1939-04-18 — Page 29

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April 18, 1939.

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HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS NOW GENEROUSLY EQUIPPED

H.Q. Summarises

Activities

Military

The Corps'

WHILE NOT

Steps Off Boat-Is Robbed

Old Woman's First Impression. Of Hongkong

IF IT is truo`that first impressions

who arrived in the Colony from

no

DENYING THE POSSIBLE JUSTIFICATION FOR PRESS CRITICISM IN THE PAST, THE HONGKONG VOLU. TEER DEFENCE CORPS ANNUAL REPORT DECLARES THAT SO FAR AS UP-TO-DATE AND SUITABLE EQUIPMENT IS CONCERNED, THE CORPS IS NOW GENEROUSLY PROVIDED FOR. THIS CON-

WITH

ON EMPHASIS

THE GENERAL CLUSION, TOGETHER IMPROVEMENT IN EFFICIENCY, AND THE SUCCESS OF THE are the best, an old Chinese woman CAMPS AND COMBINED MANOEUVRES, FORM FEATURES OF THE Macao this morning cannot have a Rooner had she stepped from the boat, ANNUAL SUMMARY JUST RELEASED BY MILITARY HEADQUARTERS. great opinion of the place, for

than she became the victim of a MANNING THE BEACHES His Excellency the G. O. C. China į The summary reads in part: 1

Major-General A. W. (e) Beach Manning. Beach man-snatch-thief, who attempted to re- her money which 1. General. The past year has Cuminand, been a successful one for the Corps Bartholomew, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E..ung was practised during the sum-love her of

Valuable help was given by amounted to eleven Hongkong dollars and considerable progress made in D.S.O., visited the camp on Novem-mer. training emelency. No one realises ber 8 and 12 and watched different the Royal Navy. These exercises and $75 in Chinese currency.

However, she was able to better an o Volunteers what units carry out Part III of the were of great value to the Volunteers and much useful Information obinin- in the A.M.G.C. (Field Firing), would be required of them

The G.S.O. 1 (Co). N.M.S. Irwin, ci, both tactical and administrative wear rose-coloured glasses a few and all ranks have

Tar- event of war

(d) Night Firing at Towed minutes later when the thief combined to try to reach the highest D.S.O, M.C.) visited all Units due- standard in training.

Ing training and spent a night in gets. Night firing at towed targets

was also carried out at Stonecutters was caught and arrested, and all Gun Com- but $10 of the money recovered. Island by all Machine

The recorded hits registered The snatcher was charged' before punles by different platoons differed cons!- Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Lt. Col. H.B.L. Dowbiggin, O.B.Ederably. There were several most Magistracy later this morning, and on. Lt-Colonel of the Corps, spent era

have been of the greatest value to

It was revealed that a pre- week-end in camp and visited successful shoots. These night shoots sentenced to a eight months hard different Units during training.

the Corps and for demonstrating the vious conviction had been registered four days cump was un dimeuitics of this form of shooting

against the 30-year-old man. There has been a certain amount

great On all

the Royal Scots occasions,

Flattery said that Sub-Inspector of criticism in the Press complain-innovation which proved n

It is hoped, it may be have assisted both at Aring point and

and the victim of

robbery had just the Ing that much of the Corps equip- success,

Their help and

201 insa a ricksha when Chan Yau, Possible to increase it to a week us with the targets. year for those who can and the time.

The accused, came from behind and co-operation has been invaluable. Attendance in camp Was very (c) Special

The Corps has shown a steady In- eresse in numbers but is still below the required number of Europeans. The newly formed Chinese units have found no difficulty in attracting a good type of recruit and are well up to strength.

ment is out of date or not suitable. Whatever Justification there may have been in the past, it is satis-

camp.

The A.D.M.S. (Col. J. T. Simpson), visited the Medical Section.

The

thelabour,

Special Courses.

factory to be able to state that the good, the only absentees being those courses have been carried out during snatched the money from her hand.

Corps is now being most generous

ly provided for.

Drill Allen-

success

camp

the usual

The woman was holding the money the training perlod by the Regular as just before she had, according to who could not get away.

Volunte The employers, generally, were Army instructors

for

formalities, shown the most helpful and co-operated in NC.Os in teaching how to Instruct. 2. Training, (a) dances

every way to make the Nurimi training has been

These courses have been well at-police that she possessed the neces- carried out daily at Volunteer Head-

This is most important as tended and a high standard reached. 5ery $20 to allow her to land. the Volunteers depend entirely on of quarters. The average number

the helpful attitude from their attendances has been very good and

employers. a great deal of hard work done.

