1935-12-25 — Page 11

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1935.

BRITAIN'S WONDER SHIP LOCAL FOOTBALL

How The Queen Mary

Is Progressing

LUXURIOUS FACILITIES FOR

TOURIST PASSENGERS

London, Now. 30. In reviewing the progress of the work of completing the Queen Mary it is necessary to make some reference to the post- tion when the "last 'Inspection was made.

Recently a Press representative was privileged to be con- ducted over the ship, and briefly it may be said that the impres- sion then made was that as she lay at that time alongside the, frting-out basin, the Queen Mary was essentially · British and traditionally Cunard,

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At the end of August she was ¦ just over a minute with a full load. almost a finished structure await- | Stacked on the deck alongside this ing the hands of the craftsmen feboat position is a large plle of who were to transform a steel sheli pig-iron which had evidently been Into a luxury liper, equipped wit used for the test; and the paint- All the fitings that, modern ocean work of the lifeboat' showed that travel demands.

It had been waterborne..

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JUNIOR SHIELD REPLAY

Air Force Defeated By Wide Margin

Forcing the Engineera tu a draw in their frst game of the junior Shield," the Royal Air Force suffer- ed a four nii defeat yesterday in a replay on the Kowloon Football ground.

IF LONDON IS BOMBED

SAFETY OF THE CIVIL POPULATION

Great New Housing Scheme

London, Dec. 4. In response to a Home Office circular o: July 9, which drew the The game was fast and inter-attention of local, authorities to esting throughout and although the precautionary measures which 'the Airmen' lost they were not clis- the "Government considered would graced, The Engineers played be necessary for safe-guarding the better football and their forwards civil population from the effects combined to a picety. It was s of air attacks, the General Pur- hard fought first fifteen minutes Poses Committee of the London but thereafter the Engineers in-County Counet have agreed to the termediate ne ably led by their following proposals which will be pvor bad control of the Airmen discussed by the Council on Tues-

dar: and were soon on the ascendancy. The Engineers scored four times during the game without a reply from the airmen and thoroughly deserved their win.

HOME FOOTBALL

"F.A. 'Cup`2nd Round

Bending selected members of the London Fire Brigade to Govern ment courses for gas instruction;

Consideration of plans for the use of the Council's hospitals as casualty clearing stations and base hospitals, and for the use of the ambulance service for the trans- port of casualties from the first- aid posts; and

Two months have made a won

THE THIRD CLASS derful difference in the process of atting out, and even the external uptake casing passes through 12-~

Close by No. 1 funnel-indeed. th

profile shows the work that has

Is the third-class dining saloon been

accomplished. In August only two funnels were erected in and here, apart from the actua the ship. The term erected is used furnishing, the work is practically because these funnels are so large shelving and display cabinet work complete, paneling is in position. that they could not be convenientis in place, the wooden window ly lifted into position in ne plece, framing in the port -lights in th as is usually the case when a ship ship's side are in position, the oax day Hartlepools and Halifax had scheme covering all activities con-

is fitting out,

en-

stairways forming the main trance are in place, many of the cabins are completed, and the nishing paintwork is in process ». being carried out.

CRICKET

Royal Navy Lose To Army In Triangular Tournament

The Army detested the Royal Navy in their annual Triangular. Tournament cricket match on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground by Aye wickets, after the Senior Service had been 103 runs behind in the 1st innings.

The Army, acored 249 for 8 wickets in their first occupation of the wicket, and yesterday the Navy faced a formidablę taṛk to knock up. the required guns to avoid an innings defeat. Agatist good bowling by Lt. Garthwaite, the Hong Kong Interport player, they could do little, and at one period it looked as" if they would fall to do so. However,& late rally saved them from an innings de- feat, but they could only muster 127 runs-which left the Army 25 runs for a win.

Lt. Garthwaite took 7 wickets for 48 runs, while C. M. 6. Elvia and Corp Ballard continued the good work by capturing 2 wickets for 19 runs, and 1 wicket for 38 runs res pectively.

The Army sent in their "tall, endery" first and lost 5 men before the required runs were knocked

ok.

Co-operation between officers of the LCC. and other authorities in London, Dec 23.

the preparation of plang regarding Meeing for the third time in

fire protection and the mainten the second round of the Footballance of essentia; services. Association Cup at Newcastle to-

In addition to those proposals.

cerned with the treatment of FIRE WAS IN A DUST-BIN casualties. Including the decor- tamination

to play extra tline before a de- cision could be reached..

