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HOSPITAL
SUPPLIES
FROM H.K.
THANKS EXPRESSED
FROM LONDON.
The following are extracts of letters from London in regard to the hospital supplies and knitted comforts sent from Hongkong by the British War
Organisation Fund:
The Officer in Charge of Army Comforts acknowledges receipt of shipping documents of the first shipment that left Hongkong, early In December. He writes:
SITUATION IN CANTON NOT PROMISING
Interview With Dr. W. W. Cadbury
Bound for San Francisco. and, eventually, Philadelphia, a pers sonality who left the Colony yes- terday was Dr. W. W. Cadbury. of the Canton Hospital.
The Hospital, Dr. Cadbury told the Dally Press, has fallen upon lean days and the situation in Canton today was no; very promis ing. All of the Chinese doctors and nurses left after the Japanese occupation of the city and, at one time, there were only two European. doctors left to cope with every duty.
"I do not await clearance before writing to express on behalf of Army Comforts. Depot our sincere gratitude" for the gifts you have sent which will be despatched to Today, however, there is an Aus- the British Expeditionary Force, trian refugee doctor at the hos and I know be gratefully appre-pital and some European nurses, clated by the fortunate recipients and much welcome help" and co- I would ask that all who helped operation has been extended by may know how much their kindly Catholic missionary fathers thoughts and actions are appre-Canton. clated at this end."
The British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusa- Jem have sent a similar acknow- ledgment and added:
200TH ANNIVERSARY
GENERAL
Dr. and Mrs. Wong, who were recently married, are in the centre
of the above group photographed at the Annual Race meeting.
SATURDAY'S ENROLMENTS IN
WEDDINGS
MR. F. W. WINYARD. & MISS F. A. LEE
H.K. DEFENCE RESERVE
It is notined in the Government Gazette that the following per-
by Mrs. Cadbury, will be away for
sons, of ages from 41 to 54 years Dr. Cadbury, who is accompanied
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, inclusive, have been enrolled to six months and long enough to
was the scene of the marriage, the Hongkong Defence Reserve- on Saturday, of Mr. Frederick officiate as representative of Ling-Witam Winyard, third engineer Barrett, F. W. Bradley, W. Bruce, Key-Posts Group-J. Angwin H "Would you be so kind as to con- nan vey to the Ladies of the Bri-Anniversary celebrations of the Florence Audrey Lee, of No, 274, Koesick, B. A. Mansell, L. Newton, University at the 200th of the ss. Wingsany, and Miss W. J. Buller, A. W. Hodges, D. tish War Organisation Fund at founding of the Hongkong, our great appreciation Pennsylvania.
University of Matauwel Road.
H, W. Pearse, T. McA. Thomson, D. of the work they are doing on be-
The bride, who is the daughter G. Calmas, E. A. Chater, J. Gellatly. half of the sick and wounded."
These celebrations wil be held of Mr. John Lee, retired Customs. E. P. Guest, RC K. Hawkins about the middle of September of oncer, was given away by her Jolly, N. C. Macleod, J. F. Me- The following acknowledgment this year, and then Dr. Cadbury father and was attended by Mrs Gowan, W. S. Smith, J. P. White- has also been received from the Depot for Knitted Garments for
says he will be returning in time Olsen as matron-of-honour and field, R. H. Woodman, the Royal NaTY:
for the 105th Annual Report of the Misses Kathleen and Mary Combatant Group:-S, G. Davis, the work of the Canton Hospital. Winyard as bridesmaids.
W. C. Low.
General Group for Essential Services:, C. Lang
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Will you thank the British War Organisation Fund tor their magnificent gift of garments the men of the Fleet. When they artive they will be sent on imme- diately and will be more than gratefully received by them."
In all 38-cases have been dea- patched since the inception of the Organisation in Hongkong, and it is expected that fifteen or six- teen cases minore will be shipped early next month.
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ST. DUNSTAN'S. HOME Arising out of an urgent appeal from St. Dunstan's Home, the Pre- Aldent and Committee of the Bri-
tish War Organisation Fund, HK. Branch, have decided to allocate a sum of £1,000 out of the funds in
their hands for remittance to that
Institution.
It is understood that donations to St. Dunstan's are also being Ltilised for assisting men and women of the Army, Navy and Air Force and members of the Regular Fire Brigades and Police Forces, who may be blinded in the pre sent war.
