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DANGEROUS TO PASS

CAR ON BEND

Magistrate's Comment In Traffic Offence

HOTEL MANAGER FINED

Police were opposed to excessive speed round curves and regarded 25 miles an hour as fast enough on the Repulse Bay Road, declared Traffic Inspector S. C. Saunders at the Central Magistracy yesterday.

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Inspector Saunders appeared for the police in a -unimous against Mr. Alphonse George Piovanelli, hangger of the Hong Kong Hotel, for having failed to drive with due care and caution on the Repulse Bay Road on May 31.

Mr. W. A. Mackinlay appeared blity of an apology being suf- tor Mr. Piovanelli.

clently adequate on this occasion. I then reported the matter to the

Allegations that Mr. Plovanelli kad passed him at a fast speed round a curve were made by Com- mauder G. F. Hole, Harbour Mas- ter. who said that at 6.45 p.m. ne was driving in the direction of the

city.

police."

To Mr. Mackin:ay, Commander Hele said, tha altacugh It was d.Meult to estimate, the distanco between the bus and Mr. Plovan- ell's car when it passed his was about 40 or 50 yards.

Mrs. Hole sald she was the only passenger in the car. The day was fine and the road, dry. Shortly

"Just after passing the house called 'La Hacienda' I heard the hoot of a motor horn behind me," suid Commander Hole. "I round-after passing the Spanish house ed a

corner into a 'stretch

of she heard a boat behind and sald straight road and the car hooted

Better let them pass." again. My wile, who was sitting beside me remarked "There is some body behind us in no end of a hurry. You must let them pass but you can't do it yet." I replied No, we can't let them pass now as we are just going to a corner"."

Commander Hole continued that just as he was about to take the curve he heard another hoot from the car and out of the corner of his eye he saw a car drawing up abreast of his. He exclaimed "My God! He is going to pass me on the corner!"

COLLISION IMMINENT

"I then saw a big red bus com- Ing in the opposite, direction," sald Commander (Hole. "By this time the overtaking car was abreast of me and I had already" started to take the curve. I saw at once that unless something was done, and done at once, one of two things would happen: either that the overtaking car would crash head- on into the motor bus or else he would swerve to the left and pro- bably hit my bonnet, with the back of his car, thus forcing me into the ditch and possibly over the bank."

Commander Hole said he there- fore jammed on his brakes as hard as he could and the overtaking car came to the left clear of the oncoming bus and went on. After taking the corner and going on into the next straight, stretch, he took the number of the overtaking 'car.

On Tuesday, June 2, Commander Höle continued, he reported the matter to the police about 3.30

p.m.

WENT TOO FAST

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Asked by Mr. Schofield, the Ma- gistrate, whether he had taken the number of the tus Commander Hole replied that he was too con- cerned about getting clear of the other car to notice the pus's num- ber.

said, "was that a car shot past and "The next thing we knew." she

as we were turning the car passed us. I saw a bus coming towards us and it looked as if the bus and the other car would collide. We put on our brakes, the bus appar- ently uld the same and there waa no collision." It was one of the most narrow escapes have ever seen."

LETTER OF APOLOGY"

Her husband did not put out his hand to beckon the other car on. she said. She did not see who was driving the other car but noticed a woman sitting next to the driver. To Mr. Mackinlay, Mrs. Hole said the bus was about two car lengths from

her when she saw it. Mr. Piovanell wrote her a letter later. expressing regret at having upset her, she stated.

Man Chiu, driver of the bus, sald the cars were about 15 yards. from him when they passed He was travelling about 12 to 13, milles an tour and stopped the bus because be considered it dangerous to pass another car on a curve.

Mr. Piovanelit stated in evidence that he saw Commander Hole's car while travelling along a straight stretch of road, hooted twice and began to overtake it on a straight stretch but as soon as he drew level with the other car, it began to accelerate and kept levél with him for at least 30 yards.

"We were then approaching the bend," he said. "I could see a long way round the bend and noticed the bus approaching. I acceler- ated to about 40 miles an hour, overtook the other car and passed between it and the bus with the greatest of ease as far as I could see. The distance between us and the bus was about 15 or 20 yards.

ERROR OF JUDGMENT

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In asking that the case be dis- missed Mr. Mackinlay admitted having passed Commander Hole's

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WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL

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TO MR. R. L. WYLLIE.

Two well-known Hong Kong residents were married at St. John's Cathedral *Youterday when the wedding took place of Mr. Roy Leslie Wyllis and Alisy Ethel Hatch."

Mr. Wyllie is Hong Kong repre- sentative for London paper mer

chants, and Miss Hatch" is the daughter of Mr. H. Hatch of the Hong Kong Electric Company. Rev. H. W. Baines performed the cere-

mony.

An Ivory Chantilly fade in rose design fashioned the

"nice" gown worn by the bride. Made on Grecian lines, with 3 slightly draped neck, line and caplets of orange blossom on each shoulder, It had long full sleeves tightened at the wrist with rings of orange blossom. The skirt fell in soft folds forming a graceful train."

The embroidered Brussels. nev

vell was held in place by a halo 01 orange blossom set far back on the hair, and a bouquet of Jasmin and gardeniss completed the ensemble.

