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PRESENTATION

OF INSIGNIA

THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1940. ·

HOW TO GROW SALADS IN YOUR

During the King Birthday King's Birthday WINDOW-BOXES!

Parade at Happy Valley. His

Excellency the Governor made n Parade

presentation of insignin to Ma-

of

jor-General Chang Kuang-ching All the jockey club stands and and Capt. A. Melhum.

advantage points round Wong- Both received the Insignia ofncicheong Road were occupied an honorary offer of the order yesterday morning by crowda

the British Empire.

to witness the first peat-war Major-General Chang is a parade to mark the anniversary tive of Hainan and a regular of His Majesty's birthday. army officer. Young and oner-

The parade was confined to getic his promotion in the Chin-members of the Combined Ser. cso army has been rapid and his vices which included the reputation is high among the junior field commundefe.

His association with British troopa in China dates from bin appointment at the end of 1942 as garrison commander of the Walchow and Tamshui garrison, command. Ho was concurrently

divisional

commander of 187 Division and regular troops of that unit formed the nucleus of

the garrison.

W.A.A.F.

His Excellency the Governor arrived at nine o'clock and after the Royal Salute and three cheers for the King, His Ex- celicacy and party moved to the Kaluting base creeted in front of the Monument opposite the Police Recreation Club where he took the salute in a "march past" by the troops,

With His Excellency were Gen. F. W. Festing, G.O.C., Commodore D. II. Everett, Air Cammodore W. A. D. Brook and other high ranking officers.

The band of the Jaipur Guards was in attendance.

He held this appointment un til early 1944 and throughout that period he and the officers and inen of his command gave every possible assistance to the officers of the British Army Aid Group, who maintained forward

The march past was beaded headquarters in this area, and by two armed contingents from also to British and Indian per-ILMS. Tamar and Destroyers sonnel who had escaped from and escorts and two unarmed Hong Kong.

contingents from HM.S. New- The award which has been foundland and

destroyers and conferred on General Changscorts.

The Royal Marines was approved almost two years (armed) followed. Then came ago but his arduous military contingents from the Com duties have made it until now andos, Jaipur Guards, R.A.F. impossible to find a suitable Regiment, and B.A.F. and last; casion for presentation of the the W.A.A.F.

nalgnia When he was trans-

While the march past was on, ferred to Chungking for a short an exhibition of physical train- period of staff duty Ins! yearing and gymnastic display were tonlative arrangements were given by 5,000

children from made, but again he was sent at the various schools. short notice to Caiter, and it

Slight rain fell during the is only on his present visit to display but the children carried Hong Kong that it has been Lossible to

arrange the mony,

Capt. Melhum

rere.

The citation for the award of the O.B... to Captain Melhum states that the Norwegian mo torship Velox was sailing in a Mediterranean

which convoy was heavily attacked by about 30 enemy aircraft on August 13, 1934.

Every ship in the convoy re- plied with its defensive arma- ment. Many of the planes were hit and the attack was driven aff. Shortly afterwards a wee- and attack developed and goes again the enemy was beaten off by the fire of the convoy. The motorship Velox was particulur. ly outstanding in both attacks,

Captain Melhum displayed out-¦ atamling qualities of conrave during these attacks. He hand- led his ship skilfully and the magnificently defence under his leadership greatly helped in beating off the two determined enemy attacka; his own ship bp-| ing responsible for the probable destruction of one of the attack-

era.

Capt. Melbum is cominteri of the SS "Hormelin," which is now sailing out of Hong Kong

CORRESPONDENCE

No Insult

Sir. We suggest that your cor respondent Wong Kam Ning in- vestigates anore thoroughly the peculiarities and inconsistencies of English language and grammar before making Buch criticisma. No doubt his dislike of the word "Chinaman" aprings front a com- mondable dentre to combat racial prejudice, wherever he may meet it, but he is entirely wrong in supposing that this word is an insult to the inhabitants of Chinn. For example, even in England the inhabitants of Yorkshire are correctly termed "Yorkshiremen," and are proud to be called such. One never hears, however, an in-; habitant of Kont being referred to as a "Kentman" or an inhabit- ant of Hampshire, a "Hampakir man,"

Strangely enougi, 20 "an of China" or "China man" could be taken to menn a man made of pottery. (Such is the peculiarity of the English tongue). "Chinesa men" and "Chinamon" are equally | correct and we fail to and why your correspondent discorns an insult in the noun and none in the adjective.

