FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1927.
THE Y.M.C.A.
BALDOCK BEATEN.
OUTPOINTED BY WILLIE SMITH.
VARIED PROGRAMME FOR WINTER.
HIS FIRST DEFEAT.
ACTIVITIES OUTLINED.
The occasion was a dinner at the Y.M.C.A., attended by the members of various Committees and several of the Directors.
Mr. T. G. Weall, acting President, occupied the Chair.
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE VOLUNTEERS:
PORTUGUESE COMPANY
THANKED.-
LATER ORDERS.
Recruits:
Parade at Corps Headquarters on Friday, October 7, at 5,30 p.m. All those who have not passed all their attend. Musketry Tests Nos. 1 to 6 will
Dress: Mufti, Musketry Order..
Corps Drill Parade.
London, Yesterday.
Plans for the winter season were Ordere by Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, Teddy Baldock, the London boxer, outlined yesterday by the Secre-D.S.O., Administrative Command- sustained his first reverse at the taries of various branches of acti-ant, Albert Hall last night being besten vity associated with the European on points over 15 rounds by Willie Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, also by Cap- Smith, the South African-Rentertains of various sports teams.
Keen, Clean Fight. The Hall was crowded and many Colonials were present. It was a clean, keen, upstanding and typical
A Corps drill parade for the ly English fight and ably refereed
benefit of those trained men wish- by the cricketer, Johnny Douglaa,
The Social Committee's work and ing to pass drill tests Nos. 1 to 4. The opening rounds were fought at a tremendous pace. Smith quick-plans for the future were outlined inclusive for the training year 1927. ly established superiority as aby Mr. C. E. M. Terry, Hon. Secre-1928 will take place on Tuesday,
at 5.30 p.m. more scientific fighter and played tary of the section, and it was in- October 11, at Corps Headquarters,
Dress: Drill order, uniform. up Baldock's moderate in fighting dicated that Ladies' Nights were!
Proposals for a Further parades: October 20 and qualities. Great skill was display- being arranged:
28 only.
Musketry. Mounted Infantry and Armoured Car Companies will fire Part II, at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, October 9.
ed in his masterly defence and tre- Services Night when Service men mendous stamina, outboxing Bal- might be the guests of Individual dock almost throughout the contest members were mentioned and, in not allowing him to fores the fight. this connection, the Chairman in- Smith floored him momentarily dicated that everything that they with a right clip to the point in could do for the Services in Kow- the eighth, and skilfully and imper-loon was particularly welcome in turbably stalled all Baldock's dea- view of the probable closing down perate efforts for a knockout in the of the "Better Ole" in the near closing stages though badly cut future.
about the mouth,
there
enthusiastic were
acunes.
Local Ladies In Debate.
Range Officer: Lieut. H. C. Mac namara,
All those who have not fired Part II. must attend on the above day.
Launch will leave Murray Pierl at 9 a.m. and call at Kowloon Pier! af 9.10 a.m.
Dress: Uniform or mufti optional, but rifles, bayonets, pouches, braces and belt must be taken.
Musketry Part II. will be fired on Sunday, October 16, at Stope- cutters Range. Range Officer: 2-Lieut. B. Jarvis, M.G.
The following expression of ap preciation is published for the in- | formation of all ranks:—MA
My Dear Colonel,-Would you convey to the Portuguese Com
YOUTH CHARGED.
SERIOUS OFFENCE
ALLEGED.
ONCE SCHOOL MATES.
pany of the Hong Kong Volun- At the Kowloon Magistracy yes teer Defence Corps my appre-terday, Mr. W. Schofield heard ciation and thanks for the Guard evidence in the ease in which 4 of Honour provided on the occa-12-year-old Chinese boy is charged slon of the arrival of H.E. the with the murder of a youth, aged Governor of Macao.
