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INSTRUCTION IS AN ART

The most valuable assets of à successful driving instructor are a quick train, unlimited patience, and a trained capacity for read- ing pupils thoughts. This last can be gained only by experience. with a wide variety of pupils, for few of them think exactly alike. 1 consider that the first and most important thing is to make 'your pupil feel' at ease, and not. under strain. From the outset in- stil into him the fact that the car will do precisely what it is "told." that the driver is master of the machine, and that, what- over the pupil may do..amiss, his instructor can remedy matters promptly and, thus prevent mis- hap. With the modern car, igni-" tion switch, hand brake, and us- ually the clutch are within easy reach, and the wheel can be ta- ken over by the tutor without diculty. In my opinion dual controls are not needed; with a sound instructor difficulties are not allowed to become realities.

The average non-mʊwrist has a brain which functions at a speed relative to his (or her) own ac- tions. During the opening hours of instruction pupils forget that they must make their decisions act on more quickly and must them at once.

Necessity for Planning Ahead The wise instructor should let his puplis grasp the notion that in motor-driving moves must be planned ahead. Eucourage them to-fasten on to the idea that they ought not to be 'caught unawares, pointing out that traffic and pe- destrians, perhaps without being conscious of it; do usually give some indication of their inten- tions Pedestrians move towards the kerb or incline the body to- wards the road? Other signs rea- dlly occur to the mind of the ex- perienced driver, but it must not be assumed that the pupils rea- lises these and acts on them.

Such signs have to be clearly and plainly pointed out, not once. Only by but again and again. reading such signs promptly does the well-taught driver make an incident out of a potential : ac- cident.

I may go so far as to say that many pupils are, ke puppies, blind at first. They look at thirig's but do not see them. Their minds are filled with thoughts about the car, gears, clutch, and 30 on. Even If they have had a good schooling as regards such points before trying to drive on the road, they still find that to and think as the change gear

same time which way to turn the wheel a somewhat difficult. Be fore" allowing your pupils to change, look to either side, or in the mirror, make them "aim" the car in the direction they wish to proceed, and thus give a clear period in which they have time to think out their actions.

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Nearly all pupils have a "tep- dency to clutch at the wheel and gear lever, making hard work of these movements; it has to be demonstrated that the gear lever will move easily by means of a single finger rested on the top. Overtight Gripping of the Wheel Steering really needs one hand only. That rather baffles pupils, and it is best for a while to allow them to use both hards, with the fingers outspread, thus stopping the too-tight gripping habit. On turning corners, always have" the hands ready placed for the turn- left hand at the top and right

and

hand at the bottom of the wheel for"a leit turn, and "vice versa." Insist upon your pupil swinging the wheel steadily round back as steadily, not spasmodical- ly. Most pupils do not readily grasp this notion, but tend to juggle with the wheel, taking a series of fresh grips with unne- cessary violence each time. You can see if the pupil is holding the wheel needlessly tight by obser- ving whether the knuckles show white through the skin.

Teach your pupils to move off always as if the car were facing uphill Don't let them release the hand brake until they feel that clutch and engine are about to take up the drive on the car. It thus trained you need not fear an ignominious performance in trame on a hill. The habit, once formed, is always useful.

Cars Speak to Their Drivers

Now in regard to the car itself, let the pupil grasp the fact that it has "language" of its own and that only by understanding such language can it be properly con- trolled. It can be raade perfectly clear by driving in first gear that the car will ask nicely for the next gear, but that if denied this, it will go on "Breaking" in an in- creasingly audible voice until satished It on changing gear "the lever is roughly handled, the

gears will "swear." If the car is started. stopped, or swung round a corner too fast, then the tyres will voice their protest. If the engine is not rightly red, ie, the carburetter, controls are wrongly set. the car may refuse to start, or it may spit out of the carburet- ter what mixture it does receive. To the novice, car "language" is indeed Greek& medley of noises so that each "word" has to be translated...

To explain the need for double declutching, it is necessary to re- mind the pupil that as he moves the lever slowty through the ne- utral space Into the next-gear - when changing up, the engine is 'allowed to słow. When going down through the gears, the en- gine must be correspondingly speeded up. The instructor will hit upon his own similes for ex- plaining the need for gear speeds to be synchronised. A modern car's design removes, or greatly lessens, these particular dimcult- les.

