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1909 - 0624.PDF
OCTOBER 9, 1909. PROGRESS OF FLIGHT ABOUT THE COUNTRY. (NOTE.—Addresses, temporary or permanent, follow in each case the names of the clubs, where communications of our readers can be addressed direct to the Secretary.) Aerial League (CARLTON HOUSE, REGENT STREET, S.W.). AT the extraordinary general meeting of the Aerial League of the British Empire, Lord Esher, as we announced last week, was unanimously elected President. Captain Cave Brown Cavepresided over the meeting, and in moving the election of Lord Esher said the Committee considered that the time had arrived to establish the Aerial League in such a permanent position that in the future it would necessarily play a prominent part in aviation and aeronautics generally in the British F^mpire, and also settle any difficulties that might arise with regard to customs or infringements of international law. He was authorised to say that it was proposed by Lord Esher to hold a public meeting at a convenient date, to be announced later, when he would make a statement concerning the aims and policy 01 the League in full detail. The motion was seconded by Col. H. S. Massy, and carried by acclamation. The Chairman then announced that a Council had been appointed by the Executive Committee which was broadly representative of all the greatest interests in the Empire, and power had been taken to strengthen it in the future. This Council would consist of Lord Esher (the President), one representative each from the City (the Lord Mayor), the Admiralty (Capt. Stuart Nicholson, Assistant-Director of Torpedoes), the War Office (Col. J. P. Du Cane), the Board of Trade (Col. H. A. Yorke, Chitf Inspector of Railways), two from the legal profesi-ion (Lord Desart and Mr. H. Baker), one repre- senting Australia (Capt. Muirhead Collins), one representing New Zealand (Mr. Hall Jones), two representative landowners, two gentlemen connected with the Press, other representatives of the Dominions overseas, and nine ordinary members of the League. Sir Charles Wakefield then moved : " That the Council appointed by the Executive Committee lor the consideration and direction of matters affecting the general policy and welfare of the League be, and it is hereby, adopted as the Council of the League, subject to the regulations which have been approved by the Executive Com- mittee." Sir C. Euan Smith seconded the motion, and it was carried. On the proposal of Mr. B. S. Straus, M.P., seconded by Capt. T. Tulloch, it was decided to add six members to the Executive Com- mittee. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and to Col. H. S. Massy on his retirement from the Presidency of the League, brought the meeting to a close, but iust before those present actually dispersed, Mr. P. Y. Alexander made his offer of a ,£1,000 prize for British engines, referred to in our last issue. Birmingham Aero Model Club (62, ALBION STREET). A MEETING of the club was held at the People's Hall, Hurst Street, under the presidency of Mr. Homer. Mr. R. Cobham, who is acting as Hon. Sec. pro tem., said that if all the promises were realised the club would have an excellent membership to commence with, and included among those who handed in their names were some of the most skilled and learned men of the city. Most of the important trades of the Midlands were represented. With such a combination of skill and knowledge, the club should go far to solve the aerial flight problem. When the organisation was on a stronger footing they hoped to get many honorary members, and in that case a fund of ^50 or so would soon be forthcoming to fit up a modern workshop with all appliances. All the latest writings on aeronautics would be at the disposal of the members. Kite-Flying Association (27, VICTORY ROAD, WIMBLEDON). GOOD entries have been received for both the competitions, which are to take place on Wimbledon Common this afternoon (Saturday). For the Youths' Competition, for prizes presented by the Aero Club, which commences at 2 o'clock, twenty-three entries have been received, while the demonstrations by the several entrants in the suggestion competition should prove exceedingly interesting. Among the suggestions of the entrants are kite photography, signalling, life saving or ship to the shore, elevating beacon flaies to serve as distress signals by land or sea, &c. Liverpool Aviation Society (1, EXCHANGE STREET, WEST). AT the first general meeting, held at the Carlton Hotel on the 29th ult., it was announced that the membership had grown to 134. Mr. W. P. Thompson presided over a large and enthusiastic gathering. Mr. P. L. Chatter submitted for consideration