THE SERVICES
ROYAL NAVY
CHIEF OF STAFF, PLYMOUTH
Captain E. R. Bent, DSC, has been appointed to succeed Captain G. D'Oyly-Hughes, D.SO., E.S.C as Chief of Staff and Maintenance Captain in the Plymouth Com- mand, and will take up his new duties on January 11.
FLEET NEWS IN BRIEF H.M.S. Apollo, Captain M. J. C. de Meric, M.V.O., which brought home the body of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, will leave Devonport"| on Wednesday to return to Ber- muda. Among the officers to take passage in her is Commander H. St. L Nicolson, who is to command the Scarborough. on arrival.
H.M.S. Vindictive, Captain E. J. Spooner.
D.S.O., cadet training cruiser, returned to Chatham on December 9 from her.cruise to the Mediterrancar and to Italian and Greek ports which began on Sep- tember 9.
The Enchantress, Admiralty "yacht Commander C. F. Frend, will visit Portland from. to-day till Friday.
The launch of the destroyer Punjabi from the Greenock ship- yard of the Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company took place on December 18.
Lieutenant-Comdr. T. P. Wisden, appointed to HMS. Exeter, will take up duty as Intelligence staff officer, South America. in succes- sion to Lieut-Commander F. M. Beasley.
AUMIRALTY SURGEONS
Mr. R. E R. Sanderson has been appointed Admiralty surgeon and agent for Luton (November 22): "Mr. H. W. Lewis for Newbury
November 19 and Mr. W. A. I Marriott for Norwich (November 20)
NAVY IS SHORT OF MEN The Navy is so short of sailors that men cannot be spared to undergo vocational training to t them
for civilian employment until a month before they are due to retire on pension.
This is revealed in an issued by the Commander-in-Chief
order
the School of Military Engineering. Chatham, to teach the subjects with which they will deal at those establishments; and to act as the depot for the Army Educational Corps. Lieutenant-Colonel J. Mc- Elwain is Commandant of the school, and Lieutenant Colonel H C Honeybourne is chief Instruc- tor.
EXAMINATION RESULTS To the school come annually 450 N.COS and 80 officers. At the first examination. held in 1921, there were 158 candidates. The following year 1,000 men obtained their "first-class certificate. In 1928 7.500 candidates qualified, for the, first-class certificate, and 750 for the special certificate. which is equal to matriculation. To-day more than 12.000 hold the first- class certificate, and 1,300 the special certificate.
Lieutenant-Colonel C. G. Maude of the War Office, said recently, during a tour of the school, that they wanted to produce a soldier who would show initiative and.. turn out a better individual "than when he came into the Army.
Lieutenant-Col. McElwain sald that not only did the possession of certificates bring advantages in the Army, but they were also re- cognized by employers, 50 that when the soidler returned to civil life he had proof of his educa- tional attainments.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
MAILS FOR AUSTRALIA FLIGHT The Air Ministry announces that official and private correspon- dence for No. 204 (G.R.) Squadron during its fight to and from Australia should be addressed to
the "Australian Flight of No. 204
(G.R.) Squadron, Royal Air Force." at the appropriate port
Dates of arrival and departure are as follows:-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1937.
COLONY'S VISIBLE TRADE
SHOWS INCREASE
Statistics For November Encouraging
The Imports and Exports De- September. partment Statistical Branch) re- ports that the combined values of Octüber Imports and exports of merchan- dise (excluding Treasure) as de: November clared during the month of Nov- ember, 1937 totalled $104.9 millions
(6.5 millions) as compared with $84.1 millions (£5.2 millions) in November, 1936.
In terms of local currency the total visible trade of the Colony
$38.2 64.7 20.8 39.4 £2.4 4.0 1.8 2.4. $43.0 51.8 32.7 43.6 £2,7 3.2 2.0 -2,7 $45.7 59.7 38.4.45.2 £4.8 3.7 2.4 2.8 The following table shows com- parative figures of imports and exports of Merchandise and Treasure during the months of November. 1937 and November. 1936
(excluding Treasure) increased by
IMPORTS 24.7 per cent, in November, 1937 29 compared with November. 1936, Merchandise $59,675,204 $15,663,144 Nov, 1937 Nov. 1936 and by 25.0 per cent, in terms of sterling.
