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THE

SERVICES

ROYAL NAVY

WV, Engrs.-E H. H. Rampling. !tu. Vidette (Jan. 91) G. T. Wilkinson, to Medway (Feb. 71; J W. Northwood, to Regulus (un- dated).

PROMOTIONS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANS Captain G. H. E. Russell, who attended the 1937 course at the Payr L.-J. R. Hayson, to rank Imperial Defence College, has of Payr. Lt.Cdr. (seny, Feb. 1). taken the past of Assistant Di- The following Sub-Lts. have been rector of Plans at the Admiralty.promoted to the rank of Lts, seny This is his first appointment to as stated:--G. B. L. Smith (Oct. 1. the Admiralty.

19361: T. W. Best (Sept. 1. 1937);

J. L. Buckeridge (Oct. 16, 1937); L...

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1938.

LONDON GAZETTE FUNERAL OF MR.

2.

TUESDAY, FEB. 1

ADMIRALTY JAN, 2

DEC. 22, 1937 R.N.

Cd. Eng. H. E. Drew to be Lieut. (E) (Jan. 22).

JAN. 22 R.N.

on Retd. List (Jan. 10).

Comdr. M. Cunningham

JAN. 24 R.N.

H.C. PRATT

Stanley Prison Officer

The death of Mr. Horace Charles Pratt, aged 47. warder of the Stanley Prison, accurred at the placed Queen Mary Hospital on Monday

night after a short lineSS,

SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE

Wt, Elects. to be C. Elects, with Continuing her cruise on the A. Somerville (No. 1. 1937); N. Vseny, of Dec. 9. 1937:-L F. Reeve,

B. Thurston, F. B Gibbs. J. W. P. R. Drewell America.

east C0131 of South

JAN. 25 R.N.

was suffering from Cardiac trouble. The late Mr. Pratt's daughter died of small-pox in Shanghai recently. His son employed In the Post Office,, is on his way back

The deepest sympathy will be extended to the widow in her heavy bereavement.

H.M.S. Exeter. Commander" C. P. Collett, V. B. Russell. A. L. CC. Gunr. J. W. Parry to be from Home leavë. Clarke. flying the broad pendant Kirkus (Dec. 1. 1837); A. Oray Lieut. (Dec. 23, 19371; Cd. Gunr. of Commodore B H. Harwood, Dec. 16. 1937); H. B. Turner, V. H. F. Downing to be Lieut. (Jan O.B.E.. will visit Bahia from

Darbyshire, A. Healey. A. J. R. 3). February 18 to 23. On March 3 the Foster (Jan. 1; D. K. Seth-Smith. Exeter is due at Trinidad to meet. T. V. Kyrke, D. R. Curry. C. s. the York. Apollo, and Orton under N. Tomiin. P. S. Skelton (Jan. 16). Vice-Admiral S. J. Meyrick. C.B..

Proby: Payr. Lts.-O. W. Hillman, Commander. In. - Chief, America JB. Williams, G. A. Tanner. R. T: Station.

Ower. E. A. J. Collard. W. L F. Hughes, transferred to general list of acct. officers (Seny. July 1. 1935).

PORTLAND DOCKYARD Commander A. R Fanshawe. relieved on January 1 in command of the turret drillship Erebus at Portsmouth. has become Corman- der of the Dockyard and Assistant King's Harbour Master at Portland, in succession to Commander, G. E. Boultber. whose tenure has Cx- pired. and who is to become Admiralty Liaison Officer for the R.N.R. and Merchant Navy in the Scottish Area.

Cd. Mstr.-at-Arms B Pinner placed on Retd. List with rank of Lieut.-at-Arms (Jan. 253.

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JAN.. 26 R.N.

be

Lieut. H. F. C. Kimpton to Capt. (Jan. 7); Lieut. G. W. Wilson Ca. Gunner-F. W. Darbin, to to be Capt. (Jan. 13). Danae (Feb. 1).

Schoolmaster (CWO).-P. K. Kingswood. to Cariisie (Jan. 28).

Gunners.-W. E. Duddridge and J. N. Bulman, to Victory for R.N.B. (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 respectively).

THE ARMY

COLONEL EVANS-GWYNNE Colonel Alfred H. Evans- Gwynne, D.S.O., has retired after 35 years in the R.A. ARMY AND R.A.F.

