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"SAFETY FIRST" CAMPAIGN

Trying to Teach Hong Kong

"Traffic Mindedness"

A "Safety First' campaign will be conducted by the Police, commencing on January 22, and will run for two weeks. In connection with the campaign the Police De- partment have issued the following table. of accidents reported during 1933, together with "Safety First" pamphlets

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ACCIDENTS Non-Fatal (Hong Kong and Kowloon)

Total number

of persons Total number

Injured of accidents

Motor Vehicle 781

1.625

Tram Car

66

66

Hand Truck

8.

10

Ricksha

4

10

·20

Total

877

1,738

Bicycle

קי

Fatal (Hong Kong and Kowloon)

Total number

Motor Bus

of persons Total number killed of accidents

12

-Motor Lorry

25

Private Car

9

Public Car

8

Tram Car

3

Bicycle

it

Fire Engine

Total

12

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DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES Speed

Carefully regulate your speed at al times to suit the circumstances und weather prevalling.

Signals

When you intend to stop, slow "down, or change direction. give tile appropriate signal clearly, de- Bitely and in good time.

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Overtaking

Never overtake unless you can sec sufficiently far ahead to do so Remember that the with safety.

brow of a steep hill or a hump- backed bridge is as dangerous, as a sharp bend because it conceals oncoming traffic. Do not over- take at

roads

or road Cross Junctions.

Do Not Cut In

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"Trick" cycling is not clever; it is foolish and illegal and you are Hlable to a heavy fine if arrested

A cyclist is a vehicle driver and as such must obey all traffic

signals.

A cycle is meant to carry one person only.

BUS PASSENGERS

Do not board or alight from buses until the bus has stopped. have been killed Many people through alighting from buses when in motion.

When alighting from a bus and wishing to cross the road ways walk round behind the bus so that you can see if the road is clear.

NEWSPAPERS QUARREL

Chinese Journals

At Law

of 3

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1934. ST. PATRICK'S GOVERNMENT VERNACU-

SOCIETY

LAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Annual Meeting

Held

Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood Attends Prize Giving

The fourth annual meeting of the St. Patrick's Bociety was held at the Jacobean Room, Hong Kong Hotel last evening. Professor F

In November we managed to A Redmond presided and amongst Mr. Li King Hong before he those present were: Mr. E. H. made

bis annual report, wel- publish for the second time o Williams and Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes comed the Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood school magazine, to which (Vice-Presidents), Mr. M. G.

delightful articles were contribut

Annual Report, 1933.

O'Conner (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. Gattended. The following Extracts P. Murphy (Hon. Secretary), Major are given from his speech R. A. Anderson, Messrs.. Hosford, F. P. R. James. L. P. Lane; Com- mander P. H. McCartani, Messrs. T. Murphy, C. G. Purdue, Dr. G. W. Pope (Committee), Messrs. J. C, M Grenham, T. C. Monaghan, J. O'Donovan, Dr. W. B. A. Moore, Messrs. E. C. Terry, T. K. Whelan, and F, G. Maunder.

Committee's Report. The Committee's report for the year 1933 stated:-

The Committee has much plea- sure in presenting the annual re-j port and the statement of accounts for the year ending on the 30th November, 1933.

During the year 1533 one lite member and 17 ordinary members joined the Society; and 11 mem- bers resigned in consequence of having to leave the Colony.

The receipts of the Society in the form of annual subscriptions, donations, etc., shows a slight de- crease during the year under re- view while the amount expended in charity shows a substantial in- crease. The reluctance on the part of some members to pay their an- nual subscriptions when due more than doubles the work of the Hon. Treasurer. An earnest appeal is made to all members to assist the Hon. Treasurer by the prompt pay ment of all subscriptions.

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated as in previous years by a Ball at the Peninsula Hotel and we trust that the large gathering of mem- bers and guests present spent a very enjoyable evening.

some

ed by old boys. Mr. Tsui Hung Kee, the editor, is to be congratu- |lated for the success of this issue. On the whole the year under view was a successful one both examinations and sports. For these results I cannot speak too highly of the unflinching support and loyalty of my staff.

