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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY, 20th June, 1920.

Beang the Oficial Organ of the Hongkong Automobile Association).

CURRENT

COMMENT

H. M. QUEEN MARY'S LATEST DAIMLER LIMOUSINE

H.K. A‚A. New Members,

Since we published the last lisk, the following motorists have joined the Hongkong Automobile

Association-

C, E White

·· Fit Lu. L. Wapless Offowan Sung. Capt. II. J. Chater, R.N. J. T. Bagram. Kun Tong Po.

A. N. Lucy

II. 6. Wilson

J. H. B. Nihill

Harold Wast

Rev. W. H. Hewitt

A. K. Taylor

W. K. Reynolds

C.-G. Perdue

F. C. Neville

The Gymkhana.

be

Car Weighing.

During the past week; tho confund of the Contral Police Station, has prasinted a some- what sunl Scene in the procession of cars and lorries.of all sizes and makes filing past the traffic office. The decree has gone forth that in pursuance of the checking of weights un Houds for the parnoses of what. from the point of view of the anthorities, is a fair readjustment of motor luxation, all curs and lorries are to be weighed by the process made available by the installation of the new "weighing- bridge.

KIN

H. M. Queen Mary has recently purchased the above Daimler Limousine, the coachwork of which is by the famous firm of Hooper & Co.

ew Road,

Good progress je, being made with the new road leading from Robinson Road to Conduit Raud, and during the next few days, it is expected that it will be open

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CABBON DEPOSITS.

A HINT TO OWNER- DRIVERS.

There are many ways in which

FLOOD LIGHTING.

SUGGESTED FOR HIGHWAYS.

Designed originally with the vow to finding an equitable means. of taxing the heavier class of vehicles the new process has arrived at an accurate way of The Mounted Infantry and Ar-assessing the tear and weuron moured Car Companies of the road surfaces by lorries, par- Volunteer Dalence Corps, Are to 'ticularly by the type of goods.

congratulated upon. the lorries with solid tyres. thoroughness in which they are "In a few days the weighing organising the forthcoming bridge will be paying for itself". Gymkhana. Thero is a most at said the officer in chure of the tractive aspect to competitions new, machine as he made certain for motor eyelists, both for the calculations and discovered that competitors and spectators, and "certain cars and lorrius' had been the competitions being arranged paying half of what their precise for July 10th will provide plenty, weight should-have paid.

Columbus, O., May 13-Ohio of humour for the crowd. Thanks Incre scd Revenue, « are due to the firms who have so

may become the tosting field for a generously donated the various As the "weighing machine has

lighted from one end of the state systom of super-highways, flood- prizos thus giving an additional cost something like 57:000 for its

to another, that may eventually incentive to motor cyclists to com- purchase and installation, there

be adopted throughout the coun peto. The British American To- is something to be said in con-

try. bacco Company and Nesties Swiss noction with the large increase

Attend to the condition of the

F. G. Harrison, president of the Milk Company have jointly offer in licence fees, that owners of

piston rings. If they do not bear Good Roads Federation of Ohio, ed to defray the cost of providing cars who have been paying $24

evenly on the cylinder walls, if has already advanced this idea „programmes. In other parts of now find themselves called upon

Road Improvement.

they are tea slack in their grooves, before a highway conference here, the world, motor cyclists are to pay double this.amount in.

The lamp standard which was in position are excessive, fit new specialists on lighting, as well as or if the gaps when the rings are And he has the backing of looked upon as a particularly consequence of the ruling that sithated in the middle of Queen's

Com cars weighing over 3350 lbs. are Road, Contral, at the Junction of necessary in the case of an engine "sporty section of the

rings. (Oversize rings. may be highway engineers. munity, and there is avery to be taxed with an increase of Ice House Street has been re-which has had considerable wear). would entail the construction of a Harrison's plan, if adopted,, indication that the forthcoming 100 por cent. The increase in the moved. This will give three or Gymkhana here will give can-case of motor lorries (which were four feet extra traffic space, so yincing proof that Hongkong the original cause of the new much needed at this place.

