1937-06-07 — Page 7

The Services

ROYAL NAVY

FL.M.S. MALAYA

lieutenants or appointments as probationary midshipmen, R.N. V.R.. on or after mobilization).

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

PENSION

The batteship Malaya will be

Mr. John Dewstowe, Commis- commissioned with officers and aloned Gunner. retd. has been men from the Revenge and should awarded 惚 Greenwich Hospital be ready to leave for the Mediter-pension of £30 a year in the ranean shortly.

vacancy created by the death of Lieutenant R J. Jones, retd, on February 18.

The Malaya left Portsmouth on February 3 after farge repairs to

Join the Mediterranean Fleet, but a few days later was in collision with a Dutch aleamer about 50 miles off Oporto during thick fos, which obliged her return to De- vonport for repairs. Four-fifths of her crew were transferred to HMS Revenge. Including Captain F. A. Buckley and Commander J. F. Stevens, and have served with that ship temporarily in the Home Fleet. They will be present in her at the Naval Review.

MEDICAL BRANCH Burgeon Captain C. F. O. San- key. OBE, who recently completed five years as Assistant to the Me- dical Director-General, Admiralty, is appointed to the R.N. Hospital Haslar, as specialist in medicine, in succession to Surgeon Captain W. H. Edgar, 0.3.E. The latter officer will join the R.N. Barracks. Portsmouth, as principal medical officer in succession to Surgeon Captain E· Moxon-Browne, who goes to the Mediterranean as Fleet Medical Officer vice Burgeon Cap tain E. MacEwan, O.B.E.

Surgeon Captain J. H. Burdett. Professor of Medicine at Hastor Hospital 15 to join the R.N. Hos-

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CHATHAM DOCKYARD Captain E. K. Boddam-Whe- tham, D.S.O., has taken up the duties of Captain of the Dockyard. Deputy Superintendent. and King's Harbour Master at Chatham. He succeeds Captain C. C. Stuart," D.s.o. Da.c.. who is going to South Africa to take charge of the. Dockyard at Simonstown. COMPLETION OF THE IMOGEN HMS. Imogen, built by Messrs. Hawthorn, Leslie, and Co. at Heb- burn, will leave the Tyne shortly for Chatham, where she is to com- plete to full crew for service in the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla in place. of the Anthony. Lieutenant-Com- mander L. P. Skipwith, from the latter ship. will transfer to the Imogen in command. She is the second of the eight destroyers of the Intrepid class built under the 1935 construction programme.

ENGINEER CAPTAIN SIMS. Engineer Commander 8. H. 8lms; M.V.O.. O.B.E., has been placed on the retired list with the rank of engineer captain, on attaining the age limit.

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pital. Chatham, to succeed sur-LIGHT TANK CAVALRY

geon Captain J. G. Danson, "who relieves him at Hasiar."

DESTROYERS FOR REPAIR" The destroyers Tenedos and Thanet have been transferred "to dockyard control at Devonport for large repairs. They are two of the 11-survivors of the Admiralty "S" type. of 905 tons and 36 knots speed. bult during the War. although these two vessels were not commissioned until 1919. They have been in reserve since 1920-21, A sum of £250,000 for large re-. pairs to destroyers is included in the new Navy Estimates.

The New Model

In this year's training the 9th Lancers at Tidworth are carrying out trials towards determining the definite organization. of the light tank regiments, and in the cavalry brigades. These will all be organization which is to be tested three squadrons. Each of these this year the regiment comprises

has an administrative element and a fighting alement, the latter con- sisting of three troops. Each troop is to consist of five light tanks and two tracked carriers with armour ENGINEER CAPTAIN SANDERS in front, although this year the Engineer Commander E. G., Sun-latter will be represented by ders, who has been overseer for trucks. Squadron headquarters. the Admiralty at the works of will have three light tanks, in ad- Messrs. J. S. White and Co., Cowes,dition to a carrier, a truck, and during the past five years, has several motor-cycles. been placed on the retired list on attaining the age limit and takes the rank of engineer captain." He was promoted to engineer com- mander in 1924, and from 1928 to 1932 was the first engineer officer of the new cruiser Dorsetshire,

NEW RESERVED

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1937.

