FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1928.
A NEW “SIX.”
(Continued from Page 1.) Pistons are of the Nelson type- made of a special aluminium alloy- with invar steel strut to prevent distortion, thus ensuring Increased power, amoother operation "and longer engine life.
25 TO THE GALLON. “
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REEL CLUB.
BUSINESS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
ENCOURAGING SUPPORT.
THE CHINA MAIL,
President: Bit. A. L Shields proposed by, Mr. C. Coakes, seconded by Mr. K. S. Morrison.
Hon. secretary: Mr. R. O. Suther- land proposed by Mr. A. A, McKintosh, seconded by, Mr. G. Duncan.
LAURA LA PLANTE. SHADOWS BEFORE,
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
STARRING AT THE QUEEN'S
THEATRE.
IN THE "BATEMANNINE
To-day Queen's. Theatre; "Thanks for the Buggy Ride"; also the famous juvenile dancers at 9.20 p.m.
CLEVER DANCERS,
Under the auspices of St. Hon. treasurer; Mr. W. Bevorldge
Thanks for the Buggy Ride," Andrew's Society, the annual-proposed by Mr. K. S. Morrison screened for the first time at the meeting of the Hong Kong Reel seconded by Mr. C. I. Cookes.
Queen's Theatre at all performances To-day-World Theatre; "The Committee; Mr. G. Duncan, Mr. yesterday, Is A highly amusing Circus,”
To-day--Star Theatre;
**The A silent timing chain drives the Club was held yesterday in the
City Hall. A large number of C. I. Cookes, Mr. K. S. Morrison, Mr. picture dealing with the adventures camshaft and auxiliary shaft, assur-members was present, includ A. A. McKintosh, Mrs. Ralston-of a New York'song, writer and his Million Dollar Handicap."
fironed by Mr. A. L. Shields, second-sweetheart, a dancing instructress.: ing quiet, smooth operation.
ing many ladies. Other mechanical features of the
Mr. A. L. Shields presided. [ed by Mr. H. C. Highet..
Laura La Plante has the landing new Whippet Six are chrome silicon. He was supported by Mr. K. S. Mr. R. O. Sutherland announced feminine role and Glen Tryon playa valves, banjo-type rear axle hous Morrison, C. I. Cookes and Mr. G. that the season will open on Wed-the hero of the story," ing, (the axle being of the semi- Duncan, members of the com-nesday, Sept. 20 when the first prac floating type with removable shaft), mittee.
The chairman delivered his ad pump circulating cooling system, Thermostat control, air cleaner, dress as follows:-
"Our activities are fully dealt spring shackles. Four-wheel brakes with in the report and I think you'
'petrol filter, anubbers and Tryon
tice dance for St. Andrew's Ball will be held, and that there will be at least ten practices before the ball.'
A vote of thanks to Mr. Shields,
carried with acclamation.
..
August 28-29-Queen's Theatre; "Love Me, And The World Is Mine.
August 29, 31-Theatre Royal; Cecilla Hansen, the world's greatest violinist.
fitted in the new. Whippet Six are of will agree that the accounts are proposed by Mr. Sutherland, was sweethearts and make several un- Ct, the remainder. of stock, and
the superior mechanical type, which give more service braking surface per pound of car weight than is thitherto found in C-cylinder car
most satisfactory in view of re- cent formation of the Club. The support received has been very encouraging, and we have already received proposals for a consider- able number of new members.
The fun commences when. Jos (Glen Tryon) escorts Jonny (Laura
Lammerts Auctions, La Plante) home after an acci- dental meeting. They subsequently, August 25, 27 At Mesars. become business partners as well as Wm. Powell, Ltd., 12 Des Voeux Rd., Buccessful attempts to sell Joe's shop fixtures, etc., etc., 10.30 a.m. ANNUAL REPORT.
latest composition. The' publisher,
"¡August 25—At Sales Room, one The annual report of the Reel having had his advances previously Adelphia" Motor Car: 19 h.p., 4-
repulsed by Jenny, flatly refuses to cylinders, 5 seaters. 12.30 p.m. Club was presented as follows:-
'August 25—At H.K. & K Wharf We have the pleasure of pre-hear the song but Jenny eventually senting to you the report and "puts it over" by a clever ruse. &Godown Co., Ltd.. Kowloon. Prior to the cinema picture at (Godown. No. 1) 229 bags Jaya NON-SCOTTISH MEMBERS statement of secounts for the
of the Reel Club. the 9.20 performance, the youthful white sugar and 14 cheats Ceylon "We have quite a few non- 1027 Benson Whippet Six in Scottish members who are most The balance to the credit of the dancera Cherle Kalestine and Tes, 2.15 p.m.
Tomasita Birdwell again presented August 28 At Sales Room, offered. Another feature which enthusiastic, and keen, and we Club, it will be noted is $339.84.
The first meeting of the Club a pleasing programme of dances household and Canton Blackwood tells heavily in favour of the new hope many more will come for-
famous "Black Bottom" was easily August 29-At China Light &
miscellaneous goods, 11 a.m.
brakes,
These and other advantages are
amazing frankly considered the low which the
ability without forcing.
