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QUEEN'S MESSAGE TO |

Y.W.C.A.

RESPONSIBLE PART TO PLAY

Un the occasion of the thirteenth anniversary of the Young Women's Christian As- sociation, which was celebrated in London on Sunday, Her Majesty the Queen delivered a message to the members of the association throughout the world.

work.

CHRISTIAN IDEALS

B.W.O. Fund

Donations

The following subscriptions have been received to date for credit of The "British War Organisation Fund, Hongkong Branch:

A.N.S. RALLY

Continued from Pare 8 should be trained before such a contingency arose, so that they would be of much greater use if their services were necessary. There are two polits, therefore, which I think deserve stressing. Firstly, that everyone who can do so, and is likely to remain in the Colony for the duration of the present hostilities, should make a Previously Acknowledged $505.- 006.23; J. S. Dunnett (Monthly) real effort to join this valuable unit and should undergo the $20; M. E. B. $10: Razon Trading

course of training, both theore- Co. Monthly) $10; A. H. Guinness

Monthly $20; D. G. Day (Month-tical and in the hospitals. so that $15; Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hall they may shoulder their share of

responsibility, 5500; Members of Hongkong Club $108: Anonymous $20; H. M. Miller Monthly) $15; S. E, Edgar $5; A.

GENERAL

The Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Commissioner of Police, inspecting the "Chinese "Contingent at the Squad Drill competition of the H.K. Police Reserve which took place at Police Headquarters last Fri- day. Also in the picture are Lt.-Côl. E. J. K. Mitchell," O. B, E., .

R.K.V.D.C., and Mr. Q. Eager, D.S.P. (B).

"Christian standards and valuesidinate Staff $150. Total $508,218.18 ing, I gather that 130 volunteers (uon of the medical and nursing

are being challenged at all times. It is up to you younger members to take up this challenge: As individuals you can each do your

BANKER'S ORDER

A. M. Kennedy Monthly) $25.-

HEALTH RETURNS

DEVOTION TO DUTY.

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per- Mrs.

rescue.

SAY

TUESDAY, APRIL

Gordon's

...and know what you're drinking/

16, 1940.

GORDONS

DRY GIN

DESTILLERY. LONDON

NO COLOURING MATTER

NO INJURIOUS INGREDIENTS

results

corations.

ENCOURAGING WORDS"

HIGH PRIVILEGE

"REFRESHERS” SUGGESTED Her Majesty, at the outset of

I understand that 56 have al- her speech, said that it gave her very great pleasure to be able to M. Kennedy (Monthly) $25; Hong-ready completed their theoretical give them a message that day. Kong Police Force. All Contin- training and have obtained their particularly so as what she had to gents and Clerical Staff)-March hospital certificates. and have re- tell them would be relayed $1,478.95: Softball Games, Feb. 9. ceived at least the minimum" prac- throughout Britain, the Empire 1940: 380: Staff of Lane. Craw tical ward experience. I congra~ |————————-

the I will only add my and to all parts of the world where tord Ltd. $115; Hongkong Bowling tulate these ladies for the way in done well, not only with

congratulations the YW.C.A. was carrying on Its Alleys $25; Bowling enthusiasts at which they have responded to the tremendous amount of omce work; sonal

H.K... Bowling Alleys. $10: Joseph call of duty and I would ask them but, also has entirely managed Peters and to you all on this the examina-most successful frät “rally" of "Your task", said Her Majesty. Prentice (Monthly) $25; T. J. J. to retain their enthusiasm for so the lectures and

(Monthly) $40; E. P. good an object and to maintain tions. Miss Ngan Yal Sung has the Auxillary Nursing Service and "s both a high privilege and a Fenwick

helped the Auxiliary Nursing my admiration for the progress dedication. Never, I suppose, has Streatfield (monthly) $30; w. w. their high standard of efficiency

more Rae (monthly) $25: "Admiralty by taking short refresher courses Service with the Chinese side of achieved. your association had

the office work, which could bot Both speeches were translated responsible part to play than to- Housey $10; Roland Sander 50; each year.

In addition to the 56 members otherwise have been carried out. into Chinese by Sir Robert Kate- H. Kaupholz $100; D. Forbes--Apr. day.

$25; Sanitary Department, Subar-who have completed their train-

SECONDLY - active co-opera- | wall.

Lady Northcote then distribut have gained their first aid and

staffs of the various Governmented the certificates and was pre- and to my very great relief she, in connexion therewith, Com- Home

but Nursing certificates.

Hospitals who have made it pos- sented with a beautiful bouquet generously agreed to come to our mander McCarthy for the de- have still the whole or part of their hospital training to com-sible for the practical courses to by Master Stuart Valentine.

and,

lastly, those be carried out.

