FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1928.
COUNCIL MATTERS.
WATER RESTRICTIONS & THE AERODROME.
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS.
Two official statements were made yesterday at the meeting of the
"Now it is hereby resolved that! the asproval of the Legislative Council shall be and is hereby given to the transfer of the sum of $500,000 from Item No. 3 to Item No. 2 of the Schedule."
HOME GOVT'S SHARE.
In explanation, the Colonial Secretary said:-
Sir, The explanation of the re-
THE CHINA MAIL,
LONG TACK SAM, UNIQUE INSURANCE,
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME AT QUEEN'S THEATRE.
DAUGHTERS SHINE,
An excellent programme com-
NEW DEPARTURE: WHOLE
FAMILIES INSURED.
NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIA.
It is not many years since in-
Legislative Cousell, concerning the solution on the agenda paper deal-prising thirty items went with a surance looked as it had reached present water restrictions and the ing with the allocation of further wing when Long Tack Sam and his the limits of its progress, the com Caley's water policy, niso the con- funds for the construction of the talented company gave their second pantes being mostly unwilling to Artion of the aerodrame at Kai Kai Tak Aerodrome is best begun fast night before an appreciative ed to be risky. Competition, how- performance at the Queen's Theatre take now departures which appear- Tark and the limitation of the by a reference to your own speech audience.
in the Council in September, 1927. Imperial grant for the project. The attendance comprised
Reference to Hansard of that
(H.E. the Officer Administering the estimated cost of the Aerodrome
the
pay
ever, has forced them to explore Ninety, minutes of continuous en-every possibility of rendering ser tertainment during which time the vice, and experience is showing
Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G. year, page 69, shows that the tota atage was never for one moment them that if sufficient diligence is Government); Major General C. C. was then $2,978,000, of which it unoccupied-such was the fare pro-shown in ascertaining probable
vided by this clever band of Chinese Lamani, C., C.M.G. (General Off was expected that the Imperial magician, acrobats, equilibrista and averages they can safely undertake
would
three- cer Commanding the Troops); the Government Hon. Mr. E. I Halifax, C.M.G., quarters that is $1,783,500. The C.B.E. Colonial Secretary); the cost to the Colony of Kai Tak Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., LL.D. under these circumstances would (Altarney General); the Hon. Mr. have been $594,500. C. Mel. Messer, O.BE. (Coloninl
Ilon.
musicians.
The
quite a number of now lines. One Long Tack Sam himself, white in of the new forms of service is the the act of producing rabbits and insurance of whole groups. pigeons from nowhere, greatly de-Manchester and Salford Co-opera- The Imperial Government sub-lighted the audience with his cross-tive Society, and some others, have instituted a, system by which the talks from the stage.
The musical end of It was in the lives of members, and their wives
Further again
the
both
Treasurer); the Hon. Mr. H. T.scription towards Kai Tak has, Creasy. C..E. (Director of Public however, bean fixed at £100,000 Works; the Hon. Mr. E., D. C.ny $1,000,000-leaving the Colony Wolfe, C.M.G. (Captain Superinten- to find a further $78,500 on this dent of Police); the
Mr. account. R. A. C. North (Secretary for estimate for the completion of the Chinese Affairs); the Hon. Dr. work and for the necessary resump R. II. Kotewall, C.M.G.. LL.D.; the tions has been increased by a total Hon. Mr. d. Owen Hughes; the of $151.250, which therefore makes, 'HEAVEN ON EARTH.' Hon. Mr. A. C. Bynes; the Hon. the total to be found by the Colony. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie; the Hon. for Kal Tak $1,629,250, Mr. B. D. F. Beith: Mr. H, R. Butters (Deputy Clerk' of Gounells).
WATER RESTRICTION,
H. E. the Offer Administering
the Government said:-.
The Government is greatly con- cerned at the hardships caused by the water shortage now being ex- perienced by the citizens of Vic- Loria, especially in the western end of the city, which have been pressed on my attention by the honourable the second Chinese member.
Total
THE EIGURES.
SPLENDID WAR PICTURE AT
THE "WORLD.”
STIRRING SCENES.
on
capable hands of his two pretty or husbands as well, are automa daughters whose clever dancing-tically insured, without premiums classical and modern and being required. The idea under- singing were deservedly applauded. lying this scheme to the It will pro- mote sales, and, consistently with that view, the amount payable at death is regulated by the amount. of the member's purchases. Carry- Ing the matter farther, some of the: leading American Insurance com- panies have recently opened offices $1,000,000 from the Authorised
with 籍 Loan of $5,000,000 was set apart.
