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THE SERVICES

(By the Air Mail, London, January 8). ROYAL NAVY

AGE OF NEWLY PROMOTED

CAPTAINS

In the Now Year promotions to captain, the selections have been made from slightly lower positions on the list of commanders than on the two previous occasions. A year ago the senior of the neiv captains was 53 places down the commanders list and the junior 183. Six months ago the senior was Sist and the junior 215th... This time the senior was 69 places down and the junior 222.

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The zone for, promotion is from four to eight years' seniority commander. Three of the new captains had served for, the full term and three more for 7 years; at the other end are two captains with 4 years.

The ages of the officers promoted are rather lower than in previous batches. Two are 44 and three are 43, but others are not yet 40. The majority entered Osborne ummediately before the- War, but there are two who began their service as special cadets during the War. Captain L. S. Saunders.jotted Keyham Col- tege from Edinburgh Academy in September. 1914; and Captain Guy Grantham from Rugby in June. 1010. Captain Grantham passed j out at the head of his term and was chief cadet captain.

COMMAND OF THE REVENGE Captain

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W. F. Wake-Walker, OBE, hitherto Director of Tor- pedoes and Mining, assumed com- mand from January 3, of the battleship Revenge" in the 2nd Battle Squadrur.. Home Fleet, in succession to Captain R. B T. Miles, who is to command the torpedo school-ship Defiance at Devonport. CAPTAIN H. L. I. KIRKPATRICK The retirement is announced at his own request at Commander H LI Kirkpatrick, with the rank of captain, from January 1. He has been more than 34 years in the Navy, having been one of the first term of cadets at Osborne when it was opened in September, 1903. HOME FLEET FLAGSHIP The flag of Admiral Sir Roger Backhouse. Commander-in-Chief. Home Fleet, was transferred ол January 3, from the Nelson to the Enchantress, Admiralty yacht and remained there until the Nelson left Portsmouth Harbour carrying out trials. The general staff and office of the Commander-in-Chief remained in the Nelson..

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NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty-

Cdr. (E)-J. I. Moore, to Nelson Jan. 3).

Chaplain. The Rev Dixon, to Ajax (undated).

Proby. Lts.-P. 5. Evans, to Intrepid; C. A. Meyer, to Malaya; C. B. Cathle, to Douglas (Jan. 1). Sub-LA. D. H. Milne-Holme.. 10 Fearles: Jan. 2.

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To be Bt. Majors.-Captain A. D. I. 4 Bombay Ors; Captain J. C. Saunders-Jacobs, 18 R. Garh, Rit.

ESTABLISHMENTS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY,

„JANUARY 19, 1938.

LONDON GAZETTE COLONY BOUND

TUESDAY, JAN. 4

ADMIRALTY, JAN. 1.

F.N.

Comdr.

H. L. I. Kirkpatrick placed on Retd.. List at own re-

R. MIl Coll-Captain T. H. Ely!quest with rank of Capt. (Jan. 1). K.S.LI, to be Coy. Comdr. G.8.0. Licut. (E) to be Lieut.-Comdrs. Ci. CC), and granted the local (E)--Weston Smith W. J. Robb rank of Major whilst so empla. (Jan. 1), (Dec. 19, 1937).

R.AO.C. Sch. of Instrn-Lieut OME 4th C.). How Captain (Q.M.E. 3rd C1.), H. S. Baker, A.MIMechE., R.A.O.C.. to be Instr. (April 1, 1937).

Inspn and Experimental Staff- Captain J. T. Feehally.. R.A.S.C., from Asst. Inapr. (C. FF) to be (Cl. CC) (Jan. 2).

