FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926,
THE ORTHOPHONIC.
PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION "
... YESTERDAY,
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NEW TYFE OF VICTROLA.
PATIENCE
BRITISH POLICY TO-DAY IN CHINA.
- (British Wireless Service,)
ITALY'S
THREATS
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY STILL STRAINEDA
(Reuter's: Service.)
Berlin, Feb. 10 The strained Italo-German' rela- long have not been Improved by Sinor Mussolini's Intest speech,
THE CHINA MAIL.
LARGEST LINER.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH WHITE
STAR LINE
BIGGER THAN MAJESTIC:""
Music lovers of Hongkong yoR-
Rugby, Feb. 11,
(British Wireless Service) terday heard for the first time the The general impression convey new. Orthophonie Victrola, which ed by Sir Austen Chamberlain's is expected to herald a new era in statement on China to the House
Rugby, Fib 11. musical reproduction The of Commons yesterday is that although the tone of it is considered that the firms of Harland and it was stated in Belfast to-day monstrations were given by Sslight improvement is perceptible vast improvement on his original wolf are negotiating with the Noutrie and Co, Ltd. Victor din in the confused situation there outburst: but it le pointed out White Star Line to build the larg tributors throughout the day. -------
Commenting on this,
that he has not withdrawn a jotest liner in the world. One of the most significant Times" expresses the view that, from the standpoint that features of the demonstrations arising out of the events of the Southern Tyzok must be completely was the dramatic story of how past your a definite British policy the wishes of the German minority. Italiaalsed, entirely disregarding linis new musical instrument was toward China is now again being. developed. It was explained that slowly and steadily developed. Sir is Austen Chamberlain sums it up in the phrase "Patience andTM Con- rociliation."
the Oathophonic Victrola "purely mechanical instrument
hgh reproduces sound from cords with an-efficiency July 100 per cent greater than that of previous types.
This remarkable Improvement it was xtazed hus. been attained by re-designing the instrument in acvindhnen wil newly applied principle known as: mathek impedance
Ph was this principle of matched Impedance which originally made possible Fong distance telephone eqnriunication. By translating 4. this electrical principle
into mechanical terms. it has been pos- sible so einkante those elements in talking machine construction which heretofore, have prevented
the
the
expected to reply again to Signor Mussolini,
The German Governmont is not.
Mania
Tragic Sequel the "Times," "no more precise de-outburst has had a tragic sequel in
"For the moment continues
Berlin, Feb. 11. Signor Mussolini's anti-German) finition is possible, and perhaps Berlin society. fictions are at work, where time, chedda, a well-known figure in whore" SO many conficting
Countess Gabriel Sera space, and numbers of incalcul-social clucles, created a scene able wills play so large a part, no the Artists Club, where she called more explicit or detailed account out for cheers fox, Mussolin) and of our polley in China would be indulged in violent Insults against desirable...
Germany, greatly to the anger of the quests."
At
x:
She was eventually escorted from the Club. by a relative, when she went to her hotel and hanged her self.
sixty thousand tons gross register The new vessel is to be nearly
and will exceed in dimensions the
Majestic, the present largest veysel, Stir Company, The Majestic's which also belongs to the White
gross tonnage is: 50,551"
Like the Royal Mail Asturlas the new glant liner be motor-driven.
NOTICES.
NOTICES
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
RACE MEETING, 19283
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
The Stewards request pleasure of the presence of the Ladies at the Races
the
Hongkong, February 12, 1926).||
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING, 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
"Members have the privilege of Introducing a non-members to the boat Members' Enclosure. will. A limited number of tickets, are available and may be obtained from Messrs. Einstead & Davis, Alexandra Bldgson or before SATURDAY, February 27th, 1936. Price: $10 per day or $30 for the Meeting.
BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE
BONDS.
THE CREDITORS of the BANQUE informed that the Gold dollar INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE are: bonds to which they are entitled in settlement of their claim are held at their disposal.
The "Times" adtis: 'It is, of course, utterly preposterous to assume ns some assert, that Great Britain could ever dream of dominating or exploiting, alone or in alliance with any other nation, Tithing and undistorted reproof China. "No one can govern and the great masses and broad spaces organise China but the Chinese "Electric Principle."
people themselves. During the Application of this eletrical last very difficult and embarrass- principle to the mechanical, talking year the British attitude has ing machine was worked out by been inflexibly conciliatory engineers of the Bell boraturies China. In every form of action SPANISH PRIME MINISTER IN Dames commence with the letters:
duction of susik
to
of the Western, Eletric Company China in which Great Britain has When the form was eered to had a part--in the Tariff Conder- the Victor Talking Machine Com
ence in regard to the Boxer
pang, engineers, of that companyIndemnity,, and the investigation had reached a botnt in their own of the Shanghai incident-the independent researches which enlegitimate demands of genuine abled them to take immediat ad Chinese national sentiment have vantage of his evol2tionary princijal.
been recognised to the full." This policy, the "Times" thinks, is at just having an effect.
