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MOTORING

SUPPLEMENT

OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

SATURDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 1929. "

Being The Officını Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.

HONGKONG MOTOR ACCESSORY COMPANY

specializes

ita wii karta of

ACCESSORIES

wid

SPARE PARTS

Electric horns. Body polish Brakelining. Lamp bulbs Tire patches.

Hand jacks Foot pumps Wrenches

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need

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BLESSING CARS.

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The enterprise of the motor-car, accessory dealers, has made many persons formerly unacquainted with hagiology familiar with the image and legend of St. Christopher. As the patron saint of travellers and wayfarers generally, he has inspir- ed the designers of many car mas cots. He is is usually represented, In accordance with the legend, bearing the Christ-child through surging, waters to safety.

On the feast of St. Christopher the Rector of the City purish of St. Michael Royal, College-Hi}} (Canon Bullock-Webster), conduct- ed a solemn blessing of motor-cars and bicycles in connexion with the morning service at eleven o'clock.

Arrangementa were made

for parking cars in the neighbourhood of the church. A procession of elergy and acolytes was formed after the service, and vested in cope the rector proceeded to the act of blessing, Invoking the pray- era of St. Christopher and asking Divine protection for all who shall travel in the vehicles ranged be- fore the church.

St. Christopher, who is venerat-1 ed in both East and West, is said to have lived in Syria and suffer- ed martydrom under the Emperor Decius (249-251). It is related that he was 12ft. high and, of prodi- glous strength. In his pride he swore to serve only the mightest on earth, and became the Devil's servant. He WAR converted to Christianty, according to legend, by a vision of the Devil trembling before crucifix. For penance he undertook to carry pilgrims across a stream. One day Christ came to him in the form of a child to be carried over. The burden grew heavier with every step. Presently the child said:- "Marvel not, Christopher, for in bearing Me thou hast borne all the

ins of the world."

The saint is usually represented leaning on a staff and straining every muscle to support the tiny child on his shoulder.

Lighting Needed.

2

* NEW

ROLLS-ROYCE SHOWS WHAT'S

COMING.

At

Here is an inkling of what the average motorist may expect in a year or two. present only those able to buy high-priced automobiles, such as the now Rolls-Royce shown here, enjoy the latest improvements in automotive design-improvemente which, later will be put on a production basis and installed in average cars. Such, for instance, are the 15-degree slanting windshield, at left, with slanting door frame to maintain narrow front corner pillars for good vision. This is made possible by sliding the door window up and down at an angle. The slanting windshield eliminates headlight and sun-glare. At right is a new kind of trunk rack, consisting of two alcel arms which fold back when not in' use.

It enhances the appearance of the car from the rear,

CURRENT

COMMENT

Signalling Devices.

Park, the Chief Scout, Lord Baden | STEEL IS SAFE. Powell of Gilwell, was the recipient

of a presentation which took the

form of a Rolls-Royce which he Bright Colours Warn. characteristically and promptly Christened the Jam-Rolls.

Something "Appropriate?

We learn that the shock brought bout by jumping out of the path of a motorcycle in Durham recently

At the top of Garden Road The attention of the Automobile restored his speech to a disabled where four roads meet, an over-Association has recently been ex-service man who had been dumb head lamp of, considerable power drawn to the difficulties which for eleven years. In the circums is badly needed, for as conditions sometimes arise on the road as a tances we may perhaps be allowed are at present, the tramic constable fresult of the fallure of drivers to a little pardonable curiosity as to posted at this point is greatly adjust correctly signalling devices what he said! handienjiped by the fact that he fitted to their cars.

wind-

is not always seen by motorists, For example, small arrows are and it is therefore impossible for frequently, displayed on him to adequately control the screens, and are quite celent for traffic. The road is very badly signalling purposes when properly lighted, and taking into considera-operated. If, however, the driver tion that much traffic passes, it is when stopping In traffic, or turn- about time that a little moderning to the right or left falla cor- improvement should be carried rectly to adjust a particular de- vice, a misleading signal is shown which may cause considerable in- convenience, and even danger, to

out.

Speedsters.

There appears to be a common other road users, impression abroad that certain It to hoped, therofbre, that motor owner-drivers believe that they owners who fit these attachments. may ignore the regulations which will take all possible precautions to annly to certain controlled areas, ensure their efficient use at all and that speeding is common times, among such people. While we

feel that the stipulated speeds Talking in Million

through such districts may be The British Automobilu Associa-] too low, and the regulations tion has now issued over a million somewhat out of date, there badges. The number of miles is no exouse for the driver covered by A. A. roud patrols who indulges. In sheer reckless during the last year was 20,000,- ness. The trouble seems to be 000. During the same period that the ordinary police as distin. Itneraries were issued covering guished from the traffic police, do 234.000,000 miles. not' concern themselves with Tho Association's Income from breaches of traffic laws, which abscription and entrance fees was naturally permits motorists to pay only just short of three quarters little heed when they see a con of a million pounds and with a stable who is not actually on traffic membership of already well over duty. With the great increase in 100,000, it will not be long before! the number of motor vehicles in it reaches. the half-million mark. the Colony, the most careful

An Echo of Arrowe,

N, B. MOSES & CO., LTD., watch should be kept on all those who invariably travel at an exces- sive speed.

Bole Agents.

During the celebration of the Irecent World Jamboree at Arrowe

WHY HELLO SAMMY!....

I NEVER EXPECTED

TO RUN INTO YOU , WAY OUT HERE

Cara equipped with all steel bodies and painted in bright colours are the safest.

The use of all steel bodies' has proved a greater aid to safety than any other recent development except four wheel brakes.

Vivid coloura are safer becauso they attract more attention and can be seen from a greater dis- tance than neutral ones.

DOROTHY URFER

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