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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1936.

Pan-American Airways May Close 40-Mile Gap But- PACIFIC AIR COMPETITION:

NEW

NEW SETBACK FOR HONGKONG? HATS

BRITAIN MAY BE SQUEEZED OUT IN FIGHT FOR SUPREMACY

EDUCATION REPORT

Fewer Children Went To British Schools Last Year

1934 MOVES THAT COST COLONY BUT CHINESE KIDDIES

POSITION AS GREATEST

AIRPORT IN ORIENT

MACAO HANOI FEEDER

CLOSE SERVICE TO ROUND-WORLD GAP?

"Telegraph" Special Representative

AS A RESULT OF INVESTIGATIONS DURING THE PAST FORTNIGHT, I AM ABLE TO LIFT TO SOME EXTENT THE VEIL OF SECRECY SURROUNDING THE FIGHT BE- TWEEN THE BIG AIRWAY SERVICES OF THE WORLD TO OBTAIN CONTROL OF AIR TRANSPORT IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

America, Britain, Japan, Holland and France, the leading commercial aviation nations of the world, are contenders for supremacy in the southern hemisphere.

Had Hongkong been live-wire enough two or three years ago to realise the possibilities of commercial aviation, she may have become the greatest airport as well as the greatest seaport in the Pacific.

CREATED A RECORD

RADIO BROADCAST

Relay of B.B.C. Dance Orchestra

TWO STUDIO RECITALS

From.Z.B.W. on a wavelength of ASE MOTTES (810-Kiloryclea};--

4-7 p.m. Chinese Programane. 7 p.m. Soprano Elisabeth Schumann. Pianoforte Mischa

Levitzki.

A record number of 58,394 Chinese children attended school in Ave Maria (Schubert), 2, Pianoforte Hongkong last year.

The number of attendants at English schools declined, how- ever, from 18,036 to 17,086.

These figures are contained in the Annual Report for the Direc- tor of Education, released this week.

In the Report by the Inspec- tors of English Schools, it is dis- closed that there was a decrease of 39 in the average attendance at Queen's College and a decretise of 133 in the average attendance Int King's College.

The reparts on each of the Eng- lah Schools were as follows:

Enrolment

Attendance

Aversze

Since 1931

Decrease Sincr

the examinees passed, two scholar- being obtained tenable at hips Yaumati School.

No.

1. Sonra Bist du Dei Mir (Bach). Solo-Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 (Liszt). 3. Song-Morgen, Op. 27, (Straus). 4. Pianoforte Solos-La Campanella (Paganini- Liszt). Stacente Etude (Itubinstein). 7.30 p.m. A Relay from Daven- try.

The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra, directed by Henry Hall

7.50 p.m. From the Studio. Worth Reading"

p.m. Timo Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations und An- nouncements.

games D.E." Bookя

Lack of a suitable playing field militates against organised but, in spite of this, improvement has been shown in footbull.

tlon

CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL

by

8.05 p.m. Violin Solos by Al- bert Sandler.

1. L'Heure Exquise (Halin). 2. The

from "fina" Violin Song (Rubens). . Itemembrance (Meis).

8.15 p.m.

From the Studio. A Recital of Popular Songs by Colleen Parker (Vocal) and Doreen Ma (Pianoforte).

8.45 p.m. Concert Waltzes.

In the School Certificate Examina-j

held in Juno one candidate obtained Honours with distinction in English and three obtained passes with two distinctions in English. At the same time one past quplí obtained the Cambridge School Certificate with distinction In English and History,

As a result of organised games the standard of athletics lina shown great

Maid of the Mountains (Fraser- Improvement. Only one inter-school Simson), Katja the Dancer (Gilbert), cricket match was lost, and football. Estudianting (Waldteufel), Tales of hockey and net-ball have attained a Autumn (Waldteufel).

The School Union has been very News Bulletin and Announcements

p.m. A Relay of the

Daventry active throughout the year, lecture (Copyright by Reuter). and debatex being organised and

Three 9.20 p.m.

Songs by Achools senior pupils from other The reports on the various Eng-entertained.

Frank Titterton (Tenor). lish Schools were as follows:

Queen's College

King's Colleg Youeat School

El Radootha

Wandal Beboul Central Heltish Kowloon Junior

Peak School

y

QUEEN'S COLLEGE

---

higher standard,

10

KOWLOON JUNIOR SCHOOL Twenty-three pupils have been In the School Certifleate Examina-promoted the Central British I am able to disclose that, as a result of the latest moves in the air transport "war," there is every possition which was held in June, 1 por School, and 14 passed the examination cent, of the candidates passed, nine of the Royal Drawing Sdelety held in

One student gained ne, seven obtaining honoure. bility that this Colony, already isolated by the decision with Honaire.

