1937-08-10 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

(By Air Mall, London, July 201

ROYAL NAVY

PORTSMOUTH BARRACKS

COMMANDER

Commander R. B. Wilmot-Sit- well will be placed on the retired list, at his own request, on rellef as commander of the R.N. Bar- racka. Portamouth, where he was appointed läst January....after be- lag commander of HMS, Corn- wall in China.

VACANCIES FOR APPRENTICES To help to meet the scarcity of artificers which has arisen because of the expansion of the Fleet the Admiralty have introduced a spe- cial scherne whereby partially trained apprentices may be entir ed to complete their training within the Service. Young men who have received not less than 24 years apprentice training as atters, boilermakers, or copper- smiths, and are over 18 years ofy

RETIREDIENTS

Cdr. R. B. Wilmat-Sitwell placed on Retired List at Owni request (on réltet).

Cd. Shipt.-S. Richards placed Retired List with rank of Shipt. Lt. July 26).

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ROYAL AIR FORCE

HONG

KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1937.

H. K. POLICE

RESERVE

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(Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Inspector General of Police}

CHINESE COMPANY

• Training Course (Part III):-The undermentioned members of the Chinese Company will attend Ken- nedy' Road Range on Friday, August 13 for Part III of Training Course from 16.00 to 18.30 hours under P.S.A. 210 Perkins.

Crown Sergeants: R46 Thomas Yip, and R87 Wong Chung.

Lance-Sergeants: R42 Wong King Chuen, R53 Hon Yan Lam and R77 Fun Hon Yin.

COASTAL COMMAND STAFF Squadron Leader R. M. Davy, hitherto Adjutant of the School of Naval Co-operation, has been ap- pointed to Coastal Command

Constables: Ri Harry Lau. R3 headquarters at. Lee-on-the-Solent Luk Ying Chel. R11 Kwok the Sao, for personnel staff duties.

R13 Tam To Ming. R15 Chan Wing Squadron Leader Davy has been scan, R19 Joseph C. K. Wong, R21 associated with the Coastal Com-Wong Fing Kwan, R35 Lee Kal mand since 1933, when he was up Sun." R38 Henry Wong. R40 Ng Chi pointed to Gosport, but from 1927 Lau. R51 Cheang Ching Lam, R57 to 1932 ha served in the Middle

Wong Man Ying. R68 Tang Man East, both on flying duties and on

Choi. R71 Wong Lap Fan, R73 the personnel staff At head-

James Koo, RT8 Cheang Wye Sum,

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CATEGORY OF HEROISM

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PILOT'S GALLANTRY "The nose of the ship was brok en and the pilot, although injured. was able to extricate himself and attempted to save the radio opera- cor, who was unconscious, but in his efforts to do so, he himself lost consciousness and was picked up In this condition by a sampan..

"As is customary with planes of this type, the water-tight bulk- head door between the passengers and the crew was closed. This kept the cabin afloat s sufficient length of time to enable the pas- sengers to unfasten their safety belts, obtain their life preservers from their seats, and leave the cabin through the windows. As the ship remained afloat, the pas- sengers were able to cling to the bottom of the hull, from which they were picked up by fishing šampans and sampans sent out by

close by.

age, can enter as artificer ap. quarters in Palestine. He joined } R79. Lo Tak Hol, R86 Law Thack.. the "Chilang Point Lighthouse,

the RF.C. in France as an equip- prentices. They will receive a ment officer from The West York- further two years training atashire Regiment, and was mention- naval mechanical training estab-

ed in dispatches. lishment, and will then complete their instruction al sea as arti- ficers, 6th class. A free"outfit will be granted on entry, and, pay of is da day during the first year and 23. a day in the second year will be allowed while under train- . Ing.

SENIOR OFFICERS' COURSES The senior officers' courses at the R.N. War College. Greenwich. and the Tactical School, Ports- mouth, ended recently, The next course at the War College will be trom October 11 to February 18, and at the Tactical School from September 21 to December 4,

SEAPLANE NAMED The name of Seafox I has been adopted officially for the new light reconnaissance seaplane man- factured by the Falrey" Aviation Company and fitted with a Rapier VI engine.

SERVICE IN

SUBMARINES

A new Fleet Order states that volunteer ratings, if found suitable, I will in the first instance be re- quired to serve in submarines for

DATES OF EXAMINATIONS Their Lordships have given fur-

Ave years, at the end of which ther consideration to a request at period they will normally be dis- the Review of Service Conditions charged to general service, but if concerning the dates for examina-willing to continue serving they tions for petty officer writer and may be retained at the discretion supply petty officer, and have de-of the Rear-Admiral (S) to com- cided that it is preferable that plete a total of eight years served these examinations should be held continuously in submarines. This in May and November and not, as variation of the normal periods of previously decided. In February service of volunteer ratings in and August. The names of candi- | submarines has buen approved as dates for the examinations to be a temporary measure to meet pre- held in November next are th¦ sent manning requirements, and reach the Admiralty (P.D.G.) by | normal arrangements will be re- August, 18.

sumed when conditions allow.

