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Sir,
Heal Quarters, China Command,
Hongkong, 12th. May, 1916)
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I have the honour to forward for Your Imellency's
information the Annual Report on the Hongkong Volunteer Corps and
also that of the Volunteer Reserve.
2.
I have taken many opportunities of inspecting these two bodies at their various branches of training and I consider
them both in an efficient condition and fit to bear their part in
the defence of the Colony.
3.
My most important inspection was held in December
last when the Reserves were mabilised on their defences in field
service marching order on the 18th. of that month, and the Volun-
-teers on the 19th. I found all ranks on the alert and acquainted
with their duties.
4.
Both Corps have afforded great assistance to the Garrison in taking the guard duties mentioned in the Reports and the services of the gigeer Company in running the Electric Search
Lights have been of special value.
5.
I have caused certain minor remarks and suggestions
for improvement to be communicated to the two Commanding Officers.
I have etc..
His Excellency
Ms Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G.,
Governor,&c..
(Sd.) F. Ventria,
Major-General,
Commanding the Troops in China.