1937-07-02 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

(By Air Mail from London, June 19).

ROYAL NAVY

LAUNCH OF THE GLOUCESTER

The Duchess of Gloucester will perform the naming ceremony at the launch of H.M.E. Gloucester at Devonport Dockyard on Tuesday,

October 19.

The Gloucester will be the third and last of the cruisers authorized in the 1935 construction gramme, the Liverpool having been launched

on March 24 and. the Manchester on April 12.

COMMODORE, MÄLAYA

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THE ARMY

NEW MAJOR-GENERAL Major General

William

G. this Helmes, D.3.0.- promoted

the establishment week, reaches of General Omcers at the age of

44.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1937

WINNER OF THE NEWDIGATE

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"UNDER A WANING MOON" It would seem that most of the" budding poets hardly knew how to approach that fabulous character, of nursery fame.

lambs are born under a waning

moon. Says a shepherd:

But the winner. Miss Margaret He entered The Royal Welch Stanley-Wrench, of Somerville Fusiliers in 1911 and

Ave years College, obeyed the authoritative later was an acting Heutenant-behest. She begins by taking us pro-colonel in France. In 1919 he be-

to the downlands, where it has al-

been ways came captain in his regiment, but

believed that more was given a majority in The East

the Lancashire Regiment,

2nd Battalion of which he afterwards commanded. In 1933 he went to Chester, us 0.8.0. 2 and in the following year became head of the General Staff, Northern Command." He has commanded the 8th In- fantry Brigade since 1935. He served in France, Belgium, Italy, and Waziristan, and in the Mahsud, operations, He Was wounded dispatches

It has been decided that the title of Commodore, Singapore, shall be changed to Commodore, Malaya, and in charge of Naval Establish- ments at Singapore" (short title. "Commodore, Malaya"). Commo- dore M. L. Clarke, D.8.C, has held this post since September, last. A captain was first allocated to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief in- China for duty at Singapore vin October, 1921, when Captain (now Rear-Admiral) C. V. Robinson was appointed. Four years later Cap- tain

(now

Rear-Admiral). H. S Shipway was given the title of Captain-in-Charge. Singapore. In August, 1934, concurrently with the appointment of Captain W. P. Mark-Wardlaw D.S.O... the Ad- miralty decided that the appoint. ment should be held by a com- modore of the second class.

GUNNERY SCHOOL COMMAND

Captain FL. M. Burrough, who has just relinquished command of the Exmouth and the 5th Destroy- er Flotilla, Home Fleet, has been selected to succeed Captain A. J. Power, C.VO., In command of the Excellent gunnery school, in Sept.

'NAVAL HONOURS FOR A HORSE

twice. mentioned in

four times, and decorated three times.

Major-General Charles W. Mac- Leod, C.B., CM.G., D.S.0., whose retirement provides the vacancy. has been 37 years in the R.AS.C. He is succeeded at the War Office this week by Major-General M. S. Brander, O.BE

Director of Supplies and Transport, Brigadier R. T. Snowden-Smith, CBE, suc ceeds the latter as Inspector of

the R.A.S.C.

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STAFF IN INDIA

An Army Instruction has been Issued at Simla, giving a new, Ist of commanders and staff au- thorized for the Army in India. The list occuplès 24 pages," Many changes are shown. The Instruc- tion is No. 62 of 1937, and coples will be available at the High Com- missioner's office next month.

PROMOTION EXAMINATION The list of officers successful at the March promotion examination in India has been issued at Simla (India Army Order No. 491), The list contains 167 names. Lieuten- ant J. R. 8. Macdonald, The Royal Fusiliers, and Lieutenant J. M. K. Bradford, The Dorsetshire Regi-

A norse received naval honours usually accorded to officers only at the Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport, when he retired after 20 years' service. Five hundred sailors lined the pathway from the stable to the gate as preceded by a band playing "Boys of the Oldment, obtained the figure of merit Brigade," he was led out. The of 8. guard presented arms, and the boatswain's pipes sounded

-

the

salute which is given to officers as į they leave a warship. The horse is to spend his retirement on a private estate at Dawlish,

APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty: Payr. Cdr.-A R. Wheeler, to Victory (June 28).