LADY CLARK KERR EN ROUTE TO CHUNGKING
Lady Clark Kerr, wife of the British Ambassador to China, sir Archibald Clark Kerr, was an at- rival in the Colony yesterday from Shanghai and is en route to Chunglong.
Obituary
Mr. George Roylance attended the groom as best-man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. R. Higgs.
CIVIL CEREMONY Earlier in the day, a civil cere-
Mrs. Minnie Logan's mony took place at the Registry.
Death After Long Illness
The funeral of the late Mrs. Minnie Logan, A well-known resident in the Far East, who died at the age of 55 on Friday, in the Hospital, following a
Kowloon
Jong Illness, took place on Satur- day at the Hindu Crematorium.
The Rev. J. R. Higgs, of St. Andrew's Church conducted the Berring, tenant mana
Supreme Court, before Mr. T, J. Gould, Deputy Registrar of Mar- riages The ceremony was wit nessed by Mr. Lee Kam-po and Mr. Robert Edward Stott,
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Re-assigned from the General Group for Essential Services to Combatant Group-J. Ring
Permitted to quit Hongkong The-
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LONDON GAZETTE
Supplement to Gazette of Feb. z: WAR OFFICE, FEB. 8
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"After a reception at the Hong-
The King has been graciously kong Hotel, the newlyweds left pleased to approve of undermentioned Bay.. for their honeymoon at Repulse awards for gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations;
CHINESE WEDDING
Miss Lau Kok-mei, daughter of Mr. Lau Kit-nin, Managing Direc- tor of the Hotel Cecil, was married. to Mr. Shing Yat-sing, st Hongkong Hotel,
afternoon.
on
the
Military Cross-Capt. F. P. Barclay, R. Norfolk Regt. Cipt M. E. Ovans, Gurkha Rif. LA R. Norfolk
Military Medal-L-Cpl. `H. A. Davis,
REGULAR ARMY
Col H. Price-Wiz granted rank of Brig whilst empid, as Brig. Saturday RA, (temp.), Oct, 25, 1939. Col L. G. Grant restored to fall pay. Oct. 23,
Mr. Cheung Blu-tong, manager 1839. of the Bank of Kwangsi, officiated
COMMANDS AND STAFF Appt. made: Col. Brig.) L
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1940 -PAGE
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at the Ceremony, which followed ours to be el temp B) ATTACK ON JUNK
traditional lines
INTENDED TO RETURN Deceased was the widow of the late Mr. James, H. Logan Shanghai. She had been in the Colony for several months, and had intended to return to Shang- hat. Unfortunately, her condi- tion prevented her from under-
A reception was later held at taking the voyage.
the Kam Zing Restaurant, Wes: She is survived by two
Point. 50133, Driver Cyril Logan, of the Royal Army. Service Corps, Army bats- man and wicket-keeper, Archie Logan, the well-known interport swimmer, and a daughter, Mrs. T.
REGISTRY WEDDING
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setg. rank of Maj. Gen., Dec. 21, 1939. ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY
Col
Maj. T. P. Horton retires on ret pay Dec. 6, 1939 and remains empld 2nd. Lt. D. de B. Fitzclerald to be Lt. Jan, Mr. Lal Shiu-man, amicer of 28; 2nd. Lt. R. E. 8. Palmer (E, Sur- the Hongkong Fire Brigade, andrey. R) to be 2nd. Lt, and retain pre- Miss Hui Koon Lan, of No.-3. sent seny, Feb. 7. Mip Fat Street, and Mr. Tam
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS A. Madar. There are other chil-Tin-wall, teacher, of No. 3, Destion of tenure of serve as Regil. La Lt. Col. G. H. 8. Kellie on comple- dren of the family living over-Voeux Road Central seas
and M1 To be Lt. Cols: Maj..and Bb. L.- remains on full pay (super), Feb. Mak Yat-wan, of No. 61, Kal Col. B. T. Godfrey-Paussett, Feb. 1; Mrs. Logan's mother, Mrs. Yan Road, were married on Satur- Maj. A. R. Hildebrand, Feb. 7. dechst. Ollerdessen, who is now 80 years day before Mr. T. J. Gould at Egh-Maj. Y. Royal to be Lt. (IREM). of age is still living in Japan.
the Registry.
July 10, 1939.
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COHPS Jan 1.
Capt. W. A. X. Knight to be Maj.
