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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1925.
CHINESE STUDENTS IN MAMMOTH MOTOR-SHIP.
ENGLAND,
A LOCAL CONNECTION.
TRIALS OF TYNESIDE-BUILT
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It is
The Tyne is intimately associat- | theIt is a matter of considerable ed with marine history, and down To-morrow evening, at U.S.R.C. ground, Kowloon, the local interest to notice that at the its winding course from Newcastle Navy is due to moot the Army in annual dinner of the Central to the sea have passed many the "Sim" Shield hockey com-, Union of Chinese Students in vessels which have come to be re- petition, and as this is their first London, at which several well-garded as marking an epoch in in the competition | known persons were present in the devolopment of shipbuilding this year, and both have suc- cluding Mr. Chao-Hsin Chu, Mr. H. and marine engineering. ceeded in defeating the Club, G. Wells, Major-General Sir Neill very probable that the trials of the more than ordinary interest at- and Lady Malcolm, Sir Dension and twinscrew motor-ship Gripsholm, taches to the match,
Lady Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Bortrand which were run recently, may It has not been deemed, necas- Russell, and many others, the chair prove to be another of these mile- Owned by the Swedish- sary to offect any altorations was taken by the President of the stones. in the Navy team which played Central Union, Mr. R. C. Lee. Mr. American Line, of Gothenburg, the the Club last week. The players Let is a former student of Queen's Gripsholm is the largest vessel engaged areGarwood; Wau- College and is a son of the well flying a Scandinavian flag and the Diesel-engined vessel chope, Emley King. Simpson, known Hongkong merchant, Mr. Lee largest
She is of particular in- Broome; Wilson, Sillitoe, Hill, Hysan, who has another son also afloat.
terest in many respects having an Nicholson, and Fleet.
being educated in England.
In view of the statement made overall length of 574% feat, The following will represent public the other day that Mr. Lee breadth 74 feet, with a displace the Hongkong Hockey Club 2nd Hysan had under contemplation a ment of 23,600 tons and a net XI in a matob against Royal scheme by which, with British co- tonnagh of 17,000. Artillery at the Marina Ground, operation and the good wishes of It is in regard to the engines |
Kowloon, on Tuesday at 5 pm:-
has been
A. J. Frank, O. L. R. Becher, J. the late Governor and Colónial that most interest Wodlake (Capt.), E. F. Stewart Secretary of Hongkong, a Cosmo- aroused, for these are of the W. H. Locke, J. Prior, A. Spolitan Club would be formed in double?acting four-cylinder type Exell, 8. H. Garrod. D. Lyon Lthe old Jardine house on his East and were manufactured by Bur It. Andrews and T. J. Price.
**IOLANTHE.”.
Point property, with the purpose of meister and Wain, of Copenhagen bringing Chinese and foreigners the firm which are providing the together for social intercourse, it is engines for the Furness, Withy of interest to note the sentiments motor-ships building in Germany. expressed by the President, Mr. R. An experimental engine of the C. Lee, in proposing the toast of same type has been running at "Our Guests," He stated that it Copenhagen for some time, and those installed in the Gripsholm had always been the earnest desire are identical, being of 18,500 shaft. ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS. of the Chinese student in England horse power. After tests at
to promote cordial and sincere Copenhagen the engines were dia Saturday night's performance friendship with the British people mantled, shipped to the Tyne, and of "Iolanthe " loft the impression and also to strengthen the friend re-erected in the Gripsholm. The that every member of the Coin-Tabip between China and her neigh trials were the first occasion this pany felt, as did the audience, bours. He thought there was a Club type of engine had been to sea, that the Hongkong Philharmonic for Chinese, British and American and it speaks well for the faith Society had registered one of the business men in Shanghai, which of the builders and owners. They most notable successos in its sort of institution would do much are the largest engines yet fitted history. From the rise to the fall to promote that mutual understand to any motor-ship and are in one of the curtain, the whole showing they so much desired. To a compartment leaving ample room went with a verve and swing certain extent the Chinese students for luxurious accommodation for which kept the audience at a high in England had achieved this. He the 2,000 passengers she will be state of enthusiasm. To the
chorus and orchestra must go the then referred to the privilege they, able to carry,
Armstrong, Whitworth, and Co., greatest measure of praise, for the appreciate so much of attending the faultless foundation they created Universities in England, and thank- Newcastle, were the builders of for the leading charactors. Con-ed the several distinguished guests the hull and were responsible for the equipment of the vessel, which fidence appeared to be the key-for attending the dinner.
