ARMISTICE DAY
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SENTRIES Three soldiers and a sailor stood with bowed heads at each corner at the base of the Cenotaph and added impressiveness to the solemn occasion.
A gun fred from one of HM. ships in harbour denoted the com- mencement of the Two Minutes Silence. Ferries in harbour ware observed
Dead to slow down. allence reigned broken only by the murmur of a child in the crowd. Then another gun red from an- other British cruiser terminated
the Silence.
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LAST POST Buglers of the Royal Ulster Rides, standing in the alcove of the EK. Club, sounded the Laxt Port and at the conclusion the Mussed Bands, who were on the north base. Played the hymn, "O God our help in ages past," the entire community joining in sing- Ing.
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This was followed by a prayer sald by the Rev, Mackenzie Dow❘ after which the Rev. H. W. Baines led the gathering in the Lord's Prayer."
The Blessing was pronounced by Bishop Valtorta.
...Buglers of the Royal Ulster Rides then sounded The Reveille followed by the Mossed Bands playing the National Anthem.
WREATHS LAID
*To the undying memory of omcers and men of the London Scottish Regiment, 1914-1918;” H.K. Boy Scouts Association; E.K. Girl Guides Association; Japanese Residents Association at Hang and the Russian Com- Kong: munity.
BANK MEMORIAL As in former years, a beautiful wreath of Fiendas poppies and white
the flowers, signifying Bank's colours, was placed on the war memorial of the Hong Kong and Shurghat Banking Corporation yesterday.
AT THE DOCKYARDS
At the local dockyards, the Two
Minutes Silence was observed. At the appointed time the workmen fald down their tools and after a few minutes resumed work.
SUCCESSFUL DANCE The Royal Engineers. Old Com- rades Association held a most suc- cessful Armistice Dance at the Peninsula Hotel last night. The committee responsible for the ar- rangements did everything in their power to make the evening, an outstanding one and their efforts
met with deserved success. The spirit of comradeship prevailed throughout the evening and an enjoyable time was spent by the merry throng. The proceeds were in aid of Earl Haig's Fund
AT CATHEDRAL
Holy Communion of Commemo- ration was celebrated at St. John's Cathedral ut 8 a.m. yesterday. The celebrant was the Rev. H. W Baines, while Mr. Lindsay Lafford was at the organ. Choral Eucharist
His Excellency the Governor then | COMMUNION SERVICE Placed a wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph followed by H.E. Vice- Admiral Sir Charles Little, H.E the G.O.C. Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, Squadron Leader J Dalzell, Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force; Admiral Yarnell, and Admiral Esteva, the representative of the Merchant Navy,' the repre- sentative of the Consular Body, re- presentatives of Foreign Navies and Armies, representatives of business horga, associations and individuals. Many were the wreaths and beautiful, the Flanders poppy be ing prominent in the majority of the lovely designs. The base of
Cenotaph was
the Howera
was sung.
At the conclusion of the service two wreaths were laid og the Cathedral War Memorial Gross by Mr. S. R. Ker: and Mr. L. B. Holmes. One wreath was in the form of a cross composed entire- ly of Flanders poppies while the other was
of palms and 718.35 vi poppies. The triangular plot of ground on which the memorial stands was filled with popples.
• OLD WAR TUNES When all the wreaths had been lald, the Massed Bands played old War time songs and as the de- tachments were marching away the Band struck up. "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag."
made
Outside the Cathedral at the base of the tablet in memory of Hong Kong men who lose their lives in the Great War.. were plac ed "two Vases of poppies with pa'ms
SACRIFICE SERVICE Members of the public then
Remembrance Day was observed surged acros: the road and in-
yesterday at the St. Andrew's spected the various wreaths. Church when a half hour service Within an hour this was com- was conducted by the Rev. J. R. pleted and on not a soul re-
Elgga, before a very sparsely as mained only the flowers that bore (sembled congregation. ..testimony to the Colony's homage.
