1935-02-20 — Page 7

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1935.

MOTORING-NATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL

Growth Of The Hong Kong Automobile Association

INTERNATIONAL PRIVILEGES

The Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong Automobile Association, gave a very interesting talk on "10- toring-Nations and' International over the radio last night. In the course of his talk Mr. cease to be members of our local Upsdell sald:-

organization.

Agreement's With Other Associations We have working agreements with various associations who give advice and assistance to our mem- bers who visit the countries con- cerned.

pleasure only and are not engaged, in any business in the country visited: in the latter case it is is only fair that the taxes should be paid.

The Necessary · Documen's When preparing for a tour in [any country it is necessary to be

provided with the following:----

A triptyque and/or camet de Passages en Douanes.

An International Certificate for Motor Vehicles.

•

An International Driving Permit. A Fiscal Fermit.

A Passport.

CORRESPONDENCE MISSION WORK

Call letters intended res puble- cation must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, unless so desired, hut as evidence of good faith,—ED.].

(To the Editor 'Daily Press")

THE BALINESE DANCERS

Sir-Referring to the adver- tisement appearing in to-day's is

IN CHINA

Lecture By Dr. Reichelt

An interesting

fecture

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sue of your esteemed Paper. I "Trends in China's Non-Christian wish to particularly call the at-Religions and the new opportuni- tention of the public of Hong ties for the Christian Mission" Kong to the Balinese

was delivered by Dr. Reichelt of dancers

the Tao Fung Shan Institute to a who, headed by Ratu Idja arid

large gathering at the Cathedral Dewi Ratna, open a short season The Triptyque is a customs per

Hall last evening." at the Queen's Theatre on Wed- mit for the temporary importa- } nesday, the 8th of March, under tion of a motor vehicle into one the management of Mr. L. van country only. It does away with | Sant. the necessity of depositing the duty in cash with the customs direct.

Dr. Reichelt salg that in China there were many worldly and ir- religious people who had joined associations in "connection with non-Christian religion movements in order to consolidate their post- tion in society, get a backing in' their struggle for prestige and to they have a decent place where

In Malaya there is one organiza.temporary Importation of a motorj performances are reputed to be might pass their leisure time com

A Conference on International Motoring was held in London from 2nd. to the 5th. June of last year when" questions of importance were discussed and. recommendations, made which are of interest to and for the benefit of the motoring community throughout the world. This conference is held annually tion covering

the Unfederated in one of the large cities and re- Federated and

under the general presentatives were present last Malay States year from Australia, New Zealand heading of Malaya: there are Hong Kong and Japan, as well as about 4,500 miles of good roads in- many European countries: there cluding a lovely run from Penang being about Arty countries in all to Singapore of 513 miles which represented. This conference is can be enjoyed by motorists of

Singapore,

the

their cars:

A Carnet de Passages en Douanes (Customs Carnet) is an interna- tional customs permit for the

vehicle into the most important touring countries, thus taking the the place of separate triptyques for each country to be visited. It

An International Certificate for

The principals Ratu Idja and Dewi Ratna are great exponents of the art of dancing traditional with the population of the island of Ball, one of the gems of the Ne- therland Indian archipelago; their

perfection indeed. They are as-fortably and quietly. All this sisted by a group of dancers whose granted it must, however, be sald that a fairly high percentage of performances are likewise of the

earnest religious truth seekets highest standard. simpler in use and far more

The music

were to be found in those new is provided by a convenient than & number of gamelan orchestra which is one of societies. triptyques..

the best to be found in the Ne- "Personally," said the speaker, therland Indles,

"I feel it to be one of the most Straits papers as well as Java tragic and painful facts in con- papers have been most eulogistic nection with the missionary work

ces and I would recommend those that we have not succeeded better about these wonderful performan-in this vast land of our adoption,

in Hong Kong who are artistical-in the great task of getting the ly inclined and desire to acquaint real religious and prepared people themselves with a form of culture anked up with the Church I to attend know that many missionaries, who of another country performance: I can assure every-are living with open windows, feel body that they will not be dis- the same way. It is my earnest prayer that our deliberations in appointed.~

connection with this subject" may help to start a movement for a closer, more

and sympathetic more intelligent approach to the religious people of other folds.

the counterpart of an Internation- ! this Association who are retutui- { motor Vehicles, is a general licence. al Convention which is held from ing from leave with

the cost of the journey is about Valid in most countries for twelve from time to time when Fleni- potentiaries of the Governments $50.00 Straits currency and intend-months from the date of issue, concerned meet to give officiating motorists can obtain full de- It does away with the necessity öf re-registering the vehicle for sanction to questions of interna talls from our office,"

which it is issued in each country tional motoring importance. It The Western India Automobile has been suggested that motorists Associationth when an agree-visited, thus saving time, trouble and expense. Plates are supplied and business men in Hong Kong ment has just been signed, has beating the country's registration

а entered Into reciprocal would be interested, with the re- sult that this Paper entitled agreement with the other motor- letters (ie. the country from which the ear starts its tour). Hong "Motoring-National and Interna- Ing organizations in India, viz.

