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Inside the Gear Box The transmission is made up of a series of gears, mounted upon a main shaft and a counter shaft, with an idler gear mounted upon the tpans- mission case. The first and second speeds and reverse are three sets of reduction gears with various ratios. High speed is on direct drive, which means that the drive-shaft to the rear F The design of the transmission and clutch has much to do with success- ful gear shitting, but however perfect the mechanism may be a certain amount of practice is necessary to shift the gears without the ends of the gear teeth striking together. It is this clashing ot teeth that makes your repair man welcome you so cordially when you pull up for oil or gasoline. He knows that, as a result, sooner or later you will have to put your car in his woNtshop---hence his smile. lg- norance of the proper way to shift gears results in the gradual wearing away of the teeth, and, in extreme cases, strips them from the bodies of the gears. In every case, a noisy transmission results. Mr, Motorist, have you ever envied .the automobile driver who pulls away from the curb with never a clash ot tme car's gears? Who knows exactly when to shift the gear lever and who does it so quietly that it seems to you, sitting beside him, that his car hasn't any gears at all. Of course you have: but why envy him when you can do the same with your own car if you will only find out what happens in the transmission under the floor- boards. - PROPER GEAR (‘HANGlNG FINE ART FOR MOToHLSTS A Little Study of Trttnstuiycsirm Mech- anism Will Soon Help You to Make Smooth Getaway-Here is the "How" of a Trick that AU Driv- ers Should be able to Perform Now, when the car is under way. pull down the hand throttle and take [your foot off the accelerator so that lthe engine idles slowly, throw out the l clutch, pull the lever from first speed, then clear' to the left and into second ,speed. Let the clutch in gently and (push down the accelerator until the car attains a speed of eight to ten miles an hour, when the clutch should again be disengaged, the foot remov- ed from the accelerator and the lever :pulled straight back into high posi- tion. All these motions should he made deliberately and without haste. -Usually, the driver is in too much of a, hurry to make the shifting smooth. Don't grasp the lever tightly in your hand-that does not help the shifting one bit and only makes you tired. By moving the lever backwards with the tips of the fingers the driver can actually feel when the gears are turn- ing at the right speed and mesh them quietly. When the lever is gripped tightly this is impossible. Here is the whole secret of success- ful gear changing. The two gears about to be meshed should be revolv- ing slowly and as nearly as possible at the same rate of speed. It one of the gears is revolving much faster than the other it is impossible to shift them without a clash. It is therefore a miss- take to let the car gain too great a speed before shifting into a higher combination. When the clutch-pedal is pushed down tor "out," in automobile par- Iance).the engine is disconnnected from the transmission, which releases the pressure of the gear teeth against each other an dallows the gears to be shifted easily. The lower end of the shift lever connects with the gear shifting forks, which are so arranged as to push the gears forward and backward on the square majn shaft in order to make the different gear com- hinations.' ' Motor News of Interest wheels revolves at the same speed the engine crank shaft. But in heavy pulling, or on an up Itt MNiM g ‘ 'MMI, F2MNI RMiE 3.44. H - _ .: w M.V " I " " iNEIMrq a... Iri'aM my “HR m - q " "ikiBitSMtt RRtQ9 1.. m, Ai " Sate' t _ "d.. $etlit.Mt "a? . _ J __ L” aMiglB' 'atattiir M 'ltllli= » y fl" I as (Heveward Wilmington, in Leslie's) What is said to be the first automo- bile in the world was discovered by the officers of the AER, near Le Mans, France, in the magnificent sta- bles of the estate of the Marquis de Broc. The authentic record of this self-propelled road-car is that it was built (at enormous expense) 111,18'78. It was used on long road trips and had a speed of about twenty-eight It you follow the above rules and conscientiously study the peculiarities of your own particular car (for every car has its own likes and dislikes ex- actly as wmild a horse) you