ESTABLISHMENTS. Appts made, Aug. 17, 1829: Maj, and. M.
THE ATTENDANCE Besides the chief mourners, Mr. C. Logan (son), Mrs. Madar,
ANNOUNCEMENT "The forthcoming marriage is announced of Mr. Yung Tue-
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Mr. C. M. McDonald, North China correspondent for "The Times" was another arrival from Shang- hal,
Others from the northern port were Mr. J. J. Berman, Mr. | (daughter), and Mr. T. A. Madar kwong, clerk, of No. 23, Thomson i gt. EL-Col. (now..actg. Lt-Col) A3
(son-in-law), those present in Road, first floor, and Miss Leung Toge, Oxf, and, Bucks LL, from Ch. Lal-wah, of No. 22, Bowrington Instr to be Art Cmdt. and Ch. Road, first floor.
Instr. Maj. . . B. Lucas, E. Yorks R, to be Adit. To be Instra; Lt. B. P. Mack & York B; LL F. G.
REL
V. M. E. Bate- King's R Passengers who left yesterday for
MEMPRANDA Lt.-Cals retire on ret, pay Feb. 1 Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs L R. and remain empid: G Shanghai, and American ports were HA; H. 8. MacDonald, RA; R. A A Granst E
S. C. Chao, Mr. N. B. Chen, Miss M. Davis, Mr. H, Hobben, Mr. K. Kcluded Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Wong. Hu, Mr. W. J. Kelly, Mr. M. Mants, Mr. and Mrs. E. Zimmern, Mrs. 8. Mr. Z. On, Mr. C. Tonext and Mr. Green. Mrs, Wills. Mrs. M. A R. J. Weatherhead.
Lonborg. "Messrs. C. 8. Rosselet. Johnston Wong, A. E. F. Guest, W. A. C. Diercks, and many others. O'Neill, E. H. Andrews. W. Way.
The funeral of Miss Sophia
MAX MALINI BACK FROM MANILA
PASSENGERS
BOT
FOKI
A junk fok, Yeung Chi, 53, who was watching over some drewood on the waterfront, near Nanchang Street, in Shamshulpo, is alleged to have, been badly collapsed on his way to his funk beaten up by a group of men and
and died.
It is believed that the group of men attempted to steal Drewood and, when Yeung Chi the
intervened, he was set upon for the men who attacked the The Police are making a search
toki.
VARIETY CONCERT IN AID OF B.W.O.F.
A variety concert in aid of the British War Organisation Fund will take place at the Kowloon Cricket Club on March 13, at 9.15
His Excellency the Governor and
Maria Franco, of No. 35, Robinson Nelson and Master Nielson Me Spencer, Bj M N. Dalton. RASo | Lady Northcote bave kindly con- Arrivals in the Colony from Road, who died at the age of 76. Tom Gubbins, for Shanghat Mr RA; EB. MacDonald, RA; R. Asented to be present..
Manila on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Price, Dr. Heinrich Ruf, Mr. Max Malini and Mr. Ozar Malini Mr. Price is British Vice-Consul in Canton, Dr.Ref
ls consulting technologist for the Royal Dutch Shell Ou Company in Sumatra. --
He is returning to his work in. the Netherlands East Indies, and is accompanied by his wife ang son. Mr. Max Malini, already a
well known personality in Hons- kong, is back here with his magic to perform once more before the local public.
Mr. Oziar Malin, who is follow ing in his father's footsteps, is also a magician of some ability. One performance, we learn, was given on shipboard, a private show for the Purver's ́staff.""
MORE AIR RAID
WARDENS NEEDED
following a long illness, took place Catholie on Saturday afternoon, at the
Cemetery. The Rev.
Marlon E Brown, Mrs. Clayton Ross, Dr. and Mrs, W. A Fell and children, Mias Olga Hoffert, Mr. R. A Davis, Mr. and Mrs. R. Eilon
Father G. M. Spada officiater
The deceased lady is survived by and child, for Los Angeles. four sisters and a brother.
CHIEF MOURNERS
The chief mourners were: Mr
Supplement to Gazette of Feb.. 5. REGULAR ARMY
Et Cols, and Lt.-Cals to be Cols
Oct. 18, 1939, seny Mar 16, 1938: Brig: (acts) C.