Lt.-Odr.-S. C. Tuke, to King- fisher, in command (July 1).

Surgn. Lt.-Cdr. (D).-W, E L Brigham, to Pembroke (July 7),

Payr. Lt.-Cdrs.-G. M. Waters,

ROYAL AIR FORCE

FLYING

PROFESSOR

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FABULOUS MONSTER

воде

"The great ship loomed in the darkness like monster

fabulous

of the deep emitting phosphorescent lights. On its fins

was emblazoned in black and

Nazis. We were not permitted to white and red, the Swastika of the

go on board until after 11 o'clock, and it was almost 1 am, before

the command "up ship" was given. Trumpets blared, signal lights Erwixes, and my ship shanfared, cables were cast off, the drap to-night

ship began to rise. We were not Twins, lusty lambs, and more,

aware that we were rising until for 'er light

we looked down and saw the earth rapidly falling away beneath us. Then we became acutely aware that our 1,000 mile "over seas Odyssey" had actually begun.

Do shine upon the ewes as -they goes big

Like water upon seeds or sun on fruit.

distinct

BEAUTY AND FEELING A later stanza. has beauty and poetic feeling.

The cold stocks, Moon-white jasmine, moth- sought evening primrose,

These jealously keep shut un- tli the chill

And virgin light chastely falls upon them, When the "dim power" (how plea- sant to see that old stock adjective again!) of the moon has been praised for managing the tides, the Man in the Moon appears with his dog, bearing a load of faggots, and jeers at the stranger. "In so ber Sunday dress," who rebukes him for his sinning.

"

THE CURSE

The curse la then spoken, and forthwith fulalled:-

Then you shall stand, bearing eternally

Your gathered faggots a moon. day without end.

The curse was spoken, and to day he stands.

Wearily bent, no' woodland now

to tread.

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"The Hindenburg flew over New York City, its powerful searchlight turned directly downward. In the mellow glow of the millions of lights the towers and skyscrapers of the American metropolis looked as unsubstantial as "the stuff that dreams are made off" But New York was quickly left behind and we headed on to sea.

"The thing that impressed. me. the very above all things was casual way in which everybody settled down to the serious busi- ness of "slay living." They talked about the weather, read, wrote letters, slept, played games, ate their three meals and two snacks a day and registered boredom. just as though they had been doing those very things in that very way on great airliners ali their lives.

NO ROLL, NO PITCH

"No one admitted for a moment that he was experiencing any special thrill from the journey. Perhaps we were too comfortable. There was no roil, no pitch, scar-

His dizzy eyes grow sick, to gaze cely any vibration, no noise, nu

so long

dirt, no traffic jams, no sea.

Upon the spinning earth, upon | sickness, no. air-sickness, The

the seas

Rolled out like silver wakes of

burning light.

Then come descriptions of the Moon Goddess in various times and dimes, a poetical diagnosis, of lunacy, and last of all we pass through a far-listening moonlit landscape to the Shepherd's hut.

It is a graceful poem in cleverly- varied blank verse, which might be an exercise by one of the lesser

COMMAND OF FLIGHTS The Air Council have had urider consideration the flung of the large number of flight commander Georgians. There is no trace of posts in service squadrons under the influence of M: T. 8. Ellot and the expansion programme, and his disciples. And it is not as have decided to adopt the follow- "modern" as last year's winning ing procedure when such fights effort by the Oxford Stroke, of Common-Room are commanded by officers too which a junior to be affected by the mea- sure of accelerated promotion to flight Heutenant published in "The

Times" of April 22, 1936.

