H.K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
THE SOCIETY OF
YORKSHIREMEN Enjoyable Cabaret Dinner Dance
SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT H, K. HOTEL ROOF GARDEN
A highly enjoyable evenly was spent by all who attended the Cabaret Dinner Dance given by the Society of Yorkshiremen in the Reef Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel last
night.
ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK
Orders by Lieut. Colonel H. B. L Dowbiggin. O.B.E. Comman- dant, Hong Kong Volunteer De- fence Corps.
Hong Kong. Friday, 8th March 1985.
GENERAL ARE M ANNUAL INSPECTION.
The Corps will be inspected by the General Officer Commanding the British Troops in China at 6 mon Tuesday, 12th, March, 1986.
All ranks including Air 'Arm The evening commenced with the pnt Reserve Company, will parade arrival of His Excellency, the Gover at Headquarters on Tuesday, 12th nor. Sir William Peel, K.C.31.G., March, 1986 to 5.10 p.m.”in accor- KLE.E., Patron of the Society, at dance.with Circular No. 66 dated about 2.50 p.m. He was met by the 15.2.35 issued to all Officers and President, Mr. Brearley, and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Meyer Cock- tails and hors d'oeuvres were served and the members and their guesta then adjourned for dinner.
N.0.0.8
Colours will be on parade." Lieutenant M. I. de Ville will Command-Machine Gun Battalion officiate in Command of 1st Battery vice Captain T. Addis Martin. (on jsick leave).
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Attachment-Machine Gun
* Battalion Sergeant C. J. Baile, Singapore
The official guests were Sir WII-; liam Hornell, President of St. George's Society, the Chieftain of St. Andrew's Society and Mrs. A. S. Mackichan, the President of St. Volunteer Corps, ceased to be at- Patrick's Society, and Mrs. B. II. C.tached to No. 1 (M.G.) Company. Hallowes, while other guests at the with effect from 13th February, President's table besides, His Excel-1935 on return to Singapore. lency and Lady Peel were Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson and Mrs. Hender- son, Col. H.B.-L.-Dowbiggin, Mr and Mrs. H. R. B. Hancock, and Miss Brearley, who acted as Hostess,
Welcomed Turns
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PARADE
-Corps 1st Battery"
the week-end March 15th to 17th The 2nd Camp will be held on
(at Pak Sha Wan.
Launch will leave Queen's Pier During the dancing which fol-at 5.30 p.m. on Friday, 15th March, Zowed some fine turns were render-1935.
ed by Mr. Scott Harston, known and All ranks must attend Camp un- appreciated by all Yorkshiremen, less written application the inimitable Mr. H. H. Mundy, of absence is made. and Willy Geall, whose humour had a. wide appeal.
for
leave
There will be no parade Thursday, 14th March 1985. G.O.C's Inspection-All
on
ranks
on
An exquisite bunch of white roses, displayed effectively on the Preal-will parade at Headquarters dent's table, lent a symbolic touch, Tuesday, 12th March at 5:10 p.m. while the numerous pictures of sharp. .... Yorkshire beauty spots which adora-
Dress:-Review, Order, Topee,
A Menu of the 1988 dinner auto-Rise & Sling: graphed by the four Yorkshire and England cricketers attracted
siderable attention.
con-
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1935
Rather than die with his boots on like (above) Haby Face Nel- Bon (left) and John Dillinger (below) Fred Barker (left) and Pretty. New York police. He was returned to Richmond, Va., where he es Boy Floyd, his predecessors as top-ranking pubile enemy, Pennsyl vania's 'Robert Mals elected to surrender to the Federal agents and caped from the Siste death-house, and was re-sentenced to die. He is shown as the sentence was pass edi
CONSTABLE FOUND | SCALE MODEL OF
DEAD
Shot With His Own Rifle
EVIDENCE AT INQUEST
The inquiry Into the death of
QUEEN MARY
Will Be Exhibited In London This Month
USED AT, CLYDEBANK FOR ORIGINAL TESTS'
SYNTHETIC JEWEL DISCOVERY
Chemists Production Of Emeralds
SURPRISING SIMILARITY TO REAL STONES
The great Chemical Dye Trust |
CHOPPER ASSAULT
IN MARKET
Might Have Been
Fatal Blow
ASSAILANT COMMITTED TO
SESSIONSZLETE
Charged with assaulting Yau Y, claims that it has produced the a stall foki, and wounding him in the chest with a chopper on Febru
first synthetic emerald.
