HONG KONG VOLUNTEER
DEFENCE CORPS
ORDERS BY LIEUT.-COLONEL H. B. L. DOWBIGGIN. O.B.E COMMANDANT, H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.)
OBITUARY
The Commandant deeply regrets. record the death of Private C.
N Gosano of the Corps" Infantry which occurred on the 10th inst.
GENERAL
Relinquishment
His Excellency the Governor has approved the relinquishment of his Loent Commission as Lleuten- unt in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps by Lieut. George Duncan, M.B.E., with effect from February 14, 1936, on his perman- ent transfer from the Colony,
Efficiency Medal
In accordance with regulation 8 of the Regulations as to grant. forfeiture, restoration and other matters concerning the ficiency Medal in regard to the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, publish- ed as Notification No. 579 in the Gazette of August 2, 1935. His Ex- cellency the Governor has been pleased to authorize the following ..nwards:
Corporal James Joseph King. Private Edward Docherty.
Drummer
Ferysth.
Willian
PARADE
Bennie
Corns 1st Battery "A" Section:-The Annual Gen- eral Meeting of "A" Sertion will be held at Corps. Headquarters on Thursday, 19th-instant at 5.30 p.m.
The Artillery Cup has awarded to No. 2 Gun Detachment a result of the competition held a Pak Sha Wan Camp on Satur day, 7th instant.
been
Battery photograph may be pur- chased from Ming Yuen Studio.
"L" SECTION:-Next parade will be at Corps Headquarters on F day. 27th instant at 5.30 p.m.
Dress:-Overalls. Blue Cap. Gun Platform Shoes.
Corps Engineers Parade at Miniature Range on Monday, March, 18 at 5.30 pm.
Saturday, March 21-Annual Inspection.
Corps Signals Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.. on Tuesday March 17 and on Thursday, March 19, 1936. M.G. Troop
Parade on Tuesday, March 17 at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for Machine Gun Instruction.
Armoured Car Section
No. 2006, Pte. R. S. Tiasington. No. 2367. Pie. F. C. C. Quak
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1936.
A BLANKET ·
OF FOG
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An Incident In 1902
Charlie Chaplin has arrived in Hong Kong at a most inopportune moment
He sees our lovely island cover ed in a blanket of fog. The vessel in which he traveled from Shang- hai was delayed for hours outside the harbour, and the delay caused
M.G. Bn., Signal Section Wednesday, March 18, 1930:- Section will parade, in full, at final instructions. 5.30 p.m. for Respirators are to be drawn from Section Office by Signallers Canby one of the greatest terrors of ring and Carr
Section "D"-D/R.- Despatch Riders will report cycles ready for Blue and white pennanta Service.
will be drawn.
Corps Infantry Parade on Tuesday, March 17 at 30 p.m. at Corps Headquarters. Programme of work to be exactly the same as last week.
the shipping fraternity. brings to mind the hazards experienced 34 years ago by a local resident.
Two years after her marrige transfer to locally in 1902, 'a Shanghai necessitated a move by The trip Was the newly weds. mane on the s.s. Tai Ping. then the and a pride of the China Seas cruck vessel of the China Mer-
Revolver Competition: The Re-chant's fleet. volver Competition is to be held a Kennedy Read Range on March 24
2.
Outside Shanghal, fog was en- countered. Clanging bells every delay Detalls will be issued later
two minutes punctuated Those who wish to compete will that lasted throughout the night Send in their names to Lieut. F. and when morning came the fog Sequeira.
Mited to disclose the alarming fact APPOINTMENT & PROMOTIONS that another vessel was within a throw of the Tai Ping, No. 1760, Sergt. D. Marshall, 1st stone's Battery, to be Acting Section Com-Had the latter met kept on her course she might have, rammed mander with effect from 13th inst.
the Tal Ping!
No. 1561. Bombardier C. M. D. Cole, 1st Battery, to be Lance Sgt. Acting in charge No. 1 Gun, with effect from 13th inst.
No. 1718. L/Bdr. A. H. Dinnen. 1st Battery, to be Bombardier, with effect from 13th instant.
No. 2051, L/Bdr. A. J. McFayden, 1st Battery, to be Bombardier, with efect from 13th instant.
of
The uncanny experience nearing clanging bells all round, in the thick soup that prevailed, without in the lest being aware.
NATIONS
LEAGUE OF
SOCIETY
Sir Robert Ho Tung Elected President
"Last year, I expressed the belief that there would be no majde war in our generation. What has happened in the last twelve months and still more w. at has not happened has streng- thened my conviction that there wil be no major war in our nteresting generation," said the Right Rev. Bishop Hal, in an address given at the Annual Meeting of the League of Nations Society which was held in the Cathedral Hail, St. John's Ca- thedral yesterday, and over which he presided.
