1925-10-31 — Page 7

MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 31st. October, 1925.

Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong Automobile Association)

The Petrol Tax.

CURRENT

COMMENT

service vehicles, we du consider that one or two local owners are We froquently receive reports due for a word of advice concern- showing that the petrol, or as it ing silencers. It is rather difficult is termed in the United States, to fathom, the mind of the motor gas tax, meets with universal up-cyclist who takes a weird delight proval wherever it has been in- in racing his engine when starting Introduced. The more one thinks about this form of automible tax-up, (a practice which is not at all ation, the more convincing it be necessary) especially when his machine is not equipped with an This

comes that here is an absolutely effective muffling device. impartial and equitable method of particular nuisance is strictly for- distributing road construction and bidden in most countries, and the maintenance costs amongst the

sooner it is banned here, the better. owners of various types of vehic. Motor cycles are used by our lee. The latest report emanates Traffic Department, and neodless! from the state of Ohio, U.S.A to say, the officers who ride these where it has been found that a 2-machines do not find it necessary cent gasoline tax proves an excel-

to dispense with silencers. They lent money-raising project, Tho

are therefore thoroughly qualified

first three months of its existence to judge which machines on our shows a total of $3,555,873 collect

ed in this manner. Of this amount, $2,288,000 will be distributed to

streets need adjusting in this respect.

MIX I-THE MOTORISTS" MODERN MECCA.

• (Ph="above pho'o ix of "Miami's main street).

PALM BEACH."

Probably no other city in the From Oak Bill to Melbourne world has experienced such a the road again funs through the the cities and counties of the Motor Ferry Service,

boom in land as Miami, Florica, inland. Cockledge is situated in Iti 61 miles of ocean-front Palm Beach, one of America's state to be placed against road

A similar report The increased service for the U.S. A. famous for its beautiful the famous orange region on the travelling from Fort Pierce to

Estate banks of the Indian riyer.” maintenance.

of motor cars beaches, and climate. comes from the state of Michi-transportation

Along the high, coral-diked best known and most fashionable gan where a tax of a like amount across the harbour on Sundays goats hive mide huge fortunes

The beauties which attract is similarily applied to roads: In and holidays, came as most wel-boosting building sites for river bank is a seven-mile walk resorts. this instance it is expected that come news last weekend. Many miles around and it is said that through the orange grovek. The "the first year's working will yield motorists who, in the past, have there are but few residents, who river affords good fishing, and tourists to Palm Beach are well excursions may be made to the known. The many side trips and no less than $6,500,000. Turning refrained from taking their cars do not owa a motor car.

The wasther compates wall Banana River and Merritt's visiter accommodations make

this city an ideal resort. to Canada, we find that the gaso-across the harbour on account of

Melbourne is located on a high

From Palm Beach, the road line tax instituted by the proving the long waits experienced, will with that of sunshiny, California, Island.

south cial Coverinnont will this year no doubt take advantage more the roads are well kept and of the give the Province of Quebec a re- often of the change of scenery most modern type and the joy of bluff overlooking the famous follows the coast line. venue of approximately $750,000 offered on the opposite side of the living in this state is at its height. Indian River and affording broad to Miami, another choice spot Last year about $520,000 was col-harbour to which they have in-The world knows of its wondrous views of the Atlantic from for vacationists,

Miami is distinguished for its A run south along the neacoast lected: If the rumour is correct variably done their motoring beaches and its fishing facilities. various points. that the Hongkong Government The now half-hour service from Tourists going there aren't die-

brings the tourist to Fort Pierce, equability of climate, ocean, and is contemplating the introduction (7,30 a.m. to 7.30 p.it is a great illusioned."

The Dixie Highway, meander-named from a fort that was looat-pool bathing, fishing, hunting of a now form of automobile tax improvement, and those responsi ́ation, we are convinced that it ble for it are deserving of the ing from north to south in two ed there during the first Seminole and other popular diversions.

Hines, is the route that takes al War. would be decidedly wise to the warmest thanks.

West of the city are the famed travellers to Florida. Its most roughly investigate the sugges

northerly point is Sault Ste. Indian River orange and grape- tion that the gasoline tax bo

Marie in north Michigan and Itfruit groves. introduced here. We have yet

An Interesting side trip from to hear any valid objection

is even now being extended across. the Florida keys to the most Fort Pierce is to the Okeechobee against it.

southerly point in the country at lake. Key West.

Trials This Winter?

Motor Cycles.

In view of the discussion some time ago on the question of pillion riding, it is worthy of note that well-known personage at home should express the opinion that Entering Florida at Jackson. It may merely have been coin the practice is quite a desirable ville, a few miles over the Georgia cidence, bub on two occasions this week the hope was expressed and safe one, providing the rider line, the road to St. Augustine is

exorcises reasonable care in the of brick, shell or rock. to us that motor trials will be or interest of the public generally, The old Spanish city of St. ganised this coming Winter his passenger, and himself. Motor Augustine is on Strangely enough each of the cycling is without any shadow of picturesque and interesting in the motorists who voiced the wish, doubt, both a healthy end enjoy state. was an owner of one of the now able means of transport, and the Fort Marion is the best pre- popular small care. While we modern machine is specially served relic in the city. It is a are most certainly in favour of constructed to carry a passenger, fine specimen of the military en- competitions which stimulate the either by means of the side-car gineering as practiced in the early Local automobile industry, and at by the attachment of a suitable eighteenth century.

