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"Telegraph' Prominent In Its Early History
The
Thongkong Telegraph.lowing appeal:"
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1938.
IN SEARCH OF INTERDEPENDENCE
modern science. a
future.
"We therefore invite all in-
election of the following officers: Mr. J. H. Donnithorne, Presi- dent; Mr. R. Melville Smith, Vice-President; and Mr. D. Tollan, Hon. Secretary and Hon. - Treasurer. It was decided, how- ever, to limit the standing Com- mittce to seven, including the three officers. Eight names
BY T. PAUL GREGORY
were submitted and the follow- Hongkong personality who was ing four were elected on a ballot: described on the programmes of the day as the "one and only Messrs. J. M. Jack, G. F. Taylor, Dicky Melbourne." The initial A. B. Raworth, and W. E.
without
as the
recent celebration by ZBW of the tenth anniversary of its founding has aroused much interest in Orchard.
programme was exceedingly well the early history of wireless broadcasting in the Colony. In the course of the meeting thusiasts were deeply encouraged received, and the band of en- As a matter of fact, Hongkong did not lag far behind a resolution was passed urging to continue in their efforts. Britain in its desire to make practical use of the new the Government to grant a pro- These carly programmes were instrument of radio transmission; for as early as 1922 visional licence to any company unfortunately, however, not of there were already a number of ardent fans who regularly willing to undertake the service, any great regularity in coming SEE THEM ---- TRY THEM listened in to the programmes commencing to be broad- that should the necessary per- Colony's
in which connection it was stated to the ever-growing army of the cast from Rugby. The local newspapers, and more mission be given, the Hongkong their promoters and
"listeners-in;” for especially the Hongkong Telegraph, were abreast of Hotel Company
sponsors would be pre- were all busy men, but they popular interest, and published many an article dealing pared to start within a week. I managed to carry on, and gavo with the mysteries of radio.
fact, Mr. J. H. Taggart, the spasmodic broadcasts for several Managing Director of the Hotel The actual popularising of the itself as being extremely pleased Company was one of the first years, that is to say until ZBW novelty, however,
was largely at the interest shown by the pub- locally to be interested in radio, June 30, 1928.
was eventually organised on due to the efforts of Mr. Alfred lic, and it further suggested that and had gone so far as to im-
editor of the an inaugural meeting be called port a large stock of wireless that the Press has had a great Hicks,
It goes without gainsaying late Telegraph, who with commend in the Telegraph offices at No. apparatus for sale to the local deal to do with the securing of able vision foresaw the unlimit- 11, Icehouse Street on Monday, ainateurs. Upon the Telegraph reforms and the institution of ed possibilities
of radio tele- April 30, at 5.30 p.m. for the pur- taking the lead in the promotion new ideas. That this is true of Stubbs Rd. phony, and taking the initiative pose of putting the proposed of radio upon a wider scale in
Hongkong endeavoured to foster the grow- club
basis. The the Colony, Mr. Taggart at once places on the globe may be in- no less than other on a proper ing interest of the public by daily harvest of letters from in- signified his approval, and in an stanced from the pioneer work of proposing that a Radio Club be terested individuals kept in- interview with the newspaper the Telegraph in securing for the organised. Accordingly, the creasing, and by the 26th no less stated that he had already ap- Colony the amenities of radio Telegraph in its issue of Friday, than 80 persons signified their plled to the Government for a broadcasting. Truly, April 20, 1923 published the fol- intention of becoming members. provisional licence to operate a boasting, it has been in the van In view of such a large response, wireless broadcasting system. as a true servant of the public; "During the past week we it was adjudged that accom- It was felt that the Hongkong for even forty years ago, it was have received many enquiries modation in the newspaper office Hotel was the proper company the prime mover in obtaining frorn residents interested in was, of course, insufficient, so to undertake the task, on ac the introduction of such an in- radio broadcasting, and it has that it became at once imperative count of the fact that it enjoy- dubitable convenience been suggested that, with a view to change the venue to some ed almost unrivalled facilities; telephone into this section of the to interesting amateurs in this other place where larger seating for owing to its chain of hotels Orienta factor which for many Hongkong capacity could be assured, and in Shanghai and Peking, the years had especial significance Radio Club be formed in the near therefore the City Hall was Company was in a premier posi- before the switch-over to the It is gratifying to hear ex-
ultimately selected.
tion to engage the best artistes automatic system-inasmuch as Even then it was thought that from the outposts and they the original telephone number of pressions such as those voiced
terested in the formation of such at the most sanguine estimate could tour right through to the Telegraph was No. 1. yesterday at the reception at a Club to forward to this office no more than ninety or a hun- Hongkong.
