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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1935.

"SAFETY FIRST”.

DRIVE

ANOTHER CAMPAIGN

BEGINS

Encouraged by the success of their two previous efforts, the Hongkong Police have embarked Cúm- on another "Safety First" Ipaign in an attempt to reduce für ther the number of truffle

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one hand: It is interesting in that it reflects the monint attitude of the parents, which is transferred, unfortunately in the latter caso, to the Individual. So in this ques Eton of Safety First, it is the mental attitule of the individuals towards this problem which is the crux of the situation. The through a motorist who drives

above the allowed control aren

passes other moving speed and vehicles is not playing the game; and it is done daily even in Nathan Road, where the control area is so

clearly Indicated. Let us play the man's game and co-operate with the authorities concerned.

cidents on the roads of the Colony. "Safety First" films were shown

The pedestrian who walks blind at the New Kowloon Theatre yes. An- terday for school-children."

ly across the ranil regardless of other batch of students will wit-trame is equally at fault, and at ness further showings this morn- least shown bad taste: courtesy to Ing.

others shows a high standard of breeding, and lack of courtesy shows a low standard of self-res- pect in the Individual concerned.

"On Thursday, the films, will be

on

taken down 10 Shankiwan for screening. Aberdeen will Bee them

November 22, West Point on November 23, Yaumati on November 25 and Shamshulpo on November 26.

ing.

at

Co-operation Necessary The very large number of Mr. Ng Kwok-chan, a school- pedestrians, and the over ineren teacher, has undertaken to give a sing number of cars found on the short lecture in Chinese on roads, create a very difficult pro- "Safety First" before each screen-blem with regard to the safety of life and Imb. It is only by the A longer "Safety First" alm twilling co-operation and considera- the principal tion of the whole community that being shown theatres as a part of the regular the problem can be solved to any programme. This film has been degree. If such co-operation and duplicated and preceded by a short consideration in not forthcoming speech on Safety First In Chinese. both motorist and pedestrian alike The speech takes three minutes to stand an equal and increasing deliver and the film 11 minutes to chance of coming to harm. This Is why this "Safety First" cam- show.

In Hongkong the film was shown paign has been organised-with at all performances by caurtesy of the object of impressing upon the management at the Kau pedestrian and motorist allke the Fong Theatre yesterday, To-day it will be shown at the King's Theatre; at the Central Theatre on November 20; at the World Theatre on November 21 at the Grand Theatre on November 22; at the Sat Yuen Theatre on ove

24; and at the ber 23 and Oriental Theatre on November 25. In Kowloon the film was shown at the Prince's Theatre yesterday and will be shown again to-day. It will be shown at the Majestic Theatre on November 20 and 21; at

Theatre on the Alhambra November 22; at the Koon Chung Theatre on November 23; at the

Moa Kok Theatre on November

on

24; at the Portland Theatre November 25; at the Kwong Chee Theatre on November 20; at the Ynumati Theatre on November 27; at the Ming Sine Theatre

Pei Ho November 28; at the Theatre on November 29; and at the Star Theatre on November 30. A number of Safety First slides have also been distributed to theatres and will be shown among advertisements during perform

ances.

The campaign will continue every day until November 30.

grent

need of adopting this motte," and attitude, when using the roads of this Colony. I would like to emphasise the necessity of sympathetic co-operation between The pedestrian. motorist and pedestrian has his rights with re- gard to this question, and so has the motorist, to an equal degree, and for each-to consider the other, is a great, if not the greatest help, towards solving this "Safety" pro-

blem.

