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Thir journal chronicles, fosters, and represents commercial motoring in all its branches : it has a genuine circulation and genuine advertisement support; members of its Editorial staff possess practical experience and knowledge of the construction and use of commercial motors.
Two special articles were promised for this issue.
These will be found on pages 523 and 531. The first, from the Editor's pen, deals with certain advantages which are peculiar to Manchester as a distributing centre; the second, from a driver contributor, shows how trouble and loss may follow the illconsidered purchase of a second-hand vehicle.
Belle Vue, Manchester, is now reaping such benefits as may attach to its Third motor show, for the one-night exhibition, on the 4th June, 1901, when the competitors in the third L.S.-P.T,A. Trials were accommodated by Messrs. Jennison, the proprietors, was but a fleeting display. Our illustrated report will be found .on pages 516 to 522.
Showwards.
London visitors are flocking down to Manchester to the show this week, amongst others, Mr. Fritz Poppe, of Polack Tyres, together with Mr. Julian A. Halford. Mr. Poppe will be glad to keep appointments at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, where he will he staying, any time from noon on Wednesday to Thursday night.
London Traffic.
Strong opposition is threatened to ' the City of London (Street Traffic) Bill. Petitions have been lodged against the measure by the omnibus owners of London, the National Traction Engine Owners' and Users' Association, the London Master Carmen and Cartage Contractors' Asscciation, and the Commercial Motor Users' Association.
Lancashire Moving.
The use of motor wagons in Lancashire was given a bad set-back, six years ago, when the Road Carrying Company, Limited, had to admit failure. The old tare limit of three tons was the prime cause, and inexperience a good second. Lancashire men have now turned round, and many of those who witnessed and lost money by the pioneer work of 1902-1903 have been themselves placing orders. It might be invidious to mention names, but the importance of their action cannot be magnified. True, the excellence and regular running of 1909-model steam wagons is sufficient to make anybody who "went through the mill " in the early days long for another chance to cover the same ground under the improved conditions:
War Department Trials.
We have received full details of the directions for the eight routes, but the space at our disposal is too valuable to reproduce them in full, It will be of sufficient interest, in view of the fact that those attending the trials will probably be able to obtain copies, that we give the approximate time tables, [hese being for the arrival of the leading tractor : ROUTE I.-Farnham, 9 a.m.; Bordon, 10.30 a.m.; Liphook (luncheon), 11.30 a.m.; Bordon, 1.30 p.m, ; Farnham, 3 p.I11. ; depot, 4 p.m. Mile, 35.11; schedule time, 7 hours. ROUTE IL-Frimley, 8.55 a.m.; Bagshot, 9.45 a.m.; Sunningdale, 10.25 a,m.; Staines (luncheon), 11.45 a.in. ; Sunningdale, 2,5 p.111.; Bagshot, 2.45 p.m. ; 3.35 p.m.; depot, 4.30 p.m. Miles, .37; schedule time, 7 hours 30 minutes. ROUTE Ill.-Eversley Cross, D a.m. ; Heckfield, 11 a.m. ; Ho:;15 (luncheon), 11.50 a.m.; Harford Bridge Flats, 2 p.m.; Cove, 2.50 p.m.; depot, 3.5o p.m. Miles, 344; schedule time, 6 hours 5o minutes. ROUTE IV.-Cove, 9 a.m. ; Barford Bridge Flats, 9.40 a.m.; Hook (luncheon), If a.m.; Heckfield, 12.5o p.m.; Everslev Cross, 1.50 p.m. ; depot, 3.35 p.m. Miles, 341; schedule time, 6 hours 50 minutes. ROUTE V.-Top Hungry Hill, 9 a.m, ; Odiham, to a.m.; Alton (luncheon), 11.40 a.m. ; Farnham, 2.25 p.m. ; 3.3o p.m. Miles, 321; schedule time 6 hours 30 minutes. ROUTE VI.Farnham, 9.5 a.m.; Alton, 10.50 a.m.; Odiham (luncheon), 12.25; Ifni Climb, 2.20 depot, 3.30 p.m. Miles, 321; schedule time, 6 hours :to minutes. ROUTE VII.-Farnham, 8.55a.m.; Frensham Pond, 9.55 a.m.; Churt, 10.5 a.m. ; Hindhead, 11.5 a.m. ; Red I.ion P.H. (luncheon), 11.45 a.m.; Hindhead, 12.25 p.m.; Churt, 2.5 pan.; Frensham Pond, 2.15 p.m. ; Farnham, 3.15 p.m. ; depot, 4.10 p.m. Miles, 331t ; schedule time, 7 hours to minutes. ROUTE V11E-North Camp Station, 8.40 a.m.; Wyke Church, 9. to a.m. ; Hill Climb, 0.30 a.m. ; B.-ake Test, 72 neon; Hale Church, r.25 p.m. ; depOt, 2.10 p.m. Miles. T7i.
