1937-10-26 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

By Air Mall. London, October 9).

ROYAL NAVY

DIDO CLASS CRUISERS The keels huve now been laid at the first. two cruisers of the Dido

In the class, authorized Estimates of 1936, the Naind by Messrs Hawthorn. Leslie and Co. the und at Hebburn-on-Tyne," Phoebe

Govan, at

by. thei Fairfield. Shipbuilding Company. The Dido is to be begun at Birken head by Cammell Laird and Co.. and two others in the royal dock- yards, the Euryalus at Chatham with machinery by Hawthorn, Leslle), and the Sirtus at Ports-

Messrs. D. S. Swan, T. F. Finigan, K. M. B. Menzies, M. S. Blois- Brooke, entered as Proby. Mida.

seny. Oct. 1.

THE ARMY

SIR WALTER KIEKE ON BETTER RECHOFTING

A ladies' dinner of the Wheel- wrights Company was given at the Mansion House recently. by permission the Lord Mayor. Mr. T. Harvey Hull, the Master, presided.

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Mr. George Belcher proposed Lord civic toast, and the

mouth (with machinery by the Mayor (who was accompanied by Scotts Company, Greenock

the Lady Mayoress) repited.

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These will be light cruisers of about 5,300 tons, successors to the Arethusa class, the last of which, H.M.S. Aurora, is to be commis- slored next month. Only four of the Arethusa elass were built, but the ordering of Ave Didos in- dicales a return to the alloca- tion of dve ships to a cruiser squadron in future Instead of four, Two more ships of similar design are to be built under the 1937 Estimates. the Hermione, by and Stephen and Sons. Gevan. the Bonaventure, by the Scotts Compay, Greenock.

WAR COLLEGE STAFF

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1937.

CHUNG SHAN SURGICAL UNIT

Personnel In North China

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following corrected list of the personnel corposing the Chung Shan Surgical Unit, was from Nanking recently received reading as follows:-

The Chung Shan Medical Unit. Nanking:-Patron and President: Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Legia

lative Yuan;.

Board of Directors:-Dr. Wang Ching We (President of the Kuo- intang); Dr. Wang Chang Hül (Minister of Foreign Affairs); Dr. J. Heng Liu (Minister of Health); Dr. Fu Ping Sheung (Member of the Legislative Yuan); Dr. Wu

(Member of Sheung Ying

Sir Ellis Hume-Williams sub- mitted the toast of "The Houses of Parlament," and Mr. Lesle Burgin, the Minister of Transport, Legislative Yuan): Mr. Ma Chiu replied.

Replying, to the toast of the Company, submitted by Mr. Peter Howard, the Master said that he was a little concerned at the fall- ing away of the wheelwright, which was the recruiting ground for members, The levery com- panies (and theirs had existed for 367 years) were worth sup- porting. They had great tradi- tions and infinite possibilities.

He hoped that in the future the

mem-

Captain C. E. Douglas-Rennant, gulfa would attract many bers of the motoring trad,

Sir D. George Collins, the Junior Warden, proposed "The Guests."

D.S.G.. from the command of the Iron Duke, is to join the staff of the RN. War College, Greenwich. to succeed Captain J. M. Maris- field Who is to command the cruiser Norfolk on her recommis- sioning for the East Indies.

"COURSES FUR SENIOR OFFICERS

The following dates have been approved for senior officers' courses and the course at the RN. Staff College, Greenwich, during 1038:- Staf December 16.

Course, January 17

General Sir Walter Kirke.

Director-General of the Territorial Army, said that during the last 18

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Nanking):

Shup (Mayor Madame Sun Fo; Madame Wang Ching Wel: Madame Ma Chin Shun; Mr. Aw Boon Haw; Mr. A. Morris: Prof. W, I. Gerrard;

Medical Head: Dr.. Yik Wan. Doctors:--Dr. S. C. Ho, Dr. Ying

WEDDING AT HOME

Mr. Wickham Steed. And Miss Mason

The marriage of Mr. H., Wick- ham Steed, of Lansdowne House, Lansdowne-road, Holland Park; W the distinguished journalist and lecturer, and former Editor of

and the Times,"

Miss Violet Sybille Mason, eldest daughter of the late Mr. J. F. Mason and Lady Evelyn Mason, of Eynsham Hall, Oxfordshire, and alece of the Barl of Crawford and Balcarres, took place recently at St. Mary's Church, Northleigh, Oxfordshire. The Vicar (the Rev. W. J. Horna- gold Wright)' officiated.

