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A Training College Dinner
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THE annual dinner and dance of the Automobile Engineering Training College and College of Aeronautical Engineering, Chelsea, was held at Grosvenor House, London, on December 4, the Principal, Mr. C. H. Roberts, being in the cnair Many important personalities in the two industries re: presented were present.
The chairman proposed the toast of " The Automobile and Aeronautical Industries." He pointed out that this year's function was the largest held by the two colleges, there being over 500 present. The progress of the colleges had justified all expectation. Earlier in the year, the president, Lord Wakefield, had paid. his first visit, and presented scholarships to the value of 4500 annually during his presidency. The first four Wakefield scholars were admitted as the result of a searching examination.
This year has seen the termination of the training of the first of the aeronautical students, and suitable positions have been found for all of them. The same applies to the automobile students who have qualified.
The Kathleen Drogheda Trophy for the best automobile student is held this year by Mr. M. F. E. Tapley, who has joined Shell-Mex, Ltd. The Mollison Trophy for the best aeronautical student is held by Mi. A. H. Martin, who is at present a technical assistant at the Royal Aircraft Establishment.
In speaking of the Road Traffic Act, 1934, Mr. Roberts said he thought toe most valuable part of the Act was tne introduction of driving tests for new motorists, whilst in aviation the outstanding event of the year has been the England-to-Australia air race. The college had felt honoured by a request from Commander Perrin of the Royal Aero Club to supply 12 students to work at 14.1ildenhall during the week preceding the start of this race.
Response was made by Sir Malcolm Campbell, M.B.E., who said that this country is noted for the high quality of production and is second to none in the world. The growth of production in the motor industry was only outrivalled by the U.S.A. The British car is the only one in such great demand at so low a cost. He queried . whether the demand for vehicles would continue so rapidly if legislation for the motorist increased. The reduction of tax will induce Sales.
Mr. H. Gillman spoke for the aircraft industry in place of Mr. Handley Page, who was indisposed. He said that there was always room for a good man in the aircraft industry. This speaker unfortunately fell into the error of stating that the 8d. tax on aviation petrol went to the Road Fund, and that it took 200 passengers per year to pay this tax.