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ST.

JOHN

AMBULANCE BRIGADE.

ANNUAL INSPECTION BY HE THE GOVERNOR.

A VALUABLE ASSET TO THE COLONY.

HIS EXCELLENCY ASKS FOR MORE EUROPEAN SUPPORT.

The Annual Inspection by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John, was held yesterday on the Murray Parade Ground at 5.18

F.m.

An interesting demonstration of work was given by the Brigade, after which His Excellency presented the various trophies won during the year, and invested Mr. A. Morris, as Serving Brother of the Order of St. John.

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In the course of his speech His Excellency stressed the valuable work which the members of the Brigade did for all sections, of the community and expressed his surprise that it did not have more active support from the European residents.

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to the following Divisions:

The trophies were then presented

Duty Cup-Won by Mongkok

Arrival of His Excellency, with the vaccination campaign now being conducted by the Brigade, A very large number of residents which he vaccinated 399,300 of all nationalities were gathered Chiness since since December 4 last.

the Murray Parade Ground awaiting the arrival of His Excel-You have thoroughly merited your lency the Governor (Sir Cecil appointment as Serving Brother of Clementi, K.O.M.G.). Behind the the Order of St. John, and I con- lines of the Brigade was the band gatulate you on this recognition of the sad Batth the King's Own of your work. Scottish Borderers who played bath before and during the inspection.

Ralphs General Efficiency Shield. Among those present were the Hon.Won by Kowloon Division. Mr. W. T. and Mrs. Southorn, mady officers of M. Serviccs with their wives, and prominent residents of the Colony. A small; flagstaff had been erected just in front of the matshed, and on the table just behind the trophies, to be prescated after the inspection, made a brave display, Whea His Excellency, accompanied by his A.D.C., and the Assistant Commis- Bioner of the Brigade (3r. E. Ralphs), had taken up his position, the Royal Salute was given and the Union Jack run up the flag staff.

The Inspection.

The main body of the Brigade were drawn up in two lines facing His Excellency, the members of the Victoria Nursing Association being grouped on the left facing towards the Cathedral, and between them and the entrance gate, at which stood the members of the Kowloon Canton Railway Division, was a long line of cars and ambulances marked with the Red Cross.

Demonstration of Work. The demonstration of work was perhaps the most interesting pari of the inspection for the spectators, and a ripple of laughter was heard when an order which may have been victims forward was given and a number of school boys, some of them in shorts and shirts and others in Chinese dress, stepped to the front each with a mat on which to have his pre-arranged "acci dent."

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Division.

Attendance Cup-Won by Rail

way

Division.

Ho Fook Cup (Railway Division). -Won by "A" Squad.

Swimming Trophies, Team Race, "Ellis Kadoorie Shield."Won by St. Joseph's Division."

Life Saving Ho Tung Cup."-- Won by Kowloon Division

100 Yards, Championships, "Ho Bros. Cup-Won by St. Joseph's

Division.

50 Yards, Back Stroke, "Chan Chaa Nam Cup."--Won by St. Joseph's Division.

100 Yards, Breast Stroke, Nam Yeung Cup."-Won. by Kowloon Division

Brigade Swimming Championship, Chater Shield."--Won - by St. Joseph's Division.

During the presentation many expressions of appreciation wore heard among the audience, with re- ference to the smart turn out and general efficiency of the Brigade.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

Addressing the Parade H.E. the Governor said:-

Officers and Members of the Hong Kong Corps of the St. John's Am- balance Brigade:

the annual examination.

ROUND THE POLICE

COURTS.

HOME MADE “BRANDY.”

TWO CHINESE. FINED.

Two Chinese were before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on charges of attempting to sell coloured water, which they described as brandy, to Mr. F. I. Sousa of Na 3, Minden Avenue, Kowloon.

Mr. Sousa, giving evidence, asid that the defendants offered to sell two bottles of "Hennessy brandy" for 85, but later agreed to sell the two bottles for 84. Wishing to sa- certain whether the contents were brandy or tea, witness said that he withheld payment and asked his daughter to get a corkscrew, On bearing this the two defendants ran away but were chased by the wit ness who caught the second defen- dant,

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The first defendant said that the brandy" was given to him by a friend and that he did not know that it was only coloured water. The other accused said that he had merely gone with the first defen- dant. The magistrate found both defendants guilty and imposed s fine of $50 or one month's hard labour on both defendanta

Mr. Whyte Smith addressing Inspector Ogg remarked that be did not think that there need be any formal order to confiscate the *#brandy."

"We will see

Inspector OKE to that. I don't think there will be any fight over it."

KOWLOON TONG MURDER

CHARGE WITHDRAWN.

The four Chinese arrested in con- nection with the murder of a Chinese gardner at Eli Cottage, Old Kowloon Tong were again be- fore Mr. T. 8. Whytes Smith yesterday. Detective Inspector Lane applied for the withdrawal of the charge and substituted charges of receiving stolen property. The Magistrate agreed and the case was remanded for a week.

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ARMED ROBBERY AND

KIDNAPPING..

A Chinese fisherman was charged before Mr. T. 8. Whyte Smith with participation in an armed robbery and kidnapping on board a cargo boat at Tai Nam Chung between Taun Wan and Castle Peak on March 21, 1828. Inspector Ogg åp¬ plied for a week's remand which was granted.

OVERCROWDING A 'BUS.

