THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB
THE FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 20th April, 1940, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m..1
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
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No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure.. Such must be worn\throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.
Badges admitting Non-Mem- bers to the Members' Enclosure. and Club Rooms at $6.00 for Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) are ob- tuinable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written appli- cation of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors in- troduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc,
The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will close at 11.45 a.m.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tél. 21920.).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 15th April, 1940.
PERSONAL
INTRODUCTIONS for Pen Friendship, Trade, Journalism, Exchange of Stamps, Magazines, Other hobbies arranged. Friend countries. Members 8,194 (both). Globe Introduction Lea- gue, Nizamshahi Road, Hyderabad; Deccan, India.
PIANO WANTED
WANTED a second-hand piano. What price? Write to Miss Shaw; 42 Pak Tai Street, Kowloon.
FOR SALE
HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY 1940 EDITION. On sale at all Bookstalls and at the Offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wyndham Street.
THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 20, 1940
HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
Orders by Lieut. Colonel H. B. Rose, M.C. Commandant, Hong Kong Vo- lunteer Defence Corps.
Hong Kong.
Friday, 19th April, 1940. COMPLIMENTARY
The G.O.C. wishes to express his pleasure with the keeness displayed and the hard work done by all Ranks in spite of the bad weather during the recent exercise,
ARTILLERY COMPETITION
RESULTS Champkin Trophy Won by Gar. D. E. Smith, 1st Battery.
B.C's. Cup Won by Bdr. C. N. Battery.
Dragon, 3rd.
QUALIFICATION-MUSKETRY The under-mentioned have classi- fied as Marksmen (Rifle) and are en- titled to wear the prescribed badge.
Sgt. J. G. Bailey, L/Cpl. T. A. Warnes.
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CORPS SIGNALS Pte. W. Eu, Pte. N. J. Booker. MOBILE COLUMN-ARMOURED
CAR PLATOOND
Nos. 2 and 3 Coys. Launch leave Queen's Pier at 8.15 a.m." and Kowloon Pier at 8,30 ́a.m.. Dress Mufti but webbing belt must be worn.
Kowloon City Range. Sunday 21st April. 9 a.m. Casuals. Nos..4 and 6 Coys.
L. G.
Kowloon City, Range Sunday. 5th May. M. G.. Casuals. Mobile Column, No. 1 Coy. and No. 5 Coy.
PARADES
Training as in Company training pro- Monday, 22nd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. grammé.“
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Thursday, 25th April. H. Q 5.30 p.m. Training as in Company training pro- gramme.
NO. 4 COMPANY Sunday, 21st April. Kowloon City A Range. Table D. All those who have not al- 9 am. L. . G. Classification
ready fired. Range Officer-2/Lt. D. E. Davis.
Friday, 26th April, H. Q. 5.30 p.m. L. G. Lesson 14.
CORPS ARTILLERY 1st Battery Tuesday, 23rd April. Belchers, 5.30
- NO. 5 COMPANY p.m. D.R.F. Class under 2/Lt. H. S. Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. Jones and Sergt. Sleap. Dress-Over- Special Instructions as ordered by O. | alls.
C. Coy. Friday, 26th April. Belchers. 5.30
NO. 6 COMPANY p.m. D.R.F. Class under 2/Lt. H. S. Sunday, 21st April. Kowloon City Jones and Sergt. Sleap. Dress-Over-Range, L. G. Classification. Firing starts at 8.45 a.m. Those who have not yet fired and recruits who failed to classify will attend. Dress-Optional, but belt and pouches must be worn when firing. Range Officer as detailed by O. C. Coy.
alls.
Wednesday, 24th April. Belchers. 5.45 p.m. Lecture by Lieut. (D.O.) W. Squires R.A. All members should at- tend. Dress-Overalls.
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Wednesday, 24th April. Wellington Barracks. 6.30 p.m. D.E.L.. Section. Dress Overalls,
2ND BATTERY
N.C.O's. meeting. All N.C.O's are re- Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m.
Sgt. G. E. R. Divett; Cpl. J. H. Fox; L/C. M. G. Carruthers; L/C. M. G. Carruthers; L/C. K. Crawford; L/C. J. Choa; Pte. D. W. Beeken; C.S.M. F.quested to attend. Brett; Pte. H. H. Andrews; Pte. L. A. Gibson: Pte. C. D. N. Walker; Pte. J..E.. Tocher,
MOTOR MACHINE GUN PLATOON:
a.m. Table A for all O.Rs. who have Sunday, 28th April. Peak Range. 8.30
not yet fired.
