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HOUR OF LATEST DANCE MUSIC AND VARIETY· BEETHOVEN CONCERTO NO. 1

12 to 12.20 pm...Relay of Service of Intercession from St. John's Cather dral.

12.30 Piano Salos' by Patricia Ko13- borough

Where The Bee Bucks (Shakespeare, and Arne-arr. Shaw). Come Let Us Join The Roundelay (Wm. Beale). It Was A Lover And His Lass (Shakes peare and Morley-arr. Bridge Onas companied.

4.45 London Belay-Sporta News and Market Notes.

9.50 Vocal Gems from "Maritons" (Wallace),

Singers: Clara Serena; Doris Vano; Francis Russell: Dennis Noble and Chorus with Orchestra.

'night."

10 London Relay In Town To Edited and produced by C. P. Meehhan.

Rhythm.

10.30 New Dance Music. Fox-Trots-Buck Dance Dopey Joe-Slim and Slam. Finger Prints (Engleraan). Medley alm Going Places).

Fox- -Trois-Mutiny In The Nursery Intro: My Blue Heaven: Sweet Sucers (film 'Going Places")-Paul White- Jeepers Creep The Japanese Sandman. Hot Dog (Clair-Carter). Poor Little Rich man and His Swing Wing. --Selection.

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12.43 Mantovant'and His Tipica Or- chestra.

A Fete In Santa Lucia" (Ferraris). Ragamumn-Polka (Rixner). Spider 01 The Night-Tango. Madame. You're Lovely-Tango Round A Gipsy Camp Fire (Trad.—arr. Mantovani).

1 Local Time Signal, and Weather Report.

1.03 Elsle and Doris Waters. Frances Langförd and Lex Allen.

Was It Rain? (flim "The Hit Parade'-Frances Langford (Vocal)

·with Victor Young and His Orchestra. Gert And Daisy "Spring Cleaning': and D. Waters). That's The TE Worst Of"Haring People Upstairs (K. und G. Western)-Elsie and Dorks Waters (Comediennes) with "Piano.

Don't Ever Change film Ryhthm in the Clouds. Once In A. Wille (Green and

Edwards-Les Allen

(Vocal) with Orch.

A Party At Gert And Dalsy's (E. and D. Waters) -Elsie and

Waters and Company.

Doris

It's Like Reaching For The Moon (Lewis-Sharman-Marqusce) - Frances Langford (Vocal) with Victor Young

His Orchestra.

and

Rumbas Mario La 0. Tendre Bo- lero-Lecuona Cuban Boys.

Fox-Trots-Don't Let That Moon Get Away (from 'Sing, you sinners'). I Ups To Her And She Ups To Me Billy Cotton and. His Band..

Fox-Trots Teara On My Pillow. Lambeth Way?-Ronnie Munro and His Orchestru.

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Call Sign: VIR”

Wave Length, 31.34 metres Power, 1 Kilowatt HOLLAND-INDIA

Call letters: PIII. Wavelengths 16.88m, & 25.57m.: Frequencies 1977oke. & 1773oke.

1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press, Weather Forecast and Announcements. H.K.

1.40 Beethoven-Concerto No. 1 In Time C Major, Op.15.

8.173,

Artur Schnabel (Piano) and the 10.00-Musical Interlude (A). London Symphony Orchestra cond, by Dr. Malcolm Sargent.

6 "For the Children." Playways-Old Rhymes With New Tunes. Playways-a) Brahms Lulla by; b) Dance to your Daddy (Sharp -Vivien Lambelet (Sopratio) Pinno

with

"Now We Are Six" (A.A. Milne- Franser-Simson). Intro: Sneezies: The Emperor's Rhyme;; Furry Bear. ---Mimi Crawford (Soprano) with Piano.

Us

Studio-Serial Story "More Very Young" Songs (A.A. Milne-Fraser-Simson) Intro: Two: Knights and Ladies; In, the dark

George Baker (Baritone)

with Piano.

