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THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 23, 1940.

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

Orders by Colonel H. B. Rose, M.C. Commandant, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, ser

Hong Kong.

Friday, 22nd November, 1940. Recruits'. Medical Examination :

Fri. 20th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 Orderly Medical Officer-L^. E. W. Stout.

N.C.O's, Training Cadres

p.m.

Rifle and M.G. or L.G. Sun, 24th Noy. H.Q. 8.30 am- 12.30 p.m.

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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI |BANKING CORPORATION.

Authorland, Capital

$50,000,000

£6,500.009

Hong Kong Currency R ,ཟླ་ Berve

-$10,000,000

$20,000,000

Issued and Fully Paid-up ..$20,000,000 Sergeants' Mess will be taken at Reserve Funds: Corps HQ. nt. 9.45 a.m. on Sun.] Sterling 1st Dec. · Rifle Club

petitors will be held on Sunday

A spoon shoot for S.R. (a) com-Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors December. 1st in conjunction with the_Hong Kong Rifle Assn. Shoot at-Kowloon City commencing at 9.45 a.m.

highest handicap scorer in each

Spoons will be awarded to the

parties as detailed by Section Of, (g) No. 3 Company ficers. Dress S.D. cop, jacket, Sun, 24th Nov. Stonecutters. M. trousers, boots, overalls, Jack G. Part II. Nos. 11 and 12 Pls. knives and pliers must be carried.and thosa detailed. Launch will (c) Corps Signals

leave Queen's Pier at 8 am, call- Sun. 24th Nov. Hung Hom. 10 ing at Kowloon Police Pler at 8.10 a.m. W/T Detachment. Those de-am. Dress-cap, cardigans, shorts; tailed. Dress-Uniform.

Equipment less hoversack and Mon. 25th. Nov. H.Q. 5.20 p.m.; waterbottle. (1) Classification Class. Morse in-

Mon. 25th Nov. H.Q. 3 p.m. struction. (1) Remainder, Signal Training es in Company training training, (li) W/T Detachment. programme. Dress as usual. Equip- Telegraphy. Line and Operating Section. In-

Wed. 27th Nov. H.Q. 2 p.m. (i)ment less haversack and water-class (H.K.R.A. handicaps to be used) and to the highest, individual nett scorer. The winner of the nett fantry training...(li) D/R Section. Thurs. 28th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. spoon will not be eligible to win a Lamp reading in groups.

Nos. 10 and 12 Pls. Section drill. handicap spoon. Evening Parade. Classification Nos. 9 and 11. Lecture.

Entrance fee 20 cents (this is 1st Battery

Class, revision, Remainder. Tele-(h) No. 4 Company

In addition

the to the fee for Mon. 25th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. H.K.R.A. Thurs. 28th Nov. Eelchers, 5.30|graphy,

card which must be p.m. 6" gun drill and dummy Fri. 29th Nov, H.Q. 2 p.m. (1)|L.M.G. instruction and T.O.E.T.

taken out. loader. All members except D. E. Classification Test conducted by Wed, 27th Nov. H.Q. 8:30 a.m. L., Section to attend. Dress-Over-R. C. Signals, (11) Drawing stores Dress-Drill order. Cardigans will alls, steel helmets, gun platform from Victoria Barracks., (ii) Overhauling signalling stores for camp. (iv) 1941 Classification Class.

Mon. 25th Nov.-Fri, 29th Nov. (Incl.). H.Q. 5.30-7 p.m. Parades

(a) Corph Artillery .

shoes,

11, 2nd Battery.

Tues. 26th Nov. No Parade.

il. 3rd Bittery.

Thurs. 28th Nov. St. John Place. 5.30 p.m. A N.C.O's under B.S.M. Wood. Noarade for other ranks till Thurs: 8th Dec.

iv. 4th Battery

(d) Mobile Column

Mon. 25th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Nos. 3, 4, 5 (M.M.G.) Pls. Tests of elementury training.

Wed. 27th Nov. Kowloon Star Ferry. 9 a.m. Reconnaissance in New Territories. Dress--Musti. Haversack rations to be brought. p.m.No.6 Platoon.

Tues. 28th Nov. No parade. v. 5th A. A. Battery Tues. 26th Nov. HQ. 5.30 No. 2 Section. L.G. Course. Dress-- - Mufti.

Fri, 28th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. No. 1 Section. L.G. Course. Dress ---Mufti.

(b) Field Company Engineers

Mon, 25th Nov. K.C.R..5.30 p.m. Discussion of exercise. Dress Mufti.

