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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1928.

Red Hackle

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fashioned Scotch Whisky, Rich in malt and delightfully mellow, it has the tang of the heather and fresh hill air in it. Try it! You w he pleased.

Demobilized in 1919, we set our- selves the task of producing the finest possible quality In Scotch Whisky. We recognised that only by supplying a better article could we compete with the established brands. After exhaustive tests was produced "RED HACKLE" and now fulfills the best traditions of Scotch Whisky.

That our efforts are appreciated is proved by the fact that "RED HACKLE" is supplied to The Royal Household. The House of Lords, and the tealing. Clubs, Hotels, and Restaurants that cater for the con- noisseur.

WHISKY

Supplied to His Grace The Duke of Wellington, K.C. Proprietors :-HEPBURN & ROSS, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow. Agents :-W. R. LOXLEY & CO.

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THE CHINA MAIL,

RADIO TOPICS

[BY ULTIMAX IN "WEEKLY TELEGRAPH "]

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NOISES THAT ANNOY of the plates is made, small bubbles amplification. It cannot be denied

will be seen to be rising from the that the use of two transformers pn| plates to the surface of the elec- the short waves is a oritical matter trolyte, and for complete allence, the and only suitable for the expert to battery when fully charged should play about with, and for this reason, be given time to settle down before in the majority of constructional designs giving two stages of ampli- One of the faults that occur at actual connection to the sot.

Acation, a resistance of not more times, especially when we are listen-

than 100,000 ohms in the anode ing on the short waves, is a peculiar

If we are using 4 or 6-volt circuit is followed by a stage of hissing noise in the phones whon-batteries, noise may develop through transformer coupled amplification.

Short Wave H.F. 'Amplification over the tuning condenser is rotated, corrosion making its appearance be

We have been experimenting with Once the station had been tuned in tween the terminal faces and the.

metal connecting strips, These a stage of H.F. utilising the new satisfactorily, and the dial is sta-should be removed and the hard screen grid valve in front of the tionary, the noise would atop, so crystalline substance adhering to usual detector, but found it quite with a knife (impossible to contral the oscillation the surface cleaned that actually it did not impair round finally polished with emery unless both the H.F. and detector ception, but the act of tuning was paper. Bofore replacing the lead stages were entirely screened. Less rather disagreeable to the sensitive connecting strips, the ends should screening was possible when the car. After a little time spent in be thinly ameared with vaseline. AH.F. valve was neutralised, but the Investigation, the

of the little attention of this nature will whole lay-out was very critical, and}

generally be found to give absolutely in grid wire had to be run through trouble was found to be the thin silent working. Incidentally we are an earthed tube before complete metal pig-tall atrip connecting the glad to notice in ons of the small stability was achieved.. rotor spindle with the metal end Exide accumulators we recently pur- chased, both terminal faces were plate, of the condenser, When the

coated with vaseling dial was rotated the metal strip

Short Wave Howls rubbed against the end plate and

A Seaham reader who has made caused quite an appreciable noise

up the short wave unit states he is when down below on the short troubled with "howls and hand WAVES. On the broadcast band and capacity" when..coupling up his with reaction and it has the virtue upwards there was no sound, so this receiver. We asked for information of not allowing any oscillation to

regarding the type of valve used and be sent out via the aarlal shows how careful we must be with details of the set. In reply a letter variable condensors when we listen informs us that two Cessor valves in on the lower waves. A cure was and a Marcont power valve are used with a Ferranti transformer in the effected by removing the clock first stage, and an Ericsson in the spring strip and substituting a short last stage. We are sorry to point length of flexible rubber-covered out that the valve details do not wire.

help, for the reason that the first named firm market at least 24 differ-

A much simpler arrangement was). found in the circuit. This

circuit type of

is being used at the very largely in America moment, and while it does not give very much in the way of H.F. am- plification, it is a definite Improve- ment over the ordinary detector

"PRECAUTIONS PREVENT 'MISFORTUNES"

SAY THE CHINESE. How They Apply This Proverb In Their Own Homes.

In the case of another receivor, ent types, and to be of any asaist The Chinese are a practical we had the same fault, but the ance the exact type, such as 210 people and it is because they be variable condenser in this particu- H.F., should be given. As it hap-lieve in the truth of their proverb lar instance had no pig-tail connec-pens the information in this case "Precautions prevent Misfortunea" tion. The spindle ended in a cone is not very important, for the fact that so many of them always keep bearing, making contact with that our good friend. Is using Baby's Own Tablets handy in the conical recess in the end plate. two L.F. transformers immediately house for the preservation of the Dismantling the condenser revealed gives the clue to his trouble. In the health of their children. Here is the fact that the machining was article describing the construction what Dr. Ling Shao-pao, a medical very bad, and further examination of the Short Wave Unit ("Weekly practitioner, residing at Shwang- under the microscope showed a large Telegraph," March 24, 1928) we ling. Cheklang Province, says on number of irregular ridges on the were careful to point out that it is the subject. surface of the metal, which caused a very difcuft matter to prevent "My child, Sih Tan by name, the noise on the short waves. The threshold howling on the short suffered from indigestion, diarr only alternative was to substitute waves with two L.F. transformers hoon and also worms," writes Dr. another condenser.

