HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
THE NEW
1925 STUDEBAKER
flydraulic
"
Four Wheel
Brakes
-1925.
Genuine
Balloon
Tyres
THE COMMERCIAL SIDECAR.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.
A SUGGESTION TO HONG-
KONG MERCHANTS,,.
It has become a very real com patitor with the 7-cwt. Ford th the hands of the small grocer, draper, butcher, and flshmonger.
That vital spark of the world's life to-day-publicity roalises to tho full the value of the motor In view of the probability of cycle and sidecar. There are no motor vehicles being largely used London oveaing newspapers who in the Colony for trade purposes, can afford to dispense with the the following" actiolo on the aid of the motor cycle commer- development of the commercial cial sidecar, and without them sidecar, written for the Telegraph the rapid and officient distribution by a London correspondent, is of of the London ovaning nows special" interost to local mer-journals would be seriously im-) chante. Naturally the work of paired.
sidecar outfits is limited to parcel Although the commercial side- or sinall goods delivery, but our does not yet occupy the where there is not sufficient scopa niche in the commercial world to. for a larger vehicle. this mode of day to which it is entitled it, is transport is both economical and gaining headway in the Govern- speedy
ment and public services, both at home and abroad.
Good roada create traffic Traffic demands a plentiful sup-
1925 MODELS NOW IN STOCK ply of all types of road vehicles.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM AND DON'T BUY A CAR BEFORE YOU SEE THEM. TEL. 4759. TEL. 4759.
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THE HONGKONG and ́SHANGHAI HOTELS LTD”
B. S. A.
MOTOR CYCLES
Famous For Reliability. and Economy
Full Particulars from the Sole Agents:
Already it is to be found in use. in the various Government postal It is equally true, too, that with departments, and police and the improvement of road surfaces public health departments of the comes into employment types of local authorities. With the ad motor vehicles which were not vent of the, small but efficient Buited to the rough tracks which (and mobile fire-extinguishing ap- (formerly served as highways in päratus, it will not be long before
the Dominion.
tbo motor cycle fire brigade will Roads undoubtedly cause de-bo found in the very smallest avary civilised velopment. Developed areas de- townships in mand goods. As an area bocomes country in the world. The value developed it demanda not only of such a handly piece of fire largely increased road transpot, protection apparatus, cannot be but road transport of a highly over estimated when compared variegated kind.
with the old, horse-drawn ma- With the improvement of roads chine. and the development of large British motor cycle manufac- urban ATILE, comes also the turers are wall to the form in the necessity to develop the com- design and production of the mercial use of the motor cycle" commerëial* motor cycle and
commercial." and commercial sidecar as an aid
sideçar. With
motor
to officient distribution of per-improved arrangements for easy sons, goods and commodities. starting, mudguarding, wind. When one speaks of the com-screens, etc., the comfort and mercial"
cycle, one cleanliness of the British motor naturally has in mind the in-cycle has been considerably in- ordasing use of this speedy, creased: Numerous sales are now cheap and reliable vehicle by taking place to commercialiravel- doctors, commercial travellers lers, doctors, nurses and business and agents, builders and archi- men and women who are anxious tects, clergymen, nurses, and to avoid the crowd and infection those engaged in similar profes-of train and tramcar travel. sions and
The Olympia occupations whose
Cycle and duties take them from town to Motor Cycle Show in 1925, town or village to village." which opens on September 21st, For the traveller carrying his will contain a very large number
representative samples, or the artificer carrying of
'designs of the tools and materials of his "commercial" sidecars. Quite a trade, there is probably nothing large number of big distributors S0 cheap and handy as the are requesting the supply of motor cycle and commercial sidecar bodies particularly suit- aidecar.
able to their own purposes, and of He is freed from the obliga.design which of itself affords ation to meet expensive valuable publicity for their licence, garage and insur-products. Amongst the interest- ance fees, and his repairing designs of bodies which lately bills and running costs are amaz. have boon manufactured are a ingly small, as compared with his tin of boot polish, a loaf of bread, competitor who has not yet learn- a sparking plug, a sausage and a ed what the motor cycle can do. tin of toffee.
