THE SERVICES
(By The Air Mail, London Nov. 20)
ROYAL NAVY
LAUNCHING OF THREE SHIPS
Dates have been approved for the launching of three more ships
the 1936 construction pro- gramme, all in the private ship- yards The vessels concerned will come into service next year.
H.M.8. Sikh, a destroyer of the 2nd "Tribal" Flotilla. will be launched by Stephen and Sons, Limited, Govan, on December 17: H.M.S. Franklin, a surveying ship, will be launched by the Ailsa Ship- building Company, Troon, on De- cember 22; and HM.B. Scorpion: a river gunboat, will be launched by J & White & Co., Ltd., Cowes, on December 20.
GUN-MOUNTING OVERSEER
Commander E E. i
COLONEL W. F. HANNA Colonel Walter F. Hanna, M.C., recently promoted to that rank, will be 48 next month. He has been in the R.E. from 1910, and was twice wounded and twice de- corated in France:
THE LONDON SCOTTISH Brevet Colonel L. D. Henderson, M.C., T.D., who is made super- numerary in The London Scottish, has commanded the regiment for seven years. He joined the ranks in 1904 and became a piper. After mobilization he was posted to the 4th Battalion, The Seaforth High- landers as second Leutenant
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The following are" the results of the course for regimental officers held at the Army School of Educa- tion. Shomcliffe, from August 29 to October 2 last (the list is Smith has been appointed as Gun-arranged in regimental order) :-- Mounting Overseer for the Admir- alty in the West Midland District. He succeeds Engineer Commander
Engineer
G. T. Sullivan, who goes to the Vickers-Armstrongs Elswick, on similar cuties,
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AFRICA STATION
works.
H.M.S. Neptune, Captain J. A. V. Morse, DS.O.. has joined the 8th Cruiser Squadron, Africa Station. In place of the Carlisle, which has reduced to reserve at Devonport. Her stater-ship the Amphion ar- rived on the station about a year ago for duty as flagship of Vice- Admiral Sir Francis Tottenham. The Neptune has visited a number .of West African ports and St.
Helena on her way out.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1937..
The
SEPTEMBER
TYPHOON RECALLED
Police Officers Commended'
following police chicers have been commended by the Inspector General of Police, Hon. Mr. 7. H. King, for, courage and žentous duty during the typhoon" of September 2
--Inspector W. Mair for courage and zealous duty in securing the evacuation of persons endangered by fire at No. 131-137 Connaught Road West. and in rendering valuable help to the Fire Brigade throughout the dre and storm.
Sub-Inspector W. H. Nolloth, for
zealous courage and
duty in securing the evacuation of per- sons endangered by the fire at Nos. 131-137. Connaught
DEATH OF MRS. CHAN
DID MUCH FOR CHARITY
Sister Of Mr. Lan King-tsing
the
The death Occurred at French. Hospital on Wednesday afternoon of mrs. Coan Lau Lai- kuen, wife of Mr. Chan Ki-chung, merchant, and younger sister of Mr. Lau King-ising President of the Hong Kong Anti-Heron So- ciety and Vice-Patron of the S John Ambulance. Association and Brigade.
The late Mrs. Chan Lau Lai- kuen, who was 48 years of age. was well-known for her charitable She is survived by her work. husband, a son, Mr. Chan Luen- po. and a daughter, Miss Chan In rendering valuable help to the Fire Brigade through-To-ying. and other relatives to all of whom much sympathy will be out the fire and storm.
extended.
West and Distinguished.—Lt. J. L. `Davies. R.H.A., P. G. Burrell, R.E., and R. H. Linklater. Dorset Regt.
Qualified.-2nd Lieuts. J. R. Han- bury, The Greys, G. T. Hull, R.A.. P. G. Grisewood, Cheshire Regt., J. W. B. Stuart, Worcs. Regt., and G. W. York, Loyal Regt.; Lieut. H. V. McNally, Northa. Regt. Sec. Lts. J. K. Dormer, K.OY.L1.. and I. H. Murray, H.L.I.
NEW LANDS BRANCH The Cantonments Department In India is being reorganized, and a Lands Branch.is being formed on a permanent basis for the direct management of Government land in cantonments. The new branch will have a director, four deputy directors, four deputy assistant directors, 18 military estates off- cers, and five reserve officers..
