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HONG KONG.

Announcing

the First

DINNER DANCE

of the Season,

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 1928.

WHY FLYING IS"

SAFE.

THE MECHANICAL AND THE HUMAN SIDE.

SAFETY, DEVICES.

[SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR THE "HOX KONG DAILY PRESS "SY ME, B. VAUGHAN-FOWLER.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

K.B.S.F.P.A. MEETING.

"The annual meeting of the Kow- han British School Former Pupils Association was held yesterday [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG afternoon at the School Hall. The

DAILY PRESS."]

Headmaster of the School, Mr. G. F. Nightingale who took the Chair, proposed the adoption of the Annual Report and Balance Sheet, This was passed unanimously.

In reviewing the Annual Report, the Chairman said that the Associa- tion had to extend their thanks to the Secretary and Treasurer who had worked so hard in the interests of the Association during the past year, especially the Secretary, Mr. A. R. Kingo, who had Alled the vacancy made when the former Secretary had had to resign..

Six-In your columns yesterday: there occurred a passage concerning Christian Science which, if uncor rected, might cause some misunder- standing amongst your readers.

In the course of a humorous Frequently I have expressed. the article, the writer says, So far opinion, both in public and pris no going to see a doctor's con vate, that the aeroplane is a safe cerned, Mac would make a fina Christian Scientist, provided of as any other vehicle, and is poure, he could tell the difference tically every can I have been, cha between the secta Now, Christian lenged to prove my statement.

Scientists enjoy an amusing article

The Treasurer had presented a As I am not a walking encycle as much as anybody, but they do balance sheet which he might be pedia of transport statistics I have always had to reply by explaining not wish any wrong impressions to proud of and the Association owed a few facts about dying, facts that Betabroad concerning their rehim their deep gratitude. The

ligian.

| credit balance, for the year amount. most people know nothing about.

May I be permitted to state thated to nearly 880 compared with 801 This is perhaps, & round-about

the only genuine Christian Science of last year. method, but if considered in an impartial way it will be realised organisation, is the one founded by that it is a more convincing way. Mrs. Eddy, and all members of

Mr. Nightingale commented on for two reasons, nobody remembers this Church rely solely on spiritual Agures five minutes after hearing means, of the power of God for the membership which he remarked. them, and statistics can be made healing. Those individuals who was greatly handicaped by the fact to prove the case either way. have strayed from the Christian that old boys and girls generally

went Eame to Science organisation as founded by stadies and in many cases never complete their Alicraft Design,

Mrs. Eddy and who advocate co-

returned to the Colony. At Home themselves

Are there to support the School Association. "However, I do think that all old boys and girls should join up. It is their duty," said Mr. Nightingale.

The structure of the machine

Xembership.

plays a very important part in the operation, with medical science, it was different. The past pupils!

safety of Aging, because if the wings or fuselage are going to break ta the air the occupants stand little chance of escape, ex- cept by parachute.

The pilot and passengers in any British aircraft need have no fear of their machine breaking up in the air, it will not have a factor of safety of less than 5, and it may have one as high as 12

To enable those not conversant with aeronautical terms I will try to explain what is meant by factor of safety" in as simple

a way as possible.

cannot honestly call Christian Scientists.

Therefore no one should have any dificulty in distinguishing genuine Christian Science, which is simply the reinstatement of primitive Christianity.Yours truly.

W. H. ADLER, Christian Science Committee on Publication. Hong Kong October 31st, 1928.

DOUGLAS HAIG MEMORIAL HOMES.

DAILY PERBS."]

Sia, With reference to the appeal recently published in your columa

In concluding the Chairman ez- pressed his gratitude to the captains of the Field Sports. Mr. Hedley was responsible for the cricket success, while Miss Woolley had: done hard work in keeping up the' interest of the hockey section.

Election Of Officers. The following were elected as officials of the Assocation for the

Promident: Mr. A. E: Wood (Director of Education).

Vice-President: Mr. B. Wylie, Past President: Mr. E. Ralphs. Chairman: Mr. G. F. Night- ingale.

