AT THE RECEPTION AT THE GUILD HALL
on May 22nd, 1935
IN HONOUR OF
THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING and QUEEN
THE FOLLOWING WINES WERE ŠERVED:
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GOULET 1923.
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THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, JULY
WORLD'S WONDER GARDENS
BUILDING ON ROOFS HERE TO STAY
ADVICE OF
EXPERTS
Mankind's love of the beautiful is perhaps best expressed in the garden, and to-day we are seeing the results of his longing for colour In the beautification of city build- inga. The roof garden has come to stay, and the future will see tremendous developments in that direction.
At the present time all our ad- ing hotels, and many other build- ings have roof gardens. It is only a matter of time before every build- ing of any importance will possess The garden serves many pur- poses. It brings a breath of the country into the murk of a foggy city; it provides recreation, and it is a distinct ornament to any build- ing.
one,
But the difficulties in the way of the roof garden constructor are many. To the average man it
BOSSESSEENDEE seems a almple matter to plant a
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HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN: WOMEN'S AUXILIARY.
The children, cannot fight starva-
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few trees and shrubs on a roof. and possibly lay a few feet of turf. Ile forgets, however, that the trees will not live unless they are rooted in the right depth of soil, and that roof conditions are not always ideal for plant life.
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LETTUCE SALAD
As adequate depth of soil is the first consideration of the designer, and this is a problem in itself.
ETTUCE should be well uried For a start he must remember that
before using it in * salad. the weight of the soil throws a
Wrap in a clean dry dish towel, great strain on the roof, and 'con-
then before using it pat each piece sequently he cannot lay the sol separately with the towel. If you where it would show to best advanhave a wire basket, hang it up until tage, but must consider at what points the roof can best stand the strain. Then the transport of soil from the street level to a height of many hundreds of feet is no casy matter. As a rule it must be taken up in sacks by workmen, though in some cases lifts can be used for the purpose.
the water is drained off. Lettuce holds a great deal of water in the
creases,
1935.
AIR FORCE TACTICS
PLANES 'SPAR' OVER
AERODROME
A new form of "sandwich" tactics in an air fight was demonstrated at Northolt Aerodrome during a re- hearsal of some of the items of the Royal Air Force Display at Hondon. The "enemy" bombing machines were represented by three Wallace aircraft of No. 501 squadron, which flow across the aerodromo fairly low as if on their way to an objec- tive. Three defending Demon, two- Benter fighting aeroplanes, which were "on patrol," were told by radio telephony that the enemy was ap- proaching.
After finding the Wallace forma- tion and making a preliminary at- tack, the Demons called for assis- tance from the ground. Three Fury single-seater fighters of No. 1 Squadron were then sent up and, as they gained height, they told the Demons to keep under the "enemy" machines and to attack them from below with their rear guna.
Meanwhile the Furies climbed above the "enemy" and attacked at the same time. The result was that the bombers were sandwiched be
of tween the two formations fighters and were subjected to heavy converging fire in a position from which it was difficult to offer any adequate defence.
RE-FUELLING IN FLIGHT Re-fuelling in the air was done by a Wallace and a Hart, fromį the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. The two chines flow in wide circles round the aerodrome, and the pipe for the fuel was lowered from the Wal- Ince.
MR-
Squadron air drill was done by the new Gloster Gauntlets of No. 19 Squadron, the fastest fighters in the R.A.F.
Peuple on the ground were able to follow the orders being given by the formation leader with the aid of
the radio telephony. By method. explanations of various aerobatics were given by the pilot w of Demon
did the 25 he
be as beautiful as anything the United States can produce.
A maneuvres.
xame
A spectacular item was the, low- flying attack by nine Bulldogs from A depth of soil ranging from one At the present thine, however, No. 17 Squadron. They appronch- to two feel is necessary if
the while fog continues we have to payed the aerodrome in line astern and They then plants and shrubs are to do well. special attention to the class of dived in this formation. Spread over any area this would plant best fitted to stand up against split up into lights and continued Our choice of plants the attack. The aerodrome was minke a tremendous weight, and this menace. special consideration would have is governed by the amount of fog, defended by one anti-aircraft and four machine guns, which were laden with soot and containing tar, to he paid to its distribution.
