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"Bisley" Meeting Reminder
Owing to the great increase in the entries received yesterday by the Hon. Secretary of the Associa- tion for the event to be held at the prize meeting next week, he' has found it impossible for the present to report upon the Spoon and Practice Shoot held yesterday afternoon on the Army Ranges at Kowloon City.
He requests" us to remind mem- bers of the Association that en- tries for the "Bisley" Meeting will close at noon to-day (Thursday) and that post entries will only be received afterwards at an increased cost of 75 per cent. of the or- dinary fee.
YACHTING
Kittiwake First In Sweepstake Races
Kittiwake, sailed by Miss P. M. King, won the Sweepstake Races
on line (S), Rumsey Shoal (S),
Club line.
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Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Gordon caug ht by our camera at the Races.
ARMY · REFORMS
(Continued from Page 8)
services, and include a propor- tion of armoured troops. It is hoped to complete this change of organization before the end of the year.
4.
Famous Musician Here
(Continued from Page 1.)
SEARCH FOR TÅLENT
Dr. Mistowski spoke with regret of the loss to musical, circles caused by the death of his great friend The provision of the machines Mr. Bowes Smith, a gap which he He themselves is moving more slow. fears it is impossible to All ly. Indeed, the Secretary of
also gave us news of some old friends. Dr. Mallinson (writer of State's cautious note stopped' | short of making plain the delay present conducting exams in the many charming songs, who is ab
in the Mixed classes held by the that is still in prospect, especially Antipodes, and Sir Granville Ban- R.H.K.Y.C. yesterday over a dis-in regard to fighting tanks. It tock, composer of many exquisite tance of 8.2 miles. the course being was encouraging, however, to Oriental songs and Instrumental Channel Rocks (P), Rumsey Shoal learn that the new armoured suites, who is now in Ceylon, after (S), Channel Rocks (S), N. Mark
machine-gun carriers are likely to which he will be going to South be delivered in quantity within America, the next twelve months.
The later and larger part of Finished Corr. Pos the Secretary of State's speech was devoted to the problems of obtaining men,
The following were the results: Mixed Classes-Started 14.55
Colleen. H2 16.31.58 16.31.58 6
(Mr E. D. G. Staunton). Joss, A8 16.33.50 16.27.41. 2 (Mr. K. J. G. Garner-Smith), Kittiwake A12 16.32.59 16.20.50 I
(Miss P. M. King).
Ailsa. 13. D.N.S.
(Mr. R. O. B. Innes. Nannette, Y6... 16.40.37 16.31.03 4
(Lt.Cdr. W. H. Graves, R.N.). Toynette, G2... 16.44.27 16.29.25 3
(Mr. C. A. Allen). Lola, G9. D.N.F.
Dr. Mistowski is looking forward to discovering fresh talent among Hong Kong Students and plans to recommend that successful stu- dents be asked to broadcast from Z.B.W. In order that the public may hear the actual results af their hard work during the year.
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In regard to the Territoris Army he had good news to tell of the way in which recruits are Halcyon, 14. 10.39.29 16.31.175 coming forward.. The improve- A dance given by the Ladies" ments which have been made in Committee of the Cheero Club was the conditions of service have held at the China Fleet Club Manila contributed to this happier situa- was well attended and an enjoy-hanghai and Japan
Theatre last night. The function Fort Bayard tion, and it is satisfactory to hear able time was spent by all.
Straits that more are in
prospect. Moreover the effect here en- courages the hope of a similar improvement in recruiting for the Regular Army when the reforms already announced have had time to become known and to exert their influence.
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Acceptance Of Nanking's Authority
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restrictions which irk the modern soldier will be modified. By the employment of extra civilians the young soldier on enlistment is to be relieved,. of many of the "housemaids' "' duties and tire- These reforms confirm and some fatigues which blunt bisir Mail for Swatow. Amoy. Feven extend the forecasts. They initial keenness and give him a Staff of the National Army, is fulfil almost every point that has depressing first impression of a
to arrive to-day in been urged in these columns and soldier's life.
