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THE NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS.
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SCAL
A novel solution to the difficulty of getting young men to join the Volunteers
suggested by H.. Major-General J. W. Sandi- lands, C.B., C.M.G.. D.S.O., when speaking at the annual smoking concert of the Hongkong Volum teer Defence Corps at Head- quartere last night. He appealed to the Indies of Hongkong to
not
dance, awim with, play golf with, or speak to any young man who was not a Volunteer, and forecasted a waiting list of hundreds if the ladies gave their help in putting the scheme into
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JAPANESE COTTON
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FURTHER CURTAILMENT OF PRODUCTION.
Osaka, May 30. The committee of the Japan Cotton Spinners' Association has decided on a ten per cent. La- crease in the rate of curtailment of production of yarn, making a total of approximately 27 centam, effective from June 16 up to the end of the year.
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This decision is subject to the approval of a general meeting, called for June 7-Reuter.
clange to the ordinary routine and everyday life in Hongkong, if Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin pre-1 may say so without offence. I sided over ล large gathering, should have thought that would which included Rear-Admiral K be sufficient to make them join A. S. Hill and the Hon. Mr. W. T. but we have got to find a Bola- Southern, C.M.G. During the evening His Excellency distribut-
tion. I cannot say that my solu- tion is a good one but I feel we ed prizes won during the year. could make it a fashion as fashion After the Loyal Toast had been appeale not only to young ladies honoured, the chairman express. but to young men
also. We
FAREWELL TO MR. E. RALPHS.
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divisions. It has been decided to present the 1929 award to the Victoria division, the elder of the two.
Miss Heang accepted the shield on behalf of that division.
Thirty-Three Years Service, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, addressing those present, said: The hardest word to express in any language, no doubt, te to say "goodbye". It is scarcely possible, therefore, to avoid sharing the mixed feelings of joy and regret that have brought us together this afternoon. We are here to do honour and to bid farewell to an old and highly es teemed friend and a most valuable member of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, towards whom we can. an especial pride and an especial not but feel an especial welcome. gratitude for all that he has con- tributed to the education and am- bulance work in the Colony. Thirty-three years of service to traordinary record that any man can be proud of and should de- serve high praise from any Govern. ment. In the Ambulance work; Mr. Ralphs deserves well our gratitude for the new road that he has pioneered and for having put the local Brigade on so firm and efficient basia as it is at pre- sent. In both the educational and ambulance history of Hongkong.
ed thanks to His Excellency for should make it a. fashion so that the Colony is a splendid and ex-
The
young men would feel that they ought to join as that would be a far stronger incentive than im- perial defence.
distributing the prizes. chairman also expressed thanks to all those who had helped the Corps, including Hia Excellency's staff. especially Colonel W. F. I purpose to make a special Hanna, who would, he regretted appeal to the young Indies to say, be leaving them soon. of Hongkong-to
formTM them- The chairman also thanked Roar selves into a league-and take Admiral R. A. S. Hill for the a Vow that they will not loan of the range on Good Friday, dance, bathe with, play golf and also Capt. Quinlan, theor speak to any young man charge of the range. (laughter and applause) say under In addition the chairman thanked 50 years of age, who does not join subscribers to the Sports Fund the Volunteer Defence Corps at and the officers and men who had once. If we can only do that I helped to make the 1.fle meeting am quite certain we should have and supper successful, particular hundreds of men lining up ready
officer in
with
ly Lieut Stewart, Ptc. Frith, to join and hundreds of others on
Mr. Ralphs' name is written large and chiselled deeply, like the poor negro who said. of Abraham Lin- Massa Linkum am eberywhere."
