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THE SERVICES

ROYAL NAVY

COMMAND" OF THE GLASGOW

Capt. C. G. B. Coltart assumed command from January 20, of the new cruiser Glasgow in the Home Fleet, in succession to Capt. F. N. Attwood, who was appointed to Captain F. N. Attwood, who was

appointed to her while still under construction. The Glasgow was to leave Portsmouth, about the end of January to join the 2nd Cruiser Squadron at Gibraltar.

NEW ZEALAND CRUISERS The two cruisers of the New Zea- land Division under Rear-Admiral E. R. Drummond, C.B. MV.O., the

Achilles and Leander left Ackland for Australia on Jangary 26 to take part in the 150th anniversary cele- brations. They were due at Syd- ney and Melbourne respectively on January 25 and 28. On February 7 they will leave those ports in company with ships of the Aus- tralian Navy for Jervis Bay, re- maining til February 15, after which the Achilles will visit Mel- bourne, and the Leander Hobart They are expected to return to New Zealand on March 1.

1ST MINESWEEPING FLOTILLA

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1938.

LONDON GAZETTE

TUESDAY, JAN. 18

ADMIRALTY, JANUARY 17

and most of the units are strong enough to carry on both gunnery and searchlight practice in the various districts which they protect. It is expected that by the end of the financial year, on March 31, three-Retd. quarters of the strength required will be obtained

The field Divisions continue to

be headed in strength by the Highland Division, which has the remarkable record of never having been below 9.000 men and of having exceeded in some months 98 per cent. of the numbers required. Över 90 per cent. was also obtained in 1937 by the East Lancashire, Nor- thumbrian, and West Lancashire Divisions. Only one Division, the Home Counties, is below 80 per cont., a comparatively good figure maintained in the face of the strong drive for anti-aircraft re- cruits within its area. The Division in 1937 increased its strength from 72 per cent. to 78 per cent. The London Division, also affected by anti-aircraft

recruiting.

passed

B.N.

Cd. Gnr. E. A. Deverill placed on

List (Jan. 17).

WAR OFFICE, JAN. 18 REGULAR ARMY Maj. Gen. Sir Alan J. Hunter. K.C.V.O... Q.B., C.M.G.. D.S.O., M.C., on censing to be empld., is placed on the h.p. list (Jan. 18).

The follg. Cols. retire on ret. pay:-J. D. Boyd, DS.O. (Jan. 17); A. C. Johnston, D.S.O., M.C., h.D (late AEC.) (Jan 19).

The follg. Lt.-Cols. to be Cols.:- J M. Hamilton, D.S.O.. h.p., late Cordons Jan. 18); C. A. West. D.8.0. M.C., from RE (Jan. 17). with seny, July 1, 1837.

Maj. and Bt. Lt.-Col. M. G. N

Stopford, M.C.. Rife Bde., to be St. Col. under the prov. of Art, 1824, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion, 1931 (Jan, 13).

COMMANDS AND STAFF The follg. relinquish their appts.: from 74 per cent. in January of ❘ Maj.-Gen. Sir Alan J. Hunter. last year to 80 per cent, this month. JK.C.V.O., CB, OMG., D.$.O., M.O.. The Midland and Northern areas as Dir. of Personal Serva. War where air personnel is being sought Office (Jan. 18); Col (temp. Brig.) successfully, have not deprived the J. D. Boyd, D.B.D., as Dep. Mil. Sec. field Divisions of a good share of and Asst. Sec, of the Selection H.M.S. Sharpshooter recommis-men; they begin 1938 with an Board, War Office, and the temp. stoned on January. 19 with

rank of Brig. (Jan. 17); Col H. C. Chatham crew from the Harrier,

B. Wemyss, D.SO. MC, as A.A.G., to relieve that ship in the 1st

War Office (Jan. 18); Maj. G. L. 8. Minesweeping Flotilla. She will

Smith, OBE, M.C. R.A.. 24 Maj. sall for Portland on January 24

Instr. in Gunn, Malaya (Jan. 13); The Harrier paid off and recom-

Mal. and Bt. Lt.-Col. A. G. Neville, missioned for service in the Reserve

M.C.. RA. as MIL Asst. (G.8.0. 2nd Grade) to the Chief of the Imp. Fleet at the Nore as tender to

Gen. Staff (Jan. 18). H.M.S. Cardiff on January 19.

