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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1937,

THE SERVICES

(By the Air Mail, London, August 14),

ROYAL NAVY

THE SENIOR OFFICERS' COURSE

Rear-Admiral G. H. D'Oyly Lyon, -C.B., who 'telinquished command of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron in the Mediterranean in April, will be

among the students at the new term at the Senior Officers' Tech- nical Course, Portsmouth, which ¦ began on.. August 9, and will last until October 3.

Surga Lt.Cdr.-E. J. Mockler, M.B.. to Shefeld (on commg.); W. V. Beach, M.R.C.S., LR.C.P., to Drake for RN. Hosp., Plymouth (Aug. 21 H. L. Belcher. M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P.. to Pembroke, for R.N.B. (Aug. 24).

Payr, Lt.-Cars.-F. L. Coleman, to Vindictive. (Aug. 17); and R. A. Braine, to Challenger (Sept. 31.

Lts. W. D. Colls (P/Lleut, R.A.F.); to London (Aug. 18); C, W. North, to Dainty (Aug. 24); J. R. B. Longden, to Victory for Signal School (Aug. 183; J. C. Ackerman

retd.), to Greenwich (Aug. 173: A. Kennett, to Pembroke for Signal School (Aug. 11).

.Lts. (E).-J. E. C. Costello, to Vindictive (Aug. 29); and W. H. Forbes, to Victory for course (Aug. 301.

Among the other students will be Captains M. W. S. Boucher, D.8.0., from the command of the aircraft- currler Courageous; A. R. Halthide, from the command of the cruiser. Diomede: J. H. Edelsten, from the command of the sloop Dundee In the West Indies: C. H. L. Wood- house. late Assistant Director of Naval Equipment, Admiralty: B. C. S. Martin, who commanded the Reserve Fleet destroyer flotillas at the Naval Review, and R: 0. Fitz- Roy,, promoted in December last Hospl., Chatham (Aug. 28): E.`R after service with the Mediter-Caldwell, M.B., to Victory for rancan base defences.

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Surgn. Lts-L R Norsworthy. M.R.C.S., LR.C.P., to Dorsetshire (on commg.; W. S. Miller, M.B., to Challenger (on recommg.): W. D Gunn, M.D., ta Pembroke for RN

R.N.B. (Aug. 25); and to Enchan tress (Sept. 1.

Sub-Lts.-R. T. V. Kyrke, to Re- gent; M. B. St. John, to Pandora.

Payr. Mids-W. S. A. Lucas, to Shropshire (Sept. 18); J. O'Hara, to Cornwall (Aug. 27); 4. L. S Allen, C. C. H Dunlop, to Rodney (Sept. 2); D. W. Sherwood, to Rod-

· ANTI-SUBMARINE FLOTILLA H.M.S. olston, parent ship of the 1st A -Submarine. Flotilla, s to return to Portland on comple- tion of leave at Devonport, until required at Devonport again to turn over to the Acasta, which is to relieve her in the Flotilla." The Acasta is among the destroyersey (Sept. 3). which returned recently from the 3rd Flotilla, Mediterranean, in which her place is being taken by the new destroyer Imperial REMARK BOOK COMMENDATION

An expression of their Lordships' appreciation has been conveyed to Commander G. A. French, now serving in the R.N. Staff College.

Wt. Engr.-C. C Holmes, to Cornwall (on commg.).

PROMOTIONS

Sub-Lts.-P. J. Hardinge and J A. Phillips, to rank of Lt. (seny respectively Feb. 1 and March 1; J. C. Reed and R. M. B. Charter. to rank of L. (seny, Aug. 1).

Naval Cadets.-A. A. Duff, E. B. Ashmore, E. B. Davies, T. V. A. Greenwich, for the useful informa-

Cleeve, P. R. Hall, J. V. Searles- tion he has supplied, and the care

Wood, J. T. Wingate, P. 9. Beale, that he has taken. In compiling G. H. D. Legard, J. M. Clarke- five remark books for the year Campbell, P. G. Satow. I. W. Jamie- 1936. while serving as navigating

son, M. R. Jackson, M. H. Baines, ofcer in H.M. ships Apollo and. L. Aldridge, A. C: Kingdon, M. L Yurk on the America and West

Woolcombe. J. H. Ree, J. Murray. Indies Station.

