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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1927.
KING'S BIRTHDAY
(Continued from Page 1.)
The Naval Contingent.
fect order combining with the Regimental airs of the bands to create a spectacle which will live long in the minds of those pri-{ vileged to witriess it.
HOME HONOURS.
(Continued from Page 1.)
The massed bands of the Royal Flying Corps in 1912. He military Regiments played the served in the war with distinc- The Naval contingent consisted English and Welsh Battalions tion, receiving a number of du- of one ceremonial battalion of past and the pipes and drums corations, and was Commandant seamen, comprising four ceremon-played past the Scottish Com- of the Royal Air Force Staff ial Companies; four double plat-panies. First came the Royal College from 1921 to 1926,
and a Navy to the accompaniment of Brigadier General Sir Samuel oons of Royal Marines field gun battery which fired the that old traditional air "Hearts of Herbert Wilson, K.C.M.G., has Royal Salute.
Oak" by a band consisting of beer Permanent Under-Secretary the of State for the Colonies since The fifteen aeroplanes which Volunteers. drawn from were present throughout the pro-cruiser squadron in port; then 15:25. Joining the Royal Engin-. ceedings and flew in formation of came the Royal Marines, who are eers in 1893 he had a fistinguish- three in front of the lines of hardly sailors but who adopt with el Army career, und during thei troops prior to the March Past pride "A Life on the Ocean Wave" war saw much active service, were from the Fleet Air Arm at (played by the Royal Marines being mentioned in despatches present stationed in Chinese band); the Royal Artillery-seven times and receiving several dismounted ("British Grenad-foreign decorations. During the
waters.
The Brigade Commander of the iers"); the Royal Engineers war he also served as Principal) Naval Contingent was Comdr. "Wings"); Scots Guards ("High- Assistant Secretary to the Over- Defence Committee, the L. D. T. McKinnon ("Danae"), land Laddie"); Queen's Own seas the Battalion Commander, Comdr. ("Braganza"); Welch Regiment Home Ports Defence Committee H. M. Sprackley ("Frobisher"). ("Ap. Shenkin"); the North- and the Imperial Communica- the Commanding Officer of the amptons ("Northamptonshire"); [tions Committee. After the war Royal Marines, Major F. A. King's Own Scottish Borderers he was appointed Governor of Hamer and the Field Gun bat-("Blue Bonnets Over the Bor- Trinidad and Tobago and later tery under.. Lt. Jeffery der"); Cameronians ("Kenmuir Captain General and Governor-in- ("Dragon").
An' Awa'"); Hong Kong Voluu- Chief of Jamaica.
The Naval contingent was teer; Defence Corps ("British drawn from H. M. ships "Frob- Grenadiers"); Punjabis "5/2 isher." "Dragon," "Danae," Punjabis"); Mule Corps ("Wait! "Delhi," "Dauntless," "Hermes," for the Wagon"). "Tamar," "Titania" and With the return of the various "Marazion" and
Submarines, units to their original positions comprising Royal Navy. 36 and the playing of "God Save The officers and 578 men and Royal King." a memorably impressive Marines about 280.
ceremony was brought to a con- clusion.
Volunteers,
base
G.C.M.G.
Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George.
has had
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Lieut.-General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, created a baronet in 1922, famous the world over.as Governor Arrives.
the founder of the organisation of The various detachments later Boy Scouts and Girl Guides to On the arrival, prompt at 9 a.m., of HE. the Governor and arched through Wanchai to the promote godd citizenship in the Sir Robert A.D.C., Capt. C.
Steele, City, with their bands at the rising generation. H.
distinguished M.C., (escorted by the Mounted head of each Battalion. Infantry of the
At noon, all cruisers in Harbour military career, having seen much under Capt. H. B. L. Dowbiggin), fired a salute of 21 guns in honour service abroad, and he is the His Excellency, who was in full of His Majesty and in the even author of a number of books on He is the holder of levee regalia and mounted, was ing, there will be a searchlight scouting. met at the saluting
"tattoo" (similar to that given on numerous British and foreign de-
corations. C. C. Wednesday night.) by H.E. Major-General Luard, C.M.G., D.S.O. (General
A Record "Crush."
His Highness Charles Vyner of Sarawak. Officer Commanding), Major F. C. Local transportation facilities Brooke, Rajah Roberts, V.C., M.C., D.S.O., and were heavily taxed this morning Educated in England, he joined members of the General's staff. even ricshes being at a premium. his father in Sarawak to study the of Government. Sir To the left of the saluting base Those who were astir round about duties were various heads of military de- 7.30 rode to Happy Valley' in com-Charles Brooke now rules over a partments including Lt. Col. S. fort, but later arrivals were can population of 500,000 seuls and a Boylan Smith, D.S.O., O.B.E., Lt.sidered lucky if they succeeded in country of 40,000 square miles. Col. P. A. Cardew. Lt-Col. Htramcars. Many had to walk all into the far interior of the coun- securing standing room in the He has led several expeditions Riley, Lt. Col. P. J. Bell, Major J. the way to Wonguelchong, Motor Macready, Major G. L. Peterson, car touts had an off day, they were try to punish head hunters.
The Rt. Hon. Sir John O.B.E., Major F. Hogg-and the in the position of having fares. Rev. G. F. Stopford (CF.)
looking around for them and then | Anthony Tilley, P.C., K.C.M.G., At the right of the saluting they were as hard to unearth as Ambassador to Tokyo since 1926. base was Bear-Admiral W, H. D. the proverbial needle in the hay- Entering the Foreign Office la Boyle, C.B., and his staff, includ-days before, while the taxi stand much service at Home and abroad.
stack. Garage cars were all booked 1893, Sir John Tilley has seen. ing Capt. T. F. P. Calvert, D.S.O., in town was empty at an early hour. He has acted as British delegate Comdr. J. L. Pearson, Paymaster Commander Roger, Cruise Capt. Robertson, (Flight
Aviation
Officer) and Captains of the 1st Cruiser Squadron.
TO-NIGHT'S RECEPTION,
'Arrangements For 1,700 Guests.
On the Governor's arrival at the saluting base, the Royal About seventeen hundred guests Salute was given by the troops, are expected at Government the massed bands playing the House to-night at the reception opening bars of the National in celebration of the birthday of Anthem.
His Majesty the King.
Guests will be received at 9.30
Investiture and Inspection.
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C.M.G.
Commander of St. Michael and St. George,
The Emir Abdullah of Trans- Jordania. Second son of King
His Excellency, prior to in- and at 10 p.m. the pipes, bugles Hussein, he was appointed Emir specting the troops, invested the and drums of the "Cameron of three districts and is under in 1921. Transjordania consists following with long service and iana," previously drawn up out the same mandate as Palestine. good conduct medals: 1st Class side Upper Albert Road, will The emirate has an Arab popula- Master Gunner Broadhurst march on to the lawns and give tion of about 240,000. (R.A.), S.Q.M.S. Newberry selections of music.
Empress of Russia. (R.A.S.C.), Sergt. Crossan A novel item will be the torch- (K.O.S.B.) and Sergt. Bardell light dancing of picked men (K.O.S.B.)
from the Cameronians.
President Pierce. President Monroc JUNE.
Merado Maru Kalgan. Hai Ching: "Huchow
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Empress of Russia President Jackson ... Kingyun
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His Excellency then inspected the troops from the right flank of the column, the massed bands playing the slow march ("The Colours") meanwhile.
The Band of the K.O.S.B. will be in attendance from 9 p.m. for those who care to dance.
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