In reversing don't let your pupil sit-facing forward. Make him sit with body turned at an angle towards the side he is about to steer to-one hand on top of the wheel, the other rested on top of the seat so as to help to support the body.

· HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1934.

THE CYCLING MAGISTRATES AND PLEAS

CLUB

Another Enjoyable Run

Despite the heat caused by a late start, the Hong Kong Cycling Club's run on Sunday was as well attended as usual, and a pleasant though extremely ardous spin was immensely enjoyed.

Mr. C. Read (Captain) led the party from, the Ferry at il a.m. to shamshuipe where repatr outfits were replenished as a rough trip was anticipated. The route then lay by way of Pak-shek to Tin-lui and Eha-tin-lul, the cluster of smmall Chinese villages near Sha- tin Station. The stone foot- bridge was crossed and it was then suggested that Sha-tin Pass would be a fine objective. To reach the track leading upwards to the Pass it was necessary to cross 400 yards of paddy fields, and by the time the last muddy terrace had been reached all were suffering from the effects of frequent wad ings in the mire. **

A first glimpse of the path in- dicated that the party were "in for it." and only the Captain and the founder of the Club (Mr. H A.G. Keates) decided to continue. By this time the sun was at its strongest and after. 器 further It is wisest to leave the explan-hour's hard climbing the pair ation of detail points involving stripped off and plunged into the road law till the closing stages

cool depths of a pool in the valley of the series of lessons. At first

followed by the track. The many the pupil has quite enough to at- small waterfalls along this route tend to in mastering the car and

were the fore-pieces of many pret- watching the Job actually in ty scenes, whilst they also provid- hand.

ed the riders with their solo re- Pupils of All Types

freshment in the form of water. During my seventeen years as Shortly after resuming the climb an instructor I have handled all much rusted iron signpost with types of pupils the dashing

three, arms, still in fair condition, direct young fellow; the quiet, middle-made a weak attempt to.

The aged lady; "ham-handed" folk the riders to another trall. of both sexes; the one-armed and

"author of the "bending process" failed to realise, however, that the one-legged; and shell-shock cases. Their ages vary from fl-maps exist giving these tracks, teen to sixty-five. I would ven- ture the opinion that anyone in possession of at least one arm and one leg, able to see, and with normal senses, can be taught to drive and be safe. To may mind, the most important matter for the tutor is to get them to the point of being convinced that they are masters of the car, and that something disastrous is not likely to happen. Make it your aim to instil conâdence.

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WATER-BORNE SEWAGE

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Work May Begin Next Year

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Kuala Lumpur, June 6. Preparations for the proposed installation of water-barne sewage system for the Federal, I Capital may begin next year.

at the Sanitary was revealed Board meeting this morning that an Item of $8,000 might be insert- ed in the Government draft bud- get for 1935 for the purpose.

"That does not mean we have got the money yet," remarked the

which probably in past days were much used by bands of amugglers and bandits.

The climb was not without an incident of а humorous had "Our "adventurers" kind. parked their steel steeds on a nar- row stone bridge whilst they quen- ched their thirst in the "stream. As they returned to the bridge" a spritely gust whispered to the machines that they, too, would en- joy a cool bathe; the next moment saw them plunge into the depths below.

The Track To Po Kong

The Pass was reached to the accompaniment of a sharp show- er, at 3 p.m. the three-miles climb having taken the two riders near- ly three hours to accomplish. The view from its lefty height was uni- que, almost the whole of the north- ern shores of the Island being in sight, with the Peninsula at the cyclists' feet... A considerable time was spent resting here, whilst from the view and refreshments a neighbouring Chinese house were enjoyed in, concert.

The track to Po Kong, nestling at the foot of the Pass, proved hazardous and exciting, being filled with dangerous gullies and stud- ded with broken' rocks and stones, It has a name however, this be- ing "Shekhawati Road" and "was laid in 1910 by the 13th Rajpatë. The worthy Indians would hardly recognise their handiwork now (Mr. J. V. Cowg),that the ravages of 24 years have after reading the reply, received made such inroads into both sur- from the Secretary to the Resident

face and foundations? It is very to a letter written following the

doubtful even if any motor vehi- lengthy discussion on the subject

chairman

at "the last "Board meeting.

