Sole Agenta W. R. DOXLEY & CO
York Balldia
PALLADIUM
SAFETY
RAZOR
BLADES
BEST AND
LARGEST
Carnation SELLING
H
MILK
BRAND OF EVAPORATED
MILK IN
THE WORLD..
CONNELL BROS. CO.,
LTD.
Sole Agents: HONG KONG &. CHINA
PHANBAU WEST PERTA
LIME JUICE
GEROWAL
CALDBECK,
KIDS DRINK IT IN FIDS
G.W.R. TO START AIR SERVICES
DAILY TRIPS TO THE SEASIDE
(Special Air-Mail Service)
London, Apr. 4.-A daily air service between Cardiff and Torquny and Teignmouth (Haldón aerodrome) will be inaugurated by the Great Western Railway Wednesday week, April 12.
This the first time any Eng- bish railway has exercised the powers to run air services, which were btained from Parliament in 1929.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, "APRIL
OUR SCOTTISH AIR-MAIL
LETTER
The Prince and Scotland's Unemployed: Woman Minister's Romance: Scottish Oarsmen to Travel South: An Earl's Estate: Seals in Scottish Stones: Scotland's Season: Regimental History
(Special Air-Mail Service) :
THE PRINCE'S LEAD
GLASGOW, April 4. During his three very strenuous days in Scotland the Prince of Wales has revealed his personal in torost in the community service movement, and his sympathy and friendiness have proved a stimulua to those among whom he has been
The journey, according to an offi- cial amouncement, will take ap- proximately forty-five minutes, against the train time of four hours. The fares will be £3 single and £5 return. Passengers will have their heavy baggage collected, conveyed by rail, and delivered at destination without extra charge.
Imperial Airways Limited moving so freely. In his broad Wessex six-seater plane with one supplying a three-engined Westland cast From Dundee he appealed once more for active support in the of their most experienced pilots and all necessary ground staff.
Although no definite decision has been come to, it is probable that the service will he extended to Ply- month and St. Ives during the sum
iner.
are
An official of the G. W. R. said | yesterday that at first two journeys each way would be made between Card'ff and Torquay, leaving Car diff at 0 a.m. and 1.30 pm, turning from Torquay at 10.45 8.m. and 4.0. p.m.
American railways, though they do not themselves operate air ser vices, have for some time had a working agreement with airways companies whereby Transcontinen- tal passengers travel by rail at wight and by air during the day..
Bookings for flights may be made with the railways, some of which have a firinncial interest in airways companies
JOHN I. THORNY-
CROFT & CO..
A WIDE RANGE OF
PRODUCTS
-
ELS
A DYING CRAFT
22, 1933
MR. A. ARIYOSHI
RETURNING
DIPLOMATIC NEGOTIATIONS
·WITH CHINA
-
Tokyo, April 17.-It was nounced to-day that Mr. Akira Ariyoshi, Minister to China, ne- companied by Mrs. Ariyoshi, Mr. Y. Suma, first secretary; and Mr. K. Okazaki, third secretary; will leave Tokyo on April 20. The party will take the N. YE... Nagasaki Maru from Kobe for | Shanghai, where they are to arrive
on the 24th.
Since his arrival here, Mr. Ari- Specimens of scala, cut in yoshi had private conversations with the Foreign Minister, Count amethyst, cairngorm, cornelian, Y. Uchida, several times when lapis lazuli, blood, and other semi- they discussed Japan's attitude on precious stones form an interesting various Sino-Japanese questions. It was, learned on good Authority exhibit recently added to the Royal that they decided to adopt a wait.
Museum, Scottish
Edinburgh. ing policy regarding China for the There are upwards of 400 in the time being and not to start any collection, all cat with coala-of sent dispute. In the opinion of diplomatic move to settle the pre- arms and crests, and each stone the Foreign Office leaders, the has bodde it its impression in red situation of China at present is too wax. Once
complicated to start diplomatic 遞 flourishing craft,
negotiation with China.-United: Press.
20
stone-seel engraving is langulb ing. It is stated that there is not now a member of the craft in Scot land, but that in London and Bir mingham there are few. Mr. JAPANESE HONOUR DR. SUN Isaac Rosenbloom, Edinburgh, who formed it, is the owner of the col- lection.
a
campaign that is going on to make the lives of unemployed workers IOTE endurab and useful. As yet the fringes of the problem have scarcely been tauched, and, the Prince said, everything needs to be mul olied many times over. The Pr. ce
himself has given a lead in the idea of brother- hood and mutual co-operation, and D. H. LAWRENCE SOCIETY. it is a matter of public duty for those who have the time to spare
FORMED to give it in this cause.
WOMAN MINISTER
MARRIED
Glasgow, April 4-One of the most romantic weddings which Glasgow has ever known took place to-day when, under the shadow of the pulpit from which she prea- ches, Scotland's only woman min- ister, the Rev. Vera Findlay, was married to a member of her con-1 gregation, Mr. Colin Kenmure.