Let us take as an example an[TO TUZ EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG coming year. ordinary bolt, many are used in aeroplane construction; our parti- cular bolt is required to hold two parts of an aeroplane together, this work putting a strain on it of 10 lbs. in flight. The designer, wishes to attain a factor of safety of 6, so he designs the bolt to with- stand a strain of 60 lbs. in flight.

The following were elected to The same principle is carried

serve on the Committee:-Miss E. out with every part of the machine, y committee take this oppor- Woolley and Miss M. Groundwater. this is one of the reasons why unity of thanking those who have Messrs. T. Whitely, F. Angus, and British machines are so expensive so generously subscribed to this. J. Chester. as compared to other makes, but

am pleased to inform you that the sum of $375 has been received by The Honorary Treasurer of the British legion and a draft for £37.19.7 has been sent to the London Headquarters.

cause and a separate receipt has

it makes them the strongest, safest been sent to each donor.-I am, Sir,

and best aeroplanes in the world.Yours faithfully.

Engine Failures.

What happens when the engine

atops.1

Many people still hold the old idea that when this happens the

machine will fall like a stone, but

A MURDOCH, Chairman, British Legion. Hong Kong October 31st, 1928.

Secretary: Mr. J. King. Treasurer: Mr. E. Moses.

The Annual Report.

The annual Report stated:-- No dances were "held during the, season owing to the financial Toise experienced in previous years, but it is intended to hold these fanc tions monthly during the coming season, and the Committee hope that this is quite wrong, admittedly the If a machine-fitted with these slots members will loyally support them. Sports-The Association offers a machine must land, unless it is a stalls very near the ground the

and wide field for all sports pan-cake landing multi-engined machine and can result is a continue the flight upon its re- Captain Da Favilland actually grounds at our disposal are in maining engines which are still made such a landing from 200 feet, excellent condition.

falling vertically till the machine hit the ground, breaking its under carriage and back, he was quite and the demonstration unhurt, was intentiodal.

running.

It will been seen from this that three-engined machines capable of flying on any two engines must be practically immune from forced landings due to engine failure.

To seaplanes flying over the water the event of an engine failure presents no serial danger the only danger being, that alter the landing has been made the sea may be so rough that the floats or flying boat hull are not large or strong enough to withstand the

strain.

The landplane is faced with a different problem, it is not possible to land anywhere, as an open space 2 or 3 hundred yards long with no obstructions surrounding it is required to make a landing Therefore if the engine failure occurs within 'gliding distance of such space, or better still a larger area, the aeroplane is not faced with disaster, and can make a perfectly safe and natural land ing without motor.

The difficulty occurs when the failure takes place and there is no suitable landing ground available, the pilot has then got to pick the best open space, and make what is known as a "Pan-cake Land- ing," this may break the machine but it will not hurt the passengers As an example, this type of land- ing can be made with reasonable safety on the top of a wood.

But why talk about aero-angine failures Sir Alan Cobham once replied to the question, "What. would you do if your engine stop ped "

Acro-engines do not stop." Failures occur so seldom that this statement is as near the truth sa we can get.

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Training Pilota. Having dealt with the mechani. cal side let us examine the human element, the pilot.

Cricket: This has been in the capable hands of Mr. G. Hedley, who was responsible for some very goad matches with the St. Andrew's. Y.M. Club, H.K. Electric and the present pupils of the school. Wo take the opportunity of expressing thanks to the H.K. Electric R.C. and the K.C. Club for the loan of

to

Hockey:-We have again thank Miss E. Woolley for keeping. up interest in this section which shows signs of developing.

Years ago a pilot learnt to equipment. and obtained his wings in a pre carious manner, two or three half hour fights during which he was permitted to hold not use, the dual control, his so called instruc tor flying the machine.

After this the usual procedure was to ask the pupil if he felt capable of going solo... I know I said "yes," a very amal yes," because I was too frightened to say

no.

Water Polo:-Owing to lack of support and absence of several members from the Colony, it was not considered advisable to enter a team is the League, which though unavoidable was regrettable, as in previous years our team made ex- cellent abowing being winners one year and runners-up on two other occasion.

To-day there is a very different story to tell the pupil whilst

Whist Drives-Two Whist Drive undergoing his dual instruction attends a series of lectures which were arranged, but only one func explain the whole principles of tion was carried through. aviation. His dual instruction is 00 joy-ride," every flight is lesson, and he must become perfect THE WRECK OF THE S.S in that lesson before proceeding with the next.

