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LIGHT FEBRUARY 22, 1913. The Royal flero Clu~ of the UiKited Kir&da OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS BE Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on Tuesday, the 18th inst., when there were present : Sir Charles D. Rose, Bart., M.P., in the Chair, Prof, A. K. Huntington, Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. Alec Ogilvie, Mr. Mervyn O'Gorman, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. A. Mortimer Singer, Mr. R. W. Wallace, K.C., and the Secretary. New Members.—The following new members were elected :— Richard Harold Barnwell, Lieut. A. Wellesley Bigsworth, 2nd- Licut. A. Loftus Bryan, Lieut. J. E. G. Burroughs, Capt. J. C. Halahan, Lieut. Felton V. Holt, Capt. Hudson Lutwych, 2nd- Lieut. Algernon G. Pearson, E. W. Copland Perry, and Lieut. Ralph M. Vaughan. Aviators' Certificates.—The following Aviators' Certificates were granted :— 415. Assistant Paymaster E. B. Parker, R.N. (Short Biplane, Royal Naval Aviation School, Eastchurch). 416. Lieut. M. W. Noel (Caudron Biplane, Ewen School, Hendon). 417. 2nd-Lieut. R. M. Vaughan (Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers) (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). 418. H. T. G. Lane (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brook- lands). 419. F. F. R. Minchin (Bristol Biplane, Eastbourne Aviation School, Eastbourne). 420. J. Crawford Kehrmann (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 421. Capt. W. G. H. Salmond, R.F.A. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). 422. Lieut. R. P. Ross, R.N. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). 423. Lieut. J. R. B. Kennedy, R.N. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Plying School, Upavon). 424. George Lee Temple (Caudron Biplane, Ewen School, Hendon). 425. Lieut. D. A. Oliver, R.N. (Short Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavon). 426. Lieut. T. S. Creswell, R.M.L.I. (Short Biplane, Royal Naval Aviation School, Eastchurch). 427. Lieut. L. L. MacLean (Gurkha Rifles) (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 428. Jules Teulade-Cabanes (Bleiiot Monoplane, Bleriot School, Hendon). Subject to permission of the Aero Club de France. 429. Lieut. R. G. D. Small (Leinster Regt.) (Grahame-White Biplane, Grahame-White School, Hendon). 430. Julian B. Hall (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brookland-). 431. Lieut. C. F. Lee (King's Royal Rifles) (Bristol Biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 432. Percy Maxwell Muller (Farman Biplane, Ducrocq School, firooklands). 433. Wallace Prowse Hodgson (I)eperdussin Monoplane, Deperdussin School, Hendon). The Committee decided that in the cases of Non-Commissioned Officers, Petty Officers and men attached to the Military and Naval Wings of the Royal Flying Corps, to dispense with the usual fee of one guinea for Aviator's Certificates, and only make a nominal charge of one shilling. Annual Pjrmits lor Competitions.—Annual Permits for Competitions held under the Rules of the Royal Aero Club were granted to the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club for Brooklands Aerodrome and the Grahame-White Aviation Co., Ltd., for the London Aerodrome, Hendon, N.W. International Aero Exhibition. The invitation of the Royal Aero Club to the Non-Commissioned Officers and men attached to the Royal Flying Cotps to visit the Aero Exhibition on Saturday last was much appreciated, and detachments arrived from Eastchurch, Farnborough, Larkhill and Upavon. The Chairman of the Club, Sir Charles Rose, had hoped to take the Chair at the luncheon, but owing to the fog he was unable to reach Olympia in time. In his absence, the guests were received by the Secretary, Mr. Perrin, and at the close of the visit, Sergeant-Major Squires proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Club for its hospitality, which was carried with acclamation by his comrades. The Club has since received letters from the Lords Com missioners of the Admiralty, Capt. Paine, R.N. .Commandant of the Central Flying School, and Major F. H. Sykes, Omcer Commanding the Military Wing of the Royal Flying Corps, expressing thanks for the Ciub's hospitality. The Grahame-White Aviation Company will hold the first competition of the year at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, this afternoon, (Saturday), when a large number of prominent aviators will compete in a speed handicap for the Exhibition Trophy and cash prizes. New Premises. The Committee is actively engaged in endeavouring to find suitable premises for the Club. Many premises have been inspected, but up to the present nothing satisfactory has been found. The Committee will welcome any suggestions from Members who may hear or know of suitable premises. Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, 1913, at 4 o'clock, at 166, Piccadilly, London, W. Notices of motion for the Annual General Meeting must be received by the Secretary not less than twenty-one days before the meeting, and must be signed by at least five members. Wednesday, February 26th, 1913, is the last day for the receipt of notices of motion. Committee. In accordance with the rules, the Committee shall consist of eighteen members. Members are elected to serve for two years, half the Committee retiring annually. Retiring members are eligible for re-election. The retiring members of the committee are :— Griffith Brewer. Prof. A. K. Huntington. Capt. Bertram Dickson, R.F.A. ! F. K. McClean. Alec Ogilvie. Mervyn O'Gorman. C. F. Pollock. John D. Dunville. Col. H. C. L. Holden, C.B., F.R.S. Any two members of the Club can nominate a member to serve on the Committee, having previously obtained such member's consent. The name of such member so nominated, with the names of his proposer and seconder, must be sent to the Secretary in writing not less than fourteen days before the Annual General Meeting. Wednesday, March 5th, is the last day for the receipt of nominations. The following members have so far been nominated :— F. K. McClean. Mervyn O'Gorman. C. F. Pollock. Griffith Brewer. Ernest C. Bucknall. Col. H. C. L. Holden, C.B..F.R.S. Prof. A. K. Huntington. Members are reminded that a ballot paper for the election of nine candidates to seats on the Committee of the Club will be forwarded to them at least seven days before the date of the Annual General Meeting. ANNUAL DINNER. The ANNUAL DINNER will take place at the ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB, PALL MALL, S.W. (by kind permission), on THURSDAY, MARCH 13th, 1913, at 7.30 for 8 o'clock. (Since circularising the members it has been found necessary to alter the date from March 6th to 13th.) In order to facilitate the arrangements, Members are requested to notify the Secretary as early as possible, if it is their intention to be present, and at the same time give the names of their Guests, if any. Members may be accompanied by Ladies. Tickets (exclusive of Wines and Cigars)—15s. each. The following prizes won during the year will be pre sented : — The British Empire Michelin Trophy No. 1, to H. G. Hawker. The British Empire Michelin Trophy No. 2, to S. F. Cody. An entertainment will take place after the Dinner. 166, Piccadilly. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. 232
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