view to the develop for expenditure for Kal Tak and for
ment of group fo Insurance harbour dredging, $002.700 being
"Heaven Earth" featuring by manufacturing companies, which estimated as required for harbour Conrad Nagel and Renee Adoree, has been found popular In America. dredging. The total to be expended heroine of the "Big Parade") in They do not appear to have made on: harbour dredging and the forma- the leading roles, is being acreened much progress yet, but the idea has tion of Kai Tak is now:-
at the World Theatre to-day and to-attractions, and there are signs that, Harbour dredging, $ 602,700 morrow at usual performances.it will be taken up by British Kai Tak
$2,629,260 Dealing with the story of a revolt companies, Messrs. William Briggs of a young man whose career and and Co., of Manchester, and the $3,131,950 even his love affairs are mapped out Parker Pen Company, of London, for him by a doting aunt, the story have taken out policies with a well- $1,000,000 Is interesting in that a big contrast known insurance company by which is afforded in the life of the young they Insure their customers, irres- $2.131,950 man when he strikes out for him-pective of age or sex or present $1,000,000 self.
state of health, for sums up to War and tumult, cruelty and £1,000 the object, as in cases of co- bravery, are all unfolded in an ex-operative ¿
societies. being to $1,131,050 tremely enjoyable tale of the hero's strengthen the link. with customers ceived by the Tytam catchment $500,000 of the Authorised Loan love affairs with a beautiful gipsy and an increase sales. aras this year. It is the Pokfulam of $5,000,000 was left unallocated, maid. Under the direction of Phil reservoir on which the Government and it is for the transfer of this Rosen, the portraying of the char- depends to supplement the otherwise sum to the Kai Tak account to actors are enacted splendidly by a
water from inadequate supply of
that strong cast, including among others, Tytam to the western, end of the emble the work to continue
Julia Swayne Gordon, and Pat your authority is now requested.. city, and this reservoir
The Colonial Treasurer seconded
Hartigan. seriously depleted.
the resolution, which was carried.
OTHER BUSINESS. The following Bills passed all carry seven million gallous a day. their remaining stages and became through which the engineers are law wow passing eight million gallons a day, and every possible step is heing taken to mitigate the admit- Led hardships of the poorer classes, PROPER COURSE
This shortage is caused by an increase in consumption, coupled
with a penfarly anevén distribu
Provided by Imperial
Government
tion of an otherwise plentiful rain- From Loan fall, which has resulted In the
Pakfulam, reservoir catchment re- Still to be found by the ceiving about half the rainfall re- Colony
İs ΠΟΥ
Tytam The supply from governed by a conduit designed to
These steps include the opening of eleven now fountains, which are as many as the engineers consider practicable, and the patrolling of the restricted areas by waterworks overseers to ascertain and so far as possible mitigate any exceptional bardships.
supply.
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ABERDEEN SCHEME..
"THE RED MILL.”
ATTRACTIVE PICTURE AT THE QUEEN'S.
Sales Promotion.
The new development, we are in- formed. is due to the pioneer work of Schplfields. Limited, of Man- chester, Mr. C. Linatow, a director of that company, was discussing sales problems, last September, with the managing director of a firm of wholesalers, when it occurred to An Ordinance to amend further
him that life insurance might be ap- the Companies Ordinancé, 1911.
An Ordinance to amend
olled to the sales promotion prob- The Holland of Hollywood and Widows and Orphans' Pension picturesque Dutch costumes make a scheme was to be a success there lem. It was obvious that if such a charming background for Marion The Fliancial Committee then Davies in her latest role of a Dutch between customers; they must all must be no picking and choosing sat and approved of 11 votes for kitchen maid. She is equally at- supplementary expenditure, amount-tractive in her Cinderella part as be insured whatever their age or ing to $147,505, for the year 1928. in that of the supposed daughter state of health. This meant, of
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of a Burgomaater. In spite of her course, that an insurance company hard taskmaster, in the first role accepting the business must take a as Tina, she shows plenty of spirit broader view than had ever been and ability to seize her opportun-taken before, and promise benefits The introduction of restriction)
itley, and falls violently in love to large numbers of people would during the hottest of the hot
with an Irish tourist, played by ordinarily be rejected. or, in weather is, not unnaturally, giving
Teddington-Several shipowners Owen Moore.
There are some the alternative, be required to rise to questions as to the polley followed air. G. S. Baker around amusing incidents, but hardly pay heavy premiums. Messra. of the Government in connection the William Froude National Tank spontaneous enough, we think, to Scholfield persevered, however, and with the increase of the water when the superintendent of this carry conviction. Owen Moore, as eventually persuaded the Atlas A8- famous ship model testing tank the Irish lover. Dennis, is a-rather surance Company to adopt the A honourable members are no showed how valuable the work is blase type of youth who does not acheme. One woman was insured on doubt aware, the question is one to the shipping world. The tank on his first visit to the town ap- January I last-by what office we which H. E. Sir Cecil Clementi took
gen-preciate the love of Tina,
are not informed--and on the follow- up within a few days of his returnat Teddington, in spite of a
ferous Government subsidy, does Returning later, however, he is ing day a claim arose in regard to to the Colony as Governor. A care-not pay its way, but Mr. Baker interested in the Burgomaster's her, and it appeared then that she fut survey of the situation con- continues to show how research is daughter whom he hears is about was 77 years of age. This looked vinced the Governor that the pro-a fundamental part of progress in to be forced into an unhappy mar- discouraging, but, of course, it was per course for this Colony to pursue the shipping world.
