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LECTURE AT UNIVERSITY

BY MR. FREEMAN

The Fascination of Engineering

HOW ALFRED HOLT FOUND FAME

The members of the University Engineering Society were fortunate in having the opportunity of listening to Mr. S. B. Freeman C.B.E., M. I. Mech E. on Friday Bercovitch (Chairman) Presided and, in last: Mr. S. addition to the student body amongst those who attended. were Sir William Hornell and Professor Faid (President of the Society).

At the request of the Chairman, Professor Middle- He first congratu- ton Smith introduced the lecturer. lated the Society upon the fact that at this, the "com. ing of age" meeting of the Society founded just twenty one years ago, there should be a record number of mem- bers present.

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GENEROSITY OF ALFRED HOLT

He then mentioned that it was oil engine had been used with suc- fitting that at this anniversary ceas for propelling ships. they should have the privilege of listering to a famous engineer who was also a representative of the firm of Messrs. Alfred Holt. That

been most firm had

generous benefactors to the University, and especially to the Engineering Faculty. Recently they had of fered certain free return passages to engineering graduate appren tices from the University who were, thus enabled to obtain practical experience in Britain.

Mr. Free-

aan was a member of the Court of the University of Liverpool, the chief advisory engineer to Messrs Alfred Holt, &,, member of many technical Institutions and was well known to engineers in many parts of the world. His address would be of the greatest interest to young engineers.

Selecting a Profession.

Radio and Fish, Not only had there been great im- provements and inventions con- the propelling ma- nected with chinery but there had been radio and all sorts of other, inventions, in connection with the radic, ships were not only fitted to communi- cate, with each other, and with land, but by the latest apparatus they could determine the exact longitude and latuitute of a ship steaming in a fog. also record the depth of water under the ship and plot out, a graph automatically showing the rise and fall of the back of the ocean as a ship passed over. More discover remarkable. they could whether there was 'shoal of fish under the ship. British trawlers

were now

They could

Atted with apparatus which enable them not only to a shoal of fish but to discover communicate with other trawlers to help them to catch the fish and with different ports to discove where they could obtain the best for the fish when taken price

Mr. Freeman concluded ashore. by assuring the engineering atu- dents that they have an immense ld open to them in China. He spoke of road development, trans- port.

factories, power stations, harbour, and port developments, and many other engineering works that could be carried out in their congratulated life time; and he

them upon the immense field that lay before them giving them such great opportunities for the useful. the knowledge employment of which they would acquire in the University.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESSURES

AROUND THE COURTS

SESSIONS CALENDAR

Only Three Cases on The List,

Only three cases are listed in the calendar of the Criminal Sessions, which will open at the Supreme Court on January 22, before the Acting Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. J. R. Wood, and the Fuisne Judge. Mr. R. E. Lindsell.

Kartar

with Singh, charged manslaughter, will be tried by the Acting Chief Justice, while Kwok Fing, charged with breach of the Deportation Ordin- ance and Lot Lai charged with unlawful possession of arms and ammunition, will come before the Pulsne Judge.

ore

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1934.

LOCAL CRICKET PRESERVING THE

Recreio Drop A Valu

able Point

PEARCE AND RUMJAHN

GET CENTURIES

There was only one league

match QIL cricket

Saturday although quite a number of friend- lies were played..

PAGODAS

Work At Luk Yung

-Monastery

According to a Canton yernacu- lar paper the authorities of the Pagodas Reconstruction Bureau. with a view to preserving the an- cient relics of the city have recently decided to repair the Pagoda of the Luk Yung Monastery, which is one of the finest monuments of

In the second division Club de Recreto received a nasty shock when they were held to a draw by Canton. 12

their Own the University ground.

ART AND THE NUDE "People don't buy them because they are artistic, but because they pictures of naked women" said Mr. Hamilton on Saturday to a Chinese, who, when charged with exposing indecent pictures for sale artistic replied that they were studies. The defendant was fined $50.

ONCE TOO OFTEN"

Presenting a letter to Kwok Ping Fu of 189 Connaught Road Central, a Chinese obtained $60. because the letter purported to come from Kwok's uncle asking for a loan. A few days later, the same man appeared again and obtained $50 Meanwhile Kwok dutifully wrote to his uncle (who was in Macao) offering his sympathies for the hard, time he was going through. He received a reply which apprised him of the fact that he had been victimised. The fraud discovered, "the man with the letter" was arrested when he came a third time to the house. He was sen- tenced to six months hard labour by Mr. Hamilton on Saturday.

