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MOTORING MATTERS.
AN INTERESTING SPEECH.
BY AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Matters of interest to the Colony's
ready compliance with police signals and with speed controls in dangerous places. These remarks applied to certain drivers who had yet to learn the courtesy and mutual regard dus | to the rights and comfort of other road users:
THE FRIOR OF PETROL.
The Committee had failed to obtain
KOWLOON THEATRE.
THREE NOTABLE WEEK-END PICTURES.
A programme rich in variety and enjoyment has an arranged for the owloon Theatre during the week
"motorists were discussed by the Hon. any reduction in the price of petroland. It begins this evening with
were present.
ROAD DEVELOPMENT.
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strong
Mr. U.. Mol. Messer, retiring President In common with kindred associations, of the Hongkong Automobile Assioia- they hoped that the mighty corpora- The Blood Barrier," a tion, in the course of his speech at tions that controlled this modern Blackton production featuring Sylvia the association's fourth annual meet- necessity might see their way whilst Breamer and Robert Gordon. Mystery held in the Club room, Hongkong still maintaining a reasonable rate of and excitement are powerful elements ing. Club annexe yesterday afternoon. Be profit-to reduce its cost; this would tween twenty and thirty members mean a largely increased consumption in this thrilling drama of a man whose and additional benefits to the com- conscience guided his heart. In ad- dition to a startling murder The munity as a whole.
Blood Barrier" also depicta triangular romance and a desperate plot to asize valuable dye formulas. A melodrama this, powerful with suspense. To-morrow evening the big attraction is "The Girl in the Web," a fiue Pathe feature with Blanche Sweet in the lending role. A drama of a wo man falsely accused of stealing jewela and slienating the affections of another woman's husband this is a photoplay replete with fascinating mystery and dramatic surprise. As a social secret- aty in the home of a rich family, Blanche Sweet was never more con- vincing, never more charming. On Monday evening the Kowloon Theatre will screen "The Soul of Youth" which comes to the Coronet this eveing and on Tuesday it will offer a fancy dress in place of the usual cabaret dance.
In opening the proceedings the Hon. Mr. Messer ssið :--"Gentlemen, -Before proceeding with further
During the year a good deal of business I think it fitting to mention work had been done to the roads of that during the last few days the the Colony. Strangers frequently Colony has learnt with deep regret the commented on the fine roads and o sad news of the death of our late the glorious scenery through which Governor, Bir Henry May. I am sure they passed. Hill and other roads all members have the greatest ware gradually being extended and sympathy with Lady May and her the metalling and tarring of the roads daughters in their bereavement. Sir in the New Territories had made, Henry May was early to recognise the especially in wet weather, a very con- important place that the motor siderable improvement. In some vehicle would take in the social and places, however, notably on the way business life of this Colony and it is to Aberdeen and between Un Long greatly due to his foresight that we and Sheung Shul, the road surface possess the fine motor roads which had suffered considerably from the bave opened up, for both resident ard traffic of motor buses, whose weight toarist, the beautiful scenery of this and vibration the road was not strong Island and the New Territaries. enough to resist,
Continuing, the Chairman remarked that the membership of 234 was not
THE MOTOR AGE."
new notor
"
road
SOUL OF YOUTH,
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION.
The expense of motoring was still as large as one could wish. All per- such as to deter many from taking aons interested in motoring should full advantage of its benefits and en- join as the Association would be more joyment. He strongly urged all who influential the greater its membership. | owned cars to learn to drive them and Bpecial credit was due to Mr. to obtain some insight into their Bevington, the hon. secretary, for mechanism and construction. If this the energy be bad displayed and the were done and a log kept he was con- time he had given to the duties of the fident that repair bills, sundry bills, office. It was due to him that the and ordinary running expenses would first Year Book of the Club was materially diminish and the owner
The Soul of Youth." Yea, the soul published. Thanks were also due to would derive an added interest. As
of youth. Nothing apter than the Mr. Lambert for bis concise time went on it was becoming more memorandum on the "Illa of care and and more apparent that the world title could be found to indicate the essence of this picture which comes their remedies." It was to be hoped had entered upon the motor age. that the Year Book would be the At the present moment many of to the Coronet Theatre this evening, forerunner of many others,
those who had been against mak- for it is the very soul of youth. to Recounting the adventure of a In August, a Club Room was open- ing the ed as a meeting place and reading the Peak were wishing that it was fouudling home boy who proves his room for members. He regretted completed and would like to see a mettle when his big chance comes, the that the use made of it had been die-fleet of motor lorries winding round story offers romance, comedy, and
comers laden
adventure. Discharged as the worst with coal.--| appointing and it was for the new the Committee to decide if the room (Laughter.) The wages of all who in the home, the boy makes his way should be kept on or closed. No carried, pulled or pushed were on the in the city streets until fate calls him to take an important part in affairs of solution bad yet been reached with up grade and everything pointed to a regard to a central garage; the high very much greater use of motor the moment. The cast includes not cost and scarcity of suitable sites traction for private and business pur- only a number of famous juveniles but also several prominent leading players. were very great obstacių.
