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UNUSUAL SPARK PLUG

SCOTS RUGBY

"PLAYER

The unusual design of the gap Married In London

is the chief feature of the OMS. sparking plug, for it is arranged. it is claimed, so that instead of giving a direct spark from one electrode to another, the spark takes $ fan shape, Although there is the usual insulated cen- tral electrode running through "earthed" the plug. the outer electrode on the body of the plug

is shaped as a spiral encircling

the central electrode,

The two enemies of sparking plug efficiency-heat and oll- are combated by several features. The central electrode point is made of a special alloy which is not readily affected by great heat, and is set in a copper ́cen- tral électrode, so that heat 15 quickly conducted away from the point. The unusual" arrangement of the gap is stated to give the plug exceptional non-oiling pro- perties and to protect the inter- nai insulation from heat.

For general purposes two types of sparking plug are marketed, one for touring engines and an- other for sports engines. Both have basically the same features, The copper alloy central elec- trode is in each case wedge shap- ed, becoming wider at its base.

and holds a thick. short. fring point of a special heatresisting alloy. The central electrode is" wrapped in selected mica, which mica is itself protected by fur- ther mica washers. Current leak- age through the laminations of mica, and gas leakages, are pre- vented by the increased wedging action of "the tapered central electrode under compression.

The difference between the touring and sports type of G.M.S. plug les mainly in the Increased head-resisting properties of the latter. Thus the lower end of the copper alloy central electrode Is rounded where it holds the firing to form a protection for the comparatively

(Special Air Mall Service?

London, June 22. bany well-known Rugby players gathered at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, London. yesterday to

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1934.

CYCLING CLUB HALF ROUND THE £2,000 DAMAGES

Another Enjoyable Ride On Sunday

Heavy rain delayed the start of the Hong Kong Cycling Club's

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WORLD

Tai-Mo-Shan's Safe. Arrival At Dartmouth.

“An adventurous voyage of half-

AGAINST B.B.C.

Singer And Notice In "Radio Times".

PRESENT FROM M. TITULESCU -

FIJIANS' ENDURANCE

Brother And Sister Drift For Six Dave

The French Foreign Minister, M. Barthou, is a Arm believer in what SOEXC people like to call old- fashioned methods of diplomacy..

Suva, Fiji, June 1. Before he Ieft Paris

for A young man and his sister' (Special Air Mail Service)

Roumania, he paid special atten- (both native Fijiana) have reach- "London, Jane 22. tion to one small detail—a presented the shores of Gau after being week-end spin, a commencement

Mr Steuart Wilson, the singer, for M. Titulescu. It is an 18th- adrift in a dinghy for six days eventually being made at 11.30 way round the world from Hong- Was yesterday awarded £9,000 | century gold enamel snuff-box. under a blazing sun. a.m. from the Vehicle Ferry. kong ended at Dartmouth, when damages against the British Broad- see the wedding of Mr. Edwarıl i rather poor attendance was some- the 54 ft. ketch Tal-mo-Shan drop- Wheatlaigh jointly for a libel com- † into a glass case, but into one of when she capsized in a squall of

In choosing it, M. Barthou knew casting Corporation"and' Mr. . A. that it would find its way, not Mackenzie Mile Henderson, one of what modified by the participa-ped anchor at the Royal Naval tained in a criticism written by the the best-known London Scottish tion in the run of a small party of College, moorings. Five British Mr. Wheatleigh in the Radio Roumanian Foreign Minister, for Rugby players, to hiss Margaret R.A.S.C. cyclists. A light rain con- naval officers were

waistcoat pockets of the Samson, the daughter of Mr. and tinued for the early half of the Lieut. R. ED: Ryder, of Camber- He was also awarded £100 separate.

board. Times," the organ of the B.B.CM. Titulescu is one of those rare Mrs. Henry Samson.

ride, but this dispersed shortly ley, has been captain of the party by against Mr. Wheatleigh.