will soon become an expert driver"and operate your car automatically and with Pre- cision. Try it and see. In starting the car mt a steep hill, hold down the brake with the right foot, put the shift lever in first sproesd and use the hand throttle to get away, releasing the brake slowly as the PP- gine takes up the load', and when starting down a grade put the lever in first or high speed and let the momen- tum of the war start the. engine. This economizes upon the battery and does not injure the car. Never attempt to put the shift lever in reverse nor shift from reverse to a forward speed until the car is tti, a standstill. If you do, an enormous strain is thrown upon the entire men chanism. In starting the car on a steep hill, Shifting from high to second or low speed is just the reverse of these To- tions, except in the handling of the accelerator. The principle of the thing is to make the shift as quickly and firmly as possible, so as not to let the gears slow down. The clutch pedal must only be pressed down far enough to barely release the clutch. grade, where the car will slow down the instant the accelerator is released, the gear shiftihg must be made quick- ly and firmly in all speeds. THU, FIRST AliToMoB"" "It is nbt an easy watt-r to park a, car when it is 1't'f"("r'Flt'Y to wedge in between two cars nrt more than 15 or 20 feet apart. , "If the driver attempts to go in head first he has practically no chance of success. No amount of working around and cramping of wheels will avail unless there is am- ple room. and then it will take a good deal of manoeuvring. _ "The direction of the movement: of the car should he a swine to the left and alongside the forward car. This will set your car in a position heading slightly out, making it possible to he- gin hacking into the space between the two stationary care. "It will be seen that by this idea the car can he curl) at the ha easy to turn thr The Maxwell Mot of Canada. bas issu valuable advice reg method -to bring: th the curb on a crowd (”YES A' l‘iasivst Plan Ls to Back into Spin-0 if Street is Crowded With Ctt, F an,“ Maxwell Company miles an hour; but the Marquis stop- ped using it, as it frightened the neighbor's horses! The car was dis- covered by officers who were invited to the Castle by the Marquis. It s0ntc- what resembles a stage coach in de- sign-having a powerful engine in the front and a chimney in the rear. It was propelled by steam, much as our steam-rollers are to-day. The small wire railing at the. top was intended to hold baggage while travelling, and it is evident that the car was fitted up with every convenience which could be (contrived at the time. The ear is now stored in the Marquis' garage. F A'" N'i-I ON "VENT DIETHOI) TO BR!“ 'i 1UTO.. DIOBILE TO CURB )ur; but the Marquis slop- it, as it frightened the en that by this idea brouqht closn to the k wheels when it is wheels. This turning Motor (‘5 issued tl raga Pain d Pd 5 to m Company tryllovrin,q [he .bLst “5110 to They mean better sanitary vendi- tions, and, therefore, lengthening of life. I They mean a saving of time when it is necessary to go to the machine shop tor repairs, They mean comfort in travel when seeking pleasurable recreation. They mean to the doctor stake. They mean closer contact with the -----o-------,- world at large and are the forerunner The police found 300 empty bottles of, more frequent mail deliveries. , in a house in Oshawa. They mean your produce tc market when the price is high gardless ot the weather. nearer than tiix inches from the curb or it will be difficult to extricate the car from a close space.“ . They mean progress, keeping pace with your neighbor, broader vision and closer communion with the daily affairs which so greatly influence your interests. Thyy mean closer proximity to bet- ter schools and more thoroutrh,edu- cation for the boys and girls of your district. They mean the proper application of your money already being paid in- to the province from a source that in- spires GOOD ROADS. of the wheels, however, should be disposed at public auction to Margarot performed while the car is still slight- Dash. (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo- ly under way, or else destruction of' dove Dash, of lot 4, con. 6, in the pre- the tires may result.. ' sence of about eighty guests Itrclud- "The final operation comes in pull- ing two mules and nine head of short- ing