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WOMAN FLIER ARRIVES

MRS. VICTOR BRUCE LANDS SAFELY

AT KAI TACK YESTERDAY.

ENTERTAINING CHAT DESCRIBING HER TRIALS ON FAR EASTERN FLIGHT.

Woaring a homely dress of striped linen, flesh-coloured stock- ings and canvas shoes, the Ion. Mrs, Victor Bruce lauded at Kai". Taak Aerodrome at 2.30'p.. yesterday to receive hearty con gratulations on her safe arrival from the Hos. Mr. W. E. L. Shonton, Mrs. Shenton, Mr. and Mrs A. J. R. Moss, members of the Hong Kong Flying Club and others who awaited her arrival, from Fort Bayard in Kwong Chow Wan

The Loan medal, signifying "A Million Elephants and White Enbrella," awarded to her at Hanoi for being the first airwoman to land in French Indo-China proudly dangled from her breast, and the only other artjela in her situple attire were a necklace and a brooch, the latter being a gift received in Siam.

Mrs. Bruce loft Hanoi on Satur-

At this time the Balichi tribesmon day at 9.30 am. on her fight to appeared on the scene. She succeed. Hong Kong, but owing to unfavour- |ed in making friends with them, able winds she was obliged to land and by means of gestures got them at 3 p.m. at Fort Bayard. This to assist in putting the machine on A level keel. This proved to be a was confirmed in a Router cable failure. Mrs. Bruos then persund late in the evening, but during theed one of the tribesmen to take a whole afternoon a large gathering waited patiently until duak and left disappointed. At 3.45 p.m. the same afternoon, Mr. Howes, the Club instructor, and. Mr. Harvey,

of the Far East Aviation Com pany, left in two machines on a cruise which carried them near Macao. They returned two hours

ater after a fruitless journey,

News having been received that she left Fort Bayard at 11 a.m. yesterday, the uncbinea again left at about 1 o'clock to meet Mrs. Brues and escort her to the landing ground. They returned an hour later with no news, but while they were standing by at 2.20 p.m., Mr. Bruca's machine appeared in quite another direction above the hills at the back of the Club. The two anachines again went up and Mr. Howes cut across the bay and led the visor. After some time the Initor turned about and maky graceful landing at the far end of the reclamation. The others also landed and Mr. Howes conveyed Mrs. Bruce in his own machine

which drew up in front of the Club.

Mrs. Bruce's mactrine was later flown across the intervening stretch and formed the object of much at- loution.

note for help, but after waiting three days without any rescue party arriving she decided to walk to Jask, scribbling a line on the machine walking to Jask" in the hope that if assistance came later they would know which way she had

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

LAST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 31-

His Excelleney the Governor en- tertained to dinner: His Honour

WEDDING BELLS. ·

THREE MARRIAGES ON SATURDAY.

THOMAS—CLARK,

Very

A wedding of interest to educa. was solemnized on Mr. J. R. Wood, the Hon. Mrtion cirules Hallifax, the Hon. Mr. A. E. Saturday when Mr. Edward G. Wood, the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Thomas of the Diocesan Boys the Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes, the School married Miss Madge, Clark Hon. Mr. Mackie, the Hon. Dr. of the Diocesan Girl's School. Kotowall, the Hon. Dr. Ta'o, the The marriage took place at St. Hon. Mr. Paterson, Mr. Hornell, John's Cathedral and the Mr. Graybarn, Sir Robert HRev. Dean Swann officiated. There Tung, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Ferguson, was a representative attendance of Mr. Dyer, Mr. Bousfold, Mr. He members of the staff of both Roun Tong, Mr. Coppin, Mr. Lo schools. Cheung Shiu, Mr. Li Po Kwai,

