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ANNUAL MEETING WESTERN ANGLO-FRENCH
OF R.H.K.G.C.
Continued from Pare 2 arrangements once practically com- pleted have been upset. With the proposal to rebuild the Club house as Fanling, it was necessary to keep in mind the organization re- quired to cope with the inevitable Inconvenience of the necessary change over, and arrangements had been made accordingly. course those arrangements have had to be abandoned and others more in keeping with the times and conditions have been subst!- tuted.
Now of
As regards the accounts for the year, these must I think be regard- ed as extremely satisfactory The profit on working is nearly $29,000 or $3,843 more than last year's. and this enables us to transfer over $17,000 to reserve
Our total income increased con- siderably and Cur expenditure. which includes of course puchases for food and refreshments etc. in- creased, naturally: but the cost of administration etc. decreased. All reasonable economy has been exer- cised. Subscriptions have shown an increase which is encouraging and new members are still coming for- ward in considerable numbers SATISFACTORY PROFITS
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FRONT
Strong Patrol Activity
FRENCH RESIST NAZI ATTACKS
T.U. MEETING
IN PARIS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1939.
FOREIGN MAILS
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1938, 8.30 &M.
Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.
more than five
LONDON, Dec. 14 (BWS)-The Joint committee of French and British Trade Unionists is holding its first meeting in Parts today. Christmas and New Year. Cards bearing not
The intention is to hold monthly written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the meetings in London and Paris al-Post Office at the rate for printed matter, te. 5 cents per 2 ounces. ternatly for the purpose of dis-for all countries. cussion of war legislation, adopted Hongkong. China and Macao at 2 cents per 2 ounces. or proposed in the two countries, and the countering of Nazi and
Envelopes must not be closed. PARIS, Dec. 14 (Reutor)-After Communist a spell of comparative calm, the aims at sowing confusion and
•propaganda which Western Front has suddenly be doubt between the workers in the come very active, although this two countries by endeavouring to activity has not yet gone beyond) encourage the bellef that cne cate- the stage technically known as gory of workers. in the dupe and "strong patrols.”
victim of bad faith of the other category or section of the popula-
The aim of these meetings is the
Japan.
Japan and Shanghai. Ur Mail by "Imperial Airways Direct Canton
London date, 6th Dec.
NUMEROUS PATROLS The Germans sent out numerous tion. patrols along nearly the whole | front on Monday and these were especially busy east of Moselle and establishment of complete har-Shanghai the Saar." between the Warndt Forest and ony between the national activi- tles of the two Trade Union or- Banisations.
German patrols were most numer- In the latter region, where the
raids, accompanied by ustal artil- ous there were no less than three
lery. The fire was aimed at de- preventing the arrival of reinforce- moralising the posts attacked and
ments.
Other posts resisted and there was heavy local fighting with much hand-grenade throwing.
FRENCH ARTILLERY French artillery replied with artillery fire hampering the at- tackers. One French patrol with- The pronts under practically all drew, but re-occupied their post at headings have been satisfactory dawn yesteday. so that the net The only exception is that of Fan-German result was nii. Ing Catering where profits prob- ably do not altogether cover over- heads including linen, crockery, servants, etc. Of course food and coal prices during the period under ¦ review were slightly but steadily on the increase and this may be expected to continue. It may be necessary therefore, to make a slight increase in the cost of meals though your Committee would do. so only after the most careful con- sideration and on the grounds that
it could not economically be avoid-
ed
The French protected their posts with artillery barrages and machine-gun fire and the Germans were eventually ob-. liged to retire leaving many dead on the field.
British Ship Torpedoed
USLO, Dec. 14 (Reuter)- The London steamer Deptford (4,000 tons) was torpedoed off Stad and sank immediately. Seven of her crew of thirty were picked up by Norwegian vessels. Two Norwegian pilots are among the dead.
SHIP STRIKES MINE STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14 (Reuter) -The Swedish steamer Algol (980 tons) struck a mine near 3 German minefield off the south Swedish coast. Swedish warships are rushing to her aid.
R.A.F. Security Patrols
Once again we are on the right Over German
side as regards bad debts, and
there was a satisfactory increase ct $30,000.00 in our Building Fund which at the end of the financial year stood at $114.- 000.00. "This amount is still in- creasing with the welcome addition of new entrance fees.
You will note that our Buildings and Equipment have been depre- clated at the usual rates, and as maintenance has not been neglect. ed I think you will agree they stand in the books at a very rea- sonable figure.
THANKS EXPRESSED Finally, I should like to express my own thanks and I feel sure those of the Club generally, to the Conveners of Sub-committees es- pecially, and to all members of the General Committee and co-opted members for their hard work and most loyal support. We are also indebted to Mr. Greer of the Kow- Joon Canton Railway who has since left the Colny I understand) who in Mr. Smith's absence took
Bases
LONDON, Dec, 14 (Reuter)——— A German communique reports the presence of British planes over Germany as being In connection with the returne of the Bremen. The Nazis have obviously confused this with the security patrols being maintained OVC Liet~ many in connection with aero- plane mine-layers.