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"I am not afraid of the new armaments because I do no think they will ever be used la a major war. Though I am not afraid of them I am gr eved by them because I believe they
now being used. will be used in mino: wars, as they are Abyssinia and in North China. But as far as their use European conflict is cone.rned I have no fear. They will be used as threats to secure advantageous trade agreements, but just because the objective is matual trade, "they will never be used as more than threats."
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Bishop Hal. as President of thetain at any rate the force of pub- 8. opaton expressed through the Society was supported by Mr.
later through V. Boxer. Hon. Secretary, and there Peace Ballott and was a fair attendance present, the the Press has affected the action of diplomats. Opponents of the majority of whom were women,
League have suddenly become its champions.
It was announced during the meeting that His Excellency the Governor. Sir Andrew Caldecott has graciously consented to "be- thesociety. come the patron of This disclosure met with general acclamacion.
INCREASED ACTIVITY The secretary's report
Before another "week is out a new chapter may have been written. They may describe falure or success.
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Last year I expressed the belief that there would be no major war in our generation. What has hap- stated pened in the last twelve months of the exact location of the warn-briefly that the Membership of the and stl more what has not hap- un-i pened has strengthened my con- ing sounds formed an experience soclety had reniained almost
changed, the present number be-viction that there will be no ma- remembered to this day."
ing 120. It had not been poss.b.ejor war in our generation to arrange for more than one lec-not enough to say thai Italy, has far or that Britain has been afraid ture during the past year but the been afraid to provoke Britain too society was active in other cen-
The Youth Committee to press o sanctions at the risk
ef
of war. nor is it enough to say message
that Britain and France have been the Boys and Giris of Wa es to
afraid to take armed 'action the local English schools on May 18. Goodwill Day, and had intro-against Germany. duced the Young Australia League party to giris here during their two stays in the Colony.
Both Shanghal and Hong Kong in the time that has elapsed, have No. 1964, Gunner H, J. Milling-changed materially. Developments ton, 1st Battery, to be Lance Bom- in their magnitude have occurred,
both the clties of to-day being nections. bardier. with effect from 13th inst.
No. 2392, Gunner H. W Leyden. unrecognisable from 1st Battery. to be Lance Bom-yester year. bardier, with effect from 13th inst.
REVERSION-
No. 1515. L/Bdr. C. E. Moore, 1st Battery, reverte to ranks at his own request as from 13th inst.
TRANSFER
R. Buchanan,
No. 1738, Pte. Reserve Section "A" transferted to Corps 1st Battery. "A" Section, as from 9th Inst.
No. 2426, Sapper, M. F. Haugh- ten, Corps Engineers, transferred to Unit Reserve, Corps Engineers, as from 13th inst.
No. 1620, Cpl. R. H. Woodman. No. 1 (M.G.) Company, transferred to Unit Reserve, No. 1 (M.G) Cam- pany as from 13th 'Instant.
No. 1941, Pte. A. M. Quinn, No. 12 Platoon, Corps Infantry, transfer- red to Class "B" Reserves, B Com
pany, Corps Infantry as from 13th
- Section will parade at Corps Feadquarters on Tuesday, March
5.30 17 at
for p.m. .prompt.
and instant. Mechanical Inspection of
Dress Overalls. Testing Cars.
A full attendance is essential as Box Respirators and Revolvers will be issued, also Anal instructions
for the G.O.C.'s inspection.
Pies. D. F. Davies. I. H, Bradford C. Austin and H. O. Bramble will fire M.G. Part I, Classification on Sunday next, March 15.
Motor Machine Gan Section Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, 16th instant. The following will report to 0.0. Section at 5.15 p.m. on this date:-
C.S.M. Rogers. C.Q.MS, Sprague, Sergt. Hamilton, Sergt. Stoker, Cpl. Neale, Cpl. Peers, L/Cpl. 8. Fowler, I/Cpl. Shields and L/Cpl. Sprad- bury:
Revolvers and lanyards will be drawn at this parade. All those who have already drawn Helmets are to return same as they will not be worn on Saturday, 21st Instant.