The Rev. W. T. Fonthorson gave Mr. Tong Yat Chun, Mr. Ho Wing, the bride away. She wore a dress Mr. Kwok Siu Làu, Mr. Sum Pak of fawn crepe-de-chine with hat and Ming, Mr. Ho Kwong, Mr. Hopes to match. Her bouquet was Loung, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen, Mr. Lin sheaf of pale yellow gladiolas. Ping, Mr. Li Yik Mui, Mr. M. K. She was attended by Miss Majoris Lo, Mr. Mok Kon Sang, Mr. Yung Mason who wore a dress of brown Tazo Ming, Mr. Lo Chung Ku, and rust georgette with hat to Mis H. D. Bawyer was Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, Mr. Chau match. Tsun Nin, Mr. Chau Yu Ting, Mr. Matron of Honour and Mr. D. Wong Mau Lum, Mr. Wong Ping Trafford performed the duties of Sun, Mr. Cuan Tin Son, Mr. Fung best man," Ping Shan, Mr. Ma Chee Lang, Mr.

A reception was hold at the Ca-

B. Wong Tape, Mr. H. K. Hang,thedral Hall after the wedding Mr. S. M. Churn, Mr. Ho lu, Mr. whore the health of the newly mar Ma Tsui Chiu, Mr. F. C. Mow ried couple wan toasted, after "After covering about 5 miles under Fung, Mr. Wong Tak Kwong, Mr. which they left for their honeymoon

blazing sun without the slightest Li Jowson, Mr. Mr. Li Sing Kuat Cheung Chau hope of reaching her destination,

The boys and girls of both schools Mrs. Bruce said that she dropped Mr. M. W. Co, Mr. Li Yau Tsus, exhausted under a palm tree and Mr. Foo Sik, Mr. Kong I Sun, Mr.were entertained at a party given fell asleep. In the meantine Tam Woon Tong, Mr. Wong tu in the Diocema's Girls' School in Tesco party found the machine and by following her foot steps in the Tung. Mr. Li Hoi Tung, Mr. Li the evening.

and they reached the spot where Hoi Tung, Mr. Tang Chi Ngong, she was sleeping Relating this Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, Mr. Loung part of the story, Mrs. Bruce said Pat Yu, Mr. Forrest, Mr. Barrow, that British warships had been searching the waters for two days. Mr. Jenyns, Mr. Strellett. Although they wore far away ahe waved and tried to attract their attention, but it was useless.

It

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PEACHEY-DYER.

At St. Joseph's Church the wed ding was solemnised by Father J. The Band of the Hong Kong J. O'Brien between Quarter-Master- Volunteer Defence Corps, by kind Sergeant Charles George Peachy, nearly broke my heart," she added.permission of Major H. B. L. Dow-K. E, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. IL. Liggin and the Officers, Hong Kong Penchey of Brighton and Miss Volunteer Defence Corps, played Dorothy Alexandro Elizabeth, during dinner.

doughter of Regimental Sergeant Major Dyer, B.A.

A

With the aid of the rescue party. spare propellor was fitted and the machine dragged about half a mile to a narrow canol track. Here she was able to take off for Jusk, n mechanic squeezing himself on the fuselage, quite a thrilling porch.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4:—

His Excellency paid an informa) visit to the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps to watch the uniform parade of the Machine Gun Co.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER $:—

Attired in a dress of white goor- gotte with tulle veil and orange blossom, the brido prosented s charming picture which was great ly enhanced by the bouquet of white chrysanthemumg and roses which

"Waiting for the Tigers,"" After three weeks at Jask during which the engine had to be re-built with spare parts, the journey waAE resumed over junglo in "frightful weather" which again forced ber down. She succeeded in locating a Lady Peel, attended by Captain she carried. The bridesmaids were piece of clear ground in the middle T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., opened the Misses Margaret Bluesel, Aa of the jungle which stretched for miles, making a safe landing. I the Helena May Fate at the Kownie Fowler, Muriel Smith and

loon Cricket Club.

Lakhone in Siam.