SANITY DOUBTED

When a Chinese was brought before Mr. Hamilton on a charge of arson, the Police asked for a week's remand so that the defeni- dant might be put under medical observation. "Don't let him burn He has a the gaol, will you? madness for setting fire to things!" warned Mr. Hamilton in granting the remand.

OPIUM DIVAN RAIDED Principal Tenant Fined.

A Chinese named So Chol ap- peared before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday charged with keeping ar oplum divan and unlawful posses- sion of five maces of prepared oplum.

It was stated by a Chinese de- tective, that the defendant was the principal tenant to No -13, Ngar Chin Wai Road. ist. floor, Kowloon City and at the time cf the raid, there were some opium smokers in the premises.

commeticed by Mr. Freeman congratulating those present upon the selection of their profession They would find their work of ab- sorbing interest. During the past hundred years the world had been be engineering entirely changed

Although for centuries science. there had been civil engineers it was only during the last hundred years that the mechanical engineer had been at work. They could see the results, especially in the mat- ter of power production and trans- port. (appropriately enough, just as Mr. Freeman mentioned "trans- port" the roar of an aeroplane was heard by the audience). The lec turer at once drew the attention latest of those present to that

useful in form of transport, so

Professor Brown, in moving a China.

lecturer, He then told some interesting vote of thanks to the facts about the enterprise of Al- mentioned that it was ope of the fred Holt, engineer and founder most inspiring addresses that he of the famous Blue Funnel Line had ever heard, and that he wish-labour.. He felt sure that if any engineered that they could have more fre- persevered and took advantage of quently the opportunity of listen- his opportunities he could not only ing to such men of experience and years make a living but, what was more, reputation. He had some

ago given to the members of the be of great benefit to humanity.

University Engineering Society a lecture on the Scott Still engine which had been fitted in some ships belonging to Mesars. Alfred Holt, He had also given a general survey of recent developments in engineering science, and he hoped that others would also address the students so that they might see from time to time the recent pro- in engineering which

Holt's Daring.

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Alfred Holt was trained as a civil engineer. After his training, greatly daring, he put up & brass plate outside an office in Liverpool and used the title, "Consulting En- gineer". Almost his first job was concerned with a small ship of about the size of a Macao steamer. It was built and Alfred Holt set gress

so he increased the steam pres-

Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 9110 or nine weeks hard

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RADIATOR'S CAP THIEF

Arrested with a motor car's ra- diator cap in his possession, a Chi- nese admitted that he stole it from a car parked in Jervois Street. He was sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment.

FRAUD PLAN FAILS Airested Man Gels Two Months For attempting to obtain $200 had by fraud from the Shing Kee

од

During the last few days, small repair work has been commenced The University have G. A Wind- but owing to the pinnacle of the son to thank for their point for Pagoda being so high, it is rather this young cricketer made 50 runs dificult and dangerous for the in fine style to enable the under-workmen to reach the top to work. graduates to total 164 runs.

Two centuries were recorded in the friendlies." Alec Pearce hit two sixes and 12 boundaries in his 101 (retired) against CS.C.C. on the Club ground, while Gadooks" Rumjahn hit no fewer than 18 boundaries in his 102 (retired) for the IR.C. against Kowloon.

RECREIO, UNIVERSITY. This match was played on the Recreio ground and, as stated above, resulted in a draw.

The scores were:—

University,

K. P. Gan, i.b.w., b Alves... P. B. Tata, b Pereira" M. C. Hung, b Pereira G. S. Windsor. b Alves A. B. Tata, b. A. Guterres.... 9. K. L. Ng. b Alves

D. Roy. b Alves.......

F. Fernando, b Pereira....... A. C. N. da Silva, e L

Guterres, b Prata

G. Abraham, 16, A.

'Guterres ...........

T. W Goh, not out

Extras......

Total..

50

18..

12

18

2

16

24

164

Fall of the wickets:-1 for 20, 2 for 20, 3 for 22, 4 for $3, 5 for 103, 8 for 112, 7 for 125,

8 for 145, 9 for 145.

Bowling Analysis.