1,150,755 2,297,280
Totul $60.825,959 $47,960,424
Imports of merchandise totalled $59.7 millions (£3.7 millions) as compared with $45.7 millions (£2.8 millions), and exports $45.2 mil-' lions (2.8 millions) as compared with "538.4 millions £2.4 millions). Imports of merchandise in- creased by 30.6 per cent. In terms of local currency, and by 32.1 per cent. In terms of sterling. Exports of merchandise increased by 177 per cert in terms of local cur- rency, and by 16.7 per cent. terms of sterling.
During the first eleven months. of 1937 imports of merchandise totalled $568:5 raillions (£35.1 millions) as compared with $407.7 millions (£25.8 millions) in the corresponding period of 1936:"and exports $421.5 millions (£26.0 millions) as compared with $318.1 millions (£20.0 millions).
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Imports of merchandise creased by 39.4 per cent. in terms of local currency, and by 36.0 per cent. in terms of sterling: exports increased by 33.3 per cent. in terms of local currency, and by 30.0 per cent. In terms of sterling.
Karachi. December 11 to 13: Singapore, December 20 to January 10: Port Darwin January 15 to 17; Sydney, January 26 to Febru- ary 7: Melbourne, February 7 to 17: Adelaide. February 25 to March 2: Perth, March 7 to 12: Sourabaya. March 18 to 21; Singa- pore, March 23 to April 21; Kara-months of 1938 in $'s and 's
sterling (in millions):- chi. April 26 to 29: Alexandriä.
at Devonport The order reacs:
"The available drafting margin of ratings of the Devonport port division has now become so small | May 4 to 6; and Malta, May 6 to 9.
that it is most difficult, especially in the higher rates, to spare ratings for vocational tralaing earer than one month before going on pension.
"There is no immediate prospect of an improvement in this respect."
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:
Cdrs. C. T. Add's, to Britannia for R.N. College, Dartmouth (Dec.
14: J. A. S. Eccles, to Ark Royal;
D. H. Magnay, to President for duty with D.N.O.. Admiralty (Jan.
The following table shows com- parative imports and exports of merchandise during each of the first eleven months of 1937 as com-
with pared
the
corresponding
Treasure
EXPORTS Nov. 1937 Nov. 1936 Merchandise $15,224.324 $38,385,557 Treasure 62,509,746 3,745,425
Total $107,824,070 342.139.982
MONTHLY FLUCTUATIONS Since November. 1936 monthly values of Imports of merchandise into Hong Kong fluctuated from a low Hong Kong dollar value (38.5
tillons) in February, 1937 to a high of 84.7 millions in Septem- ber. 1937: whlist export values fluctuated from a low of $30.9 mil- lions in February, 1937 to a high of $45.2 millons in November, 1937, Detalls are given below, with the sterling equivalents.. at monthly average rates
of exchange, in brackets:-
1936 Μου.
Dec.
(£2,374,107)
IMPORTS EXPORTS $45,603,144 $38,385,557 (£2,824,218)
$44,699.876 $34,783,585 (£2,764,641) (£2,151,328) -1937 January $39,895,093 $34.098,300
(£2,472,665) (£2,113,384) $36.451.261 $30.904,672 (£2,378.170) (£1,911,422)
$53,355,278
$40,685,991
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$34,144,114
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$40,116,383
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The approximate latest times for posting unregistered corres. January pondence at the Head Post Office. King Edward Street. London. to February reach the squadron at Singapore are 6 p.m. on December 16, for ordinary mall, and 8 pm. on Dec. 29 for air mail; and at Fort Dar- April win 6 p.m. on
December 16 for ordinary mat), and 8 p.m. on January 1 for atr mail. Cor- respondence from the provinces June should be posted one day earlier.
EDUCATION OFFICERS
1) H. Dalrymple-Smith, to Vic-education officers have been made tory, addı.. for Tactical, course effective from September 1, except (Jan. 22).
Payr. Cars.-E. L. Pembertor, to
where otherwise stated:-
Mr. D. McKenzie, grade I (act-
Dryad (Dec. 18); 8. K. Horn, toing, H.Q. Coastal Command; Mr.WEDDINGS AT
Despatch Dec. 20); S. A, Cuthbert, to Barham (Jan, 1).
