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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY MARCH 28, 1930.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE.

INSPECTION ON MURRAY, PARADE GROUND

BY THE ACTING GOVERNOR.

RALPHS RECEIVES ORDER OF KNIGHT

OF GRACE,

THE SILVER SCREEN.

THRILLS AT THE QUEEN'S.

We are accustomed to moving shadows on the screen, but this week at the Queen's we ace the shadows-in other words, ghosts. The story concerns a group of

PRIZES AND AWARDS FOR LAST YEAR. British officers who are being follow.

Although weather conditions were not ideal, a large number of.. interested spectators turned out to watch the annual inspection of the St. John Ambulance Brigade by H.E. The Officer Adminis tering the Government, yesterday afternoon on the Murray Parade. Ground Mrs. Southern was among those present, and His Ex- celloney, the Governor of Macao was represented by his A.D.O. (Capt. Alexendre Major), through whom he sent his good wishes and congratulations.

Others present included the General Officer Commanding (Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0.) accom panied by his A.D.C. (Lieut J. B. Glegg, Royal Scot Greys) Sir Robert He Tung, Sir Shou Son Chow, Dr. R. H. Koterall, C.M.G., Mr. T. S.. Whyte-Smith, Ir. F. J. de Rome, M.B.E. (Headmaster, Queen's College) and Mrs. de Rome,

A SMART TURNOUT.

ed by a grim, inysterious enemy bent upon revenge, and there are some creepy incidents which send pleas antly chilly thrills up and down the spine. The Unhody Night is a first-class mystery story, and those who enjoy Edgar Wallacian thrille will certainly appreciate this pic ture, And those who have not had the opportunity of enjoying a good old. London fog can get an idea of what the great city looks like when it is enshrouded in murky gloom. Screams and shadows, spectres and shivers, go to make up a mystery. story of Absorbing interest, and make The Unholy Night" one to be remembered

"Down Under,"

If what is known as the under- world is anything like what is shown in the film of that name, now it is a good place to keep out of showing at the Majestic, Kowloon,

The Corps together with the I have had the pleasure of read

ing the Assistant Commissioner's nurses, presented a smart appear Annual Report for 1929 and desire ange, and the hospital" (a tent to congratulate the Brigade on this Underword is described as a at the Cricket Ground end) with record of another year's successful faithful picture of Hie se it is in the doctors and nurses hastening to work. With increased numbers those queer circles, and it is a and improved efficiency the Brigade lively life, if not a lovely one. and fro had a great air of eficiency. has established itself still more There is a good bit of fun in the Shortly after 5.13 p.m., His firmly as an essential factor in the film, bat most of the action is car Excellency accompanied by his life of the community. Evercerned with machine-guns and hand- A.D.C. arrived on the ground and zealous in that noblest of causes, grenades, and the action is fast was received with the Royal Salute, the saying of human life, you have and furious after which te proceeded with the spared neither time nor energy to inspection. A demonstration of qualify yourselves for your self- work was then carried out very imposed task. I note with pleasure well. Afembers of the different divi- that every member of the Brigade sions had ready-made patients has passed his or her annual ex- who played their parts most realisamination, and that the Brigade tically.

wow high praise from the officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps who' so kindly carried out the annual aefficiency tests.

The Belilios Medal, in silver, is awarded to Private Lan Kay in recognition of his gallantry. Corperal CHAN SIK PEI, King's

College Division..

Investitute of Mr. E. Ralphs,

Corporal Chan Sik Pui on two The Brigade then formed hollow square, facing the saluting

You have as usual attended all each time being successful in saving

occasions leapt into the harbour," base, and His Excellency invested fires and all large assemblies, you drowning man. One of the men Mr. E. Ralphs with the insignia of have continued your excellent vac-thus rescued was unconscious when a Knight of Grace of the Order of cination service and you have re brought ashore; Corporal Chan st St. John. In doing so, he con- dered assistance at no less than 200 once acted according to Brigade gratulated Mr. Ralphs and com- cases of accident. You have this mented on the hard and faithful year co-operated with the Royal training in such cases, and succeed- work which he, (Mr. Ralphs) had Army Medical Corps during milited in restoring the patient

The Bellies Medal in silver is put in for the good of the Brigade.ary manoçarres, and I was delight-awarded to Corporal Chan Sik Pai

