MEMORIAL TO THE DEAD

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, HUNE 6, 1936

650 MILES OF CABLES

Tablet Unveiled In ELECTRIC INSTALLATION!

Arras Cathedral

NATIONAL ANTHEMS BY

MINERS' BAND

Arras.-A tablet

was unveiled

in the rebuilt Arras

ON "QUEEN MARY" MOST COMPREHENSIVE IN WORLD

The electrical installation in this famous ship is the largest Cathedral and most comprehensive of its kind in the world. More than last month to the memory of "one 650 miles of Callender cables have been installed, over 12 miles million dead of the British Em- of which is 1 sq. in. section ring main. Every yard of this pire who

fell in the Great War, enormous quantity of cable was, manufactured at Callender's 1914-18. and of whom the greater Anchor Works at Leigh. Lancashire, rubber insulated cable being Dart rest in France."

used for the entire installation, including ring main. Through- out the ship all cables not enclosed in steel casing are treated in such a manner as to render them fireproof.

veiled the memorial

Mr. Duff Cooper. Secretary for War, and chairman of the Imper ial War Graves Commission, aa- Apart from propulsion, steam, as a source of energy, is He was ac- conspicuous by its absence and electricity is used wherever companied by Sir George Clerk, Possible. Two separate power stations provide the ship's elec British Ambassador in Paris, and trical requirements and have a total output of 9,100 kw. at representatives from India and 220 volts.

the Dominions.

Electrically the "Queen Mary" is divided into two parts each Military honours were rendered having its own ring main cable:

at the Cathedral by a company of the Third French Engineers, whose depot has been at Arras since the regiment was formed.

Wreaths Laid

After a brief address by the French Vicar General,

(1) Hotel Services and Deck Machinery, and

(2) Propelling Machinery, Boiler Room Auxiliaries, and

Steering Gear. One Power Station supplies each of these sections and although independent both are interconnected.

electric

In the Hotel Services installation is the multiplicity of bell systetris, wreathsier cables from the main switch-pindicators. were laid at the foot of the mem-liard pass up to "B" deck, where telephones, alarms and

inter-communicating orial. The unveiling and a one-than cable distribution system clock circuits, minute silence followed. The cere kwated. The complete ring uninseverd individual systems a low!

To cater for these mony concluded with the playing of this section extends through pressure supply of electricity is pro of "God Save the King" and the almost three-quarters of, the ship's vided at 25 volts by a special motor "Marseillaise." by the Miners' length and is so arranged that any generator set, which has a stand-by! Band from Lievin.

sertion developing a fault can definitely for emergency use.

War Graves Commission for perhe ship. mission to place the tablet in the Cathedral.

Day Of St. Joan

WAS

RACING TIMES OF WINNERS

PROFESSIONAL MARK EQUALLED

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Though distance was lost-per haps 30 to 40 yards on occasions -the ball never left the fairway, ja consideration of incalculable value on a course where heather 1222-Strathroy (Black, 152); Yo

and gorse lie in wait for the crook- ¡ed shot. Ho (Marshall, 152); A Grand Time (Pote-Eust, 149). 4 It is lengths and 3

(Continued from Faje 5)

not without significance: that when Tolley won his first 1.23.4-Boboiak Star (Li. 262); championship the spoon took the Derby Day (Pih, 162) Hal-place of the driver. This was at cyon (Frost, 156). A length Muirfield, in 1920, where he beat

and 4.

1.38.3-Honey (Deitz 146); Ranger Bob. Gardner, the American cham

(Black, 146); Violet Queen pion, in a thrilling match at the (Tang Man Wa, 352), 2 and 37th hole. head.

120.2-Centre Court (Deitz,

Goldsmith (Ph. Halcyon (Black, 145). short head. 1.17.3-Electron (Deitz, 155); Day (S. C. Liang, Bobnjak Star (Proulx, 132 and 3

1.51.2 lengths wire

141) for the second time at St. George's And when Tolley won the title

145): 1 and

in 1929 there were ocessions when the spoon replaced the driver. Derby The moral would appear to be rea-

155); sonably obvious. 155).

