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JUNK 26, 1909. 11. Competing aerostats may not be dragged, except at the final descent for convenience in packing ; in the latter case the distance for the purpose of the competition will be measured only up to the point at which such dragging commenced. 12. The order of starting shall be decided by lot. 13. The holder of the Cup for the time being shall be responsible to the Club for ,£105, the value of the Cup. 14. A competitor by entering agrees to be bound by these rules, and a competitor who does not strictly comply with the rules will be liable :o disqualification. 15. The decision of the Committee of the Aero Club of the United Kingdom in all matters of dispute, or as to the interpretation of these rules, will be final. Rheims Week. The following programme has been arranged for the Rheims week :— Sunday, August 22nd.—French Selection Trials for the Aeroplane Gordon-Bennett, Circuit Prize (first day), Grand Prix of the Cham- pagne and the City of Rheims (first day), Dirigibles' Prize (first day). Monday, Au6ust 23rd.—Circuit Prize (second day), Speed Trials first day), Dirigibles'Prize (second day), Passengers' Prize. Tuesday, August 24th.—Circuit Prize (third day), Dirigibles' Prize (third day). Wednesday, August 25th.—Grand Prix of the Champagne (second •day), Dirigibles' Prize (fourth day), Circuit Prize (fourth day). Thursday, August 26th.—Landing competition for ordinary Balloons, Dirigibles' Prize (fifth day), Circuit Prize (fifth day). Friday, August 27th.—Grand Prix (third day), Circuit and Dirigibles' Prizes (sixth day). Saturday, August 2.8th.—Gordon-Bennett Cup Contest, Dirigi- bles' and Circuit Prizes (seventh day). Sunday, August 29th.—Speed Trials (second day), Dirigibles' and Circuit Prizes (eighth day), Height Prize. The rules governing the various competitions can be had on application to the Secretary of the Aero Club. Entries close on July 22nd. The Aero Club have entered for the Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup, which takes place on Saturday, August 28th, and many members have already arranged to be present for the Rheims week. If a sufficient number are going over, special arrange- ments can be made with the Railway Companies. Members are therefore requested to notify the Secretary as soon as possible if it is their intention to be present. Full details will be announced at a later date. Models at the Travel Exhibition. A Model Section is being organised at the Travel Exhibition to be held at Olympia in July next, and the Aerial League of the British Empire will present gold, silver and bronze medals for the best working flying models, whether of the heavier-than-air or lig'hter-than-air type. The competition is open to British subjects, and in awarding the medals, general excellence and not necessarily the longest flight will be taken into considera- tion. Exhibitors are requested to notify the Secretary of the Aero Club if they wish to compete. Shellbeach Flying Ground. Erection of Sheds.—Members wishing to erect their own sheds at Shellbeach are requested to apply to the Secretary, who will supply all information. Railway Arrangements.—The following reduced fares have been arranged with the railway company for members visiting Shellbeach :— 1st Class Return 2nd Class Return 3rd Class Return Ss. 6s. dd. 5s. These tickets will be available for one month from date of issue. Members desiring to avail themselves of these reduced fares are required to produce vouchers at the booking offices. Vouchers can be obtained from the Secretary of the Aero Club. Trains leave Victoria, Holborn, or St. Paul's. For the convenience ot members, the best train is the 9.45 a.m. from Victoria, arriving at Queenborough 10.55. At Queenborough change to the Slieppey Light Railway for Leysdown (Shellbeach), which is f-mile from the flying ground. The Club House, Muscle Manor, is now open to members, and refreshments can be obtained there. Until the ground is being regularly used it is, however, advisable to send a telegram so that arrangements may be made. Telegrams should be addressed " Aero Club, Shellbeach, Eastchurch." Members proposing to visit the Aero Club flying ground at Shellbeach are reminded that access to the aeroplane sheds or works can only be obtained with the consent of the owners of the flying machines. Gordon-Bennett Balloon Race, Zurich, October 3rd, 1909. ' Mr. James Gordon-Bennett has informed the Aero Club of Switzerland that he will again present ^500 to the winner, as a proof of his friendship for Switzerland. The Aero Club of the United Kingdom will be repre- sented by one balloon in this race, which takes place at Zurich on October 3rd, 1909. r Aero Club Balloon. The Aero Club balloon, "Aero Club IV,"can be hired by members at a fee of £2 2s. The balloon is at the grounds of the Club Aeronautical Engineers, Short Bros., Queen's Circus, Queen's Road, Battersea Park, S.W,, to whom application should be made. Balloon Ascents. The following ascents have been made by members of the Aero Club during the last ten days from Messrs. Short Bros.' grounds at Battersea :— Sunday, June 13th, " Banshee." John Dunville, Capt. B. Corbet, C. Goetz, and Mr. Whitburn. Sunday, June 13th, "Satellite." A. M. Singer and C. F. Pollock. Sunday, June 13th, " Continental." Hon. Mrs. Assheton Harbord, Hon. C. S. Rolls, Capt. V. C. de Crespigny, and Lady Westmacott. Sunday, June 13th, "Corona." F. K. McClean and Dr. W. J. S. Lockyer. Tuesday, June 15th, " Continental." C. F. Pollock and A. M. Singer (night ascent). Wednesday, June 16th, "Kismet." Philip Gardner and John Dunville. Thursday, June 17th, "Continental." A. M. Singer, C. F. Pollock, and Mrs. Singer. Friday, June 18th, " L'Esperance." Hon. C. S. Rolls, Baroness von Heeckeren, Capt. V. C. de Crespigny, and Hon. Mrs. Assheton Harbord. Saturday, June 19th, "Valkyrie." Hon. Mrs. Assheton Harbord, John Dunville, C. F. Pollock, Col. the Hon. G. Napier, and Admiral of the Fleet Sir E. Seymour. Saturday, June 19th, "Aero Club IV." Hon. C. S. Rolls and A. M. Singer. Monday, June 21st, "Aero Club IV." John Dunville and C. Goetz. Monday, Jane 21st, "Satellite." A. M. Singer (solo ascent). Aero Club Monthly Dinners. The monthly dinners are held at the Hotel Chatham, Regent Street, S.W., on the first Tuesday in each month, at 8 p.m. (5s. 6d. each). Members wishing to attend are requested to notify the Secretary at least two days beforehand. Evening dress optional. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. The Aero Ck b of the United Kingdom, 166, Piccadilly, W. 379
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