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Unity is Strength.

MOTORING

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LOCAL MOTOR

NOTES

& NEWS

Fire Fighting Appliances.

While it is a mattor for the In last week's Motoring Supple-utmost satisfaction--that the most of the Hongkong Telegraph, Colony possesses such an excel- appeared the report of the Twen-lunt fire-fighting force, there does tieth Annual Meeting of the seem to be a need for smaller Automobile. Association of Great equipment capable of tackling Britain. The progress recorded outbreaks in difficult districts. at that meeting reflects the great- The large machines indoubtedly ost credit to those responsible for respond to calls with the least tho control of the organisation: possibly delay but they cannot for it is an outstanding achieve-ba expected to reach some of the inent to have increased the men-hilly and narrow streets, of which barship from 30,000 to 250,623 in there are so many in this Colony, the short space of six years. Other cities have recognised this must be borne in mind, however, problem and solved it by instal that this excellent state of affairsing motor cycle re patrols, could only have been brought Those usually consist of a power- which about by the support given to the fal combination outfit Association by the motorists carries u supply of chemical ex themselves. In the early days, tinguisher such as "Foumite." In the benefits to be derived from the United States, so jatrols membership were decidedly

and are rogularly. "employed,

limited, but, fortunately for the reports condusively prove that a niotorist of to-day, the foun a great neonomy is effected, and or as they might appropriately ba may lungs conflagrations pre- called, pioneer members, support-vented.

ed the venture in its infancy in Peak Fire Protection.. the hope that the advantages anticipated by the founders The last fire on the Peak is al- would one day be renticed, and ready forgotten by most people. not incause the advantages were Some wise folk have made their already there. In other words, own arrangements for protection, motorists in the United Kingdom that does not provide the pro- in the early days foresaw the tection to which very house- advantages to be gained by unit-holder is entitled ing fogether.

Automobile Sports.

to expect from the Government. Atleast a couple of motor cycle outfits should be statiched at convenient points. These could be operated Hore in longkong,, motorists by the police, thus saving the ex- have an excellent Association pense of keeping a staff solely which is affiliated with the Royal amployed. The sight of the heavy Automobile Club at Home, and appliances from Hongkong slowly which has done much to amelior-climbing up the Stubbs Road on ate conditions for the motorist the occasion of the last fire was "Unfortunately, the ludicrous in the extreme, und locally. Hongkong public la a notoriously there should never be need again apathetic one, and the motering to repeat the pitiful performance. community is tarred with thej Treasure Hunting

same brush of aweet indifference.

The latest automobile craze inj More's the pity. True, the mom the west end of London appears bership is not a small one, but{ there are still many car owners to be a form of treasure hunting. who remain outside the Associa- Apparently, the pastime has be come most popular among the tion when they really should sup-1 port it. After all they are in-modern smart set, although peo- debted to the Hongkong organisa-ple living in some districts chosen tion in that they share the bone-for the scone of operations, have fits which in many cases result not taken at all kindly to the from representations made by the sensation of boing awakened by the incessant hoots of motor Committee, such as certain road Horns. in the early hours of the improvemorts, danger spots re. mediod etc., and it would be an morning. The suggestion, "how- aver, does hold out possibilities excellent way of showing appre for Hongkong. What could be ciation for non-members to enrol.

greater fun on a moonlight night than of taking part in a treasure The B.K.A.A.

hunt out on the Shako road, fin-1 Then, there is the sporting sidolishing up with a bathe and ul!

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 29th. August. 1925.

{Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong àutomobile Association).

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MOTOR TRIPS ABROAD

The Windmills in Holland

THIRD OF A SERIES OF TRAVEL TALKS

Dikes and windmills are not the only sights in Holland. Its people.are

quile picturesque

Thale Couriery Chrysler Mazuell Motor Corporations

RE Is only one serious dif- Aculty in motoring in Hol- Jane and that is the number of people who use bicycles. Amster in, for example, a city of G00,000, has 200,000 bicycles,

But Halland is not only a land of picturesque people, windmills, wooden shoes, canals, dog-terins, gent tenu and restful ueadows, ut also a country that is crossed with splendid ronde fied with beau- liiul trees.

Two days is all that is needed

THOUGHTLESSNESS

CAUSES ACCIDENTS,

TRY THINKING

for the American motorist to see all of Holland. Northern Holland can be seen in one day and Southern Amsterdam, Holland the next. which has been called, the Venico of the North because of Ils canals, Hotterdam, Hague and Utrecht are the most interesting cities.

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pictures above were taken by Chrysler owner from America who was interested in Dutch home e These pletures were taken çir Amersfoort, about 29 miles froin Ainsterdam,

THE 1925 10.26 H.P. SINGER.

TRIAL RUN IN HONGKONG.

We have recently been privil- eged to try the 1925 model 10/26 hip. Singer four seater car, over in the New Territories, and as a result, are very favgurably im- pressed with this excellent little car. The appearance is very at- tractive, the lines of the body harmonising well, and the low pressure balloon tyres giving just that indefinable finish which dis- tinguishes a thoroughbred car from, its pare, ordinary neigh. bours.

