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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1958.

NEW HK-BUILT FREIGHTER

Lady Binck wings the bottle and Kwantung beglus her un to the sea-China Mall Photo.

Alhambra

Inquest

Theatre

The inquest on six men who died in the May 17 collapse of the Alhambra Theatre roof during demolition work, began this morning at Kow-

Disaster

MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT

As its own contribution to this year's Festival of the Arts, the Music Society is organising B Gala Concert at the Loke Yex Iiali on October 22 at 8.30 p.m.

loon Court, with Mr P. F. X. Leonard sitting Many local artists will be par as Coroner.

The inquest Is

jost

witnesses

disastrous

scheduled to The six workers who died in for 22 days with 80 the accident were: Yuen Yiu, the 25, Chung Tal-hing, 33, Lal connected with

collapse of the Lik-sang. 29, Leung Ro 54, Hung Tin. 28, and Cheung Kwon-

theatre roof.

A plywood mudel of the roof Sheung altos Cheung

of the Alhumbra Theatre hong, 46,

measuring two feel by one foot In court today were the alx Inches by, slx inches was wives and relatives of the de- produced by an ceased workers who wil testify prepared and ofleer uf the Architecturalne to the identity of the bodies. Office to serve as * guide

Hearing continues this after-

during the learnings.

The model showed the roof of

as before the

noon.

ticipating and it is hoped that a choir under the eminent conductor, Dr J, F. Williamson will present some choral music. Among the singers there will appear Irene Llap, Vera Buttonjce-Desai, Julietta Tem and Chan Ting-kwok.

Harry

Ore, Cheng Chik-plu, violin; C. I. Wilks, clarinet and Kathleen Dancon and C. K. Wong, Butists will look after the instrumental side of the programme.

it is hoped that a special Festivel

Choir will also perform. The accompaniments will be played by Moya Rae and Winnie Ling.

Lady Black Launches Ship At Quarry Bay

vessels.

Lady Black launched China Navigation's new "K" class 6,500-ton freighter at the Taikoo Quarry Bay yards this morning. The ship went down the slips "Whatever developmen's may amidst bursts of Arecrackers, take place in our economic 2. The now ship, named Kwang-pecially in the expansion of tung, is the first of the new | Industry, ave can never pecept the ries of three "K" class vessels kind of metamorphosla walch

When would mean the being built by Talkoo.

loss of the completed she will go into ser-functions of a great port and vice on the West Australia joint centre of merchant shipping and service, run with Blue Funnel of a notable centre of shipbuild-

ing.

"There will be developments The new vessel will have P in industry in Hongkong, Just utvice specel of just over 14 as there have been develop- knots and she la designed to ments in air communications, but carry 302,130 cubic feet of dry the sea remains. And those who Cargo, 20,400 cubic feet of re- have to cancer themselves with frigerated cargo and 7,300 in the future of shipping cân, at deep tanks for carriage of bulk cas, take consolation from the tact there is an awful lot of water latex and vegetable oil.

about on the earth's surface- Before stepping down from somewhere in the ratio of two the cfficial dia la after theto one in terms of water and

munching, Lady Black was pre- land. sented with a

bouquet of flowers by Miss Llane, daughter of Mr Joc. Liang, Chairman of

•

A Relief

"In this connection, it is

SHEAFFER'S

Siw nat

MABANGH JI ALI

COON STARER

STERLING SILVER TIP

£7730 The towering bow of the Kwangtung makes pressive picture at this morning's launching ceremony- Chine. Mail Photo.

an

the Talkoo Dockyard Welfare relief to know that our unre- Counts Leave HK

Society.

H.E. The Governor, Sir Tickels are now on sale at the Robert Black said: "I regard this

China

as being one today Engineers Showroom, function Alexandra House.

much in character før Hongkong.

Requiem Mass Celebrated At

the theatre and it was bede sine Suspects Arrested Roman Catholic Cathedral

sluna buttressed on either alde

by three shoring trusses.

Two

suspects have

been

during

Insp. D. J. Carthy was con- arrested by the Police ducting the inquest, and Mr the week-end following a num-:

pocket Robert E. Low of Wilkinson and ber of snatching and Grist is holding a watching brief picking cases.

the architect, Mr

ot Olle

the STICKS whe on behalf of Edward W. K. Lee and his assis-

arrested after the theft of a fountain pên, trắm fant Mr Ma Yung-chuen,

n British soldier in Lockhart Road, Wan- chai, on Saturday.

Police photographer Leung 1an produced a bird's-eye view photograph of the junctim of Nathan and Garcolene Roads which he took on. October 10 last year, and which he enlarged year, on September 30 this showing clearly the roof of the theatre before the collapse.