which is likely to he encountered. taken out into the middle of the The soil thus used must be care- In America niany gardens contain landing area in two lorries. fully selected for its ability to re- fine specimens of beautiful conifers ammunition was used. tain moisture. It stands to reason such as Cypress, Juniper, and that soil transported at such ex-Retinaspera. In London, these pense must, so to speak, earn its are taboo, although very keep. It must be rich in humous often they are planted for effect and fibrous matter so as to provide for a brief period and then thrown food for the plants which will find | away.-- root in it, and should be sufficiently
trees
Biank
Other items rehearsed were aerial gunnery with a target towed by one aeroplane and attacked by three others; fight acrobatics dividual areobatics.
and in-
retentive of moisture. Trees and Thus we find that in London only shrubs growing in the open country the coarsest leaved evergreen will tare of London suits all these types, draw their moisture from the sub-live, namely, the Aucuba and the and magnificent colour schemes soil stored by the rains, but trees Laurel. Occasionally we can use may be obtained. on roofs have to be watered arti- the ficially, and it is a great help if the soil can hold moisture.
WIND TO BE MET
Another factor in designing and constructing a roof garden is the high wind encountered. Large trees, in addition to requiring nearly a ton of soil to keep them alive, also need to be secured by steel cables, if they are to with- stand the big wind pressure to be found in London at these high levels.
ikiuxiodendron or Holly. These and many other evergreens are to be found in most London parks, but their appearance after the first fog is very drab. The effect of the tar in the fog is to choke the breathing pores of the leaf, and if the lenf is a fine one, as is the case with most of the conifers, the plant is killed.
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1 If it's a matter of selection, this shows that it isn't important. (Three words, 6, 2, 4), When this is given it should be- kept.
10 Fuddled? What a state for a
girl to be in!
11 Italian river,
12 To endure, as an animal.
7 There's a lot in it that's usefal
even if it is a stain.
8 What sailors do to a rope before
aplicing it.
14 Taking another view of the
council, It could not be considered
15
narrow,
take it for fun, but it's a bit of a blow, all the same. 18 Young animals always in.
20 Tool made from an ash wand,
21 Pass over the sack, it will take
the small articles,
23 A
Stan of four years'
youngster.
cannot be considered a
The roof garden of the future will contain the loveliest specimens, 13 Oats would be rather out of
place in this colonnade.
22 Got round somehow. we gradually continue to find 10 A hidcosity? Yes, or the middle remedies for the ills that at present alone. attack them. Provision will be 17 Put out for some of the young
people. made in the construction of the newer buildings for a roof garden, 10 A house set apart, yet with and this will mean that many of
similar enda. our problems will be solved.. Now 22 Cycle on in this--if you're strong
enough. we have to spend far too much time 25 Neither awect-scented nor of a in getting over the difficulties of delicate taste. structure in old-fashioned build-20 nor in an expression of contempt. 27 Although really designed for ings.
cutting, this tool may be made to
30 "What 'bus" does the char catch
(anag).
81 Tune! Left it be heard (anag).
3-5, 6). They cut both ways (two words,
This is an unfortunate state of affairs for the roof garden desig
Wind pressure can be countered ner as, at a time when all deciduous trees and herbaceous flowers have by constructing tall walls tu en- a most difficult job if it had to be The chief enemy of the roof gar-shed their leaves, bright green close the pianta, and this would be den, however, is unquestionably foliage is badly wanted to light up for. In American cities, where the gloom of winter days. My ex-performed on an old type of build-82 very little coal is used, the rontertence is that if evergreens are to gardens are perfect riots of colour, be used for winter effect in roof gardens, they should be removed and many plants are used in their at once to recover in the country construction that would be abso- lately out of the question in Lon-air for one or two seasons.
ing. Most of the modern struc- tures have made this provision with a view to the establishment of a roof garden, so that, as a re- sult, the necessity for cables is done away with and the plants
don. It is consoling, to observe, The main success in roof garden stand a much better chance. It however, that fog in London is ing in a big city and, for that mat-does not take a great deal of im- gradually abating, due probably to [ter, in any type of elty garden, isugination to picture the roofs of the derrense in the consumption.of with trees and shrubs which shed London in years to come, and they coal. If this Improvement con- their leaves, and with herbaceous will present a sight almost as pleas- tinues, there is no reason why the plants which die down to the root ng as that of a lovely roof gardens of Lordán gould not stock underground. The tempera- garden.
country
Down
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rabbit that led opera for change (B-E
2 Thrash Boundly, pulting some
weight into it.
3 Put down face up.
4 Makes you shiver, doesn't it? 5 Seme soldiers or some sailors, or
a firm.
0 This
work embraces
course.
first
24 Even boiling doesn't seem to
cook the inside of this fish, 28 Women enjoy one after a cigar. 20 What rodents do.
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