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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1932.
"TREETEX” TESTED.
DIOCESAN OLD GIRLS.
ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION
The sixth annual general meeting of the Diocesan Old Girls' Assocla tion was held on Wednesday in the Diocesan Girls' School. There was
THE DIME-A-DANCE GIRL.
(Continued from Page: 5.)
corner with an uncertain laugh. She hoped the man would laugh too; hoped his attention would
REMARKABLE INSULATING AND LINING MATERIAL
Demonstrations of a remarkably useful Insulating and lining material known as "Treatex" at the promists of Messrs. W. R. Loxley And Co., of York Building, Hong-In good attendance of members. have been diverted from the drega. kong, should prove of especial in- terent, to local architects and builders. The product of a British Arm, "Troatex has established a high roputation throughout the world, and its many advantages are Bulted to any climate, for one of the main points in its favour is the high degree of insularity secured by its usa.
"How should I?"
Miss Robinson, the-President of It had not been, the Association, was in the chair, "You know what I was getting and in addressing the meeting thanked the members of the Com-At, don't you?" he inquired idly. mittee for their work during the past year and also thanked the She was determined, not to help Headmistress for the use of the him. School for meetings and functions. "Very well then, I'll tell you,” The annual report was read by he began briskly and in a manner Miss Anderson, the Hon. Secretary, most matter of fact. "It's none of In order to adequately demon-after which the Statement of Ac- strate its virtue, Messra, Loxley and Co. have built a room from this material, the interior panels of which have been dressed with a variety of grades of painting, and representatives of the Press word yesterday shown the varied effecta which it is possible to obtain. It was explained that this material to produced from the finest timber
to fibre by which la reduced grinding process, the fibres being carefully graded and scientifically waterproofed. Lack of space pre- vents a detailed description of the process of manufacture, but ultimately, "Troatex" is turned out in the form of boarding which is Immune from dry-rot, deteriora- tion, and other disadvantages usually associated with timber lining.
counts was read by Miss A. Wood, my business and I'm- rushing in the Hon. Treasurer. The profit where angels fear to trend and for the year was $688.86 and the all that but it seems funny' to mo credit balance of the Association that-well-" he continued stub- stands at $2,470.84 at the end of bornly after a break, that was the financial year.
Jan expensive dress, wasn't it?"
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As a non-conductor of either heat or cold, It fa excellent, and a most demonstration was given by means of a box construet- ed of this material, containing two compartments, the division of which was built of one thickness of "Treetex." The doors were closed, and thermometers were so placed.
These reports were unanimously passed.
During the year the Association held moon-light picnics, tennis parties, walks and a carnival dance, which were largely attended.
The following ladies were elected to servo on the Committee during the ensuing year.
President-Miss W. Robinson, Vice-President - Miss M.
"This is an expensive car, fen't Lit?"
"Oh, I seal Meaning that
young just this point a watches his stop?"
"Meaning precisely that!"
at
man
much
Ellen was annoyed, as with horself as with him. She wanted to be furiously angry. Larry had no right to question her when she could not question him. Her affairs were as much her own
his affairs. But she could not be really angry; she Hon. Secretary-Miss P. J.dared not risk severing the slender
Kacker,
Hon. Vice-President-Miss R. D. Sawyer,
Anderson,
as were
thread that bound them together.
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Hon. Treasurer-Miss H. A. Still her pride meant something. & O. BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND
. Wood,
General Committee:-Mrs. M. K. Lo, and the Misses Bascombe, B. Choa, E. Coyah, M. Churn, K. Gourdin, K. Grose and M. Grose.
She would not explain.
"I'm sorry. I've no right to be so curioua," he apologized unex- pectedly and almost as if he were reading her accret thoughts. "I don't know what got into me. Lot's drop the subject and talk about
to do this afternoon."
that they could be seen through VEHICULAR FERRIES. the weather or what we're going
glass panels. In one compartment electric heat was introduced, and after some considerable time a temperature of over one hundred degrees was recorded, while the other compartment remained total- ly unaffected by the heat on the other nide of the dividing "Treatex" panel.
There are of course, many uses to which "Trestex" should prove of great value out here, for it is light, strong, and most moderate in price. A test is being carried out with a matshed roof at Castle Peak, and there seems not the slightest doubt to anticipate other than success. Indeed, as we mention above, `re- ports indicate that exhaustive tests eleowhere have invariably proved satisfactory.
All interested should visit Messrs. Loxley and Co. when any particulars desired will be given.
LOCAL LAND SALE.
$25,500 REALIZED FOR FRENCH STREET LØT
A piece of ground, registered in the Land Office as Section H of Marine Lot No. 187, togethor with the messuageB or tenements thereon known as No. 8, French Street, or otherwise known Chiu Kwong Street, was put up for auction by Messrs. Hughes and Hough yesterday.
AS
The land consists of about 1,771 square feet, at a Crown rent of $17.00 per annum. Bidding was begun at $20,000 and rose. by $500 biùs to $25,500, the pur- chaser bolag Mr. Lo Slu-ng, of 106, Jorvoin Street.
GARDNER DIESEL ENGINES
TO BE FITTED
When the new vehicular ferries to run between Hongkong and Kowloon are put into commission they will be powered by something special in marino engines.
The apology also failed to satisfy. Ellen was conscious of a certain disappointment, baffling and displeasing. She would not admit that doop in her heart she had hoped Larry would insist he bad the right to know everything about her.
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Details of these engines and their There was a rather flat interval. operation were made available yester. Then Larry began driving at such day by Messrs. Dodwell and Co. Ltd., terrific speed that the girl could Diesel engine, which has been selected her hair up and her frock down. **ISOMALI
in Hongkong for the Gardner think of nothing except keeping agenta for the now ferries.
Destination
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Esch ferry will bo fitted with twin The pine showered from her hair. sets of the full Diesel, cold starting She pleaded with the speed maniac CHITRAL
*KIDDERPORE and each engine will have eight in vain.
"How's for some dancing?" he RANCHI cylinders capable of developing 400
*BANGALORE shouted, grinning. b.h.p.
The engines will drive propellors fore and aft through clutches, which will tend towards more efficient pro-
pollor operation.
"Too hot for dancing," ebe answer. "Have you shouted in ever been to Coney? Why don't With this system of clutches fitted, we rent suits and have that kind, the engines will run in one direction of a rowdy afternoon?"
Immediately he whirled the car only and the controls will be operated" from one point in the engine room.
The Mitchell type of thrust blocks in the direction of Coney Island.
will be
in
each
ted, also flexible couplings
of shafting.
The auxillary engine plant com.
priso two sets of Gardner hand-
starting high speed Deisel engines, cach driving a 24% k.w. electric generator.
(To be Continued.)
NOT SO FUNNY
4
DENGUE FEVER ATTACKS CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Other plant includo
A two stage motor-driven air compressor, general service pump, a water service; pump, an oil transfer pump and a Vickcen oll purifier.
Singapore, Apr. 21. Charlie Chaplin has had a slight In the engine room, four Sirocco attack of dengue fever but is pro- type fans will be installed.
throo
Four electric expstans and winches greasing satisfactorily. He hopes will be installed for warping the boat to leave hospital in two or alongside. Two of these may be used days but it is not certain whether to drop he will be able to leave for Japan the necessity arises
on Sunday on board the liner Hakozaki Maru.
anchor in the harbour.
The steering gear will be controlled by electric and hydraulic steering! heads with telemotor control,
All modern safety appliances will be fitted.
If he is not fit, he will wait a week and then travel with his brother Syd-Reuter.
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