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Charcoal Murder Case Sequel

Loveless Cooper

8t. John's Cathedral was crowd- ed on Saturday afternoon for the wedding of Misa Florence Noreen Cooper, elder daughter of the late "I have received advance cóples | Mr. W.A.J. Cooper (who was in the of the petition from the solicitors Crown Lands and Survey Office of for the defence and the petitiori | Hong Kong) and Mrs. Cooper, and will be considered," said the Hon. Mr. Edward William Loveless (of Mr. R. "A., C. North, Colonial | Messrs" Dodwell and Company), the Becretary, in a conversation with youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. a representative of The Daily Charles Loveless of London,"

The Cathedral was beautifully Fress" yesterday regarding the last minute effort to save the life of decorated with clusters of white Chiu Yuk-fal condemned to death syringa and carnations on every In the "Charcoal Murder Case." pew, while masses of white lotus The date of the execution, original- | illfes were grouped in the chancel. ly fixed for Friday next, will there; The ceremony" was performed by fore most probably be postponed. Rev. HW. Baines, and the bride Chiu Yuk-fal, found guilty of ❘ was given away by Mr. B. H. Collis the murder of «Cheung Sam-ku, | Hallowes, (of the Crown Lands and female, at No. 323, Reclamation Survey of Hong Kong).

Street, was sentenced to death on

Mr. J. Redman carried out the

duties of best man.

RADIANT BRIDE

Apr 30, last. Following this, a 3,665 persons, was presented to His petition bearing the signature of Excellency the Officer Administer-

The bride looked radiantly lovely in an exquisite gown of white ing the Government, pleading for satin, closely fitting and girdled reconsideration and drawing special with a narrow cords of satin, knot- attention to the jury's recommented in front, and falling to the dation to mercy sent a fortnight hem. The back of the dress and after the trial. The first petition

the long narrow sleeves were trim- was rejected.

med with tiny buttons of pearl The present petitioners humbly The high neck was finished with submit that it is reasonable to as-

narrow cords of satin and a very sume that.... the accused, so far

long train was worn, on" which from being actuated by malice was

wère sprays of real orange blossom at the critical moment incapable sent by Mrs. R. Danby. She wore of forming any clear thought. or her mother's beautiful wedding intent; that he had one logical or veil of Brussels lace and a coronet calculating moment and that he

of orange blossom, and carried a was a prey to the most elemental

shower bouquet of white tube roses, emotions actuated by great shock and maidenbair fern. The brides- and by impending catastrophe.""

maid was her sister, Miss Pat "Your petitioners." the document Cooper, who looked charming in a says later, "are most profoundly dress of apple-green organdie, with impressed by the unprecedented a wide frilled skirt and puffed action taken by the Jury in dis-sleeves, and a dainty little close closing details of the grounds of sitting bat of organdie trimmed their finding, leaving no doubt of with a spray of dark-centered pale. the very grave and sericus dim- culty experienced by the Jury in

popples. She carried a sheat of flame coloured gladioli. coming to any definite conclusion."

PRINTERS AND

PUBLISHERS "

Ordinance To Be Amended

The "Gazette" contains the draft of an Ordinance to amend further the Printers and Publishers Ordin- ance, 1927.,,

The regiment will also have a headquarters squadron, comprising an administrative element and an

It is explained that Bection 13 of anti-tank troop of four 2-pounder the Printers and Publishers Ordin- guns. While the latter will pro-ance, 1888 (No. 4 of 1886) required vide the main protection against that the printer or publisher of hostile armoured fighting vehicles, every newspaper should enter in- it will be supplemented by the to a bond, conditioned for the pay- The Navy List for May shows anti-tank rifles, with which every ment of any fine or penalty im- that more than 800 members have troop will be equipped.

posed on any conviction for libel, already been enrolled in the new The general effect of the new R.N. Volunteer Supplementary Re-organization is that the regiment payment of any damages and costs and further "conditioned for the serve, the creation of which was will include two kinds of me- in any action for libel published announced by the First Lord on chanized cavalry-those who fight in the newspaper. October 27 last. Lord Runciman mounted, in light tanks, thus re- was appointed Honorary Comme- dore of this new Reserve on Febru- aty 1. The members hold no rank until they are granted temporary commissioris as probationary sub-

LEPROSARIUM

viving the historic form of cavalry action; and those who are borne in armoured carriers from which they dismount when needed for action..

