1935-02-22 — Page 11

SOME DIFFICULTIES IN GETTING

ON IN CHINA

(Continued from Page 10)

Standard Specifications

Other nations have followed this lead. In Hong Kong we use the British standard specifications. It may be said that they are rigid enough to satisfy anyone.

This is a warning that any steel and cement purchased should have a certincate stating its strength etc.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1935.

HELENA MAY CONCERT

Enjoyable Dramatic Programme

A dramatic concert, part of Helena May Institute's Winter Programme was staged in the In- stitute's Hall yesterday evening.

The programme, consisting of items interspersed with a ballet, sketches and a farce was arranged by Madame Diana de Precourt and proved an enjoyable and entertaining affair.

five

The first.Item entitled "The Bathroom Door" a sketch, was full of witty and pleasant dialogue. Then followed a ballet in which the actors all acquitted themselves well with the well

arranged dances.

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H.K. TRAMWAYS

LIMITED

(Continued from Page 7) upon this Company as a sound in- vestment, and who have, perhaps, been alarmed by the continued drop in the market value of their shares.

It is also most satisfactory to learn that our very considerable holding of $1,149,788.32 in Invest ments is only down some $55,000 or 4.8% less than the book value.. Locul share values must surely be at the bottom, and with you," Mr. right itself in due course. Chairman, I feel this situation 'will

tlon, I should like, on behalf of Before seconding the Resblu-

shareholders, to congratulate the Directors and Executive on the year's working, and also, if I may, compliment those responsible for the smart appearance and clean- liness of our cars, and the general efficiency in the management and running of our Company. I ven- ture to suggest we are second, tó no other similar company in this respect.

The writer holds no brief for the public Works Department in Hong Kong, although he believes that many oriticisms that have been levelled against it were an Just Celerity is impossible if dé partments are 'understaffed; and whatever may be the position to day, .in years gone by that did happen in the Public Works In the New Bank building about Departments in Hong Kong. Nor 2.000 tons of steel for reinforce- were the conditions of service ments-mostly round rods and such as to attract men with high bars have been used. About 2,700 Qualifications. The latter defect toms of special chromodor steel has since been remedied, although made in England. is being used I am still unable to understand for the steel framework

of the why the Heads of other Govern-building. The stresses permissible ment Departments with fewer with this type of alloy steel being subordinates, should be paid more higher than those allowed for than the Director of Public Works, mild steel. It is a new advance in who has complicated administra- the science of structural engineer- tive and technical work to do, ing, enabling the framework of a A fine plece of comedy with building to be much lighter than Joan Mollison and Jack Orenham when mild steel is used for the providing the laughter ensued, same loads. But it demands most Taxing the parts of maid

and careful workmanship during erec-butler respectively. these two peo-

ple informed a telephone enquirers With these few remarks "Mr. about the luncheon date of their Chairman, I beg to second the mistress who had apparently been adoption of the Report and At- killed. The way in which

the counts, and the proposal that a message was conveyed evobed Find Dividend of 75 cents per peals of laughter from the (au-share be paid for the year 1934. dience.

The proposal was carried un- Hermione Beauclerk next de-animously. ghted the audierice with "Tennis On the proposal of Mr D. V. of time, to become hard as rock, At in which this clever come-Steavenson, seconded, by Mr. J. F.

Portland cement, now indispens-lende indulged in an imaginary able for modern structures, is of game of tennis all by herself. The comparatively recent origin. Rein-

way she acted was good to be forced concrete is an invention of hold. my Lifetime. Portland first appeared in the first half of the nineteenth century. It was regarded with suspicion by many engineers and architects barely 50 years ago.

tion.

Recent Inventions

A factor that demands the most rigid scrutiny by those responsible for the safety of the general public, is the quality of the steel and cement used in modern build- ing construction. It is especially

The concrete that is in use to- important that precautions taken day all over the world is a mixture for safety in England, or America, of Portland Eement, sand. "aggre- insisted upan in this gate" (or small-pleces of stone) and water. The chemical "reac- tions which follow the mixture enable the concrete, in the course

should be

part of the world.

"Send it out to China, if it fails to come up to standard,” are words used by unscrupulous sales- men: The materials that will be rejected in Britain or America may pass muster in China. We can imagine, the agent saying to himself "They won't worry about tests or standards out there."

