1937-07-29 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

(By Air Mall, London, July 10)

ROYAL NAVY ..

HUSYTH DOCKYARD STAFF Commander (E) J. M. Goodman took over the "duties of Engineer * Manager at Rosyth Dockyard. in succession to Engineer Commander V. D. Nops, O.BE, who has been placed on the retired list, on July 17. Engineer Commander F. G. Tritton has succeeded Commander Goodman in H.MS. Cairo, flagship Home Fleet destroyer

of

the

fotillas.

Entering Osborne In the last term before the War. Commander

Act. Sub-Lt. R.NR.-C. H. Fagan, as Proby...Sub-Lt. R.N. (seny. July 5), and appointed to Viętory (Aug.

RETIREMENTS- Lt.-Cdr--A. L. Tidd, placed on Retired List at own request (on ren

Hef).

Sub-Lt. (E).-H. A. Bickford, placed on Retired List (June 14).

Cd. Gunner (T),—A. K. H. Jones, placed on Retired List with rank of Lt. (July 3).

Ca Gunner E. J. Robinson, placed on Retired List (April 1).

Act. Gunner-W. H. T. Parsons, Goodman passed out from Dart-confirmed in rank (seny. Oct. 1 mouth as midshipman in August, 1938), and placed on Retired List

(July 2) 1917, and joined the Royal Sover- eign in the Grand Fleet. He was selected for the engineering course as a sub-lleutenant in 1921, and for the advanced course at Greenwich In 1923. "Among the ships in which he has served have been the air- craft-carrier Eagle. the oruiser

Colombo, in the West Indies; and the Queen Elizabeth, Mediter ranean Magship. He has also served at the Admiralty, and on the staff at Chatham Dockyard.

THE ARMY

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

FOR CADETSHIPS the next Army entrance examina- The War Office announces that

tion will begin on November 16. 1937. There are open for competi- tion at this examination 83 cadet- ships at the Royal Military The audited accounts of the pro-Academy, Woolwich, and 200 cadet

NAVY WEEK ACCOUNTS

ceeds of Navy Week, 1936. together with the allocation of the funds realized, are published in Fleet Orders. The total net proceeds. after paying all expenses. were €20.592 compared with £12,876 in

ships at the Royal Military College. for this examination the age of a Sandhurst. To be eligible to alt candidate must be such that he will have reached the age of 18 years on January 1, 1933, but will

years on that date.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1937.

LONDON GAZETTE

FRIDAY. JULY ·· 16.

WAR OFFICE, JULY 16 REGULAR ARMY "Lt. Col. V. O. Beutler, D.8.0. A.M.I.Mec.E., hp, late RAS.C., to be Col. (July 15).

LEGISLATIVE

COUNCIL

Reduction Of Rates

At yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council the motion by the Colonial Secretary (Hon. R. A. COMMANDS AND STAFF

C. North) "That the Report of the Lt. J. F. M. Macdonald, K.O.8.B. | Finance Committee (No. 5), dated to be Adit. tattd. to Gen. Starr) 23rd June, 1937, be adopted" was Aberdeen and Glasgow Univ. | seconded, by the Hon.. Mr. Caine Contgis., O.T.C. (July 1).

and passed.

CAVALRY 4th/7th D.G.-Maj. W. O. Cobbett retires on ret. pay (July 17)

13th/18th H-Lt, L L Wood is placed on the h.p. list on account

ill-health (July 16).

of

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ROYAL REGIMENT OF ..

ARTILLERY

Maj. R. H. A. Kellie, M.C., is restd. to the estabt. (May 31); Mal. L. Parrington, M.C., is secd for serv. with the British Mil. Mission. Egyptian Army (June 19).

The follg. Lts. to be Capta.:-A. H. Fernyhough, and remains secd: J. N. D. Tyler, M.C.; H. H. Johnson, under the prov, of Art. 1184. Royal Warrant for, Pay and Promotion, 1931 (June 10); E'S. Lindsay, and remains secd.; A. C. E Devereux (June 25).

Lt. (D.O.).A. W. Ayling, D.C.M..

to be Capt. (DO) (July 17).

INFANTRY

R. Scots.-L. R. A. P. Macpher- son is secd. for serv. with the R.A.Q.C. (May 15),

R. Fus-Lt. J. L. Yeatman re-

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The Hon. Mr. J. A. Fraser, M.C. (Attorney General) and the Hon. Mr. Sydney Caine (Financial Sec- retary and Colonial Treasurer) were sworn in as members of the Council.