"POINTS.".
when one for price
received.
STOKER ARRESTED, AFTER BAIL ESTREATED.
Land Sales.
August 27-At` P.W.D. Offices, Crown lands, at Shamshulpo and Mongkok, 8 p.m.
Meetings.
Aug. 27-Meeting of all officers
Columbia
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and N.C.Os of the H.K.V.D.C. SIMONDS' MILK STOUT.
Machine Gun Co., at Corps Head- quartors, 5.30 p.m.
car is its unequalled fuel economy,ward this year. I think it is be- during the 1927 season, was held and songs. Of the six Items, the furniture, etc., etc., 2.80 p.m: It does 25 miles to the gallon withing realised that a willingness to at the Helena May Institute, from the most popular and was very well Power Co., Ltd. Godown, Mongkok, Its powerful 23.4 H.P. engine which kick the heels to pipe music does 6.30 p.m.-7.30 p.m., on Wednesday, is capable of developing 43 H.P., not make a reel dancer, and the September 21, and continued on excellence and precision of the every succeeding Wednesday until thus giving it ample hill climbing Scottish dances at the last St. the date of St. Andrew's Ball. Ten COSTLY REVOLVER.
Andrew's Ball clearly reflected practices in all, the hard work put in by our hon-
We have hat 14 members re- I learn that in a 24-hour teat run orary instructors and the interest sign from the Club and 49 new before the new Whippet Six was displayed by our members.
members join, our membership finally passed by its builders, the "We are not content to rest on
$500 ON 6 MONTHS," car averaged 56,52 miles per hour. our laurels of last year, and con- now is 100 which is the limit num- This is claimed to be a record for fine our entire attention to the wish to join are invited to fill in her. Members having friends who
After his ball of $1,500 had cars coating less than U.S. $1,000. dances for St. Andrew's Ball. In other tests the new car demon-We have instructors who can entrance forms and send them in to been estreated, on account of his
August 30-Royal Hong Kong charge of unlawful Golf Club confirmatory meeting. to answer A strated remarkable economy, flash- teach any Scottish solo dance and the hon, secretary as it is intended on-appearance in Court last week possession, without a licence, of a ing pick-up and the ability to travel also the fine old Scottish country to raise the number of members to
Sept. 2-H.K.V.D.C.. No. dances, and this year we hope to 150. Entrahce subscription $2 per 38 revolver, Lam Shiu, chief Platoon Rifle Club; meeting at the at 60 or more, miles per hour.
Annual subscription 35 per stoker of the 8.8. "Winamac," was Peak Range, 9.30 a.m. During yesterday's "spin," points initiate those of our members who head.
arreated by the police on a war- about the new Whippet Six which are not so fortunate as to know head.
We have held children's classes rant issued by the Kowloon Magis- made themselves immediately evid- the joys of performing them.
"Scottish music and dancing this season
experiment. trate. 38 ent were its well sprung body with
been held at the the wheels gliding smoothly beneath are a fine heritage from our ain These have
folk in that grey rugged Home Helena May Institute every Tues- it, and the smooth running and land of ours, a heritage which I day from February 7, to April 10 noiseless engine, with a responsive believe will still be cherished when from 6.30 p.m.-5.30 p.m. Eighteen nesa which permits the car to the syncopated rhythm of the children attended. Subscription 35. celerate at once, or just as quickly African jungle which has rocked it is intended to continue these throttle down to the minimum at the world for the past few years classes and therefore it is hoped the will of the driver, without jerks has shuffled into oblivion.
further support will be forthcom- or jumps. The action of the brakes,
ing since it is proposed to run these too, was instant and powerfully
classes on a larger scale. efficient, with an absence of jolting to the occupants which is remark
able.
SPECIFICATIONS.
Condensed apecifications of the
new Whippet Six are:-
An
SUBSCRIPTION DANCES. Subscription dances were held October, November and Janu- ary at Messrs. Lane, Crawford's
Was
he Yesterday afternoon brought to the Kowloon Magistracy before Mr. W. Schofield and Major C. Willson, O.B.E.
·
2
Sports To-day H.K.V.D.C. aquatic sports at Victoria Recreation Club, 9. p.u
August 25 Royal Artillery aquatic sports at V.R.C. bath, 230 the P.m.
Miscellaneous,
The weapon was found on defendant during a search on the Yaumati ferry wharf, whilst he August 28-Fire fighting demon- was about to board the ferry boat.stration at IL K. Fire Brigade¦ Entering a plea of "guilty," Mr. Station, Des Voeux Rd. C. 530)| A. E Hall, for the defence, said p.m. "I find, your Worships, that the
August 29-Second Moonlight defendant gave a wrong impres- picnic of St. Peter's Y. M. Club. sion by not coming to Court when the case was formally remanded and his bail was estreated.
I
would like to explain that he did not sign any bond and consequent-
A COMPLIMENT. "As you may know, the Reel Club has been asked to take part in the Tattoo in October, and we have been allotted an item in the programme for a Display on one of the three nights. We are also restaurant from 9.30 p.m.-1 a.m. taking part in a scene each night the programme embracing St. ttlah Brakes: Bendix internal expand- in conjunction with the Philhar-
ly did not know. There was no ing on front wheels, External con- monic and Amateur Dramatic and modern ballroom dances.