All those who have not returned Sgt. F. H. Neale; Pte. R. B. Quinlan; rifles drawn for the shooting on April Sgt. A. I. Cash.
7th and 14th must do so immediately.
NO. 1 COMPANY
Cpl. V. M. Hammond; Sgt. R. Ed- wards; Pte. G. H. Aman; Pte. W. M. Groves.
NO. 2 COMPANY P/Major. W. C. K. Mackle; C.Q.M.S.
3RD BATTERY Thursday, 25th April. Queen's Pier. 5.15 p.m. for Aberdeen returning 10.00 p.m. Dress-K.D. jackets, trousers, S.D. caps, boots, web belt, water-bottle (filled). Overalls and G. P. shoes to J. C. Polson; Sgt. T. F. Stainton; Sgt. T.be carried. Haversack rations will be Swan; Sgt. A. K. McKenzie; Pte. W. C. provided. Tillery; Pte. W. K. Mackie; Pte. G. A. Leiper; Pte. C. S. M. Thom; Pte. E. Curtis.
NO. 3 COMPANY Sgt. V. H. White; Cpl. F. C. C. Quah; L/Cpl. N. Broadbridge; L/Cpl. N. A. E. Mackay; Pte. A. Lim; Pte. S. B. Izatt; Pte. S.. L. Wong; Pte. N. Jaffer,
NO. 5 COMPANY Pte. G. N. Gosano.
NO. 6 COMPANY C.S.M. M. F. Baptista; Sgt.
J. P. Baleros; Cpl. J. C. Remedios; L/Cpl. | A. D'Alquino; L/Cpl. A. P. Pereira; L/Cpl. J. O. Sequeira; Pte. R. M. B. Gutierrez; Pte. R. D. Silva; Fte. G. A. Ribeiro; Pte. E. A. V. Remedios; Pte. R. M. Silva; Pte. F. G. Ribeiro; Pte. C.
F. Remedios.
NO. 7 COMPANY Sgt. H. L. Lockhart; L/Cpl. J. Lee.
.A.S.C. COMPANY
Sgt. G. H. Cuthill; Pte. J. B. Kooter; L/Cpl. W. Hyde.
PROMOTION EXAMINATION-
RESULTS
The following passed a Promotion Examination held on 12/4/40:—
M.G. & L.G. CLASSIFICATION
CASUALS Stonecutters Sunday, 21st April, M. G. Casuals.
AT THE
Parisian Grill
SCHIFF
Baked Onion Soup
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CORPS ARTILLERY
4TH BATTERY Monday, 22nd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. All N.C.O's. All members deficient in uniform or equipment report to
Old B.Q.M.S. Delgado.
equipment (Bandoliers etc.) must be returned and changed.
Tuesday, 23rd April. DEL. School. 5.30 p.m. D.E.L. Personnel.
Friday, 26th April. Queen's Pler. 5.30 p.m. Returning 8 p.m. All No. 2 Gun, "B" relief B. C. Staff, "A" relief D.EL. personnel. Dress S. D. cap. jacket, trousers, web belt and boots (Overalls and G. P. shoes to be carried).
5TH A.A. BATTERY 9.30 am. No. 2 Section. Dress-Over- Sunday, 21st April. Queen's Pier.
alls.
Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. Those, detailed. Lecture. Dress-Mufti. 5.15 p.m. No. 2 Section. Dress-Over- Thursday, 25th April. Queen's Pier.
alls.
Thursday, 25th April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. No. 1 Section. Musketry. Dress-Over- alls.
FIELD COMPANY ENGINEERS Monday, 22nd April. K.C.R. 5.30 p.m. Gas drill.
Thursday, 25th April. K.C.R. 5.30 p.m. Lecture by Lt. Hilton, R.E. "Mo- dern Bridge Technique."
CORPS SIGNALS Monday, 22nd April. H. Q. 5.15 p.m. Signal training.
Wednesday, 24th April. H. Q. 5.15 p.m. Special class of instruction.
Friday, 28th April. H. Q. 5.15 p.m. Signal training,
MOBILE COLUMN ARMOURED CAR PLATOON Monday, 22nd April. Hung Hom Workshop. 5.30 p.m. All Ranks. Crew drill and driving instruction.