The 4-cylinder Singer engine of 1.308 c.c. gives 19 h.p. at 2,000 r.p.m., and 26 h.p. at 3,000 r.p.m.

It has overhead valves operated

by push rods. The power unit, while economical, certainly gives ample power and agility. Thermo- syphon cooling is employed through a large radiator of pleas- ing design. Thọ gear bor givus three forward speeds and reverse, the car, while having a maximuin speed of something like 50 m.p.h., being also a sturdy top-gear por- former on adverse gradients.

The equipment is of a very complete nature." Patent pneu matic upholstery, covered with leather is used for the seats, and we were also impressed with tho roominess and general comfort of the bodywork. No sense of fatigue was experienced after quite a long drive, the cushions supporting the back most comfor- tably, and the combination of balloon tyres and efficient springs oliminating road shocks and hold- ing the road in a remarkable manner for a car of this size. The engine is unusually quiet and gives the useful mileage of 35- 40 m.p..

very

The car is certainly a pleasant one to drive as the steer- ling is not heavy, the various controls, are conveniently placed, gear changing ie simplicity itself, and one realises that the sturdy little ongine is ready to respond to all demands,

ADJUSTABLE WHEEL. The steering column of the new In conclusion it is perhaps as Fiat is adjustable to suit the con- well to emphasise that this cri- venience of various drivers. This ticam is not of a vehicle selling is done simply by releasing at a high price, but of a thorough- short hand levor which locks the ly sound production costing & really moderate figure. We can't post as desired.

strongly advise prospective moto- ACCIDENTS COSTLY.

rists looking for an attractive light Traffic accidents in the United car, attractive in that it embodies been introduced to British motor-States last year cost the country appearance, performance and low of motoring In every country fresco supper. And nobody would iats, with a rating of 120 horse-more than a billion dollars. Auto-cost, to arrange a trial spin with power. The price of the car mobiles figured in 23,600 deaths the agents, Mesars Gilman & Co.,

Ltd. in the world where automobiles be annoyed!

will be about £1,500. exist in any number various "Do it on Top."

forms of motoring sports are held;! The other day we had a run and there is no reason whatever with an enthusiast who has re- why similar meetings should not contly acquired a light car. Like take place in Hongkong. The many others, he was a disciple of writer of these notes has beef the "do it on top" cult, and pro-; present at numbers of such fune- ceeded to demonstrate that his tions both in England and Aus- car would negotiate the majority tralia, and can testify (as doubt-of hills without dropping down to less many readers will be able to lower gour. It is pity that light the excellent sport thus obtained. engines should be abused in this Some people will probably decry munnor, because, while it may be such projects on the grounds that quite possible to "do it on top," they are dangerous, but there is the unnecessary strain on the plenty of fun to be obtained with engine is really abuse, although out resorting to hair-raising stunts, possibly thoughtless. With a The fact that when a motor high powered touring car, such. gymkhana was suggested pre-performance may be expected, viously it failed to ovontuate but then, it is not always a safe owing to difficulty in socuring a practice when on winding hills, suitable ground, should not be but, with the small car, there is deemed sufficient reason to dis-no excuse for disregard of the card the suggestion for all time; maker's intention. rather should it be an incentive Exhaust Gas Danger,

Motorista who profor attending. to overcome the difficulty, so that an opportunity be provided to to their own care should realise establish at least one automobile the danger from carbon monoxide, meeting in the Colony during the a deadly gas given off from the course of a year. In the moan-exhaust pipe. Never run the times, those motorists who have engine of your car without first not yet joined the Association being sure that you are receiving should make a point of doing so plenty of fresh air; in fact, unless Immediately, both in their own, it is absolutely necessary, do not and in the Interests of motoring run the ongina in your garago at

HIGH-POWERED CAR.

A now model Sunbeam has

and injurios to 700,000 person.

Breaks Motor Boat Record.

The Cigarette, a 33-foot speed boat built by Gor Wood and driven by L. Gordon Hammersly, on the trip from New York City to Albany, The Cigarette reached Albany in 2 hour 38 minutes laotual running time, boating the former record by two minutes.

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Lubrication as it is considered in mechanics

is the application or introduction of a smooth' fluid substance, preferably oil, between two hard moving surfaces that will keep them, from coming in direct contact.

Unless the surfaces are kept apart by some medium the irregularities which exist on all surfaces, no matter how hard or smooth, will interlock, and the friction caused in tearing them apart and wearing them down will generate heat.

The action of a lubricant is to flow between the close-fitting surfaces, filling up the interstices and covering up the high spots, acting as a cushion and taking up whatever heat may be generated and carrying it off instead of allowing it to be absorbed by the wearing surfaces.

To do this properly, a lubricant should have certain properties. It should be of a fluid nature so that it will flow readily between surfaces that are close-fitting and under heavy pressure.

Gargoyle Mobiloil is the very best motor car engine lubricant obtainable. It is manufactured by experts in the science of lubrication. The Correct grade, as specified in the Chart of Recom mendations, will give more power to your engine on lower benzine consumption and at the same time reduce friction to the minimum, thus elimiTM nating unnecessary repairs--nine times out of ten, due to the use of a poor quality of lubricating oil,

The Hills Will Tell.

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