The deceased served through- out the War both in the Arins and the Navy. He joined the Prison Staff in 1921, and held a senfor position.

-THE FUNERAL

The funeral took place yester- day afternoon at the Colonial Cemetery, when Rev. H. W. Baines, Chaplain of the Prison Depart- ment, conducted the services at the graveside. The chief mourner Surg. Leut W. W. Sumkins. M.R. was Mr. A. Tarbuck representing c.s. LR.CP., to be Surg. Lieut.-the widow. Comdr. Jan, 28).

JAN. 21 R.N.

JAN. 28

"R.N.

Among the large number bf friends who gathered to pay their last respects were Mr. F. A. Hop-

Surg. Lieut. F. W. A. Fosbery, kins (Superintendent). Dr. G. M.B.. Ch.B., to be Surg. Lieut.Ingram Shaw (Medical Officer). Coudr. Jan. 28).

....

FEB. 1 R.N.

Chief Warder H Barret. Assistant Chief Warder J. W. Fitz-Gerald, Mr. V. H. Freeman (Hospital

Principal Licut. (E) H. C. Hogger to be Supervisor),

Printing Lieut-Comdr. (E) (Feb. 1); We Office: A. B. Didsbury. Assistant APPOINTMENTS (Feb. 1); Rev. A. L. Wragg. M.A. W. F. C. Jenner and F. Mason. M.A.A. 5. W. Ford to be M.AA Principal Printing Officer S. W. Cressey, Printing Officers Gillespie, Further military appointments to be Chaplain. of young officers to important posts

Principal Warders A. Paice. W. J. were announced recently.

Bagley, J. W. Hudson. F. R. Fuggle, H. Merriman, W. R. Dedear. B. An Jalott, Warders

WAR OFFICE FEB. 1 REGULAR ARMY

Col. G. R. Mainwaring, D.S.O..Plumb and

is granted the hen, rank of Brig., Tucker. Foster, Fuller, Herrop.

Cottrell,

AFRICA STATION COMMAND The appointment .of Rear- Admiral G. He D'Oyly" Lyon, C.B., to be Commander-in-Chief on, the Africa Station dates from January 31. He will take passage in the Winchester Castle. leaving Eng- land on February 18 and arriving at Capetown on March 7, when he will assume command in succes- Colonel (temporary Brigadier L sion to Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Carr. Commander 2nd Infantry Tottenham, K.C.B. .C.B.E.

Brigade, is to be Director of Staff Paymaster Commander C. Duties. War Office, with the rank on retirement (Jan, 15); Col A. O.

Drewery, Jamieson, Rae. hitherto accountant officer of major general (about Septem- Paterson, D.S.O., M.C., is placed on Stevens, Greenley. Joyce. Ashby, of the President. R.N.V.R. drillship, beri, in place of Major Genera: E the h.p. 1st under the prov. of Art. Winterton. Gowlands, Robertson, on the books of which officers K. Squires, who has been selected 497. Royal Warrant for Pay and Kingdon, Gooding. Stewart. Jones. serving at the Admiralty are borne, as Commander Deccan District. Promotion, 1931 (Feb.

Doxford. D; Col.

Didsbury, Fordham. has been appointed to HMS.

G. E. C. Rasch, C.V.O., D.S.O.. h.p..

Hodge. Pile. Perry, Goddard. Amphion as Secretary to the new

Major and Brevet Lieutenant retires on ret. pay Feb. 1): Col. Grant. Tappenden, a detachment Colonel Charles Edward Hudson, J.P. Duke. D.S.O., M.C., on cessing of Indian Warders and Assistant King's Own Scottish Borderers, is to be empld., is placed on the h.p.

Warders. Sikh and Mohammedan, to be. Commander 2nd Infantry list (Feb. 1); Lt.-Col. J. L. C.

and many others. Brigade, with the temporary rank White, M.C.. h.p.. late R.A., to be of brigadier.

Col. (Feb. 1), with seny. Jan. 1., 1936.

Commander-in-Chief.

THE BIRMINGHAM PRESENTATION The vist to HM.S. Birmingham at Portsmouth recently of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, who made a presentation of plate to the ship

..' on behalf of the

citizens of

Birmingham, recalls that it is just

M.