AppHeation of this principle of malehed impedance has neces- sitated complete re-designing of the talking machine is it has beep known in the mat. The chief "changes: Ne i the diaphragm. fone arm ad hor The new diaphragm is made of very thin duralumin, which has an almost sensitiveness: Every curve in the "sound passage-
orthophonic horn is just two inches less than six feet length
Benny
The Countess, who was separated by murage. Her sister is the from her husband, was Italian only actress, Maria Oraka.
BOMB MENACE,"
DANGER
(Reuter's Agency)
either to the credlior himself or to These bonds will be delivered
a person duly authorised by him, all identity proofs being strictly required.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS;
Treasurers.
Hongkong, February 12, 1926.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING, 1926.
"March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Pubile Enclosure may be obtained Tickets of Admission to the
Bonds will be available for dis.front. Messrs. Kelly & Walsh or at the Gate. Price $3. per day. Soldiers. tribution to owners whose sur and Sailors in Uniformy $1.-perday. A. and B, co February 17 and 18 and to C on February 19 and 20
Hongkong, February 12, 1926.. --
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S
SOCIETY
Rugby, Feb. 11. That severall attempts have been made on the life of the Prime during his visit to Barcelona is Minister, General Primo. De Rivern,
ANNUAL BALL confirmed by "Le Journal in a re- No British Help.
port from Barcelona." London, Feb. 11.
Thare were
Members are reminded of the seven bomb ex following dates: In the House of Commons, re-plosions in different parts of the plying to Mr. H. Day (Labour, town-one Southwark Central), Sir Austen whilst De Rivera was within; und
outside building | IST_REEL PRACTICE- Chamberlain, Secretary of State another on the railway a few miles
FRIDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, for Foreign Affairs, said that no from the station as De Rivera was 2ND REEL PRACTICE- 5:30 to 7 o ma munitions or any other support about to entrain for Madrid. had been given by the British War
TUESDAY, 23RD FEBRUARY. The outrages are attributed
5:30 to 7 pm the British Volunteer
Office to
to be shown to the Ticket Ins No one admitted without a Ticket
spector at the Gate.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Treasurers. Hongkong, February 12, 1926
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RAOB MEETING, 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th..
Passes for Servants will be issued on application to Messrs. Linstead & Davis, Alexandra. Bidas. No Servants will be allowed Inside the Enclosure of the Race
mathematically designed, and the force in Hankow during the past tremiste on the eve of the trial of BALL-FRIDAY, 26th February, Course during Race Days WFTH-
It is possible to build such A
twelve months.
to the Syndicalists and Catalan Ex- those implicated in the attempt to assassinate De Rivers in the
length of horn into the cabinet BRIAND'S DILEMMA. Garras Tunnel last year.
by a unique: method of folding. sinir in effect to a snail she
Range of Musical Sound! This new principle of design has made possible the reproduc- | tion of practically the entire range of musical round with fidelity. Notes which heretofore
were
either os altogether,
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TALK ON FINANCE, WITH, SENATORS..
(Havas Agency)
Paris.. Feb. 10. M. Briand the Premier, after were conferring with the Left Senators.
badly distorted in reproduction announced his intention to propose
are reproduced by the new instru-that the Chamber should adopt be
LOCARNO.
RATIFICATION ON EARLY DATE.
(British Wireless Service)
Rugby, Feb. 17, The British Secretary of State
ment with their original purity fore the 15th instant measures for Foreign Affairs is in communi
of tone colour..
Photographie Edelity
phrase that probably
18 best de-
yielding "immediate necessary re- cation with other signatories of the sources; and, during the discussion the Treaty of Locarno with a view scribes the outstanding characteris- the ratification of the Locarno deposit of the ratifications, with the of the latter, by the Senate, vote to fixing an early date: for the tic of the Orthophonte Victrola. Pact, electoral uforin, and a League of Nations.
