FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1927.
LAND FORCES,
PREPARATORY COMMITTEE'S
DECISIONS.
FIXING THE ANNUAL QUOTAS.
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offeers and soldiers serving.
H.K.V.D.C.
Musketry Cup.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CANTON WIRELESS.
The following results of the an nual musketry competition for the VOLUNTEER ORDERS FOR Musketry Challenge Cup presented NEW STATION TO BE OPENED
THE WEEK..
FORTUGUESE COMPANY,
Postings in the new Portuguese Company of the Hong Kong Volun tear Defence Corps aro given in the week's orders, issued to-day,, as fol
and 10 Platoona.
by the Commandant for Season 1926,
| is published for informationų...
Unitani
Order.
Engineer Co.
1st
Artillery Co.
2nd
Reserve Co.
3rd
Armoured Car Col
4th
Infantry Co.
5th 6th 7th
Scottish Co.
SHORTLY.
THE EXPERTS" REPORTS.""
ALLEGED LIBELS.
ACTIONS AGAINST HOME NEWSPAPERS."
JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANTS,
"The new Canton wireless sta~ The hearing was concluded re- Geneva, March 31 The preparatory
disarmament
tion at the North parade ground cently in the King's Banch Divi- committee lengthilyTM discussed
erected by the Nationalist Minis- sion of the libel suit brought limitation of the period of service Hows:-
Mounted Infantry Co.
try of Communications, having against the "Times nowspaper by and the fixing of annual contin- The Portuguése Company is now The following are the results been properly installed, will be Miss Kathleen Frances Mervin genta, namely the number of regular formed, and in organised for the obtained in the competition in field ready for public service aftor the More, of Petersham-terrace. S.W
time being ne tivo platoons, Nos. firing at unknown ranges: for the formal inauguration which is to belled her in a report of a trial who alleged that that paper had Cup presented by Major-General Sir
take place soon. Froderick Lugard, K.C.M.G.
The main installation was com April, In which she was convicted at the Central Criminal Court last Points
33.00 pleted by Carlowitz and Co., a of having libelled a solicitor, Mr 28.08 German firm, some time ago but H. A. P. Hutten. 24.00 owing to a part of the oil engine
Miss More's complaint was that 28.20 having been delayed in shipment the report emitted her defence and 19.50 from Germany, the operation of everything in her favour.
the wireless station has been de-
Finally the committee agreed that each State should "Indiente the maximum number of officers, war- rant "officers and sergeants which unch State should undertake not excord.
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The Commandant has sanctioned the wear of a distinctive flash, half red and half green, to be worn on the left side of the helmet, by all 2nd members of this Company.
3rd
The discussion was then adjourne
Recruits will parade at Corps 4th ed in view of Viscount Soto's pro-Headquarters at 5.30 pm, everyth posal that the period of service Friday Dress Uniform optionall should be left to the, appreciation belt, rifle and bayone of each State-Reuter
HENRY FORD
MOTOR CAR MAGNATE INJURED.
* DELIBERATELY ATTACKED?
Detroit, March 31.
Engineer Co. Scottish Co. Infantry Co.
Mounted Infantry Co.
Armoured Co. Co.
Employment.
On
Transfer.
These allegations were denied.
Pte. J. W. Blackley to be acting layed.
On taking his 'beat,. Mr. Justice After the formation of the Portu-C. Q, M. S. of the, Scottish Company
Tesis By Experts,
Horridge said to Miss More-The- leave of Engineering guese Company the remaining men during absence
experts report. jury have sent a communication to of No. 8 Platoon are transferred to C.Q.M.S. P. W. Ramsay,
that the results are very satis me to say that they think you have Ne. 4, Platoon forthwith.
The following N.C.Os, and men Pte. A. G. Randall is trans-factory, as messages reach not nothing to complain of in the re- Have you are posted to Nos. 9 sad 10 Pla-ferred from No. 4 Platoon to the only points such as Hankow, port in the "Times."