NEW DEAN FOR

CATHEDRAL ··

FOR HONG KONG

Committee To Look Rev. Leonard Wilson

Into Matter

The Bishop of Hong Kong an

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The bride's mother was most be- comingly gowned in very dark navy" blue French lace with a picture hat and accessories of the same shade. This dress as well as those worn by the bride and bridesmaid was. designed by Madame Chiffon.

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EUROPEAN CHILD'S DEATH

After the wedding a reception was held in the Jacobean Room of the Hong Kong Hotel and was attended by a great number of friends. A huge wedding bell of massed white roses hung from the celling and the band of the Hongyear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kong Hotel played in the verandah outside.

was

A very charming specch made by Mr. B. H. Collls Hallowes who proposed the toast of the newly-weds. He said:--

Mrs. Cooper, Ladies and gentle- men,

(laughter.)

The funeral of Joan Read, five-

R., O. Read, of Royal Naval Dock- yard, took place at the Protestant Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. J. D. McLean officiating at the graveside.

Among those at the graveside were the bereaved, father, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. J. R. Luke and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Henson...

It is with very great pleasure health of the bride and bride- indeed that I rise to propose the

FLORAL TRIBUTES Among the many wreaths sent groom. I say pleasure, but with it having to make a speech, for I Mrs. Maunder; Mr. and Mrs. Hay- fear is mixed at the thought of John: ner two grannies; Mr. and were those from Mum and Dad;

ed and replaced by the Printers I have ever given anyone away Misses Hills; Margaret and Shells: The 1886 Ordinance was repeal-when I say this is the first time. Hosking Mr. and Mrs. Howorth: feel sure you will not believe me ward and Janet; Mr. and Mrs. C

and Publishers Ordinance, 1927 (No. 25 of 1927) which however did. not reproduce the provisions of section 13 of the repealed Ordin- ance or any equivalent therefor. with the result (ade Hong Kong

number of irresponsible news- papers with libellous and black- mailing tendencies appeared, dis- appearing again upon the sign of any trouble.

Hansard for 1928 p. 318) that a

too, so it is a great pleasure to me to be with her on this happy

I think you will agree with me and Margaret Walker: Mr. and Iern and Rose Bills; Mr. and Mrs. that few brides have looked a Mrs. Logan; Annie; Mr. and Mrs. lovely and radiantly happy Noreen does. I have known hers. 6. Logan and Helen and Joyce; $5 Chandler and George; Mr. and Mrs. for many years and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Moran and Peggy: Pam: Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Arm- strong, Diana and Kelth; Harold Adams: Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. H. I do not know the bridegroom. Budden and family, the Staff, so well so I cannot tell you any Garrison Infants School, Kowloon, thing of his past, but from what I children of the Garrison Infants have seen of him I think Noreen School, President, Committee and of 1830 (since amended by Ordin-is a lucky girl I hope they wi ance No. 3 of 1933) a new section both be very happy indeed, and Olub; Chief Engineer and Omcers Members, Kowloon Bowling Green 44 was introduced into the 1927 though life is not made up of wed-

Consequently by Ordinance No. I

day:

It is learned from a reliable nounces that the Rev. Leonard Ordinance requiring a deposit of ding days and champagne, I hope Hong Kong Engineering Depart|

Wilson has accepted the invitation $3,000 unless the Registrar was if the clouds come their deep arent Naval Yard: The Charge to come to the Colony as Dean of prepared to accept a bond in Heu fection for each other will make the Cathedral and Archdeacon of thereof.

men, Engineering Department. Naval Yard. them see the liver lining Hong Kong.

source that the following have have been appolated to investigate the means of control of leprosy in the Colony

Dr. D. J. Valentine. Deputy Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, Chairman; Mr. G. 8. Kennedy-Skipton. District Officer, South;

An architect from the P.W.D. An assessor from the P.W.D. The Committee will choose a initable site for a new Government Leprosarium, and it is almost cer tain that the new lastitution will be built in some secluded part of the New Territories, or a amali island to the south of Hong Kong In an interview Dr. D. J. Valentine said that the public has a misguided sense of horror of or of lepers, probably arising Biblical reference to lepers..

