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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1933.

SANCIAN PILGRIMAGE

Over 500 Visit Lonely Island.

PRAYERS, LECTURES AND SINGING

For the first time since 1927 a

Raman

hax Catholic plgrimage viled Sandlan blend, that lonely, barren spot on the

China Const. where the tomb and shrine of St. Francis Xavier, the greated Catho- Hle missionary since the time of the Apostles, is situated

More than

people accom- panied the trip, leaving Hong Kong! at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday via Macao, where the passengers were taken on beard.

After several hours

41ay

off

Macao the A Bai Nong arrived off

Sancian land befure

after

Mass and

down and

Communi 1271

the mainland

board, the 1ansportation to the rocky paint "awing

commenced

Veneration at the shrit, High followed the Mask, and MON landing, the music for the Mass be- ing sung by the seminarians from the Regional Seminary. Aberdeen, under the direction of the Rev. J. Garland, S.J.

The Band of the St. in at- Louis Industrial School was tendance.

After further devotions the party embarked on the Hai Ning at Hoon, Hong Kong being reached al 11.30 last night.

Idea! weather conditions favour- Prayers, ed the trip throughout. lectures and congregational singing occupied much of the time during the journey, including a lecture by

Light Work on Aluminum Bridge

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The ease with which this workman hefts this huge girder apparently. makes him a contender for the strong man title held by Hercules. But, truth to fell, the girder is of duralumin, an extremely light metal, which is being used in construction of the new bridge across the Monongahela. River at Pittsburgh. It is ironic that the first aluminum bridge should go up at the "steel capital of the world."

Engineering and Building

SHEFFIELD STEEL INDUSTRY.

Re-opening Of Plant And Furnaces.

PROSPERITY RETURNING

THE CHINA MAIL.

MODERNISING OLD HOUSES

Plywood; Its Beauty And Utility.

APPEARANCES COMPLETELY

TRANSFORMED

One of the almplest wa‡s in| which to modernise an old-fashion- jed room is to line the walls with figured plywood. One room 40 treated, originally a mid-Victorian bed-room has been completely transformed by lining the walls with oak plywood and installing Stted bookshelves and a recessed overmantel mirror with a step formation at either side.

No Structural Alterations One great advantage with··ply- wood is that existing structural features need not be taken down. Ornate mouldings to the ceiling, or an ugly mantelpiece, can be boxed in, and the coal- grate can either be Incorporated in the new scheme or concealed behind a modern gas-fire or electric radiator. It is quite. easy for the room to be restored to: its original condition If it in ever |desired to do 80,

If the plywood is applied direct to the plaster the cost, including fix ing, works out at about 18. per square foot, and, of course, it will keep in good condition indefinitely,"

SAN FRANCISCO'S without redecorating.

NEW BRIDGE

Giant Suspension Over The Golden Gate.

READY IN YOUR YEARS'

Many Conveniences

The room has not only been greatly improved in appearance an a result of modernisation; it has also been made considerably mors convenient. For example, the plain plywood surfaces just below the bookshelves in each recess, in align- ment with the top of the fireplace; Probably the only bridge in the surround, are doors to secret cup boards. They are constructed to The steel producing section of world exposed to the sweep of ocean let down to a horizontal position Miss Jean Armstrong who also prethe Sheffield steel industry are ex-seas, a suspension bridge with a sented a moving picture display periencing an active time. At one clear span of 4,200ft. with towers and can be used as tray-tables for Among those assisting in the de-big concern three new 00-ton fur- incorporating more steel than the diapensing afternoon tea or cock

teila. There is also a settee, which naces are running continuously, quantity used in the Quebet Bridge The Most Rev. Boniface Yeung while at another firm, plant that

exactly filla a recess on the right, These are among the features "of D.D. Auxilary Bishop of Canton, has stood idle for the past fourteen a bridge that will cross the Golden and the adjacent wall is provided Most Rev. James E. Walsh, D.D.,

with a convenient shelf for items has been recommissioned, Gate and link San Francisco and years Bishop of Kongmoon, the Bishop of owing to the Increased business in Marin County. Preliminary work such as cigarettes and ash-trays. Hong Kong. Mon. II. H. Valtorta, circulation.

has been begun, and the structure Rev. D. J. Finn, Rev. Bro. Jude In another instance one of the will be ready for vehicular traffic in| Donnelly. M.M., Rev. T. Corney, S.J.biggest steel concerns in Britain four years.

votions were:-

Rev. A. Moraes Sarments, Fr. Ken having modern plan in the Sheffield A large portion of the bridge BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

nedy, S.J., Bro.