£

CRUISE OF THE EXETER HMS. Exeter, the ship of Com- modore H. H. Harwood, O.B.E, Commanding the South American Division, which is crawing on the south-east coast, was recently at Punta del Este, Uruguay. She will

also visit other ports along the

coast. arriving at Trinidad on

March 3 to join other ships of the America and West Tridles Squadron

ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT

STAFF

average percentage of not much below 90. The bald story as told by

gures in the official published yesterday hides a wealth

return

good work all over the country which has on balance added 1,000 officers and nearly 20.000 men, the peace strength 01 over two Divisions.

AGE OF PROMOTED OFFICERS

The follg. appts. are made:-Col. R. Evans. MC., Col. 5th Innis, The average age of the 11 officers D.G., A.D.G., h.p, to be D.D.M.I.. selected for Brigadiers' and Co-war office, and granted the temp. oneis appointments is 47. The rank of Brig. while so empid. (Jan. youngest is Lieutenant-Colonel R.12): Col. G. I. Gartlan, D.8.0., M.C., Mack. Scoble, M.C.. R.E, who be-h.p., to be Comdr.. 5th Int. Bde.. comes a Colonel and A.A.G. at and granted the temp. rank of the War Office on Tuesday at 44. Brig. while so empld. (Jan. 12); Col.

Colonel V. V. Pope, D.S.O., M.C., Military Training, becomes chief who leaves the Directorate of of staf in the Southern Command at 46, and Colonel. J. O' Tilly, DS.O., M.C., takes the tank com- Colonel Tilly was appointed 0.0., 5th Tank Battalion at 43 and com- manded the 10th at the age of 30 in France,

ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS The follg. Capta, are restd. to the estabt. E. 8. Walford, M.BE (Jan. 17); H., D. Mountford (Jan. 18),

INFANTRY

King's Own R-Capt. W. M. W. Cooper is secd, for serv, as an Adjt., TA. (Jan 1; Capt. R. E. A. Jones is restd. to the estabt. (Jan. 1),

W. York R.--Capt. N. A. Searles is restd. to the estabt. (Nov. 24, 1937): Lt. G. F. St. C. Stockwell to be Capt. (Oct. 1, 1937),

R.W. Fus.---Lt. J. G. Vyvyan to be Capt. (Nov. 24, 1937),

Inniskilling Fus.-Seq Lt. W. R. o. G. Baker from Welch R., to be Sec. Lt. (Jan. 8), with seny, Jan. 30. 1937.

E La R.-Capt. (local Maj.) B. W. King is seed, whilst holding the appt. of Asst. Prov: Marshal, The British Troops in Egypt (Jan. 8).

KO.Y.L.I. Capt. C. Huxley is restd. to the estabt, (Dec. 22, 1937). R.R.C.-Capt. C. A. White is restd. to the estabt. (Dec, 22, 1937). Manch. R-Capt G. D. Cooper

is restd. to the estabt. (Dec. 28. 1937)..

Seaforth. The follg. retire on ret. pay (Jan. 19):—Maj. J. E. Mc- Connell, OBE, Capt. J. V. Hughes- Hallett."

Gordons--Lt-Col J. M. Hamil-

ton. D.3.0.. on completion of his period of serv, in comd. is placed on the h.p. list (Jan 18); Maj, C. M. Usher, O.BE. M.C., to be Mai. (Jan. 16).

The follg, Lts. to be Capts. (Jan. 18)--D, Stuart; E., C. Colville un- der the prov. of Art. 118, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion. 1931.

ROYAL TANK CORPS

Capt. Skinner," M.C., having attained the see for retirement, is A. Fitzpatrick is accd, whilst hold- placed on ret, pay (Fan. 17); Lt. J. ing the appt. of Instr., R. Tank Sch., India (Dec. 13, 1937),

ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Maj.

