THE SERVICES
(By The Air Mall, London Sept. 25)
ROYAL NAVY
SENIOR OFFICERS' COURSE The autumn term at the Senior Officers Tactical School, Ports- mouth Dockyard, opened on Sept. 20 and will last until December 3. Among the students will be two officers of flag rank, Rear-Admiral C. G. Ramsey, C.B., who returned
a month home
ago from tho North Coast of Spain, where he had been Senior Brish Naval Officer in HMS. Royal Oak; and C. Tovey. C.B., Rear-Admiral J. D.S.O., who was relieved on July 1 in command of the RN. Bar- racks, Chatham.
GUNNERY SCHOOL COMMAND
Captain A. J. Power, CV.O., re- linquished on Sept 30 the com- School, mand of the Gunnery Portsmouth (HM.S. Excellent). which he has held for two years, His successor 18 Captain H. M. Burrough,
attended, a who has technical course since giving up the command of the Exmouth and 5th. Destroyer Flotilla in June last. PATROL VESSEL FOR DİSPOSAL
mercantile
It has been decided that H.M.S. Dart is to be scrapped forthwith. She was relieved in June last as the ship of the Local Fishery Naval Ofeer, English Channel, by ne new patrol vessel Kingfisher. The Dart was originally known as P.C. 73. one. of the built Datrol boats
constructed during the War to supplement the destroyers. She was ordered June, 1917. and completed about a year later. After serving with the Aht! Submarine Flotilla at Port- land she was renamed the Dart In .1925 on being refitted 23 8 fahery protection gunboat.
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FLEET NEWS IN BRIEF H.M.S. Warspite will not be ready for further trials at Portsmouth until early in October.
The new cruiser Glasgow will leave Portsmouth for Portland, on October 18 to Join the 2nd Cruiser Squadron.
The fleet tug Buccaneer has been launched at the Phoenix Works of Fleming and Ferguson, Limited, Paisley.
Commander C. P. Clarke, who has been acting captain of HM.S. Exeter while Commodore Harwood has been in temporary command
of the America Station, has re- verted to the rank of commander on the return of the Commander- In-Chief to duty.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7,
A
NEW CHURCH
OPENED
THE ARMY
1ST BATTALION, SCOTS GUARDS
The War Office announces that Major G. L. Tyringham has been selected for
PEARL RIVER
BLOCKADE
Kowloon City Shipping Companies
Function
A very pleasant ceremony was performed by Bishop Valtorta on Monday morning, October 4, when command of the 1st he blessed ง new Church in Seqts Guards. in succession to honour of St. Francis of Assist, Lieutenant-Colonel A. H. C. Swin-whose particular Feast was cele-
brated on that day. ton, M.C., whose tenure expired on Sept. 22.
SERVICE OVERSEA· ́ The 2nd Battalion, The Black Watch. which has been station-
at
South- Glasgow. "left rd ampton on Sept. 21, in the trans, port Nevasa for Port "Sald and Palestlae. Both battalions of the regiment will be abroad at the is at the 1st same time, since Khartoum. under orders to return The 2nd Dover in March. Battalion, The Seaforth Highland- ers, moved from Dover to Glasgow on Sept. 22 as relief at Maryhill Barracks. The Nevasa is
the familles of the 1st taking Battalion. The Royal Sussex Re- giment, to Egypt to rejoin the unit Palestine.
to
on
also
its transfer from The 2nd Battalion. The Royal Berkshire Regiment, embarked" at Port Said or Suez on October 1 for Bombay, and will take up duty at Lucknow on October 15.
COMMISSIONS IN THE R.A.M.C.
Applications ior appointment to commissions in the Royal Army Medical Corps are invited by the War Office. Candidates will be selected for commissions without competitive examination, and will be required to present themselves in
London for interview and physical examination on or about October 21. They must be regis-
tered under the Medical Acts and normally must not be over the age
of 28 years. Successful candidates will, in the first instance, be given short-service commissions for five years. During the fourth year of this period they will be given the opportunity of applying for per- manent commissions in either the
Royal Army Medical Corps or the
Indian Medical Service. Those not selected will retire on completion of five years' service with 3 Full particu- gratulty of £1,000. lars of the conditions of service and emoluments, application, may be obtained on also forms of application to the Assistant Direc- tor-General, Army Medical Ser- vices. the War Office, London, S.W.1.
APPOINTMENTS IN INDIA The following Staff changes have been announced at Simía:
Major C. G. D. Thrupp. RT.C.. has been posted to Peshawar as
Cam.
Leutenant-Colonel O.B.E. R.E.. has assumed the ap- pointment o. Staff Officer, R.E..
