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1910
1910 - 0503.PDF
JULY 2, 1910. L/ijcHT] Entries for Bournemouth. AT a luncheon given by the Bournemouth Fetes Committee, after a Press view of the flying grounds, &c, Councillor Bell announced that eighteen entries had been received for the meeting, fourteen of which were from British flying men. A special feature was that each and every one had paid the regular entrance fee of ^40. The entrants are :— BRITISH. Mr. G. A. Barnes. Capt. Bertram-Dickson. Hon. Alan Boyle. Mr. G. B. Cockburn. Mr. S. F. Cody. Mr. C. E. Colmore. Mr. J. A. Drexel. Mr. L. D. L. Gibbs. Mr. Cecil A. Grace. Mr. C. Grahame-White. Mr. R. Jones. Mr. J. Moore-Brabazon. Mr. Alec Ogilvie. Mr. A. Rawlinson. Mr. J. Radley. Hon. C. S. Rolls. CONTINENTAL. Audemars. Christiaens. Morane. Wagner. In addition to these, the Management Committee are considering the advisability of inviting Paulhan and Henry Farman to give demonstrations. The Irish Meeting. ALREADY the guarantee fund of ,£2,000 asked for in connection with the two days' flying meeting to be held on Aug. 29th and 30th at the Leopardstown racecourse has been more than subscribed, so that the meeting will certainly take place. It was originally intended to hold the meeting during the Horse Show week, but it was decided to be better that the events should not clash, and so the Monday and Tuesday of the following week were definitely chosen. Definite arrangements have also been made with Mr. Claude Grahame-White to fly on his Farman machine. Mr. Ferguson will give demonstrations on his monoplane, and it is hoped that Mr. Moore-Brabazon will consent to fly. Lanark Meeting, August 6th to 13th. THE plans of the flying course and erections have now been finally adjusted and approved by the committee. The flying " circuit," which is oval in shape, is immediately to the east of the Lanark Racecourse, and measures if miles round. The circuit is reached 1,100 yards after leaving the starting point, which is well-nigh the centre of the racecourse, so that in every event on the circuit the aviator will fly to reach it that distance on the straight, right in front of the various public enclosures. With a view to the safety of the spectators and the comfort of the flyers, the public enclosures are at no place nearer than 300 feet to the line of flight. To those acquainted with the capacious I*nark Racecourse the statement that the circuit is about three times greater in area will give some idea of its extent. Over 100 men have been for weeks employed in levelling and improving it so as to render it as perfect for the purpose as is possible. These improvements will make the circuit easily visible to the spectator in the various enclosures, while all the starting, landing, the altitude, weight carrying, alighting, and other competitions which take place in the race enclosure will keep the interest constantly in the immediate forefront of the enclosures. The plan of stands and enclosures shows that the most complete arrangements are being made for the comfort and convenience of the patrons of the meeting. There are various enclosures, a ten shilling enclosure with a special entrance to the west end of the racecourse, containing the Race Company's permanent buildings and stands. A large grand stand providing about 2,000 reserved seats, several restaurants, and other conveniences have been erected. Immediately adjoining this to the east is the 5.?. enclosure, also containing a grand stand of similar dimensions and a variety of restaurant and refreshment rooms. East of that again and extending for about one-third of a mile, is the general or is. enclosure, in the centre of which is a stand costing 2s. each person extra, and all feeding and other accommodation for the large number expected to use this part of the grounds. The interests of the democracy cannot be said to have been overlooked, for not only are they allocated a frontage of 500 or 600 yards, but they are apportioned a site which will command in a manner not in any degree inferior to the higher priced portions, a most intimate and at the same time comprehensive view of all the proceedings. East of the general enclosure is a motor stand fronting the flying course for about one-eighth of a mile, and affording accommodation for hundreds of cars. East of this again is a reserved enclosure, available only to those holding tickets for the \os. stand. These various enclosures all front, in succession, the flying course for very nearly a mile. The hangars, or aeroplane sheds, are at the west end of the race course at right angles to the enclosures, and are so placed that from almost any point a view will be had of the machines from the moment of their leaving their sheds. The railway station in course of construction by the Caledonian Railway Company specially for this meeting is within a few hundred yards of the course, and a frequent service of special trains from the important populous centres to this point will be provided in addition to a constant service to the permanent station in the town— one mile distant. The plans give evidence of much careful thought on the part of the committee and architects, and show that everything is being done to secure the success of the meeting. As announced last week, the Hon. C. S. Rolls has been giving helpful instruction to the officers at Aldershot in connection with the Wright biplane which has now its home there with the Army. Our picture shows Mr. Rolls (with the cap and muffler) explaining the working of the machine. Mr. Mervyn O'Gorman is standing to his left. 501
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