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BOOK

DISCOVERING FAIRY

GOLD"

THE CAUSE OF NOVELS

"Autnors will go on writing be- Flowers of Speech-By. Bir John' cause nothing on earth will stop Squire. George Allen and Un-them, and the public, will go on wan, Ltd., 4/6

reading because after all a novel is the easlest fight the imagina- tion can take," said Mr. Cecil Roberts," the novelist, reopening a book exhibition at Liverpool an

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The practice of publishing in book form a series of lectures which have been delivered over te wireless at the rquest of the B.B.C, is one that has brought us, Nov. 19. several very readable little books on subjects which are otherwise apt to be considered as somewhat "The modern novel" he says, 'dry'. The latest contribution to chiefly a supply to a demand from this library is "Flowers of Speech" women who either want to learn by Sir John Squire published by about life in an eggy way or with George Allen and Unwin at 4/6. to escape from life in a romantic The first half of the book consista | way", but adds later "do not think of six talks on "words" which the.....that you will learn anything author discusses much. as a shoe about

how to conduct your life maker might discuss leather, while from novels." The closing sen- In the second half he discusses tence to his chapter on the novel, literary farms, just as, to continue from which the quotations have the analogy, our shoe-maker might been taken, is fluminating: "There discuss shoes. It is not a book is a tendency in this age of print which has been written for the and of conflicting philosophies to advanced student of English, think that ferocity on paper - “though such, would find in it food plies strength of character. It

for thought, but rather does it dis- doesn't." close the connoisseur, who, naving spent many years delving into the

less obvious beauties of 'his sub-

ject, is anxious to share his dis Cuveries with those who, while perhaps not su gifted as himself in discovering 'fairy gold' can stil appreciate it when it is pointed out to them.

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As an author, editor, and critic of wide experience Sir John Squire is well qualified to handle the subject of literary form, and in discussing authors and their work,, whether contemporary or not he brings to the subject a freshness of outlook and a breadth of view which makes one wish that each chapter could have been "longer, instead of having to be curtailed to a length he could conveniently handle in the necessarily limited

time.

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In discussing the "Art of writing he gives one very pertinent piece of advice. It is this: "The only path to salvation

a writer. whether as a public writer or a private writer. Is the path of ac curacy." Finally, this excerpt froin his chapter 'Criticism' will

doubtless cause a few chuckles: "The mere fact that a man is allowed to sign columns in a news- paper does not necessarily mean that he is a wiser judge of litera- ture than his fellows: it may merely mean that he is pushing, or knows people. or has the gift of flashy phraseology that makes him, widely read." An excellent little book for all these, who, while not caring to call themselves students of literature, at least tke to take their reading seriously and to get allowed him by the B.B.C. the most out of it.-H.C.F.

THE CITROEN RANGE

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODELS GO ON UNALTERED

IN PRINCIPLE AND WITH TWO ENGINE SIZES:

THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE BRITISH-

BUILT TEN RETAINED

The front wheel drive Citroen models have Had a successful re- ception in this country, and the cars now being delivered incor-` porate a number of improvementa and modifications which have been put into effect during the course of the past twelve months, and not necessarily at any given time. The fwd. models are accordingly continued for next year, together with the Ten, the only remaining rear wheel drive Citroen.

There are three front wheel drive models, of which the Twelve was the original example of the striking break-away in Citroen design represented by the change over to .d. made last year. During this year, and now con- tinded ra 1936, there have been introduced two additional styles, the Sports Twelve and the Fifteen These have a larger engine, rated at 15.08 as against 12.8 h.p. in the case of the Twelve,

Briefly may be repeated the out- standing features of the design of these must interesting cars. To start with, there is the front wheel drive, the clutch, gear box, and final drive itself being, of course, ahead of the engine and trans- mitting power to the front wheels through short universally jointed shafts; the engines are four-cylin- der push-rod operated overhead- valve types, which are lively and give a good road performance.

The suspension is one of the most notable points, being, it wil

IMPORTANT ORDERS FROM BARBADOS

One of the smallest islands in the West Indies-Barbados-has recently been a disproportionaté- ly large customer to the Human Company. Orders for a quite surprising hubaber of Minix saloons and Sports tourers have been received from Mr. Cole, the distributor there

be remembered, independent for the "front wheels by torsion bars Instead of the conventions; lea springs, and by a torsion bar also for the rear wheels. The spring- ing efect is obtained from the elasticity of steel rods to which the whees are coupled, and be- sides remarkable comfort of su- spension a steady-riding car re- suits. It is stated that a microsco- pically small amount of trouble has been experienced with the torsion bars on the considerable number of cars of this type no n service.

