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1919
1919 - 0030.PDF
SIDE-WINDS . ALTHOUGH there were a goodly number hankering after the Michelin Prize in 1911, it was not a Mr. Hanker who " lifted " it, but our old and well-tried friend Mr. Hawker. The little slip in this connection a fortnight ago when referring to a few Sopwith reminiscences, to the initiated was obvious, but we make the correction now for the benefit of any who may have accepted the Hanker as correct. Investigation into the " mishap " still leaves us trying to apportion re sponsibility between Christmas itself, a compositor who had stalked down successfully a week in advance coupon-less " N," and the sub-editor who missed passing this page, whilst trying to keep unmixed two weeks' issue of " FLIGHT " going to press practically simultaneously, as a necessary sacrifice to the Christmas holiday demands. AT a little dinner to the staff held at the works of the Lang Propeller Ltd., on December 18th, the interesting information was divulged by Mr. S. May, general manager and president, that the total number of propellers turned out from the works had risen from 250 in 1914 to 15,000 in 1918, an in crease of output of 6,000 per cent. During the evening an excellent concert was provided, to which Miss Rene Bearman, Mr. E. Jones, Mr. T. Linnegar and Mr. Ben Lawes con tributed. THE eleventh annual dinner of the Acetylene Equipment Co., Ltd., of D.A. fame, held on Saturday, December 21st, at the Holborn Restaurant, was a very enjoyable affair. Mr. L. M. Fox occupied the chair, and one of his most popular announcements during te evening was to the effect that the directors intended to pay all " Christmas boxes " as last year. After the usual loyal toasts, Mr. P. "W. Watts, in pro posing a toast to the firm, emphasised the necessity for unity during the strenuous times in the future, if the position of the firm was to be maintained. Miss Hope Jackson com menced the musical portion of the programme with " Land of Hope and Glory," the company heartily joining in the refrain. It was evident during the evening that there is no lack of good feeling and harmonious understanding between the D.A. directors and their workers, which augurs well for the future. IN order to bring out more fully the nature of their business, the Forward Motor Co. have decided to change the designa tion of the firm to The Forward Sparking Plug Co., by which style they will be known in future. The proprietorship remains as hitherto, and the company wish it to be clearly understood that their general trade policy will in no way be changed. WITH the abolition of the priority regulations of the Min- of Munitions relative to the repair of motor parts comes a notification from Barimar Ltd., Scientific Welding Engineers, of 10, Poland Street, London, W. 1, indicating that the company are now able to undertake all classes of welding work and radiator and lamp repairs without priority cer tificates for readers of " FLIGHT." The cessation of hos tilities on the battle fronts has had the effect of releasing for commercial and private purposes expert labour and plant hitherto solely employed on work of national urgency, and Barimar, Ltd., are now able to undertake speedy, economical repairs on all those classes of work for which the company has justly become world-famous. It may be of interest to note that Barimar, Ltd., has been asked to establish branches of their business in France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the Nether lands, Greece, Egypt, South Africa, China, India and Aus tralia, and negotiations are now in progress. B EH 9 • COMPANY MATTERS Crossley Motors, Ltd. PRESIDING at the eighth ordinary general meeting on December 23rd, Sir Kenneth Crossley, Bart., said: We regret that it is not yet possible to present the accounts for the period under review, but we hope it will not be very long now before everything is adjusted, and we are able to hold an adjourned meeting for the purpose. In the meantime, we know enough about the position to make us feel safe in recommending a 10 per cent, dividend for the year ending October 31st last. This is not an extravagant return considering the enormous developments we have made during the last few years, but you must realise that we shall want a good deal of money in the near future, and it is only prudent to conserve our resources. Our company has been very fortunate in having been able, ever since the outbreak of War, to conce»trate its energies on the work for which it was formed, viz., the production of motor cars. You may remember that as far back as 1913 the Royal Flying Corps, after the most extensive trials, adopted our 25-30 h.p. model as the standard for all their light, fast and most responsible work, and they have never wavered in their allegiance to it frcm that day to this. We have delivered over 5,000 of these vehicles, starting with an average of 30 a month and working up to 250 a month, and our managing director tells me he has been assured again and again by officers and men who have had the real experience under every sort of condition abroad that there is no car to touch the " Crossley " en active ser vice ; and similar reports come from all the various fronts. We are fortunate because we can almost at once start turning out our post-War 25-30 h.p. R.F.C. model, which, with certain improvements and refinements previously arranged for, to render it suitable for peace instead of war, seems likely to be the most popular car we have ever produced, and we are in a position to carry on the manufacture without any break in the regular output. Later on, with its very large and splendidly equipped works; the company expects to be able to meet any competition with regard to smaller models. Now, motor cars only represent one portion of our activities. We have been, and are still, turning out large numbers of aeroplane engines from our own works at Gorton, and also complete aeroplanes from the National Aircraft Factory, at Heaton Chapel, which we control on behalf of the Govern ment. We originally built these latter works, of which the machine and erecting shops alone cover nearly 25 acres, as our own factory, the Government helping us financially, but as, when it was almost complete, the authorities were anxious to have it as a National factory, we raised no objection provided we were given a definite option to re-purchase the whole property within a reasonable period after the War, and subject to reasonable depreciation. This option we now hold. Although the next few months will be difficult, we hope not only that there will be no need seriously to reduce the number of our employees, but that we may soon be in a position largely to increase them. Think of the aircraft business alone. We are on the eve of the biggest develop ment that the world has ever seen—a development so irresistible and natural, and ultimately beneficial, that nothing can delay it for very long. We shall leave nothing undone that will help us to main tain good relations with our own workpeople. Now the rush is over all good employers will welcome high wages and shorter hours if only the men will play the game and do all they can to encourage and not limit production. Sir Kenneth Crossley paid a tribute to the energies of Mr. W. M. Letts, C.B.E , managing director, Mr. Shuttle- worth, secretary, Mr. Hubble, works manager, and the heads of departments. The report was adopted unanimously, and Capt. £. A. Crossley was re-elected a director. Triplex Safety Glass FINAL dividend of 5 per cent., making 10 per cent, imr the year. 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 lvii, Iviii, lix and lx). FLIGHT and The Aircraft Engineer, 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, Londoa. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. SUBSCRIPTION RATES " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following raits :— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. ! s. i. 3 Months, Post Free. .71 3 Months, Post Free. . I 3 6 „ „ .. 14 1 6 ,, „ .. 16 6 12 ., .. *8 2 12 „ ,, .. 33 o These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under war conditions. Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payabU to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kisjswmy, W.C. 2, and crossed London County and Westminster Bmnk, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. 30
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