A very successful drill display was of Pan-American Airways to make Macao their Oriental six distinctions including one of the given at the Y.M.C.A.

The Sahoo! team won the Net-ball; for Junior British terminus, may be entirely squeezed out of the proceed- very few given in Chinese, and was

awarded a Government Education challenge cup ings.

Scholarship Lenable at the University Schools. of Hongkong.

Decision of Pan-American Airways to make Macao the Oriental terminus of its trans-Pacific service has we could have already lost us the tremendous grip

for all secured had Hongkong become the terminal aerial traffic from the American continent.

No opposition line can compete with Pan-American Air- ways, because it is heavily and exclusively subsidised by the United States Government.

Chinese internal airways have hitherto declined to come to Hongkong, because the British Government demanded reciprocal landing rights for British planes before permitting Chinese 'planes to land here.

As a result, there is a distinct danger of Hongkong being further squeezed out of the aerial picture. Important conferences have, C.N.A.C. intend to abandon Can- been proceeding in Hongkongton and make Mauno their chief during the past two days be-southern terminal. tween Mr. H. M. Bixby. Far! Eastern representative of Pan-i American Airways, and Mr. N. K. Dai, Managing Director of! the China National Aviation Corporation,

Both Mr. Bixby and Mr. Dai, refuse to discuss the nature ofį these conferences.

I am given to understand, however, that there is every possibility that they will result

stead of Canton

9

1. My Dear Saul (Sanderson), 2. In an Old Fashioned Town (Squire),

Beauty's Eyes (Tostl).

1,

9.30 p.m. From the Studio. "The Z.B.W. Quartet."

10 p.m.

A Relay from Daven-

fry.

Bir Ben: The Royal Proclamation. (Electrical Recording).

10.40 p.m. (Approx :) Dance Music.

Eastern

At least 50 Old Bays are at various Universities anul at the recent improved in the upper class, the pro-listeners will be broadcast from Zeemen

University Congregation former pupil received degrees.

KING'S COLLEGE

QUARRY BAY SCHOOL The standard of written English hus

A sule of work was ceeds 1010) being donated to the Hongkong Society for the-Protection of Children. Much hard work was Fifty-seven boys ant for the School willingly done for this cause by the Certificate Examination and thirty. Star, pupils and former pupils. Par- four passed, five of whom obtained enis gave generous support,

The school is now a inamber of the ilonours, twenty-seven matriculated and distinctions were obtained. One Junior, Net-ball Langue, and also King Edward Scholarship and three played in friendly matches. Dancing, Government Education Scholarships Drill, and games remain as popular)

PEAK SCHOOL were obtained.

The health of the school was fairly satisfactory although there were a considerable number of "eye" cases.

An Old Boys' Association formed during the year.

was

ELLIS KADOORIE SCHOOL The results of the annual examinat The fact that Hongkong, in-tion were very satisfactory. Eighty por cent. of the boys who took the or Macao, is Class examination passed and 90 not this terminal is almost cer- per cent, of the boys from classes tainly due to the fact that ap- to 8 were successful in gaining pro- plications some time back by motion. C.N.A.C. to obtain Hongkong

YAUMATI SCHOOL. landing permits were opposed by the British Government.

as ever.

Apart from a slight epidemic of menstes in March the health of the

school has been satisfactory.

The high standard of work has been maintained and very good reports have been received of pupils who havel gone on to other schools,

NEW SHIPS TO BE BUILT

The examination results were good. IN COLONY

In the external examination for class

Work has been proceeling, out of 48 boys examined 41 passed, smoothly on the construction of obtaining seven Government Scholar Pan American Airways terminal ships.

at Macao, and this task has now been completed.

WANTSAI SCHOOL

DOCKYARD

FOR ISLAND TRADE

Hongkong dockyards are

In the annual examination in class The radio direction finding ap-404 per cent. of the boys passed in a working agreement be- paratus, installation of which obtaining seven Government Scholar- tween Pan American Airways was recently completed, was given ships and one Woo Hay Tong Scholar- and C.N.A.C., whereby C.N.A.C. a local teat this week, and is said ship. In classes & to B, 84 per cent.shortly to be asked to tender 'planes will provide feeder' ser vices from all parts of China to Macao.

ensure' a

to have functioned perfectly.

were successful,

GAP ROAD SCHOOL

for the construction of a new motor-ship for Messrs. Burns Philp & Company's inter-island trade in the South Seas..

11 pm Close Down.

ZEESEN PROGRAMMES

Special prORTEMMES for For

follows:

DJB 19.74 m 15,200. 1.20.3 D..

