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DECEMBER Q, 1920 SIDE-WINDS &- THOSE who have served in the flying services and would like one or more accurate water-colour drawings of machines in flight, aerial engagements, etc., should note that an exhibition of paintings by Mr. Edgar J. March is now open at the gallery of Messrs. Deighton in Trafalgar Square, W.C. Mr. March is prepared to paint any machine or incident if the essential details, such as flight markings, number, colour, etc., are supplied, thus providing a unique and permanent souvenir of service in the R.A..F. The exhibition will remain open for about three weeks. ONS of the most fascinating of the displays at the recent Advertising Exhibition at the White City was that of the Multiplex Co., of Baldwin's Gardens, Gray's Inn Road, W.C. The Multiplex device for presenting a continuous series of advertisements in colour was the first exhibit which attracted the attention of their Majesties the King and Queen when they visited the exhibition, and they waited to see the whole series through. The latest Multiplex development, a smaller machine, which permits of a set of ordinary double-crown bills being used, also attracted a good deal of interest among business men. MR. W. H. BARNES, who has been connected with aviation since the very early days—1907, in fact—when he worked on the first Wrights built by Short Bros., has always given most attention to the " engine" side of aviation, which is only natural as he was previously in the motor- trade. His latest venture is a small garage in Colindale Avenue, Hendon, N.W .9, where, under the name of the Cecil Car Repairing Co., he is specialising in the overhauling and rebuilding of cars, while any repairs or adjustments to aero-engines will receive the best attention. Mr. Barnes wishes his old friends of the Eastchurch days and those he met when he was engineer to Mr. H. C- Barber of Valkyrie fame, and later at the Beatty school, would drop in and see him any time they require anything doing to either car or aero-engine. . . +• THE motor-cyclist who is out for absolute reliability and efficiency on his mount, should carefully consider the following interesting item :—47J per cent, of the plugs fitted to engines at the Olympia Motor-Cycle Show were .Lodge plugs. The remainder were divided among twelve other makes of plugs. This, taken in conjunction with the fact that 52 per cent, of the British cars exhibited at the recent Motor Show were fitted with Lod,ge plugs, is all the more remarkable when it is remembered that they are not the cheapest plugs to buy. Low Flying Over Crowds AT Stoke-on-Trent on December 2 Capt. Oscar Philip Jones was summoned for that he, being the pilot of an aeroplane on that day, carried out flying which, by reason of low altitude, was dangerous to the public safety, contrary to the Aft Navigation Regulations, 1919, made by the Secretary of State under the Air Navigation Acts. From the evidence it appears that while a cenotaph was being unveiled by Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson on Armistice Day, Capt. Jones flew over and dropped a wreath. The Air Ministry had drawn the attention of the police to the matter and suggested that proceedings should be taken. After the Bench had had a brief consultation, the Chairman said they were all agreed that a technical offence had been committed. This was the first case of its kind, and the Bench took into consideration the purpose for which the flight was made, namely, the dropping of flowers as a compli- ment to and in respect for the proceedings taking place at the time. They were very sorry to have to adjudicate in a case of this kind. They did not think any harm was intended, nor did he think the prosecution would insinuate that, and the Bench had decided to dismiss the case on payment of costs. They hoped it would be a severe warning to the defen- dant in doing a graceful act on any future occasion. Mr. Cant said there was another summons against the defendant, namely, for dropping an article other than ballast. Under the Regulations there was an absolute prohibition on the dropping of any material from aircraft other than ballast ; but, in view of the decision in the first case, with their Worships' consent, he did not propose to proceed in the matter. The Bench signified their agreement. The costs of the first case, which the defendant paid, were 6s. 6d- COMPANY MATTERS Martinsyde, Ltd. IN the Companies Winding-Up Court on November 30, Mr. Justice P. O. Lawrence heard a petition by the Brighton Motor Coach Works for a compulsory order against Martin- syde, Ltd. Mr. Greene, for the respondent company, said that~the petition was opposed by practically all the creditors except - the petitioners. The company was one of considerable importance, with assets worth at least ^440,000. There was. a receiver, so the assets were not in jeopardy. It was desirable that time should be given for the reorganisation of the com- pany. It was hoped that it would be put on its legs again, and he asked that the petition should be adjourned His Lordship ; I will stand it over for a week and I will _ then want to know what steps have been taken to see if the company can pay the judgment creditors. •',... -' 13 13 H H - ' " " NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED AUTO CONTROLS, LTD.—Capital £30,000, in £i'shares. ^ Manufacturers of stablisers for aeroplanes, and aircraft of all ~~ kinds, etc. Under an agreement with G. Aveline. Solicitor : J. Crisp. 17, Throgmorton Avenue, E.C. .: WELSH AVIATION CO., LTD., 31, Fisher Street, Swansea. —Capital ^5,000, in £ 1 shares. Acquiring business of aviation carried on at Swansea by F. G. M. Sparkes andE. A. Sullock. First directors : T. W. Jones, D. Dill, G. Rowe, F. G. M. Sparkes, E. A. Sullock and C. H. Mills. t ^ .'• AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS ; Abbreviations : cyl. = cylinder; I.C. = internal combustion ; m. •» motors 'APPLIED FOR IN 1919 ^ Published December 9, 1920 . r6,67i. W. J. GLOVER and C. H. BOOTH. Course-recording instruments. ~"~(153,622.) 20,108. G. ERKDE. Air-pressure balancing-device for aeroplanes. (133,684.) ^i21,495. T. R. CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE. Sling or harnesssuit for use with para- \ chutes. (153,715.) 21,875. BOULTON AND PAUL and J. D. NORTH. Spars, etc. (153,720.)21,957. F. H. BOWMAN and R. L. ASPDEN. Electrical equipment of aircraft etc. (153,721.)23,281. O.D.EDMONDS. Direction-indicator. (153,738.) 32,778. BOULTON AND PAUL and J. D. NORTH. Means of attachment ot ^metal ribs to metal spars of aircraft. (153,798.) |- APPLIED FOR IN 192C r . , -/;' Published December 9, 1920 " v 8,313. F. W. CHARLES. Levels and inclinometers. (153,833.) , -•- ,'.; If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study • •'FLIGHT'S". Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, j which appears in our advertisement pages each week (see pages xv and xvi). NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS • 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. 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