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ELECTRICAL

DEVELOPMENT

Illness was the unfortunate reason why neither the President, Lord Ashheid, nor the recently- appointed executive chairman, St William Ray, attended the an- диа luncheon

ot the British

·Electrical. Development Associa- tion, which was held at the Savoy Hotel, London, on Thursday. March 22, with the Rt. Hon. Lord Eltisley in the chair. Those pre- sent were, therefore, prevented from hearing how the reorganisa- tion of this body was likely to affect its future, activities, and were, instead, given with an ac- count of what has happened in the immediate and more distant past. Proposing the toast of "The Association." the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Oliver Stan- ley, M.P. in a happily worded speech, said that he learnt that one of the consequences of recent changes was that they were to have more money, and he there- fore hoped that they would con- tinue to carry out their task with at least the same enthusiasm as they had done in the past." He had been criticised for praising electrical methods, but he was less concerned with the rivalry between them and another in dustry than that the people of this country should have the best facilities which selencé could place at their disposal. At the present time, the emphasis was changing over from production to sales, and this was a matter with which the Electrical Development Association was particularly con- netted. It was satisfactory to know that the sales of electricity during the Arst two months of 1934 had exceeded those during the corresponding period of 1933 by 15 per cent.. but this corres- ponded to a consumption of only about, 230 kWh per head of papu- lation per annum. When it was remembered that the Weir report envisaged a consumption of 500 kWh. by 1941. it was obvious we had some way to go. The fallacy that electricity was a luxury must, therefore, be exploded. That could only be done by demonstra- tion and propaganda. In reply. the Chairman referred to the fact that the membership of the As- sociation was now drawn entirely from the supply brancti of the in- dustry. It was satisfactory to' krow that they had acquired 68 new members

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NEW HOSPITAL SPRING COMES TO MOTHER'S PLEAS DIARY OF LOCAL

FOR CHAPEI

Need Met by Action of Aged Philanthropist

Shanghai, May 7.

The long-felt need for a hos- pital in the densely populated dis- trict of Chapel" is at last to be met," said the eminent philan- thropist Mr. Lo Pa-hong on the oc- casion of his 60th. birthday in the course of his neply to an eulogistic Address

delivered by Mayor Wu Te-chen on behalf of the Chinese community of Shanghai.

Sometime ago a group of friends Pa-hong. foremost of Mr. Lo

SHANGHAI

Vernal Season Dis- guised In Summer Garb

Shanghal, May 8. Spring invaded Shanghal yester day not in the delicate and shy manner which the poets describe but disguised as n warm, sticky summer's day.

After two days of fog which held up shipping and reminded people of London ab its worst, there was a sudden change. Siccawel Observa- tory had a lot to say about condi- head and remarked. "Well, it is a sign of hot weather and we are 5oing to have it."

End Hunger Strike

Peking, May 4,

The tearful pleas of age mother to her son were responsible for the settlement of the hunger strike of 48 political prisoners in the deten- tion house of the Peking District Court, yesterday, according to Chin- j ese reports.

When Mrs. Kuo heard that her son, Kuo Ta; one of the strikers. bad not eaten anything for three days, she went to the gover- nor of the gaol yesterday morning and requested a special interview with the youth. This was readily granted. The son at first decline

mother knelt down and urged him to end his fast for her sake. Kuc finally yieldest.

EVENTS

TO-DAY.

SATURDAY, MAY 12.

Cinemas

King's:Devil Tiger." Queen's Queen Christina. Central:Samaräng.” Oriental:-"The bast Trail,” World: "Dinner At Eight." Alhambra-"Queen Christina." Majestic:-"All Quiet on the

Western Front." Star: "The Working Man."

Whist

DIlscellaneous

Drive and

Tombola

philanthropist of Shanghai, insisted tlons and an old skipper shook his to call off the strike. Thereupon the (Ladies Club, S.W.B.), Murray

to the

that he should not allow his 80th brithday on May 2nd. to pass without appropriate celebrations. Mr. Lo drew attention national crisis, and in a spirit of humility urged his well-wishers.to drop their plans. He finally yield- ed to persuasion upon the distinct understanding that all the birth- in day gifts received by him money or in

kind should be set aside as a contribution to the building fund for a new hospital to be put up in Chapel mainly for the benefit of the working classes and the poor, the new institution to be known as the Hospital of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The institution of medical service all classes at Nantao. St Joseph's Hospice, was Attingly decorated for the purpose and the birthday celebrations on Wednes- day were a remarkable combina- tion of religious and social func tion. High Mass was celebrated in the morning and it was follow ed by Solemn Benediction in the afternoon. The students of the Cheng-Hsin Middle School enacted play in honour of Saint Joseph, Foster-Father of Jesus. and both the play and the musical render- ings by the band of the School won enthusiastic applause.

for

Shanghat had it. During the

day a maximum temperature of 88 degrees was registered with a minimum of 62.5. This compared with a maximum of 79 minimum of 57.5 degrees on the

same date Inst

and a

The governor Immediately had the news spread to all parts of the gaol and soon other strikers foll- owed the example of Kuo in taking food again. By last evening the strike was completely settled.

also year. It

coincided with the Chinese calendar which announced in no mistaken terms that it was the

Beginning of Summer."

LWG

According to the vernacular press. the strike was started on May 30 by two prisoners, one under sentence of death and onother just sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment. They

pre sented four demands to the auth- critles, one of which was that political prisoners should not wear fetters and chains. Another demand was to the effect that the prisoners should be allowed to receive woman visitors in their cells. All these damands were re- jected

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BETTER TIMES

In The West End

Again

Barracks, 8 p.m.; Alice Memorial Hospital Nursing Class Graduation at Ying Wah Girls' College Hall,

Moon-III Moon, 29th Day.