· APPOINTMENTS The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty:-

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NEURASTHENIC

EX-SOLDIERS

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Cdra. F. W. H. Clarke, to Dar- ing Aug. 23); C. C."Hardy, to Falmouth (add).) (Aug. 24);"N. V. A convalescent home for neuras- Dickinson. to President for duty thenic subjects is to be opened inside Admiralty RS ADPTS by the ex-Services Welfare Society. (Aug. 17); T. W. Marsh, to Speed-It will provide for those who are weel (Aug. 16); and L E. Porter, in special need of the benefits of -to Cumberland (Aug. 24),

Sea alr after the completion of treatment at other homes of the Society.

Cdrs. (EX-A W. Gray, to Renoun (Aug. 31); G. F. Mander- ville. to President for duty in E. in C. Dept. "(Aug. 30); and A. B. Coventry, to Shropshire (Aug. 91 Lt.-Cdrs.-W. Pope, to Hermes (July 36); P. L. Saumarez. to Victory (Aug. 21 and N. W. H. Weekes, to President for duty in 2nd Sea Lord's'office (July 26).

Lt.-Cdrs. (E)-E. Coggins, to Victory for course (Aug. 28); and J. B. Nicholson, to Ashänt! (Sept. 1).

Lt.-B. T. Simons. to Dolphin

(July 28).

this

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Admiral of the Fleet Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, in making nouncement after the annual con ference of the Society, revealed that its work was still growing.

More than 17,500 former officers and men have now passed through the hands of the medical officers or the Society.

WARSHIPS IN PORT

The following warships were in

LU. (E).-J. E. P. Smeall, to Vic-port yesterday:

tory for courses (Aug. 9).

Sub-Lts.-R. Wrightson, to Grey- hound (Oct. 2; R. E. Lloyd, to Basilisk (Oct. 21: D. C. Beatty, to Blanche (Oct. 2); T. Patch, to Esk TOct. 2); J. R. A. Denne, to Electra (Oct. 2); J. F. D: Bush, to Stronghold (Aug. 11); M. J. de C. Carey, to Daring" (8ept. 11); W. B. Whitworth, to Alresford (Aug. 19): D. H. Johnson, to Express (Oct, 2); "R. White, to Escapade (Oct. 2); J.

South Wall: Cleala. East Wall: Rover, Orpheus. Per-

seus.

North Arn: Thracian.

Edward Peter Ho. man, R01 Wai Hin Shing, and R96

FLYING SQUAD

Training Course (Part II):-The undermentioned members of the Flying Squad will attend Police Training School; Kowloon for Part II of Training Course on Tuesday. August 10 at 17.30 hours:-Con- stables: R303 D. Young. R313 D. M. Xavier, and R302 . A. Woodier.

Special Duty-The undermen- tioned members of the Flying Squad,will do special duty on Mon- day, August 9, 1937. They will re- port at Central Police Station at 19.45 hours sharp. Dress: White Uniform, Cap with no cover, Belt with Brace, and Truncheons:-S.I. (R) Choa Hing Ki, LS.R. 317 Cheng Yew. P.C.R. 302 G. A. Woodler, P.C.R. 313 D. M. Xavier. P.C.R: 323 Lo Koon Ho, P.C.R.. 342 Leung To Hing. P.C.R. 303 D. Young, and P.C.R. 349 Chan Sau Ping.

The undermentioned members of the Flying Squad will do special duty on Friday, August 15. They report at Central Police Station at 19.45 hours sharp. Dress: White Uniform, Cap with no cover. Belt with Brace, and Trun- cheons.

PS.R. 333 A. W. Mooney, L.S.R. 315 Ho So. PCR. 332 Ng Hang Kwal, PCR. 327 Sung Shu Chee, PIC.R. 341 Tsun Kam Cheung. P.C.R. 334 Lau Tak Yu, P.C.R. 304 Lam Chi Shek, and PC.R. 359 Ho Wing Kwan.

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EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE Strength. Constables R443 L. . Budagan, and R445 V. F. M. Souza have been taken on the strength of the Emergency Unit Reserve, as from August," 1937.

