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THE SERVICES

(By the Air Mail, London, December 26)

ROYAL NAVY

COMMAND OF THE MAIDSTONE

The completion shortly of the new submarine depot-ship. Mald- stone is foreshadowed by fe selection of Captain Philip Ruck- Keene to command her. The Maidstone, which was launched, from the yard of John Brown and Co., Limited, Clydebank, on Ock- ber 21, is being fitted as a seagoin workshop, with foundries. “'ma-

HALS. ORION"

mand of the 4th Battalion (Terri- torial), The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, in succession to Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel J. A Symons, D.SO. T.D. whose tenure expired on Decem- ber 11

ASSUMPTION OF NEW POSTS Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. Osmond, M.B.E., M.C., to-day becomes Com mandant" and

Chief Instructor of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps School of Instruction. Hu sea. The appointments will take

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1938.

ANNUAL MEETING LOCAL, CHINESE

OF ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY

Officers Elected

The annual meeting, of Crm delthas, Dewi Sant (St. David's

terday evening in the offices of the Society) Hong Kong was held res Hong Kong Gehieral Chamber of Commerce...

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Mr. D. F. Davies (President) presided, supported by members of the Committee and a representa

ching-shops, and plumbers' anonsect early in January of Colodel tive attcadance of members: She's expected to replace theomeer at Aldershot, Colonel E Mtary Treasurer, was unable to be C. W. Fladgate as Chief Signalling Mr. H. Hall, retiring Hon. Secre- Cyclops, which is worn out after Clarke as Vice-President of the present owing to illness, more than 30 years':service.

Ordnance Committee, and Colonel d. E. Whittuck, M.C., as Com- The cruiser Orton. Captain it.mander of the 120th (South R. G. Kinahian, which was involy-Wessex Infantry Brigade. ed in a

slight colifalon "at Orleans. and is believed to have damaged one of her propellers, is returning to Bermuda to be dock- ed for examination before pro- ceeding on the remainder of her cruise in the West Indies:

New

AFRICA STATION CRUISE - The escort vessel Penzance. Commander A. W Clarke, which has recently been docked at Simonstown, will leave. there on January for a cruise to Knysna, 'February 1-8-Port Elizabeth, February 914: and Durban, Feb ruary 16-March 12 returning to Simonstown on March 15.

AUSTRALIAN OFFICER'S POST Commander E. F. V. Dechaineux,

ROYAL AIR FORCE

SQUADRON LEADER PATTISON, The retirement is announced, at his own request. of Squadron Leader H. A. L. Pattison, one of the advanced signal specialists of the Force, who has been borne as a. supernumerary officer at Ux bridge Depot since May, 1938.

AIRCRAFT STRENGTH The end of 1937 finds the Metro politan Air Force with a total of 123-squadrons with 1,542 Arst- line aircraft. This compares with 88 squadrons, with 1,076 first-line aircraft. at the beginning of the year. The corresponding figures

The report and statement of ac- counts were unanimously adopted. The following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year;

President. Mr. E, W. Daviess Vice President; Mr: H. Hall; Hon. Secre- tary. Treasurer. Mrs. H. Hall; Com- mittee, Mrs. T.Lewis, Mrs. Manning, Mr W. A. Jones, Mr. David Davies, Mr. D. F: Davies, Mr. B. C. Thomas and Mr. E R. Price.

David's Day, March 1, by holding a it was decided to observe st.

dinner and the following sub-com- mitter was elected to co-operate with the President, Vice President and Hon. Secretary In the ar- rangements: Mrs. J. G. Hooper. Mrs. J. G. Jones and. Mr. W. A. Jones.

Members were invited to be pre- sent at the Cenotaph at 11 o'clock

WEDDINGS

TWO CEREMONIES, AT THE REGISTRY

A quiet wedding, took place at the Registry of Marriages, Supreme Court, yesterday, when Miss Chan Mi Ngo, of No. 723 Nathan Road,

Lee Chor Ching, Police interpreter, first, Boo, became the bride of Mr.

residing at No. 30 Kllung Street; first floor.

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Mr. Lee Sum Ling, and the bride The groom is the son of the late

is the daughter of Mr. Chan Sik K1, teacher,

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The ceremony was performed by Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Re gistrar of Marriages in the pre- sence of Messrs. Lar Shick Kor

Ker-and- Tam Hul Sing.