In short, the Hongkong Tele- the American Club on the their names and addresses, and, dred persons at the utmost would
graph has always been a practi- occasion of the celebration of
if a sufficient number is received, be present, but to every one's
The First Broadcast
cal visionary, and in a leader of the Fourth of July.
we propose to convene a meet- agreeable surprise radio
The newly formed Radio Club Tuesday, May 1, 1923 on tho It is grati-ing at a date to be later announ- thusiasts attended in even larger made its bow to the public in its subject of the future of radio in fying to know that in spite of ced, for the purpose of putting numbers than anticipated. The maiden broadcast soon after. the Colony it stated in an almost their differences in the past, and the project on a working basis. old Chamber of Commerce room About the only suitable place prophetic note: "It is quite "Both Shanghai and Manila was comfortably filled, and ac- for a studio was the top floor of conceivable that from the start despite a certain shell-backed
now have broadcasting stations, cording to the report of that day the South China Morning Post now made in this Colony there. animosity stili felt between and it is clear that Hongkong "there must have been fully one Building, and in the first "ham" will spring up an organisation some sections of American and can no longer remain in the back- hundred and fifty present." Mr. broadcast, Mr. Benjamin Wylie which
ground. In order to keep pace Alfred Hicks, as the promoter of delivered one of his inimitable small degree....to better means may contribute in no British society, that a real
with present-day developments, the movement presided, and was "Robert MacWhirter" talks of of communication friendship exists between these some amendments of the present supported by Messrs. Benjamin homely Scottish humour and Hongkong
between and
other great peoples
Far whose Ordinance regarding radio com- Wylie and Frederick P. Franklin. philosophy. Another performer Eastern centres, bringing us all courses, ideological and other- munication is urgently neces- The meeting resulted in the who first went "on the air" at into closer touch with each wise, have run so nearly for the past 150 years. It is gratifying to feel that their re- "There are many amateurs in lations are so nearly harmonious Hongkong anxious to take that their official representa and the present would appear an THE
practical interest in radio work,
HERE are some good people who|| Our smallest setback is spoken of, ideal to attain. But it is not. As I Lives can admit, and with excellent opportunity for band. see nothing but the best in as some gigantic obstacles that has say, it is practice that does it. As sincerity, a hope for ever closer ing themselves together for the others. They close their eyes men- been placed by an unkind fate in the in anything else, the frat steps are interdependence. In such a purpose. Names of those will-tally to the fallings of their neigh-path of our progress,
bours. Lucky, happy persons. It is relationship between peoples lies Club should be sent in without nothing but the gold in the dust.
Two mental exercises can bring ing to join the proposed Radio a great trait to be able to pick out Mental "Jerks"
one into the happy stalc of mind sought. For a start, they are better the hope of salvation of the delay."
The majority of
fear, espy
There is little doubt that this atti- done in turn week by week. The world. To paraphrase Sir Geof-
the mote in our brother's eye far tude towards others and ourselves time arrives when they can be suc too readily. And, too often, we are causes much unhappiness. If we cessfully combined. fry Northcote, independence
inclined to exaggerate it to the size could think less of "me" and more The first thing to do is to adopt is a fine thing; but interdepen-ing was the response that by the
So instantaneous and gratify of the beam that is in our own. kindly of "you," we would all be a poltive attitude towards people
Most of us study ourselves too much more joyous and peaceful per- and life in gen
in general. Turn your dence has ever greater possibili- following Monday,
much
We
sonalliles. promote more than happenings to ourselves to giddy tics.
forty names were sent in by re-height out of all proportion to their we can definitely mould our thoughts in regard to all ideas, events, people, If we like to take ourselves in hand, Take up away from negative things. up an understanding position sidents anxious to join such an importance.
slightest indis-into the right way of thinking. It opportunities and plans which you organisation. The Telegraph in position is immediately magnifled into merely a question of practice. It come across.