6.30 Closfor local Stock Quota- tions.

6.32 Reginald Dixon at the Organ. Dixon Hits No. 25. Intro: Says my heart; Now it can be told; Alexander's Ragtime Band: It'a d'lovely; There's rain in my eyes: Everyone must have a sweetheart.

Dixon Hite No. 27. Intro: Blue skles are round the corner: The Um- brella Man: Penny Serenade; The Dicky Bird Hop: The Chestnut Tree. 6.45 London Relay-Masie-Hall. Including Turner Layton, My Plano and I; and the B.B.C. Variety Orches 'tra conducted by Charles Shadwell.

Presented by John Sharman.

7.45 Bea Shantles. Storm Along: Roll The Wood-Pile Down farr. Taylor Harris) Nous Iroos A. Valparaiso (Pares and van Parys). Sciucamunal Sta Campa (arr. Pavara)-John Goss (Baritone) and Cathedral Male Voice Quartet with Piano.

Aboard The Windjammer (Medley of Sea Shanties). Intro: A-roving Shanandoah: What shall we do with the drunken Sailor; Huakaloo Balay:

10.20-Wheat and Grain Report (A). 10.40 "At Home, and, Abroad." (A). 11.05 Luncheon Music (A).

11.30-Afternoon Musical Programme

Pm,

(A).

or-

100-Pros and Cons." with the Mid-

Jand Revue Orchestra (D1), 1.30 The Royal Air Force The development and present ganisation of the R.A.F. D1, 2.00-Recital by Florence Hooton (violoncello) and Guy Eldridge (organ) (D1).

2.30-News (D1).

2.45 "In Town To-night." (D1). 3.15 Sports News and Market Netes 3.30-Young People's Session (a).

(DI).

4.15-Dinner Musle (A). 5.25-Commentary On News#(A). 8.30 The National Military Band

(A).

HOUSE FLAG. FOR CABLE

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GENERAL

THE SERVICES

ROYAL NAVY

TWO NEW ADMIRALS

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Cd. GunnerW. J. Cocks, to York (May 15).

Gunners-E. A Harris, to Pegasus (May 10): JJ. T. Whiteside. to Cura- vaa (May 32).

THE ARMY

APPOINTMENTS IN INDIA

An interesting event will take place on Empire Day. Wednesday. when the new house ding which quent on the vacancy on the admirals The Admiralty states that conse- has been designed for Cable and it caused by the death of Admiral furled at every Wireless Ltd. will be officially un-Bir Reginald Henderson, G.C.B., on

branch of

May the following promotions have Company throughout its world- been approved:

Vice-Admiral Sir Ragnar Calvin, wide system.

K.B.E. C.B. (who is supernumerary to Brevet Lieutenant-Colohel L. S. Bell- sult of a decision by the Chair-Noble, K.C.B., C.V.O., are promoted to dant of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Raj- the list), and Vice-Admiral Sir Percyer has been appointed Comman- man of the Compay. Mr. Edward Admirals in HM. Fleet, to date Putana Rifles.

MAY 3.

3. 1839 and in consequence Major H L Barstow has been ap- Wilshaw, J.P. who wished one" flag Rear-Admiral John C. Torey, CB pointed Commandant of the 2nd Bat to replace the dags owned by D.S.O. ls promoted to be Vice-Admiraltalion, 4th Prince of Wales's Own several of the various

in HM. Fleet, to date May 3, 1999. Gurkha Rifies," companies and Wire-pointed as Commander-in-Chief, China Regiment, has become adjutant of the Admiral Sir Percy Noble is reap- Major D. P. Dunkley, The Cheshire Station, and Vice-Admiral J. C. Tovey 2nd Battalion. The Bombay, Baroda, Wireless in command of the Destroyer Flotil- and Central India Railway Regiment. George's las Mediterranean Fleet, en promo-

tion.

coming within the Cable less mérger.

on

The new Cable and flag comprises a red St. Cross superposed on a golden cross dark blue ground. The letters C and W appear in one corner of the flag and the addi- on of a golden crown symbolises the Company's close association with Imperial interests.

are

Captains D. Doggrell, The Wiltshire Regiment, and R. q. Gaitley. The

·NAVAL APPOINTMENTS

King's Regiment, have become ad- The following appointments

Jutart of the South Indian Railway' made by the Admiralty:

Battalion and The Hyderabad Rides M.D., to Victoria and Albert (May 67.

