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TRAINING CAMP FUNERAL OF MRS.

Governor's Visit To Saiwan

HIVE OF INDUSTRY

An event of great interest to all members of the local branch of the Boy Scouts Association occurred on Saturday, November 25th. last when His Excellency the Governor and members of the local Scout Council paid an oficial visit and tour of inspection to the Associa- tion Training Camp at Salwan.

K. R. DYKES

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1936.

H. K. RIFLE ASSOCN.

Many Floral Tributes Sunday Shoot At

Stonecutters

The remains of the late Mrs. Katherine Rush Dykes, who pass- ed away on Saturday evening at the Kowloon Hospital after a short OPENING OF

Iness, were interred at the Pro- | testant Cemetery yesterday.

Mr. R. R. Dykes, storehouseman The deceased was the wife of

at the Royal Naval Torpedo Depot,

Kowloon, and had only been in the Colony for two and 逸 hall

years.

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The chiet mourner was the hus- band of the deceased, and whose wreath was laid in the grave.

Among those who attended the funeral and who sent floral tri- butes were:-

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His Excellency, accompanied by

The Rev. J. R. Higgs, of St. Capt. W.J.R. Cragg, arrived at 4.15 "Andrew's Church, Kowloon. p.m. by launch, and was met at theciated at the graveside. Jetty-in the absence through sick- ness of the Colony Commissioner. the Rev. N.V. Halward-by Mr. D.A. Pocxson, Assistant Commissioner & Honorary Secretary of the Hong Kong Branch, and conducted to the entrance to the Camp where His Excellency was received by Mr. E. Cock. President of the Branen. and Mr. C. Champkin, Deputy Commissioner. The party proceed- ed to the Camp Fire circle where members of the Council were as- sembled to welcome His Excellency. A tour of inspection of the grounds was then made, conducted by Mr. A. Grad. Assistant Commissioner for Training, and Pay, Comdr. KM. Lawder. 0.8.E., Fleet Scout master at the China Fleet Deep Sea Scout TroOD.

Mr.

NEW CLUBHOUSE

NEXT WEEK

SUCCESSFUL

GARDEN FETE

Opened By Lady Caldecott

KOWLOON TONG

ANGLICAN CHURCH

DUKE OF KENT'S

CAKE

An Auction That Raised £2,000

SIR EDGAR BRITTEN'S MEMOIRS

How the Duke of Kent raised £2,000 for miners during a voyage in the Welsh unemployed Berengaria is among the many

in "A Million" Ocean

The Third Annual Garden Fete Between forty and nity members of the Kowloon Tong Anglican of the Hong Kong Ride "Association Church, which was held on Satur took part in a Spoon and Practice day afternoon in aid of the Christ stories told Shoot which, by the courtesy of the Church Building Fund, was offi- Miles" by the late Sir Edgar Brit- Naval Authorities, was held yester-cially opened by Lady Caldecott, ten, published, recently (Hutchin- day morning on the Naval Range who was accompanied by His Ex-non, As 6d), states the "Morning at Stonecutters. Conditions on the cellency the Governor and Captain Post." whole were good although the wind W. J. R. Crary. A.D.C. at the longer distances varies much in intensity and direction, and caused considerable havoc in the case of some of the competitors'

scores.

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Sir Edgar, who was the first com- GUARD OF HONOUR

mander of the Queen Mary, died On arrival, His Excellency and cabin on board the liner.

on Oct. 29 after collapsing in his Lady Caldecott and Captain Crugg were welcomed by Mr. R. Ashton as Prince George was, then serving In December, 1928, the Duke, who Hill, the Pastor-in-charge of the in the Navy, had to hurry home Kowloon Tong Anglican Church, from the West Indies because of while members of the 12th Kow-his father's serious illness. toor Wolf Cubs (K.TA,C.), 6th completed the journey to England Kowloon Wolf Clubs (D.B.S.) and in the Berengaria, of which Sir 1st Kowloon Boy Scouts (D.B.S.) Edgar was then captain.. formed a guard of honour.

