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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1931.

VOLUNTEER CORPS ON PARADE.

GENERAL ON THE NEED FOR MEN TO JOIN UP.

SMART APPEARANCE.

The officera and men of the Hongkong Volunteer Defenco Corps had every reason to be well satisfied with the result of the annual parade before the General Officer Commanding (11E. Major. General J. W. Sandilanda), which took place on the Murray parade ground last evening, this marking one of the amartest displays yet credited to the Corps.

BIRTHDAY OF NOTED | HONGKONG ESTATES.

CHINESE ACTOR.

FRIENDS ENTERTAINED AT KAM LING. RESTAURANT.

"LADIES NIGHT.”

ENJOYABLE FUNCTION AT

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Last night's function at the Y.M.C.A.,, Kowloon, European which took the form of the usual monthly "Ladies Night," was one of the happiest of this winter's

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PROBATES AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED.

Ng Li-shi (or Sze), alias Li Lip- In celebration of his birthday,tal, married woman, Isto of Nos. Mr. Sit Kok-ain, the noted Chinese10 and 14, High Street, who died actor, hold a reception and bannt No. 5a, Lai Cht Yuen, Kowloon quet at the Kam Ling Restaurant City, on March 10, 1930, left Hongs last night. A very large number kong estate which has been valued very successful series, and an un- of friends, both foreign and Chi- at $22,200. Probate of the will usually large gathering of mem- nese, attended to offor their con- has been granted to Ng Tat-hingbers and their friends, enjoyed a gratulations. Mr. Sit is perhaps (son) and Lam King-fong (daugh- varied and well-selected

ter-in-law), both of whom reside of his at the Lal Chi Yuen address. Be- the best-known member profession in South China, and to quests are of a family nature. Those two local artiste, who said to occupy a position in the Local estate to the value f are now firmly-established favour- regard of the Chinese correspond- $3,500 was left by the late Missiten at any entertainment, Messrs, ing to that of Maurice Chevalier Gertrude Hinton, formerly of the Winram and True, "damaged" in the Western hemisphere.

Government Civil Hospital, who the plane in such An effective The function, a most brilliant died at No. 7. Rainbow Hill Ter- manner as to leave one with the one, was marked by lavish hos-raed, Worcester, England, on or opinion that such a pastline was pitality, and the guests spent about September 6, 1930. Probate not only an excellent method of thoroughly enjoyable evening, has been granted to Dr. J. H. expending superfluous energy, Music was supplied by a special Montgomery, of the Matilda Hoa- but also provided, an attractive orchestra, and a dance followed nital, who in the sole executor entertainment. the banquet.or.

named in the will.

A feature of the event was the parading of the Armoured Car Company, complete with two cars and signal lorries, but every unit played its part in the success of the parade and fully merited the generous tribute of the General Oncer Commanding, who address- ed the Corps after the march past. A large crowd of spectators

of which the Corps formed a surrounded the parade

ground and watched the evolutions with hollow square from the middle of keen interest. The Armoured Car which Major General Sandilanda them. Subsequently Company ander Lient. H. G. WI.addressed Hams, and the Battery, under the Corps gave the general salute, Second-Lleut. De Ville, assembled and returned to headquarters. an the ground, and walted the arrival of the remainder of the Corps from headquarters. They were hended by the full band of pipers and the brass band, and paraded under the Commandant, Lieut.-Col L G. Bird, D.S.0., O.BE. Other officers in the parade were Major 11. B. L. Dow biggin, nd the Adjutant, Capt.

H. G. Goater.

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son.

The units comprised the In- Fineer Company (Cant, M. John-

M.M.). Battery (Second facut. De Ville), Corps Signals (Lieut. J. H. Bottomle Machine Gun Troop (Lent. A. . Potta), Armoured Car Company Lieut. H. G. WH

Scottish Com- pany (Capt. 1. R. Forsyth). Ma- eblie Gun Company (Capt. E. J. R. Mitchell). Portunes Company (Capt. R. R. Davies), and Medical section the. E. P. Mineilt).

Big Parade.

A total of 26 fleers and 346 other ranks turned out, but this was not the full strength of the Corps,

5 officers and 65 other ranks are at present ou leave.

The Corps were accorapanied by the Colour party, and union en- tering the ground, the whole battalion were drawn un with fixed bayonets facing the saluting base. A smart anlute was given the G.O.C., when he arrived ne- companied by Col. S. R. V. Saville, D.S.O... O.R.E., Col. R. B. Cousins, D.5.0., and Mr. Baskervyle Glegg (A.D.C.).

The march past was carried out most efficiently, on the conclusion

The General's Address.

In addressing the parade. H.E. the General Offeer Commanding said:

granimė.

In addition, Mrs. Robson, Mr. T. G. Paterson, and Mlas F. McGill, sang several pleasing songs, and finally,

or rather mid-way through the evening, the Y.M.C.A. Amateur

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Colonel Bird,—It is 1 great pleasure for me to be in a position once more to carry out the annual that really good sound work was

of the inspection

Hongkong being carried out. Volunteer Defence Corps. I would

It Is my considered belief that men have been recruited. But I like to any straight away that there has been distinct all still believe that there must any young men, capecially am very well satisfied with every-round· Improvement In the Government employment, who thing I have seen this evening, II.K.V.D.C. alnes I Best took over naturally Including the Mounted Command in Fongkong, and for could produce no sound reason or Units which form a new feature this you, Colonel Bird, as Com-cxcuse for not joining the Valun- on parade to me. The Mountedmanding Officer,

deserve full teers, which represents the only Machine Gun Troop remind me of credit, but I am sure that you will potential reserve for the Regular the far off days, some 30 years agree that due credit for this Army In the ago, when I served as a young pilleer in the Mounted Infantry in South Africa.

must also be given to Major

defence of the

Calany. Dowbiggin, who commanded dur It has always been a matter of ing your absence on leave for aix surprise to me how difficult ft in months, and also your new Ad-to arrive at any conclusion as to Jutant, Captalu Goster.

how many mon there are in the Colony who are eligible to jau the Volunteers, but I trast the census which has recently been taken will provide informa- tion such as will make it possible to arrive at the number of those

that

It is of course not possible for Volunteers to drill an! handle their arms with the precision of On an occasion such as this, it Regulars, but it is always a mat- is neither possible, nor desirable, ter of surprise to me how well to speak at length, consequently Volunteers can do on an Inspec-I do not propose to maksan ex- tion Parade, when it is remember-haustive review of the work done that the only practice they can throughout the year. which is get beforehand use to he done more fitting for the written An-who are evading their obilations

in their spare time.

Distinct Improvement.

nual Report of the Corps.

Why Not Join?

to the British Empire.

In conclusion, I would like to pay a tribute to all the Officers It was a matter of great regret I feel however, that it is my and Other Ranks who are on to me that owing to an accident duty to draw attention to the parade this evening. Not only I was not able to se more of the situation with regard to recruit- am I satisfied with their work, but Omeers and men while they were ing for the Volunteer Corps. It, as the man who is responsible out in camp, but I am sure that is true that the Corps has touch- for the defence of Hongkong, ap they all realize that I would haveed the 600 mark, which is an inpreciate their keen sense of duty, paid them frequeni visita had I crease of 50 over last year, and which is sufficient to cause them been able to do so. However, the when it is taken into considera- to devote h considerable amount training out at camp was witness- tion that many men have left for of their leisure hours towards 】ed on many ocena.ona by members

one reason and another, it means making themselves offelent. In of my staff, who reported to rue that a considerable number of new i their military dutie

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