THE SERVICES
ROYAL NAVY
REAK-ADMIRALS RETIRED The four rear-admirals who have been retired on promotion to flag rank have been 37 years in the. Navy, having entered H.M.S. Bri- tannia as cadets in 1900. They all served as lieutenants and Heuten ant-commanders during the War and were promoted to commander In the first list after the Armistice. Rear-Admiral F. H. W. Goolden was until recently Flag-Captain in H.M.S. London, 1st Cruiser Squa~ dron, Mediterranean. He was in H.M.S. Iron Duke throughout the War, becoming her senior lleuten- ant-commander after she ceased "to be Admiral Jellicoe's flagship. During the world crutse of 1923-24 he was exercutive officer of H.M.S. Hood. As a captain he has been Chlef Staff Officer in the Austra- llan Navy and" Director of Opera- tions at the Admiralty.
Rear-Admiral H. A. Forster, M V.C., completed two years in com- mand of the cruiser Australla in April. Some 10 years ago. he also served under the Australian Gov. ernment in command of the Naval College at Jervis Bay. During the War he In the battleship Agincourt and Resolution, in the Grand Fleet. For 2 years until his promotion to captain in 1928 he was executive
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`ADMIRALTY, MAY 27
R.N.
Surg. Lients. transferred to Per- manent List with seny, as stated H. J. Bennett, MBBS. (Feb. 7, 1932); J. W: Caswell, M.D., D.PH. (May 5, 1932); L. G. Vendoll. L.M.S. S.A. (May 31, 1932); D. B. Jack, M.B., Ch.B. (Nov. 1, 1932); J. G. V. Smith, M.B., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., LRC) E. (Dec. 14, 1932); G. S. Thoms, M.B.; Ch:B. (March 21, 1939); W, B. Taylor, LR.C.P. & 8., LD.S. (April | 4. 1933); J. E. Davenport, M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P. (April 16, 1933): W. D. Gunn. M.D., C.M. (July 13, 1933): E. J. Littledale, L.MS.S.A.' (Aug. 1, 1933); G. D. Wedd, B.Ch., E. James, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.CS., LR.C.P., W. A. S. Grant, M.B., Ch.B. (Sept. 20, 1933)
Shipwt. Lleut. (Retd.) J. C. Cole- man to be "Shipwt. Lieut.-Comdr. (Retd.) (May 27).
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1937.
RIFLE SHOOTING
FINAL RESULTS AT R.A.F. MEETING
TOLL OF THE ROAD
Weekly Accidents Return
The best all-round marksman in the Royal Air Force is Flight Ber- geant Le Gras, of the Air Arma- ment School." Eastchurch, states
In the Colony of Hong Kong in- the "Times" In the rine cham- cluding the Island, Kowloon and pionship (first stage), the revolver the New Territories during the week championship, the pistol cham- ending at 8 pm on Saturday, the pionship, and the Rifle XX match 13th instant. there were altogether 50 trade recidents, as the result (SAB) his average position was 45. He wins the Grant-Dalton chal- of which 25 persons were injured. lenge cup and the RAF. Rifle As-
On the persons injured, 14 were sociation's large silver medal. pedestrians, who were either walk- Second" and winner of the smalling or running, across the road and silver medal is Flight Lleutenant were struck by vehicles. G. E. Watt (Henlow), with an average position of 6.5. The win- ner of the small bronze medal for third place is Flight Sergeant Collins (Eastchurch). Hs average position was 8.75. Next in eff- clency were Flight Sergeant C. C. Wilott (Odiham), 11.75, and Flight Sergeant Whiting (Eastchurch), 12.25.