On the last night of the trip the

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Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Adams, Mr. The winners of the nett and and Mrs. E. F. F. Venables, Mr. handicap spoons in the SR. (b) and Mrs. LE Kirby. Mr. and Class were Sergeant Blandford, of Mrs. Johnson and Freda, Mr. and the Royal Marines and Lieut. B. D. Mrs. L. E. Warren and Bobby. Mr.

D. Wilson of the 1st Bn. Royal and Mrs. G. T Chard er and

Ulster Rifles respectively. George. Madame Eunice and A. K Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. W.

There were insufficient entries to Sanderson, Eunice and Mrs, Saun-those using the S.R. (a) rifle, in

G. permit of a spoon being given for A large number of visitors at-Royal passenger celebrated bis ders, Mr. and Mrs. Glamblen. Mr which class the top scorer was C. 9. Mr. Hill said:-

tended the opening, during which birthday, and when he took his and Mrs. W. Austin. Mrs. Soar, M, Elvin of the 2nd Bn. East Lan-

place in the dining axioon he Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Waldie. Mr. cashire Regiment

"Throughout this year, the erec-found a massive birthday cake, on and Mrs. Peacock and family.

tion of the new church has or- the table. Instantly he decided "Comdr, G. W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs.

Now that the Annual Dinners is cupled a central place in our that the cake should be auctioned J. S. Fancey, Mr. and Mrs. E

over, great interest is being shown thoughts and in our prayers. The

and the proceeds given in aid of The Camp presented a hive of Randal, Mr. and Mrs. Peckham. by members of the Association in first pile was driven on February Welsh miners, large numbers of Industry, some eleven Patrols of Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomew.

new Clubhouse which is nearing 11 last. The foundation stone was

whom were unemployed. the local Troops having arrived be- and Mrs. Coombs and Fun. Mr. completion on the Army Ranges at laid on March 31 last, and now we forehand to take part in the com- and Mrs. Sullivan and family, Mr. Kowloon City, and which will be have a building which, from the

£20 A SLICE petition.camp which forms part of and Mrs. Jeffery and Tom. Mr. opened by Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew outside, looks like a church After dinner the auction the annual competition for the and Mrs. H. C. Borner and Mavis. on the afternoon of Wednesday though inside. It still looks like a place, and the cake was knocked Prince of Wales' Banner. Tents Mrs. Shand and family, Mr. and week To mark this occasion. & builder's yard. We hope that very down" for £200 to a Birmingham Gmatch will be fired between the early in 1937 it will be complete passenger, who at once had it put were being erected, camp kitchens E Gäutert, Mr. and Mrs. J. tulit. meals prépared, and the hun-Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Hogan, following Service. Forces and and we shall be welcoming you ate up for sale again. Lord Weir was

Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Lieut. Com: Rifle

Club. to each of which the Hallowing--perhaps even at the next purchaser tor, a simuar und Mrs. F. Davies. Mr. and Invitations to participate are the Consécration of Christ Church, amount. and he, too. Mrs. Moran and Peggy." Mr. and being

handed it back again. Mrs. J. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. R.

Then Prince George had the J. T. Cook, Dorothy and Vida and

cake cut into slices, which were Mr. and Mrs. C.. B. Hosking. Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, It is appropriate, therefore, that sold at from £5 to £20 each.

Other wreaths were sent by Hong Kong Police, Dockyard Rifle the entire proceeds of this Fete

"Make my husband buy one," Messrs. C. W. H. Wilson J. Passey. Club and Talkoo Rine Club. The should be given to the Building said a woman and H. E Perryman, and also winning team will be awarded sll-Fund. Nine thousand dollars are purser.

