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This journal is extensively read by the heads of many wealthy commercial houses.
Our annual awards of bonuses to driver and mechanic contributors are announced on page 354 of this issue.
We are able to furnish our readers with the first published particulars of a most interesting new six-ton Halley Colonial model on pages 340-342.
For Wallasey.
To-day (Thursday), by not later than 4 p.m., tenders must reach the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Wallasey, Cheshire, for one motor lorryto carry loads up to and not exceeding 15 cwt., and for another motor lorry to carry loads of two tons. Tenders are to be accompanied by specification, and to be endorsed " Tender for gas and water motor lorries."
New Registration.
Pearsall-Warne Ltd., with an authorized capita) of 25000 in £1 shares, and with its offices at 91, Queen Street, E.C., to carry on the business of manufacturers of and dealers in motors, motor chassis, bodies and cars etc., and to adopt agreements---(1; with A. T. Warne and (2) with R. H. Pearsall, who are the first directors.
Northern Counties Transport, Lti., Goes into Liquidation.
At a recent extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Northern Counties Transport, Ltd., he-Id at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 44, Moseley Street, a resolution was passed to the effect that the company be wound up voluntarily. Messrs. James Todd, Preston, and P. T. Haslani, Manchester, were appointed joint liquidators.
We condemned this venture on its appearance—issue of the 25th January last. Old London motorbuses were used. Adams 30-cwt. Vans.
The Adams Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Balfour House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C., which company's factory is at Bedford, where attention is concentrated on the manufacture of 30-cwt. vehicles is now well organized to turn out commercial vehicles in additional numbers, m spite of the sustained demand on the private-car side of its business.
This British-made model deserves increasing attention, and it should particularly appeal to agents.
Censuses at Bradford.
In thecourse of a report from Bradford's city engineer, -Mr. W. H. S. Dawson, we observe the following. censuses of traffic on typical main roads in the district, over several periods of 24 hours each : along Truncliffe-Odsal road, 344 tramcars, 157 motorcars, 118 rubbertired motor lorries, 8 steel-tired motor lorries, 1 traction engine, and 1030 horse vehicles, making a total of 1658 vehicles; along Leeds and Bradford road, 208 tramcars, 123 motorcars, 61 rubber-tired motor lorries, 7 steel-tired motor lorries, 3 traction engines, 882 horse vehicles—total 1284. The low percentage of steel-tired motor vehicles is of more than passing interest. Paraffin Vaporisers.
The recent high prices of petroleum spirit have increased the interest of owners in all paraffin carburetters. We understand that they (IC. device is .proving most satisfactory in the hands of users, and particularly of certain carrying companies. The address of theG.C. Vaporiser Syndicate, Ltd., is 11, Hart Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
Garrett's 154 Years Old.
On Wednesday of last week apleasant function took place at theHotel Cecil. This was the annual dinner offered to its friends, many of whom are in England from overseas, by Richard Garrett and Sons. Ltd., the well-known builders of steam wagons, whose works are at Leiston, Suffolk. A dinner of exceptional merit was followed by an impromptu concert, at which professional performers also assisted, one of the surprises of the evening in this respect being the exceptionally-talented recitation by Mr. E. W. Rudd, the well-known heavy haulage contractor, who has a considerable fleet of Garrett steamersin regular use between the docks and the meat market.
Mr. Frank Garrett occupied the chair, and Messrs. Stephen and Victor Garrett were also much in evidence. Amongst the speakers was Captain Sankey, who referred to the fact that this marked the 134th year of existence of the Leiston concern. Mr. Frank Garrett spoke of the excellent prospects of his company. At the present time they had orders for more lorries on their books than they were able to complete at the moment. He referred to the world's coal and water consump tion record, which was recently set up by one of the company's. standard five-ton lorries. He amused his audience by stating that when the Balkan War broke out Garrett's had completed in the shops, ready for delivery, five steam rollers for Turkey. It was lucky that they were six weeks behind in delivery, he said : they were destined for Salonica.
In regard to the well-known Garrett superheated-steam stationary plants, which were now being sent all over the world, he said that all at the Leiston factory felt quite confident in challenging the exploiters of the modern Diesel engine in regard to economical power production.
PurreyeExshaw Lorries.