FIVE IGNORANT

ENGLISHMEN.

H.K.V.D.C.. ORDERS

Ordera by Lt.-Got, E. J. R. Mit chell, O.B.E., E.D., Acting Officer Commanding HKV.D.Q_ Order] No. 39. 12th June, 1940.

on.

1. Command-It.-Col. E. J. R. Michall, O.E.E., E.D., re-anaumed acting command of Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corpn. w.n.f. 12).

June 1840.

2. Returning VolunteersAll] Volunteers who have returned to this Colony must report them. selves to this H.Q, if they have not done so before.

3. Rod Cross Supplies Dis. tribution will be made at Volun tear Headquarters to all members of H.K.V.D.C. and H.KR.N.V.R

Prisoners-of-War on - who wore

15th August, 1945, on Friday the 14th from 10.00 to 12.00 hours and 14.30 to 16.00 hours, and on

Baturday the 15th from 10.00 to

Our purpose here is to tell you in plain language

Dockyard Strike

what must be done and the things that will be Nearly Over?

an-

Wedding

Denholm-Pasco

St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road, was the scene of the season's most required to grow clean and delicious vegeta-

colourful wedding_yes- bles in pots or boxes at home, says an

About 100 men returned to terday when Miss Patri- nouncement by the Agricultural Department. work at the Kowicon Dockyardcia Kathlyn Sheila Pascq

yesterday and this morning all The important qualifications to have are the de-members of the Chinese Engin-was married to Capt. sire to succeed and the willingness to follow rera Instituto will be reporting Alastair Robert Den- step by step the advice that will be given. The for duty. The decision reached holm, R.A. The bride

at the meeting fortunate people are those who possess gar-evening did not reach all the and groom are two of the

ca Tuesday dens, no matter how small, but others having workers in time for them to most popular members flat roofs, and little open space where there is return to work yesterday morn of the Colony's, younger direct sunlight for even half a day can also ing. succeed equally well,

To begin with we must have containers to hold soll, and these opening at the bottom. to allow should ench be provided with an excess water to escape. The com- on twelve inch pots are good for all round purposes and ordinat condensed milk or soap boxes half inch slits underneath are also Creellent. Make four short legs or place small stones under your box to permit air circulation. For growing vegetables no pot or box: should be shallower than four in-¦ ches or deeper than ten inches.

Any gardon earth Or potting soil w serve your purpose but inexperienced gardeners

are ad- vized against using clay or red- hillside earth. Decayed leave or aaw dust mixed with earth and limie will help. You will be ad-.. vised how to feed your growing vegetables regularly. The main purposes of the soil are to rive the growing plant a foot-hold and

to retain moisture.

The Tools

THE "DUNTROON”

WTS

It

officially stated yesterday that an offer hut been made by the Australian Government to make available the "Duntroon" for one trip ta Hong Kong to bring buck formier Hong Kong and Far East residenta.

The Hong Kong Gaverr ment is now actively invesČI- pating the accommodation situation and how I will be affected by any such arrivets, bearing or mind that a certain aubry of the passengers will be in frunnit to Shanghai.

It is possible that in addition set. to members of the Engineers The Rev. Fr. Telford, C.F, Institute, sONIC of the other officiated, while the Very Rev., strikers may also return. A Father A. Riganti was at the complete restoration of work at organ. Fr. Riganti played a march that was specially com- the dockyard now seems but

posed for the occasion. matter of days.