16, in a village, in the New Ter- ritories,
His Excellency expressed the keenest appreciation at seeing a Portuguese Guard of Honour in Hong Kong: Yours sincerely,
(Sd.) · C. CLEMÉNTI. Col. L. G. BIRD, D.9.0.**** Hong Kong Volunteer
fence Corps.
Strength.
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The accused was not legally re- presented..
The case for the Crown was con- ducted by Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith; De-assistant Crown Solleitot
According to Counsel, the accused and the deceased' who The following recruit is taken were once school mates, met at 1927, and posted to No. 4 Platoon ber 6. It was not clear what hap on the strength on September 30, Ngatsinwai at 10 am, on Septem No. 1270 Pte. H. M. S. Omer.pened after, the meeting, but soon
Promotions.
afterwards the two quarrelled. No. 409 Corp. R. D. Head, The deceased struck, the accused Armoured Car Company la pro with his umbrella and then ran moted to Sergeant, as from October away. The accused was alleged to 1, 1927, and attached as Sergeant having given chase, and overtaking Instructor of Signalling to the him, stabbed him in the back with Signal Section. iy ve
a penknife. The deceased fell to ta- the ground and the accused parted. Deceased was able to get up later and make his way home, and after he had told his mother what had happened, she took him to the Police. He was given first ald 'at the Police Station and then taken to the Kowloon hospital. His condition became serious soon is transferred from No. 1 Platoon after admission to the hospital,
September, 28, 1927. to the Reserve Company, as from
The following promotions take effect from October 4, 1927:-
Artillery Company. No. 732 Lee: Sergt. W. E. Price
to be Sergeant. No. 427 Bdr. G. Puncheon to be
Lance-Sergeant....
Transfers.
No. 1114 Pte. F. J. Easterbrook
Bame day. and the lad died at 2.30 p.m., the
The verdict was very popular and i Reviewing the plans for the winter Literary and Debating sec- Smith was besieged by South Afri- tion, Mir. E. R. Price indicated that
Arms will be drawn from Corpsi cans and kissed by several women. the first debute would be held on
He states he weighed, two ounces October 20 when the motion "Have Headquarters on Friday, October under the bantam limit and there- Women In Business Justified Them-7, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6 p.m., and on fore intends to claim the world's selves" would be discussed.
An invitation to the Helena May/Saturday, October 8, between 9 transferred from No. 9 Platoon to right shoulder blade. It was % of title. He remojna in England hop-
Institute to provide speakers and and 1 p.m. ing for a match against Bud Taylor "to win," he said, the world's cham-supporters from the woman's point Parade at Corps Headquarters at pionship for South Africa and the of view had been accepted and it 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, Empire.
was anticipated that there would for Gun Drill, Laying and Director
Work. Dress: Mufti. be a most Interesting discusafon.
Bignal Section Mr. Ingram, speaking on behalf| of the sea-going section, referred gramme.
COMING FLIGHTS.
OAKLAND TO AUSTRALIATM VENTURE.
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Artillery Co.
per
Engineer Co.
No. 1112 Pte. J. L. Alves and A medical examination revealed No. 1189 Pte. E. F. Nuttall are a stab wound below the deceased's an inch long and of an inch broad. It was a downward wound and penetrated the lung.
The case was adjourned after some evidence had been taken.
the Band Section, as from October 1, 1927.
Corps Senior, M.O. Capt. Sir Eric Stuart-Taylor, O.B.E., to net BB Senior Medical pro- Officer, as from October 6, 1927, Ivice Major G. D. R. Black, V.D.,
on leave.
Leave.
to the work the Association was do- The 56th Field Co., R.E., have! ing in establishing shore contacts arranged to have a Tool Cart un- No. 8 R.S.M. W. H. Edmonds. and how the members of the As-packed for exhibition on Tuesday, Corps Headquarters, rejoined from sociation ashore could co-operate October 11. more fully in this connection.
A Soccer Ground?
A bus will be arranged at Kow- loon Ferry at 5.30 p.m.
Both Field Sections will make an effort to be present. The opportun ity is not likely to recur.
