working has not amounted to more than $2,400, which I think under the circumstances we may consider fairly satisfactory, seeing of course that we have had rather an uphill job to contend with in re- gard to the Shanghai branch, which has again not been as satisfactory as we could have wished. In consequence of the report made to Mr. Skin- ner, however, last year we decided to continue the work for some further period in order to thoroughly test the capabilities of the field, and under the manage ent of Mr. Ritchie, the new superintendent, who assisted Mr. Skinner here, I think we may hope for some better results. Mr. Skinner gives a satisfactory report for Japan. We have a new business there which we hope will give very satisfactory results in the future. The only other point which I think calls for any special remark is that you will notice we have written nothing off the value of our launch Gladiator, but as our superintendent reports it is in excellent condition, and in fact as good as new-we could not replace it for the amount pat down against it in the books-we have not thought it necessary to write off anything for depreciation. I do not think there is anything further to be said about the report. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts I shall be glad to hear any remarks which any shareholder may wish to make or to endeavour to answer any question they may think fit to put.
There being no response,
The CHAIRMAN said-If it is satisfactory to you I would beg to move the adoption of the re- ports and accounts for the year ended May 30th.
Mr. MAIN-I have much pleasure in second. ing the report which has been laid before the shareholders.,
The motion was carried.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
The CHAIRMAN-The only other business before the meeting is to elect an auditor for the coming year, and I have much pleasure in pro- posing that Mr. William Hutton Potts be re- elected.
Mr. HOUGH-I have much pleasure in seconding.
The motion was carried.
con.
The CHAIRMAN-That, gentlemen, cludes the business. I thank you for your at- tendance. I hope we may have a better report to present to you for the coming year.
The proceedings then terminated.
THE RÒYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
QUARTERLY MEETING. Fine but very hot weather was experienced during the meeting, the links and greens being in good order. A large number of members entered for the various events, and competition was very keen, the winners of the MacEwen and Bogey cups returning good cards, whilst the returns of those in the second flight showed steadily played rounds, which in some instances will lead to promotion in the handicap list. A record for 9 holes of the links as they now exist has, we think, although not in a competi tion, been established by Dr. Lowson, who a few days ago got round in 37.
Mr. C. H. Grace Mr. W. J. Gresson Mr. H. Pinckney Mr. P. A. Cox
[July 28, 1898,
Right Station, King's Own.
Time of Time of Individual. Team. Individual Team
102
0.00
111
9. 99 18 93
Left Station, V.O.B.
101
8
93
122
18
94
31 entries.
BOGEY CUP.
Dr. J. A. Lowson 1 up, Mr. A. §. Anton.......
2 down, Mr. G. WF. Playfair. 3 Mr. W. A. L. Leth-
bridge, K.O.R... Mr. E. F. Mackay Mr. A. J. McClure Capt. R. M. Rumsey Mr. W. J. Saunders Mr. G. Stewart Mr. G. Millward..... Mr. H. L. Dalrymple... 7 Mr. E. E. Deacon Mr. C. W. Spriggs Mr. H. Smith
***
48 148 Tootle...
Carvalho... ...1 Ivan Grant Smith 1 558 45 Townsend 1 54) 3:40 F. Lammert... ...2 18 546 Smith......1. 48. Stopani
...1 58 7 42 Garner ....2011 reo. ◊ strokes | A. E. Alves ... ...1 57 0 89 -Lucina ...1 55
A. A. Alves... ...1 49411 28) Cavannah ...2 03° 11
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Mr. P. de C. Morriss... 9 Rev. R. F. Cobbold ..11 Mr. C. H. Grace... 12
24 entries. POOL.
Dr. J. A. Lowson Mr. E. F. Mackay.. Mr. A. S. Anton Com. Taylor, R.N..... Mr. W. A. L. Lethbridge,
K.O.R...
Mr. C. M. G. Burnie Mr. G. Stewart
83
84
85
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83
0
99
88
8
96
11
101 15
86
98 11
90
3
98
10
102
18 89
Mr. G. Millward
Mr. M. Stewart
100 11 89 100 10
90
Mr. P. de C. Morriss Mr. C. H. Grace Mr. H. Pinckney
100
92
102
99
101
8
93
Mr. K. G. Campbell, R.A. Mr. A. J. McClure'
34 entries. Returns over 100 nett not recorded.
CAPTAIN'S CUP POOL.
The ties for the Captain's Cup Pool have now been played off with the following result:-
Mr. M. Stewart
100 10 90 Mr.K. G. Campbell, R.A. 105 14 91 Mr. P. de C. Morriss
8 92
100
AQUATICS,
WATER POLO LEAGUE COMPETITION.
The King's Own No. 2 team met the V.R.C. No. 2 team at the latter's enclosure on 13th inst. There was an excellent tide. Mr. H. Lammert officiated as referee and Lient. Parker and Mr. A. E. Alves were goal scorers.