The stirring hymn, “O, God our help in ages past," started the service, and the psalm. "Deus noater refugium," was then sung. A two-minute sllenes was ob- served at 11 am, and the singing of the hymn. "The supreme Sacr!- fce." concluded the short service. ST. JOSEPH'S SERVICE
Yet another Armistice observance had passed leaving, an impression that will linger long in the memories of all who attended.
yesterday morning at 9 am
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DETACHMENTS PRESENT Besides the official party. Coun- et members and the Consular Body, detachments present · in- cluded the Royal Navy, Royal ·A·special Armistice Service was Marines, Hong Kong Naval Volun-held at the St. Joseph's Church teer Force, Publab Regiment. Hong Kong Singapore Brigade (R.A.). Royal Ulster Rifles, East Lancashire Regiment, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Small Units, Royal Air Force, H.K. Volunteer Defence. Corps St. John Ambulance Brigade, Boy § uts. Girl Guides and British. Amt..can and French Naval Officers.
Other clergy: present besides those who officiated included the Rev. Father, Gallagher, Rev. G. K. Carpenter and Rev. E C. H Trib-
beck.
The ceremony was broadcast, a short but very comprehensive des- criptive commentary being given by Mr. K. Stuart-Smith who was stationed
Courts verandah.
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The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Discoll, who gave an interesting sermon from a test la the bible. In connection with peace,
Amongst those who attended the service were:
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1936.
CHINESE
MEMORIAL
CEREMONY
CHINESE DEAD HONOURED
Following upon the ceremony, at the Cenotaph, a memorial cero- mony was held at the Chinese Arch at the Botanical Garden, which was attended by as impressive a gathering as the Cenotaph obser-, vance, yesterday morning,
The steps leading up to the Memorial Arch was lined by the
Chinese Company of the Hong: Kong Police Reserve, and a detach- ment of District Watchmen under
Inspector. Els, whie buglers of the 1st Battalion Royal Ulster
Rides were assembled before it.)
OFFICIALS ARRIVE Shortly before 11 45 o'clock His Excellency the Governor, w.th HE Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Litt.e. C.-in-C. HE Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, G.O.C.. and Sqdn- Leader J. Dalzell, Offer Com manding, RAF, accompanied by their respective staffs: Admiral Esteva, French C-in-C., and staf officers; representatives ot the Consular Body: and Members of the Executive and Leg's'ative Councils were met at the foot of the Botanical Garden steps by the Chinese Members of Councils who escorted them up the steps to the
Memorial.
"Last Post" was sounded by the military buglers which was follow ed. after Д short pause, by | "Reveille."
Į ARMAMENTS IN
EUROPE
Mr. Lloyd George's Comparison
APPEAL FOR
CO-OPERATION
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
Dr. J. E. Dovey, of the Govern- ment Medical Department, accom-"; panied by Mrs. (Dr.) Dovey, re turned from Home eave aboard the P and O. s.a. Naldera yester- day.
Mr. D. J.9 Crozier, of the Gor- emment Education Department. also returned from leave. He was
infant
Mr. Lloyd George, before rising | accompanied by Mrs. Crozier and to address a crowded audience in the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, recently, listened to an address of welcome from the Jewish com- munity of the city, states "The
Times.
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Addressing the audience as "tel- low citizens of Manchester," Mr. Lloyd, George said that he was against dictatorships out and out. root and branch, lock, stock, and barrel "What is the Internation- at outlook? "he asked There is definite deterioration in the pro- spect, getting worse every year. every month. You do not know from hour to hour what is going to happen. By common consent the outlook is worse than it has peen since the outbreak of the Great War. Look at the nations -great nations.
They have cast off outward civilities in their talk with each other. Nations are snarung. quarrelling with each other, abusing each other in a way that never used to occur. have taken their coats off and clenched their fists to each other. They are forming hostile groups. Worst of all the League of Nations, established to deal with that Identical situation, has, largely, I am sorry to say, through our'ac- tionis, become more discredited. more debilitated, more impotent than ever it has been since the great Covenant was signed...“.
They
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GRAND CARNIVAL
DANCE
Members of the RAMO, Asso- clation and their friends are re- minded that the grand carnival dance of the association for the year will take place to-morrow at the Hotel Ceell from 8.30 pm to
The dance or
a.m. Exhibitan Cataret dances kindly contributed by a wel-
for the entertainment of patrons known local artist wil be included
on this occasion. chestra of the Royal Ulster Rifles will be in attendance by kind per- misaon Major H. McI. Morrison, MC. and Officers Admission Tees are at usual charges.