Wuchang, Foochow and Shang- any other witness?—I did not bring hai, but extend to as far as the any other witness. Philippine Islands and Java.
toon:
Armoured Car Co.
Strength.
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No. 9 Platoon: Corp. Lawrence. J. HCl Remedion, J. V. V. The following recruits are taken 1/Cpl. Ward, J... Privates Maren, the strength and posted as ques, Z; Peralta, J. P. Silva, under- M. M. Alves, J. L.; Montalto, D.;
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Subsequently the jury returned w Arrangements have been made verdict for the "Times," and judg-| by the director, with the wireless ment was entered, accordingly. Pros. D. C. Baptista. A. E. Car stations at Vladivostok, Japan! Miss More Had a similar action Mr. Henry Ford has been sent Xavier D. F. Robarts, C. A. alho, H. J. Shiva. C. C. Silva to and Annam for the receipt and against the "Morning Post" but on to hospital as the result of in- Remedios, C F Gomes, R. No. 10 Platoon. juries, described as not serious, Remedios, H. C. Baptista, F. M.; Ftex, F. P. Sequeira, L. Gardner: despatch of message and inter- the case being called she said: "Th view of the expression of opinion Received in, à moter wecident.. Sequeira, F. P.; Delgado, F. XCV. M. Castro, A. V. Barros, HR change of communications, say by the jury, and as I should have
the "Canton Gazette." He was motoring alone, when he Remedios, A. A, Xavier, V. M.Sequeira to No. 9 Platoon, kidded, and a car behind knocked Frunen, E. M.; Chatilho, L.; Silva, him over Bfteen-foot embank-J. M., Silva, A. P. E.; Soares, J. R.;
你 ment, down which his car rolled Figueiredo, H. A. Ribeiro, G. A. over several times.
Leurairo, W: Botelho, H. A. B Mr. Ford had slight concussion. Brown, E. F.; Garela, A.; Gard- and his ribs and buck were severe-ner, L. ly ruined..
Pte. A.. S. Ismail to No. 4 Platoon. Pte. A. W. Hayward to No. 1 Platoon.
Leave"
DINNER DANCE,
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB FUNCTION.
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AN ENJOYABLE EVENING.
to give the same evidence it would be a waste of the time of the court to go on with it."
His lordship: Is the report sub- stantially the aume?--Yes.
His lordship: You are quite right to tell me, and if you do not proceed you can save the expense of the jury. I think you are very wise to do so, and therefore there A special dinner and dance will be judgment for the defendants You have
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The following are granted leave; Jcf absence from the Corps No. 10 Platoon: 1/Cpl. Remeilos, Lt. R. Davice, M.C., M.M., Intan- Delgado, J. A.;y Co. from April 1 to March 1, He has undergone an operation E. A Privatea but is expected to leave hospital Silva, S. R.: Neves, J. M.; Xavier, 1928,
P. M.; Ribeiro.. C. F. V.; Ribeiro,] L/Sgt. E. J. J. Spradbery, A. C. in a fortnight.
FG. Barretto, F. A. BUTTORE Co., from April to Oct. 21, 1927. A. A Basto, A.; Neves, V. A.: L/Cpl. T. W. Southam, A. C. Colorganised by the officials and by consent with costs. Maher, N. E Silva, C Carvalho, from April to March 31. 1928 cricketers of the Kowloon Cricket conducted both your cases extreme A.; Rocha, A. M. B.;. Ogley. W, C.; Pte. F. R. Jones, M.Ç.. No. 1, Xavier, C. M. F; Ozorio, F. P. Vas, Platoon from April 16 to Dec. 14. Club took place at the Cafe y sensibly and fairly, and that is Restaurant Parisien on Wednes. the opinion of both" the jury and E: L.; Lima J.; Baptista, M. A.1927.
myself.. Sgt. A Hutton Potts, M. L. Co., day evening. Noronha, E. A. Guterrez, A. A.;] Rosario P. A, M. Castro, H. 0.from April 1 to March 31, 1928. The spacious dining hall was Addressing counsel for the de- SHvar H. J.: Rosario, L. Al: Xavier,
Gr. G. Puncheon, Artillery Co., neatly decorated with flags, that fence, Mr. Justice Horridge said: 'R. G.
from April 6 to Jan. 8, 1928,
Perhaps you can do something for of the Club being in prominence. and tables forming a huge her in the way of costs.