That our Chairman has achiev-responsible for the pleasing plete. Apart from these, there are

DR. SELWYN CLARKE ed a very one measure of success music. 151 who have taken one or other The following is the return of of their St. John Ambulance cer- THIRDLY the public spirit Proposing a vote of thanks, the can be judged by the notifiable diseases which occurred tificates. This makes in all a and devotion to duty displayed Hon. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke, Direc-which have been made known We are most grateful to you, in the Colony during the 48 hours total of 340 volunteers who have by the Government. Naval and tor of Medical Services, said:- this evening. Apart from cel Lady Northcote, far so gracious- ended at midnight on April 14: Joined the Auxillary Nursing Ser-Military medical officers and the May I preface my few remarks an extremely hard worker herly presenting the many certi "In the strength of the bonds dysentery 10 cases, tuberculosis 23vice and a further 100 are now lady doctors in the Colony, toby echoing Your Excellency's self, Mrs. Peters a gifted with acates to the Auxiliaries who which unite members of this

fever tour cases, taking lectures. I congratulate all gether with the matrons, sisters good wishes for the rapid re- the ability to build up round her have completed their courses. chicken pox two cases, small-pox these and suggest that they make and demonstrators Who great international association, I

a group of enthusiastle helpers

In bringing this meeting to and diphtheria and every effort to finish the course given many courses

of whom Your Excellency wish you all, where ever you may two cases

of lectures The Auxiliary Nursing

close, it falls to my pleasant "duty mention special "be. God speed on your way and measles one case pach.

SO 14 to increase their value, and practical demonstrations in is, as Your Excellency has just made.

to say how very grateful we are God's blessing on your work."

should the need actually arise. First Aid, Home Nursing and said, little more than a year old amongst whom I take the liberty to Your Excellency for so gen-

hospital duties; and

and, like most bables of the same of naming Mrs. Valentine, Miss erously giving of your all too The health bulletin of Eastern

FOURTHLY It is quite clear to me that all

the assistance age, "It needs careful nurture. Sutton and Miss Sung.

ttle leisure time by presiding LONDON GAZETTE ports for the week ending April 6

The Service was particularly I should like to be allowed, top, over this our first rally. We thank is as follows:-Cholera, Cawnpore this training was made possible rendered by the St. John Ambu-

thank the Auxiliaries Whe Calcutta 72 cases. only through a" certain combina-lance Brigade Headquarters and fortunate at its birth in having to

Your Excellency very warmly for Supplement to Gazette of April 2 four

the call fostermother, have responded to the Director Air Raid Precau- Mrs. Dovey as its

most your

encouraging words Akyab two cases. Small-pox, Delhition of circumstances.- WAR OFFICE, APRIL 5

Unfortunately. Mrs. Dovey's heavy splendidly, the surgeons, doctors, which will, I know, spur on the 10 cases. Jodhpur. six deaths, Firstly the careful staff work tions and Mrs. Steele-Perkins. REGULAR ARMY

connection with the matrons, the ladies and gentle Auxillary Nursing Service to still To one and all who have given duties in Commands and Staff Allahabad three cases, Cochin 21 or Misa Sutton (combined, in the

hospitals and the men who have shown their

greater efforts. 'Maj. Gen. L. HK. Finch, Dir of cases. Calicut one death Oawn earlier days of the Service, with up their time and energy to this Chinese

Nursing Doctor Dovey), and the task, I offer the grateful thanks Nursing Division of St. John Am-terest in the Auxillary

MEMBERS THANKED Recruiting and Organisation, to be pare seven cases, Bombay 77 cases. Mrs.

wish of her sub-committee. af Government and Calcutta 58 cases, Karachi four members

every bulance Association, and Brigade Service by their presence here Den- Adit Gen., Mar. 12.

her to tonight, the Naval Authorities for Mrs. A. V. Peters thanks cases, Rangoon 18 cases. Sarawak This work been carried on later. success to the Auxillary Service made it impossible for seven cases, Bangkok two cases. with. the help of Mrs. Peters under the "most capable leader-continue with the work. Luckily, so kindly lending this fine build-members for their loyal support to and help in making the first Rally Hongkong 11 cases. and Shanghai Chairman, and Mrs. N. Valen-ship of your Chairman, Mrs. A. our present Chairman, Mrs. Peters.ing for the first Rally and

tine, Hon: Becretary, who has V. Peters...

was in the Colony at the time Mr. Hill for his great assistance such a success.

part and as one great fellowship.

built on Christian. Ideals, your

influence will be invincible and will be a symbol of goodwill and happiness.

Corps of Boyal Engineers

cases... enteric

EASTERN PORTS

cases,

Lt. M. Delme-Radcliffe to be

Capt. Jan. 28, with pay and allces

of Lt. from Jan. 28 to May 9 incl.

three cases.

GOOD TEAM-WORK-

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