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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1932.

SPARKS FROM THE PLUGS

News from Everywhere

Quick HalerenDÈS,"

ignition trouble caused Caracciola The trouble, of course, to retire. was with the gear box. E.A.C. Appointed Hotels and

Repairers.

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Winning a Billigan,

GAS AS CAR FUEL.

INTERESTING TESTS AT

BIRMINGHAM,

SCOTTISH MOTOR

RALLY.

ACCELERATION AND BRAKING TESTS.

“PROTECTION HAS:

FAILED."

LORD SNOWDEN ON HARD SCHOOL OF EXPERIENCE.

Those taking part in the Seol- DR. MURRAY BUTLER'S VIEW

OF WAR DEBTS.

Lord Snowden was happy as

CONSIGNEE NOTICES

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

QUBAN STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STRAN NAVIGATION CO., LTD. NONSIGNEES par Co.'s Vessel

"GLAUCUS"

Western chairman of the luncheon given to at Con Conditions of Etorage at

Terms and

From NEW YORK A MANILA are hereby notitied that their Cargo will ba discharged into Holt'a Wharf, Kowloon, where is will lie risk and subject to Thu Carge Dr. Murray Batlor by the Dunsford Holt's Wharf.

will be House Association at the Hotel ready for Delivery from Godown

and after 12th Augusfi present wore the Australian and here, unless Notice has been given prior. Swedish Ministers, the secretary of to Vessol's arrival, bat carried on from

to which the option satenda. Lady Gladstone, Lord D'Abiernan,

on

Victoria, Londen, Among those Optional Cargo will not be landed

Dr.)

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 .. and N Noos within the Free Storage period:

Despite the predominance of No fewer than 4,000 entries were petrol as a fuel for internal com- received in the Hillman "Judge-a-bustion engines, intensive research ear" competition. Each competitor is being continued in rospect of sub-

and had to take & test run in a Wizard stitutes for that product, and car tish Motor Rally competed in

acceleration, tain corporations in England have

karbdriving, and mark up a chart on which conducted successful experiments

During braking tests ut Cloberhill the war, who petrol was scarce in

Great Bridge. twenty-four features of the car had with ordinary town gis. to be awarded points. The Hon. Britain, it was not unconiawn to Canal For those who have frequently to

Mrs. Bruce, Sir Malcolm Campbell, ses a motor vehicle being driven on Rond Boulevard, Glasgow, before refer to the motoring laws and re

and Sir Henry Birgin first filled household gas, which was stored in

n balloon-like container of flexible proceeding to Edinburgh for further gulations, a really useful book has

up the charts, and the winner was material carried on the roof of the

stages of the rally. been published by the Solicitom

he whose judgment most nearly coin-car.

Recently, some interesting tenta

Over 150 cars of numerous makes Law Stationery Society, Ltd. Its

In response to reprosentations cided with theirs. The first prize, were made by the Birmingham. Gas Author is Mr. A. C. Crane, legal! advisor to the Institute of the Motor Club's offelal appointment, the priced at £305, has been awarded gine, having an improved type of

I made to it by certain holders of the a Hillman Wizard special saloon, Department with a four-cylinder on- and varying-sizes were entered for the German Embassy, Lord and port to port to the final port of call Trade and the Motor Hirors' Asso Counnittee of the R.A.C, has decided to Mr. James Morris, Rhyl. The fair-gas mixer; and more exhaustive the tests, which were witnessed by and Lord Noel Buxton.

trials were also made with ah.p. four-cylinder unit, which was in turn driven with gas Alone, without supercharging, with supercharging, And with a combination of gas and banzole, and also of gas and petrol.

