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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WINNERS OF HONGKONG RIFLE SHIELD.

Above is the team from H. M. S. Hawkins, winners of the Hongkong Rifle League

BRITISH INDUSTRY,

BETTER REPORTS FROM ENGINEERING TRADE,

Rugby, Feb. 3.

Challonge Shield. Photo: Ming Yuen).

THE "RAJPUTANA,”

NEW P.&O. MAIL STEAMER.

light bak and Silver, with finely figured panels, The furniture and other appointments have been most carefully thought out to give the greatest comfort, convenience, and sense of benuty..!!

and a printing room is fitted for- wurd of the Bureau.

The twin screw steamer Rajputana, Built by Messrs. Har

The Bureau and Ship's Office The recent improvement in the land & Wolff, Limited. Greenock. are situated in the first saloon Sheffield steel industry is ascrib- to the enter of the Peninsular entrance on the bridge deck, can- ed largely to the notable success Oriental Steam Navigation Convenient to the lift and main stair, of manufacturers in lowering the pany, was delivered to the Owner .costs of production. Selling on the 30th December after run- prices are now not more than 25ning very satisfactory trials. per cent: above pre-war prices in The vessel is a sister ship of the most cases,. Says Mr. Chapman, Kawalpindi, which was recently Vice-President of the Sheffield completed by the builders for the Chamber of Commerce. He adds &0. and which a short time that "considering that the gene-age concluded a most successful gal level of prices is still from 69 maiden voyage to Bombay and per cent., to 80 per cent, above pre-war and considering also, theij great increase in local rates and taxtation, this is a tremendous achievement."

back.

The second saloon accommoda- tion is situated on the shelter and upper decks aft, and is arranged in two, three and four berth cabins, the two-berth rooms pre- dominating. Here again the com-1 fort of the passengers has been a primary consideration, all the fittings being of a most up-to-date character... and carried out on somewhat similar lines to those described for the first saloon ac- commodation. Wash-basins with fresh water laid on are provided in each room.

The first and

second saloon

This latest acquisition to the P 0. fleet is a magnificent vessel of 16,000 tons gross and of impos- ing dimensions-670 x 71 x 47 6" The total exports of machinery and is intended for the owners' for December amounted to 47.427 mail and passengers.service be tons. This is the highest monthlyween London and Bombay. She total recorded during the past has been built with cruiser stern, three years. The total exports and to loy's highest class, and of machinery for the year 1925 complies in all respects with the amounted to 515,900 tons which requirements of the International is the highest figure for any year Convention for Lifesaving at Sen,

This, however, still The Rajputana is the ninety-fonts of all rooms and corridors since 1913. represents only 75 per cent, of the vessel delivered to the P. & 0.

are laid with rubeleum in self Company from the builders colour or parquetry style. Gremork yard, a record which "is a striking testimony to the con- munity of interests existing be

ween the two concerns.

pre-war average,

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The first

staterooms are arranged in every ship's side, so providing, natural ease with direct access to the light

and ventilation. The

The public rooms in connection with both first and second saloon accomodation have received special attention, the treatment being on different lines from that of the sister ship Rawalpindi, and have been executed under the direc- tion of Viscountess Inchcape and her daughter, the Hon. Elsie Muckey,

The cargo hairdling appliances fourteen hydraulic

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ly heavy cargo a large tube der- rick is fitted on the shelter deck forward, and this is capable of dealing with thirty-ton loads.

