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PHOTO-ELECTRIC ***** · DEVICE.“
AN INGENIUS FIRE ALARM.
A demonstration of a fire alarm device that literally "sees" and responds to the faintest trace of smoke, was a part of the display exhibited at the Radio World's Fair in the New Madison Square Garden, New York
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The agency that operates the alarm is a combination of a photo electric cell and what is prac-. tically a standard radio tube-an hchievement of Dr. V. K. Zwory- kin, physicist on the research staff of the Westinghouse Com- pany. The tube is so responsive to light changes" that smoke, faint as a whift from a cigarette, may be utilized to turn on a red light. When the smoke is con-. ducted between an automobile headlight and the Zworykin de- vice, the consequent diminition of light will lower the electrical current,,and this reduction in the activity of the electrons will start relay that will switch on the red light.
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The Zworykin tube is the first Invention to make possible the practical application of photo- electfit effects. The principle had been a scientific curiosity until the Westinghouse scientist, after nearly two years of work in the East Pittsburgh Inbora- torics of the company, achieved This goal-the conversion of light
rays inin mechanical power.
fire In addition to acting as a detector, the device has a number of other practical, applications. One of these is the automatic control of light-houses in untend- With the ed stretches of the sea.
worykin device, such lights may be turned on and off simply by he agencies of light and shadow.
On the square, adjacent to the Tin Hau Chinese Temple, Yaumati,, for the benefit of hawkers. This ground belongs to the Kwong Wah Hospital which will thus benefit rom the rents,charged. It is said that over 160 applications for space uave already been received.
The Health Bulletin of Eastern parenthesis, indicating deaths: (), "Bangkok 1, Canton 1(1):80 small houses are to be built Porte for the week ending Satur-Plague, Alexandria 3 (2), Ban-Small-pox, Aden 1, Basrah day, last, issued by the Principal goon (2), Cheribon 1, Macassaray, 4(1), Calcutta 3 (1). Civil Medical Officer, contains the 2 (2); 'Cholera, Calcutta 77, Ran. following cases, the figures in goon (1), Singapore 2, Batavia 1
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The pearl exhibition at Mesars. Konier & Komor calls to mind an interesting article in the well known magazine. "Cosmos," paper for psychical. research, which published in 1922 An article on natural and artificial. pearls, in which a description of the growth of pearls is given.
The pearl originates through sickness of certain molluses, of which the pearl molluse, Meleagrina Margaritifera, which lives in the seas of the Enat, is the most valued. Philosophers of old tried to find how pearls originate, but up to the 18th century without re sult, and even at present we are not quite sure how the gem origin ates, but it is supposed. that in case of a scratch on the shell, or if any foreign matter enters the shell, it is right away covered with a chalky matter and then with cell matter, which really forms the pearl.
Japan started about 30 years ago to cultivate pearls by placing foreign matter into the oyster shells, and when the first ship- ment came to Paris they were puzzled there whether to classify them as genuine or artificial, for it was impossible to tell which was which unless they cut the pearl in two, but a halfed pearl
was not of much 'use."
When after the war, the first shipment of round culture pearls arrived in London, at Hatton Garden, the biggest jewellery mar- ket in the world, they, were at a loss to tell which were culture ones and which were not. The pearl market fell in price, for, the culture pearl had the weight, the same lustre and the
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same substance as the deepwater pearl, but the culture pearl, costs Conde the tanth part of the Judian pearl, and people asked "Why pay ten times the price for an article. which nobody knows how to dis- tinguish from the other?"
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CHIANG KAI-SHEK AND BRIDE.
Field Marshal Chiang Kai-shek la here Been with Miss. May-lin Shong (sister of Mr. T. V. Soong), to whom he was 'married in Shanghai recently,
MERRIE ENGLAND,
:(Continued from Page 1.)
CANADIAN AGAIN IN
****COURT:
DATES FIXED FOR HEARING. As "Jill-All-Alone," the alleged witch, Mrs. C. P. Marcel adds to
The Canadian, Richard Charles her considerable reputation ng a
Williams, alias Charles Puig, clever actress in local productions.
