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THE GOODWILL MISSION

TO CANTON

Hong Kong Delegates Inspect Principle Works

HONG KONG DAILY

OBITUARY

Mrs. D'Almada Carvalho

It is with much regret that we have to record the death of Mrs. Ignez Maria D'Almada Carvalho, widow of the late Mr. Fernando Carvalho, which occurred at her residence, No. 4, Kimberley Villas,

IMPRESSED BY GREAT PROGRESS. Kowloon on Monday, after a bro-

In continuation of the account of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce Committee's goodwill mission to Canton last week- end. the following description is given of industrial enterprises. The industriai public works and national mo:uments visited. enterprises have been undertaken by the Kwangtung Govern ment as part of the "Three Year Plan of Reconstruction.""

Leaving the Shameen at nine o'clock on Saturday morning Government Authorities. the in motor cars provided by the party were taken to the First Industrial District which under the city-planning scheme. is reserved for large "factories. A weli-laid concrete road, some miles in length, serves the indus trial area, which is bounded by the river, affording transport for raw materials from the Interior and from overseas.

A large electric power station intended, to serve the First In- dustrial District has just been completed. The main machin ety has been installed by Messrs. Brown Boveri & Co., Ltd., of Baden, Switzerland, and the boilers by Messrs, Babcock & Wil- enx, Ltd. of Glasgow; they are specially designed to consume the focal coal. It was expained that a week's running test bad just been made and that in consequence certain adjustments of the fornace were in progress. A brewery is under construction In this area.

As soon as the power station is, up to a large modern textile fac- in operation 3 plant near by will tory covering several acres, and on production entering to remark the light. airy start working on the of chlorine, caustle soda and by- construction, modern lighting, and excellent conditions under which drogen. As to the chlorine. it was

the operatives work. "It would be mentioned that military needs will be served in addition to the pro- safe to say that very few such

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factories exist in countries which local vision of pürifter

the The

sada caustic water supply. will be taken up by local soap fad tories. Caustic soda is manufac- tured in two concentrations-50 per cent.

fliquid) for local use. and full concentra. tion (solid för despatch to the Interior of the Province.

concentration

The Kwangtung Provincial Ce- ment Works is a large, modern enterprise so arranged that TBW materials are brought by the river and

through the various pass stages

manufacture o the

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the works.

some

for

these of the

made

have been industrialised century or more. because new plants have the benefit advances which have been in design as the result of exper-

of lence, and

modern building materials

to the not available ploneers of the Industrial Revou- tion

PEARL RIVER BRIDGE This particular tactory area is situated on Heram Island, which gave the visitors an opportunity

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longed ness.

The deceased lady, who WAS about 64 years of age, was the 'slster of Mr. Leo D'Almada

Castro, the well-known locali solici-

tor.

The late Mrs. Carvalho leaves & family of six daughters to mourn her death, and to whom the deepest sympathy is extended,

THE FUNERAL

"The funeral took place yester- day evening At the Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley. and Father L.M. Rossi conducted the burial services both at Chapel and at the grave-side.

D'Almada

€ her

The principal mourners at the funeral were Mersra. Leo D'Almada e Castro, FX. D'Almada e Castro (brothers). Mr. Mowbray, Joncs brother in law), Messrs. V Yvanovich, J. Christiansen (sons- in-law), Mr. Leo

Castro

and Jr. (nephew) daughters,

There was also a fairly large gathering of the deceased's friends and relatives present funeral, among these being Messrs. A.C. Botelho. J.P. Xavier, F Barnes, J. Baines, FX. Silva,

at

the

PRESS,- WEDNESDAY, · MAY 29,` 1935.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

INVESTITURE

Lady Southorn And Dr.

Black Honoured

As soon as His Excellency had taken up his position on the dais facing the entrance to the Ball- rcom, Lady Southorn entered, sup- ported by Professor W. L. Gerrard. O.B.E., M.D., and Mr. Tang Shiu-

M.B.E

A pleasing ceremony took place at Government House yesterday morning when is Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern- ment, Sir Thomas Southern, K.B.E C.M.G.. invested the OB.E. on his wife and the O.B. E. military. divi-kin, sion) on Lieut.-Col. Dr, G. D. R. Black, O.BE, M.D., conferred upon them by His Majesty the King in the New Year List.

