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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1936.

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FOR ENGINEERS

Mechanical World Year Book 1936.

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AN ARTLESS MEMOIR

The engineer and his draftsman will find in this book all the ordi-

Everybody has heard of Julius Cesar: numberless books" have been written about ghim and his campaigns and a great many pea-nary standard information that It was Such Fun-By Mrs. Hwla ple know a good deal about him they are likely to require in the but only a comparatively small course of their work. It contains a very complete range of formulæ, number could give any connected account of his life. In "Farewell! conversion and other tables, stan- Freedom" (Gollancz, London, 8:6) 'dard sizes, weights, etc. There are also a number of short articles Miss Phyllis Bentley has attempt-

on me- ed, and let it be said at once with and much valuable data

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In

Williams. With an Introduc- tion by Lady Sybil Grant and 34 Tustrations. Hutchinson. London. 18/-.

ting in the window overlooking Richmond Park, and she expresses the opinion that White Lodge

LITERARY

never has been so habitable and INTELLIGENCE

homelike as when the Tecks were living there. That is the keynote random reminiscences. pleasant, goodnatured, always dis- of her

creet and throwing an uncon-

John Murray is to issue Lord Gorell's new volume of poetry un- sciously vivid light on the simpll-der the title of In The Potter's city of the society of her day. Re Field And Other New Poems, Lord nowed easily along the channels Görell, whose previous poems have of race meetings, dances, theatres.

won for him widespread fame as "Widow's Cats" (Stanley

occasional trips to the continent, Paul, London, 7/6). Mr. Warner and it seemed to be totally ob-

& poet" opens his new collection no small measure of success, to put chanleal and structural subjects Fabian shows that he has lost livious of the grimmer happenings with a striking presentation of the on record a narrative of Casar's; which have been carefully brought one of that sophisticated; ultra- around. If the reader expects to greatest of all tragedies the be- career in a form at the same time up-to-date in this issue.

modem touch which made "Flam- get any particular enlightenment trayal of Christ as realised in the A list of firms supplying engi- informative and eminently read-

best-seller cr the real thoughts and anxieties passionate remorse of the mind of able. The story commences with a neering materials and equipmenting Youth" such a

the book. "Widow's Oats" is "derisively de- of the great people with whom the betrayer, Judas, Another re- useful feature of brief feference to Cæsar as a pro- is a

Mrs. Williams. was on such friend-markable poem is the dramatic scribed fugitive from Rom when Most of the information provided risively dedicated to a society stilly terms, he will be disappointed. depiction of the contrast between

in larger works of the same kind

too primitive to adjust it's over It is not too much to say that if the obscure death of Keats in he was barely out of his teens and. describes his escape and his first is here contained in short form. taxed conventions to the realistic the names in this book were re-Rome and his posthumous fame. are also many shorter As with other similar works, the nieeting with Servilia who became and for so long continued his mis-value of the book cannot be fully expansion of modern moral stand- nominator of Smith, Brown. Jones There

ards." which dedication in itself and Rubinson. It would be dismiss poems on many subjects and this tress. Caesar's love of Rome and appreciated until it has been care-

ed as a pleasantly written but en- noteworthy volume concludes with should form an ample guide to the tirely undistinguished chronicle of two unusual studies of modern, hly ambitions for her were, even at fully studied, but by its very com-

contents of this book. Burd Smith.

small beer. For an example of her society. that time, very clearly in evidence pactness and handiness, informa-

IL handsome young physician style this extract may be cited: and as we read on we find these tion is more easy to find and the are the two strongest influences book is, therefore the more cou- plays the role of an almost plate- which permeated the whole of his Venient for everyday use.-J.T.W.

nic comforter to four charming brilliant career. The author de-

and beauilful young women, thres scribes in considerable derail the various phases through which, the means. In his private life of whom are married, the other

Cesar was a curious mixture; he being A

emotional widow. The Julius Cæsar-passes and manages to convey to the reader

was never a "debauchee such as guatlors the four are involved in very clear, conception of his character most of his contemporaries, but he make up the theme of this novel. and the ideas which underlay his was extravagant and actions.

moral, although he had a motive and these situations include the for his extravagance and used his gayest of gay parties, Involved love with women as aadairs. and most unconventional relationship

The dialogue means to secure his own ends. He behaviour all round. was a ford father but not above marrying his daughter "Julla," to Pompey. for political reasons.

