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KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
TIME-TABLE.
WEEKS DAYS, ..
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AM. AM. 43,
Dep. 040 8.05 Dop. 6.49
9.33 10.19 12.19
1.84
Dep. 7,15
8.48 10.33 12.32 1.47
9.53 10.35 12.38 131
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7.80
10,05 10,48 19.46 2,01
Kowloon Youmati Bhatin Dep. 7.01 Taipo
Faaliyet Dep, 7.20
Bheangshui Dep. 735
10.30 10.31 12,51| 2.06,3.14 ** Ahamohan A7, 7.41 8.43 10.18 10.57 12.67 2.123.20 3.40 Canton
1.50 5.58
4.43 8,50 4.74|-
3,07 6,157,48.
5,11 6,19 7.52 5.21 6.30 8.03
5.26 8.36 8.07 5.39 6.41 8.13
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SUNDAYS AND PUBLIO HOLIDAYS,
A.M. Dip. 6,40 LA Dap 6,49
Kowloon Yanmati Bhatia ...Dap 7,01
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FASTER SHIPS.
THE BRITISH ATTITUDE.
ONE OF POLITE SCEPTICISM.
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONES
FAIL.
[YOU OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
LONDON, November 18th. The announcement published re- cently in London that the Americans have a scheme for a trans-Atlantic
service of liners that would cross in 3 days does not greatly interest shipping circles in this country, The idea sounds very striking, and is just the sort of statement to ret people talking, but it is not con- sidered a practical proposition. This attitude of polite scepticism is not due to any doubt that the trip in 3 days is impracticable; "on the contrary, Sir Charles Par
sons, the most eminent of cur marine engineers, states that it could be done. But British hig ping experts are convinced that the proposed Blue Ribbon Line" could never pay dividends "And, after all, that is essential.
The projected ships would be of 20,000 tons gross, or less than bue third the size of the Majentiä. At
continuous speed of 334 knots they would, of course, burn enormous quantities of oil, and other operat ing charges would be very high. Only 400 passengers could be car ried, and therefore it would be decessary to charge extremely high fares to cover the bare cost of running the liners. Then the wear and tear would be enormous;"and Ginally, it may be left to the imagination to picture the plight of passengers in a vessel driven across the Atlantic at-37 miles and hour in balf a gole of wind. The voyage in an old tramp steamer would-be conceivably preferable.
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Speed Of Cargo Ships,
"On this question of faster ships, friend intimate with shipping affairs tells me that there is a ten- dency everywhere to build cargo ships capable of faster speed than beretalore, more particularly where they are intended for regulat Ber- vices. In the war-war period twelve knots was the maximum for the ordi- nary cargo vessel. The Blue Funnel line and one, or two others decided that the old tradition was worn out, so they built ships that could make better time. The majority of owners were content with nine or ten knots, but now fourteen, or fifteen knots is the regular speed for a cargo liner. Shippers are invariably giving preference for tonnage of this speed, probably because the rapid fluctua- tions in market values make it im- possible to keep goods long.
RUSSIA'S ARMY.
TANKS AND SECRET POISON GAS.
770 MACHINE GUNS TO A DIVISION.
The Petrograd „Pie, in review of the present armed forces in Soviet Russia, states that 30 per cent. of them; ate represented by territorial: and militia units, or ganised all over the country. The original 5,500,000 army has been reconstructed and its numbers re duced, but the majority of the demobilised have been drafted as instructors of the territorial units. Figures are given showing that division of the Red Army is supplied with 48 cannon and 276 machine guns, while a Japanese division is reported as having only 21 cannon and 204 machine guns. Other countries where the number of cannon is less than in Soviet Russia are stated to be Italy, Poland, Latvia, faventia continues
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DIARY OF EVENTS.
To-day,
Fanling Hunt Meet Hunters": Arms, 8.30 am
Entries close for Fanling Hu Steeplechases.