the passenger to Grudgingly the husband those from the following groups: ver spoons by the Association, and still required but we trust that consented. "But you

tell the Torpedo Department Stall. How-it should be noted that teams need with your generous help, we may Prince." loon; St. Andrew's Women's Fel-not be composed entirely of in- reduce that 'to-day, to 8,000, per- bought a slice of his cake and ask he stipulated. "I have lowship, Naval Store Department. dividual, or amated, members of hope to 7000"

him to autograph my menu card Naval Yard; Arthur, Will, Bert, the Association. The Conditions of Ted, Alice, Ethel and Loule; Ad-Shooting will be the same as for bazaar open and was "presented

Lady Caldecott then declared the for me." miralty Store Staff: Officers' Staff, the 2nd Stage of the "St. George's" with a sheaf of African daisies by quickly. "That will cost you

"Certainly, sir," said the purser Royal Naval Armament Depart-at the Imperial Meeting at home. Miss Bonty Betram, and a bag of extra £5." Messrs., C.C. Quah and F.H. Chaz, menty and His Majesty's Dockyard Le.. two sighting shots and ten te lavender on which were embroider-ing approached. signed the card

Prince Georgë, on be District

count, at 300 and 600 yards. Teams ed "May The Lord Be Ever with and remarked: "Rake in as many will be of eight, half of whom will You" in Chinese characters. The fire with the S.R. (a) ride and the latter were made by the senior ble the price."

more as you can, purser-but dou- remainder with the 8.R. (b) weapon.

died and one small details being attended to necessitated by a num- ber of boys pitching camp. while fortunately the weather was ideal tor the purpose.

The following members of the Council were present and their thanks are due to the Commodore for kindly conveying the party to and from the Camp by launch.

Rear Admiral S.G. Sedgwick. (Rtd.): Sir Wm. Hornell: Lt. Col. H.BL Dowbiggin. O.B.E. Major C.M. Manners, O.B.E.: Dr. G.I. Shaw: Rev. Cyril Brown: Mr. M.P. Talatt: Mr. H.S. Mok:: Mr. F.G. Maunder: Mr. A.J: Lane: and

Scoutmasters for Hong

Kong and Kowloon.

The following Troops sent com- peting Patrols to take part in "the camp which terminated the follow- ing evening:-Sea Scouts, 1st., 4th, 7th and 15th. Hong Kong, and 3rd.. 4th.. 7th.. 8th.. 11th, and 13th. Kowloon.

Competition was keen and a high standard of camping display- ed. the 1st.

Hong Kong (St. Joseph's College) Troop eventually proving the winner with a total of "190 points out of a possible 200. This completes the competition for the Banner for this year, the Rally having taken place in the Spring when

the 1st. Hong Kong Sea Scout Troop obtained first place.

The final competition show the 1st. Hong Kong Sea Scout Troop as winner with 383 points out of a possible 400. the 1st. Hong Kong (St. Joseph's College Troop taking second place with 353

points.

Recreation Club.

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ITALIAN CONVENT

BAZAAR

Successful Fair

The Italian Corent annual ba-

zaar was opened on Saturday morning by the Rt. Rev. Bishop H. Valiorta and from 10 am till the evening the friends of the "Covent and the pupils thronged to patronise the different stalle, which were ran by tehe Sisters and girls of the School.

The Bazaar was organised to

raise funds. on behalf of the orphans and resulta

COLONY'S HEALTH

Fours cases of diphtheria, three From Kowloon and one from Vic- toria, were notified to the Health authorities, for the 24 hours ended December 4. One case of typhold in Kowloon was also reported.

EASTERN PORTS

The health bulletin of eastern ports for the week ending Novem- ber 28, was as follows:-Plague: "Bassein 1 case. Cholera; Calcutta 15 cases, Madras 28, Rangoon 1, Tuticorin 3. and Chittagong 15. Small-Pox: Bombay 1 case, Calcut- ta 2. Madras 1. Moulmein 5, Pnom- Penh 1, and Shanghai 18.

WHIST DRIVE

Invalids

sent

to-day:Royal Kowloon Tong. out Navy, Royal Marines. Regular Army, "Royal Air Force, Hong

The shooting will start at. 2 p.m. sharp in order that the competition may be completed before 4 d'clock at which time the Clubhouse will be opened. Tea will be served in the Clubhouse Immediately following the opening.