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the school Before reviewing work of 1933, I wish to thank the Director of Education for his coming who distribute our prizes this morning. I am also glad to see with us here to-day the Hort Mr. A. E. Wood though he is no stranger to our staff and boys. Since the founding of this school in 1926 when he was Director of Education, he has never lost his keen interest in the welfare of. this Institution. Just before his well-earned retirement to Eng-men: land, I am delighted to have this apportunity of extending to him made a very kind

cordial wishes for a great many years. of happiness and sound health at home.

Before concluding I wish to thank you all gentlemen for your kind presence and all prize donors for theif practical encouragement.

our most

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Mr. Wood's Speech

"

Mr. Li King Hong and gentle-

The Headmaster in his specch reference to myself for which I wish to thank him.

I was closely connected with The chief thing of importance at the foundation of the Vernacular the beginning of 1933 was that the Middle School, and it has always had a very warm place in my Government found it necessary to

affectionate interest. I am de- raise our school fees from $4 to

for the Higher lighted to hear of your successes 88 per merisem Primary Division, and from 84 to during the past year, and I also 88 for the Middle School Division. congratulate your two old boys. Though I regret the necessity of dr. Fung Ping Wah and Mr. Li raising our tuition fees. It is gru-

Yau Shing, on attaining their B. A. degree at Hong Kong Univer- tifying to observe that our max-.

mum enrollment in 1933 was 253sity. It is your privilege in this against 351 in 1932. This points School to foster

a devotion to

to the fact that higher tuition Chinese scholarship, that marvell- fees have in no way affected the ous and fascinating heritage that number of our boys. On the others yours by right of race. May you hand I am fully alive to the hard-never forget that, and may the ship of some guardians who are Vernacular Middle School go con- less well off. For mich guardians dently ahead in the achievement A wreath was laid at the Ceno- or boys the help of the Pan-Hok of the objects for which it was.

founded. taph on St. Patrick's Day as well Tun and Fung Ping Shan scholar- Commercial as on Armistice Day by the Presi-ships is of greater need than ever.

dent assisted by members of the

Wu Wa! Man, editor of the "Wah Kiu Yat Po" was summoned before Mr. E. W. Hamilton for alleged "cribbingth

telegraphic message. The complainants were the Industrial and Daily Press, (Kung Sheung Yat Po...

and

For the generosity of these gentle- men I have to repeat my words of thanks and appreciation.

Changes in Syllabus

change of. the Through the

Chinese for University syllabus studies and the organization of Group VI in the Arts Faculty, we had to lengthen our school course to the extent of one year in order to bring our English instruction

AROUND THE COURTS

(Continued from page 6).. position and then collapsed again. He was then taken to the Police and from there to the Kowloon Hospital,

Committee.

During the year our two Fast

Sir Joseph Kemp The summons read that the de- Presidents fendant unlawfully and without K.B.E. Col. C. D. Myles, the consent in writing of the O.BE. left the Colony. Staurich complainants did publish the sub supporters of the Society, kindly stance, of a telegraphic message warm-hearted Irishmen," their de- which reported the substance of an parture has been to us a very interview between Li Chal-sum severe blow. We have suffered and the complainant's correspon- further loss by the departure of dent which was transmitted by Captain P. T. Mahony, R.E., our telegraph from Foochow, and re- Joint Secretary for two years, who ceived by the complainants on has every reason to be proud of November 29 for the purpose of the work he has done for the Soap to general Matriculation stand-8th of January, the deceased was

published in their news-ciety. being paper, the "Kung Sheung Yat Po." Mr. T. P. K. Kemble, appearing person for the defence. submitted that overtaken, or a person approach- under the section of the Ordinance ing from the opposite direction, he would like the complainants to check speed or alter direction sud-produce the paper. denly

Remember the right-hand side of the road belongs first to on- coming traffic. Never overtake therefore, unless it is clear that you can pass and get back to the left side of the road again with- out making elther

the

41 - Corners and Bends # Take special care at corners and berds to leave ample room "for oncoming traffic.

The Committee offers its sincere thanks to the Hon. Auditors and to all those members who have so kindly served on the various sub- committees during the past year.

Election of Officers.

The following were elected to serve on the Committee for the coming year:-

Professor F. A. Redmond, Mr. B. C. Hallowes. Mr. F. P. R. James. Mr. J. Hosford, Mr. T. Murphy, Comdr. P. H. McCartan, Major R.. A. Anderson, Dr. W. B. A. Moore, Mr. J. C. M. Grenham, Mr. L. P.