Kong has the registration letters tional" has been compiled,

The Automobile Association of

"HK". Northern India. The Nügiri Au- tomobile Association, the United

We will deal Arst with the growth of the organization in this

also

An International Driving Permit, acts as a driving licence in all

Colony and then its part in the Provinces Automobile Association.countries recognising the Interna-

question of International Motor- ing.

the

Automobile Association

of

"M. J. QUIST, Netherland Consul General. Hong Kong, February 20, 1935.

Bengal, the Automobile Associational Convention. The permit is THE RESCUE OF The time for "making this

tion of Southern India, the Burma

Association and the Au Motor

of Ceylon, tomobile Association 'Visiting motorists have. thus the facilities of all these bodies at their service on production of let-

ters of introduction from

Hang

valid for twelve months, from the date of issue. Two photographs have to be supplied when applying for this permit,

A Fiscal Permit, entitles the visiting motorist to 90 day's ex- cemption from all road taxes dur- those countries where it is re- ing a period of twelve months in cognised. The 80 days need not be consecutive.

A Passport. This is the usual type of passport,"

The roads of the Colony were not originally constructed or laid out for the use of motor traffic and with the arrival of cars it was soon evident that an organization should watch was needed, which

the interests of motorists. over

Kong and in the event of taking The suggestions and recommenda- tions made by this Association up permanent residence are ad have always received the sym-mitted with special privileges. pathetic consideration of the Gov- International Tours Possible ernment, with the result that to- day our roads, etc., receive uni- versal praise from visitors to the Colony and can rarely be beaten

and/or a number of triptyques in any part of the world. We have

the Association requires to be in- at present a total of 308 miles in

Ceuta and from demnified against one duty only, the Colony outside of City limits thence to Cadiz through Madrid, that of the country among the and that mileage is rapidly In- Bordeaux and Paris to London. group covered by the papers issued

The Association .creasing.

of this journey pro-Particulars

are, to the member wherein the highest vides legal advice to its members available in this Colony and let-tarift is in operation. This duty when necessary. Mechanical ad- ters of introduction from us to the must be covered by the member vice is also available and is ex- tensively used,

security, either by:-.

Commercial Section Being

Formed "

8

The spirit of adventure is abroad and an interesting journey is now possible from Mombasa in East

Africa through Nairobi, Bangassoa, Kano, Timbuctoo to Tangiers or Tangiers

10

Indemnity Against Duty

In issuing S Customs Carnet

Royal East African Association providing the Association with

will make the journey possible.

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ENGLISH

Lecture By Rev. Baines

was

"The Rescue of English" the subject of an engaging lecture delivered by the Rev. H. W. Baines, M., assistant Chaplain to St. John's. Cathedral, at 趄 meeting of the Hong Kong Branch of the English Association held at Heleria May Institute evening.

"Professor R: K. Simpson was in the chair and there was a large gathering present.

last

ap-

proach is most opportunie. Ag all of you know China" is sharing in the general depression and misery which is at this time, besetting humanity. We all know 'some- thing about the speelal difficulties and perplexities which China is in addition facing, during this time of transformation; dificul- ties so appalling and tribulations | 50 tremendous that it is a wonder that the Chinese people have been able to pull through as

well as they have."

"Under such circumstances re- ligion naturally gains remarkable Impetus. This is the case in China at present. In spite of all the communistic and anti-religious which are go- movements ing on. magazines and inspired by a frac- nourished by atheistic

The lecturer said that it seemed ton of the returned students and God-forsaken westerners, the re- te him that English was at preligious Life is on the increase in sent in great danger not' because

(a) Depositing cash to cover of the lack of good writers but China: and the number of new owing to its miuse in everyday religious societies and reforma- tive movements in connection matters The once robust faith

fut duty.

or

or

...

(b) Depositing in cash £20.00d, in the case of a car £5,0.0d. in the case of a motorcycle and giving a Bank er's Indemnity." in prescribed form to cover the balance of the duty.

It is possible for an individual to insure for a very small amount against the loss of duty on a car by reason of fire or any other

cause.

Adhering to Itinerary

-

in the language, was now crumb with the old religions are grow- ling to a point where, on accounting from day to day.

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.Drivers are only recommended by An International motor road the Association after enquiry into has now been established from their manner of driving, etc., this Istanbul (late Constantinople) has resulted in greater caution on | through Sofia, Belgrade, Budapest, the part of chauffeurs, who know Vienna, Nuremberg. Cologne, Brus- the benefit they derive from being sels to London, which indicates

öf confusion, it had been found recommended by a responsible the enormous strides taken in in-

necessary to set up a standard for body: we sincerely hope that all ternational motoring. This has

uniformity. In this connection he

Continuing, Dr. Reichelt sald drivers will exercise due caution been accomplished through the

drew attention to the establish-

that there were two principles on the roads and observe the pro- efforts of the AIT., to which or-

ment of an advisory board for

which Christian missionaries per motoring etiquette. A card ganization refererice is made be-

British pronunciation by the

ought to folow in their intercouse index system is kept and we thus || low.""