Then during those 20 minutes the Halfax defence collapsed and Hartlepools piled on three goals

one.

to wit by four goals to Hartlepools, thus qualify to play at home to Grimsby in the third' round.

of personnel, in the local areas wholly or partly within the Metropolitan Police district,› Is

being prepared by the appropriate Government department

With all three funnels In pace- in this ship there are no dummies -the unusual design of these fun- nels in all being arranged to have diftering heights becomes appar- ent. Measured from the keel, the

Dodging various obstructions and height of the arst funnel is 184ference because it is really quick- taking the working alleyway for pre- 1.. the second 179.ft.. and the

er under existing conditions, and third 174 ft., and in the spacing

unofficial entrance leads to the of the traditional Cunard black

Arst-class swimming bath. In this beadings round the furiniels .no effort has been made to hide the

space, which is carries out in cnamelled stone-coloured tilework difference in height, because the first funnel there are three with narrow green tile linings, the

almost complete. such equally-spaced bands, whilst Work is

The the second and third are gracu-

bath itself is about 40 ft. by 20 ft., and is graded up to the usual six-sen. Another distinctive feature about by international agreement

ated.

A PROFILE FEATURK Another feature of the protle of the ship which will attract atteri- tion is the rectangular casings which occur on the sun deck ad jacent to the funne's, four-cn each side, These casings take the place of the well-known Ventilator Cowis.

foot standard, although there are lesser depths marked so that it can still be used in bad weather. On each side stone arches.lead to the dressing boxes, shower baths, etc.." situated at the after end. At the forward end is a space where a large mirror is to be placed in a central position, and on each side

over 70 ft, in length, is to be the setting for gay mural paintings uc cupying an area of over 1.000 square feet, and which are being carried out by Miss Doris Zinkel

*NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY,”

The General Purposes Committee of the Council státe, in their re port:-

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It is our earnest hope that it will never be necessary to put into operation precautions against air attack, and that the Government will make every effort to bring

or this room will be the broad

a state of affairs in which an sweep of 22 windows looking art doccasion could not arise. to one of the spacious games decks and out, to sea.

On the promenade deck one of the sights will be the smokeroom. which is situated at the after end of the first-class accommodation, and extends through three decks,

We desire to emphasise that "the protection of the population against air attacks is a national and not a local responsibility.

It is importarit that an impres- slon should not be created that the LC.C. is able to provide pro-

and each is subdivided into six da curved double-way stairway. At The position of this room in rela- tection against the effects of alr

vistons, each of which is coupled to its own vehtilating unit,

They have their inlets ZREILK forward, and, contrary to the usual "practice, are not accntgel for trimming

All the work on the upper auch::

is st an advanced stage. The decks are laid, caulked and seamed, and in some areas scraped off, thus glving some indication of the won- derful apaciousness of the upper

part of top superstructure. "

the forward end in the centre is. tion to the ship can be appreciat-raids, and I would be unwise för what will be a water-chute, and on | ei when it is stated that the step the public to expect security as a each side between the archways of the main misst of the ship pro-result of the action which the large fountains will play.

jects" into the after bulkhead of Government asks the Council to this room by about 2 tt.

Like the other great rooms and spaces on this deck this room is jas present only a steel-framed

THE DINING SALOON All round the upper alde is A gallery, which

communicates

directly with the main foyer, and the dining saloon. These apart- ments. In their present state, are te more than heavily scaffolded

spaces, although in the saloon some of the wood panelling in the Or, the navigating bridge work is proceeding rapidly, although none upper portions of the ceiling is in o the navigational equipment is in place. This panelling is perfectly position as yet. The officers', uc

plain with no carving or other de- commodation on the bridge deckcoration than the figuring of the

take.

BIG HOUSING SCREME

A site of 434 acres, embracing

structure full of scaffolding. A parts of Chigwell. Dagenham, and

the moment large ventilation ductsford, may be acquired by the upper portions of the triple-sten- land is mainly used for grazing, are being placed in position in theL.C.C. for housing purposes. The

ped celling.

TOERIST ACCOMMODATION Excepting the machinery spaces, the tourist accommodation is prov- ably the most advanced section of has reached the panelling stage, wood and the polish. All this the ship when taken as a whole. and it is now possible to visualise panelling is five-ply to obviate any and will probably also be the most the final appearance.

possibility of warping and twist popular. Never before in the his In less than seven months the ing. and it is specially atted, with tory of North Atlantic travel will Queen Mary is scheduled to take fabric so that creaking will such lavish provision have been

place in the North

Atlantic avoided. service, and although a wonderfu amount of work has been done during the last two months; there still remains a vast amount of fitting-cat work to be accomplish ed before the ship can be consi-

dered to be in any measure finished article.

the and has been selected by Coupell's Housing and Public Health Committee as suitable for development as a cottage estate.

The cost of acquisition under a compulsory purchase order $

estimated at £175,000. This in- cludes part development of the

аген.