4.45-8.15 p.m.- DJ19,74-m-15,200 ke DJN 21.45 m 9,310 e 4.45-0.15 pan.

12.74 m BJJB

15,200 ke p..-12.30a.m. SOUTH ASIA ZONE

from DJD, South Aula Zone, broadcast (19.74 metres) and DJN ($1.45 mete#),

4.50 p.m. German Folk Song. 4.33 p.m. fireetings to our listenETA, Gp.m.

"Swabian from the Danube-- their World and Environment.” 6.10 p.m. Sangs by Hugo Wall, 5.30 p.m. News and Review. B... Toples! Tik.

What Famous instruments have to tell at A Musical Programma, 0.45 pm. News and Economic Review in

German. 1 p..

Concert af Light Music, # p.m.

Nawa in English 8.1.

Little

A.J.C.

German

Broadcasting

8.30 p.m. Concert of Light Mic (com

Linued).

EAST ASIA ZONE

Fast Aale Zone broadcast through DJQ an 10.00 roakrew (15:250 k.e.) 1.10-3 p.m. Coneerl News at ..

9.05 p.m. German Folk Song.

1.10 p.m.

Greetings to our "Listeners. 9.15 pm. News and Review.

9.30 p.m. Sonata in miner (Teufelstritler-

amate) by Thetek.

10 p.m. News and Iberlaw.

10.16 p.m. To-day in Germany, 10.30 p.m. Songs by Ituge Wait. 19.40 p.m. Bitary Contest.

DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES

The following ware-lengths and frequencies

aru observed by Daventry,

Frequency

6,950 k.. 45.58

Wavelength

31.65 zautres

9.083 kt. 3.30 matres

Lightweight Felt in marl mixtures. Light and

Dark Grey, Green and'

Tan.

$18.50

Less 10% cask discount,

MACKINTOSH'S LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists.`

NORTH

THIS SUMMER

EVERY FRIDAY BRINGS A CHANCE TO GET AWAY FROM HONGKONG'S STEAM & HEAT & SEE ROMANTIC NORTH CHINA IN PERFECT WEATHER WE HAVE SPECIAL CHEAP RATES (AS BELOW) FOR 'B' CLASS ACCOMMODA- TION ON OUR WELL APPOINTED VESSELS. & SALOON 'A' ACCOMMODATION AT THE USUAL RATES.

WHERE WILL YOU GO?

TO SWATOW

TO SHANGHAI

TO TSINGTAO

TO WEI HAI WEI

OR CHEFOO

$16.00

$50.00

$70.00

$80.00

TO TIENTSIN (For Peking) $95.00

Break of Journey Permitted

ROUND TRIP HONGKONG-TIENTSIN-HONGKONG $165.00 (Passengers-stay ashore at Tientsin at their own expense).

M.V. “YUNNAN” --

S.S. “HOIHOW"

M.V. "YOCHOW”

S.S. "HUPEH"

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

CONNAUGHT ROAD.

AGENTS.

TEL. 30331.

SONG SUCCESSES

BY

THE MOST POPULAR ARTISTES. BC10023 THANKS A MILLION

I'VE GOT A POCKET FULL OF SUNSHINE I'M SITTING HIGH ON A HILLTOP DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP

BC10022

BC10038

LULU'S BACK IN TOWN

SWEET AND SLOW

BC10031

SAILOR BEWARE

MY HEART AND I

BC1143

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GHD

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ct

GNU

CHR

11.805 kr.

GNP

15,140 kr.

GHO

kit

GHI

13.150 15. 23,59 mactres 26.48 melren TOKE metren 10,10 13.07 21.470 .c.

metres 10,269 kt. 19.64 metres

BC10034

Wind

23.000 k..

G:SL

4,110 e.

10.66 49.10

ats

Transmission 1

1,790ני

SERVICE TO MACAO SOON

The examination results were very These services will

This Apparatus is for the pur- Įgratifying as over 91 per cent, passei direct link from all parts of Northpose of guiding Pan American this year as compared with 87 per and South America to the whole of planes along the route from cent. last year. The Past Pupils have China now served by air transport, Manila to Macao. Similar direc-done very well, five of those in

Tenders may, I under- This would mean that passon- tional beams are broadcast from Wantsai School gaining scholarships

internal scholarships In Wantsai stand, be called for another 8 pm Exif gers could travel from any part of Manila, Guam, Wake Island, Mid-to Queen's College and two gaining

Honolulu and School. the North and South American way Island,

the of

ship at a later date. California- continents to Shanghai, Hankow, Alameda Nanking and Japan without touch- Philippines route.

