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THE CHINA MAIL.

MOTORING SECTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1928.

DAILY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE

1928 MOTOR CYCLE PROGRAMME,

BIG SALE

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MOTOR CYCLE SHOW. ` THE NEW-HUDSON.

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OLYMPIC EVENT IN RETROSPECT.

20,000 FEMALE RIDERS.

IN RHODESIA.

· OWNER SPEAKS OF HIS EXPERIENCES.

ESSEX SUPER SIX.........

New-Hudson Motor Cycles em- body many attractive improve- The Thirteenth Olympia Cyclements in design and construction

and value is better than over for The following account of a and Motor Cycle Show which 1928.

recent journey through Rhodesia closed on Noyember 5 last was one Four Models are being marked, in an Essex Super Six touring car of the most successful-if not the each in 346 and 496 cc. types, con- speaks for itself. The writor is of sisting of Semi-Sports and Super-Mr. W. Alderman Wise, most successful exhibition yet Sports side valve machines, a De Messrs. F. Reddaway and Co., held if judged from the attend- Luxa O.H.V. Twin Port Model and Ltd.. Manchester. He purchased ances and interest displayed by an entirely new O.H.V. Twin Port a new Essex soon after his arri-

Machine known as the "Plus val from England. He writes: representatives of Continental

Power,"

The journey, which was a very and Overseas buyers. Public In- All models have gearboxes of hurried business one, was accom- terest was well sustained, nearly latest design with improved posi-plished in 11 days, during which 140,000 persons paying for admis- tive-locking gear selector and in-period we travelled 2,633 miles. tegrally mounted long lever The driving was undertaken by sion which constitutes the second change control. All frames are two of us, driving for distances of best attendance at any Exhibition of the low-back type, providing 50 miles each. This enabled us yet held if judged from the at- safe and comfortable riding posi- | to maintain a very high speed tendances and interest displayed tion. Saddle tanks are also fitted average where possible, and with

the minimum of fatigue. by representatives of Continental as standard to all models. and Overseas buyers. Public in introduced last season and which terest was well sustained, nearly was found to be very popular, has 140,000 persons paying for admis-been improved in many directions, sion which constitutes the second best attendance at any Exhibition promoted by the Manufacturers'

Union.

quarter of a million.

The number of exhibitors was

The De Luxe Twin Port O.H.V.

the rainy season has already As perhaps you will be aware, started in Rhodesia, which fact did not permit of our tarrying and many new attractive features anywhere longer than was ab. have been added, making a really solutely essential for business fine proposition as a "Value-for- purposes. On several occasions

money" mount for the sporting rider.

the car was running for over 14 hours at a stretch with the excep tion of very hurried stops for food, and several times we were driving far into the night over. very rough tracks and through

We carried a load equivalent to

The Exhibition was the ninth Another new Model that has of the series held since the War already created a great amount of at which there has been a total interest is the O.H.V. Twin Port attendance by the public of near-delight the heart of the speed-rivers and streams.

"Plus Power" Model, a machine to |ly. 1,000,000, whilst to this must

be added the attendance of trade man. It is similar in design and buyers to the extent of a further construction to that used in the five passengers, which included 1927 Senior T.T. when New- Hudson secured. Second and well sustained in spite of the dif-new engine and gearbox designed Seventh places. With its entirely ficulties met by a large number of by Mr. H. Le Vack, its large capa- firms through the 1927 season.

As is now the rule the chief city saddle tank, low-back frame and generally low riding position, it presents a very handsome and racy appearance. Performance has already been proved in speed events during the season.

centre of attraction was the Ground Floor stands devoted to

the exhibition of complete motor cycles, where a very large range of models from 147 cc. to 1,000 cc. were presented for inspection. A wide range of machines were offered for "Sports," "Utility" and "Commercial" purposes car-type brakes to both wheels, fact which gives the best possi- ble evidence of the manner in which the use of motor cycles has broadened out amongst all social classes and to both sexes.

It could hardly have. been imagined ten years ago that in the year of grace 1927 there would be at least 20,000 girls and women up to certainly 45 years of age who make habitual use of the motor cycle. To-day there are nurses and stenographers who use motor cycles as freely as do their more leisured sisters.

The lady saleswoman, the lady Trials' competitor and demonstra- tor has come to stay and has re- sulted in the opening up of a new profession for women.