As a result of these experiments, A now use has been found for some of the millions of old motor the following conclusions tyres that are scrapped annually in reached:The thermal officiency of to coerce those who are reluctant to.8.A. Many orchardista, resident high-speed internal combustion en- give practical recognition of the in districts subject to heavy frost, gines when supercharged is greater benefits which they receive from the now procure supplies of these old when town-gas is used, and that it official appointment, has decided to tyres at a low figure and burn them is further increased by carburetting as safeguard against damage to the gas with bonzole. The thermal make enrolment optional.

trees by frost. It has been found efficiency of potrol is decreased by that the dense smoke thrown off supercharging, but the maximum drivers, many of whom were wo from the smouldering tyres mini-power developed with gas alone is mixes the ill-effects of frost, and at lower than with petrol. The carbon men, were demonstrated in the com- content of the monoxide

exhaust

petition. a particularly low cost.

gases is considerably less with gas than with petral, and gas is more responsive to supercharging than petrol, the power being increased to a greater extent."

viation, and the title is "Crane's to waive the condition requiring ap. Motor Law Concordance." It in an index to all statutes, regula-pointment holders to become asso- tions, and other official promulga ciate members of the Club. This tions affecting the use of motor condition has been readily accepted vehicles on the road." Also incor- porate are references to relevant, by a large number of the hotels and decisione of the, Courts. The book repairers on the Club's list, but the costa fs, ed.

A Mistake.

It has been stated, not in the Hong Kong Daily Press, that in the 1.000 Miles Race plug and

R.A.C., having no desire to attempt

MICHELIN

THE NON-SKIDDING TYRE.

h

Distributors:

Tel. 22221.

Tol. 22221.

Tel. 24821.

A. GOEKE & Co. China Building, 4th Floor.

DEPOT FIAT GARAGE :

350, Hennessy Road.

Tel. 24821.

We give free tyra service to Michelin owners

at our Depota,

THESE

MORRIS-COWLEYS

An Engine unit improved out of all recognition, giving comfortable top Lockheed brakes. gear hill work.

Tools handy under bonnet. Completo finger-tip controls on steering column.

Roadster

DODWELL & 00., LIMITED, ICE® HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG AND AT CANTON,

second prize, Q Hillman Minx saloon, valued at £175, has been won by Mr. J. R. R. Brookes, Waking.

•

Ussing Worn Tyres,

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main

No Class will be admitted after the Goods have left the Vessel's Godown and all Goods remaining undelivered ifter the 18th Aug., 1939 will be subjout to Rent

All Claims against the Vessel must. be presented to the Undersigned on er Before e int Sept., 1932 or they will not be escognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

(9484

large crowd of spectators. During

Following his tributes to the competition part of the road Butler and to the memory of Cob- leading from the city near Cliberhiil den Lord Snowden said: "Protec- tion has failed. This country has Bridge was closed for traffic, the hindered international trade and were roadway which runs parallel to that commerce by following the bad ex- on which the tests took place being ample of imposing tariffs in the ex- The pectation and hope, we were told, of abolishing tariffs. I think we may used for two-way traffic. efficiency of the mechanism of the cave the Protectionists to contem- cars and the skill of many of the plate the failure of their own policy, 18th August. 1932.

because the failure of their polloy is. unmistakably clear, everywhere. It has not realised one of the ex- pectations the people were led to' believo would follow from the im- position of tariffs When our in- port duties were imposed I said I was prepared to accept the test, and I am now willing to wait for

Oil Consumption,

·Heavy oil consumption is not necessarily enused by worn bores; the oil may be lost past the bearings, which, if worn at all, al low the rotating crankshaft to set up

marked pumping action, been launched in Britain. forcing the lubricant out in copious quantities when the

engine is Prohibited Roads.

Non-motorials are rigidly pro- revving for a high cruising speed. Examine the erankcase for sigus hibited from using the now motor uf of at the front and in the region roads that are being constructed in of the rear bearing. From the back Germany: The first completed road, bearing the oil is probably pumped from Cologne to Bona (15 milor) is into the clutch pit, from which it oft. wide, and does not include a runs out through a hole in the base. singls level crossing.

Sydney's 'Buses,

2070.mell

*

Oldest Truck.

