THE
SERVICES
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS
The Admiralty has notified the following appointments:-
Lt.-A. F. Jackson, to Plover (May 25)..
LM. (E).--J, G. M. Fisking, to President for E. in c. Dept., Ad- miralty (June 14); D. O. Bullen, to Broke (May 24); and R. D. Bayliffe, to Vindictive (June 7).
Payr: Mid-M; Rogers, to fiance (May 21)
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The 1st The Royal Dragoons, of which the King becomes Colonel- in-Chief, has the distinction of be- ing the oldest regiment of Cavalry of the" Line. When
Charles I
married Catherine of Braganza in 1861. Tangler formed part of the Princess'a dowry. A garrison was required to defend the place against the Moors, and it was in these circumstances that Henry, Earl of Peterborough, was com- misstoned In September 1861, to raise a troop of horse and a re- Cd. Gunners (T).-J. W. Hea-giment of foot, for that purpose. ther, to Colombo (May 18); C. J. | They arrived at Tangier in Janu- Lissimore, to Yernon (June 4); F. | ary, 1862. In 1630 three other W. Bowden, to Vindictive (Junie 1 troops of horse were raised and. 181; and E. L. Colsell. to Iron Duke (May 19)
Gunners (T).-C. C. Kitt. to Wolverine (May 10); F. A. Reffell, to Revenge (May 251.
joined the original troop at Tan- gler. This place was abandoned in 1683. and when the four troops arrived in England they were con- nected to Dragoons, joined by two ADMIRALTY YACHT COMMAND recently raised troops of Dra- Commander R F. Jolly will goons, and the whole regimented shortly relinquish the command as a Regiment of Dragoons under of the Enchantress. Admiralty
the Colonelcy of John Churchill, yacht and escort vessel, which he later the famous Duke of Marl- has held since the completion of borough. the ship 'over two years ago. His successor is Commander C. P Frend, late staff officer for opera- tions in the lat Battle and 1st Cruiser Squadrons in the Mediter- ranean. Commander. Frend served during the War as midshipman of the battleship Caesar and sub- lieutenant of patrol boat P 50 and the destroyer Woolston. !
ADMIRALTY SURGEONS The following appointments as Admiralty Surgeon and 'Agent are announced:-Mr. R. A. M. Hum- phrey,, at Beer, East Devon, "vice" the late Mr. E Tonge; Mr. G. Young. of Redcar, at Coatham. "vice" Mr. W. H. MacKinlay; and Mr. E. Gallop. of Vincent Square. S.W.1. for London District No. 16 Westminster, Victoria, &c.), "vice" the late Mr. A. H. L. Thomas; all to date May 7: Mr. J. A" Mathe- son. at Lochgilphead. Argyll, to date May 5.
GOLFING SOCIETY The membership of the RN and R.M. Golfing Society is now 1,344. made up of 769 serving and 575 re-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1937.
H. K. POLICE
RESERVE
(Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King.
Inspector General of Police)
H.M. THE KING'S" BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS
The following Police Reservists will parade for duty in connection with HM. The King's Birthday Celebrations on Wednesday, June 9. 1937--
Chinese Company:-30 Members to parade at Central Police Station
SUMMARY COURT ACTION Claim Against Waitress
An incident at the Yat Sun Restaurant which resulted in the scalding of a customer when, it was alleged, a waitress let a kettle", of boiling water slip from her fingers, had a sequel before Mr. Justice Lindsell at the Summary Court yesterday afternoon.
Mr. M. A. da Silva appeared for the plaintiff and. Mr. D. McCallum represented the defendant.
at 08.15 hours to draw arms. A woman, Wong Heung, of No. Dress: White Uniform, Sunhats, 607, Reclamation Street, brought Belt with Brace, and Truncheons.
an action against the Yat Sun Indian Company:-30 Members Restaurant and Chan Chak Cho, to parade at Central Police Station managing partner, claiming $1,028 at 08.15 hours to draw arms. damages. Dress: White Uniform, Sunhats, Belt with Brace, and Truncheons.
Flying Squad: --- 10 Members to parade at Central Police Station at 08.15 hours to draw arms. Dress: White Uniform, Sunhats, Belt with Brace, and Truncheons.
Emergency Unit Reserve:-10 Members to parade at Central Police Station at 08.15 hours under Lance-Sergeant R429 'G. J. Grovex. Tunic, Khaki Shorts, Puttees. Belt Dress: Khaki Helmet, Khaki
with Brace, Holsters and Revolvers.