H.K Art Club Exhibition, Pedder Building (4th Floor), 10
p.m.
to 1 pm, and 3 pm to 7
Cricket League:-Division II: Royal Navy. Royal Engineers', II.M.S. Tamar v. University 2nd XI. (Friendly)
Investiture Government House, 4 p.m.
Ten Dances: H.K. Hotel and Hotel Savoy, 4.30 p.m.; King Edward Hotel, s p.m.; Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.3b. 8.30 p.in.; Cafe Regenit, 4.30-0.30 p.m.
H.K. Philharmonic Sonety pre- sent "Merrie England" (matinee), Theatre Royal, 4.30 p.m.
Football League:-Division L: Queen's Regt. v. Royal Artilery.
Hockey: Club 1st IL *. H.K.S.R.A., U.S.R.C., 4.4 p.m..
Final meeting Naval and Mili- Entertainment tary Y. M. C. A.
Messra. and Eathonia. Committee,
Jardine, Matheson's Board Room,,5.20 p.m. P.m.
To-day our infantry is equip- ped with a three-line rife and s Maxim gun. In addition te this, we are now making a hand- machine gun which has so far not been tried in warlare. Qur tanks are made to move quickly and their construction, armour, and ability to Eght obstacles are at least not lower than the latest West European models.
The Red cavalry is equipped with the same arms as the, lo- tantry, but has, in addition, armoured motor-cará.
The artillery is equipped with all forms of guns which have been used in the Imperialist war. We have succeeded, however, in making them lighter and have thus Increased their rate of mobility. Against enemy planes and aircraft we have perfected a special system of anti-aircrait artillery,
As regards chemical warfare, we have done Thuch since 1923, and we are now manufacturing poison gases not known to every- body. The Air Force has been increased and many aeroplanes are being manufactured in the country.
During the last seven years we have niso strengthened, and modernised our Red Navy, i... we have prepared it to be able ta
fight present-day haval units. Active reservists are stated to number 2,500,000.
Cafe Regent dinner dance, 8 p.. Queen's Theatre The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."
World Theatre: Sen Horses. #1 Star Theatre: "Hogan's Alley." Principal Mail:-Inward: London parcel mail (Kalyan)." Outward: Europe via (Kalyan), 2.30 p.m.....
Thursday.
Siberia
"H.K. Art Club_Exhibition; Ped- der Building (4th Floor), 10 am." to 1 p.m.; and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Legislative Council Meeting, 2.30 P-m
Football: University. Ling Nam University, H.K. University Ground, 3 p.m.
Garrison Football League: H.Q. K.O.S.B. v. H.Q. 1 K.0.5.B.; 12th H Bty, RA B. Coy. E.0.5.B., Bookuspoo, 4.18 p..
Tea Dancer: HK. Hotel and
Hotel Savoy, 4.30 pm, and Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30 p.m.; Cafe Regent, 4.30 6.30 p.m.
Hockey: K.0.8.B. 2nd XI v. M.C.A., King's Park, 6 p.m. Helena May Institute Concert: |
(Music "Alice in Wonderland" and Play), 5.30 p.m.
After dinner dance
at Lee. Gardens.
Cafe Rogent dinner dance, 8 p.m. Debate European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, p.m.
H.K. Philharmonic Society pre- sent Merrie England," Theatre Royal, 0 p.m.
Queen's Theatre: "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."
World Theatre: "Beware of Widows."
Star Theatre: "It's The Old Army Game."
through; another discordant noise is an indication that the number, is or is not engaged. But people seem unable to distinguish the right notes as they 'sinite the ear, and so keep tralia, etc. (Aki Mar): Europe "Principal Mails:-Inward: Aut working the device with the result that thousands of firms have found via Negapatam, letters only (4-
tenor): it quicker to send a messenger than use the telephone, which only wastes me. Nothing is more exasperat ing that a Robot which refuses to Robot...
The only individuals that are pleased are telephone girls at other exchanges, who know that where the automatic system comes in they
go out.