This

very heavy luggage, several tins With of petrol, water, oil, etc. driving, we had no trouble. one exception, due to careless was due to a small boulder strik- ing the front axle at speed and coming into contact with the base of the crank-case, and causing a hole about the size of a three- penny piece. This we plugged with wood and sacking, and pro- ceeded 30 miles for repairs.

On one occasion it took us six

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THE INTERNATIONAL SYNDICATE.

VERTICAL (Cork)

HORIZONTAL (Cont.).

HORIZONTAL 1-What were peasants 37-Suffix of the

formerly called?

B-in what inland of

Sestland to the famous Fingal's " Cave?

10-Born (French)

12-Man's nam 13~What is a seaman

on a privateur called?

18-One (German) 18-Conjunction 20-Men' name 21-What is a finger

stall?

22-Who was the inst

king of ancient Troy?

24-To permit 26-What le a thems assumed for treatment in verse?! 26-Prefix. Against 27-Not Imaginary 29-A large kind of

chicken of fine fleah

prefix meaning Mone"?

36-What is the opposite!

of "authode"!?

(Elec.)

natura af 39-The name of a

number of Poper 40-N. W. State (abbr) |41-Boy's nicknama |42-Condensation

47-On what river ik

Bern, Switzerland? 48-A hymenopterous

Indect

40-Who WRE tha

Democratio

candidate for the

16-What unidentified

weed la spoken of In the New Testament?

16-A kind of cheese 17-A metrio land- menture

32-A fall or ridge {23-What river in

N. France was the scene of German dafest, Sept. 6-12, 19147

presidency in 18787:28-3weet to the ear

20- a little vijo 50-Motiva

31-What is the Turkis

VERTICAL

1-What Aucalan coin

is worth about ane-half a cent? 2-Not designed S-Revolution (abbr) 4-A grassy field 6-What olly quid in

obtained from remincus wood↑ 7-A longeered aquino

quadruped B-Intimados B-Related on the

father's elde

11-A colored twilled'

cotton goods

Government exiled? |32-A river in Ozelo

Slovakia and Prussia

33-What famous statue

at Thobes, Egypt, was fabled to emit musle at dawnt 30-What Greek

combining form moans "new?" 38-Alep

43-ll-brad fellow 44-Rather than

45-Man's name (short)

14-What is the capital (48-What is an Infusion used as a boverage?

of Brazil (short)

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

A HAZARDOUS DRIVE.

To drive from the Mediterranean

it

YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION,

JANO, [RPG] SNAIL HEARS. PANTRY ISLETS HAT UTENSIL REV AVIARY O NOVENA SERVES ROAST SEA GEM IKE IRAGE EPIDI FRD TON _ITS TRACT. UTM SNAPS REFERS G WIGGLE YET VNSHORN GUN REVEAL REGRET RISKY BALED ATE KEG

Specification general to all Models includes Renold Chains, Dunlop Tyres, Binks multiple jet hours to negotiate 10 miles in deep Carburetter, Internal expanding black mud beyond Mazung. The 34-What to the Latin adjustable handlebars, Tecalemit Essex behaved wonderfully, and grease gun lubrication, Brook- although at times during our pro- lands pattern silencer and Terry greas through this part the mud completely occupied and packed or Lycett saddle.

the spaces between the back wings, springs and wheels, and deposited itself to a depth of six experience gained by a large inches on the running boards, number of distributors in the after clearing the mud away with British Isles in the past three a spade which we carried, the car years has convinced them that a proceeded under its own power, great deal of money is wasted by which was ample. On no occasion. the use of unnecessarily large during the whole distance tra- transport with its heavy con-versed were we under tow, or sumption of petrol and oil in stuck anywhere, and as you know, securing transportation of small the crossing. of the Rhodesian and easily-handled loads.

rivers is no easy accomplishment The commercial sidecar-and at this period of the year. three-wheeled cyclecar for that On our return journey we found sea-board at Beyreuth over the matter are a perfect godsend to the crossing of the Limpopo Lebanous and via Damascus across The commercial cycle has de- the small retail distributor owing River at Liebeg's Drift washed the desert to Baghdad sounds a veloped remarkably since 1925 to the light initial purchase price away, and had to take to the bed pleasant enough trip. So It is from when the British Cycle and Motor and the subsequent saving in run-of the river to get across. This an interest point of view; so Cycle Manufacturers”. and ning and operating costs. It is necessitated one of us wading would be in other respects, too, if Traders' Union, Ltd., arranged believed that there is a great through the river waist high as a the route were smooth and the way safe. Actually the journey calls the first Annual Demonstration of future for this class of machine guide. The Essex, however, raced these vehicles through the north in Australia and in New Zealand through under its own power, and for considerable nerve and unlimit Midlands. Equally good work and doubtless it is a direction in very successfully negotiated the ed confidence in one's car.