N. Dixon, J. M. Stewart-Moore, C. N. Salmon, W. K. M. Murray, the Hon. M. A. Tennyson, D. M. Vaug- Lee-Warner, to

SINGAPORE MINESWEEPER

ALLOWANCE

RETIREMENT

Lt.Cdr.-H. W. V. Stephenson, at own request (Aug. 1).

ROYAL AIR FORCE

By an Order in Council of Augusthan-Hughes, J. te. 1928, machinery allowance has rank of Mid, (seny. Sept. 1). been payable to the engineer officers in charge of machinery of the Reserve of Minesweepers at Malta, although these vessels were not in commission. A new Order In Council published in the "Lon- don Gazette" refers to the con- stitution of' a Reserve of Mine- SASSOON TROPHY RESULTS" sweepers at Singapore on similar

The R.A.F station, Pembroke lines to that at Malta, and au- Dock, has won the Sassoon Photo thorizes the payment, from Aprilgraphic Challenge Trophy for 1937, 4. 1937, of machinery allowance to with 01.5 per cent. of marks. No. the engineer officers borne for charge of their machinery. The Reserve includes nine twin-screw minesweepers of the Abingdon class, built during the WBT...

CANTEEN FUNDS

From the balance of £118 4. from the ship's canteen fund of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, which has been paid off for large repairs and to receive new engines, £43 is, has granted to the RN. Benevolent. Trust: £25 to an able seaman on Invaliding and £10 each to the

4 Army Cooperation) Squadron, Odiham, came second with 91.3 per cent.: No. 16 (A.C.) Squadron. Old Sarum, third with 91 per cen..; and the R.A.F. Station, Bicester, fourth with 90 per cent.

the

"Peeping" another splendid picture by the Majestic Amateur Photo Service taken by Mr. Yau Kai Fook.

LONDON

GAZETTE

TUESDAY, AUG. 10

ADMIRALTY, AUG. 6

RN,

ORDERS FOR NAVY

His Excellency, Admiral Sir Charles Little. K.C.B., Comman- der-in-Chief, China Station, has ordered that all British men-of- war operating in Chinese waters are to paint large Unlon Jacks on turrets or gun shields as aircraft identification signals, which must be illuminated at night,

Actg. Tempy. Instr. Lleuts, to be Tempy. Instr. Lleuts.-V. Lamb,

H.M.S. Cumberland, Flagship of B.Sc., W. H. Watts, B.Erig.. LC. the China Fleet, is expected to ar- Elphick. B.Sc., JR. Thorp. B.A.. G.tive here on Friday. Should the W. Sheppard, B.Sa., (April 28).

tension

Shanghai worsen. Shipwt. Lieut. H. Cowle placed HMS. Cumberland will be used to on Retd. List (Aug. 5).

convey the 1st Battalion, Middle- sex Regiment, to reinforce the Bri- tish troops there.

WAR OFFICE, AUG.10 REGULAR ARMY Col. R. W. D. Leslie, O.B.E.. late R.AM.C. to be Maj.-Gen. (Aug. 10); Col. C. A. Lyon, D.S.O., on at taining the age for retirement, is placed on ret. pay (Aug. 11), and is granted the hon. rank of Brig.

COMMANDS AND STAFF The follg. appts. are made:- Maj. M. Wallington, MC. R Sus- sex R to be D.A.A. and Q.M.G., Southern Area (Aug. 1); Capt. F. A. B. Wrixon, Leicester R., to be Staff Capt. West Riding Area (July, 29).

CAVALRY..

15th/19th H-Lt. N. A. Courage to be Adjt.. vice Lt. G. A. E. Pey- ton, and to be Capt. under the prov. of Art. 118, Royal Warrant for Pay and Fromotion, 1931 (Aug. 1).

ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY

Capt. D. A. Hunt, O.B.E.. is 'secd. for serv. on the Staff (July 28)

CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS

Maj. R. G. Christie retires on ret, pay (July 31).

Nineteen units entered for the competition and the Air Ministry states that the standard of photo- graphic flying again shows a mark- ed improvement. Ten units ob- talned over 90 per cent. of the marks allowed for flying considera- tions. 3peed of production has Sports Control Board. Royal Alfred also improved, but a number of

ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS Aged Merchant Scamen's Institute, units do not appear to realize the

completing Nazareth House (Plymouth), and importance of

The follg. to be Lts. [Tech. the Under 20 Club (Malta); and photography at the earliest possi- Maintenance Off.) (Aug. 11- £5 each to Pearson's Fresh Air ble moment, in or out of normal Suptg. Clerk T. W. Harrison, R.S.M. Fund and Dr. Barnardo's Homes.