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There is no doubt that Caesar Was 3. superman, his enormous vitality, his keen foresight and his untiring activities were far beyond the ordinary. The times round which the book is written were rough and ready and the destiny of Rome ofien trembled in the balance. The violent party" Inc- lions of the day are very well de- scribed and one is amazed as the clever way in which Cesar steered ..11. course through the political rocks. Cæsar was ambitious but mainly for Rome, his own personal advancement was dear to him but not so dear as the position In the world he strove to attain and did ottain for

country. h's

His methods appear to present day way of thinking to have been more than dublous in many instances but he regarded everything as a means to an end and no one ever can have held more tenaciously to the doctrine that the ends Justify RF.CM.

none too

Cresar all his fe..strove for free- dom and he was murdered in the nam of liberty but his death did as much 11 not more to perfect the task he had set himself than he could bave done if he had lived. Cæsar lived though Cresar was dead. The book, however. ts not merely an account of Caesar's life it deals with the general con- difons and activitis of the period and form the first page to the last flows along so simly and so easily that the reader can almost im-

himself living in azine

those times. To anyone who likes semi- historical works in which true ac- counts of actual events are inter- with a human story this woven book is to be recommended.-

MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN

THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM

After being established there Lor a period of over 140 years the last coachbuilding firm has left Long Acre, which from about 1700 until the early days of the pre- sent century might well have been called the "Street of the Coach- builders. Of recent years, how- ever, motor car showrooms and coachbuilders' premises have mig- rated further westwards and some of the most modern facories in the country, such as Hoopers" wuilding at Acton, are to be found on the great arterial roads lead- ing out of London to the west.

According to a correspondent in "The Times," Long Acre was ori ginally a big field which bordered the old "Convent Garden," and it is the need for ever increasing space near the present Covent Garden Market that once again brings the street into association with agriculture.

"OTHER TIMES, OTHER CUSTOMS!"

Trial,

To celecrate the "Coming-ni- Age" of the famous annual Lon. don Exeter Reliability there was 14 special category event. Among such pioneers was Mr. Alan Hill, of the Standard "Ligh! Motor Co. driving a Twelve" salDoD,

A single-speed belt-driven mo- .tor cycle was Mr. Hill's mount on the earlier occasion, and the trial in those days involved a drive of 20 heurs without a break.. Ice-covered roads, a slipping belt drive and a feeble headlight must have made the event a grim buah- ness, in marked contrast to the "amenities" of the modern car, however unpleasant the weather. EXCELLENT RESULTS

A very successful year's trading is announced by Leyland Motors, resulting in a net profit of £304) 887, as against £317,138, whilst à dividend of 174 p.c. is to be. paid, compared with 12 p.c. in the previous year.

Within the last few weeks some very important contracts have been placed with, the company, including, 170 more trolley buse& lor London Transport. making a total of 332 chassis and 100 all- sec bodies up to date. Inciden- tally, the first trolley bus to oper- in Tasmania is a Leyland, and this has just been put into servce.

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has its own exit and cash exit has its own pair of projector speakers, part of the extensive British G.E.C. broadcast system installed. Directly are call, is taken in the main electrical control room, the official on duty presses switch, which automatically sum- mions the necessary crews and switches on the amplifying equip- ment. As soon as the drivers are at the wheel of their engines, he gives them

their Instructions through the loudspeakers facing them. All the loudspeakers can be worked simultaneously, or only, these addressing the particular crews required.