SUCCESSFUL SHOOT
Sub-Lleuts. to be Lleuts. with
The meeting of the Royal Air seny, as stated:-F. B. P. Brayne- Force Rifle Association, which end- Nichols (Dec. 1, 1936); N. 1 Aed on June 4. has been the most Jewell. G. A. J. Goodhart J. S. Hooker (Feb. 1); J. E. Poniden
April 1): T. Stanley (May 1) A. W. N. Dayrell, H. D. Ells, D. W. E. Chubb, C. A. Langton, J. R. L. Mocore, F. G. Woods, R. J. Brekine. oficer of the A. D. W. Moore (May 16). Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, He has twice commanded H.M.S.
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Cd. Gunrs. placed on Retd. List (April 1)E. G. Lewis, G. H. War-
Frobishes. In the Atlantic Fleetcn. and as cadets' training ship.
MAY 28
R.N.
Ca. Guns, to be Lleats. with seny, as stated. A. Wells, J. D.
Rear-Admiari V. S. Butler, D.S. O., was Sentor Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf up to March 19 last. He commanded destroyers through-Allen, D. Constantine: F. R. Dobson, out the War--the Leopard, W. G. English, M.D.E, (Feb..4); J. Lasson, Sabrina, and Redgauntlet W. Heather (Feb. 22); C. Leonard and was awarded the DS.O. for March 15); W. E. Davey (March this service in March. 1918. As a 31); W. J. Styles (April,5), captain he has commanded the Cardiff in the Mediterranean, and
R.M. Proby, Lt. J. R. Garrett is con- has been Chief Staff Officer, Gl-firmed in the rank of Lt, with seny. braltar, and Assistant to the Ad- miral Commanding Reserves.
Rear-Admiral R. B. Darke, D.9. O., has been Chief of Staff to Ad- miral Sir Edward Evans. In the Nore Command. since December. 1935 He is a submarine specia- list, and was awarded the D.S.O. for submarine service in the War.
of Sept. 1. 1936,
WAR OFFICE, JUNE 1
REGULAR ARMY Colonel A. F. G. Pery-Knox-Gore, C.B., D.S.O., retires on ret. pay June 1. and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.
The follg. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.
(June 1:--C. P. J. Layard, M.C. np. list, late R.A.; W. M. Fordham, M.C., h.p. 1st, late RE
He has since commanded the 18t. 2nd, and 3rd Submarine Flotillas in home waters and the Mediter ranean, has been captain of the Submarine Depot, and in 1932-34 The Tollg. relinquish their appts.: commanded the cruiser. Enterprise-Col. (temp. Brig.) A. F. G. Pery- in the East Indies.
APPOINTMENTS
I COMMANDS AND STAFF
successful, both in the number of
entries and the efficiency of marksmanship, since the associa tion was started in 1921. The prizes were presented by Air Mar- shai Sir Charles Burnett, president of the association.
The match for the "J. C. Hala- han" Riffe XX Cup resulted in a te between the Rev. G. E. Nichol- son (Henlow) and Flight Sergeant' Le Gras, with scores of 143 out of 150,
Mr. Nicholson won the tie shoot. Next were:-
Wing Commander "W. J. G. Walker (Halton) and Flight Sergt. C. J. Collins (Eastchurch). "142: Flight Lieutenant G. E.
Watt. Flight Sergeant R. K. Webb (North Weald), and Sergeant W. Aber cromby (Upavon), 140.
Other results were as follows: Comrades of the RAF Chal lenge Cup.-Squadron Leader J. L K. Pearce, 140: bronze medal- Flight Lieutenant C. E-Cullen, 139. Command Cup.-1. "Armament Group, 1.227: 3, No. 23 (Training) Group. 1,174 3. India, 1,154.