Attending the bride werd. Misses Irene Deacon and Nancy Duck- worth who were gowned in Wac and water lily organdle with very full sleeves and skirts trimmed with horseshoes of pastel shaded

parma violets.

LUNG SASHES Unusual style notes were long sashes of molre, Watteaushats and heart shaped vanity bags of flowers and terns.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1936.

WILLIAM- POWELL HAS A BAD YEAR

Depression's Effect On Trading

FUTURE BRIGHTER

Effects of the depression were mentioned by Mr. E. M. Raymond when he presided at the annual meeting of shares holders of William Powell Ltd. yesterday.

In moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, Mr. Raymond said:--

The directors regret having to present accounts showing a loss of $5,728.14.

At almost all recent shareholders meetings of public companies the chairmeti have referred to the effects of the general depression on trading during the past year. I know you are all too painfully aware of this, and I do not propose to make any remarks other than that your company has been no exception to the general rule and has also suferca,

Your directors have had con- stantly before them throughout the Fear the necessity for economy.

Overhead and other expenses have been reduced to a point where In the opinion of your directors. further reductions are well high Impossible without seriously affect ing the efficiency and inevitably the turnover of your Company.

THINGS PICK UP

I am pleased to report that busi- ness generally improved towards the close of the financial year and this was reflected in the turnover during the last two months.

This improvement has been kept

Mrs. Deacun, matrum of honour, was in blue and white floral chife fon over shell pink with a long sash in toning shades and a plc-up and without appearing unduly ture hat. Her nowers were pink shaded gladiol

optimistic, indications are that such Improvement has come to stay.

I can only hope that such is the case and that with the savings in expenses the directors will come be-

Mr. A. P. Downey was best man After the ceremony a reception was held at the Gloucester Hotel The couple then left for the honey-fore you with a much better report muon, the bride's traveling dress being a smart delphinium blue al-

Referring to the profit and loss bene ensemble with hat, shoes and account, you will note that the bag to tone,

DONATIONS

S. J. A. A. and B..

$10.00

The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks the following donations:- Mrs. R. Savage ...... Mr. Fu Tak Fal (per Mr.

Leung Sui Sang) Mrs. Kwong Lam Shi (per

Mr. Leung Sui Sang) Mr. Li Ying Tun (per Mr.

Leung Sui Sang).

Mr. Li Shiu Cheung (per Mr.

Leung Sut Sang) Mr. Li. Shiu Fal (per Mr.

Leung Sul Sang).

Mr. Li Shlu Tal (per. Mr.

Leung Sut Sang)

Mrs. Li Lo Shi (per Mr.

Leung Sui Sang) Viscount Wakefield of Hythe (Kt. of Justice of St. John of Jerusalem)

'5.00

next year,

amount written off as bad debts, though still high, "showS 8 con- siderable reduction on that of the previous two years.

OVERDRAFT DOWN Interest charge has also been re- duced considerably and is the direct anticipated that this charge will be result of careful Anancing. It is still further reduced during the cur- rent year.

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The Directors have again volun- tarily waived 50 per cent. of their fees for the year.

Turning to the balance sheet you will note that our liability to the 5.00 tank has been greatly reduced. This figure stood at approximately $16,000 last year and approximately $35,000 at February, 1934.

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A cautious policy has again been adopted in the purchase of stock and it will be noted that the value

ONE KILLED LAST WEEK

In Traffic Accidents

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WEEKLY RETURN

In the Colony of Hong Kong in- cluding the Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, during the week ending at a.m. on Saturday,

the 20th instant, there were alto- gether 55 traffic accidents, as the result of which one person was

led and 35 persons were injured.

girl, who died as the result of in-

The person killed was a Chinese

Juries received when she was knock- ed down by a private motor car whilst running across the road,

Of the persons injured. 36 were pedestrians who were either walk, ing or running across the road and were struck by vehicles.

Two tramcar passengers were in- jured while alighting from moving tramcars,

One lorry passenger was injured through falling from A moving motor lorry.

A public motor car driver was in- jured when his vehicle collided with a tramway standard.

A bicycle rider WAS injured through falling from the vehicle whilst in motion.

Four bicycle drivers were injured na the result of collisions between vehicles.

Of the 85 accidents, 27 ware col- astons between vehicles; 19 were collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; and 9 accidents were due to other causes.

BON VOYAGE

Mr. And Mrs. A. T. Hamilton

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After 33 years' residence here,

Mr. Andrew Todd Hamilton will be saving the Colony to-day for nome

on retirement from the. 'Govern- ment service, accompanied by Mrs. Hamilton.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

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The 102nd meeting of the Board

day, June 24 at 4.15 pm. of Education was held on Wednes-

on the amount shown last year.

The directors feel that this polley Club. has been justifled under existing conditions. Such stocks "are, now

valued at or below replacement cost and very little old stock is now be ing carried.

REPORT ADOPTED Mr. Ross seconded and the pro- posal was agreed to unanimously.

The confirmation of the appoint- ment of Mr. S. H. Ross as director, in the temporary absence of Mr.