a syllabus of lectures which he had arranged provisionally for the winter season. This included fortnightly lectures to the society by eminent men in the aviation world and by members of the society, and also a series of lectures for the general public. Amongst those who had consented to lecture were Capt. Windham, Mr. Cody, Messrs. W. Mines, Edmund Gormly, W. P. Thompson and Hesketh Walker. This as well as the question of affiliation was referred to the General Committee for consideration. Mr. Priest reported that the Committee had accepted the kind ofter of Mr. M'Guffie of ground at Woolton for the purpose of an aerodrome. They hoped that before long some serious effort would be made there to prove that the Society was doing something tangible in connection with the art of aviation. Manchester Aero Club (9, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER). THIS enterprising Club, which was only formally inaugurated on September 9th, has already 300 members. The Committee announce that the privilege of exemption from entrance fee (one guinea) is now withdrawn, so that all future entrants will have to pay £2 2s. on joining. Sub-committees have been formed to look out for suitable premises, and to arrange an exhibition of working models about Christmastime. A course of lectures is also being arranged. Colonel Sir Lees Knowles, Bart., Colonel Sir Charles Allen, the Lord Mayor of Manchester (Alderman Holt), the Lord Mayor elect (Councillor Charles Behrens), and Mr. E. Hulton, have all consented to act as Vice-Presidents, in addition to those elected on September 9th, viz., Mr. F. Ashworth, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. W. Joynson-Hicks, M.P., and Mr. Harry Nuttall, M.P. Midland AeroClub(THE BUNGALOW, STECHFORD, BIRMINGHAM) THE inaugural work in connection with this Club being now completed, the Committee have been able to turn their attention to other matters, and already a very strong programme has been drawn up for the winter season. On the 13th inst. a general public meeting will be held, at which a report of the proceedings of the Council will be placed before the meeting. The rules, &c., will be submitted for final approval, and three short papers will be given. One by Mr. A. P. Maxfield, a member of the Council of the Club, on " Making and Testing an Aeroplane;" a paper by Mr. W, Ivy-Rogers, "Impressions of a Flight with Cody" ; and the third by a member from Wolverhamp- ton, on "The Making of a Monoplane." On the 30th inst. an Exhibition of Models of all kinds will be held, open to all makers of models, and prizes will probably be offered. On November 13th, weather permitting, an open Model Flying and Gliding Contest will take place in Sutton Park. All those desiring to enter for the last two events should communicate with the Secretary at once. On December nth a Dinner will take place at the Grand Hotel. Further and full particulars may, of course, be had on application to the Secretary. The club has beei. honoured by the following gentlemen accepting the office of Vice-President :—The Right Hon. Austin Chamberlain, M.P. ; Sir Gerald Muntz, Bart. ; Sir Benjamin Stone, M.P. ; Sir Henry Norman, M.P. ; Neville Chamberlain, Esq., J.P. ; F. W. Lanchester, Esq. ; J. Norton Griffiths, Esq. ; and Ballin Hinde, Esq. A substantial offer of donations has been made, and during the past week a deputation has' been received by the Mayor and Corporation of Sutton Coldfield with a vjew to Sutton Park being used as aviation ground. This for a club" of four weeks is an en- couraging indication. S.W.EnglandAeronauticalSoc.(5i,ST.LEONARD'sRD.,E. SHEEN) THE second general meeting was held on October 3rd, when many new members were elected, and after consideration the question of affiliation or alliance was left in the hands of the committee. The secretary reported that Messrs. S. F. Cody, A. V. Roe, W. Cochrane, T. W. K. Clarke, H. H. Giffard and L)r. Boyd had joined. It was decided that the premises to build the machines in were to l>e chosen this week, and a glider to be put in hand immediately. A demonstration of the " Aerolite" petrol motor was given. A model demonstration is being arranged, the date of which will be published next week. Yorkshire Aero Club (59, WADE LANE, LEEDS). IT .has been decided that Club rooms should be engaged without delay, and the idea is that Members should meet every Tuesday evening, and for the second and last Tuesday in each month a lecture or discussipn should be arranged. The Club has had under consideration a suggestion from the Morecambe Aero Club that they should co-operate in promoting a Flying Week at Morecambe. 628
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