His Excellency the Governor, at-

laid the

Peggy Johnson. Dresses of blue net and peach taffeta and of pale

bridesmaida.

10, 1930,

WATER RETURNS.

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The level and storage of water in reservoirs on November 1, 193Ó, are as follow:

OITY AND HILL DISTRICT. WATER WORKS.

Tytam: 7ft. 7in, below overlow in.

1920; sit. 1 in below overflow this year.

Tram Byewash: 21ft. sin. bolow -overflow in 1020; 14ft, 3in.

below overflow this year. Tytam Intermediate: Level with

overflow in 1929. and this year. Tytam Tuk: 19. 11in. below over-

flow in 1929; ft. din, below overflow this year. Wong Nei Chung: 1aft. Sin. below

overflow is 1029; 10ft. 10in, below overflow this year. Pokfulam 5ft. 10in, below over- flow in 1920; ft. Sin, below overflow this year. Storage in Millions and. Detimaks of Gallons.

Tytam

Total

1929. 1030. 322,88 312.52 2.11 0.20 105.00

Tyban Byewash Tytam Intermediate 103,90 Tytam Tuk-1,121.75 1,380,12, Wong Nei Chung... 18.20 17,71 Pokfulue

53.26 40.78

1,712.07' 1,093,72 Consumption of water in the City and Hill District in millions and decimals of gallons during the

1020. 1930. month of October:

244.1 *303,03 Consumption ....... Estimated populo-

tion .....

430,000 447,180 Consumption, per

head per day..... 48.0 23.2 * Includes 97.09 million gallons from Mainland.

'October, 1929.-From October 1 to 31, 1929, a 13 hours of supply (0a.m. to 9 pm.) was given to all Rider Main Districte. Principal mains closed from D p.m. to 6 a.m.

October, 1000.-Constant supply throughout the City, Hill and High Lovol Districts during the whole month.

KOWLOON WATER WORKS.

Kowloon Reservoir: 3ft, oin, above overflow in 1020; 2ft. 8in. above overflow this year. Sheklapui Reservoir: alt. loin. below overflow in 1928; öft. lin. below overflow this

year. Reception Reservoir: Level with overflow in 1029; oft. ein. below overflow this year. Storage in Millions and Decimals of Gallons.

CHRISTMAS

GREETINGS

CHRISTMAS CARDS

AND

CALENDARS (1931)

to greet your Friends At Home.

A Special Display now being made on the Ground Floor.

Call in To-day and send them in time for

the Christmas Mail.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

YEOMEN

OF

THE

-1929. 395.00

1930, 381.32 115.76

GUARD

33.10 31/17

3

VOCAL SCORE-LIBRETTO-RECORDS

Kowloon Reservoir Sheklaipui Reservoir 93.60 Reception Reservoir

511.75 328.20

Total ........ Consumption of water in Kow. tended by Mr. G. W. A. Tufton pink georgotts were worn by the loon in millions and decimals of gallons during the month of Octo- (Private Secretary), foundation stone of La Ballo Col-carried out the duties of "best | Consumption.....

ber: Stall-Surgeant F. Smyth, R.E.,

1920. 1030, 120.46 155.58 lege. Lady Peel was also present an, whilst C.Q.M.B. E. Harris, Estimated popula at the ceremony.

tion 172,420 177,400 Royal Corps of Signals,

Consumption per groomsman.

head per day Constant supply in all districts during October 1990 and 1900.