Chinese En- Yesterday, the

The bride was married in the ginzers Institute issued a cir-

same church where her parents, cular to members again exhort. Mr. and Mrs, B. Pasco, were ing them not to allow themselves wed 23 years ago and where she to be misled by irresponsible herself was baptised. elements and to refer all com- She was charmingly attired plaints and disputes to the In- in a gown modelled after a 18th stitute in the first instance in-Century bas relief of the Flor-

entine Madonna Independent

(early Giotto School). The severe classic de. sign and heavy folds gave impression of sculptured lines. The bouquet of lotus and jas- mine was selected as a tribute to Chinese surroundings.

sead action.

of taking

Awards To BPF Officers, Men

and

Nearly 100 awatil to officers men of the Belilah Pocite Fleet for service in the final operations nanturt Japan have been aunounced, They in- rlude:

Everest

CB, K.; Commodore D. H. Cosamature, Hong Kong: C'aptabi 8,

Boucher, H.M.8. Tyne: Captain W. PB, HM.8. Bunaventure: Captain file dolm Cooke, staff of Commander

Chief: Captain (8) J, It, Alffrey, strť of Carumander-in-Chief,

an

The bridegroom wore the re- gimental kilt of the Gordon Highlanders.

The bridesmaid, Miss Angela taffeta. Willis, was in green The flared skirt was enhanced by tulle sweeping unto the ground. The whole design was one of moulded simplicity. Her bouquet was of orange gindioli. The Matron of Honour, the bride's mother, was in blue.

help, na we hope you will help to grow more food, and in both cases you will help save your Jac. An old Chinese frying-pan indle van stive as a trowel, some won nn flut za nuils are ent made in a weeding fork, ane an The necessary garden tools are empty tin with numeroua Liny, a trowel. a three-pronged short

holes me le in the bottom with the handle weeding fork and a water-

aid of anal mail will give you ing enn. Make all these yone-a goed watering-can. These are self. Do not buy unless absolute the essential tools for pot garden.M.S, Tyne: Capinin (8) H. H. Har. Her gown was of heavy crepe things you do not buy that keen will be nationed from ly necessary. Remember it is the ing. If others are required they vy, 1.M., Tyne: Commander marccain cut on simple Greek Line Louden. H.M.H. Duke of York: Comines and emphasised by touches prices down.

Sa here too you can time and their use described. mander C, H, Hutchinson, H.M., King of cyclamen. A smull

We now come to vegetable seeds, Some kinds you must buy in sow directly in your rows, pots or boxes. You will be advised what seeds to get, where to get them

SELF-GOVERNMENT

"

In view of the response to the "Self-Government'

Questionnaire printed last Sunday, it is being re-printed by the "China Mail" again today, so that those who inadvertently left their copy of the paper out where Junior could get at it, or some other unthinking person make off with it, may yet be able to participate in this survey of public opinion.

Certain other, kinds will be grown

B.E. Captain (E) W. K. Westra,

George V.: Commander E. T. Larken.

H.M., Phenant: Commander L. S. c.

Patou

Stan Commander-in-Chief: Captain Loque of caprey feathers complet- F. T. A. Love, II, M., Tamar: Comed the ensemble. She carried o ander H. E. Topp, I.M.9. King George bouquet of cyclamen gladioli, V.; Commander D. W, Graham, H,M,8, The flower minids-the Misses Bonaventure: Commander J. H. Palmver, Elsa Chain, Sophia Mualem, Sheppard, Staff, of Commander-in-Chief: Suzanne Leah and Naomi Gur An: L-Commander R. G. Jenkins in white organdie and carried Commander G. E. Glenister. .M.. wich, pupils of the bride-were Grane: Captain F..yth bouquets of variegated flowers. R, F. A. Dingledaler Captain N. #,