I want to use what time is left to me to further emphasize one or two of the suggestions which have been already made as to the work-

First:"

out of this slogan "Safety

Advice to Pedestrians

First to the pedestrian, In the first place, wherever, and whenever possible, use the pavement whirh was made for your use and safety. This is not easy, especially in the congested parts of the city, due largely to the habit of so many to walk "all over the path," and to

iter in their walk. If the walker would consistently keep to one side of the pavement, progress would not be so Impeded, and it is only by everyone doing his or her "hit in endeavouring as much as possible to keep to this rule, that public opinion can be influenced. Also, when it is not possible to keep to the pavement, because there is "none" or because it is too crowded In an interview with a repre- walk as near to the side of the sentative of the S. C. M. Post yes-road as possible, on the side where

The first "Safety First" Cam- paign in the Colony was Started in January, 1934, and a subsidiary campaign, 011 Th considerably smaller senle, was held in January this year.

terday.. Inspector L. P. Lane, who is in charge of the present cam paign, said that good results had been obtained as the result of the last two drives, although the num- ber of accidents and fatalities had

not fallen as much as the Police had hoped. This year, they had

fatalities, but they had not sue ceeded in reducing the number of trafle accidents.

FASHION PARADE

LANE CRAWFORD'S

ENTERPRISE ·

Exquisite gowns were shown at yesterday's mannequin purade at Lane Crawford's Ladies' Salon-the frat European styled fynction of its kind to be held in Hongkong.

The preview of the forthcoming season's gowns, admission to which was by special invitation, precedes_to- to which the general public is cordial day's mannequin parade at 4.30 p.m., ly invited,

in

Mrs. Moodle-Heddie, who is charge of the Ladies' Salon, is to be congratulated on the splendid success of the parade.

Well over sorty ensembles were b, golfing and dancing. Gowns de displayed, including styles for cruis signed by Raville, Debenham, Smedley and Viola Dimmitt of Hollywood were among those shown.

fine A practical golt suit in a Scotch wool-tweed mixture of beige and brown had as its trimming bright cowl handkerchief scart. Tweed skirts and leather jackets were also shown for

บ

fine lightweight material for wear in Hongkong was shown by the display of a morning frock of black and grey camel hair cloth. An un- usual square cut cont with subdueel diamond pattern was smart tailored frock made of the new hairy stockinetto material.

ma

worn with a

"Matits"

A really smart sult by was of wine coloured tweed with hat to match and blouse of contrasting royal blue.

A useful tailored made suit in Ane grey checked tweed was shown for the younger girl. With it was worn

dark green blouse.

A new material blistered creps" wns fashioned into a smart gown.

WAB in the new shade of blus. It worn with a short platimum grey fur cant. Another new material shown was called "Carioca"

Crepe. Some

and cock- delightful

designed by Viola Dimmitt and Patou were nd- mired.

Black and fuchin velvet and purple silk were alt featured in vari- ous styles, some with Queen Eliza beth collars, shirred yokes and full sleeves.

tail

of Fl

The evening dress section was, if then possible, even more attractive the

were

other ensembles. There lime green antin, metalhe cloth, gowns in mauve crinkle tatin, French brown crepe, flesh pink satin with sun

cellophane taffeta, a Invender slik ray skirt, a Reville model in black moire Laffeln

by Debenham, a flesh pink "blistered" unc

uncrushable

crepe with tinsel thread weave, and a saxe

blue and green shot silk.

Evening couts in velvet and fur to match these gowns were also shown.

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the note Is

The new note is slightly smaller than the $500 note at present issued by the Bank, und 18 sur rounded by a broad white border. The predominant colour of both you will be facing the oncoming back and front of traffic. Very many accidents to pedestrians happen from the rear. pare If you are facing the vehicle com- ing towards you, you are in a post- tion to take your share in avoiding a collision. Again, when crossing the road, walk straight across, and

brown, but the most varied tints kaleidoscopic offcet."

introduced, producing

Most of the ornamental work on the front-the scrolls, panels and shading-are done In hues of brown, while the background con-

KANSAS CITY bet tible to renes the number of not in a slanting direction, the sists of reddish, green, and blue

PRINCESS

JDAN BLONDELL-HUGH HERBERT

Police Satisfied

In one respect the Police are satisfied. Before the "Safety First" campaigns were held, the Chinese were always walking in

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CHARLES BUTTERWORTH

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The Annual Meeting of the members

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1935.