A second Police photographer Low Sun, produced photographs of the theatre and on Inside panoramic view showing the ex- tent of damage.

He also took photographs five of the six deceased.

Heavy Rain

Between midnight and noon today, the floyal Observatory recorded a tutal of 1.00 inches of rain.

No storm warnings have been Issued by the Observatory, who forecast moderate winds and of more occasional showers for the

rest of the day.

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FOR THE LATE

POPE PIUS XII

Government officials and members of the Con- sular Corpa were among the big con- gregation which at- tended the Pontifical Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Pius XII at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Caine Road, this morning.

The

Requica Mass was celebrated by His Lordship, Mag Lawrence Bianchi, Bishop of Hongkong.

con-

From 0.30

am, the gregation, attired in mourning dress, began gathering at the church:

reerived They were by the Rev. Fathers Andrew Granelli, Charles H. Vath and William Campling. and Mesars A E. Perry, Paul Cheng, John Poon and Albert Tavares.

Standing Room

The Roman Catholic Cathedral was this morning the scene of a Pontifical Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of the late Pope Pius XII. This picture was taken during this morning's service. China Mail Photo.

the

service-

milting efforts in planning re- clamations cannot make even in that infinitesimal dent particular ratio.

anct "Tho sea remains,

we cargous must carry our heavy by it. And it is very much l accord with the genius of the British and Chilieso peoples, i who have earned their livell hood in and out of Hongkong over the years, that they should Lake full advantage. of the highways of the sea which they have mastered.

A Crystal Ball,

Two Frogs

And. A Strait

Jacket

Two Belgian Counts left the

From the Files

25

years -AGO-

"That mastery means not only sicilis in navigation: it means

THE reception accorded the skills in designing and building ships to meet our needs, whether

new British Ambassador it be to sail the high seas or to follow the consts. A soundly

Colony this morning carry to Berlin, Sir Eric Philipps, established dockyard such

Ing #

with them three by President von Hinden- Talkoo is a very fine expression

strange pieces of luggage berg, and the cordial ar of this, genius.

-two live Chinois frogs, change of greetings is the a only relief in the highly a strait-jacket and crystal ball from a Man charged European situation dorin's hat.

since Germany's dramatic Count Abel Armand and withdrawal from the Dis- Count

Mare d'Oultrement armament Conference, arrived hero on Saturday in

Recession

.

"We have demonstrated in Ilongkong, and not least in this dockyard of Taikoo, that we can make the ships and, because of the reputation we have acquired, shipowners have given us their busincas

has Hongkong

and

on

the course of a round-the-world To offset this, however, is trip which they began as a bet. the report from Genova that prospered and provided regulat | A friend in Brussels, Mr Dino Switzerland is contemplating employment for many,

Vastrapane, challenged them to the expenallure of 100 rolllion "It is true that, at the present

out a 30-day round-franes upen frontier defence, time, there is a recession

In Sarry

the-world trip completing three following reports that Germany shipping and that, in con-

as the event of war, contem- sequence, our shipbuilding firms tasks set by him at each stop.

of pintes If they can completo -22

morching

Franco are experiencing contern about

the 33 tasks set by Mr

(In the through Switzerland. the future.

will receive memoirs of Franz von Papen "I believe that this setback Vastrapabe, they

a free round-the-world trip.. cently published, such a plan will be only temporary and thai,

LIVE FROG

was in fact seriously contem- with

and special skills efficiency, we in 1tongkong shall In Hongkong the two Counts plated by the German General continue to maintain the post-hed to find a strait jacket, a live Staff). tion we have established and Chinese trog, and a crystal ball adjust ourselves to the greater from a Mandarin's it.

two On arrival here costs involved in shipbuilding

Counts, and their witness Count today."

Berind d'Oulizement received

our

the

A Complaint a lot of publicity in the local

Mr W. C. G. Knowles, Press. As a result their taske Manager of Butterfield & Swire were made much simpler.

PHONE CALLS complained of the high cost of shipbuilding.

Yesterday the pair received

All owners must certainly be numerous phone ells which re- anxious for the increasing trend sulted in their receiving the

in the course of a speech at Sheffield, the First Sea Lord,

Chatfeld Admiral Sir Ernle

declared that Britain must take stock of her defence post- ilm and consider whether sho maintaining her naval strength in accordance with her policy,

is

of recent years to be shortly and crystal ball from a Mandarin's CERIOUS curtailment of sharply reversed before it makes hat, and two Chinese frogs.

he said.

ship operating uneconomical,” Later it was learned, they European programmes were able to find a strelt jace from the local broadcasting This anxiety is particularly kot, but from where it is not station (ZBW-now Radio urgent at the present time when definitely known.

wo are in the midst of a ship- They left the. Colony this Hongkong) la threatened By 9.50 .m., all the scals

ping depression which has morning by

PAA for Tokyo, as the result of an ultima- were occupied and there was

forced owners · all aver the and the difficulty they now túm delivered by the three only standing room for late-

Commanding); Mr Thomas tons at ships, and even those alive until they reach Brussels, the Colony, stating that on

world to lay up mahy million comers. More people arrived the late Pope and the events of (representing the Air Officer

face, la keeping the two frogs principal music dealers in na the Mass began and they his 20 years in office.