No. 1942, Pte. A, M. Xavier, No.
those of had transmitted the
Famous
SENTIMENTAL AND ECONOMIC NATIONALISM
I don't believe that it
is
fear
The vessels of to-day would make the Ta. Ping, considered in 02 a crack vessel, look like a tramp ship. The Tat Ping carried Princes of the Chinese Imperial
A very successful Essay Compe- that is responsible for what has Household among their passengers. in fact these dignitaries would not tition was held in conjunction with not happened. Fear is more like- the Hong Kong Peace Group andy to make war than to prevent it. travel in any other vessel. To-day later a large y attended tea party No: I beieve it's the very nature I personally am Char'le Chaplin. world comedian travels on a mammoth took place at St. Stephen's Girls of the new nationalism that has ner thrice the size of the gallant College. The Propaganda Commit-prevented war.
tee was responsible for excellent rot afraid of economic national-
from the results
Posterism it was the business of com- Tai Ping yet the fog menace is
the sentimental na- tionalism of OUT fathers. just as dangerous to-day as it was when the old Tai Ping battered Competition whilst a new innová- thing' than
course there is good in sentiment-. Her nose
proudly through the ton was the debate between the. Y.M.C.A. and the Boalety on ap-
a nationalism or we would not subjects. Spring and
patriotism. But waters.
senti- propriate
3
Peace
call
of
It Citles have grown, construction et vessels have improved, last winter discussions had taken place
vide a good foundation for world Economic nationalism ments and methods of navigation and correspondence between school mental nationalism does not pro- have been revolutionised-yet "Old Joys and girs of Hong Kong and Man Fog" still is just as dangerous shools abroad was under the direc-peace,
In the first pace unifies respon- was considerably more work it was to-day as it was when the newly tion of Mrs. Boxer. A though there does. It does so for three reasons: weds made their first trip in '02.
"Old Man Fog" It would seem energetically shared by Miss Grif-sibility. What is two persons busi- laugh man's, Assistant Secretary. Miss Bax-ness is nobody's business. In the ter, chairman of the Youth Com-old days of sentimental national- 12 Platoon, Corps Infantry, trans-ch afford to
mittee and Mesars, Tam and Shaim It was the business of com-
feed merce to ferred to Unit Reserves, Corps In- efforts in his race for speed, and
the nation and yet more speed!
ELECTION OF OFFICERS fantry. as from 13th instant.
provide it with employment. T
Government N Thomas Tam reported that was the business of
had been to defend commerce from danger
Under economic themous competitors.
nationalism Government assumes both responsibilities. And a GoY-
No 2322, Pte. J. H. Franco, No.
10 Platoon Corps Infantry, trans- ferred to Class B Reserves. B Coy. Corps Infantry, as from 13th inst.
No. 1828. Pte. C. A. Coelho, No.
11 Platoon Corps Infantry, trans- ferred, to Class B Reserves B Coy. Corps Infantry as from 13th inst.
AIR ARM
Machine Chun Instruction for members or the Air Arm will com mence at 5.45 p.m. March 24 and subsequent Tuesdays at the same hour.
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"1 LEAVE No, 2074, Pic. E. C. H. Tribbeck.
DONATIONS
In Memoriam
01
the
The Hon. Treasurer Society of St. Vincent de Paul ae- knowledges with grateful appre- the following donations to the clation and thanks the receipt of
Society's Funds:
In Memory of the late Mr. C. N. Gosano
No. 1 (M.G.) Company, granted 12 Misses G. D'Assumpcao and
.......$200 Sistera Steel months leave as from 13.3.38 to
Miss Merlie and Ines D'As- 13.3.37,
Lieut. C. Blaker, M.C.. A.B.C. sumpcao .......... Cadre,
granted
35 from Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Leonard 6.3.36 to 31.3.38.
No. 1 (M.G.) Company Company Orders, see Company circular.
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M.G. Part II, Casuais, All mem- bers who have not fired M.G. Part II Classification for the current Training Season must do so Sunday, March 15, without fall.
No. 2 (Scottish) Company The Company will parade at full sirength at Corps Headquarters on Thursday, 18th Instant at 5.30 pm. M.G. Part II, Casuais. Members who have not fired this practice during the current Training Sea- son must do so on Sunday, March 15, 1938.
but
Dress: Uniform optional Bett, Braces and Pouches must be
worn.
Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 130 a.m. and Kowloon Pier at 8.40 *m..
Range Officer: Lieut. 7. P. Saun- derson.
leave
STRUCK OFF STRENGTH Left the Colony
Yo. 1699, L/Cpl. 8. C. Salter, Corps Engineers, as from 13.3.36.
STRENGTI
No 2581 Pie. A, H. Hargreave, ICI (China), Ltd.. No. 2 (Scot- Lish) Cay.. 6.3.36.
The honorary audilor.
the year under review
most satisfactory and left with a balance of $68.24,
Mr. W.
which
was an increase on the previous ycar's working. Altogether $198.31rnment which is responsible for lad been donated to the League feeding its people; of Nations Union.
The election of officers for the
Excellency the Patron:-His Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott. ensuing year resulted as follows:
President: Sir Robert Ho Thing. Vice-Presidents: Chev. 3. M. A ves, Dr. B. H. Kotewa 1, Dr. Reichelt, Professor Robertson and Hon. Dr. S. W. Two.
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Hon. Secretary Mr. George 100 She (during Mr. Boxer's absence 2.00 on leave),
Assist.. Mon. Secretary:-Miss Grifin.