The duties of best man wero Browne, R, F. A. Wave Monarch: Chief Officer D, G, Cox, R, Y. A, Dingledale: undertaken by Lieut. Victor are recommended to grow Chief Engiaver Ofer

full

W. J. Brown, Ross The bride was given away 1. A. Wave Monarch: Chief Omeer by her father, Mr. B. Pasco. A A, Jackson, R. F. A. Wave Monarch,

and how to sow and care for them. by us and given to you as young plants a few inches high, ready to be planted. This will

and

with every kind of vegetable you make it much easier for you.

directions will be given, and fur- ther instruction will be added as

ter Kemp, Staff of Commander-in-Chiet: Officers' Club, Gloucester Hotel, M.B.E. Lt. Commander C, R. F. reception was held later at the

ble hands of Lieut, Jenkins.

The main points of contention are set out below you progress. Should you wish to

and readers are invited to supply their con-have certain questions answered ↑ Ltout, P. Appleyard, H.M,8, Dake of arrangements being in the capa- sidered answers, which will later be collated we are ready to help you always. and published by the "China Mail" as an analysis of what the people of Hong Kong think on this important subject.

1. Do you favour a change towards some form of self-government

for Hong Kong?

2.

If so, do you feel best results would be obtained from!--

(a) An increase in the number of Unoticial Members of

the Legislative Council?

(b) Election of all Unofficial_Members?

(c) Some form of Municipal Council? (d) Both?

3. Do you favour

(a) A general election, under which sents would be takvi by those olling the most votes, irrespective of position nationality or race?

(b) An election on the lines of those of the old Shaughn

Municipal Council, whereby the leading communities had seats allotted to them and elected their own repre-i sentatives to take up those senta?..

4. If there is to be a rote, do you favour

5.

(a) A universal franchise, based on birth or residence in

the Colony?

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(b) Votes limited to property-holders, rate-payers or some

other form of restricted vote?

Fertilisers

Since all living things must eat to grow, so also growing veget- |ables must needs be fed. This feeding of ordinary vegetables is a very simple matter and easily understood. Plant foods are known as fertilisers and manures,

Here in Hong Kong we have peanut-cake, sulphate of ammonia.

York; frut.

H.M P. A. Rollo, Armada; Lieut. P. W, Blaney, K.M,5, Tyne; Llout. W, H. Lloyd, HI,M,5, Kel- pole; Lient, G, H, Bpackilu, HI,M,S. Tyne: Commissioned Signat Bontswain B, G, Oxley: H,M,S, King Georme V.: Commissioned

W. F. T. Hawkins, 1,3,8, Anson, Commissione Mechani cla P A. Heyre, H.M.8. Pheasant,

1.8.0.1 Captain O. P. Burkhard, H.M.S. Troubridge: Captain H. Henderson, Captain 25th Destroyer Flo

Toast By G.O.C.

The G.O.C.. Major-General Frank W. Festing, proposed the toast to the newly-weds, remarking on the fact that while all who had come to serve in Hong Kong had found the Colony A remarkably beautiful place, the groom had Captain P. V. McLauchlin, H.M.9. gone one better by winning the Swiftaure: Captain (E) A. D. Mc-hand of one of the Colony's pret- Cushan, atst of Commander-in-Chief: tient brides. nitrate of soda, lime bone-powder. Commander A. woodashes, horse, cow. and chic,M.8.

M,

Kundic, Newfoundland: Commander

ke manure, fish-meal, urine, root | G., 11, Cock, II.M.B, King George V. and soap-suds,

L!,-Commander D. P, Chilton, H,M.S. Hermuta: 1.t.-Commander C, E, A, Gere, .M.S. King George V.; Lt.-Coninian- der M. 3. Hodgson, H.M.B. Newfound Tund: Lleut, V. C, Merry, Flex L, Commander-in-Chief: Lieut, P. A, South- Ente, H.M.8. Troubridge,

As

Nightsoll should never be used |1ur home gardens. Later we shal

tell you simply and briefly

the value of each of the above Use the cheapest fertiliser plant food and how to use It. ent get. The idea is to spend as little as possible so that the ve getables you will eventually ent Will have

cost you

practically nothing.

