1937-11-27 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

By The Air Mall, London Nov. 13.)

ROYAL NAVY

END OF SURVEYING SEASON

The surveying season in home waters has ended. Because of the shortage of personnel, only three ships have been employed, instead of four as in "earlier. years. The Fitzroy, Commander A. Jones, and Kellett, Lieutenant-Commander A. B-B-Foulerton, has arrived at

Chatham.

CHANGES IN TROOPING PLANS

The folowing changes have been made in the programme of- Ariny rellefs, 1937-38:-

The 1st Battalion, The Manches- ter Regiment, will move from Egypt to Palestine, instead of Malta, in January, 1938.

The 1st Battalion, The Green Howards (now at Catteric), will gu to Malta on December 22 next, instead of sailing-for-Falestine in the ss. California on November 19. After giving leave to their crews they will reduce to, The 2nd Battalion. The Royal winter complement on December 1 Ulster Ritles. (now at Catterick) The Flinders. Lieutenant-Com-will leave for Palestine in place of mander W. C. Jenks, 13 due at

1st Battalion, The Green Howards. Portsmouth and will reduce on December 8.

SQUADRON TORPEDO OFFICER Commander A. P. Gibson has been appointed to H.M.S. Galatea. flagship of the Mediterranean des- troyer flotillas, for duty as squad- con torpedo oficer in succession tri -Commander C. R. L. Parry.

LANDING PROVISIONS

A new Fleet Order provides that the total value at current issuing prices of the quantities of provi- slons permitted to be lafided week- ly by any man in accordance with the regulations is to be limited to

table 45. A

of the individual articles and maximum quantiles of each that may be taken up in- cludes 4lb. of fresh meat, 21b. of flour, 31b. of potatoes, and half a pound of butter.

the ss. California from Liver- pool on November 19. The 2nd Battalion. The Royal Ulster Rifles. was to have gone to Palestine in January next.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1937.

MEDALS AWARDED FOR GALLANTRY

Mining Of H.M.S.

ST. ANDREW'S

BALL

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OFFICIAL PROCESSION The official procession and cere-

Hunter Off Spain monial of opening the Ball.com-

The King has been pleased to approve of the award of the Medal of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to the following for gallant and distinguished services rendered when HM.S. Hunter was mined off Almeria on the coast of Spain on May 13

FOR GALLANTRY Lieutenant Patrick Noci Hum- phreys, RN.'

James Small, Petty Officer. O.N. D/J. 85547.

FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE James Frank Collings, Able Sea- man. ON. D/JX. 136346.

Ernest Thomas, Able Seaman, O.N. DISST, 15572.

Herbert Abrahams, Able Beaman, O.N. D/JX. 138969.

11TH INFANTRY BRIGADE Brigadier Henry N. A. Hunter, D.S.O., will be 57 on January 14 and will vacate the command of the 11th Infantry Brigade at Col- chester. Colonel Kenneth A. N. Anderson, M,C., who is to succeed him, is a Seaforth Highlander, and

An explosion caused by the min- commanded the 2nd Battalion in India and Palestine and the Sea-ing occurred underneath the Stoker forth and Cameron Infantry Petty Officers and Torpedomen's Mess Decks. To reach the ratings Brigade at home. He has also been

on these mess decks this party had G.8.0.1 of the Northumbrian Divi-

to jump down 8ft, the ladder being slon,"

blown away, into 3ft. of oil fuel and on to a deck which might not have been intact. During this period they remained in imminent risk of falling through the shattered deck

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mented at 9.30 p.m. when, preced- ed by the Society's pipers headed by Pipe-Major W. C. K. Mackie and a bodyguard provided by the Scot- tish Company of the Valunteers. the Chieftain, accompanied by Els

Excellency the Governor, and the Vice-Chieftain by Lady Northcote, and supported by Past Presidents and members of the General Com- mittee, proceeded to the Rose Room where they were welcomed by Lady MacGregor and wives of the Past Presidents.