FOR SPECIAL LOADS

A huge consignment of lubricat- ing for the glant turbines of the "Queen Mary" was taken by road recently from Birkenhead to Glasgow. In the convey were. two A.E.C. 8-wheeled tankers of 3,800 and 3,400-gallons capacity respec- tively, run by Plegtords Ltd.

This road transport concern has recently taken delivery of three specially bullt 'AEC, oil-engined 8-wheelers, known as "Crocodile" chassis, to curry a concentrated load of 18 tons on the centre por- tion of the frame. Having an overall length of 20ft, and a frame dropped, to-within 271, of the ground, the chassis have been designed for the transport of Heavy machinery... The, special

bul

Another friend whom the King John Buchari (Lord Tweedsmuir} delighted to tease was dear old has written a Preface for a volume Christopher Sykes. H ewas

which John Murray is to publish very dignified Agure. extremely about the middle of February. It tall, and with a very charming has the title The Five Sons of rather solemn appearance "Bare Betty." and deals with the King Edward used to say, "Come lives of The Fourth Lady Elibank, here. Christopher, and look, at popularly known as "Bare Betty." the smoke coming out of my and her five remarkable sons, who eyes," When Christophr's eyes, each played prominent parts in were fixed прол him. His diverse

eighteenth activities of Majesty would playfully pretend century life. It is not to be won- to burn his hand with, his cigar.dered at that such an individual It sounds rather brutal, but mother should have such sons, and Christopher knew what was the stories of their careers make coming as the joke had been"; cxtraordinary reading. played on bim so often.

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is essentially modern and the pook | can be recommended to all who have discovered their inability to be shocked by anything the mo- der novelist can turn out. Its suc

The author has thoughtfully i The Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi cess can be almost assured.-E.G.A.

The ingeriuous phrase to which provided an index and this is a was the last great Aslatic ruler. the author was so addicted in the great assistance to those who will Her striking personality, her tri- heyday of her career aptly de- be sometimes puzzled by refer mense, charm, her strength and are brilliantly set scribes this artless record of herences to distinguished ladles by her weakness

Mrs. Williams experiences.

was their Christian names, for the in-forth and analysed in a book by specially privileged as a girl and dex immediately helps identifica. Danielė Vare entitled The Last of as a young married woman tution of them in their more formal The Empresses which John Mur-

the nicet British royalty and the as- style. Above all. author is ray will publish during February.

around. It on Locracy

intimale very free of malice. In fact her to- The author was for many years terms. So the book is full of in- lerance is so expansive that it en- the Italian Minister In Peking and terest for those who have, a thrillables her to conclude on a note of much new information concerning In thus being brought into palaces appreciation of Lord Castlerosse's the Empress came to him in this while his book, and drawing-rooms under such peculiar form of journalism, It is capacity, and casy guldance. So they will know, only just to the author to say that being an up-to-date biography of for instance, that she first saw the, however hard she tried she could Tzu-Hsi, is also a history of con- drawing-room in.. White Lodge not achieve the futile banality of temporary China, told in and when the Duchess of Teck and the some of the passages in that heb- though the Hfe of a remarkable

womaż. future Queen of England were si domadal ecstasy.-E.H.

MOTOR JOTTINGS

driver, she

was awarded second

construction ensures, among other ROUMANIANS WIN place. Her car was a Horenk:s.,

things, that all 8 wheels take an equal load.

What is bellevered to be a re- trans- curd has recently been ported between

works in two Sheffield by the special Scammell 14-wheeled machinery transpor- ter operated by M.R.S. Ltd. This consisted of an ingot mould ex- mated to weigh 165 tons and made for the English Steel Corporation.