Unit Fine Team Match (aperture sights, and sling allowed for
steadying-Air Armament School, Eastchurch, 390 out of 420 for team of four. an average of 97.5 a man; Upavon, 387 Old Sarum, 386; Manston, 381; Bicester. 379; Gosport 378: Upwood, 374,
The rifle championship was won by Sergt. E. F. Hancock (Andover) with an aggregate score for the two stages of 322. Other prize
Knox-Core, C.E., DB.O.. as Brig. In charge of Admin. N. Comd., and the temp.. rank of Brig. (June 1); have been made by the Admiral-Maj, and Bt. Lt. Col. H. H. Demp-winners were:
The following
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Lt.-Cara.-P. Ashe. to Doon (May 28); and E. W. E. Lane, 10 Pembroke (June 267; and C. C. M. Usher, lent to B.A.NS. for three years (July 1). and apptd. to Amphion.
sey, R.AS.C., as D.A.A. and Q.M.G.. The British Troops in China (May 22); Maj. Ģ. K. Dibb. M.C., R.A., as a.s.0 ad Grade, The British Troops In China (June 1); Capt. A. C. French, Sufolk R., as Bde. Maj. 8th Inf. Bde. (May 23).
Four tramcar passengers and one bus passenger were injured while alighting from moving tramcars and a moving motor bus respective- ly.
A bicycle rider was injured as the result of a collision between two vehicles.
One tricycle driver,was injured when his vehicle skidded and fell into a nullah.
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One motor cycle pillion rider was
injured through falling from the machine when rounding a corner.
Three lorry passengers were in- Jured through falling from the On the 50 accidents, 18 were motor lorry when'rounding a bend.
collisions between vehicles: 18 were collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; and 14 accidents were due to other causes, Type of Vehicles Involved," No,
Private motor car Motor lorry
·Public motor car Motor bus Motor cycle
Tramcar
Bicycle Tricycle Rickshaw
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DEATH OF CHINESE LADY
We have to record the death of Mrs. Shlu Hong-yeung which oc- curred at her residence at No. 45 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong. late on Wednesday night.
The deceased lady was well- known and highly respected by the
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Chinese community. She was a BIG WHAMPOA daughter of the late Mr. Au Ben, one of the founders of the Sincere }" Company and received her early education at the Sun Kwong Girls' School, and after leaving the in- stitution proceeded to London where she studied music
The funeral takes place to-day | at 3 p.m. at the Kowloon Chinese Protestant Cemetery.
NEGOTIATION FOR FOREIGN LOAN?
worka necessary for its comple- flon, it is reported that the funds already provided by the Govern
In addition to the husband and three children, the deceased is sur vived by a brother" Mr. David W. Silver medal.-Flight-Leut. D. N.K. Au. Manager of the Bank of
Canton, June 17. Kington - Blair - Oliphant (East- Canton, and three sisters, Mrs. Owing to the immensity of the church); 918; bronze medal, Flight Chik Ho-lam and Miss Sara Au. of Whampoa Port "Scheme, and the Leader G. M. B. Rhind (Lee-on- Mary's Hall, Shanghai, Sergt. J. E. Le Gras, 316; Squadron Kullag, and Miss Dianid Au, of St. great cost of the construction Solent); 314: Flight Lieutenant A. H. Wheelwright (Eastchurch). 312: The foll appts are made:-
Warrant Officer A. Worden (North L-B. J. C. Wise, to "Courageous Capt. V. Evelegh. D.CLI. from Coates Fittles), 310; Flight Sergt. Bde. Maj. 130th (Devon and Corn- C." J. Collins (Eastchurch), -310; wall) Inf. Bde.. T.A. to be Bde. Sergeant P. Spooner (Manston), Maj: 6th inf. Bde. (May 23); Capt. | 309. E. B. Thornhill. M.C., RA., from G.B.O. 3rd Grade,, Ceylon, to be Stan Capt., S. Comd. (May' 23); Lt. G. D. Moore, Inniskilling Fus., to be Staff Capt. War Office (April 16).
(June 3).
THE ARMY
NEW COLONELS Colonel C. P. 3. Layard. M.C., now promoted to that rank, was born in 1885 and has been' in the R.A. since 1904.
Не was thrice Wounded in France, was mentioned in dispat- ches four times, and was awarded the Legion of Honour. After the War he was adjutant of the 53rd (London) Medium' Brigade. ·
CAVALRY
Green Howards-Capt. W. 0. Walton to be Adit. vice Capt. F. C. Ainley. M.B.E. (May 31).