Tactical training was carried out daily. All Machine Gun Units-fired Part 1 A.M.G.C., and enen did a night shoot."

(b) Camp. Two camps of four days each were held at Fanling in November for the Machine Gun Units, Signal Units, Medical Section, Army Service Corps Company, and

Lyon

Light Section. Batteries held their own

theless attendance was again- Units

by

Com- (f) Combined Operations. bined Operations took place in No- vember, 1838, coming so soon after amp had its drawbacks but never

Food Saturday and

evening paraded almost 100 per cent. strong. The Air Arm arranged to come out Combined Operations proper were No- and tund on the Race Course and crecedo camp afterwards carry out

combined Freceded by a stenni excrcise on

vember 22 and 23. The Volunteers, and carried out their annual scheme with the Anti-Aircraft (Por-Signal Stetion under L. A. N.

tuguese) Company, Unfortunately, Braude carried ranite practices.

out the allotted there was a gula blowing and noiduiles most successfully and main- aircraft could leave the aerodrome, tained communications throughout on either of the days selected.

the sector for which they were res- ponsibla,

Inter

His Excellency the Governor, Hon, Colonel of the Corps, visited the camp at Fanling on Sunday, Novem ber 13, and after lunch with the Officers,

Inspected the Unlis camp.

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Three Women Are Terrorised

Last Night's N.T. Outrage

A CHINESE widow and her two daughters suffered a terri- fying experience at Lok Ma Chau in the New Territories Inst night, when five armed robbers forced their way into the hut, threatened the women with re- volvers, and decamped with jawelry worth $146.20, na well as other articles, and some money.

The 50-year-old widow was lying awake in her rude hut when she heard the door being forced open. She called her two daughters, und together they endeavoured to keep out the intruders.

But the weight of the five robbers was too much and the door collupsca before them. Armed with revolvers, and carrying torches, the Ave men unceremoniously bundled the women

Discrediting

Dictators

LONDON, Apr. 17. When he faces the House of Commens to-morrow, Mr. Cham- berlain

expected to

give Britain's renewed bicasing to President Roosevelt's appeal to theyorkshire Fost conveys

he dominant opinion here:

"Even though the President's appeal should fail in its primary purpose, it will still be of tremendous value.

"It will discredit Germany and Italy beyond all doubts in the eyes of the world in general and especialisin

In the eyes of the American people, whose willlag- new to turn their sympathy to practical account must be Bo potent an influence in coming weeks and months," the paper Bays.

"It is expected that members of Parliament

Tuesday Wilk reveal their impatience for the rapid conclusion of the proposed. arrangements with Russia 'and Turkey United Press.

(See Opinion Page Six)

Woman's Cartwheel

out of the way, ransacked the hut, Hat Holds Up Court

und

I finally got away with their booty. The already terrified women were kept completely subdued by the threats of the men to do them bodily raise harm should they attempt to the alarm.

More Refugees In Colony

At last week-end Government camps in urban and rural areas of Hongkong were accommeraung 12,- 207 refugees and destitute persons. represent an These figures, which increase of 492 over those for the previous week, have been supplied by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke.

Kam Tin, with 4,037, houses the

WOMAN'S black, cartwheel brimmed hat, which kid her face as she gave evidence, was commented on by Mr. Registrar Friend at Clerkenwell County Court, E.C.,

recently.

The registrar said:.

"This won't

do, you know. I have not only got to hear your evidence, I have also got to see your face and study your demeanour as you give it.

"But your hat keeps all view of your face from me."

The woman, Miss Majories Mose- ley, manageress of a public house. in Liverpool-rond, London, N., smiled apologetically.

Then the solicitor examining her suggested:--

"Listen to my questions, but keep

largest number. King's Paris has your eyes on the registrar."

That solved the problem, and the 1,604, North Point 1,075, Ma Tau

Chung 090, Faniing North 700, Fan-case went on. ling South 900, Glül's Cutting 678, Mun Kam To 959, and Ma Tau; A public lecture on Abyssinia will There are now 14 be given at the European Y.M.C.A. Chung 1. patients in Lai Chi Kok Hospital as at 9 p.m. on Thursday by Lt. Col.

H. B. Holt. against 16 in the previous week

Hit Woman SALE-SALE-SALE

A CHINESE police constable

hit a woman in the face with a' piece of rolled paper because she

camp at Pakshawan during the two The combined operations, gener-was encroaching in the Central week-ends, 18-20 February, 1938, and ally, were particularly interesting for police court this morning, and 25-27 February, 1930,

the Volunteers All Units were ca for his pains was severely re-

another and the first week-end, the Right

primanded by the magistrate. Seellon manned the guns and on the aged at one time or second week-end, the Left Section many valuable lessons learnt.

