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PEO-BRITISH INDIA-APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES

MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS

TAKING CARGO FOR

Straits, Java, Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Australia, Red Sea, Egypt, Istanbut, Greece, Levantine Ports, Europe.

PENINSULA & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL

MAIL

STEAMERS

UNDER CONTRACT WITH HM GOVERNMENT

All vessels may call at any ports on or off the route-and the route and all sailings are subject to change or deviation with of without notice.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL SAILINGS

4.S.

FRANCHI ...*** *MIRZAPORE ..

From

Tons Hong Kong

About

INALDERA

**SOMALI

16,000 6,000

SKAISAR-I-HIND, 11,000 Aug. SRAJPUTANĂ – 17,000

Destination

1 BANGALORE 6,000 12th Sept. Marseilles, Havre, London,

CHITRAL

RANPURA

† BHUTAN

RAWALPINDI *BEHAR

CORFU *SOUDAN

RANCHI

CARTHAGE

NALDERA

COMORIN

RAJPUTANA

-RANPURA

"

THE CHINA MAH. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1936-

Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in a

scene from "Captain Blood," Warner Bros.' super production now showing at the Star Theatre.

FACT AND LEGEND OF AUTOGYROS FOR ALL

FREEMASONRY

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country.

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Flexibility Needed

80+e+

MODERN LUXURY

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After which, if one feels like re- clining still.more luxuriously, one can place one's hand again on this magic lever and still without! Leaving the chair-can sink back! still farther till one relaxes for a pe od of complete rest in just the position best suited for the enjoy- ment of 3 refreshing Morty winks."

Light But Strong

The evolution of this chair, which changes with smooth preci- sion to five different position, re- presents the solution of problems which have puzzled the designers) and anstructors of passenger air- craft from the earliest days of civil aviation. There is not only the question of comfort to be con- sidered-all-important though it| is. It is also vital that the chairs

in

in an air-liner's saloon, like all the other equipment, should be as light as it is possible to make them, compatible with rigidity and strength.

From crude productions But for individual use that the Craft originated in that thing much more flexible is needed wicker-work, followed by some -in the air, as on the ground. The none-too-successful efforts in up- internal combustion engine and holstery, the new Imperial Air- Mediaeval Guilds

the Ger-the rubber-tyred wheel provided ways chair has been evolved stage In the Middle Ages maza. like their English fellows, the answer for ground transporta-by stage by experts who have con- centrated upon this particular In Eng-tion, he said, and the rotating had guilds of Masons. land they were employed mostly wing flying machine, when scieati-question, and who have accumu

of data embodying in building churches. The origin fically engineered, can provide just lated a mass

answer in the the personal views of passengers. of the word "free" in this connec-as satisfactory an

With its framework constructed tion is dubious.

Mr. Le from the lightest metals obtain-

air.

For nearly two hours it is suggested For example. that, being exempted by several Page, with the aid of lantern slideable, and with every detail design- and models, ed and re-designed to combine a papal bulls from the laws which diagrams, movies

they be traced the different experiments in minimum of weight with a maxi- craftsmen. bore upon

It is also helicopter design-showing by came known as free.

mum of comfort, this new chair is suggested that they were so called formulas and diagrams the reason as ultra-modern and as scientific because they worked in freestone. for the failure or inefficiency in in construction as, are the great A third theory has it that they each case, and the way in which air-liners in which it is installed. were those masons that went from adverse conditions and reactions į Fam-

town to town in search of work might have been overcome. and were thus free of the guilds.

17,000 25th July Bombay, Marseilles & London.

7,000 1st Aug. Straits, Bombay, Karachi.

8th Aug. Bombay, Marseilles & London.

London Ham- 15th Aug. Marseilles, Havre,

burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. Bombay Marseilles & London 5th Sept Bombay, Marseilles & London.

Ham- Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hall 15,000 19th Sept. Marseilles London 17.000 3rd Oct. Marseilles & London.

6,000 10th Oct, Marseilles, Havre, London,

burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Enll 17,000 17th Oct. Marseilles & London.

London, Ham- 6,000 24th Oct Marseilles, Havre,

burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hall. 14.500 31th Oct. Bombay, Marseilles & London.

Ham- 7,000 7th Nov. Marseilles, Havre, London,

burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hall 12,000 14th Nov. Marseilles & London. ..14,500 28th Nov. Bombay, Marseilles & London 12th Dec. Bombay, Marseilles & London. 16,000 15,000 26th Dec. Bombay, Marseilles & London. 17,000 9th Jan Bombay Marseilles & London 17,000 23rd Jan. Bombay, Marseilles & London, 6th Feb. Marseilles & London.

