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[/yGHT] APRIL Z, 1910. 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. We would ask Club Secretaries in future to see that the notes regarding their Clubs reach the Editor of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., by 12 noon on Wednesday at latest.) Col. Massy, late President of the Aerial League of the Empire and a member of the H.Ae.C, has generously contributed J£IO for prizes and medals. It has been resolved that models of any size may compete on condition that their total weight does not exceed 10 lbs. Those who are interested and wish to have full particulars of the competition are kindly requested to communicate with Capt. Marriott, at the above address. Kite and Model Aeroplane Assoc. (27, VICTORY KD., WIMBLEDON) THE usual contests for kites and gliding will be held during the summer, also competitions for youths for prizes given by the Aerial League of the British Empire. As soon as arrangements have been made, full details will be published in FLIGHT. Northumberland Ae.C. (ROVAL TURK'S HEAD, NEW.-ONTYNE). ON Wednesday, March 16th, in the club room, Mr. David Balfour read a very interesting paper on " Aviation," illustrated by about 100 splendid slides, before an attendance of 50 or more members. Mr. Hereward Brackenbury, of Elswick Works, a vice- president of the club, was in the chair. At the close the lecturer was cordially thanked for his paper, and an announcement was made that the committee had high hopes of successfully negotiating for a suitable flying ground for the members at an early date, and it was confidently expected that three or four machines would be ready for trial nights within the next four or five weeks ; and as one of the members already possesses a glider, and one is to be purchased for the use of the club, everything points to a very interesting summer season. Oldham Aero Club (5, CHURCH TERRACE). A. MEETING of the above club was held on Thursday, March 10th, at the Oriental Cafe. Several new members were proposed, and after the business was concluded a pleasant evening was spent in discussion. Messrs. W. P. Dean, J. Dellow, F. W. Partington, J. H. Sumner, and C Buckley gave their impressions of the Manchester model show. Much useful information was obtained from the remarks made. It was decided to take a club workshop near the centre of the town for the use of club members, several of whom are making man-lifting gliders. There was a good attendance, and every prospect of much useful work being done to further the new science. Aerial League (CARLTON HOUSE, REGENT STREET, S.W.). FORTHCOMING fixtures include lectures at Hampstead on April 12th, at Trinity Church Hall, Finchley Road, N.W., at 8.30 p.m., the Mayor of Hampstead in the chair, lecturer Mr. J. H. Ledeboer, B.A. ; also at Worcester, April 22nd, public meeting and lecture, Lord Hindlip presiding. The Mayor of Rochester and the Mayor of Dover have kindly consented to preside at meetings to be held in these towns during this month. Aero Models Association. AT Caxton House, Westminster, S.W., on March 23rd, nearly 100 attended the inaugural meeting of the Aero Models Association, a branch of the Aviation Section of the Motor Union. Mr. C. H. Dodd (Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Motor Union) presided. In extending a welcome to those present he explained that the formation of a separate Association to deal exclusively with the design, construction, and working of aero models had been under consideration for some time, and he assured those present that the Motor Union and the Aviation Section would use their influence and organisation towards providing an institute for those interested in the design, construction, and flying of models. At the institution all reasonable advantages in the way of technical advice, facilities for the interchange of ideas, the exhibition of models, use of a library, &c, would be available. A practice and experimental ground in the London suburbs would also be available in a short time. He thought that the Association would do much useful work by encouraging members to work out novel ideas. As a further stimulus, arrangements would from time to time be made by the Association for visits to flying grounds and the workshops of aero plane and airship manufacturers at home and abroad, and prizes would be offered for models which show originality of design, practicability, and excellence of construction. A number of well-known model enthusiasts, including Major J. N. C. Kennedy, R.E., Messrs. A. C. Horth, A. F. Roberts, G. P. B. Smith, L. Blin Desbleds, II. Burge Webb, Manning, Sayers, and Rev. — Hutchinson and Col. H. S. Massy, C.B., addressed the meeting, and the following resolutions were unani mously adopted :— " That those present approve the aim and objects of the Aero- Models x\ssociation, and are prepared to do all in their power to support the movement for stimulating interest in aviation practice by means of the study of models." "That a permanent committee be appointed, consisting of the provisional committee, with power to add to their number. Any additions to be subjected to the approval of the Executive Committee of the Motor Union." Hampshire Aero Club (48, PALMERSTON ROAD, SOUTHSEA). UNDER the presidency of Mr. Patrick Alexander, an extra ordinary meeting was held at the headquarters of the H.Ae.C. to organise a model competition to take place on some date in June to be hereafter notified. •Women's Aerial League (227, STRAND, W.C.). FORTHCOMING events, which have been arranged by tl.t Committee, include the following :— Aerial Tea, Criteiion Restaurant, Thursday, April 7th, 3 o'clock. Hostess : Mrs. Sidney Lacon. Short speeches and music. Lecture, Boys' and Girls' Aerial League, Miss Gertrude Bacon, Tuesday, April 12th, 3 o'clock. Aerial Tea, Criterion Restaurant, Thursday, May 5th, 3 o'clock. Hostesses: Lady Beachcroft and Miss Jones-I'arry. Speakers: Sir Percy Scott and Sir Melvill Beachcroft. Music. Illustration!. Bureau. Another view of the Mourmelon Aviation School, showing the ordinary business-like methods which pervade the routine of teaching the young idea how to flv. 256
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