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TAKEN TO LIGHTHOUSE

**The passengers and pilot were taken to the lighthouse, where the keeper, Mr. M. L. MacKenzie, pro- idea hot coffee, dry clothing, food and shelter until the Customa patrol boat took them aboard at 7.30 p.m. The British destroyer, HMS. Thracian, which had been dispatched from Hong Kong short- ly after contaët had been lost with the plane, arrived off Chilang Point about midnight and the pas sengers were transferred from the Customs patrol ship to the Thra- clan and returned to Hong Kong. where they were met by ambulan- ces and taxis and rushed to Queen Mary

Hospital' for Immediate treatment. The passengers were uninjured,, with the exception of three, who received minor cuts and bruises and are being treated at Queen Mary Hospital.

Captain Smith received an injured hand and bruises.

“A search is being continued by the Customs cruiser for the miss- ing members of the crew, Co-pilot Ohrnberger, Radio Operator N. A Chen, and Steward F. H. Gnen. The Customs Patrol is also main- taining a guard over the wrecked plane, which has been drugged close to the shore line and Inshed down to a rock.",

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CROWN LAND SALE

Two lots of Crown Land, one registered as Stanicy. "Inland Lot Most of the mail has been sal-No. 4 situate at Stanley Village. vaged and is being returned to and another registered as Rural Hong Kong under the supervision Building Lot No. 398 situate at of the Customs patrol authorities. Mount Kellett Road were put up An attempt is being made to re- for auction yesterday at the Pub- cover all of the passengers bugle Works Department. guge.

The first lot has an area of 2,070 square feet with an annual rental of $24 and the second lot is about 19,000 square feet with an annual rental of $218.

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CAPT. SMITH'S SKILL PRAISED

"Passengers жете profuse in their praise of Captain Smith's skill in' avoiding a more serious ac- Lance Sergeant R419 A. J. Baptis❘cident, and were also grateful to has been permitted to resign from Mr. E. M. Walsh, Curtiss-Wright Ying Lain of Kiang Loo Stanley Mrs. Tang Shum Yat and Tang the Emergency Unit Reserve, as representative, and Mr. Wong Pao-secured the first lot at $1184 and from August 1, 1937.

shin. C.N.AC. radio operator, who Mrs. E. M. Owen of No. 196 the was travelling as a passenger, as Peak secured the second lot at the these two gentlemen were instru-

Revolver Match:-A return re- volver match has been arranged to take place on Wednesday, August 11 at 17.20 hours at the Kennedy Road Range between the Royal Naval Dockyard Folce and Emer- gency Unit Reserve. The EUR. Van will leave Queen's Pler at 17.10 hours. Team for EUR-PSR

408 C. J. Grover, L.S.R. 423 B. W.. Simmons, L.S.R. 405 W. A. Tansley. L.B.R. 435 R. Lee, P.C.R. 421 J. Van der Lety. PCR. 404 M. A. Souza, F.C.R. 487 L. W. Tipple, and PCR 424 P. Archipoff.

* West Wall: Daring. Diamond,

Special Duty--All members will Otus.

Duck, Regent, Regulus, Phoe-attend No. 2 Police Station on Fri nix,

day, August 13 at 18.45 hours for special duty. Dress: Khaki Uni- form, Khaki Stockings, Belt with Brace, Cap with no cover, and

FOREIGN MEN OF WAR American: Asheville. French: Argus. Chinese Customs Cruiser: Chun

C. Carver, to Enterprise (Aug. 10):|| Hsing.

Truncheons,

D. H. Mason, to London (Aug. 10);,} Chinese Transport: Wing Fook. Shoot has been arranged to take

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LOCAL ESTATES

Ride Shoot.-A return Ride

place on Sunday, August 15 at 09.00 hours between the Royal Naval Dockyard Police Rifle Team and Emergency Unit Reserve.

was $414.

mental in getting life-preservers upset price of $7509. on most of the passengers and get-The upset price of the first lot ting them out of the plane. They are also extremely thankful for the courtesy and services rendered them by the Chilang Lighthouse keeper." Mr. M. L. MacKenzie and

his aides.

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up and he was also placed in the ambulance. A Chinese passenger from Catton had his right arm in aaling. Several other passengers also went in the ambulance, which took the party to the Queen Mary Hospital.

C.N.A.C. STAFF KEPT ANXIOUS

"The efficiency of Kat Tak Air- port officials and Communications Department when locating the Chinese Customs cruiser Hohsing

·and advising it to proceed to the scene of the accident, and the remarkable speed with which H.MS. Thracian proceeded to Chi- Throughout the night an an- tang Point to transfer the passen

xious watch was kept by officials gers for their return to Hong of the C.N.AC. at all their stations Kong, are a credit to the Colony of between Shanghai and Canton. Hong Kong and the Chinese Cus- The Hong Kong star-which had toms service, and their work in already been up one night owing this incident should go down into the lateness of the boat on the annals of Hong Kong's history Saturday--spent 36 hours on duty under the category of heroism."

at a stretch.