CHURCHES
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
[Branch of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scien tiat, in Boston, Mass., U.S.A.]- Macdonnell Road, Below Bowen
Road Tram Station
Sunday Bervice 11:15 am
sepa Subject: MAN..
The Sunday school is held un o'clock
It has just caused a stone of ary 24, Ng Kwong, a 84-year-old surprising similarity to, the real ndon committed to stand his trial Sunday Morning at 10
unemployed, was yesterday after thing to be mounted with genuine at the next Criminal Sessions by Wednesday Evening Meeting at 6 emeralds.in a ring to be the prize : 1. Wynne-Jones at the Central pm Reading Room at above ad- in a lottery at the Press Ball Magistracy. always the most outstanding Mag
dress open Tuesday and Friday, 10
season,
*
social event of Berlin's winter Detective-Sergeant R. J. Clarke am to 11 noon, Monday and
prenecuted. Called. "Igmerald," in compli- Dr. G. H. Thomas, of the Gov-the service and visit the Reading Thursday 5.80 to 7 p.m. The ment to the Trust, referred to arment Civil Hoapital, in evidence,
Public is cordially invited to attend popularly in Germany by the said that if the chopper had struck
Room capitals of its name, "G" these the man stones will only be produced in throat, it would have severed the in the region of the very small quantities, and“ pos-wind-pipe sessors of real emeralds are structures, which advised that they need have no proved fatal
fear of any fall in value of the)
authentic gem.pk
Both the great chemical works
and other vital might have
and the two experts, Dr. Jager Two cases of diphtheria, and one and Dr. Espig, actually respon-care of typhoid fever were reported in sible for the "Igmerald," are suf-the Colony during the 24 hours ended ficiently proud of their product
Thursday, to accompany the presentation of the ring to the fortunate win- ner with a parchment document, testimony of the unique occa- ision.
CAMPBELL'S WORLD RECORD
cars
WAB
(Continued from Page 1) The second states that the demand is in excess of twice that planned, aud deliveries are, far behind. The third report, from the biggest European car factory, reports" a ed the walls of the room elicited Jacket Bandolier, Breeches, Pattees
demand for their popular small many fond reminiscences.
family car with which they cannot rolled downwards, Black Boots, Ngan Yum, a Chinese constable,
The official scale model of the so the factory
hope to deal sa at present organised; whose body was found on the hill Cunard-White Starliner Queen
obliged to expand. Corps Engineers
side in the Bay View District on Mary will be seen by the public for show a demand for the new
With one exception, all returns Monday, 11th March-Miniature January 26, with a bullet wound in the first time at the Daily Mail considerably heavier than Range at 5.80 p.m.
the head, was resumed before Mr. Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia, thought possible. Friday, 15th March--Camp at W. Schofield, sitting as Coroner, at Kenslaston, which opens on March in the simple, fuct that 1985 has The reason, lles Pak Sha Wan-Parade at Statue the Central Magistracy yesterday 26. Pier at 6 p.m.
afternoon.
This model is a perfect miniature with new cars representing a big brought new standards of motoring of the liner, and was used at Clyde atride forward in motor-car design. bank for tests by the designera before the ship was begun.
·LESSONS APPLIED. Marine engineers all over the year in car-building: and this may This year is going to be a boom world have tried to discover the be shown to be largely due to the secrets of the Queen Mary for their research, experiment and test which own use, but only now do the Cun-have one to the design and making ard-White Star Company feel safe of Campbell's wonderful car and in allowing the model to be shown. which have in turn produced, the re- To transport the five-tons model anement of design in the ordinary from Clydeband to Olympia a
The President's Speech
In rising to propose the Toast of the Society, the President extended, a bearty welcome to the guests,
Dress:Caps, Tunics, Trousers, The jury comprised Mosers, C. M. particularly to the Presidents of Equipment, Gas Mask, Ride and Sousa (Foreman), La Tak-chung
Bayonet. Greatcoats, if carried, to Ho Ho Yu-tin. be on Braces
Evidence that the deceased. had Baggage to be at Headquarters by on a previous occasion attempted to commit suicide by taking opium, as Note: There will be no D. L. a result of an altercation with his significam of which, unfor Training at Belcher's Fort on 14th concubine was brought
dy, were sometimes lest on the March, 1935. ninitiated. He mentioned also the Corps Machine Gun Battalion until next Thursday afternoon.
