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HINTS TO OWNERS. RISKS OF THE ROAD.

HOW TO AVOID ACCIDENTS,

Many serious accidents, huge re- pair bills, and needless delays have

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS.

OUT OF DATE.

LAWS RELATING TO ROAD TRAFFIC.

It is admitted on all sides that

been caused originally by racing a motor while not under load. The motor should not be allowed to labour on hills,

That there are numbers of the speed limit in particular being. It is cheaper to change down than to buy new car owners using the roads honoured in the breach rather than parts. Time should be taken to without the protection of insur- In the observance. The majority follow the lubrication chart as out-ance, we all know-men who have of the regulations, which are ́em- lined in the instruction book,

little or no assets, and who, bodied in no less than ten Acta of consequently, could not possibly Parliament, were drawn up before make any recompense in the event of an accident. Suppose the existence of motor traffic; and such a motorist had the misfor- their strict observance would have tune to run down and maim for the immediate effect of paralysing car from the garage--it requires but life a man with a wife and family transport throughout the country. of little children to support. It would appear at first sight that this state of affairs is a reflection

Never before has the general public had the necessity for in the laws relating to road traffic are 80 thoroughly de-out of date, the law in relation to surance monstrated.

The rocker arms on overhead

valve motor should be used re-

ligiously unless provision is made for automatic lubrication. It is a good practice to oil these parts every morning before taking the

a moment to prevent undue wear,

well running motor. À bath of kerosene will never hurt the work- ing parts of the overhead valve mechanism, and will often loosen Pammed valves,

which in turn ensures a quiet and What must his feelings be to think that he had no possible means of meeting his respon- on the business ability of the na sibilities in the case. Insurance tion, but it should be borne in mind for peace of mind every time. If that ill-considered legislation ́is) I have no means, damages cannot apt to have unexpected and un- be recovered against me, of desirable results, There is thus course. That's all right; but

some justification for delaying most of us have a conscience, and amendment of a given law until the knowledge that we might have provided against that con tingency by insurance but neglected to do so, would embitter the remaining days of our lives.

The windshield 18 often the спине of many squeaks and rattles. It is a good suggestion to

loosen the anchorage bolts and allow lubricating oil to work its way into all windshield reccases, It will then be found that the noise will be eliminated when the bolts are tightened..

Care should be taken that the bolts which fasten the top to the windshield frame Are securely fastener at all times: many serious necidents have been known to originate from the top blowing

back.

- Windshield visors, when con-

structed of uncoloured glass, fail to protect the driver from sun and road glare. The best method of colouring the visor is to remove it from the car and eat the under surface of the glass with a dark green auto body enamel. Care should be taken that the finishing strokes of the brush are parallel. running vertically from the hinge frame to the lower adge of the glass. The painted surface should

be allowed to dry for 48 hours and a second coat applied in the same manner.

Grinding valves only needs n little patience and a little strength. To remove the valve key, compress the spring with a valve lifter. Pull

determined,

experience clearly indicates the line of advance, and it cannot yet be stated with certainty that this point has been reached in all the directions in which revision of the motor laws appears desirable. It will be sufficient to quote the example of the taxation of certain classes of vehicle on a horse-power basis. In this case, it is doubtful

whether a most careful and im-

Protecting Damage to Car. "Personal injuries to others" stands as the most important section of cover in the motor policy. The amount, of compen gation or damages which may be awarded against the motorist cannot well be whereas in the case of damage to partial view of the evidence in property, or the partial or com- favour of a reversion to the petrol plete wrecking of the motor car tax would establish the conviction itself, or its loss by theft or fire, that such a change was altogether there is a definite limit. The desirable, There are, however, course of wisdom impels the other directions in which no rea- motor owner to protect his pocketsonable doubt can exist that a re- by insuring these risks

vision of existing regulations.can also. These indemnities are all includ-be made with advantage, though ensea, legitimate ed in the modern comprehensive doubt may well be felt as to the motor policy.

allowances. Fir example, the companies there have not yet adopted the principle of a bonus for no claims, and an extra premium is charged for acci- dents to owner. No, all things considered, motor insurance in

Britain does not cost any too

even in these

best line of advance.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1927.

DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE.

(This cross-word puzzle has been, made by an export but our readers are warned to look out for occasional phonetic spellings, such as harbor, plow, and altho.)

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HORIZONTAL

1-A00- B-Vant

-Prolix. Son (Brot.) 12-Fabulous bird 13-3. State of U. S.

(abbr.) 15-Portion of medicine 12-One-fourth of an

acro 19-Musical note 20-Glance by force 12-Tree, sced 26-Consume 24-To polse (abbr) 26-Abridgment 27-From alde to side 26-Lyrical book of

Old Testament (abbr.) 30-Drunkard

32-Ever (contr.) 23-Horned woodland

deity

35-Sphere of action

36-Trulem

37-Loaded

THE INTERNATIONAL SYNDICATE.

HORIZONTAL (Cont.) · VERTICAL (Cont.)

48-Nonsense

43-Perforated sheat 52-Locking slyly 55-Atmosphere

[57-Coal-scuttie

58-Falla (aktır.) 59-And not

60-Pronoun

16-The whots

18-A cereus grass 10-Remote

21-Alver of 8. W,

United States

24-Farm building 20-To make tatting 28-Tiny

81-Native of Denmark 31-A constellation 82-In the beginning

(Latin-abbr.)

34-Moved swiftly

35-Sum total (abbr)

A continent (abbr.) 36-Affirm 65-Heavenly body 39-Put.on 66-Very small draft

69-Infect 69-A light anchor

VERTICAL

1-Burn slightly

3. W. State of U. B. (abbr.) Sit-bred fellow +-Frugality

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7-Large body of

water (abbr.)

41-Drink to the health -Apportlaned

of

45-From (German) 46-A unit

10-Festivals

11-Huge

14-Head covering

40-Bewitch

42-Square shaft with

pyramical tор

43-Gwisa river 44-Part of leg 45-More ancient 47-Sportive child 140-Holy man

30-6mall bird 31-lonio fabbr.) 53-Eternity 54-Prefix. Not 55-Class

61-Prese for payment 83-To lash |65-Musical note

'67-Paid (abbr.) ·

SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLVING CROSS-WORD PUZZLES

Start out by filling in the words of which you feel reasonably sure. These will give you a clue to other words crassing them, and they in turn, to still others. Å letter belongs in each white space, words starting at the numbered aquares and running either horizontally or vertically or both.

(The solution of the above cross-word puzzle will appear in Monday's issue along with a new, cross-word puzzle.)

Issued at Reasonable Cost.

Undoubtedly one of the most When we consider the risks difficult questions which will have Window curtains, made of cellu- and the indemnities provided, we

to be faced before the Bill becomes loid of pyralin, cannot be cleaned do not think anyone can cavil law is that relating to the speed after once becoming discoloured. over much at the cost of motor limit. While the present limit of Light brings about discolouration, insurance. Compared with other 20 miles per hour is admittedly and eventually the panes become parts of the world, motor insur-axing a higher limit, or of abolish

absurd, the arguments in favour of opaque. Alcohol will not clean

ance in Britain is not dear. ing the limit altogether, appear them and only has a tendency to dis. solve the composition; petrol and Fremium rates are much higher equally strong. As the Bill is at in the United States and in present drafted, it contains alter- kerosene will do no good. In put- ting away top curtains either lay Canada, and in neither of those native clauses to cover this point. them flat with no folds in the win-countries do the policies contain The first of these proposes that a dows, or if this is not possible, roll so many benefits or so many fixed limit shall be retained, but them as loosely as possible with a

that if, in a prosecution for ex-

Since 1918 the London Safety piece of paper between the sur-

ceeding this limit, the defendant Firat Council has awarded medals faces.