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS
now
ANOTHER WIN FOR TULSA
Repeating their previous success
U. S S. Tulsa again defeated U. 8. S. Mindanao in
a retur game of duck pins played at the Bowling Alleys last evening. game was more keenly contested than the first, the Tulsa winning by 41 pins.
Scores as folow:-"
The
Straits and Manila
Japan and Shanghai,
INWARD MAILS
From
Due
fath Dec.
15th Dec.
Service"
15th Dec.
15th Dec.
U.S.A., Honolulu. Japan and Manila (San Francisco
date, 19th November) ....
18th Deo.
1th Dec.
Shanghai
16th Doc.
Shanghai,
16th Dec.
Manila.
18th Dec,
Air Mail by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"
Laudon date. 9th Dec,
17th Dec,
Haiphong, Hothow & Fort Bayard
17th Dec.
Haiphong
17th Dec.
Calcutta; Straits and Saigon
17th Doo
Haiphong
17th Dec
Shanghai
18th Dec.
Air Mail by "Pan American Air-ways Direct Ser-
vice-San Francisco Date 5th December. Shanghai and Amoy.
18th Dec.
18th Dec.
18th Dec.
18th Dec.
Bangkok. Saigon and Tourane...
19th Dec.
Europe via Suez and Straits (London date, 13th
November).
19th Dec.
Straits
19th Dec.
Air Mail by "Air France Direct Service"--Paris
date 13th December,
20th Dec.
Amoy.
20th Dec.
Straits.
20th Dec.
Straits.
20th Deo.
Java and Manila.
20th Dec.
Rabaul.
90th Dec.
London and Straits.
20th Dec.
U. S. A., Honolulu, and Japan (San Francisco,
22nd November).
date
21st Dec.
Australia and
Manila.....
21st Dec.
Australia and Manila..
21st Dec.
Shanghai
22nd Dec.
22nd Dec...
Japan.
22nd Dec.
Japan and Shanghai, Halphong and Hothow.
23rd Dec.
23rd Dec.
Europe via Suez and Straits (London date, 18th
November).
23rd Dec.
Shanghai and Amoy. Japan. Straits.
24th Dec.
24th Dec.
25th Dec,
Calcutta and Straits Japan and Shanghat
95th Dec.
6th Dec,
Japan, Shanghai and Formosa
26th Dec.
Manila." Manila.
geth Deo.
28th Dec,
26th Dec.
27th Dec.
27th Dec.
29th Dec.
Straits.
U. S. S. Tulsa: J. A. Vasko, 502, OF. Drewes 468, C, T. Christian- sen 448 and J. R. Terry 441. Total Straits. 1859,
Japan and Shanghai, U. S. 5. Mindanao: J. C. Shanghai
The Air Ministry announces that the R. A. F. has been carrying out Thomas 475, D. M. Keplinger 459, these security patrols not only R. L. Reichold 449 and D. M. over Heligoland, but also over the Hirschberg 435, Total 1818, bases from which planes set out,! notably the Islands of Sylt and
Borkum.
EWO COTTON MILLS,
LTD., DIVIDEND A telegram "received from the opera-Ewo Cotton Mills, Ltd., states that an interim dividend of C.N.$1 per share was declared in respect of
The planes encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire, but nevertheless the performance of their tions was successful.
LONG-RANGE BOMBERS
charge of our machines, from all It is understood that security the year ending Dec. 31, 1939, pay- Courses, and also designed and "patrols against German mine-able on Jan. 17, 1940.
constructed
the excellent little laying aircraft are being carried
Shanghai
OUTWARD MAILS
Registered and Parcel Mail are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a.m, registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm on the previous day. nialls are advertised to close after
When Parcel mails are closed at 5 pm.
p.m.. Registered and
For
5
barrows that meet you at the Sta- out by long-range and powerfully Municipal Equipment sangat, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., Central and South GP.5.&K.P.O
tion and a special truck for Course work,
I also extend my personal appreciation to the Secretary for his loyal
untiring help throughout my term of office.
and
I am happy to be able to state, as a married man, that our rela- tions with the Ladies' Section have been most cordial. It is good news that their energetic Hon. Secretary (Mrs. Mackintosh) who has been such a help to our Secretary is in office again for the present year.
It is with regret that I record
amed bombers, which it is under- stood, easily repulsed the German machines which attempted to beat off their raid on Heligoland.
Army v. Navy At Rugger Tomorrow
Canton Saigon.
2.00 PM
Date and Time
FRIDAY
Continued from Page 11
America via Vancouver B.C., (Parcels for Cana-Reg. da only)-due Vancouver B.C., 1st Jan, 1940. material, so that it may be salvag-Parcels only for Shanghai and Tientsin, ed in some way.
Fort Bayard and Hofhow, Those services which bring in a Haiphong certain amount of revenue must al- ways be the subject of watchful care to ensure that they are kept abreast of the time, for it is only in that way that they will continue to attract sufficient patronage for their support.