The British Engineers Associa tion reports a steady tendency, to Improvement in the colume and value of inquiries for machinery and other engineering products. Accommodation is provided in Large schemes in the Dominions lufty and *pacious state-rooms call for substantial quantities of for 307 Grat saloon and 288 second electrical and ather machinery. Isaloon passengers. notably hydro-electrical develop-saloon accommodation is arrang- ment in New Zealand railway, and od in one, two and three-berth Jabour works in South Africa, Proms on the promenade, bridge, and electrical development in im-shelter, and upper decks, a pro- portant South American cities minent leather being the relative consist Special attention is being given ly large number of single-berth, cranes of the latest type and by British firms to the manufae-redms. Much thought has been capable of fifting loads of from two ture of vehicles for use over read-given by owners, and builders to five tens. For handling special- leas country or earth routes in the design and arrangement of undeveloped regions. In view of the furniture in this accommoda- the conference of Governors of tion with the result that a maxi- African territories being held atmum of comfort and convenience Nairobi two types of "roadless" has been secured in combination 'steam tractors are on the spot to with a tasteful appearance. The show their capabilities. Their stateroom fittings include a dress- characteristics are that they willing table with glass top" and a traverse qurfaces quite impracti- generous supply of drawers, etc., cable for wheeled vehicles and insurmounted by a cupboard with a addition, they tend to impove mirve; large wardrobes with ather than destroy the surface mirror doors folding shelf over passed over. British Wireless. each berth; large wire rack for decks and holds below the main' Cingo is carried in 'tween houts, and the usual toilet shelves deck forward and below the upper and accessories. All the wood deck aft, a portion of the 'tween furniture is of finely polished deck space on the main deck aft Austrial puk. Washbasins giv-being specially constructed ing a constant supply of fresh take refrigerated curgo. water are fitted in each room, and The electrical installation is of the majority of the beds are of a very complete and extensive the cot typer 65

Six special two-character, the supply of current berth calls (with private bath being obtained from four 160 room attached) have been provid: Kilowatt steam driven, generating

TO-DAY.

Dollar on demand 2.4.7/16d. Lighting-up

Temperature 12 p.m.)

6.13 p.m.

Bargietor42 p.in/ 30.10 Humidity (2 p.)

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concerned, the main gear is of the So far as the steering gear is

ateam tiller type. An auxiliary gear is provided which actuates the rudder head by hydraulic rams taking power from the same source as the hydraulle cranes,

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thousand lights are fitted, includ-

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1926.

TENNIS RACKETS

GOOD

ENGLISH ASH

FRAMES

$10.50

LOCALLY STRUNG

RACKET PRESSES $1.20

GUT PRESERVER

RACKET COVERS

50

80.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

After Shopping

Either as a rendezvous, or a restful retreat after a busy day's shopping, Wiseman's new lounge has that personal appeal that makes all the difference.

Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea daintily pre- pared and served.

Fragrant Coffee a Speciality.

Cafe Wiseman

YOU NEED LIFE ASSURANCE.

CHINA UNDERWRITERS, LID. CAN COVER YOU.

MODERATE PREMIUMS ATTRACTIVE PLANS

Write or phone to

LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT Telephone: C.1122.

St. George's Bldg.

BIG OPIUM HAUL..

SINGAPORE.

mont Monopolies, who bourded the Anhui with a search party. Late the same night bo received

Engineer he went down into the stöke-hold. The man-hole cover over No. 4 tank was unscrewed and inside the tank the Revenue Officers discovered the drug, which was packed in 55 separate bundles, the total amount being

ed at the Bridge front. These sets loented in the engine room, } FOUND ON S.S. ANHUI AT information and with the Chief are very spacious rooms, panelled and a 25 Kilowatt parafin emer Washington, Jan. 25,-Four in hardwood, painted with gilt geney generaling set situated at powerful anti-prohibitionist and silver enrichments, giving the boat deck level. Over three organizations, including the quiet, refined appearance. The

One of the biggest seizures of American Foderation of Labour, furniture and appointments in ing the emergency lighting which non-Governmat opium over made have joined forces in the most- these rooms are of the highest is available in case of necessity.by officers of the Preventive Ser- formidable assault over launched class. against the 18th Amendment. An On the bridge deck, abaft the from the designs of Mr. C. Gfboard the British steamer Anhui 16,860 tahils.

