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COLONY'S WATER

Reservoir Returns For

Past Months

RADIO BROADCAST

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You're breaking my heart; Caravan,

12.00 midaigtit. Close Down.

24.

DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES

7.20 . Orchestral Music, 7.30 TL. As I See It-0.

Fab Fik-songs--d: Tho Narthern Countien, Dale Smith (Ilari- tone).

The water returns issued by the Waterworks Department show that j 7.40 am. at the end of November there were 1,017.73 million gullons in the Island reservoirs, compared with 1,742,02 for the corresponding perlod Just yeur, and 3,272 million gallons in the Mainland waterworks, #1B against 2,347.03.

As in November last year, a con- stant supply of water was given to all district in the Colony und the mainland during the month, when 441.47 million gallons were consumed in the city and hli district by an estimated population of 443,000 at the rate of 33

of 33.1 gallons

lead per day, per as against 441.01 million gallons by an estimate

of population

440,500 at 31.1 gallons per head per day in the corresponding period last

The last year. consumption In Kowloon and New Kowloon for the month was 270,70 million gallons by an estimated popu- Intion of 300,000 at the rate of 23 gallons per head per day, compared with 280.05 million gallons by 327.500 inhabitants at 22.0 gallons per head per day in November, 1938.

... 'Sprites and Cabline." 0.30.m. Viola Recital by Frederick

Ndio.

0.40 am. The Naws and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 6.55 am. and Big Ben at 9 am, Dam. Interesiasion." 10 ..

Den. The

Wille Walker

Octet. 10.23 a 'God's Admiral'-Robert Blake,

General-at-Sea, 11.19 a.m. The Now and Announcements. Orrenwich Tune Bienal at 11.15 a.. 11.35 am. Organ Recital by Allern Bransden, from thr Concert Hall.

London Lok." Broadcasting House, 4.23 p.. A Tune a Minute. 10 p.m. Sportamen Talking." 442 km. The BBC Empire Orchestra, 3.35 pm. The News and Announceemzite.

Greenwich Time Signal at D.45 pm. 1.25 pm. Sprites and Goblina, 6.43 p.m. H Tien. Fredric layco, at the Organ of the Dominion Theatre, Tolters- ham Court Hond, London,

7.15 m. Variety. 7.3 p.nt. The Old Folks at Home" (Sreona 8.5 m. As I See 1-8.

Series) -3.

8.20 mm. Big Bill Campbell and his Hide

Hy lund.

3.30 pm London Lox,*

Favourites,

jpm. For the Children 'Dic-tir With the exception of Tytam 9:30 pm. The News and Announcements, Intermediate, which was level, all

Greenwich Time Signal at 9.45 p.m. the other Island reservoirs were be- 10.45 pm. 9 Hen. Recital by Arthur low overflow; while of

Heckles Baritone). those in

10.30 pan English Country Dancer, Kowloon, Shingmun Reception and it. The League Division 11: Aston Kowloon Main were the only ones Vitla v. Stockport County, A running level.

Commentary by Charles' Ende on the second half of the Association toɑtill match From Villa Park, Birisingh

The reports of the Government Bacteriologist and Analyst shew that 12 on Sybil Stanford and her Girl

the quality of the water cellent.

was ex-

The total rainfall recorded by the Royal Observatory from January 1 to November 30 was 81.895 Inches, which was 12.5 inches more than for the same period last year.

Friends, Singing the Blues Away. 12.15 am. Scaitian Dance Musie. 12:30 am. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 12.45 a.ni.

London Lo

1.30 am. Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy

Hotel Orsheart.

4. Big Ben, The News and An nouncements.

Greenwich Time Signal at 2.45 am,

DON'T

OUR

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

LANDING FOILED

Chinese Battery Opens

Fire On Invaders,

Foochow, Dec. 10.

SATURDAY,

VOLUNTEER ORDERS

List Of Parades

For Week

Hongkong Volunteer Defence

DECEMBER

11, 1937.

pany, is transferred to Neserve of Officers w.e.f. 10.12.37.

8. Leave

No, 1770 C.Q.M.S. H. F. Westlake, Armoured Car Bection, returned from leave on 9.12,37,

No. 700 Sergt. C.S. Coon. Reserve Section A. returned from leave w.e.f. 25.12.37.

