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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1927.

FLOATING OF STEEL IN AIR

COST OF SINGAPORE DEFENCE.

ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

ONE OF THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.

PROVISION FOR AN AIR

FORCE...

London, Nov. 30. | EFFECT OF COBALT MAGNET. In the House of Commons, re

plying to questions, Mr. W. C. A piece of steel floating un-Bridgeman sald that £7,750,000 supported in the air is one of the was the estimated cost of develop scientific marvels which greeteding the naval base at Singapore. the eyes of visitors to the Westing- This did not include the cost house Electric and Manufactur,of the military and air defence of Ing Company's display at the Singapore. Radio World's Fair in the Naw Madison Square Garden, Now York,

Only a thin wire, serving as in anchor to keep the steel from excaping, is attached. With that exception, the bar, which is six inches long, one-half inch wide and one-half inch thick, has absolutely no visible means of support..

The answer to the mystery is. spelled by the word "magnetism." Below the floating bar is a com-. panion piece of steel of similar size and composition, and the two bars, magnetized with like poles opposite, are held apart by the magnetic repulsica between them, which exceeds the force of [gravity,

It is understood that the latter is still being considered, but any how it is a question for the War Office and Air Ministry-Router"

PALESTINE LOAN A

SUCCESS.

QUICKLY OVER-SUBSCRIBED.

London, Nov. 30. The subscription list of the of Palestine Government loan $4,475,000, bearing interest at five per cent. and offered at £100 per cent., was opened this morn- ing, and closed in about two hours. It is understood the loan has been many times over-subscribed. The principal and interest are guaranteed by the British Tren-

The materials used is cobalt steel alloyed with tungston, sury, which, according to Westinghouse

Part of the money will be spent engineers, farms, the strongest on construction of a harbour at permanent magnet known. The Haifa, improvements and public alloy was devoloped by Dr. P. H.works. Of the remainder, £1,000, Brace, Westinghouse research un- gineer, after months of expert-Government for railway and other 000 will be paid to the British mentation in the laboratory.

The new alloy is so highly magnetized that, when used as horseshoe magnet, it will lift a har thirty times its own weight, representing a strength five times that of the ordinary magnet, ac- gording to Dr. Bruce. In addition, the alloy clings tenaciously to its magnetic power and will not lose

it.

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assels, which have been taken over, and the balance will go in defraying the cost of the loan and ropaying the money temporarily advanced.-British Wireless.

Cobalt steel such as is used is unveiled. The relatively expensive. It will be fused only where performance is worth more than price, as in de- licate meters, fine phonographs and such precise machines us the Westinghouse "Osisa."

oscillograph

or

The total amount paid into the Hongkong Treasury during 1926 in respect of land sales, extensions, grants, etc., was $325,560, com pared with $581,160 in 1926 and $1,050,812 in 1924.

UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS

REGISTERED.

· LOCAL CRICKET. -

AIRMEN DEFEAT SCHOOL TEAM.

ENGLISH CUP REPLAYS.

ALDERSHOT ELIMINATES Q. P. R.

NO DRAWN GAMES.

London, Nov. 30. The replayed matches in the first round of the Football Association Cup resulted as follows:

The R. A. F. (Cameron Rond) "A HAPPY GATHERING. played return match with the Diocesan Boys' School, at Happy As anticipated, the traditions Valley, yesterday and took their of the past were worthily uphold revenge in winning by 10 runs. at St. Andrew's Bail last night. For the R.A.F., French took 4 wie- when the Scottish community dis-kets for 21 runs and Grist took pensed characteristic hospitality for 26. A. T. Lee was the only to the rest of the Colony! The boy who got going with the bat and Watford 1 Brighton thoroughness of the preliminary he knocked up a meritorious 44. Luton arrangements was made evident The R.A.F. score would have been from the fact that everything went much larger but for the excellent with a delightful swing from start ftelding of the school. Scores: to finish. A happy atmosphere of camaraderie permented the whole proceedings, and so greatly did the numerous guests enjoy them- selves that a large number stay- ed on until the final dance in the small hours of this morning.

The decorations have already been described in the Telegraph, but it should be added that they presented a most striking effect under the blaze of artificial lights This year, and illuminations. Highland garb was more in eyld- ence than on former occasions, and, with the charming gowna worn by the ladies and the bright uniforms of naval and military officers, there was an extremely colourful scene when dancing was in full swing. The Scottish dances were exceptionally well done, especially the reels- fact which testified to the value of the formation of the new Reel Club.

His Excellency Arrives.

