TO OPEN
Remera capazla
ruise lever and
paskyward's
Haig
TO CLOSE
Replace cus and pask
Jever dowi
NEW BOTTLE SEAL
(NO CORKSCREW)
QUICK CLEAN · SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which goes into the Haig bottle.
Sole Agents
Doctors are using it.
Judges are using if
Sufferers from acidity find 11 preferable to any other stimulan:
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
TEL. 0. 135.
HoNG RoNG
Conklin
Pens, Pencils, Sets NEVER FAIL TO GIVE Satisfactory Writing Service.
Sole Agents:
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE
THE WING ON CO., LTD.
"Ideas Wanted!"
Water Appeal Sanitary Board opposi tion to Wells, are topics
in the current issue
Committee's to Public;
of the Weekly Press,'
:
The K.O.S.B. Court
Martial; Sunday Cargo Working; Local Company Meetings, are other features.
POLITICS, COMMERCE, AND SPORT,
Price: 30 Cents.
Annual Subscription: Hong Kong, 813; Post Free to any address, 815; Quarterly Bubscription, $3.75.
Orders should be sent to the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, LTD.,
TELEPHONE: C. 12.
11. IOE HOUSE STAKEL
MODERN NEWS-
PAPER TENDENCIES.
NEED FOR PERSONALITY.
The Sath annual dinner of the Newspaper Society was held recent- ly at the Hotel Victoria. Mr. N B. Graham, the president, was in the chair.
THE BIRTHDAY OF THE EDINA.
BRITAIN'S OLDEST
MERCHANTMAN.
4
▪་
15, 1929..
As an Interstate Liner. The Edinn was sold in the year 1888 to, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Company, and returned to the Melbourne, Warrnambool, and Portland trade for I further period of five years. In 1970 she passed into the hands of her pre-
sent
MURDER CASE SURPRISE.
L
ALLEGED ADMISSION BY
MAN.
b.P." Special Sexvica.]
ontätter, of Wilmslow-road,
Rusholme, who was found dead in his shop with severe injuries to his
Fratson was remanded. bend.
A surprise was caused at Man- BLOCKADE RUNNER OF
owners, Mesars. Howard CRIMEAN WAR.
Smith and Sons (new Australian chester Police Court when George Steamships Ltd.), who sent her to
Fratson, aged thirty, of no fixed Seventy-five years ago from trude "up north," entrusting her home, was brought up necused of craft with the inauguration of the murdering Mr. George Armstrong, trim 224 last, Mr. John Buchan, M.P., propos left the slips at the yard Queensland service, which since an ing the toast The Newspaper of Messrs. Barclay and Curle, has become Australian. Steamships Society," said he sometimes doubted shipbuilders, of Glasgow, to take most important route. The Edina whether the modern newspaper had her place in the British mercantile in the role of an interstate liner
to Inspector Dewar said that he quite the same hold upon the affec- | marine. Her name was Edina, is something that is difficult tions of its readers that the und she was destined to become a imagine in these days, but she charged Fratson with the murder humbler prints had upon the affec-wender ship of the world. Her re- made a favourable name for her. of Armstrong between 10 p.m, pa May 3 and 3.20 p.m. on May 4, tions of our grandfathers. No putation, however, was founded on self on the Queensland run.
When aged 8 years the Edina i Fratson replied, "I was drunk, doubt the modern Metropolitan rare stability rather than luxury
the Melbourne, and did not know what I was do- upon paper was a marvellous piece of of appointments or records of entered work, but it was an impersonal | speed. After three-quarters of a Fortarlington, and Geelong trade. ing."' thing, an agglomeration of every century the name continues to oc in which she has become most. kind of interest. It scarcely suckecupy a plate in the active class at widely known. Captain W. Forbes with the intimate and friendly Lloyd's, and still the wonderful was given charge of the steamer, voice of the old-fashionet paper, little ship performs her task. Al- and he and the Edina were
separable for about most any day throughout the last Captain Forbes, who now lives in half-century the Edica might have retirement at St. Leonards, still! been seen at her berth in the Yarra makes a trip on his old ship oc- before setting out on her daily casionally. There have been some remarkably long associations with Topad to Portarlington and the Edina apart from that of Geelong. To-day she is claimed to Captain Forbes. For 36 years Mr. be the oldest ship aBoat and in Hopton Nolan was in charge of the engine room, and like Captain' Forbes, he made a host of friends
and one doubted if its opinions really carried quite so much weight. After all, the leading article was not the most important part of its make-up.
