1937-11-30 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

By The Air Mail, London Nov. 15.) ROYAL NAVY

PAYMASTER CAPTAIN

BOARDMAN

mand the 4th (Denbighshire) Bat- talion Territorial), The Royal Welch. Fusillers, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel R. G. Fenwlex-Palmer,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

“OUTWARD BOUND"

A.D.C. To Open

94th Season .

Paymaster Captain J. C. Board-whose tenure expired on November (To The Editor, The Hour Kong man, C.M.G.. who served as an ad- 1.

to the late ditional secretary Admiral Beatty in the Grand Fleet in 1917-19, has been placed on the retired list on attaining the age limit of 55. During the past' two

years

he has been accountant officer of the Excellent, gunnery school.

EXPANSION OF THE NAVY

Dunbar- Admirai Sir Martin

Nasmith. V.C., Second Sea Lord, at the nineteenth annual reunion din ner of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Auxillary Patrol Club spoke of the expansion of the

Navy.

There were at present. he said. roughly 510,000 tons of warship construction on the stocks. It was A formidable task to train the men necessary for this expanding fleet. but so far as recruiting was con- cerned we were keeping our heads above water. He believed the suc- cess of the recruiting drive was due to a general appreciation of the fact that the British Navy was the common factor which stood be tween law and order and world chaos. The number of recruits to the Navy entered this year was times as many as in 1932. There had been a considerable and satisfactory increase in recruiting The In Lancashire and Yorkshire. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was nearly up to numbers, and the success of the R.N.V. Supplement- ary Reserve for yachtsmen and other men Interested in the sea was immediate. Small groups had been formed to study 'seamanship and navigation. A course for Mer- chant Navy officers had been start- ed and they were passing through at the rate of 500 a month.

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

Burn. Cars.-L. P. Spero, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., to London (Nov. 20); H. L. Douglas, M.R.CS, LR.C.P., to President, for course at RAF Central Medical Establishment and R.N. Barracks. Devonport (Nov. 29); and to Glorious, on recommg.

Dec. 20).

Payr. Cdr.-M. A. W. Sweny, to Effingham (Nov. 22).

LA-Cars.-L. J. 5. Ede, to Bebe: P. H. Hadow, to Halcyon (Nov. 10); J. M. Rowland, to Pembroke, for P.NE (Nov. 30); J. F. W. C. Hawkins, to Pembroke, for R.N.B. (Dec. 11.

Surgn. Lt.Cdr.-A. Long. MR. C.S. L.R.C.P., to Victory, for R.N.B.

(Dec. 4); and to Grenville (Dec. 201: E. H. Rampling, to Devonshire (Nov, 20)

Lts.-E. I. Lee, A. S. Tibbits, to Hebe; M. Napler, to"Halcyon (Nov. 10); G. B. 8. Slater, to Ganges Nov. 291; P. G Merriman, to Forester: A. N. Rowell. to Fearless

•Dec. 24).

Major and Brevet Lieutenant- Colonel L. D. Bennett, M.C., T.D., to command The London Scottish (Territorial). The Gordon High- landers, In succession to Lieu- tenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel 1. D. Henderson, M.C., TD., whose tenure expired on November 1.

Major J. T Phillips. TD., to command the 3rd (Brecknockshire and The Monmouthshire Regiment, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel D. T. Evans, M.C.. T.D., whose tenure expired on

Monmouthshire) Battalion,

November 1.

Daily Press") Sir-May I through your cour tesy remind a too-forgetful public of past dimculties experienced by the Hong Kong Amateur Drama- tic Club in dealing with late ap- plications of seats at last night performances.

SPLENDID

CONCERT

At Military Hospital

A splendid concert was given by local artistes at the Military Hos- pital, Bowen Road, yesterday even- ing. Those who took part were Mrs. Leo Reet, Prof. Ettore Pelle- gatti, Mr. L Chor-chi and Mr. Gaston D'Aquino.

Mrs. Roet is already widely ac- claimed as the possessor of the finest female voice in the Colony. A year ago more than a hun- She sang "Romanza" from "La dred applications were received

Gloconda.' "My Message" (Guy after the theatre was booked up D'Hardelot) and Brahms' "Lul- to capacity, though the attend-laby" and so warmly" were her arice on the opening night-which songs received that she had to give is generally the best night-was two encores. For these, she chose, not at all good.