LADY SOUTHÖRN After the Private Secretary had read the Grant His Excellency, ad- dressing. Lady Southorn said:- Lady Southorn.-It cannot öften

has the

The ceremony was attended by a large and distinguished gather- | happen that the Officer Adminis- ing. On the official dais were His tering the Government Excellency the General Officer high privilege which falls to my Commanding, Major General O. C. lot to-day of Investing his wife in Borrett, C.B.4.C.M.G. C.B.E., D.S.O.. the name of His Majesty with the the Rt. Rev. Bishop, H. Valtorta, Insignia of an Order of Chivalry, His 'Honour the Chief Justice, (Mr. It is therefore with quite excep- A. D. A. MacGregor), the Hon. Mr. tional pleasure that I invest you D. W. Tratman, C.M.G.. the Hon. with the insignia of an Officer of the Civil Division of the Most Ex- Mr. C., G. Alabaster, OB.E, K.C., the Hon. Mr. N. Smith the Hon.cellent Order of the British Em- Mr. E. Taylor, the Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson, the Hon, Sir Henry Pollock, Kt, the Hon. Sir William Shenton, K, His Honour 'Mr. Jus tice R. E. Lindsell, the Hon. Cmdr. G. F. Hole. R.N., (Retired), the Hon. Dr. W. B. A. Moore, the Hon. Mr. M. J. Breen, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, LL.D., C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell and Squadron Leader C. R. Heary. R.A.F.

LARGE GATHERING Seated immediately below the dals were Mrs. A. D. A. Macgregor,

J.A.S. Alves, J.M. Noronha, M.A. Figuereido, A. Marcal, H. Alves, C. Alves FX Remedios, J. M. D'Almada Remedios, E. Leitao. C.A. da Roza, H.A. de Botelho, D. Carvalho, D.B.J. Lópes, C.A. Basto, FE de D'Almada Remedios, J.C.Mrs... N. L. Smith, Mrs. R. M. Hen- derson, Lady Pellock, Lady Shen- Gutlerrez, C.M.S. Alves and many others.

Mrs. ton, Mrs. W. B. A. Moore, Kotewall, Mrs, Ts'o, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Keary.

By request no flowers were sent. but a few family wreaths were laid on the grave.

than,

equal to. if not better similar structures of modern type 20 in Europe or North America.

Fifteen hundred operatives have

beer engaged for the Cotton Mill

these are trained in groups of ken by more experienced workers brought down from Shanghal. It see the was most impressive to serried ranks of mechanical ap- pliances in the large rooms of the factory, some completely erected but still covered in oll as a pre- tective against Rust and damp and others being taken out of the

process

the number of spindles, and the same number of looms Should the

extension works require

speedy enlargement will be "practicable. been in The Woollen plant has operation for two months and is producing a good quality of wool- len cloth and blankets of the red hospital type. The machinery is supplied by Messrs. Petrie & Mc-packing cases and in

of Rochdale. and erection. Incidentally, the hun- Naught, Ltd. Messrs. Platt Bros. & Co., Ltd.. of dreds of packing cases are cot be- Oldham. The wool comes, from ing wasted but are being convert- North China.

ed into factory furniture for use in the Mi11.

COTTON MILLS

of

The ma-

pire to which His Majesty has been pleased to appoint you. No-one knows better than myself your in- tense personal interest in work for women and girls first in Eng- and now land. then In Ceylon Hong Kong. I could speak at length on this subject but I know would be contrary to your I shall, however, allow wishes,

It

myself to say that this hencur has been "conferred on you primarily for your work for the Girl Guide movement It is also recogni- tion of your work for the promo- ticn of International friendship among the women or all races and all communities and of your ac- tive Interest in all movements which have for their object the alleviation of human suffering and Amongst the many others pre- the promotion of human happl- sent were. H Van der Straeten. ness. You have already received of the Consul General for Belgium, and a public demonstration Mrs. Van der Straeten; Comm. Uff.pleasure evoked by this honour A. Bianconi, Consul General for among your many friends Italy. Mr. H. Gourley Acting Con- 1 when I add my own congratulation sul General for the United States, I am not congratulating you only, Mr. K. Midзusawa, Consu General but myself as well on being able for Japan, and, Mrs. Midzusawa; to enjoy this honour with you.

(Applause), Fr. Bonachea y Romero, Consul for Cuba; Senor Rivera Iglesias, Con- spl for Peru; Herr H, Gipperich, Consul for Germany: Mr. Fernando

ed

Alegre, Consul for Panama: Mons. R. Soulange Teissier. Consul for France, and Mr. P. M. N. da Silva, acting Consul for Portugual.