KATE AND DUPLICATE

Among the guests were Mr. D. II. Blake, Sister Henri, Sister Alix, Col. M. Ford, Lt.-Col J. R. Edgar, Lt. Col. and Mrs, Mitchell, Dr.

and W. Anderson, Mr. Mrs. J. B. Ruttonjes and family, Capt. C. Gwinner, Lt. Col. R. C. de M. Leathes. RM., Col. J. D. Hentioned in Despatches; Captain Mira. D. L. Ballantyne, Lt-Cui. P. Welch, Mr. T. R. Rowell, Mr. and

yout St, Lawrence Nicholson, (Captain of the

Fleet): Captain B, D. Schofield; Captain W. C. Hollings, Lt. Col. G. B. It. W. Ravenhill: Commander G. Ferguson, Lt-Cur J. P. Som- Carver: Commander J. C. Stopford: merville, Lt. Col. F. G. W. Ax- Commander A. R. J. Nolan Burgeon worthy, Miss Webster and Sisters Commander D. F. Walsh: Commander of 28 I.G.H., Capt. Simpson, Ma-

(8) C. J. B, Harria; Commander 7. 8.

for Hodgman. Major Schofield, s . Smith: Lt.-Commander II. 0.0.g. Kay. Lt.-Col. Pahwa, Mr. Wai Bull; L-Commander 0. 6. Camera Po-cheung, Mr. B. Bernacchi, Mr.

Lt„Commander M, W, B, Craig-Walter:

mander A. M. Hodge: It,-Commander

Lt.-Commander B, C, Clutterbuck: Lt, M. A. da Silva, Mr. G. A. Har Commander J. F. Beatland; Major Priman, Major D. Lightbody. Ma. L. Norrvok, Royal Marines; L-Com- for J. Gilks, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Pavri, Major Skowes Cox, Capt. W. E, Rolle: L-Commander (E) R. A. Blakemore, Major Hardy, Capt. J. 1. Bartley: El-Commander

Redfern, Capt. Hedlam, Capt. Christian Stalth Lt. Commander (Fowler, Major Forbes, Mr. and

C. Robertson; Bury, Lt, -Commander L,

London, June 13. A London woman who James: Lt. Commander (8) A. C. Mrs. Jehangir, Miss R. Naylor, had twin

(B) D. Mr. P. Osbourne, Mr. S. Potiloff. daughters Murphy and Lt. Commander (BD) DE. Mr. Shroff, Mr. Jolchi, Mr. and

Reynolde; Lt ̧-Commander

If 3 (b), do you (a) agree that as Hong Kong is a British wanted them christened Pix.. Colony, that British representatives on the Council or other Kate and Duplicate, but body should be in the majority?

(1) that the next largest "party," though in the minority as regards (a), should be the Chinese. restricted to those who are born here or acquire British nationality by other meana?

(e) That there should be some distinction between

voters of European descent and those of other descent?

[

G. Do you feel that non-British residents-eg. Americans, French, otc. and including Chinese-who otherwise fulfil qualifications such an residence, should

7.

ja clergyman refused to perform the ceremony.

Navy Not To "Axe" Officers

Mrs. R. M. Shroff, Major Puddi combe. Mafor Maclaine. Mr. P. I. Nowman, Capt. J. J. Barr, Capt. A. J. 11. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gurwich, Major P. Forbes, the Blisses Mitchell. Miss M. Dunn, The mother appealed to the

Capt. A. V. Cook, Capt. E. C. Klein, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. J. P. B. Chancellor of the Diocese a

The "axing of officers of the Byrne, Capt. Kingdom. Sq-Ldr. distinguished member of the Royal Navy that occurred after C. E. Linton, Miss Muriel Cowell, British Bar-who upheld the clergyman, the 1914-18 war is not likely to Miss A. Tindle, Lt. W. Spiller, He said the clergyman was be repeated, the Admiralty a3-L.S.B.A. S. Waters, Mr. and within his rights in refusing to nounced yesterday.