"Trees" and "Comin' Thru" the Rye," accompanying herself on the plano.

The Club opens its 94th Season with the production of 'Outward Major Lionel Francis Sloane Bound," a Flay in Three Acts by Stanley to command The Hereford-Sutton Vane, at the China Fleet shire Regiment, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel 8. C. Tomlinson, whose tenure expired on November 1.

ROYAL AIR FORCE

SQUADRON' LEADER 'P. M. WATT

Squadron Leader P. MacGregor Watt, flying instructor and ad- Jutant of No. 608 (North Riding) the Auxiliary Air Squadron of

Force since March, 1935. is among

those promoted in the October list. Entering Cranwell as a cadet in January, 1925, he was posted two years

later to No. 17 (Fighter) Squadron. Upavon. He was after- wards a flying instructor at No. 1. School and the Central Flying School, and in 1932-33 was adjut- ant of the air units in H.M.S. Hermes In China.

On his return

he joined No. 18 (Bomber) Squad- ron, and in 1934-35 was adjutant of No. 607 (County of. Durham) Squadron.

REGISTRY WEDDING

A quiet wedding took place at the Registry of Marriages, Supremte Court yesterday, when Miss Cheung Sut Ching. of No. 647 Shanghai Street, second floor, be- ecame the bride of Mr. Chan Na! Co-

Tong. salesman, of No. 48 chrane Street, second door.

Club Theatre on Wednesday De- cember 8 and following three nights at 9-15 p.m.

To obviate the difficulty I have mentioned and to avoid disap- pointment, both to ourselves and our patrons, it is earnestly hoped that those intending to book seats will do so as early as possible at Anderson Music Co., St. George's Building, Ice House Street.

I would like also to add that the acousties of the China Fleet Club Theatre are almost perfect and the lower priced seats at two dol- 1ars and one dollar-all of which may be reserved-are well worthy of patronage.-Yours. etc.,

C. CHAMPKIN

Hon Secretary Hong Kong A.DC.

RADIO EXHIBITION

Gilman & Co., Ltd. celebrated their appointment as agents for Columbia Radios yesterday morn- ing with a cocktail party at their showrooms, "White House," Des Voeux Road Central.

Mr. Bob Webb, who took charge the distribution of these radios in Shanghai, is looking after this latest addition to the long list of Gilman agencies. He' explained to his visitors in detail yesterday the various outstanding points con- cerning the Instruments, and men-

Mr. D'Aquino, a very popular and aple singer sang two songs by Edward German, and A request item. "Belleve Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" (Moore) which elicited much applause.

The other vocalist, Mr. Li Chor- chi, who needs no introduction to local music-lovers, sang "Si vous and compris" (Denza) l'avalt "Serenata" (Tost!) and also three He W35 duets with Mrs. Roet. greeted with great enthusiasm.

Four cello' soles, "Romance" (Davidoff)," "Berceuse "Carissima" (Neruda),

Slave" (Edgar), and Spanish Serenade" (Popper) were rendered by Prot. Pellegatti, whose performance was delightful. Prof. Pellegatti was formerly * inember of the Shanghal Municipal Orchestra, and is considered to be one of the finest 'cellists in the East.

Miss Norah Flint accompanied the soloists, and contributed a great deal to 'tite success of the concert.

After the concert, the artistes and friends were the guests of Lt.- Col. C. Crawford-Jones" at a cock- tall party. Among those present were Lt. Col. A. B. Austin and Mrs. Austin, Major F. C. Tibbs and Mrs. Tibbs, Major Archer, Captain Har. | very. Captain W. E. Duckworth, Rev. Evans, Rev. Winstanney. Mrs. Burke, Miss Arline Lee, Miss Good- rich, Miss Dalney, Miss C. R. Ham- "mond and others.

tioned that although the radios SEVERN LEIGH had but arrived not so long ago. CASE TO GO TO

twelve sets had already been sold, and customers

were exceedingly PRIVY satisfied with the quality of tone

The groom is the son of the late of Mr. Chan Kai lu, and the bride | of the sets and the wide range of

is the daughter Mr. Cheung receptivity. Ngau.

Mr. W. Aneurin Jones. Deputy Registrar of Marriages, performed

the ceremony in the presence of Messrs. Tam Waj Chi and Chan Sing Chiu,

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced:

Mr. Alexander Wylle Black, marine surveyor, of No. 723 `LL (E)-F. L. Graham, M.B.E, to Nathan Road., and Miss Mary Winchester (Dec. 3).

