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CURRENT

COMMENT

Herbert. "It will

cater for the needs of quite, a different Amongst, the majority of foreign class of person from Those motorists there exists a bonkumw who now 11 the popular almost amunting to an unwritten standard light ear in the States, law, that the feelings of the other which is much larger than the fellow shall be respected--that Austin." K is intended to turn out

shall courtesy

he ane of the first wire from the factory at Chu primary rules of

The Birtler, Pennsylvania, u tine for rond, but unfortunately, The Automobile Show in New York rukes, there are. excep next January. The first cars made tions. In this case, the exception will be from purta sent over from is appropriately known as the road-England, and a speelal staff is be- hog," and it fa perhaps to heing taken to the United States to or herted that longkong, in common anise the factory. with other countries where motor- int is popular, possesses a few ex- amples.

A Recent Example.

A particularly obnoxious type of "road-hog" was encountered by a local owner-driver the other day the type, which suddenly lose all sense of discretion when aroused. The motorist who makes the com- plaint was desirous of passing ahead of a slow moving car driven by a foreign resident, and as the usual signal to pass was not given, the rear driver awaited a favourable op portunity, when the road was clear, straight and wide, and then ne welerated to pass. Whether the other was unaware of a car behind him is not clear, but as soon as he became aware of a vehtele puss ing him, he immediately stepped on the gas" evidently thinking "ile shall net pites!" However, by dint

In Chinn,

In Hongkong, and throughout China, the "Baby Austin" has gained a wide mensure, of popa- farity, and it must be said that the mechanical excellence of these sturdy little vehicles has built up an enviable reputation. In Jongkong especially, has the test been severe, and when "Austin Sevens” were introduced some years ago, many people predicted that they could never stand up to the gruelling hill work. What has actually happened is that this baby car has more than conquered the hills, and it is no uncommon sight to see one of them passing bigger and more highly powered vehicles when ascending the Peak. It stands to reason, that if the "Austin Seven" of earlier days gave undeniable satisfaction, and is still going strong, there must

of further increasing his speed, the be very many years of first-clasA outside car managed to gain the performance in every Austin of lend. All appeared to be well until today.

the "red-log" suddenly dashed past

an a corner, with the result that New Bus Service, another approaching ear narrow- by averted collision. In fact, it was almost a miracle that a triple col- lision was not recorded, because the offending driver cut right across The front of the car he had so danger ously passed,

Why the Hurry?"

extension JLEF

of the

LONDON PAGEANT.

Centenary of the Ominibus.

THE OLD & THE NEW.

A remarkably interesting pageant was held to celebrate the contemury of the London omuikus on July 4, when several old-time omnibuges paraded through London with the drivers, conductor and passengers dressed in the costumes of the per- ind.

One of the vehicles was a replica of the origing London omnibus run by George Shillibeer in 1829 be tween Marylebone and the Bank of England. As a curiosity it earned fame, but was not a profitable von

ture.

90-M.P.H. WOMEN,

Prince George Watches Racing.

THRILLS AT BROOK- LANDS.

PELS SPCI Come DELADES MESI BESA IKIA DEI

THE

MOTORING PHILOLOGIST.

How Motoring Has Added to the Language.

Prince Geogre was among the Motoring has added to the Eng-how, these artisan words have large crowd who watched threolish language through three chan- become transferred as one form of women putting up an herole fight nels.. in the most gruelling task ever set

First, from the scientists transport has been succoeded „by to British motor-racing divers et special words-bits of Latin' and

we have received a number of another.

Greek stuck together without race or humour. These are of a

Brooklands.

They had been racing round

Racy and Expressive. Perhaps it is mistake to Brooklands race track all day at repellent nature, and used only ascribe all the words of the third elngs-the racy, vivid, almost furious pace in an effort to at: under the influence of sheer neces-humorous terma-to the expert tain a lead in the greatest motor sity or mental snobbery. race over staged in England, Secondly, from the "practical amateur. Nevertheless, one can- the double twelve hours' contest, men" we have gained a host of not help crediting him with a good promoted by the Junior Car Club curious terms adapted from older many of them. Such an expres- Many years afterwards horaed in which one hundred of the trades and activities. It is extra-sion as "dat-spot" has neither the omnibuses re-appeared on the Lon-world's greatest motor-racing ordinary how many of these solemnity of the true scientific don streets with better success, and drivers are taking part.