NAMING THE MASHONA Mrs. S. M. Lanigan O'Keeffe, wife of the High Commissioner for Southern Rhodesia, will perform the naming ceremony when H.M.S.D.A.Q.M.G. Mashonas launched at Messrs. Scotts' yard, Greenock, on October 6. The Mashona is the second destroyer to be named after a native race of Southern Rhodesia, the Matabele having been launched A public collec- a few weeks ago. tion has been made in Rhodesia by means of which it is proposed to present a piece of plate to the officers' mess in each of these
vessels, and challenge shields for competitions among the men.
APPOINTMENTS
Southern Command.
Major E. E. Nott-Bower, M.C.. R.E., who has been officiating in command of the Training Batta- llon. King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners. Is confirmed In the appointment.
Western Command.
Protest
The stoppage of traffic. In the Pearl River has resulted, as was only to be expected, in a consider- able loss of trade to the shipping companies operating steamers on the West River run, and after a week of inactivity representations The church is situated in Kow- have been made by all the com- loon City, at the entrance of Kak-pantes affected to the Canton au- Hang Village Road, and is a very thorities. handsome building in modern In an interview 'yesterday Mr. H., style. The ground floor is to be da Luz, Secretary of the Hong used for a school; the church oc-Kong, Canton and Macao Steam- cuples the first floor, and at the boat Company, said that the re- top, a small apartment is reserved presentations made through the for the priest in charge of, the British Consul-General in Canton, District.
have so far met with no success.
Mr. A. H. Basto was the arch- tect, and Messrs. Foo Loong the contractors, to whom hearty thanks are due for the good work they have done.
The whole building is a gift of the Misses Anna Teresa and Guil- hermina M. Gomes, who caused it to be erected as memorial of their beloved father. Francisco d'Assis Gomes.
Before starting the ritual cere- mony. Bishop Valtorta told the packed congregation that, for the moment, he wanted to use the place as a big social hall in order to full a pleasant duty and thank most heartily the generous donors. He had also the honour to an- nounce that His Holiness the Pope, on being informed of the muni- ficent elargition of Gomes, has been pleased to con- fer on them the Diploma "Bene- merenti" to which a gold Medal is annexed, which were sent hither by HE Card. Pacelli, the Secre tary of H.H. the Pope, accom-
The action was taken because it was felt that no matter what the war-time conditions were. they had nothing to do with neutral shipping.
Mr. Luz was rather surprised at On Lee the report of the s.3. having passed the river barrier. almost un- adding that it was bellevable as navigation in that area was still prohibited. As far as his ships were concerned, there were no signs of when they would be able to leave,
Among the ships affected by the blockage are HM. gunboats Taran- tula. Robin, Cicala and Moth, s.3. Taishan, Tung On, Kwangtung, Kong Ning. Kong So, Tin Yat, Tal Hing. Norviken. Tai Suen Hong. Chengtu, the Misses Kingyuan,
Changking and Ninghal, all well-known in Hong Kong, and most of them ofcered by Europeans.
panied by a letter of praise by the Cardinal of Propaganda Fide.
the diplomas and medals to the Bishop Valtorta then presented
ladies. After that his Lordship blessed the Church and inaugurat- ed its service by celebrating the Holy Sacrifice, at which participated in Holy Communion and a score of new converts were confirmed.
many
At the Gospel time, the Bishop spoke again, and taking for his text; "Go and teach all nations." told the congregation that every faithful has the duty of helping his neighbour to know, love and serve God, using to this end of every means at his disposal.
WHERE REFUGEES
GATHER
Hong Kong The Best Liked Place
Hong Kong continues to be the focal point for. refugees from
and Shanghai
other parts of China affected by the present hostilities.
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TROOPSHIPS ON THE MOVE
Much Activity In Japan
Ships arriving in the Colony from Moji or Kobe bring very interesting reports concerning the volume of shipping between Ja- panese ports and the war area in China.
According to a passenger on the Empress of Asia, which arrived here yesterday, they saw, while in Kobe, the departure of 15 troop- ships. The a.s. Napkin, during her 24-hour stay in Maji, saw 21 troop- ships, leave that port.
Restrictions are growing in Ja- pan and although tourists report that they personally have in no way been inconvenienced, they. have witnessed and experienced some of the measures necessary in a country at war.
SHORE PASSES Empress of Asia passengers. for example, were obliged to obtain passes to go ashore at Kobe in or- der that if questioned they could demonstrate who they were, and where they came from. Chinese passengers were not allowed ashore ኢ÷ a
1937.