Surgn. Capt.-J. A. Maxwell, OBE, respectively.

Lieutenant-Colonel Payr. Cdr.-F. R. Porter, to Devon-M.C., 1th Gurkha Rifles, has been ap W, J. Siim shire (May 121

Lt.Cdra-R1

pointed oficiating Commandant of the M. Aubrey, to Boadi- Senior Officers' School, Belgaum. cea, in command (May 5); J. A. W. Tothill to Janus (June 14); D. B. Wyburd, to Jupiter (May 16).

The ofetal unfurling of the flag on Empire, Day will introduce a new flag which will eventually be one of the best known throughout the World flying in busy ports and cities in both hemispheres on ham, L.D.S.. to Pembroke for RN secluded and remote islands and Hospi. (May 15); 0. J. Barrable.

to President for crse. (May 29).

Surga La-Cdr.-B. J. Savage, M.B., Surga. Lt.-Cars. (D).-W. E. L. Brig-

Major J.. G. O. Whitehead, M.C. RE. has assumed the appointment of Commander, RE. Lahore District. The Commander-in-Chief has made the following appointments at Army

in Simla:

Burgh.

Lieutenant-General E. do

on all oceans visited by the Comp

appt to Pembroke for R.NBC.B., D.S.O., O.BE to officiate 85

pany's Cableships.

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EMPIRE YOUTH SUNDAY

The following telegram has been received by His Excellency. the Governor from Mr. Ney, Honorary Organizer, Canadian. Youth, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B. C...

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Chief of the General Star Payr. Lt. Cars.-R. P. Braidwood, to General Sir Ivo L. B. Vesey, K.C3. Nelson (May 11; N. H. Sherburn, K.B.E., C.M.G. D.8.0. vacates the to Kent (May 12),

office. Lts.-C. G. Bush, D. J. Godden, A. Gregory, G. T. S. Gray, C. Hutchinson, Director of Artillery, to be Director of Brigadier R. Crofton, MC, from the Hon. W. A. C. Keppel, A. S. Mar Armaments and Mechanization shall, J. A. J. Smith Shand. R. D. Wall to Victory for R.AF. Station

Colonel L. B. Ford,

for crse. May 8): A Rogers, rok, penfelt may 11); J. A., de Ste.

Colonel C. 3. Evans, to be Deputy to Shearwater (May 30).

Director of Armaments and Mechani Lt (B)-C. H. Nash, to Victoryzation, a new appointment. (May 251.

to

Director of Artillery, to be Assistant B. A. Becher, Assistant Director of Armamenta

On occasion Empire Youth Sun-to Drake for RNB (May 18); L.A.0.0., to be Inspector of the Indian Surgn. Lts-B. M. O'Sullivan, M.B., Lieutenant-Colonel E Mccluinness, day Canadian Youth send greet- Lees, M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P., to Pembroke Army Ordnance Corps (Technical), a ings Youth of Hongkong and Bri- for RN. Hospi June 1).

new appointment. tish Fr Eastern communities.

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Its-C.H.A. Harper, to Iron Celebration on May 21st made

Duke (May 9); C. W. Hillman, to St. memorable in Canada by present

Angelo (May 10). visit Their Majesties.

kong, replied as follows:-

The Colonial Secretary, Hong-

On behalf of Youth of Hongkong Governor directs me heartily re- elprocate your greetings occastor Empire Youth Sunday.

COLONY HEALTH

RETURNS

Thirty-five cases (one

import-

ed of tuberculosis, five of en-f teric fever, four each of cerebro- spinal fever and dysentery, three each of cholera (one Imported) and measles and two of small- pox were notifed the local

to

6.45-Music Hall, with the B.B.C.Health authorities on Friday.

