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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

What Others think of-

the new "World'

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"World" Morris

The very largely increased demand for the new Morris medels, both at home and. abroad, is in itself ample proof of their superior qualities.

Previous Morris cars were so good that they achieved overwhelming supremacy. The

new models are far better. Sales figures prove it.

MORRIS

the Wheel of the World"

- from £190.

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE

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HINTS

FINE MOTORIST

FOR

THE

ALBERT L.CLOUGH BEWARE OF DEADLY EXHAUST GASES.

Here is a vital safety first rule that should be followed implicit ly: Don't romain or allow others to romain in u, garage or other: building, in which a motor car engine is running and omitting its oxhaust, unless the doors or windows are wide open or the fullest degree of ventilation i otherwise provided, Failure to observe this rule may result in boing Gassed," with results ranging all the way from slight headache and dizziness to fainting and death and the worst of it is

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

5, 1927.

5000-MILE ROAD,

From Cairo To Cape Town.

2500 miles, has been opened. It distance from Cape Town to complates the last link in the Cairo, but scotions are in daily great-African highway.

use, Lord Wilton and Major W. Hibbert claim the honour of bo- The Great North Road which ing the first through the 2500- leads from Cairo to Cape Town, mile stretch. They made the dis- nearly 5000 miles distant, is now tance at a "comfortablu" rate in officially doomed "an accomplish- 10 days. Thoy had no difficulties ed foot.".

with the car or the road.

level. Would it be advisable to put in a now spring on this low side and would this impair the running of the car?

Answer: It would be' all right" The last stretch between Bula-i to replace the spring on the low side but we are afraid that this wayo and Nairobi,, a distance of would make the other side low, but perhaps not enough to be very objectionable. You might make this roplacoment, see how the car sats and if it not level onough to suit you, replace the other spring. also. It doos not make much dif- ference in the running of a car

if there is considorahlo difforonce in set of the two front springs, but of course, if they become so flattened that something is likely

SQUPAKING COWL BOARD. Quration How can I proven tho squeaking of the instrument board of my

sedan ?

OLJCKING SPEEDOMETER SHAFT,

to, striko, in going over bnd that the victim often does not humps, it is time to replace thom realizo his condition until too or take them off and havo

ro-chamber the late, so insidious is the effect of Springmaker

leaves to their original curvature. the deadly carbon monoxide gas Clonerally it is cheaper to replace Eiven out by the engine. In than to have this work done. warm weather, danger from exhaust gas poisoning is not great, for floors and windows are generally kept open, there is then

Answer: dosen the bolts adequate ventilation and the

which hold it in place, squirt as poisonous gas is present in the little very thin penetrating oil air breathed in too small propers around them and upon the parts tiggs to do harm. But in winter of the board where it bears upon there is a temptation to keep its supports and retighten the garage tightly closed against the bolts. When the all reaches all cold and to remain inside, while points where rubbing occurs, the engine is being warmed up squeaking should cease. tried out, with no ventilation at all provided. This is a most dangerois practice, which has: feast a great many lives mat to mention innuinoribio las tragic toxic affects which have resulted

Answer: Detach the casing at from it. The smaller and lighter its two ends, draw out the shaft the, gurag and the longer tinic and smear it all over with special the engine is run and the person speedometer lubricant of ovon exposed, the greater the danger. with thin grease, replace it and The exhaust from a cold engine, connect the casing taking care just being started, is especially that the ends of the shaft engage. dangerous, as the mixture is properly. over-rich and the combustich very incomplete, thus raising the proportion of deadly gas in the! exhaust. The only condition under which an engine can safoly be run in an unventilated garugo, is when the oxhanst is lod out! into open air. A rubber hose, with ono ond tightly slipped over the muffler tailpipe and the other passed through a hole in the wall or through a window or crack in the door, can be easily arranged."

SAGGED FRONT SPRINGS, _` Question :-My- car is down on both front springs, but is lower on one side than on the other. When I jack up the spring on the low side at its about contre, it brings the ear nearly

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Question: How to keep his i spéodomotor shaft from clicking.

REMORSE.

By C. A. Potts.

The other night James came to my rooms and, throwing himself gloomily into my most comfort- ablo chair, called loudly for a whisky and soda. "What's the. matter?" I asked, as I poured him out a stiff dose of his favourite physic. Why this harassed look? Has the Bank at which you keep your overdraft gone broke, or has the laundry destroyed your other collar ?”

"Listen," he interrupted. "I've got to toll somebody or I shall go mad. "

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Have you ever hoon afraid to

venture out in daylight?" he said. "Have you ever known what it is to slink down side streets and avoid your usuni. haunts because you were afraid of meeting someone? · Havo you lain awake nt nights expecting every minute to hear

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ring at the bell and to receive a call from one who you knew was seeking your blood? If so, you will realise what I am going through now. I tell you I can't stand much more of it. My nerve's going. I start at the slightest sound. If I hear a car in the distanço I hide until it has passed. I hid in a strange gardon only this morning and the dog [bit me. I dare not go to a ro- staurant or a theatre in Case I meet him. A great foar hangs over me always, like the sword of Thingaminy,”

He finished the whisky in ono great swallow and hold out his glass for more. I noticed that his hand shook.

"James, " I said, slowly, "I've|-- known you man and boy for several months, and, in spite of your many faults, I have a kind- ly fueling for you. Your secret is safo in my keeping. Is it murder, bigamy, forgery, mayhem, bar- ratry or mere breach of promise? Come, confess.

"Thanks, old murmured, wringing my hand warntly, I knew I could rely

on you. Listen. "

man,

ho

Ho drew nearer, and,' with a fearful glance towards the deer, whispered his awful soorat in my

ear.

You know that old oar of mino," he said. "Well, I'vo sold it to an absoluto novice. He lives quite near and...

There was a ring at the front door bell, and before I could turn round James had vanished through the window, leaving bo- hind him half a tumblerful of per- footly good whisky, and soda. The Morris Ownar.

Deferred Plan of Payment 30% down Balance by arrangement.

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As you there are no reports of any traveller covering the entir

Motorists are advised to carry rifles and shotguns and a largo stook of ponnies as equipment. The guns are for protection against wild animals and the pon- nies for natives.

Whonovor any assistanco is zò- quired along the road, it is neces- sary for the motorist to engage almost the entire population of a native village.

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507. 15-20 H.P.

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