Miniature Bar on Thames Chassis
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A NEW mobile demonstration bar, built on a standard Thames petrol-engincd chassis,, will shortly begin touring the British Isles to publicize products of Watney Combe Reid and Co., Ltd., London. With a body of timber framework and 18-gauge alloy sheet panelling, the vehicle contains a cosy miniature bar for serving both draught and bottled beers.
Access is by a single rear door which opens at right angles, and a sliding panel has been incorporated in the bulkhead for the demonstrator. The curved bar counter extends from the near side of the body at the front to a point 2 ft. from the rear on the,off side.
Hot and cold water supplies are fed from tanks fitted in each corner of the driver's cab, and overhead concealed strip fighting is supplemented by additional lamps over the display shelves. There is a large window on the near side, below which is a comfortable curved settee. The walls are decorated in contemporary style.
OBITUARY
WE regret to record the death of MR. YV GEORGE NOEL WILSON and MR. JOHN CARTER.
Mr. Wilson was a founder member of the British Road Federation in 1932, and was elected chairman 10 years later, resigning in 1946. In 1951 he became acting chairman of the International Road Federation, a position which he held for two years. He was vice-chairman for five years. Mr. Wilson was appointed a director of Shell-Mex and BR, Ltd., in 1945. He was 69.
Mr. Carter, who was 75, established a haulage business in St. Leonards-onSea 40 years ago and within a few years was running 35 vehicles. He remained a partner in the firm, which bore his name, until he died.