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[/LIGHT MAY 31, 1917. A couple of Palladium vehicles "delivering the goods " for "doping" the Huns over yonder. The Palladium lorries have given such a splendid account of themselves with the Emaillite firm that the original trial of one quickly materialised into repeat orders, which all helps to efficiency in the air. in Clacton-on-Sea, and getting away, not only from business cares but from the details connected with the many benevolent associations of which he was a leading light. Mr. Coan said, however, that he recognised the spirit which prompted his fellow townsmen to elect him to this responsible position, and, in consenting to take it, he promised to do his best in his new capacity. Mr. Coan has presented the Swimming Club of the town with two magnificent cups to be^competed for, one by ladies and one by gentlemen. He has "also given the town a very fine bronze tablet to be placed on the turret of the band pavilion to commemorate the visit of His Majesty King George to Clacton-on-Sea last July. H H H H . R.F.C. Sports at Ascot. NEARLY 5,000 people were attracted to the Ascot race- course on Monday by the programme of sports arranged by the members of the R.F.C. attached to an aircraft park in the Home Counties. The chief events were the race for the Ascot Cup presented by Viscount Churchill, which was com- peted for over the Gold Cup course, and a Marathon race for a cup presented by Capt. H. R. Vagg, from Windsor to Ascot. In both events Fir-t-Class Air-Mechanic Tier was the winner, his time for the 2£ miles being a few seconds under 12 minutes, while for the six miles he took between 38 and 39 minutes. In the latter, Third-Class Air-Mechanic Ray was second and Corporal Ray third. Both the high jump and the long jump were won by Second-Class Air Mechanic Neal; for the former he did 5 ft. 2^ ins., and for the latter 17 ft. 6£ ins. The officers 100 yards race resulted as follows :—1, 2nd Li^eut. Lewis; 2, 2nd Lieut. McKie ; 3, 2nd Lieut. Pape. Time, 13 sees. German Seaplane in Holland. A GERMAN seaplane landed on May 29th near WestCapelle sea dyke, oil the island of Walcheren; the pilot, an officer, was placed under a military guard. H H H H NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. BRITISH LIGHTING AND IGNITION CO, LTD.— Capital ^100,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers of motor cars, railway rolling-stock, aircraft and parts and accessories thereof, &c. The Board of Trade has authorised this com- pany to acquire the undertaking of the Bosch Magneto Co., Ltd., the books and documents of which are liable to inspec- tion under the Trading with the Enemy Act. BRITISH MAGNETOS, LTD., 8, Bream's Buildings,Chancery Lane, W.C.—Capital £100, in £1 shares. Manu- facturers of plural and single cylinder magnetos for motorcars, aircraft and other engines, &c. KINGSBURY AVIATION CO., LTD,—Capital ^250,000,in 110,000 cumulative preference shares and 110,000 pre- ferred ordinary shares of £1 each, and 600,000 deferredordinary shares of is. each. RICHMOND ENGINEERING CO., LTD, 319, High Holborn, W.C.—Capital ^2,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers of and dealers in aircraft, motor cars, &c. First directors : W. E. Lloyd, L. M. Bonas and Gustave Hardt (member of Brussels Stock Exchange). UNAFFILIATED MODEL CLUBS DIARY AND REPORTS. Club reports of chief work done are published monthly. Secretaries' reports, to be imcluded, "must reach the Editoron the last Monday in each month. Flnsbory Park and District (29, ASHLEY ROAD, CROUCH HILL, N. 19),Monthly Report.—-During the past and present month the few members that are left, have been out with models on no less than six occasions. OnApril r+th though Wet at the beginning of the afternoon, four members were out with tractor models. Mr. Burehell was flying a 3-foot model fitted with a 52-in.wing which made some fine high flights, and on one occasion went over the railway and returned to the flying ground %gain. Mr. Coleman was givinga display with a small fast machine and obtained some fine flights. Mr. Richards had out his 3-ft. 9-in. model, but owing to wing trouble he did not make suchgood flights as usual. Mr. Stansell was flying his usual model in very good style. On the 28th, the weather was ideal for flying, but unfortunately only two mem-bers were able to put in appearance. Mr. Coleman had his old 'bus which has been fitted with a new chassic and made some very high flights. Mr. Stansellwas flying his old machine fitted with a new tractor screw, which added a great improvement to the flying of his model. May 2nd, Cadet Rayner (who beinghome on leave) was out flying with his model and made some good flights. Mr. Coleman was also flying his old model, which had a great liking for tall trees,and it was not with little effort on the part of Messrs. Rayner and Coleman, it was brought down to the flying ground. On the 5 th, the wind declared waron the models and no great nights were obtained. On the 12th, the wind gave another onslaughter, but this time the models proved victorious. Mr. Burchellwas flying a smaller machine than usual, which gave good results. Mr. Coleman had out bis usual model, which is becoming quite a veteran, having been outon no less than 42 occasions. Mr. Stansell was flying his model very success- fully. On the 13th the weather was ideal for flying, being quite calm and hot.Three members were out with models, Mr. Coleman made some fine high flights, and on one occasions landed nearly J mile away. Mr. Burchell was flying hissmall model, and gave a display of high flying, and climbing in spirals. Mr. Richards had a new model which after being tuned up, made some good flights. 0 H H M Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied for in 1916.The naubers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, &c. Published May 31st, 1917.4,920. E. R. CALTHROP. Parachutes. (105,944.) 6,156. T. H. HOLROYD. Flying machines. (105,948.)7,159. A. J. LIVERSEDGE. Dirigible airships. (106,001.) 15,000. J. A. STEINMETZ. Means for destroying aircraft. (106,049.) 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, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. ' FLIGHT " 36 12 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. will be forwarded UNITED KINGDOM. Months,,, ,, s. Post Free.. 3 ..7 ..15 , post free, at the following rates ABROAD. d. 10 7 2 3 Months, Post Free6 ., „ . 12 „ ,, s. 5 . 10 . 20 :— d. 0 6 0 Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C. 2, and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. 548
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