His self-respect Kwell in order to supervise the elsewhere during the past year. will benefit, and his training oath-taking ceremony. whereby Vocational training is to be ex- also. Generals Li Tsung-jen and Pel
tended, and to be made available The only canse for regret is Chung-hai will formally assume their appointments as Commander to all soldiers without fee." Men that a change so necessary for and Vice-Commander respectively are no longer to be discharged the improvement of the training of the Fifth Route Army, the new immediately on their retura from level is not yet to be extended to name for Kwangs's Fourth Army foreign service, but will be allow the whole Army. But, if some The two Generals will thereby ed. three months in which to look of the drawbacks to soldiering signify their acceptance of Nan-round for a job. A still greater may remain, a number of posi- king's authority OTL military grievenes la to be removed, by tive attractions are being added, abolishing the practice of retaic- not the least of them being the ing them for an additional year modernization of barracks. overses when the normal termi
In the course of this "most of service is completed. The vital debate, these measures of soldier is now to be provided with modernization and amelioration four meals a day, like the sailor, roceived endorsement from all and will in future shp at the parties. The speech of Mr. country's expense instead of his Lawson, for the Opposition, was Mr. Lin Yun-kal, Minister of own. Butter is to be substituted testimony to the growing interest Auditing and Accounting, to-day.
Labour members are started on tour of the country to for margarine. Cash allowances which
on leave or living showing in, and the increasing inspect the conditions in the cities for soldiers and provinces. He will first visit away from a mess are to be in-grasp they are acquiring of, Japan
to creased. The rate of pay pro- Service questions and their prac Shanghai, Japan and EUROPE via Siberis Andre Leben
Corps.
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affairs in the province.-- Renter.
MR. LIN YUN KAI ON TOUR
Nanking. "Mar. 31.
Hangchow and will later go Canton.
Hunan and Hupeh via the Canton
Hankow Rallway from Canton.
Rumours current in Shanghal
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Letters for “K.L«M. Sarvica"- fne Amsterdam, 12th April
Amoy
Ranchi
Kumsang...
Kwangtung
His itinerary includes a visit to mised on recruiting, posters will tical treatment. It is all to thells, Straits, Ceylon, India, Exit and) become a reality through the good that they, together with Buth Africa, Aden, Egypt and abolition of the stoppages which others who are not hindered by *EUROPE Naples Naples, Fictoria... have hitherto dug so deeply into the cares of office, should help Air Mail for Guam Honolulu and" it. A walking-out uniform of blue is likely to be provided. There is a promise that the petty
that Minister Lin was involved in some political implication and was
under surveillance are groundless.
Union News.
those who are responsible to re- member the question of the end in their immediate pre-occupation. with the means. ·
20th April
U.S.A.. by "Pan-American Airways Service" -dre San Francisco, 13th April.
It is of importance also to keep
Hothor in view the functional purposes Manila.
SUNDAY
of the Army, to clarify them as Swatow, Amoy and Formos
well as we can, and to weigh the
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prospect of the Army becoming
TUESDAY
Monday, 6th,
1.303 Taenday 6th,
more attractive as a service, more | Batavia...
mobile, and more. modern in its Air Mail for "France Orient arms. But there is still need, Service"-due Marseilles, 18th- as Mr. Amery and others insist-
Manila
Tiisondari Biantor
Pres.
April.
Doumer
ed, for a clearer conception of its
Reg. 9.30 AN Let. 10.00 A
10.00 AM
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Boolfiy, after having bolted during, a race on Saturday, fell into the dry nullah but was not too badly knocked about.
functional problems and of its ability to solve, them,
The requirements of our wide- spread Empire's defence in war, and of its policing in peace, are not to be easily reconciled, with those of Continental campaigns.
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