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THE

SERVICES

ROYAL NAV P

GUN-BOAT FÜR CHINA

The gunboat Scorpion was launched on Dec. 20 from the shipyard of Samuel White and Co., Limited, at Cowes. Ordered a year ago under the 1936 pro- gramme, the Scorpion will be of 670 tons, with an arament of tini, guns,,She should be completed in the summer of 1938, and is ex- pected to be employed to China, Ten earlier vessels of the Navy have been called the Scorpion since the name was given to an 18-gun sloop in 1746.

This vessel served in the expedition to Quebec. In 1759, and two years later captured the French ship Boscawen. VAN- other, sloop of the 'hame was lost in 1780 on the North American Station, and, was succeeded by an 18-gun brig, the boats of which helped to capture the Dutch cor- vette Atainnte in 1804; Six years later the Scorpion captured, under the guns of a shore battery, the French 16-gun brig ̈Oreste at Basseterre, Guadeloupe. The prize was added to the Royal Navy as the_Wellington, and Commander- Francs Stantell, of the "Scorpion, was promoted for his gallantry. Another Scorpion was an ironclad turret ship bullt ut Liverpool in 1803, ostensibly, for the Khedive of Egypt, but actually intended for the Confederates in the American Civil War. The British Govern- ment acquired her lor the Royal Navy, and for some years she was a harbour ship at Bermuda, where she was sold in 1903. The last Scorpion was a destroyer of the Beagle class, bullt in 1910. She served at the Dardanelles under.. Commander A. B. Cunninghain now Vice-Admiral and Second- In-Command, Mediterranean), and flew the flag of Rear-Admiral Stuart

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THE ARMY

NEW DEPUTY" DIRECTOR OF

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1938.

H.K. VOLUNTEER

DEFENCE CORPS

Orders by Lent. Colonel RCB Anderson, M.C. Commandant, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps.

PROMOTION

STAFF DUTIES Colonel F. E. Hotblack, formerly Military Attache in Berlin, has peen appointed Deputy Director of

His Excellency the Governor has Staff Duties at the War, Omce, been pleased to approve the follow- with the rank of brigadier, inng promotion in the Hong Kong succession to Brigadier P. C. 8.

Volunteer Defence Corps with Hobart, who is the new Director effect from January 3, 1938:---y. of Military Training......

Company Sergeant Major Gordon be Second Patrick Ferguson to Lieutenant.. 10.8.0.. 2in198/37).

COMMAND-MACHINE GÜN “ TROOP"

Brigadier Rotblack is 50, has served since 1914 in The Norfolk Regiment and, Royal Tank Corps, and has qualified at the Imperial College. He served on lalelligence Defence College and the Stat duties in France, was a 080, with machine-gun and tanks units, and was Brigide Major, 1st Brigade. British Upper Silesian Force, He was wounded ave times, mention- ed in dispatches four times, and awarded the Legion of Honour, the Order of St. Anne, the DS.O. und Bar and the M.C. and Bar. He has twice before served at the War Omce, and has been on the stair at Camberley.

ROYAL AIR FORCE

ENGINEERING DUTY_IN_

SINGAPORE

command of the Machine Gun 2/Lt. G.-P. Ferguson will assume

Troop with effect from January 7, 1938.

PARADES

1st Battery (Signal Section): Tuesday, Jan 11: Parade at HQ. 5.30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 14: Parade

at Belchers 5.45 p.m.

A Section:-Thursday, Jan. 13: Parade at Belchers 6 p.m. -

L Section:-Friday, Jani. 14 Parade at Belchers 5.45 p.m.

Camp at Pak Sha Wan:-A "Bec- tion: February 18 to 20 1 Section: February 25 to 27.

2nd Battery-Wednesday, Jan, 13, 3.30 p.m.: Parade in H.M.S. Tamar. Dress-Overais. S.D. Cap. Thurs- day. Jan. 13, 8.00 for 8.15 p.m.; Bat-

tery Dinner.

