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TRIBUTE TO LOCAL RED

CROSS WORKERS

Col. J.L. Sleeman Entertained To Luncheon

FINEST HEADQUARTERS IN EMPIRE

The magalßcent work that is being done by St. John Ambu-" lance Brigade in the cause of humanity throughout the world was stressed by Col. James L. Sleeman, C.R., C.M.G., C.B.E., MV.O Chief Commissioner of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, when speaking at a luncheon given in his honour at the Chinese Merchants Club, China Buliding, yesterday,

Colonel Sleeman paid warm tribute to the representatives of the Chinese community for their generous assistance without which, he felt sure, the work of the Brigade could not possibly have succeeded in Hong Kong. "You have given this work one of the finest headquarters which I have seen in the whole of my Empire tour and that alone puts Hong Kong very high on the map of ambulance service," he said.

The host of the Chinese lun- cheon was the Hon. Dr. Li Shu- Ian and among the guests present, besides the guest of honour, were Sir Robert Ho Tung. the Hon. Dr. R. H Kotewall, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, the" Hon. Mr. M. K. Lỗ, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, C.M.G.. Professor W. I. Gerrurd.. O.B.E. Mr. Alfred Morris, Director of Ambulance. Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Q.B.E., Mr.

Li Yau-tsun, C.B.E.. Prof. WC. W. Nixon, Mr. T. A. Mitchell, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin. M.B.E., and Mr. J. Ralston.

A GREAT CAUSE Following luncheon, the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan, in proposing a toast

to the health said:-

01 Col.

Sleeman,

It is a gratification to me that my humble Invitation to this lun- cheon is so well responded to, Imus consider a clear testimonY the popularity of the great cause which my guest of honour,

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Sleeman said that the great bro- therhood of St. John Ambulance which numbered Chinese, Indians, Africans, Englishmen, Australians, Canadians and every branch of the British Empire, was now 100.000 strong and they have saved the lives of over 2,000 people a year, and treated 500,000 cases a year, all for nothing. It was the only service in the world, that he knew of that size, with 100,000 trained diaciplined men and nurses giving their services free, One might ask why WIS this done? The answer, sald Col. Sleeman, was that it was traditional."

"Here in Hong Kong." added 'Col.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1937.

ST. STEPHEN'S HONG KONG VOLUNTEER

OLD BOYS

DEFENCE CORPS

Annual Meeting And Dinner

There was a large attendance at the Hotel Cecil last evening, when the Old Boys of St. Stephen's Col- lege held their annual mecting and dinner.

The chair was occupied by Mr. Fung Man-sui, President, assisted

ORDERS BY LT-COL R. C. B. ANDERSON, M.C. COMMANDANT

HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS)"

HOLIDAY

Corps Headquarters will be closed from Good Friday. 28th to Easter Monday, March 29, both days in- clusive.

CORPS ORDERS

Corps Orders will be issued on March 25. Os.. C. Units are re-

by Mr. Tam Cheung-huen, Hon.quested to send in their Orders not Secretary. In presenting his report later than 10 am. Mr. Tam said that the Association was in a very favourable position. and membership was increasing yearly.

A CATEGORY M.G. COURSE The next parade will be on March 25.

KANGE TAKERS COURSE The next parade will be оп March 25.

7.

ANTI-GAS COURSE The next parade will be on April

PARADE

Corps 1st Battery

Regarding financial safeguards, the speaker assured the gathering that the Association might claim to be the richest one of its kind. mentioning that the annual in come was about $500, and allow- ing $30 for the issue of the

Chimes," the magazine organized entirely by the old boys, the re-

The Battery will be inspected by mainer of the amount, should be

the G.0.0. on March 20. Parade spent suitably such as, either to

at 3.15 p.m. at H.Q. endow a scholarship of $206 an-black boots, S. D. Cap. web belt. Dress: Tunic, lanyard, slacks. nually for an Old Boy's son, spend on rural reconstruction, in at the alert and greatcoat rolled.

Or haversack, waterbottle, gas mask Chins, the New Territories. Stanley where the Alma Mater Is situated.

or

activities of

Referring to the the Old Boys, Mr. Tam said that the Shanghal branch held many parties, while the Cantor one had the distinction of a clubhouse, and the Bangkok branch had been holding monthly dinners quite re- gularly.

of

the Old

Sleeman. "I can prove how magni- tention of the Committee to pub- The Secretary expressed the in- fleently you have done your job. lish pictorial records You have given this work one of growth of the school, and the finest Headquarters which I Boys were heartily welcome to have seen in the whole of my Em-send in any interesting photo- pire tour. I think that that alone graphs for the "Chimea." pu's Hong Kong very high on the

The speaker claimed that the map of ambulance service. I de Association want to say that if in every part kind formed in this Colony, and in was the first of its

ward the work and many other Chinese gentlemen.

