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SERVICES' CONCERTS, formation of a Mobile Concert party for outlying ancampments had also helped greatly in coping with the ever increasing demands made upon the entertainers.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE WOUND UP.
Y.M.C.A. WORK REVIEWED,
The
Y.M.C.A. Entertainment Committee which sponsored the various concerts for the Service men when the additional troops of the Shanghai Defence Force were stationed in the Colony was wound up at a mecting In Jardine, Mathe- son and Co's Board room yestor day when a report on the work ac- complished was made and those responsible for the direction of the entertainments were thanked..
Mr. J. H. Hunt, Secretary of the European Y.M.C.A, presided and reviewed the activities briefly, in dicating that forty-five concerts had been held and passing on the thanks of the Y.M.C.A. Directors for the Committees' great interest and help in providing entertainment for the
troops.
THE VOLUNTEERS.
SEASON'S CAMPING
ARRANGEMENTS.
LATEST ORDERS.
In conclusion, Mr. Sutherland thanked individually those who had given up such a great deal of their time in the organisation of the concerts, referring to the work of Mr. T. V. Harmon, Mr. J. H. Hunt, The following orders have been the members of the community who issued by Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, had so generously responded and D.S.O., Administrative Command- the City Hall Committee for hirant- ing the Hall on such, reasonable terma.
Thanks From Military.
Annual Comp.
the Full particulars regarding annual camp which takes place, be In returning thanks on behalf of tween December 1 and December the military community, Col. Rus- 18 have been issued to all ranks sell Brown expressed regret that on November 18 by type written General Luard was unable to be clrcular.
Men can proceed to Camp the present and referred to the in-
December 16, valuable work of the Committee in evening of the day before, le., on providing relaxation for the largo Friday evening, numbers of troops which were so 1927.
The ex-
O.C. Companies will foport to suddenly stationed here. emplary conduct and healthy con- the Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C, as 800 dition of the troops was in large as possible any alteration in num- measure due to these concerts and bers of all ranks attending camp, other provisions for the Service stating meals required, so that Those wishing to have their bag- A more detalled report was read men arranged by the Y.M.C.A. rations can be arranged. by Mr. R. Sutherland, Chairman of Such work had done wonders to the Entertainment Committee who make the men feel that Hong Kong gage sent to the camp at Fanling of a was quite a popular station for must deliver it, clearly labelled referred to the formation Committee in March and its exten- troops to go to and assure them with owners' names at Corps Head-
December 15. Inter to a membership of that a warm welcome awaited them quarters by 5 p.m. on Thursday, sion
sec-from the residents,
Pay Lists, thirty, representative of all
Mr. P. S. Cassidy, on behalf of tions of the community.
the directors of the, Y.M.C.A., anid Camp Pay Lists will be exposed it was gratifying to hear that the in Corps Headquarters from Mon- efforts of the Committee had been clay eventing, December 19. All ranka should note the amount of appreciated.
Mr. J.. L Macpherson stressed pay with which they are credited. of the fact that entertainments for Any comments as to accuracy the troops were still being con- pay must be addressed to Orderly tinued at the Cheer O centre and Room by Wednesday, December 21, that part of the Kowloon building 1927.
Response of Residents, Mr. Sutherland referred to the excellent response of residents to circulars sent out appealing for help in giving items at such con- certs. In response to the first ap peal, a hundred ladies and gentle men indicated their willingness to take part in such concerts as called
upon.
The concerts at the various cen- tres were referred to, the number of which under the direct auspices
was also set aside for the use of Company Commanders will check their pay lists at Corps Headquar- servicemen.
Wireless Concerts.
Corps Signals.
Parade at Corps Headquarters at ex-5.30 p.m. on Monday, December 19, and Thursday, December 22, for Signal Instruction.
be
Parade at Miniature Range at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21. All rank who have not had their Standard Test Cards initialled must attend.
Artillery Co.
It was also mentioned that an-ters on Monday evening, December] other City Hall concert to be given 19. of the Committee being fifty-four on December 23 is being arranged during the period from the end of by Mrs. P. Younghusband when March to October 17. The work another crowded audience is had been greater even than anti-pected. cipated and the Committee was un- able to assist, except in a small) at the way, at the daily concerts "Cheer 'Odepot, although assist ance was rendered to the ladies in charge when they called for it. The work of the Committee had also been lightened by the energy and interest of various ladies and gen- tlemen who formed troops of en- tertainers such as "The Squeaket- tes," organised by. Mrs. Russell Brown, The "J-Pana" by Mias V. Capell, "The Revellers" by Messra. Tollan and Fleming and also Miss O'Keefe's troup of dancers. These parties undertook complete enter tainments for a night and perform- ed most valuable work. Members of both the Naval and Military Ser- vices were ever ready to contribute itema to the programmes.which were much appreciated.
Valuable assistance was also given by the band of the 1st Batr. The Cameronians, The Lyric Orchestra, The Ubique Orchestra under the management of Mr. Donnithorne, by the bands of the Northamptonshire Regiment, the 2nd Batn. King's Own Scottish Borderers and Dr. chestras of ships of H. M. Navy.
City Hall Concerts.