When decarbonizing, do not double-decked highway system deserves the same attribute. An graduation of licenco, fees), i would he quite a good idea to underside of the piston head. If manded it, and of lighting these It forget to roinove carbon from the where heavy interstate traffic de- advertisement appears on Page 8 oven more marked. We are in- also remove the tree in the same allowed to accumulate there; it and all other roads in the state of this Supplement in which a formed that the type with pho. vicinity, which, although will seriously interfere with heat with a series of lights newly developed at the Nela roscarch laboratories in Cleveland.

list of prizes appears. Rule of the Road,

has been

to light motor traffic. The the owner of a present-day car gradient is quite casy, and there can minimize the carbon deposit is no doubt but what the new bogey, the most important

which are givon below:-- thoroughfare will be freely used

in preference to the stiff climb under the bridge

·

umatic tyres originally cost $24 picturesque, canses an obstruc-dissipation. in licence fees. Now this rate tion at one of the busiest main

- altered, and Accidents could be avoided if in a distinction between the thoroughfares of the Colony, the precedence of the main road respective weights, it is now American Small Cars," user and "of one road over an-with solid tyres and weighing up ruled that licenses for lorries) other

After all the rumours which at crossways wero

to 50 cwts are to cost $120, while have established. Every motorist will:

escaped regarding the

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of

A few hours are well spent in There lights flood the road burnishing the cylinder head and more effectively it is said, than in removing excrescences which any boulevard lights in use to- permit.carbon to adhare firmly to day. Their principle is already to the metal instead of being in use on the large airmail fields rejected with the exhaust gases, where the landing grounds are

powerful lemp.

!.

doubtless recognise the wisdom the same type of vehicles exceed-advent of the American small Ascertain that the carburetter flooded by the rays from one of this, although it will take ing this weight are to have their car", it will come as interesting air intake is provided with a fire some time to impress the point fees doubled. In all cases the news that the manufacturers of mesh gauze to prevent ingress of

new rates become operative from the "Overland" car'have develo-road dust. upon some of the professional the 1st July, when is the usual od a small four-seater for which drivors. No sensible motorist will turn into, or cross, a main time for the renewal of motor much is claimed. Known as the

Finally, buy only the highest licenses.

Whippet" the new arrival has qualty lubricating oil of the cor- road, without oxercising the "Honest weight" in connection been built to meet the competition rect grade as specified by the cur utmost caution, but it must be with the new method of weighing in miniaturo motor care. Favour-makers or the oil refiners. admitted that there are some is attained by automatic registra-able reports Jave been received] drivers who think that by giving tion on a card issued to the driver in the Colony, and those interest-

audible warning they are en-after the operation. The "weight" ed will have an opportunity of Ford Ship Coming. titled to drive into or cross a of each vehicle is computed with testing performance in the near

At the same time, says Harri- son, the cost of installation of this system would be compara. tively cheap.

"I am told that an added cost of $700 to $1,000 a mile would cover the expense," he says,

The combination of super-high+ ways and flood lighting, Harrison contends, would eventually save money and lives in providing

Mr. Andrew Harper, junr., giving and greator safety for motorists.

main road without giving way the tank full of gasoline, the future, for two are already on the A cable has been received by special, heavy roads for trucks to main road traffic. One part radiator full of water, the sparo way to the order of the Universal icular locality may be mentioned wheel, tools and accessories. In Auto Supply. Company. the junction of Des Voeux Road the first three days an increase of

as an illustration, and that is at

near the Law Courts and Jack-$199 was marked off for collec- A.C. Mobile Section,

tion from owners at the forth-

son Road. When driving a car, from Queen's Road and through coming date of renewal

Jackson Road, in a northerly direction, the driver should keep

licenses.

A Suggestion Approved.

of

the information that one of Honry

Ford's recently acquired ships is

duo to arrive in Hongkong at the WANT STANDARD BUSSES. latter end of August. The vešsoli The Armoured Car Company is is laden with a large shipment rapidly becoming one of the most of the popular Fords for various motor bus husiness during the The rapid development of the popular sections of the Volunteer ports in the Far East, forty of Corps. Apart from the

past two years is causing a Gym-which are to the order of Mr. study of standard bus specifion- Thanks to the efforts of the china, which promisos to quito a Harper H.K.A.A, an arrangement has spectacular and important public Harper informs us that this

in . Hongkong. Mr. tions to promote "economy in been made with the Police where- function, interesting features are number brings the total of Ford rapid growth in this form of mantifacture. At present tho by owners of standard types of being organised for members of cars en route to the Colony up to transport has led to many ex- Another danger which calls for cars will not be required to take the Company. The first of those 100. attention is the practice of quite their machines up to be waoighed. will take the form of a formation

a sharp look-out for east bound traffic in Des Vooux Road. Dangerous Passing.'.

perimental regulations in dif- forent, states, making standard manufacture impossible.