RATING ORDINANCE RESOLUTION

In moving the Rating Ordinance resolution the Financial Secretary and Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. Sydney Caine) said:-

TSUN WAN RATES

Bir. I rise to move the following Resolution

The effect of this Resolution will be to reduce by one half the rates payable in the Tsun Wax urban area. As Hon. Members are no doubt aware, the Government has been extending services to that area; a market has been built, a good water supply is available and other services are being provided.

1933, £14,626 in 1934, and £16.032 / not have reached the age of 19 mains seed for serv. under the P.W.D. and

In 1035. Of this total £6,092 was retained in the Navy Weeks' Trust.

Forms of application may be

Service

Colonial Office (June 16).

Lincoln R.-Lt. S. P. B. Brans-

'R.A.O.C. (May 15). --

It has, however, been necessary to reconsider the scheme of lay- out previously prepared by the £ definite layout has not yet been finally approved. The inhabitants of Tsun Wan have

that the imposition of rates should be postponed. It is thought that some payment is justified by the

Fund as reserve and to provide for obtained from the secretary, Civil bury is secd, for serv. with the represented on grounds of poverty production expenses, in future

Commission, Burlington Gardens, London, W1, and should years, and £14,500 was distributed to, naval charities. It is interest-be completed and forwarded to the ing to note that the amount by Commission in time for delivery on which the charities benefited last

or before September 18. 1937.

WARSHIPS IN PORT

year was practically equivalent to the whole proceeds two years car- ller

Out of the £14,500 dktributed, donations amounting to £355 were

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The following warships were in

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made to Dockyard and N.A.A.FI | port yesterday:— Benevolent, funds in acknowledg- ment of the valuable contribution of the personnel of those Institu- tions towards the success of Navy Week, and a donation of £50 was made to the Royal Naval Lay Readers' Association. The balance of £14,095 was distributed one-

North Wall: Rover, Rainbow.. East Wall: Persens, Robin. West Wall: Osiris. Thracian, Oswald.

fifth to officers' charities and four Bfths through the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust to Lower Deck charitable objects, including sub- scriptions to various civil hospitals from which the familles of men of the lower deck receive special benefit. In accordance with the wishes expressed by the managing trustees of Navy Week, the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust decided to distribute to hospitals and institu- tions £4,939, the balance being administered in accordance with its ordinary practice. With the exception of a special grant of £1,000 towards the building of new

premises for the Alexandra Mater- nity Home, Devonport, the largest single granta are £700 and £600 to those charities which are parti- cularly dear to the Navy's heart- the Royal Naval and Royal Marines Orphan Homea. Portsmouth and The Nore.

APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty:-

Capt.-C. 9. Sandford. O.B.E., to Newcastle in command (tem- porary) (July 12).

Cdrs.-G. R. Deverell, to Cardif (July 23); R..F. Morice, to Diomede command (Aug. 12); and J. Jefferls, to Colombo in command (Aug. 11).

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Surgn. Cars,--. J. A. The O'Rourke, L.R.CF. and S., to Presi- dent (Aug. 31): and A. de B. Joyce, M.B., B.Ch., DOM.B., to Excellent (July 26).

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Lt.Cdr. J. Reid, to Cardiff (July

Chaplains.-Rev. J. A. Bramley, AK.C., to Victory for R.N.B., Ports mouth (July 31), and Glasgow (on commg.); Rev. J. N. C. Holland, BA to Caledonia (Aug. 3); and Rev. C. B. F. O'r. O'Dwyer, M.A., to Shemeld (Aug. 24). -

Lts. (E) H. Joughind, to Glorious (July 29); C. P. G. Walker, to Cornwall (Aug. 10): R. C. Paige, to Curacoa (Aug. 10); P. M. Rouse, to Ajax (Aug. 16); J. L. Walker, to Devenshire July 29): D. P. Spar- ham, to Shropshire (July 29); and H. G. H. Tracy, to Furious (Aug.

27).

Dock: Regulus, Regent, Phoenix.

FOREIGN MEN OF WAR Chinese Gunboat: Kunghseng. Chinese Cruiser. Hal Chow. American: Asheville. French: Argus.

NAVAL MOVERMENTS

HMS.

Olympus left Hong Kong on July Sandwich and HMS.

26 to rejola the fleet at Weihelwel. Hankow on July 26.

FL.M.S. Cricket left Ichang for

WHIST DRIVE

bola of the R.EO.C.A. will be held The next Whist Drive and Tom-. on Wednesday August 4, 1937 in the Garrison Lecture Hall, commencing at 8.30 p.m., and fortnightly there- after. Prizes to the value of $12.50 for each winning lady and gentle- man will be given. "Admission 50 cents including refreshments.

