H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
(Orders by L-Col. H. B. L. DOW- biggin, 0.B.E. Commandant,
HK. Volunteer D.C.) GENERAL
Annua! Inspection.
Thursday, January 31, 1935: A lecture will be given at Head- quarters at 5.30 p.m.
No. 3 (Anzac), Company Parade at Headquarters at 5.30 The Annual Inspection of them on Monday, January for Corps by the General Officer Com-Machine Gun Instruction in pre-.. manding the British Troops in paration for 4th Test in connection
China will take place on Tuesday, with Schedule "B" of the Pro- Mach 12, 1935.
Aciency Classification, (LA and
A Practice Parade will be held | Stoppages). on Tuesday, March 5, 1935. --
All ranks will keep these dates tree in accordance with Volunteer Ordinance.
Jualor Wing-2nd Course
Corps Infantry (Portuguese
Company)
The Corps Infantry will parade on Tuesday, January 22, 1935 at Headquaters at 5.30 pm. Particu-
The Second Course, Junior Winglars as per Appendix attached, will begin on Monday, January 21 at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarters.
The following have been selected to attend:-
A/CQ.M.S: B. L. Groome, M.M.G. Section.
Sergeant G. P. Ferguson, Troop. A. L/Sgt. L. B. Holmes, No: 1 Company.
L/Sergt. G. G. Stopani, No. 2 Company.
Corporal A. N. Braude, M.G. Signals,
Corporal W. A. Mackinlay, Troop. L/Corporal E. M. Bryden, No. 2 Company.
L/Corporal R. M. Wood, No. 1 Company.
L/Corporal J. E. Potter, No. 1 Company.
A. L/Corporal F. L. Leefe, No. 1 Company.
Private J. C. Miller, No. 2' Com- pany.
Private, T. A. Pearce, No. 1 Com- pany.
Private W, K. Robinson, No. 1 Company.
Lecture Boom-Allotment Friday, January 25, 1935, C.S.M Gillard (for Old Settlers' Dinner). Thursday, January 31, 1935, No. (Scottish) Company.
PARADELL
Corps Signals There will be a parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Tues- day, January 22, 1935. W
Corps 1st Battery
at
The Battery will parade Headquarters on Thursday, Jann- ary. 24 at 5.30 p.m. Dress: Blue Caps and Overalls,
Musketry: The Battery will fire. Part III, at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, February 3, 1935.
Men for Musketry Instruction will parade with Rifles, Bayonets. Braces. Pouches, Belts and Frogs.
Orderly Officer from January 23 to January 29, 2nd Lieut. F. P. Sequeira.
APPENDIX TO ABOVE, N.C.O. Instructors, Lewis Gun, Immediate Action, Headquarters.
"A" Class, Lewis Gun, Immediate Action. Headquarters,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1935.
CORRESPONDENCE
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MUSICAL CRITICS
JOURNALISTS CLAIM
Return Of $1,000 Sought
The name
(To the Editor of the "Hong Kong formerly on
Dally Press")
TAIKOO DANCE
Successful Function Last Night
The large nuinder of people who attended the Taikoo Club's an of R. W. Barnett, nual dance last night were un the star of the
animous in their opinion that the Hong Kong Telegraph, ngared function was a complete success as complainant in a claim which The committee in charge appear Judge yesterday. was mentioned before the Puisna to have left no stone unturned to make the dance as enjoyable as
*
Gossip We Must” column, seems to
St.-"Prudence," your imply that if a musical critic writes anything but laudatory re-
Mr. G. 8. Ford, of Messrs, Wil-possible and their efforts resulted marks about a professional planist, kinson & Grist, appeared for in everybody having a splendid be must be actuated by a feeling plaintiff who claimed $1,000 from time. of "sour grapes. That taunt GA. Goldenberg. of Moses & might be levelled against Co.. money lent or money due professional who wrote criticisms from him. of another one, but if the writer It was stated that the original be an amateur musician, he has claim was 81.159 Do axe to grind and judges simply been, waived to bring the action but $159 had from the standard set up by the within summary jurisdiction. → player himself in his advance Defendant admitted ability and publicity.
said he had been given permission by plaintiff to use the money he became "hard up." He was willing to repay in instalment, and offered $25 a month, which was all he could afford.