John I. Thornycroft & Co., Ltd., Eave recently issued revised Price Lists and Data Sheets for all their|· current types of Thornycroft freight and passenger chassis.
At fist sight, those appear to offer an almost bewildering range of 50 freight chassis alone, until it is noticed these group themselves into eight distinct classes of four- wheeled, and six classes of rigid ix-wheeled chassis, in addition to which are six separate types of passenger chassis.
After having married many couples during her four years as minister of Partick Congregation al Church, Miss Findlay was this time the bride.
She will continue her work as minister after her marriage.
crews
SCOTS FOR HENLEY In rowing circles hers there is considerable interest in the possibi- lity that several Senttish
ay participate in the Henley Regatta in July. No definite en- trios bave yet come.to hand, but I understand that a number of clubs on the Clyde and Forth have made inquiries regarding conditions and events. The regatta, which is the greatest annual rowing festival on
.
MONUMENT ERECTED TO FOUNDERS OF KUOMINTANG
Tokyo, April 17.-The unveiling Talk of a D. H. Lawrence Socie- ceremony of a monument" marking, ty-planned to perpetuate his name the place where the late Dr. Sun. and foster discussion of his work-Yat Sen, the founder of the Kuo- has, crystallised at last, and it mintang, General Li Lieh Chun has fallen to Glasgow enthusiasts and other original Kuomintang to make a beginning, with the as-leaders met to discuss their revo sistance of Frieda Lawrence, the lutionary plan for the liberation writer's widow, and other Lawren of the Chinese nation during their ce admirers all over Britain. The self-imposed exile in Japan some new association is to be called the twenty odd years ago, took place Phenix Club, and a meeting has at Giratsuso villa, in Kamakura, been arranged in Paterson's Stu- yesterday. dio, Buchanan Street.
It is said that during their days of exile in Japan, these National- ist leaders often secretly met at SCOTLAND'S SEASON
Giretsuse villa, situated on an
tional sports this season.
Scotland's triumph in interna- isolated hill in Inamuragasaki, corres Kamakura, and discussed the plan ponds with an English decline. of Chinese national revolution and Scotland have gained the triple of the emancipation of Asiatic crown in Rugby and women's hoc- races in collaboration with Japan- key (a particularly notable feat), ese sympathisers. and are second to Wales on the As-
modument was erected on sociation football table. Ireland the spot where the villa is situated. captured England's men's hockey by Mr. Kiyosawa, the owner of title on Saturday, and the Saxons' the villa, and Japanese friends of only superiority has been in la- the late Dr. Sun and other old crosse; but, of course, there will be time Nationalist leaders. considerable jubilation across the Border next month when D. R. Jardine and his men return with the "Ashes."
REGIMENTAI. HISTORY IN
OAK
exhibition at the R.B.A. Galleries
the British calendar, has never re Mr. C. D'O. Pilkington Jack- In every class are offered alterna- ceived any considerable support son's collection of Scotland mili tive types with normal or forward from Scotland. The truth is, of tary statuettes which, are to be on control, standard or long wheel- base, four or six-cylinder engines course, that, on the rougher Scot and, on the heaviest freight chassis, tish waters heavier craft are neces the further option of petrol or oil sary than the Henley racing ahells, fuel power units, thus giving buyers and Scottish crews, therefore, start
with the widest possible choice, in which lightest type of racing craft is es- a hopeless handicap, The every purchaser should be able to sential if Scots are to stand a find a vehicle which is practically chance against the Thames crews.
certain to answer his "particular requirements and conditions of ser-
vice.
The new Thoraycroft programme 1s a wonderful example of standard- isation in manufacture, yet offer- MACGREGOR & Co., Ltd. ing a wealth of optional features,
COMING SOON!
GREATEST DRAMATIC SPECTACLE OF OUR GENERATION!.*...
When the Pagea of History Ram Redi.
CECIL BR. DEMILLES
The SIGN CROSS
"KORDOSE MADDE JEG
SEISSA LANDE {{kamenne
CRABLIS LIQUI
and 7500 others
A Paramount Super-Spectacle
As Great as All of Creation
such as we have described, for all the alternative types in the various classes of Thornycroft chassis have most of their pants in common, while many of these are interchangeable between one class and another; thus, supplies of spare or replace ment parts are kept within reason- able limits, in spite of the wide range of alternative chassis the makers are now able to offer,
ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH. JUDGES
The unusual sight of an English judge and & Scottish judge sitting together, with members of the Bar
The unveiling ceremony was 'at- tended by Mr. Mitsuru Toyama, Dr. Ryukichi Endo and other pro- minent friends of Chins including the representatives of Prince Fu mimaro Konge, General Tiro Mina- mi and Mr. Soho Takutam. Bengo.