When you And your- an equivalent of an illness that puts is a difficult matter at first, but Felt taking up an "anti" its issue of that date expressed others upon their death beds. It is gradually such a mental attitude be- towards them, make yourself view atitude Lanid that the demarcation line be- comes second nature. The
In another way. time them
Shed your tween genlus and madness is a very arrives when one automatically sheds destructive criticism, and, instead, Deliberately robust good health and hypochondria aside all destructive criticism
of seck out the Eappy side. Direct your is equally delicate.
others.
This seems an impossible feelings so that they flow out to-
wards all things that are happy,
Lio
en-
parallelary, and we trust that the Gov- formation of a Club, and the this time was the well-known other."
ernment will give its immediate attention to this subject.
That term should not be mis- understood. Interdependence does not entail any loss of in-
.
Immediate Response
&
OURSELVES
AND OTHERS
us,
in many ways.
The
the
punishing ones.
thoughts
dependence, nor any lass of "sufficient motive to give us a thin one. The division between selfish self-examination, and throws become sympathetic.
national spirit
basis for or prestige,
argument or belief" which serve their several par- that the celebration of American poses. But it does mean a Independence Day will in time broadening of outlook, a recogni- | become a joint celebration in GRIN AND BEAR IT tion of the good qualities of a which both Great Britain and neighbour nation's cultural and the United States will partici- economic scheme, a greater pate. And, why not? Ameri- amount of collaboration not only can people are not celebrating in trade but in the political any victory over British arms sphere. It has long been the when they mark the greatest hope of many British people day in all their history. Let it that the United States would not be forgotten that the War of lend n'helping hand to the some- Independence was as much a what lamed and unsteady civil war as anything cisc. political figures in Europe. But | British Colonists, in fact, some- if that is
not possible in times fought under their bright| actimal fact, at least it la banner against men who could eertain that in the chief not speak the King's English, aims of both these peoples there] But apart from the rights and is auch unanimity as assures the wrongs of the two parties, and unfailing and powerful moral | there were probably errors on support of one for the other. In both sides, the Americans of their striving for the main-those days fought for principles tenance of universal peace, in that every British man and wo- their determination to preserve man has always recognised and their hard-won democratic in-cherished. It would not be. stitutions, in their social pro-surprising, then, if British gress and industrial improve people to-day paid tribute to the ments they march together. courage and idealism of the "re-. Mr. A. E. Southard, the bele” who marched against such American Consul General, socs odds in 1776-and won.
By Lichty
"Yep it noude a pinch of lemon, Calvin?”
Switched Off
When you come into contact with personalities, do your utmost to see as they see and feel as they fool. Be always sympathetic. Practise this continually, and you will be sur- prised
at
the difference it will make in your life.
In this way, you deal with internal thoughts. Now turn to external matters. The day when you can at will withdraw your attention from yourself will be a wonderful one for you. Also for others, who are tired of listening to your complaints. To do this properly, you have to be able to escape all thoughts of outsido und Inside things.
Force yourself to shut out iny abject or thought that causes you annoyance. Just as closing your eyes blots out the landscape, so, by closing your mind to them, you es cape from these disturbances. It is merely a question of training. The procedure la most difficult at first, but persistence in following it is worth while, as it brings health, hap piness, and often success in its train. Whenever you find yourself think- ing of anything, or hearing anything, that worries you, just switch
your thoughts away from it
It just
CameraSment
you,
If noise annoys you, berately. as if it were not. If
such feeling attacks or any such treat it the same way. Always re- member that this can be done. It you felt self-conscious in company, and somebody fired a revolver un- expectedly, you would at once forget all about self, and concentrata upon the surprising happening. You can do that voluntarily,
Douglas A. Boolt