In our review of the commercialmotor section at the Paris Salon, in our last issue, it will be remembered that we made no attempt to present a stand-to-stand review of the exhibits. Our report was devoted to a brief discussion of the principal points of constructional interest. We are asked by Mr. D. M. Turner, who looks after the Purrey-Exshaw interests in this country, to draw attention to the fact that two of these machines were staged : one an eight-ton model with hydraulic side-tipping body, and the other a six-tonner fitted with a steam winch for loading. casks and sacks, a laboursaving device which can also be used as ordinary power plant. The power of the standard model has, we are told, been greatly increased lately, and a number of detail improvements have been introduced.
Fire–Brigade Matters.
Cheam Parish Council is hoping to get a motor fire-engine.
Hand manuals often tire out the men in five minutes, and they are generally ineffectual.
A Commer-Simonis engine is
now installed at Driffield. It replaces a manual which dates back to 1840.
Barnoldswick and Earby, two West Yorkshire cotton towns, are sick of horse outfits. More financial support is needed, however, before motors can be bought.
Newbury's volunteer brigade, which is supported by many motorcar owners in the district, now wants further subscriptions of 2350, in order to cover the cost of motorization. The new engine is to be delivered in March.
Bingley U.D.C. has at last finished its discussion on the question of the purchase of a motor fire-engine. There appears to have been a lot of bickering in the Council as to co-operation with outer districts. At any rate, the recommendation of the Water and Fire Brigade Committee, that estimates for a motor fire-engine be obtained, has been carried, and will now be acted upon. Whilst we favour arrangements with neighbouring bodies, valuable time should not be wasted over pottrparlers.
About Motor Ambulances.
The Metropolitan Asylums Board is about to purchase an additional motor ambulance, for use at the Caterham Asylum.
The Grand Duke Michael has decided to present a motor ambulance to the Hampstead and North Lee. don Hospital.
Frank Newton, Ltd., of Northampton, will supply the Watch Committee of that town with the body for its Napier ambulance.
The Johannesburg Municipal Council wants tenders for a 22-28 h.p. motor ambulance complete, or alternatively for a chassis only, and tenders must reach the Town Clerk not later than noon, on the 10th prox. Full particulars may be obtained from Messrs. E. W. Carling and Co., St. Dunstan's Hill, E.C.
Various Items.
One of the lastest one-ton Star vans is that delivered to the Ludlow Steam Laundry Co., Ltd.
R. Lassen, Ltd. Carlton House, Regent Street, S:W., has secured the distributing rights for the Wall parcelear in London and district. Demonstrations can be arranged by appointment.
The Cleansing Department of the Bury Corporation, which department is well supervised by Mr. Turner, is very proud of its new Leyland tipping wagon. Our illustration shows the vehicle, under full load, arriving at the destructor.
We are informed by Mr. Stuart A. Curzon, auctioneer, that he has now removed from 9, Grosvenor Road, S.W., to 98, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W. He holds the sole concession to deal in the L.G.O.C. old-type chassis ; previously, as he informs us, he was their agent. All communications pertaining to this business should be now addressed to Mr. Curzon at Victoria Street.
Skilled Mechanics for Parisan Streetsweepers.
If a motor street-sweeper or water-cart breaks down on the streets of Paris, it may be concluded that the accident is of a serious nature, for the standard of efficiency set by the Municipality is so high that only really skilled mechanics appear to have any chance of being admitted to handle these utilitarian machines, In addition to the various moral qualities, applicants for the post of sweeper must have obtained the Government driving licence, which is only granted after a practical ex
amination. This, however, is the least of the requirements. The applicant must show his ability to forge various parts according to a drawing supplied by the inspector ; he must have a knowledge of tool-making; he must be able to adjust and assemble various units ; he must set up bearings, crankshafts, flywheels, pulleys, transmissions, gear sets, ball bearings, etc. ; he must be familiar with ease hardening, brazing, soldering. and the making of metal joints for motorcars.
The practical motorcar tests comprise the complete dismounting of a petrol motor, its assembly and regulating, the fitting and regulating of various lubricating systems, also of cooling systems by thermosyphon or pump, and with and without fan, the fitting, regulating, and repairing of a carburetter for petrol or benzol, the fitting and regulating of an ignition system by magneto or batteries, the fitting and regulating of a clutch, the changing of parts in a gearbox and in a differential, the fitting and regulating of foot and side brakes, also of steering gear. Finally, the candidate must show his ability to discover and remedy the causes of a breakdown, and to verify a machine before taking it on the rosd. Unless 10 out. of a possible 20 points are gained on each test, the candidate is disqualified for the ser vice.