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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1927.
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HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
FORDERS BY LT.-COL. L. C. BIRD, D.8.0%, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT:)
No. 303.
1-Corps Signals, As from to-day's date the Signal Section and No. 4 Platoon are transferred to Corps Headquarters under the Command of 2/Lieut, M. G. Noll and will in future be known as the Corps Signals."
2.-Musketry.
Corps Orders No. 302 purn 3, dated November 10th, 1927, is can celled, owing to the Stonecutters No Kange being ander repair. firing will take place until further orders.
3.-Camp.
The Annual Carap will take place at Fanling.. New Territories, be- tween December 1st and December,
18th 1927.
11-Scottish Company. Thursday, November 24th, at 430 pm A Platoons at Platoon Head- quarters for passing Standard Tests 1 to 6 on Vickers dun
Church Parade Annual Church Parade to Union Church will take place on Sunday, November 27th. when a full strength parade is re quested. Assemble at Corps Head quarters at 10 am. Dress: Review order without rifles, he glengarry, tunic, belt, baronet, frog, kilt sporran, diced hose, flashes and spata. Medals will be worn.
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12.-Portuguese Company. Friday, November 18th:-Lecture at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. Subject: Infantry Tactics."
The training of the Company in camp will be entirely separate from the rest of the Cars. The two week-ends specially selected for camp are from the afternoons of December 2nd to the afternoon of December 4th: and from the after- noon of December 8th to the after- neon of December, 11th
The dates for camp will be asAll ranks must attend both camps.
follows:-
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From 8 8. December 3rd to
3 p.n. December 4th. From $ a.m: December 10th
13.-Beserve Company.
Parade at "Corps Bendquarters at 6,30 p.m. on Wednesday, November tord, for Machine-gun instruction.
Dress: Multi.
6 pm December 11th. From 8 a.m. December 17th to 3
p.m. December 18th.
Men, can proceed to camp on the evening of the day before, ie., on Friday evenings of December 2nd, Dth and 18th.
ENGINEER COMPANY.
Signal Section:-Evening: Decem- ber at to December 5th, 1927,
14-Strength.
The following recruits are taken on the strength on November 10th 1927, and posted to the Artillery Company.
No. 1973 Gur. O. J. Shannon.
No. 1274 Gur. E. P. Streatfield.
15.-Promotion.
The following extract from the
Field Sections:-Evening: Decem-Hong Kong Government Gazette No. 49 of November 10th, 1997, is ter 8th to December 12th, 1927.
Attendance in camp is a condition published for information: for efficiency.
Copy of particulars of camp will be sent to each member later.
4.--Greatcoats.
C.Q.M. Sergts will draw great- roats for the men who are not in possession before proceeding in
camp.
. These can be drawn on any even- ing that is allotted to their Con- panies, for drill.
5.-Artillery Company. Lecture at Corps Headquarters on Thursday, November 24th, at 5.93 pm, by Capt. A. W. Austin, M.C., M.M., on O.P. work.
6. Engineer Company." No ofcer of 40th Field Co., RE being available for lecture on Wed- nesday, November 23rd, orders parade that day will be issued
later.
Field Sections:-There will be a lecture at Corps Headquarters on Monday, November 21st, at 5.30 p.m. on Camouflage "with parti- chilar reference to MG emplace
mints..
Signal Section: Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30. p.m. on Mor- day, November 21st, and Thursday, November 24th, for Signal Instruc tion.
7-Mounted Infantry Company. Lecture at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, November 28th, for the purpose of examining the scheme which has been prepar Ed for the M.I work in the training
season.
8.--Armoured Car Company. Monday November 21st-The Company will parade at Corp's Headquarters at 3.30 p.m. follows:- A and B Sab-sections under Capt. W. Brackenridge, M.C.; and proceed to Kennedy Road Range for firing.
Gunners Armoured Car
and Drivers under C.S.M. Groves. Sub jeet: Handling Machine-guns from Motor Vehicles
Motor-cycle Section.-There will be a lecture at Corps Headquarters on Monday, November 21st, at 5.30
Camoufinge
with parti p.m. on vular reference to M.G. empince- ments.
Platoon Roll Books:-These must be made up to date in all parti culars for inspection by the Com pany Commander on November
21st.