The entire issue of 419,596 shares in Argylls, Limited, has been over-subscribed by the shareholders, debenture stockholders and creditors of the old company.
Sidney Straker and Squire, Limited, has received the order to install 12 petrol tramcars at the forthcoming Shepherd's Bush Exhibition, on the site of last year's Franco-British Exhibition.
Cleethorpes Urban District Council has decided to purchase a small motor fire-engine, to carry three men, extinguishers, hose, etc., " at a probable cost of L.-85." The Council would do better to spend more money, or none.
Humber Reconstruction.
The creditors of Humber, Limited (in liquidation), are to meet at the office of the company, Stoke, Coventry, on Monday, the 8th proximo, at 12.30 pan., when the liquidator, Mr. James T. Allbutt, will report on the scheme of reconstruction, and the strength of the concern in relation to future trading. The new company, which was registered on the 17th instant, takes over all the assets and undertaking of the old ccfmpany.
Commercial Motor Users' Association.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Commercial Motor Users' Association will be held at t, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly, London, W., on Thursday, 18th March, 1909, for the transaction of the undermentioned business. The chair will be taken at four o'clock p.m.
1. To confirm the minutes of the previous annual general meeting. 2. The consideration and adoption of the report of the Executive Committee.
3. The presentation and passing of the statement of accounts and balancesheet for the year 1908.
4. To elect an auditor for the year 1909.
By order of the Executive Cominittee.
Nominations for Executive Committee.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, under the rules of the Association, nominations for the Executive Committee must be in the hands of the undersigned by the ist March.
(Signed) REES JEFFREYS,
Secretary.
The following candidates have been duly nominated for election upon the committee :—G. Arnold (W. J. Arnold and Son), East Peckham; W. J. Baker (Baker Bros.), Fehham ; E. R. de Bertodano (Fiat Motorcar Co., Ltd.); E. G. Brewer (E. R. Calthrop and Partners), London ; F. C. A. Coventry ((.ireat ‘Yestern Railway), Slough ; W. M. Hodges (General Motor Cab Co., Ltd.),. London ; H. I loward Humphreys, M.1.Mech.E., London ; W. G. Lobjoit (W. J. Lobjolt and Son), Hounslow ; J. Scott (London Improved Cab Co., Ltd.), London; Chas. Wheeler (General Post Office), London ; Capt. R. K. BagnallWild, R.E. (Secretary War Office Committee on Mechanical Transport), London ; W. H. Willcox (W. H. Willcox and Co., Ltd.), London; Iltid Witherington (C. H. Witherington and Sons), Reading. The members of the existing committee who remain in office for an other year are R. E. Crornp ton, C.B. (chairman), London; W. Dalziel (Union Transit Co.), Glasgow; M. J. Davey (Great Eastern Motorbus Co., Ltd.), Leyton ; S. D. Gilbert (Cricklewood); Dr. H. S. Hele-Shaw, F.R.S. London ; H. Thomson Lyon (chairman, Highways Committee, Westminster City Council); J. C. Mitchell (London General .Omnibus Co., Ltd.), London; L. G. Oldfield (London Omnibus Owners' Federation), London; R. R. Robbins (Wild and Robbins), Yiewsley; E. Shrapnell Sniith (hon. treasurer).
Further nominations may be made by any member of the Association, such nominations to be in the hands of. the secretary by the date given above, and accompanied by a letter from the member nominated intimating his willingness to serve if elected.