"Mr. Eustace Hills, K.C.: I will were tastefully adorned with see my clients about it. greenery and red dotvers repte- Hin lordship: Everyone seems to senting the Club's colours,
agres that she has been treated There were about eighty diners, hardly, not that you or your clienta amongst whom were guests from are to blame. other cricket clube.
Mr. His: You have not heard After the dinner, the hall, was all the facts. cleared to permit of dancing."
His lordship: Then I will say
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A recent photograph of Mr. Henry Ford.
Reuter learns from sources in close contact with Mr. Ford that they are of opinion it was not an accident, but that a deliberate attempt was made on Mr. Ford's) iffeReuter's American Service.
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Recruits Parade.
On Tuesday ali recruits parade jat Headquarters at 5.30 p.m.
Dress: Uniform optional, belt, rifle and bayonet.
Lectures.
Pte. C. S. Cameron, No. 5. Platoon, from March 18 to March 31, 1927.
Pte. F. T. Orr, M. E. Co., from April 3 to April 2, 1928.
The Corps Average In Part 1
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Corps Average.
Resignation.
On Friday, April 1 at Headquar-Table "T" for 1926-1927 is 68.05. tera at 5.30 p.m. Lecture on street
Ptę, J."F. Mugford, No. 4 Platoon, fighting will be given by the Addu-la permitted to resign from tunt. As many members of all Corps as from April 20. ranks and from all units as possible. || should attend."
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Corps
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Music was provided by the nothing. Cafe's orchestra during dinner and for dancing to a special
programme.
On Friday, April 22, at Head is struck off the strength of the quarters at 5.30 p.m. a lecture on Aerial Survey will be given by O. C. Pte. R. C."Witchell, Reserve Co., Military Survey Section, R. E
is struck off the strength of the was thoroughly enjoyed. Corps.
All Tanks are invited to be pre- Ment.
Signal Class..
Signal Clase will be held at Head- urters at '5.30 p.m. on 'Thursday, under 2/Et. M. G. Noll.
Mucnamara.
NOTICES.
Reconnaissance Scheme.
M.L. & A C. Compantes. Munketry Part I will be fired by Reconnaissance Scheme will take A conference on the Kirkpatrick | the above Companies at Stonecut-place at Corps Headquarters at 5.15 ters Bange on Sunday,
Range Oficer: 2/Lieut. H. C. m. on Monday. All members of the Corps of all ranks are invited As this is the lust Sunday allotted to attend. to these Companies for Part I, all
No. 2 Platoon. those who have not fred must en- No. 2 Platoon Rifle Club will hold Ideavour to attend. Launch will their second meeting at Peak Range leave Murray Pier at 9 a.m. and on Sunday, commencing at 9.30 call at Kowloon Pier at 9.10 alm. 1a.m.
Dress: Uniform with rifle, It is hoped that all members of bayonet, bandoliers, and pouches the Riffe Club will endeavour to be Arms may be drawn from Corps present.
between Headquarters to-morrow.
9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The evening's entertainment
SIR HUGH CLIFFORD.
CEYLON SURPRISED AT THE
APPOINTMENT. ·
Shadows Before.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED. IN THE MAIL".
Entertainment9
A prfi! I-Queen's Theatre; Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake,"
Penang March 25.
