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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 1926

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Motoring Notes:

A Weekly

Review dealing with matters of interest to all local motorists. Six-Cylinder Cars-Drivers of the

[BY AN OWNER-DRIVER.]

A notable feature of the new 1927 programme, is the growing popularity of the six-cylinder engine. It was, at first, regarded as a "luxury" design. It was fitted only to the higher-powered and more expensive cars.

Experience has demonstrated that the unit has so many advantages, over the four cylinder type that there is reason' to believe that in time the "six" will become standard for all cars above four toen horsepower, R.A. C. rating.

THE TEST.

Future-The New Whippet.

THE SCAREMONGERS. At the recent meetings of the British Association Professor Thorpe "put the They look much better with only two say) by solemnly giving a warning about, cat in amongst the pigeons (as they up, and so does a two-seater. The possible shortage of petrol, he also

dickey

is convenient and is quite complained that the present methods of comfortable for passengers for short rups production are wasteful. That was, of The car, however, looks at its best with course, trom the point of view of the oil the dickey sent down.

The Shanghai body has the great advan- tage that when passergers are carried at the rear they are covered by the hood. In a tropical climate such protection against rain and, sun is very acceptable,

The disadvantage of the Shanghai-hady is the price. It seems dificult to under- stand why it should involve so much extra expense. Possibly in, time it will be as standard as the two-seater with dickey soat.

"It is the old story of the advantages of competition that must be told if we con- sider the reasons for the progress of the

six. Manufacturers have heard from It may be that the individual who their agenta that motorists have invest thought of it first is drawing good royal gated the subject and are asking, not forties. If so he deserves all he gets. a more expensive chassis, but for a six-Usually inventors reap. Nothing ke the cylinder unit at the old price.

pecuniary reward they ought to hare. With six-cylinders thero is much more in the course of time usually after 14 ****liveliness in the engine. It would years-the patents expire and then the require diagrams and mathematics to general public get the full beze£t of the explain the theory. The average motorist work of the inventor. _is_not_much-interested in the_technicali

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companies, adding insult to injury.

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PETROL SUBSTITUTES. A very admirable feature of the policy of at least one big oil company that has a branch and a numerous staff is "South Chaaa is its bread-mindedness.

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

CAPTAIN L W. BRAITHWAITE'S APPOINTMENT TO THE

"HAWKINS."

The following appointment was made by the Admiralty on September 3rd Captain L. W. Braithwaite, C.M.G., to dekins (October 2nd), and in command. and as Flag Captain and Chief of Staff to Vice Admiral Sir E, S. Alexander Sinclair, amended orders (undated).

Captain Braithwaite joined the Navy in July, 1993, and was promoted captaiù in December, 1917. He is no stranger to as a sub-lieutenant of the cruiser Endy- the China Station. He was here in 1900 ive, was with the naval brigade landed for the advance on Peking, in the course of which he was severely wounded. He received the medal with clasp... In the fate war he saw much service and was commander of the cruiser Cumberland when it broke out With that ship he was in various affairs on the Africa Station nad in the Mediterranean and | later in the North Sea.

He was mention- od in despatches-for-his-services in the Cameroons, 1814-18, and received

the C.M.G.

Captain Braithwaite takes the place of Captain W. J. C. Lake, who has been flag captain and chief of staff sincs October, 1994.

Petrol substitute it seems to say. Why we are interested in that. Any- thing that means cheaper and more efficient fuel is of great interest to us. Research? oh I certainly, we want to en- courage research work on fuels. Wo shall be only too pleased to help,"

It has been decided that the cruiser The bewildered consumer of petrol left Hongkong on September 1st, will Durban, Captain J. C. Hamilton, which make a special visit to her name port in December. This will, apparently, be the first time that the cruiser has been to Durban. She was commissioned for ser- vice on November 1st, 1921, and left. England on November 18th rid the Suez Canal for the China Station, arriving at Hongkong on January 5th, 15e.

Sbe has been in the Far East ever side, be-

not understand this attitude. of mind, "Here is a concern," he explains to his friend" that makes a living out of petro- leam, that has suas millions of pounds sterling.in petroleum wells and renneries, and is calmly saying that it will gladly help to End more efficient fuel for Yet the explanation is quite simple It is just the reason for success of the firms who trade in oil. They are not time, demonstrated their enterprise. Yet narrow-minded. They have, time after the oment they show real enterprise in wishing to find a cheaper fuel there are

ties of design but he does like to try out Possibly in about ten years time the motorists. I give it up." new ideas when he gets the chance. All keen motariats have watched the develop ment of the six-cylinder engine with the determination to get a car with such a unit if they can manage it.

