1935-01-19 — Page 7

H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

Orders For The

Coming Week.

Launch leaves at 8.30 am. calling at Kowloon at 840 a.m.

Orders by Lieut.-Colonel H.. B. L. Dowbiggin, O. B. E. Com- mandant. Hong Kong Volunteery Defence Corps

Hong Kong.

18th January, 1935, Friday.

GENERAL.

ANNUAL INSPECTION

No. 2 (Scottish) Company No. 6 Platoon. The usual week. parade at Kowloon Dock will be discontinued until further notice.

No. 7 Platoon-Parade at IIead- quarters on Thursday, 24th Janu- Jary for M. G. Instruction.

Company Parades--Sunday, 27th January-Machine Gun Part II will

The Annual Inspection of the be fred at Stonecutters. Launch Corps by the General Officer Com leaves Queen's Fier at 8.30 am.

manding the British Troops in.. calling at Kowloon en route. China will take place on Tuesday,

Range Officer-Lient. 12th March, 1935.

Brown.

A Practice Parade will be held

on Tuesday, 5th March.

All ranks will keep these dates free in accordance with Volunteer Ordinance.

JUNIOR WING-2nd COURSE The Second Course, Junior Wing will begin on Monday 21st January at 5.30 p.m. at Headquarter

The following have been select

ed to attend:-

A/C.Q.M.S. E. L. Groome-M. M. G. Soction..

Sergeant G. P. Ferguson-Troop: į A: L/Sgt. L. B. Holmes-No, 1 Company.

L/Sergt. G. G. Stopani Thomson -No. 2 Company.

Corporal A. N. Braude-M. G. Signals.

Corporal W. A. Mackinlay

Troop

L/Corporal E. M. Bryden-No. 2

Company.

L/Corporal R. M. Wood-No. 1

Company.

L/Corporal J. E. Potter-No. 1 Company.

A. W.

Thursday, 31st January 1935-A lecture will be given at Headquar;} ters at 5.30 p.m.

No. 3 (Anzac) Company Parade at Headquarters at 5.30) p.m. on fonday 21st January for Machine Gun Instruction in pre pamtion for the 4th Test in con- nection with Schedule "B" of the Proficiency Classification, (I. A. & Steppages).

Corps Infantry (Portuguese Company)..

The Corps Infantry will parade jon Tuesday, 22nd January, 1935 at Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. Parti colars as per Appendix attached. ⚫ (Continued on Page 10).

FREEDOM OF RELIEF IN ENGLISH CHURCH

Bishop Of Rochester

On Miracles

THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1935′′

Mr. and Mrs. Leonid Tolokonsky with their daughter, Louisa, aged 7, who is being guarded in New York following kidnapping threats. Mr. Telekonsky is the consul-general of the_U.88R. In the United States.

ANNUAL DANCE OF

TAIKOO CLUB

Successful Function

Last Night

NEARLY 200 ATTEND

COTTON MARKET STEADY

Continued From Page 6)

BUT-

BANDMASTER DIES IN HOSPITAL

Mr. F. Burnett, Royal Welch Fusiliers

FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

VLADIVOSTOK AND SIBERIA

Eastern Provinces Development

·OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO PACIFIC POWERS

The commercial revival of

CREATURE BELIEVED EXTINCT

Old English Black Rat Still Survives

"ANIMAL THAT. SEEKS

HUMAN COMPANY

The death occurred yesterday afternoon at the Bowen Road Mill-

An inquest discloses the return tary Hospital of Bandmaster Fred Vladivostok and the industrial to Britain of an animal believed Burnett, A.R.C.M., of the Second development of Siberia and the to be extinct the pld - English Battalion, Royal Wekh Fusiliers. Russian Far Eastern provinces black rat..

Born in York, England, on Decem are matters which intimately. ber 81, 1905, the late Mr. Burnett concern China. ⠀: enlisted in

Fon

January

the 7th Hussara 21, 920; as

a Boy. Later, he spent two years

at the Royal Military, School Music at Kneller Hall...

for

In the seventeenth century the

They also concern' the United grey rat from Sumatra, brought States. Japan and other nations over in trading ships, drove the on the Pacific because the trang- native black rats out of Britain formation of this hitherto, un- Lately rat-proof warehouses. populated and undeveloped region have been built. But they were into a developed territory is only proof against grey rate. Appointed Warrant Officer Class bound to have a fundamental Behind their walls the black rat 1. he was promoted to Bandmaster effect on the course of events, revived, safe from its enemy.. and joined the 2nd Battalion, Royal commercial and otherwise, in this Welch Fusiliers on June 7, 1982, part. of the world in the years the two varieties is that, the grey A curious difference between joining the battalion at Gibraltar in to come. August of that year.

These subjects and other rat avoids human company while He was a good all-round sporte-phases of bresent-day life in the the black rat seeks it. man, being prominent in swimming. U.S.S.R. were discussed by Mr. J. water polo and at football.

