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PAL Granted Air Parcel Franchise To United States
Philippine Air Lines have been granted the fron- chise to carry air parcels from Hong Kong to the United States under the International
Air Parcols Post scheme.
Hong Kong's Postmaster General announced yes- terday that the new service will be inaugur- ated on October 6 for the despatch of printed popers, commercial papers, parcels, etc., by air to America.
Mr. F. W. Kendall, Philip- pine Air Lines' Fur East Trafic and Sales Manager, told the "China Mail" that credit should be given to the officials of the General Post-Mce and other Government departments for their foresight.
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He said that in granting PAL Tranche to carry al parcels to the United States, the Hong Kong Government hus given the Colony the hotte of being the fst freign country to recipro enle the International Air Parcel Post scheme [naugurated at an Francisco on September 1.
Feels Proud Mr. Kendall added that PAL frels proud to
wirling be the appointed to operate this service from Hong Kong to the United States
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PAL has a fleet of 65 aircraft including DC-3, DC-4 and DC, St employs more thon 3,000 worker.
* Excluding. In hendquarters ut Manila, PAL has 22 brancher In the Philippines, Shanghill. Can- tun, Shekki, Macau, Kongmoon, and Hong Kong. There are also offices at Atheris, Rome, Madrid,
bfced Lendon; five and Amerlen and one nt Honolulu. Plans are being made
Calcutio, affles at Bangkok, Bonibay, Dabaran (Saudi Arabia) and at Cairo.
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A statement by the Postmaster General on the rates follows Chargos And Conditions Priced "Papers:
For every 2 oz. or part
thereof
Commorela! Papers:
For the first 10 ozs. Icr
every
additional
Samples:
The Philippine Air Lines wil)
2 OZA. inaugurate Hong Kong's air par eel servire to the United States
For the Best 4 928... October 6, and thereafter operate the
twler servier
fur it
every werk.
Kendall, however, Mr. Faid that ax parcels are register Small Packets ed a second-class mail, there
would be some delay In Celivery
in the United States,
PAL has been carrying air malt.
2
additional
(Green Label): For the first 10 078, for
additional every
13
to Hong Kong shee June last Parcels!
10 months. year. In the past
which included 128 lights, unly two flights were mi-sed owing to weather. "This is record any niline would be proud of," re-} marked Mr. Kendall,
$ 1.50
7,50
1.30
3.00
1.50
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1940.
MGM Group
GROUP representing distribution and presentation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer pictures. Left to right: Chan Keung, C. 8. Rosasiet, B. N. Berger.-8. T. Wu, E. F. O'Connor, and Ko...... Fook Chuen. The photo was taken during the vialt of Messro). 8, N. Berger and E. F. O'Connor ON a world tour from New York. They are due to leave Hong Kong today for Bombay.
St. Andrew's Elects
New Officers
Dr. J. W. Anderson was elected Chieftain, and Mr. J. Finnis, Vice-Chieftain, for the ensuing year, at the 63rd annual general meeting of the Hong Kong St. Andrew's Society hold yestar- day in Jardine Matheson's board room.
The meeting, which was attended by more than 50 locat Scots, was presided over by 7.80 the outgoing Chieftain, Mr. J. F. MacGregor, who reported a 1,50 your of successful work and
achievements. #0.00
UP
10 3 lbs. over #lbs, and up to
7 lbs, 、F over 7 lbs. and up to
11 lbs. over 11 lbs. and up to
22 lbs.
70.00
105.00
210,00
The Society has on ita roster is re members and 120 ordinary members.
Shorthand Results Announced
Results of the Evening In-
were an-
Mr. MacGregor urged all. Scots-stitute Shorthand Speed Class men resident in Hong Kong to held in July last Join the Gociety which, he said,nounced yesterday by a Gov- scriptions and entrance fees, so at depended for its meume on sub-crnment spokesman.
The students who have pass-
Two Years Ago
The services are subject to the With headquarters at Manila, same restrictions as regards make to enable it to continue reading ed the Pitman's Examination Philippine Airlines established its bronch in the Colony two years maximum weights, and Cas-help to any fellow countryman or
for surface tons requirements mall with the exception that une lb. shall be considered as 1 lb. of weight or 200 cubic inches e
tes 1. In this short period it hus rism to be a major airline in the Pacife.
woman who might be in distress. General Fund
general
The Suclely a
follow:
sun.
fund.