Before the Lang Transport Co- The prize of 100 guineas offered by |ordination Act. there were 487 buses Leyland Motors for the oldest of in operation in Sydney, employing their petrol-engined trucks still in Now feeder routes to regular service has been awarded to trams and rails are being serged by the owners of a 1008 "X"-type Ley- 312 burs, employing 1200 meu. tland. This is still covering between is anticipated these buses this year 65 and 76 miles a day, and has a will cover 7 million miles, and total mileage of 379,873, to its credit. carry 40 million passengers.

Safety First Slogans.

"Road Sense Means Road Safety" and "Expect the Unexpected" are new safety first slogans now popu- Jar'in Britain.

Car Smuggling.

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Widespread smuggling of cars into France is taking place. Mostly the vehicles are of American make, these having been hit most severely by the recently increased tariff.

Blowing of Bulbs.

Reprated blowing of headlight bulbs indicates a bad eonnection at the battery or in the wiring cir- cuit. Sometimes it indicates a faulty cell in the battery.

Careless Walking.

A wave of prosecutions against pedestrians for "arrives walking" accidents has resulting in motor

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are two

out of five

**

Canadian Plant..

The Canadian Ford Co. now is employing 3000 persons and work- ing to a production schedule of 5000 cars monthly,

Monthly Licences.

Monthly licences for motor vehicles now can be taken out in Britain, the rates varying from 14/8 a month for an 8 hp, car to £1/9/4 for one of 18 h.p.

R

*

British Sales.

British car factories are experi encing very busy times; Standard car sales for March, for example, broke every record in the history of the company, which goes back near

Korb-Driving.

CONSIGNERS' NOTICE. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

FROM LEITH, MIEDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

The Steamship "BENALDER" CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby landed at their risk into the hazardous

In the kerb-driving test car had to be driven from a marked position a distance of 30 yards and drawn up alongside a kerb. In order to gain fuli marks the distance between the result. The best of all tea-informed thatall Goods are being the nonr-side wheels and the kerb chers is experience, and people was to be not less than five inches.must learn in its hard school." this of the entrants For many

On the question of war debts Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Ltd., whence and/or from The Lord Snowden said they, were more the wharyo Dell be admistet after the Delivery be obtained. proved the most difficult test. actual results will not be intimated harmful to those who received pay-Goods have left the Godowe, and a for a day or two, but it is under-ment than to those who paid.

The Cure,

stood that the number of complete Dr. Butler spoke of the pleasure successes at the kerb-driving was in with which Americans watched the the region of 15 per cent.

increasingly powerful and conscious After this the vehicles were driven leadership of Great Britain, in get- at a high speed, a distance of 150 ting the distracted world out of its yards along a slight gradient and troubles. The world, he said, had were required to stop dead with the been slow to accept Cobden'a mes front wheel within a space of six sage and to see the need for inter- feet marked by white lines on the national co-operation and under- crest of the slope. It was interest-standing, to solve international ing to observe the manner in which problems. the various cars accomplished this test. Small cars, such as, for in-

"In season and out of season," stance, M.G. Midgets, purred

he said, "I am telling my country- fussily as they scurried to the top of the hill, while larger makes, like men that since the causes of these present conditions are international the Daimler, with glittering body in origin the curo must be work, glided along to be braked international in method, that what- silently. Some drivers did not ever the Government of the United completely stop within the six-feet States docs by and for itself it will

on this account space, and

be unable to lift the burden from marks,

the back of its own people unless it co-operates with its brother-

Mishap to Car.

lost

and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the

Godown

No

Co

Goods remaining undelivered after the 18th Auguit will be subject to Rent

All Claims against the Stemmer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 1st September or they will not be recognized.

All broken, ohafal and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where August at 10 am by Mesos, Goddard they will be examined on the 17th

Douglas. To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations, consigtiges must Revenue Officer in attendance have a

examined.

hen damaged dutiable goods are No Fire Insurance hild been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned. "GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co., Lam, Hong Kong, 11th Aug, 1932..... (2405

by

Agente

COMPAGNIE DES MESSA- GERIES MARITIMES.

