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(Cogtlated from Page 1)

DEFENCE AGAINST GAS

(Continued from Page 1.)

DR. DOVEY'S SPEECH Mr Tam then called on Dr. J. E Dovey to make his address, in the course of which he said:

My sole reason for addressing you is that I, myself, believe that the time has come when Hong

"ALLEGED POACHING" In the scheme for the Exercise, Hong Kong is called Redland." For many months past there has been friction between "Redland" and "Blueland"-an imaginary Kong should be following the lead state some three hundred miles presented by England and other Bouth of Hong Kong-because of great powers teaching the people alleged poaching by "Red" fishing the civilian population to be fleets in "Blueland" waters. These Incidents have culminated in the seizure, by "Blueland" fishery-pro- tection craft, of a "Blueland" ish- ing fleet.

come gas-minded.

Before proceeding with this mat- ter, however, I wish now solemnly to state that gas, whether it be phosgene, chlorine or mustard, as Protestations by 'Redland" have civiliana is

a method of attack on unprotected

the most met with no satisfactory response thing which the brain of civilised dastardly and it is obylous to "Redland" that man as evolved in its uncivilised "Blueland" bas created the in-moments. The immediate effects cident in order to provoke war.

"Blueland" has an alliance with "Northland," a second imaginary State lying north of the Leased Territories: "Northland" is anxious to secure valuable mines just south of her frontier with "Redland."

Early in March "Redland" hears that "Blueland" is sending troops by "air into "Northland" and that

are terrifying, and the after-effects

othsome

At present people can be divided into two classes as far as their reaction to the gas menace is con- eerned: (a) The man who thinks

ne knows all about ras-the man conadent: then, there is (b) The who is quasi-informed and over- man who knows little about gas and

who takes

no action to

Major-General Barrow, Mr. Mur- ray-Williams, the Commissioner for the Red Cross for the whole

of the South of England, the Cap tain-Superintendent of Police for Blerra Leone, one of the higher medical officers of health for Ox- fordshire and many eminent phy-,] aicians who, having retired from practice

work or protection.

ORGANISED INSTRUCTION

were engaging in this

Here, in Hong Kong, the St, John the first opportunity to acquire Ambulance Brigade have seized

organised instruction and in so doing are living up to their high tradition of service to hurt and

frightened humanity. As an A400- elation with high ideals they turn to you as a brother Association with similar ideals of social "ser- vice to ask you to co-operate with them

protect themselves.

in teaching the people to

de-

Should emergency arise a large Bumber of trained volunteers will be required to sta the contamination and Arst aid centres

aged in preparing these models and the men who have been en-

will agree that the time of those

"Blueland" is also embarking & educate himself against a possible who volunteer to be trained will

strong expeditionary force.

Parties.

This course will be invaluable, in that it will be the basis upon which other civilian courses will be formulated,

A LAST APPEAL

I shall now proceed to elucidate

emergency, or the man who feels not be wasted. NAVY TO ATTACK

helpless and hopeless at the thought of it. The "Blueland" Expeditionary force comprises:--

His position can be compared with the European who. fifty years Navy." Berwick " (S. N. O.), go lived in this Colony with the "Capeton." "Adventure.". "Danse," dread of malaria hanging over his "Duncan" and 8th Destroyer Flo-head. Malaria. at that time, was tilla. "Westcctt." "Medway" and known as mist fever. In his heart the models and invite you to Submarines

there existed a vague fear of the examine them in the hope that Seaman and Marine, Landing thing in the fog which he did not to what a gas attack would mean evening damp. There was some-they will stir your imagination as

understand. Army-1st Bn. The Royal · In-

At any time, he in your lives and mine, should the niskilling. Fusiliers.

might take, develop delirium nations of the world fail to ve and die. So little was known at peace with one another. As a Alr-Flying Boats from singa- about malaria that nothing could last appeal. however, I might any De done about it, so Inwardly he that the more knowledge civilians nursed a secret fear, which at any have of anti-gas protection, the moment might turn into panic. less likely it is to be used against To-day we know the prevention, them, as a gas attack is a danger- the cause and the care of malaria Dua and costly business, the suc- and the disease is considered more ceas of which depends on its inconvenience than as element of surprise and the unpre- paredness of the intended victims.

pore.