Inspn. Dept.-Major J. G. D. Weir, R.A.. relinquishes the appt. of Asst.. Inspг. (CL CC) (Jan. 1); Lt. (D.O.) J. Melville, R.A., to be Asst. to the Chief Inspr. of Arina- ments (Dec. 20, 1937). The name

Ordnance Committee.-Col. (local Mal.-Gen R. F: Lock, C.B., ret. pay, Res. of O., relinquishes the appt. of Senior M. Member (Pre- sident), and the local rank of Maj.-Gen, (Jan. 2),

JANUARY, 3

K.N.

Lleut. W. J. Cleave placed on Retd. List (Jan. 3); Cd. Gunr. N. B. Cudd placed on Retd. List (Jan. 2).

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S ROYAL NAVAL NURSING SERVICE Miss J. A Williams, has been appointed a Nursing Sister on probation, to date Jan. 12.

WAR OFFICE, JANUARY 4 REGULAR ARMY

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Col. R. F. Lock, C.B.; on cessing to be empld., is grafted the hon. rank of Mad-Gen. (Jan. 2); Col,

on

of Lieut.-Colonel C. C. SaundersL. P. Evans, V.C.. CM.G., D.S.O., O'Mahony, O.B.E.. A.M.I.MechE, Res. of Off., is as now stated and retirement.

hp, having attained the age for

retires not as in the "Gazette" of Dec, 28. (Jan. 3), and granted the

ret. pay 1937.

hon. rank of Brig.-Gen.

The follg. Lt.-Cols., Ind. Army to

2, 1937), with seny. June 3, 1936; be Cols.-A. W. Fulverman (Oct.

A. L. Johnston, O.B.E. (Oct. 15, 1937), with seny. Jan. 1, 1935; Bt. Col. W. LeC. Brodrick, RI.A.S.C. (Oct. 15, 1937), with seny. Aug. 1. 1936; Bt. Col. N. G. R. Coats (Oct. 15, 1937), with seny. Sept. 30, 1937. L:-Col. (local Col.) F. N. Mason MacFarlane, M.C. from R.A., to be Col. (Dec. 3, 1937), with seny. 1, 1934.

Proby. Sub-Lts.-A. L Harper, S. L. Haydock, to Malaya; F. A. J. Andrew. A. Gregory, to Delhi; G. MacClelland, to Douglas: E. B. Edkin, to Shropshire; G. D, Gregory. to Intrepid: G. W. P. Edwards. J. H. Shears, to Comet; R. C. Watkin. to Sussex:

A. Rogers, to Grenville; C. G. Bush. to Grim; R. Carpmael, to Gaz- land; P. C. Chorley, to Grenade; D. E. O. Watson, to Gallant: H. Westacott. to Imperial; H. F. Bond. to Isis: J. Smallwood, to Havock; J. Whitton, to Hasty; J. C. N.,, Shrubsale, to Hereward: J. N. Bathurst. to Hotspur (Jan. 1.

PROMOTIONS

Gunners (T).-R. J. Lowe, A G. Nicholls. W. G. Cotgrove, J. A. Jago, to rank of Cd. Gunner (T)

(seny. Jan.1.

Gunners-H. J. Smart, S. W. H Martin, P. Appleyard. H. E. Lukey. to rank of Cd. Gunner (seny. Jan.

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MEMORANDA

Col. G. I. Gartlan, D.S.O. M.C. relinquishes Cl. X rates of pay on ceasing to be a Mil. Student."Imp. Def. Coll, and is placed on the h.p. list Dec. 19, 1937); Captain F. G. M. Grey Res. of" Oft.. 1s granted the local rank of Major while empid. as Zone Recruiting Off., Glasgow (Jan. 5); Lt. W. J. Harvey. M.C.; late R. Dublin Fus., having been convicted by the Civil Power, is deprived of the rank of Lt. (Nov. 8, 1937); F. HL McNelll. late Lt.. E. York R., is granted the zank of Lt, or completion of a period of serv. In the ranks (Dec. 31. 1937).

Wt: Tel.-G. T. Giles, W Clewer to rank of Cd. Tel. (seny." Jan. 1).

RETIREMENT Chaplain The Rev. D. J. Jones. placed on the Retd. List (Jan. 9)..