Surgn. Lt.-Cdr.-C. D. D. de Labilliere, MR.C.S., LR.C.P., to Pembroke for R.N.B. (Dec. 15).
Chaplain-Rev. W. J. Williams, to Medway (Dec. 31).
Lis.-G. W. Rowell, to Glasgow: J. Cochrane, to Dryad (Deg. 15); A. W. Goldsmith. to Osprey (Dec. 28).
Surgn-Lts.-J. G. Simon, MB.. to Pembroke for Chatham Dock yard (Dec. 14); W. Boyd M.B. to Inglefield (Jan. 1): G. C. Denny, M.R.CS.. LR.C.P.. to Milford (cn commg.).
Sab-Lleuts.-P. K. Lankester, to Sharpshooter (Dec. 18); P. F Fawkes, J. S. Banks, D. Lambert, KJ. Dorrell, R. H. M. Hancock, S. Woodcock, D. E. Wheeler, W. W. Dennis, J. W. Fleming, to Dolphin for S/M course (Jan. 31.
THE ARMY
W. T. Matthews," grade II, Electri- cal and Wireless School, Cranwell; Mr. D. G. G. O'Shea, grade II. HQ. Coastal Command: Major W. K Birch, OBE., grade I No. 2 R.AF. Depot, Cardington: Captain C. N. Heath, grade II, No. 1 School of Technical Training, Halton; Mr. J. A. G. Stuart, grade II, H.Q. Fighter Command (October 23): and Mr. J. D. Haddon, grade II (acting), No. 1 School of Technical Training, Halton (October 23).
POINTS FROM ORDERS
Night-flying facilities are not
to be asked for at Hooton Park aerodrome for visiting service air- craft except in emergency.
Headquarters and No. 2 Bection of No. 1 Armoured Car Company have been ..transferred from Hinaidi to the new aerodrome at Dhibban.
The administration of the Fleet. Air Arm catapult aircraft has been. transferred from Mount Batten to Lee-on-the-Solent, with effect TRAINING TROOPS TO THINK from November 15.
Education in the Army. once
The R.AF. station headquarters purely voluntary, is now. up ta
at Turnhouse. Edinburgh. wealt certain standards. compulsory. cease to exist as such, with effect The time has long passed when a
from April 15, 1936, on which date drill instructor could tell a soldier
the station will be transferred that he was not expected to think within the Bomber Command to for himself; science and mechani- No. 6 (Auxiliary) Group. zation demand an ever-increasing measure of knowledge. Here, in the Army School of Education, still housed in huts built during the War to accommodate Cana- dian troops, can be seen how that knowledge is acquired and impart ed.
RE-OPENING OF HONGKEW
Tokyo, Dec. 22. The purpose of the school is
-The urgency of re-opening the fourfold-to train regimental offi- Hongkew and Yangtzepoo areas in cers and N.C.Os as Instructors in Shanghai to merchants and re- educational training in units: to sidents of third Powers is under- train probationer officers and ser-stood to have been pressed on thé geants for the Army Educational Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota by Corps to help instructors from the British Ambassador, Sir Robert places like the Royal Military Craigie during a discussion this Academy,, Woolwich, the Royal morning- Military College. Sandhurst, and Reuter.
THE REGISTRY
Three Ceremonies
Three weddings took place at the Registry of Marriages, Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. W. Aneurin Jones. Deputy "Registrar of Mar- riages, conducting the ceremonies.
Miss Der Mo Yung, of No. 117 Argyle Street, became the bride of Mr. Yau Kai Fook, manager "of the Yue On Pawnshop, residing.at
No. 11 Jordan Road, in the first ceremony. The witnesses were Messrs. Kan Shiu Cho and Der Sing Chi. The groom is the son of Mr. Yau Kwai Lup, merchant. and the bride is the daughter of Mr. Der Wal Bun, merchant.
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In the second ceremony. Miss Dina Rosenberg, daughter of the late Mr. George Rosenberg, was married to Mr. Maurice David, broker, of Dina House, son of Mr. D. Joshua David, retired. in the presence of Messrs. S. E. Levy and J. J. Edgar. Another wedding ceremony. according to Jewish custom, took place in the Jewish Synagogue, in the afternoon.