In the presence of the bride's father and Mrs. Chan Kwai Fong, Miss Fan Wing Chun. of No. 32. Klung Stree · grounid fact daughter of Mr. Fan Wal Ming. merchant. was married to Mr. Chan Ping Sun, of the Union Trading Co. Ltd., residing at No. 8 Battery Street, fist floor, son of Mc Chan Ting Yu, accountant

Mr. W. Aneurin Jones a's con ducted the second ceremony.

POSTAGE STAMP SHORTAGE

or the Royal Australian Navy, who when expansion began in May, on the morning of St. David's Day 5 Cent Duty Stamps

attended the 1937 course at the 1935, were 53 squadrons and 580 R.N. Staff College, has been ap-aircraft. In addition to the force pointed to the Tactical Division, at home there are 28 squadrons Admiralty, in succession to Com- oversea, including those in India. mander W. W. Darla, R.N., who it with, 272 first-line aircraft, and joining H.M.S. Nelson as feet the equivalent of 20 squadrons in torpedo offfee. Commander De- the Fleet Air Arm with 217 first chaineux passed into the Australine aircraft. The total strength Ban Navy AX midshipman on for the RA.F. thus includes 169 January 1, 1920, and was promot squadrons, or exactly 100 more ed to his present rank, in June than" the strength 10 years ago. last. He specialized in torpedoes. advanced

In which he took the course, and won the Ogilvy Medal for galning first place in the ex- amination for torpedo, lleutenant ENGINEER-CAPTAIN CAMPBELL Engineer-Captain G, D Camp- bell. D.8.0.. who goes on the red tired list to-day, is the first office of his rank to come under the rule Introduced in October, 1931, with drawing the privilege of a step in rank on retirement.

APPOINTMENTS following

The

appointments have been made by the Admiral

ty:-

MILITARY SERVICE

Period Lengthened In Japan

Tokyo, Jan. 12. Plans for lengthening the period of "military service to two years, and a compulsory-military system

when a wreath. would be laid on behalf of the Society.

ANNUAL REPORT

cember 31, 1937, is as follows:-

The report for year ending. De-

The year closed with a member- ship of 6 life members and 41 or dinary members. During the year the following new members were enrolled; Mr. E. W. Davies, Mr. Aneurin Jones and Mr. and Mrs. R. Edwards, all of whom are re- cent arrivals in the Colony.

Being Used

Five cent revenue stamps are at present being used in the Colony

stamps of the same denomination. in place of the usual postage

The stack of regular 5-cent stamps having been exhausted, and the non-arrival of consignments which have been ordered, have made this procedure pecessary.

The situation is an unprecedent- The annual, dinner was held on ed one. but it is emphasised by the March 2 at the Gloucester Hotel postal authorities that the measure and was attended, the

mem-18 only temporary and will cease as bers with their guests, including soon as the new supplies; arrive. representative body of service Members of the public who, having 58 persona. men from the RW.F. numbering purchased the 5-cent duty stamps for use during the period and are

DISTRESS FUND

In January of this year an ap

OPPORTUNITY FOR

THE HOMEWARD BOUND.

TRAVELLING REQUISITES

CONSISTING OF

WARDROBE TRUNKS.

CABIN TRUNKS,

WARDROBE “SUITCASE, HAT CASES,

SUITCASES,

"MUST BE CLEARED

AT.

AMAZINGLY

LOW PRICES

ATTACHE CASES, ETC.

LANE. CRAWFORD • LTD.

The House of Inality & Service

in possession of unused stampes, will FUNERAL OF MR.

be given the regular postage

for youth schools, has been appeal to assist a Welsh lady to re-stamps in exchange when stocks

proved-by the Cabinet before whom the measures were brought by the Marquis Kolchf, Kido, Minister of Education and General Sugiyama,

the War Minister..

are again available.

turn to her home" town was cir- cularised to all members of the A warning is issued that only Bociety, who responded so whole-5-cent green revenue stamps will heartedly that she was handed the be valid for postal purposes, and

sum of £5 together. with some the use of other denominations is money towards incidental ex- strictly prohibited with the usual

attendant penalties.

