U-BOAT
HALTS LINER
Passengers of the American steam- er Wacosta, halted with a shot across her bows by a German U-boat, were lined up on the decks and threaten ed with revolvers..
Reason for the German action was to search the Wacosta for alleged con- traband. Officers who carried out the search made angry,remarks about England.
the ship
This was reported when reached New York.
One of the passengers, Lucille Mars- ton, said: "The submarine fired over the bows when we didn't understand its signals.
"The captain and members of the crew, all carrying pistols, boarded the Wacosta and insisted upon all the pas- sengers being lined up on deck.
"8,000 NAZI 'PLANES"
has 8,000 front-line Germany
M. Charles tq 'planes, according Faroux, French authority on avlation.
Writing in the "Auto" he says: "Since January the, Relch has manu- between 10,000 and 11,000 factured aeroplane engines.
losses "Allowing for
in Poland, replacements, we breakages and should reckon on Germany having 8,000 front-line 'planes, of which at least half are bombers."
THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 31, 1939
SHOPPING IN SAFETY
WOMEN'S SOFTBALL:
COMMITTEE ELECTED
Intending shoppers at any of the large West End stores can continue to
A meeting of the Women's. League make their contribution to "Business was held yesterday at the Brook Club. was re-elected as Usual," confident in the knowledge Mr. R. L. Ildefonso
the most complete A. R. P,
chairman. that arrangements are at their disposal in an emergency.
The West End stores are among the most solid and modern of London's
great buildings. Huge structures of steel and concrete, they provide a great measure of protection in them selves. To this has been added the provision of excellent shelters, and full A.R.P. services..
Among the arrangements made
are:
STEAMERS SUNK IN AIR RAID
Selfridge: The store started its A.R.P. in 1936. It has now a fully Shiuhing, To-day.
trained A.R.P. personnel of over 300, Shipping between Samfow on
been including wardens, a first-aid section, Macao has west River and suspended as a result of the destruc-200 qualified first-aid attendants, an tion of steamers during a Japanese anti-gas squad of 70 and a staff of air raid on Saturday-Central News. special constabulary.
the
SLAPPED REVOLVERS
to
The control room has a large staff "When some passengers tried
of telephonists and runners. The fire- photograph German sailors they slap-
fighting squad has been trained by an ped their revolvers 'menacingly.
"After searching the ship they salut-yards away and gave the alarm.
The captain altered course to bring ex-superintendent of the London Fire The complete anti-gas ed and returned to the submarine."
funnel belching clouds of the submarine well on the quarter and Brigade. Her
ahead to about cleansing station includes baths,
Harvey Nichols: On an alarm, sales- smoke as the stokers worked furious-managed to draw
stokehold women will invite their customers to ly to supply extra steam pressure to 6,000 yards.
Then the steamer, her
their accompany them to a heavily protect the engines, a British steamer raced
engineers playing a U-Boat which tried to capture her squad and
reached a speeded basement. There, in well-lit, ven- part magnificently, --and won.
of 18 knots, and started to draw tilated surroundings, they can rest in ahead. An hour later the submarine easy chairs.
and astern
The refuge is under the centre of the miles
new part of the building. A perman- the U-Boat was about four about
4,000 gave up the chase.
ent watch is maintained by wardens On the roof there is on every floor. a 24-hours service of firemen.
The story was told when the vessel reached a British port.
The chief officer saw
surface to the come
KETTLES From $3.75
COFFEE PERCOLATORS From $3.95 to $7.95
POLISHED ALUMINIUM
STEW PANS Capacity Price 11⁄2 pt.... $2.25
2 pt.
$2.75
4 pt.
$4.25
6 pt.
$4.95
8 pt.
$6,50
10 pt.
$8.50
12 pt.
$9.50
FISH FRYERS FITALL STEAMERS
$4.95 FISH KETTLES $16.75 & $23.50
$5.75 ROASTERS $4.50 & $13.50
WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.
LIB
BEER
Sole Agents:-W. R. LOXLEY & Co., (China) Ltd.
REFUGE UNDER CAR PARK Marshall and Snelgrove: The refuge is under the car park. It is specially reinforced and prepared in accordance with Home Officer regulations. Shop- pers will be taken down by members of the staff. Fire squads are always on duty throughout the store and there is a first aid post.
Peter Robinson: The building is, a and of steel very strong structure concrete. Customers can go to two large basements, which are lofty, airy and well ventilated.
com-
An advisory board of three, prising "Dock" Molthen, Roy Lau and R. L. Ildefonso was also elected, while three representatives, Mrs. J. Lee,
Mrs. M. Read and Miss Irene Pereira,
The following teams have entered. were co-opted to the Softball League. --Wildcats, Wahoos, Hong Kong Ball Club, Recreio, Pirates, Cardinals, Can-
an Chinese, Panthers and Clubs. The League will start on Saturday November 12.
