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PICTURE PAINTING CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

SINCERE COMPANY INTRODUCE NOVEL

COMPETITION

In additica to a special display of Christmas goods and toys, The Sincere Company, Limited, ara introducing an additional at traction for their juvenile patrons this year in the form of a Blu- dents' Picture Painting Contest, entries for which oloże on Decem ber 15,

UNDER THE AGE OF 12

The contest which is open to all studente under the age of 12, will be judged by Mr. Pau Shui Yan the well-known artist, and for the Len best paintings modals will be awarded. Competitors' games should be sent in by their respec tive school mastorn or mistresses, whereupon the Sincere Company will issue copies of the sketch to be painted, together with special coupons, which will entitle students to purchase the requisite water colours at a considerably reduced price.

Frites for Ormpetitors. In addition to the ten first prizes, A packet of presents will be award ed every competitor, and they will be distributed by Santa Claus at an appointed time on the Roof Garden, when a special programme

"THE BENNIE RAILPLANE

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Adhesion Unnecessary. On an ordinary railway, whore the propulsion depends on the ad hesion of steel wheel on smooth! stool rails, a gradient of in 100: is considered rather steep, at least where high average speeds are call

ed for. On a very strep gradient the tractive effort must be enormous- ly increased while the force of ad- hesion in appreciably diminished, It is claimed for the Beanie Rail- plane that gradients up to 1 in as prosent no wrions difficulty:

The car of the Bennis aero-rail- way could be run in either diree tion with equal case, but not with equal efficiency. The propellers are loss efficient when running in re- verse. Hence it is intended that the cars should normally run in one direction only, and this involves the provision of a turn-table, or a loop, at least at every terminus,

A vital daim made for the Bens no Railplane system is its remark- nhle cheapness, both for construc tion and for maintenance, in com- parison with ordinary railways The following comparative figures for costs of construction are sup plind by the inventor.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1932.

SHIP'S OFFICER KILLED

TRAGIC ACCIDENT ÁT KOWLOON DOCK

Mr. Thosdore Ogier, an olloer of the Canton river steamer Kwongsai, was killed on Wednesday under" distressing circumstances. He fell from the gangway of the vessel, while she was in dry dock, and sustained injuries from which he died. No one saw him fall, but his body was picked up from the

dock yestqrday,

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

HIS EXCELLENCY THANKS THE MEMBERS-

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GRATEFUL FOR HELP AND

ADVICE

CANTON NOTES ·

THE 3RD PLENARY SESSION

MORE ABOUT PARKS

(Trom Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, December 7 The Third Plenary Session of the His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., at Contral Kuomintang Committee is the conclusion of yesterday's most to be held in Nanking on the 15th members in Canton, but it is now ing of the Legislative Council, sail instant. There are over to of these Honourable Members-It sooms definitely known that only four of that it is probably the last meeting them are proceeding to the national of the Council this year and I tako capital for this important confer- this opportunity on behalf of the ence All the others, every one of Colonial Secretary and myself to whom holde some important civil or Mr. Ogier's death will come as a thank you very sincerely for the military post in the local govern great shock to bis friends, as he generous help and co-operation durment, have found it impossible, it was a very steady and highly resing the period that we have ad- is said, to spare the time necessary

ministered the Government of the to attend. pected man, of a cheerful disposi Colony. We are grateful for your tion and was a moat conscientious advice and appreciate all your help- ful criticism no doubt, always fully. ofeer.

justified. I tendor you my sincerost wishes for the forthcoming year, fully hoping that it may mean the tuming of the tide and the revival of the trade of this Colony. (Ap plause,)

will be arranged to make the prize giving function an enjoyable one

Mr. Ogier passed for master in la preparation for she festive London in 1803, and has been sail senson, the Roof Garden is engaging in and out of Hong Kong for ing the undivided attention of workmen, who are converting it many years, baving been a member of the China Coast Officers Guild into a children's playground which will include, among the many other sincs 1911. He loves a wife and children, who are at present in San the attractions, a mystifying maze.

Francisco, and with whom deepest sympathy' will be felt. Mr. Ogler was 09 years of age.