Mr. Wilson sang the part of the narrator in Bach's Passion at the Queen's Hall concert in April. 1933, which was broadcast

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softening of the tyres by their sodden" state. The first defation took place almost at the cam- mencement of the run, whilst the Captain's puncture

The bridegroom: formerly played for Edinburgh Academicals, and in

after the bathing venue at Ting- the last five years has been one of kok had been reached. Consider

trouble the most prominent figures in the able

experienced London Scottish XV. He captained throughout the ride in the form the side in 1931 and 1938. He is of punctures, due mainly to the the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitnell condition of the roads, and the Henderson, of Marchiston Park, Edinburgh. With him as his best man was Dr. Douglas Roche.

The bride, who arrived with her father, who gave 'ber away, looked very attractive in the striple dress of ne ivory crepe, cut with a fitting bodice. The long skirt form-flation occurred. Fortunately, how- ed a short train at the back, and ever. no serious injury resulted. oyer this was draped her long tulle and the Club reached Tal-po via vei, beautifully embroidered with Sha-tin at 1.15 pm, without fur-

lver threads and held in place with ther mishap. a coronet of orange blossoms and pearls. She carried # sheaf of

Harrisi lilies.

*PUS caused a nasty spill as he

an

The others are Lleut.-Com. M B. Sherwood, of Harrow; Lieut P. 8. Francis, of Templecombe; Lieut. G. S. Salt, of Beaminster. and Surg-Lieut. C. Ommanney Davis, of Portsmouth.

people who take snuft.

opinion and prejudice,” continued Lord Howart. "Here exaggeration necessarily make a comment unfair. or even gross-exaggeration does not

With nine others they were on small cutter, Tul Navasdqa, the island of Vanus Vatu. All were thrown into "the water.

Verama. Lema, who is aged 19, said that his sister. Melala, was

placed in the dinghy, and others clung to its gunwales. Seeing that

in the "Radio Times," written by He complained that in a criticlam

the drift of the current was tak- ing them away from the shore. "The question you must consider the men started to swim with the Mr. Wheatleigh, he was accused: Would say fair man, however exception of Verans, who was prejudiced he may be, however told by his father to stay by his obstinate a

exaggerated big sister. He got in the dinghy and abuse, say what this criticism has attempted to scall it

to said?

through a reef passage, but · It Therefore, on the question of capsized in the heavy seas. The fair comment, you must be extreme-boy and girl clung to the upturn- on which men's minds are moved in things like music and taste and style in music.

shore

high-ruunded neckline to the close-cornering at speed when the de-alca, and Bermuda, which was her Justice, auming up, indicated that ly liberal when considering matters ed boat until daylight, when they

Pretty Dresses

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last port of call

The quintet - left Hong-kong -a of using the intrusive "H" in bis year ago. The Tai-mo-Shan has singing so much that the perfoman visited Formosa, Japan, and thea was marred, and incompetence

in his breathing-control was sig at 5 miles Aleutian Islands. Vancouver, San

Francisco, Mexico, Panama, Jam- grated.

Lord Hewart, the Lord Chief if the jury awarded damages they should assess a sum against the B.B.C. and Mr. Wheatleigh jointly for the publication of the letter in the "Radio Times," and another sum against Mr. Wheatleigh alune for the publication of the letter to the the B.B.C.

After leaving Bermuda the party encountered a very bad gule of the Newfoundland Banks.

He urged the jury, if they award- up hared damages, to give Mr. Wilson a parties sum which was quoderate and rea. sonable. It would be a cruel find: ness to him to award him an exces- give sum.