The distance obtained with the Siren Tor (Proulx, 158); fact that at the first he was about One Mile:

spoon may be gathered from the

Sancy Face (Pih, 155); Rac-40 yards short. and at the third ing Heart (Needs, 159). 3 30 yards short of the green. At

and 24.

each hole be played a delightful Lad (Butler, 152): Electron (Frost, 156) chip and holed the putt for A Grand Time (Fote-Hunt, three. 1.58.1-Yo Ho (Marshall, 152): Zo-couragement of this kind to 150). 1 lengths and 1. Tolley only needs a little diac (Pote-Eunt. 155): Tin-him going. The putter failed him smith (Pih, 152). 4 lengths at the fifth. A yard short of the and 3.

a

en-

set

1.49.0-Snowy River (Black, 143); green with his spoon shot be ran Rose-Ann (Deitz, 149): Night up to within five feet and missed Star (P. Botelho, 153) and the putt Racing Heart (Harris, 148).

Yeck and

Tolley's Three Errors

150.0-Tinsmith (Pin, 152); Zodiac The first of the three bad shots

(Proulx, 155):

Violet Queen came at the short sixth, where a (Fang, 15). 2 and 11⁄2. 1.45.0-Electron (Deitz, 144); Stra finished dangerously near a wooden spade-mashie shot hit of the socket throy (Black, 165); Snowy shelter. Tolley escaped with River (1p, 140); 3 and 2.

2

1413—Halcyos (Black, 160); Centre four which wasS, perhaps, for-

Court (Pay, 135); Panger tunate. (Proulx, 147). 1 and 2

Mr. Duff Cooper, in his reply to instantly isolated. At convenient For the Propelling Machinery in- the Cathedral authorities,

points, tappings are taken to 10 stallation a separate ring main of pressed the thanks of the Imperial auxiliary switchboards, one to each deck is energised from an in- watertight and fireproof section of dependen: power station. Here aboxilary switchboards are fit- Electricity is used for hundredsted in each W.T. compartment of different purposes and under the Tie quetinel of fitting the ring main He recalled that the day

heading of Hotel Services" are in- avoids so far as possible cables eluded lighting, heating, cooking, passing from one section to another! the fete of St. Joan of Arc. Imperial War Graves Commission plies and swimming baths, passet

The ventilation, pumps for water sup-through fireproof bulkheads.

As airly mentioned, the whole had laid wreaths in the chapel of r and goods lifts, refrigerators, of the cables are rubber insulated Notre Dame de Lorette beneath it

boists, winches and other and for the majority of the installa- the two stained glass windows re-equipment. In the kitchens also tion V.I.K. insulated, taped, braid- presenting St. Joan of Arc andt list of current-using devices isfed. 600 negohm grade Viema St. George of England, which were far too long to give in full, butfeables finished with fre and the gifts of the British Empire. mention can be made of such ap-weather-resisting compound have

"My countrymen," he conclud-partus

-Ben

supplied. For supplying ed, "will never forget your atten-boilers, potato-peelers, dish-wash-tors and certain other equipment tions to our war graves.

We are s

dough-mixers, knife-cleaners V.L.R, insulated, taped, lead alloy sure that you and your children and orange-juice-extractors. sheathed, served and single-wire 1562

armoured Viema 600 megohm

will show the same generosity for centuries to come."

enfice-grinders,

Cooking Apparatus

white

The largest land on the genera-grade cables, braided and tors for this section is that required compounded overall, are used, while 1 11. Rene Besse, the one-armed) French Minister of Pensions, paid paratus

for the galleys, as all cooking ap-several miles of twin VIR. in

is electrically operated.sulated, taped and lead alloy a tribute to the attack of the Bri-Owing to the decorative scheme of sheathed "Viem 600 megahm tish Third Army under Gen. Architectural illumination the light-grade cables has been installed for Tenby, Dow Field-Marshal Vis-ing load is heavier than one would the broadcasting equipment. count Allenby in 1917.

xpect. Another surprising feature

LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES

hours

340 Tons

In the Turkish Baths a special rust resisting V.I.R. insulated cable" hus been adopted as standard.

Many different colours have been used for finishing cables to assist in identifying circuits owing to the muitiplicity of cables installed in all parts of the ship.

It appears in the London Times! One case each of enteric fever, of May 1 that Professor W. 1. measles and cerebro-spinal fever Gerrard, O.B.E., M.D.,.M.R.C.P., were reported to the local Health

In all the total weight of the DP.H.. of Hong Kong University, authorities during the 24 cables supplied by Callender's was has been elected a Fellow of the ended on Thursday.

340 tons.

Every precaution has been taken Royal College of Physicians. Lon-

The Dollar liner President Mc- ensure even don. This is a great honour and.

under the most contínuous as far as is known, we understand Kinley which is at present in dry-abnormal conditions a that Professor Gerrard is the first dock at Kowloon Docks is now not supply of electricity. The keynote person to be so honoured in the scheduled to leave Hong Kong for history of Hong Kong.