April Star Theatre; Thorane, The Colombo correspondent of the Meighan in "The Ne'er-Do-Well." Tinang Gazette states that the April 1-World Theatre; Richard announcement of the appointment Dix in "The Lucky Devil."
of
of Sir Hugh Clifford as Governor of April 1, 2, 4, 8, Theatre Royal; Commissioner of the Federated April 2--Ship's Company the Straits Settlements. and High "H.MS. Pinafore." 9.80 p.m. Malay States was received with un- H.M.S. "Frobisher hold dance at feigned surprise in Ceylon where Hotel Savoy 8.30 p.m. Sir Hugh had been for only 18 April 6-Theatre Royal: "H.M.S. months.
Pinafore," Matinee, 4.30p.m. Among the schemes which ho, con- April 6-The Hong Kong Dance: templated is a system of demarcat- Club's grand opening Carnival No. 1 Platoon.
ing government land to peasant Dance, takes place at Lane Craw- No. 1 Platoon: All ranks are proprietors. He has enunciated his forde, at: 9 p.1. Mounted Infantry Co.
reminded that the annual rifle meet-policy in this respect.
"Sporta. Thursday, recruita las detalled) ing will take place at Stonecutters' He also speeded up the question April 2-Inter-Services Regatta parade ut Stables for instruction in at Easter (April 17 and 18) and it of a Ceylon University..
la hoped that it will be possible to
of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, With his previous experience as North Point THE MOTORING AGE. riding, 5.30 p.m.
Dress: plain clothes.
enter at least 3 teama of 4 from Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, Sir No. Platoon for the Team events Hugh Clifford began well and won annual sports at King's Park, Kow. April 2-Central British 'School' Machine Gunners: Machine Cu and 2 for the Attack Competition the hearts of the people." class will be held on Mondays and team of 6).
recently made speeches out. bon. 2.80 p.m. Thursdays of every week through It is also hoped that the Platoon lining his policy, which contained the Summer commencing at 5.30 will be well represented in the Corps fequent references to Malaya. An increase in the use of mêtor: p.m. at Corps Headquarters.
All gunners who have passed petition and Tyre Competition (for Championship and Masketry Com- vehicles is shown by the figures Issued by the Ministry of Trans-Part I. Musketry should attend go those eligible). port. The number of private motor that classes can be arranged ac-
As entries close on Monday next- cars rose during the three months cording to the proficiency of the please notify 2/Lieut. H. Owen- ended February 28 from 498,000 to various members.
BRITISH FIGURES SHOW BIG INCREASE
Rugby, March 31,
Armoured Car Co.
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572,000, and the number of com All N.C.O.'a are specially requir-Hughes, c/o Harry Wicking and Co., mercial vehicles increased from ed to attend so that they will be as soon as possible whether you can 233,000 to 257,000.-British Wire-in a position to instruct their men Jens Service.
and new members. Those prepared to attend should send in their
BRITAIN & SPAIN.
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TRADE TREATY TERMS NEARLY FINISHED.
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attend or not.
“... Rifle Meeting." Programmes for the annual rifle names to C.S.M. A. C. Groves, c/o meeting are now ready and can be l'obtained on application to the
Orderly Room. H.K.V.D.C.
H.K. & S. Bank.
Scottish Company.
Scottish Company,
CLOWN'S UNION.
FUNNY MEN OF FRANCE.
"ORGANISE.
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April 4 St. Paul's College annual jathletic sports at H.K.F.C. Ground,. 1.80 pan. (postponed from April 1 pwing to inclement weather).
Meetings.
April. 1-Hong Kong Automo- |bila Assu, meeting, Messrs. Jardina
Matheson's offices. 5.30 p.m.