At 11 am. His Excellency enter- the Balitocm preceded by Subadar Major Waris Khan (H.K.S.R.A.) and Subadar Maj Lal Khan (1-8 Punjab Regiment). Hon A. D. C's and Capt. R. F. Walter, R.A., A.D.C., and followed by Mr. J. H. B. Lee, Private Secre- tary,

and

Hils Excellency then kissed his wife. amidst prolonged applause. after which she took her position on the dais,

COL BLACK

Lieut. Col. G. D. R. Black, O.BE.. M.D. then entered supported by Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E., and Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Lieut. OB.E., and took up position front of the dais.

in

The Private Secretary read the Grant after which His Excellency saldu

Colonel Black:—It gives me the greatest pleasure to invest you, in the name of His Majesty, with the Insignia of an Officer of the

Military Division of the Most Ex- cellent Order of the British Em- pire. In spite of the heavy de-. mands upon your time caused by your pre-eminence in your dis- tinguished profession you have for twenty-two years been engaged in military duties either as a member of the Hong Kong Volunteer De-` fence Corps or as a member of the

A report of the Rotary Club Tiffin : crossing the new Pearl River held at the Hong Kong Hotel yes- packing establishment adjoining Bridge connecting the city of Canterday will be found on Fage 2. road and railway. The plant re-

ton with the extensive suburb of presents an investment of teri

Honam." This is a ine steel bridge million local dollars and has an

with a section 'which can be swung output of 440 tons daily. Lime- to allow, the passage of steamers.

The first plant inspected in this stone, is brought by Junk from a place 35 miles away: a suitable Hor.am Industrial Area the clay is dredged from the river Woollen Mill which comprises and gypsum and coal are import- looms and 1.2000 spindles, with a preparation plant capable of deal- ed, the former from Italy. The

has ing with at least six times older portion of the plant

or four been in operation three years, but the second unit came into use about four, months ago.

Under

Of the guidance

Mr. Bonde, the engineer, the visitors were shown in detail the process of bringing limestone by gni railway from the river side. crush. ing it and mixing it in the wet state with the other constituents. The most spectacular part of the process. is the operation" of the huge revolving kiin

hun- dreds of feet long. In which the

persons. on the ground Boor and ingredients are subjected to a

THE SILK MILL

in a large gallery extending around temperature of 1.500 degrees, Fah-

The cotton M contains 120

three sides of the building. The renheit. At present the product looms and 20.000 ring" spindles. In another part of the area is

platform is of great extent and Le being packed ir barre's, but the with complete machinery ter deal- at extensive Silk Mill where the

has as its chief feature a marble watch Visitors were able to

the latest method of packing in small- ing with the better classes

memorial tablet to Dr. Sun Yat er units (90 lbs) in five-ply paper wastes. which will be produced, in process from the cocoor stage to Sen. flanked by the Wational and bags is to be adopted. On leaving the Mill. It is also furnished with the Anished cloth, including the

Party flags, visible from all parts the works the visitors were photo-every class of testing machiiery stencilling of designs.

or the hall. Beneath 蟲 photo graphed and presented with a and cloth folding. The looms are chinery here was supplied by

graph of the national hero are .souvenir bookle: ilustration of capable of turning out 40 yards Messrs. Greenwood & Batley. Ltd. passages from "The Will" in Chin

each per ten hours, and the 20,000 Leeds. On departure, each visitor,

ese chaaracter. In this hall me- SPECIALISED INSTALLATION spindles, producing an average received a presentation plece of

morial services are held once a Mr. Wong Ping Fong the chem-count of 2/'s. will produce 10.00U

mouth and on National Days. 1st in charge of the Culphuric lbs of finished yarn every ten

The hall stands in an extensive Acid plant. kindly afforded the hours.

courtyard where, again. the party expert guidance' over this The first intention was to Install

tional and Party flags are display- highly specialised installation, 10.000 spindles but it was decided

ed, on either side of the building. which only those with chemical to increase the number to 20,000,

As the visitors entered the ball knowledge were also able fully to and it is likely that this number

they were given a salute by a appreciate. At any rate, laymen will be considerably increased. It

Near the factories two dormitor-guard of honour, and the whole gathered that this is the largest is expected that the factory will ies are in course of erection at building was specially luminated plant of its kind in China and then be able to supply at least cost: of $80.000. for the accommo- so that they might see it to the produces Afteen tons of sulphuric one-half of the needs of the Pro-

dation of apprentices-cne for the fullest advantage. acld every 24 hours. The jats in vince. It is planned to install a boys and one for the girls.