RAWALPINDI .. 17,000

Cargo only.

Calls Casablanca.

$ Calla Tangier all vessels may call at Malta.

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Istanbul, Piraeus, Symrax and otherLevant Ports by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Ca

BRITISH, INDIA

SANTHIA

TALMA

STRDHANA

SHIRALA TILAWA

8,000

1st Aug 15th Aug. 10,000

8,000 29th AUX. 8,000 12th Sept. 10,000 26th Sept.

APCAR

70,000 in Ireland.

Major Problem

rotate

Restful Appearance.

In their appearance, as well as He pointed to the modern auto-in their comfort, the new chairs strike a pleasing, restful note. In any case the masons began giro as the beginning of the an-!

are of an exactly to accept two categories of mem-swer to the need for a family vehi-Seat and back

- being bers. First, working masons, con-cle-but indicated that the final suitable length and shape stituting a monopolist trade un-solution would probably be found the fruit of innumerable experi-

and ments

tests. Comfortable lon, secondly "speculatives." men in the still further simplification who went through ordeal and ritù-resulting from the production of

arm-rests are în precisely the posi- forward motion by tilting of metion where one wants them; while. al as honorary masons.

chanically rotated wings, rather there is a bread-rest, with carefully Noble Patronage Even then it was customary for than by the utilisation of a sepa-designed side-rest, which does ita particular job with complete satis- noblemen to become members of rate tractive propeller.

faction at whatever angle the the Craft. Since the first of them.

The chief problem in this case, chair may be inclined 16 English princes of Royal blood

To watch a passenger sink into have held high masonic office, the he admitted, is the torque effect present Grand Master being the on the fuselage-tending

one of these chairs, adjusting it Of the it in the opposite direction to the with a quick, easy movement of Duke of Connaught. 5,000,000 masons in the world helwings. But this can be overcome the lever to any angle desired, is has under his authority 350,000 he declared, by supplying anti- to realise that it is now no idle SAILINGS members of the Craft in England torque surfaces on the fuselage it claim which holds that the highest and Wales, 90,000 in Scotland, and self, which become effective in the factors of personal comfort, as air-stream from the roter-the ef-well as of the greatest speed from The view of the origin of Ma-fect varying properly as the velo-

point to point, can now be enjoyed sonry that is not based on docu-city of the air stream increases or

by those who travel by air. the decreases with the varying speed ments, traces back through

In practice, of the rotor. significant ritual.

Cinema Notes From Masonry resolves itself into a vast To show just what has already

The Theatres fraternity for mutual help and been accomplished in the direction brotherhood. It ignores race and of production of an individual fly-!

(Continued from Page 3.) creed, asks only the sign of mem-ing machine, capable of storage in an ordinary garage, of ruzning

The leading characters, besides The amount of charitable work along the highway for short dis-

these, include Ricardo Corte, tances, and of landing vertically.

Donald Woods Barton MacLaze,] known for a large part of it con-and taking off almost vertically, sists in the private assistance sor. Le Page showed movies of the George E. Stone, Joseph King, Robert McWade, Joseph Crehan freely given by masons to bro-

new wingless, folding rotor-blade Robert Strange. Joseph Strange, thers in distress..

autogyros-with the automatic in- All Except Catholics

cidence control of Cae rotors which Joseph Sawyer, Fred Kohler and

Claudia Coleman. Although Masonry is not a re-enables the ligious order, its Christian origin straight up a few feet above the still colours its procedure, ret, ground at the beginning of the such is its constitution, that peo-take-off. ples of all creeds can enter the Craft without impediment, with

Port Swettenham, Singapore,

Penang, Bangoon & Calcutta.

Now is

the time to visit Australia & New Zealand bership

lands of Sunshine and Romance.

"Down Under" you will feel a new being and even if you are not inclined towards Surfing, Fishing, Shooting or Mountaineering you will find that the Antipodes have plenty to offer you including 25/- for your pound

On the way down your life aboard will be as you wish, quiet or hectic for the E. & A. wit bumour your every whim.

And by the way, there is no additional charge for Deck Cabins and there is cf course Sun Deck Swimming pool, an Orchestra and a ne Laundry.

Surgeon and Stewardess are at your disposal and last but not least we had almost forgotten the cuisine will set you listening eagerly for the gong!

and

Regular Monthly Sailings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Japan

to Australia. Hong Kong Frequent connections from Australia with the following

The Union SS. Co.'s Steamers Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

to the United Kingdom via

New

The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and

The P. & O Branch Service of Steamers to London via Saez. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for

London via Panama Canal.