Field and Signals,
Senttle, Sept. 26. Kingsford Smith, who plans a -flight from Oakland to Australin,
In the course of other reviews is rapidly rebuilding Captain George Wilkinson's three-engined and outlines of plans in connection Fokker monoplane for the enter with the library, rambling, tennis, prise. This is the plane which was hockey, golf, soccer, basketball and
A lecture on "Map Rending- intended to fly over the North Pole motor cycle football, the Chairman Surveying and the Prismatic” Com- In the Wilkinson Polar Expedition, indicated that the Board had been pass will be given at Corps Head- The "ship" carries two navign considering for some time the ad-quarters on Wednesday, October 12, tors, two pilots, and 1,600 gallons visability of securing ground at 5.30 p.m. .of gasoline. It is equipped with which could be used for soccer and floating devices, though not with pontoons.
Mounted Infantry.
other activities. Nothing definite Parade at Stables at 5.30 p.m. had an yet been decided and the on Tuesday, October 11. Dress:
Mufti.
Musketry Part II. See Order No. 3.
Its wing spread is seventy-three task was particularly difficult at feet, its' length from nose to tip of tail forty feet, nad Its weight is present with sports grounds in so great demand, but it was hoped to 1.1.000 pounds.
be able to secure the ground in the not far distant future.
Work for the Services.
Smith told the United Press that he will retain the monoplane form in the rebuilt plane, and will in- stall three new 225 horse-power Mr. T. V. Harmon, whose work Wright engines. The guaranteed in connection with the organising speed is 105 miles an hour, and. It of concerts for the Services in the
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leave on October 8, 1927.
Marksmen.
The undermentioned have quali- fed as marksman and are entitled to wear the badge for one year:
No. 1 Platoon.
No. 245 C.Q.M.S. E. G. Stewart,
94 points.
No. 507 Pte. H. J. Armstrong, 98
points.
No. 2 Platoon. No. 811 Sergt. V. C. Branson,
M.C., 91 pinta.
Struck Off Strength. The following having left the Colony: No. 62 Sergt. J. M. Corps Smyth, No. 6-Platoon a8 from
September 30, 1927. Armoured Car Cə..
The following having completed Muskotry Part II. See Corps three years' service and claimed Order No. 3.
his discharge:--No. 560 Corpl. A.! Friday, October 14, 1927: N. Lucey. M.I. Company, as from Parade at Corps Headquarters at October 1, 1927.. 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruc On Medical grounds, as from tion. Dress: Mufti. Colony was the subject of particu- Friday, October 28-All mem.September 22, 1927: No. 948 Pte. lar reference by the Chairman, re-bers are requested to attend the J. M. Neves, No. 10 Platoon..、 viewed the activities of the Enter at 5.30 p.m. for the purpose of pass- drill parade at Corps Headquarters Committee. Fifty-one ing drill tests. be of the Whirlwind air-cooled type concerts alone had been given in which carried Colonel Charles Kowloon under their auspices and will be followed by an informal This parade is in uniform and] Lindbergh safely to Paris.
Smith is optimistic concerning if one counted the concerts held in Company 'Dinner and Smoking Con- prospects for a start early next Hong Kong it could safely be said cert." month. He expects to stop off at that since its inception, there had Honolulu and in New Guinea and New Britain.-United Press,
is expected that the actual develop-
ed speed will be closer to 130 miles
an hour.
The Wright motors probably will tainment
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Test New Seaplane.
Motor Cycle Section.
NOTICES.
No. 2-Platoon Rifle Club,
The' forthcoming marriage is an- nounced of Mr. J. L. Qule, account- ant, of Yue: Kwong Terrace; and Misa H. Y. W. Waller, of Diocesan Boys' School.
WANTED.
WANTED-A girl of 10-16, with pretty voice for a musical show, Kowloon. Apply:-Nathan House, 48 Nathan Road, Room 10, from 5 to 6 p.m.