Xmax Buying Bogīns, Although it is, as yet early in the season, Christmas shopping has already begun in carnes and is ovidenced by the increasing num- hor of people frequenting the at- tractively stacked and displayect departments., Toys, books, radios, jewellery, musical instrumats, and Xmas hams and winos, ptc., toge- ther with prominently displayed seasonable greetings are all evi- dence that Xmas soon will be upon us again.

M.C.L. PLAY

REPEAT PERFORMANCE AT SOLDIERS AND SAILORS"

HOME.

There was a large audience at the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home, Wan- elal, yesterday evening when "Old Friends with Now Faces," & musical entertainment provided by child- ren under the auspices of the and H.K.W.O.. Pron M.O.IATM

carry the heavy goods at ordinary speeds. This separation of fast traffic from slow traffic le regards as of vital importance, especially in a highly-developed and congest-Branch was given for the second ed country like Britain. Of course, time the railplane track would need to

The sketch was delightfully pre- deyinte from the road or railway wherever there are sharp bends, or sented, and warmly applauded, aver-bridges, or tunnels.

As regards fresh

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Included in the programme werd construći 1011ongs, dances and recitations.

over hitherto undeveloped country,

it should be observed that sery

little levelling would be necessary, commencing the journey practically as moderate variations of ground any moment without the necessity level would be balanced by using of consulting a time-table, would twatles of different heights, and do much to attract passenger traf- these trestles could be built-up from fic.

Tour Bills Passed.

The business of the meeting was very brief and the following Dills passed through their flani stages:~~~

"A Bill in consolidate and amcud the law relating to the juris diction of magistrates and the procedure and practice before in relation to magistintes offences punishable on sum- inary esaviction and to indict able offences and for other purposes.

"A Bill to consolidate and ammond the law relating to the Regis tration of United Kingdom Patents."

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A Bill to amend the Protection of Women and Girls Ordin- ance, 1807."

"A Bill to amend and consolidate the law relating to Summary Offences."

Those Present,

Canion's Stand.

The

In fact, the question of Cantur.'s attitude towards this plenary session has been causing a great deal of speculation. There were those, it appears, who advocated non-co- operation with Nanking by complete refusal by local members to parti- cipate in the gathering. Others, however, thought support for the ineeting desirable as it would be unwise to widen the breach between parties within the country. present couras may thus be looked. upon as a compromise between the two lines of thought under refer enec, and is no doubt advantageous to the local cause. The presence of a fow delegates, though the num ber of four is significantly few, nevertheless rouders it impossible for Nanking to accuse Canton of non-co-operation, while the absence of the majority may be taken as n hint that Canton is by no means giving in to Nanking in cortain in- portant matters in which its viewa differ from those of Nanking.

Soldiers to Ald. Volunteers,

The Volunteers in Miunchuria are taking upon themselves the daty which the Chinese soldiers have abandoned, and so it behoves the Aoldiers to do something in return. Such appears to be the sentiment of the local military chiots who announce that Beginning with this H.E. the Governor, Sir William month, every member of the local. Peel, K.C.M.G., K.BE., presided. armies, from

the comnianding Othors present were:-

general down to the youngest pri H.E. the General Officer Comvate, is to contribute a bit out of manding the Troops, Major General is wages so as to help the volun- Such contributions, which w. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G.. will vary from 20 cents to 820, ac

D.8.0.

cording to the rank of the con-

The Colonial Secretary (the Hen,tributor, will be solely used for pur Mr. W, T. Southern, C.M.G.).

chasing food, clothing and other necessities to be sent to the volun- teers.

The Attorney-General (Hon. Mr.

The Secretary Tor Chinese Affairs (Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax).

standardised parts. Also, the It is interesting to speculate on ground would be very little dis- the chancon of seeing some day a turbed by the erection of a rail Rennie Railplane running between plane track overhead, lüstead" of Kowloon and Canton, over the ex-C. G. Alabastor, K.C., O.B.E.) cuttings and tunnels and embank-sting railway, The only region ments there would be merely in which a large deviation would succession of small concrete founda- be necessary would be between Yau- tions to support the trolea, while mati and Shatin, and over that sec

streams, tion the aero-line could follow very between these points, ronda, existing railways, and agri- approximately the route taken by cultural land would remain undis the motor road. The journey be tween the terminals would take turbed.

just about one hour.