8. Wales Bord-Lt.-Col J. F. Ed- The Greys. Capt. \(Qr.-Mr.) T.wards retires on ret. pay (June 1); Elliott, M.BE.. retires on ret. pay 1); Capt. H. M. St. J. Carpendale, pay (June 1); RAM. W. G. Clark M.C., to be Maj. (June 1)..
Inniskilling Fus.-Lt. D. Q. Moore remains secd. for serv, on the Staff (April 1).
to be Lt. (Qr.-Mr.) (June 11.
ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY
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Lt. Col. C. P. J. Layard, M.C., on
DOLI-Capt. V. Evelegh is secd. for serv. on the Staff (May 23); Lt. the Lord Carew to be Capt. (May 23)..
Colonel H. M. Fordham, M.C..
E: Surrey R.Lt. P. 9. G. Cum- O.B.E., also promoted, becomes a completion of four years serv. asingham is secd. for serv. with the colonel at 48 with 28 years' service a Regt. Lt-Col, is placed on the R.A.F. (May 19). in the R.E.. latterly in China. He h.p. list (June 1); Mal. G. K. Dibb, has been at the War Office, was M.C, is restd. to the estabt. (June on the Inspection and Experimen-1); Capt. W. E. Coles to be Adit, tal Staff at Woolwich, and has vice Capt. C. K. Hamilton (March been Chief Inspector of RE11); Capt. J. H. W. G. Richards is Stores. He served in France and secd, while holding the appt. of Belgium.
Capt. Instr. in Gunn, (May 14);"Lt. (Qr.-Mr.) T. H. French to be Capt. (Qr-Mr.) (June 1).
He received the O.B.E. at the recent Coronation honours 1st.
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STREET ACCIDENTS
Beveral accidents were reported to the Police on Wednesday,
A Chinese was fatally injured by a. motor bus at Queen's Head West. near, the Taiping Theatre about 11 p.m.
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The bus was driven by Wong Mu. of 348 Hennessy Road the map. was knocked down when he sud denly ran out of the pavement
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS
The follg. Lt-Cols. on completion of four years' serv. as Regt. Lt.- Cols... are placed on the h.p.. 1st (June 1) H H. E. Gosset, MC. templd.); H. M. Fordham. OB.E. M.C.
ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS Lt. C.-G. Moore to be Capt. (June
2) and remains secd.
P.W. Vols.-Sec. Lt. J. E. Griffiths is secd. for serv. with the R.AS.C. (June 1).
N. Stafford R-Lt. W. Potter is secd, for serv, with the R.AS.C. (Jund 1);Lt. (Qrmr.) F. Watkins to be Capt. (Qrmr.) (June 2).
ROYAL TANK CORPS
DONATIONS
ment have become exhausted. Five million dollars has already been expended, and it is said that d further $30,000,000 is needed for the completion of the port scheme. It will now be necessary to raise further funds by the issuance of $20,000,000 in bonds, or negotiate a foreign loan for the purpose.
It is reported that Mr. Tseng Yang-fu. Acting Finance Commis- sioner of Canton and the Buperin- 25.00 tendent of the Whampoa Fort 10.00 Scheme will confer with Mr. T. V. 3.00 Boong, Chairman of the National The Ladies Kowloon YM.C.A. Sew- Economic Council, regarding the Ing Party: Children's Hospital proper solution of the present Clothing 5 seta.
financial problem.__ Donations to Passages for Nursing | Chinese Evening Press..
Contingent to London (Per Hon. Mr. M. K. LO). Already acknowledged .........$7,470 Each $25-Mesara. Tong Yau
The Director of Ambulance has "the honour to acknowledge with | grateful appreciation and thanke the receipt of the following dona~ tions.