A. F.. Guterres. 13 Noronha

G. Guterres

رہی

O. M. R. W.

Pereira

B 3 10 3

Alves............. 13 1

47

4

32

2

3

0 10

0

0

19

Q

5

0

22 1

Recreio,

26

b

3

Frats

1/

W. A. Reed, b Ng

H. A. Alves, c Fernando,

NK ....

E Soares, b Ng ..............

A. P. Guterres, c Fernando.

b Ng

A. Prata, & Abraham H. Barros, b Windsor

How Hw

Hence it has been suggested by the authorities. that a high bamboo- scaffolding should be built up to the pinnacle, so as to ensure safety for the workmen.

According to the report issued by the Paroda Reconstruction Bureau, it is said that the whole repairing work of the Pagoda will take twelve Ionths to complete it, and the estimated cost for the repairs is about $50,000.

LOCAL ESTATE,

George Washington Drollette, qu- ditor, late of 1, Po Shan Road, Hong Kong, who died at the Hanoi Clinique Blot, Hanoi, Indo-China, on November 3, 1933, left local és tate valued at $3,000.

Letters of Administration "have

been granted, to May Cintura, Drol- lette, widow..

CRACKER FIRING

Arrangements for Chinese New Year

The "Government Gazette" speci- Les the portions of the Colony in which fireworks may be discharged during Chinese New Year Holidays.

"The hours during which the dis- charge of Breworks will be per- mitted are from 11 p.m. on Tues- day, February 13, to 1 am on Wednesday, February 14" and from

8 am to 9 am, and from 8 p.m. to 6 pm. on Wednesday, February 14.

The letting-off of fireworks in or in the vicinity of places of 'Chris- tian worship during Divine Service

3

is prohibited.

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:

A. P. Pereira, e Abraham, b

Windsor

11

G. A. Guterres, not out

4

17

1

H. A. Noronha, not put ... L. J. Guterres, c Ng. b. F. #B. Tata

J. E Noronha, 1.b.w., b Ng... 28

Extras.

11

Total (for 9 wkts....112

Fall of the wickets:-1 for 8. 2 for 10. 3 for 24, 4 for 25, 5 for 52, 6 for 60, 7 for 77, 8 for 79, 9 for 91.

Bowling Analysis.

Abraham Ng

Gan Windsor

P. B. Tata..

äམསཐoོམ

I

O. M.

R. W

94 2

21

-13

47

5

0

14

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CLUB v.C.S.C.C.

The Hong Kong Cricket Club

T. A. Pearce hit two sixes and 12 boundaries in his innings of 101 158 runs on the Club ground.

retired.

BLASTING ACCIDENT

Four Workmen Killed In Poon Yui District

Latest information from the Chin ese sources states that a terrible mining disaster resulting in four deaths and two severely injured oc- curred last Saturday morning, dur- ing a mining operations in the "Ning Kong granite mountain the Poon Yui District.

"According to the port of the disaster, it appears that on Satur- day last several groups of workmen used dynamite to blast rocks in that mountain, but owing to the mis- understanding of the blasting sign- al an explosion took place at a point where several were hiding,

The explosion, Buried in the do bris, all the workers thereabouts. Four of them were instantly killed

The report adds that among the dead were two women.

about, making improvements. He been made. He felt sure that the Company of 95, Wing Lok Street easily defeated the Civil Service by and two were severely injured. wanted to obtain more power and member had greatly appreciated East, a Chinese was sent to prison Inspector Murphy, prosecuting, the address and joined with him for two months by Mr. Balfour. most heartily in giving a yote..of thanks to Mr. Freeman for his stated that a 'man in New Zealand most inspiring and interesting ad- had been in the habit of sending dress. A vote of thanks was car-meney through the shipping office ried with acclamation,

sure.

was not That helped, but he satisfied. The space in the engine room, fore and aft, was filled; but he decided to add another cylinder to the steam engine so as to ob- tain more power. He very boldly decided to place a second cylinder on the top of the existing cylinder and so invented what is now known. as the tenden steam-engine which has been often büllt since,

When Ships Used Sails. Alfred Holt went on developing new engineering ideas. In those days there was no Suez Canal and all of the ships voyaging between England and China used sails. Al- fred Holt and his friends including one John Scott of Greenock. who afterwards lived for some years in Hongkong as Head of Mesars, But- terfield and Swire in this Colony décided to build a steamer for the China trade. Everyone said that the project must-fail because the vessel could not carry enough coal. Alfred Holt went ahead and the successfully old "Agammennon" rounded the Cape of Good Hope and came to China. That success ful voyage meant the end of the famous China clippers Boon afterwards the Suez Canal was