The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Michael H. Mason. Her bouquet was of myrtle.

The adopted sons of the bride, Richard and Simon Stone, were pages. Mr. Lander Steed nephew of the bridegroom) was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Eynsham Hal, and bride and bridegroom subsequent- ly left for the honeymoon.

Wan, Dr. Li Ho Tin, Dr. The Ming Bride In Salvation Tsan, Dr, Lau Man Fong, Dr. Lam: Lin.

Nurses:-Misses Pun Yuen Ching, Ng Yee Kun, Fung Man Fung. Hung Ching Chu, Wong Kel Tong, Kwok Yin Wa. Cheung Slu Ping. Yu Kim Man. Liu Po Ching. Ip. Pod Ying. Kwok Shun Tack. Rosetta Ling. Yu Wa Sheung. Chan Wai Fong. Ng Kam Ho, Chan wat Han, Leung Fung Ha, Tang Fong Ling, Kwok Miu Chun, Leung Wal Fun. Lo So Wan, Lee Yuk Chun, Chan Sau Ying, and Leung Kim Wan.

Male-nurses:-Messrs. Sc Yat Sang. Leung Hang, Au Po "Ming. Fan Chan Chung, Ng Pu! Fun. preceeding Bank K. Yip, Li Fal Sing. Mo Kam to the ever-Man, Wal Fu Kuen. Wong Kok the Shul," Kwok Yuk Wing, and B. A.

months wonderful progress had been made and the Territorial Army was now stronger than It had ever been since the War. the last recruiting year the num- bers coming forward were nearly

of the double those year. but owing increasing demands 30

Government was making on the Hyder. Territorial Army there was A shortage of some 50,000, and the London. area's share in nat qo ficit was nearly 15,000,

Technical Courses, Portsmouth. January 10 to March 11. April 25 to June 24, August 8 to October to December

7. and October 17

16.

Senior Officers' War Courses. Greenwich-March 14 to July 22, and October 10 to February 17, 1939.

Tactical Courses, Portsmouth. January 10 to Murch 25. May 9 to to July 22, and September 26 December 9.

The name of Captain S.C. Woolley, R.M., has been added to the list of those to undergo the staff course. The following Army officers have been selected to attend this course:-Major G. A. Fenton, Royal Artillery, and Cap- tain and Brevet Major T. J. W. Winterton, The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.

which

In Territorial circles elsewhere it had been, and still was, the custom to peint the Anger of scorn at the lack of TC- cruiting enthusiasm in London. That reproach, however, was longer merited for during the last year London made excellent progress and had contributed no less than a third of the total in- crease all over the country.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE

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SQUADRON LEADER SIMOND Among the recent promotions to squadron leader is that of G. F. Simond, who' when at Christ's College was among the early mem- hers of the Cambridge University Air Squadron, in 1926.

TRAÏNING OF MECHANICS

It has been decided as a tem- measure to reduce the

Firing Area "A" will be affected. Firing practice will also be car- Hed out from Stonecutters West Battery on the night of October 29-30, commencing at 6 pm. on Friday, October 29.

Alternative night. October 30, commencing

Saturday, al- 6

P.. . Firing Area "E" will be affected In this case.

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Masters of vessels and plots of aircraft are warned to assist in the carrying out of the fring practice by hastening through the Firing Area affected. by conseriting to be towed out of the Firing Area, if necessary. vessel acting under the orders of the Military Authorities, NAVAL TACTICAL EXERCISES

In accordance with their usual practice the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm will carry out a series of tactical exercises in the vicinity of Hong Kong this week.

RETURN OF THE COVENTRY H.M.B. Coventry. Captain; D.-N. C. Tufnell, D.S.C.. anti-aircraft rulser, returned to Portsmouth from Alexandria recently. The Coventry is to be transferred to porary the administration of the Com-qualifying period of service in the

The programme arranged is. mander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, entrades of wireless operator and

Tuesday: Dorsetshire aircraft leaving the Mediterranean

ermourer for the selection of al- will be exercising and the Dorset- COMMANDER R. S. OLLERHEAD

men for conversion. to wireless Lleutenant-Commander R. operátor mechanic and Atter Ollerhead, who, retires at his own

(armourer), from 18 months and request with the rank of com-

three years respectively to one mander, was originally in the Merchant Navy, and became A midshipman, R.N.R, 1912.