Fri, 29th Nov. (i) Nos. 1 & 2 (Armd. C.) Pls. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. L.G. instruction. Gas mask inspec- tion for those not previously in- spected. (ii) Nos. 3, 4, 5 (M.M.G.) Pls. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Tests of ele- mentary training. (iii) No. 6 Pl | H.Q. 5.30 p.m. L.G. instruction.

(e) No. 1 Company

Wed. 27th Nov. K.C.R. 6.10 Tues, 28th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. a.m. and 8.30 a.m. Working Musketry. parties as detailed by Section Of- Fri. 29th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 Mus- ficers. Dress S.D. cap. jacket, kotry. 7.45 p.m. Annual Company trousers, boots, overalls. Jack-Dinner. Rifles and S. B. Respira knives and pliers must be carried, tors to

be drawn on Mon. 2nd Thurs, 28th Nov. K.C.R. 6.10 Dec, prior to camp on 3rd Dec. a.m. and 8.30 a.m. Working (1) No. 2 Company parties as detailed by Section Of-1 Tues. 26th Nov. Kowloon Dock. Acers. Dress-S.D. cap, jacket, 5.30 p.m. No. 6 Pl. trousers,

Wed, 27th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. knives and pliers must be carried. No. 7 Pl.

29th Nov. K.C.R. 6.10

H.Q. 8.30 a.m. Fri. 29th Nov.

Fri.

a.m.

boots, overalls, Jack-

and 8.30 a.m. Working T.O.E.T.

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Fri. 29th Nov. H.Q. 3.30 p.m. L.M.G. instruction, and T.O.E.T. (1) No. 5 Company

Sun. 24th Nov.

Kowloon City

Range B. 9 a.m, Tables A and B. Dress-Boots, trousers, shirt, S.D. cap and webbing equipment less frogs. Rifles will be drawn on Fri. 22nd and Sat. 23rd. Range Officer. 2/Lt. J. M. M. Alves.

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HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.

BOARD OF DIRECTORST

H. V. Wilkinson, Esq.,,

Chairman.

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Deputy Chairinan.

A. II. Compton, Sag. J. E. Bourfold, Esq.. Hon. Mr. 6. H.

Dodwell,

4. Miskin. Esq..

Hon. Mr. T. E. Fearos, K. 8. Morrison, Ĺag

C. C. Roberta, Esq., Hon, Mr. A. L

Sir. Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager.

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Competitors are reminded that Amor, membership cards must be pro-a duced on the range before am-Bombay munition can be issued.

Calcutta Canton AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C. Advanced Course

the

Dairen FoodLow

Baugoon Balgon

San Francis

Shaoghes

Kala Lumpur Singapore

Loudon

Manila

Bourabaya

Sungul Patani

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'LTORS

Colombo

Kainoes

Tientsin

Muar (Jobore

Tokyo

Tsingtao

Yokohams

Makdon

-New York

Peping.

Pensya

Mon..25th Nov. Military Hospi-Hpbons tal, Bowen Road. 5.30 p.m. Trans-Hankow port will leave Queen's Pler at iloilo

Harbin 5.20 p.m. For members of Nursing Detachment only (Office Current. Accounts opened in -Local Workers). Uniform will be worn. Currency and Fixed Deposits received Thurs, 28th. Nov. Military. Hos- for one year or shorter periods in Logat pital, Bowen Road. 3 p.m. Trans- and other currencies on teams which port will leave

will be quoted on application. Queen's Pier at

ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT

Hong Kong, 2911 February, 1940,

HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.

Mon. 25th Nov. H.Q. 2.30 p.m. Dress-Same as before. All ranks will parade with rifles. Kit inspec-2.30 p.m. via Vol. H.Q. For mem- bers of the Nursing Detachment Tues. 28th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. only (Non-Office Workers). Uni-

form will be worn, Home Nursing Lecture

T.O.E.T.

(3) No. 8 Company

Range A. 9 a.m. Rifle Classifica- Sun. 24th Nov. Kowloon City tion. Rifles will be drawn on Fri. 22nd and Sat. 23rd. Dress-Boots, trousers, shirt, cardigans, S.D. cap and webbing equipment less frogs. Range Officer-As detailed by O.C. O.C's. parade.

Tues, 26th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. (k) No. 7 Company

Mon. 25th Nov. H.Q. 5.45 pm. L.G. T.O.E.T.

Fri. 29th Nov. H.Q. 5.45 p.m. L.G. T.O.E.T.

(1) Army Service Corps Company

BOXES in various sizes TO LET.

AND

5.30 p.m. All members who have Wed. 27th Nov: New Vol. H.Q. not yet qualified in this subject The Business of the above Bank in will attend. First Aid Lecture

conducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Fri, 29th Nov. New Vol. H.Q. Rules may be obtained on application. 5.30 p.m.

