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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

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SATURDAY, 12th. December, 1925.

( Bang the Official Orgọn of the Hongkong Automobile Association).

Hongh and Canton,

Smonths ago, when the Hongk-Canton impasse und assum most deplorabic aspect, we laiophasis on the potential

CURRENT

COMMENT

arrives, we should like to see that a through road he built, in Hongkong take the lead in urging fact, it would be an act of really practical friendship if this Colony offered advice and assistance in ity of automobile as a con-hastening an inevitable develop- nectink between neighbouring ment of the future. peoplend on the influence for

progrewhich gutomobilism is The Taipo Rond. capabf creating. Amorien,

Cunućustralia, to quite three The bridge at Taipo. which has outstag examples, owe anheen closed for some considerable incalcle debt to the power of time, is now open to mo'orists auto-port in solving distance from 8am. until 6.30 p.m. daily. probl and opening up com- A gate keeper is stationed there. moreid even social relations with, instructions to allow cars betweldely scattered districts. to pass between those hours, and Else in this supplement, at need hardly be mentioned, that reliabrrespondent states that motorists availing themselves of States shipped no less the privilege, should drive very than thousand' and fifty cars slowly and cautiously when

the

“Brighter Bodies.”

to Atia alone, during June crossing. last, by now, many of those Curs

assisting way-back settled farmers to

place produr salo in the leading mark centres.

a Coling Link.

The contributer who recently advocated, in somewhathumorous vein, that our motor cars are far too sombre in appearance, will doubtless welcome the

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In to much has been raider hue which is frequently

of the enene of a motoris be seen on the parking space, road både here and Canton, and the be no doubt what-pposite the Hongkong Hotel."

ever ach a throughfare! would beonderful assistance

After inspecting this particular ample of brightness, there does seem to be something in favour of the plen. Foolishness.

in bringite two cities within easy andppy touch one with the othejhere is something about antbile transport which has a moriendly aspect than The other day we noticed a other mcnf travel, while the motor-cyclist driving his com- possibility merchandise tran-bination from the side-car. True. sport is anally strong reason he was not in heavy traffic, but why u rofort should be make nevertheless, il is doubtful to link thipital of South China whether he could exercise as with this ony. Once it is pos-effective control

ቢኖ when sible fortomobiles to roach operating from the driving soat. Canton et from hero, the No doubt the idea appeared to be necessity road development somewhat nevel, but novelty is from canto put lying districts not desirable when it may mean will be ch demonstrated to creating an unnecessary risk, the authorid thero. When both to the person concerned and solution of prosent trouble to other rond-isers,

SAFETY

TUNNEL FOR SAFETY.

ANOTÈR U. S. IDEA.

Street sing tunnels for school child is the iden being promoted bafety organizations in Los Angs.

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MOTOR TRANSPORT.

BIG CONFERENCE IN

AMERICA.

this occasion, an-

World Motor Transport Congress It is announced that the Second will be held in New York City As & rest of their efforts, the from January 11-13, 1926, during eity councilas been won over to the National Automobile Show. the idea the people of Los The National Automobile Chamber- Angeles wihave the opportunity of Commerce, New York, which is to vote on plan at the coming the host ou spring lon.

nounces that the Congress will be With thepeople's approval, a

open to dealers, manufacturers, $500,000 bfl issue will be cuised

engineers and others in foreign for the enruction of 61 tunnels countries who are interested in underneath crowded streets. in the automobile industry, Assur school distlets.

ances of participation have al- This act follows the success-ready been received from fifty ful completon of one such tunnel countries. During the first Con- which hasen under the observa-

gress which was held in Detroit

tion of schol and traffic authori-in May, 1925, the chief topics were ties. Th, with course on the economies and utility of motor safety instuction in the schools, transport; on the present occasion has been bund of considerable emphasis is to be placed on asics, advantage in the reduction of advertising and service methods. accidents school children.

The Congress is to be conducted

year.

The safty course alone, it is on the basis of exchange of experi- believed, fas been instrumental in enees. The American manufac- cutting down the child death-rate turers hope to learn a great deal in Los Angeles by 21 per cent. last from visitors from abroad and in This reduction may be furtherhibits of the manner in which

return to provide complete ex-: increase through the use of the motor transportation is merchan- tunnels is street crossings for dised in the United States. school children.

HORNS MUFFLED.

REVOLVING GARAGE.

London, Eng., expects soon to France requires its auto owners have a garage with a revolving to mule their horns. This is floor. Thus a car parked on the intended not only for quiet, but floor can be brought around to for prevention of accidents by the door by the rotation of the

.Scaree.

floor.

FAMOUS ITALIAN AIRMAN'S · TRIUMPH.

The Marchese de, Pinedo received a wonderful ovation at Rome on the conclusion of his flight (Rome. Melbourne- Tokyo-Rome when he roached the Italian capital. Thousands of people congregated near the so-called Port of the Tiber, and the first person to greet the airman was Signor Massolini who embraced him heartily and congratulated him on his flight. The accomplishment of this single machine flight from Rome to Australia then to Japan and back to Rome is easily the finest and most notable of efforts in transcontinental flights.

SKDING

By H. G.

Try comparin' yourself to an automobile. Your system is just a machine. Your mind, we might say, always sits at the wheel, and it drives with an int'rest that's keen.

