AID FOR CATTLE HAULIERS.
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Gloucester has one of the most importaat cattle markets in the country, and a large amount of road transport is required to deal with the traffic. No special provision has, however, ever been made to accommodate the motor vehicles. A proposal is made by the city council that the problem of congestion could be dealt with by constructing a transport station in combination with the market, similar to those at Derby and Guildford, Salesman Required for West London.
A leading commercial-vehicle manufacturer requires a salesman for the western postal district of London, and,
preferably resident there. He must have suitable experience and be well educated. Age, experience and salary should be stated. Letters should be addressed to Box 7620, care of The Commercial Motm.1.
Meadows' Increased Profit.
In the year ended August 21 last, henry Meadows, -Ltd., made a net profit of £21,395, which compares with £13,536 for the previous year. A dividend of 10 per cent, per annum (less tax) is recommended on the A £1 shares and one of 2s. per share (less tax) on the 4a. B shares. The dividends absorb £9,700 and the amount to be carried forward is £18,386, as against £6,690 brought into the accounts.
Permanent Exhibition for Vancouver.
The Agent-General for British Columbia, British Columbia House, 1-3, Regent Street, London, S.W.1, announces that the Exhibition Association is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vancouver, culminating in August in the opening of the Canada Pacific Exhibition. In order to mark the occasion it is proptised to erect a British Empire Building to house a permanent display of British manufactures, Concerns interested should communicate with the Agent-General.
Railway Company Wins Appeal.
The appeal of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co., against the decision of the Yorkshire Licensing Authority to grant an additional Alicence vehicle to Mr. T. Malthouse, 3Railway Terrace, Luddenclen Foot, was all° Ned by the Appeal Tribunal, at York, last week.
It was explained that Mr. Malthouse had obtained a contract with Luddenden Foot Urban District Council, which required the use of the vehicle for three days a week, and in the application it was stated that on the other daysthe vehicle would be used for haulage work.
Mr. B. de H. Pereira, for the railway company, alleged that Mr. Malthouse had obtained the variation to his licence by misrepresentation, and a further vehicle was not required to carry out the contract. The local agent for the L.M.S. said that the railway company had previously carried out the work for the council, and it occupied only about 15 hours a week.
The respondent claimed that he had not suggested that the vehicle was required for all classes of work for the council. It was necessary only for certain classes of transport.
' Death of Latil Director.
The death recently occurred in Paris, at the early age of 35 years, of M. Georges Schramack, joint managing director of the Societe. des Automobiles Industrielles Latil, of Suresnes.
£30 FINE ON " HOURS " CHARGES.
Mr. Alexander Morrison Govan, managing secretary of Jedburgh Cooperative Store Co., Ltd., was fined £30 in Jedburgh Sheriff Court for having permitted drivers to drive motor vehicles for longer than the statutory periods. There were 99 offences in all, and the Procurator Fiscal stated that Mr. Govan was liable to a penalty of £1,980.