working hours. The importance of 8. Butcher, R.S.M. A. C. Shen-

ton. FLEET R.M. OFFICER

speed in an exercise designed to Major C. A. Power. promoted last simulate war conditions cannot be month, has been appointed from over-emphasized. The trophy was H.M.S. Capetown to H.M.S. Cum-presented by Sir Philip Bassoon, berland for duty as Fleet Royal then Under-Secretary of State for Marine Officer, China Station, in Air. in 1932, and any Regular unit

E. F. Coope is succession to the late Major C. in the home commands normally restd. to the estabt. (May 6) (Bub- Brooke-Short. Major Power will carrying out air photography (ex-stituted for the dotifn. which ap- complete 20 years service in the cept the School of Photography) peared in the "Gazette" of June

4). *Marines on September 1. He has is eligible to compete.

had charge of the R.M. contingents

W. York R-Lt. J. B. Sydenham to be Capt. (May 1),

Lelcester RCapt. P. A. B, Wrixon is secd. for serv. on the Staff (July 29).

APPOINTMENTS

SQUADRON MOVES ··

to

at the Submarine Depot, in HM.S. No. 113 (Bomber) Squadron will Ceres in the Mediterranean, and move from Upper Heyford elsewhere, and in 1028-30 was Grantham, and No. 211 (Bomber) Dssistant to the Naval Provost Squadron from Mildenhall to Marshal at Malta.

Grantham, by September 1. The former will be transferred from No. The following appointments have 1 to No. 3 (Bomber) Group. These been made by the Admiralty:-- squadrons are new medium bomber

Surgn.

Captain.-E. MacEwen, units, formed in May and June last O.B.E. M.R.CS, LRC.P., to Pre-respectively. They will occupy ac- sident for course (Aug. 8).

commodation vacant by the trans- Surgi. Cdrs-T. G. B. Crawford,ter of No. 3 Flying Training School M.B.. to Dorsetshire (on commg.): from Grantham to South Cerney. R. Buddle, M.B., to St. Angelo (Aug. 21; W. E. Heath, M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P., to Curacoa (Aug. 23).

Cirencester.

AM OBSERVERS

APPOINTMENTS

FOOT GUARDS

C. G'ds.Capt, H. R. Norman is restd. to the estabt. (July 27).

INFANTRY

R. Fus-Capt.

WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR The following warships were in port yesterday:-

North Wall: Moth."/

South Wall: Thracian. East Wall: Rover, Orpheus, Pro. tes, Pandora.

West Wall: Daring. Diamond. Dock: Odin, Otus.

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HEALTH RETURNS

Fifty-five cases of cholera, one of enteric fever and six of dysen- tery were reported to the Health FOREIGN MEN OF WAR Authorities for the 24 hours end- Chinese Customs Cruiser: Chuned at midnight on Monday. Hsing. CHINA SQUADRON DISPOSITION The following is the disposition of H.M. ships in North China: Shangha:: Danae, Falmouth. Putu: 'Cumberland, Suffolk. Tsingtao: Eagle. Dainty. Wethelwel: Medway, Adventure. Wescott.

Chefoo: Diana.

Chinwantao: Defender. Tanku. Sandwich. Nanking: Capetown. Woosung: Grimsby, Derry.

TYPHOON

Duncan.

The American Consulate General, Hong Kong, received the following typhoon warning from the Manfia Observatory at 9.35 a.m. yesterday:

Typhoon in about longitude 123 degrees east and latitude 11 de- grees north "moving" west-north- west.

ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS. Maj. (Asst. Paymr.) C. Grim- shaw, O.BE., retires on ret. pay (Aug. 11); Staff Sergt. Maj. J. T. Kaine to be Lt. (Asst. Paymr.) (Aug. 11),

THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS Short Service. Commission.-The Gloster. R. Capt. R. S. Butler is

appt, of Lt. H. M. Barbour, B.D.8, restd. to the estabt. (Aug. 11).

D.W.R-Capt. H. B. Owen is is antedated to Feb. 10, 1935. un- secd. for serv, with the R.I.A.S.C. der the prov. of Art. 37. Royal (July 15): the notifn in the Warrant for Pay and Promotion, "Gazette" of Feb, 18, 1921, regard 1931. but not to carry pay and ing Lt. S. Waller. W. Rid. R.,alices. prior to Aug. 10, 1936; should read "retires on account of

H. M. Barbour, B.D.B., to be Capt. -health, receiving a gratulty. (Aug. 10), with seny, Feb. 10).

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE

Sister Misa E. N. Furness resigns her appt. (Aug. 1).