The game was of a very one sided nature, the V.R.C. men being able to score goals whenever they felt inclined. They put the ball through on eight occasions, while their opponents scored but once.
The Lancastrians were all good swimmers but lacked the least command over the ball in the water. What they require is practice and plenty of it. The V.R.C. forwards showed excellent combination, but really had nothing to test them. The teams were:
Rider and Butler, half-backs; and Graham, King's Own.-Smith, goal; Mr. Lloyd, back; Lucina, and Cavannah, forwards.
V.R.C.-Klinck, goal; Pereira and Yule, backs; F. Lammert, half-back; and Herbat, Miller, and T. H. Hance, forwards.
Matches
Goals
The following is the League table to date.
Plyd, Won. Drwn. Lost, for, agst. Pts.
1 0 0 8 1 2
V R.C. No. 2.........1
No. 1.........1 1 King's Own No. 1...1
0
0 4 1
2
0
0
1 1
4
0
No. 2...1
12
0 0 1 1 8
TEAM RACE.
0
93 15
80
84
MACEWEN CUP. Mr. W. A. L. Lethbridge,
K.O.R...
Mr. G. W. F. Playfair... 102
8.
1880183 0 1 1 00
Mr. A. S. Auton
88
Dr. J. A. Lowson Mr. C. M. G. Burnie
98
96
102
100 11
... 100
105 15
..
105 15
94
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107 15
Capt. R. M. Rumsey ME A. J. McClure
Mr. G. Millward Mr. M. Stewart Mr. E. F. Mackay.
Mr. G. Stewart Mr. C. W. Spriggs Mr. P. de C. Morriss
... 100
Mr. H. Smith
89
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On 14th inst. the return team race was 85 brought off between the V.R.C.'s six and the Regiment six, the distance being the same as before, viz... 1833 yds. per man. The King's Own team was altered in three instances, and a very much tighter race than the pre- vious one was expected. The race was ex- ceptionally exciting, as though the Regi. ment held the lead for five men, A. A. Alves, though he started 12 seos. behind his man, overhauled him and won the race for his side by 14 seconds, amidst the great enthusiasm of the club members. Below are the times :-
10 90
90
90
3 91
92
92
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By comparing the outside columns of the above table the exact position at any portion of the race can be seen. For instance, when Too- tle finished his side was leading half a second and when Garner finished his side was leading by 10 secs. and so on.
CORRESPONDENCE
[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]
THE CONDUCT OF THE ́" IRENE
IN SUBIG BAY.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS,'
Sir,-If you will allow me a little space in your valuable paper I would call attention to your issue of 14th inst. You there comment on "The Extraordinary Conduct of a German Cruiser." The story given under this heading is of course invented, as every thinking reader will at once have known. If the Irene had grossly and unwarrantably interfered between Americans, Spaniards, and Rebels, Admiral von Diedrichs would have been guilty of gross want of tact. A little further on in the same issue your correspondent gives quite a different and undoubtedly the correct version of what hap- pened, which is, as far as the Irene is concerned -nothing. The tendency of the first, invented, article is evident, namely, to create an unfriendly feeling between friendly nations. It is regret- table that you endorse this tendency by printing the invention in large type, while the true facts of the case can only be found with difficulty. I am, sir, etc.
NEUTRALITY.
Canton, 16th July, 1898.
GRATEFUL PATIENTS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS.
Dear Sir,-My mother and I were both attacked with plague during the epidemic here (Macao) two months ago. We were advised by Dr. Marques on the 5th May to go to the plague hospital, in which the patients are under the care of Dr. Gomes da Silva. We are strangers here, from Trinidad, and unknown to many per sons, but with the kindness that we met with from Dr. Gomes da Silva, from the Sisters Morella, Philsmena, and Mariona, and also from the. Soldiers Braga, Farinha, and Amenar, we felt quite contented and at home. Through the skill of the doctor and from the situation of the hospital, so far from the town and where there is always such nice fresh air, we recovered in s short time, Although I was very ill, in three weeks I was quite well, but did not leave the hospital till the 8th June. My mother left on
tacked by the plague could be persuaded to go the 27th of the same month, also in good health. I am sure that if many of the people here at
to the hospital as soon as the disease made its appearance many would be onred. Thanking yon for inserting this in your valuable paper, remain, sir, yours truly,
EDITH C. LEE-KANG. Macao, 18th July, 1898.
JEWS AND THE WARLIKE SPIRIT
IN THE UNITED STATES."
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
Dear Sir-As an indication of the prevail- ing warlike spirit in the States, both of for eign and native born, the accompanying out from an American paper may prove inte ting at the present junoture. It refers to a Hum Israelite. Yours faithfully,
OBSERVER,
Hongkong, 20th July, 1898. .
(Enclosure.)
Here is a characteristic episode reported in an article on the "Ghetto War Spirit," which appeared recently in the New York Commercial Advertiser :—
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