These dances proved very en-intention to run away from the tracting on rear. Total braking Societies. This is indeed a com area 220 square taches, Service pliment to the Reel Club, We are joyable and were self-supporting, Colony."
In passing sentence, Mr. brake operates on all four, wheels, grateful to those members who but it is to be hoped that, more emergency brake on rear wheels are devoting so much time to re-members will avail themselves of Schofteld said that taking all these
hearsals, and we look forward to these miniature St. Andrew's facts into consideration their Wor
ships had agreed that the case the good show which we know Balie. they will give the Colony.
We are very much indebted to would be met if a fine of $500 was Mrs. Strange, Miss Whyte, Miss imposed, or in default six months', As first Stevenson, Messrs. G. S. Brown, hard labour. Ne order would be. lubrication.
President of the Club, Mr. Steven-T. P. Saunderson, J. A. Douglas, made in respect of the estreated Cooling System: Pump circula-, tion-thermostat controlled. Cel-on has very ably filled the posi-w. Robertson, D. L. McWhirter, bail.
tion, and we owe a great deal to J. C. Thomson, W. L Alexander,
only.
Clutch: Single plate type, dry, Easily adjustable. Clutch throw- out bearings. filled for Alemite
day of our President.
"We all regret the absence to
lular radiator. Capacity 3 Im- perial gallons. Four-blade fan.
Electric System: Auto-Lite unit, 6-volt single wire electrical system. USL battery. Starting motor acts ly expresses our indebtedness to We are sorry to lose such stal-restaurant in October, November on flywheel through Bendix drive. him.
wart supporters of the Club as and January, the Club funds Engine: 6-cylinder, 3-inch bore, "I would also express the 3-inch stroke, L-head type. Cylin- thanks of the Club to our ener-the Misses Shaw, Misa Stirling and benefited to the extent of $79.50. Admiral Stirling, - and Col and This profit was added to Reel ders and crankcase cast en bloc; getic hon. secretary, Mr. Suther- Mr. Mackintosh, who have left Club, augmenting the balance on cylindera honed; removable cylin-land. He has worked hard in or-
the year's working. der head; seven-bearing crankshaft.ganising and carrying on the work the Colony.
The Club is appealing for new Aluminium alloy pistons, with invar of the Club, and I am sure you
members, who must be proposed in strut, Nelson type. N.A.C.C. horse-all highly appreciate his efforts."
a member of power 23.4 actual brake horsepower OFFICERS ELECTED.
the first place by the Reel Club and seconded by a member of St. Andrew's Soolety. These as pointed out by the chair- man, need not necessarily be ot Scottish descent and it is hoped that many more will join..........,
his hard work in an advisory capa- and H. V. Parker, for the splendid stitute, musicians and advertising. city and to his enthusiasm in work and keenness they have culminating in an improved finan- taking part in the dances. Ashown in the interests of the Club cial standing. From the three hearty vote of thanks inadequate on aub-committees.
dances held at Lane, Crawford's
NEW MEMBERS WANTED. The Accounts have been audited by Mr. C. 1. Cookes to whom our 43 at 2,800 R.P.M. Chrome silicon Mr. D. L. McWhirter seconded the thanks are due. exhaust valves. Air cleaner. Petrol | adoption of the report and accounts With a balance of $22 transferr filter.
and the chairman's motion wased from previous years aubscrip. Automatic wind-carried.
tlona, profits from seasonal dances
bursements to Helens May In-
Equipment:
Bhield cleaner. Rear view mirror. New officers were elected as fol-and interest, the figures show dia-
Combination tail and stop light low:
Snubbera, at both front wheels.
Stewart-Warner speedometer. Motor
driven horn, Spare rim and tyre carrier.
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Haig
Full set tools, Dome light in Sedan and Coach.
Front Axle: Reversë Elliott type. I-beam section drop-forged in one plece and heat-treated. Steering knuckles carried on Timken radial bearings and branze vertical bush- ings.
Gear Box: Selective sliding gear -3 speeds forward and 1 reverse. "Single shaft ball type shift lover.
Lubrication: Full force-feed to crankshaft, camshaft and connect- ing rod bearings, spray for cylinder walls, pistons, platon p'na and valve. mechanism. Pressure gauge dash. Oil capacity 5.83 Imperial quarts.
on
Rear Axle Semi-floating; shaft removable. One-piece pressed steel housing, "banjo-type." Removable inspection plate. Timken roller bearjugs throughout.
Springs: Semi-elliptic, chrome vanadium steal. Front springs 341⁄2 inches long rear springs 51% Inches long. Snubbers. Tryon
hackles.
Steering Gear: Full worm and gear type. Irreversible. Assembly designed for use with 4-wheel brakes and halloon, tyres - Adjust- able steering post. Right or left- hand drive.
Wheels: Artillery type-12 spokes
Full balloon tyres, 28
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ONG KONG.