Cruiserborne, Aircraft.

THE DEFENDERS

serious illness.

GAS-MINDEDNESS

The "Redland" forces comprise: Navy-Thracian," "Sandwich," Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force. Army. 8th Heavy Brigade, Royal Artillery, 5th Anti-Aircraft Brigade Royal Artillery, Hong Kong Brigade, H.KS. Royal Artillery,

I do not hesitate to say that if Fortress Royal Engineers, Hong

every citizen took the trouble to Kong Signal Section, The Hong

learn about gas-protection, 1.e., Kong Infantry Brigade 2nd Ba

Dow to fit on, care for and store The Royal Welch Fusiliers, 1st Bn.

a respirator, how to make his own The Seaforth Highlanders, 1st Bn.

house gas proof and what to do The Royal Ulster Rifies, ist En. The contaminated when out of doors

and where to go should he become Kumaon Rifles, No. 12 Company, then a gas attack, per se, would be RAS.C., NO. 27 Company, R.AM.C., No. 8 Section, R.A.O.C., Hong Kong no more than an inconvenience. Mule Corps, Hong Kong Volunteer The world powers seem to have Defence Corps.

decided that the man in the street must become gas-minded.

Arm.

THE COMMANDERS

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OLD

AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING STORES

Comprising:

Sarge. Duck and other Remnants, Clothing, including Blankets and Electric Fiste, Cutlery and Table Linen, etc., atc.

Lots may be inspected on Tuesday, the 2nd March, 1937.

Terms of Sale: as detalled in

Catalogues.

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COMMENCING AT 10.30 AM. AT THIN SALES ROOM, DUDDELL STREET.

Dr. Dovey exhibited seven models, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1937. as follows:-(1) Cleansing depot, (2) Gas-affected ground ares, (3) Caa-protected house, (4) and (3) Practical demonstration houses, (6) Decontamination station and (7) Washing station. The talk was further illustrated by distribution given on air-raid precautions. of pamphlets and copies of lectures

A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

Comprising:-

Woollen, Cotton & Artificial

A striking demonstration Was carried out in two of the models in which gas was released in order to Piece Goods, Haincoats, Overcoate, show the effects it had on a gas- Clothing, Woollen Blankets, Sing- Air-Hong Kong Volunteer Air for this reason that Civillan Anti-Dr. Dovey was assisted in his de- Elastic Braid, Artificial Silk. Em- It is protected or a non-protected house.lets, Handkerchiefs, Trimmings, Gas schools have been formed-to monstration by Mr. V. C. Branson.broidered Thread, Sewing Needles, "frustrate knavish trick;" it is for this reason I was instructed, dur-

Major F. M. Bramall then pro Stone Bangles and Neck Laces, ing my Home furlough, to attend

Iadies and Gents Watches, Jade posed a vote of thanks for the the Falfeld

speaker for his interesting lecture Metal Press Buttons, Zip Fasteners, Civilian Anti-Gas and demonstrations. course, so that I could bring back that two of the most important

He stated Saccharine, etc., etc.

ledge required for instructing the serious nature of gas warfare and to the Colony the necessary know- points of the address, were (a) the

2 Midget Cameras with Filma people.

(b) the need for everyone to keep 11 Coloured Camera Lenses. their heads in the event of a gas attack. Nothing could be worse or more dangerous than panic.

The Exercise is under the joint direction of Major-General A. W. Bartholomew. (B., CMG., C.B.E., DAO... Rear-Admiral C. Q. Sedg- wick, and Air-Commodore A. W Tedder, O.B., RAF.