I, for instance, a planist comes here and uses os part of her advertising campaign, the fact that she has been called "the female Paderewski' she at once sets up a very high standard and Mr. Ford said he was not deal "B" Class, Lewis Gun, Care|ingly.
must expect to be judged accord-ing with the case personally, but Cleaning and Points before, during guilty of careless smudgy pedalling taken and the question of instal- And when such a person is agreed that instructions should be ing out the essential points of in an artist of repute, it is quite chambers. and after firing condenses, bring-which one does not expect to find ments could be
dealt with in each, Headquarters.
Class, Musketry Causes of judge her by comparison with Justifiable for the musical critic Wear and Care and Cleaning other artists of similar standing S.A.T. Vol. I. 1931 pp. 45 to 54 and comment upon the defect. omitting use of wire gauze and An article full of superlatives, cleaning of 22 inch Rifle, Head-entirely ignoring such things as quarters.
faulty rhythm and bad pedalling VOLUNTEER AIR ARM would be insincere. Critics of The following attachments to musicali performances do not have the Volunteer Air Arm are made to be able to play as well as the with effect from January 14, 1935. performers, any more than liter-
L'eut. J. F. Wright from Reserve ary
critics have to Company.
be good authors, or umpires at." games. Private G. R. M. Ricketts from must be expert players themselves. No. 1 (M.G.) Company.
It is a question of experience in listening to performances by pro- fessional musicians, and also. to some extent. of familiarity with the work rendered.
APPOINTMENT
No. 1945, Corporal L. B. Holmes, No. 1 (M.G.) Company, Headquar- ters, is appointed Acting Lance effect from January 18, 1935... Sergeant in No. 4 Platoon with
DETECTIVE REBUKED
Danger To The Public
"The sooner you are out of the Force, the better it would be for the Public. A detective who use such methods is a danger to the community," said
colours made the path leading to Electrical illuminations in many the Clubhouse extremely pretty. On the upper floor of the Club was people, were present. the ball room, where about 175 The room itself was tastefully decorated with balloons, streamers and paper hangings and the wonderful music of the band of the Hong Kong Hotel contributed much to the success of the occasion,
At: 11.30 p.m. supper was served In the "Supper Room" which was also very tastefully decorated," the lighting scheme being particularly. the able hands of the Hong Kong attractive. The catering was in
and Shanghai Hotels.
The Bar, very appropriately named. "The Talkies," also proved pular and the Talkoo Club was hospitable to the extreme.
It would be inviduous in a gathering like last night's to mention any names. The ladies vied with each other in their pretty dresses and many pretty creations were seen. "Among the guests present at the dance were noticed Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Mor- rison Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Robertson. Lt. Commander and Stephenson, Mr. and Miss TE Mrs. Baker, t Commander and Mrs. McVicker, Mr. and Mrs. Johannasen, Eng. Capt. R. C. Mr. Wynne-Hugo RN. Mr. and Mrs. Lebert. Jones at Central Magistracy yes and several officers of EMS. "Prudence" suspects that the terday to Ylu Lok, Chinese detec- Otus, A same critics would be very indig-tive C511, who appeared as pria- nant if their own' efforts were cipal witness for the prosecution reviewed from the same high in the case in which three men, standard.
But no critic worthy Pat Shlu Wal, Man Tung and Li No. 1648 Cpl. L. B. Holmes. No. 1 judge an amateur's efforts by the session of three forged Chartered of the name would attempt to Eung were charged with the pos- M.G.) Company on 10.1.35.
same standard as a professional Bank $10 notes. Ad amateur simply plays or singa 2nd Lieut. G. C. Moutre, O. C. for his own pleasure and he Armoured Car Section, granted hopes for that of a few friends, leave as from January 26 to Februand
he is not out to make money for himself, any attempt to compare his performance with that of Paderewski, a Heitz or a Caruso would only make the writer look ridiculous. Yours etc,
BETURN FROM LEAVE No. 1516 Pte. J. E. Henry, Armoured Car Section on 1.1.35.
