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THE AMBULANCE BRIGADE.

HAPPY GATHERING AT THE HONGKONG HOTEL

At the invitation of Mr. Fung Kong-un, a member of the Finance Committee of the St. John Ambu- iance Brigade, about two hundred members, of this Corpa, sen tative of all the divisions of the Colony, gathered at the Hongkong Hotel roof garden for ten yester- day afternoon.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, · 1929.

THE CANTON PLANES.

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FURTHER REPORTS REGARD. ING MACHINE'S MISHAT.

Canton, Sept. 6.

LATE MRS. DA SILVA.

FUNERAL AT ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

YESTERDAY.

terday afternoon, at the Roman The funeral took place yea Catholic Cemetery, of Mrs. A. H. M. da Silva, who died at hor residence, No. 1 Victory Avenue, Homuntin, on Thursday evening at the advanced age of 74. Mrs. Da Silva was the widow of the late Mr. A. H. M. da Silva, who pre-deceased her about neven months ago.

the Cantonese 'planes were very The early telegrams concerning confusing, some reporting that the three planes left behind were damaged while landing owing to the circumscribed area of the Amoy aerodrome; others saying that the Tolshan" had crashed between Hangchow and Shanghai. Besides the many members of The circumstances of the flight the Brigade, those present in- have now been made clear by a cluded the Hon. Mr. J: P. Braga, telegram received on the 4th by Mra. E. P. Minnett, Mr. Ho Leung, the Aviation Bureau from General

Mrs. Da Silva leaves two sons, Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. Fang Hing Chang. Walchang that when the to moura her

a daughter and four grandsons chuen, Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, Dr. T. "Pun Yue" took to the air from son is Mr. J. A. da Silva, former Inas. T eldest 1. Woo, Dr. T. W. Ware, Dr. Ma Amoy, the "Namhol" and "Tolly of Samoon and Co., the second Luk, Dr. Hoa Hing, and the follow-shan" followed up but unfortunate-r. F. B. da Silva, and the ing officers of the Corps.-Messrs. ly due to the strong wind and daughter is Mrs. M. A. Figueiredo, .A. Marris, J. Ralston, A. el heavy rain, the "Tolahan" over wife of Mr. M. A. Figueiredo Arculli, Wong Kwong tin, A. turned, but both Commanders of Mosers. Shewan Tomes and B. Rumjahn, Chak Tai-kong and Yang and Wang escaped injury. Co. others. Addressing the gathering. The same, telegram said that the Mr. Ralphs old!

The deceased lady was two men would take the boat to in Macao, but spent all her Shanghal and that the "Tung-married life in Hongkong. lain" and "Chungahan" would fly north the next day, weather per-tended, the Rev.

This gathering has, as you all know, been arranged by Mr. Fung Kong-un and it is at his invita- tion that we are all present heremitting. to-day. Mr. Fung takes a great interest In the work of the Bri-

The other members of the Can- gade; he is a Vice-Patron of this

ton Aviation Bureau, who are to District and a member, I may add

be stationed in Nanking, loft a very

active member-of

Canton by a Butterfield and Swire chai, Peter, Lulu and Dur Finance Committee. Some

steamer, leaving Canton on the ago he expressed a desire to in-

5th. They are all trained officers vite all members of the Brigade

whose names are Tam Chung-yan, to. a festive gathering, as a mark

Ma Chung-kwai, Shik Yan-chow, of his appreciation of our work

Au Yang-ching, including 32 cadet generally, but especially of that graduates of the Aviation School done in the recent

at vaccination

Tai Sha-tau-Canton Newa campaign.

Agency.

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During that campaign no fewer than 334,000 persons were Vac. cinated free of charge by the Amfires, athletic meetings; doing bulance Brigade, and I would like street. duty during here to thank you all personally festivals, public functions

typhoons, for the excellent work you did. procesalons.

and while And now, on behalf of all assem-

individually bled here, I tender, to you, Mr. attend and render First Aid, until we are always on duty ready to Fang, our very hearty thanks for the great interest you take in our nccidents or personal

a doctor arrives, in all cases of work, and for your kind bospitali Attendance at the various benches Injuries. ty to-day. (Applause).

has proved useful, as in severni cases our men have successfully treated apparently drowned People, while one of our number. Corporal Chan Sil-pul has to his credit two cases of conspicuous bravery in saving drowning per sons at imminent personal risk.