Hyde, of Claremont Hotel

Surgn. Lts.-G. T... Holroyd, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.. to Excellent Nov. 18); to Victory, for R.N.B. (Nov. 27);" and to Ladybird (Dec. 20): D. P. Gurd, M.B., to Pembroke tor R.N.B. (Dec. 2).

Sub.-Lts.-F. D. Cole, to Gallant; J. K. Hamilton, to Isis (Nov. 27); J. R.. David, to Verity (Dec. 14); and to Boreas (Jan. 22); P. M. James, to Brilliant; E. H. Lee, to Fortune (Dec. 14); G. W. Style, to

Pembroke (Dec. 14); and to Escort Jan. 15); H. A. Corbett, to Impul- sive (on commg).

Cd. Gunners.-W. S. Tyrwhitt- Bettridge, to Ajax: A. E. Jacobs, to Nelson; F. C. Castle, to Excellent; F. T. Gribbon, to Curacoa (Dec. 1); A. E Kearn, to Despatch; C. G. Elliott, to Hawkins (Dec. 7); S Hancock, to Courageous (Den. 13); C. H. Nash, to Excellent (Dec. 15); J. Dobson, to Excellent (Nov. 15).

Gunner (T).-E. F. Pillar, to De- nance (Nov. 19).

Cd. Engr.-T. G. 7. Casley. to

Mr. So. Seng Bin, merchant, of No. 88 Des Voeux Road West, sec- ond floor, and Miss Yap Kim Ble, of No. 60A Bonham Road, second floor.

Mr. Lau Tak Yam, merchant, of No. 28 Nam Rok Road, first floor; and Miss Tam Yee Wan, of No. 41 Lung Kong Road, first floor.

Mr. Llang Chi Kwong, trans- portation agent, of No. 5 Fuk Wing

Street, third floor, and Miss Esther Maria Xavier Cheung, of No. 97 Tao Pq Road, ground foot.

Mr. To Chi Yan, merchant, of No. 16 Po Kong Village, and Miss Tsui Fun, of No. 5 Minden Avenue.

LOCAL ESTATES

Beveral models were on view, and all cabinets are made of English walnut and designed specially for the local climate.

ASSAULT DENIED BY DETECTIVE

Further Evidence In

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H.K. POLICE RESERVE

(Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. 1. King, Inspector General of Police)

Application for leave to appeal HONG KONG POLICE ATHLETIC to His Majesty-in-Council in the

SPORTS Severn Leigh case

All Police Reservists are remind- yesterday by the Full Court of ed of the Hong Kong Police Ath- Appeal comprising His Honour theletic Sports which will be held at Chlef Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- the South China Athletic Associa Gregor, and Mr. Justice JA. Fraser. tion Ground, Caroline Hill on Sun- Mr. H. G. Sheldon. K.C. inday. December 5 at 14.30 hours structed by Mr. R. M. M. King, of

sharp. Mesara. Johnson, Stokes and Mas- The heats for the Police Reserve ter, filled notice on behalf of the races will be run at the South Captain, Albert Edward Ford, who

China Association Ground 011 charged the men with impeding the progress of the steamer by re- fusing to sail without a war bonus. They were acquitted when they stood trial at the Marine Court. and their acquittal was upheld by the Court of Appeal.

Wednesday, December 1 at 14.00 hours. Competitors failing to run in the heats will not be eligible to run in the finals."

CHINESE COMPANY Training Course (Part I)The. undermentioned members of the Chinese Company will attend Chinese Company Headquarters on Tuesday, and Friday, November 30 and December 3 at 17.30 hours for Part I of Training Course:-

Further evidence regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, Chan Sun, who died from rupture of the spleen on August 30, was recorded at the resumed hearing of the inquest at "There is here a matter of great the Kowloon Police Court yester- general public importance and, day afternoon. Mr. K. Keen sat speaking for myself, I shall be as Coroner assisted by a jury,

very glad indeed to receive the Serious allegations were made guidance of the Judicial Commit- by a stone cutter. Wong Lap. a tee," said Sir Atholl MacGregor, friend of the deceased, at the pre- when the application' was made. vious hearings that deceased and In granting

application, himself had been beaten and kick their Lordships ordered that the Kal, R49 Lam Man. R48 Thomas ed in the Shumshulpo Police full security of $5.000 must Station where they were detained lodged and the appeal made with- for enquiries concerning the alleg-in three months.

ed theft of a sewing machine.