in circuit, and as a beginning, the Ling. "Native medicines failed, so plug should be placed in the first I gave him Baby's Own Tablets L.F. valve holder, at the same time and, within two days he was com- being careful to switch off the de- pletely cured. Since then I have tector valve, as it is not required, used the Tablets for my children Two transformer stages can be patients with equally satisfactory used, and the first thing necessary results." is to connect a resistance of about

Apart from the short waves, there occurs at times a peculiar hissing noise in the foud-speaker which per- sists whether the receiver be tuned to any particular station or not. A reader, who does us the honour to read this column, Informed us this

Spacially devised for the treat- was particularly noticeable when 6 megohms across the secondary of ment of stomach, bowel and teeth. the accumulator was switched over the first transformer and a varia ing troubles in infants and little to the set from the trickle charger. ble resistance of this value across children, Baby's Own Tablets are He added the important information the secondary of the other trans-guaranteed absolutely pure that the noise gradually stopped former. If adjustment of the safe for even the youngest babo. after an hour or so. This would variable resistance does not entire Your chemist can supply them, or obviously point to the fact that the ly eradicate the howl, it may be post fres, 60 cents per vial from accumulator when switched over advisable to try lower impedance the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 60, vas "gassing." If an examination valves, given a smaller step-up. in Klangse Road, Shanghai.

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(The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear. in to-morrow's issue along with a new cross-word puzzle.)

HER HOBBY

YOUNG WOMAN B.SC. ON

TRAINING ALSATIANS

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As brought their dogs to the Crystal Palace to compete in the working trials of the Alsatian League and Club of Great Britain.

One of the youngest competi tora, Mias J. Workman, of Hay- ling Island, a B.Sc. of London University, who had three dogs taking part, told an interviewer that training Alsatians was her hobby.

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man, who is regarded as one of "Everything must be done by the best Alsatian trainers in the kindness. I do not believe in giv... country."--

Lord Nelson at Halifax Opened

Above, the Lord Nelson viewed as from the Botanical Gardena, Insat in a very charming. corner of the lounge, showing the bust of Lord Nelson in the corner. Mr. K. W. Barty

was the quest of honor on the formal opening.

EL W. Beatty, chairman and prosident of the other pubife services such as elevator lobby, tale Canadian Pacific Railway, in speaking as guest of phone room, cigar abop, etc.

honor at the banquet which marked the official The mezzanine floor and ladies waiting room. opening of the Lord Nelson Hotol at Halifax, loads up from this, and on one side of the lobby la referred to the tourist attractions of Nova Scotia a short dlight of steps leading up to the assembly ne being second to none on the continent. This lounge. In this room and in the adjacent assembly from as well travelled a man as the hond of the hall the attempt to recapture the atmosphere of World's Greatest Travel System was a decided ap- jtwo hundred years ago bas bean particularly 300- preciation. "In addition to the opportunities for cessful. The chief feature is the fine fireplace over Bport which are unsurpassed and attract tourists which is an excellent copy in oils of the full length from both the United States and Canada, you have portrait of Lord Nelson which was painted shortly the historio associations sued as typified by the before a death. In one corner stands.a fina copr Brangeline logond which the Canadian Pacifia and of the well known bust of this hero, and on the Domotulen Atlasitle Companies have successfully center table is a splendid model of his ship "The preserved and featured. It seems to us only right Victory," that the railway which came into existence as a

The of this room opens into the assembly faltilment of cne of the terms of Confederation hall which a large enough to seat about 250 people should encourage such travel to your cities and comfortably. At one ond is an ample stage with the other historic places," he said, "That travel kasumtial dressing rooms and disappearing footlights. grown space during the last few years and li was

Leading from the other side of the lobby up a because of this fact among others that at the soil-short flight of marble steps is a foyer, and beyond citation of your business men wo joined with them that the main dining room. On the floor bonaath in the building of this hotel. It is for the same the lobby are a serica of fine shops opening on tho reason that we are building a modern hotel with street, and here also is the spacious grill, which to other tourist facilities at Digby,"

and keeping with the nautical flavour notable elsewhere The Lord Nelson Hotel, while operated under the in the building; is tormed The Ward Boom". direction of the Canadian Paclic Hailway is the result of a sincere affort on the part of the peoplets woodwork is of oak and its calling crossed by it Halifax who have long been working for a modem hewn beams. It is ik by ships lanterns of braKS hostelry which would adequately take care of 12 and by candelabre designed from binnacle lighti burlists which offered in the city. It is situatie and my steering wheels. The furniture alap In the heart of the city and fronting on the Botanics of soul oak Other features of this floor area | barber skóp, beauty shop and the nause publie Gardens that have helped to make this old city model to a p famoon,

Within and without, the appearance of the hotel The bedroom floors include a number of reflects great credit on its architects and builders, tiles of which the loyal Suite is an outstanding In building and in decoration it is Georgian in example. Like the other its character of decora character, and throughout the hotel and particularly tion is in keeping with the rest of the hotel. It In the public rooms, most accessful effort has constate of sitting room, dining room and two bed- been made to express the period. receded by the rooms, and its furnishings include some fine exam- Istoric name smociated with it. Immediately ples of early Georgian The bathrooms and general faalde the front doors in a handsome and spacious plumbing and heating arrangements ; throughout Lobby, which at once gires the keynote of Georgian are up to the most modern standard as also are all decoration. The hotel offices are here sa also are the facilkies for public service,

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