THE MAN WHO DRIVES.

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youth who is now sixteen may be the proud owner of a small car with a sports body.

He will know much more about the technicalities of the machine than many an owner of to-day who has had a car

ing recommissioned out here on February 14th, 1024.

The relief crews for the submarine

Hollyhock, Bluebell, and Magnolia are paint shipa Ambrose, Vavazion, and the sloops Facglove,

Titania, and.

In Hongkong there are many car owner of his own for ten or even fifteen years, people who think that there must be being trooped to the China Station in the

who do not drive. The wages that are paid to chauffeurs here have fallen-it possible to obtain quite a good driver for forty dollars a month. Indeed Indian drivers, who are supposed to be mare. reliable than Chinese, are offering their services at figure which has fallen, in some cases, to thirty-five dolları a month. It would seem that the local supply of drivers is greater than the demand just

at' present.

The Jocal A.A must be congratulated on the success of the efforts to have a

He will be an experienced driver and quite a useful amateur engineer. Prob- ably he will have a radio set to entertain him during the hours when he has no The things that worry us passengers. to-day will cease to provide anxiety for the driver of that period.

some catch in it."

Well, there isn't. panies know quite well that there is a The big oil com law called the survival of the fittest, and They have a wonderfully efficient or they want to be sure that they keep ft. ganisation...

It is always dangerous to prophesy but something makes one motoring enthusiast DANGEROUS JEREMIAHS. sleeve valve engine will be almost univerchase of a car would be foolish if he in Hongkong firmly believe that the

The man who contemplates the Fur- sat in ten years' time.

who seem to suggest that in a few years' allowed himself to be influenced by those

because there will be no fuel for them.

The tyres of to-day give very little

cruisers Cator, Caryafort, and Dart- marth, which left England about the middle of September

Captain A. Buchanan Wollaston, C.M.G, recently relieved as Captain- Superintendent of Contract-built Ships on the Tyne, commands the Cary fort. Captain A. J. Landon, who was promot ing at the Senior Officers Course at ed a year ago, and has since been study- Sheerness" commands the Castor, while Captain M. G. B. Legge, D.S.O., has heen appointed to the Dartmouth. new year, was formerly S.NO. on the Upper Yangtze, in the

gunboat The following appointment was made

register of drivers. The energetic Honor. trouble, but the tyres of ten years hence time cars will have to remain in garages Captain Legge, who was promoted at the

this matter.

ary, Secretary has been indefatigable in It must mean a great deal of work for him, but if he succeeds in getting a complete register that will be a great triumph for which all car owners will be grateful

are

TAKING RISES. Asiatic chauffeurs usually are clever enough to avoid risks when there passengers in the car. The danger is when the car has only the driver in it. Then he steps on the gas" and takes. risks that are alarming.

There was recently some discussion about a car with no passengers coming down Stubbs Rosil at an excessive speed. Fortunately, an observer took the number

of the cup and reported the incident.

will give less. There will be some better method of adding Fabricating oil. The present system is not ideal. Perhaps the suggest something oil companies can easier, but, please, not more expensive.

THE NEW WHIPPET."

The motoring world in Great Britain is talking about the Overland Whippet-the latest design of light car. It is sold at a price which seems to be incredible for car that is rated at 13 horse-power.

it may be remembered that there has been a great deck of discussion in the United States about the reason for the success of the British light car.

Economy in running costs is now a co sideration for the majority of motorists. A light car makes that possible. In this Colony the family man needs a light car to have a car powerful enough for the

Why, the motor-car is now such a neces- sity that thousands of men would be hard at work inventing something or other that would overcome the fuel trouble.

ilgenn

Of course it doesn't really exist. Thiry the Admiralty on September 7th:--- teen years ago an eminent geologist said Payr. Commr. T. V. Webster, D.S.O., that the world's oil-felds would give out to Durban (on recommg.). in 1024. This year there will be a record production of oil

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To-day every gallon of oil that comes out of the bosom of old Mother Earth does twice the work that a gallon of oil did a few years ago. We are grateful for such efficiency.