An Enormous Power,
No doubt such a paper had still an enormous power, for it publish- od news, and it was able to cm-
active service.
phasize what parts of the news it. In these times when shipping is desired, but he doubted if its stated estimated by the thousand tons, opinions counted for quite so much. He doubted also if it had that and a sailing vessel is something large body of loyal followers which of a novelty, the Edina, with her the old-fashioned papers had fol- modest proportions, has a commis- lowers who took their views from it. After all it was only a vehicle of sion limited by comparison with opinion. Indirectly its primary those of former days. Yet out, abject was to inform or amuse, not stripped though she has been in to persuade or convince. That was true, he thought, with a few dis many ways by later additions to
tinguished exceptions, of the mo- dern metropolitan newspaper, and he was inclined to regret it.
He would rather have a news- paper purveying opinions than in- surance policies or prizes for get- ting the right resulte of "elections, (Cheers.) Provincipal newspapers, he rejoiced to say, were still real organs of opinion and they could still influence enormously the views of their renders in the direction Zesired.
He was one of those who took a very high view of the quality of He did present-day journalism. not believe that it had been excelled at any stage in the history of the British Press. For one thing, they were producing admirable, clear, and pure English prose far better than they got in most hooks. He often turned from the frenkish, stuttering, and affected rigmarole uf some of the hooks now pablished to the clear and efficient prose of the newspaper article. It was his hope that in the interests of the future of the country those who wielded this great power would not regard their duty as finished when they produced a popular paper or forget that the only way to produce a truly popular paper lay not in, following public opinion but in leading it. (Cheers.)
the service she in
起 nevertheless
marvel of British shipbuilding skill.
Originally Three-Master. Throughout her long career the veteran has kept pace with the changing styles of ship design, but something of her former grace is gone. Aa a vessel representing, the transition stage between sail and steam the Eding originally was fitted with three masts and had canvas MA an auxiliary to her steam power. Her foremast cari- ed the yards, the single funnel was Bet farther aft than nowadays, and in her flush lines there was a sug- gestion of the steam yacht. The present "top-hamper" is a com- paratively recent addition, but the pointed how reveals a glimpse of the Edina ne she was in 1884. The figurehead that once adorned the prow does not now form part of the ship. This excellent example of handiwork was of particular in- did terest, representing .as it "Edina-Fair Maid of Juded." Unfortunately it was splintered to fragments in a collision at War- ruambool when the steamer Dan- denong drove on to the Edina's bows while she lay at anchor tid- ing out a gale
Notwithstanding the buffetings The "Gramophone" Press,
of 75 years the Edina still pre- The Chairman, acknowledging the sents a trim appearance, and her ioust, said that the scelety had daily voyage of 50 miles 18 per existed for 3 years. Contrasting formed with constant regularity. London and provincial newspapers, In the construction of this won. he remarked that London might be der ship good Low Moor iron a clearing house for public opinion, was used, and a large portion of but opinion was formed on the|the original frames and plating auvil of thought in the provinces. remains intact and in perfect con- It was true trusts might think they dition. The Edina's hull is said bad powerful advantages in' com- to be somewhat similar in model peting against individually man- to that of the Fram, of Arctic aged contemporaries. There was celebrity, still, and he hoped always would
be, independent expression of editorial opinion in this country.
Jontemporaries Come and Go. During the time that the Edina
The Edina began her career in
We prided ourselves on the freedom has been engaged on her present of our Press, and it would be a run several other steamers on the lamentable day for this country if sane servich have come and gone. anything should be done that would Among her contemporaries were undermine or render impotent the Alert, Excelsior, Coogee, and quality which was the envy of the Courier. One of this quarter, the world and our greatest safety valve.
Excelsior, still visits Geelong, but Moreover, it would be an evil day it is as a lighter in tow of a tug. should an endeavour ever be made All that is left of her now is the to conduct newspapers on the basis shell. of the multiple shop. He was con vinced that newspapers so conduct the. North Sea trade, voyaging be ed would, however brilliant they tween Leith, Hull, Rotterdam, and might be, bring down opprobrium Hamburg. She carried both pas upon their duckless heads and that sengers and cargo. Fig iron, her they would pass out of existence as rings, grain, and produce filled suddenly as shooting stars it her holds. One account of the was only fair to remark that those Edina's adventurous youth records who spoke scornfully of the com- that her turn of speed, consider mercializing of journalism over- able for those days, caused her to lcoked the fact that a newspaper be selected as a blockade-runner in must make a profit like every other the Crimean war. For some years
abe buziness, but they must be careful afterwards
followed some not to drive personality into the peaceful vocation, and then she 3 blockade. wilderness through absorption in again emerged as the essential work of rapid pro runner., This was in 1983, when duction
she brought bales of cotton from. Galveston, Texas, during the Amèrican Civil War.
