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I/O SIDE-WINDS. COPAL varnishes for airscrews and exposed wood parts isa department that the march of aviation has been instru- mental in causing to be added to the already lengthy list ofvarnishes, enamels and fine colours of Wm. Harland and Son, of Merton. Established in 1791, the firm have over ahundred years of experience behind their productions, and a model airscrew which we have received, and which iscoated with their special preparation, shows a very high state of finish. " Aeroplane Grey " paint for general coveringpurposes, which is oil and petrol resisting, is another of their products. All the Harland preparations are under A.I.D.inspection. MR. HENRY FFISKE, whose marriage is announced, under" Personals," for April 19th, is not without fame in the aircraft industry by reason of the prominent part he hastaken in the successful organisation of the aircraft depart- ment of Messrs. Boulton and Paul at Norwich. His recentwork, which has won for him a seat upon the board of the company, has been the planning of the well thought-out andsplendidly equipped factory which the firm have put up for aircraft work, but before the war, although he is still on thesunny side of 30, he had made a reputation as a designer and skipper of speedy motor boats. To his organising ability hebrings a vast amount of energy and enthusiasm, while his belief in the old tag of " All work and no play " is shownin the keen interest he takes in the welfare of all B. and P. workers. WE hear they want more Cellon, and in order to provide itMessrs. Thomas Tyrer and Co., Ltd., who, as is well known, are manufacturers for Cellon, Ltd., have taken biggerpremises at Richmond, Surrey, forming a very excellent centre for distribution. Advantage was taken of the Easterholidays to transfer large quantities of raw materials from the old works at Stratford to Richmond, and it is expectedthat operations at the new works will commence shortly. Under the new conditions the output will, we understand, be manytimes greater than was the case at Stratford, and when it is mentioned that the output of Cellon during the month ofMarch was a record in the annals of the company, the possi- bilities of the new works will be appreciated. As hithertoall communications for Messrs. Cellon should be addressed to the head office, Broad Street House, New Broad Street,London, E.C. 2, but in future all empty drums should be returned to Cellon Works, Petersham Road, Richmond,Surrey. APRIL 12, 1917. THE charming silver models of aeroplanes, made by theGoldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company, of Regent Street, are works of art, and it was not surprising that Mr. A. T.Isaac, the Chairman of the Company at the annual meeting last week, mentioned that the department which producesthem had been exceptionally busy during the past year. Not only does this speak well for the able management ofthis section of the company's work, but it shows how the careful and accurate workmanship is appreciated. TheChairman also reported a great increase, in the sale of wrist- watches, for which the company have won an enviable reputa-tion among military officers. 0 0 H H COMPANY MATTERS. Vickers, Ltd.THE directors of Vickers, Ltd., have issued a circular to the shareholders regretting that, owing to the fact that nosettlement of the company's accounts has yet been come to with the Government under the various Acts, it has been foundimpossible up to now to complete the accounts even for the year 1915, and that it is also necessary for the submission ofthe accounts for the year 1916 to be delayed. The director* recognise, however, the inconvenience which would be causedto the shareholders if payment of the final dividend for the year ended December 31st, 1916, were postponed, and feeljustified in recommending a final dividend, free of income tax, for that period of is. 6d. per share, equal to 7J per cent.,free of income tax, on the Ordinary. This, with the interim dividend already paid, will make a total distribution of25. 6d. per share, equal to 12J per cent, for the year, free of income tax. 0 0 0 0 CORRESPONDENCE.44 Wanted Employment Agency for Wounded Airmen."[1935] I have noted Mr. H. J. Lawson's letter in last week's issue of " FLIGHT " with reference to an employmentagency for wounded officers of the R.F.C. and R.N.A.S. I shall be only too pleased to receive * enquiries from anyinvalided officer who desires as appointment in the trade, and I may mention that at the moment I am requiring athoroughly practical gentleman who has a good knowledge of aero-design. I shall be very pleased to be of assistanceto Mr. Lawson in furthering his project to the best of my ability. GEO. H. BETTINSON. .King's Heath Aerodrome, Birmingham, April 4th, 1917. '-- 0 S 0 0 i| PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. i Hand Book of Automobiles. New York: National Auto-mobile Cbamber of Commerce, 7E. Forty-second Street. Catalogue.The Simms Magneto. Simms Motor Units, Ltd., Percy-; Buildings, Gresse Street, Rathbone Place, W.i. 0 0 0 HIndex and Title Page for Vol. VIII. * The 8-page Index for Vol. VIII of "Flight"(January to December, 1916) is now ready, and can : be obtained from the Publishers, 44, St. Martin'sLane, W.C., Price 6d. per copy, post free. 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.C. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Londoa. Telephone : 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES." FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates 1— " " ABROAD.UNITED KINGDOM. 3 Months, Post Free..6 .. „ .. 12 ., „ .. d. 10 7 2 3 Months, Post Free6 .. „ ., *. d.5 » 10 O 20 o Mr. Geoffrey Ernest ffiske. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to theProprietors of " FLIGHT," 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., andcrossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT "from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance asabove. 358
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