Every effort, he said, should be made to educate the public into the knowledge that leprosy is not the terrible amication It has been. made out to be and that there i no need to shun lepers or drive them into hiding,

When the new Institution 15 built, all inmates will be under Government control and will come within any measures which may be decided upon to enforce a system tof segregation in the Colony.

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HEALTH RETURNS

Two cases of enteric fever and one case of dysentery were report ed to the local Health Authorities on Friday.

"Since then bonds have usually Mr. Wilson who la the present been accepted but, with the daily you to drink to the health of the I have great pleasure, in asking Vicar of St. Andrew's Church.. ebb and flow of population across bride and bridegroom Roker, Sunderland, has been in the Colony's borders, such bonds

The toast to the bridesmaid was Persia and then in Egypt ance he are difficult to enforce especially proposed by Mr. Redman, who also left Oxford University.

in the cases in which it is most read many cables of good-wishes He was curate to the present Bishop of necessary to enforce them.

from friends and relations over The object of this Bill is to en- Wellington at Coventery Cathedral, able the Registrar in his discre- HONEYMOON AT REPULSE BAY for several years when the Bishoption to demand a deposit even

The health bulletin of Eastern (the Rt. Rev. B. St. B. Holland) where a bond has been previously bride wore a charming costume of states-Plague Bassein 1 case. For her going-away dress the ports for the week ending May 29 was Chairman of the Victoria accepted. Diocesan Association and Chief

mauve crepe, with shoes, gloves Cholera Calcutta 139 cases, and hat of white. A crowd of Madras 1. Negapatam 1, Rangoon 1. Hong Kong. Later he became Commissary to the last Bishop of

well-wishers assembled on the Chittagong 49, Bangkok 20. Small- steps of the Hotel to see them Pox; Bombay Calcutta 19. curate of St. Margaret's Church.

depart. Fire-crackers were let of Cochin 2, Karachi 2, Madras, Durham, but was there for only a

with starting effect, and the air Hong Kong, Shanghal 13. her he were there for only a

silver; horsehoes, when the happy was full of smoke, confetti and RAT moved him to Eighteen Banks, a

couple left for the honeymoon, mining village on the outskirts or of the longest duration 1,200 which will be suent at Reppise Gateshead.. In 1933, Mr. Wilson Years in dus on Wednesday The Bay. became Vicar of St. Andrew's, over an area extending from the eclipse, however, will be observed Roker, and thus has been for the South Bead across the Pacific to last four years in charge of one of California and Mexico the largest congregations in the north of England.

Mr. Wilson is 40 years old and he hopes to arrive with Mrs. Wi son and their two young children in the early, months of 1938.

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN

Although it will not be visible in Hong Kong, an eclipse of the sun,

Totality of the eclipse will be minutas 4 seconds, the longest period that the sun has been blot ted out for 1,200 years

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our expeditions have been or gantsed to observe the eclipse, three In the Pacific and one in Peru.

ROTARY CLUB

PLUCKY LADY BITTEN

Miss", Whitley, 01 No. 21 Mody Road was badly bitten and scratch- ed when the pluckily attempted to separate a fight between a cat and dog on a piece bf vacant ground in Mody Road The incident was

Mr. E C. Carter, Secretary General of the Institute of Pacific Relations, who is addressing meeting of the League of Natons repo Society on Tuesday, whi aldr at the weekly meeting of the the bo Rotary Club to-morrow,

later found

the cat which had died of injuries received in this rightä

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