Another field of enterprise is being opened to the cordmercial sidecar (already rapidly develop- Nearly $2,5000,000 is invested ed in England). This is its use in the auto industry in Canada. for speedy, rapid and safe tran- Of this, 69.2 per cent. is credited sport of goods up to (say) 6 cwts to American capital.
AMERICANS IN CANADA.
THE SINCERE CO. MICHELIN
THAT'S IT-THE 1925 HARLEY
The pride of motorcycle achievement.
A new machine at a new price:
Model 61-Standard equipped with magneto, presto- light," lamp, luggage carrior," pump, tools horn, and speedometer, ready for the road.....
Modol. 74-Standard equipped same as above... Model 61-Electric, Roady for the road.....!.
Model 74-Electric. Ready for the road.
Sidecar, Single 'paskongor
Sidecar, Double passenger
TYRES
OFFER YOU THE
MAXIMUM
AT THE
$775.60
$825.00
$325.00
:S875.00
$240,00
$300.00
ASK ME TO POINT THE 27 NEW IMPROVEMENTS. GASCON'S MOTOR HOSPITAL.
2,[Kwong Wali Road (opposite the Steam Laundry) Kowloon," Phone K. 1242, Note: Don't let the cost trouble you if you cannot afford to pay
cash, come in and see me to arrange payment by instal monts, easy and within reach of everybody who is craving for real life in the open this Summor..
So don't wait until To-morrow for it may be too late, only a limited number of manbi os will soon arrive as first chipment. Come and let me have your name.. First come first served.
A. GASCON.
AGENT FOR THE NEW 1925 HARLEY DAVIDSON,
LOW COST SEDANS.
LESS TAXES IN TEXAS. The car of 1925 will be the low- 'Lose taxes for Tozas" is the priced sedan or coupe. This is watchword of that state thia the opinion of manufacturars, year, so far as auto owners are
Governor
"Ma" who are setting aside the opon concerned. car for greator production of tho Ferguson has practically pro- enolosed type.
mised raliof for them.
SERVICE
MINIMUM
EXPENSE
Full stocks carried by
THE EUROPE - ASIA TRADING CO. China Building
Ask To See The Balloon (Tyres.
SATURDAY, MAY
1925.
ESSEX-a SIX
Built by Hudson Under Hudson Patents
Essex Touring
Genuine Balloon Tires
Standard Equipment
The addition of balloon tires gives a final note of distinction and luxurious. riding comfort to the mechanical superiority and notable performance of today's Essex.
Its advantage of price and value is more marked than ever.
Economy and performance are better. More accessible for replacements or repairs, which means less maintenance expense. Essex tires are genuine, full-sized balloons. And with lower center of gravity and unique spring arrangement they give greater safety and comfort on all roads at all speeds.
To
to all you know of Essex reputation is added the confidence that it is built by the Hudson Motor Car Company, on the famous Hudson pätents.
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The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.
Telephone Central 1246 or 1247. 33, Wong Nei Chung Road
DRIVE IN
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Happy Valley.
To Hongkong's First Filling Station Texaco Gasoline, Oils and Greases
Free Air and Wator.
TO HIRE A GOOD CAR
Bright and Shelterod.
For General Service and Prompitude.
-Phone K.226.
THE DURO MOTOR CO.
Nathan Road, Kowloon.
THE BUICK "SIX"
Owners express surprise that a car so power- ful and spirited as the Buick Six operates so Such outstanding smoothly and quietly.
performance explains why the car is winning
and holding the good will of all who buy it.
For Demonstration.
Please call or Telephone C. 1036.
HONGKONG & KOWLOON TAXICAB CO., LTD.
33 & 35 Des Vœux Road Central.
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