Taxi Drivers Ask For Resumption Of Negotiations
Hong Kong's 600 striking taxi-drivers hovo re- quested that negotiations be resumed to settle the dispute between them and the taxi com- panies.
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They have also asked that wages be paid for the period of their strike and the period during which the companies withdrew the cars from the roads.
A letter sent to the Com- ↓ Fellow unionists rallied to their member of missioner of Labour, Mr. B. support, and every C.-K. Hawkins, by the drive motor, car Drivers Unlon, has era requested him to try and been making a contribution from dally Income for the upkeep persuade the companies to put of the taxi drivers their vehicles back into opera- Interviewed by the *China tion:
Mail, officials of the Union Bald The letter stressed the Incon- the move for, a settlement was venience caused to the pubile-as made by the then out of a desire Far
reauit
of the withdrawal-ef | to remove the inconvenience to £ome 600 taxicabs from service, the travelling public. caused by and urged that they should be put the,shorthge" of "public hire cars. Luck on the road to relieve the present congestion on pubile cars. The letter suid that apart from the men of the Star Taxicab Birike. Company, who went on
vehicles were taken off the rondi on the order of the taxicab com- panics, not through any action
the driver.
by
Reaction Awaition
Mr. Hawkins, it is understood, has passed the letter on to the taxicab companies, whose reac- tion is awaited.
Interviewril by the "Chip Mail" officials of taxienb com pantes declined to cominent on the latest development:
The drivers-some 600, been
Warning. On Illegal Building
ANNOUNCING!
GARDEN
PRODUCTS
FOLLOW THE SIGN
THE DAIRY FARM
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OPENING TO-MORROW
IN
WINDSOR HOUSE
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78, NATHAN ROAD.
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Imposing a fine of $350, Mr. Bread-Cakes-Candies - Biscuits
J. Wicks at Kowloon yeater- day warned the representative. of the Chun Ah Metal Works Factory that it an illegal
have building is not taken down out since September 22, within two weeks, the maxi- when, following the strike of mum penalty of $1,000 will be the Star Taxicab Company, all imposed.
the taxi companies look their The magistrate added that the vehicles off the rond.
sunions will be adjourned, after the fortnight, day by day, ant a new penally imposed daily instal the structure has been de- mutialed.
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Full-Scale Operations At Tai O
Mr. J. Gellatly of the Labour informed the court, that the building, constructed in the yard pr 306 Castle Peak Road,
used for making small metal- wares, such
"torch bulb
The police are now carry-holders.
ing out, full-scale operations at
The manager
Was
Was warned on
Tai O and Cheung Chau in an two occasions but failed to pull
attempt to capture the remain-down In parcel of
600 cubic inches
PAL opfantes two services a week to the United States from volume would be charged as for Hong Kong with DC-0 equlp-3 lbs, or on the actual weight fit mere were any serious culls it neuf. These services are Includin excess of 3 lbs.
ed in the 31 scheduled flights Despatches will be closed twice which PAL operates in a day in different parts of the world.
Personalia
Among the departures from the Peninsula Hotel on Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. G. Altoman. Mrs. M. Morelli, Mrs. A. E House man, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Burris, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Gomano, Messrs. H. T. Samson, B. Jones, E. Cooke, R. H. N. Saunders, D. Landale, and F. T. Liung.
On
Arrivals ut the Peninsula Hotel Tuesday included Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Carey, Mrs. McGlasson, Messes. W. C. Wayne, L, H. Chow and E. O. Waghorn.
'
Ing three robbers of the band which was engaged in a gun battle at Shek-tai-wel Village near Tai O, on Tuesday, after
J. noon.
the building, and work was continued on September 7.
The representative said that the factory applied for a pormil on the day after the was taken out,
summons
50 words per minute: Lo King- Sip Lam-yuen, Fan Meng yen, Dixle Lee, Lok Ton-chang. which was its benevolent fund. J. Elenzer, Shu Wah-lok, was in a satisfactory position, but wongs and Oi Lin-yuen.