FURNISHING FABRICS
YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU WANT IN OUR NEW AND WIDE RANGE OF:-
Cretonnes 31'&48 wide-$1.57 $4.50 yd.
Repps Tapestries
Art. Silks
Nets
to
48*
$1.50 to $4.25
48
-$3 50 to $6.50,,
48*
-$1.75 $4.50
36" & 48
AT PRICES WITHIN THE
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DONATIONS
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Mr. A. Morris has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appre- ciation. and thanks the receipt af, the following donations to North China Relief Fund:- Australian Sandalwood Co. Ltd. (Per Mr. E. J. T. Warren)
$500.00
Mr. Li Sing Kul (Per Mr.
Fung Kong Un) Messrs. Kong Kee (Per Mr.
Kwok Chan) Madame
200.00
50.00
+1
18.05
Lim (Straits $10)
. (Penang)
Canton Hospital Relief Fund The Honolulu Chinese Medi- cal Relief Committee (Per Dr. A. Woo)
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LOCAL ESTATES
$1,000
Reviewing the situation.
local shipping prominent Said that although shipping com- pantes must book
these people Colonel W. K. Rebsch, D.3.0 is through to Canton. and see that confirmed as D.D. of S. and they catch trains to that point. there is nothing preventing them
Sham Chak Chiu, merchant, late Colonel W. D. Hall, M.G.. is con-catching the next train back to The Messageries Maritimes liner of No. 1 Rutland Quadrant, Kow- The following appointments have armed as A.A. and Q.M.G.. Western the Colony..
Chenonceaux, which arrived here loon Tong, who died at the age of Command.
On one ship alone yesterday as
from Shanghai yesterday with 65 on or about May 17, 1937, Jeft by the Admiralty:-
many as 1,300 refugees arrived
some hundreds of refugees, a fair- local estate to the value of $3,400. from Shanghai. They were sent 1 large percentage of whom were. A petition by Sham Chok Yau, to Canton, but many. It Is expect-Europeans, reported an uneventful merchant, and Sham Chok Hau. ed, will return here in a day or visit to the war zone. The ship clerk, both of the same address, two. About 1,000 refugees arrived anchored well down stream and for grant of probate of the will of
from Canton yesterday although she was surrounded by the deceased has been granted by
Cdra.-D. H. Everett, M.B.E., to Ajax Sept.,30); St. J. Cronyn, to Victory for RN.B. (Oct. 1) and to Vietory, add., for R.N.B., as Train- ing Cdr. (Oct. 8); W. W. Sitwell, tu Manchester (Oct. 8); A. S. Lindsell to President, for staff of Supt. of Contract-built Ships (Oct. 26); C. E. F. Hall, to Kent (Jan. 1. 1938).
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Lt.-Cdra.-J. G. D. Wetherfield, Victory for Tactical School (Sept. 20); A. R. M. Black, to Durban (Sept. 20): A. B. Russell, to Greenwich for destroyers in reserve (Oct. 25); D. B. Wyburd, (од Hazard, in command coming. for acceptance trials and service).
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Act. Payr. Sub-Lt.-W. J. N. Rutherford, to Barham (undated). Payr. Mids.-D. C. Woolf, to Ajax (Oct. 6); J. D. D. Henesey Smith, to Resolution (Oct. 15); A. C. W. Jones and A. B. Webb, to Cormorant for duty in office of R/A.. Gibraltar (undated); R. W. Browne, to Hood (undated).
Paya. Cadet.A C. W. Bromley, to Ramilles (Sept. 1).
Schoolmaster
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(C.W.O.).—J. H.
Down,
to. Pembroke for Biggjal School (Sept. 28).
PROMOTIONS
Payr. Li-Cdr. (Retd).-E. A Hart, to rank of Payr. Cdr. (retd.) seny. Sept. 18).
Lts. (Retd.).-T. J. O'Neil. 8. Austin, A. E. Jackson, to rank of Lt.-Car. (retd) (seny. Sept. 6, 8,
and 9 respectively),
RETIREMENT
Lieutenant-Colonel K. de L. Young. M.C., is confirmed as A.A. and Q.M.G.. Rawalpind! District. Captain A. E. Snow. Ist Batta- on, The Somerset Light Infantry.
is appointed D.A.A.O.. Bombay by train District.
Major R. Bamfeld is posted to morning, and many more in the Japanese warships she was in no the Supreme Court.
the Indian Military Academy, where he has been officiating as an instructor.
CHINA SQUADRON
DISPOSITION
The following is the disposition of H.M."ships in North China:-- Shanghat: Danae, Sandwich. Tsingtao: Duncan. Wethelwel: Eagle,
Adventure.
