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THE SERVICES

(By The Air Mall, London, August 21)

ROYAL AIR FORCE

ROYAL NAVY

THE REPAIRS TO THE FAULKNOR

Hotlin leader

Faulknor. which was damaged in collision with the steamer Clan Macfadyen during fog off Ushant on August 4. is to pay off into the charge of eare-and-maintenance party

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during repairs at Portsmouth.

The flotilla leader Keith, from the Nore Reserve, has been com- missioned with a navigating party from the crew of the Faulkner: and is proceeding to Portsmouth to recommission with the rest of her crew for service as leader of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla, under the command of Captain V. H. Danckwerts, C.M.O.

COMMAND OF THE SPEEDWELL Commander T. W."Marsh. pro- moted in the midsummer list. is to assumed command on August 10 of H.M.S. Speedwell, 1st Mine- sweeping Flotilla, in succession to Commander N V Dickinson. Commander Marsh has Hitherto been senior lieutenant-commaa der in the battleship Rodney. He served on the lower deck "during the War, and gained a commission as mate in 1920, whereby he be- came a lieutenant in 1923. Among

the ships in which he has served have been the cruiser Danae, the battle cruiser Tiger, and the battleship Valiant.

COMMANDER ALEXANDER-

SINCLAIR

B. Lieutenant-Commander M. Alexander-Sinclair was placed on the retired list on August 15, after 30 years in the Navy, which he

entered as a cadet, at Osborne In the spring of 1907.

APPOINTMENTS

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

Car-H. V. Klug, to Medway (Sept. 15); and to Olympus, in command undated).

NO. 5 BOMBER GROUP

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1937.

LONDON GAZETTE DEATH OF MR.

TUESDAY, AUG. 17

ADMIRALTY, AUG. 13

R.N.

Surgn. Lleut:-Comdr. W. P.. E. McIntyre, M.D. to be Surg. Comdr. (Aug. 13).

Evans to be

Wing Commander H. M. Massey, D.S.O.. M.C.. has been appointed

AUGUST 14 for air staff duties with the new

Cd. Shpt. G. A. No,, 5 (Bomber) Group, which be- gan to form on July 1 at Milden-Shpt. Lleut. (Aug. 5). nail and will eventually nssume control of the bomber stations in Lincolnshire. -

SQUADRON COMMANDS Four squadron leaders promoted during the past year are nominated to the command of squadrons in the list published on August 16. A. W. B. McDonald, an advanced engineering specialist. takes com mand of No. 32 Fighter Squad- ron at Biggin Hill, and A. V. Ham- moud. hitherto second-in-com- mmand of No. 31 (Army Coopera-

Squadron tion)

at Karachi, succeeds to the command of that "Duft. The other two appointments are to new tormations under the expansion scheme, A. P. C. Han- nay. M.C. to No. 53 Army

at South operation Squadron Farnborough and E. C. Lewis to No. 88 (Bomber) Squadron at Boscombe Down. Squadron Leader Hannay is a captain in The Queen's

High- Own Cameron landers, and is at present seconded to the R.A.F.

APPOINTMENTS,

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The following appointments In the Royal Air Force are notified:- GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

AUGUST 15 R.N. Lieut.-Comdr. M. B. Alexander- Sinclair placed оп Retd. List at own request. with rank of Cond. (Aug. 15).

WAR OFFICE, AUG. 17 REGULAR ARMY

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Col. M. Kemp-Welch, D.S.0.. M.C., h.p., retires on ret. pay (Aug. 18) and is granted the boo. rank of Brig.-Gen.

ROYAL REGIMENT OF "

ARTILLERY Maj. G. M. Elilott, M.C.; is restd. so the estabt. (July 9); Capt. E D. Howard-Vyse is restd. to the estabt. (July 1); Lt. R. S. Milford is secd. while holding the appt. of Station Staff., India (July 24).

ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS The follg. R.S. Ms. to be Lts. (Tech. Maintenance Offra) (Aug. 13)-A, G. Dorrington, D.C.M.; B. A. Elsmore.

INFANTRY

R. Scots-Lt. R. N. Gilbertson to be Adit. vice Capt. D. A Ekyn (Aug. 16),

Gloster R.-Lt. C. W. A Bath, ls restd. to the estabt. (Aug. 5).

Border R. Maj. A. V. H. Wood retires on ret. pay (Aug. 17): Capt. and Bt. 3 S. Nichols, M.C to be Maj. (Aug. 17); Lt. H. N. Bellamy to be Capt. (Aug. 17).