THE ARMY

ROYAL AIR FORCE

AIR VICE-MARSHALS With the promotion of four air commodores to air vice-marshal in the New Year list. the total of officers of this rank is brought up to 20, excluding the Duke of Gloucester, This

shows an in-

crease of eight since the start of the expansion, scheme on May 22,

1935.

ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS Major arid Brevet Lieutenant- Colonel D. S. Davidson. D.8.0.. M.C., has been selected for com- mand of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots Fusiliers, in succession to Lieutenant-Col. B. H. Badham- DS.O., who retired from the Army on January 2.

INDIAN ARMY

The following promotions are made (Jan. 1):-

Ch.B,,

To be Bt. Col.-Lt-Col. J. W. .Vanreenan. O.B.E., M.B..

FR.C.S., LM.B.

To be Bt. Lt.-Cols.-Major F. M. Moore, 12 F.FR.: Major F. W. Burch, M.C., 18 R... Garh, Rif.; Major D. D. Gracey, M.C.. 1 G.R.; Major D. T. Cowan, M.C., 6 GR Major F. EL Tounsend, LAO.C.

Only four of the 20 are more than 50 years of age. The eldest is 55. and the youngest 44. with an average age of 47. They are- John Stanley Travers Bradley, William Sholto Douglas.

John Hugh Samuel Tyssen, Douglas Claude Strathern Evill. Air Vice-Marshal Bradley since January, 1935, has been Director of Equipment at the Air Ministry, and was promoted to the rank of Alt Commodore in July, 1935.

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Air Vice-Marshal Douglas January, 1936. became Director of Staff Duties at the Air Ministry. November, 1937.

Air Vice-Marshal Tyssen since has been Air Officer in Charge of Administra- tion at Headquarters, Iraq.

from

Air Vice-Marsha} Evill 1934 to 1936 served as a Deputy Director in the Air Ministry and then as Sentor Staff Officer. Bomber Command.

CHINA SQUADRON DISPOSITION

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The following is the disposition of H.M. Ships in North China:

Shanghai: Grimsby.. Tsingtao: Chefoo: Lowestoft. Welhalwel: Sandwich, Suffolk. Amoy: Duchess,

Delight.

Swatow: Thracian.

WARSHIPS IN HARBOUR The following are the

or warships in port:

North Wall: Capetown."

A.D.C., retires on ret, pay (Jan, i, Col. J. F. R. Hope, C.B.E, D&O..

1938), and is granted the hon. rank of Brig-Gen

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BY DUNERA

New Military Details Arriving

The Second Battalion Royal Scots Regiment, whose personnel totals 740 officers and men and nearly 200 wives and families, is arriving here on January 27, aboard the transport Dunera which left Southampton on December 22,

The list is as follows.

FOR HONG KONG H.K. and S. de "RA-Capt, and Mrs. Colley.

Royal Artillery-Capt. and Mrs. D. L. S. Northcote, Capt. and Mrs. G. E. 8. Proes, Lieut. W. H. Beaman. 8th Heavy Bde, R.A.-Leut. Lecky, Master Gunners

Brooks, Durose and McConnel and their wives; seven N.C.Os. and families, four bombardiers and 11 gunners.

Royal Engineers (Es), — seven N.C.Os. and families, one sapper.

Royal Engineers.-Captain and Mrs. A. de G. Best, Lleut, and Mrs. G. C. Richards, Lieut. A. J. Le Sec-. leur, eight N.C.Os. and families, 38

Jappers.

Royal Signals-Major and Mrs. E. Levett, two N.C.Os, and 36 signalmen.

2nd. B., Royal Scots.-22 officers and their familles, 20 N.C.Os, and their families, 695 privates,

ist. Bn.. Middītsex Regiment- wite of Captain F. Walden, two N.C.Os. and their families.

2/8th Gurkhas-Major and Mrs. Stabbles.

