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A first-class Residential and Tourist Hotel with all the conveniences
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Bar and three Billiard Tables; two la Now Billiard Baloon. "Moderate Terms: Lamilkos specially catered for.
Hotel newly renovated.
MRS, J. H. OXBERRY,
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Gables:-
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· After dinner.
dancing every
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Singapore.
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Arthur E. Odoll, Managing - Director.
RUNNYMEDE HOTELL-PENANG
-(Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.)
LARGEST BALLROOM IN THE STRAITS. Overlooking the Sea.
Hot and Cold Running Water,
Highest Quality Oatering.
Modern Sanitary Bystem, European Chef.
PRODUCTS DIRECT FROM LONDON MARKET.
WILLIAM HAROLD PERRY—Manager
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Courtesy, Comfort, Service and Luxuries of Modern Hotel- Construction
THE HOTEL RIVIERA, MACAU.
Cable Address—“RIVIERA, MACAU,”
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1929.
FRENCH FLIGHT TO BRITISH PLANES
SAIGON.
PALLIARD AND LE BRIX NOW
AT CALCUTTA.
CHANGE IN THE PLANS
Paris, Feb. 24.
The failure of the French, air- mon, Le Brix and Pailiard to turn up at Calcutta after taking off at Karachi, is explained by the fact that they headed for Allahabad where they landed safely yaster- day, as previously reported.
on
Thy left Paris for Saigon Monday last week, and have been have been making shorter hops making good time though they than was anticipated.
FOR CANTON.
FIRST CONSIGNMENT NOW HERE.
ARRIVAL OF BATCH OF AVRO AVIANS.
BEST FOR CHINA.
SHANGHAI BLAZE TRAGEDY.
POIGNANT STORY OF DEATH -OF MRS: CLAUSING.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Shanghai, Feb. 25.
A tragic story has been enfold- ed in the course of the investiga- tion of the death of Mrs. John Clausing, who, as reported by Reuter, was burned to death In the early hours of yesterday morn- ing
With her husband, an officer in
had returned to their apartment |
in the French Concession, en the United States Marines, aho
Saturday night, raving been out to dinner with friends.
Ile now learned that Licutén- ant Clausing rescued his wife from the blazing premises and after carrying her into the road- way directod her to proceed to the house of a fellow officer,
Early this year, the Canton Aviation Bureau ordered ten "Avro A.D.C. "Cirrus Mark III engines. Avian" aeroplanes fitted with The first consignment of this A telegram has been received order arrived in the Colony on from Le Brix stating that he ex-board the 8.8. Troilus and are be pects to arrive at Saigon, the Faring shipped to Canton icmediately. The Avian is manufactured by East terminal of the fight to- morrow or Tuesday, plans having Mesars, A. V. Roe & Co., Ltd., of Ever England. been altered to the extent that Manchester,
first days of the machine will make stoppages since the very at Akyab, Rangoon and Bangkok, avlation this firm have been pro
Mrs. Clausing, in a dazed cond}- Instead of flying direct from Cal minent for their excellent design,
and during the Great War they tien as the result of her experi- cutta to Bangkok-Reuter.
concentrated their efforts on de-enees, retraced her steps. and re- veloping tho bast training turied to the scene of the burn- machines, together with many ing building, and went inside in types of bombers and fighters. the erroneous beller that her hus- band was there. She was burned to death.
Allahabad, Feb, 24. Palliard and Le Brix took off to day for Calcutta,
Calcutta, Feb. 24.
The French nirmen have ar- rived. They have changed their plans. Instead of flying direct to Bangkok, Le Brix proposes to travel by easier stages.-Reuter.
NATIONAL LEADERS
IN SHANGHAI
ANXIETY OVER HUNAN DEVELOPMENTS.
"Service After Sale."
in the montime, Lleut, Claus- They are represented in China, by the Far East Aviation. Com- ing had made his way to the house pany, which has been specially of a friend, not knowing of the: organised to meet the require tragedy. He now lies in hospital ments of the Chinese aviation critically Ill as the result of burne, market. One of the most in-and shock.-Our Own Correspon- teresting features of their special | dent. organisation for China, Is their "Service after Sale,"
We have now become accustom- ed to "service after sale" in the motor car industry, but it is a new development in aviation, and, thanks to this Company's special treatment of the China market, those who purchase aircraft will be able to obtain all the Десен- sary spares and accessories as re- from the Company's ranches.