theHront end of the car around horned cattle. Rev. J. Rinks tied the and getting the front wheels as close nuptial knot, averaging 1200 pounds to the curb as possible, yet permitting on the hoof. room for swinging out, and then turn- The 'beautiful home of the bride ed out slightly followed by a. straight, was very tastefully decorated with one ening movement. Otherwise the body set of double harness, nearly new, be- of the car will not come parallel with fore the ceremony Mendelssohn‘s wed- the curbing. ding march was given softly by twen- "The wheels should not stand ty-one five-year old milk cows, look- nearer than six inches from the curb ing perfectly charming in a light or it will be difficult to extricate the spring wagon, top buggy, open buggy car from a close space.“ _ and wheelbarrow. The groom was a ------0----t----- well known young man, popular in __ society circles of about thirty-eight WHAT HARD 1123:1113ST0 FARMERS Berkshire hogs, while the bride is an M___ , accomplished teacher of a. splendid They mean your produce to the -dresrt, of Pyay1-fctiny shouts, pedi- market when the price is high, Pe- grees “Wilma it (mswedt' T e gardless ot the weather. Among the many gues S ll ere one It is not generally known, but saw- dust is a really effective agent for putting out fires such as are likely to occur in a garage. The sawdust floats on top of the burning oil or gasoline and tends to exclude the air. By soaking buckets of sawdust with bi-, carbonate of sodd the effectiveness of the sawdust is increased. As an add- ed precaution, in addition to the regu- lar equipment of fire extinguishers, the sawdust is both cheap and good, They mean higher efficiency on the farm and more money in the bank account. The make-up man in a rural weekly newspaper office got full on hard cider a fortnight ago, and mixed up items rleporting an auction sale and a wedding and the description ran as follows: _ "William Blank, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph. J. Blank, was NAIC/T' PUTS OUT FIRES SLIGHTLY BAWLEo UP Head Office and Factories: Willys-Overland Limited, Toronto, Canada; ' W. A. HAMILTON, Brampton GEO. KIDD, Inglewood McMINN & BOYCE "1'f_""u"tft'"i Triplex Springs of new _ Overland 4 make, possible tlae first light car with the stead- mess of a heavy, Hang car. Public appreciation of the new features of Overland 4 is shown in ever-increasing de- mand for thiscar. Upkeepcost is low because the Triplex Springs protect the mechanism from the usual road shocks. Light weight creates great economy of fuel and tires. Branches: Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Regina 'dmesMaetStM5K/tzsa= Among the many guests were one and 1'lf! hundred bushels of potatoes. one drag The blo‘omm harrow, hay-fork, rope and pulleys, and IS twt also other articles too numerous to ----- mention. The bridal couple left on (islmwa is tt yesterday morning's boat for an ex- will employ tended trip six months on approvwd mobile spring; joint notes. Four per cent. off for cash. ' l * .. "f l -""-""-"-'-'"---'--------------------- - - q Genuine TO INSURE GETTING YOUR CAR THIS YEAR PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW -, . 'aiu MEMBER " i,ifse'i",fi%Wcliiif Fo., fawgmsrp. 7iTy it? " "-4“ , V E '. aEi'y'a" Elle . V ‘ Ei%ri - - f. llll8lllMtlMMI, CAR I 'M.f wr' my " _ (- - , tis(t'.)3' 1515 WaT (:93 Fii,cifif-f(5ie' "”75 ' 'iti; 1%.: Ctstaj'd%'lWHa?ii, md Mrs. Theo- , 6, in the pre- guests includ- head ot short- Binks tied the The man tried to speak one on board, hut no one w to hear what he had to say At last he came to the again. "Look here," said the captain, "t can tell you what to do when yoga want to say anything: you should sing it." Among the passengers ship crossing the Atlanti was a man who stutteved he hurried to the captain, he stuttered. "Oh, I can't be bothered! captain angrily. "Go to else." A' be A. U. Hardy, of Brockville, sold his ten months' old Holstein Bull, King Pin-ho Sylvia to ft Pennsylvania con- vern for $35,000. will employ 80 men, making auto- 'Suddenly in Cl tragic voice, the man Pgan to sing: Should amid 'ttrctuctintance be forgot and never brought to mind? q ‘he bloomin' cook’s fell overboard and is twenty miles behind." (Ishuwu is to have a company which 3, Pal grave the passengers on board t HA!) SONG Atlantic recently Service C to every- would wait One day said the someone captain m l re IR I 32