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rays radiating from the Royal Cont the centre.

latter takes longer to get' across,

and when indulged in by many at of Arms a time gives the impression that On the left of this is a vignette people are "all over the rond," depicting a Roman head, while on which is a great handicap to the the right is the white oval contain- oncoming motorist. Then, whening the watermark, which is clear- alighting from a public vehicle, ly discernible. such as a tram or bus, wait untli The picture on the back of the the vehicle has quite stopped, and then, in the case of the tram, glance backwards before alighting, to see

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on the footpath; but since January, the road is sufficiently clear "DOWN WITH HITLER!" For Prospectus last year, they have learned use the foot-paths. Many are still | seen - every day strolling non- chalantly in the road, but the num- ber now is not nearly as great as it was before..

Broadcast Talk

to allow you to get to the sido in safety. If you wish to cross the rond on alighting, go behind the STUDENTS' DEMONSTRATION vehicle you have just left, and wait

IN AMERICA until it has started again before stepping out behind it; otherwise

Washington, Nov. 18. you stand a chance of being caught Madison University Wisconsin The Rev. Mr. G. E. 5. Upsdell, ide. One more point when you Hans Luther's press conference by oncoming traffic on the other students broke up Ambassador Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong hear the "hoot" of a car behind to-day Automobile Association, made a

with a series of blunt strong appeal for co-operation Inposition, and get out of its way na porsccution

you, look back quickly to see Its questions regarding the Nazi and of Catholics his broadcast talk from Z. B. Wuickly as you safely can; in other Jews, after which Luther depart- last night In connection with the words, show the courtesy to theed most indignant. campaign. He said:

motorial that you expect him to Subsequently

how you.

the students Accidents have oc paraded in front of the Am- curred on account of the apparent bussador's defiance on the part of the pedes. "Down

hostelry, shouting trian, which rouses an answering Prena,

with Hitler."-United antagonism on the part of the motorlat-which, after all, is only human!

Advice to Motorists

•

The Colony is once again asked for its whole-hearted, co-operation and support in the "Safety First" campaign which commences to-day: and may I open my appeal by quoting from a leading article which appeared in the local Press on this subject during a previous

give them in plenty of time, that campaign of this kind. "There is

is, at least a fow seconds before probably no community in

you follow them. A driver is often the Now for the Motorist. Signal-seen to put out his hand and turn world in greater need of education ling, Always signal, when turning simultaneously and, if an accident and protection, and the public to the right, or when slowing down, occurs he justifies himself by say owes it to the Government to give or when about to draw into the ing. "I put out my hand!" It is Its fullest co-operation."

side and stop, or when starting essential to give the man behind at That clear and concise state- again from the side. Cultivate the feast a second or two to slow down, ment puts the position in at habit of signalling according to the in order to give you right of way. nutshell, and we are faced with the Traffic Code at all times, even if you Don't cut corners. The cutting of question, "What is the form of know there is no motor car behind corners is the cause of many acci- education required?" Being one you, so that when an emergency dents. It is a great temptation to of those cruel, hard, and unkind. arises you will do it automatically even the best of drivers in this schoolmasters, I am faced with two One other thing I should like to Colony where the curves methods. The first is to appeal to mention while on the subject of frequent, but in the cause of Safety the honour and self-respect of the signalling. Some drivers have a First--don't! individual to co-operate in carry habit of signalling a car to pass, ing out the requests of the Head- and then accelerating. This ja end by an appeal to the

My time has almost gone. May master: the second, to punish those most irritating to the man who is munity at large, pedestrian and who fall to so co-operate. The trying to get past. and also motorist alike, to consider "the former is by far the better method, dangerous, especially when, as so other man," and show the same and I am pleased to say that in a often happens, there is none too courtesy in this matter of Road school of 200 odd childruri.I. can much time to pass hefore on Trafic as we endeavour to show on count the number of those who toring the next corner. Don't all other sides of our social and fail to co-operate on the fingers of forget, when giving signals, to communal life.

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