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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1936.

BOOK REVIEWS

"CHARACTER AND

PERSONALITY

Ал International Psychological Quarterly, Vol. IV., Number 1. September 1935. Allen and In- win London, 7/6 per annum. "It is generally agreed that now- adaya paychology has arrived at a very understrable degree of dis- unitedness." Such a statement as

STARING EYES”

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By T. "Arthur Plummer (Stan- Sandrik:"

Paul London 7/8). ley not very inspiring murder story, I here 19 not.. one...

single character in this book which stands out in the render's mind. and the plot is not intriguing as to make up for this defect. Immediately following her engage ment, a girl is murdered during the this, which introduces the article performance of an amateur theat- on "The old and Young Sciences of riesi play, and her former lover Character" by the Editor, Charless accused of the murder, although, 1 Spearman of the University of it is obvious to every reader that London, gives the keynote to the

he is innocent. The plot drags on, variety of subject-matter and point introducing on the way a succes- of view which may be found in this sien of slightly wearisome charac- issue of the Quarterly under re-

ters, and eventually the mystery view. There seems to be, on the

is satisfactorily disentangled. Per- proper basis of the science, of haps the best of Mr. Plummer's paychology. To one, who is not a

characters is an old maiden aunt psychologist the qucation must

who is stern and unbending on the constantly arise whether psycho-surface, but, like many others of logy in its present state can pro-

her type, kind-hearted underneath. But she, like the book, is nothing out of the ordinary.-R.G.W.

perty be called a science. The procedure by experimentation is so open to individual judgment, as is abundantly shown by several of the articles of this quarterly, that objective or scientific measurement becomes at times difficult if not Impossible.

The first article "Can the Total Personality be Stüdled Objective- ly." is by Dr. P. E. Vernon of the Maudsley Hospital, London. Dr. Vernon makes a very good case for hits thesis that personality can be judged more accurately and consis- tently as a structural whole than through separate traits or com- ponents, into which it may be

Since

13 personality analyzed. something more than the sum of

that to

its parts, each part being depend- dent on and modified by the bal- ance of all other parts, it follows isolate and measure by quantitative separate traits techniques, leads to the theory that personality consiste of "bita" Dr. Vernon's conclusion is a logical outcome of his definition of per- sonality:

Personality has no real exis- tence apart from subjective im- pression of external observers: hence it never will be accessible direct study by objective methods.

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MOTOR NOTES FROM

GREAT

(From a London Correspondent)

For the first 9 months of this year the sales of new cars in Bri- tain have increased by 23,76 per cent over last year's Agure and constitute a record. Coupled with increased

export on a similar scale, this state of affairs is tax- ing the manufac.urers' resources to the limit, and motor worka throughout the country are be- ing enlarged 10 meet the siuation. The sum of £340,000 has been allocated for the various develop- ment schemes which will enlarge. the productive area of the Stan- dard factory near Coventry from 830,000 sq. ft. to 1,000,009,30. 11. and increase the maximum out- put to 1,500 cars a week.

cars

The number of complete and chassis shipped Overseas by this concern" during the first 4

the

months of the present season shows an increase of 38 per cent over the corresponding" period last year, the greatest percentage. increase being shown by South African shipments.

According to a recent number of "The

the OverseLS Autocar," sales of Rolls-Royce and Bentley have increased by 33 cars

per cent during the past 12 months, practically every European coun- try importing them, and such far distant places as Japan, Mexicu. South Africa, Australia, and Blam.