sound so though they were invent word nor the antiquity of the gradually increased until they were

It may be derived Mrs. W. B. Scott, who has the ed by Lewis Carroll. Thirdly, craft word.

from graph displaying an a regular feature of London traffic. reputation of being the fastest from the amateur have come

Woman driver, had been driving phrases rather than single words: acceleration curve; but the vorlest round in her husband's motor-ear, These expressions have a curious tyre who has ever experienced a and, when she passed under the us to remember mechanisms and to "get a move on" after a traple vividness and uptness, and help flat-spot when he has been trying bridge at Byfleet, she was holding an animated conversation with her their function by some odd triek hold-up feels that the phrase is

of mind association.

apli mechanic and waving her hand to

Other appropriate descriptions In the first class a good many of} friends on the bridge, although she

the words are applicable to that seem to have sprung to life was then lapping at more than

sciences, other than automobile out of direct observation are "sun ninety miles an hour."

engineering. "Thermodynamics, and plenet wheels" as (applied to "torque re-action," "co-efficient of spleyelle gears), “floating axles," expansion" are examples; but the "worm gear,"

"gate change,"

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Two Disappointments.

There were two disappointments during the afternoon.

more

Captain Woolf Burnato had to retire owing to dynamo trouble.

Kaye Doa, the first man away, held second place for two and a half hours, and provided than one thrill for spectators by driving perilously near to the top of the banking by the mem- bera hill before he also retired. More than a dozen drivers drop ped out during the day,

worda "supercharging" and "missing," and "choking." Some "turbulence" are chleily associate of these aro possibly older than ed with the internal combustion the automobile, but it is. In asso- engine and the principles that elation with the petrol motor that govern its action.

they have achieved wide currency. There remain a few words which What f

to me seem to defy classification With the second class we are on-mystery words like "dumb-Iron" more interesting ground. How and "dog-clutch." Why "dumb?"

Why "dog?" many motorists know tinit

n "Toggle?"

gasket" is "a canvas band used I am aware of having lnkd Italy was leading at the end ar to bind the sail to the yarde when myself open to the sneera. of Turled or that a "toggle" fa a etymologists and lexicographers the first twelve hours, with Britain nautical term signifying "a short who will reprove me for not know. and Italy tying for second place,ar of wood, tapering from the ing that such-and-euch is derived. and Britain third. The speed of middle towards each end, placed from the Gaelic, and that thus- the four leading drivers was: 77.-in an eye at the end of a rope, and thus is a Middle English 37, 81.58, 76.05, and 80,91 ruiles to keep the end from passing word. Frankdy, I am an ignoramus In auch mattors. I wish I were an hour..

through a loop or knot?" The Italian drivers had both

A "sump" is "the reservoir at not. But if my Ignorance so in- driven all day without any felief-the lowest point of a mine, from, furiates the learned as to stimu- a remarkable achievement-and which the water is pumped;" and ate them to provide some informa when they finished they almost the word "coupe" has, in its time, tion, my observations will not have collapsed,

meant "the front part of a French boen in vain, H. in the. stage-conch." It is easy to sebi Autocar.

An advertisement appearing elsewhere in to-day's Telegraph, announces Blake Pler-University bus service operated by the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd." In order to cope with the growing passion-

A Thornycroft Motor 'Bus of Ker raffle, the Company has im-

1029. ported

Vulcan special

buses, The motorist referred to above which have undergone kevere Eventually, in 1902, London's was probably one of those people trials in England, no less than firat self-propelled omnibua was put who simpy hate to be passed on the one thousand miles being covered into service, a Thornycroft steam- raad. The attitude of mind respon the tests. The engines of the driven, double-deck vehicle, which DIESELS FOR CARS. sible for such action is difficult to new vehicles are specially geared plied between Hammersmith and fathom. Why any driver who is Hongkong, and it is expected Oxford Circus. content with a moderate speed that excellent results wil be ob when, ho hus the road Lo himself, should suddenly display tained. When it is remembered annaymice at any other vehicle that, apart from the Repulse Bay passing ahead of him is an equally Service, uses have only curious problem, and it would not into general use fairly recently, the matter very much were it not progress being made maxt for the fact that this type of motor- satisfactory.

Ist usually throws all caution to the winds in order to vent, his spleen

Outboard Motoring.

This exhilarating

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came

!