Fri, 15th
9.15 AM
Orri
10.00 AM 10.30 AM 1.30 PM
SATURDAY
Sat, 10th
7.15 AM
10.30 AM
Parcels
Noon
straits and Calcutta.”
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, USA, Central & South G.P.O.&E.P.O.
America and Canada via San Francisco (No Par-Parcels cels for Canada)-due San Francisco, 6th Janu-Reg. Ary 1940.
Letters
1.00 PM
4.00 PM
1.00 FK
Ord.
6.30 PM
G.P.O. & K.P.O.
Kick
R.E., Bappr. L/Cpl. Waite.
ago had a most beneficial result, Air Mail for "Imperial Airways Direct for apart from the introduction of nitration and re-conditioning
Service" Heg.
due London 24th Dec.
Ord.
5.00 M 5.30 PM
SUNDAY
Sun. 17th
9.00 AM
MONDAY
Mon. 18th
8.30AM
Ord.
8.45 AM 9.30 AM 7.00 PM
7.00 PM
One of the most obvious exam- ples of this is the swimming bath.
the deaths during the year of to represent the Army, v. the Navy, these establishments a year or two The following have been selected The attention that was centred on Messrs. T. Arthur. L. J. Blackburn, at Sookanpoa, on tomorrow.
F. M. Crawford, E. P. Fletcher, Hoff at 4 p.
J. Gedge, T. W. E. Hosegood, G, P.
L/Cpl. Picton,
tion Measts, A. Dennison and 6. J. Lafrentz have also passed away,
Skipwith, 8th HRA; Lieut. Hook. 8th HR.A., Lieut. May, DLL;
:
Lammert, H. Seth and A. M. Spen-Artingstall, RE, cer and since the period in ques-RE, Sergt. Lang, RAO.C., Lieut. Plant, there have been many other Amoy.
Improvements Including better schemes of storing bathers' clothes, I now propose that Report and L/Bdr. Evens, 5th. A.A.R.A., Corpl.
safer Accounts for the year ending Bep- Sutherland, R.S., Lieut. Hewitt, equipment, sprays and douches, Saigon. Ceylon, India, East and South Africa Egypt G.P.C.&E.P.O.
diving boards and other Shanghai tember 30, 1939, be adopted and I Max. R., L/Bdr. Whitehead, 5th and so on. will ask Mr. Ritchie to second this | AARA, Pte. Berry, Mdx, R., Capt.
and Europe Via Marseilles-due Marseilles, 14th Reg. "All these things are appreciated Resolution.
January 1940. Berry, Max. R., Capt. Duke, RS, by users of the baths and enable
Canton Lieut Cuthbertson, R.S., Lieut. profits to be made so that further
Japan. Pinkerton, R.S.·
Improvements may be effected as as regards the Reports and AcHRA, L/Cpl. Boe. R.S., L/Cpl.
Reserves:-Bomdr. Marsh, aththey become due. counts. Any remarks or suggestions Smith, Seaforths, Carpl. Brinkley, on other points will be gladly re-R.E., Bergt. Page, 5th AARA. ceived after the Resolution has been disposed of.
After the seconder's speech we shall be glad to have any remarks
OFFICERS ELECTED
The following were officers elect. ed for the engring year;
Captain-E. Young,
Members of the Committee:-D.
B Blake, A D. Humphreys, A. R. Lisaaman, A. K. Mackenzie, J. A. D. Morrison, H, H. Mundy, F. A. Red- mond, A. Sommerfelt and G. C. Worrall
NAVY TEAM
The Navy team will be selected
WANG SIGNS HAINAN AWAY A report from Kwangtung alleges CHUNGKING, Dec. 14 (Central)
TUESDAY
Airmail for Mantis, Guam, Honolulu and. U. 8. A..
Tue. 19th
K.P.Q
Beg 18th 6.00 PM Ord. 18th 5.30
Reg. 18th 6.00 PM GP.O.
Ord. 19th 7.30 AM
by the "Pan American Airways Direct Service" due San Francisco 25th December
Fort Bayard, and Hollow.
from the following:
Pay-Lt. Stevens, Lt. Bax; Tele- that Wang Ching-wei has signed Amoy and Shanghal- graphist Bowden, Telegraphist un agreement with the Japanese Paul, Midshipman Nicoll, Bub-Lt. whereby Hainan Island is to be Kennedy; Lt-Cdr. Clark Lt. Car detached from Kwangtung - Pro-
1.30 P
2.30 FM
KPO.
Box
5.00 PM
Ord.
5.30 PM
G.P.O.2
5:00 PM
-dae London, 27th December.
Ord.
··7.00
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ter, Sub-Lt. Plugge, Leading Writer Vince and placed under the juris air Mall for "Imperial Airways Direct Service" Reg. Ferris: Lead Writer Barlow, Lt. diction of the projected bogus (E) Brown, L. 8. A. Palmer, Flight- central government, MMS Chief Writer King, Lt. Bayley, and for the Japanese to build large- Lt. Taylor, Petty Officer Smart, The agreement provides freedom Pay-Lt. Charles.
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