India

R.A.F. COMMANDS

Wwo changes in higher appoint- ments in the RA.F. were announ-

COMMANDS AND STAFF The follg. relinquish their appts.

ced by the Alr Ministry last night. (Feb. 1):-Col, (temp. Brig.) A. G.

FLORAL TRIBUTES Floral tributes were sent by the following: His Wife, Dorothy and

TAPESTRIES

AND

ART NEEDLEWORK

Etchings,

Tablerunners,

Cheval - set

Satchets,

Teacloths. Nightdress

Cases, Collars, and

many more clever ideas.

LANE CRAWFORD LTD.

The House of Quality & Service

Ken. Father and Brother (Eng- LOCAL CHINESE

land, Joe. Jim and Jean Kingdon,

and Shirley, and Misses Floyde Doris, Sam and Pat, Fred. Floss

WEDDINGS

THE REGISTRY

24 years ago that the previous. Air Vice-Marshal Patrick Henry Paterson, D.S.D., M.C., as Comdr, and Misses Floyde and Gooding. cruiser of this" name (the first to Lyon Playfair. Air Oncer Com-1st Tank Bde.. and the temp, rank Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mr. be called after the city) was commanding No. 3. (Bomber) Group, of Brig.; Col. J. P... Duke, D.8.0. F. A. Hopkins, Dr. G. E. Shaw. Mr. TWO CEREMONIES. AT missioned at Portsmouth by Cap is to be Air Officer Commanding 1st Grade, War Office: Maj. (OM.E. and Mrs. H. Barrett and family, tain (now Admiral Sir Arthur A. No. 1 (Bomber) Group. Royal Air 2nd C1.) J. P. McLare, M.LE.E. Mr. and

Mrs. J. W. Fitz-Gerald. Duff. This Birmingham 3- Force, with effect, from February R.A.O.C., as D.A.D.OS. War Office: Mr. and Mrs. V. HL Freeman, Mr. counted for the Arst enemy sub- 21. 1938, in place of Air Com-Maj. W. R. Beddington, The Bays. and

A quiet wedding took place at Mrs. marine sunk in the War. U 15. on modore Sydney Willam Smith.

A. B. Didsbury and the Registry of Marriages, Buprême as G.S.O. 2nd Grade, S. Comd. August 9, 1914.

family, Mr. and Mrs, S: W. Cressey, Court, yesterday, when Miss Koo Mr. A. J. Manton, Mr. and Mrs. I-teh, of Gloucester Road, became yon. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moss, the bride of Mr. Lou Kown, lawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Garland and family, residing at No. 65 Robinson Road. Mr. A. Tarbuck, Mr. and Mrs. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Robertson and family, Mr. and Koo Kown-woo merchant, and the Mrs. Jenner and family. Mr. and groom's father is, Mr. Lou Cherig, Mrs. Hudson and family. Mr. and physician.

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OFFICERS AND NEW PENSIONS ACT

;

con-

It is pointed out in Fleet Orders that an R.N. or R.M. officer, not already voluntary

ก tributor under the previous Health and Pensions Acts or eligible to become one thereunder. Is eligible to become a voluntary contributor under the new Con- tributory Pensions

55 011 January 3, 1938, or, if he applies after January 2, 1939, he

The position of Air Vice-Marshal Maj, E. D. Evelegh. M.C., R.A., Playfair is to be taken by Air from Stall Of RA (G.SO. 3rd

jamin Thomson, with effect from 3rd Grade, War Office (Jan, 27), ComModere Arthur Ashfyard Ben-Grade), Sco.. Comd., to be D.8.0.

February 14.

ROYAL REGIMENT OF

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ROYAL AIR FORCE

SQUADRON LEADER

FIGHTER SQUADRON

EQUIPMENT

ARTILLERY

for serv.