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at the Colonial Secretary's Office]" A committee meeting was liek

to consider whether this Bociety could render any assistance to the refugees in particular. Refugees in general, and Welsh

Capts.-H. B. Jacomb, to Presiston of military service for all pens

The Bill providing for the exten- dent for 3.0.

Course at Army branches of the Infantry will be School, Sheerness (Jan. 10); E. Jsubmitted upon the re-opening of P. Brind, to Birmingham (Jan, 3).

Engr. Capts.

the Diet on January 22. (Reid.). T. J.

The two-year conscription system Foulkes to President for Admiralty Gun Mounting Store, Parkhead, months period which is at present was decided upon because the 18 Glasgow; A. Wild, to President for the custom is now considered-insuf- Elswick Ordnance Works (Jan, 18). Aclent for training under modern

Fayr. Cdra.-B. D. Reed, C. R Allen, and C. J.-B. Harris, to Preal: Branches other than the infantry individual members, rather than

conditions, dert for Victualling-course (Jan. 10); M. A. W. Sweny, to Cardiff service. Those who entered the In-Society as a body. A notice to already have a two-year period of to any collective action by the LL. (E-R. R. H. Boddy, to must therefore remain in the army amongst all members, and a notice Tantry on of after December 1937. thia 'effect. was circularised President for Eiswick Works (Jan. 6).....

for two years according to the from the Society to Welsh re-

(Jan. 61,

of assistance which members were It was decided that any offers

INDIAN POLICE OFFICER

F. F. RIBEIRO.

Died From Heart Attack

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The funeral or the late Mr. Frederico Francisco Ribeiro, of the China Coast Traders. Limited, took Diace at the Roman Catholic Cemetery yesterday, the Rev. Fr. LM. Rossi officiating at the grave- side.

Deceased died from heart at- tack at the age of 46, in his

anxious to make, should be left to Honoured By Straits residence at No. 6: Gordon Terrace

Authorities

A distinction unprecedented tn Malayan police history has been

accorded Rai Bahadur

Mehta

at 2.30. p.m. on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Temp. Instr. LE R. Dawson revised regulations, whether or nor fugees was also published in the Prithvi Chand, Chief Inspector of Remedios (nephews), and friends

transferred to Permanent List (with original seny, of Sept. 27: 1933).

Payr. Lt. D. Price, to Drake for R. N. E. College (Jan, 11),

PROMOTIONS ;) Lt.Cdr.-P. C. Forman, to ranki of Act. Cdr. (sệny, Jan, 13.

Lua. (E)-W. Smith, W. J. Robb,. to rank of Lt.Cdr. (E) (seny. Jan. 1).

Shipl. Lt. (Retd.).-A. G. Ingram, to rank of Slupti Lt.Cdr. (retd)

sepy, Dec. 28):

they have" Anished their regular Sunday Herald. courses at, the youth schools.-. Router.

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YM.CA. ACTIVITIES

Lecture By Chief Justice

Sunday, January, 17, Discussion

Group in the West Lounge at 9 p.m. Men's Whist Drive in West Lounge Monday, January 18, Service

at 9 p.m.

the Straits Settlements Police, who has been granted an honorary As

stant Superintendentship by the

Governor.

Raj Bahadur Chand, who has many friends in the Colony, is the first Asiatic officer to be promoted to what is ordinarily gazatted ranky A man of outstanding brilliance, Raj Bahadur Chand also holds the King's Police Medal, which was awarded him in 1820:

The chief mourners were Messrs. in-law), Messrs. M. Gutierrez, F.J., L. G. Ribeiro J. E. Rocha (brothers- JE, HA, JA, LJ., ĈA. and LC. present at the funeral included Messrs. F.H. Banes, H.A. Xavier, J. Graca, FX. Laurd, AH Ribeiro and R. Bales

Fioral tributes were sent by the following: Manager and Stat or the China Coast Traders Ltd., L. well and Co., Mr. and Mrs. MA. da Silva and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Castro, and family. Mr. de Leandro, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ribeiro, Mr.. FF. Ribeiro, Mr. de Atlee Joe, Nena Fernandez.