Friday, 26th April. H. Q: 5.30 p.m. All Classes. Anti-Gas training.
MOTOR MACHINE GUN PLATOON Monday, 22nd, April. Hung Hom Workshop. 5.30 p.m. All Ranks. Lec- ture-Internal Combustion Engines.
Friday, 26th April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. N.C.O's. Class.
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* NO. 1 COMPANY--.. Tuesday, 23rd April. No. 6 Squad. H. Q. 5.15 p.m. for Kennedy Road: Re- mainder. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. as Company programme.
Friday, April 28th. No. 7 Squad H.Q. 5.15 p.m. for Kennedy Road. Remain der. H. Q. 5:30p.m. as Company programme.
NO. 2. COMPANY Sunday, 21st April. Stonecutters. M. G. Classification.
Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. Foot & arms drill.
NO. 7 COMPANY Thursday, 25th April. H. Q. 5.45 p.m. Respirator drill and Gas Chamber.
Sunday, 28th April. Kowloon City All men not yet classified will fire. Range. L. G. Classification Table D.
·ARMY SERVICE CORPS COMPANY
Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m. Supplies Section and those detailed Dress-Overalls and S. D. cap. from Transport Section. Squad drill.
Thursday, 25th April. Kowloon Bus Company's Garage, Castle Peak Road. 5.30 p.m. Transport Section, Lecture. Dress-Mufti. Transport as usual.
Friday, 26th-Sunday, 28th April, inclusive. R.A.S.C. Camp. Volunteer Officers and N.C.O's: attached for training purposes. Details will be issued later.
FIELD AMBULANCE Wednesday, 24th April. St. Paul's College. 5.30 p.m. Lecture,
Friday, 26th April, St. Paul's College. 5.30 p.m. Lecture.
PAY SECTION
Friday, 26th April: Command H. Q. 5.30 p.m. N.C.O's. detailed by O. C. Unit. Practical work on Soldiers' ac-
counts.
COMMAND
Lieut. K.M.A. Barnett to command the 3rd Battery during the period of absence on leave of Captain-N. Gar- land.
PROMOTIONS & APPOINTMENTS
2909, Bdr. G. L. Eastgate, 3rd Bty. Sgt. 19.4.40.
2503, Bdr. D. J. Leonard, 3rd Bty, A. L/Sgt. 19.4.40.
A. L/Sgt. 19.4.40.
2509, Bdr. A. Hussain, 3rd Bty. A.
2952, Cpl. J. H. Fox, Armd. C. Pl. Sgt. 20.4.40.
3047. L/Cpl. M. A. Cairns, Mob, Col. H. Q. Corpl. 20.4.40.
2056, L/Cpl. L. A. Hurlow, Mob. Col. H. Q. Corpl. 20.4.40.
2138, L/Cpl. K. Crawford, Mob, Col. H. Q. Corpl. 20.4.40.
E. N. THURSBY Captain.
AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
→ LECTURE *..
The next lecture in Home Nursing will be held on Friday, 26th April at I the Military Hospital, Bowen Road at 5.30 p.m. Transport will leave Võlun- teer HQ. at 5.15 p.m. Outdoor üni- form will be worn.
STRENGTH-DECREASE Mrs. M. Artlett-12.4.40.
Sgd. I. M.-S. BRUADE,
Commandant, Nursing Detachment, H.K,V.D.C.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON SERMON
"BUBJECT-DOCTRINE OF ATONEMENT"
The subject of the Lesson sermon in all Christian Science Churches to- morrow April 21st will be "Doctrine of Atonement.””
The Golden Text will be:---""The Son All men who of man came not to be ministered have not yet fired this course must do unto, but to minister, and to give his
so on this date. For details see para. 6a life" a ransom for many"
(a) above. A
Tuesday, 23rd April. H. Q. 5.30 p.m.
N.C.O's. Class."
Thursday: 25th April. No. 6 Pistoon: Kowloon Dock, 5.30 p.m. M. G. train- ing. No. 7 Platoon. H. Q. 5,30. p.m.- Training programme -parade No. 2.. Belt and frog to be worn. ar
. NO. 3 COMPANY Sunday, 21 April. Those detailed, M. GF Glanification at Stonecufters Dress --Mufti with web” bélt, Bea¬də; tails in para. 6 (2) above.
20:28:)
(Matt.