B. Powell, Editor of the "China He is survived by his wife, who Weekly Review," in a talk at a is now in Hong Kong.

meeting of the Pan-Pacific Asso-}, The funeral will take place this ciation at tiffin on Friday last. afternoon.

CHURCHES

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

Mr. Powell has just returned from a trip of investigation in “ALL-CLYDE” SHIP Siberia and European Russia which he took on behalf of the has been correspondent in the [Branch of The Mother Church, "Chicago Tribune," of which he

Far East for several years.

Glasgow-Built Lifeboats For "Queen Mary"

...

SIR IAN HAMILTON MAKES FILM APPEARANCE

The First Church of Christ, Scien- |tist, in Boston, Mass., US4]

Macdonnell Road, Below BoweL Road Tram Station Sunday Service 11.15 am. Subject: LIFE.·

of the Argentine exportable plus, and further sales from Austra lia to the Orient. A cold wave is predicted in parts of Nebraska and When the Cunard-White Star. Nearly 200 members of the Tai-Kansas, where a little snow covering liner Queen Mary goes into commis koo Club and their friends were is indicated. Corn was firm in sien she will be able to lay claim to present at the Club's Annual Dance, sympathy with wheat, on prospects be "all Clyde built.” held last night.

of increased feeding, incident to the Her. 24 lifeboats are to be built by General Sir lan Hamilton, who; cold wave. Country offeringe were Messrs. Hugh McLean and Sons speaks the introduction to ainew decidedly small.

The Sunday school, is held Ltd., the Govan boat builders. Mr. British film, "Forgotten Men," has Bunday Morning at 10 o'clock "Cotton: Selling by longs and K. H. Mclean, a director of the received a cheque for 350 guineas Wednesday Evening Meeting at some foreign sales were finding a firm, says:

from the company concerned in p.m. Private T. A. Pearce.No. 1

Reading Room at above ad more restricted trade offtake.

"This is the biggest lifeboat order settlement of services and, co-opera-dress opan Tugabay and Friday, 10 Company.

The Bishop of Rochester (Dr. formed the centre, and from which

"Rubber: Quiet conditions pre-ever placed in Great Britain. Ex-tion with the film 'Forgotten Men." am to 12 noon, Monday" and Frivate W. K. Robinson-No. 1 Linton Smith), addressing the countless coloured streamers radia-valled, but with a steady tone. The periments have been conducted for Sir Ian Intends to give half the sum Thursday, 5.30 to 7 pm. Company.

Rochester Diocesan Conference, at ted....

volume of trend or concentrated in-the past three years before final to the British Legion in London, Puble is cordially invited to attend Church House, Westminster, dis-

The Illuminations were carried terest. Outside markets were very decisions were reached concerning and the other half to the British the service and visit the Reading freedom of thought by the Church's cussed the limits set to individual out by Mr. W. Warnoch while the dull, while, London was quiet but important details.”

Legion in Scotland,

Room decorations were executed by Mr. R. steady..

A. L/Corporal P. L. Leefe--No. 1 Company. Private Company,

J. C Miller-No. 2

LECTURE ROOM ALLOTMENT

Friday, 25th January, 1985 C S. M. Gillard (for Old Settlers' Dinner),

Thursday, 31st Jan. 1935--No. 2 (Scottish) Company.

PARADE

Corps Signals

LIMIT MUST BE SET FOR THE CLERGY

statements of the Creeds on the

on mirales

The approaches to the Club were prettily illuminated, while the terior decorations were equally at-

111-

tractive. A huge cluster of balloons

:

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formulas in connection with the Gray, who both well deserved the "Sugar: The actual commodity congratulations they received on the was steady on an improved demand, Virgin Birth and the bodily resur-success of their efforts.

with possible buyers at 280. rection of Christ,

Mr. C. H. Summers, the Hon. fined was unchanged, while futures The Bishop auid that in the

Secretary of the Club, was respon-were barely steady on unsettling modern intellectual men's views

atmosphere gible for the rest of the excellent Cuban news. The trend of the mar-

and the miraculous had changed. How far General Manager of the Taikon

arrangements. Mr. K. S. Greig, the ket was irreguler

"Flash: Annalist Index of Busi could men who reached a negative,

Dock; and Mr. A. R. H. Phillips the ness Activity was 87.2 as against conclusion retain membership of a Vice-President of the Club, were 84.6 last week Automobile outpat The Battery will parade at Head-body which in its formulas explicity quarters on. Thursday, 24th Janu-asserted these happenings to be ary 5.30 p.m. Dress Blue Caps historical? and Overalls,

There will be a parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 pm on Tues day, 22nd January, 1985.

Corps, 1st. Battery.

Musketry. The Battery will fire Part III at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, 3rd February, 1985,

among those present.

