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THE LAUNCH OF THE

AUTOLYCUS.”

LARGEST SHIP BUILT IN BRITISH OVERSEAS DOMINIONS,

INTERESTING CEREMONY AT TAIKOO DOCKYARD,

THE

J Harman, Mr. and Mrs. E A Ran, Mrs. Baxter L G K Nuttall, MT. K. D. Greig, Mr. J. W. Paton, Mr, and Mrs. Robers Maturegar, Caph and Mrs, Armstrong, and Mr. C. H. Blason,

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH, 1917.

almost any any kind of vessel. The expert Loports received from time to time, on vessels built and on- cxtensive repair work carried out in the

QUEEN'S COLLEGE SPORTS,

SECOND ANNUAL MEETING. Breat shipyards of Hongkong, prove that the class of work The second annual sports meeting in done here is all that can be desired and compares favourably with the work done connection with Queen's College was held THE GOOD FHIT AUTORYCUE.!! in the British Isles. In view of the yesterday afternom at the College

plentiful soppule of labon which we Mr. (T. Edkins, in proposing success choy in Hongkong, and the increasing ground, Causeway Bay. It was favoured to the good ship Astolycus, and continued number of skilled workmen in training with delightful weather, and the turf was The largest ship ever built in the prosperity to the owners, said You under the guidance of the highly skilled in splendid condition after the previous

Burutian statis in our British Dominions Overseas was launched Excellency, Jadies and gentlemen,--1future prospe this Colony ought interested spectators, among whom wore by Lady May from the Taiko Dock desire. on behalf of Messrs. Alfred Holt greatest industry of the day's rain. There was a large crowd of

I & Co. and of the Trikio Dockyard, to express the pleasure we have in welcome ing you here today for the launching of the dullpens, Also can keep apprecis tion of the presence uf*H.E, the Govern and of the honour Lady May has cord

the

be well, assurd. A few instantes de

nut

yesterday morning, and the ceremony was

the work that has been accomplished in Dr. Ralphs, Luspector of Schools, and performed with all the pomp and circum

the building of the vessel just ignet. Mrs Ralphy (who distributed the prizes) will suffice as an eloquent, tribute to the stance befitting, the auspicious section.

succesful training and hitherto ir 1. K. Deals, Principal of the

staff The construction of this vessel, the

Mr Reid and is of this verser un College. An attractive and varied pro- Antulyras, by the Taiko Dockyard and

weight of 20 tons, while some of the gramme of events had be prepared and Engineering Co., Ltd, to the order of

nachinery oustings are of the same weight was carried through in a manner which haani two of the boilers complet,d weig1. Messrs, Alfred Holt & Co, Liverpool, us by coming to christen and lannel tachi ale 100 tons. All of these great for reflected the utmost credit on M31⁄2 J. C. should mark a new era in the shipbuild- boat. This she has charmingly and sirge have been manufactured on the Fletcher, secretary, and his colleagues on ing industry of Hongkong. The Taikoo successfully accomplished, and we wish

premises from raw materials, engines, which are now stand te 3060 The various events were well filled and

the Sports Committee. Bockyard has, of course, turned ont

to express to her our thanks Before he lifted on board will disc many ships for the coastal traile, but asking you to join me in good wishes for previous successful machinery

pand, judging by the

turned

keenly contested, the closeness of most of this is the first of the Blue Funnel the future of the vessel, I will mention at this yard, these cygines will leave litte the finishes testifying to the excellence of

to be desired Tie reel was last on the the handicapping ocean-going steamers it has launched, few points connected with her construed May last, and had it not been for

The Senior Chai and it is hoped that it is the precursor tion. Hongkong has long had an excel- unavoidable delays in shipping some of Finnship cup (presented by Sir Robert- of many others. All the facilities for leht record for its shipbuilding work, and the material, the launching of the weasel Ho Tung) was won by Ko Kin Fan, with

Would

have taken place at a much earlier The this present ocension now marks a step dute. So much boat-building are provided here.

wonder perhaps why workmanship, evrring ous andey expert forward in the industry, for the ship is the vessel en for the body and vitals of a possible of 25 points, the runner-up being Lo Shuri Kin. A. Mahomet won Minis elled Jolycus Well, I assume supervision, will compare favourably launched stands for: Hongkong's entry it is because the owners have already a the Junior Championship Cup (presented with that of the Home yards. It only into the shipbuilding world for the corely in their feet, and danichter of by the O.QC undergraduates); Chan

Autolous was the mother of Ulysses. needs. the co-operation of the Chinese struction of large ocean going liners Moreover, at the present time the wine Chan Pong being the runner-up. Both Government and the opening up of the connected with Paikoo - Dockyard Autolycus seems peculiarly appropriate champions secured their honours with the