Any mechanization of opinion would be fatal, and there were times when they must be honest and In 1884 the Edina steamed away fearless fearless without being for Australia. She was purchased dominated by financial influences or by the late Stephen G. Heuty, the ultimate effect on the weight of and ran for years between Mel
Belfast advertising. It would be a bad day bourne, Warrnambool,
for this country and the Empire if (now Port Fairy), and Portland the expressions of opinion in news-Then during the Otago gold rush papers were merely gramophone re she made several voyages to Port cords from one headquarters. Chalmers (N.Z.) crowded with Not only did newspaper pro- passengers, live stock, and cargo. prietors hold dear the rights of To, one of the West Coast ruches freedom of speech and the freedom she carried in one voyage no fewer of the Press, but the public also than 350 diggers. On the occasion jealously treasured those elemental of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit: principleTherefore bo--did-notto Malbourne in November, 1887, fear that the day of a grátöyhönt↑ Las Edine was one of the Lost a Press would dawn, because it would 25 steamers which met and escort- never be tolerated by the public. ed the Royal visitors up to Hob- (Cheers.)
son's Bay.
ly Mr. Tom
Mr. George Armstrong, who was found dead re- seventy-two, was
evntly. He had lived the life of a recluse since his wife died during in the war, -
40 years
100.000 PEOPLE IN
·30,000 BASEMENTS,
ALL PLACES UNFIT FÖR
HABITATION."
Dr. Barric Lambert, speaking at among bay trippers. More recent meeting of the London County the Edina after 31 years' service.
Council, estimated that 1,00,000 The present skipper (Captnin Moxey) seems to he following the example set by others. He has already eight years of service on the famous ship.
people were living in 30,000 Lase mente in London which, by reason of dampness, lack of light and ventilation, were unfit for human habitation.
Withstanding the ravages of
It was, he said, impossible in time in a remarkable manner the the present state of the law to close Edina to-day enters upon the last basement dwellings without closing. lap of a century race. In these the whole of the house of which times passengers are not so numer- they formed a part. ous as they were, but the wonder ful old hip is in undisputed possession of the field, and can rely on an extensive cargo trade. Now only 25 years more to the century-. and a birthday wish her that the Edina will attain goal,
on
The general purposes committee, the recommendation of the public health committee, had under consideration proposals for seeking an amendment of the law to enable a part of a house, if such a part were unfit for human habitation, to be closed.
FACE BROKE OUT IN RASH Pimples of Dry Nature. Healed by Cuticura.
"About a year ago my face all broke out in a rash of small pimples. and I could not get anything to help ms. The picoples were of a dry nature and so sure that I could hardly wash my face, and when I did they would lch and burn. I could not sleep at night on account of the irritation.
*A friend recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment sa I sent for a free sample. I purchased more and In a short time I was completely bonlod." (Signed) Mrs. Ada Hub- bard, d. Beck Mill St., Minkton Mow- beay, Leics, Eng., Jan. 18, 1923.
Rely on Catican-Soap and in- mens to keep your skin clear,
Sample vach Soap, Ointment and Talcum free upon request, from Dayton, Price & Company, Ltd., P. O. Bet 450, Shamybais Bold Throughout the World,
CHURCH NOTICES. ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hong Kong. JUNE 16.1999, 3rd Sunday after Trinity:
Holy Communion at 8.m. Children's Servica.xt 10 am. Peak Sunday School at 10 aUIN, Mating at 11 sun,
Preacher-The Lord Bishop of
Victoria
Holy Communion at 12 noon. Evensong at 6 p.30.
Preacher-The Rev. H. V.
BCIENTIST.
Koop
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, (Branch of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass, U.S.A) MACDONNELL ROAD, BELOW Bower: ROAD TRAN STATION. SUNDAY. BELVICs, Jane. 18, 1909, st
11.15.m.
PRESERVER OF Subject:-GOD: ZEÌ„
M
The Sunday School is held on Sunday Mornings at 10 o'clock.
Wednesday Evening Meeting at 3.50 p.m.
Reading Room stabore address, open- Tuesday and Friday, 10 am to 12 Noon. Monday and Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.
The Public is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Room
[87
Built well-
and wisely
4
is not enough to build well-we must build wisely. So Morris studied conditions.
Morris built a bigger car, with high clearance for the road that dwindled to a trail. Sturdy suspension, deep springing on a 56 in. wheel track to ride where there was no road at all. A higher-powered engine to climb gradients more fit for mules than motors, each detail of its design to ensure a smooth, high output of power in all conditions of climate. Above all, a job that, from wheel to wheel, would be so reliable, so trustworthy, that your mind would be easy a thousand miles from a garage.
This is the car that Morris, Europe's greatest automobile producers, have built for you. A universal car that has earned universal confidence.
Prices..Full Five-seater Tourer
Full Five-seater Saloon
MORRIS AFTER-SALES SERVICE IS WORLD-FAMED AND PRICES OF SPARE PARTS ARE FIXED BY THE FACTORY
Ask your Morris Dealer for full details.
MORRIS
MORRIS MOTORS (1926) LIMITED COWLEY OXFORD - ENGLAND
THE HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
(HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.):
HONG KONG.