India

MORE ROYAL CARS

H.R.H. The Duke of York has ordered two Lanchester limousines with Hooper coachwork for of- ficial purposes. He also decided upon an 18 h.p. sports saloon n the same make for his own per- xonal me

BRITAIN

A LOSS TO ENGINEERING

The trazic crash of the Belgian air liner at Tatsfeld has ter minated the, career of one who was closely identifed with the development of the internal com- bustion engine. Bir John Carden was technical director of Vickers- Armstrong Lid., and,, în

*24.5* elation with Mr. Vivian Lloyd," produced the Cardin-Llova trke. tor which became a standard vebicle in the Royal Tank Coru»

More recently: he turned to aviation and, in fact, was respon-- sible for the engine which enable Mr. Appleby to dy the Channel in his British-built "Flying Flea. It was adopted from a Ford engine

of about 10 hp and it is estimat-

ed that the cost of the petrol usea

for the Channel crossing amQunt- ed to only la. 5d,”;

Mr. Appleby flew back from France in Germ 11," the D.H.

Puss Moth which Germ Lubricants Ltd. employ for business purposes the "Flying Flea" having been lubricated with the firm's Motoll.

WELL DONE:

The fortunate shareholders of Dennis Bros. Ltd., the well-known Guildford frm 0! commercial vehicle manufacturers, have for the past year received a dividend dr 150 per cent and a bonus of bu per cent. Bir Raymond Dennia. Joint managing director, reported an expansion in output in all de partments and stated tha, operat- ing costs were lower as a result of well regulated and etilclent in- ternal organisation.

This concern owns an estate near its works, known as Dennis ville, where the control of housing accommodation assists greatly in maintaining a supply of work- people of the right kind.

REFUGEES

NEW FICTION

written a few ex-

A PERILOUS EXISTENCE

My

of them must often

of

Child of Russia. By On reaching his. 21st birthday, Joyful Life. (An (Autobis: Olga Tchirikova and Frank Joey Cameron, returns to Hondo

C. J. Cutline graphy).--By Scully. With an Introduction | to take over his inheritance, the

Hyne, Hutchinson. by Grand Duke Alexander of ranch which once belonged to his

Readers of the" "Adventures o Russia, Jarrolds, London. 7/6. | father, who had been lynched by Dealing as it does with the ad- vigliantes for cow stealing. He is Captain Kettle" have been thrilled ventures of a family of Russian determined to clear his fathers over and over again at the mar refugees, this is a story which has name and to bring the murderers rellos hairbreadth escapes and

Little does he realize in very special appeal to Shanghai book,

readers. In an introduction writ-what is in store, for him, but Paul gruelling hardships which that ten by Grand Duke Alexander of Even Lehmen, in "Son of a Cow much enduring little sailor was Russia, reference is made to "Thief (Ward Lock, London. 3/6) made to encounter and undergo, greate human document of "Represents us with 256 pages full of and many fugen Russia" and the lifestory of thriit and adventure, linked with have wonder what manner the earlier years of Sandrik fully justice and romance. This author man it was who could out of his qualines for this concise descrip has already tion, Again we are told that the cellent western stories in the part own imagination or experiences book is "just re-children, dogs. and this is no exception to the creste such a character; now they gardens, home-building, prayers, į rule). Those who love the thril have an opportunity of getting a Grand and excitement and the adven glimpse of the author through money-troubles and the Duka writing from Paris in June. ture of the West will find in this the medium of a book recording 1932. gives his message to the book just what they sek-W.EC.

some of the adventures of his own world that "It will get on only if It substitutes -love for all the evil those who, without

life. If may be said at once that such chap- running it.atters, can scarcely realize the ter- Captain Kettle, to use a collequla' forces which are present."

rible plight of thousands of Rus-expression, has "nothing on" some The story of Sandrik is written sians who, left their native coun- of Mr. Cutlife Hynets persona by his mother, Olga Tchirikova: try never to return to Iteven.

experiences, and this narrative of she also has been mainly respon- although, as in Shanghai, we are his life points once again to the sible for the English translation: daily coming into contact with truth of an old well-worn cliché- and the chief impression gained many of "these! 'refugees. One that truth is stranger than fiction. from a "sympathetic reading of quotation will serve to lustrate dr. Cutliffe Hyne seems to have the book is not so much of the the note of beauty and tender-visited most of the out of the way ness on which the book is wrt-places in the world, and it is easy importance of the Sandrks of the

got the local refugees of Russia aa, of the farten. The author (and mother) is to see where he greater importance of the Olgas. talking of a discussion with her colour for many of the adventures. In short. the author, in an ob- children on "how to be good.”