Miss Smalley dined at Govern- ment House.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6:-

Amusing Inscriptions, After merry chat with the gathering at the Club-house, during sat on top of the plane in case the which she remarked that she was tigers came," sho romarked with a made the "Queen" by Baluchismile. After studying her maps! tribesmen, Mrs. Bruce adjourned while the storm raged, she took off upstairs for lunch, while the gather again as soon as the storm abated ing inspected the Blackburn Blue- and found a landing ground at bird. A bunch of Honolulu creeper and chrysanthemums lay at the back

Every weather report seemed to of the seat above a Dictaphone. A be worse than the last," she said large number of indicators and con- describing her wait for news to hop trols inside the cockpit also interest off to Hanoi. After five days she ed the gathering. The amusing side resumed her journey. She should side was provided by the inscrip- have sighted Hanoi in two hours, liona all over the wings and even but heavy clouds stretching for on the tail of the machine, the miles obscured the view. Eventual- following being some of thoily she sighted a railway line which

The very best, Constance Coggins, guided her to Hanoi. Akyub; plense your safety for you At Hanoi she was entertained at all way; I hope you will be succeed;

a banquet, at which she was de piensa the God help you; go on,corated with "The Medal of God will help you, Fort Bayard; Million Elephants and the White bon voyage, Phra Phanore, Gover Umbrella." She explained that the His Excellency the Governor and nor of Lakhone, Siam." There was decoration was awarded to her be Lady Peel, attended by. Captain T. another line reading "I am walk-cause she was the first airwoman to ing to Jask." Mrs. Bruce later land in French Indo-Chinn, adding A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., visited the explained that she wrote this horself smilingly that the decoration gave Diocesan Boys' School and Diocesan after her trying experience in the her the privilege of having a white Girls' School, desert when she decided to walk uniboila held over her head while back, the line being boldly scribbled she was walking. for the information of the rescue party she was anxiously awaiting.

Pirate Ship Sighted,

His Excellency presided at the meetings of the Executive and Legislative Councila.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7:--

Capt. C. C. Dickinson lunched at Government House.

After the ceremony in the church a reception was held in the Hong Kong Hotel were a host of friends of the happy couple toasted tho customary honours.

The honeymoon is being spent at Repulse Bay Hotel, the bride's go- ing away costume being of two pico nigger brown crepe-de-chine,

22.5 28.2

The Government Analyst's reports show that the quality of the water is satisfactory.

The total rainfall to October 31:1929: 68.03 inches; 1930: 83.16 inches..

with lemon satin blouse and hat YING HOT LAI-TAK KWONG and shoes to match

DOO CHEUNG.

TAM.

Another Chinose wedding, took place at St. John's Cathedral on A wedding of interest to the Saturday afternoon, when Miss The machine is designed to carry

Chinese community took place on May Tak Kwong Tam, only daugh" Continuing her story, she said SATURDAY, NOVENIER 8:→→ an extra passenger, but this space that after leaving Hanoi for Hong Mr. G. V. A. Tufton (Private Saturday at St. Paul's Church,ter of the late Mr. Tsun Wan Tam has been utilised for extra petrol Kong, bad weather was encountered Secretary) represented His Excel Glanealy, the contracting parties and Mrs. Tam Chan Szę, became tanks, bringing the total fuel and she decided to find a landing capacity to 2 gallons, this being place half way. As she was flying lepey the Governor at the departure being Mr. Potor Doo, son of Mr. the wife of Mr. Percy Ying Hai sufficient for between eight and nine at a low altitudo, she saw pirate of Rear-Admiral R. A. S. Hill, and Mrs. Doo Jackman, and Miss Lai, son of the late Mr. Lai Chi hours' flying at a cruising speed ship flying a large red flag and full C.B.E.

Fanny of 90 miles per hour. The wireless

Cheung, sister of Mr. Chin and Mrs. Lai Ng 520, and a Lady Peel, attended by Captain Chung Heung Sang, attorgoy at Coal & Briquetting Co. Ltd.

member of the staff of the Asia serial is distributed between the wing stays and the tail, a small higher in case they might try to T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C., opened law of Washington University. The generator being fired on the left lower wing ABDS in bold let a shot at me," she said. After the Italian Convent Bazaar and a bridegroom's father is the manager

searching the peninsula she decided | to land at Fort Bayard on a small sale of work in aid of the Union of the Wing On Co. Ltd. patch of ground used as a football Church, Kowloon.

arc painted both on the top

and bottom of the wings.