The Journey was continued up which the product is packed are finishing plant of British manu- will be ready in two months' time the steep ascent to a hill behind as Principal Medical Officer with locally made; the sulphur is at facture for finishing grey cloth. At present electric current for. the Hall on which is the very fine the rank of Major, and you 'con- tinued to hold this post with the present being imported from the and to print and dye, the various the factories is being taken from

stone mocument to Sun Yat Sen

utmest satisfaction to the Corps UB.A.. but plans, are on "foot to fabrics.

the town supply. but a power

in recognition of his services to

until, 'at your own request, you use pyrites from China.

The Cotton Mill, at the present house is in Course of erection

the Kuomintang and as being the Thence the party motored moment, is within approximately which will supply the three factor national saint of Chica. The were transferred to the Reserve of the largest of three waterworks two months of completion. Praces. The visitors were informed obelisk rises from a platform which Officers last year to make room for which serve Canton. This partitically all the machtery has been that plans have been approved cular plant has been in operation | supplied by Mess. Play: Brosd

for a Jute Mill, which will absorb affords a wonderful view of Can-younger officers. On your transfer ton. In the hall within the monu- you were promoted to the rank of In addition tor many years; it was "extended &- Co., Ltd. The power house is the product of a considerable

ment are memorial tablets eon Lieutenant-Colonėl in 1928 when the Jardine En composed of four 600 h.p. "airiess area in South China in which tributed from various parts of

to your military service and to your gineering Corporation carried out Injection Diesel Engines, supplied jute is grown. This order was

China and by Chinese overseas." professional duties you have taken the 'work At that time the Pater- by Messrs. Ruston & Hornsby, secured by Messrs. Reiss, Massey Amongst the bufiding which can a prominent place in the chart- son Mechanical Filtration Plant Ltd., of« Lincoln. The electrical & Co., Ltd.. on behalf of their

be seen from this point are the table and social activities of the was "installed. In capsequence of gear within the mill and fr the principals, Messrs. James Mackle extensive Municipal offices.. dis: Colony and your record is one of the city's growth the three exist- | power station is supplied by The & Bons. Ltd., Belfast, and includes tinguishable on account

the which you may well be proud. ing plants are again proving in- General Electric Company through a power plant to be supplied by "Imperial Yellow"" tiles on the The honour with which I have the adequate and plans afe on foot Messrs. Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd.. Messrs. Ruston Hornsby, Ltd. roof, nowadays made in South | privilege of Investing you to-day for another water scheme to cost Agenta for Messrs. Platt Bros. Lincon.

China. The thousand-year-old will meet with warmest approba- in the neighbourhood of $2.000,- and Messrs. Rulon & Hornsby. VISITS TO MEMORIALS

Flowery Pagoda still stands out in tion from all classes of the com-

·000. Mr. Yang King Tak. the Ltd.

Sunday morning was spent in any view of Canton, in spite of munity and my pleasure in this manager and chief engineer of

visits to National Memorials, again many lofty buildings of recent investiture is enhanced by the

Shameen at 9

goda nearby has recently been personal friends in this Colony, ] renovated and is doubtless good His Excellency then left the for another thousand years. Not Ballroom, preceded by his Indian far from the memorial is an ex- ADCs followed by Capt. Walter tensive miltaty hospital of mo- and Mr. Lee and retired to the dern construction; rear it the an Crush Hall, where

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the Municipal Waterworks, ex-

EXPERT BUTER VISION

silk. Dr. Lo Ting Yu. Technical Expert of the Department of Re- construction and Manager of the Provincial Spinning & Weaving Mills, spent the whole afternoon showing the party around textile factories.

Mr. Briggs, the cotton expert leaving

the

These

a.m.

A

of

Na-

Royal Army Medical Corps. Fon- ing the Medical Section of the De- fence Corps in 1912 as a Lieutenant Fou were promoted Captain in 1914. You were attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps" from February 1915 to July 1919 and were promoted Major in 1915. You were sent to Tsingtau on medical duties in 1915 and again in 1917, in which year you were mention-

ed in the "London Gazette." You resumed your gultes in the re- constituted Defence Corps in 1920

plained to the visitors the lay-out employed by the Kwangtung Gov-drive through the city brought construction. The five-storey Pa- fact that you are one of my oldest

and operation of the plant.

A

Saturday afternoon was fully oc- cunted in visiting textile plants which are so large that no more

ernment, is justly famous in the the party to Dr. Surs Memorial Hall and Monument. The Memor- Lancashire cotton mi trade and

has come East for the purpose of tal Hall is a circular buliding, the explaining the operative processes exterior in Chinese style of de w a cursory inspection could Mr. Briggs has supervised the coration and the interior a most be made in the time available. It erection of the building which, in beautiful and spacious hall" giving. was certainly a surprise to drive the opinion of technical experts, accommodation for about 6,000

were later served.

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