(Qr.-Mr.) G. Harrison,

C. A. West, DS.O., M.C., to be Dep. Board, War Omde, and granted the MBE. D.C.M., haring attained the Sec. and Asst. Bec, of the Selection

temp. rank of Brig. while so empld. (Jan. 17): Maj. and Bt. Lt. Col. Page for retirement, is placed on ret. H. N. Davidson, D.S.O., M.C.. RA..

pay (Jan. 19); 1st Cl. Staff Sergt.-

Mr.) (Jan. 19).

Commander D. H. Magnay, from mand in the Mobile Division at 49. from G.8.0. 2nd Grade, Stan Coll. Mal. W. T. Hoskin to be Lt. (Q1.-

the aircraft-carrier Ark Royal, has taken up duty as assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance at the Admiralty, in succession to Com- mander H Dalrymple-Smith.

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

Cars.-J. Creswell. to President for RN. College (Feb. 1); H. W. &

Browning, to Elangham (Feb; 3).

Cars.-W. C. Jenks, to Herald (Jan. 14); N. A. C. Hardy, to Jason

fundated).

Lt.Cdr.-8. A. M. Mse, to Drake for R.N.B. (Feb. 2).

Lt.-Car-J. Y. G. Torlesse, to Flinders (Jan. 22).**

Burgn. Lt. (D).—F, Bradley- Watson, to Pembroke for RNB,

(Jan. 14).

15TH/19TH THE KING'S ROYAL

HUSSARS

Major R. H. O. Hanbury, MC., has been selected for command of the "15th/19th The King's Royal

Hussars, with effect from January 10. 1938. in succession to Lieu- tenant-Colonel M. O'M. Creagh, M.C., who has been appointed to the Staff.

to be G.8.0. 1st Grade, 2nd Div. R.E. to be G.8.0. 2nd Grade, War (Jan. 12); Capt." F. C. W. Forbery,

Office (Dec. 31, 1937); Capt. G. K. Bourne, RA, to be 0.8.0. 3rd Grade, War Office (Jan. 10); Lt. R. A. St. G. Martin, Oxt, and Bucks.

to be ADC. to the Govr-Gen., Union of 9. Africa (Jan. 14).

CAVALRY

13th/18th H-Capt. W. W. N. Davies is restd. to the estabt. (Jan.

13).

ROYAL REGIMENT OF

ARTILLERY.

2

Lt. Col. A. Stewart-Cox retires on ret: pay (Jan. 18) Capt. J. L. G. Jones,, retires receiving a gratuity (Jan. 18).

CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS

Maj. G. F. H. Alms to be Lt. Col. (Jan. 17); Suptg. Clerk P. E. Bullen to be Lt. (Qr.-Mr.) (Jan. 19).

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SMALL FIRE

COMMAND OF THE 1ST GORDON Lieutenant-Col. Charles M. Usher, Payr. Lt.-Cdr-3. A. Price, to 0.B.E., who has succeeded to the Warapite (Feb. 2).

command of the 1st Battalion, The |Gordon Highlanders, is 46, and was- the senior major of the regiment.

THE 5TH DIVISION Lts Bruce, to Dolphin (Jan. The depletion of the 5th Division 12); H. A. Bigden. to Vernon: G. J. by the employment of battalions in Wright. to Dolphin: H S. McN. Palestine will entall some move- Davenport (F/O. R.A.F.). to Bou-ments to Catterick and other thampton (Jan. 17): C. R. Piegrim, stations. Instead of being sent to to Redstart; E. M. Usherwood. to Jersey. the 2nd Battalion, The Some excitement was caused Walpole (Jan. 19); C. H. C. Adams, Wiltshire Regiment, will be sent to. near the junction of Hennessy to Herald Jan. 20); L. H. Kettle, Catterick in March. The 1st Bat- and Johnston Roads about 3.15 to Dolphin: C. T. Davies, to L 28 talion. The King's Own Yorkshire pim. yesterday, when volumes of (Jan. 21): C F. 6. Robinson, to Light Infantry, now at Gibraltar, smoke were noticed in the show Victory for R.N.B. (Feb. 1),

will soon take up vacant barracks room of the Flat Garage. A closer Inspection through the windows by the people who first noticed this, disclosed a tongue or two of flame. The alarm of "fire" was raised, and a large crowd soon gathered.