The hearing was again adjourned position that Yorkshire held in the
the kindred societies. He went on to speak enthusiastically of the beauties of Yorkshire, Introducing 12 noon. some of the choice sistive Temarks,
.
Armoured Car Section-G.O.C's
sporting world, both in cricket and Inspection. All ranks will parade
in football.
at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 12th
In conclusion he said, "I would March at Murray Parade Ground: to 31st March, 1935. express the thanks of the Society to Dress:
special truck has been designed. motorists' car. That big advance When it reaches London this truck in design has produced the crop of will be lifted from the railway orders now powering into the fac- all the officials who have worked Shorts, Puttees, Hosetops, Boots, ton, Motor Cycle (M.G.) Section, Olympia.
No. 1665 1/Sergt. K. C. Hamil bogie and towed by road to
tories.
The National Physical Labora extended leave from 31.12.34 to The 26ft glass case containing tory at Teddington, with its staff of 600, occupying fourteen buildings in
-.R.T.C. Caps,
hard to make this annual function Belt and Revolvers.
a success, and I now propose the
Tunic,
31.3.35,
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the model will at no time be re-
Toast Prosperity to the Society of
No. 2 (Scottish) Company No. 2104 Pte. E. L. Curtis, Motor moved, so that no one will actually rounds of 50 acres, is carrying on Yorkshiremen in Hong Kong."
Sunday, 10th March 1935: Cycle (M.G.) Section, extended handia the model. Causals will fire M. G. Part II at leave from 4.4.84 to 31.8.35,"
month in and month out experiments Stonecutters. This le the last on-
On the same stand at Olympia of the utmost value. The effects of portunity to qualify for efficiency No. 7 Platoon, granted ten months which have been constructed at the sets only part of the work, but that No. 1616, Ple. J. J. Ferguson, will be two models of liner cabine wind pressure at high speeds repre- WORLD-TOURING BY and those who have not yet fired leaves as from 26.2.35 to 27.12.36. Cunard furnishing works at Liverpart has been invaluable to the con
BICYCLE
A
Young Parsee Scout Making Attempt
EXPECTS TO END JOURNEY IN THREE YEARS
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must attend.
Tuesday, 12th March 1985:-serve. Company, is granted, sick
No. 56, Piper P. D. Wilson, Re pool. G. O. C's Inspection.
leave from 16.2.35 to 91.3.35.
Thursday, 14th March 1935 :-
The ordinary weekly parade is STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH
cancelled.
'
Sunday, 17th March 1935:- Reconnaisance of beaches 9.00 a.m. to noon. Details will be issued Inter but the date should be noted by all
Having Left The Colony No. 1652, Pte: J. Brewin, No. 6 Platoon, as from 1.3.85:
FATAL RESULT, OF KNOCK ON ELBOW
structors of the "Bluebird."
To apply the brakes in the "Blue- bird" travelling at nearly 800 miles it were wax. The designers there- [ast hour" would melt the metal" as if
fore provided flaps to be forced up under heavy pressure like box-lids
Subsequent Ulcer Cause
from the streamlined body. The Carpenter's Death
drag of these flaps against the hur ricane of wind pressure acts as a Arthur James Richardson, brake" to slow the car from 300 to APPOINTMENT:-No. 2 (Scot-aged 50, of Found-lane, Willes- approximately 170 miles an hour. den, was working as a carpenter After that the wheel brakes can be
No. 1617, Pte. W. F. Edge, Re- serve Company "A" Section as from 8.8.35,
Jimmy Mody a 19-year-old ranks., Parece cyclist, who is now on
No. 3 (Anzac) Company round-the-world tour on a bicycle, There will be no parade on Mon- tish) Company. arrived in the Colony from day, 11th March 1935.
It is research carried out with
Australia yesterday by the sis. Parade for G.O.C's Inspection at Scottish Pipe Band, is appointed when he struck his elbow twice MARVELS OF RESEARCH
| No. 2049, Piper J. A. Rach, at the Police College Hendon applied He is carrying three 5.10 p.m. sharp at Headquarters. Acting Pipe Major during the against a beam do bundles with his bicycle, making a
Dress Field Service Hats, absence on leave of Pipe Major total weight of 84 pounds.
| Khaki Tunica and Breeches, Mackie leave
Nanking.