Satolyeus was the son of Berines, whi immense mineral resources of Kwangtung. prond to have bech entrusted bý- suchi

was a very precocious infant Born in the highest possible points. Two school re- to give this Port a very important place leading and experienced shipowners as

morning, by the time he had swallowed cords were broken, the long jump being hig mid-day hottle he had invented the indeed as a ship-building centre. Messrs. Alfred Holt & Co with the con- free and before his evening bottle, he increased from 17 ft, & in, to 18 ft. 1 in. Lady May, who was accompanied by struction of one of their highly classed Ind stolen 30 end of eattle from his and the time for the 100 yards sprint

brother Apalla. He then. H.E. the Govaruor, was met by Mr. Juden vessels, and also to plasess their cradle for a good night's rest. His som eig reduced from 11 1-5 seconds to 11- Reid and other dockyard oficials and further confidence, based on work already Autolyeus seems to have inherited the seconds. Refreshments were dispensed presented with a bouquet of flowers in done, as to be already entrusted with a most-sucessful robber. He had, moreover,and of the 4th Punjabis, under the canning of his father, for beheerme between one and two o'clock, and the silvor vase on behalf of the Quarry sister ship for that frin. I hope that a goods, invisible. We may hope that our conductorship of Bandmaster Christian,

the gift of making himself. with his stolen Bay Children by Mias Margaret Reid, the manager's little daughter. Every see progress stated with this second vessel the hands of some doughty member of the of music.

leave-Dns workshop you will already baby Autolyens will prove a worfentirend the progredings with

desondant of his ancestors, and will, in

selcctions thing was in readiness for the ceremony on the building berth just vacated, by British mercantile marine, which has

with the ports,

All are

returned

to Itin

At the conclusion of the

Standing upon & raised platform, Lady. the Antalye Tag Antalyons is the won in this way equal Majesty, suc. | My, T. K Dealy in calling on Mr

May broke the bottle of wine upon the bows of the vessel as it slipped into the water.

The weather was ideal. Flags and hunting were fluttering gaily in the breeze; music was provided by the band of the 18th Infantry, and there was a large altendance of visitors.

After the ship had been launched an

and sailors of His

largest evan-going steamer so far con cessfully evade the subdurine attacks of Ralphie to present the prizes, stid, that til structed in the British Dominions over-wil be made to de so. You know that in orice rued, for days pasty had toiled like

the King's enemies. I predict that the seas, although vessels of similar size are fairy tales the here or heroine has always Trojans. It must liave been observed thar now building in Canada.

deen supplied with a Fairy Godmother

The factor in the out-turn of these large vessels, besides the possession of the neces- sary mechanical plant, is the supply of

who has brought him or her good fortune; the boys, without exception, winners and well the lady who has detd. as God Toners alike, had given ample evidence of mother" on this occasion, although she

the

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to not only bo

the crowd of cheering and interested unlookers

PRIS-WINNERS,

LONG JUMP (open)--1, Wang Pok alessis, Alfred Holt, but will hear a Fing 2, Wu Hang Him. Ko Kia Fan charmed life, which is what all of us here wish her and under the aegis of the God was best in this event, but having won

fighting. I ask you to bless her and say great struggle in which the Empire is tance, 18 feet 1 inch. with me, as Lady May said just now God bless her; God bless the futolgens (Appla ve).

can no longer be described as a fairy, is that. British spirit of far-play that ali celebrated for an abundance of luck, which loved to acc. (Applause.) The saune the skilled labour required more parti-has, indead, become proverbial. Moreover feeling was also abundantly shown by adjournment was made to the moulding cularly for the exacting work entailed

you have chosen lucky day for this ceremony. 1 is Lady May's birthday shop, where light refreshments were pro-in the heavy plating and rivetting. We and our eldest daughter's wedding day

And besides all that it is a Tuesday the -vided.

have it, however, on the authority of quarGod of War's day I feel convinced there- Mrs. Ralphs then gracefully presented Those present, or to whom invita

lified exports that work

work done in previous fure, that this dutelgens. Hongkong's sent, included Com heavy repair jobs and in the construction record

credit to the prizes as follows tions were

to Mr. Reid and his staff, to modore and Mrs. GG Sandema of this particular ship responds to every

shipyard and her designers, Commander and Mrs. It. W Myburgh requirement and is a credit to the cape Eng-Commander W. W. Reed, Com

city of the Chenese workmen and their mander McMurray, Mr. G. T. Edkins, supervisors. In general finish, also, we of Battles will fulfil.nobly her part in the three other prizes, was ineligible, Dis Mr. Noel Wright, Col. Darling, Lt Col have every confidence that their work and Mrs Currie, Major Harris Edge will hear comparison with the best It Gol and Mrs. Morgan Captain at Home. We hope and believe that Carr, Captain and Mrs Halliday, these large vessels are only the forerunners Captain and Mrs. Hammond, Majur of more and larger vessals still to be Morgan, Hou, Mr and Mrs. C. Muriel out by local shipyards. I wish Messer, Hon Mr. and Mrs. W. Chatham, Hou, Mr. and Mrs E. E Hallifax, Hon. Mr and Mrs. E. D. C. Folfe, Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon Mr. C. E. Anton and Miss Anton, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Holyoak, Mr and Mrs. E, Ralphs, Mr. and Mrs James Macdonald, ty and Mrs. R. Hall Mr. and Mrs.

