Colony's Public Works.
Scheme
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Perhaps it is not good for you that I should make this quotation. I doubt whether the profession is so ditdent as to need encourage ment of such a kind. I fancy that the Engineer like the Scotchman and perhaps also the Yorkshire- man has an "unco guld" cancelt of himself. However I must leave le to you to decide whether you deserve the compliment and whe ther the profession still lives up to the standard indicated.
If there is romance and imagina- tion in engineering how much more is there in shipbuilding? This Industry has fallen on to bad day's but a great effort is being made to improve its position. We hear much in regard to subsidies but I cannot help feeling that genuine co-operation throughout the Em- pire and a change in the present parochial outlook which obtains in certain parts would provide the best cure. Meanwhile much has been achieved during the past year in engineering and shipbuilding work. In the latter the out standing event referred to by your President was the launching by Queen Mary of the Cunard-White Star Liner named after Her Ma- jesty. Such' a vessel is a little world in itself but one wonders whether such large ships are sound. from an economic point of view.
Extension At Kal Tak British aviation established its supremacy in the flight from Eng- land to Australia while Sir Mal- colm Campbell created a new re- cord in motoring speed.
has in
THE local Government hand a larger programme of build- Ing and engineering development than perhaps ever before in the 'history of the Colony. In spite of
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THE NEW BANK The laying of the second Cross Harbour Pipe-line is expected to be completed this month, so en- ' abling us to make more use of the mainland supply.
Road development, has in view of more urgent needs been some- what retarded but more progress should soon be possible. Mean- while the new Shaukiwan road is proceeding space while Govern- ment has not lost sight, of the desirability of connecting up with the road system la Kwangtung.
As your President has stated the most notable private work at pre- sent in progress is the new Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building the foundation stone of which I had the privilege of laying last November. The work is being carried with great efficiency and celerity and reflects the greatest credit on the engineers,* Messrs. Logan and Amps, to whom I offer my sincere congratulations. It is a matter of great regret to me that I shall not be here to have the privilege of opening the build... ing which I understand is expected to be completed in October next.
I sympathise with, the locat docks and shipbuliding yards in not having had more work but at the some time congratulate them in having been able to keep things going not too unsatisfactorily.
No one who regards the en- gineering and building develop- ment taking place in the Colony to-day can feel any doubt as re- gards its future prosperity. cannot be gainsaid that the cloud of depression is still over us but many, among whom I count), my- self, feel that there are signs of it ifting though but slowly and slightly. That the cloud will soon
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a fulling revenue this has been be dissipated and the Colony re- rendered possible by the satisfac-gain in a large measure its form- tory state of its surplus balances er prosperity is my earnest and and it is a matter for congratula-heartfelt hope. tion that we have been able in this way to assist trade and em- ployment during the present period of depression.
Extensions are being carried out at the Air Port at Kai Tak but having regard to the development of aviation and the "linking up of Hong Kong with existing air routes. which I feel confident will take place in the near future, it is, cer- tain. that further development and Improvements will be necessary. Meanwhile I can assure you that everything possible is being done to bring this Colony effectively on the air map.
Harbour dredging is being car- ried out enabling us to effect a re- clamation at Kun Tong which when completed will provide an aren at some 230 acres.
Work is proceeding satisfactorily on the new Gao) and the new Gov. ernment Civil Hospital which wher. Completed will provide the Colon with two fine institutions the need for which has long existed.
The urgent need for a new Cen tral British School is realised and the matter is now in hand.
The completion of the new out patients department at Kowloon Hospital has supplied a much felt
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Excellent progress is being made on the Shing Mun waterworks scheme under the able direction of Mr. Hull and it is hoped that it may be possible to provide an interia supply of water before the end of the present year though it will take a year or two longer to com- plete the entire scheme.
FAMOUS SCIENTIST'S
In conclusion I thank the in- stitution of Engineers and Ship- builders of Hong Kong for its use- ful contribution in the past to the Colony's weal and for its uniform kindness and hospitality to myself and I thank you all for drinking my health" to-night..
THE VISITORS
In proposing the toast of "The Visitors," Mr. E. Mitford said:-
Your Excellency, Mr. President and Gentlemen,-It is my pleasure to-night to propose the Toast of the Visitors-this pleasure is tinged with regret in that I am deputing for
Latham, whose liness has prevented our Chairman, Mr. H, R.
lum from taking the position which many years. whole-hearted work on behalf of the Institute has entitled him to enjoy.
Toast, I would like to say a word Before going further with the about the Institute.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1935.