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the north arm of the Dockyard ready to rush the injured people to hospital. Mr. P. B. Tal, mana

J. P Dixon, to Revenge (Aug. 11); ! P. N. Howes, to Warspite (Aug.

EYE-WITNESS'S STORY

Commander C. Wauchope," Staff 10); C: St. C. Cameron, to Salt-

Interviewed, one of the passen-Officer Operations, was in constant burn (Aug. 24); J, K, L, Evans, lo

gers said the accident occurred touch with the Thracian and a St. Deptford (Aug. 16); J. A. H

Team for EUR:-P.BR. 408 G. when the pilot attempted a forced John Ambulance was wilting at Hamer, to Penelope (Aug. 16); J. George Brownbill Twemlow; civil J. Grover, L. S. R. 423 B W. Sim-landing. P. G. Broke, to Grenville (Aug. 7); servant, late of Botanical and mons. 15.R. 405 W. A. Tansley. Continuing, he stated that wea- H. R. Webber, to Protector (Aug. Forestry Department, who died at LSR. 435 R. Lee, F.C.R. 404 M. A.ther conditions were so bad, that 7: E. A. S. Bailey, to alpsy (Sept. the Kowloon Hospital at the age de Souza, P.C.R. 407 L. W. Tippel, the plane could neither go ahead ger of the Delany. and Mr. H R 11: P. H. R. Taylor, to Glowworm. of 39 on August 2, 1937, left local F.C.R. 414 M. A. R. Souza, P.C.R. nor turn back. All the pilot could Graves of Pan-American "Airways, (Sept. 11); F. H. Foster, to Bulldos estate to the value of $14,800. A 421 J. Van der Lely and P.C.R. 424 do was to come down. As the Mr. A.J. R Moss, Buperintendent (Sept. 11): J. G. B. Morrow, to petition" by Jessie Elizabeth Twem-P. Archipoff. ANIM plane was about ́to ‘land, the en- ] of Kai Tak Aerodrome, and Mr. E.. Boadicea (Sept. 11); J. O. H. Burlow, widow, temporarily residing at rough, to Fury (Sept. 11);, G. C. No. 271 The Peak, for grant of welcome to attend if they dealre.

Other members of the Unit are gine was struck by a huge wave, Nelson. Assistant Superintendent, damaging it badly. If the sea had were on the dock when the ship Polter,to Diana (Sept. 11); G.D. the Will of the deceased has been

been calm probably nothing would came in at 6.45 pm. yesterday, W. Ram, to Duchess (Sept. 11); granted. by the Supreme Court.

C. CHAMPKIN,

have happened!"

Originally expected at 6.15 am. C. H. C. Gough, to Decoy (Sept

DSP. (R.).

"As. Thracian came alongside | Thracian radfoded that poor, visi- 11; 0. Carr, to Diamond (Sept.

Hong Kong. Aug. D. 11) and . B. Lamb, to Delight

here, Mr. Walsh was the first ofbility was forcing her to reduce to the survivors to be sighted on 10 motsvara (Sept. 11).

deck. He wayed to his friends on We are glad to be able to state the dock and indicated that he that General Y. 8. Wen and Mr. was uninjured.

*** | Shul (former Mayor of Tientsin) Capt. Smith was helped up the were not travelling by the Sikor- companion way to the deck where sky Plans Cheklang" when it a stretcher was waiting for him crashed He moved with difficulty and his They had both intended, to left arm was heavily bandaged and travel North by air, but changed in splinter

their plans at the last moment.

Local estate sworn under $8,100 was left by Ho Bam Dor, allas Ho Wan Houng, alias Ho Tak Wang,

Sub-Lt. (E). T. D. Atkin-allas Ho Tak Kwong, boarding sal to Revenge (July 2437

Act. Sub-Lt-T. H. Waterhouse,

Challenger (July 24),

PROMOTIONS Lt.-Cars, (Retd.).-E. 8. K. E Greaves and Sir Geofrey C. Con- grave, Bt., to rank of Car. (Retd) (seny July 20 and July 19 re- spectively).

"house manager, late of No. 253 Queen's Road West, who died at 19A High Street, at the age of 50 on January 23A petition by Ho Tak Lan, piece goods merchant, and Ho Kom Fuk, clerk, both of No. 253 Queen's Road West, for grant of probate of the Will of the deceased has been granted. west.

TYPHOON

The American Consulate General received from the Manila Obser- vatory at 9.45 am. yesterday:

Typhoon in about longitude 129 degrees 'east and latitude 17 de grees north moving west-north

A Chinese passenger, with and sailed for sahanghal in the bandaged head, was next brought

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