Lt. (Qr.-Mr.) W. A. B. Bartholo- mew to be Capt. (Qr.-Mr.) (Aug.

17);

ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY

CORPS

Maj. G. K. Shaw retires on an Indian pension (Aug. 18). QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE

Miss D. E. Craig to be Staff. Nurse on provt. appt. (Aug. 18).

MEMORANDA

Squadron Leaders.-O: G. Ridley. M.C.. to Headquarters. Bomber Command, Uxbridge (July 27, for Equipment Staff Duties: A. W. B.

R.W.K. Sec. Lt. J. H. G. WH- McDonald, to No. 32. (Fighter) Squadron. Biggin Hill (April 15),liams resigns his commn. (Aug. 18). to command, vice Wing Comman- ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS der G. T., Richardson; A. P. C. Hannay, M.C., to No. 53 (Army Cooperation) Squadron, B. Farn- borough (June 28), to command: E. C. Lewis, to No. 88 (Bomber) Squadron. Boscombe Down (July 25), to command; A. H. Strading. to No. 24 (Training) Group Head- Lt.-Cars.-J. H: Swain, to Wor-

quarters. Halton Camp (July 5), cester. In command (Aug. 121; C for duty as Senior Personnel Staff H. de B. Newby, to Windsor, 1

Officer, vice Group Captain W. D. command (Aug. 23); R. W. Wain-

Budgen, O.B.E.; M. C. Dick. A.F.C.. wright, to Hermes; E. B. Carndun. to Ramilies (Aug. 24); L. B. Whet- stone. to Carlisle (Aug. 31); A. J. CW. Nicholson. to Plover, "in 'command (on coming, for accep- tance trails and service); A. O Watson, to Royal Sovereign (Au. Į (Army Cooperation) Squadron, In- 17); N. L Dwane, to Guardian dia, to command, "vice Squadron (Aug. 18); and C. B. Lowe, to

Leader J. L. Alrey, D.F.C. (June Boom Defence School (Aug. 30),

Surgri. Lt.-Cdr., (D).—T. G. A.'G. Emberson, to Norfolk II (Sept. 1.

Instr. Lt.-E. F. Byng. to Prest. dent, for course (Sept. 6)".

Surgn: Int (D).F. R. Men. Willis. to St. Vincent (Sept. 1),

Temp. Instr. Lts.-H. E. Dyxes, G. Steel, G. P. Britton, and A. W. C. Elits, to President for course (Sept. 8).

Proby Payr. Lt-H. W. L. Hay- nes, to Dorsetshire (on recommg.'. Cd. Gunner (T).-F.Jefferson, to Windsor (Aug. 23)..

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Gunner.-W. H. Curtis, to Wor- cester (Aug. 12).

(CWO).-M. Schoolmaster Cummins, to..Drake, for R.N.B. (Aug. 20).

PROMOTION

Surgn. Lt.-Cdr.-W. P. E. Mac- "Intyre, M.D., to rank of Surgn.

Cdr. (seny. Aug. 13).

ENTRIES

The Rev. D. A. R. Kre, as Chap- lain and apptd. to Pembroke for R.N.B. (Sept. 1).

F. N. F. Johnson, as Naval Cadet Special Entry fexecutive; (seny.

Sept. 1. and apptd. to Excellent for Erebus for training (Bept. 7).

ROYAL NAVAL RESERVÉ Lts.-J. B. Wright, to Winchester Aug. 217; H. Duncan (proby., to Drake (Aug. 29).

Sub-Lts.-L. C. Willams, to Courageous (Aug. 14); J. P. Somer- valle, to Curacoa (Aug. 15); C. S. Thomas, to Furious (Sept. 19; C. F. Webb (act), to Drake (Aug. 29); G. R. Greaves (act), promoted 'to- Sub-Lt. (seny. July 25); and to Courageous (Aug. 14),

to

Proby. Mids.-M. H. P. Coombs, Ramilies (Aus. 14): E. M.

Quarrie, to Newcastle (Aug. 21).

Mr. D. K. Albany, entered as Proby. Payr. Sub-Lt. (seny. July 19).

THE ARMY

2ND DIVISION Major-General H. M. Wilson. C.B. D.SO.. will assumed com- mand on August 17, of the 2nd Division, which is now on its way to camps in East Anglia for exercises to the north and east of Saffron Walden The camps will be at Hildersham Hall, Bhudy Camps. Branches Park, Little Priory. Boyle Half Little Linton, and Horse heath."

to Air Observers' School, North, Maj. G. C. Thorne, R. Norfolk R., is granted the local rank of Lt. Col. while acting as Comdt, Ceylon Det. Force (May 13).