The Ball opened with State Lan-, cers, in which the sets were:

Sir Atholl MacGregor and Lady Northcote, Brigadier A. B. Thom- son and Mrs. A. Stevenson. Com- modore E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. A. B. Thomson, H. E. Sir Geoffry Northcote and Lady MacGregor.

Mr. W. Kay and Mrs. E. B. C. Dicken, Mr. A. L. Shields and Miss Mary MacGregor Ross, Mr. A. Ste-" venson and Mrs. A. L. Shields, Mrs. W. Kay and Wing Commander W. A. K. Dalzell.

The first supper was served at p.m. (after approximately 11.15

and during the eighth dance), supper. after the toast of His Majesty the King had been drunk, Mr. A. D. Wyllie performed the time-honoured, ceremony of "carry- ing the Haggis," preceded by Pipe-

PRINCESS LOUISE'S REGIMENT The Old Comrades Association of Princess Louise's Kensington Regiment held their annual parade recently. when more than 300 members marched from regimental in July for the rank of warrant headquarters to the Cenotapher, they were under the impres- Major Mackle. Mr. J. C. Miller

WARRANT WRITERS The following candidate's successful at the examination held

writer:-"

were

3rd

C.P.O. Writers R. J. Snow, J. W. Sparkes. W. C. Richards, F. A. G. Bullock, A. T. Beale, J. W. P. Curtis, 8. Potter, and 8. W. H. Thompson; P.O. Writer A. McG. Dakford; und Leading Writer J. J. Wedick.

CHEMICAL FOOL VACANCIES Vacancies exist for permanent and temporary assistants, grade (male), in the Admiralty Chemical Pool, the places of duty "In the first instance being either Sheffield Or Portsmouth. Can- didates must have reached an educational standard at least equivalent to that of the inter- mediate science degree examina- tion or have gained the national certificate in chemistry. The salary scale IM. £130-£12-£214 (efficiency bar)-£12-£310; con- sideration will, however, be given to the payment of an Initial salary not greater than £214 to successful candidates according to their age, qualifications, and experience. The closing date for applications is November 13.

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

Into the water and oil fuel. More.

sion that the ship was about to rounder. Their exertions to save

carried the "Barley Bree."

After supper the party was

both in the Rose Room and the Roof Garden. Pipe music for the Scottish dânces W18 supplied by pipers from the Seaforth High- anders under Pipe-Major D. P. McLennan.

ure consisted in dragging living piped out and dancing resumed and dead men from under wreckage and out of the ofi fuel and passing them up on deck. This operation lasted from 5 to 10 minutes. The rescued were in very severe danger from having swallowed cfl fuel and had they been left would undoubt-

where a wreath was laid. Before the march a memorial service was held in the drill hall, at which Princess Louise was present. Prin- cess Louise was accompanied by several former commanding officers including Brigadler-General Lewis, Colonel Hugh Campbell (Hon. Colonel of the regiment), Colonel Sir Donald Banks, and Colonel Wedly have died. Others were severely H. Godfrey. Princess Louise laid a wreath at the regimental me- morial. after the service, and then took the salute as the parade mar- ched past.

ROYAL AIR FORCE

INSPECTION OF A.A.F. SQUADRONS

OFFICIAL SUPPER Those at the official supper table burnt and immersion of their

were:

Sir Atholl MacGregor and wounds in oil fuel. "If prolonged, | Lady Northcote, H. E. Sir Geoffry would undoubtedly have caused Northcote and Lady MacGregor, Mr. death.

W. Kay and Lady Knatchbull- Hugessen. H. E. Major-General A. W. Bartholomew and Mrs. Kay, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew, Mr., A. Stevenson and Mrs. K. B. C. Dicken

FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE Petex Thomas Coyte Perring, Staker Petty Officer, O.N. D/K. 65530.

This man closed the fore maga- zine and shell room hatches, break-

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DONATIONS TO CHARITY

An inspection of three squadronsing in with a hacksaw the wire

The Executive Committee of the of the Auxiliary Air Force recently covers which were locked on as the, zell and Mrs. A. Stevenson, Mr.