- April 6-Annual meeting of the The clowns of Paris eir-H.K. Baseball Assn. at the Ameri Cusan discarded their baggy trou-can Consulate-General, 6.30 p.m.-- sere, paint and tame rabbits, and, April 8-Third annual meeting of with the appearance of serious men H K. & Territorial Estates, Ltd., St. of the world, met in a small office in George's Bldg. 2.30 p.m. the centre of the city and formed April 21-Second Meeting of themselves into a trade union. China Light & Power - Go., Ltd. Wednesday. April 4: Parade atį Headquarters at 5.80 p.m. Special
The funny men, whose names are 11.80 a.m.
areous. A competition for the Quarry Bay known to thousands of Paria chil class of Machine Gun instruction)
xt Volunteer dren--and stald own-ups for that April 1-Annual dinner of Artil- under 2/Lieut. J. E. Hancock for Cup is to be held Rugby, March 31. all members of the Mobile Column, Headquarters at 4 pm. on Satur-matter-listened attentively, while lery Co., of the Hong Kong Volun
Walter Tubby** Mr. G. Locker Lampson. Under-Armoured Car Company.
and teer Defence Corps at Volunteer A good day, April 30, and details will be "Little Secretary for Foreign Affairs, re-attendance is specially requested issued to competitors in due course. "Bouncing-in-the-Ring" read, with Headquarters. 8.p.m.
At least 76 per cont. of the effec-out Joke, quip or gag, the statutes. April 2-Distribution of prizes of plying to a question in Parliament,
tive strength of each platoon muat of the new union, which is to pro- the Docksin School at the Chinese wid that negotiations between Saturday, Stonecutters Range hás
attend.
topt them from rapacious circus Y.M.CA. 2pm, and of St. Stephen's, Great Britain and Spain for akindly been placed at the disposal The Cup, presented by Mr. G. M. managers, and to provide them with College, in Great Hall of University, commercial treaty had reached an of the Company from spam.Com Young, is held each year by the supera anuasie the advanced stage, but he was not yet members shooting in the Team Com- platoon gaining most points. longer amuse the crowds. in a position to make a detailed petitions at the forthcoming Corps
Holders Season 1924-1925 No Francols Fratellini perhaps the statement, British Wireless Ser- rifle meeting. are particularly re7 (City) Flatcon: Season 1925-1926 most famous clown in the world
quested to make every effort to at--No. 7 (City) Platoon...
was elected chairman of the union, tend. Platoon Commanders please 1. Attendance-Every N.. C, D. and Goliath 8 ft. 8 in. in height HEALTH OFFICEÈS' VISIT. note. Ammunition will be supplied and man who attends a parade promised that in, the intervals of
A launch will leave Murray Pier at scores a point for his Platoon,
letting his comrades throw him 2.15 p.m. calling at Kowloon Police" Rugby, March 81..
2. Attendance at Camp Points about on the carpet of the ring heed the Wolseley Motor Company, has Pier at 2.30 p.m. du konde
will count as in No. 1 except that would gather subscriptions, Sunday, Part-I Musketry will bo Bred by the Scottish Company at an attendance for each day counts Taikoo Range. This is an addia 2 points and an absentee minus
1 pointy S tional opportunity of completing Squad Drill,
vice.
Foreign public health officers
sisiting this country were enter talned to lunch to-day at the Minis try of Health.
Sir Neville Chamberlain Health Minister. extended on behalf of the movement a welcome in the meats who came from eleven foreign coun- tries British Wireless Service,
FLYING TO CAPETOWN,
Rugby March 27 Royal Air Force det ment of
no 7.30 p.m.
April Annüal”.
of
Queen's College Old Boys Associa
ou, College Hall, 8 p.ra.
Mr. W. R. Morris, of Morris Motors, Ltd, who recently purchas
left Southampton in the "Arlanza” for Buenos Aires primarily on bolfday but also to study the possi bility of extending the British motor-cer industry in South [America. Loading British gente
minutes points to the Platoon having best Part, and it is hoped that members drill under an NCO of the average attendance on parade are already abroad with the object will take advantage thereof. The Platoon.) At least 50 per cent. (a), A General Inspection of each: Port car will leave Headquarters (with arms) of the active strength. Platoon will be made by neutral of Increasing our ever-seat motor for Taikoo: at 9 am
trade, of the respective Platoons must take offcers part. Ap
then march past believe in line, from: one end of thá| carried out on the Miniature Range, parade ground to the other.
4 Fire Control This (b) Platoons will
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Thursday, at 5.80 p.m. -—---
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