Coates Fitties, for flying duties (July 21); C. A. Bell, to Special Duty List, for signals duties at Royal Aircraft Establishment (July

21).

V. Hammond, to No. 31

CHINA SQUADRON DISPOSITION

The following is the disposition of HM. ships in North China:---

Shanghai: Danae.

Falmouth

Grimsby.. Tsingtao: Eagle, Dainty." Welhelwel: Medway, Adventure,

Wescott. Duncan, Diana. Chinwangtao: Decoy.

Tangku: Folkestone..

Nanking: Capetown.

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Woosung: Defender, Lowestoft, Foochow: Delight.

Due at Wethelwel: Cumberland.

Sandwich.

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

North Arm: sùffolk, Duchess. South Wall: Thracian, Rover. East Wall: Orpheus,. Proteus.

Pandora.

West Wall: Dazing. Diamond. Dock: Odin. Otus.

FOREIGN MEN OF WAR French: Argus,

Chinese Customs Cruiser: Chun

Hsing.

Blamese Training Ships: Tachin,

Maeklong.

Slamese Torpedo-boats: Klong-

yei, Takbal. Kantang.

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BAG SNATCHER CAUGHT

Capt. J. H. Jeffers. RAS.C., to

N.A. JOHANSENN

Old Resident Of Colony

FUNERAL YESTERDAY

An old resident of the Colony, who had been living here since 1890. passed away in the person or Mr. Neil August Johansenn whose death occurred yesterday at his residence in Sharp Street. He was 72 years of age and is sur- vived by a daughter and son.

When the late Mr. Johansenn came to Hong Kong he joined the Prison Department as a warden. He was later transferred to the Sanitary Department where he was 1 market overseer for 33 years. He retired on pension in 1931. Stu nctive he took up the post of cus- todian of the Government Recrea- tion Grounds at Happy Valley.

During his stay in the Colony he had made many friends and, was a prominent Mason belonging to the United Service Lodge.

A large gathering was present at the funeral which took place yes- terday, evening in the Protestant Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baines con- ducted the funeral service, follow- ed by a Masonic service which was held by Masons of the United Ser- vice Lodge.

The chief mourners were, de- ceased's daughter and son whilst among others present were:-

Mr. S. O. Hill, Mr. W. J. Howard,. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Ismail, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kalley, Mr. and Mrs. T.

Bolt, Mr. A. A. Abbas, Mr. G. Lind- blom, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Allen, Mr. C. G. Gregory. Mr. EJ. Ainslie. Mr. J. Esmall. Miss E Bolt, Mr. D. White, Miss D. Es, Miss E Laing, and Masons of the United Services Lodge.

A beautiful bouquet sent by Cissy (deceased's daughter), and "another one received from Fred. Kitty and Peggy were interred with the re- mains..

Other floral tributes included those from Mr. and Mrs. F. Row- lands, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. K Way and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Kerrison and Nancy, Mr. 8. O. HILL, Mr. Alfred Ho Biew-um. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Abbas and Miss E. Laing, Mr. S. Ismail, Miss J. June, Mrs..

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REGULAR ARMY RESERVE

OF OFFICERS The follg. having attained the 1ge limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to the Res. of Off:-

GENERAL LIST

Tsun, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Landolt,

Messrs. W. J. and E S. Howard. Miss F. M. June. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peters, Mr. G. L. Lindblom. Mrs. C. Leonard and family, Mr. Lou, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kalley, Mr. R. G. Razavett,

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Col. R. C. Wilmot (latè R.A.M.C.) Leung Po Shan, Lo Kwai Wal, Lo Poon Wal. Ho Po Cheung and ip (Aug. 2)...

Fook Ling, Mrs. Broadbridge.

REGIMENTAL LIST

Royal Engineers Lt. Col. G. L. Hall, O.B.E. (Aug. 17) Maj. H. R. P. Reynolds Aug. 16). LL. J. 8. Buchanan (Aug. 18). INFANTRY

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R. War. R.-Capt. T. Lynch, M.C., D.C.M., M.M. (Aug. 18);

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In view of the result of the first anniversary photographic contest and exhibition, we are obliged that we have received a very good cri ticism, but we regret that in ac- cordance with the area of the exhibit a location, we can only Management and Staff, Lane, portion of the photographs. Crawford, Ltd.. European Sub

As our aim in organizing this ordinate Officers Road Office, photographic competition and ex- P.W.D.. Officers of the Sanitary hibiton is to promote the art of Department Staff of the Road photography, and Office, P.W.D., and W. M officers deavouring by means of persever- and Brethren of United Services.ance to continue our services to | Lodge, No: 1341 E.C.