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-

Lt.-Cdra.-W. E. Warner and J. F. D. Bowen, to Hermes; B. Dean, to Carlisle; H. Lewis, to Colombo (Oct. 11); F. H. Dunlop, to Milford (Oct, 20); D. E. G.

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Wemyss to Caldon (Nov. 3).

Lis-L R. Sarel (F/Lt., RAF), to Birmingham (Oct, 11); C. E. Payne, to Drake, for Devonport Dockyard (Nov. 1); 8. E. Veal, to Buccaneer (Nov. 9).

Act. Payr. Sub-Lt.-A. J. Petrie Hay, to Carb (undated).

Payr. Mid-W. R. Miller, Norfolk (Dec, 10).

to

Cd. Gunner.-B. Quick, to Terror Nov. 13).

Bosn-F. E. Moreton, to Drake (Oct. 11).

PROMOTIONS Sub-Lts.-N. R. Corbet-Milward, to rank of Act. Lt. H. R. D. Janvrin, to rank of Lt. `(seny. Oct. 1).

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY L.-Ddr.-W. H. Martin, lent to Osprey for crses. (Oct. 11).

year.

CHINA SQUADRON

DISPOSITION

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

Shanghai: Cumberland, Folkes-

tone.

Tsingtao. Grimsby.. Chinwangtao: Defender, Welhalwel: Adventure. Duncan, Tangku: Sandwich. Hankow: Capetown Swatow: Daring.

Min River: Diamond.

WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR The following warships were in port yesterday:

North Arm: Suffolk

shire will carry out 8-inch day and night sub-calibre aring in the area to the east of Wagland. Sub- marines will be operating to the south of Hong Kong.

Wednesday: Submarines will ex- ercise to the south of Hong Kong. Dorsetshire Thursday: H.M.S. will carry out 8-inch day and night sub-calibre firing in the area to the east of Waglan.

', ANTI-GAS TRIALS H.M.S. Suffolk will carry out anti-gas trials in the vicinity of Mirs Bay.

Army Uniform

First Wedding Solemnised

In Singapore

The first Salvation Army 'wed- ding in Singapore. took place at the Salvation Army Hall recently. when Mr. Ong Kay Sung was mar- Yeo Ygin Hoey, ried to Miss

and Mrs. Yeo daughter of Mr. Ban Ban, of Balestier Road, Singa- pore.

The bridegroom is the son of Mĩ, and Mrs. Ong Swee Seng.

The bride, wore the Salvation Army uniform with soldier's trim-, mings and silk bridal cord, and carried a bouquet of arum es and white carnations,

Miss Yeo Ygih Neo, the brides- maid, wore a dress of white allk, With a spray of red carnations.

The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Yeo Ban Ban. The best man was Mr. Norman Lim.

The reception was held at the Salvation Army Hall, Balestier Road.

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced:

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LOCAL ESTATES

Frederic Eugene Henri Koch, late of Rue du Dr. Olivier, Ziguinchor in the French Colony of Senegal. who died intestate on June 27, 1924 left local estate to the value of $3,200. Letters of administra- tion to the estate of the deceased have been granted by the Supreme Court to

George Noble Tinson

Mr. Arthur Herbert Roy Rutcher clerk of Hong Kong and Shanghal Bank, and Miss Kathleen Lorna Kruger, of No. 45 Eranham Gar- dens, London, S.W.S., en route to the Colony on board s.s. Sarpedon.

Mr. Primité Espana Cruz, mual-solicitor, for the use and bereft clan of Cathay Ballroom, residing at No. 11 Parkes Street, third floor, and Miss Lee Gar Cun, of the same address.

Mr. Cheung Kwok Kwong, of No. 43 Belchers Street, Brst floor, and Miss Yeung Choy Mec, of No. 45 Belchers Street, first floor.

Mr. Stck Fu Slang, merchant, of No., 133 Cheung Sha Wan Road. second floor, and Miss Pick Qual Liang, of No. 149 Cheung Sha Wan Road, second floor.