An impressive occasion,
coln on
permit me to say all that is is my
I am afraid that time will not
Lieut. Bottomley and Pte. Blackley. the waiting list (laughter). Thanks were also expressed by After all, we have to admit that mind. I would like to add, how the chairman to Capt. R. Cwomen are taking a greater part ever, that it is my privilege to (Strachey, who had, carried out in world affairs. We poor, miser. have associated with Mr. Ralphe his duties as Acting Adjutant in able men (laughter) have to admit in the St. John Ambulance work a most efficient manner.
that we are gradually being push-ever since 1915 and during thi The chairman also welcomed ed-out of our jobs by the fairer period I have found most harmo Capt. Goater, the new Adjutant, sex I have not the least doubt nious relations. existing between and hoped that he would have that in 50 years time the General him and the entire corps and his Officer Commanding in China will work is so great a merit.. I am be replaced by a highly efficient sure all workers of the St. John warlike Amazon who
Ambulance Brigade will join me iu will, no
saying "Well done, good and faith- ful".
a. successful term of office.
doubt, carry out her work with even greater efficiency. than I do myself (laughter).
A Distinct Loss.
When the dollar has gone down to sixpence taipans will be re-tes a distinct loss to us, but we are Mr. Ralphs' departure constitu- placed by taipanesses. They will glad that he has the opportunity drive in their cara like Queen Boadicea, mowing down
of enjoying at last a well-merited their miserable male assistants who will rest and we wish him a long and be jogging along in chairs or rick- his family. Now his taak j
happy retirement at home with shaws (laughter).
smoothly done, he can fy · or h can run quickly to the green earth's end..
Question of Discipline. Major. Dowbiggin continued he felt that there were many young men, especially recent arrivals, who ought to be in the Corps quite apart from patriotic motives and reasons. Those reasons were per sonal reasons. They were mis- sing a great deal by standing aloof and not joining in with the best and cheapest club in the Colony. They suffered, also, from the lack of that little discipline
In conclusion, His Excellency and comradeship they would have welcomed Capt. Goater who had as members of the Corps.
He continued that he was a firm & very fine record, and he (the believer in the fact that the effl-speaker) said he had every belief ciency of the Cerps had suffered it would not be long before they and, as in any other corps, would had the greatest confidence in him continue to suffer, by the dis-(applause). His Excellency thank cipline being made too easy. Hised the members of the Corps for a experience with other volunteers very pleasant evening on behalf in the East in which he had serv- of himself and staff and all the ed was that a higher standard of guests present. efficiency made
men. ali the more keen to join. There were some men who would be ashamed to think
efficient they were
the
We may also congratulate our- selves that Mr. Ralphs' mantle has fallen on Mr. Morris, who is in every sense a worthy successor. In fact, Mr. Mogris has proved his sterling worth during Mr. Ralphs' absence on leave on several occa- sions and carried on the work most successfully. Not only is Mr. Morris willing to toil arduously and cheerfully, but he is always ready to take the rough with the smooth, which is a great essential quality in the ambulance work. Thus with all Mr. Ralphs has said of him, I am in thorough agree- Gunment..
He then distributed awards to the following:
Winners of Competitions. Nathan Cup for Efficiency,--Won because they had attended ten by the Machine Gun Troop. parades. They did many more
Commandant's Cup for Musketry. Parades and benefitted as a result.Won by Corps Signals. The speaker urged them not to he
Lugard Cup for Machine content with any reduced standard Firing-Won by No. 6 Platoon. but to work together and raise
With your permission, I would Blake Shield.-Won by No. 6 wish to take this occasion to in- both the standard of efficiency and Platoon. (Lt. G. M. Duncan, Sgt. form all the members that on the numbers of the Corps.
G. H. Cuthill, Pipe-Maj. W. Caccount of old age, I have recently Prior to distributing the prizes, K. Mackie, L/Sgt. F. C. Goodman). resigned from the Corps as Dis- His Excellency said:-It is pos- Francis Cup.-Won by No, trict Officer, but still keep up my sibly known to at least a few of Platoon, (Lt. G. M. Duncan, Sgt. G. keen interest as Chairman of the you here to-night that it was my H. Cuthill, Pipe-Maj. W. C. K. Financial Committee. I would point privilege to be asked to give away Mackle, L/Sgt. F. C. Goodman).