Road

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PRETTY LOCAL WEDDING

Saunderson Lane

Union Church. Kennedy Road, was the scene of an interesting wedding yesterday afternoon when Miss Marlon Lane, only daughter of Mr. Alfred J. Lane, the well- known architect, and Mrs. Lane, was married to Mr. Thomas P. Saunderson, a popular member of the staff of the Hong Kong Electric Company who is also Lieutenant 10.0. Company) of the No. 2 (Scot- tish) Company of the Hong Kong Volunteers as well as secretary of the Reel Club

The ceremony, which was per formed by the Rev, K. McKenzie. Dow, was witnessed by a large gathering of friends of, the couple. Given away by her father, the. bride was a picture of loveliness in her white rose-patterned lace gown over angels' skin "satin. She also wore a silver and white vell and carried a bouquet of white candy tuft tied with silver ribbons.

The bride was attended by Miss Anne Senior and young Ann" and Joan Wodehouse as bridesmaids. -Miss Benior wore a deep sea-blue satin dress with a sliver and culle cape and sliver sleeves, whilst the Misses Wodehouse were attired In white moire trimmed, with silver.

The bride's mother wore a dress of black silk and wool crepe withi net sleeves embroidered with multi- coloured flowers.

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whilst the groomsmen were Messrs. Mr. Arthur Braude was best man Andrew Brown, W. Keith Robinson and William Grieve.

Wing Commander H. J. Roach. O.B.E., A.F.C., engineer officer at Gosport Station during the past

Engineer Company: Monday, two years, has been appointed for

Jan. 10: Lewis gun firing on Ken- similar duty at the R.A.F. station

nedy at Seletar, Singapore, where Wing leaves HQ at 6.15 p.m. Overalls Range.. Transport Commander C. E. Maitland, D.F.C..to be taken, Thursday, Jan. 13 A.F.C., has served for three years. D.EL. Instruction at Beleliers Fort It is just 22 years since Wing 6.45 p.m. Dress-Overalls and Caps. Commander Roach was commis- sioned in the RNVR for duty Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 pm. A full kilts. At the

Corp's Signals:--Tuesday, Jan. II; The groom and best man wore with the RN.AS. and after serving attendance is required.

conclusion of the at Dunkirk he was transferred to

ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Saunder- Machine Gun Troop: Tuesday, son were piped by the Volunteer the latter corps as a pilot in Jan-Jan. 11: Parade at HQ at 5.30 p.m. Pipe Major. Mr. W. C. K. Mackay.

ary, 1917, The A.FC. was award-

Armoured Car Section:-Tuesday. him for War service. He specia-1 11: Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 pm: A the Ladles Lounge, Hong Kong A reception' was later held.. In lized in engineering in 1926-27. and and B-Driving instruction; Club Annexe, where the newlyweds has since been employed on flying M.G, Mechanism. Friday, Jan. 14: received the good wishes of their and engineering duties buth at

Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. A and many friends. The wedding cake. B-M.G. Stoppages and LA.: C- which was cut by the bride with M.G. Mechanism,

the usual ceremonial; was decorat- Motor Machine Gun Platooned with a tartan ribbon.and white Friday, Jan. 14: Parade at H.Q. at heather and had on top the bride's 530 p.m. for tactical exercise at family crest as well as a replica Deepwater Bay..

of the groom's clan badge.

Nicholson at the Suvla Bay opera-home stations and in Iraq, tions. She was sold in 1920.

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NO 20 SQUADRUN FLYING-BOAT DEPOT SHIP Squadron Leader BE Embry, H.M.B. Cyclops has finished her A.F.C., has been appointed to com- special service as depot-ship for

mand No. 20 (Army Co-operation) the RAF ying-beats which were

Squadron at Preshawar, in suc- sent to the Western Mediterranean | cession to Squadron "Leader L. de to co-operate in anti-piracy patrol duties under the Nyon Agreement. She has embarked stores and the ground staff from Arzeu, Algeria, and conveyed them to Gibraltar: Later she will return to her re- gular base at Malta to resume duty as parent ship of the 1st Sub marine Flotilla under Coptato E A. Aylmer, D.B.C.

ter. For details see No. 1 (M.G.) Company above, O.C. Company will detall one range officer

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ›

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Travel Association acknowledges

No. 2 (MG). Company (Scot-with thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions to the Asso-, clation for the period 1937-1938.

The HK Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., "$500.

The "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd.,, $500. The HK & Kowloon Wharf, & Ondown Co., Ltd., $500.

No. 1 (M.G.) Company:-Sunday, V. Chisman, who goes to head-in. 9: M.G. course at Stonecutters quarters at New Delhi for arma- Range. Launch leaves Queen's ment duties. The new C.O. has Pler at 8.30a.m. and Kowloon been in India for four years, since Police Pler, 8.45 a.m. graduating at the Staff College in Opilonai. Friday, Jan. 14: Parade.