A letter had been sent to the Government submitting a supple-, mentary proposal for P. W. D.

cle could reach the Pass at the present day from the South; from the North it is a definite impos- sibility for vehicles.

The two cyclists finally reached special services. "The point I wish shamshulpo at 4.30 p.m.; a total to emphasise in asking now for of 25 miles having taken no less provision for preparations of a scheme," wrote the chairman, is that 54 hours, However, Sha-tin that "Government will not thereby Pass has at last succumbed to the be committed to carrying out the wheels of cyclists. scheme at the present year or at any time."

to bear.

once

Next week's effort will be of a loss energetic nature and Mr. C. Read will again lead the party. Preparing For The Future

He intends to pay a visit to Castle The preparation of the scheme, it was estimated, would take one Peak Bay where a halt is to be or two years and the total cost made for bathing, and probably a might be expected to approach hike. The rendezvous will be on the figure of $20,000. This gute the Kowloon side, but the usual was the maximum commitment site at the Star Ferry has been which the Government was asked abandoned in favour of the space at the Yaumati Vehicle Ferry, and

The scheme

prepared Interested cyclists are cordially in- would be ready to be put into 'vited to meet there at 9 a.m.

This alteration is partially due "In my operation at any time. vlew it would be a sound policy" to the fact that the Vehicle Ferry caters for the transmission of ey- concluded the chairman, "to carry out this preliminary work now at cliste at a rate 50% lower than leisure, so that if at any time in the Star Ferry, and thereby reń the future it is, found possible to moves a serious objection to-main- the Islander and carry out the scheme, either inland runs for whole or in part, available timo"vice versa." may not then be lost in pre- liminaries which can be advan- tageously carried out now.”.M

The stim asked for was not in- be required. tended to include salaries of the staff engaged, but the services of a whole. time engineer, and one or

two technical subordinates would

"I hope very much that we shall get something done about the scheme," remarked Mr. Cowgill

Singapore. June - 11.

Amimative which had apparently been interpreted to the magistrate as a plea of guilty. This plea was recorded and sentence was defer- red

The practice of police court magistrates in merely recording pleas of "gutity from natives following interpretation instead of the exact words made by the ac

Upon the accused being brought cused, was strongly condemned to-

up for sentence, he (Mr. Ben- day by the Chief Justice in the jamin), who had been engaged on Supreme Court when he heard the their behalf, made an application. appeal for a re-trial brought by to withdraw the plea and "enter two Tamils who had each been one of not guilty...but the magi- fined $50 by the Klang magistrate,trate had refused to "allow this. for voluntarily causing hurt.

"It is important that the exact words used by the accused should be put down by the magistrate." stated his lordship, and not a mere construction put upon the Interpretation of Interpreters.

"I have heard accused people say Guilty because...... and many magistrates have merely recorded

Guilty.

"I am

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afraid take a rather strong view on that sort of way of entering a plea of guilty when it is not said in English but in a foreign language." concluded his lordship.

His Lordship (to the D.P.P.): Did they plead guilty or did they make a statement?

D.P.P.: All I can say that the record states they pleaded gulity. I would like to point out, your lordship that when my learned friend appeared in the court he could have challenged the inter- pretation and the Interpreters could have been examined on the spot.

His lordship: Is there any ex- pression. In Tamil for "guilty."

The DPP referred his lordship to the statement of the magistrate, "Thave no reason to believe that the plea had been wrongly inter- preted to them (the accused).”

Plea Wrongly Interpreted

Mr. K. K. Benjamin, on behalf of the appellants related that the It was at this stage that his lord- accused were alleged to have ship made the comments regarding pleaded guilty. In their andavit, the proper recording of pleas. At the appellants stated they were the conclusion he quashed the both asked if there had been a convictions and sentences and or- fight and they answered in the dered a re-trial,

For

Women

If only every

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mother knew

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KEEPS BABY WELL

Weak Teeth

are usually due to a lack of Calcium (lime) in the body

Kalzana is of the greatest value in regulating the bodily functions. Any lack of calcium results in pain and prostration, but these are quickly relieved as soon as the shortage is made good. By taking Kazana, "the scientifically approved calcium treatment, you can avoid pain and discomfort. By restoring the. balance of calcium in a natural way, Kalzana must do you good, and cannot possibly be harmful.