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NOTICES.
NOTICE.
FORRISON GAP ROAD below
M STUBBS ROAD to the Monu-
ment will be closed to traffic from 2 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 11th inst until further notice.
E. D. C. WOLFE,. Capt. Supt. of Police. Hong Kong, 6th October, 1927."
NOTICE.
The second shoot for the. Cup given by Lieut. E. J. R. Mitchell will be held at the Peak Range on A run will take place on Thurs-Sunday, October 16, at 9.30 am. been an average of a concert a day day. October 13, in Kowloon. (excepting Sunday) arranged on Parade at Kowloon Railway Station 800 yards as for Corps Champion- Conditions:-15 rounds Rapid at behalf of the Services at present in at 6.30 p.m. Dress: Mufti. Copenhagen, Sept. 27. the Colony..
Will those members who wish to ship; 10 rounds Application at 500 Engineers and mechanics work-
Mr. Harmon particularly men- compete in the Machine Gun Com-yards Usual handicaps. ing under Doctor S. M. Rohrback, tioned the name of Mr. R. Suther- petition to be held during Camp,
Scottish Company. Reel Club:-Owing: to St. famous designer of land aeroplanes, land, Chairman of the Entertain-send their names to Sgt. Curwood, are conducting a series of semi- secret tests of a scaplane intended ment Committee, whose interest and Electrical Department, H.M. Andrew's Society Sports to Scot- tish Garrison taking place on Naval Yard. help had contributed materially to for: trans-Atlantic passenger· ser-
Special Classes will be held on Wednesday, October 12, fourth vice, it was learned here to-day. the success of these activities. Mondays, commencing October 17 Reel Club Practice will take place
The giant Rohrback model has
Mr. J. H.. Hunt, Secretary of the for those wishing to enter.
at Helena May Institute. on that two great engines which develop
day at 9.16 p.m. instead of 5.80 p.m. inst. will proceed Via Queen's 2,800 horse-power each.
Tug of War:-Participants are Road East, Arsenal Street, Praya reminded that practices henceforth East, Wanchal Road, Morrison Hill Friday, October 7, at 5.30 p.m.will commence at 6 pm. on Tues-Road, Leighton Hill Road and round the Happy Valley to the All N.C.O's and other ranks as days, at Corps Headquarters.
Hallowe'en Dinner, Mr. F. H. Crapnell a director of detailed by O.C. Company will
Monday, Entrance Gates:
are Vehicles will return to town Via the Association, also added a tribute parade at No... Course et Trafn again reminded that it will greatly Morrison Gap Road, ent Queen's at Corps Headquarters for October 31-Subscribers
facilitate arrangements if their Road East.
It is understood that a German pilot, Ernest Edet, plans to attempt
a Copenhagen-to-New York flight soon in this plane by way of Ger- many, Portugal, the Azores and Ber- muda. United Press.
MONTE CARLO, ·
GAMBLING IN SHANGHAI VETOED.
Shanghai, Sept. 27. Recent activities of International Settlement-police have finally put defnite halt to efforts to make Shanghai the Monte Carlo of the East.
European Y.M.C.A., in conclusion, It is hoped that the Section will
Infantry Company.
apoke with appreciation of the work enter at least three teams. of the various Committees on which members were serving with such excellent results.
to the work of those responsible foring in Vickers Gun. the carrying on of the various ac tivitica,
COLONY'S WATER.
LAST YEAR:
OCTOBER 1 FIGURES.
LL' VEHICLES going to the aces on the 8th and 10th
Nos. 1 and 2 Platoona? Parade lists of Guests are sent in prompt- All Traffic going to and from
at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. ly to the Hon. Secretary and Stubbs Road may use Queen's on Tuesday, October 11.
"Treasurer: Corpl. T. P. Saunderson, Road Fasti Dress Mufti, rifle, bayonet and care of Hong Kong Electric Co./| belt.