In order to test their adaptability, who also indicated that he would over. Firing was carried out under the direction of the C.ILA., who several Units have their normal role report the man.

ut the last The constable was in the dock in watched the shooting of both section. completely changed

The training and firing of the Bat-ninute. This necessitated reorgani- charge of the prisoners, and he was of extra seen by the magistrate to hit a sation and great deal lery was carried out under the per- sonal supervision of Major J. M. work. The Units concerned quickey Chinese woman in the face, because, Smith. HA, (Major Instructor of adapted themselves to the new con- apparently, she approached the dock

ditions and proved

themselves ralings to see somebody going down Gunnery).

Smith has given invaluable capable of dealing with an emergency to the cell help and assistance to this Battery quickly and without confusion. The and has devoted a great deal of tine Operations finished on Sunday mor- to order by

returned and the Corps ning

to magistrate, who said: "You hit her and hard work in their trading.

10 0,17.

in the face with a plece of paper. 1 There has been a marked Improve-Headquarters by

With Liaison

constable Regular saw you do it. You are ment in the efficiency of this Ballery which la due very largely to the pertechnical nature of much of the is your duty to set a good example Army. An increase in strength and in the Hongkong police force, and it sonat efforts of Major Smith.

The Second (improvised) Batteryrning necessitates a great deal of to other people,

Regular Garrison. "In this Court, if you want to tell held their annual camp at Ping Long help from the Wan from April 29 to May 1. They This help has invariably been forth- anybody to do anything, you can use

There no need to hili bind a most successful camp. Captain coming and one of the happiest as words.

shali

Whiunorsh,

R.M., was

The

is

The constable was sharply called Mr. R. Edwards, the

The magistrato added:

the close them." present pects of Volunteering and was of the greatest bond which exists between the Regu Bastiance with his help and advice, iar Army and the Volunteer Corps make a report of this.” The Lyon Light Section attendel 4. New Volunteer Headquarters. camp for the first time. They co- The provision of new Headquarters operated with the Machine Gun has been urgently required for some were again successful last year, and Companies in night firing. In view time and the need becomes greater during the summer we have run the team in the local The sua baseball of the short time this Unit has been with every recruit that joins,

by formed. their standard of training question is now under discussion league. was most sailsfactory.

the Government and it is to be hoped The Volunteer Aquatic sports took The Signal Units attended alternate that a decision will be reached ntar in July as a farewell to Colonel

started. Anderson and were again 3 camps. They were most useful in maintaining a despatch rider letter quickly and construction service with Hongkong. Both Units There is little doubt that the pre-neunced success, as was also carried out field firing and tactical sent lack of accommodation has an ile meeting at the end of April. signal exercises during camp.

que

adverso, affect on recruiting.

0.

pro-

Lie

There have been several enjoyable golf matches between the China Command Headquarters and the Omeers. The latter had an unbeaten record in 1038.His Excellency the Governor played with conspicuous success for the Volunteers on more than one occasion.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES The Army Service Corps Company attended camp and corried out prac

During Sporting Activities, teal training. The were assisted by

the past your the Hongkong. Volun- Major Robertson, R.A.S.C.

The Medical Section carried out teer Defence Corps has taken tactical training for the first time and usual part in the sporting activities co-operated in a number of schemes, of the Colony, chief of which have

was been cricket matches

The played against

only regret is that there are The evacuation of casualties

and Ser- no more ground facilities for 0. Yo formation and most of the leading practland and the

ally every lunteers sports .Club, which would | |vices team during duties of A.RP. and an ADS.

The Pay Section attended camp Sunday and put in much useful work in training period. bringing the records of service and possible to raise the strongest side charted in 1925 with the present numbers of the Corps up to date. A but the Volunteers Warrant Officer from Command managed to emerge successful. Headquarters gave lectures and ia- struction in pay duties..

on

the camp be a great attraction for European It is not always recruits. A Club of this kind was

have usually Navy ground at King's Parit but. the Volunteers were forced to relinquish

for one day only

Thursday, April 20th

at - Maizes

ALEXAÉDRÁ BUILDING.

Dark Silks

Wool Dresses

Travel Suits

Coats, Hats.

Evening

Gowns.

Bargains you can't afford to miss!

All less than cost!!

CASH

ONLY

There has been the usual rugby it to the demands of the Commodoro 1666000446 match against the Army in which we at that time.

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