1937-08-14 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

(Br' Air Mail, London July 31)

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1937.

PICNIC

FOR THE BLIND

ACCUSED OF

ACCEPTING

$200 BRIBE

ROYAL NAVY

YANGTZE FLOTILLA

to Norfolk, and J. A. Coachafer, to Neptune (all dates Aug. 28).

Appeal For Help

Cd. Gunber (T)-E A. Deverill, [To the Editor, The Hong Kong to Hawkins (July 21).

Cd. Engr.-R. C. Dean, to Pre-

Dally Frém."}

Sir, The Christ Church Group

FURTHER EVIDENCE

RECORDED

assist Engr. Overseer of the V.D.M.A. are this year un R.O. Major Charged

North of England District (Bept, 6), Gunner.-A. Evans, to Hawkins (July 21,

PROMOTION Stugo. Lt.-J. W. Oliver, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., to rank of Surgn. Lt.-Car. (seny: July 30).

The appointment" dates from July 30, of Captain G. E. M.atdent to O'Donnell to HMS Bee, in which he will be Flag Captain and Chief Staff Officer to the Rear-Admiral; and Senior Naval Officer, Yangtza. in succession to Captain C. E. Botham, D.3.C. The gunboat, force In the river now includes 13 vessels, besides which larger ships, from cruisers downwards, Visit the treaty ports from time to time.

Captain O'Donnell was promoted last December, after two years as executive officer of the Submarine Depot at Fort Blockhouse. He 'served during the War as sub-lieu- tenant and lieutenant in the battle-cruiser New Zealand at Heligoland, the Dogger Bank, and Jutland, and from November, 1917, was second-in-command of the destroyer Vendetta. He specialized In gunnery in the first course after the

Armistice, and in 1929';31 perved at the Admiralty in Torpedoes and Mining Depart-

·ment

RETIREMENTS

Sig. LL.-H. C. Shambrook, placed or Retd. List (Aug. 3).

Elect. LL-C. V. Collins, placed on Retd. List, (Aug. 4).

ROYAL AIR FORCE

BALLOON BARRAGE

SQUADRONS

Six flying officers on the reserve or retired lists of the RAF. have been granted commissions as flight

theleutenants in the Auxillary Air Force for duty as adjutants of the. squadrons which are being formed to operate the balloon barrage for the defence of London.

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AFRICA STATION H.M.S. Amphion, flagship Vice Admiral Sir Francis Tutten-

ham on the Africa Station, which

There will be 10 of these units, manned on an auxiliary basis, and

recruiting should begin very short-

is on a visit to Lourenco Marques ly. Of the first six adjutants threc

left there on July 31 for Mozam-

began their service in the War

Weeks. and J. Evason: the others" were ap-

bique, where she is to spend a week Flight Lieutenants J. C. Walker, from August 3. Her further pro-R V gramme 18-Port Amelle, August and 16-23; and Durban. August 26-27 returning to Simonstown on August 30. *-*

dertaking to make arrangements for the eleventh annual outing for the inmates of the Industrial Home for Blind Girls at Pokfulam which will take place on Saturday, Sep tember 25.

May I once again, through the columns of your esteemed paper, appeal to the public for their generous support again this year as has been accorded in the past both in the way of donations and of the loan of cars.

Acknowledgments, with your kind permission, will be made in your paper from time to time of all con- tributions and/or offers of loan of cars and I shall be very glad to received these which may be ad-

dressed to me c/o the Colonial Secretary's Office. Yours, etc.

E. 8. CUNNINGHAM, Hon. Group Secretary, Christ Church Group, V.D.MA.

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Hong Kong. August 13.

FUNERAL OF MR. D.J. DOS SANTOS

pointed to shart-service commis- Mr. Daniel Jose dos Santos, at the We regret to record the death of

slons between 1924 and 1930-age of 63, which occurred at his Flight Lieutenants R. A. Ford. A. residence, No. 2 Fort Street, North H.M.S. Milford. Captain E. CN. E. Hall, and D. W. Morrish. Point, early yesterday morning... Thornton, D.8.C.. left Simonstown on August for home to pay off on the conclusion of her commis- ston. which began at Portsmouth oh May 15, 1935. She will visit various ports on the West Coast of Africa, and should arrive at Ports- mouth on November 4.

