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TEACHING CHILDREN SAFETY

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

under 18 years of age Möre children are, Injured after school hours than at any other time; the

warns.

A suggested talk by teachers. which the association furnishos with the postor, follows:

"Children, be careful while you

killed on the streets are children serves.".

STUDEBAKER

World Wide Records

MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

THE BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY, 1927-8.

Prospect and Retrospect.

80

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

THE WOMAN AND HER CAR.

New Devices for Beauty

and Comfort.

A novelty in the lighting of

New System Advocated."Stay Within the Qurb" is the slogan given school children by the San Francisco, Dic 20.

addociation. "Do not ran reckless- Increase of the dangerously inté the street to play." practice of children playing in atreete is generally noted at this

The woman motorist takes season of the year, when Christ

The purpose of this short article many British Industries are still equipment and decoration of her almost as much intorest in the mas time with new toys, brings a stronger temptation for young are playing. Many a child has is to coal rather with symptoms striving, with only moderato suo car as in that of her house, and stera to try their coastors, base- lost its life while playing on the Indicative of general tendencies and ceas, to sell their products at far | Innumerable are the devices for The seemingly harmless progress than with the advancement higher prices than were charged for beautifying the saloon car of the balls, balloons, footballs and other street. playthings on public thorough act of chasing a balloon across the of design in matters of detail. The similar articles before the War, it well-off woman, and aiding in a year 1027 will probably be best re-is now possible to buy at something practical way the one who neta as "fares. Taking Cognizance of. the stress has often ended in tragedy. Increased traffic hazard during Mère children are killed and in-membered, from the point of low below pre-war prices in sterling, her own chauffeur. the holiday season, the California jured while at play on the streets of motor history, as one in which British care which far surpass the

Comfort is also a primary con- State Automobile Association has than in any other way. And more the British Industry definitely put pre-war models in power, perform- devoted its December school safety children are injured and killed forth fully organised exertions to anco, durability, economy and per-sideration in both cases, hence the lesson to reminding school boys after school hours than at any capture or re-capture the world's fection of equipment. Considering increased popularity of the pneu

markets, as well as to consolidate the depreciated value of currency, matic upholstery, which eliminates and girls of the dangers of playing other time. in the street,

"Dangerous practices are play-its already strong position among this is no small achievement, a vibration, and with which Mias This lesson the exh in ang bali an street or roadway; users of the road in its own home statement which refers to both sec Cowdray had her car fitted for her

tions of the Industry and reflects at world tour. Andelightful innova monthly series, is part of the sys-roller skating in the street; riding country.

No good purpose would now be least as much credit on the builder tion is a pneumatic loose cushion tom of visual education Installed rear ends of automobiles or trucks; by the motoring organization in riding bicycles; cupecially at night served by recapitulating in detail of commerical and public servico covered with box cloth, intended 10,176 public school class rooms without lights; "jaywalking" the circumstances which led up to vehicles as on the maker of privato to form a back for the third, and in 1218 cities, towns and school crossing at other than intersec- the position as it was at the begin-cars. The former, faced with a middle occupant of the backseat districts of northern and central tions or marked crosswalks; running of 1927. The main Influences long period of trade depression, has who generally has to sit forward California, with the co-operation ning across the street; walking which had moulded that position and even more difficulties in organ- without adequate support. It is a and approval of school authorities. out from between parked automo- were, to state them as briefly as ising increased output and

capital idea, and is doubly useful reducing standing charges. Never for those alfresco meals which are In addition to its striking visual bilen; neglect to look both ways possible, as follows:

First, the War, with its accom-theless, many of those who visited one of the delights of motoring lesson in street-play danger, the before crossing the street; playing poster points out that 60 per cent, games In the roadway; disobeying panying restrictions, had caused a the Olympia Shows this autumn ex- when it can be propped against a of the total number of pedestrians hoye of Public School Traffic Re-total cessation of the export of pressed astonishment at the value tree trunk, transforming it tom British motor vehicles for civilian for money represented by many of porarily into a sylvan divan chair, use of any kind, and consequently the heavy chassis there exhibited as opened doors everywhere to "the compared with anything that could Lighting the Saloon. British Industry's competitors and be seen in the lighter classos, irres- enabled them to establish them-pective of country of orgin. selves firmly before any sort of com- Great good may therefore be ex-saloons is in the form of sprays petition could again be organised pected to result from the holding of natural looking mualin flowers from Great Britain.

of the Motor Transport Exhibition with tiny lamps buried in them, Later came the aftermath of the of 1927, which made clear to the couple of pink roses and a War, during which factories, the world the great progress effected branch of fuchsia being especially energies of which had been diverted by British manufacturera, not only effective. And a useful ttlo into other channels, hd to be re- in the design of vehicles for more adjustable reading lamp for fixing equipped, with the result that out- or less normal use on satisfactory Inside saloons has just been put was trifling and overhead rends, but equally, or perhaps even brought out, For the inside of charges very high. During this more, In respect of the production the car there is also a nickel- period, the commercial vehicle sce- of vehicles eminently capable of plated robe rail, made in three tion of the Industry, suffered from operating under the worst possible sizes, over which the rug can be. an additional and very serious travelling conditions,

pat. handicap, inasmuch as its how Yet another event of great signi- vehicles were in competition in the ficance WAR the World Motor markets with its war-time products, Transport Congress, held in London |new or second-hand, which had be last November. This was in no come surplus Government stock and sense designed to serve as propa had been sold in large numbers and ganda for the products of any one often at ridiculously low figures.

Delegates were invited, During the past few years, the and in fact attended, from all parts interest of the British manu- of the world, the unanimity with facturer in the Overseas markets which die event was supported hus steadily increased. Represent-belag in itself the finest evidence atives of many of the leading firms imaginable of the fact that the im- have conducted extensive tours, notportance of the British Industry is merely for the purpose of selling now recognised everywhere. It vehicles or appointing agents will be readily appreciated that the but also with the object possibility of securing representa of studying the exact require- tive attendance at any such event is ments of the countries visited: It more or less proportionate to the was, however, left for. 1927 to be importance of the national industry the year in which the Industry des-of the country in which that event patched an official delegation to is to be held, since those who are visit many of the Overseas Dom-brought together seek not only to Inions in the interests of all ita exchange opinions with one another, constituents and not 'merely of in-but also to learn from examination

A new fog lamp to fit on the dividual firms. Much of the good of the home factories. It is, there dumb iron that can be tilted at work done by this delegation was fore, matter for no little satisfac- any angle to throw the light on of a type the value of which would tion that the Congress in London the kerb or edge of the road in be almost entirely dissipated if it was attended by representatives of welcome. It is veiled with a thin were made public. It must there far more countries than had ever film of gelatine in orange, that, fore suffice to say that very much come together on the occasion of after much experimentation, has was learned and that, from a poll-any one of the three Congress pre-been found will penetrate the fog, tical' as well as from a technical viously held in the United States. There are some very delightful point of view, it seems certain that The delegates were, moreover, dir- picnicking novelties, among them results will ultimately be found to ectly representative somo- have more than justified the expen-thing over fifty Governments, as a diture incurred.

consequence of which it may be con Somewhat closely allied with the fidently anticipated that the de- Lour of this delegation was the liberations of the Congress will be opening of a system of propaganda reflected within the next few years for British motor goods in Empire in national legislation framed in markets: a costly undertaking but many quarters.

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HONGKONG DELIVERED PRICES.

ERSKINE

H.P. 16:54 R.A.C.-107" WHEEL BASE

Tourer

Sports Roadeler

Повишена Опи

Custom Chupe

· Custom Sedan

6 Soster

0.81, 50

'4 Boater'

1,207

2 Sauler

1,200

4 Seater

1,260

5 Seater

1,250

All Eralines with wire wheel.