East.

cement

Men were able to erect enormous buildings without Portland cement between, the years say 400 B.C. and 1850 A.D. Yet to-day it is indis- pensable.

In

The final item "The Hit" with Gerald Nigel taking the part of "The commissionaire" was more of a farce with comedy trying to steal

a place in it. The Com- missionaire" was trying to boost a picture hit and crying loud his ballyhoo to the people who were going to see the picture.

Those responsible for the fare served last night are to be hear

My own experience. extending over many years, is that it is most essential to have deflalte figures concerning the strength of steel and cement used in China, For there is ample evidence in my possession to prove that materials that would not be permitted to be used in bulidings In England-have | been sold and used in the Far In those 6000 years the builderstily congratulated and we trust the truly grand style, the that more would be heard of Many years ago engineers in Egyptians, the Greeks, and even those that took part in yesterday's Great Britain realised the necessity

the creators of the wonderful entertainment. for standard tests for materials. temple, Anghör Vat (1,000-1200) At the close of the programme Elaborate specifications have been A.D.) "built massive members and

the ladies who took part were all drawn" up and approved by Gov | foundations in. masonry. They presented with baskets of flowers. ernment and technical associa

used no Portland,, cement.

They had a vast amount of cheap labour, skilled as well as unskilled. There was more or less milimited time. There convenient and abundant supply of the more easily "worked" stone; sultable for building, such sandstone and marble. Those conditions do not obtain in West ern countries to-day. they in this era compete in any Nor can

part of the world against mechani- sation."

tions.

EDGAR

ANE

BRITISH MADE HIGH SPEED

STEEL &

TOOLS

REPRESENTED

150

TAPDINE

SLERINO

was

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DR. KAGAWA

To Lecture To-day At Cathedral Hall

Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa Days Hong Kong another short visit lecture in the Cathedral Hall at to-day and has agreed to give a

Christ in Japari.” 5.30 p.m. His subject will be

气

It is expected that a lecture on

1.

Wright, Jr., Han, Sir Shou-son Chow and Mr. F. A. Joseph were re-elected directors.

Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews were re-elected auditors on the proposal of Mr. G. E. Pötts, seconded by Mr. A. W. Heron..

Those present at the 'meeting were Mr. A. B. Stewart (chairman), Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. Choa Po Bien, Hon. Mr. C. G. 8. Mackie, Mr. F. A. Joseph, Hon. Sir Shou- son Chow (directors), Mr. D. C. F. Bellamy (general manager),"Mr. W. F. Simmons, F.C.IS. tary), Messrs, T. E. Pearce, J. F. Wright, F. H. Crapnell, G. H. Potts, B. Wong Tape, H. J. M Figuereldo, H. Gittins, S. T. W11- iamson, N. V. A. Croucher, W. H. Choy, A. W. Heron, D. V. Steaven- son, Chua Seng Choo, J. G. Taylor and W. Allen (shareholders).

The Sign of the

·BLACK

Perfect Blend

SCOTCH WHISKY BLACK & WHITE

CHEICE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY

(secre- MARIE TEMPEST

JUBILEE

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HMI. Of Schools Introduced

The 94th meeting of the Board was held or Wednesday, Febr-

Impressive Public Popularity

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Fab. 1. Miss Marie Tempest's popularity with the public in impressively shown by the letters that are published in the Press in connec tion with the celebration of her jubilee.

Here is one extract:

BLACK&WHITE WHISKY

"BUCHANANS",

BLACK

&

WHITE"

WHISKY

World Renowned for Age & Quality

1963-

THE AFFAIRS OF CELLINI

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March and Friday, 15th March" your model. I would like to meet and daily for the period 25th her." March to 13th April, 1935.

WES

All craft are thereby warned to At this Volterra began to howl for mercy. At the instigation of Ottavanio, the poor craven allowed to sneak down and away But from that moment, Benvenuta had made another enemy, a more powerful and cruel enemy than be had ever made before.

Benvenuto went to Venice with such credentials as set forth his business there, that is, a matter of art work on behalf of the Duke of Florence. Through a goldsmith he had known in Bologna he learned where to find the Signorita Pretino but was warned that it was difficult to get her consent to

pose.