out, in passing, that although the these prizes last year, but I can Jar Competition.-Won by No. Brigade has made gratifying pro- assure you that I approach it this 10 Platoon. (L/Cpl. H. R. Pinna, gress, there is still much to be year with greater confidence. At Ple. E. U. Alves, Pte. Xavier, Pte. done. From this time onwards, this time last year, comparatively L. Roza Pereira),
under the able leadership of Mr. speaking, we were unknown to Musketry Competition-1st. each other, as I had only just ar. L/Sgt. F. A. M. Rosario (No. 12 Morris, you must not relax, rather rived, but it is my belief that after Platoon). 2nd Sgt. G. H. Cuthill should you increase your efforte having been here a year, con- (No. 6 Platoon). Brd Cpl. R. J. to promote the ambulance cause. siderable mutual regard exists be. Grieve (M. G. Troop). tween myself, as Officer Comman- ding in China, and the officers, N.C.O.'s and men of the Volun- teer Defence Corps (applause).
I quite agree with Major Dow biggin that, possibly, this unit might be more efficient, but I can
Tyro Competition.-Won by L/ only say that in my official report Cpl. M. A. Silva,
6
Corps Championship.--1st Capt. E. J. R. Mitchell (M. G. Company). 2nd Pte. McLennan (No. Platoon). 3rd Sgt. G. H. Cuthill (No. 6 Platoon). J. R. Mitchell.
Southorn Cup.-Won by Capt. E.
Public's Generous Response, " Some of you doubtless recollect that since the St. John Ambulance started in 1915 in Hongkong, no appeal has ever been made to the Government for financial aid. 1926, when Sir Cecil Clementi first came to Hongkong, he was so well pleased with the Ambulance
In
of this year I stated my consider- Revolver Competition (Open) work that he did all he possibly
ed opinion to be that the train-1st Mr. P. Fletcher (Police Reser- ing, and especially the life you ves). 2nd P. O. Parsons (Range live in camp, compares favourably | Btaff).
could to encourage and inspire in the progress of the Brigade and subsequently the membership roll
with 'that of any Territorial unit Revolver Competition (Corps) increased from 150 to more than
in the Untied Kingdom (applause). 1st Pipe-Maj. W. C. K. Mackie
Is there a Remedy?
1
Battery Cup--L/Bmdr. Black. Band Attendance Cup-Bndemn. Fernandez.
300. I am thankful to say that I paid a special tribute to such (No. 6 Platoon), 2nd Pte. K. Mc-aince Sir Cecil's regime, our ap evenings as this which provide Lennan (No. 5 Platoon).
peals to the public have met with striking testimony to the good fel- Reserves Challenge Cup. Won remarkably generous responge. lowship and comradeship which by Pte. T. Williams.
Now and again. liberal contribu exist in this corps.
tions have been received, which is a clear indication of the apprecia tive attitude of the general public.. Lusitano Cup.- Sgt. F. F.
Let me add my quota to what has and it is a mystery to me, why Sequeira (No. 10 Platoon). more young men do not join. I Sports Cup-Won outright by always been said in praise of the St. John Ambulance. I associate Machine Gun Company. do not despair of finding some
Attack Competition.-Won by myself with Mr. Ralphs and Mr. solution to the mystery but it does No. 7 Platoon. (Capt. Forsyth), Morris in thanking most sincere- scem most peculiar to me. The Sergt. Parkinson, Pte. McLennan ly the members of the Financial feeling that there is no need for Pte. Summers, Pte. Younger and Committee for organizing the them to join for the sole purpose Pte. Stainton.)
Chinese theatrical performance
I agree with Major Dowbiggin,
and I am quite ready to admit that
of imperial defence is a true one The following contributed to an once a year, from which the Bri- enjoyable programme-Messrs. gade has been able to derive' a the fear of attack on Hongkong is Dick Barty, 1. W. Blackley, A. somewhat substantial income. Our not such as to make the ordinary, Davidson, H.J. Fountain, L.A. hearty thanks are also due to all normal, young man join for that Jeeves. V. C. Labrum, W. Markle, members and officers for their purpose.
G. McLeod, D. M. Richards, M. A devotion and unselfish izbours for the good of the Ambulance causs in Hongkong.
I should have thought it would | Silva and G. W. True, Mr. T. Par- have formed a most pleasing kinson was the M. C.
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