Appendices A and B contain the remarks of the G.O.C. and C.R.A. on the Corps Camp and those of G.O.C. on the Troop Camp together with full reports on the camps. 21. Owing to the change of armament and the formation of an Infantry Company Stonecutters' Island is no longer a suitable locality for the annual camp.
I propose to hold the next camp in the New Territories near suitable practice ground for 2.95" Q.F. guns and 5" B.L. howitzers. Such a plan will only be possible if a fair proportion of members can obtain leave to attend camp for at least half a week at a time. The present custom of members returning daily to Hongkong to their ordinary work would be impossible owing to distance of proposed camp.
COMPETITIONS.
22. (1.) Sir Matthew Nathan's Cup for Efficiency.
This was won by No. 4 Artillery Company.
The following is the order of efficiency:-
1.-No. 4 Artillery Company. 2.-The Troop.
3.-Engineer Company. 4.-No. 3 Artillery Company. 5.-Infantry Company. 6.-No. 2 Artillery Company.
7.-No. 1 Artillery Company.
(2.) The Blake Musketry Shield for teams of 8 from each unit at ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards.
This competition took place on 6th February, 1909, and was won by No. 2 Artillery Company.
(3.) The Gascoigne Shield for Maxim Gun Practice was competed for on 27th February, 1909, and was won by No. 3 Artillery Company.
(4.) A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard for individual rifle competition at unknown ranges.
This competition took place on 17th April, 1908, and was won by Private Lapsley, Infantry Company.
MISCELLANEOUS.
23. The Corps took part in the King's Birthday Parade with the remainder of the Garrison on November 9th, 1908.
24. The present strength of the Cadet Company is 24. The miniature rifle range erected near the Victoria School is regularly used and many of the cadets make excellent shooting.
INSPECTION.
25. The Annual Inspection of the Corps was carried out on 27th March, 1909, by His Excellency Major General R. G. Broadwood, C.B., Commanding the Troops, South China, who expressed his entire satisfaction with the turn out and parade.
SERVICES.
26. The standard of efficiency has been well maintained during the past year owing to the assistance and loyal co-operation I have invariably received from the Staff Officer, other members of the Staff and all the Officers and Senior N.C.O.'s. Since Sergt.-Major Higby left the Colony on 13th January, 1909, on leave of absence, the duties of Corps Sergt.-Major have been very ably performed by Staff-Armourer G. W. Avenell in addition to his ordinary work.
27. In my report on the camp I have already referred to Lieutenant R. M. Crosse's services. I should like to place on record my indebtedness to this officer who, at much personal inconvenience, has devoted so much of his time to the interest of the Corps during his tenure of the appointment of Instructor in Gunnery and Range Finding, South China.
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Lt.-Col.,
Commandant, H.K. Vol. Corps.
10th May, 1909.
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Appendices A and B contain the remarks of the G. Q. C. and C. R. A. on the Corps Camp and those of G. O. C. on the Troop Camp together with full reports on the camps. 21. Owing to the change of armament and the formation of an Infantry Company Stonecutters' Island is no longer a suitable locality for the annual camp.
I propose to hold the next camp in the New Territories near suitable practice ground for 2.95" Q.F. guns and 5′′ B.L. howitzers. Such
Such a plan will only be possible if a fair proportion of members can obtain leave to attend camp for at least half a week at a time. The present custom of members returning daily to Hongkong to their ordinary work would be impossible owing to distance of proposed camp.
COMPETITIONS.
22. (1.) Sir Matthew Nathan's Cup for Efficiency.
This was won by No. 4 Artillery Company.
The following is the order of efficiency:-
1.-No. 4 Artillery Company. 2.--The Troop.
3.-Engineer Company. 4.-No. 3 Artillery Company. 5.-Infantry Company. 6.-No. 2 Artillery Company.
7.-No. 1 Artillery Company.
(2.) The Blake Musketry Shield for teams of 8 from each unit at ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards.
This competition took place on 6th February, 1909, and was won by No. 2 Artillery Company.
(3.) The Gascoigne Shield for Maxim Gun Practice was competed for on 27th February, 1909, and was won by No. 3 Artillery Company.
(4.) A Cup presented by His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard for individual rifle competition at unknown ranges.
This competition took place on 17th April, 1908, and was won by Private Lapsley, Infantry Company.
MISCELLANEOUS.
23. The Corps took part in the King's Birthday Parade with the remainder of the Garrison on November 9th, 1908.
24. The present strength of the Cadet Company is 24. The miniature rifle range erected near the Victoria School is regularly used and many of the cadets make excellent shooting.
INSPECTION.
25. The Annual Inspection of the Corps was carried out on 27th March, 1909, by His Excellency Major General R. G. Broadwood, C.B., Commanding the Troops, South China, who expressed his entire satisfaction with the turn out and parade.
SERVICES.
26. The standard of efficiency has been well maintained during the past year owing to the assistance and loyal co-operation I have invariably received from the Staff Officer, other members of the Staff and all the Officers and Senior N.C.O.'s. Since Sergt.-Major Higby left the Colony on 13th January, 1909, on leave of absence, the duties of Corps Sergt.- Major have been very ably performed by Staff-Armourer G. W. Avenell in addition to his ordinary work.
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27. In my report on the camp I have already referred to Lieutenant R. M. Crosse's services. I should like to place on record my indebtedness to this officer who, at much personal inconvenience, has devoted so much of his time to the interest of the Corps during his tenure of the appointment of Instructor in Gunnery and Range Finding, South China.
ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Lt.-Col.,
Commandant, H.K. Vol. Corps.
10th May, 1909.
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