&

Benvenuto became a favourite with Duke Alessandro because of dismissed his guide and proceeded Near to the address Benvenuto

his skill and heroism, although to afoot. In the loggia a servant

I am a poor woman, but I have be a friend of this Duke meant no took the verbal message that he been so often cheered in "my sad more than that one might be was sent by His Excellency, Ales Two factors, almost unconsider-

this subject by one who is probably uary 20 when the members pre-

lonely times by Miss ed by the ancient rulers, are of

the.. most outstanding Japanese sent were:-

Marie tavoured, to-day and hanged to-sandro, Duke of Florence. This Mr. G. R. Sayer, B.A. (Director can do is to support any charity

Tempest, that I feel the least one morrow. Christian will be of very great in- paramount importance in all con

admitted Benvenuto to a small Ashe may choose.

However, Duke Alessandro was room where he saw the beautiful struction work to-day. They are terest; and it is hoped that many of Education Chairman), Mr. time and money.

R. Sutherland, IS.O., M.A., (Sen- Will avail themselves of this op- Mechanisatiori

Miss Tempest is regarded with no when he saw the medel commem-tiful as reported. As for the gir an excellent judge of the arts and Signorita. She was quite as beau has been adopted at Shing Murortunity of hearing Dr. Kagawa lor Inspector of English Schools), less affection by those who work brating his own defence of the she was amazed

Mr.. Y. P. Law, BA. (Senior In- with her

that such a spector of Vernacular Schools).

city, he realized that no Every evening she holds an in

be sent upon a message until she Rev. Fr. G. Byrne, S.J., Ph.D., formal reception in her room at

learned that he was the craftsman better strikingly handsome man should Captain P. S. Cannon, MA, AE the Lyric Theatre before the car- C., Very Rev. A. Swann, M.A., DS. tain rises. C. Hon. Mr. S. W. Teo, O.B.E., LLD. and B. Wylie.

and in the work on the new Bank speak on the subject about which buliding because or those two fac

he cares most.

tors.

*

*MISHAP

Behind the Scenes

craftsmanship had been' produced, He promptly gave Benvenuto many profitable commissions.

About this time Ottayanio's mistress persuaded him that this Benvenuto who had shown up her brother's cowardice secretly put to death.

and what he wanted.

It is of interest to note that! | LOCAL JOCKEY IN CAR about twenty years ago, tröm 80 to 90 per

"It has been forbidden, since a cent of the world's

She arrives soon after six o'clock

marriage has been arranged for me output of cement was manufac At about 17 o'clock yesterday The Board were introduced to and settles down to play patience

with a young nobleman.I would tured in Great Britain, Germany morning while he was driving to Mr. E. Burney, MC, one of His Members of the cast drop in France and the USA. Now there wards town, Mr. B. A. Proulx, the Majesty's Inspectors of

should be that I could she hesitated. Schools Naturally they talk "shop.””

"If you came at moonrise, by the are factories everywhere. In the well known-local-jockey met with with whom the Board discussed-

Their roles are discussed. An Far East they are to be found a motor accident which, luckily, Local

One evening a stranger suddenly garden, I might be there tourdmit Educationaflairs with actor may be dissatisfied with one attacked Benvenuto when he was you, now-go, please," she urged in Japan, Formosa, Hong Kong, Candid not result in any serious in- special reference to the School of his entries. Miss Tempest is re taking home a casket of valuable a whisper as he kissed her hand." ton, French. Indo-China, Malaya justes other than shock and a few Certificate Examination and the

ferred to and doutbless other places.

designs, Benvenuto parried the Just at the rise of the moon *And abrasionis.

desirability of more stringent relaying down the cards, I should gently set down the casket, closed of the Pretinos, and at the rate of Now you mention it," she says, sword thrust with a kick as he Benvenuto was again at the house many more factories for making Mr. Proulx was driving a Mogulations for the Hygiente control do this and thin."Then she returns in too close for another thrust so Portland cement will appear in two-seater and was about to pass of Private Vernacular Schools. the Far East in the not distant the Hotel Garage at Repulse Bay

The Chairman intimated that future.