R. A. F.

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Roe, b. A. T. Lee Morin,, b. Anderson Sinnock, c; Kwan, b. R. Loe Lucas, run out Grist, c. Fisher, b. R. Lee Dudman, run out Welsh, b. Anderson Waller, b. Anderson Plunkett, st. Fisher, b: Anderson 17 French, c. G. Lee, b. Kwan Rowe, not out

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Total

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Bowling Analysis.

Q. M. R. W.

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A. T: Lee Anderson R. Lee Kwan

Diocesan Boys' School.

D. J. . Anderson, b. French His Excellency the Officer Ad-WeH. Kwan, ......b. French.. ministering the Government (the J. L. Young Saye, L.b.w., French Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn). F. R. Zimmern, b. French who was accompanied by Mrs. A. T. Lee, b. Grist Southorn, arrived in good time, for the opening of the Ball and was Chieftain (Mr. D. Templeton) and received in the Baronial Hall by the members of the Committee.

Headed by the Pipe Band of the K. O. S. B. Regiment, playing "The Road to the isles," the official party proceeded upstairs. On arrival in St. George's Hall, the National An- them was struck up, after which the Chieftain conducted His Ex- cellency and party to the dais.

The tomb of King Edward VII. and Queen Alexandra, which was erected in 1920 on the south side of the High Altar in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, has been tomb remained empty until last Easter, when the coffins containing the bodies of their Majesties were transferred there, and a recumbent figure of Queen Alexandra placed alongside that of. King Edward. When the the coins were placed in the tomb the monument was draped with a Royal Standard, and by command Official Party proceeded to supper, After the eighth dance, the of the King this has now been ro-Headed by the K, O. S. B. Pipere.. moved. The sculptured figures, which are of Carrara marble, are Subsequent to the honduring of the in the robes of State. The tomb, which was designed and executed by Sie Bertram Mackennal, is com- posed of various marbles with Bronze pangia and figures.

The Supper.

F. K. Lee, b. French A. S. A. Kyum, b. Grist R. Lee, b. Grist J. A. Fisher, b. Sinnock

A, Prata, not out G. A., Lee, b. Grist

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Total.

Bowling Analysis.

" 9 Clapton Botwell Mission 3 Peterborough Aldershot

Charlton Bournemouth Wrexham

2 Queen'a ..

Park R.

2 Murthyr

2 Coventry

4 Durham.

Ashington 0 Crewe

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Second round draws affecting winners in the above matches are as follows:

Crewe v. Stockport.

Wrexham v. Carlisle.

Bournemouth v. Bristol Rovers. Luton v. Poolo or Norwich. Charlton v. Kettering.

Peterborough v. Aldershot. Northampton v. Brighton.

OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.

The

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"Hongkong Telegraph" offers a prize of $50 to the readers who send in twelve correct fore-. 4caats of the results of the English 5 and Scottish Football League' matches (to be played on Saturday 0next, December 3rd,) set out in 44 the Coupon below. No goal scorés are required; only forecasts show- Oing wins or draws.

French'. Grist Sinnock Morin

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toast of "The King," the Haggis Singapore, was brought in with due cere- monial. It was carried by Mr. Alastair MacKenzie, followed by Mr. George Duncan, B.B.E., with the "Barley Bree," and headed by Pipe Sergeant P. D. Wilson play ing "Brose and Butter."

The Haggis having been placed in front of the Chieftain, the latter gave Mr. Mackenzie and Pine Ser- geant. Wilson a dram from the qualch, later taking a dram himself and handing another to H. E. the Officer Administering the Govern- ment. Then Mr. George Dunesin supplied ench gentleman guest with a dram

Chieftain's Speech.

Later during sunner, the Chief- tain rose and addressed the gather- ing as follows:

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In the event of no reader fore- 6 casting all twelve matches, a'priza 3 of $25 will be given to the reader 1who sends in the greatest number 3 of correct forecasts; and in the event of two or more readers sond- 67ing in an equal high number, the

prize of $25 will be divided.

may

greetings

Iloilo, Yokohama, Tokyo, Malacca.

Amoy."Lang may ye flourish.” Zamboanga.-"Greetings rafters dire."

Manila,-"Heartiest tae one and a"!"

Peking St. Andrew's Society send cordial greetings Brither' Scots.".

Tientsin, Lang may yer jums reek."

Soerabaya. "Greetings," Mur- ray and Ross.

Shanghal-"Scotland for ever," W. Nicholson.-"Here the ye."- Dr. Black.-"Greetings."