No. 1707 Sergt. T. G. Stokes, AS.C. Co. returned from leave w.e.. 9.12.37.

No. 2014 Supper G. P. Murphy,

A Japanese warship was hit in the stern and Japanese steamboat loaded with marines was over-turn- Corps orders by Lt. Col. R. C. B. Engineer Company, returned from ed by shells from Chinese land bat-Andemon, M.c., Commandant, Hong-leave on 3.12.37. iertes at Wulung. near Amoy, onkong Volunteer Defence Corps. December 8, an offlcini report dis closes.

Two Japanese warships, the report states, first dred over 20 shells at the coast, but Chinese Innd batteries remained Insetive. Believing that the Chinese were unprepared, they sent out a batch of marines in two steamboats to make an nitempt to land. When the steamboats were near the shore, the Chinese batteries suddenly, opened up.

A number of Chinese houses, on shore were destroyed by Japanese shells.

Central News,

Buggy Price At Now Low

Carthage, Mu.

The last three buggies owned by the Turner Harness Company here when it quit business in 1030 have been sold for $215. Their original selling price was $310 each.

223 a.m. The League--Division II: Amon Villa v. Stockport County. A running commentary by Charles Eade on the Peconil half of the Association football

nath. From Villa Park, Birmingham. 150111 Musical Interlude,

255 .. The BBC Orchestra (Section

E).

3.30 0.20 In Town To-night." Fit

Reason: 1301 Edition

4 nm. Palner of Varielles." 5. Interval.

535 am. The News and Announcementa. Greenwich Time, Signal at 3.30 am. 5.40 a Violin Heetal by Harry Blech. © man. The Microphone at Large," 639 am.

MISS

Dance Music.

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FROM DECEMBER 13th, TO DECEMBER 22nd.

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8mm.

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FILMOLITE PHOTOFLOOD REFLECTORS :

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BELL & HOWELL CO., CHICAGO-NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD, LONDON.

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Friday, Dec. 10,

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1. Box Respiratorn All Box Respirators must be re- turned to Company Stores Imme- diately.

2. Rifles and Bayonets

All Rifles and Bayonets must be returned to the Quartermaster imme- diately..

3. Course Result'

Cuptain T. Addis-Martin attended the 2nd. Q. F. (Advanced) Course at Shoeburyness from October 10 to 30, 1937, and qualified,

4. Parades

(a) Corps 1st, Battery There will be no further parades during the month of December.

(b) 2nd. (Improvised) Battery, Thursday, December 18. Parade nt 11. Q. at 5.30 for lecture on ammuni- tion.

(e) Engineer Company:

Com

1. Sunday, December 12. any shoot nt Stonecutters. Launch will leave Queen's Pler at 0.30 am. and Police Pier, Kowloon at 8.45 a.m. Dress: Uniform optional. Rifles and bayonets must be drawn from Store

before

1,00 o'clock on Saturday, December 11. The shoot on the Peak Range is cancelled.

Monday, December 13. H. Q. 5.30 p.m.

Lewis Gun Instruction. Members are advised to bring over- alla,

(d) Corps Signuts.-Tuesday, De- cember 14. Parade at II. Q. at 5.30 p.m.

(e) Machine Gun Troop.-Tues- day, December 14. Parade at H. Q. at 3.30 p.m. for M. G. Instruction.

(f) Armoured Car Section:

1. Tuesday, December 14-A and

B Classes-Mechanism L. G. C Class

Passing

out tests M. G.

. Wednesday, December Miniature Range. All Ranks.

15.

ili. Sunday, December 10. Mus- ketry course at Stonecutters. Rißes must be drawn from Stores by Fri- day, December 17. Dress-Optional. Launchi leaves Queen's Pier 8.30 am. and Kowloon Police Pier 9.45 n.tr..

(f) Motor Machine Gun Platoon:

1. Friday, December 17. Parade

at H. Q. at 5.30 p.m. A and B Classe Instructor's hour for recapl- tulation. C Class-Mechanism. 2nd. four subheads.

il. Camp Pay. Payment will be made at H. Q. on Friday, December 17, at 0.30 p.m. All those who nt- tended Camp must attend in order that the pay sheets may be returned to H. Q. at an early date.