It was much more successful than Motor its curlier prototype and soon a fleet of those were operated by the Rond Car Company, which concern waa afterwards n'erbed by the London General Omnibus Company, who to- day have a virtual monopoly of the Londa omnibur traße.

18 sport

at being passed. Quite apart from danger frequently involved, such people de display deplorable lack dually becoming popular i

of road manera.""

Thank the Typhoon.

Our Illustration of this ploucer Thornycroft omnibus is in strange contrast to the 70 seater saloon type supplied by John I.. Thornycroft & six-wheeled omnibuses now being Bangkong, and new "owner Co., Ltd., which typify the latest drivers" may be seen enjoying progress in motor omnibuses, the the thrills of speeding over the examples shown in our second water at Ruple Hay and ather illustration being one of a fleet of

Cycle Expert's

Views.

man at a recent meeting of the

QUITE FEASIBLE.

Motorcycles equipped with single-cylinder Diesel engines are being operated all over

Con- finental Europe, and to-day a Ger- man or other Continental Diesel the hood of a motor vehicle is an engine that can be put under the market, said Mr. L. T. Pack- Southern California section of the

The full-Diesel type should be it is unfortunate that the gale did enthusiastic, and there appears A similer Thornycroft sixwheel- used for automotive purposes, he [be but little doubt that byer was given a prolonged test by the asserted, and a fuel injection not raze a few more in that dis- trict. The tree in question was just year there will be quite a Livermol Corporation, who ran it pressure of about 1,500 lb. per opposite the Montiment, on the left number of followers of the sport. for several months and soine thou-square inch is desirable, with Issue xunds of miles over their city routes nolid fuel injection. The Diesel of the road and the effect of the An advertisement in this

new model before placing a repent order for engine must use present equip. removal has been to make the next draws attention to a

was soon ment for cooling and starting. tree an even greater danger. It is of the famous "Sea Horse" motors, similar chassis, which

"Less, rather than more, cooling expected that this one will be taken which have gained such a sterling afterwards followed by a further

Those interested repeat order for 10 more.

water will be required than for the down, hit of the others we can. 19putation. not say.

There is, of course, should certainly make a point of

gasoline engine, and the present always the possibility of another obtaining particulars from Mea-

FAKE MOTORISTS'

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Diesol the same as it starts the Typhoon!

CLUBS.

conventonal engine," and Mr. Pockman: "Moreover, the Diesel ja a gasoline Banned; în California. easier to control than

engine of any type or size. California motorists

"The lightweight Diesel engine protected from fake "motorists' as- that will meet these requirements Berlin Traffic Code.sociations, and "automobile clubs" is not a dream; every American

Continental by a bill which brings all such and

Diesel-engine clubs under State legislation.

manufacturer la endeavouring to The measure, which was support- | furnish it for automotive servico,

ing the roadway at Happy Valley their first trip are invariably most poration.

At least one of the trees obstructeoris. Those who have taken them run by the Southampton Cor. Society of Automotive Engineers. was removed by the typhoon, and

Baby Invasion.

FLAT RATE FINE.

are HOW

It is interesting to note that an invasion of the United States motor' car market is to be undertaken by the Austin Motor Company, whose Chairman, Sir Herbert Austin, an- nounces that a company has been formed in America for the manu- facture u that country of the “Aus- tin Seven light ear. Sir Herbert learn besides the management of aed by the insurance intercala, the and I prophesy that many of my

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recently stated that the bulk of the ear capital for the new company is American, but that part is British,

en-

Berlin motorists have a lot to

State Insurance Commissioner and hearers would be using such The truffle code there is strictly reputable automobile clubs, pro-engines in their trucks next year.

vides that any association or cor "Even if the fuel vendor doubles It will operate independently of the forced and is very complicated. poration engaged in selling car ser or trebles the price of fuel ofi British company, and will be direct-indicate one-way and two-way traf with the Insurance Commissioner to general, the truck users will still There are thirty-six symbols which vien khall deposit 100,000 dollars whon such engines became gineers.

fle, streets limited to certain trame insure faithful performance of acr- have the best of him, and al- or burred altogether, pedestrian vice contracts.. crossings, and parking spaces.

It prohibits any concern doing though lubrication is more traffic re-any business unless it is the holder to the Diesel than to the gasolino N. S. MOSES & CO., LTD., for more then is a great future intringements of any tram re of a certificate of authority which engine, the operators can be sure

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