These aerial lessons leave nothing to chance, he has learnt to spin, roll, half-roll. By on his back, make forced landings without engine,

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""KWANGSE.”.

POUNDED BY HEAVY SEAS AND BREAKING UP.

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and he has been placed in difficult A Naval Wireless message received positions, without warning by his here yesterday states that the wreck instructor, who informs him at the of the a. Kwangre, stranded of time over the telephone, that be the Ping Rock was being pounded must extricate, the machine..

The result is that he spends bey heavy seas, and was already tween 8 and 10 hours learning in Surder which had been standing by beginning to break up. H.M.S. the air and when he eventually had left the wreck, returning to goes solo he is confident that no matter what happens he will know Amoy last evening." The crew of the Kwangre had been taken off by the, the correct procedure, and how toss, Ninghai and were on their way put it into force.

to Shanghai.

Common Sense.

KOWLOON MOTOR 'BUS COMPANY.

FOURTEEN NEW BIG BUSES.

Slotted Wings. There has been a great deal written about the Handley Page

The greatest danger left in f Slotted Wing and the service that ing in inck of common sense on the it is rendering to sviation by mak part of the human being at the ing aeroplanea safe and nearly fool controls. There is no known device proof.

to overcome this, good training One of the gravest dangers the such sa I have ontlined above goes a long way, but fools who think vice was perfected, was loss of they know better than experienced Fourteen big motor buses from control at slow speeds. When a pilots still exist, and they are fre the Thornycroft Factory in Erg aeroplane flies

it slowly

quently the ones that come to grief land have arrived for the Kowloon becomes stalled, the controls re and give flying the reputation of Motor Bus Co. Contracts have fuse to work, and the usual being dangerous.

been confirmed, and the bodies are result is the dropping of one

being built by Messrs. Man Wing wing and then the nose, when the machine goes into a spinning Imperial Airways Ltd. have just Tai of Mongkok.

The style will be the same as nate dive and several hundred published the following, they have feet are required before control given the Bying public a 93 per those came from Home but they will be longer and broader can be regained.

cent efficient service, flown over Obviously if this happens near 8,000,000 miles, and have had only There are 35 seats altogether and the ground the machine will crash. one fatal accident to fare-paying the carriages are the largest in the Colony. Three of them will be The Haadley Page alot is a de- passengera. vice designed to give control after Fly with qualified pilots, or completed in a day or two and they the machine line stalled, so the learn to fly and pilot your machine will be put on the Road after being danger to aircraft from the in-with common sense and I repeat, examined by the Commissioner of voluntary opin has been overcome.. the aeroplane is as safe as Bay Police. The other eleven will be

other vehicle.

completed during the current year. (Continged on next Column),

Statistics.

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HOLLAND'S INDUSTRIES

FAIR.

BIG SUCCESS AT UTRECHT.

Machinery for Dairy Industry at which latest novelties were shown. To a country like Holland, where. dairy produce takes such a pro- minent place, this group is of great importance and the directora and managers of dairy farms, always expect to see new machinery of the highest standard.

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The 19th Dutch Industries Fair was held at Utrecht this year from September 4th-13th. The number

The Colonial Section again arque- of exhibitors again increased, and ed a great deal of interest, especial would have been greater if wantly the exhibits relating to the of space had not made it necessary wireless and telephonic connection, to refuse & number of firms.

with the Dutch East Indica, Three months before the opening The participants according to of the Fair the exhibition-space in nationality were as follows:-- the Building was let and firms who

Holland applied, after that time, had to

Germany be accommodated to the wooden

France pavilise and showrooms elsewhere in the exhibition grounds..

The necessity of early application for places at future faire cannot be sufficiently emphasised, and this especially applies to foreign firms, who as a rule wait too long before making their applications thereby forfeiting their chance of obtaining space in the Industries Fair building.

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Austria

England

Belgium

22

U.SA,

22

Other countries

Total

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The number of visitors was estim ated at about 50,000.

The next Fair will be held at Utrecht from February 19th-28th,

An important group was formed by the section, Dairy Utensils and 1929.

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