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Lt. Col. J. L. C.. White M.C., on Mrs. Fuller and family, Mr. and Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy completion of four years' serv. as Mrs. Le Tissler, Mr. and Mrs. Registrar of Marriages, performed CHIGNELL

a Regti. Lt. Col., is placed on the English and family Mr. B. Plumb. the ceremony. The witnesses were Squadron Leader R. A., Chignell. M.C., is seed, whilst holding the Mr. and Mrs. Paice. Mr. and Mrs. Tong-lee.

h.p. list (Feb. 1); Maj. L. A. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker and family, Miss Wong Sok Ying and Mr. Wee Voluntary who has recently been promoted appt. of Instr., Sch. of Arty, Indla Grant and fally, Mr. and Mrs. Contributors. Act. 1037, subject to the following general conditions in the RAF has been in com- Durand.

to that rank after 10 years' service Nov. 22, 1937); Maj. A A. M. Brimblecombe

and family, Mr.

TEACHER WEDS -Hts total income in the Income-mand since March last of the estabt. (Dec. 25, 1937); Maj. C. O. and Mrs. A. Edwards and son. Mr. Chung-yick and Cheung Leung- M.C., is restd. to the and Mrs. Foster and family, Mr. In the presence of Messrs. Chan tax year ended April 5. 1937. musi detachment at Trincomalee, the Olliver to be Lt.-Col. (Feb, 1). not have exceeded £400 (as

shore base for aircraft ir. the

and Mrs. Pile and family, Mr. and kwan, Miss Li Suk-ngo, teacher, of assessed for income-tax purposes) cruisers on the East Indies Station. pay

The follg. Majs. retire on ret. Mrs. Gillesple, Mr. and Mrs. Jillott No. 88A Lockhart Road, second and he must be under the age of

(Feb. 1)--C. G. Muscroft and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hill and floor, was married to Mr. Fung Taylor, D. N. Morgan, M.C.

family, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hunt. Man-sheung, clerk of General Post Capt. and Bt. Maj. J. M. 6. Doris and Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. Office, residing at No. 89 Queen's must be under 40-at the date of No. 9. (F) Squadron. Kenley: Pasley. M.V.O., is secd. whilst hold Merriman and family. Mr. and Road Central, first Boor.. The application. The benefits attain-No. 72. (F) Squadron. Churching the apt. of Instr., Sch. of Mrs. Drewery. Mr. and Mrs.groom is the son of the late Mr. able are widow's pension. 10s: a Fenton; and On. 80 (F) Squadron, Arty., India (Dec. 25. 1937); Capt. Dedear and fatally. Mr. and Mrs. Fung Kim-tong and the bride's week, with allowances for children: Debden. have completed their K. M. Weight is seed.

Billy Fuggle. Mr. Keln (England), father is Mr. L Chap-wan, bank orphans' pensions, 7s, 8d. a week equipment with Gloster Gladiator with the T.A. (Jan, 15); Capt. G. Mr. and Mrs. Ashby and family, clerk. Mr. W. Aneurin Jones also for each orphan child; and old-age aircraft. This is a single-seat, C. Luck is secd. for serv. with the Mr. and Mrs. Herrop, Mr. and Mrs. performed the second ceremony. pension, 10s. a week, beginning at multi-gun figher machine, with a T.A. (Jan. 21); Capt. A. R. Morres Blumenthal, Mr. and Mrs. Hercock. 65. payable to the insured men. Bristol Mercury engine, and was is reste, to the estabt. (Jan. 21). Mr. and Mrs. Cutcheom, Mr. and

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS and to the wife of a pensioner developed from the Gauntlet, pro- The follg. Lts. to be Capta.:- Mrs. Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Bagley, The following forthcoming mar- when she also reaches the age duced by the same firm. No. 79 C. G. Hendley G. P. D. Blacker Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson and Mr. ringes are announced:--

(F) Squadron at Biggin Hill has and remains secd., E. D. I Duncan, and Mrs. J. Dobson.

Mr. Christoffel Danvel Hermanus received aircraft of the Gauntlett R. HL Wheeler and remains .M., Officers and Brethren of Thisadane, and Miss Helena Barten, The European Officers Mess; The Botteller, Chief Steward of the $3. The following appointments are II type. Introduced in 1935 with secd.. Hutchinson, G. Peddie and Lodge Naval and Military No. 845 (nee Fiks, of 307, Rue Bouregt,

certain improvements of equipment remains secd., W. J. N. Norman-ac.; Sikh Officers, Prison Staff: Shanghai. over the Gauntlet 1.

Walker, M.B.E., and remains secd., Mohammedan ENTRY OF CIVILIAN CLERKS A. G.

