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1929:

THE JAPAN VISIT.

END OF DUKE OF GLOUCES- TER'S OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

Tokyo, May 9. Ne.. 19/20, Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Orders by Lieut.

To-day ends the Duke of Glou Colonel L. G. Bird, D.9.0., O.B.Ecester's stay in Japan as an official guest of the nation, and to-morrow Commandant.

he will leave for a fortnight'a tour up-country, where he will travel incognito.

1. King's Birthday Parade.

ro- All ranks of The Corps are

the King's Birthday minded of Parade which will take place on the Cricket Ground during the forencon of 3rd June, 1929, 111, Excellency The G.O.C. has expressed his special wish for a full turn out of The Corps and The Commandant asks to keep the date free.

This morning he nald a farewell visit to the Emperor and Empress to thank them for their hospitality, and lunched at the Imperial Palace,

The wedding took place at the Wesleyan Chapel, Kingsway Hall, Kingsway, London, on Wednesday, April 10, of Mr. Daniel Oswald Oliver de Silva, Insurance under- writer, of 42, St. Petersburgh Place, London, late of Borden Viow, London-road, Milton Regia, and Airs. Rose Evelyn de Silva, of 18, Pervin-road, Cosham, Hants. his brother's widow. Mr. de Silva, who was formerly local representa- tive of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, is now on the staff of the head office of the Com- pany in London, the staff of which had two hours off to attend the

It is particularly requested that all

The Duke of Gloucester's vialt ceremony, which was performed by

the to Japan has made an excellent im- the Rev. Ira Goldhawk. The bride, members will attend na there are

pression on the Japanese, all ranks who was given away by Mr. Cyril several important Items

3. Command Order No. 0/4 datedvleing with ench other io do him prominent Ceylon agenda for discussion," Fernando, merchant, was attended by two 3. 5. 29. is repeated for information honour.-Reuter. bridesmaids and a matron of hon-His Majesty the King's message to our, and. Mr. Graydon Joachim the Nation.

4. Corps Band. nct- (nephew of the bridegroom)

The Band will parade on Tuesday, cd as "best man." The brides- maida were Miss Vern Griffin 14th May at 5.30 p.m. at Corps Head- (nieco of the bride), and Miss quarters for Band Practice in mufti Pearle Forster (late of Hong-full attendance is necessary,

6. Mounted. Infantry Company. kong),the matron of honour be

Thursday, 16th May. All ranks Ing Mra. Ernest Atkinson, of will parade at Race Course at 6.30 Dressi

The Emperor returned the visit this afternoon, and bado the Duke a cordial farewell, and requested 2. Sergeants Mess Meeting. There will be meeting of Thais Royal Highness to convey to Sergeants Mens at 6 pm. on Thura- the King his deep approciation for day, 16th May, 1929.

the bestowal of the Garter.

Chelsea..

p.m. for Mounted Delll.

on

6. Armoured Car Company. Car Section. Munday, 13th May, 1020. Parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.m. for passing of Machina Gun Standard Tests. Carda can be

PLANE MISSING.

STORM INTERRUPTS · A JAPANESE FLIGHT.,

Tokyo, May 9.

A naval plane is missing, and two others were forced to make owing to emergency landings, stormy weather while carrying out flight between n long-distance Omura, near Nagasaki, and Nawa,;

After the ceremony a tea dan-Murt sant reception took place at the Tricity Restaurant, the Strand, at which there were between forty and fifty guests, including friends from different parts of the coun-drawn at Corps. Headquarters by in the Luchus.

those not in possession. try and abroad,

Later the newly-married couple left by ear for Hove and Portsmouth for the honeymoon, after which they will take up their residence at Hampstead, London.

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INWARD Destroyers have been despatched Motor Cycle Section. Moruiny, 13th May, 1929, Parade at Corps Hend-to search for the missing machine,

Reuter.. quarters at 5.30 pm, for Machine but have had no success thus far.- Gun Instruction. Dress: Mufti.

7. Machine Gun Company, There will be no further Company Parades until further notice.

8. Scottish Campany. Weekly parades will be discontinued unt further notice. All ranks are reminder! that rifles and bayonets must be kept at Corps Headquarters or in the Armoury at Platoon lead- quartera. No arina are to be kept by individuals at their homes.

and of any change in this order.