Bonham Road. 7 p.m. -

Principal Mails

Outward for Europe via Suez by Conte Verde, 5 p.m.; for 'America and Europe vla Siberia by General Sherman, 5 pm.

Sports

Aquatics-YM.C.A. Night Fete,

p ̈*. Lawn

Bowl-Senior Division. Craigengover C.C. "A". v. Kowloon c.c.; Civil Service C.C. v. Craigen- gower C.C "B" Club de Recreio v. Kowloon A.G.C.; Police R.C. v. Talkco R.C.; Junior Division, Kow- loon C.C. v. Craigengower C.C.; Yacht Club v. Civil Service C.C.; Kowloon B.G.C. v. Club de Recreio: Hong Kong Electric R.C. v. Police R.C: Indian RC. v. Football Club.

Sunrise. 5.44 a.m. Sunset.—6.54

p.m.

Tides. High at 8.34 and 21.31; Low at 1.49 and 14.49.

SUNDAY, MAY 13.

Although a few sultry days might have warned people of what was to come, yesterday, as every body must know. was a "corker." For too early to dig out the summer, or semi-summer kit from among the moth balls in the trunk, there was much undisguised re- gret that the sartorial defence was not ready. People who anticipated the heat by bowing to the inevit able, were few and far between. An occasional Panama hat, a few light grey flannel sults, and much mopping of the brows were the only visible signs. One. от white fannel "bags" were reported, but at the second day of the Spring Race Meeting discomfort in, attire was the general conclusion. "But as one man declared: "Well, there was no summer rig but wait until After benediction Mayor Wu Te- you see me to-morrow." chen before a packed house de-

Siccawel's forecast yesterday livered touching address of afternoon stated this was in store

The West End is beginning to Morrison, first Protestant Mission- felicitation.

for to-day: "Overcast weather look itself again in these pleasant ary to Chiria. with intermittent rain and fresh days, and the gleam of financial southeasterly to north-easterly sunshine too is belag felt. Some cloudy, of the plaster raced houses and winds around Shantung: very mild with cyclonic circulation shop buildings that have been un- over the Lower Yangtze and touched for the few years are 'being, painted again, and the doors our regions: overcast with fog or

houses on the re- thundery rain and fresh south-in the little

stablelands behind easterly to south-westerly winds conditioned along the coasts to the south of the

smart streets are coming out again in strong reds and blues and Saddles The depression will pass of Shanghai east-

greens. There is a small revival to the north north-eastward."..

of window-boxes. Nature, too, is not idle, with the magnolia burs- ting into whiteness in conspicuous places and the daffodils giving a

In reply. Mr. Lo stressed his own unworthiness of the praises con- ferred upon him

by the Mayor and by his friends.

"My only excuse for my brith- day celebrations is that the gifts will be all used for the new hos pital at Chapel. We have 30 mow acquired ten years ago but never used on account of lack of funds. My experience enables me to say that 'The family with a record of good deeds will be blessed with causes for rejoicing."

were paying of land who full-scale rates, and 31 others. since last July. The main pur- pose of the reorganisation had been achieved, and they were now assured of a steady income of not less than 60.0001. One problem in in doing something to which they might take a part was the appalling loss of life on the roads, for many of these accid- ents might be prevented by the replacement of absolete systems

decrease

ANOTHER TRUE TALE

A reader referring to the "True Tale of the Day" in this column yesterday sends me this "wisecrack" which he says the child in the story

of artificial lighting-Engineering.attered in his hearing-

"the

of

"Daddy," said the little girl, "teacher told us to-day" that olive branch is the emblem peace. What is the emblem of war?

"Orange blossom." grunted her -drent,

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MR. B. W. TAPE magnificent gilt-edge to the Park

Leaving The "Sun

Life"

Anniversaries and Holidays

Sunday of the Ascension; Cen- tenary of Death of Dr. Robert

'Cinemas

King's: Devil Tiger." Queen's: "Queen Christina." Central:-"The Deeds. Men Do." Oriental The Private Live

of Henry VIIT.”. World"Eskimo." Alhambra:-"Queen Christina." Majestic:-"The Last Traill." Star: "Facing The Music."

Entertainments"

Band Concert, European Y, M C...A., Kowloon, § p.m."

Miscellaneous

Women's Missionary Meeting.

Moon. New Moon, 8.30p.m. IV. Moon, 1st. Day.

Lane side of Hyde Park Big flashing cars seem more plentiful than ever, and the prices on dis-"Monteverde," 16, Taipo Road, 3 creet tickets in the smart jewellers' Pan shops still tell that diamonds are being sold or at any rate offered Mr. B. W. Tape, for many years —at four and even five figures...... identified with Life Insurance in Art dealers in Bond Street are Hong Kong, has decided to relin-plucking up hope again, and say " make a lo-o-ot of money quish his office duties as the that the last three months have 5.30 p.m... and buy father a grand car and above. Company's Resident Secre- been better than 'all last year with

Old Lady (to her seven-year-old grandson): What will you "do when you get big .

mother a lot of pearls and all when I get big."

"And what will you buy for Grandma ?"

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Religious-Solemn Procession in honour of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Teresa's Church, Kowloon Tong.

Sports

Sunrise.-5.44 am. Sunset.6.55.

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In Harbour

The Harbour Master has issued a notice to mariners to the effect that the work of erecting a stag- Kong and Kowloon Wharf and ing in the Harbour of the Hong

Godown Company's property will commence on Monday, 14th instant The staging will be on the merid- lan line of Longitude 114 degrees 9 minutes 30 seconds East and Latitude 22 degrees 17 minutes 53 "seconds North.

The craft used in erecting the

staging will fly a large red square flag by day and two vertical, red lights by night.

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