The examination results have been. It is proposed that the new No definite date has yet been ing Hongkong.

sot for the inauguration of Pan very good and nearly 80 per cent. of vessel should be Diesel-engine American's service from Manila to Macao..

TAIPO SCHOOL.

WOULD ISOLATE HONGKONG

made early in August, when pas Much more serious from the

I am able to state, however, that sengers will also be carried on the point of view of British In- tereats is the fact that a Fan- the giant Clippers used

on the existing trans-Pacific service, at agreement California-Manila run will not be present carrying malls only. American-C.N.A.C. would mean that passengers used. Smaller seaplanes, prob- could travel from America to ably similar to those used by Pan- Europe, vin the Pacific, without American Airways on its South touching British territory.

equipped, and of approximately 1,000 tons.

+

(4.5.N., G.S.D.)- 12.30 p.m., Ben, "Feminine Fame ott

Tarade." 1.nt.

"Book is end,"

Old Engla Harpsichord Music by Nudolph Dolmetach

1.35 p.m.ack Palle Down and Breaks

his Crown"

1.10 pm. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 215 pm.

Transmission 2

(0.8.0., U.S.I.)

7 pm. He Ban. Fred Hartley and his

Novelty Quintet: 1.30 p.m. The BBC. Dance Orchestra, '- 8 p.m. "Imperial Aftalty." 4.13 p., "Paur-footed. Thingi." 8.13 p.m. The Birmingham

Hippodrome

Orchestra. Greenwich Tius Signal at 9pm.

⚫ p.m. The Nawa and Announcements. 9.20 p.m. Variety.

The vessel will be used for trading between New Guinea and the hundreds of South Paci- GOVERNOR'S INTEREST fic islands at present served by II. E. the Governor, Sir Andrew the B.P. liners Montoro and American services, will provide a Caldecott, who has had experience

Malatin. feeder service.

Burns Philp & Company oper Thero is every reason to be in Malaya of the value of air Trial runs have already been

lleve that a test flight will be facilition, is known to be very ate the steamer Neptuna on the made by C.NA.C. planes on n

mado during the Arst week in keen on developing such facilities Australia-Hongkong service and projected Shanghai-Hanoi service, linking with the existing French July. An experimental mail here in Hongkong, and it would

10.40 p.m. on the Australia-Singapore ser- service will then be inaugurated be a pity were his ambitions in the steamora Merkur and Marella Air Orient service to Marseilles.

The fact that Canton provincial and, at the end of four weeks, this matter to meet with insur vice. authorities have attempted to passengers will be carried.mountabla difficulties as the result oppose this domestic service gives It is believed that the first roof British aviation policy in tho omphasis to the report that gular passenger flight will be past.

The Morkur and Neptuna-were“ formerly German linors.

Transmission 3

10.8.0 0.9... 0.8.0.) 10 ..

Die Den. "Freserved Pickles,” or

Mixed Pickhiro, No. 2."

Musical interlade

Dick Powell.

.Dick Powell.

:.The Mills Brothers

, Bing Crosby

The Boswell Sisters.

THE MUSIC COES ROUND AND ROUND

I'M GONNA SIT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF

A LETTER..

BC10032 LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE. Fred Astaire.

LET YOURSELF GO I'D RATHER LEAD A BAND ......... Fred Astaire. I'M BUILDING UP AN AWFUL LET-DOWN-- BC100ZO POLLY-WOLLY-DOODLE The Betty Boop Girl.

THE WEDDING OF JACK AND JILL THE ANDERSON MUSIC COMPANY Phone 21322..

21 YEARS AGO

Extracts From The "Telegraph" Files

The following extracts are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended June 5, 1915.

Ice House Street.

the business being carried on by Mesara. F. B. Marshall and remaining William Wilson, as partnera.

Mr. II. R. B. Hancock was up- pointed Supernumerary Second Lieutenant in the Volunteer Re [serve, and Captain G. K. Hall Brutton was appointed to act as |Honorary Adjutant.

The rate of the dollar on de-- mand was 18. 9.0/16d.

Major-General F. Ventris was appointed G.O.C., South China Command, in sucession to Major General Kelly.

Local estate to the value of $34,800 was left by Mr. Amaré John Reed, Government pensioner, late of 8 Broadwood Road, who died at the abova address on January 01, 1030. Lotters of administration to the estate Mr. R. N. Ohley retired from have been granted ́ ́ ́to the widow, 11.1 km. The Frank Walker. Uctet. Diadre. the firm of Tait and Co. Amoy, Maria Rita Read:~

10.45 p.m. Sports Talk.

11. Symphony Cancert.

1136 pm. The Nony and Antouncementa.

Greenwich Time Signal at 18 ING

Palmer. (Controlte).

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