Mr. J. E. Noronha
Mr. and Mrs, F. H. Barnes... Mr. Robert Choa
1.00 1.00
2.00
Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Yvanovich
1.00
Miss Pam. Yvanovich
Hon, Treasurer:-Dr. Y. Wan. Hon. Auditor: Mr. W. Thomas Tam
N.
Mr. C. A. Lopes.......
1.00 1.00
In Memory of the late Mr. Jeromino Gomes
1.00
No. 2562 Signr. Plara Singh, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Barnes...
College. Corps Signals, Queen's 10.3.38.
No. 2563. Signr. W. G. Poy Canadian Govt. Trade Commercial, M.G. Bn., Signal Section, 11.3.38.
No. 2564, Ple. J. R. Leitch, Kow- koon Docks, No. 2 (Scottish) Coy... 12.3.36.
No 2565, Pte. J. 'B. Stewart, Mer-
STREET SLEEPERS
The Street Sleepers"
$13.00
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Miss Mr.
Mr. George She Mis Grifini, Dr. Y. Wan, Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam, Mr. A. el Arculli. Miss Bascombe, Mrs. Baxter, Mr. Fe shaw, Hancock, Mr. E Himsworth, A. N. Macfadyen, Mrs. A. N. Mac- fadyen, Rev. Pau! 6. F. Tso, and Dr. Utt'ey.
In addition to the above, the following were elected members of the Council: Sir Robert Ho Tung, Président), Chev. J. M. Alves. Dr.
the maximum
for securing possible employ- ment will always be in the last
I w use, as two European Pow- er have used in the last few resort a peace making Government.
months, the threat of war, but it
never go to war with an equal other Hation for it knows that nations are its customers. It a useless to defend one's own com- merce at the cost of destroying the capital of customers who buy our goods. If as a nation of shop- keepers we ought the "Napo sonic vars as a shopkeeping nation we are kely to see another period of Edwardian peace.". -
A FINANCIAL ONE The second reason for believing that economic nationalism pro- vides a secure basis
world for
Econo- Deace is a financial one. mic nationalism tends to treat money as an extension of credit. extension rather than credit
an
to
the
of money. It is dangerous to use analogies from one branch of life to exp ́ain another, but I believe that something similar Copernican revolution is taking ace in our understanding si
(or Nations
cantile Bank, No. 2 (Scottish) Goyal society beg to acknowledge, with Vice-Presidents) Dr, Montgomery. Ltd.) is hastening this evolution.
12.3.36.
(Sd) R. C. B. ANDERSON, Captain. Adjutant, HK.V.D.C.
AFFILIATED UNIT No. 3 (M.G.) Company Company will parade in Uniform Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
The second lecture on First Aid on Monday, March 10 at 5.45 p.m.
Will all ranks in possession of In Defence against Chemical War- Forage Caps please return this fare" will take place in the Lecture read-dress to C.Q.MS. Fincher Room at Corps Headquarters on who will issue in exchange SD Caps. This exchange must effected not later than Monday, March. 16.
Monday, March 16 at 5.30 p.m.
be It is hoped that as many as pos-
sible will attend.
The following have qualified as Marksmen and are entitled to wear the Rifle Badge for one year:
(84) K, DURRAN,
Commandant; Nursing Detachment,
H.K.V.D.C.
grateful thanks
donations:
Mr. Poon
Collected by
the Blind Girls of the Ebenezer Home, Pokfulam
Per "South China Morning
и.
6.00 ea.
P. H. Kotewall, Dr. Reichelt, Prof. money. The development of eco- Shelter Robertson, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tronomic nationalism
As the Church of old abhorred so the the following Mrs. Kennedy-Skipton. Mr. Talati,
Miss E. Gray. Mr. J. Russell, and Galileo and all his ways
the Townshends $10.00 Mr. Carpenter. It was eft to the Couglasce and
Council to elect a further nominee and the other credit prophets of to fill the one vacancy that exist- our day are hughed down by al reputable (conomists. Like Bi- Archbishops of old shops and Treasury officials and bankers wag their heads and say After all we know. These men ade"not only And the Following the election of officers, heretics but amateurs."
the name of the President, as was customary, glory attaching to addressed the gathering. Biship arauteur in the cricket field be- comes sady tarnished when mere Further donations may be sent Hall said:
amateurs lay their hands upon new Since last year to The Editor "8.C.M. Post," to Mr. !
chapters Andrew Cheung, 9 Norfolk Road, in the h'story of the League of the Ark of the Covenant of high Kowloon Tong, or to Miss R. Mow Nations have been written. Sanc. Fung e/o Gilman & Co., Ltd. tlons have been applied. In Bri-
Post"
26.09 Previously acknowledged... 3,060.83
$3,121.83
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finance.
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