EMPRESS OF BRITAIN
Luxurious Liner Arrives
The luxury cruise liner Empress of Britain, flagship of the Cana- dian Pacific Fleet, arrived in Hong Kong early this morning. and berthed at No. 5. Whart, Kowloon, specially constructed for large vessels.
Over 400 passengers comprising Royalty, nobilly. milionaires, sportsmen-people whose names are household words are making the annual world cruise on this 48,000-ton luxurious iner which left New York on January. 10 and sailed to Funchal, Gibraltar, Algiers, Villefranche. Naples. Athens, Halfa, Port Sald. Colombo, Penang. Singapore. Bangkok, Batavia, Samarang. Pedang Bay and Manila The liner will re- main here for three days when she will leave on her return voyage via northern China, Japan. Hawall, San Francisco, San Pedro, Los Angeles, Balboa and New York where she is scheduled to arrive on May 20. having been on the
a Itttle over four
cruise
months.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
19
15
"Note:-Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the words required.
Across
4-This individual means to be single, and is exceptional (8).
3-Short and smart, like the backchat of comedians (8), 9-This prior always demanded
a share of Heer (6).
10 To make Cain a model would'
be Bendish! (10). 13-One finds this only in the
country (5). 14-Book of the Old Testament "(6).
17-Adam and Eve lived in a part
of this country (6). 21--This may be used for soll
but (5) 24-Is not belonging in any way
to the matter (10). 25-One may have this to bring
up (6).
h
26-Concerning sight, possibly a
fresh examination must be made (8).
27-This shows a harsh severity
(B).
Down 1-A liquid measure used at me
time in England (5). --Most of this track
worth much (5).', "
The passengers include such well-known personalities as H.R.H. Princess Joachim Albrecht of Prussia: Baron Henri de Roths child, descendant of the famous family of financiers; The Comte and Comtesse E. M. de Lambertye. of France; The Marquis and Mar- quise de Falces; Sir Jullen Cahn, prominent Notts cricketer and former President of the Notts C.C.. Sir Harold Bowden, Chair- man of the British Olympic Asso- ciation; Sir William Perring, past President of the Board of Trade and Managing Director of Cross- ley & Co.; His Honour Mr. Justice W. A. D. Lees, prominent Cana- dian Jurist: Mr. Frank Bowden, British flim producer Mrs, E. Sy. David Jenkins, wife of the Direc- tor of Navy Contracts in London; Mrs. James G. Baller, wife of the American diplomat; Mr. Frederick Ernest Moss, who will stand at the next General Elections as a Conservative candidate; Comte 33. Draped. and Comtesse de Lambertye; Mrs. Mary Fisher, the authoress; Sir Charles Leys; Sir John and Lady Perring: Count and Countess Plestchee, Sir Francis and Lady Vaules; Miss Pearl White, the Alm John Curtis: and General W. Crozier.
Curtis; and General W. Crozier.
Other passengers include. Mr. "Frank Carrel, «M.L.C., and Mrs.
Carrel, Mrs. G. de Ferrante.
Miss Helen G. Balley, Mrs. W.
Miss M. L Barrow. D. Balley, Mrs. James G. Balley, C. Marshall Barton, Mrs. Barton, Mrs. W. H Bateman, Jr. Mrs. Charles H. Bayley. Mrs. E. Burnett-Hammond
and Mrs. Bush.
Mrs. W. C. · Caine. Miss Jean Cameron, Miss Mary Cameron, Miss Mary E. Campbell, Captain Like similar Institutions the EnglR. H. Carter, Mrs. Carter, James neers have felt the effects of de- pressed conditions, and in order to stem the tide it has been decided to close down part of these premises... so as to place the Institution on a sounder Anancial footing.
D. Crawford, Mrs Crawford, Mrs James Oliver Curwood and Mrs.
Helene F. Curwood.
Mrs. Miram W. Dalrymple, Dr. V. Danulescu, Col Edward A Deeds, Mrs. Deeds, Mrs. Herbert E. Doo-little, Monsieur Maxine Ducrocq, Harry Du Fresne, and Miss Charlotte Dyett.
hart, Miss Cynthia Ann Edwards. Harry B Earhart, Mrs. Ear-
Dr. J. P. Eldson, Mrs. Eidson and Miss Florence H Espen
G.
Dr. Albert D. Ferguson, Miss M
Fleming, Mrs. William Forbes, Miss Blanche Ford, Miss H
M F. Forster. Miss Anne Fowler, Mrs. Frank R. Fuller and Miss Marjorie Fyfe.