The operation called for great skill in loading and negotiating the exit and entry of the works and its successful completion over ley roads has added yet another triumph to the credit of this ma- chine which some time ago car- ried the rudder of the Cunarder "Berengaria" from Southampton to Darlington and back. PROGRESS OF THE OIL ENGINE-

In a recent article on engine development during the past year or so one of the technical papers stated that, in the field of ligni and medium-load vehicles, the competition of heavy oil had ay ye: made little headway.

this

RALLY

Monte Carlo, Jan. 30. Two Kanans, MM. I Zam- rescu and . G. Crstea, nave won the prem er award in the Monte 'Car'o Motor Rally, They secured 641 points in their Ford, which they drove from Athens

Second place

wag taken by J French couple, M. and Mme. L. Sche 1. driving a Delahaye.

With a total of 640 6 pointa thev were less than half a po'nt behind the winners

British competitors did not fare so well in this year's event as they did last year, when J. C. Ridley gained second place in the Inter- national Sporting Club Cup event

won the premier award,

the Riviera Cup for small cars.

Great Britain this year supplied the largest number of entries for !

the nearest the Rally, but proach to the big prize was D, M

Healey. Healey's seventh pace. who won the International Sport- ing Club Cup in 1931 and the ha: Rivera Cup n 1934. and secured more prisés in Car'o ral· lies than any other competitor. had $33.2 points. He drover Trump' from Athens.

ap-

Speaking "by and large may be correct, but there are not- able exceptions. Some consider- able exceptions. Some consider- able contracts, for instance, have been received by F. Perkins Ltd.. of Peterborough, whose "Wolf" type engine la of only 18 h.p. rst- One order of particular in- ing. terest

to Overseas readers in which this enginç figured was for 60 Commer buses for the Gwalior and Northern India Transport Co. A substantial export trade is te- ing done at the present time in Latil Trauliers for timber hauling. There is a feet of these machines, lor example, operating in Nigeria for the United Africa Co....where Miss Lamberjack, who also won they are giving excellent service the prize in 1933 when she was in the transport of mahogany. A relief driver to Mme. Marcuse. similar vehicle, equipped with a Just failed in her effort to be 'r

Gardner Diesel engine, has been acquired by Tanganyika Foresta and Lumber Co.

FRENCHWOMEN'S SUCCESS The Women's Cup was won by Mme. M. J. Marinovitch Mile. Felle-Nice, of France, who started | from Tallinn and drove à Matford. Mme. Marnovitch has always com; beted with prominence in this event. She won the trophy lart. year in partnership with Mik Lamberjack, a British woman.

the winning car for the third year in succession. This year with Mme Petermann as co-

and she started from Tailins.

Mis: Joan Richmond S. S. Brooks, a British pair who drove a Triumph from Umea, which is less than 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, finished third in the Rivlera Cup event for small cars. The trophy was won by a Hun- garian pair-E. 2ozma and T. Mar- tinck-who started from Tallinn in a Fiat.

THE RESULTS The reliability tests which all competitors have to undergo to test the qualities of a car for tour- ing-acceleration, braking, steering -were held n fine weather. The wnners of the premier award. Zamfirescu and Crista, recorded the fastest time of 1min. 5sec. Hellé- Mmc. Marinovitch Mile.

of the Women's Nice, winners Cup, took 1min. 15sec.

The results for the three chief trophies were:-

INTERNATIONAL SPORTING

CUP

1-Zamarescu and P. G. Cristea (Roumania), Ford. $41

points...

-M. and Mme L. Sche

840.5 (France), Delahaye,

• points. RIVIERA CUP (FOR SMALL CARS)

1-E. Zozma and I. Marnek (Hungary) Fat- 1- -Z. Pohl

(Czechoslovakia)

Popular 3--Miss J. Bichmond and 8, 8. Britain) Brooks

(Great

Triumph

Women's Cup (for women com- who without # petitors man-passenger on the car obtains highest number of marks).

1-Mitte. J Marinovitch and Mlle. Helle-Nice (France) Matford

2- Miss L. Lamberjack (Great Britain) and Mme. Peter- Hotchkiss mann (France)

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