Foremost Light Machine.
Shanghai, Feb, 24. The President of the National Government, Marshal Chiang this Kai-shek arrived here morning from Ningpo and dis- cussed the political situation in Hupeh and Hunan with Mr. Tanquired Yen-kai, Chairman of the Nanking Executive Yuan, and Mr. Chang Chi-kiang.
man
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FIRST DAY OF THE RACES.
(Continued from Page 1.)
Derby Prospects.
The real interest in the Races begins to-morrow, when the Derby will be run. Probable starters and jockey will be Halwatha (Hill), President Hall (Encarnacio), Adam (Heard), Grand Tattoo Eve (Pote Hunt), Duke of Chantilly (tu), Glorious Stag (Quincey), Counsel (Haimovitch), King's Majestie Hall (Wong), Peterkin (Clark) and Triumphant Stag (Harriman). Writing on the pros-
It is sixled that Marshal Chiang It is only in recent years that sta return to Nanking this even-light aeroplanes have become make ing and that he la most apprehen- sufficiently developed to sive over the Human developments. them a practical vehicle of aerial The Kwangai leader and Chair-transport under all conditions.
of the Wuchang-Hankow The Avian ranks foremost in Branch Political Council, General 1ght aeroplane achievements. It Li Chung-yen, arrived from Nan- has own from London to Austra-pects, "Ring Tail" saysı king on Friday in connexion with lia in 15 days....it has made the coup in Changsha, It is re-flights to South Africa from ported that he has officially inform ed Marshals Chiang Kai-shek and and Feng Yu-hsiang of the Hunan leaders' reasons for the dismissal of General Lu Ti-ping.
Rumours are current that the Nanking Government is to appoint General Chu Pei-teh, of Klangai, as Nanking Garrison Commander.
THE YOUNG LADY STOWAWAY.
THE CASE DISPOSED OF
England, and these little machines have frequently attained success where. their larger brothers have failed. The efficiency, reliability and robustness of an aeroplane can best be judged and tested by continual hard use rather than by spectacular record-breaking "stunts."
in to
"President Hall has, been doing some exceptionally good training times, and will probably carry the bulk of the support of the Chinese community.
"Adam, however, is my fancy, as his wonderful track form convinces, especially on account of the perfect onse in which he finishes.
deavours. It is rather n pity that this entrant has got a bee in his bonnet, as he is very unruly at the start and his rider will have his work cut out to get him into a good abart on account of this failing. However, he is quite all right when
"Peterkin is another very good- grillin who has performed very track en- Squadron Leader "Bert" Hink-consistantly in his ler, A. F. C., the pilot of the Avian that flew from London to Austra- lia, used the same machine and engine for many months Australia before his return England. On leaving his machine he told the Press that he had flown that same machine all After two remands, Louisa over Europe and that in spite Gerald, aged 24 years, who stowed of all this hard use the Avain was away on the Empress of Russia as good ng now, and that upon his frem Shanghai, appeared again) he- return he would make full use of fore Major C. Willson this mornit for touring purposes. jig, when Sub-Inspector Elston, in reply to his Worship, stated that the passengers on the ship, who
THIS MORNING,
onec on
the run, and, providing nothing untoward happens at the start, I have every reason to be- eve that he will be right in the "Although King's Counsel is a picture at the finish. good looker, I do not fancy him much myself and therefore have little to say about him. Neverthe- less, he will have one of the best of the visiting jockeys on top and Mr. Haimovitch will get every ounce out of him; of that there is no doubt,
Economy a Feature, The Avian takes two people to had promised to pay any fino im-gether with luggage, and has a posed on the defendant, had not, top speed of over 100 miles per
hour. She is extremely easy come forward.