The harp the harpsichord, the scheme for financial relief." tympani and other instruments which were the despair of talking machine designers, now reproduced in their true
can be with unimpaired timbre. An en beauty tire band orchestra or chorus can now be recorded and repro "duced with the same effect' as
if the ensemble were actually pre- sebt, as was demonstrated by the records played at the demonstra dion.
M. Doumer (Finance Minister) has in regard to bearer securities, drafted a compromise text which Committee. will be laid before the Finance
“INTRODUCE ME.”
DETERMINED EFFORT.
(Reuter's Service.)
Paris, Feb. 11.
M. Briand has announced that he Intends to split the Finance Bil in two parts. The first part, pro- viding "for funds. 'needed Immedi ately to balance the Budget, should be voted by the Chamber by Saturday and passed by both Houses by March d. The second part, comprising measures for the Apart from an ending which amortisation of the debt and gen- struck some as being out of keep.eral financial reform, will be taken ing with the excellent comedy of afterwards.
QUEEN'S EXCELLENT
PICTURE.
the rest of the story. Douglas M. Briand declared: "They say Maclean's latest farce, "Introduce abroad that we are incapable of Me." which is now showing at the seal effort; let us at once show Queen's Theatre, is a delightful our financia) determination in any picture. There are a dozen divert-capacity." ing incidents in it, but perhaps the
Franc Stronger.
ak
the
TWO TREATIES..
(Reuters Service.)
Warsaw, Feb. 1. The Cabinet has approved of a Biratifying two Franco-Polish. Treaties related to the Lecarno- Agreements.."
HOME TRADE.
JANUARY DROPS BELOW
··DECEMBER>
(British Wireless Service).
Rugby, Feb. 13. " The preliminary Agares of the overseas trade returns for January show that there was a shrinkage In both imports and exporta as compared with the previous month.
The decrease in importa amount
to over sixteen and a half millions and exports showed a drop of over five million pounds.
These figures are published In the "Board of Trade Journal
SPANISH FLIGHT.
best of them all is the drive from The frane le stronger to-day the railway station to the Swiss owing to the publication of the hotel made memorable by the weekly balance sheet of the Bank quaint pranks of malicious circum-of France, showing that stance. The story deals with the Treasury. reimbursed the bank efforts of a bashful young man to 450,000,000 franes, thus enabling AMNESTY TO CELEBRATE THE get himself introduced to a charm-a reduction in the fiduciary aspe ing young heiress who is being of nearly 400,000,000 francs.
carried off under his very nose by
a more self-confident rival. How the bashful one is forced to nasume the identity of a famous. alpine climber and the adventures he meets as a consequence make a story as laughable as skilfully pro- trayed.
ARMY'S LOSS."
EARL OF CAVAN RETIRES NEXT WEEK.
British Wireless Service.)
Rugby, Feb. 11. General the Earl of Cavan was received in audience by His Majesty the King Buckingham Palace this morning upon relin
FEAT.
(Reuter's Service.)
Madrid, Feb. 11.
An amnesty for persone convict ed of a wide range of minor offences has been proclaimed to colebrate the arrival of Captain Franco, the Spanish airman, rin Buenos Aires,
Troublesome Coughs" A troublesome, Bloop
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OUT TICKETS
9.30 p. THOSE who have already hand. · These Tickets are only available. ed over the 1st Practice Dance for Servants while in attendance on Tickets will be admitted by pre-their employers, or when on duty |senting the 2nd Practice Dance at the various stands.
Tickets, and suitable arrangements: "And Chinese "found loitering: will be made for admission to the about with Servants Passes in Practice Dance to be held on 23rd their possession will forfeit them February.
and holders will be Removed from the Enclosure.
Members are also re-minded that they will be liable for subscriptions as previously instructed unless the Honorary Secretary is notißed in writing of any changes on or be- fore TUESDAY the 23rd inst
A. K. MACKENZIE, Hon. Secretary."
Cla Messrs Holyoak, Massey & Co Ltd. Queen's Building, (Tel: C, 2472) Hongkong, February 1, 1926
Stops Stubborn Bronchial Coughs.. When changeable weather or posure to cold and wat.. results
C B. BROWN,,
Secretary, Hongkong, February 12, 1926.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING, 1926..
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
~Members' Badges of Admission are now ready, and may be obtain- ed by those. Members, who have not already received them, from Messrs.. ́ ́ Linstead and Davis, ox-Alexandra Bldgs,
fave
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Members are reminded that these: Badges will also admit them to all the Extra Race Meetings this year
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1926.
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