BATHING
SUITS
A large and varied
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1927.
selection for you to choose from in plain colours and many new and novel stripes.
All sizes from 34 to 48 inches chest measure-
ment.
Priced from $3.50 each,
Rubber Bathing Shoes Beach Wraps
Mackintosh
MEN'S WEAR SPECIALISTS
ALEXANDRA BUILDING.
& Co.Ltd
DES VOEUX RQAD
WE ARE NOW SHOWING
Our New Arrivals of
MANILA AND BANGKOK STRAW HATS
Very suitable for present Spring Wear.
These Hats are in all the Latest Shapes and Shades, and are Priced from $6.
Fresh Stocks will Arrive Every Week.
SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.
21, Queen's Road (Next H. K. H. Garage). "
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Grand Model
AGENTS IN HONG KONG:
SAFEGUARDING FACTORY
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WORKERS.
PROPER FENCING AND "REPORTS OF MISHAPS.
THE NEW REGULATIONS.
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The new factory regulations, made by the Governor in Council under the Factory (Accident) Ordinance, 1997, Ordinance No 3, of 1937, pro- vide that every factory accident of a serious enough nature to keep an employee away for three days is to be reported to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, a further report being made if the mishap proves fatal. It also provides for the pro- per facing of all moving and dan gerous plants.
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The full text of the regulations is as follows:
1 Subject to Any exemption granted by the Secretary for Chi nese Affairs these regulations shall apply to all factories.
VALEDICTORY.
'NAVAL" TARQ MEN LEAVE
FOR HOME.
FAREWELL PRESENTATIONS.
On Thursday evening the Naval crowded for a farewell function in Dockyard Recreation Club room was honour of four club members who
are
THIS WEEK'S CINEMAS.
"MONTE CARLO" AT THE QUEEN'S.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD COMEDY?
[BY OUR FILM CRITIC)
pany will have to do better than
The Metro Goldwin Meyer Com-
maintain their reputation for pre-
arunte. Caro if they Wish TO
having sailed on Saturday for Eng Har **Homeward Bound," laad on the P. & O. & Devanha. They are air. G. West, Mr. B. dag good screen plays. I 13. Worth, of the Chief Constructor's Peribus, & little hard to compare Department, Mr. R. Derrick, of the Aust but at the same
**Monte Carlo with Charley's Electrical Engineering Dockyard Police Force. and Mr. Churcher, hen parent comparison emphasises all the uni
of the
Linie une
strike one of two notes; it must
necessary wopanesses in the former Chief Engineer W. Flegg presided, play. and among others present were Mr. Comedy, to be successful, must and Mr. P. A. Yapp, Superintendent either have 3 foundation of pes J. S. Gillingham, Chief Constructor, Electrical Engineer; while the Fore-sibility, or it must be as incon men and Juspectors of the various sequently incredible as "a dream. departments were also well repre- Charley's Aunt which might not There is nothing in the story of have happened. An undergraduate's rag which one of a scio cleverly personates an elderly woman
Bented
M GILLINGHAM made a presenta tion, to Messrs. West and Worth Handing them the parting gifts, consisting of tea-sets, gold watches and jade cuff links, he spoke in high appreciation of their work for the constructive department of the Yard 2. It shall be lawful for the during the past three years. They Secretary for Chinese Adairs to
have now been re-appointed at exempt say factory, or any clase Mesars. Worth and West as two in
Home. Mr. Gillingham referred to factory, from, all or any of these defatigable workers and regulations, and to withdraw any They had sterling qualities and be Ws sorry to lose them, but the call of "Home" was one which could not be denied.
Suitable replies were made by the recipients of the gifts.
such exemption.
sports."
3. (1) Every accident in a fac- tory which results in loss of life or which disables any person empleyed in the factory so as to cause him to be absent for more than three Mr. COOPER, Foreman of the days from his ordinary work shall, Yard, expressed his thanks for the within seven days thereof, be reassistance rendered to him by both ported, on the form in the appendix Mr. Worth and air. West, and they hereto either at the office of the were also thanked for the advice Secretary for Chinese Affairs or at and hep given to newcomers to the a police station
Department.
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(2) If any accident causing dis- ablement is notifed under this re- gulation and the accident subse quently results in the death of the person disabled, sctice in writing of the death shall forthwith be given either at the office of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs or at a police
station.
4(1) All driving belts passing through floors shall be securely fenced to a height of 6 feet from
the floor.
(2) All driving belts used for main driving or counter-driving which are within 6 feet of the floor or other place to which the workers have access shall be securely fenced,
(3) All overhead main driving belts, if more than four inches wide, shall be protected underneath with strong guards of woods or metal at those parts where persons are likely to pass under them. "
5.
All moving parts of any machines which are adjacent to any passage way shall be securely
fenced.