ROYAL AIR FORCE
OPENING OF NEW STATIONS opening waved are unmounceu för the new buf DVÁHOUS-84 DuraBISÖBEL,
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MERCHANT NAVY DEFENCE Commander John Creswell, R.N.. gave a lecture recently at the Royal United Service Institution on "The Self-Defence of Merchant Ships in War.". Vice-Admiral Sir Studholme Brownrigg, K.BE, C.B., D.S.O., Admiral Commanding Re serves, took the "chair. Comdr Creswell was appointed in June last for duty with the Merchant Navy Personnel Lialson Sub-Committee.
STAFF COLLEGE DINNER The 1937 session dinner of the "R.N. Staff College will be held at the college at Greenwich at 8 p.n un December 16. The attached. officers of the present course have been invited as guests. Army and R.A.F. officers who have graduated at the college are among those eligible to attend: Dress will be mess undress or evening dress (tails) without decorations. Om squadrons, will be placed within
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cera wishing to attend are request- ed to inform the staff officer (A) R.N. Staff College, Greenwich, S.E. 10, at the same time indicating if they require accommodation at the college on the night of December 16-17.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-
Engr. Capts.-C. W. Lambert, to President for service in Engr.-in- Chief's Dept., Admiralty (Dec, 14); F. R. G. Tumer, O.B.E.. to Nelson; D. J. Hoare, to President, as Asst. Engr.-in-Chief (Dec. 21).
Lt-L. A 'Sherwin, to Cedar (Nov, 18).
L (E).-G. E Sedgwick, to Active (Nov. 23).
Surgn Lts. (D).-W. H. Bain, to Pembroke for R.NB.; R. W. Ellis- Smith. P. V. Peatfield, to Victory for R.N.B.; J. B. Inverdale, to Drake for R.N.B. (Nov. 17); E.-B. Mackenzie, to Caledonia (Nov, 19). C. E. Fitton, to Ganges; E. C. Jenet, to Sheffield (Nov. 23).
Cd. Gunner (Retd.).-H. Pearson,
Erebus (Dec. 7).
Engr.-T. G. Nicholas, to Lucia Nov. 26).
Gunners--C. W." Chadwick, to Alrestord (Dec, 8); R. R. Keech, to Enchantress (Dec. 13): T. E. Banks, to Excellent (Dec: 20).
Wt. Ener-A. H. Chiverton, ic Active (undated).
W. Writer.-S. G. Clue, to Et. Angela II undated)
PROMOTION
Lt. (E).-W. A. Stewart, to rank of Lt.Cdr. (E) (seny. Nov, 18). ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE Car-A, J. Baxter, to Victory for
part 8.0.T.C. (Dec, 1).
LEICE iwrney, Asian, adi. Ilcese wil ung the nume wer of new avations zna urinument Graming camps opened since the Jegumung of the expansion scheme co 27.
plation headquarters will form at both places vu February 3, 1938, but the aerodromes will not be available for general use till March 1. Stratisnall, near Newmarket, which is to nouse two bomber
the Bomber Command in No. 3
Group, (Bomber)
Mildenhall,
Thorney Island, Emsworth, is for coastal units, and flying-boats, and
Road
Sub-Inspector 8. G. Smith; for zeal and initiative displayed in
The funeral took place yester-
when afternoon
200 over arranging for the burial at Shs day. Tau Kok of corpses of persons persons attended to pay the r last killed or drowned in the typhoon respects at the Wing Bit Ting, Also for initiative in "arranging Pokfulam, before the cortege for supplies of food.
moved on to the Chinese Per- Sub-Inspector R.
manent G. Butcher,
Cemetery. Over 150
tributes for initiative and devotion to duty scrolls and floral
were
sent, in handling No. launch when she dragged her moorings during the typhoon.
Lance Sergeant A.125 Clark, for zeal and devotion to duty in assisting in the bur'al at Taipo of corpses of persons killed or drowned in the typhoon.
The principal mourners were the the deceased's husband and two children, Mr. Lau King-ts'ng. Mrs. Lau Yuen Ching-yee, Mrs. Lau Chan Yee-yu, Mrs. Lau Chan Mo- ching, Master Lau Slu-pan Mas- ter Lau Kul-yuen (Chairman of the Chinese Youth Movement), Miss Lau Wun-to, Mr. Wong
Lance Sergeant A.50 Harris, for courage and devotion to duty in rescuing persons burled by a col-Hung-cheung, Mrs. Wong Lau Lal- lapse at No. 47 Second Street,
Lance Sergeant A.147 Pope, for courage and devotion to duty in rescuing persons buried by a col lapse at No... 47 Second Street.