can establish that his doing so was and diplomas to vehicle drivers for reasonable in view of the prevail-immunity from accident, and em- ing circumstances, he shall be en-ployers are again invited to enter titled to a judgment in his favour. their drivers for the ensuing year. The second clause provides for the The qualifications for a silver abolition of any limit of speed, medal are five consecutive years with the proviso that prosecutions freedom from blameworthly accl may be instituted for either care- dent, and for a diploma one year's clause covering careless driving is less or dangerous driving. The freedom, a bar being added for each intended to meet cases where the indicating the growth of the com- year of immunity beyond five. As

Tence of which the driver is guilty has grown from 2,200 to 16,200 dur- petition the number of competitors is not auch se to justify the imposing the nine years it has been run tion of the heavy penalties provided ning; the awards made in 1926, were for dangerous or reckless driving 352 silver medals Careless driving is defined as driv diplomas. ing without reasonable regard to the safety, comfort, or convenience of other persons using the road. '

Amongst other clauses in the Bill, it may be mentioned that pro- vision is made for the compulsory Insurance of all public-service vehicles against third-party risks. Drivers of private vehicles will not be required to take out a similar insurance, as such a measure would lead to a prohibitive increase in' premiums for all road users. As final point. It may be mentioned that driving tests for all applicants for licences are not contemplated. but the applicant will be required to testify to his physical fitness to drive, and in doubtful cases may be required to submit to an actual driving teat." Engineering."

up the valve through the cap, and apply a thin coat of grinding com-

much. The man who can afford pound to the seat. Valve grinding a car can afford the insurance. is greatly facilitated by inserting Conversely, if he can't afford the valve stem through a spring, the insurance then he ought not and a cloth wrapped about the valve stem under its seat will pre- to be running a car. For if the vent the abrasive from working premium of eight or ten pounds Into the motor. Do not forget to (for low hp. cars of full value remove the cloth when the valve up to £350) is beyond his means, is ground. Do not attempt to then how in the world will he grind the valves by a complete re-manage maintenance and repairs! velutionary motion. Oscillate the The thing is ridiculous, isn't it?.

valve one half turn back and forth, using a screw-driver, breast drill or brace. Lift the valve occa- sionally and start in a new position. As the grinding continues, lift the valve and apply a good lubricating oil. Kerosene can be effectively used for finishing, and when ground all particles of abrasive should be thoroughly washed from the valve and its heat-kerosene is the best. It may take ten minutes, it may take 20, to obtain the desired smooth, dull grey finish the result of the work is shown in the per- formance of the car.

The best method of testing a valve sent is to rub the seat of the valve with Prussian blue, turn the valve round in its seat, and pull it out. The valve seat showing a clean ring of white la perfect. If the blue is rubbed off in spots, the valve needs more grinding.

deaden and atrenk the body finish. The best way to remove mud ls to use just enough water to soak the mud off.

Do not rub, or use' a stream of water under pressure-a hose without a nozzle is best.

Do not allow soapy water or soap to remain on painted surfaces.

The vacuum tank is fitted with a screen or strainer, which frequently becomes clogged with dirt. This causes the engine to die down gradually and stop because the flow of petrol is impeded. It is there fore a wise precaution, to remove and clean the screen or strainer re «ularly. It is better to do this at lefsure than when stuck on a dark road miles from home. In case of a breakdown due to more serious

not advisable for the average motorist to tinker with this un It is better. to keep the vacum tank filled by carrying petrol from

Make sure to adjust the clear-trouble in the vacuum tank. it is ances after the valves have been ground. Consult your Instruction book for the proper distances.

Mud should never remain on the car for any length of time. It may the main tank and to proceed to not spoil the finish at once. but if the nearest garage to have the allowed to remain it will in time trouble remedied,

15 HIS EXCELLENCY

THE POO-BAH IN?

The balance-sheet of the Austin Motor Co., Ltd., for the year ended September 30, 1926. discloses a gross trading profit et £648,415. After deducting the charges as per profit and loss account, including the dehentures interest, there is a credit balance of £830.507, thus re- ducing the debit balance brought forward by that amount,

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