6. All dangerous parts of all machinery, and every part of the mill-gearing, must either be secure- ly fenced, or be in such position or of such construction or to be equally spie to every person employed of working in the factory, as it would he if it were securely fenced.
(2) For the purposes of this re- gulation, mill gearing includes every shaft, wheel, drum and pulley and every other appliance by which motion or power is communicated to
VICENTE ATIENZA & Co. any machine.
No. 54, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON. TEL. K. 155.
SPRING MODES
Here they are! a large selec- tion of exelusive creations in « new Summer Dresses. The result of careful and expert buying from the centres of fashion.
Come and see them! you will find their prices far below what their beauty indicates....
PRICES:
$6.25 to $29,50
NEW MILLINERY NEW VOILES
SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE AND SECURE THE UTMOST VALUE.
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7. All fly wheels, all palleys, and all exposed wheels, shall be securely fenced, and all set screws and bolt heads shall be cut off or counter sunk,
8. All shafting which runs at height of less than 6 feet from the floor or any place to which the access shall be
workers haye securely fenced. -
9. For the purposes of these re- gulations securely fenced" means securely fenced to the satisfaction of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs,
10. A fencing must be con- stantly maintained in an efficient state while the parts required to be fented are in-motion or use, except
where they are under repair or
under examination in connection
with repair, or are pecessarily ex- posed for the purpose of cleaning or lubricating or for altering the gearing or arrangements of the parts of the machine.
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1916 WAR LOAN.
BONDS DRAWN FOR REDEMPTION.
Notice is given in the Government Gazette that in accordance with the provisions of the War Loan Ordi
nance, 1918; the following Bonds were on April 11th drawn for re demption, viz
210-Bonds at $10,000 each, Beries E. Nos. El-E210 inclusive.
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er to act as chaperone to the girls his friends are in love with and two old gentlemen who are eager to marry the wealthy despite her queer appearance, is by no means an impossible situation. On the other hand, to be asked to believe that a paper in "small three girls, two of them oddities. country town in America would send to Monte Carlo, put them up at `a first class hotel and give them cor responding outsta; and send them in the charge of
reporter who has
the appearance, and manners of the worst sort of bounder, is an insult to the intelligence of any audience. That might be passed over it the film were genuinely amusing, which, despite very plucky efforts, it is not. In their laudable desire to give us our money's worth the producer has
· Mr. P. A. YAP? expressed his provided (1) a fat woman, (9) a thanks to Mr. Derrick in the course thin one, (3) comic policemen and of a witty specch The specker assassins, (4) a stage Frenchman, mentioned that Mr. Derrick had and (5) three male imposters, a been attached to the Electrical Staff commissionaire "Duke, a wine of the Yard and has been re-ap steward Count
" Gad pointed at Home after three years'
penniless American Prince.". The conse service in this Colony. Mr. Yapp querce is that no situation is allow. went on to refer to Mr. Derrick as ed. to hold the stage.
In pare the spot when wanted, and after pre- and it is only fair to say that there live wire" who was always on knockabout it might be brought off, senting Ar. Derrick with a siver are really amusing moments, but tea-sat, the speaker cumshawed" there is a "sameness" about the Mr. Derrick with a new pencil-alm which means that instead of a hard brand for signing his chits crescendo of laughter, such as we on the steamer during the voyage heard at the World during the run Home."
of Charley's Aunt" there is a diminuendo and "the end is greet. ed with what verges on being quite the wrong kind of sigh.
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Mr. DERRICK suitably responded.
Retiring Police Officer.
THE WEEK'S PROGRAMME Carlo." Tomorrow and Wednes At the QUEEN'S: To-day, Mente day, Poker Faces" which with Edward
at the departure on retirement of The CHAIRMAN expressed regret Mr. N. Churcher, Inspector of the Naval Yard Police since 1811. The duties had heen, arduous and Mr. Churcher had carried them out in a
Laura La Plante and way that commanded respect and Horton us stars and Pollard pro- admiration. In presenting Mr. ducing should be a really amusing Churcher with a massive silver cigar play. Thursday to Saturday, "The and cigarette box, and a piece of Temptress which was released in. carved ivory, Commander C. H. October 1998, and "Stara Greta FHILLIPS, RN, paid a high tribute Garbo, that very charming Sean- to Mr. Churcher's organising ability dinavian actress, in what is billed and hoped he would be spared many as a tragic melodrama.. years to enjoy a well earned pen-
віод.
Mr. CHERCHER, in replying, said he keenly felt the severance from the Colony. the department and old friends in
At the STAR: To-day, "Ber Fatal pose which did not come off, featur- Millions," an amusing story of a ing Violet Dana. To-morrow and Wednesday, The Old Soek," the story of a ansuccessful old man the glasses were "
On the call of the CHAIRMAN all who proves his worth. Thursday to the health of the four departing ton film called Our Hospitality."