Mrs. Field, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. christen a child with a name hen the next fow yours between Mile. Ohi, Bliss C. Ball, Miss P A gap will probably exist dur-, Lt, D. Lester, Mnie. Ohi, thought objectionable. plicate nevertheless

The child was christened Du-serving and the number required Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Kan, Miss 1. the number of permanent officers Somers Brown, Capt. R. Pybus, beenuse the mother wrote the name on gap a scheme is being considered Misses A, and D.

to meet commitments. To fill this Stobart, Major E. N. Morgan, the her birth cortificate.

J. Cooper, The vicar of a thickly-popu- missions to reserve

for the grant of short service com- K. Watanabe, Woode, the Rev. (b) Have their own representative, or representatives, on lated London parish, who has volunteer.

officers who Major I. L. Chambera, Capt. J. A. Orr-Ewing Capt. E. L. Marsh, the Council.

[compiled a record of christen- Detalls of the scheme cannot be Sgt. N. Roberts, Lieut. II. T. Jon- ings since 1939, says Winston given until the Navy's future re-kins, Capt. N. Tietjen, Capt. C. B. heads the list, Montgomery is buirements are more. accurately Ticehurst, J. Aubrey Smith, second and Alexander third. ~~~ know."

Capt, FL. Thomas, Majór ̃R. D:- The list contains a few To

Applications from permanent Crombie, Capt. P. Joco, Capt. A. bruks, two Benghazle and one officers to retire or resign their B. Davies, Capt. J. A. Harrison, Tunis,

commissions can be considered at Unl. J. E. Gordon, Lt. R. Parkin- present only on the strongest com-son, Major D. Furlong, Mrs. Moa- passionate, grounds, By Beptembor tem, Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen,, this year it may be possible to Ms Helen Lau, Miss Mary Lau, relax this rule."

Mr. Simon Kati, Miss” Eliaso A similar' arrangement also ob- | Mr. and Miss Chain, Sgt. Linton

Mr. M. F. Manthin, Mr. Miss Mona Bhand, Hist A. Vásno- Mr. M.

(a) Have a vole?

Do you feel that while self-government for Hong Kong should be eventually granted. The time is not ripe, and the question should be postponed and attempts made to make Hong Kong more community-conscious?

8. What is your occupation?

9. (Not for publication).

What a your name Addrest

Raca

Nationality

Length of residenco in II.K.

13.30 hours: It. unable to call Replies should be addressed to "Questionnaire,

in person, delivery will be made

c/o "China Mall," Windsor House, Hong Kong

FONIE AERICHT, alguna authorization.

S'HAI EXCHANGE

Shanghal, June 13. The 10 am, quotations were:--

Buying Selling CNS CNE

trins in the Armr

· K.R.A. MEETING

Hove, Miss O. Venetaky. Welll, Bodar, Mr. V. Mary, Mrs. R.

Members of the Kowloon Resid- Mrai A. Tobins, Mra, M, Young, Gold per ounce 187,000 189,000 | enta | Association are reminded Misa F. Li, Mr. and Mrs. Strauss, U.S. Dollar”. 2,000 2,680 that an Extraordinary General Mr. B. Byrne, Major Gough, Capt. Hong Kong Dollara "440-450 Meeting is being held on the first Holt, Capt. Watts, Miss Banches, floor, of the Peninsula Hotal. At Bar, P. Byensity Major Niebel- Closing: quotations (stere?—-

and Mrs. Gold por odnoe 188,000 188,500 5.48-this evening, U.B. Dollars

Hong Kong Dollars 1 480

9,620

omdial market. Associated Press.

460

Ubagh and

Main object of reviving the As- son, Blater, 2 Stratton;;“Capt.: D. zociation (4. Government's request | Smith. Mr. J. Kay, Mias M. Daw- to 150 - Association for ile views won, Dr. and Mrs. the Chaus and on self-government-

Capt. La Blephant,?