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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1934.

PRESENTATION TO HEAD | MR. AND MRS.

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OF POLICE RESERVE

INDIAN COMPANY, HONOURS MR.. D. .L. KING

Inspector General's Appeal For More Recruits

Mr. B. L. King, the Officer Commanding the Hong Kong Palice Reserve, and the secretary of the Chins Provident Loan and Mortgage Company, who is going Home on leave shortly, was the guest of honour at a tex party given by the Indian Company at the Lane Crawford's 'Restaurant yesterday.

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A glowing tribute to the splendid work done by Mr. King in connection with the Police, was paid by both the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolte, Inspector General of Police and Mr. Feroze All, officer in charge of the Indian Company.

Mr. Feroze All presided and there was a large gathering present hicluding, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, the Hon. Dr. S. W. T'so, Mr. T. H. King, Mr. Cyril Champkin, Mr. Tim Murphy, Mr. L. H. C Calthrop, Mr. T. Hynes, Mr. B. Randall, Mr. R. J. Hunt, Mr. Tse Tsun On and. Mr. L. Cole.

WELCOME TO NEW D.S.P..

MR, FEROZE ALI In welcoming the guests, Mr. Feroze All said: Hon. Mr. Wolfe, Mr. D. L. King. Gentlemen: The object of this gathering this after- noon is to bid farewell to Mr. King, our Deputy Superintendent, who is about to proceed home on leave, Happily his absence will be only temporary, but it was felt by the members of the Indian Company of the Police Reserve, that "we could not allow Mr. King to leave us without first having the op- portunity of expressing to him our grateful thanks and appreciation for his magnificent and untiring labours on behalf of the Indian Company.

HUNT GOING

Fine Record Of Work In Hong Kong

After an association extending over nine years with the European Y.M.C.A. Mr. J. H. Hunt, O.B.E, de- parts from the Colony to-day and those who have 'known him will look back with regret "upon the loss that his departure means to the "Y",

Mr. Hunt arrived in the Colony' after 12 years association with Y.M.C.A. work. During the War he served with the " at, the Front, when he was appointed or- ganising Secretary for the First Army Area. For this services he

was awarded the O.BE., and was twice mentioned In despatches.

On his arrival in Hongkong, Mr. Hunt became actively interested in church and social welfare work In addition to his duties at the YMCA. In 1928, for instance, he was general secretary in charge of the arrangements "for the Grand Military Tattoo in Hongkong."

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Latest Appointments

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Landon, April 1. Chinese. A later Encounter wid a The following appointments were corvette which served in the opera- made by the Admiralty yester- tions of the first Ashanti war in day-

1873, and in punitive undertakings Engr.-Cdr.-H. J. White, to Vic-in Africa. The last Encounter was tory (April 9),

a cruiser of 5,880 tons, launched at Payr, Cdr.-G. H. Lane, to Fre- Devonport in 1903, which was in sident (April 3),

Commonwealth waters at the time the Royal Australian Navy Wa founded in 1911. She was lent to the new force as a depot ship at Sydney, was later on renamed the Penguin, and was broken up in 1929. „

Lt.-Cdrs.-J. R. S. Brown, to L 21 (April 13); C. P. Robertson, to Mac- kay (May 1); H. C. Cumberbatch, Price, to Fitzroy (Aprli 5). to Medway (May 4); and H. P.

Drake (April 17); and 3. H. R.

Lt.-Cdrs, (B).-J. D. N. Ham, tó | Dathan, to Eagle (April 221

Engr. Lt.-Cdr.-G. F. Taylor, to Furious.

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Payr. Lt.Cdr.-J. A. Miller, to President (April 3);20

Lits.-H. Menzies, to Flinders; J. D. Watson, to Fitzroy; and J. M. Sharpey-Schafer, to Challenger (April 5); H W. Falcon-Steward and K. H. Fraser; to Osprey (April 16), G. P. S. Davies, to L 69 (April, 30) and E. N. Smclair, to Cum berland..