Variety Orchestra (D2),

7.00- Topical Revue (A).

shire

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7.45 County Cricket: Nottingham-

Kent and Essex Yorkshire (D2). 8.00-Light Orchestral Music by, the B.B.C. Empire Orchestra (D); "Modern Contemporary Com posers." (A). 8:55 "For Salors," Monthly pro- Kramme for the Mercantile Marine "(D2).

9.00- Recorded Feature (A). 9.15-News (D2).

9.20-Summary of the day's news (A), 9.30 Ian Stewart: "The Song Re

parter." (D2).

9.45 Sports News and Market Notes

(D2)

10.00In Town Tonight." (D3). 10.30-"Best Weish" with the Aug

mented B.B.C. Welsh Orchestra (D3).

The Drummer and the Cook: Tom's11.25Masters of Melody" Mario de gone to Hilo; Boney was

Warrior

Stuart Robertson (Bass-Baritone with

Male Chorus and Accordion,

8 Local Time Signal, Weather Re

port and Announcements.

*Pietro (D3). 12.00-News (D3).

13.15-"American Commentady." Talk by Raymond Gram Swing (1093). Reiss (D3).

8.03 An Hour of Latest Dance | 12.30-Violoncello Recital by Thelma Music and Variety.

*(D3).

Dance

Orch-Hurry Home Fox- 12.35 Sports News and Market notes Trot-Kay Kyser and His Orchestra. Vocal. Piano and Orch--Lonely (Noel Gay). Let's Dream In The Moonlight (nim St. Louis Blues

"Hutch" and His Charm Music.

Cinema Organ-Dancing Time No. 5. Intro: Grandma said: I miss you in the morning: I shall remember you smiling; Where the Shannon flows

CHUNGKING NEWS BROADCAST

regular series of short-wave down to the set.-Reginald Dixon. broadcasts in the Engilash and other Dance Orch-Alexander's Got A foreign languages have been in- Swing Band. Now (Reynolds). Shaaugurated by the Central Brusdcast-

(Kurtz-Van Heusen)-Harry Roy's ing Administration, Chungicing Tiger-Ragamuffins,

Vocal-Can You Bee The Stars? listeners are the news broadcasts at Of special interest to Far East (alm Night of Fate'). Don't Let The 10 am H.K. time) each day on 28.21 World See Your Heart (aira Night of metres (119 megacycles). Fate) Pola Neget with Orchestra (Bung

German),

There are dally broadcasts from 4.15 Dance Orch-St., Bernard Waltz-

a. to 6.30 am to European coun Victor Silvester and His Ball-room Italy and Germany on 25.63 metres tries, including Great Britain, France. Orchestra,

Piano Shut-Eye Quickstep. Be-9.30 am and 11.30 am. in Chinese and 31.58 metres; to America between tween A Kiss And A Sigh-Slow Fox- and English on 16.15 metres and 19.75 Trot-Gerry Moore,

Dance Orch.Kinds Lonesome Siberia between 5.30 p.m. and 7.10 metres; to East and North China and Blow Fox-Trot (fix St. Louis Blues'). pm, on 28.51 metres and 31.38 metres Could Be Quickster Victor Silvester in Chinese; to Japan between 7.13 and His Ballroom Orchestra.

p.m. and 7.55 pm on 25.21 metres Vocal Plane and Orch-I Have and 31.58 metres in Japanese; to Eyes (him Paris

South China and the South Seas be- "Hutch" and His Charm Music. tween 8.10 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. on 25.31. Dance Orch. Biboney Rumba, metres, and 31.68 metres, including a Triguchita Rumba-Alfredo Brito and news bulletin in English at 9 p.m. (10 His Orchestra.

p.m. local time); and to Boviet Rus- Accordion Band Aweethearts (from sla between 11 pm, and 11.30 p.m

Woodes Shoes (Alm 9 25.21 metres and 31.58 metres in Sweethearts)Primo Scala's "Accor

Rusal dion Band.

the

Honeymoon")

9 Regimental Band of HM. Grana-

dier Guards.

