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SIDE-WINDS STRAPHANGING in aeroplanes may become general if not popular in the years to come when the " bus " of to-day's dialect becomes the bus of to-morrow's reality. But that time is not yet. Meanwhile straphanging in the " poor man's motor " makes no appeal to the average airman when he occasionally has to make use of this otherwise serviceable but invariably overcrowded vehicle. It is irksome to his newly-ac- quired sense of the fitness of things. He will require something more in keeping with his own ideas of self-reliance—something that will take him about from place to place with a facility akin to that of the speedy " scout." There is only one thing for it, and that is a car. Probably his inclinations will turn towards a light car because of its handiness and convenience in all conditions ; but whatever the power and size that may eventually fall under his choice, it is pretty safe to predict that the-variety known as the sporting model will make its closest appeal to him. The " Auto." (yellow cover), of which a new series in is preparation, companion and precursor to " FLIGHT," will be an invaluable aid in assisting the airman-motorist's choice. Of this new series more presently. LAST Saturday a concert was organised by the officers and men and the staff of the Dunlop Rubber Company engaged at a certain airship works, and resulted in about ^ioo being raised for the R.A.F. Prisoners of WaT Fund. The programme was exceptionally good, and included musical selections by the band of No. 4 A.R.D., Chelsea, by kind permission of Lieut.-Col. R. Holloway, R.A.F. The Roehampton R.A.F. concert party (Pte. Gus McNaughton was one of them) pro- vided plenty of fun. Other artistes were Miss Ella Shields, Mr. Fred Douglas, Mr. Thomas Jackson, Mr. Fred Duprez, Miss Margaret Holloway (violinist) and Mr. Walter Walters, while Miss Madge Taylor rendered valuable service as accom- panist. A special feature was an interesting film relating to airships (shown for the first time by the permission of the Admiralty) introduced by a few humorous remarks by Major V. C. Richmond, R.A.F. Sec. Lieut. C. Dollery, R.A.F., proved himself a most efficient stage manager, and the whole entertainment was under the able supervision of Mr. R. W. Hanlon. BY way of speeding up the funds of the Hospital Motor Squadron for providing teas and entertainments for wounded soldiers an auction sale formed part of the programme at a matinee at the Palladium. One of the most interesting relics put up was a charred portion of a map of England found near the wreck of the German airship L31, and clearly showing in indelible pencil the outward route of the raider. This was secured by Sir Charles Wakefield, Bart., who, it may be recalled was Lord Mayor at the time, and saw from the top of the Mansion House the raider brought down. THE Allied Industries Co., Ltd., Aurelia Road, Miteham Road, Croydon, have, we understand, purchased the assets of the Weldon Engineering Co., Ltd. The works are being extended, and it is hoped to treble the capacity befofe very long, and the new company are ready to undertake sheet metal work, stamping, forgings, welding, bending and heat treatment; also Capstan and centre lathe work, grinding and repetition machinery in general. m m H m COMPANY MATTERS The Benz Motor Co. THE Benz Motor Co., of Mannheim, report a net profit of £857,680 for the last financial year, as compared with £810,950 in the preceding twelve months. A dividend of 20 per cent, has been declared, plus a bonus of 10 per cent., the latter being distributed to the shareholders in the form of bonds of the German 98 per cent, war loan. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. h .'•:-..;-C- "s:':j_. IT is announced that Treasury consent has been obtained to the proposed issue of ^400,000 new shares to existing shareholders at par, for which purpose and for the purpose of having shares in reserve for future issue the capital of the company is to be increased from ^400,000 to £1,000,000. Vickers, Ltd. OF the 6,450,000 new £1 ordinary shares recently created, the directors are offering 1,850,000-^t a premium of 10s. per share, to holders registered at October 10th in the pro- portion of one to three. The new shares will receive halt the 1918 final dividend. The issue has been underwritten for is. per share, payable out of premiums received.. NOVEMBER 7, 1918 Wessex Aircraft and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. AN interim dividend on preference shares for nine months ended August 31st at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, less income-tax at 5s. 6d. in £, has been posted to shareholders. NEW COMPANY REGISTERED GENERAL AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL ENGINEER- ING CO., LTD.—Capital £5,000, in £1 shares. Acquiring business carried on at 6-10, Dalling Road, Hammersmith, W., as " the General Aircraft Engineering Co." First directors : J. L. Dubois_and Ida.Regheno Dubois. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Marshal-Foch : His Life, His Work, His Faith. By Rene Puaux ; translated by E. Allen. London : Hodder and Stoughton. Price 5s. net. Over the German Lines. By " Wings." London : Hodder and Stoughton. Price 6s. net. ' - - ..... •. • H H H H J:- r • Aeronautical Patents Published Abbreviations:—cyl. = cylinder ; I.C. = internal combustion; m = motors. Applied for In 1917. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, &c. Published November 7th, 1918. 14,790. J. H. CARSON and G. H. WADE. Manoeuvring apparatus of an aero- plane. (119,707.) 15487. F. Walton. Struts, spars, ribs,-&c. of aeroplanes. (119,726.) Applied for in 1918. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications willbe printed and abridged, &c. Published November yth, 1918. 2,634. M. A. ANEK. Anti-aircraft devices for cities, &C. (119,796.) 8,922. W. R. D. SHAW. Airships. (119,837.) H H . H H Editorial Note OWING to the great pressure on our space it has been necessary to hold over the concluding part of the article on the Austrian-Berg biplane. _*-.-*•• i. - ' . . .._... • H m"' u 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, Kings way, 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 lxi, lxii, lxiii and lxiv). < *:.y^~\ FLIGHT j,';. 7:.\ and The Aircraft Engineer, - . '- ~ , 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C 2. Telgraphic address: Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone: Gerrard 1828. '; .;.-..•-•••;~- :~ : SUBSCRIPTION RATES. "FLIGHT" will be forwarded, post free, at the following raUt UNITED KINGDOM. 3 Months, Post Free 6 „ „ • 12 ,, „ These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under war conditions. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable t» thi Proprietors of "FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2, and crossed 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 frcm the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. s. d. 7 1 14 1 28 2 ABROAD. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free 8 3 6 „ „ .. 16 6 12 .. .. .. 33 o
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