LAUNCH OF THE ESCORT The destroyer Escort is due to be launched to-day at the Greenock shipyard of the Scotts Shipbuild- ing and Engineering Company, Limited. A sister-ship, capade, was put adoat at the same

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yard on January 30. These are two of the eight destroyers of the 1931 programme, the beginning of which was deferred until

1933. When completed next autumn these eight vessels, gre to join the Pirth Destroyer Flotilla in the Home Fleet The Scotts Company also have in hand the cruiser Galatea, a sister-chip of the Are- thusa, which, should be ready for Flaunching about June.

On his arrival, he secured pre- Lt. (E. O., R. A. F.).-H. C. N. mises in Hongkong and Kowloon Rolfe. to Excellent (April 23). for Y.M.C.A. work among the sold- Rear-Admirals-D. B. Le Mot- lers, and it is interesting to note tee and C. F. S. Danby, for 8.0. that the title "Cheer-O" Club eri-course at Fortsmouth, April 16 ginated through a sign which Mr. Hunt painted on the Service Men's YMCA. building,

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Capts.-G. S. Abuthnot, D.8.0., R. M. Johnson, G. C. Cooke, L. V. Morgan. M.V.O., D.S.C. and R. R. McGrigol, to Victory for 8. O. cour- se at Portsmouth. apríl 16........

Surgn. Cmdr.-C. G. Spragne to Cyclops, April 16.

Payr-Cmdrs-H. C. Waldron, to Kent, April 12. B. Hamnett, O.B.E., to Ramillles April 21: and E. H. N. Kennedy, to Drake. ÁDHI 23.

Lts.-F. Willinson, to Winchelsea, April 19, and J. R. B. Longden, to Nelson, May 1.

Viceroy of India. I should also like' to offer congratulations to Mr.

Lieutenant (E) H. B. Samways, Feroze All on the admirable. way

who has been appointed for duty in which he has continued the A prominent member of St. An-

with HMS. Escort, is the first off- work of Mr. Sirdar Khan in bring-drew's Church, Mr. Hunt joined

cer to "gain a commission in the ing the Indian Company up to the the vestry in 1925 and has been a

engineer branch by appointment present state in strength and ef- Churchwarden for four years,

to Keyham College from the arti ciency. The present strength of

He has also been Hon. Secretary,

fcers training establishment. In the Company has reached the of the Church Vestry and Council

1991 entry to Keyham was thrown figure of 80, which is a very, very was appointed Lay Reader of the

open to selected lads from this es- big improvement during the last Church of England and one of the

tablishment who specially distin 18 months ar two years. It seems Church of England Trustees,

guished themselves during their almost 100 per cent., the old mem- He is a past President, Vice-

training as boy artificers. Mr. bers being 34 and the new mem-President and former captain of

Samways studied at Keyham In bers 32. Of those 33, 25 have al- the Kowloon Golf Club, and

"Temp. Instr.-Lts.-E. R. Dawson, 1924-27 and has served was ready fully qualified as Police Chairman of the Ballding Com-A. Johnston J. E. Kingsland and since January, 1928. Since 1930 Reservists. I also congratulate mittee which was in charge of D. K. McCleary, to Hood, April 23, he has been engineer oficer of the the Company on the membership the erection of the new club house.

Sub-Lts-F. B. Fisher, to Albury submarine Osiris in China and the of five men who have been com-

April 5; J. E. Dover, to Active: destroyer Velox in the Home Fleet, mended for special work by the

Mrs. Hunt's Work

April 16 P. Hankey, to Shorpshire. Hon." Mr. Wolfe, the Inspector General of Police. These awards while having been gazetted have not yet been made, but that will take place in the near future.