CHINESE COMPANY undermentioned members of the Training Course (Part III):-The Chinese Company will attend Ken- nedy Road Range on Monday, June 7 for Part III "B" Course from 16.00 to 18.30 hours.
At Dettingen (1743) they served under George II with much dis- tinction: during the Seven Years War they formed part of the Mar- quis of Granby's force which de- feated the French at Warburg (1760); during the French Revolu- tion they took an honourable part in the successful cavalry actions at Beaumont and Willems (1794); and they served with great dis- tinction under Wellington in the Peninsula and at Waterloo. They added to their battle honours in the Crimean War and the South African War, and
such many honours for the Great War com- plete over two and a half cen- King George V was Colonel In-Pin Hon Yin, turies of distinguished service.
Chief of this regiment,
DEATH OF MR. C.J. BAKER
tired officers. A report presented Kuala Lumpur's Loss
at the annual meeting showed that 12 matches were played during the past season, of which seven were won, four lost, and one halved. The First Sea Lörd, Admiral of the Fleet Bir Ernie Chatfleld, has con- sented to continue as president of the society for another year, and Commander Mowbray Jackson has been elected to the captaincy for the ensuing year in succession to Vice-Admiral Sir William James.
CAPTAIN-IN-CHARGE AT SIMONSTOWN appointment dates from May 21, of Captain C. G. Stuart. D.S.O.. D.8.C., to command the depôt-ship Afrikander as Captain- in-Charge at Simonstown, in suc- cession to Captain A. R. Smithwick, D.S.O. In addition to the dock- yard the naval establishments at Simonstown include a victualling yard, armament and torpedo depôts, and a hospital.
The
NETLAYER FOR MEDITER- RANEAN
Following Я stroke. Mr. C. J. Baker, founder of the Arm "of Baker Morgan and Co. exchange and sharebrokers Kuala Lumpur, passed away peacefully in the Bungsar Hospital on May 28.
Mr. Baker was born in Bombay. His father was Mr. Thomas Baker, who was manager of the Hong
Mr. Silva salds that on the even- ing of December 3 last, the plain- un, together with her parents and younger brother called at the Yat Sun Restaurant about 1 am. with the intention While seated at a table a waitress came and took the orders, and, in waitress poured tea. the usual Chinese manner the In doing so, It was alleged, she negligently let the kettle of boiling water silp
plaintiff. She was admitted to the through her fingers onto the Kwong Wah Hospital where she remained for two weeks.
of having supper.
EARLY TREATMENT ESSENTIAL
Crown Sergeants: R17.W.K. 8. Dr. Mak Kai Chung, of the Mok, R39 Tso Huk On. R46 Thomas Kwong Wah Hospital, testified that Yip, R87 Chau Ching Chiu, and R87 the plaintiff was in hospital from Wong Chung.
December 7 to 21. He again ex- Lance-Sergeants: R30 Thong Poamined her in May this year and Hing, R28 Chan Ping Fan, R29 she still had marks on her arm Chan Chung Tung. R42 Wong King and thigh, Chuen, R43 Hou Yan Lam, and R77
Cro-examined by Mr. Mc- Callum, witness admitted that Constables: R8 Lai Iu Kwong early and proper treatment were R66 Kwok Chak Tong, R83. Young essential for scalds. Some of the Shou Te, R85 Wong Ft Yin, R74 áreas of the woman's body were Albert Wah Let Chong. R78 Cheang septic when she was admitted to Wye Sum. R96 Edward Peter Ho,hospital and she had 'a' tempera- R45 Chu Kwan Yee, R70 Wong Yat ture consistent with the septle Ping. R14 Leung Fat, Hoo Kam condition. Chiu, "R10 Soong Chung Hing, R11 It would have been wiser, said Kwok She Sau, R20 Leung On Tal.' witness, for the woman to have R&B Lau Mang Biu, RB1 Lo Yuk stayed in hospital a little longer. Nam, R3 Luk Ying Chol, R32 As far as he knew her hospital Yeung Po Kan, and R80 Chen Ying treatment was free. Re-examined Pan.
by Mr. Silva, witness agreed that Training Course (Part II):-The the septic condition might have undermentioned members of the been brought about by using Chinese Company will attend Chl-herbs. nese Company Headquarters on
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Tuesday, June B at 17.30 hours for Part II of Training Course:-Con- stables: R2 Chan Tak Chiu, R Kong and Shanghal Bank in Tam Flu Fung. R5 Wos How Singapore and a member of the Ching. R6 Chan Bhik Chun, R9 Legislative Council about 27 years
Wong, U San, R23 Kong Kar Yan. ago, For the last 25 years Mr. C.