Launch will leave Queen's Plerary 12, 1935. at 9 am. calling at Kowloon at 9.10 a.m.
All ranks are reminded that there will be a shoot at Pak Sha Wan on Wednesday, January, 1935. Launch leaves R.A.S.C. Camber at 430 p.m.
Uniform must be worn by those attending.
Corps Engineers Monday, January 21, Miniature Range.
Notice.-All
LEAVE
No. 2131, Tpr. W. O'Neill, MG. from 16.11.34 to 15.11.35. Troop, granted 12 months leave as
No. 1 (M.G.) Company, granted 12 No. 2098, Pte. F. F. A. Dunnett
months leave as from 30.11.34 to 80.11.35.
No. 2214 Piper MS. Cumming, No. 2 (Scottish) Company, granted. 12 months leave as from 1.1.35 to 31.12.35.
•
No. 1756 Pte. A. E. C.Allemao. members are re- No. 11 Platoon, Corps Infantry, -quested to reserve Sunday, Febru-granted 6 months leave. as from
ary 3 for Classification at Stone- cutters.
Corps Machine Battalion-Troop
Parade on Tuesday, January 22, at 5.30 pm, at Volunteer Head- quarters for Machine Gun Course.
Armoured Car Section... There will be a parade at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22: at. Headquarters. -
Motor Cycle (MG) Section Monday, January 21,
1935 Parade at Headquarters at 5.30
p.m. for IA Instruction. '***
Wednesday, January 23, 1935.--
→ Parade at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for Mechanical Instruction.
Revolvers--All revolvers must be returned to Store, immediately.
20.11.34 to 19.5.35.
STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH Permitted to Besten
No. 1599 Pte. E. B. da Roza, No. January 18, 1935. 9 Platoon, Corps Infantry as from
Having Completed Three Years' Service No. 1574 Pte. T. L. Paget, Armoured · Car... Section, as from 18.1.35.
No. 1719 Pte. D.JS. Crozier, No. Platoon, No. 1 Coy. as from 18.1.35.
Ft. Corps. Infantry as
N. 1596 L/Cpl. L G. Silva, No. 11 from 18.1.35.
To Join the H.K. Naval Volunteer Force
Shewan, Corps Engineers, & from No. 2002, Sapper W. W.-0,
No, 1. (M.G.): Company The undermentioned qualified as 1st Class Gunners on January 13, 18.1.35. 1935. and are entitled to wear "M.G." (without wreath for the Weapon Training Season 1934-1835: C.Q.M.8, Edwards, Sergeant Balle, 1/Corporal V. H. Walte, L¿Cor-
porni Gubbay, Private Jackson. Private Cauvin, Private N. Booad bridge:
Parade on Friday, January 25 at 5.30 pm. Indirect Fire under L D. M. Richards except for 1st year men and those detailed who will parade under CBM. Terry Dress, Murti, y
Sunday, January 20, 1935-A ranks are reminded that M.G. Part II must be fired by the Company on this date at Stonecutters. Launch leaves at 8.30 am. calling at Kowloon at 8.40 am."
No. 2 (Scottish) Company No. 6 Platoon: The usual weekly parade at Kowloon Dock will be discontinued until further notice. No. 7 Platoon Parade at Head- quarters on Thursday, January 24. for MG. Instruction.
Company Parades... Sunday January 27, Machine Gun Part II will be fired at Stonecutters, Launch legyen Quee Pier at 8:30
m. calling, at Kowloon
Range Officer 20
Brown,
Left the Colony Armoured Car Section, as-from No. 1743 L/Cpl. F. R. Burch, 18.135.
Troop, as from 18.1.35.
No 1992 Tor. B. C. Allen, M.G.
No. 1483 Pte. F. M. da Silva, No. 18.1.35. 9 Ptn Corps Infantry, as trom
(84) PS.M. WILKINSON,
Captain, Adjutant, HR.V.D. Corp.
AETER ORDERS-
Lieut, C de S. Robertson, M.M Appointment
is appointed Officer, 17e Anti-Gas Measures in addition to his other duties
AFFILIATED UNITS Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
as
The Officers.