Cheap Construction.

Henderson

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"Chau Slo" Competition. The Canton Mechanics' Union is also taking steps to raise funds The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. for the volunteers. A series of Edwin Taylor).

the concerts i to be held grounds of the Na Mo Widdle R. M. Hon. Mr.

School at Honam. During these (Director of Public Works).

concerts, arrangements will also be Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G. made for the holding of a competi tion of Chau sic (autumn colours) or those displays as seen in a (Inspector-General of Police).

Hon. Camdr. G. F. Hole, R.N.

Chinese procession. Such works of (retired), Harbour Master.

Chinese art from the rural districte of Namhoi are well known, and it is from these villages that exhibi tors will be invited. The show is expected to be a success, as similari

Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington (Duec tor of Medical and Sanitary Ser. vices).

Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C. Hon. Mr. W. E. L Shenton. Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Hon. Dr. S. W. Tro, O.B.E Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell. Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau.

In the opinion of many compat- With regard to the cast of main-ent judges the Bennie Railplane taining a tail-plane service, it system is both mechanically and The stage of should be realised that for a given conomically sound. route the high speed of travel means invention may be regarded as prac that only a small number of cars tically over, and the inventor and would be required. By way of ex his associates are now mainly con- Ample, Mr. Bennie discussed with corned with advertisement and pro- ave the probable service. if a rail paganda. The large number of in- Double Track Railway £60,000 plane line were, erected between, erosted enquiries they have receiv Double Track Tramway.£30,000 Glasgow and Edinburgh, a distanced from governments and transport Double Line Tube Railway £800,000 of about alty miles. A car, accompanies in many parts of the world encourage the hope that at Double Line Bennie

commodating say 40 passengers, Railplane

£19,000 would do this journey in 23 minutes, no distant date the system may be

widely adopted.

At the end of the lectam a discus- of Councils). These are the costs of new and and could be back at the starting. independent construction, but one point, ready for a second outward. of the chief idens of Mr. Bennie is rip, in little over one hour. Hence, sion took place, on which the follow- ing raised interesting technical hat his over-head lines should be paly seven cars would be necessary points of view:Mr. Owens. Mr. to maintain normally a ten-minutes built along and above existing rail-

Forsyth. Mr F. P. P. James.

Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North (Clerk

Finance Committee.

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chau sic exhibitions, whenever held is now nominally public park, the White Cloud Mountains to tho in one of the villages or in Fat for the city. Both the compounds northern outskirts of the city, and shan, never fail to draw large num housing formerly the British and the other at Shekpai in commemo the French Consulates have lately ration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Then been opened na parks, while work i there is the Lai Chi Wan, the is progressing in the laying out of popular afternoon resort for the another on the grounds of the enco city during the hotter months of famous Hoi Tong Munantery in the year. Several announcements had from time to time been made Honam.

for the turning of this area into a well laid park, but no serious at The Yellow Flower Hill, which tempt has yet been made towards

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Public Parks in Canton. According to the local municipal authorities, Canton has the largest public park space for any city in the country in relation to the popu

A meeting of the Finance Com-lation. The Central Park, as the

In the Suburbs.

plane would then be used for the way about 240 passengers per hour. In conclusion. Mr. P. Farrell Council meeting and votes totalling every one, but many many may not houses the famous mausoleum for this end. Onoo more we are given ways and even roadways. The rail. ervice, capable of conveying each Waddell, Mr. G. Buchanan, Mr.Jmittee followed the Legislativo oldest one laid out, is known to

of $40,018 were approved. Details of be aware that greater part of the tho 72 martyrs, is also a park. Two to undorstand that rost work will conveyance of passengers and light This high-frequency of service, and President, proposed a vote freights at high speeds, while the the possibility for the traveller of thanks, which was seconded in Mr. these votes were givca in sorterds Koon Yam Shan (on which standi more parks, of a more extensive soon be undertaken to open up this

the Museum and other buildinga) unture, are being laid out one on ure in question, roads and railways would

still

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(Conv'inued on next Column)

L. J. Binckburn.

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