Overy, seconded by Mr. H. Seth and agreed to unanimously.

His favourite recreations now are golf and lawn bowls, At the

latter game he has been a regular roember of the Yacht Club team for many years. He is a member of the following clubs:-Hong Kong Club, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong Jockey Club, and the Hong Kong Football Club,

Mr. Hamilton was a very ardent

went Home in 1917 and jotied up, Volunteer in pre-war days. He and saw service in France, return- ing to the Colony in 1910. For Mr. Ross moved and Mr. Overy many years he has been a leading Inspector of Vernacular Schools, seconded the reappointment of Mr. light in the Masonic world and Mr. Y. P. Law, B.A.; Mr. A. el Ar-Raymond as director. This was has held the highest offices in the cull; Rev. J. R. Higgs, B.A.; Sir W. agreed to W. Bornell, Kt., CIE., MA. LLD.;

various Lodges of which he is a On the motion of Mr. D, Black, member. He was made a Justice Captain G. W. P. Kimm, AEC.; seconded by Mr. Wong Ping-fan, of the Peace last year," Mr. Li Taz Fong; Hon. Dr. B. W. Tso, Linstead and Davis were reappoint CBE, LLD.; Mr. B. Wyle; Becre-ed auditors at a salary of $325. tary, Mr. E. J. Edwards,

Those present were Messrs. E. M.

car on the curve but submitted Members present were:-Director J. H. Seth, was moved by Mr. H that the case was pre-eminently of Education. Mr. G. R. Sayer, B.A., one of judgment and that at the Chairman; Inspector of English very highest only an error of judg-Schools, Mr. T. R. Rowell, B.Sc.; ment had been committed.

When asked by Mr. Mackinlay whether "Eir. Piovanelli's car re- mained abreast of us for any ap- preciable length of time Comman- aer Hole said "No, it was going too

Mr. Schofield remarked that it fast. It shot past me, going at WIN clear from Mr. Plovanelll's least 35 to 40 miles an hour." He evidence that he had taken a risk. went on to say that he did not

He admitted having passed an- other car rounding a curve and anyone who did that was taking an undue risk.

actually stop his car but dropped down to about seven miles an hour. and bad to change gear.

Commander Hole went on to say that on the morning of June, 2 he rang the police to discover the owner of the car. About 1.50 he

went to the Hong Kong Hotel to

see Mr. Piovanelli about the matter

and to verify his facts before tak ing further action.

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I also had in the back of my

the police did not like excessive Inspector Saunders declared that speed around bends and consider

Mrs. Hamilton, althougn arriving here about 16 years ago had beer

work for the service men. Latter- an untiring. working in the social

ing which had been circulated and (director), H. Overy (managing ly she has devoted her energy to

1. The Minutes of the 101st meet- Raymond (chairman), S. H. Ross approved were brought up and con- director), W. L. Alexander (secre-working, for the Busy Bees.

ed 25 miles an hour fast enough for firmed. the Repulse Bay Road.

tary) and A, Niasim, D. Black, H.

above that was decidedly danger- B. Wylie who had rejoined the holders).

Anything 2. The Chairman welcomed Mr. Beth, and Wong Ping-fan (share eus for in addition to the danger Board on the nomination of K.E.

were The Governor.

of oncoming tramc there

redestrians to be considered.

mind," he continued, "the possi-court to view the scene and on his Mr. Schofield then adjourned the bility of closing the matter if a suitable apology were forthcoming. Mr. Plovanelli was unable to see "me however as he was busy.

CLUB TIFFIN

return imposed a fine of $30. He warned Mr. Piovanell that as he had a previous conviction for 8 similar offence, he would have to bring the matter to the notice of the Inspector General of Police if there were a repetition,"

"I then went to the Hong Kong Club for timin and had a conversa-. Commander Hole declared that tion with one or two members after the summons had been taken about the matter. This led me to out Mr. Plovanelit had written a change my mind about the possi-letter of apology to Mrs. Hole...

3. The 1937 Estimates of Expendi-

were brought up and considered by ture for the Education Department,

the Board,

4. Papers relative to the proposed i new Curriculum at Un Long School were laid on the table.

STOKERS AND OPIUM

Six Charged Before Magistrate

Bix stokers of the sa. Yuen Sang

Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton leave to. day by the Empress of Japan, and the good wishes of thela large cir- cle of friends go with them. They will go to Canada first to visit their

relatives after which they intend

to settle down in the West of Scot- land

The defendants were; Chan Pul, 46, Ho Shum, 38, Wong Hot, 58,

5. Chairman's minute re.. reduc-appeared before Mr. J. H. B. Lee tions in Capitation Grants for next at the Central Court yesterday Chu Chi, 34, LA Iu, 29, and Ng Bik, year, was laid on the table.

charged on two counts of posses- 31. 6. Papers relating to an applica- sion of opium, raw and prepared. tion for a Building Grant by a The quantities were 2,380 taels of Grant-in-Aid School were laid on prepared, oplum and 960 taels or

the table.

raw opfum.

week's formal remand which was R. O. Griminitt. applied for one

granted. Ball was allowed at $5,-

000 each.

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