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THE STAR FERRIES. PASSENGER'S COMPLAINT AND

THE COMPANY'S REPLY.

A correspondent has written to us complaining of what he terms the "Star Ferry Company's disregard of the com- fort of their passengers. He is particu inrly, critical of the new awnings on the boats which he states are made of cotton duck instead of canvas and, as a con sequence, are practically useless for keep- ing out the rain. The Company's reply is a simple one-that the awnings are now made of the best British canvas in the market.

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE,

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MARCH 90rs, 1936.

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buy. $28 bay.

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Da (Del), mu Shell Transports Star Fatrien-goin Waterboats...

Our correspondent writes; SIR-About a week ago you gave me the privilege of making a few remarks in your paper about, one of the Public Oriental Navigations ........ Utility Companies, the Star" Ferry in Bagua .... Meiben Bugser Company.

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The weather over the week-end impels me to return to the subject with a bitter complaint concerning the disregard shown by the Company towards the comfort of

On Sunday passengers on their boats. when it was raining all day, if one was the water, compelled to travel across there was no choice between sitting in the staffy cabins-which, particularly in the old boats, recall the palmy days of the old South Eastern the

tan before electrification-ore Metropolis an umbrella and sitting outside unde neath the awning.

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carly morning, there were literally streams of water pouring through these awnings, and passengers were huddled together, standing in the midship part like sheep in a pen.

Not only are the awnings made of the wrong sort of canvas-ard the new ones are not canvas at all but cotton duck, of a poor quality which let the water through very easily, but where there are holes they are not even repaired properly. A few clumsy stitches are put in by some inexperienced person, and the result is solely to reduce the size of the hole and

not to close it.

If these new oil-burning ferries do not emit any matter from the funnels likely to burn holes in the awnings, there is no reason why one awning should not be suficient, provided it is made of the proper material. No. 2 or 3 Scotch canvas, or Willesden green would be per fectly water proof and sun-proof, so why should a wealthy company like the "Star" Ferry Company purchase cotton duck? It must be from either a mis dis taken idea of economy,

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If there is any danger of burning matter coming out of the funnels of these oil-burners, the only remedy is a double awning, the top one treated in order to resist sparks.

In conclusion, it is marvellous what the Kowloon people will put up with without a kick

Deprived of water in their houses, without a single kick, they get an excess of water on the ferries and still don't kick. Yours, etc.,

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Mr. F. H. Crapnell, the Secretary of the "Star"Ferry Company, speaking to a Daily Press representative counter- ed the suggestion that inferior canvas was used for awnings. After many ex- periments, he said, the Company decided on the use of the best British canvas on the market. It is caaras made in Man- chester.

"Personally I am in favour of wooden awnings," Mr. Crapsell continued, "but they are quite out of the question in view of the typhoona which visit Hongkong almost every year,

"With regard to the danger of fire, I need only point out that should a fire break out on one of our ferries, a panic would be certain to ensue, with results that your readers can well imagine. With canvas awnings the risk of fire is almost negligible..

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The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ending March 13th, amounted to 61,588 tons, and the sales to 44,227 tons.

(FROM THE JEMINING VIEW-POINT.] Hongkong has so few daytime functions at which to display the latest creations from Paria, that it is hardly to be won- dered at that the Races are often the occasion for somewhat remarkable toi lettes. At Happy Valley one may be for- given for dressing as though for Ascot or Goodwood, but it is surely a different question out at the country Courseat Fanling. Nevertheless some brief and transparent gowns were noticed at the last Hunt Races that would have graced The Bangkok Dock Co. pays a dividend Longchamps or sa official Garden Party for last year at the rate of 12 per cent. On the other hand a few donned "Boota and Breeches with much bravado, and there was some disappoint

A few noble supporters such as the ment at the omission of a Ladies' face.

There is surely schsible medium be Royal Navy and the Boyal Artillery are tween these two extremes. In spite of putting up Tents in the Public Enclo Hongkong being noted for its hard faces sure behind the Stands. These should and bad dresses, most of us possess a prove a very welcome addition, especially suitable "coat and skirt or Knitted to the ladies who will need a little re- Suit," brogues, golf stockings, and a felt freshment and rest to carry theta through bat, that would be smart, and at the same an energetic day. There is space for an time not spoil the illusion of a Country Meeting at Home.

sporting ladies

unlimited number of tents and some more should be forthcoming. They would terve, together with many other improve ments, to make the meeting more of a social function than last time.

No wonder there were many complainta of seeing nothing" last meeting. Suède shoes are not accustomed to semper from

Only a sunny day is required to make jump to jump, which those did who saw most of the fun, However Stands have the meeting an unqualified success. It now been erected which ought to satisfy should be a jolly Easter gathering indeed ven those of the most exacting disposi- if the Gods are kind and smile on us,

On the other hand even if we wake up tion. Aa. before, it is hoped there will be a goodly array of cars in the special to another over-clouded day, it is well to enclosure, and that many motorists will remember that April is deceitful as well arrange tiffin parties to add to the general as fickle, and that it may be a summer' merriment. It is also hoped that motor day at Fanling when we are huddled by ists will remember that the new motor- fire on the Peak At any rate so long track is not Queen's Road and will not attempt to spin along it on "top" If each car is put into "bottom" before entering the Enclosure there will not be so many complaints of shattered nerves.. (Continued· on next column)

as, the ground is possible, and we go cheerful hearted and suitably clad to en- foy a good day's sport, not much else can come amiss. We are looking forward to an Easter Monday that anyone might

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