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we are en-

give amateurs interest in this dis- play. We desire to choose photo- graphs with great care so as to lessen the numbers of simple selec- tions, and by doing this, those pictures. which possess real arts, Three hundred and eighty-one may have a better chance to be cases of cholera seven imported) exhibited; and, on the other hand, with 219 deaths, one of small-pox, it stimulates the people to struggle three of diphtheria, with

for their improvements, as it is of death. 13 of enteric fever (one im- no easy matter to obtain the, per- Y. and L.R.-Sec. Lt. G. Davidson ported with five deaths, one of

fect art in photography. Aug. 15).

The follg. having attained the age Umit of liability to recall, cease to "belong to the Res. of Off:-

Loyal R.Lt. W. Mohr (Aug. 15). K.S.L.I.-Sec. Lt. W. P. Bodman (Aug. 151.

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ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Capt. V. W. Scales (Aug. 15).

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cerebro-spinal fever with death, 18 of dysentery with six deaths and 98 of tuberculosis were reported to the Local Health Au- thorities during the week ended at midnight on Saturday.

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THE DAILY CONTEST One negative will be selected from the films (disregarding sizes Is for or amounts) handed to developing, and the prize of an 8" x 10" enlargement of the selection will be given, and if there are more than

be one better photos to

MAILS FOR SHANGHAI TYPHOON WARNING chosen in the same day they are

The Superintendent of Malls advises that there will be a mail for Shanghat by the s.s, Kwang- chow to-day, closing at 5 p.m. Only ordinary mall (no registered letters or parcels) will be carried?

TRINITY

The Manila Observatory reports at 8 a.m. yesterday that the ty phoon is in about Long. 123. Lat. 19. moving W.N.W. The position, is east of the Balintang Channel.

COLLEGE OF MUSIC,

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HONG KONG CENTRE

Belny down and out, a Chinese coolle. Ho Ng made an attempt to snatch a European lady's, hand- bag. The defendant was brought before Mr. S. F. Balfour yesterday charged, with snatching a purse containing $20. Inspector Shan- non told the Court that Mrs. K. Young was walking along Wing On Street and the defendant came from behind and successfully snatched her purse. The defen-

constable dant ran away but gave chase and caught When asked by h's Worship the J. E length of time that he had been Examination held at the University in the Colony the defendant stated of Hong Kong on the 13th. Junie that he had been here for about -1937- ten days and he committed the offensive because he wanted to get back to the country. His Worship, sentenced him to 8'x months' im prisonment with hard labour and recommended him for banishment at the expiration of his term.

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The following are the results him. (supplied by the local secretary Mr. Anderson) of the Theory

Higher Local Division. Pass with Merit:-Rita Ng.

Intermediate Division Honours:-Maria Teresa Fitter, Natalia G. da Silva Rozario, Peggie Scotcher.

all prepared for the supplements of the following days.

THE MONTHLY CONTEST

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At the end of the month all pictures selected dally will be as- sembled, and equal prizes will be awarded to these three best ones chosen from them.

THE YEARLY CONTEST At the end of the fiscal year an exhibition of all the best photo- graphs chosen, dally and monthly will be held, in which special prizes will be awarded to those extin- guished in the yearly assemblage.

The Studio reserves the right to print for preservation, and/or exhibition in windows of any plc- tures entered for contest If those are not desired to be entered for contest, clients are requested to let us know when films are brought in for developing...

Merit:--Olive Lee. Pass-Cecilia Passos. Lily Young.

· Advanced Junior Division Honours: Helen Lou, Molly Luk. Marte Rozario, Belinda Xavier.

Merit Claro Loy, Alda Rozario. Jantar Division .. Honours:-May Chantong, Diana Diver, Prudence Mary Johnson.* -

Preparatory Division Honours-Eula Cheong, Mary Buchanan Laing, Annie Ling. Dolly Luk, Lilly Luk, Marina Mackenhnie. final).

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The second, photographic con- test is continued on 1st. Septem- ber, 1937,

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