Pipe Band. Weekly practices will We are officially Informed, that take place at Corps Headquarters ench Wednesday at 5.30 p.mi. Pipe- the General Agents and Consulting Major Mackie will make arrange- Committee of the Canton Insur-ments to advise the members of the ance Ofco Ltd., will, at the forth- coming meeting of shareholders to be held on Thursday, 23rd May, recommend a final dividend of $22 per share in respect of Working Account for 1927 and add the balance of 3886,868.10 to Under writing Suspense Account.

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COLLIER WRECKED.

STRUCK CORAL REEF NEAR TRUK ISLAND.

Tokyo, May 9, The Navy-churiered collier Tumon Mara No. 6 struck a coral reaf near Truk Island in the Caroline group on the afternoon of May 7 and is believed to be a total loss..

A telegram to the Navy depart- ment says that strong tides and many reefs at the Beene of the wreck will make rescue of the crew most difficult. Their fate is not yet known. At least fifty are aboard-Reuter.

9. Portuguèse Company, N.C.O.'s Class. All N.C.Ó.'s are expected to take advantage of the Claes to be held at Corps Head quarters during the Summer Months. the first and third Fridays in each month.

The next Class will be held at Corps Headquarters' on Friday, 17th May at 6.30 p.m. for Lewis Gun In- struction and training,

been

10. Strength. The following recruit has taken on the strength and posited as

under:

No. 1475 Bandsman R.A. Crestajo, Corps Band, as from 3.5, 20.

11. Transfera. 2/Licut, A. C. Grover to the Reserva of Officers, as from 31. 3. 29,

No. 1062 Pto, H. Birkuit from M. I. Coy, to the Reserve Company, as from 10. 6. 29.

12. Reversions.

permitted to The following are revert to the ranks at their own re- ,quest, is from, 10. G. 29,

No. 1170 L/Cpl. L. Gardner, No. 9 Pintoon.

No. 1120 L/Cpl. E. A. Noronha, No.

11 Platoon.

13. Leare,

1920-1930 and are entitled to wear the badge for one year!

No. 728 Corp. A. W. W. Selter, Engineer Company 100 Points.

No. 1300 Pic. R. J. D. C. firieve, M. 1. Coy. 94 Points,

No. 402 Sergt. C. B. Easterbrook, Corps Signals, 02 Points,

15. Struck off the Strength. Having left the Colony: No. 1057 L/Cpl. T. W. Southam, Car Section, as from 31.3:29.

No. 978 Pie. J. H. Sutcliff, Car bection, as from 31.3.29.

No. 1014 Plc. E. T. S. Zimmern. from

31.10.28. Car Section, na

No. 1039 Pie. S. M. Garrard, Ma- chhe Gun Coy, no from 24.2.20.

No. 1100 Pie H. E. Orr, Machine

"F. Gun Coy, as from 31.12.28.

Leeklo, No. 7 No, 1311 Fie. W. Platoon; as from 26.4.20.

No. 1230 Bandaman J. A. Souza, Corps Band, as from 15.2.20.

R. A. WOLFE MURRAY, MAJOR,

ADJUTANT, H. K. V. D, Conra.

Notices.

1. Smoking Concert and Dinner-- Friday, 10th May,

The Annual Corps Smoking Con- cert al distribution of Carpin Tro- phies and Musketry prizes will take lace nt Volunteer Headquarters to- sight, Friday, 10th.

Major-General J. W.

Sandilands, G.B... C.M.G., D.S.O., has kindly con vented to present the prizes.

Tickets for the dinner will only. east $1.00, to include drinks,

Tickets can be obtained at The

to

Officers' Mesa, The Sergeants' Mess, The Canteen. The boys of these

Instructions Institutions have accept cash only. O. C. Unlts will arrange for tickets for unit guezis. Time 8 pas

Lieut. C. Prako Anderson, M. C.

Dress Uniform optional but all Battery from 15. 6. 20. to 16, 12, 29,

prize winners are requested to at- No. 787 Sergt. E. D. Labratos tend in unlferm. Forage cap, khaki Car Section, from 1. 9. 20. to 31. 12. 20. Jacket, medal ribbons, belt and slacks.

No. 545 Spr. W. L. Walker, En-Scottish as ordered. gineer Company, from 23. 11. 28, 22. 12. 29.

14. Marksmen. The undermentioned have qualified ne marksmen for Training Season

2. The Machine Gun Company Rifle Club will hold their next meeting st the Peak Range on Sunday, 19th May, 1920 at 0.30 am. to compete for the Company Commander's Cup.

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