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(/j]GHT JUNE 22, 1916. Photos, by Argent Archer. OPENING OF THE Y.M.C.A. MUNITION WORKERS' CANTEEN AT THE ROTAX WORKS.-On the left, the formal opening ceremony in progress, the photographer being silently at work at the back. On the right, the " rightabout" of the employees, " diluted " and otherwise, to face the camera manipulator. AN IMPROVEMENT AT THE ROTAX WORKS. WITH the considerable recent additions to the premises at Willesden Junction, and consequent additional staff, the Rotax Motor Accessories Co. have found it desirable to erect a large canteen so that their workpeople and staff can be provided with meals and refreshments at a reasonable cost. The canteen, which cost the firm several hundred pounds to erect, will accommodate about 400 people at a time, is organised and run by the Y.M.C.A., and meals are supplied at cost price. At the official opening on June 14th, Major-General Sir Francis Lloyd, K.C.B., C.V.O., D.S.O., made a rousing speech to the workpeople, pointing out the vital importance of their work, and incidentally congratulated the Rotax Co. on the small percentage of eligible men they employed. Mr. A. Yapp, National Secretary of the Y.M.C. A., related several of his experiences at the front in France, which were greatly appreciated. Mr. E. Aron made an admirable chairman at the meeting, which was held at 6.30 p.m., so as not to interfere with the work, and to give the night shift an opportunity of attending. ® ' ® ® ® A Popular Subject. BOOKS on the subject of aviation are in much demand at the Islington Central Library. The U.S. Navy and Aviation. IN the report of the Committee on U.S. naval estimates it is stated :—" It is contemplated that the $2,000,000 recommended, in addition to providing for other aviation service, will eventually bring the number of service machines up to seventy-five, and as soon as the various ships are fitted up, the machines will be put upon them. It must be remembered that the principal function of aviation for naval purposes is scouting in connection with the fleet, and for this purpose $2,000,000 at this time is deemed sufficient." U.S. Naval Pupil Killed. WHILE making a flight at Pensacola on May 24th, the machine of Lieut. James V. Rockwell, a pupil at the naval school, dived into the sea from a height of 150 feet, and the pilot was instantly ® ® ® ® PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. All About the German Navy. By Fred T. Jane. London: Sampson Low, Marston, and Co., Ltd. Price is. net. First Annual A'eport ef the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1915. Washington, U.S.A.! Government Printing Office. Seme Aspects of the War as- Viewed by Naturalised British Subjects. By August Cohn. London: The Council of Loyal Biitish Subjects of German, Austrian, or Hungarian Birth, 13, Clifford's Inn, E.C. All the World's Aircraft: War Flying Annual. Founded and edited by the late Fred T. Jane. London: Sampson Low, Marston, and Co., Ltd. Price 21s. net. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. Bournemouth Aviation Co., Ltd., ic, King Street, St, James's, S.W.—Capital ^6,000, in £1 shares. Acquiring business carried on at Talbot Village, near Bournemouth, as the Bournemouth Aviation Co. First directors, F. E. Etches, H. E. Aldridge, and R. J. Vine. E. R. Calthrop's Aerial Patents, Ltd., Eldon Street House, Eldon Street, E.C.—Capital ^60,000, in £\ shares. Acquiring from E. R. Calthrop certain inventions relating to aircraft accessories, manufacturers of and dealers in aerial con veyances and aircraft of all kinds, &c. First directors, E. R. Calthrop and Sir John A. Atkinson. Davidson Aviation Co., Ltd., 231, Hammersmith Road, W. —Capital ,£10,000, in £1 shares. Builders and makers of aero planes, motor boats, and accessories therefor, &c. First directors, W. Stewart-Greene and W. E. Chester. Spad Aircraft Co., Ltd., 30, Golden Square, W.—Capital £100, in £1 shares. ® ® ® ® Aeronautical Patents Published. Appllnd ror la 101S. Published June 15th, 1916. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. Apparatus for determining speed drift and course of aircraft. E. MASSIS. Aircraft. Published June 32nd, 1916. — MILLS. Appliance for use in attacking aerial craft atd aub- marincs, &c. — WANLISS. Guns for use against aeroplanes, &c. Applied for In loin. The numbers in brackets are those under which the specification will be printed and abridged, &c. Published June 15/A, 1016. 5,870. Soc. ANON, OBS ETAB. NIEUPORT. Skids for aeroplanes. (100,330.) 6,n6. 21,466. 11,370. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone : 1828 Gerrard. 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