Standard Test Cards-All cards that are not filled up to date should be handed in at ofice to C.Q.M.S. Kew.
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9.-Infantry Company.
H.E. the Officer Administer- ing the Government has been. pleased to approve the promation of Capt. Hugh Blackwell Layard Dowbiggin to the rank of Major in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, with effect from November 9th, 1997."
16.-Transfers.
No. 1238 Spr. W. C. Simpson is transferred from the Light Section to the Signal Section, is from Nov, 19th, 1927.
No. 307 Pte. R. J. Dixon is trans- ferred from No, & Platoon to the Reserve Company, Scottish Section, as from November 16th, 1927.
No. 56 Sergt. Piper P. D. Wilson is transferred. from No, 7 Platoon to the Reserve Company, Scottish Section as from November 16th, 1997.
No. 1175 Pte. D. C. Baptista is transferred from No. 10 Platoon to the Corps Headquarters (Rand), as from November 14th, 1027.
No. 1161 Pte. H. A, B. Botelho is transferred from, No. 9 Phitoon to the Corps Headguarters (Band), as from November 14th, 1927. 17.-Appointments and Prometions. The following appointments and promotions take effect from Novem- ber 18th, 1927:-
ARTILLERY-COMPANY.
No, 883 Gunner J. P. A. Davis to be Bdr. ns B.C.A.
CORPS HEADQUARTERS (BAND).
No. 1212 Bandsman R. A. Pereira to be Band-Sergeant.
No. 1175 Bandsman D. C. Bap- tista to be Band-Corporal.
No 1151 Bandsman H. A. B. Botelho to be. Band-Lance-Corporal
No. 1112 Bandsman J. L. Alves to he Band-Lance Corporal.
18. Markamer.
The following have qualified as marksmen and are entitled to wear the badge for one yeaf:-
No. 83: Spr. C. W. E. Bishop, Engineer Co.. 108 points. No. 748 C.S.M. T. W. Carr, En-
gineer Co., 100 points. No. 1035 Sor. S. C. Salter, En-
gineer Co., 97 paints. No, 103 Tce. Corpi. H. L. Lock- hart, Engineer Co., 92 points. No. 1264 Spr. A, Tarbuck, En-
gineer Co., 01 points..
19.-Leava.
The following are granted leave of absence from the Corps
No. 445 Lec.-Corpl. D. E, G. Nicholson, A.C. Co. from Novem ber 12th, 1927, to November 11th, 1928.
No. 560 Carpl. I. K. Hepburn, No. Platoon, from November 12th, 10997, to July 11th. 1928.
No. 537 Pie. L. 3. Griffiths, Arty.
Peak Range: The Peak Range is allotted to Infantry Company for M.G. hiring on Sunday, November gth. Firing will commence at 9.0 Co., from November 12th, 1927, ta
J. Range Officer: Capt. S. Jordain, M.C.
Greateosts:-Members who are not in possession of greatcoats are requested to draw same from the C.Q.M.S. as soon as possible.
No. 1 Platoon-Parade at Corps Headquarters on Tuesday, Novem ber, ud, at 5:30 p.m., for Machine- gun Instruction. Dress: Mufti, rifle and bayonet will not be re quired.
Machine-gun Practice: The Peak Range has been allotted to No. 1 Pintoon on Sunday, November 20th, for Machine-gun Practice. Firing will commence at 9.30 am. Range Officer: Lieut. A, H. Penn.
September 11th, 1928.
No. 478 C.S.M. T. W. Carr, En gineer Co., from November 27th, 1927, to September 20th, 1998.
No. 1031 Pte. B. MacIntyre, A.C. Co., from November 19th, 1997, November 18th, 1PER.
20.-Struck Of The Strength. Having left the Colony
No. 742 Pte: F, R. Jones, No. 1 Platoon, as from November 1st,
1027.
No. 14. Rio. J. A. E. Bullock, Reserve Co., as from November
1st, 1927,
No. 1002 Pte. C. R. Warren, No. Platoon, as from November 30th, 1997.
Having completed three years' service and claimed their dis
No. 2 Platoon:Men detailed parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.13 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd, for the purpose of M.G. firing charge at Kennedy Road Range. Belt and bayonet only.
The remainder parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for M.G. Instruction. Belt, rife, and bayonet. 10.-No. 4 Platoon.
