1938-02-24 — Page 11

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1938.

Simple Precautions For Monday's "Black-Out”

PROPER REHEARSAL SUGGESTED

Further information and advice relating to the "black-out" on in the following Monday, from 7p.m. to 11 pm.. are contained statement issued yesterday by the Colonial Secretary's Office:-

The whole object of these practices is to enable the inhabitants of this Colony to make arrangements in their homes, ofâces and Tactories in order that they may carry on with maximum efficiency and comfort for what may be a prolonged period, should war occuz.

The easy way out, that is A litte preparation now will save switching of lights at source and you a load of trouble on Monday going out to dinner, or dining night. early and going to bed, is of no value whatsoever to either the

POLICE VISIT During the first hour of this

experiment with their darkening devices. After 8 p.m. any lights showing may lead to a visit by the

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Boxing. Middlesex Regiment Inter-Company Finals (Shumshui- po).

Bridge. Cheero Club Eridge, 8 p.m.

Football Football Association dinner to Islington Corinthians

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look after his safety. the Air Rald Precautions Committee.

This war or state of emergency

might last even for a period o years, and it is obviously quite ou

Police.

If the warning given by the Po- of the question to dine out or gelice receives prompt and efficient to bed early every night during attention. friendly relations will that period

continue. For that small minority

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Meoltur-Victoria Chess Club, at Gloucester Hotel, 5 p.m.; Kow- loon Chess Club, at Hotel, 5.30 p.m.

Tennis-American

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Tournament, Ladles. Doubles (Ladles Recreation Club, 2.30 p.m.

TOMORROW

It is the intention and hope of who, for reasons best known or the Air Raid Precautions Commit-unknown to themselves, complete- Badminton, ~~European YM.CA tee that residents will not alter ly disregard the orders, this police Badminton, in the West Lounge plans in any way for this particu-visit will almost certainly not be 8.30 p.m.: Mixed Doubles. Free lar evening, but will carry out so friendly and a large fine may Lances v. Recreio "A"; Recreio their prearranged programmes. result,

"B" v. Talkoo: University v St. That is to say, if you had intend- Wheri considering your darken-Andrew's.

ed bringing a party to the house, ing devices the following should you are encouraged to do so. or if ❘ be borne in mind:

Monday is you dancing night. 1. The first and most important danke and take your party just step is to ensure that no direct the same,

light is visible above the horizon-

tal

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When shading external lights| the danger 'of reflection from the ground should not be forgotten.

Servants of course, "must be made fully aware of the signi 'ficance and Importance of these precautions, and made to realise, that in the event of employers' 3. Shutters and jalousies are of | absence, adherence to the rules is great value but during the bot weather the question of ventila-

necessary.

KHO SIN-KIE ANNEXES TWO NEW TITLES

GEM HOAHING'S

BAD LUCK -

Paris, Feb. 23.

It is particularly desired thatlon has to be considered. Monday will not be regarded a 4. Quite a large number of Kho Sin-kle, Chinese tennis ace, "Black Evening." On "the con- lights can be switched off without | won two new titles today when at trary, it is suggested that "black-causing any real discomfort and the South of France tennis cham- out" parties should be encourage the candle-power reduced in the plonships, held in Nice, defeated with a view to testing what can essential ones. This, incidentally. Almer (Switzerland) in the finals and what cannot be done in the will also reduce your power bill. of the men's by 8-1, 2-6, 6-0, 8-6. degree of darkness necessary to 5. Lights at entrances. stair- and in the finals of the men's satisfy the authorities.

cases and landings of houses and doubles, when in partnership with and blocks of flats, as well as garages, Brugnon, he beat Austin servants' quarters, external lights Rogers in five seta...

On no account should Monday be made the excuse for an "early night" as this would defeat the object.

SIMPLE RULES

on paths steps. etc. are rather In the women's singles, the Hable to be overlooked and canyoung Chinese player, Miss Gem also be considerably reduced. The Hoahing, lost to Misa Wheeler Those who have been fortunateing devices should not be very

expense of providing these darken- (U.S.A.) 4-6, 2-6.

The women's doubles title was enough to attend the course of large and as these "black-outs" won by Miles, Mathieu and Jedroz- lectures at the China Fleet Club will be exercised from time to time jejevska.--(Transocean). will readily appreciate the importhe devices, will become an essen- tance of the following instructions tial fixture to the house or fat and

and the carrying out of them in a

conscientious manner. but those can be sold or rented as such.

who have not had this advantage.

will beneat, by the simple rules now set before them.

12 HOUR'S NOTICE,

Finally, the Air Raid Precau- tions Committee wish to impress

It is the earnest hope that the upon the public that this indivi- taking of these precautions will dual darkening organization must become almost" mechanical, for if be perfected in peace time. Owing an air raid attack is made on the to modern conditions little or no Colony it will be swift and un warning will be given of an at- expected.

tack.

In order that ΠΟ Lights are

Therefore, it is essential that..the visible from outside any dwelling, | Colony be efficiently darkened at curtains must be drawn or shat- | 12 hours notice.. It must be borne ters closed. If these facilities are in mind that the carelessness or absent, perhaps in the case of ser- stupidity of a few individuals may

disaster vants quarters, naked lights shou'd cause untold

to the be suitably shaded and in all cases Colony. unnecessary lights extinguished. The previous" "black-out" beid Another method to ensure pro- here last December' was not en- tection which does not involve tirely a success. but as this was much money or trouble is to buy our first experiment we must not cheap Chinese blinds. These can be disappointed. It is hoped that be erected at important points at future "black-outs" will be 100 per a moment's notice.

cent, cffcetive. It is satisfactory to Property owners, factory pro- know that on this occasion valu- prietors. and office managers able Information was gained by should apply suitable regulations the authorities.

which will ensure complete dark- Colonel Irwin, G.S.O. I will give ness to the exterior of their pre- a short talk on the subject from Z.B.W. today, at 7.30 p.m. and the publie is advised to listen-in,

mises.

If by chance any people are driving in their ears during the

A dress rehearsal of your own period of "black-out," sidelights particular "black-out," with your obscared with tissue paper should servants in attendance, is strongly be used in place of headlights. recommended, so that you may Headlights must be fitted with satisfy yourself that all is in order blubs of not more than 6 c.D. and for Monday:

obscured in accordance with the A fine of not more than $1,000 requirements of the Commission may be imposed on anyone who of Police as notified in the press, contravenes the regulations.

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