The European Y.MC.A. bathing picnic leaves the Police Fier. Kowloon, at 3 p.m. to-day.

Shanghai, Japan and America

til 4 pm. to-morrow.

The members

of the owners and builders of this un-and Service", and with electricity ship has been "Soundress, Safety

playing such an extremely impor tant part in the successful operation of the E.A.M.C.jof the ship, Callender's are pleased ¡Sergeants' Mess are holding to have had the privilege of supply. whist drive and tombola in thefing the cables for this exceptional A private dance for members above Meas on Tuesday next, com-and epoch-making installation. and their friends is being held mencing at 8.30 p.m.

at the Kowloon Bowling Green Club to-day, commencing et

9 p.m.

Dr. Reichelt will lead a discus- BRITISH WALKER

sion on "The Christian Attitude | to Other Faiths" at the European The Australian and New Zea-Y.M.C.A. to-morrow evening at 9 land Association are holding ajo'clock, in the West Lounge. Mem- moonlight launch picnic to-night. bers and their friends are The launch will leave the Police come. Pier, Kowloon, at 8.30 p.m.

wel-]

The Police Branch of the Min- The Second Annual Athletic istering League are holding their Meeting of the Railway Recreation monthly whist and mahjongg drive

Tuesday next, commencing at pm: admission $1 each, which includes tea.

CUP TEAM

Last Four Players Named

"London, Yesterday. The British Walker Cup team October 2 and 3 has been complet- against America at Pine Valley on

One Mile 171 Yards: 2.03.1-Bag Tor (Proulx, 160);

Shooting Star (Deiti, 151) Rose-Ana (Encarnacao, 156) 6 lengths and 5.

There was a string of eight 4's,

the seventh green being reached with a spoon and a No. 2 iron. the eighth with a spoon and a No. 4, and the ninth with a spoon and 2.10.1-Shooting Star (Frost, 156): a No. 5. One was led to asic: Goldsmith (Pik. 149): Saucy what difference, if any, would the Face (Pote-Hunt, 152).

driver have made as regards the lengths and neck. 2.02.4-Ranger (Black, 143): Austra-second shots?

(P.

lian Boy (Davis, 158); Gold- Out in 34. fire strokes better! smith (Pik, 158). 2 and 2 (record) Strathroy (Black, than the scratch score. Talley pro- 165): A Grand Time ceeded majestically on his WAY. Botelho, 159);

Electron collecting a birdie 3 at the 14th, Milest

(Davis, 151). 2 and 3. where a spoon and a No. 8 left 2.33.1-A Grand Time

him a patt of four feet.

Templer Spoke

2.20.3

Wys

(Pote-Hunt, 150): The Dunlin (Frost, 157); Ranger (Black, 152). 4 At the long 15th, where dis lengths and 3. 3.25.4-Able Amazon

tance from the tee is imperative, (155) the tempter spoke. Out came the Strathroy (Black, 152); Bag Tor (Frost, 156). 5 and 3. driver and...away went the ball to: 2131A Granc Time (P. Botelho, mid-on. Ploughing bia

159); Shooting Star (Proulx, through the heather. Toller even- 146); Saucy Face (Pih, 137).tually put a chip shot of 50 yards 2.19.4-Strathroy

1% and 4.

(Black,

(dead for a five after all 165): Electron (Davis, 145); Aur

The third and last error tralian Boy (Pronix, 145), 2 at the 17th, where the second shot and 5.

played with the spoon was smother- Racing Heart (Harris, 145); ed. Perfect Day (S. Liars the two 5's of the round. A putt This produced the second of 152); Centre Court (Deitz, 151). Head and short head for a 3 and a record score of 69 3.02.3-Yo Ho (Marshall, 152); 11 Miles:-

stopped on the lip of the hole.

Grand Time (Pote-Hunt, 152); Lancashire Lad (But ler. 152). 2 lengths and 3.

BEST POLO SEASON FOR OVER 15 YEARS

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A Tolley's Agures were:

In the key No. 3 position Inglehart. the ice hockey player, who, although without interna- tional experience, is a player of class

Visitors' back, Winston Guest, was born an Englishman, for he's) the son of Captain Freddy Guest.

Out: 3-4 2 4 4 4 4 4 434 In: 4.4 3 4 3 54 54-36 Playing on the new course in the afternoon, Tolley had a score of 74, bringing his total to 144.

R. E. Costain, of Walton Heath, was second with two rounds of T3. His 73 for the new course broke: the amateur record.

1.