The
Much of the success of last tiring work of the club's secretary, night's dance was due to the un-
voted a good deal of his time in Mr. C. E. Summers, who had de-
said to have just beer promoted guests. The decorations were in The detective concerned was comfort of both members and to his present position from that
various capaçitles to ensure the
of constable and it was stated had been a member of Talkoo the able hands of Mr. R. Gray, who that, in trying to show his "enter Club for twenty-six years, and prise," he had "fixed" the case. who appeared for the prosecution, the Talkoo Club, since he will be At the outset, Sergeant Clarke, last night's dance as his last in who will probably look back on applied for the withdrawal of the leaving the Colony shortly. charge against the second defen- electrical work, which lent such dant, Man Tung, on the ground of beautiful effect to the general lack of evidence. The application colour scheme, was carried out by was granted.
According to the evidence given,s. Greig and Mr. A. HR. Philips, Mr. W. Warnoch. Both Messes” K. the detective knew Man Tung and told him one day that he had just been promoted and consequently was desirous of obtaining a "case in order to show his "enterprise." He asked Man Tung to help him in his direction to which the latter. agreed. It was also arranged that AW Norrie. Messrs. A R. Stewart the case should be a "forgery one" (Chairman of Committee) C.-H of a warrior leaning on his sword On January 8 when the detec-Bummers and A. McArthur were
ORPHEUS.
Hong Kong, January 18, 1935.
“UNTRUE TO TYPE"
[Special: to the "Hong Kong Daily
"Press" {{'opyright)-3, --
Berlin, Jan. 17. Baying that no German. hero ever looked like that, many citi zens took exception to the figure
present at the dance. The supper committee consisted of Messrs. J the arrangements in the Ladies Wald and Mr. 8 Pollock, while Room were ably managed by Mrs.
Vice-Presidents of the club were
bar.
The dance was carried on until 2 am, the various numbers being Very much enjoyed. The dance programme was as follows-
Dance Programme Extra Fox Trot-Sweetheart Darling.
1. Waltz Arlene. 2. For Tro
in the War Memorial: erected intive, returned to his house he was in charge of arrangements at the 1928 in the municipal garden of handed a note by his wife-who the small town of Neviges near said it was from Man Tung. As Wuppertal, The Figure's features result of this, the detective went are termed "Ungerman and un- to No. 2 Yu. On Terrace, West endorsed by the Nationalist Bocia- fendant (Pat Shiu Wal), Man Tung true to type. This view was also Point where he met the first de list Party's art department. It and two other men. Together has been decided that the unworthy they went to Queen's Road near piece must disappear and soon the Ko Shing Theatre and it was workmen armed with heavy ham- suggested there that the detective It up- mers will be engaged in smashing and the two others not connected
with the case should stay. in Transocean Kun Min,"
tea house nearby while Man Tung and the first defendant go to the Ko Shing Theatre to find the "Torged note carrier." They did so, and shortly after Man Tung returned to the tea house, and in- formed the detective that the man (LI Hing, the other defendant) who was coming out from the Ko.. Shing Theatre in company with the first defendant was the "forged note carrier. The detec- Anton Lang, the world-famous tive followed and when the two “Christ" of the Oberammergau
CONGRATULATIONS FOR
ANTON LANG
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dall
·Press” (Copyright)\..
Oberammergue, Jan. 17.
Sal Street
do I dream
those dreams,
3. Lan 4. For
This Little Piggie
went to Market 5. Paul 6. Fox
bes Medley
Masty Man
7. Waltz Shadow Walt 8. Fox Trot-Isle of Capri
Fox Trot-All I do is Dream
11. Wafts 10 Eightsome Reel Pipers
on't Say Good Night 13 Military $12 Fox Tro
Bogey
Bad Wolf
Colonel 14, Fox Trot Hold My
wo-Stop
passion play from 1900 ir 1932 men reached Hollywood Road near was the recipient of numerous On seeing the detective approach
he approached them. Fox Trot-Ha congratulations from all parts of the world on the occasion of his
Ing, the first Gelene fact had known 60th birthday on Thursday. Transocean, Ero Min
Enrolment
Mrs. V. M. Cairns on January 14,
1935.
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