In un interview which she kindly

accorded to Press representatives,

of men with red handkerchiefs round their necks. **I climbed

The bride who was given away

The bride who was given away

by hor brother, Mr. Yau Kwong, Tam, was charmingly dressed in white satin charmeuse, with a veil and a wreath of orange blossoms

lern.

The Rev. Two Beo Fong officiated field. An a take-off was impossible His Excellency, attended by Mr. and there was a large gathering of and her bouquet was of white roses, from hero on her load, the machine G. W. A. Tufton (Private Secro-friends of both the bride and chrysanthemums and maidenhair Mrs. Brace said that she left Heston was lightened by taking everything Aerodrome on September 23 and all moveable away including petrol, tury), attended the Tenth Extra bridegroom ́st the ceremony. wont well until Frankfort where and in this manner she managed to Race Meeting. she was obliged to land owing to land on a plain where the tanks rain and clouds. She was forced were refilled and accessories put "Tator to cut heross to Munich after aboard.

trying, eight different routes, her plane being the only one to get through the mountains that day.

Among the Tribesmen.

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-House-

The bridesmaids, the Misses Woug and the Missca Taang and Ho. Mr. Swaype left Government by her brother, was attended by or dresses of pink satin char- meuse and carried bouquets of pink Four-bridesmaids, theo-being-roses-and-bronzo chrysanthemums Mrs. Bruce, added that sho had

His Excelloney and Lady Peci Misa Lily Doo, Miss Cissy Doo, Tho Missos Tam, nieces of the good weather since leaving Fort

entertained the Reverend Bayard at 11 a.m. and was happy

Mr. Miss May Lap and. Miss Annioride, were flower girls and the Missos Calloon Ng and Julio How, tole in Hong Kong as she was bad. Waldegrave, Mr. B. Hoskins and Tom. She wore a dress of white pieces of the bridegroom, seted as ly in need of rost, after her trying Mr. Williams to dinner at Govern-satin cut in flared tiers trimmed train-bearers; they were dremod in The next misfortune camo owing experiencOS.

ment Hous After dinner the with orange blossoms and carried silver lame trimmed with white to shortage of fool about 40 miles Mrs. Bruco left later with Mr.

a bouquet of white chrysanthemums tulle and and rosebuds, and wore from Aleppo, where she was com and Mrs. Shenton, having given party attended the Amateur Drama-The bridesmaids wore dresses of wreaths of silver leaves and forget- pelled to land. A French, military instructions as to what was requir. tie Club's performance at the Peak pink georgette cut in pointed far-mo-nots.

plans onme to the rescue, the tanks ed to be done to the machine, Ac Clui,

kirts

Mr. Jack Ng was "best man,” and were filled, and she continued her cording to her intentions, the jour

Mr. Charles Chan was the Lost Mesara, Tam Yan King, Chin Cham journey. Dil trouble developed on ney to Amoy will be resumed et 10 SexNDAY, NOVEMBER 9:-

Bura and Chin Cham Lau acted ne the way to Karachi, whero sho ex- o'clock this morning.

After the Caremonty at the ushers, while Master Tara, nophow poereit to have the matter-put-rightfundetually the seismomen-has-takan-

Captain A. IL Walker, RN, thị church option acide of the bride vas zing board

ing bearer Roy quout mileron Jack however, our body tying bang in tror Condor part is quiler War as Whim Kool Torrey and Ginny and she was compelled to land on sanding hore since she started from Government House. His Excellency large party was entertained to

clergyman, n which; however, proved to be soft. England, the other four weeks boing the Governor in return visited the honeymoon will be spent in Shaug was held at Kam Ling Restaurant Chinese dinner at West Point The After the ceremony, a reception The wheels sank and the machine spent in waiting at various pitees buried its rose in the sand.

and in forced descents.

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