The Rajputana has been built vice resulted from a search on announcement was made to-day special cabins, there are ten pri- Deane, the P. & O. Company's from Amoy on January 21. of the formation of a joint vate single-berth rooms each with Naval Architect, and like her

when she arrived at Singapore

Captain Pennofather pleaded legislative committee consisting its own bathroom. These again sister vessel, the Rawalpindi, ex- The chandu found is valued at when called up before the District guilty to the charge against him of representatives of the four have been decorated in hardwood.hibits unusually graceful lines over $100,000, so that the attempt Judge and a fine of $500 was leading national bodies opposed and are in every way well appoint- and nobility of appearance. to the dry regime. Their purpose ed.

to smuggle the drug into the Col-imposed-Singapore Free Press. is to carry on a systematic drivol

The Four cabines-de-luxe, each with which has been constructed at the proved extremely profitable for propelling machinery. ony, if successful, would have among Congressmen to bring two berths, have been arranged buildera Belfast Works, consists the parties concerned, about drastic modification of the

With a view of suppressing the on the bridge deck near the first of two sets of quadruple, expan- Volstead Act. They are already saloon entrance and main stair-alon engines of the balanced type, nefather, Mastor of the Anhui, much as possible, it has been In the usual way, Captain Pen-smoking of opium in Siam de engaged in solacting facts to way, two being or the port and developing about 18,000 1. H. P. was held to be liable, the amount thought proper to register the prove that the law is a failure. two on the starboard sido. These supplied with steam at 215 lbs. of chandu found being in excess names of all smokers of the drug, The house judiciary committee beautiful rooms have been special pressure by 6-double-ended cylin: of that allowed under the Chandu who must obtain a permit. For probably will arrange hearinge on the proposed changes in the designed, the treatment being drical, boilers Atted with forced Revenue Ordinance.

this purpose His Majesty the Volstead Act within two or three carried out respectively in satin- draught and arranged for bura- weeks.

wood, sycamore, greywood, anding oil fuel.

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The discovery was made by King has appointed a Committed Mr. J. Listerman, of the Govern- to draw up rules and regulations,

LE Powell

Telephone C.4578

GREAT

Ltd

FIRE SALE

IN "OUR

GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT ONLY

Will commence.

on

Monday Next, February 8th.

Weare offering a large assortment of... Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel at prices ranging from 33% to 50% off usual prices.

For Full Particulars see our Special Advertise- Iment on Saturday

in

The Hongkong Telegraph.

THE RITZ

NOW OPEN]

Meals at all hours from 8 a.m. to 12.00 midnight

Morning and Afternoon Teas. Good Assortment of Fancy Cakes.

Wedding and Christening Cakes to order.

Only the best food and wines served.

A PURE LIGHT

NOWELL B, WHITE,

Proprietor,"

GERMAN

LAGER

KUPPER

BEER

PER CASE: 6 DOZ. PINTS. ~-

4 DOZ. QUARTS

$17.50

including duty.

Per dozon proportionate price, Special Lorms to Messos

Clubs, Hotels, Stores, otc.

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co., Ltd...

15, Queen's Road, Centrul

ALBERT

FRENCH PASTRY COOK

22, Queen's Road, Central

Tel. 75 Contral.

is making his name better known every day by his French Cooking, done exclu-. sively with fresh butter.

The amatour "gourmol fond "of "Marseille's Bouillabaise" "Biscargots de Bouryogue and all other famous French dishes cau go to" Albert" with confidence.

FRENCH WINES — CHAMPAGNES-

DINNERS TO ORDER Tiffins (and Dinners served from 10:30 a. m. to midnight.

LIQUORS

French Gakes and Fronch. Chocolatos tudo by "Albert" himself.

Nico selection of French fancy buxos just arrivad from France by the "Andre Lebon."

"THE" NEW FRENCH REMEDY.

ERAPION NO. THERAPION NË,2 ERAPION NⱭ3.

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