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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, 31st. DECEMBER, 1926.

1 Boing The Ofolái Organ of the Hongking Automobile Association),

Traffic Control.

CURRENT

COMMENT

PACKARD CARS FOR QUEEN'S VISIT.

limit to the load is clearly desir-" able, both from the point of view Enegertio measures are being of preventing obstruction and taken by the Authorities to im-saving the roads from the damage prove the method of signalling by inflicted by iron tyred wheels. Police stationed on point duty, A As we have so often urged, overy number of constables are being encouragement should be given spacially trained for this purposo, to the adoption of motor lorries in and models of different junctions place of these out-of-date trucks. are being used to demonstrate the Fiat Representative. various signals which should be given. Small models of vehicles' Mr. 8. P. Rizza, of the Fiat are employed, and miniature Company's works, Turin, recently- wooden policemen demonstrate passed through Hongkong on a exactly how the signals should be business trip to the Far East on used in controlling and instruot-behalf of the Fiat Co. During his ing drivors. In addition to this, short stay here, Mr. Rizza called the men are taken out to different at the Hongkong Telegraph Offices

Sheridan Circle, Washington, | said of the "machines. Her points in the Colony, and given and briefly outlined the object of practical instruction by European his tour, which is to inspect the D. C., had the appearance of an Majesty led the floot of Packards officers: The men are required to various agencies in order to en-outdoor automobile salon during-of as many designs, it seemed pass a special examination before sure that Fiat purchasers are re- the visit of Queen Marie to the as there were cars, and there they aru sent out on duty. By ceiving every attention. Mr. nation's capital Motor cars pro- were nearly twenty, all glistening this method it is hoped to bring Rizza stated that the Flat car vided transportation for the royal and brand now.". about moro efficient traffic con- had been very well received in party to Mount Vernon, An- Tired by the strenuousness of trol, and motorists will appreciate this part of the world, and he ex-napolis and Baltimore and the U.her reception in New York and the Traffic Department's efforts pressed the opinion that good S. Government, as official host, Washington, Queen Marie needed business would be recorded dur-had a whole fleet of machines in rest and relaxation as the long in this direction.

ing the coming year.

waiting at the Roumanian legu- cavalcade of Packards was led Caution Needed.

tion on the Circle which was the out of Washington by a squad of home of the royal party while in Maryland motor cycle police on Washington.".

the trip to Annapolis and Balti- Narrow rinds, more.

made

A Wonderful Lightweight.

The rails which are set in the During the last few years, re- roadway near Morrison Hill, in markable stridos have been made connection with the work of demo- in the development of lightweight lishing Morrison Hill, are not in motor cycles, and, although at vory good condition, and although first the reliability of the light four-whool rohicles manage to machines did not compare with negotiate them safely, motor the heavier types, astounding pro- cyclists should ride with the ut-gress has been made, and re- most caution, otherwise a nasty liability has beon amply demons- spill may occur. Truck Nuisance.

LONELY ISLE'S CAR.

Wool-Stuffed Tyres Of A Pacific Motorist..

In a census of motor-cars pub, ished by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and reviewed recently in The Daily Mail, it was mentioned that tho Faroe Islands possessed ono out of the world's 24,000,000 motor- CBT3.

The compiler, however, appar- ontly forgot the world's loneliest place, Easter Island, in the Paci- fic. Although it is 2,500 miles from Obile, the nearest mainland, this isle also boasts of one motor-

CBT.

Lt. Col. H J. Kölsall, of. Tir Na'n Ogo, Wrington, Somerset, in a letter to The Daily Mail, states that the Island's motor-car belongs to Mr. Edmunds, the manager of Balfour and William- son's cattle ranch. He says:

Shot Dead In Car By Gamekeeper.

When I was there it was run- ning with the tyres stuffed with sheep's wool, as the supply of innor tubes had run out owing to the annual schooner from Val- paraiso being months overdue, I travelled some miles in it over the very rough cart tracks which Thore were nearly as many

are the only roads. In the island body types as there were cars but slippery. by a steady rain, the and it got along wonderfully well, all were Packard Eights. Given normal highway traffic and although one tyre came off and an opportusity to select a type pace of forty-five miles an hour we had to tie it on with rope. best suited for the occasion each set up by the police to meet the time she moved from the legation prearranged sonedule only caused Queen Marie rode in open cars claims for the Packard Eight as MOTORIST POACHER. standard limousinos and different "restful car" to be sustained trated by some of these miniature types of custom built Packards. and the Queen arrived in Balti- machines competing in open com- From the depot to the legation more greatly refreshed from her "potitions with signal success. In on the arrival of the royal party rído. Complaints have often been the front rank of lightweights is a standard sedan limousine was made regarding the practice of the "Francis Barnett" a remark-used.