The following were the commit-

There was a difference between tees: Supper.Mr. J. Wald and Mr. S. Pollock: Ladies' room.-Mrs. the position of a layman and that

Norria: Bar.--Mr. A. H. Stewart, of the Church's accredited teachers.

in the United States totalled 59,825 units. Money in circulation de- Creased by $88,000,000.

"Radio Corporation has declared

a dividend on preferred "A" shares, and dividend arrearages on prefer-

Reuter.

Launch will leave Queen's Pier A layman need not sever himself Mr. C. H, Summers and. Mr. Ared "A" will now be paid off.”—|

at 9 am calling at Kowloon at 9.10 a.m.

McArthur.

from the Christian fellowship bei cause he could not accept every Enjoyable music was provided by All ranks are reminded that there statement of the Christian Creed the dance band of the Hong Kong

The teacher, however, had an add-Hotel. will be a shoot at Pak Sha Wan onl Wednesday, 30th January, 1935. ed responsibility.

Launch leaves R.A.S.C. Camber at 4.30 p.m.

•

There was a great difference be tween a suspension of judgment on Uniform must be worn by those the validity of historical evidence attending.

and the open assertion that that evidence was mistaken. It Was Monday, January 21st-inia-justifiable, in his opinion, for a man

Carps Engineers

ture Range.

NOTICE

who held the doctrine of the Incar- nation and the Resurrection to words of the Creed, repent the though he might not think the evid

HENNESSY ROAD MOTOR SMASH

Col. Bird Has Lucky Escape

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N.Y./London

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New York, Yesterday.

NY. Cotton-May.

Prev. To-day's clng close

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All members are requested to re-

Colonel L. G. Bird, D.S.O., serve Sunday, February, 3rd for

ence sufficient to prove that the 0.B.E, former Commandant of the Classification at Stonecutters.

events occurred as described in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Machine Battalion-

New Testament. He was not acting Corps, escaped from what might Troop Parade on Tuesday, 22nd Janu- dishonourably if he refrained from have proved serious injury last ary at 6.30 p.m. at Volunteer Head-introducing his doubts into his night when his car crashed into the

traffic "island", opposite Tin Lok 30 Industrials quarters for Machine Gun Course, public teaching.

On the other hand, flat denial, Lane, in Hennessy Road. Armoured Car Section

The 20 Rails public, or private, of the statements "Island" was complete demolished, 20 Utilities in the Creeds on the part of an while Colonel Bird's car was wreck-40 Bonds erdained minister of the Churched beyond repair. was inconsistent alike with charity

There will be a parade t 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January at Head- quarters.

Motor Cycle (M.G.) Section' Monday, 21st January, 1995 Parade at Headquarters at 6.30 p.m. fer I. A. Instruction.

Wednesday, 23rd January, 1935, Parade at Headquarters at 5.80 p.m. for Mechanical Instruction.

Revolvers-All revolvers must be returned to Store immediately.

No. 1 (M.G.) Company" -- The undermentioned qualified as 1st Class Gunners on 19th January,

1935 and are entitled to wear "M.G.". (without wreath) for the Weapon Training Season 1934–– 1935.

C.Q.M.S. Edwards, Sergeant Baile

L/Corporal V. H, White,

L/Corporal Gubbay.

Private Jackson.

Private Cauvin, S

Private N. Boodbridge.

96.25 98.87 12 up

11 Commodity 59.18 59.49.00 off

17 Leading Stocks

Auburn

The Colonel escaped with nothing Amer Can feed and veracity. The great freedom more than a few slight bruises. Amer Smelting of thought permitted by the Church His Chinese "boy who was sitting Amer T&T of England could not rightly be beside him when the accident occur Case ... extended so far.`

red, was thrown on to the road but: Da Pont .. escaped serious injury, ENG Elee Bond & Share The accident occurred at 8.05 General Motors :

¡Int: T & T p.m., when Colonel Bird was driving McIntyre

JEWELLERY THEFT

*** BY MUI-TSAI

Young Offender Sent To Remand Home

to his home at Shek: O. The car Montgomery-Ward smashed the concrete standards at Nat Distillera both ends of the "laland" as well as N.Y. Central.

Socony-Vacuum

the warning light in the centre. Unim Pacific

In a report made to the Wanchai U.S. Steel. Palice Station. Colonel Bird said Westinghouse E hey did not see the red light until

Appearing on remand on a charge the car hit the "island"".

of theft of a quantity of jewellery,

valued at $275, from Tsang Fai

yuen, of 142 Whitfield Road, Lal

Taut ha, a 16-year-old mut trai, was HISTORY OF CHING DYNASTY.

yesterday afternoon sentenced by

Mr. W. Schofield, a

Centr

Magistracy, to nine months in the

Parade on Friday, 25th January Remand Home for

at 5.80 p.m. Indirect Fire under |-- Tam Sim

Lieut DM. Richards except for Tam

lat year men and those detalled younger who will-parada under C.S.H.

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