The consumption of oil is increasing TRESIDENCE, 3, MCDONNELL ROAD, I rapidly but there are still oil wells that Storied, with Garsge. Phone, Light, Gas are not at work. We cannot say what is Installed. Moderate Rental-Apply Box No. likely to happen in China but at some 203, c/o Hongkons Daily Press. time the oil stored in that country will be available. We may therefore" sleep something better is discovered we shall bave plenty of petrol for our motor-cars.

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It is desirable that any driver taking unfair Fiske-risks that capse genuine fear tar the sake of economy but he also wants quietly at nights confident that until 102 SALE-HERRING-HALL MAR.

in the minds of others should be at once

reported.

hilla.

It is usually much safer to travel at

This Whippet car is priced at a figure forty miles an hour on a straight road outside the City boundaries than it is to

which enables it to compete with any car. travel at twenty miles an hour on Stubbstacats five people and yet it can turn in Read True motorists believe in Safety an ordinary road and is handy in trafic. First and have consideration for others..

It seems an ideal ear for a lady driver. In Hongkong it requires a considerable amount of nerve to manipulate a big car. A small right car is easily managed, even with the unusual trafic, conditions of our roads.

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THE DRIVERS OF THE FUTURE. A letter from a boy at one of the public schools in England Las stirred visions in the mind of the writer of these

If a lady drives it and has no attendant notes It seems that at no distant date she will find it easy to park. The prob the youth of the Anglo-Saxon race, will

lem of a garage for such a car is much be demanding education ia

less difficult than is that which concern xotor mechanics as, twenty years

a big car. more ago,

The great point about the they demanded instruction in the art of powerful engine is that it enables the car swimming. Everyone now tries to swim. io negotiate all ordinary hills on top gear The young correspondent who is rather with five people up. It is fairly safe in more than sixteen years of age writes assay therefore that this car will be able follows: My great pal Jack Hill has to do the journey to the Teak on top a "motor-bike and during these hols Iar

have learnt tremendous lot about how It is speedy-t is said to have exceed- it works. It was awfully good of Jacked 68 miles per hour. It is true that we to show me how to make it go. He very want we do like is a car that will quickly don't need such speeds in Hongkong, but kindly taught me to ride.

"I don't suppose I shall be able to pick up speed in traffic. The powerful have a motor-bike myself although I engine of the Whippet allows the car to could easily get a driver's licence for it. do that. It accelerates for 5 to 30 miles Jack says I could pass any test.

per hour in 13 seconds. Four wheel "However if you come home next year brakes make it always safe. I hope you will get a car and then I shall be seventeen and I shall be allow ed. by the police to drive it if you have no objection.

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Anyone who is peventeen can easily drive a car-even a girl of that age can do it. So I hope you will be able to get home and let me drive you about in the hols."

The petrol consumption is said to be 35 miles to the gallon.

It is made in England at Stockport. The old established gas-engine makers, Messrs. Crossley, are associated with the well known Willys overland people in the production of this car.

It is safe to say that this car will be come very popular in Hongkong. During Then followed some amazing advice the next ten years we shall probably about suitable cars. Prices were quoted have ten times as many cars on the road and the various advantages and disadvan. as we have at present. There is a great tazes of different models discussed. opportunity for all grades and shapes and

With almost a note of regret the youth-sizes of cars in South China. ful enthusiast realised that we should Those that are popular in Hongkong almost certainly have a family gar," will find a ready market in Canton also. but his own ambitions run in the direct is said that second hand care will fetch tion of a sports model.

higher price in the City of Rams than in Hongkong.

THE SPORTS MODEL..

There is something very attractive about the general appearance of a sports model.

-Youth likes something that looks smart

THE WORLD'S PETROL 'SUPPLIES.

and the sports model does look smart. A few weeks ago the Editor of the A two-seater body on a big chassis | Daily Presa reminded us that a hundred. that will carry a seven-seater body if years since there were people in Great required, arrests attention.

Britain who went about the country There is something that gives the implanting acorns and persuading other pression of power and also of speed 'and; people to plant acorns. in addition, there is something that арт They said that there was a danger that, peals to the artistic sense about the there would not be enough oak for the sports model.

"wooden walls of old England" when the next Napoleon threatened Brittania.

Long before the acorns grew up into

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