MANY BUS ROUTES.

Many tourists are Boeing

ARE YOU READY?

Has the call of the open road gripped you? Are you longing to "give her the gas" and enjoy another season of motorcycling?

But, just a minute before you take that trip. Is your machine in the best of condition to insure another long period of motorcycling. pleasure, free from trouble and worry?

Do you expect maximum power from a carbon filled motor? Are any hearings worn? Are adjustments neces-, sary? If so, remedy these things now when it's very easy and inexpensive. Later, repair bills may result from neglect.

If your maching needs attention, we can do the work, unless you do it yourself. At any rate, buy your parts from us. For we use and sells only genuine HARLEY- DAVIDSON parts-

REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES.

THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,

2, Kwong Wan Road (Opposite The Steam Laundry) Telephone K.1242:

GARGOYLE

Mobiloil

Make the chart your guide

Only lubricants of REAL QUALITY are TRULY ECONOMICAL; for the value of the saving that comes: through GOOD SERVICE always EXCELS mere price. saving. The MOTIVE of every purchase is always SER "VICE, in one form or another. When e motorist is MORE PARTICULAR about the price to Buy than the ABILITY of the lubricant to PERFORM THE SERVICE expected of it, the outcome is usually disappointment and eventual EXTRAVAGANCE,.

A. Good lubricant and a CHEAP lubricant are as dife ferent as day from hight. Gargoyle Mobiloil, costing more to buy because it is the VERY BEST QUALITY, lasts longer, does more, producès finer results, performs more dependably. There are no worries, griefs, aggravations, inconveniences and unexpected costa. Gargoyle Mobiloll, through the calibre of the results it delivers, makes the cheaper lubricant by comparison expensive even if the cheaper lubricant has been purchased for much less.

The only accurate basis of figuring the true cost and actual worth of a lubricant is by the appraisal of Ite value In SERVICE and then compare the sum total of these with. the price paid for the lubricant...

...

Drain' the crankcase while the engine is hot. Refill to the right level with the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloff, It will not take you long to discover the remarkable value of Gargoyle Mobiloil for motorcar engi

engine lubrication:

VACUUM OIL CO.

HORSE BARRED

AUTO COST FIXED.

a number of drivers who overtake If for oxample, the owner of an ride to Castle Poak on Sunday,More Prizes, cars on a bond on the roadway, Essex or Morris car has not had July 4th, while on Sunday, the -Hongkong's rouds consist of his machine washed, it will be 18th, instant; at the suggestion of

At the moment going to Prose many twists and turns, and some sufficient for him to send his Major Roberts, V.C., D.9.0, an with these notes, information has drivers become impatient waiting licence to Headquarters request-instructive and interesting test been received that the Texas straight" where ing oxumption from the weighing will be made to ascertain how Company has offered 32 gallons for a suitable overtaking another car can be proceedure. The weight of his rapidly the Company can take up safely accomplished. Very few particular type of car boing a position to repel an imaginary of Texaco gasoline, 5 gallons of Americe by bus. There are 1,850 Washington, D. C., has barred The Treasury Department has ownor-drivars. offend in this already recorded, the licence will landing party in the vicinity of Texaco motor oil and 5 lbs, motor bus routes which 5,500 the horse from four of its main fixed 7 conts a milous componsa rospect, but motorists who employ be returned accompanied by a Bheko. The enthusiasm of the Texaco gour.compound as extra motor bus companice, operating. boulevards. These boulevard tion for the use of private suto. chauffeurs should give most certified weight slip. This con- Officers and other ranks of the implicit Instructions on this cossion will be greatly appreciate Company is the bust augury for prizes in the

The greatest bus using region is formerly were scenes of daily mobiles for government work forthcoming the saction north of the Ohio river parados of fashionable horse car. This represents cost of operation point

Gyinkhana.

and east of the Mississippi river. rieges

Iplus compensation.

ted by Kowloon owners,

a most successful future.