HONGKONG.
REPORT ON THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS, FOR THE YEAR APRIL 1ST, 1906, TO MARCH 31st, 1907,
No. 31
1907
Luid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.
1. On March 31st, 1906, the total strength of the Corps was 274. The total strength of the Corps on March 31st, 1907, was 290. (Both totals include the Chinese orderly room clerk).
Table I shows the inspection state on that date.
Now that the New Headquarters have been completed I am confident that the total will increase during the next year, particularly, if the new infantry company, which has been. discussed, is started.
2. During the past year 3 members have died, 51 have resigned (1 on medical certifi- cate, 20 in the Colony and 30 on leaving the Colony) and 1 has been struck off the strength.
3. 71 new members have been enrolled.
4. The establishment of the Troop was raised in July to 43, namely, 1 Officer, 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, and 40 Troopers.
5. The Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association had on 31st March, 1907, a member- ship of 248, an increase of 18 during the past twelve months. The members have carried out a large amount of rifle practice throughout the year at the King's Park Range, Kowloon, which is more accessible than the Volunteer Range at Tai Hang, and at the Peak Range which has been recently opened.
Table II is a nominal roll of the Reserve Association.