'charged," and Saturday, & delightful Buster Kear- members was pledged. Musical At the WORLD: To-day, "Red honours were accorded, Fireman Hot Tires" with Monte Bleu and Mitchell being at the piano. Patsy Ruth Miller in a racing chas
The remainder of the evening was ing car-melodrama. devoted to
To-morrow among those who contributing being out a Name Thursday to Satur
a musical programme, and Wednesday, The Story With- Mesars. Cooper, Robinson, Miller, day, "Monna Vanca. Beanet, McGill, Grant, Stephen founded on the very fine play by. This is son, Grimster, Creswell, West. Der-1 Maurice Maeterlinck and deals with rick and Wynne." Mr. C. Mitchell the old-time wars between Floresce accompanied throughout.
and Pist. It should make an extra- ordinarily, fine film.
"PRESIDENT JACKSON"
SAILS. PASSENGERS WHO LEFT ON HER.
San Francisco vid ports on Good
•The President Jackson sailed for Friday morning, booked to capacity as regards passengers.
her were the following:-
Among the passengers leaving on
THE TUNG SHAN HOTEL.. OPENING RECEPTION,
$400 SPENT ON CRACKERS.
was given by the Tung Shan Hotel A "house-warming " reception on Saturday to over four hundred
guests,
The hotel which is tastefully decor ated, was opened to the public from Mr. JE. O'Brien, & prominent 10 am. end the entertainment last- Java merchant, Mr. M. M. Whared till well after 4 p.m. The guests ton, who is in oil business "in were entertained in the main dining Malaya, and. Dr. Hugh Smith,
Mr. room on the ground floor and the FLY adviser to theConfucian Band played, selections Siamese Government, sailed for throughout the day. America Colonel E. H. Pickwood, The Tung Bar Hotel stands on O.M.G., sailed for Japan. Me the ses front in Connaught Road and M. R. F. Edwards, of the West. The building commands a American Presbyterian Mission splendid view of the Harbour, and ailed for Seattle. Mr. 8. Arai, a beautiful panorams can be scen Manager of the Nippon Ito Kwai from the seventh floor. Yokchama. Mr. D. H. Madan, an hotel. They range from 82 to 37 sha (ailk merchants), sailed for There are about 70 rooms, in the Indian merebant, sailed for Japan a day without food. The higher Mr. C. G. Garbett, an official of priced rooms are very comfortably the Indian Government, sailed for furnished. There is a brass bed, were:-Mr. T. G. Brady, Mr. W. phone, and the usual fittings to be Seattle. Among other passengers eider down quilting, escritoire, tele found in any high class European
Canton), Mr. Yung (of the
K. Chung (Lingnam Bank hotel-
of China) and party, Mr. T. G.
The principal money represented British-American Tobacco Co., Mr. able.
The cheaper rooms, though not so Evans and Mr. Lyona of the well furnished, are quite comfort by the drawn bonds and accrued Kan Yuk Kai of the Canton-Nan- interest thereon, will be repaid at yang Brothers Tobacco Co. and tings cost the proprietors no less The building, furniture and fit the head office of the Hong Kong Mrs. Kan Yuk Kai, who are all than $400,000. In a small private and Shanghai Banking Corporation bound for Shanghai.
dining room on the first floor.-bers
a few thousand dollars,
on April 30th, from which date the bonds will cease to bear interest. Mr. Geo. J. McCarthy, passenger is silver ware which must have cost
Bonds presented for
ngent in the Orient of the Dollar payment Line and American Mail Line also must have attached all appurtenant left Hong Kong on the President toupens becoming due on and after Jackson for Shanghai, having come May 1st, 1027.
up from Manila on the same ship.
followed by strings and strings of The reception on Saturday was crackers, about 8400 worth being let
off..
KAIPING COAL
FOR ALL PURPOSES
HOME,
FACTORY
AND BUNKERS
POWER HOUSE,
TUGS & LOCOS
THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION, Head Office-TIENTSIN.
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents, Hong Kong.
Rolande Stimaalt
Arrault
FIRST STOCKTAKING SALE
ALL NEW GOODS
COLOSSAL CUTS EVENING DRESSES
$29 to $59.
AFTERNOON DRESSES
$25 to $45.
COATS
$29 to $69.
LATEST HATS
$5 to $12.
All Goods plainly marked.
ASK FOR
MO SHEUNG
CIGARETTES.
They have rapidly come into favour with
discriminating
smokers
owing to their delightful flavour and aroma,
HO STEUNG
Only well-matured Virginian tobacco used,
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*** On sale at all tobacconists. NANYANG BROS. TOBACCO CO.
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