Payr. Lts.-K. H. Derwent, A. H. {with the 5th Division, Edmondson, to Amphion (Jan. 28);

E. E. Hitchins, to polphin (Feb. 1).

Sub-L-K. D'O Nott, to L.23

(Jan. 21).

Gregory, to

Payr. Sub-Lt.-A.

Malaya (Jan. 1).

to Pembroke (Jan. 18),

ROYAL AIR FORCE

NEW EQUIPMENT Detalls which are now available

A few men from the neighbour-

came on the

Cd. Gunner (T).- Batchelor, concerning the equipment of ing fire station

squadrons during 1937 show that scene and discovered that a motor No. 78 (Bomber) Squadron, one of of one of the pumps had caught the new formations at Finningley, on fire. The flames, were soon Doncaster, is the first to receive quelled with an extinguisher. the new Vickers Wellesley type. It

Gunners (T-L C. Stollery, to Eskimo (Jan. 25); F. Muler, to Nubian; W. A. Hann, to Sikh (Jan.

27),

Schoolmaster (CWO).-R. Frost, to Ganges (Jan. 12.

PROMOTIONS

E.

Cd. Gunner C. W Clarke, D.SC., to rank of Lt. (seny. Now, 29. 1937).

Wr. Shpr.-V. C. G. Taylor, to rank of Cd. Shipt. (Seny. Jan. 17). RETIREMENT Cdr.--L B. Hill, at own request (Jan. 1).

is the Wellesley with which the

Air Ministry is about to resume its is scheme was afterwards adopted experimental long-distance flights, as oficial by the Air Ministry. and three aircraft of the type may arrive in Sydney from England as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations.

Air

NO. 12 GROUP COMMAND.

Commodore T. L Leigh Mallory, D.S.O., has assumed com- SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS mand of No. 12 (Fighter) Group Acting Pilot Oncers J. 8. Danby, at Hucknali, Notts. formed a few T. A Heath, G. A. Pickett, and R. months ago to take over the com- L. Porteous have been awarded the mand of a number of units and special assessment of "Distingu-stations from No. 11 (Fighten) ished pass," in accordance with | Group, Uxbridge. He is the first paragraph 377 of the King's Regula- regular commander of this group, tions, on completing their course of the Senior Air Staff Omcer having fying training at No. 8. School, hitherto been temporary AOC Montrose.

THE OBSERVER CORPS

THE ARMY

TERRITORIAL, ARMY

RECRUTTING... The strength of the Territorial

GROUP CAPTAIN SPRATT Army, including the permanent

Group Captain Norman C. Spratt, staff, is now 183,000, which is nearly The organization of the Observer O.B.E., Senior Equipment Stat the establishment provided in 1932, Corps, to which a new Western Officer in the Training Command, the last comparable year before Area with headquarters at Glou-has been placed on the retired list the gradual increase in establish-cester has been added, was, begun from January 15 on attaining the ment numbers began. Today the in 1924 by Major-General E. B. age limit of 53. A pre-War mem numbers required are much higher | Ashmore, C. B., C.M.G., M.V.O., be 'ber of the RF.C., he served with owing to the need for enrolling fore the RAF assumed respon distinction in France and was three 45,000 anti-aircraft troops, whose sibility for the air defence of Great times mentioned in dispatches un- weekly intake is ond of the Britain. He was 0.0.C., London. Alr till he had the misfortune to be features of the good recruiting: Defence Area, from July, 1917, until taken prisoner in September, 1915. Over 60 per cent. of the air de-after the War ended, and had thus He spent over three years in fence personnel is now enrolled 'had special experience of the work, captivity.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS Capt. J. C. Gilroy, MB, to be Maj. (provi.) (Dec. 28, 1937). QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL

MILITARY NURSING SERVICE

The folly. to be Star Nurses on provi. appts.--Miss 3. M. Greaves (Jan. 17); Miss G. E. Jones (Jan. 19).

ESTABLISHMENTS

Staft Coll-Maj. and Bt. Col. M. G. N. Stopford, M.C., Rifle Bde., to be G.8.0. 1st Grade (Jan. 12),

Armoured Fighting Vehicles Sch. Maj. N. E. B. C, Mabony, R. Tank Corps, relinquishes the appt. of G.S.O. (Tech.) ́(CI. CO), Hdqs.' (Jan. 18).

