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MAY 23, 191&. At the British Caudron Athletic Club Sports—Threeprominent workers for the good of the club. Left to right: Messrs. A. Ferrier, Chairman, Sports Com-mittee ; R. H. Simpkin, London Manager, Caudron Co.; and Jack Follett, Works Superintendent. ON Saturday last the Sports Ground of the British Caudron Social and Athletic Club was opened for the summer season by Colonel Alderman Pinkham, J.P., M.B.E. The ground, which was inaugurated last October, has proved a boon to Caudron workers and it has now been laid out for cricket, tennis and bowls. The grounds are in excellent condition, and the arrangements reflect the greatest credit on Mr. James Wilson, the hon. secretary. The pavilion has been re- decorated and excellent refreshment can be obtained. Apart from the games, the occasion, was marked by a splendid concert, under the direction of Mr. Ross Oliver, and the entertainment was shared by some 60 wounded soldiers, the guests of the Caudron employees. COMPANY MATTERS. The Jackson Aircraft Co., Ltd. THE directors have declared an interim dividend at the rate of "]\ per cent, per annum, free of income tax, on the preference shares. Mr. J. L. Curtiss has been appointed secretary in the pi ace of Mr. Herbert Bennett, who has resigned. The registered offices of the company are at 215, Mare Street, Hackney, E.8. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. AERONAUTICAL CONSULTANTS, LTD. — Capital ^I.ooo, in £1 shares. Under agreement with E. St. Clair Duncan and A.'J. Swinton, manufacturers of and dealers in mechanical, electrical and general engineering appliances, seaplanes, floats and accessories, aviation and aeronautical instructors, &c. BRITISH AMERICAN AIRCRAFT INVESTMENTS, LTD.—Capital ^1,000, in 1,500 participating preference and 500 ordinary shares of I OS. each. Manufacturers of and dealers in aerial conveyances and components, owners of hangars, garages, sheds and aerodromes, &c. K m * m - R.A.F. Sports. • THE sports of the officers and men of the Royal Air Force attracted a large number of people to Ascot on Whit Monday. There were twenty-six events on the programme, including a six-mile Marathon, which started at Windsor. There i were twelve competitors for this race, which was won by Air Mechanic Pratt, of Greenwich, in 38 min. 22 sec. Air Mechanic Summons, of Ascot, was second. Captain F. de B. Collenette, who won the mile handicap at scratch in 4 min. 43 3-5 sees., was in the Aeronautical School team, which came home first in the mile relay race, doing the distance in 3 min. 59 4-5 sees. Air Mechanic Tear, of Ascot, was first in the 440 yards, and also won the cup presented by Viscount Churchill for the 2J miles race. At the British Caudron Athletic Club Sports—Col. Alderman Pinkham, who opened the sports ground, playing bowls with wounded soldiers. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Practical Flying : Complete Course of Flying Instruction. By Flight Commander W. G. McMinnies, R.N. London: The Temple Press, Ltd. Price 3.S. gd. net. The Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution for 1916.- Washington, D.C., U.S.A. ; The Smith- sonian Institution. The AthencBum Subject Index to Periodicals : 1916. London : Science and Technology, London: The Athenceum, Bream's Buildings, Chancery Lane. Price ios. net. The Year Jiook of Wireless Telegraphy. London : The Wireless Press, Ltd., Marconi House, Strand, W.C. a. Price 6s. net. M $ ^ M . .. Aeronautical Patents Published. . Applied for In 1*17.The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications Will be printed and abridged, &c.Published May 23rd, 1918. 4,069. C. PROST. Flying machines. (115,060.) m m m m ' • • • •• • NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. IN order that "FLIGHT" may continue to be pub- lished at the usual time, it is now necessary to close for Press earlier. All Advertisement Copy and Blocks must be delivered at the Offices of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2, not later than 12 o'clock on Saturday in each week for the following week's issue. If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study ••FLIGHT'S" Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, which appears in our advertisement pages each week (see pages liv, lv, and lvi). __ FLIQHTT T~ and The Aircraft Engineer. 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2. Telegraphic address: Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone: Gerrard 1828. .„......,. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ' FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates:— 36 12 UNITED KINGDOM. Months, Post Free.. >• , »f •• ,, ti • • s. 7 14 28 d. 1 1 3 ' 6 12 ABROAD. Months, Post Free.. »» ,, - • •> 11 • . s. 8 16 33 d. 36 0 Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2, and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. 578
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