Col. Sleeman, represents. I amor the Empire I find such warm 1940 it will be celebrating its com- also happy to note that so many pubile spirited generosity and suching of age. of my European friends as well as recognition of ambulance service Regarding loyalty to the school, my Chinese friends are present I should be more than satisfied.”

Mr. Tam recalled that between particularly my Chinese friends

MR. MORRIS'S WORK

the years 1920 to 1930 Old Boys who are so representative of the

Col. Sleeman added that they rendered great help to the school Chinese community. It is my wish owed a great debt to Mr. Morris by raising funds for new buildings. that they should have an oppor-who had done much to help for-

Touching upon the activity of tunity of meeting Col Sleeman

the school, he said that aud being able to listen to him.

St. Stephen's had intended to open a You" probably know that Col.

The Brigade 'here had passed junior school for Chinese which Sleeman is the Chief Commission- through a very anxious financial would

commence in er of St. John Ambulance Brigade period and those who had support this year.

September Overseas and he is conducting a ed it had done so rightly.

Mr. Tam also mentioned that tour of Inspection throughout the

Col. Sleeman pointed that the executive courell had, ap- "British Empire. I understand that magnificent defence work was be-pointed

he is in a dual capacity in that ing done by the Navy, Army and month, and they had formulated In addition to his own duties he Air Force but, he added, unfor- some regulations aimed at helping also represents HRH the Duke tunately war to-day was carried Old Boys to find employment. of Connaught who is the Grand over the heads of troops into the The scheme is an ambitious one," Prior of the Venerable Order of midst of the civil population and he said, "and it needs the Hospital of St.

therefore they must have some equalified support of all Old Boys Jerusalem."

anti-gas preparedness. If the am-

who are holding, responsible post- bulance brigade were paid for. tions." their services it would run into millions of pounds a year.

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John of

I understand that Col... Siceman has had a very busy and interest- ing time touring the different parts of the world. The last he came from. L. hear. 15 after he in- spected the units in New Zealand, Australia, India, Burma, Ceylon and Singapore, and now he'ls with us here. I sincerely hope thit Hong Kong will not prove to be

a disappointment. to the Colonel.

I ask you all to rise and drink to

plause).

я sab-committee this

the

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The speech delivered by the headmaster, the Rev. E. Martin was confined chiefly to the junior school which St. Stephen's College is preparing to open. He thanked the Government for the grant of the site, and the finance raised by

Rev.

HOPE AGAINST WAR In closing. Col. Sleeman said that even if there was war, and he hoped most sincerely there would not be, they would at least have the satisfaction of knowing that the Old Boys for the building. the work that was being done by Outlining its principles,

the ambulance brigade had been Martin sald that the school was carried into the home

of 8 to 12 and it was chiefly for of every mainly for boys between the ages

the health of Col. Sleeman, (Ap- family in Hong Kong. (Applause)

The speech was translated into Chinese by, Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan.

COL SLEEMAN'S SPEECH Replying, Colonel Sleeman said that he wanted to say what a real pleasure it was for him to be pre- Se at that luncheon, in that de- Bghtful club." he wanted to ex- press to the representatives of the Chinese community his most grate- ful thanks, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught," for the great interest they had shown in the work here and the encouragement and aid they had given.

Ambulance

Representatives

For Coronation

Hon. Dr. R.H. Kotewall's

Appeal

A total of $3,000 is needed in or der that a delegation from the

Chinese studies.

Mr. Chan In-nin was elected as President for the coming, year. and Mr. Tam Cheung-huen was re-elected ás Hon. Secretary.

DONATIONS

The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks the receipt of the following dona- tions and gifts.

March 25 at-5.30p.m. for Squad L Section: Will parade at H.Q. on and Arms Drill. Dress: Overalls,

No. 2 Improvised Battery (M Sec.) blue exp. web belt and frog.

Parade at Corps HQ at 2.15 p.m. March 20: G.0.0's Inspection.

Corps Engineers March 20 G.O.C's Inspection. Parade at II.Q. at 3.15 p.m.

March 22: 5.30 p.m. Miniature Range.

Corps Signals March 20; Parade at H.Q at 2 p.m. in uniform.

Machine Gun Troop March 20: G.O.C's Inspection, Parade at Corps HQ. at 3.15 p.m."

March 23: MG. Instruction at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m.

23.

Armoured Car Section There will be no parade on Mar.

Motor M.G. Platoon

Parade at HQ. at 2.15 p.m.

March 20; G.O.C's Inspection

There will be no parade on Mar.

22.