Sip Lim 60 words per minute: would rapidly diminish, he saiel.
S. Hananili, M. J. Eleazer, yuen, This fund had been increased by D. Lee and Lok Ton-chang.
Mr. Gellatly said weekly and latest posting times 1K$12,000 ne the result of the
that the 70 words per minule: M. will be:-.
closing down of the Hong Kong Eleazer. D. Lee, A. Wong, Lok One of the robbern was killed building was not a suitable one Parceis
Benevolent Society, which divided Stu-wah, S. Hananell, F. Cheung, by the, villagers. There were and would not be registered by Tuesday
the Labour Office as a workshop its assets among the four nationa!
80 words per minute: Yu Hin-reven members of the band, Friday
societies St. George's, St. An-
Two of the....a
...alleged
robbers cr factory. The firm should not Other Categories
drew's, 3. David and St. Patrick, tong, Wendy Foon.
0.45 a.m.have started operations before 90 words per minute: A. L. were taken off the Wechesday 10 nm. .9.30 am. on the understanding that the
Gune.
Cheung Chau Hong Kong Ferry registration. 9.30 am. money would be devoted entirely
iden ufted 100 words per minute: A. L. yesterday, after being
by one. of their alleged con- federates who was in the custody of the police.
p. $ 2,
Hong Kong Kowloon 4.30 pan. 4.30 pan.
Saturday 10 am
All Herus for despatch by this to_charity, rervice should be posted at the
The memorial stone in Stanley Gane, Wendy Poon. Parcel Counter designated by a Cemetery, which the Society is special blue Notice Board super-setting up in conjunction with the scribed "Air Parcels."
LADY'S WATCH FOUND
near
A lady's wrist watch was plek. ed up in D'Aguilar Street Queens Road Central on Septem- ber 14 about 9.30 n.in. Would the owner of the watch please go to Central Police Stution?
Fined For Using Inferior Material
When the plaster came off from the panel walls
of 37, Austin Road on July 27 it föll on top of ¤ matshed which was, fortunately, unoccupied at the time, Mr. George Fish told Mr. J. Wicks ot Kowloon yesterday.
Mr. Fish, of the Building Ördinance Office, was the
complainant in the summons against the manager of the Shing Hing Company, 33, Gough Street, for using inferior material in the construction of 37 and 39 Austin Road.
After evidence had been came off the external walls of 37 heard, the magistrate imposed Austin Rond, a four-storied build. fine of $1,000 after taking, as the result of which the Into consideration defendant's of the walls were washed away mixture used in the construction undertaking to re-build the and three of the walls. collapsed. walls,
During the bad weather on July 27, sold Mr. Fish, the plaster
THE HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION announce the opening of their new office in
MONGKOK
Nathan Road, Kowloon, on Friday 1st Oct., 1948.
Banking business of every kind will be transacted.
and
A branch of the HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK:
operation
Asking for .the maximum, penúlty of $2,000 be imposed; Mr. Fish said, "There is just one point I think I have to mention. He has to take zlown the parfel (walls and ro-build (them of cement mixture. The cost would be $4,0001 or 50,000,00
Cannot Make Order
other national societies, would be ready in a few months, Mr. Mnc- Gregor added.
After the adoption of the re- port and accounts and the elec- tion of officers for the coming year, a general discussion Look place,
Reminders
Today
SUICIDE ATTEMPT FOLLOWS FIGHT
A police party on a launch Following a quarrel with her under Divisional Inspector Pit-husband shortly after 10 o'clock tendrigh and
night, a Chinese Inspectors P. Fryer Inst
woman, and Matthiegn stopped the Cheung Tom Yuk-lam, aged 20, attempted Chau ferry shortly after it left to commit suleide by taking Le Chung Châu Wharf.
blcaching powder.
She was sent to the Queen Mary Hospital where, up do a late hour last night, the police {reported her condition to be fair.
The three men
Infor were Jaco-brought back to Hong Kong, where they are being detained at the Water Police Station.