(b) No. 1 (M. G.) Company. Friday, December 17. Parade și H. Q. at 5.30 p.m. for M. G. Instruction.

(3) No. 2 (M. G.) Company (Scot- tish):

1.Thursday, December 16, Parade at . Q. at 5.30 p.m. for M. G. In- struction.

ii. Sunday, December 10. Müs- ketry course at Stonecutters. Rides must be drawn from Stores by Satur- day, December 18.

Sunday, December 19. Ronic Ocer detailed by No. 2 (M. G,) Company:

Monday, December 13. Parade at it. Q. at 5.30 p.m. Those detalled by O. C. Company will fire on the Miniature Bange. Remainder, Mus- ketry.

Thursday, December 16. Those detailed by O. C. Company will fire on the Miniature Range. Remainder no parade.

15.

(k) No. 4 (M. G.) Company: Wednesday, December Parade at HQ. at 5.30 p.m. Ele- mentary Gun Drill.

il. Friday, December 17. Paradej at H. Q at 5.30 p.m. Infantry Drill.

(1) Portuguese Companies:

1. No. 5 (M. G.) Company.Tues- day, December 14. Parade at H. Q. nt 3.30 p.m. M. G. Training. Con- tinue from stage reached last week. IL A. A Company-Tuesday, December 14. Parade nt H. Q. nt 5.30 p.m. A. A. Training. Ground Train- ing. Continue from stage reached inst week.

All members of the Companies who attended Camp must attend to reecive pay on Tuesday, December 11, at 6.30 p.m.

Sub-

(m) Machine Gun Signals: 1. Monday, December 13. section D will parade for Instruction at 5.20 p.m.

ii. Friday, December 17. Sub- sections A and B. will parade at 5.20 12.11. Instruction as per Training Syllabus.

(n) Army Service Corpe Com- pany-Thursday, December 10. Parade at R.AS.C. Camber at 5.30 p.m. for Lewis Gun Instruction.

(0) ROD.C-Construction Sec- tion. The next lecture will be on Thursday, December 23.

3. Inspection of Itespirators Company Gas Instructors will in- spect the Company's respirators at the first opportually and will report. to the Corps Gas Omeer any dam- age. A return to Corps Gas Ofeer will be forwarded on December 31 stating numbers of respirators which have not been inspected.

a. Appointments and Promotion The following appointments and promotion have been approved in the M.G. Signals w.c.f. 10.12.37.

No. 2019 Cpl. A. D. Coppin to be

Lanco Sergeant.

No. 2503 L/Cpl. W. G. Pay to be

Corporal,

No. 2538 Siar. N. F Dollz to be

Lance Corporal.

Transfer Lieut. I. P. Phillips, ABC, Com-

8. Strength; Increase

No. 2981 Supper S. Bercovitch,; R.O.D.C., Cun. Séc., 2.12.37.

No. 2902 Private A. B. Henry, A. Cur Section, 7.11.37.

No. 2903 Private J. M. M. Alves, No. 5 (M.G. Co. No. 12 P., 7.12.37, No. 2004 Private C. P. Basto, No. 5 (M.G.) Co. No. 12 Pl.. 7.12.37.

5. F. HEDGIzcor, Captain,

Adjutant, II.K.V.D. Corps.

NOTICES

1. Corps 1st, Battery Dinner "The Annual Dinner will be held at on Friday, December 17, and all those who wish to attend but wha have not yet communicated with L/Bomdr. H. S. Jones, c/o Hongkong Electric Co., should do so without de-

ny.

2. Machine Gun Signals Dinner Members of Subsections A and B are reminded that their dinner will be held at 11.Q. on Thursday, De cember 16 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets t $3.25 can be obtained from Signs. Glendenning and Carr.

AFFILIATED UNIT

1. Meeting

There will be a meeting on Mon- day, December 13 at 3.30 p.m. for practical work at the P.W.D, Offices. 2. Enrolment Miss Jean Fraser wef. 6.12.37.

(So.) Mrs. E. M. DEGG, Comunnndunt. Nursing Detachment, 11.K.V.D.C.

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