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1929
1929 - 1196.PDF
FLIGHT,' J6NE 6, 1923 NAPIER ANNUAL STAFF DINNER THE annual staff dinner of D. Napier and Son was heldon Saturday last at the Wharncliffe Rooms of theGreat Central Hotel, Mr. H. T. Vane, C.B.E., Managing Director of Napiers, presiding. The Chairman, in proposing " The Staff," expressedIds pleasure at seeing so many old familiar faces at this year's gathering. He was sorry that Mr. Napier was notable to be present, but was glad that now summer had come there was reason to hope for an improvement in his health.Referring to the strenuous time through which Sir Harry Brittain had just passed, Mr. Vane thought it very good ofliim to come to their dinner instead of taking a well-deserved Test from his labours. He thanked all the staff for theirresponse to the severe calls that had been made upon them during the past year. Recalling some Napier Successesduring the year Mr. Vane referred to the triumphs Of the non-stop flight to Karachi, the records established bySegrave and Malcolm Campbell and the flying-boat flight to Australia and Singapore, in all of which Napier engines•were used. He thought that perhaps the merits of Malcolm Campbell's records had not received the appreciation theydeserved. The Napier firm was trying its best to produce engines which would win this year's Schneider competition.They were " up against it," but would do their best. Mr. Baume replied to this toast, saying how pleased hewas to work for such a wonderful organisation as that of Napiers. One thing that particularly impressed him wasthe quality of the drawings. They could rely on the drawings and worked to them. Sir Harry Brittain referred to the importance of continuityof service. They had that in the Napier firm, and the Chairman had mentioned his pleasure in seeing so manyfamiliar faces again. Concerning his recent defeat in the General Election, Sir Harry said that he had come throughfour victories with a smile, and he thought it only right that he should show them that he could, as an Englishmanshould, also take defeat with a smile. In proposing the toast of " The Press," Sir Harry coupledwith it the name of Maj. C. C. Turner, one of the pioneers of aviation, who not only was one of the first 100 Britishpilots of heavier-than-air craft, but also at one time held a balloon record. Maj. C. C. Turner, referring to Sir Harry Brittain's compli-mentary remarks about the British Press as the greatest and straightest in the world, said that whatever differences ofopinion the various sections of the press might have, they could all agree in their appreciation of good workmanshipsuch as one associated with the products of the Napier firm Mr. Cooper, the new works manager, had to propose" The Firm," but as he had not been with the Napier Company for more than a very short time, he felt he couldnot really do so adequately. Mr. Pate, chief engineer of Napier§, had just returnedfrom a holiday in Scotland, and suggested that another year the time for the staff dinner should be changed. Hereferred to the long hours which the staff had been called upon to put in, and to the necessity of continuing to do sountil September 6. Mr. Handforth, chief chemist, in proposing the toast of" The Chairman," said he did not often have occasion to meet Mr. Vane. Some time ago he had had to ask a favourof Mr. Vane, and that favour was readily granted. It was the first for several years, and amounted if he was not mistakento £11 105. id. (laughter). (It is gathered that the " favour " referred to relates to an incident in which figured Mr. Hand-forth, a car, and some teak gates !) Intervals between speeches were amusingly filled by anumber of much appreciated artistes, of whom Miss Wini Ceci captured the audience with her songs, as well asfilling very admirably the role of accompanist to the other artistes. Mr. Fred Duprez, of radio fame, appeared " in theflesh," and Mr. Percy Albert insisted that he was " a foreman, above the others, you know," while Mr. Howard Fry strucka more serious note. "PEACEFUL PENETRATION" : One of the latest Junkers type F.13 monoplanes has been registeredin this country, and is now on a tour. Of the same general type as the famous " Bremen " this macnin has a Junkers LJ> engine and seating accommodation for four passengers. It is intended for use by01wealthier class of private owner, or for air taxi work. Note large luggage compartment. [" FLIGHT ' ?**'• - - - .... .... _ 470
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