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NAVAL DOCKYARD CHILDREN

Recreation Club Gives

Christmas Treat

A most enjoyable afternoon was spent on Friday by the children of the members of the Royal Naval Dockyard Recreation Cinb. Some entertained, 90 children were while about 100 parents were pre- sent,

See-saws, Aunt. Sallies and a chute were the principal aide shows, while Uncle Rumteslitskin” added greatly to the enjoyment of the afternoon with his clever con- furing tricks.

of the Shing Kee Company.

A letter which arrived from him on January 3 was taken from the box and later replaced, the con- tents having been tampered with.

On January 11 accused produced a chit requesting payment to bear- er of $200 but was questioned when he called for the money," as the writing on the chit did not com- pare with that of previous letters received. As the applicant could produce no guarantee that the money was intended for him he was arrested.

Later he admitted that someone had asked him to try this trick.

** THEFT OF BLANKETS

Chinese Gets Three Months Gaol

Before Mr. Hamilton at the Central Police Court on Saturday Father Christmas, too arrived by morning, a Chinese named Man aeroplane and very appropriately Wan, described as unemployed, was entered by the chimney. Mra charge with theft of two blankets. It was stated by the Police that Elliott, the wife of Commodore Frank Elliott, OBE, RN, ds- at about 12.30 am on last Friday tributed the gifts. After the dis-morning, the defendant entered tribution three hearty cheets sere. bamboo-matshed in Aberdeen and

The scores were:

Hong Kong C.C. (6 wickets,

declared)

T. A. Pearce, 101, retired. A. W. Hayward, 55.

Civil Service C.C.

F. Baker,. 13. Redmond. 6 far 15. Beck, 4, for 29;

KOC

V. LE.C.

203

I.R.C. v. K.C.C.

The Indian Recreation Club de- feated the Kowloon Cricket Club

55 by 5 wickets at Bookunpoo when

The Indian Recreation Club held the Kowloon Cricket Club to a draw at the K.C.C.. the scores be-

Ang :- Va

Indian R.C

A 3. Bumad, 38, F. D. Pereiras 57 GC. Burnett, :0 for 33. KCC (for 8. wickets)

E. F. Fincher, 30. F. A. Munn, 40.

F. D. Pereira, 4 for 40,

C.C.C. v. ST. JOSEPH

138

119

Craigengower Cricket Club beat St. Joseph's College by 7 wickets

The scores were! at Happy Valley.

St. Joseph's.

opened and many more ships given for Mrs, Elliott, Santa Ciána stole two blankets, which belonged H. Ozorio, 28, not out.

steamed there to China and others who were responsible to a workman

Since those days very great deve for the success of the afternoon. lopments in marine engineering At the conclusion of the enter had taken place. Sir Charles Par- tainment Diana Hosking, the little sons overcame the many obstacles daughter of the Honorary Becce connected with the development of tary, presented Mrs. Ellect with a the steam turbine and later the handsome basket of flowers.

The defendant in pleading guilty, told the Court that he was feeling cold and had nothing to cover at Bentence of three months hard right, so he stole the two blankets.

∙labour was passed":

F. Lee, 3 for 16. C.C.C. Cor.7 wkts)

A. T. Lee, 65.

Y. Abbas, 29. ET Wood, 3 for 56. HAsome, 3 for 54.

108

168

A. A. Rumjahn hit no fewer than 18 boundaries in his 102 retired.

The scores were:-

Kowloon C.C.

8. A. Rumjahn, 6 for 30. Indian R.C................

74

202

A. A Rumjahn, 102 (retired).

NAVY Y. C.C.C.

Craigengower juniors beat the Navy second eleven by 24 runs at King's Park, the scores being:-

Craigengower C.C

W. Sparrow, 43.

L. 8. Wells, 3 for 15.

Navy....!

Sub-Lt. Cheynie, 30.

S. Abbas, 4 for 28.

G. Souza, 4 for 1

0.8.C.C. v. B.K.0.0.

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HE.C.C.

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R. B. W. Patterson, 4 for 21:

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