Lance Sergeant A 64 Rose, for initiative and plucky devotion to duty in handling No. 6 Launch when swept away during the typhoon
Lance Sergeant A.113 Mackenz'e, for zealous performance of duty and resource in handling No. 9 launch when swept adrift during the typhoon
Lance Bergeant A.1 Manning. zealous, and plucky asalstance ren- dered to the Officer in Charge of No. 3 launch when the launch was rendered temporarily out of con- tro during the typhoon.
ping, and many other relativer.
Mr. Cheng Kam-shing, of Can- ton. and about 30 students from the Man Chun Girls' College, also attended.
Fioral tributes sent included those from Mr. Lau King-tsing and family, Dr. F. I. Tseung, "J. B. Pomeroy, C. L Rocha and family, Mrs. F. M. Fuster, Miss Lily Lam and family, Miss Pun Yan-sing Yau Wing-yau, Wong Wing-tong. Leung Kwok-tal, Lam Kam-lok, Lau Chik-fuk, Wong; Hung-cheung, Wong Hong, Chau Wing-yee, Lo Kab-hong, Leung Tat-sing. Mrs. Pun Chau Sin-man, Miss Chan Lam-wan (Headmis tress of the Man Chun Girls' Col- lege),
Cheuk Kwan-yue," Woo Canton Insurance and
For Clinic
PCD. 259 Ku Tan Chi courage and devotion to duty in Hong Kong Fire Insurance Coin- securing the safety of passengers |pany. will be within the Coastal Com-in the as. "Kwangchow" wre ked. mand in No. 15 (Reconnaissance) l the typhoon. Group, Lee-on-the-Solent.
NEW. SQUADRON MOTTO The King has approved the motto "Impiger et Acer" for No. 29 (Fighter), Squadron, North Weald, Essex, in substitution for that an- nounced in May last-"Celer et Audax." The badge of this squadron is an eagle in fight prey- ing on a buzzard.
AIR MINISTRY STAFF Sqdn. Leader R. H S. Spalght, whose appointment is announced to-day to succeed Squadron Leader F. A. Hodgson in the Directorate of Staf Dutics, Air Ministry, was a member of the first term at Cran- well College when it opened in February, 1920.
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CHINESE STUDENTS TO BE HELPED..
Appeal Of Student Bodies In Geneva
Having regard to the fact that large number of Chinese students had
rendered beca destitute as a result of events in nina and that all univerzity nen should make
common
ffort to help them, the Comm't- ce of International Student Or- anisations, which recently held a neeting in Geneva-decided to re-
commend afflated organisations to support the Initiative taken by che International Student Service Proby Sub-T-E. T. Graham, to with a view to making an appeal Drake (Nov. 21).
for aid to all univers ty
circles
Act. Sub-Lt.-M. G. Deschamps.and placing the sums thus ob- promoted to Bug-Lt (seny, Nov. 7). 'ned at the disposal of the
Skinner.-R. Cowie, promoted to unmese administration.. Ch. Skipper (seny, Nov. 14).
THE ARMY
of
Coxswain W. 107 Ip Shing. For courage and resource in handling No. 7 launch when swept adrift during the typhoon.
The following oicers have also rece ved mention for work done during the typhoon.
Sub-Inspector R. F. Olver and Sergeant Innes for zeal and de- votion to duty in contributing to the rescue of passengers from the ss "Kwangchow" - which was ¿Wrecked.
Sergeant Hill for initiative and zealous performance of duty in organ sing burial at Sai Kung of Q: persona kil'ed and corpses drowned during, the typhoon.
Sergeants Allen and M'chic and Police Constables Gunning. Willis and Mavor for realous and plucky performance of duty at the scene of the fire at No. 131-137 Con- naught Road West.
FORTHCOMING WEDDING
CATHEDRAL BAZAAR
All The Fun Of “
The Fair
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TOLL OF THE ROAD
Weekly Accidents Return
In the Colony of Hong Kong including the Island, Kowloon and the New Territories during the week ending at 8 am. on Satur- day, the 27th inst., there were al- together 48" traffic accidents, as the result of which 2 persons were killed and 16 persons were injured. Of the persons killed, a Chinese boy. aged 8 years, was knocked The St. John's Cathedral com-
down und fatally injured by a pound, yesterday was tae scene of private motor car whilst running a bazaar, organised by the Wo-across the road. men's Guild in aid of the assistant A Chinese male aged 28 years. clergy fund. The bazaar тая died from injuries. received opened by Mrs. N. L. Smith, wife through falling from a moving of the Colonial Secretary.
motor lorry.