His Excellency said:

ed to hear how highly your services Mr. Ralphs, It gives me very had been appreciated by His Ex-in recognition of his gallantry, great pleasure, on behalf of His cellency the General Oficer Com Royal Highness the Duke of Con-manding the Troops, naught, Grand Prior and the Officers and Members of the Chapter-General of the Order of Brigade, you have a record of St. John, to invest you with the which you may well be proud, and Insignia of a Knight of Grace of 1 offer you my congratulations. I the Venerable Order of the Hos-congratulate you also on your ex- pital of St. John of Jerusalem. cellent turn-out. to-day and on the No honour has been better deserved. general sumartness and efficiency of You started your ambulance work your Parade; and, on behalf of the

The ranks then re-formed and marched past the Saluting Base Where His Excellency stood to take the salute. The divisions looked

in England in 1650, and became Colony to which you render such Honorary Secretary of the Am-beneficent service, I wish you con bulance Association in Hong Kong tinued prosperity and success. in 1910. In 1915 you yourself start. ed the Hong Kong Branch of the St. John Ambulance. Brigade, Two of the first members were Lady May and Dr. W. V M. Koch, the latter very smart, with the nurses and surgeons in their motor-cars and, of whom we rejoice to find still an active member of the Brigade.the ambulances in the rear. They Inspired by your enthusiasm, the marched up to the Volunteer Parade Brigade has grown in strength and Ground vid Garden Road where usefulness until to-day it has they were dismissed. reached a membership of 367, while many members have passed through the ranks after receiving valuable training.

THE AWARDS.

Long Service Medals.

Belillies Medals.

Cpl. Chan Sik Pui (King's Col- teze Division 0.3.), Lau Ku (Railway Division), Senmap Chau, Ynu.

You have held important office in Div. Supt. Leung Sui Sang, the Brigade and in the Order of Amb. Officer Chan Yuk In, Seret. St. John, having been successively Fung Hoi Shun, Sergt. Tsoi Hin Assistant Commissioner in Houg Kan. These recipients were all Kong in 1015, seconded as British from King's College Division O.B. Red Cross Commissioner in Siberia in 1918-1010, Honorary Serving Brother-of-the-Order of St John in 1918, and Officer of the Order in 1924. In 1923 you received the silver medal of the Order for sav ing life at imminent personal risk. In 1020 you received the Long Ser- vice Medal of the Order and you were promoted Commander in 1928. Your long career of usefulness has now been crowned by the signal honour of the Knighthood of Grace which has been conferred on you in recognition of your great services to the Order and to the cause it serves.

Mr. Ralpha, you have placed this Colony deeply in your debt by your service in the cause of humanity. and in the name of the Colony I congratulate you or the honour now conferred upon you.

His Excellency's Congratulations,

After distributing the awards, given below, His Excellency ad- dressed the gathering as follows:- Mr. Ralphs, Officers and Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade:

Service Trophies. Ralphe Shield.-King's College Division.

Holyoak Attendance YM.C.4. Division,

Cup.

Lau Chu Pak Duty Cup. Mong

kok Division.".

Ho Fook Cup-Railway-Rail- way Squad A

Ho Kom Tong Spield-Victoria Nursing Division.

Swimming Trophies.

Ho Tung Life Saving Cup.- Chinese Athletic Division.

Ho Brothers Cup Brigade Swim- ming Championship (100 yards Free style). St. Joseph's Division,

Ellis Kadoorie Shield (Team Race). St. Joseph's Division.

Nam Yeung Cup (100 yards Han- dicap Breast)Chinese Athletic Division.

Chan Chan Nam (50 yds. Back)- Kowloon Division

Chater Shield (Brigade Cham- pionship).-St. Joseph's and Chi

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DETAILS OF 'BELILIOS MEDAL AWARDS.

The annual inspection, which has taken place to-day, is a memorable one. For to-day it has been my privilege, in the presence of the assembled Brigade, to present; tö Mr. Ralphs, the Assistant Commis BATHoner and mainspring of the Brigade, the Insignia of the high MAT rank of a Knight of Grace of the Private LAU KAD, Railway Division: Order of St. John. It must be a Private Lau Kag rushed in front source of great pleasure to the of a train to drag away a Chinese Brigade of which he has so long woman and in doing, so was knock- been the leader and moving spirit, ed down by another train, and and of personal satisfaction to Mr. severely injured; he was in hospital Ralphs on the eve of his retirement for several weeks as a result, Had from the Colony, that a life-long it not been for his prompt and service should have been thas brave action the woman would yo signally recognized. I congratulate doubtedly have been killed; as dit the Brigade on the high honour was, she escaped with only slight conferred on ite Assistant Commis-injurie sioner.

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