Sonthampton and

done by masons

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS Fellow Craft to

NELLORE

TANDA

NANKIN

7,000

7,000 7,000

1st Auz 4th Sept. Manila, Babani, Brisbane, Sydney 2nd Oct. Melbourne & Hobart.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

TANDA *BANGALORE STRDHANA RAJPUTANA SHIRALA

7,000

6,000

5th Aug. Shanghai & Japan

5th Aug. Shanghai & Japan.

6th Ang. Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 6th Aug. Shanghai & Japan.

with Prince Mason,

Ca.1

Deter be

cares to

machines to hop

Roof Airport

the

"CAPTAIN BLOOD"

STAR THEATRE

to

Rafael Sabatini's story "Cap- One of them was shown flying tain Blood" has been splendidly one exception-Catholics. Once

new autogyro landing brought to the screen by Michael over the within the fold, a mason can roof of the recently completed cen-Curtiz and is packed full of thrills main an Entered Apprentice, the tral post office in Philadelphia and excitement. lowest degree, or, if he

From this roof it is proposed to Errol Flynn, the handsome submit to some study, further or- deals and examination, go from on fly autogyros back and forth young Irishman, one of Holly- to the central airport at Camden, wood's latest "discoveries," makes Master Mason. so to the higher degrees which end to connect with mail planes. One a splendid and romantic figure as of the novel features on Captain Blood, and Olivia de Havi- Masons are often asked as to the roof airport is a system of built land is lovely and appealing as truth of the romantic story of the steam pipes to keep it clear of Arabella Bishop, niece of the man

whom Blood has most cause lady who hid herself in the clock snow and ice in winter montas.

Although commending the per-hate. and thus, because of her illicitly

There are some magnificent acquired knowledge, had to be in-formance of the latest types of itiated The lady concerned was wingless autogyro, Mr. Le Page scenes of sea-fights-an attack on the Hon. Mrs. Aldworth, daughter stated his belief that greater effi-Port Royal by a Spanish pirate, and the fight between Elood's ship of Lord Doneraile, and the initia- ciency and speed can be obtained

frigates-and a tion took place in Ireland. There when small fixed wing surfaces and two French

truly wonderful exhibition has been no other woman mason; are retaized.

sword-play in the fight between nor is there likely to be

Blood and his quondam partner, Captain Levasseur. Almost every part, big or small, is in the hands, of a feature player;- amongst whom are such people as Lionel Atwill, Guy Kibbee, Forrester Harvey. Basil Rathbone, Heary Stephenson, Ross Alexander and The progress of air transport at others. - Penang is leading to the placing there of new petrol storage tanks. service. The increased facilities now Three huge tanks, each weighing for re-fuelling which are

In addition to the twice-weekly being provided at Penang are also service on the England-Australia in preparation for the trupending route, an air-mail is now in opera-juse of the giant Imperial "Airways With the opening of the Pacific tion between Penang and Hong}fying-boats which; carrying'.first- P&O BUILDING, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG| route to Manila, it is now possible Kong, which establishes connec-class mails in bulk will operate

CHITRAL *BHUTAN NANKEN

8,000 17,000

8,000 20th Aug. Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 15,000 20th Aug. Shanghai & Japan. 8,000 2nd Sept. Shanghai & Japan. 7,000 2nd Sept. Shanghai & Japan.

ALL DATES are approximate and sub-

jeer to alteration without notice. All Cabins: "All's well"

are fitted with Electric Fan or Pinks Louvre ystem Steamers on London and Ans. tralian Lines are fitted with Laundries, Par cels measuring zot more than 5 cu. ft. will be received at the Company's Once up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

on the

Pel

It was a mason-Gundalp, Bish- op of Rochester who built the White Tower; and another, Peter of Colchurch, who built old London Bridge. Henry VIII's chapel, Westminster, and the Royal Ex- change are also the work of Mas- 1ter Masons. And it was in his that capacity of Master Mason George IV, then Prince of Wales. opened Covent Garden.,

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NEW YORK TO ORIENT ́IN 51⁄2 DAYS

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New Petrol Storage Tanks Erected

to reach the Orient from New tions at Penang with the air-liners to x 24 hours' schedule; providing York in 5 days, as against 22 on the main England-Australia sleeping as well as day accommo-

dation for their passengers, idays by steamer and train. 112-tona, are being installed.

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