Defender. Folkestone. Tangku: Grimsby. Chinwangtao: Decny. Hankow: Capetown Amoy: Suffolk Foochow; Dainty. Swatow. Diana,
WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR The following warships were in port yesterday:-
North Arm: Thracian, Daring. North Wall: Duchess.
East Wall: Parthian, Delight,
Rover.
Dock: Orpheus, Proteus. Pan-
dora
No. 8 Buoy: Lowestoft,
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afternoon, it is estimated.
One company alone sent 900 refugees to Canton on Tuesday and another 500 the day previous One hundred Singapore de- portees were also sent to Canton yesterday under armed guard. They, too, will be able to return here if they have the money for the fare.
MOVEMENT
The British transport Dunera is due to arrive here on October 8, at 7 a..
danger. On her way to Hong Local estate sworn under $2,000 Kong she passed the Andre Lebon, was left by Low. Chal Hing, late of the same company, which was of Fisgard Street, Victoria, British taking refugees back to Shanghai | Columbia, Canada, who died at the from Hong Kong.
PRAGUE AUTUMN
FAIR
After ten successful days, the 2819 exhibitors of the Prague Au- tumn Fair closed their stands re-
U.S.S: Asheville is expected here cently. Visitors had come from 52 at 3. p.m. to-day.
His Majesty's ships Westcott, Falmouth and Cumberland have
Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital on February 21, 1936. A petition by George Gwinnett Noble Tinson, solicitor, for grant of letters of administration with the will an- nexed to the estate of the deceas ed for the use and benefit of Low Chal Yee has been granted.
HEALTH RETURNS
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countries, surpassing in number
Thirteen cases of cholera (2 im- and quality those of 1936.
Export orders have been signed ported), two of enteric fever and leff Wethelwel and are expected especially for glassware, porcelain, three of dysentery were reported toys, leather goods, bijouterie, to the Health Authorities for the H.M.8. Medway is due in harbour house and kitchen requisites, fancy
24 hours ended at midnight on to-day and will tie up alongside and metal goods, textiles. A good Tuesday. the north wall of the Naval Dock- part of sales at the Fair has been yard. As announced before, visi-done for Overseas.
here soon.
tors will not be allowed on board The general economic recovery without a special pass obtained in Czechoslovakia found its ex- from the Commodore's office. ' ́ pression in the favourable develop- on the inner The Commander-in-Chief, Ad- ment of business miral Sir Charles Little, is making market. All branches exhibiting at the Fair could enlist better "or- a tour of the coastal ports, Foo- POREIGN MEN-OF-WAR chow, Amoy Bwatow and Hong ders from Czechoslovák buyers American: Barker.
Kong, returning to Shanghai about than a year ago.
Many foreign countries took Chinese Customs Cruiser; Chun October 18. He is expected here
on October 10, aboard H.M.S. Cum- part in the Fair with special sec. fsing.
berland, Flagship of the China tions, as Bulgaria, Mexico, Brazil. Fleet
Norway. Latvia and Iran..
Chinese Customs Cruisera (17) Big. Lt-W. G. H Lavender, placed on the Retd. List (Sept. 221. | Gunboats (2), Transports, (2).
IN WIRELESS TOUCH
1J
The following ships, are expect- ea in wireless communication with Hong Kong Radio Station:-
Minoo Maru, President Jener- son, Andre Lebon, Hakusan Maru,. President Hayes, Comorin Corfu. Don Jose, Chengtu, Canton,. Ta!- Yuan, Boochow, Talthyblus, and Tisadane.
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Department.
Furnishing
Tell me,
Tel. 28151.
doctor..
What is a
mother to do! Why, the scratch was so small you could hardly see it: blood-poisoning never entered my mind. After all, children can't sit still all day-though I have asked Freddie not to play in that shed. But, I mean, it might happen to any of us--a cut, a little scratch! Tell me, what is one to do?"
The smallest cut or scratch is enough for the germs of blood-poisoning to enter. To the germs that cause the havoc, a tiny break in the skin is a wide-open door. There is only one way to prevent their invasion; they must be killed-at once. Dettol, the Modern Antiseptic, can be applied immediately; there are directions on every boule. This thorough killer of germs is gentle and tender on human tissues. Non- poisonous and non-staining to the skin, yer death to germs. 'Dettol promptly used may save you untold pain and danger.
The way to safety --- Buy a bottle of "Bettól”' from your chest now and be ready....
DETTOL
7. THE MODERN ANTISEPTIC
'DETTOL'
TRADE MARK
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