Broadcasting Corporation, but be with the religious movements and are able to assist good drivers, It is impossible to ko_into_de

criticised its efforts as departing associations they meet to-day, which is to the advantage of all tall with regard to the enormous

beyond its advisory capacity asily. "We must avoid a false concerned.

network of roads covering the

The speaker, then went on to compromises, which tend to ob- whole of Europe but suffice it to

compare present day composition scure and tone down the Christian say that one of our members made

by these evry day users present-message and lead the people into It is essential to state clearly ing a arrangements in Hong Kong to what countries you wish to visit superiority of style of their grand-secondly the Christian message

distinct contrast to the the wilderness of syncretism; and FLOOD OF A Commercial Section is in pro-motor from Greece through vari-when applying for international parents, and emphasised that the must be given in its uniqueness LIGHT OVER cess of being formed and it is

ous countries to England and in- documents. For instance a cer- need to defend against its further and original freshness, as it was hoped to arrange system of formation to hand at present from tal motorist decided on a tour mutation was as serious as deen during apostolic times, when THE WORLD certificates and rewards for those him in England indicates a most

and held drivers of commercial vehicles who successful tour.

a carnet for certain fending a fair lady from a dragon. It brought about the transforms- countries. He suddenly decided to hold "clean records

Continuing. Mr. Baines sald tion of the nations of Rome, We cannot omit Australia. New visit the Polish Corridor for which that this "dragon" had assumed heavy laden with all kinds of over & pre- scribed number of years. This Zealand,

Canada, *Japan. system has been carried on for & America where motoring organiza- cleared his carnet from the coun- breviations, pomposity, split in systems, but awfully lacking -In no documents are required and many forms which included ab- philosophical and metaphysical number of years in England by tions exist with whom we are fre- try in which he was touring: his finitives, ending a sentence with genuine theocentric dynamic. At the "Safety First" Association whoquently in touch and whose or difficulty arose when he wished kindly gave the Hon Secretary ganizations will assist you where to leave this international terri- journalese the use of foreign greatest stress upon the example a preposition, Americanisms, the same time we should lay the full information as to their or ever you wish to ga.

fory, he was not in any country words and commercial English. given us by Bt. Paul, by finding ganization while he was on leave, We are indebted to them for many

legally speaking, having cleared He dealt at great length with all the good points of contact in THAT IS SERVED IN The general lines of our deve his carnet from his last country these subjects in turn and con- the holy books, the ritual and the ideas which it is hoped will belopment here. as indicated above, and he had not entered any cluded by calling upon his bearers whole working of the other re- of assistance to the general lifą of

have been similar to those in other: a hectic few days were to do their utmost to defend lady as ths.Colony.

other countries and it soon be spent rushing to and fro across English... came obvious to the various Asso the corridor and it was only after An interesting discussion then clations that good motoring con- very considerable trouble and followed in which several mem- production of their membership ditions were not only of national anxiety that he was able to obbers took part including Mr. Edgar assgatasims which at the present ment of the value of the Associa- and the Alliance Intemational denter the country from which he R. R. Campbell and Professor the religious life of Chir

The Insurance companies will, give special terms to members on

The A. L. T.

or

cards which is taelt acknowledg- but of international "importance fain adequate guarantees

tion,

The speaker then went on to dend with the various religious

Dr. Reichelt will deliver A hearty vote of thanks to Mr.econd Jecture on the same sub- -Baines concluded the meeting. ject on February - 20.

3 to Davidson, Mr. R. T. Barrett, Mr time were playing an active part Tourisme, commonly called the had already obtained his clearance

Simpson A further development has been A.I.T. was formed: it was the

and then proceed on" his tour the institution of road patrols on Annual Conference of this Associa- motorist is wise to consult the Baturdays, Sundays and Publiction which was held last year in

motoring organization Holidays and their services have London. To this body details of been extensively used.

the various aspects of motoring country he is visiting Members only have a right to in this Colony are submitted from one simply by carrying carry the badge of the Associa- time to time and through them cards of Introduction purposes of cirmulated throughout the world to unfortunate results.

Kong: fatture to do so tion, while for the

iternational motoring, we issue which is of very practical value the AA badge with "Hong Kong" to the Colony. Under its auspicesime does not allow superscribed, these two badges documents of International Motor now but furt should be taken by members when ing value are issued and these are

he gladly Becretary Proceeding on leave as they will valid in all countries whose Go

be recognised by the R, A, C, and ernments have subscribed to.. the AA and carry certain privi International Convention leges with them, they are the to motor tranc held

sonal propert

1926. These docung of Four A£80~ ciation and we rely on motorists to motorists on the de return them to us when they standing that they are

him

18 financial responsibilities and we to and that that attitude is grow- derefore count on your support. ing here. While attending the fluence of this Association International Conference last year felt in all the leading countries I had the opportunity of meeting the world to-day and should men who are leading figures:in

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