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1917 - 0076.PDF
JANUARY 18, 1917. SIDE-WINDS. .MR. W. BARNARD FARADAY, LL.B., Barrister-at-Law, has been'appointed Secretary of the Aeronautical Society. Mr. Karaday is a near relative of the famous Prof. Faraday, K.K.S., who was connected' for so long with the Royal Institution. AT the Town Hall, Reading, on January ioth, a very bright and cheery function was the dance given by the Sergeants' Mess of the School of Military Aeronautics. Among those present were the Commandant (Lieut.-Col. Bonham-Carter) and officers of the School, and members of the messes of neighbouring units. Under the direction of Sergt. A. V. Smith (secretary.) and Sergt. L. F. Fagg, the liall had been tastefully decorated ; while, thanks to the M.Cs., Sergt.-Major Hcnderson-and Flight-Sergt. E. Robinson, the programme was carried through with a snap that made for complete enjoyment. The dancing was ably led by an excellent band under Air-Mech. Howarth. PROBABLY one of the greatest " luxuries " to a wounded soldier is a really new laid egg. To supply these means but little "effort on the part of the'individual, but to the Com- mittee for National Egg Collection the work of organisation is a prodigious business. Up to the present their unflagging efforts have resulted in millions of eggs being available for the enjoyment of our wounded and sick soldiers, and, by way of a little extra effort, the Committee have decided to make a big street collection on Wednesday, February 14th, for so increasing the cash side of the Fund, that they may, with luck, be able to procure and distribute still more millions of these much-prized delicacies—or are they necessities ? One of the greatest helps to this end would be the loan to the Committee, for the day, of a few motor cars, to t'nable the organisation to be the more successfully carried through. Who will put forth a helping hand for so good a cause ? The ever-present crux of motoring—the supply of petrol— can be left to settle itself, so long as a few cars are available. This body of enthusiasts, who work quietly but very per- sistently, are officially recognised, and have as Patron Her Majesty Queen Alexandra. We would ask any owner who can give a helping hand to this unique organisation to either communicate with the Editor at 44, St. Martin's Lane, or direct to the organiser of the National Egg Collection for the Wounded at 154, Fleet Street, E.C. As the aviation industry has drawn very largely upon the motor trade for recruits, the good work done by the Cycle and Motor Trades Benevolent Fund is not unknown among aircraft workers, and many will be interested to hear that the benefits of the Fund are now open to them. After further consideration of the question of the eligibility of employees of firms engaged in the aircraft industry, the Executive Committee has decided in favour of their inclusion. It is held that the definition in the rules " factories for the manufacture of cycles or motor?" includes iactories for the manufacture of aircraft. ANOTHER emphatic testimonial to the efficiency of Triplex safety goggles and windscreens has just been received by the Triplex Safety Glass Co., of i, Albemarle Street, W., from a flying officer who unfortunately crashed while testing a fast experimental machine. One glass of the goggles was. cracked, but the fact that they were Triplex saved the officer's eyes from being cut or injured, while the Triplex windscreen on the machine came through unscathed, although the immediate surroundings were battered. Verb. sap. ANOTHER newcomer to the aircraft industry, this time across the Tweed. The Osborne Aircraft Components Co., of Whinhill, Greenock, Scotland, of which Mr. W. M. Osborne is managing-director, are open to supply all aeroplane fittings and components. It is also intended to take contracts for main and tail planes, ribs, fins and elevators. THE Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., has applied for a quarter of a million of the new Loan. H H H H PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Almanack. 1917. Joseph Owen and Sons, Ltd., Borough Saw Mills, 199A, Borough High Street, S.E. Catalogue. Fuller Accumulators. The Fuller Accumulator Co., Ltd., Woodland Works, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath (Essex). y of R.F.C. Storekeepers. AN Army Order, issued on January 9th, announces that the pay of warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Flying Corps employed in the Storekeeping Section of that Corps is to be the same as for soldiers of the Royal Flying Corps employed as clerks, as laid down 111 the Warrant of December 20th, 1916, with the exception of 3rd Class Air-Mechanics, who shall be paid the is. rate instead of is. id. as laid down therein. These rates will not apply to soldiers now serving as Store- keepers, who will continue to draw their present rates until promoted, when they will receive the new rates under the same conditions as those applicable to the clerks of the Royal Flying Corps. ^ ^ ^ ^ , ^ , LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. R.A.F. Secrets. AFTER a long hearing in camera, on January 16th, at Aldershot, Peter Maw Brown, a foreman at the Royal Air- craft Factory, was fined £50 for communicating information about certain aircraft likely to be of use to the enemy. Herbert Allan Mothersill was fined /50, and Severo Campo Fregoso, an Italian, £25 for collecting and recording it. Fregoso was said to have invented a high-powered aero engine. The Chairman of the Bench said the characters of the men were above reproach, and Fregoso's credentials and ante- cedents were unimpeachable, but technical offences had been committed. H M H H COMPANY MATTERS. Fellows Magneto Co.' THE subscription list of Fellows Magneto Co. has now been closed, preferred shares to the value of over £46,000 out of the 50,000 8 per cent, cumulative preferred and par- ticipating shares offered having been subscribed for and allotted by the directors. Simms Motor Units, Ltd. FOR the financial year ending June 30th, 1916, a dividend of 25 per cent, has been declared on the paid-up capital of the company. An amount of ^20,680 is. 2d. has been carried forward, after making ample provision for deprecia- tion, and the transfer of £4,000 to reserve account. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES, LTD., 33, Fleet Street, Birmingham.—Capital £100, in £1 shares. First directors : A. Spragg and T. Butler. BRITISH TRANS-OCEANIC CO., LTD.—This company was registered with a capital of ^20,000 in £1 shares, to carry on the business of manufacturers of and dealers in aero- planes, seaplanes, airships and the component parts thereof, to acquire, provide and maintain hangars, garages, sheds and aerodromes, &c. First director, W. E. Wood. H 13 H 13 Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for In 1915. Published January iHh, 1917. 14,86a. W. V. SAUNT. Aerial machine of ornithopter type. If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study " FLIGHT'S " Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, which appears in our advertisement pages each week. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON. W.G. Telegraphic address : Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates UNITED KINGDOM. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free.. 1 8 6 „ „ .-3 3 12 „ ,, ..66 ABROAD. s. 3 Months, Post Free 2 6 „ .... 5 12 ., ., .. 11 d. 96 o Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted.
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