note of the whole production, In view of these sentiments, it is a fine example of Tyneside skill The Gripsholm's there being no sign of self-con-is interesting to note Mr. Lee and efficiency. sciousness to detract from the Hysan's interest in the same excel-performance on the Gothenburg- enjoyment which the crowded lent object, and his friends hope New York route will be watched "house" so unmistakably derived that he will not be deflected from with great interest, for upon it! In leading roles, Mrs. A. M. his purpose of founding a club by the future development of this Bowes-Smith, Mrs. Neil Mathies any opposition such as is the usual type of marine Diesel engine to a son, Mrs. Stanely Collett, wore lot of pioneers in any new project large extent depends. all excellent, while Mrs. L. C. F. Contributed. Bellamy, Miss D. Puncheon and Miss V. M. Jefford ably sustained their respective parts..
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[To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.)
Christian Science.
Sir,-After reading Mr.
It is interesting to note that the vessel Tunning) at 17 knots con- sumes about 60 tons of oil per day, whereas in a steamship of similar size the daily fuel consumption, according to Sir Arthur Suther- land, would be 250 tons of coal.
HEAVY SHOES.
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ITALY'S INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.
Rome, December 12.
In the Chamber debate on the Government bill regarding the legal control of trade unions, Sig. Museolini proposed an antendment, He providing compulsory arbitration in all industrial disputes. declared that he considered the Italian nation to be in a permanent state of war, and the next five years or ten years will be decisive for the Italian people. "International struggles would certainly break out in future, and. Italians must be ready for production concerned. ก law preventing Labour Production found its best defence in conflicts.-Reuter.
Mr. A. C. Brock interpreted
character of the Lord. the Chancellor to perfection, being de- sarvedly encored on two occasions. Lieut.
Rycroft D. M. Mr. D. M. Richards were also thoroughly at home with their parts, the former receiving quite Bernard's letter in your issue of an ovation for the well-known the 12th. inst., I feel compelled opinion on the song "When Britain really ruled to voice an the waves." Mr. G. H. Piercy Christian Science or Faith Heal-drag tons of extra leather about
THE FRENCH NAVY AND ARMY. was in fine voico; his rondering of ing Cult, which apparently has during the hot months of the year,
París. December 12, December 14, the sentry's song was extremely an official organisation in Houg-in spite of the evolution in men's December 14. well done. Perhaps the gem of kong. That the Manila Board of
During the Chamber debate on the estimates for the Navy and Army, December 11the evening was the quartette Medical Examiners should rule clothing for summer wear, said "Mr, December 1a.
Tho perhaps I may incur your that the practice of Christian J. Harry Selz, president of the Seiz, December 18
blame." balance and pitch being Science is illegal, is only natural, Schwab Shoe Company, in address- several speakers of different parties, who were unanimously appinud- being a footwear style congress ined, emphasised that France was spending much less on construc December
and one might
tion of new warships than certain countries who were preaching dis Mr. C. perhaps, 17. faultlossly maintained. December December 18. Lyal did well in his role as forgiven for inferring that an America recently.
"In the past two decades, men armament, such as the United States, and France could not consider ulterior motive actuated such a' December 18. Straphon. December 19.
professional body, but, even if have learned to adapt their hats unilateral disarmament. The Naval Estimates were adapted after a The whole production reflects such motive exists, humanity and underwear, hose and shirtings speech by the ex-Premier, M. Leyguns, in favour of the retention of December, 21. the greatest orodit on those will be well served by the ex-and clothing generally, to warm! ,December 22.
December 32 responsible, and mention should posure of a creed which has weather conditions," said Mr. Selz. December 23. be made of the wholehearted frequently been condemned in "Shoes are the last stand of the manner in which Mr. J. 8. Gil coroners courts world-wide. barbarous custom of the same! December 24. lingham has carried out his duties
I speak after the poignant ex-weight all-year-round.' Figures on as Hon. Secretary.
perience of having lost a vory the subject are impressive.
A fire has destroyed a valuable collection of antiques and also December 26
"Take an average brogue, with the celebrated Colbart Library in the famous. Chateau St. Jean du December 28.
Further performances will be dear relative as a result of her givon to-night and on the 17th, refusal to seek medical advice in heavy sole and welt, built to with- Maillot, belonging to Count Colbert. The damage is estimated at 18th and 19th inst., with a obedience to the teaching and Date. Mon., Dec. 14, 6 p.m. matinee at 4.30 p.m. on Wednes Mon., Dec. 14, G p.m. next. No ono should miss such New Mathilde.. Mon. Dec. 11, 5 p.m. an enjoyable and first-rate enter
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DISASTROUS FIRE.