{representing message to the world Cashman "His

ships which continue in service Having two frogs now, in- gathered outside the doors of

of Polico); has always one of courage, and Commissioner The church building.

The church was draped in of hope. In What seemed the Government officials,

he boldly sold men, prominent local residents, black. In front of the Altar darkest hour rested the catofalque draped in that a now rpring-time of life school children, priests and nuns black with a crown placed on In the Church was at hand, the of different orders.

Following the Requiem Mass the top.

It was guarded by a herald to a glorious summer,"

reception was held at said Fr Ryan. contingent of boy scouts.

Bishop's Houre Asalsting Bishop

"This was his hope, this was Cathedral. Bianchi In the celebration of the Requien his prayer. Now that he has Mass were the Assistant Cele left us, his

that message is was the guiding prin- brant, the Very Rev, John which Wood, SJ Rector of the Re- ciple of his own fe. Loyalty to glonal Seminary, Aberdeen; the God, steadfastness and courage," Deacon, the Rev. Fr Henry Among the capacity congreSQ→

D

behind

FUNERAL OF

the

the

Forest. §.J.; Subdeacon, the Rev. Hon. Were Cap His Excel POPE PIUS XII

Fr. Mathew Yuan, Assistant A. D. C. Excellency deacons near the throne were the Governor (representing the the Rev. Tra J. Kronthaler and Governor); Lieut.-Col. D.

Burnett representing the Com Joseph Ting.

The church choir, directed by mander Bridal Forces), the the Chief Justice, Bir Magr Anthony Riganti, sang the Hon. Mars by Peron, while the Rev. Michael Hogan, members of the Fr. John Garland, SJ gavo Legislative and Executive Coun- commentary during the function. ells, the entire Consular Corps. The Rev. Fr. Thomas Rvan, led by Mr B. P; Adarkar, Indiōn S.J., preached in English, follow Commissioner and Doyen of the ed by a sermon in Chinese by Consular Corpe; the Very Rev the Rev. Fr. John Elu.

At the conelision of the Mass, Bishop Blanchi gave the Absolu- tion.

5. Tomple, Dean of St John's Cutliodral, (representing the Rt. Rev. R. O. Hsli); Com-

mander Hatzfeld, (representing

In his sermon, FT. Ryon gave the Commodore, Royal Navy),

s brief account on the life of Squadron Leader J. C. Inition,

· "Tonight", from ́ ́ 11:45 p.m. to I am, Radio Hongkong hopes to rely the first hour of the funeral service. In 'Rome of¦ Pope Pius XII, from the 'General Overseas Service of the BBC, a spokesman for Radio Hongkong, gald this morning.

are mostly quito unremunera stead of one, they believe their and after November 1, free tive.

chances of completing this trip records will no longer be As something perhaps even are better.

available for broadcasting moro important than the actual In Tokyo they must meet the

purposes. B level of building costs, owners Crown Prince, dress up in look forward to the day when rickshaw coolie's clothes and builders will revert to the obtain

ash trays from Ave practice of contracting at leading hotels in Tokyo.

axed price.

"As it is now, when an owner

takes delivery, he can and that

he has let himself in for a price substantially. #Teater than he allowed when he placed the

retinate for the

Found With Dog Meat

Boys' Brigade

Reunion

The sudden move on the part of the three gramophone record retailers, Messrs Teang - Fook Plano Company, Messrs Moutrie and Company and the Anderson thrown Music Company, bar the broadcasting authorities inta a state of consternation.

To mark the 75th Anniver Interviewed yesterday, pro-

his Anancial estimates for the sary of the Founding of Theminent members of the murlo trade for which he is bullding." | Boys' Brigade, a Reunion (of trade were unanimous in state past members & interesteding that the remuneration from friends) will be held in the ilkieners was practically nothing West Lounge of the European and that they have, been in- YMCA, on Friday October, 24 | volved in a Anancial loss; ever at 8 pm

since the system started), Quito Those intending to be pre-opart from loss of sales and sent are asked to contact either wear and tear on records, there Rev. V. N. Lowis, „PO: Box (was) a ponsibility that they 1725, Hongkong" or "Rav, 'J, i would become Dovolved in, Muir, Church of Scotland Forces ligation regarding the copy- Club, Sek Hong, BFPO. 1. right.

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