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R.A-HONG KONG BRANCH
WREATHS LAID
the His Excellency Governor then took over a wreath from Kong Police which he placed at Inspector Hopkins of the Hong
ARMIES COMPARED
The Rest function of the Hong the base of the memorial - This was followed by the laying of
"There is a feverish increase in Kong branch association of the wreaths by the Officers Command-armaments. I fought against them Royal Artillery for the month will ing the British Navy, Army and before 1914 when I was Chancellor be an evening dance to be held at Hotel Ceca cn. Saturday Air Force sections; Admira! Esteva, of the Exchequer. I always said the of the French Navy:
Chinese they would end in mischief. Some- November 14. The dance arches- Exxecutive Councillors; Chinese body will say to me, 'Does not the tra of the Royal Uliter Rifts will Legislative Councillors; representa- situation justily a programme of be in attendance, by kind premis- tives of the Tung Wah Hospital, rearmament on our part?" It cer- Po Leung Kuk. Chinese Chamber talnty does not justify the immense of Commerce, Chinese Company o scate upon which we are embark- the Hong Kong Police Reserve. ing." Chinese Ratings of the Royal Those in favour of rearing- Navy, Hong Kong Naval-Volunteerment. he repntinued, suggest Force, Chinese Section of the 40th ed Fortress Royal Engineers and Bt. John Ambulance Brigade.,
Rupert Baldwin was at the organ. The solot:ts were M'ss Eva Turner (soprano), who made an impres
the Rev. HW
It
was
the
their
sive debut and Bulnes (baritone). first appearance of the Hong Kong Singers in Kowloon and rendition was greatly appreciated. The collection taken was in aid of the MCL and the St Andrew's Church Benevolent Fund
THE CALL
IN FLANDERS' FIELDS In Flanders' fields the poppies grow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the
sky
The larks, still bravely singing.
fly
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Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived. felt dawn," saw sunset
glow,
Loved and were loved, and now
we le
In Flanders' fields.
His Excellency. Vice-Admiral J. p. Esteva, Commander-in-Chief of the French Naval Forces in the Far East, Captain R. Bastard, Commander of the Lamotte Pic- buet, M. J. Leurçuin, Consul Gene- | Take up our quarrel with the for: ral for France, M. C. Rennet, Vice- To you from failing hands we throw Consul, and many other prominent The torch; be yours to hold it members of the
high munity.
Catholic Com-
KOWLOON UNION CHURCH. The Kow.oon Union Church at Jordan Road, was the scene yes-
If ye break faith with us who
die
We shall not sleep, though popples
STOW
In Flanders' fields.
JOHN MCGRAE,
THE ANSWER
THE VICTORY EMBLEME A
Oh you who sleep in Flanders - felds,
THE WREATHS Besides the official wreaths, terday of a Remembrance Service other floral tributes were sent by at 10.45 am, when the Rev. J. D. following: - H.MS. Tamar: MacLean conducted a short ser- имя. Diamond: H.M.B. Fal-vice noticeable for its simplicity mouth; EMB. Medway and Sub- and sincerity. marines; H.M.S. Hermes; HMS. The Lesson was read from Isiah, Berwick; Royal Ulster
Rifles; following which "revelation" and Royal Welch Fusiliers;
East praise were sung. A prayer Lancashire Regiment: R.A.B.C.; mediately preceded the two R.A.O.C.; R.E: Royal Signals; minutes silence... R.A,O.C.A.; REOC.A.; RA......As-
Using as his text. The fear of wociation: Punjab Regiment: the Lord is the beginning of ac- H.K.V.D.C.; B.K. Naval. Volunteer knowledgment," the Rev. Mac+ Reserve; Legion of Frontieramen; Lean gave an inspired address. British Legion; HK. Mule Corps.
The singing of prakse and a hymn. Institute of Engineers and followed by the benediction, tepal- Shipbuilders; China Coast. Officers nated the service. Guild and Marine Engineers Guild of China, St. John Ambulance Brigade; Sisters Mess
Bleep sweet-to rise grew; We caught the torch you threw. And holding High we kept The faith with those who died. We cherish, too, the poppy red, That grows on fields where valour
led.
that there was 37 mense German Armly which could overwhelm Russia and France, and at the same time lay our cities in ashes-that in alliance with an Italian grand army, fresh from its conquest(laughter)—of unarmed Abyssinians with the ald of native levies, it could "place Europe at the mercy of that com bination. What were the facts? Incomparably the two most power-
sion of Major H. Mcl. Morrison MC & Officers:
LADY LITTLE
Lady Little, the wife of HB. the C-in-C China Station, Vice-Ad- miral Sir Charles Little, arrived in the Colony yesterday aboard the P. and O. Uner Nalders from London
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POLICE OFFICER.