Stone, appear- It is a role requiring the greatest clica Charles restraint in some parts, anded again before Mr. R. E. Lindsell agitation in others, which Mrs. this morning, charged on three Marcel manages splendidly
Mrs. J. Hurst takes the part of counts of forgery and: false pre the May Queen, and here again the tences.
choice, has been an excellent one, The defendant, it will be recalled, with a perfect rendering of the light-hearted, albeit somewhat was extradited from Chile and vindictive, country girl.
brought to the Colony by the s.s Minor roles, as ladies-in-waiting, Fushimi Maru.
Marjory and Kate, and another! Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones appeared lady-in-waiting, are taken respect.
ively by Mesdames. E. Hanlon, for the prosecution and Mr. Leo R. A. Starling, and H. M. A. Day, D'Almada e Castro, Senior, defend- while Mrs. W. A. Cornaby appears
ás n Folly Girl; and all all their
parts capably.
Music and Dancing.
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The defendant was brought be-
fore the Magistrate in order that a date could be axed for the hearing.
on Thursday next, December 15th, at 11 am., and, if unfinished on Thursday, for a further hearing on December 22nd at 11.30 a.m.
Mr. D'Almida:-Will your Wor- hip direct that the prosecution per- nit me to see the papers with re- ard to the extradition of this man?
As stated above, the music laris Worship fixed the case for hear almost the main feature of the piece, and that, capably rendered, leaves little more to be desired. There is also due, however, special word of praise for the dane. ing, which occurs at various periods of the play, This was per feet, all through, and reflects the greatest credit. on Mish Daisy O'Keefe, the instructress." whi herself takes part, and the au- lience would have had more.gn cores. The Egyptian ballet, near the close, is excellently presented and the dresses are most elaborate moking a unique setting which was greatly appreciated.
Mr. Lindsell:-I don't think the
prosecution has the papers.
Mr. Hugh Jones: They are with." the Chilean authorities.
tion proceedings these papers are Mr. D'Almada:-In, all extradi-
produced. That is the usual pro- cedure.
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Mr. Lindsell-1 am not directly concerned as to how defendant came before the Court."
I will mako⋅ D note, if you like, when the ense
It takes about 8 years for a culture pear! to develop, and wants patience and grent care, with all the sickness which the oyster is able to be attacked with, and which decays the pearl,
And having referred in detail to the acting, one must give to 15 In 1926 L. Nature brought
interesting out an
article on
conductor. the big bouquet he de- serves. It is on the efforts of the pearls, and stated that at last an instrument had been found to de- musical director that perhaps most termine which is a culture pearl, depends, and Mr. W. H. Teitz-Earle, comes on but even with this instrument the A.R.CM, has worked like a Trojar pearl has to be drilled to be of to make the piece, a success...e deserves every congratulation on anyuac. When a small glass
the result. In so saying, one does pipe la inserted in this hole and light reflected through it, it ghows
not overlook the meritorious work on a specially constructed mirror of Lt. Comdr. Bedells, both as a that on the culture pearl the lighter and capable and energetic pro- travels right through and, illumin ates daly, part of the layers, while in the natural gem, all layers are illuminated, as shown in the accompanying illustration,
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seen
It still remains to be whether, by a certain pressure, even this light effect can not be eliminated. If that can be done, there will be no way to tell which is a real pearl and a culture pearl, and the value of both will be the same.
Messrs. Komor & Komor's pearl exhibition, with the oyster speci- mens which Mr. Kodaka exhibits, are worth seeing. Besides the celebrated large pink Australian pearl, which Mr. Kodaka says is unique the variety of the mounted Jewellery, the latest, London and Paris mountings in platinum, gold and silver, the beautifully matched necklaces, with jewellery clasps, and the prices, remark- ably cheap, make the exhibition specially attractive.
Ar innovation is the big Japan- ese window at Ice House Street,
ducer, nor the painstaking efforts of all who have helped in other Ways, and whose contributions are duly acknowledged on the pro- gramme....
The Chorus Work.
Mr. D'Almada then made an application to his Worship to the effect that the money found on the defendant, as well as in article of jewellery, a stone called the "cat's eye," be handed over to him.
The prosecution indicated that defendant's case by withholding they had no wish to hinder the his money.