CLUB CRICKET TEAMS The following will represent Hong Kong Cricket Club on Saturday.
1st XI v. Royal Navy (Home).
(Capt.), D. de S. T. A. Pearce Carey, J. H. Fox, T. V. N. Fortescue, J. L. Ilsley, Capt. J. F. Lawrence, D. Pearce, A. E. McLellan, J. L. C. Perry, J. E. Richardson, L. T. Ride.
2nd XI v. C.B.S. (Away). E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.), H. J. Armstrong, C. W. E. Bishop, G. P. Charlton, A. T. Dow, J. Hackney, H. J. D. Lowe, R. S. W. Paterson, D. O. Parsons. J. E. Potter, D. S. Robb.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
TEAM SAILS
The Hong Kong Girls' Basketball Team salled to-day for Manila to ful- fil a programme of matches arranged between the Hong Kong Basketball League and the P.A.A.F,
The team is under the management of Mr. Aw Hoe, son of the Singapore Philantrophist Mr. Aw Boon-haw, and trainer Chung Chi-keung.
The tour will last a fortnight.
C.C.C. TEAM
The following have been selected to represent Craigengower Cricket Club on Saturday, commencing at 2.00 p.m. First XI (V. University, at home)-E. Whiteley: All over the store indica-
Ac- Zimmern (Capt.), P. J. Billimoria, A.R. H. tors direct customers to safety. companied by members of the staff, Esmall, W. Hong Sling, A. J. Hulse, A. K. Ismail, G. Ladd; A. T. Lee, A. M. Omar, G. accommodated in Souza and J. L. Youngsaye,
R. | shoppers will be
Second XI personnel
(v. Police, away) :-B. basement shelters. The provides its own large and fully-train-Irance, N. Broadbridge, A. H. Esmail, U, H. Esmail, A. Hung, C. W. Lam, G. A. Lee, J. ed A.R.P. service of all kinds.
W. Leonard, T. Lock, W. K. Way and G. Civil Service Supply Association: A winch. lower basement extending towards the Strand from Chandos-street along Agar-street, has been converted into an air-raid shelter. The Agar-street building is an eight-storey structure of steel and concrete, and has been sec- tionised in accordance with A.R.P. regulations.
LOCAL SHARES
Following is the list of changes and enquiries in local share quotations to- day:
BANKS
Hong Kong Bank $1315 b., $1325 sa. Bank of East Asia $70 b.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
H.K. Tramways $16 s. Yaumati Ferries $2211⁄2 b.
H.K. Electrics $50 sa.
MISCELLANEOUS
H.K. Govt. 32% Loan $791⁄2 s.
MANILA SHARES
Antamoks Ps. .13 sa. Atoks Ps. 141⁄2 sa. Bagulo Gold Ps. .13 b. Batong Buhay Ps. .009 b. Benguet Consol. Ps. 10.20 sa. Big Wedge Ps. .18 `b. Coco Grove Ps. 14 b. Consol. Mines Ps. ,0035-sa, Demonstrations Ps. .07 sa, IX.L. Ps. 84% b.
Ipo Gold Pe. .12 sa. Itogons Ps. 21 sa. Mambulao Ps, .03 sa Masbates Ps. .071⁄4 sa.
Mind. Mother Lode. Ps. .07% sa. Mine Operation Ps. .0814 80. North, Camarines Ps. .13 b. Paracale Gumaus Pg. 16 h San Mauricio Ps. .78 sa, Burigao Consol., Ps. 15 b. Suyoe Consol. Ps. 11% b United Paracales Ps. .271⁄2 80.
Members of Kowloon Cricket Club who have signified their intention of attending the physical culture classes at the club, are reminded that the first class will take place at 9 o'clock this evening.
If You Keep A Cat Keep · She-Ko Too!
Cats' claws are sharp, so be prepared for a scratch by keeping She-Ko at hand ready to soothe and quickly heal the injury. The antiseptic properties of this ideal skin ointment safeguard against infection.
Other injuries, cuta, abrasions, bruises, burns, scalda, are beat treated with She-Ko, which is equally bene- ficial and curative in cases of skin complaints such as eczema, ringworm, head and foot sores, ulcers, pimples, chapped lips and hands, chilblains.ve
She-Ko should have a place in every home. It is a Dr. Williams Medicine Company product.
SHE KO
Soothes and Heals Scratches.
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