RETURNS
Sub-Inspector E, G. Post, of the
WHIST DRIVE
The usual weekly. Whist Drive and Tombole will be held in the Kowloon Dock Recreation Club to-morrow at 8.45" p.m.
ful armies in the world to-day were Hong Kong Police Force, accom- the French and Russian, in nuzma-panied by Mrs. Post, returned from training. in equipment. Home leave aboard the P. and O. bers, in Did anyone realize that the French liner Naldera yesterday. Army to-day, with its reserves, had 5,000,000 of trained men avali- able? He was quoting that from an official document, and he chal- lenged anyone in the House of Commons to say it was inaccurate. It would take the Germans years and years and years to build up an army in equipment, training, and officers that would approach the French Army. If the Italians and the Germans at this moment had forces to Crush overwhelming France, Russia, and ourselves, and we were helpless, there would have been a different case. But it was exactly the opposite.
Interest in these enjoyable func- tons will be heightened by the competition for the Aggregate Prize. which will commence at the next Whist Drive and run for four weeks.
the air. Even assuming that Mus- salini or Hitler wanted to attack MOST POWERFUL FLEETS The most powerful " Fleets in
us, neither of them would commit Europe at the present, moment the insanity of making an attack were possessed by Britain and upon so precarious a chance that France. The British Fleet alone they might have a temporary could hold its own against the supremacy in the air, whereas on land and on sen they would be at Navies of Europe at the present moment. At any rate, the Fleets the mercy of those they were at- of Italy and Germany, separately tacking. and in combination, were absolute-
“IF WAR CAME”.
ly impotent against the tremend- If war came now through" any ous flotillas which we alone could wanton or aggressive action on the put in, and certainly against the part of the dictatorships of Europe terrific naval power which France-uud he was putting that suppost- and ourselves could put in. There tion because that was the ground had been a lot of nonsense talked upon which rearmament WAS about a great many things, but claimed the forces which would there was never more nonsense be arrayed against them were so talked than about our peril in the tremendous that it was incon«. Mediterranean. He met many celvable they should bring their sailors in the Mediterranean. He respective countries to such an in- could not say what their indigna sone, challenge. It might be said. tion was at the idea that their that dictators were not relying great Fleet could not stand up to upon their superiority against a the Italians had there been trouble, combination, and that they were had Mussolini attacked us Never relying upon á lack of cohesion on was there the alightest danger, the part of the other Powerz Mussolini was a very able man a There was the real danger, and not very intelligent men-no fool and an inferiority armaments. Instead, he never had the slightest inten- therefore of strengthening arma- tion of committing that folly in the ments, we ought to strengthen co- Mediterranean kooperation. We were putting a And now the torch and peppy red On the subject of air power, he patch where there was no rent. said that no country could, wage and leaving the real tear mmmend- There was a large congregation | Wear in honour of our dead, present in St Andrew's Church, Fear not that ye have died for war successfully merely with aired. What we ought to concentrate Ewo Shore and Floating Staff;Kewoon, last night when Brahms naught;
supremacy The greatest air feet upon was not Individual increase B. and 8. Hong Kong Club; E D. Requelm was beautifully rendered We've learned the lesson that ye in Europe to-day was the Rus in armaments, but upon the con- Sassoon Banking Co. Ltd.; Hong by the Hong Kong Bingers under taught 34
sian. Russia and France together, solidation of the power of the Lea Kong and Shanghal Banking the conductorship of Mr. Lindsay In Manders' felda.
without counting Great Britain, gue upon collective security, and "Corporation; Hong Kong CC. Lafford, Cathedral Organist.". Mr.
had a definite preponderance in all-round disarmament.
(G.CH.);
the Chinese Unoficial Members
of the Executive and Legislative Councella,
St. George's Society: St. David's Society; Bt. Andrew's Society: St. Patrick's Society.
BRATIMS REQUEIM
Splendid Rendition By Hong Kong Singers
It seems to algnal to the skies. That blood of heroes never dies," But lends a Justre to the red Of the flower that blooms above
the dead
In Flanders' fields.
M. MICHAEL
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