A flying officer who has com-

to Victory (July 14); L. A. Jeffery.pleted at least one year's service

to Aurora (June 29); N. E. Den-

ning. to President (June 281; and

from the effective date of pro- motion to that rank and is ap-

R. W. Raflard. to Pembroke (July pointed to command a flight in a

-1).

Lis.-R. Bill.. to Kellett; and

F. Gruning, to Herald (June 24) R. J. Burch, to Salmon, in com- 'mand." (July 16).

LL. (E).-G. M. D. Wright to Norfolk.

Surga. L().-H. C. Brewer- ton, to R. M. Infirmary, Deal (June

23).

to

Payz. Lts. H.. Perwent, Durban (June 7); W. R. Vallance, to Durban (July 3); A. Lade, to Vindictive (June 29); and T. P. Gillespie, to Barham (July 4).

Sub-Lt.-K. D'O.. Fott, to Dart (June' 19).

Act. Bub-Lts. (R.N.R.).-C. H Filmer, R. 8. Beveridge, and R. H Milward, entered as Proby. Sub-

Junior

critic said, if his rowing had the same irregular rhythm, the men behind him would never be able to back him up effectively..

RATE WAR FEARED

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had elapsed. The trip was made along the extreme northern route, The ocean was banked with fog throughout the entire trip, For aid we even catch a glimpse of not more than three or four hours

the water below.

MAIL IN PARACHUTES

"We arrived at Frankfort about

"There was just one thing that passengers were forbidden to "do. They could not smoke whenever and wherever they pleased. A specially constructed smoking room with double door was pro vided on the lower deck. A steward stood guard over that door like a dragon to see that no one left with a Ughted cigarette. A boy scout who crossed Hindenburg called that steward 11 o'clock in the morning. I was "the scaredest man on board the surprised to see them dropping the ship" and perhaps he had reason mail in little parachutes. I won- to feel scared. A spark wafted dered why they didn't wait until upward, a pun, a flash, a terring we landed. Then we were, inform- explosion, and a great mass of ed that it would be impossible to seven or eight hours. twisted spars and charred fabric land, for would have gone hurtling down Certain heat currents near the into the sea.

surface of the ground, during the. daytime caused the gases to ex INSPECTED HINDENBURG

| Dand rendering a landing both "It was my privilege to inspect difficult and dangerous. the Hindenburg from stem to stern "We were taken on a sigtit- under the guidance of the chief seeing trip through Southern Ger- engineer. We descended into the many. I can imagine no better that hung under the way of seeing any country than Hindenburg and corresponded to from the observation windows of the deck of a ship. There I met the Hindenburg. At one time I Captain Lehman who was one of counted no less than 18 towns and the victims of the terrible disaster villages, all in sight at the same- at Lakehurst. The passenger quar time. ters occupied only a small segment

We returned to Frankfort ät of the interior of the ship. I was 7 o'clock in the evening. The simply amazed and overwhelmed | landing held was literally alive by the immensity of that interior. with Nazi soldiers. Cables were Above us was a whole acre of fret thrown down, which were seized and flagree work, like a colossal by the soldiers, and the Hinden spider-web-triangulated ribs, in- burg was drawn gently down to terlaced wires drawn taut, and the earth and guided into hanger, linked and riveted and bolted: to- thus ending our "over seas gether, spars and bars and beams Oddyssey.” and girders, all designed to resist unaware stresses and strains. Over

Reduction Of River Bondola

Boat Fares

fight commander vacancy in the establishment of the squadron may, provided he is recommended. be granted the acting rank of flight lieutenant, with pay at the rate of 198. 2d. a day, with effect from the date of appointment and

The reduction of fares yesterday while in command of the flight. Acting rank will not count for by the Chuen On Steamship Co.. seniority or service in the sub proprietors of the ss. Chuen Chow stantive rank of fight lieutenant on the Macao run, caused some and will not be granted in respect uneasiness among many of the of any period before the date of local river steamantp companies. the new Order (June 8, 1937). It is feared that this will bring