HEROIN PILL

FACTORY

Four Men Charged

The follg. Lts. to be Capts.:- R. 8. Fus.-J. H., F. Cox (June 29) J. R. Ellis, and remains seed.services actually being supplied, C. S. B. Thompson-Royds (July 1). Inniskilling Fus.-T. A. Moody, and retains his appt. (May' 20); R. W. H. Scott (June 22), with ante- date for seny, only to May 20, and precedence next below Capt. B. H.

Butler,

The follg. are secd, for serv, with the RAO.C. (May 15)-

North'n. R-LI, R. G. L. Ford." Midd'x. R.--Capt. F. H. Else." Manch. R.-Lt. G. F. Doran, Y. and LR-Lt. R. P. Bridge.

ROYAL TANK CORPS..

- Capt. F. K. Brooke is restd. to the estabt. (June 19); Capt. F. K Brooke is becd. while empld. with the Commonwealth of Australia (June 19).

ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Lt. Col. V. O. Beuttler, D.8.0., A.M.IMech.E., on completion of four years serv. as Regti, L.-Col.. Is placed on the h.p. list (July 15); Maj. and Bt. Lt.-Col. P. L Spafford, O.B.E., to be Lt.-Col (July 15). ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

having attained the age for retire- Maj. (OE.O. 1st CL) E. E Gray,

ment, is placed on ret, pay. (July 15); Capt. (O.E.O. 2nd C1) E. J. Cashman to be Maj. (O.EO, 1st CL) (July 15); Lt. (O.E.O. 3rd C1.) F. U. Nicholas to be Capt. (0.3.0. 2nd CL) (July 15); Condr. F. E. Sidney to be Lt. O.E.O. 3rd CL) (July 15).

The follg. to be 0.0.'s 4th C. (May 15):-Lt. G. F. Doran, Manch. R.: Lt. R. G. L. Ford, North'n R.; Lt. R.. A. P. Macpherson, R. Beots;" Capt. F. H. Else, Midd'x R.: Lt. S. P. B. Brazsbury, Lincoln R.; Lt. R. B. Bridge, Y. and L. R.

ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS

Chan Chung, aged 31, Yul Chung,

The follg. are secd on appt. to aged 23, Sut Hon Kul, aged 42, and

the Ind. Continuous Serv. Cadre Chan Shi Tung, aged 32, appeared (April 1-Majs-H J. Hughes, before Mr. B. F. Balfour at the Cen- MBE, F. Woodland L. R. tral Magistracy yesterday charged Swifte. Capta.~(now Maj.) L. H with possession of 25,000 berola B Foer, M.C., J. R. Stewart, J. D. pills at No. 16, Second Street, Daly, J. A. Langley, J. MeL. Ross, The defendants were arrested as L. (now Capt.) G. V. Short. a result of a raid by S. R. O. Grim- QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL mitt and Revenue Officers on July MILITARY NURSING SERVICE

Sister Miss L Winter resigns her appt. (June 23). (Substituted for the notifn, in the "Gazette" of June 25).

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Sisters:-Miss P. D. E Hill (April The follg. Staff Nurses to be

147; Miss L R. Ranger, Miss V. B. Green (June 2); Miss M. E. M. Mel- ville (June 15).

Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, said that at about 11 am on July 16 9. R. O. Grimmitt, Mr. H.; A. Taylor, Government Mono- poly Analyst, and a party raided the premises. On entering the flat it was found that. It consisted of a "teng" and a cubicle. The latter was used as a heroin factory. The frat defendant was found in the kitchen, the second in the factory appt. and the third in the "teng."

Provi. Staff Nurse Miss J. Whittingham, is confirmed in her

ESTABLISHMENTS

Ech of ArtyCapt. A. E. Brock-

The "frat defendant admitted be- ing in charge of the factory, the lehurst, RA, from Lt. Instr in second defendant was found ging Gunn (CL GG), to be Capt. Instr.

but in view of the delay in settling the definite layout the Governor in Council decided to recommend to the Legislative Council the reduc- tion of the rates as provided in the Resolution now before the Council.

The resolution was seconded by the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North) and passed,

NEW ORDINANCES"

The first reading of the follow- ing Bills were moved by the At- torney General,(Hon. Mr. JA Fraser M.C.), seconded by the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. B'A. C. North) and were passed:

"A Bill to amend the Ordinances and Regulations of Hong Kong (1837, edition) Ordinance, 1938. "A Bill to amend the Life In- surance Companies Ordinance,

· 1907." -

"A Bill to amend the Full Court

Ordinance, 1933,"

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LOCAL

REPERCUSSIONS

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Air services from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Tientsin are continue as usual for the present. but travellers by CNA.C, planes are not advised to book as far as Petping,

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A certain amount of trouble has been experienced by the Eurasia The Financial Secretary and Co-planes lately in landing there, and lonial Treasurer moved the it is considered advisable to give Second reading of:

that city a miss for the present.