Nov. 21, 1919."

R. Sussex R.-Lt. J. J. McCully to be Capt. (Aug. 1).

8. Stafford R-Lt. G. P. Richards is Becd. for serv, under the Colonial

The follg. to be Staff Nurses on provi. 'appt.:-Miss G. E. Stewart (Aug. 3); Miss P. M. Holt (Aug. 4); Miss M. 8. Knight (Aug. 10).

ESTABLISHMENTS

For the week ended at midnight on Saturday, 440 cases of cholera were reported with 184 deaths. Seven of the cases were imported, 354 were from the Victoria Regis- tration District. 73 from Old and New Kowloon. 4 from Shaukiwan, | 3 from Aberdeen and Rural Rong Kong, and 6 from the New Terr!- tories. For the same period there were also one case of small-poz (fatal), two of diphtheira (one death), 17 of enteric fever (three deaths), two મા cerebro-spinal fever tone death), 15 of dysentery (9 deaths), one... (fatal) of puer- peral fever and 74 deaths from tuberculosis.

DISPOSITION OF

BRITISH WARSHIPS

London, Aug. 23.

The disposition of British war- ships in Chinese waters, according to an Admiralty statement, is as follows.

At Shanghal: Cruiser Danae and Escort Vessel Falmouth.

A1. Woosung: Flotilla Leader Duncan, Destroyer Duchess and Escort Vessel Grimsby.

At Butu Island: Cruisers

Cumberland and Suffolk and Des- troyer Delight

At Taingtao: Aircraft Carrier Eagle and Destroyer Dainty.

At Weihaiwel: Submarine Depot snip. Medway, Minelayer, Adven- ture, Destroyer Westcott Escort Vessel Folkestone.

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At Chefoo: Destroyer Diana. At Chinwantao, Destroyer De- fender.

At Taku: Escort Vessel'. Band- wich.

At Nanking: Cruiser Capetown.- British Wireless.

ARMY RESERVISTS

London, Aug. 23. Army reservists are still rejoin- ing colours in large numbers in Inspo. Dept., Engineer-and, Sig- response to the War Secretary nals Stores Capt. P. K. Benner, flore Bellaha'q offer, enabling them R.E., from Asst. Inspr. (C1. CC), to | to make the Army a carrier, at the Lt. (local Capt.)-R. N. Harding-be Inspr. (Cl. 2) (temp.). (June 7). end of which they will earn pen-

sion.

HLL-LLKW. Goudle la resta. to the estabt. (July 18).

Payr. Cam-L V. Webb, OBE..

The recommendations of airmen for training as alt observers, which to Maidstone; C..W. Brockman, to Liverpool (Sept. 1); H. T. Lanc, toomee on October 1, 1937, are on

were due at the E.A.F. Record Office (July 30). President for duty inside Admiralty this occasion to be forwarded so

Essex R-Cept. C. A. Bouthey is (Sept. 1); and to President, as Bec.

secd, for serv. under the Colonial as to reach that office by Septem-omice (July 30). to R/A, G. 8. Arbuthnot (Oct. 1).

ber 1. Lt.-Cars.-G. H. Bolus, to Luela; H. C. Cumberbatch, to Otway, in command (Aug. 30); 3. W. F. Ben-

The following, appointments in netts, to Cachalot; L. L. B. Myers, the Royal Air Force are notified to Sterlet (Sept. 1); P. W. Dima- GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH dale, to Greenwich (Aug. 17); B. Squadron Leader.-E. E. Fallick, Dean, to Hermes. (Aug. 28); M. A to Headquarters, Training Com-1). G. Child, to President (Aug. 11); | mand, Market Draytón, for Equip- and T. H. Dickson, to Fresident ment (Engineer) Staff duties (July) (Sept. 11

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ROYAL TANK CORPS

Newman is secd. for serv. with the Eritish Mil, Mission, Egypt (Aug.

ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Maj, G. A. Sims, AMIMechE, is restd, to the estabt. (Aug. 9).

MEMORANDUM

Lt. R. N. Harding-Newman, R. The total number of those who Tang Corts, to be Motor Cav. have hotined the Army Record Instr.. British MII.- Mission, Egypt, Office of their acceptance of of- and is granted the local rank offer was 2,700 up to this morning.-. | Capt. (Aug. 1).

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