There is no frame in the ordin- ary sense. A steel shell consisting of unlik welded together to form a strong whole la both frame and the basis of the body, besides carrying the engine and trans- mission units, and taking thê à- tachments for the torsion bar spring.

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In addition to points of im- provement concerning the drive shafts, there have been changes in regard to shock absorbers, which now, in front, are of tele- scopic hydraulic type, instead of frictional as before, and these are mounted in such a position as to do more useful work than former- ly. At the rear hydraulic shock absorbers are now used, but are of the more usual pattem. Re- Anements in the steering have also been made. Not enly has it been inadr lighter, but also dc- Anite caster action has been in- troduced

PROMINENT OWNRES

EARL OF AIRLIE"

Among prominent purchasers of Hiliman cars recently have been the Earl of Airile, of Cortachy. Castle Kirriemuir, the Han David Bowed fyor. Sr. W. E Gowers, KCMG, Lady Winifred Bowen, Bur wailam Rothenstein, and the Bishop of Southwark

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1935.

REVIEWS

CHINA REVIEWS

THE "RIDDLE OF JOHN

ROWE"

NEW FICTION

There 15 has a single dull page The China Journal-20TM Museum

in W. H. Lane Crauford's "Pa Road, Shanghai; $1.50, La Revue Nationale Chinoise-53 Ridate of John Rowe," by Winston

The man ingredients of The Preferred" (Ward, Lock & Co.. which is full of warm, life and Foochow Road, Shanghai, $1.20. Granam (Ward, Lock & Co.) äre's | clever, entertaining dialogue. Here is an author who can always be Mediter- Commenting upon the Sino-yachting cruise to the Japanese situation, the November close friends, and a murder under usual story,

depended upon to produce an un ranean, a party of relatives ana

and one which is number of the "China Journal", extremely mystifying. circum-

deverly constructed, and told with states:

stances. The book, with the sea Blaxland, son of a wealthy but considerable narrative power. "Ken its background, deals with a clever ...a gigantic struggle is going murder problem which is the result cher, drops a bomb-shell in his on under the surface for in-of a life-long feud between John that he is a vegetarian because family circle when he anяOUNCES Quence in Cina, and......Japan Rowe and Arnhold Gresham,

this fiancee is one, that he does not

and that he does not intend to,

ts no longer going to be balked", fêud that ends in death for the į intend to go into his father's trade

mined A

China it

to &

Winston

marry the girl chosen for him by his father. Left to his own re ources, he tries to make a Eving throws him in the way of a gir but fails miserably. Fate, however, who brings him to his senses, re- turns him to his father and amal- gamates his father's firm with that of her own people.-Ex

INCOMPLETE

By Edward Dunn.

of the position of dominance on sasured, and happiness for the one, just when happiness seemed the mainland of Asia, she has other, just when a miserable lite sought since her first entry into seemed assured. The problem be- the arena of world affairs when comes even more complicated when Rowe apparently comes back from she defeated China in 1895, and the dead and proceeds to revenge became master of Korea Japan himself on Gresham, the story la s powerful country now, and then moving by successive stages in all "friendlmess to

balanced finish. may be suggested to her lenders Graham, however, does not let the that they direct their whole of his writing, and this book will beauty of his plot spoil the beauty energy toward the obviating of any action or policy that might appeal both to those who can ap- antagonize so strong and deter-preciate the art and craftsmanship

of the modern novelist, and those The Truth About Outer Mongolia, neighbour, accepting the facts of the situation as they some of the world's greatest thin- who, numbering among their ranks are, and making a friend of the xers, are arm detective action new power in the East instead of an enemy. On the other hand, if Japan desires to make real headway toward leadership; amongst the Asiatic peoples, sheKung, and the city of Ta-t'ung Fu, must not only endeavour to un-Illustrated with many excellent derstand them, but must show photographs. Traces of Graeco- an appreciation of and sympathy Roman toward their natiotal aspira- tions. Japan's goal should be leadership, not mastery. former engenders love and res- The pect, the latter only a hatred which must inevitably end in nemesis.

