THE SERVICES
(By Air Mail. London, August 14)
ROYAL NAVY
CASH STORE METHODS "A further batch of decisions by the Admiralty on the
requests made last autumn in the review of Service conditions is again re- markable for its variety. In the main the requests refer to isolated ratings or parts of the Navy, such 219 the cooking arrangements in China gunboats or the need for tailor at another Royal Marine Bermuda. The last-named cannot be met because there is a scarcity of marine taltors.
Other requests have general ap- plication, notably one that in des- troyers the noises. from machinery on the mess decks should be re- duced. The Admiralty point out that in the destroyers of the "C" and
later classs. (completed from
action 13 1932 onwards).
the two being taken to modify electric pumps which are the prin- elpal cause of complaint, so as to reduce the noise. In new coa struction provision is being made for a silent-running pump.
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It is said that, as under the pre sent system a soldier is bound to leave the Colours after a limited period. generally seven years, he cannot always find a job, although he is a good soldier. Well, we are giving him a job in his own pro- pension attached tession, with a to it, and it will be a consolation to him to know that at the time
of his discharge he will, while still in the prime of his life, have some- thing coming in.
It is said that the soldier ought to get more for his service. Under this offer we are now adding a pension to his pay.
“A FIRMER FOOTING" So much for the soldier, What of his family? A mother will know that her boy in the Army will be. storing up a pension which will ald
him throughout his whole re A wife will now that the breadwinner will always have a supplement to his earnings to help to maintain the household.
This experiment, then, puts the soldier on a firmer footing. Where is the "trade that will guarantee a man a pension while he is still in the prime of life and is still able able to supplement it? This is an experiment which the Government are prepared to try, and it is there- fore open only for a limited time. The response which is made will go to show how far the serving
thelrwn views which will be re- fected desire to plan thefr fu- tuce with greater certainty and confidencé.
Another general request is that the conditions under which naval ratings travel in Army troopships should be reviewed. The Admiral- ty state that a thorough examina- tion. of these conditions has been undertaken with a view to meeting the causes of complaint. In add!- | soldler and the reservist-and it is tion, the prices charged in the canteen are being scrutinized to assimilate them more closely to those in force in H.M. ships.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
REVISED CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE"
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(1) Officers appointed for engi- neer, signals, armament, and photo- graphy duties:-
A COMMITTEE ON OVERALLS Certain ratings are to beneft by Increased allowances for speelai, work. Those employed on clerical duties in the office of the com- mander in ships where an officer of that rank is second-in-command
The Air Council have had under aré to have an allowance of 3d. review the conditions of service of a day. A similar allowance is ap- warrant officers appointed to com- proved for the non-substantive missioned rank for engineer, sign- eating of "Q.O." (qualifed tals, armament photography, phy- ordnance work). Instead of 2d. a sical training, equipment, and ac- day, with effect from June 8. The countant duties, and have decided non-substantive pay of C.P.O.s and to introduce revised conditions of POS employed as torpedo cox-pay, promotion, and retirement. swalns is increased from 7d. to 1s. Except in regard to the age of re- a day, with effect from the same tirement. they will come into date. Shipwrights and joiners are operation from September 1, 1937... to be allowed free conveyance of Lower rates of pay on first ap- their tool chests on final discharge. pointment are provided for, 188.
Clothing matters still
figure 20. or 175. 20. a day instead of 198. prominently in spite of the large as hitherto, but new Increments number of points already dealt.} will operate after three years. with. No fewer than 20 requests The new dally rates are:-- were made on the subject of over- alls for use on various duties. No changes are approved. but it is announced that the improvement of the present pattern of overall sult is being considered by an in- terdepartmental, committee. En- deavours are also being made to improve the quality of the dye in ail Service clothing. The Admiral- ty is sympathetic towards a sug- gestion that the room for the 15- sue of slop clothing in ships should be run more on the lines of a cash store. "It must be realized," they point out, "that the full at- tainment of this Ideal is impossi-Flight ble in H.M. ships owing to con- structive restrictions on the size of the issuing counter and the store. and the accessibility to it. Due September 1, 1937, who are drawing consideration is being given in new the higher initial fying officer rate construction to these points." Anor pay of 19s., will continue to re- inqury is being made into the possi-ceive it until they become eligible bility of keeping the slop rooms in for a higher rate. shore establishments open for longer hours without increasing the existing stars.
THE ARMY
QUALIFYING FOR A PENSION Mr. Hore-Belisha, Secretary of State for War, In a broadcast talk recently said:-
Flying officer ...
Do. atter 3 years in substantive rank Fight lieutenant
E 8. d:
18 2
19 10 1 1 8
Do. (after 3 year in
substantive rank) .....
1 3 B (2) Officers appointed for equip- ment, accountant, and physical training duties:- Flying officer
Do. after 3 years in substantive rank) ... leutenant......
Do. after 4 years in
substantive rank). 1 Officers commissioned
17 2
19 Q 1
0 10
TIME PROMOTION
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A system of time promotion of flight lieutenant will be introduced from September 1, 1937, whereby
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1937.
