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\f\ML DECEMBER 24, 1910. IKe Roval &ero Clu^ of the United Kii\gdo 5J* OFFICIAL /NOTICES TO MEMBERS @E Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the 20th inst, when there were present:—Mr. Roger W. Wallace, K.C. (in the Chair), Mr. Ernest C. Bucknall, Col. H. C. L. Holden, R.A., F.R.S., Prof. A. K. Huntington, Mr. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. Stanley Spooner, and Harold E. Perrin, Secretary. New Members,—The following new members were elected:— B. G. Benson. Commander A. Yeats Brown, R.N. Next Committee Meeting. Owing to the Christmas holidays, the next meeting of the Committee will take place on Tuesday, January 3rd, 1911. Baron De Forest Prize. Up to the 21st inst. Mr. T. Sopwith is the only competitor who has succeeded in crossing the Channel in connection with this prize. This flight ensures the prize of ,£4,000 being won, and unless the distance is exceeded it will be awarded to Mr. Sopwith. Ten days only remain between now and the closing of the competition, and Mr. Cecil Grace, Lieut. Watkins and Mr. Robert Loraine are all ready to start on the first favourable opportunity. In order that the necessary arrangements may be made, other intending competitors are requested to notify the Secretary of the Royal Aero Club without delay when their machines will be ready for inspection, &c. Eastchurch Flying Ground. The road leading to the flying ground is now being made up, and will be finished shortly after Christmas. If the weather is favourable, flights will be made there during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Robert Loraine proposes to make his start from Eastchurch for the Baron de Forest prize, and possibly attempts will be made to beat the record put up by T. Sopwith for the British Empire Michelin Cup. Circular to Members. A few days ago a circular was issued to all the members pointing out the desirability of increasing the membership of the Club. The Committee itrusts that the present members will do all in their power to induce their friends to join. Royal Aero Club Challenge Cup. The Hon. Mrs. Assheton Harbord, accompanied by Mr. C. F. Pollock and Capt. Sartorius, made a balloon trip on Sunday, the l8tb inst. Starting from Battersea at 2.10 p.m., they descended at 8.40 a.m. on the 19th inst, at Chartres in France, having accom plished a distance of about 350 miles, which is the longest so far recorded in the Competition. Gordon-Bennett Aviation Cup. The Cup, having been won this year by Mr. C. Grahame-White, the nominee of the Royal Aero Club, the race for 1911 will be held in England. The exact date and place will be announced later. An Extraordinary Conference of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale will be held in Paris on January 10th to determine the special regulations to govern the contest for 1911. Each Club forming part of the Federation Aeronautique Inter nationale has the right of challenging the holder, the Royal Aero Club, and such challenge must be received before March 1st, 1911. The Committee of the Royal Aero Club will select the three competitors and reserves representing the United Kingdom. Intending competitors are requested to notify the Secretary on or before February 28th, 1911, of their willingness to compete if chosen. Applications must be accompanied by a cheque for £20, the entry fee, which amount will be returned should the competitor not be selected. Candidates must be members ol the Royal Aero Club. British Empire Michelin Cup. Intending competitors are again reminded that the competition for this year closes on the 31st inst. Full particulars can be obtained from the Royal Aero Club. The best performance so far recorded is by T. Sopwith, 107! miles. Rolls Memorial Fund. Members who have not yet sent in their contributions to the above Fund are requested to do so as early as possible. By limiting individual subscriptions to the sum of io.r. the Committee hope they will receive the support of all members. It has been decided that the Memorial shall take the form 01 an Aeronautical Library at the Royal Aero Club, to be called the "Rolls Memorial Library." Contributions of books to the "Rolls Memorial Library" will also be greatly appreciated. In addition to the names already published, the following members of the Royal Automobile Club have kindly contributed to the Fund:— Charles F. T. Swan O. E. Mocatta Sir Henry Norman, Wm. H. Dolphin Charles Hardy M.P. Henry Webley J. de Castro Reginald H. Loder V. Ker-Seymer Gaston de Castro Sir C. D. Rose, Bt., E. H. E. Hensley Patrick King M.P. Murray Griffith Maj. G. H. J. Skef- Sir David L. Salo- T. Clarkson fington - Smyth, mons, Bart. A. Gollin D.S.O. B. Oppenheimer C. L. E. Geach Capt. E. A. Digby Roy Lewis H. L. Fraser J. Charlton Edgar O. Turnbull F. Whiteley Humphreys H. W. Styles J. Shorland Aplin F. Lamplough A. C. C. Schultz Capt. R. French- E. Keynes Purchase F. J. Wootton Isaac- Brewster Sir W. B. Barttelot, son Herbert S. Stone- Bt. _ E. Perronet Sells ham Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Johnston Paul A. Rubens George Neville, Charles Walker Henry Bowlby K.C.B., R.N. E. M. C. Instone A. E. Berriman Capt. O. H. Bayldon Berkshire Automo- Euston A. Salaman G. Holt Thomas bile and Aero Club W. E. Rowcliffe Hilton A. Fulcher Maj. W. E. T. Bo- J. Cartier Claude Johnson litho, D.S.O. Frank Hedges Butler T. Sopwith Henry Edmunds Lord Montagu of D. J. Lockhart G. W. Beldam Beaulieu Anderson G. Cecil Whitaker S. Twining H. E. Tyser Arthur Gibbs F. M. Green W. J. Adams E. A. Claremont C. Bartholomew Dr. H. E. B. Bruce- F. Smith Herbert E. Seligman Porter J. E. Hutton International Aero Exhibition at Olympia. The International Aero Exhibition held by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders under the auspices of the Royal Aera Club, will take place at Olympia, opening on Friday, March loth, 1911, and terminating Saturday, the 18th. Full particulars can be obtained on application to the Exhibition Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Maxwell House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, W.C., or the Secretary Royal Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. In connection with the Exhibition it is proposed to organise an exhibit of model flying machines. Space will be given free, and the Royal Aero Club will erect suitable stands and provide the necessary attendants. In order to partly cover this expense a charge of 10s. will be made for each model exhibited. It is pro posed to award Medals and Cash Prizes. New York Aviation Meeting. The Extraordinary Conference of the Feneration Aeronautique- Internationale to consider the protest of Mr. C. Grahame-White in. connection with the Statue of Liberty Prize, will be held in Paris on January loth, 1911. Aviation Lantern Slides. The Royal Aero Club have now acquired a large collection or 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. I054
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