Fort those members who are not in any of the teams above-men- tioned, a Spoon and Practice Shoot will take place on the vacant targets and should it be necessary to use No: 3 Range for this pur- pose, owing to target accommoda- tlon on Nos. 1 and 2 Ranges being of the fully occupied, those taking part on that range will be required to fire at 600 yards first, in order that the road which gives access to the ranges may be open tor those guests and members of the Association, who will be arriving later in the afternoon for the opening ceremony,

Canossian Institute. -

The various stalls were well ar- ranged and some extremely useful Souvenira were given away in ex- change for the tickets that had been on sale for weeks prior to the opening of the fatr

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There were alde shows such as the bran tub and the lucky well.

The Bazaar closed at 8 pm and it was reopened at 10 am, yester- day. and in addition, there were two performances given by

the little ones in the new Hall.

The programme was as follows:

The cats tea party; The Golden Boat:

A Poem by a Large Lady! The Dolls Shop,

God Save the King.

HOTEL GUESTS

New residents at local hotels dir ing the week-end were as follows: At the Peninsula:-Mr. D. Mac- call, Singapore; Dr. J. D. Taylor. Singapore.

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At the Gloucester: Mr and Mrs. R. T. Crowe, Canton; Mrs: Nelga,

$9,000 MORE

girls of the Victoria Home.

Records:

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When no more slices were left the crumbs were auctioned, the last of them being sold for £5. The total sum realised was £2,062

A LORD DAWSON STORY One of Sir Edgar's stories relates to a visit paid to the amusing

Berengarla's Turkish bath by an elderly passenger...

STALL WORKERS Stalls were provided by the fol- lowing: Woollens: Mesdames 13s 4d. Guest. Jex and Tinson: Fancy Goods: Mesdames Fisher and Hall; Lavender: Mesdames Fletcher and Scotcher; Toys: Mesdames Bertram and Perry: Home Produce: Mes- dames Fenner Hayes and Sullivan; Plants: Mrs. Goddard; Fruit: Miss- He told Mason, the attendant, Tesoriere; Flowers: Miss P. Ander-rather run down after a strenuous es Rodgers and Allen and Mrs that he had come because he felt son Sweets: Mrs. Berreaux and lecturing tour in America. Mr. Stapleton and Wolf Cubs; Gramophone

Mason, eager to demonstrate the Mr. M. restorative properties" of his Tur- kish bath carried out his duties The Sunday School Stalls were thoroughly, explaining volubly to organised by Mrs. Booker, while the patient the utility of hot baths Misses D. Lee, L. Poon. P. Crof- and of the closing of the pores ton, J. Smith, J. Matthews, V. that was effected by a cold shower. Holland, B. Sullivan, V. Sissels As he massaged he delivered a B und Mr. E. C. Cunningham were the lecture on anatomy and dwelt In charge of the Fish Pond.

on the function of each muscle;

Presently a beli-boy poked his head into the sacred domain. It Is warm work massaging in the hot atmosphere of a Turkish bath and Mason, who is inclined to be frascible, does not like to be disturbed.

Barton.

We are asked by the Honorary The Bran Tubs were in charge Secretary to state that owing to of Mesdames J. C. L. Wong and the rush of work which the Annual N.. Turnbull; and Misses A. and Dinner and the opening of the G. Sue, V.. Jex, N. Smith, N. Jones Clubhouse have entailed. he re- and.. D. Freeman ran the 'Book grets that he has been unable to Stall Wendy's House was forward spoons to the winners at the capable hands of Mesdames L. the last few shoots and member-L. Nash and N. Grady. ship cards, to those who have The various sideshows were or- joined recently, but hopes to clear off these arrears within the next fortnight.