to express our appreciation of the great assistanee extended to the builders, by the owners in placing the result of their experience at our disposal, and on behall of the dockyard stall generally their debtedness for the cooperation of Messrs. Alfred Holt's superintendents and staff. I have the pleasure to ask you

DIMENSIONS OF TRU VESSEL? re-length overall 441 ft 0 inches, The principal, dimensions of the vessel breadth over-ail 59 ft. 4 inches, and 21 keel. The total gross tonnage is 6,000, feet depth to upper de k from bottom of und the deadweight carrying capacity will be about 6,200 tons.

DESIGN

|

Loxe JTMT (under 15)-1 Fnjalu; 2, Lo Wa Sam Mahuinet had the best distance, but, having won three other prizes, was ineligibe. Dstance, 15 feet in inches,

100 YARDS (open)-1, Ko Ki San; 2, Lo Shiu King 3, Xavier Time 11sges

Clian Chian Pong; 3, Mat Ying Kival. -100 YARDS (under 15)-1, A Mahomet; Tin, 12secs

HIGH JUMP (open)-1, Ng Chan Ching; Ko Yan Cheong Kok San was highest, but, having won three prizes, was in eligible. Height, fuct 24 inches,

The The form of the hull has been designed to give the most economical vessel with the power installed, having straight water lines forward and an easy run aft, this Hron Jeмr (under 15), Bumjohn; 2, fall midship section giving a very Sne D. Lang Height 4 feet 2 inches. A. The vessel has two complete Mahomet was highest, but, having won entrance. decks with an orton deck forward, cotier three prizes, was ineligible. Hà Cartwright. Mr. and Mrs. Cto join me in best wishes to the good house at fare and of bridge, two polean; 2, Wu Hang Him; Lexag hridge and forecastle, and citulel deck. 120 YARDS HODLES (open)-1, Ko Kin Montague Ede, Mr. and Mrs. PM.

poles, alen six curgi Hudgson, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Surroan, fulgens for à successful career with seat for n Mr. and Mrs. Comrie, Mrs. Brotheriononted prosperity to her owners Harker, Mrs. Frank Austin, Captain and Mr. Hopcraft, Mr and Mrs. V. L Watson, Mr. and Mrs W H. Bell, Mr.

(Applause)

After the tusst had been heartily drunk, Mr. Reid proposed the health of and Mrs. J. Tully, Mr. and Mrs. Way Huy and presented her with a circle Duinker, Mr. T. A. Loughlin, My and diamonds as a aumento of the occasion. Mur, J. A. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs, F. O.. Butcher, Mr. J. H. Wallace. Mr und MH. T Richardson, Mr. and Mrs, E.

A

Mc.

Willianus, Mr, J. Macdonald, Mr. good O Ritter, Mr. and Mrs Baker H. Harris, Mr. C. Thorne, Mr. Geo, E. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. A Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. L. Bowley, Dr. 2 Mrs. Balean, Dr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dodwell, Mr. and Mrs. Eidel, Mr. and Mrs. W Pationdon, Mr. AG. Gordon and the Misses Gordo

Mr. T F Hough, ru

ILE, THE GOVERNOR.

hatches,

darrick

Cheong Time, tosees

120 TARDS HURDLES (under 15)-1, A Mahomes, 2, Ip Ping Iu; 3. D Laing. Time, Pliers -

200 YARDS (open)-1; Ko Kin Far; 2,

to Shiu Kin; 3, Ho Wing Yuz. Time

Yakos (under 15)—1, A Mahomet: Chau Chan Fong, 3, Lo Wai Shan ime, 40seca

His Exes lacy the Governor replied as follows: Lady May can make quite as sech, un her own account, as I can pose dislikes public speaking so as he has asked me to return

ing openings in the bunker sides, and all PICK-A-BACK RACE 1, 8 A. R. Ismail thanks for her. I, equally, dislike public watertight doors are operated from the and S Haroon 2, E H. Haroon and D). spealing, but as my indebtedness to Lady weether deck. Ten lifeboats are cufried