and situations he describes in his viously genuine and Extremely

books. capable attempt to present a true picture of the possibilit'es which the future may hold for the r's- ing generation of refugee Russians. has succeeded in giving us some- valuable thing very much more

A net profit of £129,198 was earned by the Associated Foulp- ment Co. last year, compared with,

£102,007 in the previous year, and....; Mr. C.W. Reeve, presiding at the meeting, said that the demand for the company's all engines had been most encouraging.

In the course of his remarks he also stated that 388 trolley buses had been ordered from them dur- ing the year, and it is interesting to learn that a recent order for this type of vehicle came from Shanghal, where ten are to be sent. No less than 76 vehicles have been ordered for Posts- mouth.

PETROL FROM COAL

Petrol obtained from British coal is now available for bome motorists, thanks to the enter- prise of a London service station which recently "opened" the first Beckmcter pump to be devoted to this purpose.

Hitherto the Royal Air Force has consumed all the petrol pro- duced from the Askern Colliery,

but there is no doubt thay with a larger output the demand from motorists for this "home-grown" fuel will result in pumpe being set up all over the country, with benencial results to the mining industry.

We made [she writes] a secret pact that evening to try to help He starts off by giving a vivid one another to be good; that is. account of a trip, to North West. to watch for opportunties of Africa where he was guest of doing all we could to help | Kald All, and went on a big game people. We decided to review shooting expedition accompanied truculent brigands whe every evening the day that had by nine and inspiring-the brillant ex-

just passed. and to find out the were doing a "bit of "shikar!" work. ample set by herself in the terrac

mistakes we had made.

In their spare time. It took all task which was

to allotted

And this attitude towards life the author's ingenuity to keep his the island of Lemnos hospital camp. pasting through retinue from turning him into the. when in a Russian refugee camp

privations which few. compara-hunted instead of the big game. established by an English ad- tively, have to suffer: but finally. Mr. Hyne writes of his adventures ministration note of tragedy is ex is pleasing to record after so la humourus vein, and is at pected in such a store and it is many sad chapters, the ending on times" somewhat remin'scent not lacking. But it has been un-l'a theme of victory, of anal settle his best Captain Kettle style. He consciously overcome by the greatment on the peaceful and happy makes light-possibly only in re- triumph of the Russian mother. Riviera, with work to be done and trospect of the perils and dis- "Sandrik, chi of Russia," is a fair return secured for honest comforts with which he at times. book with an enormous appeal to labour.

found himself. beset

her оп

MOTOR

slr Algernon Guinness, pioneer racing man and still & most active worker for the movement, says:

"The manufacturer is offering to the public in 1938 cars with more comfort, and easier to drive. The hideous and unnecessary an- called 'streamline body seems to be less in evidence. A racing car has to be streamlined, but not a touring car. "The multi-cylinder motor is a delightful thing to drive and, judging by the Con- tinental racing

cars of most emcient."

to-day.

Mr. Humphrey Cook. ·well- known driver of E.R.A. cars, says:.

"I would say that outstand ng advances in motor car construe- tion för 1936 are in the farther of independent suspension. 'Con- sequent on their better attering. read-holding and general control, grater comfort for rear passen - gers. Also hand-operated shock absorber control great advance. Tendency towards large engine size owing to decrease in taxation also very desirable."

car

Mr. Harry Ferguson of Be fast. designer of the then remarkable Fergus self-lubricated chass's of some years ago, says:

"There are no cutstanding general advances in motor design for 1936, notwithstanding the fact that there is plenty of opportunity for such advances.. There is a great opening for some, manufacturer of, & quantity. produced car to take advantage

JOTTINGS

"Engine technique shows httle advance, but the general clean-" up of chassis details isnote- worthy. Better mechanical brak- ing systems making for safety without complications

Am are evidence and wül probably be- come universal."