INTO EXILE
here next week, prior to their being added to the Scottish Naval and Military Museum at Edin
LEADER OF SIAMESE COUP all the Scottish uniforms and sol- burgh Castle, are representative of
OF JUNE 24 diers from 1633 to 1918. This uni- que history of the romance and colour of the Scottish regiments- dit, the civilian leader of the coup
Bangkok, April 19-Luang Pra Highland and Lowland-is com d'etat of June 24, last, was ex prised in nearly 100 miniature sculptures of an average height of patriated by the new government
to-day.
30 inches all carved in Beots oak. They have occupied the sculptor With his wife he sailed this after and a body of skilled craftsmen noon on the British India steamer for nearly three years. Included. Kola for Singapore where he will in the series are several fir eques embark on the Hakosani Maru for.
on the wharf by members of the ex- Ho we given a farewell ceremony People Assembly and the Tramway Drivers Union and others.
of both countries appearing before trian figures, while the exhibition France. them, will shortly be seen in con- will also contain a statuette of a nection with appeals under the piper of "A" Company, Atholl Railways (Valuation for Rating) Highlanders, Act, 1930. This is said to be the Duke of Atholl
belonging to the first time such a combined sitting has ever taken place...
The two judges are Lord Black- Copies of the new lists are burn, of the Scottish Court of obtainable from any Thornycroft Session, and Mr. Justice Mackin- Branches abroad, or from the Head non, of the English High Court, Office of the Company at Thorny both ex-officio members of the croft House, Smith Square, West- Railway and Canal Commission.
ninster, S.W.1. Megra. Thoray- uroft have their own Branch in the English and Scottish railways, are Three appeals, involving both Colony at Pioneer Building, Nathan to be heard, in London, in May, Kowloon-Telephone No. and in Edinburgh in June,
Road. 56752.
INSPECTION LAUNCH FOR ZAMBESI RIVER
· SCOTS EARL'S ESTATE
The Hon. David Bowes-Lyon, brother of the Duchess of York, is chairman and governing director for life of St. Paul's Walden Bury Company, which, states. Jordan's Daily Register, has been registered as a private unlimited company with a nominal capital of £30,000 in £1 shares.
A 2-it inspection launch, built by Thornycroft's, is being despat ched shortly for service on the Estate Zambesi River. A Thornycroft "Pilot" type engine of 10/17 bh.p. ia-installed.
YACHT BUILDING ON THE UPPER THAMES
The other directors are the Hon. Mrs. David Bowes-Lyon and. Mr. R. A. Wooding, Briar Mount, Harcatone Valley, Caterhamb
The object of the company is The largoat yacht to be built on stated to be to acquire, develop, the upper reaches of the Thames is and turn to account any land or in course of construction at minerals or interest or estate Thornycroft's yard at Hampton. therein. "H She is 93 ft. in length with a beam | S
of 15 ft 6 ins, and a draught of St. Paul's Walden Bury, Wel- about 5 ft. wyn, Herifordshire, is one of the Twin Thornycroft six-cylinder residences of the Earl of Strath- Diesel engines, developing a total mare, the father of the Duchess of
York. of 202 hh.p. ure to be installed.
Commencing WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL
GREAT REMNANT SALE
NOW ON
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY HUNDREDS OF SILK REMNANTS
TO BE CLEARED.
At Give-away Prices.
THE PIONEER SILK STORE
China Building
ASSETS
£13,000,000
BY APPOINTMENT
Queen's Rd, Ctl.
CLAIMS PAID *`£40,000,00 ́
GENERAL
ACCIDENT, FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPN., LTD.
All Classes of INSURANCE
WORLD WIDE
ORGANISATION
AGENTS
JAMES H. BACKHOUSE:
SHIPBUILDERS,
1A, CHATER ROAD.
TEL.
SHIP REPAIRERS, BOILER MAKERS,
FORGE MASTERS,
OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC WELDERS
MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERS.
21733.
OF HONG KONG, LIMITED.
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
Salvage Tug "Taikoo"
V.P.G.N. 600 METERS.
TIVO SISTEMA
-DRY DOCK-
Length 787 Fest: Length on Blocks 750 Foot Depth on Centre of
SUI (H.W.Q.S.T.) 34 ft. 6. lás.> THREE SLIPWAYS.—
Capable of Handling Ships Up
to 4,000 Tons Displacement.
Electric Crane at Sen Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
HONG KONG, CHINA & JAPAN.
TIL ADDRIM: “TÄIECODOCK, HONG KO Tiroh: 80211
Carl Fras: "C" Over "Áno; PERNANE”
KING'S THEATRE
Booking At The Theatre Tel. Nos 2681325982
A GALLANT GUARDSMAN MEETS HIS MATRIMONIAL WATERLOO
RELEASED BY THE BRITISH FILM DISTRIBUTION CO., LTD -HÔNG Kore.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.