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SIDE-WINDS. MESSRS. ALEX. DUCKHAM AND CO., LTD., of Phoenix Wharf, Millwall, E. 14, write in connection with the necessity for economy in the use of lubricating oil, that it may not be known to some that oils that have been used are yet of some value because they can be refined though heavily surcharged with dirt or reduced in viscosity with paraffin or petrol. The company states that it is prepared to purchase existing or future accumulations of waste oil at a fair price and to distil the same for further use, thus assisting the mineral and transport resources of this country. INCREASE of business has necessitated greater telephone facilities for the Wycombe Aircraft Constructors, Ltd., at their head offices. They have a new number—High Wycombe 235—which is additional to the old call—High Wycombe 84. ONE of the first firms to turn their attention to the ques- tion of dope room equipment was the Aircratt Supplies Co., Ltd., and the " Ascol " dope can was the first registered design on the chicken-feed principle, and since it was first introduced has been considerably improved, the main idea, however, remaining the same. It is claimed for the improved " Ascol " dope can that the strictest economy in dope is effected, that the can is easily filled, handled and cleaned when necessary, and while it is practically airtight it holds sufficient dope for a shift, thus avoiding, as much as possible, any loss through evaporation during the night, or at any time when the can is not in use. The cans can be supplied numbered for use daily by the same operator. The original type of " Ascol " dope can is now employed for use exclusively with coloured points, and can be had painted with a red, white, blue, or any other coloured band, to indicate the colour for which they can be regularly used. In addition the Ascol Co. are supplying special fillers for the dope cans to avoid any wastage of dope in filling, and they also make a speciality of dope brushes. A descriptive leaflet on equipment for the dope room can be obtained from Ascol House, 125, Long Acre, W.C. AMONG the many accessories which are necessary to the construction of the modern aeroplane is one, the importance of which is apt to be overlooked owing to its everyday cha- racter. Nevertheless, the brass nail with the dome-shaped head plays no mean role in the life of an aeroplane, and, to ensure rapid work of a lasting character its construction must be sound and accurate. The heads must be firmly attached so that they do not fall off in use, and must bear average driving without turning sideways. In this connection, Mr. Arbenz, of Ludgate Hill, Birming- ham, claims to be in a position to supply such a nail in a great variety of shapes and sizes with solid brass heads and steel shanks—and which he is at present furnishing in considerable quantities to the R.A.F., the War Office and to aeroplane manufacturers generally He is also in a position to supply iron and brass gimp pins in various lengths and thickness, from 20 W.G. ; as well as such items as aluminium eyelets and washers, press buttons, turn buttons, aero-gauge hands or pointers, precision screws and any kind of light press work. WHAT with the evenings drawing in and the insistent demand for economy in the use of artificial light, it is necessary to give consideration to getting the utmost value out of what light is consumed. In this connection the Lazilite comes to mind, for by its aid it is possible to adjust the light to any desired position. This means that in many instances one light will suffice, whereas with fixed lamps two would be required. The Lazilite Co., 5, Baldwyn Gardens, Gray's Inn Road, are at all times willing to place their experience at the disposal of any one who has this matter of lighting in hand. •. - > • • B • -:";/- Aviation Companies and Excess Profits. IT is announced that the Board of Referees have fixed the statutory percentage on capital invested in the aviation manufacturing industry at 18 per cent, for excess profits duty purposes under the Finance Acts. In addition an extra 3 per cent, is allowed in respect of new capital employed since last year. An Extraordinary Accident. WHILE a pilot was practising machine-gun shooting at a target which was floating on the Elstree Reservoir on August 28th, his gun missed fire and killed a resident who was standing in a cottage garden close by. A medical man stated that a bullet had pierced his heart, and he had other injuries. SEPTEMBER 5, 1918. COMPANY MATTERS. NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED. ALLIED BALL AND BEARING CO. OF GREAT BRITAIN, LTD., 2, Frederick's Place, Old Jewry, E.C.— Capital ^100, in^i shares. Consulting and general engineers, manufacturers of and dealers in wood working machinery, &c. First director : J. Mason. COVENTRY AVIATION CO., LTD.—Capital ,£5,000, in £1 shares. Under agreement with W. B. Jennings, L. B. Booth and J. N. Parr (trading as the Coventry Aviation Co.). CREMER AIRCRAFT AND INDUSTRIAL WORKS, LTD., Lorn Road, Brixton, S.W.-—Capital £10,250, in 10,000 " A " shares of £t each and 5,000 " B " shares of is. each. Acquiring business carried on by A. J. Cremer at Lorn Road, Brixton, S.W., of aircraft manufacturers, engineers, &c. First directors : L. Hiard, A. deBarsy, A. J. Stryckmans and A. J. Cremer (all of Belgian nationality). NATIONAL ALLOYS, LTD., Dock House, Billiter Street, E.C.—Capital £10,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers and blenders of all alloys, galvanisers, aluminium and zinc workers, &c. First directors : E. le Bas and H. R. Everson. WHITFIELD AVIATION, LTD., 14, Paternoster Row, E.C.—Capital £60,000, in £1 shares. Manufacturers of and dealers in aircraft, electric or mechanical apparatus and fittings, aircraft accessories, &c. First directors : H. Whit- field (managing director), S. L. Whitfield and N. Tweedle. .. „ H 13 H H • Aeronautical Patents Published. . "-; AtoraiaHons:—cyl. = cylinder; I.C. = internal combustion; m. = motor*. . Applied for la 1917. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications ar«• printed and abridged, &c — Published September $th, 191S.10,736. S. CROWE. Aircraft, &c. (117,926.) 11,095. E. G. ABRAHAMS and J. W. MEEK. Balloons and airships. (117,930.)11,416. J. J. HURRAY. Airplanes. ^17,947.) 11,432. A. W. BARRETT. Inclinometer for aircraft. (117,948.) -:12,025. V. P. GALLE. Automatic balancing devices for aeroplanes. (117,973.) 13,362. R.E.ROBERTS. Single lever control of drive to propellers of multi-engined flying machines. (117,998.) 16.617. BLACKBURN AEROPLANE AND MOTOR Co. and J. W. COPLEY. Locking-devices Jor aircraft wires, &c. (118,028.) 16.618. BLACKBURN AEROPLANE AND MOTOR Co. and J.W. COPLEY. Locking-devices for aircraft wires, &C. (118,029.) - •'"•'"" Applied for In 1918. The numbers in brackets arc those under which the Specifications areprinted and abridged, &c. Pubtislud September %th, 1918.473. J. DEHOUCK. Aeroplane assuring automatically lateral and longi- tudinal stability. (118,049.) ^ H H H 13 - 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 lv, lvi, lvii and lviii). FLIQHT ^ r and The Aircraft Engineer. • "''•""" "-*: 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY. W.C. & Telegraphic address: Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone: Gerrard 1828. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. " FLIGHT " will bt forwarded, pott fret, at the following raiet t "it I ..28 2 ABROAD. ,7 d. 3 Months, Post Free.. 8 3 6 „ „ .. 16 6 33 UNITSD KINGDOM. I s. d. 3 Months, Post Free.. 71 6 12 „ „ These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under war conditions. 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. 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