Dress:

1933, on air staff duties, and was

at HQ at 5.30 p.m. promoted to his present rank two years ago. The A.F.C. was award-ish):-Sunday, Jan. 9: Stonecut ed him in 1828 for service in ‘Iraq. TRAINING CAMP COMMAND Wing. Command R. S. Sorley, R.N, TORPEDO FACTORY"

O.B.E., D.SC., D.F.C, from the Engineer Captain J. H. Breaks Directorate of Organization, Air has taken up the post of Superin- Ministry, has taken, command of tendent of the F. N. Torpedo Fat- No. 4 Armament Training Camp, Lory at Greenock, in succession West Freugh, Stranraer, in succes- to Engineer Rear-Admiral E. Jston to Wing Commander C. E. V. O'B. Croker, C.BE, who bas been Porter, who has been appointed there since June, 1932. Engineer Senior Air Staff Officer in Pales- Captain Breaks has hitherto been tine. Although he will not be 40 Assistant to the Chler, Superinten- til January 9, Wing Commander dent of Armament Supply, Ad- Sorley has had 23 years' service miralty, and was previously for with the RNAS. and RAF. He four years deputy superintendent was a seaplane pilot in the carriers and works manager at the torpedo Engadine and. Ark Royal during factory. He served during the the War, and was promoted to War G engineer Heutenant in his present rank in July, 1936, 14: Parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m. M.G. the cruiser Cumberland and the while studying at the Imperial De-Instruction.. aircraft-carrier FuriouA. +1

fence College.

SMALL-POX IN HONG KONG

Vaccination Is

Recommended

Twould strongly recommend immediate vaccination for all résidents of Hong Kong who have not yet been vaccinated, or whose last vaccination took place over

two years ago," an official of the Medical Department stated yester

day

NAVAL

TRANSFERS

AN

APPRECIATION!

Many of our Clients have requested

'

.we hold our Winter Sale' Shoes and Corsets previous

General Winter Sale.

that

of Ladies

to the

We very much appreciate this request, and in order to ensure every care and attention" to fitting, which is so essential in these. "particular departments we have pleasure in

announcing a pecial Sale Week" the following departments!

LADIES SHOES and CORSETS MEN'S SHOES, also TRAVELLING REQUISITES

COMMENCING ON MONDAY

JANUARY 10th

LANE • CRAWFORD • LTD.

The House of Quality & Service

NO

REASONABLE

OFFER REFUSED

H.K. & Shanghai Banking Cor-

#!

No. 3 (M.G.) Company:-Sunday, Jan. 9: The following will fire Part II A.M.G.C. at Stonecutters: A/Cpl. Rowe, Pte. Y. M. Chong, Pte. Shroff, Pte. Becker and Pte. Luke. For de-neration, $1,000.- talls see No. M.G.) Company above. O.C. Company will detall one range officer. Monday, Jan. 10. Those detalled by O.C. Company will parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m. EGD. Thursday, Jan. 13: Re- mainder Mechanism.

No. 4 (M.G.) Company:Wednes- day, Jan. 11: Parade at H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. M.G. Instruction. Friday, Jan.

TYPHOON

The following warning was issued yesterday:-!

Typhoon in about 131 degs. Long, 1."and 11 degs. Lat. N., moving west.

HEALTH RETURNS

Three cases of small-pox, two ot enteric fever and one of dysentery were reported to the Health Au thorities for the 24 hours ended at midnight on Thursday,

PORTUGUESE COMPANIES Tuesday, Jan. 11;-No. 5. (M.G.) Company: Classes 1 and 2-Me- chanism--revision Class 3-Strip- ping and assembling. Recruits, etc. EG.D. A.A Company: Backward and forward action, in preparation for L.A. Competition; Sunday, Jan. Further transfer of R.N.R.18: Only recruits and other as de-

Pre. C.A.J.V. Ribeiro, A.A. Coy.. executive Officers to the supple-tailed Musketry Stonecutters.granted leave 6.9.37-7.12.37. mentary list of RN. will soon be Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 8.30 L/Sgt. H. de Sa, AA Coy., grant- made. Officers who have already am. and Kowloon at 8.45 a.m.ed leave 9.11.37-8.3.38. appeared before a selection board | Sunday, Jan, 23: Musketry-Kop- Pte. W. E. Allen, Medical Section, for "transfer will not again beloon City Range Recruita who granted leave 22.1.38-30.11.38. eligible for interview.

