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I/QOHT] THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTUCTORS. THE first Ordinary General Meeting of the Society of British Air craft Constructors, Ltd., was held at the Hotel Cecil on Friday, June 23rd last, the Chairman of the Society, Mr. H. White Smith, presiding. The representatives of nearly all the members of the Society were present. The Chairman stated that there were present represenlatives both of the ordinary and of the associate members of the Society, and explained that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Society's articles of association, which provided lhat the first ordi nary general meeting should be held not later than three months after incorporation. The Society was incorporated on March 29th last. There was, the Chairman said, only one item of formal business to be transacted at that meeting, viz., the appointment of auditors for the current year, but he would take the opportunity of making a few remarks with regard to the Society's affairs which he thought would be of general interest. All the British companies and firms constructing aircraft, and practically all those constructing aero engines, had become ordinary members of the Society, and a list of ordinary members had been sent out to every member with the notice of the meeting. Since then two further companies, viz., the Eastbourne Aviation Co., Ltd., and the Gndme and Le Rhone Engine Co., had been elected. In addition, several firms engaged in the manufacture of important accessories, including the propeller- making firms, had been elected to associate membership. It would, no doubt, be a|source of gratification to members that the Society was so fully representative of the British aircraft industry, and he might add that a considerable number of inquiries for particulars of member ship had been received from firms interested in the industry, and a short prospectus—a print of which had been sent to every member —had been prepared setting out the Society's constitution and objects. The Chairman proceeded to state that the Committee of Manage ment, which was appointed at the last meet'iDg of the Council to conduct the general business of the Society, had been attending to the Society's affairs closely. It had held fortnightly meetings, and a considerable amount of business had been done. He would instance, in particular, the important subject of excess profits both in connection with the Finance Act of last year and the Finance Bill of the present session, and the negotiations which were taking place with the Ministry of Munitions. These matters would be dealt with in detail at the Council meeting which was to follow the present general meeting. The question of acceleration of output was another important matter which would be dealt with at the Council meeting, as also would the enquiries which the Special Arbitration Tribunal under the Munitions of War Act of 1916 had asked the Society to make with reference to women's wages. The meeting would be interested to know, the Chairman pro ceeded, that all Government Departments concerned had been notified of the incorporation of the Society, and it was recognised that the Society was the representative body to look to on any question affecting the aircraft industry. The Chairman then submitted to the meeting the name of Messrs. George A. Touche and Co., chartered accountants, who were advising the Society in connection with the excess profits question, as the Society's auditors for the coming year, and on the proposal of Mr. R. O. Cary (The Sopwith Aviation Co., Ltd), seconded by Mr. Hamilton Fulton (Martinsyde, Ltd.), Messrs. G. A. Touche and Co. were appointed auditors to the Society accordingly. The Chairman pointed out that the present Council of the Society consisted of the representatives of those firms who joined the Society in the beginning. He was going to propose to the Council at their meeting that the representatives of the ordinary members who had joined since should be added to the Council, which would then be fully representative of the ordinary members of the Society. It would, however, be necessary to consider the question of the repre sentation of associate members on the Council, and he suggested that this matter should be left over for further consideration. This completed the business of the Ordinary General Meeting, and a meeting of the Council was held immediately afterwards, at which the following gentlemen were added to the Council:— Mr. W. H. Allen (representing Messrs. W. H. Allen, Son and Co., Ltd.). Capt. I. F. Fairbairn Crawford (representing Sir W. G. Arm strong Whitworth and Co., Ltd.). Mr. C. T. Pullinger (representing Arrol-Johnston, Ltd.). Mr. A. H. R. Fedden (representing Messrs. Brazil, Straker and Co., Ltd.). Mr. N. G. Gwynne (representing Messrs. Gwynnes, Ltd.). Mr. C. Smith representing The Eastbourne Aviation Co., Ltd.). Mr. G. F. Joseph (representing Portholme Aerodrome, Ltd.). The Council dealt with various matters which were on the agenda. JULY 6, 1916, Wires and Cables for Aircraft. WHEN requiring any article on which a great deal depends it pays in the long run to go to specialists—those who know the requirements which have to be met, and the capabilities of the goods which they supply. In connection with the wire, &c, for the stays of aeroplanes, Messrs. George Cradock and Co., Ltd., have made, as our readers know, a special study of the strains and stresses imposed, and their firit pamphlet on the subject has been found very useful by designers and manufacturers. They have now pro duced a new edition, which includes details of a number of strands and cables which have come into use since the original list was compiled. Tables are given showing the dimensions, weight, breaking strain, &c., of the various cables, and the construction of the cable is illustrated. Copies of the list may be obtained by those interested, who apply to Messrs. George Cradock and Co., Wakefield. For Bronze and White Metal Castings. MESSRS. Y. E. S., LTD., are now fully installed in their new foundries at Upper Wortley Road, Wortley, Leeds, and are very fully occupied at present in supplying the leading engine builders with Y. E. S. aero bronze, cast by the "Eatonia" process, for bushes of aero engines of various types—a trade which has developed and is developing very rapidly with them. The firm also supply castings to any size and weight in either gunmetal, brass or phosphor-bronze to any specification and inspec tion, and their new foundries are very spacious, and have been laid down especially for the economical handling and rapid production of this class of work, so that notwithstanding being so busy on Government work they are able to give just such delivery as may be required on a considerable output. --' A.S. Co.'s Developments. THE phenomenal success of the Aircraft Supplies Co., Ltd., under the management of Mr. Mansfield, has necessitated the opening of a West-End branch. For this purpose offices have been taken at 166, Piccadilly, W., and we understand that Mr. Bernard Lsaac will be associated with the firm in this new departure. A G.E.C. Move in Ireland. THE G.E.C., Ltd., of London and Witton, Birmingham, &c, advise us that the address of their Cork branch—from whence all orders from the south of Ireland are attended to—has now been altered to 76, Grand Parade. ® ® ® ft NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. Elliott Brothers (London), Ltd.—Capital ,£90,000, in £1 shares. Acquiring business carried on by W. O. Smith, W. S. Smith, G. K. B. Elphinstone, and L. W. Smith at Century Works, Lewisham, and 1, Central Buildings, Westminster, as Elliott Brothers, mechanical and electrical engineers, &c. First directors, W. O. Smith, G. K. B. Elphinstone, and L. W. Smith. Fox Aeronautical Synd., Ltd., 14, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, W.C.—Capital ,£2,500, in £1 shares. Acquiring from T. Waterhouse, L. C. Woolldridge, and A. Fox the benefit of an invention relating to an impregnating composition or process for proofing fabrics, wire mesh, wood, leather, and other materials against the action of air, gas, water, and fluids ; to manufacture and deal in aerial conveyances and component parts thereof, &c. First directors, T. Waterhouse, A. Fox, L. C. Woolldridge, and E. P. Moorhouse. ® ® ® ft Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for In 1015. Published July 6thi 1916. 8,649. E. R. CALTHROP. Safety spring slings or suspension-devices for use with parachutes. 9,370. S. L. WALKDEK. Aeroplanes, &c. Applied for In i»l«. The numbers in brackets are those under which the specifications will be printed and abridged, &c. 1,837. R> CAUDRON. Fixing or anchoring means for rope», cables, &c. (100,650.) F LI CllTTr 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address : Truditur, London. Telephone : 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, tost free, at the following rates :— UNITED KINGDOM. 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