A fine of $10 was imposed on the driver of 'bus No. 616, belonging to the Hong Kong Hotel, at the Central Magistracy yesterday, for carrying more passengers than al- lowed under the regulations. A

was travelling in Queen's load The Brigade has undertaken the Central with 47 passengers, or 17 instruction in first aid of the Hong in excess." Kong Police and firemen, of whom

The death of Mrs. Hickling, M.B.E., Serving Sister of the Order of St. John, and for many years Divisional Surgeon of the Victoria. Nursing Division, was a great loss, not only to this Brigade, but to the Colony as a whole.

The strength of the Hong Kong Corps of the Brigade, which was 283 in all at the end of, 1927, bas now increased to a total of 308 At the command the stretcher. members, of whom 954 are mes and bearers and their assistants r54 are women. All members of the forward and kneeling with every Brigade have attended lectures in appearance of anxiety round the first aid, and in the case of the victims rendered first aid quickly women's division, home surging and tenderly. The "victims," who also, and all members have passed police officer stated that the vehicle lay down with delighted grins, took the infection and by the time their wounds were dressed, and limbs in splints they looked as faint and pathetic as if their accidents were 32 have passed the first examinadvice was sought on general health genuine. Perhaps the members of tion. I am glad to note that the subjects. the Brigade who ministered to relations between the Ambulance

Life-saving, demonstractions were them whispered fearful threats of Brigade and all ranks of the Police

12 the various bathing given punishment for misplaced frivolity and Fire Brigade are most cordial, beaches, and several times during as they applied their bandages, or The members of the Victoria and the bathing season members of the it may have been natural histrionic the Young Women's Christina Asso Brigade were called upon to render ability, but as they lay on their ciation Nursing Divisions are at stretchers, having been carried a present engaged in a course of in-

help. short distance before being gently straction in practical nursing and laid down in a fine to be inspected ward work at the Government Civil by His Excellency, they looked Rapital Trenty-four of the Am most pathetic row of casualties.

bulance nursing sisters attend at But the recovery was as swift as

the hospital twice a week, and the the sickness. Each stretcher after course is expected to last three inspection was carried slowly back months. The warmest thanks of the to the far end of the Parade. Ground Brigade are due to Miss Girling,

Thanks to Helpers. where the bandages and splints principal matron, and to Mrs. The thanks of the Corps are due "were removed as quickly as Pe Elliott. matron of the Government to all the surgeons, European, sible, and one by one the "victims Civil Hospital, and her staff, for Chinese and Indian, who have leaped up off their stretchers and guiding, encouraging and instruct-given their services freely as in- raced in band back to their seatsing the Ambulance nursing sisters. structors, and to the gentlemen, all Combating the Small-pox Epidemic. Chinese, who subscribed liberally to the funds of the" Brigade and en- During the mallpox epidemic abled it to carry on its work with over 320,500 persons have been out any financial help from the "vic-vacainated by the Brigade. Stret Hong Kong Government. I must stations have been established in again note with surprise and regret every congested area, but especially that the European community of in localities where small-pox is most this Colony does not join in giving prevalent. Latterly house-to-house financial support to an organiza- vaccination has been in progress. tion, which is performing work of It was found recently that babies so much value to the Colony Be were not being vaccinated Pam- presentatives from all divisions of phlets were accordingly issued by the Brigade attended the Race the Brigade, urging the necessity Meetings of the Jockey Club, the for vaccination of infants, as large Kwanti Races, gymkhanas, football mumbers of children had died from matches and sports meetings, sa the disease. Beveral members of the well the entertainments of the

in the matshed.

For the first aid demonstration given at the same time by the Vic- toria Nursing Association tent wa used in which the lady tims were attended to,

PRESENTATION OF "TROPHIES.

A hollow square was then formed and Fus Excellency invested Mr. A. Morris as Serving Brother of the Order of St. John, and presented the trophies gained during the year. HONOUR FOR MR. MORRIS.

Addressing Mr. Morris, His Ex-Victoria Nursing Division visited Ministering Children's League. I the worst areas, and it is gratifying cannot understand why it is that cellency, said:

to know that the prejudice against these services are not recognised by acinating babies has thus been the bodies to which they are ren

The Railway derei largely overcome. Division, for instance, has vaccinat The Corps is a valuable asset to ed over a thousand babies in a thie Colony, and I hope that the. week.

sphere of its beneficent activities

MARCH PAST

It gives me very great pleasure to invest you with the insignia of Berving Brother of the Order of St. John. You were enrolled in the Ambulance Brigade of Hong Kong in 1916, and in the following year you became a Divisional Superin-Health Lectures in New Territories, may steadily extended tendent. In 1926 you were promot- From July to August laat lectures ed. to be District Buperintendent, on malaria, were given in the New The ranks were then reformed and in 1927 you became in addition Territories by the Y.M.CA. Divi and the Brigade Marched Past" Honorary Treasurer and member at sion. Preliminary notices were to the music of the K.O.S.B. band. the Finance Committee of the issued to the inhabitants, who at The members of the Victoria Nors- Brigade In 1028 you were award- tended in considerable numbers ing Association were accommodated. ed the long service medal of the During the winter and during the in the Red Cross cars and looked Order of St. John, and in that present small-por epidemic numer- very attractive as they drove off in year you took charge of the Am-ous lectures have been given by their smart uniforms, Behind them bulance Brigade in Hong Kong members of the Brigade in Hong came the YMCA. Ambulance, the during the abence of the Assistant Kong and in the New Territories Ambulance of the IK Fire Brig Commissioner. You have rendered on both amall-pox and malaria.ade and the Railway Division, also very valuable services to the After each lecture many people were in care. Then followed the min Brigade, and quite retently you vaccinated and in several cases body of the Brigade carrying their have been prominently associated (Continued on next Oolumn)," I shields and cupe.

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