Officers. Start and remains secd. Staff; Clerical Staff, Prison De Civil Engineer, of No. 8, Fo Shan

Mr. Norman Kemp Littlejohn..] In future, before action is taken R. A. Elliott (Sept. 13, 1937); W. B. Chief, Home Fleet; D. B. Fisher. locally at any unit pr establish-King and remains secd.. P. de N. Omeers Mess: No. 7 Police Station, ziel, of Seven Sisters, North Point. partment. Stanley; European Road, and Miss Jean Houston Dal- OBE... to Nelson, and as Capt. of ment at home to fill a vacancy for Ramus under the proy, of Art. 118. Messrs. Li, Fun Kee, and many the Fleet to Commander-in-Chief, a

Royal Warrant for Pay and Pro- others. temporary civilian clerk, Home Fleet (April 12).

statement is to be forwarded to motion, 1931, A. J. W. Geddes and Engr. Capt.-C. J. Meggs, to the Air Ministry giving particulars remains secd., J. M. Sinclair (Sept.. of the vacancy, and how it was 20. 1937); E. Golding and remains Cars. (E).-C. Ellls, to Victory caused, and particulars of any seed. J. M. Sinclair (Sept. 28. for Portsmouth Dockyard (Feb. 8); suitable ex-alzman clerka or store- 1837); E. Golding and

of 65.

NAVAL APPOINTMENTS

made by the Admiralty:-

CaptsEL 3. King. MV.O., to Nelson, as Care. 1st Class, and as- Chief of Star to Commander-in-

Hood March 11).

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T. A. H. Walker, to Vernon (March Keepers, or ex-Service men, who secd. (Oct. 14, 1937), 4).

Sürgn. Cdra.-J. Wylie, O.BE, O.BE., MB.. to Osprey (Feb. 4); H. L'P. Peregrine, M.B.to London (Feb. 5).

Payr: Cdra.-B. D. Reed, to Wlid-

| are available locally,

IN POSSESSION OF TREE WOOD

21.

remains

Capt. J. M. Sinclair is secd, for

Prison

LOCAL ESTATE OF $118,800

Mr. Kirill Alexander Kaluzhny, of the Hong Kong Hotel, and Mias Maria Alexandrovna Taras,

Mr. Hugh S. McKay, of No. 8, Causeway E. and Miss W.. Hamina, Miller, nurse, of Halero, Wick, Scotland.

serv, with the TA. (Jan. 1). The William Eric Stevens, retired initials of Lt. (now Capt.) G. P. D. merchant and farmer, late of St. Blacker are as now described and Christopher's Beaumont in the the Lido at Repulse Bay yesterday While walking on the road near

not as in the "Gazette" of Jan. Island of Jersey, who died on afternoon, the Chaplain of the September 12, 1937, domiciled in Royal Naval Dockyard was bitten fire (Feb. 7); A. G. Spears, to Kent Four Chinese were each nec

CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Jersey. left local estate sworn at by a mongrel dog. The dog has (Feb. 17).

$30, in default six weeks' imprison- Lt. (Suzy, of Works) H Riley, $118,800 Application by George been removed to Kennedy Town Lt.-Cdra.-C. R. Thompson, toment by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at P.ABI., to be Capt. (Surv of Gwinnett Noble Tinson, solicitor, for observation, · President. as Flag Lt.Cdr. to the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday Works) (Jan. 31).

for sealing probate of the will of Board (Jan. 24); J. W. McCoy, to for the unlawful possession of tree

the deceased has been granted by Triumph (Feb. 9); G. P. 8. Davise, wood.

the Supreme Court,

to Dolphin for era, (Feb. 13), and to Tribune (Feb. 27). '.

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Road, who died on December 13, Lal Ming was sentenced to six A coolle sustained slight injuries Local estate sworn under $800 1037. Probate of the will of the weeks' imprisonment for the un- when he fell from a lorry in Shau-was left by To Ewan alias To deceased has been granted to Lan Cd. Gunner.-R. F. Lambrt, to lawful possession of 76 cattles of Kiwan' yesterday. He was taken King Kwan: Government oplum | Chi alfas To Lâu Shi, tinfong Pembroke (Feb. 1).

seller. "late of No. 90 Hollywood widow. of the same address.

pine tree branches.

to hospital for treatment.

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