For the formal Whiso Packard cars were the vehicles pushing, or, perhaps it would be ably capable fittle mount which House dinner a Dietrich town officially selected by the City of more correct to say, pulling, has a remarkably large number car was selected. A bright and New York for the reception to hand-trucks along the tran: lines of trophies to its credit, including fair day called for an open car the Roumanian myal party there. The complaint is usually directed an award for the ascent of Mount for the tour to Mount Vernon More than twenty Packard against the refusal of the coolies Snowdon, a distance of five miles and the Queen rode in a five Eights formed the big procession place between gamekeepers and to draw into the side of the road with an average gradient of one passenger phaeton with lowered which travelled from the Battery when a motor vehicle desires to in seven point, four. The climb top. Vision, so that the rolling to the City Hall and after the overtake them. During last week, was negotiated by throo "Francis-hills and many points of interest reception there, to the Pennay- quite a number of prosecutions Barnett" in the short time of 22 could be scen, protection from a vania station. Queen Maric rode were heard at the Police. Court, minutes. A number of world's drizzling rain and the utmost in in an open car at the head of the and the offenders duly fined. This records have also been made, in- ease and luxurious comfort were ine. This machine a Packard appears to be the only course cluding the 50 and 100 miles re- called for in the trip to Annapolis Eight phacton with body black, open at the moment, but, we cord at Brooklands at the respec- und Baltimore and the answer whools light green and light should like to see a reduction tive averages of 61.82 and 61.95 was found in a seven passenger green striping made such a decid- made in the number of these miles per hour. Local motor Holbrook inside drive limousine. ad impression that immediately cumbersome vehicles. The ques cyclists will doubtless be interest-

Spotless inside and out and after the special train had left tion of loading should also be con-ed to hear that these machinos presided over by military appear the station it was sent out on an sidered. It is frequently obvious are now represented in Hongkong that the load carried is far in ex- by Messrs. Alex. Ross & Co, Ltd. ing chauffeurs and footmon in all-night drive over the road and especially tailored livery the the next morning as bright and ceas of the capacity of the truck, from whom full particulars may motor care divided interest with shiny as when she saw it in New while the coolies appear to be al- bo obtained. The "Francis-Bar- the distinguished parsonages who York the same car awaited the most incapable of pulling the nett" is a British product, and rode in them.

One newspaper Queen's pleasure in Washington. load, especially should there be a not the least interesting feature slight incline to negotiato, A is the surprisingly low price.

RIDE OF TERROR. warned her of danger from a mo-

Girl's Month Of Thrills

On A Motor Cycle.

8,000-MILE TOUR. ·

tor-car.

.

Fearful of being run down, Miss Adams maintained, a con-

tinuous noise on her warning

signal. At last came an answer- ing signal from the car, and Miss Adams thought, her ordeal was ovor; but then yolls reverberated through the tunnel.

J

· Miss Adams stopped, so did the Adventure arrived in London car, and found that the shrieke rocently with the return of Miss came from terrified drovers who Gwendoline Adanis, aftor motor-Wero driving goats through the'

tunnel. cycling 3,000 miles over the "Al-

After passing through the tun- pine roads of France and Italy;

During a month's tour Misael the car driver told Miss Adams Adams was at times flung from that tho, Italian officials on the granite boulder to rushing moun- frontior had described her to him. tain stream; at others sho nar- as a "mad English girl." rowly escaped falling down preci-

LOST ON THE ALPS."

pices which wore unguarded from In the French Alps Miss Adama the road.

lost her way. After following a But one of hor most vivid re-mountain track for miles she collections is of à tunnel nearly a found that it narrowed into a milo and a half long into which rough footpath; but it led hor to a she drove at a mountain top. tiny hamlet whore she was able

It was but dimly lighted, and to rest for the night.' the road" was water-loggod and Sho arrived back in London rough. Thon sho discovered that yesterday after one of the most her gas tubo was missing, so that adventurous bollday tours over she could not light her headlamp:jachieved, by a woman motor-

TERRIFIED DROVERS. cyclist.

After a while the inky darkness Her Douglas machine com- gave way to a dazzling light, and pleted the journey to Venice and an increasing roar from behind back without trouble.

MIGOSH! I'LL FREEZE T' DEATH

IF TH' MISSUS

DON'T COME

SOON!

Surall

AND THE OLD CAR'LL PROBLY MELT

Three encounters, each result- ing in loss of life, have taken

poachers in forests not far from Paris recently.

Gamekeepers at Jouarro (Seine et Marne) attempted to arrest two men who, from the shelter of a powerful motor-car, were shoot- ing rabbits at the dead of night. When challenged they tried to escape after shooting at the keep ors. A bullet from the pursuers killed the driver of the car, which overturned in a ditch. The dead man has been recognised as a Paris restaurant proprietor.

A battle took place between gamekeepers and poachers in the Forest of Rambouillot. A kesper was shot dead and the poachers escaped. This morning two men were arrested in connection with the affair.

The third conflict was in the woods near Bernay (Euro), Two gendarmes, aftor hiding until darkness, surprised a man named Arnault shooting game. Arnault shot one of the policemen dead before boing overpowered.

CHILDREN STUDY PLANES.

The elements of aviation are" being taught school children in their manual training courses, in Karisas City, Mo. The children arg taught to build small, rubber- band-driven craft and are given instruction on the principles of Kirplane construction.

TRUCKS WORK FARMS.

Motor, trucks on farms of the United States are estimated by the Departmout of Agriculture to supply 600,000,000 horsepower hours of power annually.

Our second shipment of 1927 Harley-Davidson cycles. and a large assortment of genuine spare parts is now here.

Special Offer for New Year Week.. This shipment was ordered when exchange was high, but we will continue to sell them at our usual prices only till the 7th January 1927.

'Big twin Solo

Big twin Combination

.$ 825.00

.$1065.00

Single cyclinder (side by side valve)" ....$ 675.00 Single cyclinder (overhead valve)................$ 800.00 These cycles are fully equipped and ready for the road, -Compare qur prices and get one for the New Year and start right.

THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,

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

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