Esprit de Corps

More especially do we remember the encouragement and advice 'he has given the Indian Company by which it has been possible for us to attain our present strength. Without the guiding, hand of Mr. King, the Company would not be the useful force it is to-day. He has worked incessantly "in its in- It is very rude really for a guest terests and by his admirable to criticise his hosts, and in fact qualities which are well-known to it is unpardonable, but I am going you all, has endeared himself to to break the rule this time. In every member, and has given them the Indian Company there is only the example of loyal and energetic one pärticular direction in which service.

I would ask members to concen- The fairness and patience which trate and show improvement, and he has always exercised and his that is, in the section of splendid organising and adminis-training which you probably hate trative powers, has meant, a great the most, namely drill. The effect deal to this Company. In bidding of dra on general discipline and him farewell the Company wish to 'esprit de corps" in the Unit is express the hope that Mr. King will have a very enjoyable and beneficial holiday, and that he will return refreshed, once again to take up his important duties.

and

Thanks Expressed

your

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April 10: and H. A. Stuart-Men- teth, to Vernob, April 17. and to Whitehall, May 26.

Cd-Gunners (1.) M. R. Street:

affoat

The name Escort came into the

Mrs. Hunt, who is also leaving

Navy by the capture of the French has done a vast amount of social

14 gun ship Escorte in 1757, and work in the Colony. She rendered

four years later she took part under great service as a voluntary work-

Commander Charles Elys in Kep- er in the Y.M.C.A. from the time to Vernon, April 13; G. H. Neave. A gun-brig of the name also figured to Effingham. April 12: J. N. Short, pel's expedition against Bell鶚lé. of her arrival. and organised the to Pembroke, April 18: E. L. Col-in operations off the French Coast Women's Section or the Associa- sell to Ramillies. April 24; and Hin 1804, and in actions with the tion, acting until recently B.S Chairman of the Committee. She A. Wilson, to Hermes. May 9. conducted successful

PROMOTIONS classes in! leather craft, and has been chiefly Lts. (Retd).-A. B. Lean and R. instrumental in the fine progress | H. T. Haydyn. to rank of 12.-Cmdr. made by this section.

(retd). señу May 27,

Engr.-Cmdr. H. J White, to Victory, April 9.

Payr. Cmdr. G. H. Lane, to Pre- sident, April 3.

Mrs. Hunt is also a well known amateur stage player, and appear ed in the ADC, production of "The Last Mrs. Chaney."

Lt. Cmdrs.-J. R. S. Brown, to 121, April 12: C. P. Robertson. to Mackay, May 1: R. C. Cumberbatch, Price, to Fitzroy, April 5. to Medway. May 4; and H. P.

Drake. April 17 and J. H. B.

Lt. Cmdrs. (E). D. N. Ham, to Dathan, to Eagle, April 22.

French invasion flotila off Ostend The name appears to have Been war for about a century. out of use for a regular mán-of-

Mediterranean Fleet HM.8. London 1 to recommis sion at Portsmouth on April 17 for further service as Hagahiti 1st Cruiser Squadron, Mediterranean. She should complete her rent o April 21. The flag is at present Eying in H.M.S. Sussex. Captain H f. England, and as this is to leave Malta at the end of April to rent Australls with Prince George, the in preparation for her voyage to fag will be transferred, egảm to E.M.S. Devonshire, Captat, H. Fitzherbert C.M.G, on April 20

H.M.S. Douglas, Captain R W Blacklock, D.S.C., commanding the L- Menzies, to Flinders; J. 1st Submarine Flotilla, Mediter- D. Watson ta Fitzroy; and J. ranean, is due to arrive to-day at M. Sharpey-Schafer, to Challenger, Portsmouth. She will recommission April 5: H. W. Falcon Steward and in May for further Mediterranean K. H. Fraser, to Osprey, April 16; service, G. P. 8. Davies, to L89, April 30; N. Sinclar, to Cumberland,

Engr. Lt. Cmdr. G. F. Taylor, to Furlous.