SENT TO THE "HOUSE"

Det.-Sergeant Loughlin made an application before Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy yester- day to have Mohammed Ulsamani, 25, born in Egypt, and Mohammed Ahmed, 19, born in Tunis, com- Lachrymatory Gas (Tear Gas) will be used and will be in sum-mitted to the House of Detention

as vagrants, clent concentration to produce an unpleasant effect on unprotected persons anywhere within one and

Sergeant Loughlin said that the men had given themselves up on

a half miles of the vessel particu- [ September. 28 as destitutes. They larly to the leeword.

had been seamen on board the 8.4. Junks and sampans have been Harborough, according to their warned to keep this distance away story, but had missed their ship from HMS, Suffolk, and the ship's when it salled. They were then boats will assist in patrolling this brought before His Worship's pre- decessor and sent to the House of Detention pending their repatria- tion. A week ago they had been released from there as it was thought arrangements to have them sent home were completed. It was found, however they could not yet he sent away and he ask-

HMB. Thracian and submarines will exercise to the east of Wag

East Wall: Orpheus. Proteus, vicinity.

Pandora +1 Dock: Diana, Dainty, Taikoo Dock: Lowestoft, Cicala, la.

Westcott.

No. 1 Buoy: Eagle.

No. 2 Buoy: Medway and the

Fourth Submarine Flotilla. No. 4 Buoy: Falmouth.

No. 8 Buoy. Duchess.

FOREIGN MEN-OF-WAR ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE

Chinese: Chun, Rising. Bub-Lis-J, L. Duxfeld and J. C.

Chinese Customs Cruisers (15), Langton, to Pembroke (Oct. 10), to Defiance (Oct. 31), to Drake'

Gunboats (2), Transports (2).

and (Nov. 14),

to Hood

FIRING PRACTICE and Shropshire respectively (Dec. 12). It is notined that firing practice Proby. Mids.-J. R. Willians, L. E. will be carried out from Pak Giyan, to Rodney (Oct. 5)v

Friday: FLMB. Duncan, due back from the North, will carry out 4.7-inch full-calibre bring in the area to the east of Wagian,

HMS. Thracian and submarines ed that they be ordered back to will carry out operations to the the House of Detention south of Hong Kong.

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His Worship granted the appli- cation.

satisfactory arrangements had The Fleet Air Arm will carry been made. out daily bombing practice in Tolo Harbour during the whole week.

R.A.F. FAR EAST CHIEF COMING

Air Vice-Marshal A. W.” Tedder,

day by the RanchL

shawan Battery on the night of | C.B.," Air Officer Commanding' in Mr. L. C. Tolfree, entered as October 28-29, commencing at 8 the Far East, is due on Thurs Proby. Bub-Lt. (seny, Sept. 10); 7p.m. on Thursday, October 28. M. Clegg, JN. Atkinson, entered Alternative nights are October as. Proby. Act. Sub-Lta (sent 29-30, and Saturday, October 30, Oct. 1).

commencing at 6 p.m.

He is making a tour of inspec- tlon and will spend some time in Hong Kong

HEALTH RETURNS

One case of cholerà, six of en- teric fever and two of dysentery were reported to the Health Au- thorities for the 48 hours ended at midnight on October 24.

of Rose Marie Denise Emil'ene Bajac.

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Local estate sworn unde. $4,500 was left by Wong On, allaş On W late of Ashcroft British Columbia. Canada, who died intestate December 9, 1938. An application by George Gwinnett Noble Tinson. solleitor, for sealing certified copy of the Order Appointing Adminis- trator of the estate of the deceased has been granted

FOR THE POOR

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul acknowledges with grateful appreciation and thanks the re- ceipt of the following donations and gifts to the Fete on November 7. 1937.

Mr. W. B. Finnigan

Hon. Mr. M, K. Lo Messrs. Kayamally, & Co. Mr. G. P. de Martin Mrs. V. 'Sorby ...... Mr. A. el Arcull

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Mr. Ho Kom Tong Mr. A. C. Wilcox Anonymous (per Mr. Dixon) 10.00 The Grand Dispensary. Ltd., 24 bottles "Happy Kid" Baby Water.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Ignorant of the fact that he was being watched by a district watch- man, Kwok Fuk-chee, a 28-year- old unemployed, was caught while in the act of extracting the sum of seven dollars from an old man who was watching a hawker mak- ing his sale in Shanghai Street on Saturday.

Kwok was charged before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Ma- gistracy yesterday with larceny from the person and was sentenced to six months hard labour.

Inspector Post said that delen- dant used a hat to cover the pocket while extracting the money.

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