We think this is definitely a step In a forward direction, and whilst none of the usual amenities of the Institution will be destroyed, this is probably the last time we will pe able to hold our "annual dinner in our own premises. Further I would like to say that the Institute is perhaps not getting the support it should have from the Engineers and Allied Professions, and I would ap- peal to those who are not members to correct this defdency and join, and thereby assist in placing this Miss Ava Galloway. Mrs. Alice Institution in the position it des- Gardner, Miss Eva G. Gauld, A. F. erves. (Hear, hear.)
Gilbert, Mrs. Glibert, Miss Eliza DISCOVERY FOR
Gentlemen: I regret that this is beth Goldstone, B. C. Grits, the last time we shall have the Willa Griffiths, Mrs. Grimtha, STOMACH SUFFERERS pleasure of having His Excellency Major T. Grothe, Madame Grothe.
Amazing evidence of the remark. Bir William Peel with us; he cer able speed with which indigestion tainly has endeared himself to us and stomach paina can be stopped all. On behalf of the Members I has been revealed by medical ex-would like to wish him continued periments carried out by Professor health and happiness (Applause Bidet, emirent European biologist, To all cur guests. I hope you have who has taken many X-ray photo enjoyed yourselves and that you graphs of actual cases. These will continue to do so, and I can prove Biaurated Magnçais to be the quickest-acting and most effec assure you that you are all wel, tive atomach remedy known to comed most heartily, medical science.
:
Members of the Institute, I would Within minutes a teaspoonful ask you to rise and in giving you of Bianrated Magnesia in a little the Toast of our Visitors, I would water produced complete relief in couple the name of the Hon. Mr. "cases. where numberless other re N. L. Smith. (Applause):
medies had failed entirely.
Bisurated Magnesia is a pleta treatment for the relief of stomach disorders-it neutralises the harmful scide that cause the trouble and it sprends a soothing protective film over the stomach lining.
com-
THE REPLY
and that is confined to an outboard motor! The speaker then said that he felt that in speaking at this function he was a little rash He was just like a layman before the medical authorities.
Hong Kong, he said was indeed
neers afloat and ashore. They were a happy hunting ground for Engi- grateful for the hospitality received that night and it would be imper- tinent for him to say anything of the merits of the Institution The Institution had been very helpful to many in the Colony and he wish Replying on behalf of the visitors ed to express thanks for the gener Mr. N. L. Smith a few well ous hospitality which they all re chosen words said that he was sur-ceived at their hands. (Applause, „prised” and a little shocked when a ✅In the course of the evening the Get Bisurated Magnesia powder few hours ago he was asked to reply Band of the East Lancashire Regi- or tablets from your chemist or store to-day, but be sure to look on behalf of the viators He could ment under Bandmaster AB Yule for the oval BISMAG sign if you not be said to have any knowledge rendered selections while the cater want the quickest-acting stomach of engineering the only experience in tras in the capable hands remedy doctors know.
he has is that of marine engineer Gloucester Restaurant
the
is not
#1
4
3-One is given up to a certain
time to solve this (5). You'll find they run risks, if you make "sports a (anagram) (11).
que"
5 This man lives like a lord,
(5).
6-An inappropriate word. per-
haps, but (5).
7-We have to concur with it!
(5).
11- the fiddles are found to be. noisy one's bound to get this to force 'em to deaden the sound (4). 12-Father.
mother, and.
their young children go under one this (4).
13-Eschew (4).
16-A saintly ring (4).
18This, in slow motion on the
clearer
screen, *lves one 1 view (5). 19-It's "all fantastic imagination to say this may be armed (5)... 20-A display of pluck (5). 21-May bring a round of an-
plause (5). 22-The smallest pig in the litter
is the this (5). - 123—Territory of Canada (5).
The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:-
·Across.-1. Rustic: 6, Optiori: 10, Resid-u-e; 11. Author; 12, Stoned; 13, Necklet; 18, Midas; 17, Yorks 18, Carat; 19, Ma-caw; 22, Onset; 25, Awk-ward: 29. Revise: 30. Eocene: 81. Plateau: 32. Honest;
NOW
ON
SALE
J.
Down-1, Real-m; 2, Sated; 3. Irons; 4. Cere; 5. Pink; 6, 0-us-e; 7. Perty: 8, Inner: 9, Nodes; 14, Crank: 15, L-lama; 19, March; 20, Ca-van; 21, W-asps; 22, Odour: 23, St-e-ep: 24, Trend; 26, Welt; 27. Wits; 28, Read.
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