R. Mil. Academy.-Captain J. E 8. Walford, M.BE, R. Bignals, re- Inquishes the appt. of Instr. (C). A) (Jan. 17).

CHINESE GAOLED

Two pistol grip connections and four "D.R.F." plates, to the total value of about $500, were stolen from the Royal Artillery store at Devil's Peak, Leemun. on Janu- ary 28.

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AFTER

THE

SALE

BARGAINS

IN THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.

A LARGE SELECTION OF TAPESTRIES,

»

ART SILKS, REPPS, CRETONNE, NETS ETC,

IN ATTRACTIVE COLOURS AND DESIGNS,

FROM

75c.

TABLE LAMPS, VASES, TEA

TABLES, FLASTER FIGURES,

DINNER GONGS, FRAMED

AND UNFRAMED PICTURES.

LANE

MUST BE CLEARED.

CRAWFORD

..

PER YARD.

LTD.

The House of Inality & Service

EXCISE OFFENCES-

To Chan, 38. and Leung Kai, 52, both unemployed, were fined $100 or one month's hard labour each by Mr. R. A D. Forrest, at the Central Magistracy, yesterday, on charges in connection with re- venue offences, ..

These were: possession of dut!- able spirit, possession of an leit

alon of fermenting material, at still, distilling liquor, and posses-

No. 9, Graham Street, on January 29. Both pleaded guilty,

OPIUM CHARGES

A remand of seven days' was granted by Mr. K. M. A. Barnett, at the Kowloon Magistracy, yės- terday, on the application of In- spector Russell, when two unem- ployed men, Leung Kong, 29, and Lo Kam, 35, appeared on a charge of possession of prepared oplum and keeping an opium divan at No. 37. Ma Tau Wei Road, first floor, and at No. 127, Wuhu Street. Tsol Lol. 28-year-old unemploy-ground floor, respectively. ed man, pleaded guilty when Sergt. Paton raided the premises charged before Mr. R. A. D. For- on Sunday night on information rest, at the Central Magistracy, received. yesterday, with the theft, and was sentenced to four weeks' hard labour.

יי

POSSESSION OF GUN

ALLEGED

SNATCHER GETS.

WHIPPING AND GAOL

Appearing remand before Mr. K.-M.'A. Barnett, at the Kow- Kwong Sheung, 27, unemployed,

loon Magistracy; yesterday, Wong and Trang Fai, 24, unemployed, Kong, 38, unemployed, who was were remanded for 48 hours when charged with matchingʻa gold and brought before Mr. R. A. D. For pearl earring from a woman at rest, at the Central Magistracy. Soy Street on Thursday, was sen- yesterday, on a charge of posses- tenced to two months' imprison- of ammunition, in the Tai Loy sion of a revolver and five roundsment and 10 strokes of the cane. He was ordered to pay $30 to the owner, in default, a further Boarding House, on January 29.

Detective-Bergeant D. Davies term of six weeks. The ornament

was not recovered.

prosecuted.

VAGRANTS FED

On Monday night, at the street sleepers shelter at the Old Gov ernment Civil Hospital, the Street Bleepers Society gave those who spent the night, there a dinner.

This is the annual dinner they gave to those unfortunates in or- der that they may have a good time at least once a year.

The function was very success- ful under the supervision of Miss D. Lee.

ELMS. BIRMINGHAM HMS., Birmingham (Captain EJ. P. Brindy left, Portsmouth

ANOTHER CHANCE

FOR THIEF

Another chance was given Wong Yak-ming, 25, coolte, when he was brought before Mr. R. A. D. For- rest at the Central Magistracy charged with stealing $50 from the Single. Officers' Quarters, Central Fire Station. As it was his first offence His Worship decided' to bind him over and remanded him for 24 hours to find a guarantor. Complainant was Mr. A; J. Cash, Assistant Station Officer. Detec tive-Sergeant A. SontarTM prosecut- ed.

for China yesterday to join the cently underwent trials at Port- 5th Cruiser Squadron. Shere- land.

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Department.

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Tel. 28151.

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