3/10 Baluch Regiment.-Lieut. Thunder.

East Surreys.-R. 3. M., and Mrs. C. M. Estall

1st Bn. Seaforths-two N.C.OS. RAS.C.-twa N.C.Os, and four

privates.

The follg. Lt.-Cola to be Cols. (Jan. 1, 1938):-Bt. Col. G. R. Smallwood, M.C.. h.p. list (empld.). late E. York R., with sen. Jan, 22: Burton, Major and Mrs. G. O. F. R.A.M.C.Major and Mrs. C. F. Muirhead, M.C. h.p. late Seaforth.

Alley. Q. M. S. and Mrs. W. A. Wiglit, four N.C.Os. and 16 privates. PAO.C. Mrs. M. O. Wilson, Mrs. Aslett, three N.C.Os. and one pri-

.

COMMANDS AND STAFF Capt. R. B. Littledale, K.R.R.C.. relinquishes the appt. of Star Capt. 2nd Inf., Bde. (temp.) (Dec, 9. 1937).

51st

vate.

private.

Army Educational Corps.-one N.CO.

The follg. appts. are

R.A.P.C-Captain and Mrs. G 8. made:Bates. C.B., D.8.0.. from Comdr. Maj-Gen. W. D. S. Brownrigg. RA.V.C.-one N.C.O. and one (Highland) Div., TA.,. to be Mil. Sec. to the Sec. of State for War, and granted the local rank of Lt.- Gen, whilst so empld. (Jan. 3); Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen. Sir Ronald F. Adam. Bt., D.S.O.. 0.B.E from Comdt.

(Maj.-Gen., Gen Staff, Staff Coll., to be Dep. Chlef of the Imp. Gen. Staff, War Office, re- taining the temp. rank of Maj.- Gen. (Jan. 3); Maj. E. H. Whitteld. M.C., Oxf. and Bucks, LI, to be G.S.O. 2nd Grade, Comd. Dec. 29, 1937); Capt. R. G; G. Byron.

th/7th D.G., to be Mil. Sec. to the Govr-Gen. and C.-in-C., Dominion of New Zealand (Dec. 30, 1937); Lt. H. H. K. Rowe. R. Tank Corps, to be Adit. attd.. Gen. Star Cam- bridge Univ. Contg., O.T.C. (Dec. 15, 1937).

The fog, relinquish their appts.! -LL-Gen Sir Hugh J. Ellen,

Army Dental Corps-one N.CO. Queen's Army Schools-Mrs. M. E. Guard.

FOR SHANGHAI RAS.C.-S/Cond. W. Stacey..

Royal Signals-Two signalmen

2nd Bn., Worcester Regiment. Lieut. F. H. H. and Mrs. Pardoe.

2nd Bn., Durham Light Infantry. -one N.C.O.

Military Police S.C.-one N.G.O.

FOR TIENTSIN Royal Signals-Two signalmen. R.A.S.C.-Lieut. and Mrs. T M.

Simmons.

1st Bn., Lancashire Fusillers.- Mrs. A. Ashcroft, two N.C.Os.

K.C.B., KCM.O., KOVO, DSO, HONG KONG CHINESE

Col. Comdt, RE and R. Tank Corps,

35 Master-Cen of the Ordnance, War Office (Jan. 1.

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Office Bearers Elected

At the annual general meeting

1938); Lt. Col. J. 8. W. Stone, M.C., RE, as G.8.0. 2nd Grade, Malta (Dec. 31); Lt. Sir Colin K. Dick- Gunyngham, B., Black Watch, as A.D.C. to the Comdr., 4th Div.of the Hong Kong Chinese Medical (Dec. 13).