An auto that travels a path that is straight, will run while usually gets where it's going. the gas keeps on flowing. If sailing along at a sensible galt, it

The pep that you have well compares with the gas, and it keeps your old system in step. The death of your vigor and vint comes to pasa, just as soon as you run out of pep.

We'll take it for granted you're seeking success, though a leave it to guess, and you likely will get there some day. lot of things get in the way. Make sure of your road and don't

Keep feet on the ground and your head held up high, and of all reckless driving be rid. In driving with pep, you can travel on high, but be careful. Use brain power. Don't skid.

SOME RUNABOUT "

Somewhat of a freak car, but the owner thought he would build a maching with the engine at the back In order to give plenty of room for observation in front, and, also, to, eliminate all odours in front

OLYMPIA'S BEST CAR.

ROLLS-ROYCE LATEST..

There are always so many ex- tremely handsome vehicles gather- | ed together at the Olympia Ex- hibition that it is by no means easy to say which is really the finest. This year, however, the palm ought probably to by award- ed to a 40/50 h.p. Rolls-Royce "New, Phantom," with a Hooper patent enclosed limousine body. Among conch-builders Messrs. Hooper hold a position that can fairly be described us similar to that occupied by Messrs. Rolls- Royce among chassis builders. Consequently the collaboration of these two famous firms may rea- sonably be expected to result in a Very perfect example of the de luxe motor vehicle. It has cer-) tainly done so in this case. The "New Phantom" chassis is of thei lang type and the limousine body is fitted with a collapsible roof; over the driving compartment.

It provides accommodation for six; namely, two on the driving sent, two on special "Royal" pattern fixed chair seats, and two on the rear seat. Frameless glasses are used throughout, with mechanical lifts to the doors, and sliding glasses at the back of the driver." The car is painted grey with black mouldings and is upholstered in

70-80 SWIFT MILES PER GALLON.

-10,000 to 12,000 miles on a pair of inoxponsive tires 800 miles to the gallon of oil.

How's that for the economy of the Harley-Davidson Single ? It's the type of motorcycle you knew would come, some day. Easy to ride-beginnors learn within a city block. Easy to purk. Easy to garage and care for.

And the performance! Ride it over trail or highway-on pleasure ride or hunting 'trip. See how swiftly and smoothly the SINGLE hums over hills and through mud. Ample power and speed!

The third consignment of HARLEY SINGLES (side by side valves and fover head valves) are expected on the 1st. December or latest the 31st., by the EMPRESS of RUSSIA." Prospective buyers that were dissappointed on the first and second consignment better put your orders with us now.

ALWAYS IN STOCK.

Latest-Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Com- binations and Spare Parts.

Telephone K. 1242

Repairs on all makes of Motorcycles.

blue leather and grey cloth, toning THE GASCON MOTOR COMPANY.

beautifully with the polished burr walnut panels under the windows. The equipment is, of course, very complete and handsome and, amongst other items, includes n dietograph, two horns, clock and step lamps. Finally; it is worth nothing that, "in, the interests of the safety of the occupants, the example now set by the whole of the British royal family has been followed in the fitting of Triplex glass throughout.

Wife: I have been oiling the cylinders!"

Husband: "That wasn't cylinders! It was may Weekly Telegraph, Sheffield.

the Cars!

POLÍCE TELEPHONES.

FOR ROAD ASSISTANCE. Populous districts in all parts of the British Empire might well follow the example of Lancashire. In that county practically all police stations are now connected by public telephone, or police private lines, and the Automobile Association states that motorists touring in the county can obtain the telephone numbers of the nearest police stations from police officers or A.A. patrole.

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide

Good lubricating oil is made for people who desire good service and who are prepared to pay a fair and reasonable price for it. Poor labricating oil is also made for people who want good service but who are not willing to pay a fair and reasonable price or who have the notion that lubricating oil is over-priced and that there must be some one somewhere with a good article who is willing to sell it for less than anyone else. Tho poople who comprise this class represent a very big market indeed.

It is not in the least surprising that lubricating oil is being made to cater to this particular class,

We sell oil for motor-car engine lubrication at prices lower than those asked for our High Grade Speciality- Gargoyle Mobiloil-but it cannot be expected to give the service the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil will give any more than a cheap pair of boots can be expected to give the satisfaction a high-priced pair of boots will give.

Some people labour under the impression that oil in oil and that one lubricating oil is no better than another. In case this is your belief, will you not give us an opportunity to prove to you that the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil is far superior to any motor-cur engine lubricant on the market?

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Our Correct Lubrication Chart is not copied from Charts issued by competitors. We originated the Chart- the work of a score of highly paid Automotive Engineers who are employed by this Company-and the other followed.

Make the Chart your Guide and insure your car against an early trip to the scrap heap..

VACUUM OIL CO.

CLIFTON STILL HEAD.

The Lancashire police authori- ties have recently instituted new arrangements for dealing with the increasing motor traffic on the ronda, and it is hoped that the tele phone facilities now provided will further aesist towards en- suring the maximum of safety.

The Automobile Association, through its rond patrols, is co-

It has been learned that thero Colonel Charles Clifton of operating with the county police are comparatively few child fatall- Buffalo has been re-elected prest In their efforts to render prompt ties from auto accidents in places, dent of the National Automobile assistance to motorists when where there are conveulently Chamber of Cameras formed required. A

FATALITIES DECREASE,