ganised by the Men's Fellowship. The Men's Stall was in charge of the V.D.MA. Group and organis- ed by mesdames Anderson and and Miss M. Willis took charge of Sykes, while Miss k. Mow Fung

the Tea Room, which was run by

The December Issue of the "Bulletin," which will be publish ed just before Christmas' will be A specially enlarged number con- taining the speeches made by all the speakers at the Annual Din- the Women's Communicants' Guild. ner as well as reproductions of the three photographs taken at that

fully illustrated description of the Cpl. Watson... Ber. 28 33 33 94 event, while there will also be a Lt. Wilson 2 32 32 31 95% opening of the Association's Club Sto. Beer

33 30 31 94 ouse together with a full descrip- 2/Lt. Wan 1 30 31 33 93 tion of the accommodation pro Sgt. Manneli... 3 29 33 31 93

At the fortnightly whist drive London; air Trevor and Lady Bivided in that building. In addi- ERA. Haynes.. 1 32 31 29 92 of the Civil Service Cricket Club ham, London: Mr. and Mrs. Gri- on Saturday. Mesdames. Dewar, penkeli, Canton; Mr. CF. Je Post und Hall won the ladies nings, Singapore; Mr. K. C. John Tirizes and Messrs. Scott, Thompson Hill, Singapore; Mr. T. HD son and Wills the prizes for the dewan, Singapore; L4.-Car, and

#gentlemen.

HOTEL CECIL DANCE

Mrs. Elwood and Mr. John Fat- terson were the winners of the

tion, the scores made up-to-date Big. Edwards 4 30 31 30 91 in the Association's "Thirty Holl L/Cpl. Usher... 6 25 31 32 88 of the latest handicaps which, it Fin. McAteer... 630 27 29 86 will be published, as well as lists ERA. Seymour 28 30 29 87 is of interest to note, have now CPO, Fellow. 2 32 32 22-86 Mrs. W. B. Keith, London: Mrs. K Friedman, Shanghai: Mr. T. C.

been given to nearly 300 members. Cpl McCausland 5 27 28 26 81 Fairburn, Canton; Mr. H. Damke, day morning, to which reference

The leading scores made yester-Rin. I. Murphy 5 25 30 25 80 South Sea; Mr. A. U: Brunner, Can-has been made above, are as föl-

All the above competitors used ton; Dr. J. K Onnen, Bhanghaf; lows:-

the "1914" rife.

Mr. O. R. McCoy, Shanghai, ⠀⠀

At, the Hong Kong:-Mr. R. D. Taylor, Amoy Mr. and Mrs. C. F

lucky number prizes at the weekly Minnitt, London: Mr. R. J. Min-

8.R. (b)

The handicap of each winner has been reduced by one point, as A.HL 200 500 600 Ttl shown.

CBM. Elvin .... ........ yas. ydı. yds.

9.R. (a)

AR-Ass' Handicap.

5 27 30 30 87

*--Nett Spoon. 1-Handicap Spoon.

dance or the Health and Strength nitt, Canton; Dr, F. Kosik, Canton; Sgt. Blandford scr. 33 33 32.98 League held at the Hotel Cecil on Mr. and Mrs. E. Bassoon, London: Cpl H, Stewart 2 30 33 33 98 Saturday.

Mrs. Wing, London:

Sgt. Warwick... ser. 34 33 29 96

"Lord Dawson of Penn! Wire- less message for Lord, Dawson Of Penn," shouted the bell-boy, looking at both Mason and his patient inquiringly.

"Get to hell out of this," shout- ed Mason fiercely. "We have no dam Lords down 'ere'

The boy shifted—quickly. "Excuse me," said a quiet voice from the slab: "D'you know, Ma- son, I have an idea that message is meant for me."

Mason tells this story against himself. He had delivered · his lecture ou anatomy to the King's physician, Lord Dawson of Penn. The volume is a splendid me- mento of a great sallor's career.

£20,000 GIFT FOR ASTRONOMY

St. Andrews Daiversity is to receive £20,000 for the endow- ment of a lectureship in astronomy. The money as been bequeath- -ed by Mian Edith Lang, Manszeid.

·St. Andrewa.- -

The gift is conditional on the University providing an observa- tory and instruments.

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