R25 Lee Chee Leung, R34 Napoleon J. Baker
Leung Pan, and R37 Leung Wing had lived in Kuala Lumpur where he carried on
Cheung. his business of a broker and at the time of his death he was consider- ed one of the leading brokers in the town. Prior to coming to Malaya, Mr. Baker lived and work- ed in Japan and China. He was a champion of the Social Credit
movement.
He was 53 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a widow H.M.S. Protector. Captain D. J. and a 19 year old son who are at R. Simson. the new netlayer com- the moment in Colombo, on their pleted by Messrs. Yarrow and Co. way, to Malaya. They were to Scotstoun, left Portsmouth re- have joined him early in June. cently for Malta, She took the A large gathering of his relations place of the War-bullt sloop and numerous friends attended Chrysanthemum, which has re-the funeral which took place at the turned to Devonport under the Catholic Cemetery in Birch Road. command of Lieutenant-Comman- der C. F. Alsbury and is to be pald off.
JAPAN'S ROYAL SCOUT HLH. Prince Chichibu, brother of the Emperor of Japan, who was
INDIAN COMPANY
Training Course (Part I):-The
The plaintin, Wong. Heung, in evidence.
waitress was joking behind the said that another waitress that was attending her (witness's) table and while pour ing tea the kettle slipped from the latter waitress's angers.
ing was adjourned to June 29.
After further evidence, the hear-
undermentioned members of the WOMAN ON
Indian Company will attend No. 2 Pollee Station on Thursday, June
10 for Part I of Training Cor se
at 17.30 hours under PC.R.274 Mehdi Khan:--Constables: R211 8. Araa; R242 A. Aziz, and R268 M. S,. Devi,
FLYING SQUAD Training Course (Part I):-The undermentioned members of the Flying Squad will attend Chinese Company Headquarters on Tues, day, June 8 at 17.30 hours for Part
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four years ago has resulted in very A good turn performed twenty- closely connected friendship be- tween the Boy Scouts of Hastings and St. Leonards and Portugal.
In the year 1912' the Oceana was wrecked of castpourne and the bodies of two unfortunate Portu- guese seamen were washed ashore at St. Leonards. Members of the 2nd Hastings Group arranged for their burial at the Borough Ce-
SERIOUS CHARGE metery. The Portuguese Govern-
Illegal Operation
ment, on hearing of this, invited the 2nd Hastings Group to pay a visit to Lisbon in 1913 and this was duly arranged and was a great SUCCESS.
Brought To Light Now the Hastings and St. Leon-
Kwok San Ho, married woman, appeared before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy yester-
II of Training Course-Constables: day charged with having alleged R323 Lo Koon Ho, R327 Sung Shu ly used instruments to procure Chee, R334 Lau Tak U. R341 Taunan abortion on Yun Lan Fong. Kam Cheung, R342 Leung To Hing, married woman, living at No. 11, and R350 Ho Wing Kwan.
Lascar Road!
The undermentioned members of the Flying Squad will attend Police Training School, Kowloon for Part
R303 D. Young, R313 D. M. Xavier, R322 G. R. Payne, and" R349 Prachong Pintaruchi.
AFRICA FLAGSHIP CRUISE HMS. Amphion, flagship of Vice-Admiral Bir Francis Totten. ham, Commander-in-Chief, Africa, in England to represent the Em- of Training Course on Tuesday, will leave Simonstown on June 19 peror at the Coronation, has al-June 8 at 17.30 hours:-Constables: for a cruise on the station lasting ways been a keen supporter of 24 months. She will first visit Scouting in Japan. Port Elizabeth. June 21-23; East London, June 24-27; and Durban, June 28 to July 12; and afterwards a number of British and foreign ports on the East Coast, returning to Simonstown on August 30.
́PIANS DIVISION Commander T. C. Hampton has Joined the Plans- Division at the Admiralty to succeed Commander S. E. Norfolk. Commander. Hamp- ton graduated at the Staff Col- -legs in 1934, "and has since been
After the Coronation the Prince pald, a visit to Gilwell Park, the Boy Scouts Training Centre at Chingford, and, if his engagements permit, hopes to visit the World Jamboree in Holland.
"THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE"
Training Contae (Part I)-The undermentioned members of the Flying Squad will attend No. 2 Police Station on Thursday, June 10 at 17.30 hours under PCR.274 Mehdi Khan for Part 1 of Train ing Course-Constables: R303 Young. R313 DM Xavier, R319 Ng Cn Yu: 323 Lo Koon. Ho, Ra27 Sung Shu Chee, R332 Ng Hồng Kwai, R334 Lâu Tak H. R. H. The Duke of Gloucester, Yu, RS41 Ten Kam Chesing, R342 staff officer (operations) to the peaking at the King George's Leunt To Hing, R348 Chan Bau Commander-in-Chief, East Indies ramme) Luncheon, at St. James's wing Kwan, and R349 Prachons Jubiles Trust (Coronation Pro Ping, R354 Lee Chail Kee. Ra59 Ho He had previously served in sub- marines and destroyers in home Palace, said: "The actual dis- Pintaruchirappa waters, China, and the Mediter-day belt by the efforts of the tribution will be completed on the
WAR C. CHAMPKIN,
Hong Kong, Juna 7, 1937,
ranean.
THE ARMY
CORONATION HONOURS FOR UNITS
As announced In The Times" recently, the King has been pleas- ed to honour & number of regl ments and corps of the Army on the occasion of their Majesties Coronation. All these regiments and corps have, distinguished re "cords, which in some cases extend
Over several centuries,
the Boy Scouts, who have under taken to sell the programine not only on the route in London, but Et practically every Coronation festivity throughout the length and breadth of the land, and in all the Dominions and Otown / Co- long
This voluntary service on the part of scores of thousands of youths of our Empire le yet an other striking example of the spirit of Service which is the foundation of this great Movement, whose founder and Chief Scout 1, 1 am glad to say, with us to-day.".
DSP. (R.).
AQUARIUM SOCIETY
The Hong Kong Aquarium 80 cleby will not be holding it monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of this month 9th inst. (sis is usual) on account of the King's Birthday holiday. The next meeting will be held in Mish D. O'Keefe's Academy in the Bank of East Asia Baliding on Wednes day 16th Inst, at 8.30 p.m.
Mr. J. Murphy in outlining the case, stated that the woman upon whom the operation had been per- formed had a large family and was unable to support them, and was therefore not keen on having any more children. She heard of the defendant and consulted" her on June 1, and the accused went to her house by appointment. De- Zendant prepared a mixture and gave it to the patient to drink after she had boiled it.
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ards Scouts, having heard that some of the Portuguese" Scouts hope to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Holland in August, have invited them to pay a visit to Hastings as guests of the Mayor and of the local Scouts,
It is confidently expected that the invitation will be accepted, rami arrangements are going ahead to give the visitors the time of their lives:
VISITORS TO COLONY
The following are guests at the Gloucester Hotel-Mr. and Mrs. Kasselman (from Kobe)," Mr. Charles Ferguson, M. and Mrs. F. Tow Mr. G. H. Thorpe (from New York), Mr. Koopman from Manila) Mr. P. N. Chung (from Canton) Mr. and Mrs. Schneider. Hong Kong Hotel guests include Li-Col. M. C. Raxton, Mr. Milton M. Klein (from New York), Mr. E. B. McBain (from Shanghai), Mons Aubouy (from Hanoi).
EXTRADITION CASE.
The materials used for the operation looked something like leaves or sticks which she called "pak lak yuen," and the patient became very ill and her husband sent for a Chinese doctor who found her to be in a very bad condition. a miscarriage having already taken hospital and was only discharged place. The victim was removed to
the day before yesterday. She is in no danger of dying now The operation was to have cost Yun $1 The case in which Chut Chi Kong and defendant stated that the is alleged to have embezzled medicine only cost her 11 cents. 4364.83 guilders and $3,296,30 from Mr. Murphy concluded by saying the Wing Fat Company was con- that there was a lot of this sort tinued before Mr W. Echofeld at of thing going on but a very few the Central Magistracy yesterday cases have been brought up in afternoon when Mr. EH. Williams Court. When they are successful replied to the questions put to him we never hear of them but as in by Mr. F. G. Nigel, at the previous this case when they have failed, hearing. Mr. Williams stated that the police are informed he was willing to prove the whole Worship. I want to deter case and would have the other any other person from doing this documents, which are still in the sort of thing. It is extremely dan-Dutch language, translated into gerous and might cause death English and saked His Worship for A sentence of six months was im- a remand of two weeks, which was posed on the defendant.'
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