Rousing Welcome Here the bridge at the northern end of the village was crossed and

at Dartmouth On arrival the party turned right along the ketch was met by a RN. College coast. The end of this motor road launch, which towed it was soon reached, but the riders bour. escorted by several continued along the coastal path of naval college cadets in their through the villages of Nam-Hang.gigs. Ha-Hang and Shun-Wan with its amber-coloured chiffon, with long stony beaches, eventually halting floating skirts and cape draperies at the small sandy beach near on the bodices. They carried chiffon Ting-kok. Here refreshments and handkerchiefs and bouquets of delpa swim were enjoyed, though the

Mrs. Charles Hallaran way matron of honour, and with her were Miss Zenda Smith and Miss Jane Morris, friends of the bride, They all wore pretty dresses of

The cadets

gave the party a

rousing welcome, the Embankment, being lined with spectators.

hiniums, love-in-a-mist, and corn- latter was partially spoiled by a flowers matching the wreaths "large shoal of jellyfish which de-yal Naval College.

cided to utilize the cyclists' par! ticular beach.

! their henila..

The Rev. W. Marshall Selwyn officiated, and after the ceramony Mrs. Sameon, wharing a dress and coat of prun-coloured tarocain.. trimmed with sable fur, received the guests at the reception at the Rembrandt Hotel.

Mr C. D. Ranken, Mr. vulnerable

Waters, Colonel Grant, Mr. K. M. Ranken, Mr. David Gordon, Mr. W. A. Druitt, Mr. R. Adams, and Mr. A. Duncan were some of the well-known Rugby players present.

The honeymoon is being spent in Scotland.

mica washers, which are them- selves an additional protection to the wrapped milca is in the centre. Adjustment of the gap space can be made by bending the central electrode.

Return" Track

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Latitude of Opinion

in everybody's proper interest, that there should be full The officers were all very well and free criticism, provided it was and were the guests of the Ro- fair, Nothing could be more ut

fortunate and farther from the true Conäldering her long voyage

position than that they should ima- the vessel is most trim and ship.gine that the question was whether shape. She has no auxiliary, and they agreed with the criticism.

The opinion of the jury was not bad made the whole journey under to be substituted for the opinion of a critic: the question was whether sail.

the criticism went beyond what a fair-minded person" would write.

"Great latitude must be given to

C.-IN C. Congratulates

The return to Tai-po was made by the same track, the local pine- apple plantations being inspected (but not raided) en route. Sever- "Immediately on receipt of the Ianal small Chinese temples were ob-news at Mount Wise Devonport served in, this district and a run of the Tal-no-Shar's arrival, the will be taken in a few weeks' time Commander-in-Chief (Vice-Adml. with the object of looking over Sir Erle Fullerton) sent the follow- some of these. A short halt was ing message:

"The Commander-in-Chief and inade at Tal-po Market and a small stock of fruit was "taken aboard "all in Plymouth Command send" before leaving at 4.45 p.m. for you their best congratulations on home. The sun was then beaming the successful completion of your its first smile of the day on the lörig voyage hardy wheelers, but Dame Fortune "The example of fine seaman- was far from being so good-natur- ship, endurance and enterprise, ed: two more punctures were col-set by you and your crew will be

to all ranks and lected near Sha-tin. though these an inspiration had their silver Uning in the fact ratings in the Navy. that assistance was rendered by a "We wish you a pleasant leave couple of passing Chinese cyclists, and fall enjoyment of the fruits of thus proving that the comrade- your labours.". ship of the road so common to cyclists especially, is even evident In the Far East.

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The five officers concerned will: receive the hearty congratulations of officers and men in the sister

services, on their achievement and many at Plymouth had hoped to have the opportunity to be amorig the first to welcome them home.

Hired Machines " Shamshulpo was finally reached at 6.45 p.m. after a speedy descent from the reservoir, a tired but immensely pleased party dispers- ing "from that point. The atten- The officers in the Tai-mo-Shan,, dance of the R.AS.C. riders was who had previously been serving greatly appreciated, "and" their on the China Station, received cycling efforts were truly astonish- the permission of the Admiralty ing when it is considered that they to return home under sail, and were mounted only Q11 hired acquired the Tal-mo-Shan for that machines. The members of the purpose... Club will be very pleased to wel- come them again on any future

run.