"Every car has some kind of easy-change gear, and the old Panhard type of gear change is dead. Steering is also improved. and a child should now be able to pass the diving test."

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Mr. Charles J. P. Dodson, who was one of the three drivers of the Nupler-Raliton at Utah, say:

"The revised hore-power tax has given our designera more liberty to compete with foreign cars, and to produce a perform-. ance of qutstanding ability For 1936

"In a number of cases the Bri- tish car is offered with two sizes of engines, giving one the oppor- tunity to have (1) better accele- ration; (2) smooth power, and at the same time (3).slence is a marked feature.

"The question of springing has been given a great deal of atten- Lion with excellent results, and braking has also been vastly im- proved.

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"Finally, the Otting of easy Jacking and the general improve- "ment of body design go a long way to help the 1936 models appeal to the owner-driver."

Mr. E. R. Hall, the well-known racing driver, writes.

The performance of the moder car does not owe as much to the

of what racing has taught i metallurgist. Absence of un

us. No such manufacturer.. as far as I know shows any sigu of developments on these lines,'

Mr. C. R. F. Engelbach. Works Director Austin Motor Co., con- ulders that:

Last year no less than 2,752,- 000,000 gallons of petroï were im- ported into Britain, and it is to "General . advance in design be hoped that at least a propor- principally connected with car- tion of these needs will be sub- riage work, especially the com- plied by the utilization of the na- fort and safety passengers, The tion's coal resources. Incidentally, „tendenty, however, in some cuzes,

· It is significant that the first is to overdo, the streamlining.

pump to supply this "petrol-from- effect, Exaggerated screen, coup- coal" is of British manufacture; | lid with... abnormally high waist but a few years ago this import | rail, curtails driving vision und ant industry was entirely under prevents passengers seeing out of foreign control.

the car

of

Mr. Frank Woollard, Managing Rudge Whitworth, Director of Ltd., Bays:

"I think the most outstanding advance in 1936 motor car design is to be found in subservience of chassis to body, thus introducing a fictional bias to ba ance the faults of former years. Archtrec- turally there has been decided progress. Designers have 30.ve the problem of a presentable ta end and now appreciate the pošl- billties of the mid cross-section of the body. Increased rg.dty of frames (dae, it is true, to other consideration) will assist in man- taining perfect coachwork Power jacking and auto-lubrication re- move the "major objectļons to the new low-bult designs."

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Sir Percial Perry, Chairman of the Ford Company, says:

"I attended the Paris Show and- have observed the tendency c automoble design in most Eur-- opean countries. The thing which struck me most is that external design is inclined to be conservative, and the ultra BO called streamlined desigru, which ware introduced two or three year ago, have not been followed to any large extent. "Speaking personally, from the aesthetic point of view, this is al to the good."

Mr. W. L. Fsher, Editor of "The Automobile Engineer considers the outstanding general advançes in design to be:

"Increased comfort, which in-. cludes mental comfort or fool- proofness. Though non-specta- cular, the advances in suspension sprung weight is naturally an aid and suspension auxularies are

Jar to good suspension, but

very marked. New springinga greater value to acceleration. By are evident and In process of use of alloys the weight of such evolution, "phas concentrated effort. parts as brake shoes, drums, back to get most out of orthodox lay-'- plates and differential cases, etc., oute by means of self-adjusting has been reduced by 50 per cent. shock absorbers, stab Users, etc. Power units have made great This assists safe, effortless con- progress as a result of alloy cylin trol, and reduces driving strain. der heads and platens, coupled All anxiety now gone from gear with Improved water circulation changing. Perselector, essy. of gases, all of which allows change, or synchromesh are uni- higher compression ratios being versal. The trend to clear the used and greater crankshaft front floor of kivers is noticentre, speeds, which in turn demands "coupled, with front seating for better and harder bearing "mate- two or more abreast. The fur- rials, again the result of advanther emergence of the y-type Les in metallurgy,

engine may be noted.”

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