DONATIONS
The Ambulance Brigade
The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks
THE MATILDA
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Primarily For The Helpless
the receipt of the following dona- (To The Editor. "The Hong Kong
tions:
Mr. J. Smith
Per "S.C.M.. Post":
Mrs. Geo. Gerrard Per Cheung Chau Hospli: Mr. Cheung King Pak Mr. A. W. Brown Per Mr. A. W. Brown:
Mr. D.. A. Welb Mr. E. Quinialn Mr. E. O. Fulch Per "8.C.M. Post":
Mrs. A. Whittaker Per Mr. A. W. Brown; Mr. H. W. Randall
Miss Balchin Mr. S. Baker Mr. A. Wood Mrs. Cavanagh Mr. C. Carr
Mr. G. Turmer Mr. Li Chun... Fer "S.C.M. Post":
Anonymous
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Dear Sirs,
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The Trustees and members of the Governing Body of the Matil- da Hospital have been much con- 6.00 cerped with the number of patients who have obtained, or endeavour- 5,00 ed to obtain, admission to the 3.00 Hospital, and who are not entitled 3.00 to its benefits by reason of the na-
ture of their employment. They 3.00 wish to give publicity to their view of the objects and scope of the 2.00 Hospital under the provisions of 2.00 the Trust by which it was endow- 2.00 ed. and the restrictions on admis-
slons entailed thereby.
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Per Mr. M. A. W. Brown!
Mrs. Sequeira
Mr. A. H. Ribeiro
Miss D. EILS
Miss W. E. Ogley
Miss R. G. Razarette
Mr. Lung Po Bhan
When dealing with the objects for which the Hospital is establish- ed, it is clearly stated in the Codi- dil to the Will of the late Granville Sharp "that it is for the benefit, care and happiness of patients, primarily who are helpless, and émphatically that the Hospital be for the poor. the helpless And 100 forsaken, and for him who is alone
and desolate." 1.00 1.00
The Trustees are satisfied that Mr. Ip Fook Ling
1:00 no one attached to a responsible Mr. Ng Ka Ying
1.00 Arm can be regarded as comin Mrs. D. White
50 under the category described Mrs. D... Moas ....
It was not intended that 50 above. Nestles & Anglo-Swiss Condensed, the free use of the Hospital should MI Co. 2 cases "Eagle" Brand relieve employers of their respon- Condensed Milk for New Territory sibility to their employees and Clinics.
their families for the coast of sur- gical and medical treatment in time of sickness.
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RELIEF FUND
1,000.00
Mr. Alfred Morris has the honour to acknowledge with grateful ap- preciation and thanks the receipt of the following donations to North China Hospitals Relief Fund:-- Mr. Aw Boon Haw$10,000.00 Mr. Fung Kong Un Per Mr. Ho Kom Tong:
Mr. Bit Kok Sin Per Mr. Fung Kong Un
Mr. Mak Fung Chow... Mr. Mok Hing Cheung... Mr. Chan Yik Wah...... Mr. Li Hol Chiu
1,000.00
100.00
50.00 50,00 50.00
It will interest subscribers to know that two operating Units each of 15 trained nurses and dressers are being equipped for service.
AT THE HOTELS
The following are the latest ar- rivals at the local hotels:
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HONG KONG HOTEL Mr. J. H. Hykes (from Manila). Mrs. M. Pendleton (from Yoko- hama)."
Baron Hahn (from Kobe). Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hykes (from Kobe),
GLOUCESTER HOTEL Mr. G. I. Bevbold (from Canton). Miss Annie Macbeth (from Shanghai).
Mr. J. B. Harrison (from Shang- bai).
Mr. and Mrs. A. Corrigham (from Sydney).
Miss M. Corrigham (from Sydney).
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Mr. F. X. D'Almada e Castro, anr.. the well-known local solicitor, and
Mrs. D'Almada returned from holi- day from Kobe by the Asana Maru on Wednesday
Mr. Frank X D'Almada е Castro, Inf., of Messrs. D'Almada and Mason, also returned by the
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CHINA SQUADRON
a flying officer may be promoted to same liner. Blight lieutenant at the discretion They are again resident at the of the Air Council after six years' | Gloucester. service as flying officer, provided that he has been certified by his air or other officer commanding as sultable for promotion. Officers The Government have decided who have already completed this on an experiment of far-reaching period of service by September, I Importance. It is this:
will be eligible for promotion with Soldiers of good character and effect from that date. Promotion efficiency about to complete their above the rank of flight Heutenant first term with the Colours may will be by selection within an es- extend their service, and Section tablishment approved from A and B reservists similarly may to time.