The Admiralty not only con- sented to these officers coming home under sail, but decided that their leave should commence from the date of their arrival in Eng- land.

Mr. H. G. Crayford has again taken, over his "secretaryship, but his road activities will be curtali- ed for some time. Mr. Keates, The Tai-mo-Shan is a ketch despite last week's unfavourable | 54 feet by 12 feet, and the voy- report, turned out on the above agers had hoped to reach home run, though much of his usual early in May, "dash" was absent.

Next Sunday Mr. C.Read (Capt.) will again lead the party, the venue being, Castle Peak, where a bath-

Commander-in-chief's Visit

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To Tal-Me-Shan

The Commander-in-Chief, Fly| ing pienie will be held. Bathing mouth Station Vice-Admi. Sir Erle dresses and refreshments should be Fullerton) and the Hon.. Lady carried on this trip which will Fullerton went to Dartmouth commence from the Kowloon Pier, soon as possible after her arrival of the Vehicle Ferry at 9.15 a.m. to

the meet, and congratulate and should terminate at 4 p.m.officers of the Tai-mo-Shan on the All cyclists are extended a cordial successful conclusion of their welcome.

eventful voyage from China.

Those Interested in the Launch They went on board the ketch Pienie of the Hong Kong Cycling on Thursday and were shown all Club on August Bank Holiday are details of her accommodation, rig- reminded that early application for ging, &c., by Lieut.-Com. M. B. tickets from the following officials | Sherwood and Lieut. RÉ. D is advised in view of the large Ryder. In which they were great- demand during the past week. ly Intereste).

The launch is due to leave Yau- The Navy rightly feels proud of mati Ferry's "Jordan Road" this achievement, which will ranki Wharf at 1 p.m. (sharp) and will high among adventurous sea pas- call at Blake Pier, Victoria, at"1.15 | sages of reçent times.

p.m. The trip will conclude at 8 The service will be gratified too, p.m. Refreshments are being ar- that the Second Bea Lord, who is ranged by the Club. Tickets at head of Naval personnel, managed $2 each are obtainable from Mr. C. | to find time to come from London Read, 7, Fuk Wing Street Sham-to congratulate the crew, on be- shulpo, or Mr. R. A. G. Keates, half of the Board. R.A.B.C., Wellington Barracks.

All five officers have now de- parted for their respective homes on leave. It is understood a ape- cial report of the voyage will be submitted to the Admiralty.sk Time; states a painter, is a great

The Tai-mo-Shan, will remain artist. But you can't make a at the Naval College moorings, for woman appreciate his line work

To-day's. Wisecrack

the time being.

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"If they "use strong language, every allowance should be made in their favour. But they must believe what they say. That is the question

for you.

found that the current had carri- ed them many miles away from the island and safety.

As their oar had been lost, they were salt.

helpless. The drinking of water has" caused many shipwrecked people to go mad. "A eritic can use ridicule, sar

but Verama said that taken Im casm, and irony a weapons, small quantities it kept him going. 15 he does not use them un- fairly."

His sister drank nothing, but lay Lord Hewart said there did tintlessly in the bottom of the seem to be the slightest suggestion | boat, which they had righted. of malice against either the B.B.C or Mr. Wheatleigh,

"But," he added, "no fair com- ment can exist upon a foundation consisting of untrue allegations of fact."

The jury having found in Mr. Wilson's favour, with damages as above, judgment was entered against

both defendants with costs.

Lord Hewart granted, a stay of execution on the usual terms 60 that counsel for the defendants might consider the question of an appeal.

They drifted without food under a blazing sun for six days, and both were very weak when they a Gau on the horizon. Verama

prised loose a floor board and

tried "to paddle ashore," but again the boat capsized in the surf They decided to swim ashore, and

succeeded, despite their six days' fast. The distance of the drift in a straight line in about 75 miles.

The other natives in the cutter are reported to be safe.

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