Mody is one of the best Junior Puttees Black Boots of Regulation bicycle racers in India, and has just pattern, Web Belts, Frogs, Rifles competed in several races at the and Sidearms. Australian Scout Jamboree.
"Corps Infantry—(Portuguese Company).
STRENGTH
No. 2803 G. R. Cheape, M. G. Battalion 7.3.35.
An abscess formed and he died apparatus such as the high pres- in hospital: A verdict of Ac-sure wind tunnel at Teddington that cidental Death was recorded at makes practical application of theory the inquest.
possible blazing the trial for cars of to-morrow, y
In this tunnel It is possible t estimate the effect of wind pressure on a car or aeroplace at very high
Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C. Mr. A. D. A. MacGregor, Bas ordered which is only three inches across. speeds. The model of the car, or His Honour the Chief Justice, aeroplane, is placed in the tunnel LECTURE
that the next Criminal Bess! Electrically heated platinum wires
(Sgd.) P. 8. M. WILKINSON,
Captain, Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps. AFFILIATED UNITS
LOCAL NEWS
BREVITIES:
The youthful adventurer in atay- ing in Hong Kong for a short while Parade at Headquarters on Tues before continuing his world tour, day, 12th March at 5.10 p.m. sharp which he hopes to complete in an- for G.O.C's Inspection, as per in other three years.
structions already isaued by Corps Headquarters.
1.
The eighth lecture in First Aid shall be held on Tuesday, March can be so placed round the model as SPECIAL MARKSMAN'S BADGE will be held on Monday, 11th 10, commencing at 10 am,
The following N.C.O. and man, March, 1995 in the Lecture Room are entitled to wear the special at Volunteer Headquarters at 8.80 The 1985, Hst of Special and Com- produced in the tunnel, and the badges
Damon jurors is published in the cur ires profected in a strong beam of
ANNAM INCREASES DUTY
ON CHINESE TEA A
to show the flow of air round it.
An artificial hurricane is then
ght on a screen at the end of the
* SINGLE RIFLE AND STAR:- Lecturer: Lieut L T Ride, rent edition of the Government (Best rifle shot in the Company). M.A. M.R.CA. LRC.P., M.B., Gosette and will come into use from room. The wires, which produce Corporal J, D. Remedios No. 11 B. Ch Platoon.
April 1, 1985,
The Foreign Ministry in Nan king lodged a protest on February 13 with the French Minister to China against the increase in im
LEAVE Mrs. F. M. Descon and LEWIS GUN AND STAR Miss 1. M. 8. Deacon both from 1st His Majesty the King hag port duty on China tea by the (Best Lewis Gunner in the Com March to 80th November, 1935, been advised to exer authorities Annam. China pany), Private A, C. Xavier No. RESIGNATION LABan of disallowance with orted to Annam formerly 30 Platoon. M
Schlee as from 6th March, 1988, Ordinance to amend d) MM. MELLOR Ordinance 1999, and TAudie Martin in granted sick leave from 1st March Nursing Detachment, H.KY.DC. Ordinance, 1889
Acting
ndant. to amend the Crim
paid the import duty of $0.80 per catty, but now the duty has been increased to $1.60.00
Captain
LEAVE
hot air streamers, are shown to de flect, elther
com or towa the mode
power to an
in the flow
ONE STICK LOST: TWO RETURNED
An Oxford City councillor left his stick in the common room at the Town Hall. It disappeared. stick on, the notice-board. He pinned a description of the
The days later he was banded two sticks in every way identical.
KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION
HOUSEHOLD COAL
ANNOUNCING REDUCED PRICES
Peak District
$18.00
Bowen Road & lowel level
$17.00
Pokfulum
$18.00
Repulse Bay
$23.00
Kowloon
$15.00
Shek-O & Stanley
$23.00
THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION
Head Office: TIENTSIN.
DODWELL & CO., LTD, Agents, Hong Kong..
1935
HONG KONG
DOLLAR
DIRECTORY
NOW
ON
SALE
THE
COLONY'S
BEST
DOLLAR
VALUE
THE HONG KONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.
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