J. Reid. "Hearty greetings," A. 0. Lang.-"Hearty good wishes."

McCubbin And Kinnaird.----: "Hearty greetings Brother Scots." Lord Elibank.-"Brother Scots

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gen/8 Morea Greetings." tlemen. In the name of the Mem-

Sneddon. "A" Brither Scots

The competition is in accord- ance with the rules published in the Telegraph during the weeks August 29 September 24

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH” FORECAST COMPETITION.

Matches to be played on De- cember 3rd:-

DIVISION I.

Cardiff Huddersfield" v Wednesday

Aston Villa. Arsenal.

West Ham.

DIVISION IL Bristol City v. Manchester C. Notts County v Swansea.

DIVISION III. (NORTH), '

Brentford Y Brighton Y

Plymouth.

Charlton.

DIVISION III. (SOUTH). Chesterfield V. Hartlepools. Durham v New Brighton.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Airdries.

Aberdeen ...P Celtic

V Motherwell, Cowdenbeath v. St. Johnstone,

bera of St. Andrew's Society Hong-send hearty greetings Scotland for kony, and on their behalf I offer & ever." hearty Scottish welcome to you, our friends, who have honoured us by day to you David."

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your presence to-night and I ex- Carmichael Worthing.-"Great- press our appreciation for your ings from Brother Scots, Worth- Address continued interest in our Saint'sing."

Day Celebration, which celebration Batavia.-"Greetings frae Bri-

has become a hardy annuit, mark ing as it does, the opening of the Hongkong Social Season.

We trust you will have full en- joyment and find the realisation fully equal to the anticipation.

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Foochow "Brither Scots Foochow heartily reciprocate greetings."

Telegrams were sent to the fol- lowing ports:-"Here's a haun trae Hongkong Brither Scots”.

As the years roll on (since 1881 Templeton Chieftain. As you may have observed on en-Negri Sembilan

try) it is becoming increasingly Zamboanga difficult to find subject matter for

an address, as subject matter gult Saigon able to the occasion is getting a Tsingtao bit threadbare resulting as it Calcutta must in vain repetition somewhat Bombay boring to the listeners.

Madras Rangoon This does not seem an opportune Kuala Lumpur time for speeches, those who have Penang. supped desire to dance and those Singapore who have been dancing desire to Bangkok aup and in addition the delivery Manila. of a speech is, to me, a nightmare. Cebu

Therefore to avoid boredom Iloilo. am introducing an innovation at

this gathering and, in the place Amos of a speech I desire to give you a Choofoo Toast which I trust will be re- Nagasaki ceived upstanding and honoured with enthusiasm by all.

Sandakan Canton

(Shameen) Swatow Foochow Shanghai Tientsin

Talpeh Peking Ipoh

Perak Batavia

Malacca Soerabaya Aden, Mambua

(Soromban) Kobe. Yokohama

Enjoyable Dancing.

"The Land of Brown Heath and piped back to the Hall, and danc Later, the Official Party was

Shaggy Wood,"

Strike out the teams which you think will lose, but make no marks In respect of matches which you think will be drawn,

All claims must reach this office not later than Wednesday follow ing the date on which the matches are played. No. prize will be awarded for which a claim has not beer made.

Before sending in your coupons, mark your forecasts on the dupli enta list given below. Кеер your duplicate lists and com- pare them later with the pub- lished results of the matches and If you find that you Have eight of more correct send in a clafra for the prize.

Mark your envelopes "Football" on the front and write your name (without address) on the back of the envelope.

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The Land of the Mountain anding was kept up until the early RECORD OF THE FORECASTE YOU HAVE

the Flood,"

hours of, the morning. The floors BENTIN; were in excellent condition, and Cardiff

"The Land of our Sires,"

Scotland," "The Land we love." they were not quite sorowded Huddersfield

as on many previous occasions, Wednesday Greetings Afleld.

the dancing was greatly enjoyed. Bristol City

A word of praise is due to the Notts County Telegrams received and read hard-working Joint Hon. Secre- Brentford were as follows:

taries, Mr. A. Ritchio and Mr. Brighton "Heartlust greetings frae Bri B. M. Bryden, as well as the men- Chesterfield ther Scots"Bangkok, Ipoh, Kobe,bers of the various Committees, Abordeon Calcutta, Rangoon, Cebu, Sanda for the general excellence of the Celtic kan, Shamcon, Penang, Seremban, arrangements..

Durham

Cowdenbeath

v. Aston Villla · v. Arsenal.

Weat Ham. Manchester VSWANEGA

Plymouth

v. Charlion

Hartlepools. New Brighton T. Airdries

Motherwell VW St Johnstone.