*Whenever there is evidence of disfunes

tion in the body, lack of Calcium is

probably a contribu ting lactor," writes. Dr. H.F, B.W., London.

Before Baby comes

The expectant mother should be careful to remember that she must supply all the calcium needed to form her baby's bones and tissues. Kalzana gives allTM "the extra calcium needed, and cor- rects any shortage in the mother's diet. It protects the mother against loss of hair, decay of the teeth, vomiting, general weakness and debility, whilst it also ensures her baby against any pre- disposition to rickets.

Preserve your own health, and safe- guard your baby's by taking Kalzana in good time.

(Use it during the last six months of your preg nancy),

Note

Remember that your-teeth are” living parts of

your body. The food they require is Kalzana, the calcium food. If your teeth get too little calcium, they be come weak and liable to decay.

Such teeth are a constant cause of pain and trouble and never look healthy.

Start taking Kalzana and notice how quickly your teeth become strong and white By taking, Kalzana, pain and trouble are prevented, decay is ar rested and your teeth "permanently. strength- "ened.

Make

your teeth strong and white with KALZANA

Lack of Calcium'

in the body causes many different com- plaints Regain your health by taking

KALZANA

The Calcium Food

At all Chemists

Made by the manufa-turers of Sanatogen & Formamint

Characteristic signs of lack of calcium in the body are:

Eczema

Nightsweats Inflammation of the Skin, caused through unhealthy blood Nettlerash

Colds of long duration Bleeding of the Nose and other forms of excessive bleeding. Loss of Hair

Tooth decay

In grown-ups wid/children

These complaints show that your body is suffering from a lack of calcium. Kalzana will con- quer your complaint by remov ing its cause (lack of calcium).

Only in the scientific form of Kalzana--a combination of calcium-lactate and sodium-lectate--are you sure that the calcium will be absorbed and retained by the body. Ordinary calcium administrations are often use it must be Kabana.

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Weak and difficult Children

are often so because of a lack of calcium in the body. Rapid growth demands a great deal of calcium to form strong bones and healthy tissues. Wheir kept short of calcium children be come nervous and moody, and difficult to manage.

Children

"A listless

difficult Child ·

is a child whose constitution is out of order,"

writes a

fameus

physician.

Rickets

are a sure sign of lack of calcium.

Give your child Kalam, the calcium food, Kalium will

make his bones strong and weight. will overcome weak- news and will pre vent deformation.

After having examined a great .many difficult children, he writes: "I could prove that the blood of many so-called "di Lcult" children was poor in CalciumTM

Children take

Kalzana Tablets-like sweets, a sure sign that their system is in urgent need of it.

In Diarrhea-

Kalzana hastens the healing of the ulcerated" and inflamed áreas and soothes the nerves. With Kalzana the diarrhoea

will very quickly stop.

"By ne use of 6 Kalzana tablets daily the Diarrhea (in two severe cases) was stopped in an amazingly short time, writes

Dr. ZUNTZ, the world.

famous Physicist.//

The opinion et well-known medical papers about KALZANA 1

The Pharmaceutical Journal.

of New Zealand," Jan. 1930. *Kalam has been used with raty good resits in cases of encum deficiency, such as bone diseases,

· dental caries, rickets, weakness in growing childem, dating pregnancy and lactation-in fact, in all cases. where a diet with an excessive realcium content,” is necessary.

Rickets on sim a typical sign of lack of calum Kulzzan will set all that right, and very soon your child will be happy and healthy ac

"The British Journal of Tuberculosis," April 1929:

We have employed Kalans with much advantage in the management of delicate children. li soume' to be of considerable servico in cases oř rickets and other morbid conditiona of bone and also sea preventive of dental nation. For pregnant wetani Kalzana is often bencficial”