Mr. M. J. B. Montargis ........$50.00 Confucian Society
Mr. R. Savage .. Mrs. A. Whittaker
Tsun, Sinn Hon. Yat, Chan Lal Chan, Lam' Yuen Fong, 11 Shau Nam. Lain But Narn. Wong Ching Yau, Fung Chi Ying, C. N. Köng
$225
Total Amount received $7,695
TO CURB STREET ACCIDENTS
Owing to the frequency of acci- dents it is reported that the St. John Ambulance. Association and Brigade has decided to place members on tramcars and buses, so as to be in readiness to render Arst aid, whenever passengers meet with mishaps.
In order not to interfere with their daily duties, the hours of
R. Ir. Fus. The follg. Lts. to be Lts. May 17):-M. J. F. Palmer, from P.W. Vols, with seny. Aug. 30, rank of Mal. (Qrzr.) on ceasing to service will be from 7 pm to 9 1931; B. L. Kentish, from W. Tork be specially empid (May 8).
pm. Besides rendering aid in ease. R., with seny, Jan. 28, 1935; P. C. Short Berv. CommissionThe of accident, it will also be their The follz. Mais to be Lt-Cola. Murphy, from E. York, R. with appt. of Lt. J. A. G. M. Lynch, M.D. duty to watch and prevent passen- (June 1)-L E. Travers, F. B. Bar-seny. Jan, 1, 1938.
is antedated to May 1, 1935, ander gera from jumping off the cars ker, OBE
theo prov. of Art. 36, Royal War-before they stop-
tires on ret. pay (June 1),
Capt. G. V. Hooton, M.B.E., re-rant for Pay and Promotion, 1981, Chinese Evening Press.
“but not to carry pay and allces.
prior to May 1, 1936, Lt. J. A., G. M FAMINE RELIEF Lynch, M.D. to be Capt. (May 1). with seny. May 1, 1936 (substituted for the notifn, in the "'Onzette" of May 7). Baada ya DEPAR QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
MILITARY Sister Miss P. H. Smith resigns to nine provinces of North China, her apps: (June 1).
it is reported that the, committee R. Tank Corpe Cent: Sch-Cat meeting yesterday afternoon for ESTABLISHMENT. pan of the Tung Wah Hospital held a
INFANTRY
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
Lt.-COL H. D. Parkin, O.B.E,
R. Scots.-L.-Col. E. H. M. de M.C., retires on ret. pay (June 1); In an attempt to slight from a moving bus at Morrison Hill Road. Stacpoole, M.G., on completion of Maj. J. W. Owen, AMIMechE, to Cheurs Bin, 20, of 180 Hennessy his period of serv, in comd. is plave Lt. Col. (June 1); Maf. and Bt. Road, second Apox, sustained in-ced on the h.p. list (June 13 Mal Lt.-Col. H. H. Dempsey is restd. to juries to the head and was removed G. H. Hay, DSO to be L-Col the estabt (May 22); Capt. and Bt. to the Government Civil Hospital. (June 1); Capt. R. Scott to be Mai Maj. J. W. Stevens, AMIMechE
Mak Chiu, 28, suffered concussion (June 1).
Made to be Maj. (June 1); T2, (Qrmir.)
through jumping from a moving War. R.-L. E. R. E. Black 19 A. George to be Capt. (Qrmr.) May tramcar in Arsenal Street Becd, for serv, with the RAF (May 31), 1
A boy, named Chan Yan, aged 1219)
was injured on the head when he Somerset L. –Lt. W 6. G. Mayd. attempted to jump from a moving well is secd. for. serv with the train÷et: Sheunghni station.
RAF. (May 19).
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS Capt. (local Maj.) (Qmr.) R. C. Blair. D.CM, relinquishes the local
FOR NORTH CHINA
In response to letters from the Chung Bing Benevolent Society and
regarding the famine and distress
HC. F. V. Dunbar, R. Tank Carps, the consideration of the Best ways, relinquishes the appt. of Asst. Inst, and means for rendering erective (CL FF) Tank Driving and Main-relief." tenance Sch; (June 1).
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