A Motor Ambulance,

I have another pleasant duty, that is, to announce the presenta tion of a motor ambulance to the Brigade.. The donor is Miss Chan Che-hing whom we thank most cordially for this generous gift. The Ambulance which is, now on

In another case, the Belillos view opposite the Hotel, in Pedder Medal has been awarded to Pri- Street, is attached to the newly-vale Lau Kau, of the Railway formeil Motor Drivers Associn- Division, for saving the life of 4 lon Division, of which unit Mr. Chinese woman at Fanting earlier Lam Wing-kan is the Oferr-in-in, the year. Private Lau WES Charge. The members of this severely injured but is now well division-being motor experts-will again and I am glad to see him take charge of the vehicle and with us to-day.. keep it in first class condition, but it will be nt the call of nil members of the Brigade in case of need, and can be got by ringing up C4316. I would like to stato for your information some of the rules which have been drawn up In this connexion:

The Ambulance is at the call of all members of the Brigade, irrespective of division, in case of

emergency.

No payment is permitted, and is not to be required either from the Brigade member making the

born

The funeral was largely at. Father Spada officiating at the graveside, allowing. From Jorge and Mari Among the wreaths were tho

Jerry and Manuel F. M. Xavier, Charlie, (grandchildren), Chicb, Leonor Edna, Dr. Eugene L. de Souza, Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigues, Roy Father Bertin Asliness. Julia Menezes, Mr. Granville de Souze, Mr. Celestino Basilio, Mr. J. V. V. Remedios, Eliza F. da Silva, Carlos' Assumpcao, Mrs. and Mise Hopwar, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roza Gomes, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Alves, Mrs. G. G. d'Eca, Filomena, Osmund, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Soares, Mr. and Mrs D. E. de Souza and son, Mr. Ah Tai.

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Mr. and Mrs. J. A. de Graca, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Xavier, Mr. and

Hall, Scott, Mills Colaco, Reme- Mrs. F. G. M. da Costa, Messrs. dios, Leon, and Remedios, Mrs. Lens: F. M. Leon and family, Mr. J. M. V. de Figueiredo and Sisters, members of the Portuguese staff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Guterres, Misses Letitin Xavier and Isodoro M. Xavier, Tra. Analin Colaco and family, Mr. B. K. Jap, Mr. J. Toppin, Mr. Automat- and Mrs. F. J. Tavares, Mr. Mrs. J. H. Law, and Mrs. Lim and family.

and

weary in well-doing, but to be worthy members of the St, Jehn The Nursing Divisions..

Ambulance Brigade, now a Corps The members of our two Nurs- 68,000 strong, and to carry out; ing Divisions are doing good work, the precepts of the Venerable Or in a quieter, way perhaps, but der of the Hospital of St. John of none the less effectively, while the Jerusalem, under the auspices of training they are receiving in mak-which the Ambulance Brigade ing them more useful members of works, and to bear ever in mind the community. Perhaps I am its motto "For the Service giving away a secret in Kiying Humanity."

Presentations.

of

that after our last inspection by H. E. the Governor the photo- graphs of the Nursing Division.

Mr. Fing then presented were sold out at one of the photo-medallions to the members who grapher's stores, being eagerly had qualified, prior to which Mr. snapped up by young

met-not Ho Kom-tong translated all of them Chineso, either (laugh- Ralph's speech Into Chinese.

Mr.

call, or from the patient.

Money payments are contrary to the spirit of the Brigade regulater)-who were filled with admira- The following received medal- tions and are irregular.

The Log Book which is kept in the Ambulance is to be signed by the member making the call, and countersigned by the member in charge of the Ambulance at the Lime.

lians and labels yesterday:

tion of the good-well, shall I any the good looks or the good work, Y. W. C. A. Nursing Division.-- of the members (laughter), Tsang Yla-cheung, Kwek Yee-wan New Men's Divisions have re- and Sham Yan-lim (Medallions); cently been formed; the old, King's Leung Wai-man, Lef Yuk-ping, College Division

becomes the

Wong Yuen-ling and Law Wan King's College Old Boys' Division, sang (Labels).