Association the following were elected office bearers for 1938:-

CAVALRY

4th/7th D.G.-Capt. R. G. G.President, Dr. Sha Pul: Vice- Byron is secd while holding the President, Dr. Llen Tsoong Kya: ppt of Mil. Sec. to the Govr-Chen. Hon. Becretary-Treasurer, Dr. Es- and C-in-C. Dominion of New ward W. J. Sun; Council Members: Zealand (Dec. 30, 1937); Lt. J. E. T. Leigh to be Capt. (Dec. 30, 1937), 12th L-Lt. G. J. Kidaton is secd for serv. as an Adjt, T.A. (Dec. 19, 1937).

The folly. Lts. to be Capts. (Dec. 21. 1937):local Capt.) K. C. C. Smith, and remains seed.; G. J. berthingsKidston, and remains secd.; (temp. Capt., T.A.) A. 8. Gemmell, and re- 'mains secd.: A. M. Horsbrugh- Porter.

South Wall: Herald, Moth.

East Wall: Grampus.

Drs. Chau Sik Nin, Chau Wai Cheung. Cheung Shiu Fan. Li Tsco Yiu, Ling Ke Dich, Liu Yan Tak. Tseung Fat Im and Wong Tsz Chuen: Hon. Auditors: Drs. Cheng Kung Suen and Lam Chi Wic.

VERNACULAR SCHOOL PRIZE DAY

The Greya-Maj. J. Dudgeon. Mr. S. W. Tso. O.B.E., has kindly North Arm: Cumberland, Fal- M.C., retires on ret, pay (Jan. 1, cousented to distribute the prizes

mouth.

West Wall: Adventure;

1938).

at the Government Vernacular

7th H-Lt. C. G. Davies-Gilbert Middle School on Friday next at

. Dock: Parthian, Phoenix. Ror- to be Capt. (Nov. 1), qual.

No. 6 Buoy: Dorsetshire. No. 13 Buoy: Daring.

FOREIGN MEN-OF-WAR French: Dumont D'Urville. Chinese: CMC. Cruisers (15), Transports (2), Gunboats (2).

ON PASSAGE

To Hong Kong: Folkestone.

FORTHCOMING WEDDING

ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY

11 a.m.

The folly, to be adits.:-Capt. K. | Bugden, G. E, R. Bastin, A. N. 8. R. H. Tailour (Nov. 15, 1937); Lt. Corbett, M. J. B. Burnett, W. D. P. Crosthwaite (Jan. 1).

McN. Graham, W. Byas, T. A, E The follg. Majs, are restd. to the Coltuian (Dec. 22); W. H. Atkins estabt:--C. M. Christle, M.G. (Nov, ¦ (Dec. 28). 26); W. H. F. Crowe, M.C. (Dec. Capt. J. D. H. Boyt retires re- A. L. Cameron, DBO., M.C. | celving a gratuity (Dec. 31); Capt. Jan 1, 1998),

J: M: Kirkmanı la secd, for serv. on the Staff (Jan, 1, 1938).

Capt. L. G. M. Goodwin, M.C., is seed, while hold the appt, of Asst. Jaspr., Inepa. Dept. (Oct. 16).

The follg. Capts, are secd. for The forthcoming wedding of Mr. serv. on the Star (Nov. 24):-D. Bruno Foon, motor engineer, of Dunlop, R. D. Dupuis, L. C. Aitken, No. 1 Des Voeux Road West, E. O. Herbert,

The follg. Capts. are restd. to the estabt, (Jan. 1, 1938) —— F.- E. Vining. MBE, J. N Whitworth, G. R. Way.

Sec. Lt. PL. Jordan resigns his comma. (Dec. 31).

ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS ground floor, and Miss Ernestina The follg. Capts, are resta. to Maj. F. K., Wilson is secd. for Domingas Sequeria, of No. 3 Chater the estabt.-E. F. 8. Brodie (Dec. serv, on the Staff in India (Jan Road, third floor, has been an-14); E 0. Philips. R. Shaw-3); Capt. D. M. Smyth to be Adit

Hamilton, J. F. Paterson, A. J.-F. (Dec. 1, 1937)...

nounced.

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