1931-06-25 — Page 11

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1931.

THE CHINA MAIL.

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POLICE SURPRISE.

Two Cases Withdrawn at Bromley.

LORD BYNG'S VIEW,

Two summonses against motorists by the Mobile Police for alleged obstruction in High Street Brom ley) Kent, were withdrawn at the request of Mr. E. E. Knight (for the Commissioner of Police) at Bromley police court.

T. T. RACES.

MOTOR CYCLES' TAX.

Foreign Machine Tries Mr. Snowden's Latest

This Year.

says

Concession.

"It is very satisfactory,"

The halving of the tax on motor Motor Cycling in the current issue, cyelos of under 160 c.c.-the sole "that already. there have been concession in Mr. Snowden's Budget nominations of three foreign makes is not to have effect until January of motorcycles for the Tourist 1 next and the number of existing Trophy Races to be held in the Isle makes of machine which will benefit of Man on June 15, 17 and 19. The, of course, at present very small, value of the races will be greatly Af the Show last November only enhanced by this strong inter- three under-150 cc. models were on national flavour. It le also good to view. Motor Cycling states, how. sec that overseus riders will be ever, that there le at least one 147 numerous. The business value of c.c. proprietary engine of a well- the T.T, is very largely its influence proved and entirely satisfactory abroad, and the more scattered the type in brisk production and a 98 corners of the globe from which ce. unit which is being pioneered Street, Brumley, have been dismiss-riders are drawn the greater will be by the same vigorous and enter- Further, there. Is ed by the Bench. A question has the world interest in the result of prising concern.

the races...

at least one motor cycle manufactur also been naked In the House of Commons about the matter.

"At the moment it is too early to er in a very big way of business prophesy with certainty concerning, who is at present marketing a 173 mechanical developments which this c.c. model which could no doubt be year's races are likely to produce, readily modified-perhaps by merely One thing seems fairly certain, reducing the bore to enjoy the however, namely, that supercharged new low tax of 16a. multi-cylinder engines are likely to

Recently there has been 60me criticism by Bromley residents ngainst the action of members of the mobile police, and a number of Bunimónses for obstruction, in High

"No Useful Purpose." Mr. Knight said that the case against Gwendoline Gaunt, who was not present, was in respect of an auged obstruction on March 5.

"The Bench have already deait with severi similar cases mostly From that day," said Mr. Knight, "and those cases have been dismiss

think that any

particular case.

"Mr. Snowden's avowed reason make their first public appearance for making the concession was to in the Isle of Man. If they are create employment by stimulating rated with success and can offer a the motor cycle industry,"

says

ed. I am now desired by the Com- serious challenge to the ever-popular Motor Cycling. "It was rather odd missioner to say that us the circum-single, the 1931 T.T. races may well in his Budget speech and in hia fanees are the same he does not prove to be a most important mile subsequent broadcast talk that he purpose will be stone in the history of motorcycle did not mention, too, that he appre- served by proceeding with this development. One thing is certain, ciated the potential value of the viz., that a T.. success would give change that he is making to tens "This lady left her car for fifty the multi-cylinder engine a very of thousands of folk who live some distance from their work and who minutes while she way at lunch.ubstantia! Blip."

at present are riding back and forth Traffic was reduced to two lines, and

on bicycles. Perhaps, like ourselves, it was thought right that the case

he realises that for their allegiance should be brought before you.

"Local police have always dealt to be won by the motor cycle trade "Although those suminonses

with these cases satisfactorily in it will Arst be necessary for the co- which came before you were dis- the past' said Mr.. A. C. Norman, operatio of the insurance missed, and although I am asking to the chairman of the Dench, giving, panies to be secured and, in addi- withdraw the summons in this case. permission for the cases to be tion, for a sweeping simplification I must say that motorists must withdrawn.

of the present registration, leene- understand that they are not allow

ing and insurance formalities to be ed to leave their cars for unreason-

the police to bring such cases be Tore you."

Another Dismissed.

Three other summenses issued by introduced."""

able periods in High Street, Brom the mobile police for alleged ob- ley.

Bench's Comment,

"If they cause, unnecessary ob struction, or if they are there, for an unreasonable period, it will be the duty of the police to bring such cases before you.

"The Home Secretary was asked, a question In the House of Commons on this point. He replied that all reasonable consideration would be shown in the interests of shop- keepers and shoppers, but High Street, Bramley, was an important main road carrying heavy traffic, and if that traffic were obstructed by leaving cars, it was the duty of

BUYERS'

struction at Beckenham came before the Bromley magistrates.

In one case a fine was imposed, and another, in which motorist was concerned, missed.

a woman Whe dis-

In the third case in which Mr. Alfred Vaughan Pryce, of Brighton Road, Croydon, was summoned, Mr. Knight said the defendant was very ill, and, in the..circumstances, the Commissioner of Police thought it would be a gracious course to with- draw the summons, as the offence was not a very serious one,

The chairman agreed, and the summons was withdrawn.