Bendon by Alr Vice- the keys could not be found at A. L Shields and Mrs. J. C. Muir Street Sleepers Shelter Society held at

The display of initiative head. Mr. G. S. Archbutt and Mrs. acknowledge with thanks the fol- Marshal E. L. Gossage, C.B., C.V.O., once. D.S.O., M.C.. Air Officer Command- which he showed in assisting the A. L. Shields, Mr. A. S. Mackichan lowlig donations:-

wounded and doing various duties and Mrs. G. S. Archbutt, Mr. R. M. Mr. Eu Tong Sen, ing No 11 (Fighter) (Group,

without orders" was most notice-McLay and Mrs. A.S. Mackiehan, Miss E. Wise

Dr. G. W. Pope and Mrs. R. M. Mr. G. S. P. Heywood MeLay. Lt. Col. J. C. Muirhead Anon M. .C. and Mrs. B. Wylie, Hon. Dr. R. H. Anos D. L. L Kotewall and Mrs. G. W. Pope,

Anon per Mr. S. Grove £1 Mr. B. Wylle and Mrs. D'Almada. Mr. and Mrs. G. Gerrard, ℗ Castro, Jnr.. Major H. R. Forsyth Mr. 8. V. Boxer and Miss Mary MacGregor Ross, Miss Rae Isaac (Kowloon) Dr. J. W. Anderson and Mrs. Li Kayamally & Co. Shu-fan, Mr. D. J. Gilmore and Miss E. S. Atkins Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. D. Drummond Miss D. Wise and Mrs. P. D. Wilson, Hon Mr. T. N. Chau and Mrs. H. R. Forsyth. Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo and Mrs. D. 8. Rabb.

The units concerned were Nos. G00 (City of London), 801 (Countyable. of London, and 801 (County of

Sidney Bevington. Acting Lead- Middlesex) Fighter Squadrons. Ating Seaman, O.N. D/J. 103378. the present time there are vacan- cles in these squadrons for 24 air- craft hands, 21 drivers (petrol. Lis.-B. R. H. Ward, to Courage nine carpenters, and five metal

Lt.Cdr.-L. M. Martineau, Fleetwood (Dec. 1).

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ous Nov. 15); C. W. B. Milner, to Arethusa (Nov. 19).

Schoolmaster (C.W.O.).-J. H. J. Rowe, to Vernon (Nov. 12)

Wt. Elect.-F. Bolwell, to Wool- wich (Nov. 23)..

RETIREMENT LA-A J. Cöck, placed on the Retd List (Nov. 13).

ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE Sab-Lt.-J. P. 3omervaille, to Penelope (Nov. 14).

THE ARMY

RAISING OF THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT

The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire is asuing an appeal for funds to enable the 250th anniversary of the raising of The Cheshire Regiment to be celebrated suitably. This an- niversary occurs in 1939.

workers.

EX-AIRMEN FOR THE RESERVE The Air Ministry announce that in order substantially to streng then the airmen's section of the R.AJ., Reserve they have decided to atord opportunities to ex-air- men to rejoin. Applications should be made to the Officer in Charge of Records, Royal Air Force, Ruislip, Middlesex

Reservists will be entered for a period of four years' service. dur- ing which reserve pay of 9d. a day will be issued. They may have to attend for a short period of train- ing each year, but this will not exceed 12 days. Whenever possible this training will be arranged at times convenient to individual re- servists. During this period reser vists will receive, in addition to reserve pay, the pay and allow ances of corresponding ranks and trades of serving airmen.

The retention of men on active service because of the large and rapid expansion of the force has caused a temporary diminution in the numbers passing into reserve, which apart from this requires to be strengthened to bring it into proportion to the enlarged estab-

11shment.

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KEROSENE FROM WATER

When the explosion occurred there was a general exodus from

the seamen's mess deck up the ammunition hatch and into the galley flat. Keeping two ratings

with him, Bevington, closed, all the

scuttles and deadlights before leav- ing the mess deck. His conduct afterwards was also most worthy of notice.

Mr. W. A. Butterfield Leaving To-day

After thirty years of service as superintenderit of the Engineering Department of the Asiatic Petro- leumi Compary in the Colony, Mr. W. A. Butterfield leaves for Home. prior to retirement, by the F. and

O. Uner Ranchi to-day.

During his long stay in Hong Kong he has seen many changes and. been present during many of the dark hours in its history.