Twice a week, however, she is not

that he could draw his own, sword the main road from a private road on which Mr. Sutherland would matinees she goes home immediate Twice, after this, hirelings, of when a Dairy Farm lorry entered this would be the last occasion visible. On days when there are and then, with a savage, side blow, with the result that the two cars attend a meeting of the Boardly and is in bed by 5.25 p.m....** collided when Mr. Proulx's car was the Board's appreciation of his time to return for the evening and moved that an expression of badly damaged, the offside wheel

There she remains until it is

being smashed up.

services-be recorded in the Minu performance, i tes of the Board. Dr. S. W. TO seconded and the motion was car

It is most essential that cement should be tested for its physical properties, and that the results ob tained should, conform to 'definite standards. The most important test to-day is that for the tensile strength of a mixture of one part cement and three parts sand The type of sand to be used is specified viz., for British standard tests, that obtained from Leighton Buzzard in England, for sand

H:K. ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. ried unanimously.

•Dividend Of $2.50

At the Ordinary Yearly? Meeting

AT THE MARINE COURT Unlawful Boarding Charged with unlawfully board

Wednesday

morning

to her game

EWO COTTON MILLS LTD

Dividend Of 30 Cents"

killed his assailant

cities, tried to kill Benvenuto, and Ottavanio, adventurers from other

one did wound him but he killed both.

the little garden, bordering a nar-

row canal. He scratched lightly

door was opened slightly and he at the door with the hat of his dagger and almost instantly, the

entered,

Bignorita Pretino seemed moren beautiful than ever in the moon- light Benvenuto sketched rapidly withaburin on soft metal until

Beautiful Signorita Each time Ottavanie tried to he had her perfeet prbale. He influence the Dike to hang Ben-intended to make a three-quar venuto, claiming that he was no sketch but her beauty was such more than a common murderer few happy moments.

that he decided to tell her so, for Benvenuto, however, was designing other coins with the Duke in heroicHe did so with his has reller, and it would have taken success with fair

before long she was A great crime, indeed to have pêr guaded him to execute this mar

his arms adfire vellous craftsman.

For a longer

ark corner of

At a Board Meeting held in varies considerably in quality. We to be held on Wednesday, 13th

Shanghai on (with inst a dividend have found, in Hong Kong, that March, 1935, at 11am, the Direc-

of 30 cents per share was declar- mortar composed of local and tors will (subject to audit)eing the Dutch steamer Van Beued for the year 1934, failed to satisfy the British commend that the balance avail-tazlast

The Annhaj General Meeting standard specifiction, but when able for distribution be disposed without having permission from will be held on 3rd April and the Leighton Buzzard sand was used of as follows

the master or the omeer-in-transfer books will be closed from At this time word camento Ben It was satisfactory. We therefore

charge, Yau Kam an unemployed 42nd March to 3rd April. keep a stock of Leighton Buzzard

Chinese was fined $10, or in de- sand for the British standard tests"

fault one week hard labour, by the on cement.

Hon. Commander GF Hole at the Marine Court yes rday morn

Lying In-Share Seven Chinese boatmen and 155 908.42 boltwomen were

charged with unlawfully lying heir

In +92,005,908.42 shore at a dista

100 from the

Mark PAIRCRAFT during

realised they wer tenuto of a young Sinodita Preting Messrs. Carroll Bros have re- rivaled those of the Greek masters

of Venice whose classic features

and then they Jantern ceived cable advices that EwoA fellow craftsman 3 from Venice

Tam losti" Cotton Mills have declared dividend or 80 cents "Shanghai the Dake for leave to fourney to nam to.m

told him about her. He applied to my brother, and Currency per share,

To pay a dividend of $2.50 per share on 450,000 shares: $1,129,000.00 To pay a bonus of 50 cents per share on 450,000 shares...

As some indication of the great Amprovement that was hade in about twenty-five years in the To place to Reserve manufacture of cement, the figures To carry forward to Tor the terialle strength of mortaz,

next Accounta even days after mixing, as re quired by the "British 9 staðdard specification, are given. In 1905 a figure of 120 in pounds per square inch, was-demanded; but figures up to 460 and more Bre How frequently attained. We may xpect further improvements, or in laboratories all over the World

225,000.00 500,000.00

ents with the t

thin the endeav

Matuletor

the scientists are studying and morrow's issue of the

Venice to meet this young womart and to nae her as a model for some masks on an enormous vase he was

making for the

NOTICE TOMARINERS

WILL BE

RACTICE TRIED OUT

Bent

NE

ABeng