Inspector Reynolds, C.D., in- dicated that there were various sums of money in defendant's pos The excellent chorus consists of session when arrested. Mrs. G. L. Buchanan, Mrs. W. B. The.Magistrale: ordered that the Cornaby, Mrs. S. F. Chubb money and the jawellery be hand- Mrs. D. M. Goodall, Mrs. A. Eed over to Mr. D'Almadi. Greenway, Mrs. A. W... Hayward,
Stage Director, Mr. C. P. Mar
Mrs. T. J. Magill, Mrs. G. McLeod, Mrs. A. H. Mills, Mrs. P. W. Pank-| hurst, Mrs. W, K, Reynolds, Mrs. D. M. Richards, Miss S. E. Baker, Miss M. I. E. Bird, Miss R. Cole, cel: Assistant Stage Directors, Miss E. J. Coppin, Miss E. B. Dun Messrs. G. L. Simmons, "Oscar bar, Miss F. E. Duna, Misa M. M. Enger, and F. P. Lenfestey; Pro- Hansen, Miss E. Hirst, Misa R.perty Master, Mr. F. Roberts: Judah, Miss D. McClay, Miss N. Wardrobe Mistress, Mrs. H. Harri Middleton, Miss D. Puncheon, and son; Hon. Accompanist, Mrs. CE
Millard, B.A.
Scenery designed by Mr.
Messrs. J. W. Baldwin, M. R. Bali, C. Bennett, W. Brown, E. G. Can R. S. W Paterson and painted niford, H. J. Fountain, DM by Chan Sinong; stage lighting Gondall, G. W. R. Griggs, E. Han by Mr. P. H. F. Colomb; dances. len, L. A. Lambert, F. H. G. Lewis, arranged by Miss Daisy O'Keefe; T. J. Magill, G. H. F. McClay, wigs by Campbell Moore; cos showing the pearls. It is made. Raven, B. W. Sampeon, E.tumes by Ah, Men, and Hing Thomas, R. D. Thomas and J. E Cheong and Ah Hung; photo- Winfield.
graphs by Ming Yuen Studio. "" The courtiers are Mrs. E. 0.
The Committee of the Hongkong- Alabaster and Mrs. 0. H. Farrar Philharmonic Society desire to and Messrs. G. G. S. Thomson and express their, thanks to: B
after Messrs. Mitsukoshio's win- dow in Tokyo, and should be an attraction for sight seers in Hong- kong.
SUTCLIFFE REFUSES SUA CAPTAINCY!35)
YORKSHIRE PROFESSIONAL'S
DECISION.ENT
London, Dec. 9. Sutcliffe has declined the York shire captaincy offered to him early last month-ol
His refusal is contained cable from South Africa, and was read at a meeting of the Yorkshire
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He thanked, the club for the offer, and, regretted having to der chine. He said he was willing to Tony coptalDividing te caolved: to
B. Payton-Reld; the heralds, Mr. A... Bruce Bedells for the Messrs. F. J. C, Halahan and R. D. dan, of stage books; the A.D.C. Watkins; the halbardiers Mesas for the loan, of flood lights, pro G. Collom F. Plle, E. J. Banister perties, etc. and for generous: and J Hooper the pikemen, assistance in the arranging of re- Messrs. G. Stobart, J. Gale, Jhearsals; the St. George's 'Society Bronton and C. Loder, the bargg for, loan of illuminated sign and men, Messrs. B. I. O'Donnell and the Hongkong Boxing Association. G. P. S. Davies, and the State for loan of gong; Messrs.Lammert trumpeters. Messrs. H. Andrews Bros. for loan of antlers; and Latimer,
Evoke Mesdames Jenner Buchanan.. The parts of the Oriental Lieut. Comdr. Mark Kerr, and dancers already referred to are Messrs., Bates, Grantham, Hurst, talien; by the, following: Daisy Spencelayh, and Nicholson for O'Keefe, Betty Clemo
Maude assistance in the production of the Millicent Opera, George, Bella Pester Spiter, Nellie Field, Doris Buncheon and ora Erin Funcheana ana Luzha
an Acknowledgments.
Altogether it is a moat enjoy- able production, and earnest of equally good performances come, so that a very successful Acason is assured, for "Merrie The following dipecial, acknow-England," undoubtedly the Phil antela Wledamenta are made pP 169 PXP harmonic Society's outstand
Kenmesta ky, muide 2 the pro achievement.
Captain W.
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