Passengers are therefore advised to book as far as Shanghai, and consider making a further trip if

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"A Bill to authorize the Appro- priation of a Supplementary Sum of Seven hundred and eighty two thousand three the conditions are suitable. hundred and ten Dollars and eight Cents to defray the Charges of the year 1936." The Attorney General moved the "Second reading of the follow

Ing bills:

"A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to forests and plants."

"A Bill to amend further the

LETTERS VIA SIBERIA. The G.P.O. are dispatching mails via Siberia. Just as usual, houses we find a strong feeling but on inquiry at local business

that it is best not to send any important letters that way for the present.

In all cases of war the malls Printers and Publishers Ordi- when fighting is in progress and are supposed to be immune, but

Dance. 1927.

"A Bill to amend the Stonecut-troops being moved by train even Office the ters Island Ordinance, 1889, a

most zealous Post oncisis might be obliged to delay amended by the Stonecutters Island Amendment Ordinance, lost in war-time, but delay ineans them. Mails are practically never

.:1938.” *.*

loss to the business man." So for "A Bill to amend the Motor the present many business houses

Spirit Ordinance, 1930.

will send Important correspondence

These were seconded by the Co- by air or via Suez. Ionial Secretary, and passed.

THOSE PRESENT

Finance Committee

Those present at the meeting were

His Excellency the Omeer Ad- Votes totalling $62.938 were ask- ministering the Government (Mr.ed for at the meeting of the Legis N. L. Smith, CMG.);

His Excellency the General Officer

lative Counell yesterday. - Commanding the Troops Major sum of $22,500 which is required by Included in the amount was a General A.W. Bartholomew, C.B. the Harbour Department and Air C.M.G., CBE, D.8.0.),

Bervices for a pontoon land stage. R. A. C. North),

The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr.for Kal Tak Airport, it being ex The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. 3. A. Fraser, MO). " "

Treasurer (Hon. Mr. B. Caine)

Financial Secretary and Colonial The Secretary for Chinese Af-

plained that with the development of air services, it has become necessary to provide a permanent pontoon to which seaplanes can be brought alongside to disembark passengers mail etc,, and refuel. on the floor smoking opium while in Gunn (CLES) (on prom.) (Mayfairs (Hon. Mr. R. A. D. Forrest)

14) in Hon. Commander J. B. Newill, under the heading of Public Works There was also an item, of $8,500.

Master) Inspn. Dept., Engineer and Sign FLN (Retired) (Acting Harbour Extraordinary, for extensions tó-

the Ta Ku Ling Police Station General of Police).

Hon. Mr T H. King (Inspector Under the headtr of Prisons Department (Clothing for Prison- Hon Sir Henry Pollock, Et. KU., em) was an item for 317,000%The

amount provided under this sub head in the estimates proved in- suficient owing to the

Act. Bub-Lts, (E).-D. T. Collum- the third defendant said that he bell, to Ramillies (Aug. 12); H. R.I came to look for a friend. The Kimber, to Malaya (July 29); J. L. banda of the defendants were al Stores.Mal, and Bt. Lt. Col. A. H. Pearce, to Repulse (July 29); examined. The first two did not w. Sproull, RL, from Inspi, (CL and J. F. Tucker, to Rodney (Aug. have any stains while the third z) to be Dep. Chief Inspr. (Cl. Y)

defendant's hand were slightly (temp.) (Jume 7). " CANA PROMOTION

stained.

MEMORANDA

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Act. Sub-Lt." (E)-A. B. Dickie,

Formal evidence was given to rank of Sub-Lt. (E) (seny, July by 8. R. O. Grimmitt, Mr. Taylor, Lieut Col W. W. Gillum, DS.Q.

the Tsang Kau-rin, police interpreter,

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and Fung Sui-king, of the BCA,, Bub-Lt. RNR B. M. Townsend after which the defendants gave Hill, as Proby, Bab-Lt RN.. Sup- evidence denying the charge. plementary List (seny, July 5), and The case was adjourned till July appointed to Pembroke (July 7) 30,

hp late R.A retires on ret. pay (July 11); Bec, Lt, W. C. Bradbury, (late temp Sec. Lt, Warwick R. Serv. Br) relinquishes the rank of Bec. 1 on enlistment into the TA

April 15),

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Hon Mr T. N. Chau. Han, Mr. M. K. Lo, Hon Mr. L Shu-fan.

crease in the prison population Hon Mr. M. T. Johnson

this supplementary vote which Hon Mr. E. Davidson.

is considered will Mr. A. G. Clarke. (Deputy Clerk ments for the of Councila).

year is requested.

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