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No. 4 Platoon,
Portuguese Company Rifle Club. Parade at Corps. Headquarters The first shoot of the Winter on Fridays, October 7 and 14 at Season will take place at the Peak SUPPLIES SLIGHTLY BELOW.-5.30 p.m. Dress: Drill Order, Range on Sunday; October 9.
mufti.
Firing commences nt. 8.45 a.m., Tuesday, October 11:-Parade at last tram up: 815 m. Corps Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. All members wishing to fire for kit inspection. All members should notify Lee. Corpl. A. M. B. Within one month more than a
Owing to the light rainfall dur that any clothing defects may be Pte. H. J. Silva on or before Fri must bring their uniform in order Rocha, Pte. F. A. M. Rosario, or acore of large and flourlahing gaming September the levels of re-made good, bling clubs sprang into exetence servoirs on October 1 were slightly They were chiefly owned by persons below. those of a year ago, as at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.
Thursday, October 18-Parade day, October 7 claiming to be citizens of certain shewn by the official water returns. for Signal, Instruction. Dress: small countries without a régular
The total storage in Hong Kong on Mufti. consul here.
In order to raid the clubs it was the first of the month was 2,010.39
Scottish Company The funeral took place yesterday necessary for Settlement police to million gallons as compared with Thursday October 18, at 5.30 afternoon of Chief Petty Officer obtain warrants through the consu-2.118.41 at the same time last year. p.m. All Platoons for Vickers Gun Writer, C. J. Barnes, of HMS. lar representatives of the countries Tytam Intermediate, and Tytam Instruction at Platoon Headquar "Danae, whose death at the Royal of which the club owners claimed Tuk are the only two reservoirs of ters Full: strength parades from Naval Hospital was reported yester to be citizens. The warrants were the six on the laland level with now on are necessary to complete day. The coffin was borne on a gas not hard to obtain but before the overflow,
A programme of work prior to Camp carriage and drawn by colleagues
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police could/stage the raid, the Consumption on the Island dur-Pipe Band Pipers and Drummers from the ship, the cortege being owners were warned in some my-ing September this year increased will assemble for practice cat headed by a sqund with arms re- sterious manner and when police considerably over, that of last year, Corps Headquarters on Thursday versed" and the Band of the Royal gger Marines Among the followers arrived they usually found nothing: being an average of 25.2 gallons October 18, at 0.15 p.m.
By stationing guards around Bus- per head a day as compared with Special Vickers Gun Class as de- were Rear Admiral Boyle, C.B., peated clubs, the police eventually an average last year of 22 gallons, talled in previous orders is dis stopped the glambling United There was a full supply in all continued owing to lack of facil
rider main districte in Hong Kong lea.com during September last year and Musketry Part II will be fired this s
on Sunday, October 29, at Stone The Kowloon water supply, is putters Range Range Oncer HELPS OVER HARD PLACES also down's little, the figures being Capt. K S. Morrison,
not fired Diluted with a little sweetened water. 453.30 last year Average con Part I must atter
446.51 million gallons this year, and All those who have
on this dat Chamberlain's Colle and Diarrhoes Remedy is easy, to take and almost sumption is also up, viz. from 178 instantly eaten sudden and intense gallons per head a day to 21.7 stomach paina, cramps and intestinal gallons,
ders. A mother fe perfectly sate There was also a full supply in
in: givingst: for those stomach achts
so inseparable l'from childhood.
last year, and this in
Capt. L. D. I MacKinnon, H.MS "Danne" officers, and men of the ship. The funeral service was con- ducted by the Chaplain of H.M.S. Tamar Floral tributes were sent by Admiral Boyle: Captain and Offcers, Danzel Petty Om- cers, Danse" The Ship' Danae hia Brethren Accounting Staffy"Dani and Petty Ofceral Room Royal Marines, Warrant
E. D. C. WOLFE, Capt. Supt. of Police,
Hong Kong, 6th October, 1927:
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