The selection of officers to com-. back the "rate war which of mand flights will be at the discurred in 1934.. cretion

of C.O.s. Recommenda- It is understood that the Chuen tions for the acting rank of fight On Company will stand alone in Heutenant in respect of flying its decision. Passage rates vary officer who at present or may in according to the types of vessels,

future fulfil the prescribed con- and these are still unchanged in Lts. (Supplementary List) (seny.idtions are to be forward by the the case of the Tung On 8.8. Co June 1), and apptd. to Pembroke. C.Os of squadrons to the Air owners of the Tung On and Sal On Mids.-C. A. L. Morse and P. D. quishment of the actaganelor proprietors of the lengthy Glimour, to Amphion (July 23); M. fight Heutenant will be promul- Fook On 85. Co., owners of the

of Lee Hong, E. P. Ratcliffe, T. D. Brougham, gated in the "London Gazette, Tin Yat, and the Company operat-

which will be the authority for the ing the Kwangtung and Kwangal

The tare on the Chuen Chow, The new arrangements are purely for the two steerage classes, have temporary and will be reviewed by been reduced to 20 cents and 50 the Air Council at a later date, cents from the original rates of The normal rate of pay of flying

and D. E. Barton, to Orton.

Cd. Engr-A

count (June 29 maer, to Vis issue, or cessation of issue. of pay.

Schoolmasters (0W0).-W. G. Tucker, to Victory, (June 29); and AT. McGregor, to Ganges (July

19).

Wt. Engry.-H. Grifiths, to L 21 and 1:56 (June 29); and M. J. R. W, Norsworthy, to Birmingham (Juns *30121

Schoolmaster-E. 3. Brewer; to`

Sussex,

W8.0.-Q. J. Deacon, to Durban (June 7)

officers is 188 26. a day.

TWO INJURED IN

COLLAPSE

When the roof of a store house under construction In Shanghai Btreet, near Mongkoktul, collapsed yesterday two cement-mixers, a Sub-Lt.RS. Brookes, to rank man and a woman, were injured

PROMOTION

pt. Act. Lt (seny, March 19).

RETIREMENT

·Payr. : Oda.--H/M. Boxer, placed on the Retd." List (June 18).

SAW HITLER

this frame-work was drawn a "After a 10,000 mile trip through specially prepared fabric, suncient Europe by air. I arrived. Un Ber- in quantity to make dresses Torlin in time for the opening of the Olympiad. I saw that greatest of 25,000 ladies

burg ran the "cats walk. This with all the penip and panoply of Along the keel of the Hinden-all peace festivals inaugurated was a broad avenue, fully eight war. I saw Chancellor Hitler en- inches wide, set on a metal base ter the Stadium at the Marathon that wobbled when you walked

"CATS: WALK””

Gate. I saw him pause dramati cally while a hundred thousand. arina swung up in the Nazi Salute

50 cents and a dollar respectively above the lower side of the zepplingell Hitler. I saw him croes "It was just about 18 inches and a hundred thousand men and women burst into a perfect storms The other fares, including those

ed.

considerable section of the roof to cave in. The two workers were Inside the building when the co- lapse occurred.

a mis step and you would have

for cabin and saloon, are unalter-gone hurtling through that thin the Stadium and mount to his # perfect: frenzy of fabric into the sea below. The box amid "cat's walk" was the sailors' main adulation that almost-borded on street. The members of the crew hysteria. I heard him pronoun lined in little pup tents, set up the few words that ina on both sides of the "cat's walk the Olympic Games and I forming a little city of tente ed as most of my country Above these tents: hung the great ponder, on the frony of pas bags filed with hydrogen that has placed the destin provided the lifting power for a nation in the hands of an cheer sheer weight of hair a million pou and Sub- "From the time that we left Inspector H. E. Rogers - Inspected Lakeliwat until we the building.

a-Máin."

The emergency unit was called out when the mishap courred and though their injuries were not | but returned, after standing by for serious they were removed to the half an hour. Later Chief Kowloon Hospital

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