Pte. K. A. Munro and Pte, O. tions from Officers serving

Milne, No. 2 (MG) Coy. returned from leave 31.12.37, -

Applica- In

have not red ball will not be allowed to attend

HM. Ships should be forwarded Machine. Gun Signals; Monday, through their Commanding on Jan. 10: Parade at HQ. at 3.30 p.m. cers who should attach a special Army Service Corps Company:

Officers act serving in Thursday, Jan. 13: Lewis gun in- report.

5.30 p.m.

STRENGTII—DECREASE Gnr. J. P. Whitham, 1st Battery

when interviewed regarding HM. Ships should apply direct to striction at R.AS.C. Camber at Reserve-8.1.8 (Leaving Colony).

amall-pox in the Colony.

the Secretary of the Admiralty.

Ten new cases of small-pox In all cases Officers should state have been reported to the Medical whether they will be available for Department. the past 48 hours interview in February 1938 and if ended at midnight on Wednesday,

so on what dates," bringing the total since January 1 to 21.

Health officials fear that the incidence will increase, during the next two months, and is likely to reach proportions not attained (since 1930,

Probationary Oncers of the R.N.R. now undergoing courses of training in the Fleet or shore establishments and who are twenty one years of age or over may apply now for interview with view to selection for transfer to

* Small-pox is a winter disease, the R.N. supplementary list as

and for this reason the incidence soon as confirmed in their R.NR. le cxpected to increast with the rank Further transfer of Accoun- colder weather. The position intant Officers from RNR to RN. Hong Kong has been greatly ag- are not at present contemplated. gravated by the influx of refugees, of whom, it la estimated there are at least 250,000 now in the Colony. Or twenty-five deaths from small-pox' in the last three weeks, a large number were bodies picked up in the streets and conveyed to the Mortuary.

The

ها

outbreak

scattered generally, throughout the Colony,

Pay Bection:-Friday, Jan. 14: Parade at HQ. at 6.30 p.m.

ROD.C-Construction Section Thursday, Jan. 13; Parade at H.Q, at 5.30 p.m. 4th lecture, "Pre- paration of charges.”

PROMOTIONS

Pte. FIG.

A Dand, R. Dormer and G. B. Pay Section:-gta. L. J. Cave, A. Labrum promoted Col/Sgt. appoint- éð C,QMS., 7.1.38 Maunder promoted Bergeant, 7.1.38.

Transfer: Ple W. J. Dyer, No. 16 (MG) Company, to Unit Reserve, 7.1.38.

LEAVE

R

Lieut. R. M. Wood, No, 3 (M.G.) Company. granted leave 5.2.38- 12.11.38.

CQMB.J. C. Polson, No. 2 (M.G.) but majority of the cases so far Company, granted, leave 3.11.37- reported to the Medical Depart-31.1.38. mént have occurred on the Island L/Bdr. D. Cuthbertson, 2nd Bty., of Victoria,

granted leave 31.12.37-30.12.38,

Pie. F. G. Ribeiro, AA. Company, No. 9 Pl. Reserve-12.11.37.

Pte. A. M. Xavier, A.A. Company, No. 9 Pl. Reserve-12,11.37,

STRENGTH-INCREASE Pie, CS.M. Thom, H.K. & W Dock, Co., A. Car Bection, 4.1.38.

6. F. HEDOCOE (Capt.), Adjutant, H.K.V.D; Corps.

NOTICE Sergeants Mess Committee

Committee meeting in the Mess at There will be a Sergeant Mess p.m. on Wednesday, Jan, 12, 1038,

AFFILIATED UNIT

Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D. Carps Lecture-Next lecture at HK. University, School of Physiology at 5.30 p.m. on Jan. 10.

Enrolment Mrs. T. Dalléy, 9.1.38.

(6gd.). E. M. BEGG, Commandant,

Nursing Detachment..

H.K.DC.

Tel. 28151.

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Our

Entire Stock

Furs, Fur Coats. Tweed Coats, Dresses

Must Be SOLD Regardless

Cost.

For 15 Days beginning Monday 10th.

Any reasonable offer will be accepted.

Also 10 to 20% Discount on Bags, Compacts,

Dressing Sets, Costume Jewellery, etc., etc.

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