Sub-Inspector Elston also added, and is the ideal machine for
"The Duke of Chantilly is also & that the defendant had been in Training Schools, Flying Clubs police custody for four days, and private owners and aerial ser good-looking pony, who, although had never been in prison In Ifong-vices where only small loads are a sound galloper, has done nothing think that he la kong before. He proposed to ask to be carried., Economy is one sensational on the track which The Government to send the de. of her great features. The Cirrus would make us fendant to Shanghai on March 4. engine with which she is fitted anything out of the ordinary. He only consumes four gallona ofis also will fitted out in the jockey petrol per hour and one gallon of department and my pick for the
per 500 miles. She can be best outside bet. used as either. a land or Bea machine.
Major Willson-If you are sue- cessful, communicate with me. Meantime she is fined $25, or three weeks.
SALE OF PRINCE'S HUNTERS.
PATRIOTIC SACRIFICE
REALISED.
London, Feb. 24. The Prince of Wales' twelve hunters were sold by auction at Leicester yesterday and realised £4,205. The highest price, was ob tained for "Miss Muffet the Prince's favourite mare.
The Prince watched the sale from the window of an office above the auctioneer's rostrum.
Mr. Vaughan-Fowler has given us to understand that he favours this machine for use in China in preference to all other types of light aeroplanes after due con- sideration of all the various types available, not only in England but those manufactured in other countries as well
THE RACES.
SOME TIPS FOR TO-DAY'S EVENTS. Writing in regard, to, to-day's "Ringtail" 8nys that racing,
"Grand Tattoo Eve seems to me to be a little weak when it comes to his last quarters which does not enhance his chance on this account. as a strong finish is positively need- ed in a race of this description."
:
The Officials,
The officials for the Meeting: which is held under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club, as follows:
are
Sir
Patron. His Excellency Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.
Honorary Stewards. His Excel- leney Vice Admiral A. K. Waistoll, 'C.B., Hig Excellency Major General C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., and Commodoro R. A. S. Hill,
Stewards. Mr. H. P. While (Chairman), Sir Henry Gollan, In opening the sale, the auc- tiencer said:"We all realise the ponies expected to run to form Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon. Mr. patriotic ancrifice which His Royal are Adam, Elliot Bay, Sitting Bull, W. E. L. Shenton, Messra. B. D. F. C. Gordon Tighness is making in giving up President Hall, Young Pretender, Beith, R. M, Dyer
Eve, The Pheasant, Mackle, T. E. Pearce, F. Sutton and the sport he loved in order to give Boxing
Stag, Thunderbolt, P. Tester. increased time to the duties of Mongehan state. It must be heart-breaking Chesapeake Bay for him to part with his horacs." Selections for the
events are as follows: British Wirclosa.
5th Race, Adam; 2, Pre- Aldent Hall; 8; Peterkin.
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and Hiawatha. Stewards In Charge of Sentea
afternoon Messra, R. M. Dyer, T. E. Pearce
and C. B. Brown,
The Hongkong Ladies' Tonsorial 6th Race-1, Dunbar's Selected; Institute claimed $100 penalty for 2, New Year's Eve; 8, Town Hall. breach of contract from theth Race-1, Gala Eve; 2, Cheong Ming Co. and Sui Kai, of Mongolian Stag; 3, O'Moon. 328 Queen's Road Central at the Summary Court, this morning. Mr.Lea D'Almada appeared for the defendants and said that Mr. Loseby had no further instruc-
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Hongkong.
out with coats,
8th Raco.-1, Winsome Stag; 2, Boxing Eve; 8, One Third...
9th Race-1, Hiawatha; 2, Duke of Chantilly; 3, Grand Tattoo Eve. 10th Kace.-1, Dunbar's Select- ed; 2, Tarmacadam; 3, Fifty Fifty, 11th Race 1, Holf Pint; 2, 'Sopron; 8, Birthday Eve,
Bon.
Judge Mr. D. E. Clark. Assistant Judge, Mr. P. Tester. Starter-Mr. W. D. Fiddes WI-
Second Starter-Mr. 8, A. Sleap. Steward in Charge of Paddock. Mr. F. Sutton.. Handicappers-Messra. C. M. 8. Alves and H. W. Moon,
Time Keeper Mr. A. A. Alves.
CL Secretary Mr."
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