C. H Woodhouse, Dorset Urquhart, R.E.. Dec. 17, 1939, seny May 18, 128; A. L. Harris, B Air. and Mrs. C. T. Shelton, ME, B. 8. Crawford, R., Nov. 28, 1989, Bigs. Nov. 25, 1979, seny Oct. 1938: T. 8. Napier, Mrs. Kwan, MI. K Mrs. J. E. Tanquist, Mr. Edward Rowcroft RAS.C. Nov. 15, 1939. seny Poon, Mr. John B. Foster, Rev. and Jan, 15, seny May 5, 1939: B
seny Mar. 11, 1939: M. Laby, B
child, Mr. M. C. Tuyn and child, Voska, Mr. and Mrs. B. Lefever and July
COMMANDS AN
AND STAY Mr. D. La Girshan, Mike D. But Cmdr. to be a Cmdr. Jan. 10. Col. G. Maj-Gen AG. Cunningcars, from Mr. and Mrs. Bantos, Mrs. A. & Mr. A. Volaty and Mr. Lo Hing-empld, and granted acts. rank of chinson Mt. Joseph Nanenwirth, 8. Balumper, RE (TA), to be spec Elms Miss M Julyan, Mr. C. bun for San Francisco, Mr. Yu Yão- V. Remedios, Mrs. Pereis, Miss, Achong for Honokathu. Deme, and many other.
C. Hingston, Mrs. A. Julyan and those present at the graveside in- Mrs. F Julyan (all sisters), and cluded Mr. and Mrs B. R. Silva. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. V. Remedies,
A large number of wreaths were laid on the grave.
CENSUS IN H.K. NEXT YEAR
URBAN COUNCIL
53
MEETING
1939.
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Sept. 18, 1959, CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Capt. (Qr-Mr.) W. W. Parsons to be Mai. (Qr-Mr.), Jan 10 Lt (Or.-Mr. H. Scalfe to be Capt. (Qr-Mr.), Jan
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Midd's R-Mal, and Bt. Lt-Col.
The fortnightly Urban Council (scle Lt Col) 8.0,
418 pm Orders of the day are as fallows tr
meeting will be held tomorrow at Lt Col Dec 7 1930 ore
to be
Tickets can be obtamed from: Mrs. Phillips, 28, Kadooria Avenue, Cricket Club Prices: 31 and $2. Tel. 57997, and from the Kowloon
ACCIDENT IN KING'S
ROAD
Road, near the Tsang Fook Piano An accident occured in King's
Company, on Friday afternoon, old boy, was knocked down by when Lil Bin-yennga 11-year-
car driven by Lieut. R. L Clement, of the Royal Artillery.
The boy who was admitted to the Queen Mary Hospital, was suffering from head injuries and a fractured left forearm.
A WARNING TO to be ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
CABARET GIRLS Promotion of Lt Col T. Z. Long Bince the China Emporium ridge antedated to Nov. 15, 1938. Majdance hostess, Miss Pak Buet, Correspondence relative to the R It is learned that plans are proposed declaration of the trade Jan. 5. Capt G23. Balter to be Maj. W robbed by gunmen of $14,000
K.-T. Andrews Levings to be Li-Col, It is learned 1000 men and the taking of the Hongkong 1941
It is learned that, despite the already in the tentative sage for of making chloride of lime or June 13, 1979 Capt. (Gr.Mr.) G. T. worth of jewellery last Tuesday women have been qualified and census in March or April next sive trade.
Dea night, cabaret girls generally have Dosses Air Raid Warden Badges, year, there is still shortage of about The census will reveal the num-licence for No. 1, Cochrane Street, 2,000 Air Raid Wardens.
her of people who have arrived around noor: for No. 34, Posses Gabb, Ware Sept. 16-1939: WP The total number required is in the Colony since the out-ston Street, ground Boor; for No. Bradley williams, Koyil, Dea. 3. 1999; 5,000 and an additional 400 to break of the hostilities in China, 7. Cochrane Street, ground floor; F6, Fulton, Lan Fusk Deck & 1939 500 qualin air raid
wardens and additional questions will be for No. 43, Stanley Street, ground HJ Begrave, Wiltz R. Dec. 6,1935. restate included in the official forms re-floor; for a laundry licence for Ko, Lt-Op Irma ampld. It retire on or 10 and 3 pm ton
lating to fliteracy, etc.
pay, Feb. 18
Begrave Cabb Ware.
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