THE YACHT RACES

since the expansion scheme began Flight Lieutenants Hall, Walker, and Weeks have been employed on a civilian basis adjutants at the RAF stations at assistant

Duxford. Worthy Down, and Fin- ningley,

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for about two months, was an old

The deceased, who had been

resident of the Colony. He was Hong Kong and was a Government born in Macao, but later came to

pensioner. having forerly served on the staff of the Public Works Department.

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LONG SERVICE MEDALS The following warrant officers The chief mourners were a widow H.M.S. York, fagship of Vice. have been awarded the long ser- and one married son. Mr. D. E dos Admiral 8. J. Meyrick, C.B.. on the vice and good conduct medal:-W. Santos, of the Asiatic Petroleum America and West Indies Station | A. H. Cullum, Bircham Newton: D. Company, with whom much sym- arrived at Newport, Rhode Island, Holbrook, Andover: R. Kyle, Hell-pathy was felt.

on July 29 to represent the Royal upolis, Egypt; W. R. Lockhart The funeral, who took place Navy at the races for the America's (since promoted to commissioned yesterday, passing the Monument Cup. H.M.B. Apollo, which was to signals officer); F. V. M. Rich, at 5.30 pm, was officiated by the have accompanied her, was

not Hinatal,

Iraq: J. P. Scorgie, Rev. Fr. Page... present.

Palestine Command; and A. C. Mansbridge, Ramleh, Palestine.

POLISH NAVAL VISIT The Polish training ship Iskra is to visit Gravesend from September 11 to 17. The Iskra is a three- masted schooner with an auxillary engine, and was purchased in Hol- land in 1921. She serves as tender to the Naval College of Poland..

ORDERS FOR NAVY

DISPOSITION OF CHINA STATION

The pall-bearers were the five Delgado brothers, Messrs, M., S., FX. N. and J. Delgado, and R. Santos.

Those present at the funeral

were:-

Méssra. P. L. Rocha, F. Nuthall, V. Xavier, M. Ligores, M. Abraham, His Excellency, Admiral, Sir M. Saritos, F. Fernandes, M. L. Charles Little, K.C.B., Comman-Rocha, B. Olaes, J. Tavares, J. Bel- CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT der-in-Chief, China Station, has trao, R. Manalac, F. G. Laurel, H. The War Office announces that ordered that all Naval vessels at Allen, Q. Castilho, J. Peralta, J. the Rev. C. D. Bymons, M.C., MA, or near Yangtse ports or Shanghai R. Soares, A. P. Ecadosilov, A. Chaplain to the Forces. 2nd Class are to paint large Union Jacks on Ward, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rocha. (Church of England), at present turrets or gun shields as aircraft Mr. and Mrs. Holm, and many serving at Chatham, has been ap-

identification signals.

others. pointed Assistant Chaplain-Gener- | CHINA SQUADRON MOVEMENTS al, British Troops in Egypt (and These warships were stationed promoted Chaplain to the Forces, at the following ports yesterday: 1st Clasa), with effect from August Chinwangtao: HMB. Adventure. 1. in succession to the Rev. H. G.HM.8. Defender. Marshall, M.A., Hon. Chaplain to the King, who will retire on retired pay from that date.

APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty:-

Surgn. Cdr.-H. Hurst, L.R.C.P. and S., to President for cae. (Aug. ..141,

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Lt.-Cdra.-J. T. Lean, to Victoria and Albert (Aug. 3); J. A. W. Tot hill. to Antelope (Aug. 2): D. B. Dowling, to Durban (July 21); J. F Whitfeld, to Shropshire (Aug." 23); and C. B. Felly, to Norfolk (Aug. 9),

Surge. Lt-Cars.-H. 8. Marks, L.M.S.S.A., to Excellent (Aug. 10); and S. Jenkinson, LMSS.A. to Lucia (Aug. 12).

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Chaplains-Rev. HN, M. Artus, AK.C.. to Dorsetshire (on commg.), and Rev. V. E. G. Kenna, BA.. to Vindictive (on commg.).

Lts.-T. Johnston, to Sheffield |(Aug. 20); R. A. Haig, to Shemeld (Aug. 20); P. B. North-Lewis, to Glasgow (Aug. 29); G. D. Pound, to Vanquisher (Aug. 22); and. R. L.. Caple, to Revenge (Sept, 7). ⠀

1: Lt (1)22-A Chancellor, to De- vonshire (July 28).