Laing incer, tlävits, and everything in the ** May is greater than has been my ability |

is to the respect

very latest requirements THEE-LEGUED RACE 1, Ko Yai Cheong up to the present time, I am as regards construction and fittings. The and Lu Wai Pan; 9, Wu Hang Him and to pay!! quite glad to have this opportunity of of the bulkheads are all specially con

sub-division of the holds and the stiffening Wu Hang Hin.- making a small sacrifice on account.sidered in view of futuro legislation So on her behalf I wish to thank first vessel has a straight stetti, ellinical stert S. Haroon (160 yards). of all, the little damel who presented to and cellular doubi hottom all fore and her the beautiful bouquet on behalf of Laft the wings of which have been carried the Quarry Bay children, and also the well up the sides of the vessel. There are Quarry Bay children for their kind eight watertight bulkheads carried to the thought Next I have to thank Mr. Reid per deck giving the vessel six cargo lastly I have to thank the management for proposing Lady May's health and for doing Lady May the honour of having invited her to launch the fine loads varying from 2 tors to carrying an (BAIERS 220 YARDS HAOR). Me vessel which has just taken the water

Those have been designed to the Ovie requisemats and are also in accordance with the British Corporation rules – tor enssification of vess is and for freeboard certificate. And btoresting fast, which shows the far-sightedness of the owers, 39 3 Jeecs. is that although the latest Merchant Ship ping (Convention) Act is not yet bem it into operation, this visel complies with a great dumber of the requirigents of the Act, such as an emergency plant Laing: 3, Ng In Ngana Anjy SACK BACK-1, Shia Kwai, Shang; 2, D. vamping -and lighting in for wireless stailed on the weather deck in addition 40 YARDS HANDICAP (Chinese)-1, Ng to the general plant for same in the Iu Ngan; 2, Nai Sing Yan, 3, Choi Moo coging room. There are also large for Chau,

Durnford. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCubbin, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Stabb, Mr. J. W Gram and Miss tirabam, Mr. and Mrs Teave and Mins Neave, Mr. R. A Nichos, Mr. and Mrs. A Denison and Miss De picon, Mr. and Mrs, RJ Wilton, Mr. P.

Rolfe, Mr.

and and Mrs D, McMurray, Mr and Mrs WC

such

CARGO GEAR

HALF-ALILE HANDICAE-1, SA. R. Ismail The (180 yards) 2, Rumjahn (190 yards); 34

220 YARDS (old boys)-1, 7. Shamus- deen 2, A Hassan,

ONE MILE (open) -1, Chán Lung Pung; 2 E. Harcon; 3, Ho Wing Yun

CHINESE MABTERS HANDICAP RACE (100 yards)--1. Mr. Kong (13 yards); 2, Mr. The vessel is supplied with seventeen, Lau Pui Yau (7 yards); 3; Mr. Lam Hing steam winches with derricks San (naratch),

also for presenting her with which ensures rapid hardling of cargo.

THE MACHINERY S

Lau Ying Choong (scratch); 9, Mr. Ng Chung Shang (scratch); 3, Mr. Chan 110 INVITATION RELAY RACK (for District

2 hadrome memento of this The machinery consists of one het of Fong (4 yards) Jack, Mr. B. D. F Beith Mr. J. Fasse, ist launched in the largest ocean-gines having cylinders 20 inches, 44 inches Schools)-1. Ellis Kadoorie School

occasion. The vessel which Lady May triple-expansion surface-condensingen- Mr. and Mrs. A E G Villin, Mra and going ateamer constructed, not only in and 75 inches more ther

es diameter with a stroke of Yaumati School Five schools competed. Mr. W L Leask, Mr. Mr A. B. Dominions. The building of the Resign having Unflux" type con 103)-1, CS2

Hongkong but in the whole of the Bri. 4 inches and is [tish:

most modern | TEAM RACE (for Classes

C2, 13,

Love Mr. A. G. Coppin, Mr. and Mrs, vessel is an ohjeet: lesson, proving that derger, which essures a good vacuum bein CONSOLATION RACE 1, Lak Man Yai: 3, JO, Sheppard, Mr E VU Parr, Mr

the Taikoo shipperd is capable of under-easily maintained with the minimum of Wong Kwai Iu: 3, Lau Hung Chun and Mrs, Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. carried on in the United Kingdom, and also been fitted and a separate centrifugal accorded at the close of the prize giving, taking almost any class of ship-building | weight. Edward's patent, air pumn hus. Cheers, for Mrs. Ralphs were heartily D. Cousland, Mr and Mrs H Gale, it justifies the foresight of those who circulating pump of the latest type. and very enjoyable and successful

it in a manner that enables it to turn-out heel will attain a speed of 13 knots, established this great yard, and equipped. When completed and on service, the cathering was brought to a close with the

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