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founding of the Institute of Trans-, port was held on November 6. This will be followed next March by what is described as a more social event, which will celebrate the anniversary of the first paper read.

In the chair was the president, Mr. Handley Page. whilst the guest of honour was the Minister of Transport. Mr. Alfred Barnes. The latter referred to the fact that the Ministry and the Institute "came to light.' together at about the same time. He said that none of the great movements of men and material during the war could have reached its consummation without effective transport. It was also the vital preliminary to the recovery and prosperity of our people at home and abroad. He thanked all those at the Ministry for an excellent job done during the war years. A fine administration had been left by Lord Leathers, and he congratulated the Civil Service personnel there. It was a great experience for both to bring business executives into intimate contact

with the Civil Service, and all parties had benefited. It would be necessary for them to work together for some time. He asked for free and vigorous points of view on the common ground that efficiency in transport is the first essential. There was no partiality towards any particular form, but he wanted the masses to enjoy the advantages of modern means. It was essential, however, not to destroy the charm and beauty of the English countryside. Wales, Scotland, etc., must be made more accessible, but they must not be spoilt.

In his reply, the president said that the Institute was carrying on the teaching work of the school or university. •The Institute disseminated knowledge amongst the many. The old idea of the nobleman's barouche being carried on a separate railway truck to avoid contamination of its occupants by the ordinary people had gone. He emphasized the need for the Institute to have a good library and suitable rooms for meetings.

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