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GREETINGS BROADCAST

Already acknowledged

Donations may be sent to the A message reading "Greetings. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. Grove, c/o Hong Kong, MacGregor, Messrs. Thomson & Co, Hồng from

Kong and Shanghai Bank Build- Chieftain." have been sent to Andrew's Societies at the following ing A sum of at least $5000 1s

Sembilan, places: Negri

Zain needed for this winter's work. In boanga, Salgon, Tsingtao, Calcutta, view of the many Chinese refugees one son: Mr. C. H. Butterfield is Bombay. Madrus, Hollo, Aden, in the Colony the work of the So. in practice as a barrister-at-law, Mambua

He leaves one daughter, Mrs. D B. Evans, In the Colony, while

(Seremban).

Rangoon, ciety this winter will be heavier and the other, Mr. H. W. Butter-Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, and the general support of the field, is connected with insurance, Bangkok, Manila, Cebu, Sandakan, public is earnestly sought. both of therà being in London.

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manufacturing kerosene "from water. Complainant met the defendant in Macao, when the latter told him of in Canton and introduced him to Elliott. An experiment involving a lot of apparatus, took place. after which Lo was, satisfied with

Canton. Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Batavia, Shanghai, Tientsin, Tal- peh, Peking. Ipoh, Perak and Malacca.

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MOTOR SUMMONSES

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced:-

The appeal states that the splen- did services rendered in the Great War by the battalions of the coun- ty are not generally known, and it is proposed that the celebration should take two forms. First, the publication now of the History of the Regiment in the Great War which has been written by Colonel Arthur Crookenden, D8.0., Colonel of the Regiment. Many thousands of officers and men passed through the ranks of the Cheshire bat-

MI. Ernest William Lawson, talions during the War, and to en-

master mariner, of No. 152, Elec- able the book to be published at Jose Maria de Silva e Sousa, 50-

price within the reach of the year-old Portuguese, made another the project, and agreed to support fore Mr. K. Keen at the Kowloon Leung 800, of No. 44 Electric Road. P. A. Yoanovich appeared betric Road, top floor, and Miss rank and file and their families it appearance before Mr. R. Edwards it Anancially. A large sum was

Mr. Lan Wai Leun, secretary, of Police Court yesterday on a traffic will be necessary to subsidize it at the Central Magistracy yester said to have been paid later to

summons for driving a

Messrs. Muller and Phipps (China) car in Funds are urgently needed for this day in connection with the charge Elliott "for buying various chemi-

was open Ltd., and Miss Leung Mo King, of work. Secondly, the holding of against him of obtaining money cals and supplies. In April 1932, Bulkely Street which

No. 46 Av Ko Ma Road. one-way only for

traffic, suitable events such as reunions, by false pretences from Lo Yak- Elliott and defendant left Amoy November 10. Defendant pleaded marches, tattoos, dances, ac.. in ching, a merchant. from Amoy. för Hong Kong, and did not re-

guilty to the charge and was fined the county in 1939. Most corpora- Detective Sub-Insp. J. O'Dono-turn. tions and councils and many in- van prosecuted and Mr. C. A. B. Complainant alleges that defen- $3, having had a clear record since dividuals in the county have ex- Russ was for the defence.

dant received certain suma from 1931. pressed their approval of the It was stated at a previous him in Hong Kong. Bousa was G. Volgin of No. 5. Hankow

One case of chichen pox and one: in Road, was fined $7 for falling, to scheme and their wish to support hearing that defendant had early arrested November 15

Queen's Road Central.

produce his driving licence when of dysentery were reported to the it. Contributions should be sent in 1932, in company with a to Major G. P. Harding. M.C., named Ell'ott, allegedly swindled After further evidence was taken called upon to do so, and falling Health Authorities for the 24 at midnight. on Depot. The Cheshire Reginment, the complainant of certain sums the case was adjourned until 11.39 to have a proper pillon seat on his hours ended

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