poses both on the island of Hongkong and in the growing town still in its As one of the most compelling scenes of Youth" is a picture that proves infancy on the other side of the was taken from real life, The Soul harbour. Rosde, strong enough to
once more the truth of the old adage carry heavier weights were necessary; more roads were wanted and greater that truth is stranger than fiction. facilities were required in the way of modera vehicle forries.-(Applause.)
FROBLEM OF THE CHAUFFEUR,
The chauffeur question had again been prominent: B. special meeting had considered the question out with out much result. It was very doubt al if sufficiently close co-operation could bs obtained among menbere to make
THE LATE BIB HENRY MAY. them willing to suffer the personal in-
After the report and accounts had convenience that might be necessary been adopted, Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher to bring about a reduction of wages. It was considered best to leave this proposed that the association should send a letter expresssing sympathy question to the operation of the law with Lady May in her bereavement, of supply and demand. Mr. He suggested that the letter should
McPherson, of the Y.M.C.A. was
comment specially on the enormous benefit which the roads he planned
approached as to inaugurating a training school for drivers. He had taken great pains in the and foresaw had proved to the Colony generally. He thought it was well matter but owing to other considera-own that the moto: road to the Peak met with enormous opposition
tions was unable to meet the
"GABY."
WORLD THEATRE'S BIG PICTURE.
A large crowd at the World Theatre was greatly impressed last night by the splendid new production Gaby," a film masterpiece adapted from the well known novel, the "Angel of Forgiveness," with Gaby Delys and
Association's views. The supply of and there were many people who Hurry Pilcers, world famous dancers,
drivers seemed now to be more equal
to the demand, and wages showed were against the road round the island and even the road round the little signs of increase-in some cases New Territories both of which wors quite the reverse. The sate of ex due to Sir Henry May's initiative. plosive cracker bombs, referred to by
Seconded by Mr. Lauritsen, the re- the President at the last annual
solution was carried unanimously. meeting, had now been prohibited by law.
TO PREVENT LOUIDENTS.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
the centre of attraction. Gaby began life in poverty. Harry Pilor (Paul) Bernard) on the other hand made a generous Santa Claus to the poor. children in his neighbourhood. Paul married Gaby through love at first sight, after their strange meeting at his beautiful house on Christmas eve. Their marriage proved a failure, for Gaby proved
bad wife, Harry Piloer in an uncommonly gifted actor. As the dejected husband of Gaby, he specially excelled. Gaby Dalys, too is a fine player. The evil gemine of the piece is faidare Jaoobs, a vindictive man who causes Gaby's Secretary downfall,
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr, F. Bevington, Mr. During the year there had been, un- D. G. M. Bernard was appointed fortunately, several distressing accid- President for the ensuing year. ents, some fatal. The Chairman In proposing the election of Mr. F. expressed the sincere sympathy of all Bevington as Vice-Président, the members of the Association with the chairmen expressed appreciation of relatives of these injured. Accidents the hard work put in by him in filling did not seem to be on the increase, the post although the number of motor (and Treasurer during the yest. vehicles had risen considerably. For Mr. Bevington's election as Vice this, best thanks were due to the President was unaninously approvač, greater efficiency of the Police traffic. Mr. P. M. Hodgson being appointed Hon, Mr. H. W. Bird, Messrs. C. D. control which was gradually lessening to succeed him as Hon. Secretary and
difficulties of driving and Treasurer.
of Hon.
the diminishing danger. to the general:|| The following were appointed mom public. One would like to see a more bers of the new committee The
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1922
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