The Changing or The Guard-Dere

AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways,

NORTHBOUND Monday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong- kong..

Dorado, Della-4 and 5.30 p.m.' SOUTHBOUND

Tuesday: Hanol, Bangkok, Delphinus-7 3.m.

Air France:

NORTHBOUND

France.

Wednesday: Hongkong.

Service-12.30 p.m. Pan American Airways:

EASTBOUND Monday: U.S.A., Manila,

Kung.

Sub-Lts.-G. P. W. Edwards W. H Williams, to Victory for R.A.F. station, Ford. for erse. (May 8).

Payr. Mid.-D. H Jackson, "to De- ronshire (May 12).

to

Payr Cadets.-A. J. Atkinson, Gloucester; A. Orchard, to Shropshire; Bond, to Barham; A. J. F. Hawkridge to Sussex, all for training (undated).,

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STRANGE AND WEIRD NICKNAMES

FAMOUS BRITISH

REGIMENTS.

Famous regiments in the British Army bear strange and weird nicknames."

The King has become Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), who share with the original Royal Regiment of. Scots Dragoons the nickname of ""The Bird-Catchers."

AT WATERLOO

They took part in the charge at Waterloo, when a sergeant captured Hanoi. the eagle of the French 45th Regiment, and have been made immortal by the famous painting of Lady Butler, "Ecotland for Ever." The Royal Scots are known as "Pontius Pilate's Bodyguard" because, while the regiment was serving on the Continent, some of the soldiers argued with the French as to the antiquity of their respective regintents.

Hong-

SCOTS RETORT

California Clipper-2 p.m.

WESTBOUND Tuesday: Manila, USA. California Clipper-8.30 am Note: Due to poor weather con- altions between here and Mantle that his regiment was on guard One of the Frenchmen boasted the Pan American "Airways' Cali- at the Crucifixion"! fornia Clipper due the past week- ond was delayed. It is reported In no way dismayed by this, a the service will arrive at Kai Tak Royal Scot retorted-"Well, if we had been we shouldn't have slept at our posts, but that night we were acting as Pontius Pilate's

this afternoon."

WEATHER REPORT Bodyguard."

HONGKONG 'ROYAL OBSERVATORY

Temperature, 74 F. Barometer (at sea level), 29.76 ins

10 am, May 21.

Humidity. 96 per cent. Wind Direction, B.S.E Wind Force (Beaufort), 2 Temperature; maximum yesterday.

80.F

Temperature; minimum last night.

73 F: ...

Rainfall for 24 hours ending 10th

to-day 2.96 ina, Total rainfall since January 1st.

. 31,57 ins.", Against an average of, 17.80. ina.- Bunset to-night, 6.58 p.m. Sunrise to-morrow, 6.41 a.m.

The Highland Light Infantry regiment have been designated the "Pig and Whistle Light Infantry" from their badge an elephant and a hunting-horn, »¦

HONG KONG TIDE TABLE From 28 May to 28 1939

HIGH WATELE.

Days of

Month

Height

LOW WATER.

Hong

Bong

Standard Time

Height.

Colonel A.. H. Craine, M.C., to be Inspector. LA.O.C. (non-Technical), a new appointment "

Major E. C. O. Murphy, to officiate. as an A.D. of 0.5. (Provision).

Major R. G. Beardmore, OBE RIAS.C., to be Assistant Director of Mechanization

to be DAD. of Armamente, a new Major H. G. Parcell, M.G. LA.O.C., appointment.

Major J. H C. Currie, 1st Battalion D.CIL to be Staff Captain, A.0. Branch.

Major W. P. Dent, RIA.B.C., to be Ordnance Mechanical Engineer, M.GO. Branch.

Captain T. G. D. Rowley, 2nd Bat- talion, Oxf. and Bucks LL, to be 0.8.03, to all a new post.

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