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Of the persons injured, 6 were pedestrians, who were either walk- ing or running across the road and were struck by vehicles."
Besides such novelties as beauti- fully knitted goods, clothes, toys, and baskets, there were ample places for enjoyment such as the "art gallery" and, "twinkling stars." Cakes, jams and tea were also on Bale. Most of the things exhibited were home-made, much credit he- ing due to the Women's Guild and (ly. Mother's Union.
Three bus passengers and two tramcar passengers were injured while alighting from moving mo- tor buses and tramcars respective-
One lorry passenger was injur- ed through falling from a moving motor lorry.
One blcycle rider was injured as the result of a collision between Amongst those present were Mra. two vehicles. The forthcoming wedding
N. L. Smith, Lady Pollock, Mrs. A. of
One motor cycle driver was in- John Michaelovitch Horkoff, an
W. Bartholomew, Rev. and Mrs. Jured through falling from his engineer Of the Macso Electric R. Higgs, Rev. D. Rosenthall, and
machine whilst in motion. Lighting Company, residing at Rev. H W. Baines, Estrade D. Maria II. Macao, and Mr. Balnes, in the course of his Claudia Fedorovna Arbusoff (nee address, said that words could not Viatkina) residing on the second express his gratitude to all those floor of the Alhambra Theatre who helped to make, the sale a success, the reason for which the Building. Kowloon, has been an-
sale was organised being to help the work of the Cathedral, the staff of which had to thank the community for their magnificent and whole-hearted support,
nounced.
Nations. Its purpose is to help in co-ordinating the work of the.. various member associations, to All up certa'n gaps and to prevent overlapping.
The Committee, consists reven international student or-
With the ass stance of the anisations--the International Institute of Intelectual Co-opera- Confederation of Studen's, the t'on, the Committee endeavours to International Student Service, the
promote co-ordination on the fol- NEW POST AT THE WAR OFFICE Tnternational Federation of Uni-
lowing matters: travel facilities Lt. Col. Sidney C. M. Archibald,versity Women the World Student for students, student exchanges, RA, has joined at the War Office, Christ'an Federation, the Inter-international scholarships, equiva- with the temporary rank of colonel, national Univers't'es League of ent status as regards matrícula. Vations. Federation. the Pax in a new appointment as Assistant
t'on studies and degrees, forma- Quartermaster-General in the De- Romana and the World Union of
ton of student centres. partment of the Director-General Jewish Students. of the Territorial Army,
Colonel Archibald comes from
LEAGUE'S WORK
the 8th Anti-Aircraft Brigade, RA, | Conference of International Stu-
at Blackdown. He is 47, and has been a gunner since 4910.
It was founded in 1926 by the
dent Assoc ́ations summoned to meet at Geneva by the League of
An effort is also made to in- terest students directly in the work of the League and of the Intellectual Co-operation Organi sat on to secure intellectual rap- prochement.
Of the 46 accidents, 22 were coi- listons between vehicles; 10 were collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; and 41 accidents were due to other causes.
Type of Vehicles Involved Private motor car. 25. Motor lorry 12. Public moter ear 9. Motor He then appealed for an assis- bis 8, Motor cycle 4, Tramcar 2, tant clergy's fund and thanked the Tricycle, 1, Bicycle 3. Rickshaw 3 Council of the Cathedral and the and Hand Truck 1. Women's Guld for their co-opera-
tion in organising the sale.
The speaker said that the sale like to say a few words respecting should have been on a much larger what Mr. Baines had said, scale, but on account of the con-
She wanted them to feel how ditions now prevailing, they were much she admired their presence forced to be satisfied with rester and heartly expressed her wish day's Garden Fete.
that the pale be a success.
She then asked them to support After expressing his thanks once Mr. Baines appear and to do. again, the speaker paid a tributo, everything within their powers to to Mrs. N. L. Smith for her pre-aid the assistant clergy's fund sence and consent to open the sale! of work!
Arter Mra Emith had declared the sale opened, little Miss Pauline Before declaring the sale opened: Owen-Hughes presented her with Mrs. Smith said that she would
a bouquet of African daisies.
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