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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheels of wealth will be slowed by a difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the roughness of the roads over which it rans."—John• Beattie Crozier.

London's Independent Bus Owners' Activities.

As we reported last week, a wellattended meeting of the independent omnibus proprietors of London met on May 22nd to consider the Traffic Bill as amended by Standing Committee B of the House of Commons, and various resolutions were then passed containing amendments, the ruin and substance of which we were able to give.

These resolutions and suggested amendments have now been circulated to members of the House of Commons, and the position of the independent omnibus proprietors nas been very carefully set out in a circular which accompanies the resolutions and amendments. The documents have been extremely carefully prepared, and we have the impression that they will be read and studied by members preparatory to the report stage of the Traffic Bill, which will take place immediately after Whitsun.

The Association has been active in many directions on behalf of its members. The Parliamentary work has occupied an immense amount of time, but it has not been allowed to interfere with matters of more immediate importance to individual members.

Arrangements have been entered into for covering by insurance the various risks of the omnibus proprietors, a supply of tyres at reduced priceshas been effected, a turning point close to the south-west entrance to the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley has been obtained for the use of vehicles belonging to members of the Association, thus giving them a parking and loading ground off the main road, negotiations have been entered into in the matter of centracts for the advertisement spaces on the buses, and we understand that garages are now being erected by members of the Association, which will be 'available to their fellow-members. These are in the Shepherd's Bush and Wood Green districts and in the East End. Special facilities for petrol and oil supplies are being arranged in connection with these garages. We are also informed that efforts are being made to deal with the question of omnibus overhaul prior to reheensing, which matter has, as has already been mentioned in these columns, given individual members considerable concern. So far it has not been found easy to secure economical overhaul.

Bournemouth Buses and Runabouts.

In his annual report, Mr. I. Bulfin, Bournemouth Corporation tramways manager, states that the total operating expenses of the corporation's fleet of buses amounted to £3,247 and the total receipts £2,420,showing a deficit of £827, which has to be made good out of the tramways revenue. On only one of the corporation's four bus services was a surplus over operating expenses shown.

Mention is made of the fact that the three special runabouts, referred to on several occasions in our columns, started in service on the Undeteliff Drive on July 23rd last year, and were kept in service off and on until December 601.

1120 The total receipts on these vehicles amounted to £2,467, the miles run to 18,051 and passengers carried to 105,843. The receipts per runabout-mile amounted to 32.79d. The working expenses amounted to £935, an average of 12.4311. per runabout-mile. Tee gross surplus amounted to £1,531, which has to meet capital and net revenue charges and the amount to be agreed per mile to be paid to the cliffs, beach and foreshore committee.

Keighley's Preference for Trolley-buses. Work has been commence in connection with the change over from the present system of tramways in Keigle ley to a system of trolley-buses, and to maintain a continuous service while the. transfer is in progress the council has. purchased three Guy petrol buses. These will be put, into service on the Sutton route, and, whereas the present system of trolley-biases has served to feed the tramcars at the terminus at Utley, it is intended that the buses shall run from the centre of the town, It is hoped to continence the work of taking up the tram track early next month, and to have the new railless system in full working order before the end of the year. The work of reconstructing the roads is being carried out under the direction of the Keighley Town Council on behalf of the West Riding County Council.

The Value of Ambulance Services. In his annual report, the chief of the Coulsdon and Purley Council Fire Brigade says that the ambulance service . is proving very valuable, and its growth in usefulness is shown by the_ reports for the past yeas, when 95 calls in excess of those dealt with last year were answered. The ambulance travelled 1,593 miles during the year, an average of 6.86 utiles per journey.

Bus Traffic at Middlesbrough.

Motorbus traffic is growing 'apace in Middlesbrough, and the hackney earriabe committee has decided to join with the streets committee in considering the possibility of providing more central stands, the present terminus at Marton Road being inadequate for the existing volume of traffic. The question of shelter ;er passengers is also to be reviewed with the possibility of an early provision of such accommodation. Institute of Transport : New Officers and a New Section.

The new officers of the Institute of Transport for the ensuing year are :— President, Sir Lynden Macassey, K.B.E., K.C. ; past presidents to serve on council, Sir Henry P. Maybury,

C.B.; Sir Sam Fay and Sir J. G. Brood bank; vice-presidents, Sir John K. Eaglesome, K.C.M.G.' Sir Joseph Nall,' D' .S.O. M.P.; Mr. Roger T. Smith, B.Sc.; Sir Herbert Walker, K.C.B.; Sir Arthur Watson, C.B.E.; Sir Henry White-Smith, C.B.E. ; honorary solicitor, Rt. Hon. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, Bt., P.C., M.P.; honorary treasurer, Mr. Philip Burtt.

The annual congress was. held at Bristol during the last four days of last week, and was a very great success. The papers read dealt with the following sub pacts :—(1) The Port of Bristol—past and present; (2) the problem of road surfaced With regard to mechanical transport ; (3i freight train formations; (4) the next five years of aerial transport.

The municipal authorities of Bristol, Gloucester, and Bath extended hospitality to the visitors, and some interesting visits were made to docks, works, and other undertakings in the locality. A number of members interested in road transport was present. Members of the Institute of Tree-port resident in the north-eastern districts met at Durham some days ago to consider the inauguration of a section of the Institute to cover Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. The general opinion held was that the time • was ripe for the establishment of such a section in view of the importance of the north country from a transport standpoint, and the meeting unanimously decided 'upon the formation of the branch.