BASEBALL GAMES FOR WEEK-END

(Continued from Page 4)

The Canadians are making only Now he's a naturalised American one positional change in their

cover short

Always No. 3

line-up. Muir will

Captain of a polo team should stop, while. Goldstein will be at always play at No. and it's short stop. Drenny will start the Eric Tyrell-Martin, will operate from an injured arm, it is not ex- there that the England skipper, pitching, but, as he is suffering Tyrell-Martin is, probably, the pected that he will last many in- soundest choice on our side.

for nings, in which case Alltree will

Club will be held on the Kowloon at the Folice Recreation Club oled by the selection of the follow-the plays every winter in California) take over on the mound. -

Football Club Ground at 2.30 pm. to-day.

A whist drive will be held. on board HMS. Tamar next Thurs-

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To-morrow's Games

An excellent game should be

ing players:

Morton Dykes, Cecil E. Wing, and has an inside knowledge of Alec Hill and

Gordon Peters American methods. Reuter,

Our No. 1, Captain. "Mike" Az- The next meeting for meditation

Players already selected are H. sell, has shown splendid horse-witnessed to-morrow on the same when. Pai Reichelt at the Tao Fong Shan Chapel, Bishop's House, Hong

B. Lucas, Jack McLean. Hector this winter, and he should fill the Ching meet the Japanese Young The RMS Express of Russia Kong, will be held at 6 pm, on Thomson, D. R. T. Weddell, (Cap-most difficult position of all with Men's Association, while after this is due here from Manila at 8 am Wednesday next.

The subject tain).

day evening commencing at 9jand discussion conducted by Dr.G. Bentley, J. D. A. Langley, Panship while playing in India ground at 9.30 a.

o'clock.

credit

=

game Eastern will engage Pui; Ching- on Wednesday next, and will berth will be "The Gospel of St. John.”

A Sporting Action At No. 2, M. M. Hughes will be Probable Line-ups at the Kowloon Wharf. The vessel will leave for Victoria and Van- A fre which broke out

worth his place if he manages to Pai Ching Chock, (c), M. about and appearance. His Excellency, shoot straight-

Chock (p), W. Woo (Ist 6.), E. couver, via Shanghai and Japan 11.20 last night at No. 464 Nathan who was accompanied by Com- ports, at 6 am on the following Road, near the Yaumati Govern-modore C. G. Sedgwick, was

Our back was to have been Woo (2nd b.), Weng (3rd b.), King, re-Captain Humphrey Găinness, (Ba), Kwong (1), Kim (c) n Friday.

ment School, was extinguished after ceived on board by Lient-Comdr. the Royal Scots Greys, but, find-

of Gong (1.4). about 20 minutes' work on the J, Petrie, DS.C., O.C, H.KEN.ing himself off-colour, he has Mikuni (p.), Maruyama (1st b.), Japanese YM.A:-Yasuda (c). The Kowloon Cricket Club's part of four appliances, two from V. Lt-Comdr. W. Barry, Officer sportingly stood down in favour Kawamura (2nd b), Amasak (5.5.), whist drive last Wednesday at Tsimshatsui under Station Officer Instructor, was also present. tracted no less than 85 competi-Woolland and two from Mongkok.

of Gerald "Balding.

Takeda (3rd b.), Yamasaki . (Z),

tors, and was the most successful

Balding, like Tyrell-Martin, has Yajima (c.) and Nakamoto (rd). Shortly after 8.20 o'clock last had considerable experience of and Alltree (p.), Pearce (istb.),}

Canadians-Walker (c), Dreamy drive of its kind ever held at the His Excellency the Governor, night, a fire broke out at the Wan American polo, and it's possible Oliver (2nd b.). Smedley (ard h.), Club. The first prize for ladies Sir Andrew Caldecott, yesterday Shing Timber Yard, Canton Road, that his inclusion will improve our Goldstein (15.). Mair (Lt.), Mueller went to Miss Johnson and the se-paid his frat visit of inspection to near Navy Street. The Fire Bri-chances.

(c) and George (r.£). cond to Mrs. Blandford, while EMS. Cornflower, headquarters gade was soon on the scene, and Capt. Jelani won the gentleman's of the HERN. Volunteers, and extinguished the fire by 8.30 pm the Americans remains to be seen (ed b.), Kitchell (3rd b.), Lanz What will be our fate against Eastern: el Acuili (p.), 0, el Arculli (c); Hamet (1st b.), Nazirin prize, with F. E. Lawrence and congratulated the 50-odd ratings Slight damage was caused. The-but it's certain that we're * Manners zharing the second. · present on their smart turn-out cause of the fire is unknown. (for a great season's poló.

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