All cases where the Ambulanco

a new King's College Division be Victoria Nursing Division.-- ia used are to be reported in well- Ing formed: then we ing without delay by the

have the Fok Kum-yung, Yin Poon-sau and mem Motor Drivers' Association Divi Delminda Lopes (Labels). her making the call and the officersion, already referred to, and tho Y, M. C. A. Division.-Cheung in charge of the Ambulance,

Chinese Athletic Association Divi- Ho-chee, Lam Shing-u, Chan Yiu- In cases of emergency a tele-sion. Other Divisions could be, and Li Wai-hon (Medallions); phone message should be sent to formed-we have numerous appll-Szeto Chung, Wong Kam-cheung, the District Superintendent (C. cante-but we are limited by the U Kai-cheung.. Chak Tal-kwong, 1586 or C.1015) who will attend funds at our disposal. We' personally.

are Chan Wang-fat, Pang Shlu-kwal, forming too a Despatch Rider Ser Cheng. Ching-iam, and Ho Chung- ottlon, to be used in care of emeryus, (Labels)..

geney, and several members own. ing motor eyeles have joined.

Any irregularity, difficulty delay, in obtaining the Ambulance is to be reported in writing at the carlient opportunity.

Finance.

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Two Officers Resign,

King's Colledge`Division.—Chan Tinwha Yau Pak-tung, Chan Sau. ping. Tae Long-chuf, Ng Yuk- Poon While thus adding to our numming, Ng Hon-ming, and are losing two offlcers, Mr. Robert Sui-sang, Chan here, however, I regret to say we Ping-chung, (Medallions); Leung Chee-fit, Chan Chea, Divisional Superintendent Man-kai, and

Yuk-in. Chan alon, has been obliged to reefgn on of the St. Joseph's College Divi-Labels).

Railway Division.-Ivor B. Tre- account of indifferent health, and vor and Li Chung (Medallions); Mr. Ewart, Divisional Superinten. Fred. M. Winyard, San Pul de dent of the King's College Old Loberson, U Po-yin, Loung Chung- Boys Division, is resigning on yin, Kun Ngok-sang, Tsang Chung, leaving the Colony.

Wan Honkong Tang Cho Lưu the Kau, Leung, Yat-chi, Cheng Chi-

We part with them with

giyen to the Brigade I would refer the subject of help to the efforts of the Finance Com

stalwart among whom is our old friend Mr. helpers, Ho Kom-tong, the first of tho many Chinese gentlemen to help the movement in the Colony. (AP plause). Subscriptions are com- ing in, and I am pleased to see that there is an increase in the number of Europeans showing a praclfen1 interest in greatest regret and offer them our kwan, Tsang Lun-lau, Kan U-wah, our work by sending subscriptions, best wishes for the future.

Chan Yuk, Chan Cheong, Lo Mo- We have been helped, too, very carried on as usual, and I

Our Training Courses are being yu, Pun Chi-fan, Li Ping-taan, considerably by the Finance Com-that before the end of November (Labels). Jel, C. 1877,

hope Chan Pak-ling, and Laung: Fan. mittee who organised A thea- trical performance and another at every member will have passed the Indian Division.-Taufik All, a circus. It has to be remembered Annual Examinations prescribed. Fatteh M. Faitydad, and Moham that we receive an financial helping the 3rd year First Aid Ex- Rumjahn, M. A. Khan, J.S.A. Cur As you know, a member on passed All Salleh (Medallions); A. H. we are deeply indebted to the amination is presented with the reem, J. Inasen, A. M. Wahab, M. Finance Commitice and to thebulance Association to be worn on M. R. Abbas, M. Hussain, S. S. Medallion of the St. John Am Y. Adal, D, Mohamed, N. Osman, public for their support.

And here let me repeat the rule the watch chain but not in uni-Hussain, M. U, Razack,

A. K. which you will know and shaerve, form, except in the case of mem. Minu, M. Sabhan, S. M. Kumjaha, viz-that no fee is ever charged bers of the Nursing Divisions-Bashir Ahmed, Ghulam Mustafa, by the Brigade for any help or as a visible token of efficiency. T. Hamet and M. Farid (Labels). services rendered, and no member I have much pleasure in asking yin, Lai Cheuk-Inp, Shf Man-tsun,

Several of these, are ready, and

Mong Kok 'Division-Ip Koon- may in any circumstances recoivo. any fee or payment whatever for Mr. Fung to hand them to those and Fan Shuf-naz (Medallions). rendering service. Should

who have qualified for them, and who have received help with to Nursing Certificates ofthe St, Wai-lam, Chow Yuk-lun, Wat Sun- Kowloon Division. Chan Ping- to distribute First Aid and Home ahow their appreciation they can

kwong, Yeung Yuen-wab, Chan do so by sending a subscription John Ambulance Association. to to the Hon.-Treasurer or to any

other members who have duly member of the Finance Committee. qualified therefor.

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