Michael Hogan, area is working at a capacity un-faces the roll of the Pacific Ocean, M.M.. Rev. James E. McDermott, equalled for many years past. As and the construction of the northern M.M., Rev. Thomas A. O'Melia, M.Mits Temple-borough works a record or San Francisco pler Involves a Rev. John Heemskerk, M.M.. Rev. weekly output of 11,000 tons of difficult engineering fest. The

Bertin J. Ashness, M.M.

The trip. was organised by the

aleel has just been achieved.

con.

FOR SHIPPING

Definite Expansion In Building Near.

foundations, states "The Engineer," In one working day recently the require the excavation of 30,000 Rev. J. Cairs. M.M., Pantor of San-bar mill, which has a capacity of cubic yards of serpentine rock 100ft. clan Island and the arrangements 3,400 tons per week. produced 400 below the water. After the

TWO-THIRDS OF NEW SHIPS made by Messrs. Williamson

and miles of bars. The firm's strip struction of a gigantic coffer-dam WILL BE MOTOR-DRIVEN Co. for the Douglas S.S. Co. were mill is so busily employed that an the foundations will be aunk by aj carried through without hitch.

output of 2,000 ft. per minute, or jhage pneumatic caisson.

From a careful examination of Among the foreign residents at-1,500 tons per week, is being ac The pler, a concrete monolith all relevant facts, there now seems tending the pilgrimage wers --Mr. kleved.

with embedded reinforcing steel, little doubt, according to The Motor and Mrs. J. P. Sherry, Mrs. A. R

Both acid basic materials are in will weigh 130,000 tons and will rise Ship, that a distinct improvement Wellington. Mr. and Mra. P. E. demand. Forward business is 44ft. above the water. High-speed in shipbuilding will set in early in Barker, Mr. and Miss E. Johnson. more abundant, and furnace mas elevators will be installed in the 1934. Mrs. Costello and Mre. G. S Ken-ters are able to plan ahead for tower. nedy-Skipton.

MOSLEM WEDDING YESTERDAY

Rafeek Lau.

BRIDE WELL-KNOWN AS SWIMMER

some time to come. Engineering.

PARIS SKYSCRAPER

Providing Flats At A Moderate Rent.

Whereas a year ago shipping of The southern pier, which will about 15,000,000 tons, gross WAE rest in sheltered water, will weigh|laid up, to-day the figure la under only 50,000 tons. Including the two 11,000,000 tons, and it is estimated approach spans the total length of that a year hence it will be no the suspension span will be 6,450ft, more than 5,000,000 tons, most of There will be a clearance in. the which will comprise ships of over centre of 220ft. above mean high|25 years old, and therefore obsol water level. The bridge will bejeta.

10ft. wide and will embrace a. cen It is considered, therefore, that As an experiment a skyscraper Irel roadway 60ft. wide permitting shipowners must contract for new building has been erected at Drancy, six lines of traffic, and two foot- tonnage if they wish to compete in josi outside Paris. It has 18 paths 10ft, 6in. wide. The con- the coming race which demands tha storeys and contains 850 lodgingstract price for the bridge is about use of the most efficient vessels.

8,415,400.

It seems probable that two-thirds. of the new ships will be moter vessels, since of the mercantile dráft now under construction

A pretty wedding took place at moderate rents. Justerday at 25 Caine Road, the re- The building has been raised on sidence of the bridegroom, be-waste ground and was erected, not tween Mr. Solomon Rafeek, so much for immediate needs as toj Manager of the President Cafe, see what sethetic effect, it would AMERICAN TOUR OF throughout the world 841 per cent

and Miss Annie Lau, the well-have. If the result is pleasing, orj known swimmer, daughter of Mr. not too displeasing, the Department and 'Mrs. Lan Ship-chuen. The of the Seine for building: fiata at marriage ceremony followed the molerate rentals will construct other Moslem ritual.