Mr. C. Y. Kwan, for the com- plainants, said the article in ques- tion was never published. It was a question of law as, to whether the Ordinance would extend to a Cross Roads and Road Junctions message which was never publish- No vehicle has a "right of wayed, as publication was forestalled

by the defendant. at cross roads, but it is the" duty

Mr. Kemble submitted that the

Lame, Mr. T. K. Whelan, Mr. C..G. of a driver on a minor road when

Ordinance did not cater for what Perdue, Mr. G. P. Murphy, and approaching a major road to go

he would call "stale news." The Major P. 8. Stewart. dead slow and to give way to

Nevertheless when news must be published within 48 traffic on it:

Mr. F. G. Maunder and Mr. W. hours of receipt. The law did not B. Finnigan were re-elected hon. allow any paper. to keep the news quiet. Even in the event of the

Several amendments in the rules news being cribbed, the paper

were proposed and adopted. It take should publish it and then

was decided to elect the President by members at the general meet- action."

Mr. Kwan submitted that there ing and not through the Commit- was a proviso in the law, and tee. The election of the President, asked: If the time of receipt is however, will be held at the next not of any importance, what is meeting. the use of having the proviso?

you are driving on a major road always keep a sharp look-out and drive cautiously at cross roads and road junctions..."

Slow moving motor vehicles, e.z. buses and lorries, must keep well to the left of the road

PEDESTRIANS

Walk on the pavement; not on the road. You are safe on the pavement. You may be killed on the road. The pavement was made for pedestrians; the road ..for vehicles. Vehicles do not go оп pavements, therefore pedes trians should not walk" on roads

roads.

auditors.

According to Dr. P. F. S. Court's evidence, about 6.45 am. on the ard. Consequent on this, we div-brought into the hospital suffering abdomen and about half an hour ided up the Middle School Divi- from severe hemorrhage in the

sections: namely. Inter he died. sion into two

three the Lower Middle Section and the

years each. Hence the naming Higher Middle Section and grading of our classes are in full conformity with the vernacu- lar-school system prevalent in Hongkong and China.

of

up

his

Mi. Leung Kwong Chiu left us

take last January. To work we welcomed Mr. Ylp Chi A Mandarin Chow in February. teacher, in the person of Mr. Pao

Shau Chun, was added to our staff at the beginning of the year. It is interesting to observe that the habit of speaking Mandarin is being gradually cultivated among members of the staff as well as among "the pupils.

Inspite of our shortened school year which ended in October, I am glad to be in the position to report very gratifying resulis in examinations. Of the 10 Normal

Tang Sung the brother of the deceased gave evidence, also Lau Fung, a passenger in the bus.

A verdict of accidental death.

with no blame attached to the

driver, was returned.

BURGLAR CAUGHT WITH HIS TOOLS

Six Months' Sentence Passed.

A jemmy, a small prising tool, a punch, a screw-driver and a fle were among the implements found on the person of a Chinese who was charged at the Magistracy

attempted house- yesterday with breaking and with possession of these offensive instruments.

also charged Defendant was with the theft of a brass water tap

At the conclusion of the meet-students who sat for their final from No. 327 Queen's Road West, examination conducted by Goy but this charge was not proceeded

or with, ernment examiners, & passed

Mr. Hamilton said it seemed ing a vote of thanks was accorded obvious that what had happened to the President and the out-going was that something had been done committee. which was definitely not con- templated by the Ordinance.

'Mr. Kemble remarked that under

Meeting At Helena May

Sports

In the sphere

of sports; our Volley Ball Team after retaining

90% success. Seven students de- Sergeant Tyler said the. com- ferred from 1932, and excused fur-plainant lived on the Door above On January 15, ther attendance at school, sat for the one entered.

ed "and are also awarded

with the brass. tap, stolen. Complain- except to cross roads. Before you Section 6, upon summary rule AUSTRALIA DAY CONCERT their respective subjects, six pass the Arst floor was broken into and cross the road look to your left tion; a fine could be imposed not

teacher certificates this morning. ant then fitted a new padlock and fastener to the door. On the and right. Do not cross until the exceeding $100. He said it was |

heard following afternoon, he road is clear. When you cross the quite obvious that the Ordinance road cross by the most direct was only a deterrent, and that In connection with the Australian

somebody breaking in again, and route. I there are white lines or

damage sustained would be far in Music "Link and Ladies Choir,

went down. He saw the first de- safety islands use them.