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The following are the latest ar- rivals at the hotels:

The Gloucester: Mr. and Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. B. Y. Leighton and

At yesterday' hearing Chan Chun, at detective, continued his evidence. He denied using any force on the two alleged suspects during their detention at the station. "I used no violence either by striking or kicking," declared Thomas Aitken Mitchell, mana-witness in reply to Mr. John daughter. ger of Messrs. W. R. Loxley and whyatt, Assistant Attorney Gene-

Hong Kong Hotel: Mesara, Ed- Company (China) Limited. Jate of ral, who appeared on behalf of ward Blesh, B. W. Mackle, E. P. No. 518 The Peak, who died at the the Hon. Inspector General of Po- Geece. Gunners.-E. A. Harris, to Pem-War Memorial Nursing Home, on broke (Nov. 15); E. J. Waits, to September 17, 1937, left local es- P.C.. 74 (Nov. 23); H. Hutchinson,tate to the value of $12,300. A petition by Louisa. Georgina Mit- to Vindictive (Dec. 13).

Schoolmaster (CWO) W. G. chell (ace Pollock), widow, of No. Tucker. to Cornwall (Dec. 8)...

FROMOTION Bub-Lt. (E)-R. T. E Brown, to rank of Lt. (B) (reny, Oct. 18).

RETIREMENT

Westminster (Dec. 1).

Payr. Cant J. C. Boardman, CM.G.. placed on the Retd. List (Nov. 11).

THE ARMY

BATTALION COMMANDS

16 Peak Mansions, for grant of probate of the will of the deceased has been granted by the Bupreme Court.

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Witness stated that he learned from one of the suspects that the owner of the sewing machine which had been lost, had assault-

ed them.

Lam

TWO STATEMENTS Yue Another detective, stationed at Shamshulpo. Police Local estate sworn under $1,200 | Station, was then called. was left by Ham Yan To. alias Two statements had been taken Tam Yung To, cafeteria proprie from this witness by Det-Insp. tor, late of Guantanamo Oriente, Carey and Mr. R. H. E. Marks.. Cuba, who died intestate on board, A.B.P.

CHINESE ART

A Chinese Art Exhibition was held at the Eighth Floor of the China Building yesterday, at which some very fine Chinese paintings were displayed. There was a fátr number present. including school children.

deceased outside the passage way. on the steps leading to the street as Chan Chan had described.

Constables R4 Tam Hu Fang, R23 Kong Kar Yan, R43 Lau Chick

Thim Wong, R50 Sit Pal Hang, R56 Wan Chiu, RSB Chun KI, "R60 George Chan, R64 Yam Ping Yue, and R72 Fong Hing

between Patrol Duty:-Nighty 18.00 hours and midnight by mem- bers as detailed by the Officer in Charge of Company.

INDIAN COMPANY Patrol Duty:-Nightly between 18.00 hours and midnight by mem- bers as detailed by the Officer in Charge of Company.

EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE Arms: All members who have not yet returned their revolvers to the Police Armourer, Police Head- quarters for inspection will do so at once.

C. CHAMPKIN,

D.S.P. (R), Hong Kong, November 29.

CHANCELLOR OF BEADING The Home Secretary, Sir. Bamuel Houre, was elected Chancellor of Heading University recently. His election was proposed by Bir George Mowbray, 'President of the council, and seconded by the Vice- wit-Chancellor, Dr. T. Franklin, Sibly.

Sir Samuel will be installed on Nov. 29. The last Chancellor of the university was the late Bir Austen Chambériain.

5.5. President Pierce on the high In the former, which was taken sena. Letters of administration to on September 3, witness stated the estate of the deceased have that he saw deceased sitting on been granted to Tam Chu Bhi, the floor leaning against the wall Questioned by Mr, Whyatt, The War Office announces the widow, of Hol In. Toishan District, just outside the lavatory along the news replied that his statement following appointments:-

Kwongtung, but at present tem- passage in the station. In the was the true account. Major and Brevet Lieutenant-porarily residing at No. 273 Des latter which was taken on Septem-|| The hearing was adjouned to to Colonel J. M. Davier, M.C., to com- Voeux Road Central, third floor.ber 30, witness stated that he saw morrow afternoon,

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