any

extremely interesting account of a In the travel section appears an visit to the cave temples of Yun

addicts-EGA,

torical background of Outer Mon The author dismisses the his

golia in four pages. Larsen, who is probably the greatest living authority on Mongolia, takes 56

golla," only to give an pages of his book, "Duke of Mon-

Mr. Dunn

outlinet merely concerned to give a super

seems to have been influence are found in ficial and not altogether accept- ples in the form of Agures with basis apparently of Japanese in- some of these ancient cave tem-able version of the Truth

the trident of Neptune and the 22, a photograph from Morden's winged helmets and feet, carrying formation. Incidentally, од раде thyrsus uf Bacchus, and others book, "Across Asia's Snows and wielding thunder-bolts. The cur- Deserts," is reproduced without rent issue contains a great deal to acknowledgement. Whatever this artistically and interest the general reader, and is pamphlet may intend to convey. duced

tastefully pro-it is not the whole truth about Outer Mongolia.

MOTOR

JOTTINGS

LOOKING AFTER COACHWORK OF

THE BODY

Painting With Synthetic Enamel

A new paintshop has recently been completed at the Coventry factories of the Humber Human compantes and is now in operation."

full

Car

It is specially designed to take care of those parts of a wings, running boards. Bonnets, wheel covers, etc.. which have to be toned in colours to match the particular body finishes,

In these days of modern refned colour schemes, perfect matching or the body colours with the rest of the components of the car is not only an extremely important consideration, but in the past has introduced intricate operations. The few shop is, therefore, de- signed purposely to ävöld all dien- culties of this character.

IN LIKE COLOUR When the body is being Anish- ed in its particular shade, the wings, running boards and other tarts to be embodied in the final Assembly simultaneously

are being painted in a like qolour: What is more important, colours come from the' same container of cellulose. By this method equal co- Your values are obtained, through. the central cellulose distribution shop where the lacquer is pump- ea under pressure to each spray booth to ensure uniformity of shade.

IMMERSION PROCESS Parts to be painted are fratly hung on a wooden conveyor to undergo degreasing and chemical treatment whereby components are primed by an immersion prb- cess Leaving the conveyor there is next the priming under air excellent cellulose final with cost, to give the foundation for

every assurance of lasting wear,

THE HUMBER

Snipe Sports Saloon

Placed First

Beautiful bodies are receiving more and more attention (we are referring to motor cars, blen en- tendu), and Ralles and Concours d'Elegance follow one another in rapid succession. One of the most consistently successful makes of car in such events is the Humber, which is not surprising, for it has always been renowned in regard to the high standard of its coach- work. Thus, in the Scottish Rally, two Snipe Sports Saloons were placed first and second in Coachwork Section, while a Hun- ber Twelve saloon tled for second place.

the

COMPETITOR IN THE RALLY

One of the competitora in the Raly-Mr. E. L. Wood-a private owher of a Humber Twelve saloon, has written an interesting letter describing his experiences to the maker of hia car, from which the following passages are extract- éd

"First of all. I should like to point out that the tool kit was not touched from the time I left home to the time I returned, the grand total being over 2,000 miles, the only time the bonnet was lift- ed being to bok to water and oil levels. Incidentally I only used 1 pints of all and when I had com- pleted the run the oil was to the.. full mark on the dipstick:-

"Now, regarding the Raily, the total mileage was 1,0164 miles, the first stage being 5523 miles.

The thermometer never once went above 85 and only reached that point after the climb of Carno' Mount; at the top of wi'ch I saw several cars steaming well, for on the straight run into the car held its tune remarkably

Glasgow to the finishing check,

on a

FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION

Of Development Promising Indications

The method of springing, which possesses definite advantages in the matter of comfort, has hitherto cot been in general favour in our own country, though in ther lands a great deal has beer heard of it. The fact that seve- ral British firms of world-wide repute are now standardising it is the best possible: evidence for the public that they are thor- oughly satisfied with its prospects in the hands of the ordinary. driver.

While independent front-wheel suspension provides a degree of comfort almost impossible to b- Lain with normal springing t calls for great care in laying ont the steering. The particular re- qulfements in this direction are now rully appreciated, and there is no need to fear the develon- ment of "teething troubles" with. the now models in question.

the speedometer passed the 70 mark.

"In the Coachwork Competition that followed the Rally, I tied for second place in the class for clos- ed cars casting from £250 to £450. I think this is a great tri- bute to the general design of the Twelve."... M

In connection with Mr. Wood's success in the Coachwork section, it is not without interest to men tion that his cars list price-Was £285 as against the £415 of the model with which he was ranked "ex aequo."

Fireman, blanket.

Safety First

*Jump into che

Put it on the ground first Paso Man: "No, you might drop it,

World News.

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