Mr. Sutherland referred to the growth of the work and the forma- tion of a Sub-Committee for the or- ganisation of concerts at the City Hall in connection with which Mrs. Costen and Mrs. Younghusband had rendered invaluable help.
In conclusion, Mr. Sutherland referred to the dimeulties en- countered in connection with the scheme to provide wireless broad- cast concerts with a view to afford ing entertainment particularly to
Lecture at Corps Headquarters| scattered units in outling districts. One of the most essential fittings on Thursday, December 22, by Lieut. F. M. V. May, R.A.F, at of the transmitter could not
considerable 6.30 p.m. on Aeroplanes Co-opera- obtained for a very period and the incessant hot wea- tion with Heavy Artillery. All ther prevailing all summer made ranks of the Corps are invited to
be present.
Parades. experimental work practically im- possible. The transmitter had now No parades will be held at Corpa been successfully adjusted owing to the kindness of a local gentle-Headquarters from Saturday, De man and, as another site to that cember 24, 1927, to. Tuesday,
January 3, 1928, Inclusive.
Sergeants' Mess Meeting. originally chosen had been con- aldered desirable it had now been
There will be a Sergeants' Mess installed on the roof of the Lee Meeting at 6 pm. on Thursday, Successful tests had December 22. All members will Theatre.. been made on Monday evening and it was hoped by next week to have please attend. a transmitter capable of a range
Strength.
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The following recruit is taken on of between seventy and eighty the strength on December 8, 1927, miles around Hong Kong,
and prsted to the Artillery Com-1 panyNo. 1286 Gnr. A. Laughton. Reversion.
The views of an expert vury very much with the side by which he is called. Mr. Justice McCardie,
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Scene during the Piping Contest Banff Springs Hotel in the back- ground. Insel-Harold E. Key, appuinted musical director of the C.P.R.
No. 758 L/Cpl. G. B. Slipper, Armoured Car Company, reverts ta the ranka at his own request, as from December '15.
Transfer.
No. 768 Pte. G. B. Slipper is
Company to the Corps Signals, as transferred from the Armoured Car:
from December 16, 1927.
Lerve.
The following are granted leave of absence from the Corps:-
No. 439 Pte. G. R. Maskell, No. 5 Platoon, from December 11, 1927, to November 10, 1928. No. 1178 Pte. M. G. Mills, A.C. Co., from December 10 to 12, 1927.
No. 968 L/Cpl. J. K. Bousfield, A.S.C. Cadre, frem Decem- ber 7, 1927, until returning to the Colony.
Struck off.
Having left the Colony, as from December 2, 1927;-
No. 1029 Pte. R. A. Jardine, M.I.
Company.
Having purchased discharge, as from December. 1, 1927:--
No. 745 Pte. D. S. Green, No. 2
Platoon,
Having completed three years' service and claimed his discharge, as from November 22, 1927:-
No. 691 Bugler G. Fowler, En-
gineer Company.
HONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
December 14, 1927.
Capt. J. W. Alrd.
Messrs. G. A. P. Browne, R. J. Birbeck, D. Beraha, Robert Bell, W. Bolton, R. H. Beaven, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Burdin, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beard, Misses Billings,
Mr. E. J. Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. H. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cutten.
specimens of the handicrafts at which they are so skilled. The summer solstice is associated with folk-festivals of nearly every Euro- pean race and on account of that Juno has been selected as the most appropriate time for this gather- Ing.
Fern. The other Festival will bo
So great was the interest in the devoted to Sea musle and will take French-Canadian Fellmong Fee place at Vancouver in the early tival at Quebec and in the Scottish fall. Vancouver is a world port. Music Festival and Highland Gath notable for the variety of ita sen ering at Banti, that the Canadian craft with many old seamen familiar Pacific has decided to repeat both with sea chanteys. Other Festivals these Festivals next year, with the at other suitable points are also bo prospect of establishing them as an ing planted by the Canadian nual gatherings. The Folk-music Pacific, which bas appointed Harold competition announced for next Eustace Key conductor of the year's Festival at Qaches has re- Mendelssohn Chole of Montreal, as Bulted in requests from composers Musical Director of these. Festivals. all over the world for particulara, Mr. Koy will also have supervision: with the result that French-Cans of music at Canadian Pacific Hotels. dian melodies pre being studied by a Mr Key has made a reputation in Canada" as. Conductor. Composer, great number of composers.
As a further evidence of its desire Lecturer and Organist and is an to premote an interest in folksong authority on choral music and sing and its associated musle, the Cana-In Educated at Follin ton Cal dian Pacifle has decided to organize lege, London, the City of landon two additional Festivala, for 1928. School, and the Guildhall School of One of these will be a New Canadian Musle, he came to Canada after the and Handicraft Festival at Winni war, having served in France peg, in which Immigrant races from Since 1920 he has been organist of northern Europe will be invited to Emmanuel Church, biontreal In demonstrate the national, music of 1928.. Mr. Key founded the Meac the countries from which they came del tsohn Choir and brought it to the to western Canada and to display highest state of efficiency:
Mr. E. C. Day. Mr. Fred. G. Ellie.
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Miss K Ingles.
Mr. J. E. Joseph..
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