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Alphabet Competition Result.
By "The Extractor."
The last prize we put up for competition in connection with our " Out and Home" was, if I remember rightly, when we were seeking a suitable name for the three-wheeled vehicle of the A.-C., Girling and Warrick variety. Suggestions of names reached us from every quarter. The most distinguished contributor was Sir John H. Macdonald, then Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland, a great motoring enthusiast and pioneer. He sent us a name, specifically disclaiming, however, any hankering after the twoguinea nrize which we offered. It will be remembered we selected the name of " Parcelcar," which has been universally adopted. This suggestion was sent in by an artizan from the town of Pontefract.
Drivers and their mates have contributed profusely in the present competition, and I should have liked to have seen one of the two prizes go in that or a similar direction, but, as I pointed out in a recent issue, the various lines must rhyme, and it is not only drivers and their kind who have confidently sent in the oddest jingles. The sentiment of the two following lines, for instance, is excellent, but the judges have squirmed over both rhyme and scansion.
W for the woman who can manage a MANN, X starts the X Y Z Transport who are pushing the TITAN.
However, the process of gentle elimination has proceeded apace. We have called in the help of two gentlemen engaged on our other motor papers, great judges of versification, the final word resting with the Editor of this journal. It has been decreed that the two prizes be awarded as will be seen.
The contribution sent in by " Baggage " (Wealdstone) has been noted as specially worthy of attention, and an extra prize of a framed original motor sketch has been awarded.
A—stands for ALBION, established so long, B—for the BELSIZE that's still going strong. C—is for COMMER, and CALEDON—(Scotch), 1)—is for DAIMLER, whose progress all watch. E—stands for ENGINE—both sleeve-valve and pop pet,
F—for the FODEN—could any load stop it? 0—is for GARRETT, and Good work from itH—stands for HALLEY—(named after the comet?) I—(is the person who can't rhyme for nuts!) 3' --for the JEFFERY Four-Wheel-Drive "trucks." K—must be KARRIER--(but one "K" I find) LI have LACRE and LEYLAND in mind.
—both for MATTDSLAY and trusty McCURD,
—for the NAPIER, whose name we've all heard. 0—is for OIL, VACUM, WAKEFIELD and PRICE'S.
P---why the PISTON, that thinks it. so nice isQ—iS the QUIETNESS it also induces.
R—ROBEY and RO:VIAR—these need no excuses. S—stands for SCOUT and the STAR and the STRAKER -,
Tis for THORNYCROFT—'nother fine maker. U—UNION-PRODUCTS—a Petrol that pays is, V—is the VALVE that admits it to " blazes. ' W—WOLSELEY—WELL (S) to the front— X —The " XTRACTOR " who started this stunt. Y--YORKSHIRE Steamer, 'tis hard to find better ; Z—if for ZENITH—top-hole Carburetter.
And now all the Alphabet's letters I've done I thank the "C.M." for providing the fun! Mr. Martin Powell (1st Prize),
24, Elm Park Road, Church End, Finchley. A—stands for ALBION, the type that's most prolific, B—for BARIMAR, skilled in "welding scientific." C—go to COVENTRY for "the right Chain" firm D—is for DENNIS, "the early bird with the worm.
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" E—stands for ENFIELD, which is "made like a gun." F—the FODEN steamer' built to haul many a ton. G—is for GOODRICH, the tires that will last, EL—stands for HALLEY—reliance unsurpassed. 1's—the INTERNATIONAL, which keeps "marking
Time,"
J—the JEFFERY Quad, to the fore in every climb. stands for KIRKSTALL, home of axles strong and true, L—is for LEYLAND, both for steam and petrol too. M's—the McCURD, bought by every "good judge," N—is for NAPIER, users from it never budge. U's—for ORIENTAL, of seamless steel tube fame, P—starts PALLADIUM, dependable as its name. Q's—the QUEUE of Users who read " C.M." each
week, R—is for RLTBBERINE, tires filled with this can't leak.
S—is SKEFKO bearings, just " see how they run," T—TILLING-STEVENS, petrol and electric in one. U—for UNION products, the Spirit of the Age," V—is VANDERVELL, "lightening" each dark stage. W—stands for WAKEFIELD oil, which "cheers"
the cars' insides, X—the 'XTRA mileage, use of Dunlop tires provides.
Y—for YORKSHIRE wagon, which works and never slacks Z—a ZENITH carburetter "helps to pay the petrol tax."
Mr. W. Parkyn (2nd prize), 17, Bourne Road, Crouch End, N.
A—Is the ALBION'S "record" they're showing, B—is for BARTLE'S, whose hooks are for towing C—COMMERCAR, of the front page a lover, D—DENN1S lorries adorn the back cover. E—"C.M." COMFORTS Excellent scheme, F—FODEN'S wagons—not petrol but steam. G—GUY'S motors, and GARRETT'S of Leiston, H—is for HALLEY'S—to buy one now hasten. I—for the INDUSTRY, at presents 'tis thriving, J—is for JEFFERY QUAD—all the wheels driving K—spells the KEENNESS of Staff of " C.M " L—is the LANCASHIRE MOTOR, page ten. M—for MOSS GEARING, for MALTDSLAY as well, N—for NAPIER you can't fail to sell.
0-0YLERS' Retreads "skewed" against skids, P—the PALLADIUM gets many bids.
Q—is the Quality to THORNYCROFT buyers, R—is for RUBBERINE—stuff up your tyres. S -STRAKER-SQUIRE, and SCOUT motors beside, T—TILLING-STEVENS—the Lord Mayor's Show's pride.
IL—UNION PETROL consumers are many, V—VACUUM adverts. (this week there aren't any). W—for WOLSELEY and WAKEFIELD and WHITE
LEY,
X—the 'XTRACTOR who sets this task lightly. V--for the YORKSHIRE COMMERCIAL -CAR which
With ZENITH CARBURETTER 's my very last ditch.
" BAGGAGE " (Consolation Prize).
There is still another contribution to which I should like to refer. It emanates from Mr. F. J. Field, of Commercial Cars, Ltd.. and I am sorry,I cannot find space to include it, but I give four lines which indicate its quality.
0—for the orders LEYLAND'S book in advance, P—for PIERCE-ARROWS (there are hundreds in France).
Q—for the Quality all over a STRAKER, R—from the Railway that's testing the BAKER.