The first formal meeting of the China Associated Motoreyclists, which officers were clotted, was held Jon Wednesday in roome above the Fei Lung Garage, Captain Dyson seting as temporary chairman, opening the meeting the chairman id that the fellowship which should ensue from the formation of such an organization, would certainly be great benefit to the Club and to the Settlement, because of the international character of the body. If all those present, and the lecture room was well-illed, would support the movement and induce other motorcyclists to join them, the Club must be a splendid success With a word of warning Captain Dyson, said that years ago in England young bloods liked to run about with open exhausts and made much noise. In the Settlement and in the French Concession there were rules and regulations against such actions and it behaved members to create a proper spirit within the Club and amongst motorcyclists who were not members, It was "up to them" to remain within the Law and remember that the pedestrian had the primary right' of the roads, He hoped that the Club would be success, and he would be glad to assist them in any way possible, his municipal duties, of courss coming first, Tong Shao-yi, who had been invited to attend and take the chair, sent his regrets, saying that illness prevented him from being present.
The following were elected to executive positions:—Tong Shao-yi President, Captain Dyson, Vice: President, and the Commitige con= fisting of:—Messrs. W, 8. Harvey, Kyat Tong, A. Chapeatix, Y. Theda, N. R. Kirk (Secretary), 'D. '7, Lee (assistant secretary), F.C, Young treasurer), D. C. Burn (Captain) and ©. G. Furness (Vice-Captain The official name of the Club wi adopted as the China Associated Motorcyclists (CAM) and sugges tions were "entertained, final approval to be give at a later date, that the badge should be a cam on 4 pinion with the name of the as-Sociation printed on. it Members thought it well to have 4 trial run in the near future for Publicity purposes, so that all motorcyclists could know of the existence of the Club, and several suggested the middle of September fas the time for the initial trip, This was laid on the table, however, for further discussion, which should take place at the next meeting to be held on September 1, at 6.80 the same room, above the Fei Lung Garage, Avenue Edward VI, near Thibet Road, 'The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Chen, who Kindly permitted them' the use of the room, and to Captain Dyson for his assistance in organization, Apropos of the proposal to adm Chinese to the Municipal parks, the Chinese press understands that it is the intention of the delegates appointed by the Shanghai Municipal [Council to demand the unconditional admission of all Chinese on an equal basis with foreigners, Ar 430 am.
Wednesday 14 passenger coaches on the No. 3 platform line at the Shanghai North Station caught fire, for reasons unknown.
The Chapei Fire Brigade responded to the alarm but were unable to overcome the flames until a great amount of damage had been done. The Hongkew Settlement Brigade turned out when the flames we seen, but were told that Chapel could subdue the fire. Some of them, however, assisted in moving. [wagons away from danger. blaze was in the far end of the yard, no nearby hydrants, it was 6 a.m. before the Chapei men loft, pamphlets which previously had been widely distributed in the it dustrial areas, and Mr. Hargreaves opinion that the painted and turbaned crowd were not agriculturisty tallies with the belief that the affair was no more than a de-
Yiberately organized demonstration by some of the recalcitrant mill-hands, led' astray by professional agitators.
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