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Major Bramail added, an appeal

The subordinate Redland Com- manders in the Exercise are the

Falfeld was a revelation. The Commander, Royal Artillery

school itself is most efficiently rur Colonel A. Burrows: the Comman-I arrived with a large bag of golf der of the Fortress Engineers Lt clubs, with an eye to my leisure Col. LC. Reid, H.B.E., M.C.; the moments. The golf clubs rusted for those present to help and pass anti-aircraft defence Commander there were no leisure moments. the information they had regard- -Lt. Col. W. T. O. Crewdson; and The course was intensely Interesting the measures of gas-precautions Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Ging, thorough and practical. There so that with more knowledge people Lammie, M.C., The Seaforth High- met many distinguished people, would be less liable to panic. landers commanding the Hong. Kong Infantry Brigade, Brigadier F. W. L. Blasett, DS.O., M.C-the recently appointed Commander of the Eong Kong Infantry Brigade- is not expected to reach the Colony until after the conclusion of the

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made for certain Volunteer ele- ments to be released from their normal duties for specifted periods during the week. Such arrange-

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Exercise. Wing-Commander W. A. ments are entirely due to the privilage sought 'is, reasonable and Undersigned bare received

K. Dalzell commands the Station Flight, R.A.F, and the Volunteer Air Arm.

The Blueland Commanders are Captain E R. Bent, DAC., R.N.. HMA. "Berwick"; Lt-Col M. F. Hammond-Smith, M.C., of, the 1st Bn. The Royal Inniskilling Fusi- llers, and Wing Commander W. H. Dunn, DS.C, Royal Air Force.

"Northland" supreme command is believed to be vested in Briga- dier Gerard, ́.

leniency of employers, and General Bartholomew and Rear Admiral Sedgwick take this opportunity of thanking these gentlemen for the assistance afforded.

instructions

cessary to enter private property during the Exercise. The General- Officer Commanding requests that this may be accorded-provided the THE expressed in a courteous manner. He specially asks that if damage be done he may be notified after the Exercise, with details as to time, place, and the name of the unit causing the damage.

The General Officer Commanding

WEDDING:

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MARCH 6, 1937 COMMENCING AT 10.30 AM..

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DÜDDELL STREET --

DAY AND NIGHT OPERATIONS

The wide dispersion of attacks hopes that permission to draw | SATURDAY, which is made possible by the drinking water from recognised scope of the Exercise will probably sources may be granted—if sought, result in the almost equally wide and dispersion of the regular and perimità,

the local water situation volunteer units of the garrison, A WEEK OF WAR

both in Hong Kong and through- out the Leased Territories. Opera- Throughout the week commen- tions will be continuous by night cing 15th March "Redland" has to and day and in order that food be prepared to meet attacks by and water shall reach the troop ar- sea, land and air-in any combina-rangements to hire a considerable tion on the Inland of Hong Kong number of lorries and launches are on of the Leased. Territories. If being made. In connection with "Northland" attacks from across the feeding arrangements some narvon Villas, and Eleanor Maria the Frontier the Directors will ar- interesting tests of locally riade range for the "enemy" attacking containers for carrying hot food | Howloon, is announced.

Remedios, 29, Kimberley Road.. forces to be "umpired" into their and hot tea by pack mule will be positions.

made: and the familiar. Chinese charcoal stove will also be exten- sively used.

The co-operation in the Exercise of the Hong Kong "Volunteers Naval, Military and Air contingents on which Redland so greatly de-

CO-OPERATION INVITED pends will be on somewhat differ- All officers and non-commission- 'ent lines this year. In order toed officers been ordered to seek the meet the various incidental "bat-permission of house-holders and tles" which the Directors will owners of private property if the create, arrangements have been "military situation" makes it ne

The forthcoming wedding. be-

Ribeiro, electric engineer, -1, Car- tween Gilberto Henrique Vieira

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE FURNITURE

also

A FEW PIECES OF

·BLACK WOOD WARE and

One Miners' Iron Safe

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the St. Andrew's Church Hall yesterday, when members of TERMS: CLOH OF DELIVERY, the Mother's Unton assembled at 3 pm. Mrs. Charles. Drage was the speaker, the subject which she chose being "Nursery Old, and New.

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