In a report, which will come be- fore the LCC a fortnight hence made for the ever-increasing num the Housing Committee explain One of the features of this won-ber of passengers who travel in that the site is bounded on the derful ship when finished will be this class.

north by Manor road; on the the promenade deck and the bublic

south by New North-road, which rooms which are situated upon it.

also intersects the portion forming the south-eastern corner; on the east by Romford-road; and on the west by the Woodford and ford branch line of the LNER

all of which daylight is ava able. Indeed, it may be truly said that the Queen Mary will be known as the daylight ship, because every THE CREW'S FURNITURE

effort has been made to ensure a maximum of daylight in all these Dealing with the structure as it rooms. Now that many of the slands from the forward end, the windows have been cut and fitted crew's space is completed even to the berths, mirrors, coat-books and the effect of this most unusual paintwork, and, it is noteworthy provision is becoming apparent. that oak tables and polished wood

THE ASSEMBLY ROOM

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doors and door frames are used. Probably the most striking in- even in this remote part of the stance is provided in the main hall,

Some of the following will give vague idea of the unprecedented facilities provided for tourist pas sengers in the Queen Mary. The stateroom accommodation extends over five decks and over: 80 per cent of the rooms have adjoining

Three hundred and sx acres of private bathroom and lavatories. the site are in the urban district, Each room is fitted with mahoganyo Chigwell-and-fty-six-acres in bedsteads, supplied with hot and cold water, and has its own system of ventilation which passengers can control individually,

OUTSTANDING FEATURE The tourist public rooms include

ship. Proceeding aft, crassing the which, situated at the top of the an air-conditioned dining saloon break in the forecastle, it is pos-rain staircase, will constitute the nearly 80 ft, in length, and extend- sible now to see the outstanding principal meeting-pince of the ing the full width of the ship, a arrangements for cargo handit ship. Over 111 ft, in length, and smoking room; cocktail bar, library that the Queen Mary" possesses, with walls treated in a fine figur. | (with provision for 1,500 books), a

Grouped round the foremast are ed chestnut, this assembly room children's playroom (a populer | six électrically-driven winches with also forms the stopping centre of feature of which will be a model wormgeared barrels, each capable the ship, where, in addition to railway), two lounges, one of which handling six tons at 125ft per ontatters tobacconists and florist will serve on occasion as a talkie minute, and each absorbing 220 shops, there will be no fewer than cinema and ballroom, and a write amperes at 220 volts. These ma 12 showcases, some of which will ing room chines are all made by Metrobe 25 It. In length. A large decora Perhaps the most outstanding "Vickers and Clyde Winches.

A very unusual arrangement of derricks to be used, three being stowed on the centre line of the ship looking forward and serving the cargo hatch in the forecastle we, and a further four Looking aft at an angle of about 30 degs. to port and starboard serve the after hatch.A

On the boat deck on the put ride one of the steel-built, mech anically-propelled lifeboats is in position on the Taylor gravity davite. It is stated that it has been lowered into the water in

tive fountain will be a distinctive feature,, whilst indicative of the amazing service the Queen Mary will provide for ship-to-shore tale phony, two telephone kiosks. from which long-distance calls can be made are to be installed.

THE VERANDAH CAFF Walking aftaling the sun deck, the verandah cafe is the next of the large space meriting special mention. This is one of the few oom in the ship in which wood panelling will not form a special feature. This magnificent room,

Dford.

LONDON HEARS ADDIS ABABA

Broadcast in English

The voice of Addis Ababa, was heard in London recently, for the first time since the opening of hos titles between Italy and Abys- sinia

Mr Robert McLean, of the feature will be the large swimming Columbia Broadcasting System pool which, carried out in a de America, broadcast an account corative scheme of blue and silver, from Addis Ababa of how the re- is already practically completed.dents there are living in the together with the adjoining gym shadow of the conficht

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Reception in England was at loudspeaker strength and better than that of many Continental tations, though the broadcast was not relayed

Thus the after end of this great Fip la reached, and each section seems to contain aarple space in itself to be a separate entity, Looking from aft, for example, it

emis scarcely credible that the the extensive promenade, deck alone i possible within the confines of a single hull

Mr. Matean said it might be dkdcast ever made from

ombrowItalian

hy

over: #Addis

Fifty Aremen, ten engines, an 80ft, water tower, and à Salvage

Corps tender turned out when a dust-bin was on fire in London WAL

"A policeman saw smoke coming from the front door of a public house. The resident manager was awakened and tremen dragged the dust-bin into the street and put the fire out.

Head of the House (i angry tone): "Who told you to put that paper on the wall?” ..

Decorator. "Your wife, sir." Head of the House (mfidly): "Pretty, Isn't it?".

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