For all members who FOR THIE HONG KONG have not yet qualified in this SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

V. M: GRAYBURN, subject.

Chief Manages. Sgd. I. M. S. BRAUDE.

Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937. Commandant, Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.

THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.

Sun. 24th Nov.-Sat. 30th Nov. THE CHARTERED BANK Transport & Supplies personnel for duty as detailed under Unit arrangements.

OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA

AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853.

Thurs. 28th Nov, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Whole Company (less those of Supplies Section whose kits have Paid-up Capital already been inspected). Kit in-Reserve Fund spection. Dress-Jacket, trousers, Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietora boots, S.D. cap, belt. All other uni- form and equipment to be brought (mess tins and steel helmets must be brought).

Duty Officer for week-Capt. Davies.

(m) Field. Ambulance

Authorized Capital Paid-up Capital Reserva and Undivided

Profits

..$10,000.000.00

5,598,600,0

2,933,261,50

HEAD OFFICE:-honá KONO 10, Des Voeux Road, Central, £9,000,000 £3,000,000.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:- Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow,' Chairman: £3,000,000 Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Esq.

HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Blahopsgatēj E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in Londont 117/122, Leadenhall Street, E.C.2. West End Branch: 14/10, Cockspur Street, S.W.1, **,

Manchester Branchs | All N.C.O's will now parade at

-52, Mosley Street, Manchester, H.Q. at 9 a.m. on Wed. 27th Nov. and NOT as previously ordered.

......AGENCIES AND All other members. Wed. 27th Alor Star Nov. HQ. 2 p.m. Dress--Shirt, | Amritsar shorts, S.D. cap. Only leave grant Bangkok

Batavia ed in writing, will be accepted as Bombay an excuse for absence off this Calcutta parade. All'absentces will be dealt with by the Commandant under the Volunteer Ordinance.

Canton Those whose kit has not

Cawnpore yet

Cobu been inspected will bring all kit Colombe and clothing with them to this Delbl.

Haiphong parade.

Bamburg

(n) Pay Section

Fri. 29th Nov.-Garrison School. 2.15 n.m. Dress-Mufti, (o) Fortress Signal Company`-

Thurs., 28th Nov. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Small arms training, revolver (re- vision).

Training & Stores

From 1st Dec. to 20th Dec. (in- clusive):-

(a) Only a limited number of training stores will be available at H.Q. Such stores as rifles, targets etc. may however be drawn on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only.

(b) The clothing stores will only be open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

(c) Lecture Rooms and Huts etc. will be open only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5.30 pm, on application with unit orders...

Appointment & Promotions.

Cpl W. M. Thomson to be Sgt. L/Bdr. A. M. J. Wright to be Bdr... 2

•

Bdr. W. D. Gardner to be Gnr. (at own request);

Pte. H. J. Woolley to be L/Cpl. Strength-Decrease

Gnr. Yang Wen Loong, Gnr. F.

Wong Yun Tong. Esq., Chan Ching Shek, Esq. Id Lan Sang, Frdi.. Wong Chu Son, Esq. and King Ping: Wah. --

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Han Tong Fo, Esq., Chief Manager. Il Tre Fong, Esq., Manager,"

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Kanila Melbourne

Benitle

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Fingapore

Paria

Honrabaya

Felping

Bwatow...

Bydney

ipoh

Shanghai

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Agencies:... "Blang Clive Streek Kobe

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Rangoon

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Generar Banking Business transacted.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for, One Year or shorter rerlods. In Lecal or Other: Currencies at gates which will be qunted 'cn application. A

SAVINGS ACCOUNTS: also opened in Local Currency and Sterling with in- terest adowed at rates obtainable an application.

The Bank's Head Office in London'

underinkes Executor and Truster busi- ness, and claims recovery, of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertained, at any of the Agencies and: Branches.

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Manager.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD.

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15, Grazechurch Street, London, E.C.B. Authorised Capital Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital Roserve Fund & Rest

•BANKERS:

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The Bank of England and 'Midland Bank, Ltd.

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Strength-Increase

Grr. V. G. H. Upton, Pte., H. J. Tadema-Wielandt, Pte. Tam Chung Man, Gnr. R. P. Mardulyn, | Pte. W. S. Yeung and Ple. J. L. Macintyre.

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Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted., Loans granted on approved securities.

Current Accounts' opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits - received for one year of shorter perioda to: Local and Foreign Currencles on terms which will be quoted on application,

Safe Deposit Boxes To. Let.

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Chief Manager,

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Head Office: Hong Kong. '26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital $10,000,000 LONDON BANKERS: Westminster, Bank, Ltd, Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business. transacted."

- Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. Fixed Deposits received at rates which will bo quoted on application.

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