DIRECTOR

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Custom Taurer, Sporis Roadster Duplex Phaeton

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4 Brater

1,485

24

6 Seater

1,900

Custom Tourer

***

7 Seater

1,530

*CuBlog Coupe

2 Seater

1,575

Custom Sedan Plush

NT

5 Seater

1,675

Custom Coupe

1

4 Sauter

1,675

Custom Victoria

4 Seater

-

tru

1,675

Custom Sedan Mohair

6 Boater

1,675

COMMANDER

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Bparts Roadster

+++

4 Seater 0.$1,835

2 Beater

1,876

... 4 Seater

1,876

1,876 1,005 1,905

5 Sealer

1,005

S Sinter

A Spater

4 Beuter

Custom Coupe

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Dusiom Touror

Custom Sedart

Custom Linĺ

7 Boater

7 Beater -0.$2,200

Beater

2,436 2,700

All prices include. 4 wheel brakes, spare wheel, tyre and tuba, windshield wiper, hindview mirror, bumpers, extra horn, tools, éto,, etc.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE.

eo, Queen's Road, Central

(THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.)

country.

of

Saloon mascota include fantag tie dolls from France and Italy. But the most charming is one made by an English girl and stuff- cd with English lavender.

For the woman who drives her own car there are some new graded glasses with the top only shaded green that are a great com- fort in oliminating glare. Then there is a fresh development of the popular sheepskin cleaner intro duced last year for washing the car, in which the hand can be put in the water without it getting wet. It is a mít mop also made of sheepskin that is slipped over the hand and is so nice and soft that it cleans up the car quickly,

For Foggy Weather.

folding table, a top of five-ply wood painted with cellulose in a variety of attractive colours, and there is also a capital little collap- bible stool, with a top of leather mounted on canvas that forms a case for holding the folding legs. A quite inexpensive little picnic case is in three sections; with. copper kettle for carrying water, and a top section free of fitments, world's markets; on the contrary, so that lunch as well as tea could On this last point there can be the degree of success already be carried. little doubt. The output of British achieved has been qufficient to en- factories have been increased, de-courage many, who, a year ago,

one that was overdue, and that can Finally, there are no signs of any hardly fall to justify itself, nasum-slackening of the British Industry's Ing only that the claims made can efforts to extend its grip on the be substantiated.

Faigns have been modified to suit were doubtful of the wisdom of SUNBEAM CARS IN

Overseas, requirements, and the attempting to develop anything most modern and oconomical more than a casual trade beyond methods of manufacture have been the boundaries of their own coun- adopted. The result is that while try.

TWO SPORTS MODELS,

These two sport cabrioleta look so much alike, they..." could exally be confused. But the upper picture is that of the new Chevrolet. The lower one is a new.Model "A" Ford

JAPAN.

British Relability Appreciated.

Although the sale of British cars

in Japan has never been exceptional- ly large, there has been, for many years past, a steady demand for the high-grade British models. Six- cylinder cars with luxurious coach- work have always found favour with the wealthy Japanese, and latterly the eight cylinder, models have attracted attention.

The Sunbeam Company were one of the earliest firms to develop the eight-cylinder car, and during the past few years have supplied their 30 hp, and 35 h.p. models in consi- derable numbers. One of the prin cipal residents of Tokyo is the owner of a 80 h.p. eight-cylinder model, and this car is well known'in that elty, where its imposing op- pearance and unusual smoothness of running constantly evokes praise for the high-grade British car,

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The British Automobile Associa- tion states that every facility is now given to the Motorlat to take with him his car to Bouth Africa. All shipping and Customs formall- tles can be arranged through the Autumobile Association, which is In a position to lasuu triptyques, as la done by Continental Tours, thus avoiding the necessity for depositing duty on arrival at the Cape. The cars are accepted un- crated, the freight being assessed on cubic capacity. The cost on cars of ordinary size is between $30 and £40, with special discount for return fourney, If inade within six months, and arranged before- hand

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