From Beyreuth the route over was accomplished in 1926 and which the body builders in those crossing with the water running" 1927, and the best evidence of the Dominions will carefully look for over the wings, and the back of the Lebanons and across the plain value of the Demonstration was further trade.

the car absolutely submerged. to. Damascus is hilly, sandy and shown by the increased number of One of the chief attractions at Our petrol consumption was very rough, and once beyond this exhibits of the trade motor cycle the 1927 Olympia Cycle and approximately 24 miles to the ancient city the traveller becomes combinations at the 1927 Show. Motor Cycle Show was the appear-gallon, but owing to our having an object of great interest to the Further, a dozen Motor Cycle ance of a purely British four-to empty our crankcase of oil at owners of many pairs of long- Manufacturers have recently par- cylinder motor cycle, built by Mr. acme of the deeper rivers, our oilsighted, greedy eyes; human eyes ticipated in the Collective Exhibit George Brough, of Nottingham, consumption was, of course, ex- that scan the horizon for a chance organised by the British Cycle who Is already well-known cessive, but under ordinary run- to "scupper" him and make a clean and Motor Cycle Manufacturers" throughout the world of motor ning we were using about one pint "getaway"; and loathsome bald- and Traders' Union, Ltd., at the cycling as the producer of the now to 150 miles. We had no trouble lidded eyes that wait and watch trouble usually can be traced to the Olympia International Commer- famous "Brough Superior." whatsoever with the tyres, and relentlessly for the "scuppering," driver's habit of switching off the cial Transport Exhibition, where It is said the original model on apart from the mishap mention-so that they may approach on lazy, ignition when going down hill: Unburned gases accumulate in the the exhibit attracted much atten- view cost £2,000 to produce, and ed, had a no-trouble run through flapping wings.

muter, so that when the ignition It is not devoid of excitement, is awitched on again an explosion tion and favourable comment be this as it may, it is certainly out. No car could have put up a

this Beyreuth to Baghdad journey.in the exhaust line follows. Most from the commercial vehicle evidence of the care exercised in better performance.

Our last day's journey, practi- and by accomplishing it recently in trade Press and from the daily the construction of British motor

motorists are familiar with these' Press such as "The Times" and cycles. Mr. Brough expresses cally non-stop except for re-thirty running hours in their

of fuel, was 480 Morris Cowley an Englishman, his quainted with the danger involved.

terrific reports, but few are ac- himself, as entirely satisfied with plenishments "Daily Telegraph.'

An instructive pamphlet en- the progress already achieved and miles, we ourselves feeding whilst wife, baby, and another lady pas- titled "Carry by Sidecar' has been is already assured that in every running.

senger. have shown the truo issued by the Manufacturers' respect it will be a more than I have driven many cars and pioneer spirit. Union above mentioned, which in satisfactory competitor of similar in many countries, and under 3a, Wyndham Street. Tel. C. 22. clear and simple language states American and Belgian types. He many conditions, but have not

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"Oh, Harry, I am worried about

exactly the case for this economi- does not propose, however, to rest encountered such gruelling condi- cal, speedy and safe method of content with present results but tions as the Essex was subjected delivery of light loads and ex- has decided not to go into pro-to on this occasion. It gives me the 25, Wing Wo St. Tel. C. 1116. cecding 5 cwts. It is not intended, duction of the model until the greatest of pleasure to add my the car." Metal Merchants and Shir to convey the impression that for autumn of 1928 in order further few observations to what must be

Chandlers,

Reavier loads anything but a four-to improve the already excellent a long list of satisfied Essex pretty soon we'll own Managing Director-

is suitable, but results.

wheeled van

UTHE FETINIOTIONAL VIRAČATI

DESCENDING HILLS.

If the silencer goes wrong, the

If there is enough unburned gas in the exhaust manifold, sudden firing of it may blow off the muffler, The advantage of running 'down hill with the ignition off is 80 alight as to be unworthy of the pos sible price the driver may be ask ed to pay. Leave the ignition "on,”

"So am I; if we don't trade it in but keep the throttle closed as far the darn as possible. Do the same, but in

thing."

second gear, if the hill is steep..

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