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The third wedding took place between Mr. Cyril Assheton Clarke, ¦ engineer, of No. 7' Hillwood Road, first floor, son of the late Mr. Richard Morris Clarke, and Miss Lollita Dorathea Rebarber, daugh- ter of the late Mr. Frederick Re- barber. The witnesses were Messrs. George Diercks and M. A. Guter-
res.
By mutual consent the engage- ment
between Miss Leopoldine Long, and Mr. B., Greenberg has been broken of.
Canada
The following passengers arrived in the Colony yesterday by the RM.S. Empress of Canada from the North-
(£3,058,397) (£2,205,380) $55,687,596 $38.251.126 (£3,436,965) (£2,359,577) $64,710,603 $39,439,89% (£4,010,709) (£2,444,452) Rev. M. Crawley, Mr. E. Belknap.
$51,702,385 $43,585,875
Mr. and Mrs. L. Coote, Miss B. J. (£3,210,048) (£3,701,416) | Coote. Miss H. Coote, Mr. E. & $59,675.204 $45,224,324 Keller, Mrs P. J. Klink and in- (£3,690,849)
fant, Mrs. E. Mayer, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Nelson, Master L Nielson, Mr. J. Ottinger, Mr. P. W. Parker, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. L. Shields, Miss M. Shields, Mr. L. Shields, Mr.
(£2,797,077) Mean rate. of exchange for Nov., 1937: ILK.$=1s. 2.27/32d.
HONG
"HULLO
KONG"
EXCELLENT REVUE
"Hullo Hong Kong," a reyue in ald of charities, and ably got up by a party of Naval officers and friends, was presented China Fleet Club last night when
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and Mrs. G. M. Wolf, Mr. F. B. Winter, Mr. L. R. Yangco, Mr. Walter Chang, Mr. 8. C. Choy. Mr. K. H Hanson. Mr. Lam Shan Kwok, Mr. N. Raymundo, Brother T. R. Wilkenson, Mr. Tan Poe Yu Mrs. Raymundo.
LOCAL ESTATES
Louise Gibson, married woman, who died intestate on or about Oc- late of No. 10 Humphreya Avenue, it scored a roaring success. To the producer, Sub, Lieut. C. Owen, and
tober 15, 1937, left local estate his merry men, all congratulations administration to the estate of the SWOID under $25,100. "Letters of and those who attended last night came. away so pleased with the deceased have been granted to John Gibson, chemist. of the same address.
entertainment that not a few re- solved to go back again to-night. There were altogether 15 items on the programme, including "The ver Returna," described as a mighty melodrammer" but each one was so well carried out that It would be difficult to single out any particular turn.
Those who took part were Lt. E. Talbot, RN. Lt. D. Martin, R.N. Sub. Lt. C. Owen, RN., Sub, Lt. C. Gough, RN., Sub. Lf. T. Barlow, RN, Rosemarie Gambler, Peggy Walker and Erik Nelson and P.O. Gill (guest artistes).
UNCLAIMED
TELEGRAMS
The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Limited) advises the following unclaimed telegrams that are lying at their offices:
Mary Steiner, Palace Hotel, Kow- loon, from Shanghai; J. Danoff,
Local estate to the value of $14,- 700 was left by Fong Luen Pat, allas Fong Cheong Wing. mer- chant, laté of No. 10 sing Trun Lane, Canton, who died intestate on October 21, 1937, Letters of administration to the estate of the deceased have been granted to Tsiu Tuen Bin, widow, of the same address, but at present residing at No. 112 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong.
NATIVITY PLAY
All the pageantry of the birth of Jesus Christ was re-enacted at Bt. John's Cathedral, yesterday even- ing when members of the cor- gregation presented a Nativity Play. A fair attendance was pre- sent and the play which was faith- fully produced and acted, was well- received.
HEALTH RETURNS
from Tokyo; Lo Wing Ching, c/o. Three cases of dysentery and Li Yuk Yu, Hong Kong Bank, from--two-of-diphtheria-were-reported Shanghai; Beng Blu Yu, c/o Hong to the Health Authorities for the Kong Hotel, from Shanghai; Bizih, 24 hours ended at midnight on from Dairen.
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