Chefoo: HMS. Suffolk. Tsingtao: H.M.S. Cumberland, HMS. Falmouth, MS. Dainty, H.M.S. Diana.

At the resumed hearing before Mr. W. Schofield yesterday evl dence regarding the handling of the money was given when Lo Tung, C.RO. 91. In connection with the charge against Henry Richard Major, Revenue Omter, who is accused of accepting a bribe of $200 on board the ss. Wo Ping Yee on June 23.

Anti-Piracy

Lo Tung testifled that after obtaining the money which was made up of two $50 notes, eight $10 and four $5 notes, from the purser he walked along with the defendant d the guard grills, where he handed the money to Major. After disem- barking from the vessel Major handed $100 to him with instruc tions to give it to C.RO. 80. Wit- ness said that the transaction be- tween him and G.RO. 80 took place on Wing Lok Wharf He gave the latter $80 qut of which C.R.O. 80 gave $5 back to him.

In the COLISE of cross- examination by Mr. D. B. Evans it was revealed that CRO, 91 w24. an acquaintance of Li Yee.

Witness told the Court that he

meeting on board the Wo Ping had known. Li for 20 years and the

Yee was the Arst after leaving the Village about 20 years ago.

Chung Ping Kwong, C.R.O. 80,

barking from the Wo Ping Yee he said that on June 23 after disem-

went to the Wing Lok Wharf to

this stage that C.R.O. 91 camb and search another ship. It was at

gave him $80 with instructions to divide it among the members who took part in the searching on the Wo Ping Yee. According to Ma- lor's instructions he gave ten Chinese Revenue Omcers $5 each and kept $25 for himself.

Evidence of arrest was given by inspector A E. 'Carey. When charged Major denied the offence. At this stage the hearing was adjourned to "August" 20.

Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Bolicitor, asetated by Chief: Det-Insp. J. Murphy, conducted the case for the Crown while Mr. D. B. Evans represented the de- fendant.

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#1 ROTARY CLUB

The speaker on Tuesday, August 17. will be Mr. K. G. Murray, a visitor, whose subject will be "The Miracle of Turkey.

Mr. Murray has lately addressed the Manila Club and is described as an entertaining 'speaker.

Tuesday, August 24, will be a Ladies' Day. Mrs. R. D. Barrett will speak on "Recollections of Life in Spain."

FIRST CLASS SAILORS

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FLORAL TRIBUTES Floral tributes from Mr. and Mrs. Epiphanie M. da Rocha's. Mr. and

The Communications Office, as Mrs. G. F. dos Santos, Mr. and Mrs, ing the Third Mate, Mr. O. C. Webp well as various shipping com- Carlos and family, Mrs. J. Anderson of the British steamer Tymeric" panies in Japan áre greatly wor- and family, Yuan Oler Lely and hy gripping his neck, while the red over the shortage or first- family, Mrs. M. A. Boon. Mr. and ship was in Kobe, Japan, last class sailors. It is reported. Mrs. J. Holm, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. month, which had previously led The Coinmunications Office Maher, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Pires, to the Master issuing a general opened special emergency-training Tangku: HMS. Sandwich. and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lorder against beer being taken on courses (extending over the year Woosung: HMS.. Danae.

Rocha, Mr. E. L. Rocha and family, board the vessel, was concluded in order to educate men for deck Shanghai: HMS. Duncan

Mr. D. A. Rozario, Mr. M. A yesterday at the Marine Court and engine departments) in the Weiheiwei: H.M.8. Eagle, H.Ms. Razack. The Staff Waterworks before the Hon. Comdr. J. B. Tokyo and Kobe Nautical Colleges Delight, ELM.S. Duchess, H.M.S. | Office, and Louis A. Lee & Co. Nevill Marine Magistrate.

recently. However 26 young men. Folkestone, HMS. Grimsby. HM.S.

applied to the Tokyo school and Medway and some submarines. Nanking: H.M.S. Capetown.

three to the Kobe school, against

each school. the limit of 120 announced, for

Proteus,

WARSHIPS. IN HÄRBOUR * The following warships were in harbour yesterday:--

North Wall: Seamew. Best Wall: Rover, Perseus.

West Wall: Lowestoft, Dock: Daring, Diamond.