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ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY. Hongkong Hotel Garage, "Queen's.

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PUICK-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nei Chung

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FIAT MOTOR CAR-A Gocke & Co., China Bldg. 7th floor.

Tel. 22221. MARQUETTE-The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 33, Wong Nel

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. MORRIS.-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. OLDSMOBILE--The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 35, Wong Nel

Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 30228. ROLLS-ROYCE. Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Rond. Tel.

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STUDEBAKER.--Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

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Tel.

WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET MOTOR CARS.-Gilman & Co.,

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OUTBOARD MOTORS.-Rudolf Wolff & Kew, 54 Queen's Road

C. Tel. 22178,

MOTOR TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. CHEVROLET-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road.

Tel.

24709 G.31. The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd., 83, Wong Noi Chung ...Chung Road, Happy Valley. Tel. 80228.

DODGE--South China Motor Car Co., 83, Des Voeux Road. C.

Tel. 25644.

MORRIS-Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel. 24759. STUDEBAKER Hongkong Hotel Garage, Queen's Road. Tel.

24759 WILLYS-KNIGHT & WHIPPET TRUCKS-Gilman & Co., Ltdin.

da, Des Voeux Road C. Tel. 28011.

MOTOR CYCLES,

B.S.AThe Sincere Co., Ltd, Des Voeux Road. Tel. 277677- NORTON The Sincere Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Road C. Tel

MOTOR OILS.

GARGOYLE MOBILOIL Vacuum Oil Company, King's Bldg. SHELL.Astatic Petroleum Co, (S.C.), Ltd, Asiatic Bldg.

TYRES AND ACCESSORIES: ES. Hongkong Hotel, Garage, Busen's Road.

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"DON'TS" FOR DRIVERS.

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To the inexperienced motor- ist practically the whole die tionary scems to be full of "don'ts," but there is little doubt that the longer one motors the more one realises the importance of this little word. The following collec. tlun of don'ts" varying from the safety first aspect to the welfare of the car and better driving, methods, are worthy of the attention of alt moter- ists,

Don't try to get too great a mileage out of a gallon of oil. It won't pay you. One often hears and reads of drivers who get anything up to 5,000 miles out of a gallon of oil, and this without changing the lubricant in the sump.

No- thing is said, however, about the wear which takes place in the engine ander these condi+ tions. If the motor is to have д reasonable chance of trouble-free life the oil should be changed every 1,000 miles, and, for city driving, every

500.

Don't be tempted to buy cheap, unbranded oil; it will probably turn out rather ex- pensive in the end.

Don't neglect points that need lubrication merely be cause they are almost in- accessible.

Don't be afraid of gear changing. If you have not the knack of getting the lever across silently take a couple of lessons and get it. It wil!

· gave you money, and will add materially to your driving pleasure.

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Don't forget that you owe measure, of consideration and all reasonable courtesy to all other road users. Don't drive In such a way as to splash pedestrians or other road users with mud If It is at all practicable to avoid do Ing so. By keeping your wheels out of the worst pot holes and going slowly In. muddy" places you can avoid. a lot of Inconvenience to other people.

But Don't reverse without pre- viously giving yourself the "all clear."

Don't forget that your per sonal comfort is an Important. factor, to your safety as road using unit?

Don't drive on one brake only. Use each alternately: and gently,

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HOTEL OR TENT ?

A Holiday Question for Motorists.

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Those who frequent hotels car never experience the same "high spots" that come to those whose temporary home is in the corner of some sequestered meadow, anys The Light Car and Cyclecar in the course of an article discussing the comparative merits of staying at hotels and camping when on a motor tour. Sitting in an hotel lounge, for example, can scarcely be compared with squatting round a roaring camp fire with, perhape, a pale moon rising over the distant treetops. Neither can orie's awaken- ing in a typical hotel bedroom by a knock on the door at seven-thirty bear comparison with being roused by the twittering of the birds and stepping forth on to the dewy grass as the slanting sun is beginning its climb into the heavens.

That, of course, is only one side of the picture. The other side enlis up visions of a miserable touring party sitting cooped up in thelr caravan or tent for a whole day, and finally retiring to rest damp. miserable and dissatisfied, with a further picture of the following morning when the same party peer out optimistically, only to find a day similar to the previous one!:

Hore then is the risk that the caravanner or camper runs. He stands a chance of having a holiday far more exhilarating than any patroniser of hotels can ever obtain, but, at the same time, he runs the risk of a most dismal trip should the weather prove unklód, a deg

In short, those who believe in brick walls and a solid roof at night are always sure of a fair degree of comfort and a minimum of fuss and work, whilst those who favour a tent mapire to far greater joys, but run the risk of corresponding tribulations.

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