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Mr. F. J. Field has I understand, left the service of the has, Rubber Company,
Another interesting Royal Show kern is that Leyland Motors, Limited, has returned to its old love, and will show vehicles at Newcastle.
Wakefield oil has acquired considerable popularity, and many friends of mine are loud in its praises. It is interesting to note that Mr. C. C. Wakefield, the principal, is one of the Sheriffs for the City of London in this year of grace.
Remember Monday next, the 22nd instant : estimates in connection with my offer for the correct (or nearest) number of paying admissions on the opening day at Newcastle must be in by then. The conditions were announced by me, in these columns, en the 21st ultimo and the 4th instant.
I had some talk the other day with Mr, H. G. Raikes, the manager of the Safety Non-Explosive Reservoir Co., of 62, Frith Street, Soho, where they have opened extensive show-rooms. There is a distinct want for this non-explosive petrol tank, the extra cost is by no means excessive, and we should hear more of this ingenious contrivance.
I have never seen live cattle being conveyed from town to town by motor vehicle, but I am told that the Berma people sold a 35h.p. wagon, to Mr. McRae, of Thortaa, . who, being seven miles from a railway station, uses it for carting coals, manure, and farm produce, and, for the last two years, has taken. his prize rattle by road to the various agricultural shows. I am right in saying that his highly satisfied with its performance. The Londonderry was a steam wagon well spoken of a few years ago, and then I understood they droppea making them ; it is apparently by no means moribund, because I hear it is to be exhibited at the Royal Show.
The Adams Manufacturing Company, Limited, will have a cab on show and for trial at New Bond Street by the time these lines are printed, and if it is as good as the Adams van it will be thoroughly worth the attention of anyone interested.
The " Minimax " extincteur is steadily making headway in the motor business. I learn from their headquarters that the London business is now placed in the hands of Mr. Ellis, 15, Queen Street, Cheapside, E.C., and that at headquarters, in the room of Mr. Messing—who is ,leaving—a new manager is appointed in the person of Mr. J. Fluker, formerly of the Glasgow office.
I had some talk recently with Mr. Herbert W. Bamber, of 5, Ryder Street, St. James's Street, W., and was impressed by a scheme he is formulating. He proposes, for a small fixed sum, periodically to take down and examine, motor vehicles, 10 report upon the wear and tear of -parts, and to recommend such repairs or replacements as ought to be undertaken. This will act as a check upon careless drivers, and is calculated to effect economy. Mr. Bamber knows his book thoroughly; he was for a .long time works manager for the Daimler
Company,, at Coventry, and has de signed many vehicles, including the Marshall agricultural petrol tractor.
Many of our readers are posslbly looking for assistance such as he can give. '
-.7r Our announcement that we had laid ' plans for a special issue on the Royal Show ha S been received all round with distinct favour. It has become patent to everyone that, as far as steam . vehicles are ooncerned, this summer . show is a thoroughly recognised . market, and one where users congregate both to discuss and, what is more, to order. The fact that the venue now changes year by year, as it did prior to the Park Royal escapade, brings the manufacturers into touch with many who will not journey to the Metropolis the occasion, therefore, fully demands special treatment at our hands, and " THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR " Will not hesitate to spend time and money in giving its readers the latest details of the tractors, wagons, vans, lorries, and other exhibits, together with photographs taken on the spot. Last year, at Lincoln, we were gratified with the natureof the comments upon our enterprise, and it was pleasurable to us. to see the widespread interest taken irt our report, which was on sale on the second day of the show. The " Lin7 coinshire Echo " said : " THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR has done a very smart piece of jou'rrialistic work. :This week's issue was out on Wednesday, with a full and completely illustrated account of the motor and tractor exhibits at the show." The same energetic pro.7 g-ramme will be repeated this year— only more so. Representatives of municipal authorities, surveyors, contractors,. cooperative:societies, brewers, millers, builders .and farmers, never miss visiting the •Royal Agricultural Show, and our report will indicate, concisely and clearly., the interesting feaffires to,be.examined t. Moreover, it will be carefully 'preserved, as a dime.: tory of the heavy vehicle trade and the accessories used in connection .therewith,. by numerous visitors. •