CONSIGNEE NOTICE

8.8. "DOCTEUR PIERRE

BENOIT

ARUITED HONG KONG ON

Only one mishap occurred. This nutions. We face a condition in MONDAY, Tuz 16tu AUGUST, 1932. happened to an. Invicta car driven which selfishness and philanthropy Fox DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, BOT-

To aid

TERDAM, LONDON, &C. VIA SHANGHAI.

ly 30 years. The rapid rise in popu. by Miss E. V. Watson, of Harro- must go hand in hand, larity of these cars, particularly during the past year, reflects great gate. Miss Watson accomplished yourself you must aid others.

"If the United States. Govern- CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the sbove-named steamer are hereby credit on the manufacturers, who the braking test, but when she re- are undoubtedly producing cars to

ceived' the signal to proceed the ment had accepted the principle of

the Balfour Note in 1923 half this informed that their Goods with the ment the difficult conditions ruling

exception of Opium, Treasure and Valns power developed by the engine was to-day.

trouble would have been avoided. tables are being landed, and placed too much for the driving pin on

Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godowa the rear axle, and it snapped. The The only answer to Americans who their risk in the Godowns of the Hong take the purely legalistic view and Ltd., Kowloon, whence Delivery can crippled car liad to be towed away.

Goods

not cleared within 7 days Following the tests the competi- say the debt being due must be be obtained as the goods are landed. tors proceeded to Edinburgh, where paid is, 'You cannot afford to re-including date of arrival, will be sub-

ject to rent. ceive payment.'"

All Claims must be sent to the Un a stopping and starting test was

America, said Dr. Butler, should designed before the Thursday, the 25th held at Blackford Hill and age take a lead as a creditor nation in August, 1932, or they will not be eral examination of the cars was made.

attractive Models

to suit everyone's need

Saloon with

Pytchley sliding-head

A.P.B. 6b.

A. Stia Hill,

sitting down with other, nations and recognized

Damaged Packages must be left in deciding what they were going to the Godowns for axamination by the or, Hasara. Goddard & Douglas at 10 It was useless to say there was contignees, and the Company's Burrey no connection between reparations am on Monday, the 22nd August, 1982. and inter-Governmental debts. The Consignos must have a Revanne

Officer in attendance when damages. two were so closely intertwined that datiable goods are examined by the

surgeon could not separate them. Company's Burveyors. Dr. Butler spoke with great pride

The first of the competitors reaoh. ed Edinburgh about noon. The test was a difficult one. The cars had to drive up to a white line, stop dead with engine running, and then

No olime will be admitted after the climb the hill without losing any of the splendid self-control his goods have left the Godowns. ground on the restart. A margin countrymen were showing in the us in any case whatever. E. OHL, of six inches was allowed, faults face of great adversity. Through being recorded if any driver allow out the land not a voice had been Hong Kong, 16th Aug., 1979. ed his car to run back over that dis

tance.

raised to foment discord, disorder,

"How

dr revolution. The public mind bad The first arrivals came from the kopt calm and hopeful. London group of entrants, and the proud we are," he added,' ' of what fret half-dozen passed soccessfully. Great Britain has done to restore Then a large racing model stuck and, the confidence and raise the tone! had to return to the level, whers it and temper of the world's faith in I am no prophet, but the became disqualified. It was notice itself. able that the heavy, powerful cars suspicion grows on me that Juac found the restart more difficult then 30 when the War Loan conversion the smaller vehicles, and not a fen scheme was announced, marked the of them had to be pushed more than turning-point towards better things. half-way to the summit. After It was a tonic. to public opinion in about an hour the restarting point every country." had to be shifted farther down the Hill as the path had become cut, up by wheel-spin. The test was wit neseed by a fair gathering of specia-

tors

Dr. Butler said he believed that daring the next three months so many influential voices in America would be raised on behalf of re construction that by November 1 the expression of American opinion would be greatly changed.

No Fire insurance will be affected by

Agent.

[9465

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people who ca

afford to buy his gooda. Most of these people buy and read the

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