Paris, December 12.
A pair ploading of a group of so-called stand the rain, slush and snow of ten million francs-Reuter.
Faith Ficalere" with whom, she Autumn and Winter.
A pair of Sum- had the misfortune to come into weighs approximately two and one- contact. When it was too late, quarter pounds.
RECOGNISING RUSSIA.
Belgrade, December 12.
It is announced that M. Balongiitch, the Jugo Slav Minister in
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THE HAYLEY MORRIS TRIAL.
I was assured on the highest merweight shoes weighs one and authority that surgical science one-half pounds, a difference of could have affected a cure three-quarters of a pound. At the
... preying .on a beautiful U.S. Army marching stride of sixty Berlin, has been instructed to establish provisional relations with naturo and implicit faith had inches, a man in brogues carries brought about an 'untimely de- almost half a ton of superfluous mise.
leather every mile he walks. The While I believe that a lot can average man walks at least four be accomplished by the concen- miles every day. Thus his energles Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, K.C., representing the woman de Wed., Doc. 16, Registration...9.45 a.m.
tration of mind over mattor, my are called upon to drag nearly two fendant, applied at the Sussex Aasizes for a postponement to next Letters...... 16.30 a.m.
report from Swatow states that heart goes out to those poor mis- tons per day about which he xaight Assizes for the trial of Hayley Morriss and his wife, which was fixed (Due Marseilles 12th January, 1926).
order has been made to the guided and deluded beings who easily avoid"
for Monday. Counsel said that the woman was seriously ill. After Szechuan....Tues, Dec. 15, 3.30 p.in.n
Tuen, Dec. 15 6 p.m. effect that no one who is not a fall victims to a crazy crusade Many of the foot ailments of men much legal argument, Mr. Justice Avery granted the application. Namsang
member of the Kuomintang will bwhich repudiates medical and
Sir Edward Marshall Hall, K.C., who is representing the Crown, Samarang Maru
Wed. Fiec. 16, 8.30 am permitted to hold office in the surgical science. Undoubtedly to-day are attributed by Mr. Selz Ilengsang Wed., Dec. 18, 19 a.m.
Wed., Dec. 18, Government service; that a war manny Irves have been sacrificed to wearing of too heavy shoes asked for the appointment of an independent, medical witness to Noon rant for the arrest of the recently as a rogult, against which, Faith during hot weather and not keeping examine Mrs. Morriss, who is in a nursing home in London. Mr. Perspiration gives St. John Hatchinson unsuccessfully applied for Hayley Morries to 1m.acting Major of Swatow has been Healora and others of that ilk, the feet cool. Taming....Thurs., Dec. 17, 8.50 a.m. issued; that an amnesty will be instance the reform of a fow hypo- rise to blisters, corns and other remain on bail, eaying his presence was necessary for the medicat The lighter and more examination of the woman. The Judge ordered him to remain in granted to any prominent member chondriacs as definito miracles of troubles." *Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
of Chan Kuning-ning's party now the healing of specific bodily ail- pllant leathers give not only greater custody, saying he would consider on Monday whether Hayley Morslas
comfort, but are more in keeping should be tried alone if the woman was unit to attend.-Router. hiding in Swatow or ita vicinitles, ments.
Faith, whon stricken by illness with smart summer flannels, palm who will come forward to report himself and be registered at the is of great assistance, provided beaches, straw hats and other
Paris, December 12. Police Office within ten days; and that it is faith placod in the pro- summer toge, he insists.
Other that, following the protest of the von power of scientific surgical
and medical research.
M. Briand has received Fethi Bey, the ambassador for Turkey District Inspectorate of the Salt than that, any attempt to further For anchoring in the Southern
pleadings Revenue at Swatow, the authorities the fanatical
of Fairway and thereby causing an in Paris. According to the newspapers the conversations are likely to have sent troops to superintend the Christian Scientists, should be obstruction, the master of a junk be extended to Mosul, it being stated that M. Briand would surely have was fined $15 at the Marine showed Fethi Bey the advantages Turkey would get by a more weighing and selling of salt to the, widely exposed. merchants in Chan-on and other Enolosing my card.-Youra, eto,' Court before Lieut. Commdr. G. conciliatory attitude and renewed moderation, advices which
M. Barrant, the French Ambassador, already gave at Angora F. Hole to-day. salt-producing centres which be-" 'long to Fuklen,
Hongkong, Doc. 12th 1925.
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