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come back and rejoin the Colours- The compulsory retiring age of in both cases with a view to quali-officers appointed, to commissioned fying for pension.
rank on or after January 1, 1937, The Army, like the Navy, will will be 55, irrespective of rank, thus become, to the extent to Omcers commissioned prior which the offer now made is ac-January 1, 1937, and therefore due cepted, a career. A serving soldler for compulsory retirement at ago or reservist accepting this offer 50, may be allowed, at the dis- will, after 21 years' total service, cretion of the Air Council, to serye generally at about 40 years of age. to the age of 55. become eligible for a pension pr -life-
The scale of retired pay up to -£271--10%-will-be as laid down in Consider the meaning of this paragraph 3587A of the King's Re- offer. It is understood that one gulations, but for an officer of the of the chief anxieties of the ser- rank of flight lieutenant who has ving soldier has been `his inability completed 18 years' commissioned to continue in the profession which service the existing marimum will he has mastered and likes. Under¦ be increased from £271 10s. to this offer his mind will be set at £317 by increments for each com- rest. He will know that the State plete year's service beyond the age will use his services normally of 50 at the rate of £9 for the he has completed 21 years total first four years and 2010s for service
the afth year.
DISPOSITION
It is essential that the benefits of the Trust be reserved for those for whom the Hospital was origin- ally provided, and the Trustees feel that the time has now come for them to state publicly that they are unable to exceed the powers given them.
There has been in the past an idea that anyone in" receipt of a salary of, less than $400 per month the is entitled to admission to Hospital. The Trustees desire t to be known that such to no longer the case, each application" for ad- mission being considered on its own merits.
There is also" a popular belief that a big surplus is derived from the funds of "the Trust after pay- Ing for all the expenses of the Hospital. This
been may have true in the past but owing to de- creased earning Dower and in- creased expenses, it is certainly not the case at present.
On the instructions of the Trustees this letter has been ad- dressed to all leading firms and business organizations for the in- formation of those interested.
Yours etc..
C. B. BROWN. Secretary to the Governing Body
DEATH OF MR. W.H. GAINES
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Mrs. Lerogers, Mrs. Lowpillion, Mrs. Sequ'era, Jesale Ratcliff, Wil- liamson, Mrs. Esmeralda" Ritter Blater, Mrs. Frain, Mrs. E. Moore, Mrs. John Williamson, Mrs. Cor- bett (Government House enquiry?...i Mrs. Hayward or Haward (Govern- ment House enquiry), Mrs. C. C. King and two children (Govern- ment House enquiry).
Mrs. A. C. Weter-Peninsula Hotel desires to meet Mrs. Vines.
Mrs. Kirby-Repulse Bay desires to meet Mra. Bailindale.
Wii Mrs. Irene Tabrum com- municate with Miss W. Houlston- 220 Nathan Road, 2nd Floor- Kowloon."
YAUMATI DISTRICT
LARCENIES
articles
One of the oldest British re- sidents in the Colony passed away Buccessful in stealing yesterday in the person" of Mr. from three different persons Wong William Henry Gaines father of Lau, aged 22, was caught after Mrs. G. H. Arnold, who died at his telling Chan Pak-sang, aged 26, to residence, No. 6, Duke Street, Kow-pawn one of the stolen goods.. loon Tong, yesterday afternoon.
The late Mr. Gaines was a Royal Navy pensioner,Prior to coming to Hong Kong he had lived in Canada for many years.
The defendants were brought. before Mr. E Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday the Arst defendant being charged with larceny of a clock and a rattan Much sympathy will be extended basket containing garments from to Mrs. Arnold, four grandsons, No. 9, Temple Street on August 24 one of whom is Mr. G. W. Arnold, and larceny of a basket of cloth- the well-known local artist, 1 ing from No. 53. Shanghai Street
and grand-daughter
other re-
on March 26, while the second charged with receiving the
The following lathe disposition of HM. ships in North China:- Shanghai: Danae. Falmouth. Putu: Cumberland. Wethelwel: Medway, Adventure.latives in their bereavement. Wescott, Duncan.
The funeral takes place this afternoon passing the Monument. Happy Valley, at 3 p.m
Chefoo: Diana,
Chinwantao: Defender. Tangku: Sandwich, Folkestone. Nanking. Capetown.
To Hong Kong via Bwatow: Delight.
To Hong Kong vla Amoy: Duchess.
Woosung: Grimsby, Decoy, Lowestoft,
WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR The following warships were in port yesterday:---1
North Arm: Suffolk. South Wall: Thracian. East Wall: Rover, Orpheus, Pro- teus, Pandora,
West Wall: Daring, Diamond. Dock: Odin, Otus..
FOREIGN MEN OF WAR Chinese Customs Cruiser: Chun Hsing.
HEALTH RETURNS
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clock.
It was stated that on August 25 the second defendant was seen by a district wutchman carrying The the watch under his arm. Watchman was suspicious and went up to the defendant. and questioned him. The second de- Forty-three cases of cholers, two fendant told the watchman that of enteric fever, one of cerebro- the first defendant asked him” tr spinal fever and two of dysentery pawn it and, would give him to were reported to the Health Au-cents as commission. Second de- thorities for the 24 hours ended at fendant then led the watchman midnight on Wednesday.
to the residence of the frat de- fendant where 18 pawn were found relating to mentioned in the charges.
His Worship sentenced the first deferidant to six months' imprison- ment with hard labour, and to be deported at the expiration of his. terin while the second was senten- ced to two months' imprisonment.
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