Payr. Lt. Cmdr. J. A. Miller, to President, April 3.

very much larger than you think doubled its force during the last it is at first thought. It is a most 18 months, and I should like to irksome proceeding to march up add my congratulations to that of and down the parade ground, but Mr. King to Mr. Foroze All, ber it is of such a big effect on dis- cause I am quite satisfied that un- elpline that it abould be made one less he put in a vast amount of of the most important parts of spade work this result would not In conclusion, permit me to ex- your training. The other Units, have been obtained. I have c press to the Hon. Mr. Wolfe, the the Chinese Company have been doubt that he has been ably as thanks and appreciation of the concentrating on that. Discipline sisted by other members of the Indian Company for his kindness has a great effect on smartening Company, and I feel extremely ever helpful consideration, the Unit generally and increasing pleased to see the large increase in In particular the Company wishes the membership.

the membership. "to say how grateful it is for the Before concluding I would like Here must make all the apolo-

supply of belts with braces, which to introduce to you my successor gies as "Mr. King has done, if has helped considerably in smart- Mr. Cyril Char kin. I have appear to criticise. I hope you ening their appearance when in theoretically from yesterday hand-will not take it amiss. The in uniform. This new equipment has ed over the Police Reserve to crease is as far I am aware dis- been a source of intense satisfac him. I am sure you will all give proportionate to the members of tlon to the Company.

him your strongest support, and the Unit, and I think that if I

LAUNCH OF THE ENCOUNTER The Indian Company is also know that you will receive from am not mistaken the Mussulman The destroyer Encounter la to be cognisant and appreciative of the him the very best of instructions section largely exceeds the Sikh launched to-morrow at the works assistance given by the Chinese and help.

section, and I would therefore ask of Hawthorn Lesile and Co., Company in lending their head- I would like to thank you very the Sikh members of the Company Limited, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

She quarters for classes, and for this much indeed for this very hand- to see that they are not, left be- is a sister ship to the Electra, I should like to express our thanks some glit, and also again to thank hind in the struggle for superior-launched by the same firm on to the Hon. Dr. Tso and Mr. T, you for your good wishes for myity, not only in members but also February 15, has a lengtis of 3291t. O. TO, ASP. (B) as well as the holiday. members of the Chinese Company, Finally I would like to thank

MON. MR. WOLFE

Mr. T. H. King. DIG.P. and a Mr. Wolfe said: "I feel that other gentlemen who have so kind-although we don't want to spend ly attended this afternoon, and the rest of the afternoon listen- given their valuable support to this ing to speeches, I must add a few little. function. (Applause.)

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Lt. (FO, RAF.)-Rolfe, to Ex- cellent, April 23.

CHINESE

RAILWAY

BONDS

Statement By Minister

In eficiency. And whilst on this and an approximate displacement subject I would orice again like to of 1,400 tons; geared turbines of appeal to those members of the 36,000 horse-power, built by the Indian community who have as same firm, will give her a designed yet not thought it worthwhile to speed of 351 knots, The arma- offer their services, and here I re-ment will comprise four 47-Inch Special Air-Mail Service fer particularly to the large num- guns, seven smaller guns, and sight words to what has already been ber of men who are in the Gov- torpedo-tubes,""

London, April, 1. The Hon. Mr. Wolle then pre- sald. As head of the police Force ernment Service. In such an or-

Five earlier vessels of the Royal The Chinese Miilstry of Railways sented Mr. King with a hair, brush in Hongkong It is obviously a ganisation like the Police Reserve, Navy have borne the name of En-has issued the following state- and comb on behalf of the Indian matter of interest and of the it would obviously be very useful counter since 1805, when a 12-gun | ment _____ Company.