RAF Association Juncheon,
lean Room, H.K. Hotel, 12.13
B.tri.
It was decided that there should be the usual celebration this year, and that St. Andrew's ball should HK Art Club exhibition, Helena be held on November 28, with a
May Institute, 4-7 religious service on the Sunday Kowloon Rotary Club luncheon, following, and a momorial service Peninsula Hotel, 13.30 p.m. at Stanley in the afternoon. Y's Men's Club meeting, Roo!
The ball will be held at the Peninsula Hotel, and it was re- vealed that the hotel management has agreed to place the whole of the ground floor lounge, with the exception of the enfeteria, at the disposal of St. Andrew's.
It was also decided that St. An- Brew's Pinto will be run on the irst race day after. St. Andrew's
Day
The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the outgoing Chief- tain.
p.m..
Another alleged member of the Hang, who was wounded, is un- derstood to be at Cheung Chau in hospital
Garden. HK. Hotel, 12.45 GENERAL MEETING were
p.m.
H.K. Badminton Association meci- Ing. SCM Post Board Room, 5.30 p.m. Kowloon Chess Club annual
meeting, Peninsula Hotel, p.m. Kowloon Union Church Whist- Mahjong Drive, Church Hall, 2.30
p.m.
Younger Set "Splash and Dance"
Night, European YMCA, Kowloon, 9.p.m.
Following are the officers eloc Colony Swimming Championships, ted for the ensuing year:-
Chieftain: Dr. J. W. Ander- son. Vice Chieftain: Mr. J. Finnie,
VILO
Victoria Recreation Club, 6.15 p.in..
Coming Events
Committee: Messrs. R. G. Crale, D. J. Gilmore. D. F. Lindale, D. L Prophet, D. S. Robb, W. A Stewart and Professor R. K. M./ Football League matches, Third Flintson.
Hon. Secretary: Mr. C. G.
Smith,
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. J. Shewan, Hon, Auditor: Mr. D. Black.
CBA TO HOLD CABARET DANCE
The Central British Asscalation will hold its first Cabaret Daneu at the Boot Garden, Hong Kong. Hotel,.on, October 8.-
Dancing will begin at 0. p.m." A buffet supper will be served at 11 per
Reservations may be made at the Reception Desk, Hong Kong
When Mr. Fish asked, for" an order for the work of re-construcHotel. Coh to be put in hand as soon as possible, the magistrate: sald; "1 cannot make an order on this summons of using inferior tantor fals. I cart order that The Walls
be pulled down."
Defendant, in court, undertook to re-build the walls to the satis faction of the Building -Authori: ties,
A summons against the man- ager of the Hop Shing Building Contractors of 428: Kilimą Atbesl | was' withdrawn by Mr,› Fisk ̈ámčiť
could not be served, lank va
In applying for the withdrawal, Mr. Flah said that a new summoni would be applied: for^agsinkera definita – person and not against the manager AERKYSTEN JA
The complaint› against the do fondant › with ethploggling 31. 1. "farior-materiálg: file y construc
tion" of201-87) Auntín "Rond; ||tween Tuly(29, 3947, arić, Zhimu 1:16 this year
Na
TOMORROW
Division,
BATURDAY Football League, First & Second
Division Matches.
H,K: Police Recreation
Club, Opening seremony: £ p.m. Michaelmas Fair, Volunteer Corps Parade Ground, 2,30 pm. SUNDAY Classical Concert, Toe H Club. Talbot House, 50, Macdonnell Rond, 8.30. p. Shanghai Portuguese Lawn Bowls
Interport Tears. Devlyes, vi
TUESDAY
HK Reel Club, ummuni general.
meeting, Helcon May, In- stllute,-6.30p.m2 folidwed by first practice.
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ACID THROWN AT TWO GIRLS Two young. Chinese girls who walking along D'Agullar Street near On Lok Yuen at
last The annual general meeting of about eight o'clock
night the Hong Kong Heel Club will be were the victims
uf an acid held at the Helena May Instituto throwing, oncident. on October 5 at 5,30 p.m.
Apart from damage to their The first practice will follow dresses, the girls suffered the meeting.
other injuries.
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