INTERNATIONAL

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The President received, and, ac- cepted an invitation to be on the Committee of Reception, to greet the new Governor-of. Hong Kong, His Excellency Sir Geoffry North- cote, on his arrival in the Colony. Invitations from the President and members of the Society to a social evening held on Decem- ber 20, at the Sailors and soldiers Home were accepted by a large His Majesty's Forces in this com- number of Welshmen, serving in

INTELLIGENCE WORK RETIREMENT

mand. The Society desires His long career of more than 20 Lt.-W. J. Cleave, placed on the ton in the West Lounge from 8.30

Tuesdays and Fridays, Badmin place on record its appreciation of years in the Straits force has been Retd. Let Jaf 5).

the courtesy of the Reverend J. solely connected with the Criminal p.m.

E Sandbach and the Management (Political) Intelligence Department by Sir Atholl MacGregor on "Lawin placing the room at their dis-one

Thursday, January, 20, Lecture of the Ballors and Soldiers' Home where his work has been outstand-

The following donations are in the West Lounge. and the Ordinary Citizen" at 8. p.m.posal, and of the British American

He is one of the very few police gratefully acknowledged: Tobacco Co, in once more donat- officers able to speak Japanese Eu Tong Sen, Ex

$100,00 ing a liberal supply of cigarettes. fluently, and also write the langu-Proceeds of Charity Ball 5,092.67

Mr. Mehta The Society records with grati Raj Bahadur Chand has special Miss G. Crosby £2 tude the valuable services renderly distinguished himself in dealing

Raymond Bros. Mr. Pel ** The Great Northern Telegraphed by its President, Mr. D. R with sedition and Communist ac÷ The War Office announces the Company (Limited) advises that achieved during the year has been ponsible for several important ar-Chan Zamak, Esq.

Davies. Much of the

success tivities in Singapore and was res- Y: Men's Club following appointments:-

the following unclaimed telegrams due to his generous interest. Colonel (temporary Brigadier) are tying at their officer:--

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ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE Lt.-B. S. Leiper, to Wren (Dec.

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Ca: Engr.-R. Thomson, to Iron Duke Jan. 1).

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effect from. April next.

Colonel B. V. Kennedy, M.C., to be Provost Marshal, with effect from March 19 next.

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Congratulations in Welsh were In recognition of his valuable Anonymous (per Dr. A. mander, Cairo Brigade, Egypt, with lain produce Co.. from Tokyo; 3547, bera of the Society to the Ex- 1931 bestowed the high title of The Rotary Club of H.K.

cabled by the President and mein-services, the Indian-Government in Woo) from: Shanghai; Mr. Bun Lap Fu HR. Sanatorium and Hospital from President Mr. E R Price on his Bahadur upon him. Shanghai: 1248 from Shanghat: Mrs. Esther Wong Andrelsbon, c/o Messagerie Maritimes from Shang- hai: Y. K. Chang from Shanghai; 1241 (Chan Hang Bek Lak Kwok Hotel 315) from Shanghal.

TERRITORIAL, ARMY Colonel (temporary Brigadier) E. A. Osborne, D.S.0., has been appointed Commander, 44th (Home Counties) Division, Terri- torial Army, in succession Major-General Y. R. M. Minshull-

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wedding which took place whilst on home leave, and a letter of appreciation was received from him in return.com

THEOSOPHICAL

SOCIETY TALK

Reports of the Society's activi tives, have from time to time been communicated to the Librarian, Mr. Dorald K. Paul will speak. | National, Library of Wales and on "Understanding as Balance” at have been suitably acknowledged, the Theosophical Society's Lodge was. Thanks are üleo due to the room to-night at 5 pm...

The following warning Ford, C.B., D.8.0., MC, with effect issued yesterday: Partly | Manager of Gestetner (Eastern), This lecture is one in the Cam- from April 21 next,

Typhoon in about 122 đig. Long, Ltd., Gloucester Building, for hipalga for Understanding which Major G-E. M. Baillie, M.C., E. and 14 deg. Lat. N, inclining kindly nastatance in printing cir- the Theosophient Boelly is now TD, has been, selected the com- northward.

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A programme of recital on the Hammond organ will be given by

Mr. Lindany, Lafford.. FR.G.D. (Chr.); ARUM. LEAM, assisted by Mr. Gaston,D'Aquino (tenor), at the China Fleet Club auditorium this evening.

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