The From St. Augustine the road the same time provide interesting seat to the back carrier.

of the most

and instructive events, there has additional weight over the back runs inland through green, rolling. to be something more definite wheel does, of course, affect the country. However, a sharp turn than bat a couple of enthusiasts balance and sway of the machine, towards the cast brings the trave "expressing a hope." One of them and no rider should attempt to lor to the seacoast town of Or- was a member of the Hongkong take a passenger out in traffic, mond. Automobile Association, and we without having first indulged in Anastasia Island may be reach- hope that ere this the other has practice in a quiet neighboured by bridge from Ormond. Here joined up. We mention that both hood. A lot depends on the are the old coquina quarries from of these gentlemen owned smallbalanos sense" of the passenger, which material was obtained to. cars, because there are mady there being many people who are build the sea well and the such cars in the Colony now quite unable to sense" the ancient Spanish buildings for St. and it is our belief that a goodly balance of the machine on which Augstine. percentage of the owners would "glady enter into the sport to be they are riding pillion. The rider who ignore the danger thus im- Such posed upon him, is foolish in the

COAST-LINE ROAD

derived from either reliability

his The road follows the sea coast trails or a gymkhana. functions have proved im- extremo, because unless mensely popular in other passenger anticipates the move for a long stretch, Caution should parts of the East and wement of the cycle, there be used in driving on this road as are sure that equal success would there is a risk that he may some of it is narrow and has deep be registered here if only motor gausura wobble which will pro- and along the edge," iste would get together and en-bably end in a crash. Those who

have had. much experience of ter into the organising and pro- liminary details. We feel sure passenger carrying in this way

that the Association would do its will agree that safety doponds

EXHAUSTS ON TOP.

MICH

CANADA

N.Y

PA

OHIO

VA.

N.C

TENNX

5.C

·ALA.

GA.

GULF

HEXICO

A gasoline or kerosene sprayl acting under "air pressure, wil,

TAMPA.

The U. 8. naval air station, the U. 8. marine corpsfying schools and the U. S. aerial gunery, are located near the city.

A road leads from Miami to Key West. The attractive beauty of this point which juts out into the ocean brings many visitors there annually.

There is a route across Florida; through the Everglades, starting at Miami, but it is not in a finish- ed state.

One of the best routes across Florida has its starting point at Melbourne. The motorial uses the same road in returning from Key. West as the one which he travelled from Melbourne.

Running northwest, the road joins Melbourne and Kissimmee and from there it winds south- west through Lakeland to Tampa, situated at the head of Old Tampa bay:

Great quantities of Havana cigars are manufactured here, as the city's leading industry

From Tampa the road leads to Tarpon Springs, from which it! follows the seacoast to Aripeka... Going to the inland, the road runs north through Bushnell Holder Ocala, Gainesville and Lake City. A short run from Like City brings one into the state of Georgia with all its glön- ous scenic attractions,"

ANOTHER SPEEDWAY

park, providing.there is real as largely on the adaptability of the The suggestion that exhausts quickly romove dirt and groaseing the construction of a motor surance that a good entry list be passenger. Novices therefore, will be brought to the top of cars, Is forthcoming. In to meantime, be well advised to refrain from

it is up to motorists to get the ball obtaining their experience in dis- rolling and put Hongkong on the tricts whero much traffic is to be map as far as the sportive and encountered."

entertaining side of motoring is A Suggestion Adopted. concernod. We shall be pleased

to publish any letters on the question.

Effective Silencers.

While wo agree that motor

cycles are quite desirable either

as pleasure, commercial or public

We are glad to notice that the

ystem of parking taxis has been

being revived. Dr. John E Lackenty of New York suggested this recently for health purposes.

FINE MEASUREMENT. Accurate measurements to one- millionth of an inch are made by

changed in acordance with the the Packard makers by means of suggestion which appeared in a light wave reflector. Highly

St. Petersburg, Fla., is plann- speedway. It will be ready for use during the 1925-1926 season, say its projectors.

TOO MANY PUMPS Gasoline makers in France. have been installing free pumping equipment for anyone who merely said he'd soil their gas, until

in those notes recently. It is a polished glass discs reveal the from the engine or chassis. This they have found themselves

at home much better one for both pas- light waves between two sur- form of spray can easily be made nearly bankrupt by the cost. Now sengers and drivers alike. faces

they're going a little more slowly

The 1026 Harley-Davidson Stream-line Twin, Featuring 16 Important Improvements.

Arrived per S.S. "Empress of Asia”.

Will you be the lucky one to have the first 1920 out on the road? -Come and let me demonstrate this wonderful machine with all the latest improvements.

Kindly book your order now at the Gascon Motor Co., No. 2, Kwang Wah Road, Kowloon (opposite The Steam Laundry) as only a limited number have arrived.

ALWAYS IN STOCK Latest-Harley-Davidson Motoroycles, Com binations and Spare Parts.

Telephone K 1243.

Repairs on all makes of Motorcycles.

THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Fart your guide

Most people learn best by their own" ek- perience rather than by the experience of others or by the dependable representations of sellers whose reputations justify the acceptance of their statements.

The Vacuum Oil Company is the largest and oldest

est strictly lubricating oil manufacturer in the World. Our huge business has been built upon reputation. Gargoyle Mobiloil is our High Grade this motor car engine lubricant, and when we say

we are prepared to prove to all interested parties that Gargoyle Mobiloil is the very best motorent engine lubricant obtainable at any price.

There is nothing magical about QUALITY.

Its relationship to merchandise may be compared the human brain. QUALITY is the very life

to

of SERVICE. It is the FOUNDATION of RESULTS.

Lubricating Oil is not bought

merely to own but to use,

Consult our Recommendation Chart and use the grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil specified for your particular make of motor car.

Obtainable from all Garages and Acces Dealers everywhere.

VACUUM OIL CO.