riage with, the Governor of the an exceptional experience, and at as regards the water supply on the
To-day he demonstrated a mor- town. Tina, meanwhile, out of the present, it appears, same twenty or Island was first to use all the avail-chant ship model with electric kindness of her heart, or possibly thirty policies have been issued or able resources on Hong Kong Island motor drive and mechanism for re- her
desiré for adventure has are under negotiation. itself.
It will be Several false alarms received, by cording the speed and measuring changed places with Gretchen, the interesting to see how the scheme Tring, Herts, Fire Brigade have These resources were exhaustive. the torque on the propeller shaft Burgomaster's daughter, in order to works out later on.-"Manchester] been traced to telegraph, wires ly examined on Sir Cecil's instruc-and the thrust revolution of the save her from the threatened mar- Guardian."
screw. Most of the work of the riage and enable her to elope with tions, and the Aberdeen water supply scheme was considered to tank is connected with the design Jacop, her lover. Thus Tina and of ship propellers, her Irishman meet again, but be- afford the best possible improve-and efficleney
romance can blossom ment of the Island's water supply, and its application to results which fore their The scheme was submitted to the have been obtained by small-scale there is much to be done for the Secretary of State for the Colonies tests of the ship. At the present Burgomaster's daughter, who is with the least possible delay and time new types of propellers are taken through many adventures has received his provisional ap-being introduced and the mode of by. Tins who eventually helps her testing these was exhibited. A to escape with Jacop. Tina is proval.
When, however, this scheme was particular application of this is the punished by being locked in the considered by the Public Works model of the "Discovery," a veasel haunted mill and undergoes a night Committee of this Council it was which is being used for research of terror with a wild storm raging not work in connection with the whal-outalde. However, she is rescued found that the scheme did meet with full approval. I have ing Industry. Other exhibits com by Dennis and forankes Holland for now referred the views of the Pared the results obtained using Ireland to be an "Irish Princess." the model rudders with those obtained There are some picturesque scenes. Committee by telegraph to Secretary of State, and am await-on the actual ship.
especially the skating pond filled For about £300 any shipowner with gay Dutch lads and lasses and ing his reply before sacking the approval of this Council for the can have any new type of ahip an ancient windmill from which financial provision which will be tested at the tank in model form. Tina and Dennis make their drama- necessary to carry out such scheme This is a very modest investment tic escape.
be approved. The matter research work that may make will be brought before the Council
as muy
at the earliest possible date..
* KAI TACK SCHEME.
The picture Immediately preced. all the difference with new designs ing The Wind Mill" is very
of ships and engines, between a funny. In it are, Introduced a praût or a' loss.
haby elephant and half a dozen Other shipping visitors were na-sea lions and as all of them are The Colonial Secretary proposed turally interested in the wireless wonderfully trained, the situations department; where wireless diree in which they take part are EX- "Whereas by the provisions of tion-finders for ships were tremely amusing.
the following resolution:-
in
section 3 of the Public Works Loan operation. These machines were Ordinance, 1927, it is (inter alia)| actually in touch with, navigation provided that the Governor may direct that any sums which may not centres very far away; and this de- he required for a purpose specified monstration, was a very practical
In the Schedule may bo' appropriat and useful one.
ed and applied to any other purpose
therein specified subject to such
The liner "Minnekahda" recently brought to England a bronze tablet
which is to be erected at Brunswick
A tabby kitten which rubbed Wharf, London, to commemorate
transfer of money from one item of against the legs of the Bishops at the departure of the three ships the Schedule to any other item thereof, being approved by a resolu- the Church of England Men's] which carried the original James- tion of the Legislative Council and Society Conference at Nottingham town settlers./
by the Secretary of State,
was adopted as 'a' ruascop","
"And whereas. H.Ehe Omeer Ad. He
Death by misadventure, was the ministering the Government hap ↑ (e directed that the murs of. $500,000 The Médical Officer of Health for verdict recorded at the Inquest on allocated to Item No. 8. of: tas the Spalding Rural District states William Grundy? -14, and Peter Schedule Other Pubile Works be that of the 166 deaths during the Grundy, 22, brothers, who were appropriated, and applied to Item Nor 2 of the Schedule Aerodrome last twelve months twenty were due found buried under eight tons of and kærbour development.
roof fall at Bamfurlong. Colliery,
to cancer,
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