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No. 1 LG.) Company March 20; 0.0.0's Inspection Parade at H.Q. at 2.15 p.m.

There will be no parade on Mar.

26.

No. Z (Scottish) Company

G.O.C.'s INSPECTION

All units are reminded that mar- kers must report to the RSM at 2.15 p.m. and 3.15 p.m. for the 1st and 2nd parades respectively. Nnita must be ready to march on markers not later thah 2.20 p.m. and 3.20 p.m.

STRUCK OFF STRENGTHS

. Pte. A C. Neves, Corps Infantry, B Company w.e.f. 1.3.34.

STRENGTH

Pte. K. White, B. & S.. No. 1 (M.G.) Coy., No. 2 Platoon, 12.3.37.

Sapper A. W. T. White, Sanitary Dept.. Corps Engineers, 15.3.37.

(8gd.) G. S. FRIZELLE.

Captain. ti Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C. NOTICES. Artillery Cup

The Artillery Cup has been won by No. 1 Gun Detachment, A Sec- Man Corps 1st Battery.

Belllos Shield Competition The following will represent the petition which will take place at Corps in the Belillos Shield Com- the Army Range (Kowloon City)

against the Stonecutters, Range on Wednesday, "March 24 at 2 p.m.

Staff:-Rifle Pat. 1914 Lt. F. P. Sequelra, Lt. L. B. Holmes, L/Cpl. C. C. Quah; Rife as issued: Lt. H. J. Sliva, Sgt. J. L. Tetley, Sgt. J. P. Baleros.

Please make your own arrange ments regarding transportation. Ammunition will be supplied on the Range. No Bayonet required, but elbow pads are allowed.

Annual Athletic Meeting The date of the annual athletic meeting has been changed to May 1. 1937.

AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.

Lecture: The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 22 in the P.W.D. Offices at 5.30 p.m.

Enrolment: Misses F. M. Fowler, A. M. Grady, D. P. Hamblin, J. Nash and E, A. M. Witchell, 15.3.37.

(8gd). K. DURRAN, Commandant.. Nursing Detachment.

H.K.V.D Corps.

March 20 G.O.C's Inspection DEATH

Parade at H.Q. at 2.15 p.m.

March 25: M.G. Instruction at preliminary: Class C1; Simple Fire 5.30 pm.-Class B: Indirect fire

Orders; Class C2: E.G.D. up to and including action

แ

No. 3 (M.G.) Company March 20: Bections Hos. 1, 2, 3a, 6b, 4 and 5 parade at HQ. at 2.15

OF MR.

A.V. REMEDIOS

Local Footballer

We regret to record the death of Mr. Alberto Valentin Remedios who passed away yesterday at the For full details see Company Cir- Kowloon Hospital after a prolonged cular dated 5.3.37.

Illness.

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22 or Mar 29. Next parade at H.Q. There will be no parades on Mar.

on April 5.

M.G. Bn. Signals March 21: Bubsection D. Despatch Riders parade at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. Discussion on Combin- .ed Operations.

Mar. 24: Subsections A, B and C. Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. Dis- cussion on Combined Operations.

Corps Infantry

The late Mr. Remedios was the son of the late Mr. M. P. Remedios and Mrs. Remedios: He was formerly employed in the Penin- sula Hotel, and was educated at St. Joseph's College.

Mr. Remedios was also popular! in local sporting circles. He play- ed at half-back in the Club de Recreio's junior football team prior to his illness.

He is survived by his mother, There will be no parade on Mar. three brothers and six sisters to 23. The next parade "takes place whom much sympathy will be ex- on Mar. 30 at 5.30 p.m. at Head- | tended. quarters.

The funeral, took place at the Revolver Competition: The Com-Roman Catholic Cemetery yester- pany's Annual Revolver Competi-day afternoon. Rev. Father Ange- Road Range on Mar. 30 (if suff- tion will be fired off at Kennedy | His' omelated at the graveside.

Among those who were:-The clent number of entries are ré- deceased's brothers, M. P." Re- ceived April ◊ will also be set aside medios, G. Remedios, L. Remedios, Mỹ. Eu Tong Ben

$200.00 to complete the competition) for Messrs. A. P. Silva, A. Cruz, F. H. "It is quite clear to me," be con-

Vacum Standard Oll Co.

50.50 particulars apply to Leut. F. P: Lopez, A. V. Gosano, B. Gosano, C. tinued, "that. but for the very

Anonymous (in memory

Sequeira, c/o British-American To- Rocha, W. Mackintosh, M. Santos, generous assistance of the Chinese Hong Kong Branch of St. Joha

of Mr. Iu, Ku Un) ......... 10.00 bacco Co. community the work of St. John Ambulance Brigade might be able

L. Marques, F. Barros, E. M. Silva, Anonymous:Air cushion; bed Ambulance Brigade

Rifles and Bayonets: There must M. France, A., Barros, C. P. Mar- Could not to attend the Coronation celebra-pans; feeding cups; for New Ter- possibly have succeeded in Hong

be returned to H.Q. befüre Mar, 24. ] ques, M. Rew, C. Silva, C. M. Mar- tions in London and the Brigade's ritory Clinics.