Parade at Corps Headquarters ut 5.30 pan on Tuesday, November 22nd, for the issue of greatcoats and to make up any deficiencies in kit.
Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday, November 24th, for Signal Instruction. Dress: Mufti.
No. 619 Lee:-CorpL S. E. C. Brooks, MI Co., from October 31st, 1027,
No. 650 Pto. J. C. Long, No. 2 Platoon, as from November 10th,
1927,
No. 50 Pte. W. J. Woolley, A.C. Co., as from November 14th, 1927, Having purchased discharge
No, 005 Gr. S. T. Butlin, Arty. Cb.. as from October 25th, 1097.
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The following Police Reserve orders are issued by the Hon. E. D C. Wolfe, Captain Superintendent of Police.
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SPECIAL NOTICE. -
Sharpshooter Company...
It is proposed to form a Sharp- shooter Company in the Police Reserve similar to that already in formation in the Shanghai Police
Force.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
NOVEMBER 17TH, 1987. E.K. Bank
$1,137) nom. Do., London...£120 nom. Chartered Bank............£204 bay. Marcautio Bank,A. &8...£31) nom.
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213f nom. Bank
210 nom. 863 пол.
P.&O. East Asia Bank Canton Insurance......... 3540 buy
boy. Union Insurance $2924 North China Ins..........Tis. 143 nom, Yangtza Insurance M. $46) buy. Chin Underwriters $1.20 sel. Obina Fire Insurance....$215 now, Hong Kong Fire Ins......5690 buy. 135 bay. Steamboats.
sel. 320 ..$1,90 B.K. Tags...... Indo-China (Pret.)
.$30 com. (DAL) $48 But.
2-Applicants for membership of this company must be skilled ride No other qualification is shots.
3-There will be no drills pr Dougl necessary. parades.
4-The company will be an In- jernational one.
3.-Special facilities will be given to members to make use of the rifle range and rifles and ammuni- tion will be provided if required. Will all gentlemen who are in- terested please write in the first instance to the Adjustant, Police Reserve, Central Police Station.
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Il. 171-buy, Tls: 4 bay. 71, 2.90 boy,
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..1971 DOLS. ......$1:01 bay.
BK. & W. Dooks......35 sel
China Providents ... 14 nom.
quarters (Band), as from Novem-Hengke..Tim. 149 bay, 150 8. ber 5th, 1935,
On medical grounds, as November 8th, 1997-
from
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No. 1944 Bandsman G. F. Santos, Corps Headquarters (Band).
R. A. WOUT MURRAY, Major, Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C. Hong Kong, Nov. 18th, 1997.
NOMICE,
Scottish Company.
St. Andrew's Ball:-Members of the Company attending the Ball in the Corps Kilt, are permitted on this occasion to wear white mesa jacket and vest-(letter with small-
Corps buttons) Lilt, sporran, diced hose. flashes and shoes.
Reel Club: Tenth practice will take place on Wednesday, Novem- ber 23rd, at Helena May Institute at 5.30 p.m.
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.......... H.K. & Hotels HK. Lands
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HK. Electrica ................... .. 1 1 54.40 sol.
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November 17th, 1927.
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Credits, 4 months night
On New Toku,-
Bank Bills, on demand
1,250
1,335
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Oredita, st 60 days? sight...
491 51
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on demand...
135
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ON BAPAAnd
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Ox
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99 7
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GOLD Luar, 100 fine, per Tagl... - BAR SILVER, per' dii”
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Geneva Amsterdain
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194
4.87 17/32
34.93
25.27
12.07
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Milan
£9
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20.43
Stockholm ç
18.10
Copenhagen
.18.18
Oslo
18.30
'34.55
1644
183
28.88
2 27/64
370
785
6. 29/32
477
1/5 18/18
2/7
2/02
1/10
29 11/16
28 9/16
Macao Electrics 4 bay. Telephones..........70 buy. Chius Buace. Th. 84 buy. Singapore Tractions 11/9 nom. China Bugar13: Malabon Bagare $50 Bel. Uauton Ice Cements (combined)....$7 vol.
Do, (old)$6.60 nom, Dor (new)......$1 moi. HL.K. Ropes (old)......$10 nom.
Do. (new) 1.35 United Asbestos .........
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