Excuses That are Acceptable Two errant motorists were cautioned by Mr. G. W. King, H. M. Police Court Magistrate, on Tuesday, but escaped the imposition of penalties, The first was Mr. D. H. Read, who was summoned for ranking his car in an unauthorized place in Jinkee Road, from 11 to 31.30 a.m. on May 4.' Defendant "said that, as his chauffeur did not report for duty, he personally drove the car to his office and left it outside in the belief that the man would com> and take it away, but he did not do so. In any case he "did not intend to remain long in the office, it was a race day The Magistrate said that he there would be a conviction, but without a fine.
Mr. F. Coombs was summoned for ranking his.ear'an extended period, from 2 to 6 pin. pu May J5 in Nanking Road,; near Fokien' Road.
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