excess of $100. He submitted it Madame Lottie Gordon will meet

the title of Runners-up for 4fendant, who ran away but was

later arrested. ** Throughout the world every day was unfair for one paper to get Australian Singers (Ladies and

years, won the Senior Champion-

Sentence of 'six months' -11- hundreds of people are killed by a bit of news, keep it, and not Gentlemen) at the Helena May 10-hip of the Hong Kong School carelessly walking in, or crossing publish it. That was the purpose stitute, on Thursday morning, the

of the 48 hours' restriction. The 18th instant, at 11 am, to assist in Volley Ball League. Besides gath-prisonment was passed. Parents should not allow their complainants must publish the the Australian Anthem, etc., also the trophy, the big silver cup

news, even if they were late. But extra vocaliste, a Violiniste, or Cel we see here to-day, our team set Ho Yuk, unemployed, was sen the defendants did not admit the list is required, for the 26th and up a record in the history of Volley tenced to six weeks imprisonment Bali competitions in the colony by by Mr. Hamilton at the Central news was cribbed at all

27th instant; ✓

winning all inter-school matches Magistracy yesterday, for posses

duterte sion of two quiita. Bergeant Tyler by to zero,

from the Tang Wah Hospital Being stimulated by this success said defendant had stolen them our players voluntarily took a trip to Shanghai for the sake of wider experience. Mostly on their Fong Chol, an earth-carrying i own effort and through the sup-coolle, charged before Mr. Hamil port and generosity of guardians ton, at the Central Magistracy, and old boys, a team of play- yesterday with unlawful possession ers' arrived in "Shanghal early in of five sticks of dynamite and 57 September. Of the 5 matches detonators without a licence at they, had with the best known col-Shaukiwan, was fined £25 or one leges up there, they managed to month. Sub-Inspector Logan said win 4 including one against the defendant was employed at the Yu

the dynamite for his own use vince.

children to play in the roadways. Learn traffic rules and teach them to your children.

Schoolboys and other children must.not play games in the road-

way Schoolboys when going to

and from school must walk on the pavements..

Mr. Hamilton 'remarked that it Madame Gordon will also meet seemed to him that it might be Singers, etc., for the above, also desirable that the matter should Army and Navy Choristers on Fri go to the Supreme Court, and day and Tuesday next at the "Air- then it could be considered whehe Music Room (23-25 Nathan Do not stand, about and con- ther the Ordinance should be Road, Kowloon) from 5 p.m. to 8 verse with friends in the road- amended. E p.m. ways. If you are waiting for Mr Kwan welcomed his proposal, Further particulars may be ob tram or bus walt on the pave saying the matter was serious.tained by letter of the above ment not in the roadway: Where

Mr. Hamilton add that it looked addresses or by ringing 57357, `. there is no pavement walk on the right-hand side of the road facing the oncoming trafic. -

A person wandering about in

the road may lose his life and

persons..

to him as if the prosecution had put themselves at fault by not publishing the news. If the parties came to an agreement, he

ECONOMY APLENTY.

suggested they should take the They were discussing Anances. cause the deaths of several other matter before the Attorney Gen- iBusiness hasn't picked up "var Champion Team of Chekiang Pro-Lee Company, and must have taken

eral with regard to amending the much yet," remarked the husband. In October, two of our best pr thinking that their remedy really mang here at home? For in-players, LI Cheung Po and to Pak

Persons carrying heavy loads

must walk on the extreme left- hand side of the road".

** Cyclists (

Keep to the left of the road. Do not swerve Buddenly in any direction, a motor car may be coming behind you.

Mr. Kemble said he had another dresses?

For wearing his hat in the Cen

lay in another direction, R stance couldn't you wear plainer Ning, had the honour of being tral Folies Court a Chinese, who the chosen by the Chinese Athletic stated he had only just come from Federation to represent Honge country, was fined one dollar Bong. In Volley Ball, in the Chin- by Mr. Hawkins, "That will teach ese National Athletic. Meet held you to remember! remarked the

agistrate. at Nanking.

defence besides the point of law. Of course I can, dear" agreed he had raised.

his helpful wife-“I'll order some plainer dresses the very first thing in the morning;}"

Hearing of the case was fixed for the afternoon of January 27,

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