HONG KONG ANNUAL REPORT, 1954
of specialized equipment, but good progress has been made in a theoretical investigation on transcients in polyphase networks. A preliminary
A preliminary investigation of frictional resistance developed in riveted joints has been started.
The Arts
During the year the various clubs and societies. devoted to promoting interest in the arts catered for their members and the public by concerts, exhibitions and plays. Radio Hong Kong encouraged local talent by broadcasting the performances of some of these societies and in addition offered listeners a choice of some of the best performances of music and drama from the B.B.C.
One of the cultural groups in the Colony is the Sino-British Club with sections devoted to music, drama, literature, films and history. There are also Portuguese and French cultural associations in the Colony.
There were not as many visiting celebrities this year but the concerts given by Jan Smeterlin, Cor de Groot and Pierre Fournier were well attended.
The Sino-British Orchestra concerts attracted large audiences and the use of the Empire Theatre for their last concert this year was a great success. The Cham- ber Music Section also arranged concerts.
Perhaps the most notable contribution to choral singing during the year was the performance of the St. Matthew Passion on Good Friday by the St. John's Cathedral Choir and the students of St. Stephen's Girls' College. In addition to the leading societies,
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