Įskyscrapers on sites where there is]:.

The bride was given away by [not too much space for building. her father, while the bridesmaids Certain technical difficulties:wezi

"ROYAL SCOT:”": Crowds Visit Famous British Engine:

were Miss Young Sau-king the met with in building the present of October 198,548 people had in South China A.A. swimming cham-skyscraper, notably in the founda- plon, and Mies Pansy Pang; and tioas

Mr. S. A. Rumjahn, Hong Kỏngʻe

Figures show that up to the end spected the L.M.S. Royal Scot engine alate it left the Chicago Exhibition on October 11. The ex:

tennis champion, was best man. A $5,000,000 BRIDGE press is on an 8,562 miles tour of

The bride'a dress was of ivory

peau d'ange, with a long train

Anished with a bouflliune of satin and she carried

gladiolk

B

FOR HANGCHOW.

the North American Continent General Craig, Commander, Ninth

in tonnage is to be propelled by [oll engines, and of the vessela, the past 12 months 64 per cent are [which have been laid down during,

(motor ships/

FORTH BRIDGE Construction.

Kincardine Scheme To Proceed.

etor Chientang Traffic Tood the workmanship, and design meeting in the County Ofeng, Bur Corps Area of the Pagine Coast, It was unanimously agreed, at, Great For Ferriés. impressed me very much it should ing of the Bridge Joint Committee, prove a lesson to American rall-representative of the County Coup Nanking, road,"

fa, cilk" of Fife, - Clackmanusa,4, and

A largely attended reception was held subsequently at the Gloucen-

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tar Restaurant, where the toast of The Chinese Government la Gilbertson, the Carlisle driver of Suring the Town Counells of the newly-married couple was pro- considering the construction of iis Royal Scot, in becoming an ac Dunfermline, and Falkirk, to pro posed by Mr. E. G. Stewart, Head-al $5,000,000 bridge across the complished broadcaster. His Northceed with the erection of the master of St. Paul's College. Fhlentang river, near Hangy era accent has become known to bridge at Kincardine o

Among the, many guests proscut chow.

ga", thousands of American listeners// were the following: Mr. and Mrs. A high official of the Cheklang Mok Kan-dang, Mrs, G. Harri Provincial Government has state man, Mr. Au Yeung Wing-chee, ed that, owing to the heavy traf Mr, Wong Ol-got, Mrs. I V. Loo of de across the Chientang which Macao, Miss Glory Mok, Mr. at the present moment is han "Young - Hin-chow. Miss Alice died by only a law ferry bosis, Yeung,, Mr. Rumiaho, Mr. and Mrą, the need is plea bridge bani long to ¤ build 18 blocks » of -Lu Man-yupp, Mr. Bun Chow-hong, bên felland, IC, hai » Introd

Mr and M. 8. 1. Ismall and Mr.

and -Mira., H. HanaRY,

The honeymoon, ia « to focally.

arently with the

Hangchow as the con

£60,000 FOR NEW THEATRES

HOMES FOR: 6000 PEOPLE:T

The, London County Councils are

(whichri will," provide homen shazly: 1,000 peoplán roz

Melbourne.

duty's ^^ Theatre*@hare, estroyed by fire four

to be rebuilt at a cost]

will be about the: mi dalk of

ANNOUNCING

CHRISTMAS SALE

FOR 2 WEEKS

From 11th to 24th December, 1933.

'OUR ONLY SALE IN THE WHOLE YEAR”

GENUINE REDUCTION

When purchasing your CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

· Remember that everybody smokes.

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS. CIGARS in special Christmas boxes, PIPES in companion cases, SILVER and GOLD CIGARETTE CASES and LIGHTERS and

all other Smokers' Requisites.

TABAQUERIA FILIPINA

26, Queen's Rd. C., Hong Kong Leading Tolacconisti. · 15; Hünkber Ri:, Kowloon

Christmas

TGIVE HIM

CAPSTAN