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QGHTj MAY 7, 1910. IKe Rot/ai £Iero Clu. of the Uixited Kir^gdo. OFFICIAL M0TICE5 TO MEMBERS Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., when there were present:—Mr. Roger W. Wallace, K.C., in the chair, Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Prof. A. K. Huntington, Mr. V. Ker-Seymer, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Hon. C. S. Rolls, Sir Charles D. Rose, Bart., Mr. Stanley Spooner, Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P., and Harold E. Perrin, secretary. New Members.—The following new members were elected :— J. Arthur Barratt. Harry Harper. George Brocklehurst. William Sidney Harrison. Capt. W. G. Townsend Currie. . F. Partridge. J. Hoggan Ewart, M.D. Hugh Reid. Bourn emouth Aviation Meeting. The Royal Aero Club, in conjunction with the Royal Automobile Club, have arranged to take the Hotel Burlington, at Boscombe, for their respective members during the aviation week. It is a first- class hotel, standing in ^\ acres of ground, which extends almost to the sea. The accommodation has been taken from July I ith to 16th, inclusive. As there is a large demand for rooms, members are requested to make early application to the Secretaries of either Club. The British Empire Michelin Cup. The following are the rules governing this cup for the year 1910:— The Michelin Tyre Co. has presented to the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom, for competition by British aviators, a trophy of the total value of ^500. Annually, for five years, a replica of this trophy, together with a sum of ,£500 in cash, will be given to the successful competitor. This trophy will be competed for under the following conditions, which shall apply for this year only:— Conditions.—1. The holder of the cup for 1910 will be the competitor who, on December 31st, 1910, shall have accomplished the greatest distance on any heavier-than-air machine without touching the ground. 2. The minimum distance to be covered in order to qualify for this prize shall be 38 miles round two or more mark posts for the necessary number of circuits. 3. Entries must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. At least two clear days' notice must be given by a competitor before making his attempt. 4. The entrance fee of icw. and a further sum of £1 must accom pany every notification of an attempt. Competitors, however, may give notice that they will compete from day to day and in such cases must pay a deposit of ^10 to cover the necessary fees for attempts on ten consecutive days, which will be returned (less expenses incurred) in respect of those days on which no attempt is made. Every competitor must be a member of some recognised body dealing with aerial matters in the Empire, and shall, if called upon, satisfy the officials of the Royal Aero Club of his ability to fly at least 500 yards, before making any attempt under these rules. 5. All attempts must be made between the hours of sunrise and sunset, in the presence of the official or officials appointed by the Committee of the Royal Aero Club. 6. The recognised flying grounds of the Royal Aero Club are at the Isle of Sheppey, but the Committee will be willing to entertain any other ground subject to the competitor paying the necessary expenses incurred. 7. The start for the records will be reckoned from the crossing over the starting line in actual flight. 8. Competitors must be British subjects from any part of the Empire, manipulating a British-made machine. All the principal parts of a competing machine must be British made. All decisions applying to this rule shall be given by the Committee of the Royal Aero Club. This shall not be held to apply to raw material, but all finished or manufactured parts of such machine must comply with the above condition. 9. The decision of the Committee of the Royal Aero Club on all matters connected with this competition to be final arid without Claude Grahame-'White Testimonial Fund. The following letter was issued to the Press and leading Clubs on April 28th last:— The Royal Aero Club of United Kingdom. 166, Piccadilly, London, W., April 28th, 1910. DEAR SIR,—It has been suggested to me by several members of the Royal Aero Club that, in consideration of the magnificent attempt made by Mr. Claude Grahame-White to win the ^10,000 prize for the London to Manchester flight, some public recognition should be given to mark British appreciation of the wonderful efforts made by him. The nature of the testimonial will depend upon the amount subscribed and the wishes of Mr. Grahame-White. Donations to be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Royal Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. R. W. WALLACE, Chairman of the Royal Aero Club. On April 30th the further letter given below was sent out to the Press :— The Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom. 166, Piccadilly, London, W., 30th April, 191 o. Claude Grahame-White Testimonial. DEAR SIR, Having consulted Mr. Claude Grahame-White as to his wishes for the disposal of the fund which is now being subscribed, he desires me to say that he has decided to devote the subscriptions primarily to the construction of an all-British machine, on which he intends to fly from London to Paris. I may add that the Royal Aero Club heartily appreciates the sporting spirit which has animated Mr. White in so applying this fund. Yours faithfully, ROGER W, WALLACE, Chairman. A generous response has already been made to this fund, headed by 1,000 guineas from Sir Marcus Samuel, the total received up to Tuesday, May 3rd, 1910, being ^1,484 18*. 4a?. The full list of subscribers with the amount of subscription appears on the opposite, page (xiii), and further donations will be duly acknowledged next week. Eastchurch Flying Ground. Members visiting the flying ground at Eastchurch are requested to have with them their membership cards, as admission to the ground can only be obtained on production of same. Members wishing to erect sheds are requested to communicate with the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club. Railway Arrangements.—The following reduced fares have been arranged with the railway company for members visiting Eastchurch:— 1st Class return, 8s. ; 2nd Class, 6s. 6d. ; 3rd Class, 5-?. Tickets 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 Royal Aero Club. Trains leave Victoria, Holborn, or St. Paul's. For the convenience of Members, the best train is the 9.45 a.m. from Victoria, arriving at Queenborough 10.55. At Queenborough change to the Sheppey Light Railway for Eastchurch, which is J-mile from the flying ground. Aviation Lantern Slides. The Royal Aero Club have now acquired a large collection of lantern slides dealing with aviation, and members can hire these at a fee of £1 is. for a period not exceeding three days. They include all the latest machines and pictures taken at aviation meetings in England and abroad. Application for hire should be made to the secretary. HAROLD E. PERRIN, 166, Piccadilly. Secretary. 354
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