FOREIGN MEN OF WAR American: Asheville, " Chinese: Wing Fook, Freedom of China, Hol 81

REGISTRY WEDDING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following forthcoming wed dings are announced:

Mr. Chu Kwok Cheung, store- keeper, of the Royal Naval Dock yard, residing at No. 15 Ehip Street, second floor, and Miss Hui Wai Yin, of No. 20 Luen Fat Street, third floor."

Mr. Chan On, of No. 70 Portland Street, Arst floor, and Miss Tsui Chat, of the same address.

The Incident occurred at Kobe, Japan, on July 18 last, seaman Hong Kong jurisdiction under the Craven being brought under the

Merchant Shipping Act of 1894.

cer-

Apparently worried over the Mr. F. G. Nigel of Messrs. John Association held a directors' meet- situation, the Japan Shipowners. son, Stokes and Master appearing ing at which it was decided to for the Master, Captain Thomas give the first-class sailor" Fraser as the complainant, asked ifcates without examination, to the Court for a serious view to be those complete the above course. taken of the offence, in view of Those, who have engaged in one its being being only one of a num particular profession for five years ber of incidents, which had oe will be promoted, and a subsidy curred on board the ship and had will be granted to those students made the crew troublesome.

In passing the sentence, the Ma- These decisions will shortly he sub- who enroll in the special course. gistrate said tha

mitted to both the Education and You are aware that the maxi-Communications Office for con- mum penalty is three months, but

sideration. I take into consideration your

The Association also discussed Master's high opinion of you as the demand for better treatment all exceptional man at sea. I ac- submitted by the Japan Wireless cordingly sentence you to one Operators Society some time aga month's Imprisonment with hard but on the ground that their de labour. I hope this will give you mand is not justified. It has de- an opportunity to reform. 1

cided to reject it, with the under- Chce, Daam" a new and popular

strongly advise you to cut out

standing of the Communications type of Inttery being run practical-stillar conduct in future.”

omice.

NEW LOTTERY IN COLONY

Police Court Sequel

17 all over the Colony was revealed"

Meanwhile, it is reported that to OSK Dairen liners, the

CHEERO CLUB Next Week's Programme Monday, Contract Bridge, com Tempy. Instr. · Ltà.-V. Lamb, mencing 8 pm. BBC W. H. Watts, B.Eng., L. C. Tuesday Weekly Whist Drive,. Elpick, B.Sc., J. R. Thorp, B.A., and commencing 8.30 p.m. admission AW. Sheppard, Be to South-fifty cents, including light refresh- ampton and President for ese.ments. All Service men and their thug: 23 and Aug. 30).

wives are welcome.

Thursday. Contract Bridge and Mah Jongg at 8 b.m.

Mr. K. Keen yesterday when four tickets at the time of the raid, Kokuryo Mara and the, Oryoku Bub-Lts. (E) JP. Shenton, to Friday. Duplicate and Contract men, 14 Cho, 70, Tauf Yam-sang. Over thirty men, women and chil- Maru (both about 7,000 tons), Cornwall; A.D. Inglis, to Barham; Bridge, at 8 pm.: 10

--| 17. Li Chu-aing, aged 20, and Li dren were there buying tickets. A expected to be completed at the DH. G. Glen, to Orion; A. F. A. On Wednesday, August 18, a Shul-sang 17, were charged with sum of $98.50 was found and was Nagasaki Mitsubishi Dockyard Abbott, to Eagle: LR. E. Kennedy, dance will be held at the Cheero keeping a common gaming house, sald to be money derived from the soon will require fewer stokers die to Shemeld; R. C. Allen, to Glas- Club at 8 pm. Admission 20 cents writing and possession of lottery sales to the perfection of an automatic HOW: R. E H. Blanchflower, to The Dance Band of the 1st Batt, tickets at 4, Queen Street,

His Worship. imposed a fine of stoker. Amphion; C. F. Morrow, to Furious, the Seaforth Highlanders will be Det Sergeant Cashman said $350 or three months hard labour It is stated that the automatic H. B. Stringer, to Exeter J. His attendance, by kind permission: that the defendants were arrested on each defendant and ordered the stoker also adjusts the degress of H. Perring, to Apollo; F. A. V. Jack All Service men and their wives following a raid on the premises money seized to be confiscated temperature and the steam pres- ton to Repulse, PL. D. Attwood, are welcome.

They were actually writing the and the tickets to be destroyed. sure.

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