greatest importance to me that I and helped if we could only in brig.so called was launched at "At the end of 1933 - arrears of MR. D. L. RING

should feel that the auxiliary duce more men from the Govern- Southampton. She took part in interest due to British holders of force which was created some ment Service to join our ranks. I the operations for the capture of Chinese Raliway Bonds amounted Replying. Mr. King said: I am, seven or eight years ago should do feel that as we are going on so Cape Colony in 1806, and in South to £2212,098 and dreary of prin- very, very grateful to you for be in capable hands, and in the well, we may as well go to the full merloh; and three years later (cipal to £3,556,610. In addition, having invited me here to your hands of one who possestes the extreme and have an Indian Com was with Lord Gambier in the debts for British materials sup party to-day, and I must say that full confidence of all the membera pang also touching 100 mark, Basque Roads. A 14 gun sloop of plied to Chinese rallways amounted when comparing this occasion with of that Reserve. I am quite sa which we can easily do.

the name was in China fii 1854 and to about £1,048,000 and interest the others at which I have been į tisfied, from what I have seen in

st the occupation of Fetropavlovsk claims to approximately £666,000. Welcome To Mr. Champkin present as a guest for the pur- the past, that in Mr. D. L. Ktog should also like to welcome. Mr. figured prominently in the second tions due to foreign creditors at during the war with Rusdir. She "Out of Chinese rallway obliga- pose of saying farewell and good- we have fust the officer whom we 1 bye to other members of the In-require to take charge of such an Champkin. From what I know of China War was at the capture of the end of 1933, funded, debts dian Company and Indian com- organisation (Applause). For six him, his organising ability is by the Taku forts in 1880, and in 1862 in arrear amounted in Chinese munity, I am very glad. actually years Mr. King has now been in no means a mean order, and I ex- when commanded by Captain Ho-currency to $453,000,000. short-term that on this occasion it is merely charge of the Police Reserve, and pect he will be able to bring his derick Dew; her naval brigade ds loans in arrear, to $187,000,000, and au revoir, and then I shall be the state of the Police Fe-powers in this direction to bear on

sisted the Imperial Chinése to cap- debts in arrear for materials sup- coming back to Hong Kong after serve to-day. I think, speaks col- the Police Reserve as he has done ture Ningpo from the Ti-Pmg|plied to $109,000,000, the total of eight months. I don't think there-umes of his capabilities in organis. in so many other organisations, in

principal and interest due amoun fore that I really deserve to have trig and running this reserve. which he has been a member..

ting to approximately £48,600,000 been invited as a guest to a fare- From a stall beginning. Com- Finally I am very pleased to see berty of the community, particu- sterling... well party. Leave is a very short panies have gradually blossomed and I congratulate the Indian com- larly in times of troubles.

While it is admitted that China thing, far too short I think, and out and whereas formerly I was munity on inviting guests outside should like finally to thank is not in a position to meet all really before you realize that I hoping to reach the figures of 200 the ranks of the Folice Reserve members of the Indian community obligations immediately......, it..., has have proceeded, I am sure you will for the whole Regerve, we have here to-day. I see two represen- for so kindly inviting me and been clearly stated by Mr. Wang find me back again worrying you now one Company, the Chinese tatives at the Pust Once, which I other members of the regular | Ching-wal, President of the Execu- once more in connection with company, which is just touching always have a soft spot for, and Police to come here to-day and tive Yuan, that, China, does not Police Reserve duties, t

100 they have got 80-thanks to I know they are working side by thereby giving me an opportunity intend to evade payment. „During I would like to offer first my the energy of our honourable side with a number of members of of thanking Mr. King for the ex- the last two years the Miniatry very hearty congratulations to commissioner and his son, who is the Indian Company, and I have no cellent work he has put in on be- of Rallways has reduced its your late Commanding Officer, in chage of that Unit (Applause), doubt they will assist us by roping half of the Police Reserve and indebtedness, and will continu, its Mr. Birdar Khan, on whom a The Indian Company which in more members of the Post Office wishing him and Mrs. King & efforts gradually to liquidate the great honour has recently been started with small beginning has, into the ranks of those who are happy holiday which he so richly arrears as much as is practical conferred by His Excellency the as Mr. King has just pointed out, here to safeguard the lives and pro- deserves. (Applause).")

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