The following N.C.Os, and menques, 34, F. Baptista, A Bouza, A Kong and I therefore express my Jubilee. To this end $5,000 has ali-

have qualified as Lewis Gun Castro, G. Santos, L. Lima, A. M very deepest gratitude and my ready been raised, and the contri-

Marksman: At a meeting held at the Glou-

BATTCS. warmest congratulations upon your butors include Mr. Ho Kor Tongcester Hotel on Thursday, Col

Sgt. F. V. V. Ribeiro 32, L/Sgt. Floral tributes, besides family vision-congratulations because $2,500, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Pro Sleeman himself, expressed regret. dios 30, J. T. P. Souza 36, G. A. ing:-Fanny, Allee, Hilda, Alda,

IV. M. Nunes 38, Cpla. J. D. Reme- wreaths, were sent by the follow-} you have done magnificent work. You have fashioned an ambulance

Then a few public spirited gentle- men came to the rescue and Pro-

Pinna 30, L. G. Pinna, 34, L/Cpla, Leg, Messrs. Thomas Wong, service which has been serving in the Bino-Japanese war in Shang-

fessor Gerrard headed the list with J. M. J. Xavier 30, R. 17, Danenberg Epiphania, M. da Rocha, Wong Speaking at the luncheon given a donation of $500, followed by

32, J. V. Pereira 32. F. A. Joanilho | Mel-wan, Marcus 'and 'Carl, Chun, hai. It has treated many casual at the Chinese Mechants Club yes- Mr. Ha Kom Tong with $2,500 and

36, M. L. Roza 38, C. O. Baptista 30, Marie, Betty Paloniique, Mr. and ties in accidents which have hap- terday by the Hon. Dr. L Shu Mr. Fung Hing Choon $500, so that

Pies. G. A. Guterres 34, G. A. Mrs. G. F. dos Santos, Mr. and Mrs. pened in Hong Kong. And were it Fan in honour of Col. James Slee- within five minutes $3,500

Ribeiro 32, C, M. Gillva, 32, A. P. | L... Medina and family, Mrs. C. Rew called upon, to render service again man, Chief Commissioner, of St. raised,

Pereira 32, A, A. Xavier'34, J. A.} and “Regi, J. V. Cordeiro and whether of a minor capacity or a John Ambulance. Brigade Over- major one,

Following, the Hon. Mr. Kote Lux 36, P. F. 6. Xavier 40, H. A Bisters, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Medina, you will

find that seas the Hon. Dr. R.H. Kotewall wall's speech, Mr. Sum Pak Ming Soares 34, B. N. Silva 32, V. A. V. family, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Medina Silva 36, 14 O. Agabeg 34. C. E Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sousse and ambulance brigade, and that pointed out that it

un- gave a donation of $500, Mr. Chau Wis nursing division, eficient and able fortunate that the gentleman who Man Chee $500, Bir Robert Ho Ribeiro 30, M. M. Gutierrez 38, M. and family, to save hauman lives and lessen guaranteed the expenses of the Tung $500, Hon. Mr. MK. 10. M. B. Gutierres 30, A. M. Quin'n Mendonca 30, E. A. V. Remedios 40, pain and suffering. Upon that I delegation to London had to leave Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, congratulate you most heartily for the Colony suddenly with the re- yet another reason and that is the sult that the matter Had to be Cho,

40, E. J. Guterres 34, J. O. Bequetra. Siu NE ME. Au Blu Mr.

32. example which you have set in suspended. Keen disappointment Mr. Kwok Chan, Mr. Kwok Chuen. Tung" Shiu Kin,

Medical Section Hong Kong will, I feel sure, be was felt that Hong Kong would Mr. Li Cho San, $100 each. The March 20: GO.C's Inspection followed by other parts of China" not be represented as all other delegation, it is understood, will Parade at Corps HQ. at 2.15 p.m.

BRIGADE'S STRENGTH

branches of the British Empire consist of four nurses and six men. Speaking in figures in reference would be represented at the Coro-..

LEAVE Hon, Mr. M.K. Lo also made an to human lives and finance, Col. I nation.

fessor W.L. Gerrard, Mr.

Chau Man Chee, and Mr. Sum Pak Ming, $500 each.

Chau

appeal

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China" to-day at 5.45 pm. The lecture is open to the public, and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance.

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