The Flims Bill Passed.
The Queen Of Norway. In Society circles in London in- terest is aroused by the rumour, which Land is well-founded, that Queen Maud of Norway intends to set up house in the West End. She some of them in the end must is here at present on a long stáy, making Claridges Hotel her head- quarters. For years Queen Maud has had a house in Norfolk, Appleton Hall, and those who know the facta state that in future she will spend every Winter in England because she cannot stand the rigour of that season of the year in Norway,
After the most strenuous oppo- sition in the House of Commons the Films Bill has passed the third read- ing, and it will soon be low. Every conceivable device was employed to defent it, or to make it of no ac count. The broad fact is that the cinematographi industry on the whole is well satisfied with the Bill.
Friday,
Tea Dances; H:K. Hotel and Hotel Savoy, 420 p.m.; King Edward Hotel, 6 p.m.;
Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30 pim.; Cafe Regent, 4.30-6.30p.m.
Hockey Club "A". K.0.8.B., King's Park, p.m.; University "B.Y.M.C.A.A."
H.K. Automobile Association Dinner-Dance, Hong Kong Hotel, 8 p.io. to 12.30 am.
Cafe Regent dinner dance, 8 p.m. St. Peter's Church You ig Men's Club Whet Hall, 5.45 p.m.
H.K. Philharmonie Society pre sent, "Merrie England," Theatre Royal, a p.m...
**The Four Queen's Theatre: Horsemen of the Apocalypse."
World Theatre: Beware of
Ons of the last objections was Widows."
Drive, Cathedral
in regard to the employment of Star Theatre: "It's the Old foreign producers in the making of Army Game."
a film. It was originally proposed Principal Mails :-Inward: to bar any film unless it was made Europe vie &'beria (Inkózaki by a British producer. It sounds Marn). Outward: Australia, New
Saturday, Bankruptcy Court, 10.30 am. Golf: Boger Fool; Fanling Fanling Hunt: Meet Sheung Shui Police Station, 2.15 p.m.
The Holborn Antomatic Exchange.
This week the new automatic telephone exchange bas been open ed in Holborn, and it has failed to fulfil the promises made of its wonderful accuracy in getting su sertbers in touch with those they desired to reach. There were to be patriotic, but the net result would Zealand, etc. (Changte), 10.30 a.mh. no more delays due to the lapses have been to prevent the industry of the telephone girl," who is from drawing on the best technical constantly represented as powder-brains; wherever they might be ing her nose or gossiping when she found, for the great end in view- ought to be attending to duty. But the production of films. that will the now Robot exchange, like every curry the flag of British film pro other piece of mechanism, will not duction all over the civilised world. work well unless it is set going in. For reasons that are well-known the right way. The Post Office ex-there are not enough men here perts say it will, but the thousands with technical knowledge to make of business people who are connect at the present time a hundred ed are up in arms.
British films +: year This la The human factor has been ruled the number required to begin with out to a remarkable extent. If you under the quota scheme. It takes a want a number you simply take brat-class man at least from eight up the receiver and first turn round to ten weeks to produce & film The with the finger successively the Americans draw upon every nation letters of the exchange required,ality for producers. Britain is and then the figures of the number. going to do likewise. The main A high-pitched rattle called the thing is to keep the control of film “dialling tone." tells you if you are companies in British hands, and
(Oontinued on next Column.)
this will be done.-H.B.
Yachting: Challenge Cups race for racing yachts. --
Lawn Bowls: Official closing and distribution of prizes, Taikoo Bowling Green Club, 3 pke,
Cricket League-Division I: Chinese R.O. . .8.0.C. Univer sity v. R.G.ALR.C Craigehgower. C.C.; Kowloon C.C. .I.RO A. Division II: C.S.C.C. 2nd XI v. Duiversity 2nd XI; H.K. Electric Co. Kow. loom C.C. 2nd XI.; Polies B.C. v. Royal Navy.
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