It was decided to request Lard Joicey to become first chairman, and Mr. J. T. Naisby, district goods manager, L.N.E.R., of Newcastle, and Mr. E. Hatton, general manager and engineer of the Newcastle Corporation Tramways and Electricity Undertaking, to become vice-chairmen. Mr. Albert E. Brookes, the Durham County surveyor and engineer, was elected hon. secretary., and Mr. Barrington Ward, district superintendent, L.N.E.R. Middleslarough, hon. -treasurer. Tie meeting decided to draft a memorandum of constitution, objects and fay-laws through the agency of a small committee.

Increased •-Motor Shipbuilding.

It is interesting to record' a . steadily increasing proportion of motor vessels amongst shipbuilding orders that have recently been placed. It is pointed out in the June number of The Motor Ship that since January contracts have been settled for about 60 large motor ships, totalling in all some 540,000 tons deadweight. This is stated to be a larger tonnage than has been ordered daring

• aity corresponding period in the past.

Amongst the many authoritative articles in this issue of The Motor Ship is one giving fully illustrated particulars of a new double-acting Diesel engine. Bitumen on Roads.

Sir Lancelot Rollesion, chairman of the highways committee of the Nottinghamshire County Council, afforded interesting information at a recent gathering at Nottingham as to the use of bitumen as a protective dressing for road surfaces, many representatives of public authorities being present upon the occasion of practical demonstrations by the Mexphalte Department of Shell.Mex, Ltd. He stated that, whereas in that county in 1922-23 only three-quarters of a mile of highway was treated with Spramex, last year there were 70 miles so dealt with, whilst this year it is the council's intention to apply the material over a distance of 150 miles

A good deal had been heard in Nottinghamshire, said Sir Lancelot, regarding the diminished volume of horse traffic on the roads, and various mert-sure,s were now being adopted by which, without making the highways less useful for motor traffic, they could be made passable for use by horses.Last year an urgent request was received from the members of the Quern Hunt, asking that some 12 or 14 miles Of the roads covered by them in Nottinghamshire should be rendered less dangerous, and Spnamex was adopted with entirely satisfactory results, the surface being covered with crushed gravel.

Motor Trains in Australia.

Much success has attended the innovation by the Victorian and New South Wales Railways of petrol-driven motor trains in country districts. Many seevices, which were previously run at a loss, are now paying their way. The New South Wales Minister for Railways recently stated that -the motor trains proved so satisilaetory thart, an order had been given for the construction of others of a similar type, and that since they have been in commission traffic has increased greatly.

A Chief Constable's View of Traffic Accidents.

Interesting facts are set -forth_ in the annual report of the chief constable of Carmarthenshire to the county standing Joint committee on the matter of street accidents. The chief constable (Mr. W. Pieton Phillips) states that the number of street accidents did not appear to have increased in proportion to the greater use of mechanically propelled

vehicles. Continuing, the report vindicates motor drivers from general responsibility for accidents in which they are nvolved.

",People had become so accustomed to the altered conditions.," says the chief constable, "that familiarity had bred eontempt for the danger to be expected from the speeding up of road traffic. There appeared to be an extra ordinary indifference to possible danger, and, generally speaking, innumerably more accidents were caused by the carelessness-of other road users than by the lack of reasonable precautions on the part of motor drivers."

Petrol Storage at Willesdi:n Renewals are recommended by the Willesden County Council of licences as follows for storage of motor fuel. 17,000 gallons at garage, Willesden Green, for the L.G.O.Co.

1,060 gallons at Carlton Vale for the Delaumay-Belleville Motors, Ltd. 2,250 gallons at Brentford Road for the Albion Motor Car Co., Ltd.

Battery Service.

In connection with their service scheme, the Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., of Clifton Junction, near Manchester, publish at regular intervals a series of informative technical letters which deal with Exide storage

batteries. Letter No. 5, a copy of which we have just received, deals with wiring and conneetiens, and contains a number of useful hints and tips. Derbyshire Bridges.

In its desire to meet the needs of road users, the Derbyshire County Council has recently decided to carry out several important improvements to bridges, but a storm of protest has -been raised against the project to interfere with the picturesque old structure spanning the Derwent at Rowsley, one of the beauty-spots of the Peak territory. The authorities have, however, decided to adhere to their original plans of widening, and the work is to be proceeded with at once. The council's policy has been one of consistent development, with the-result that Derbyshire roads and their connecting bridges are rapidly becoming amongst the hest. in the country.

Hartlepool Passenger Transport.

At the ffartlepools, where the lease held by the West Hartlepool Corporation on the tramway tracks in the borough expires in the near future, considerable attention is being given to new passenger transport facilities, and it, is gathered that a private limited liability company, with a capital of £5,000, will shortly be registered, in order to provide a motor omnibus service between Hartlepool and West Hartlepool. Ai, the outset the propcsal is to buy three vehicles, and to give a ten-minute service. The route 16 at present being considered with a view to its being of use to the maximum number of residents of both towns.

Routes to Wembley.

For the convenience of motor vehicle users visiting the British Empire Exhibition from all parts of the country and from overseas, the Automobile A6S0viation has prepared a map indicating the mileage to Wembley from a number of cities and towns in England and Wales, as well as a map showing the roads by which the Exhibition should be approached. Copies of these maps can be obtained on application to the secretary of the Automobile Association, Fenian Home, 'Whitcomb Street, London, VV.C.2, or at any of the area offices of the Association. Itineraries will also be supplied if sought.

Inadequate Railway Bridges.

The County Councils' Association has approached the Railway Clearing House, without prejudice to any question of liebility, on the su,bject of the inadequate railway bridges throughout the country, which, it is said, need strengthening and improving.

Tipping Loads of Timber.

It is generally realized that the, tipping wagon forms an ideal transport unit when such materials as sand, gravel, coal and road materials have to be carried and discharged either in a heap or spread evenly over the ground while the vehicle is travelling forward. There are other uses to which vehicles

of this description can be put with advantage, however, particularly in ewe. nection with the transport of bleat loads as bricks, which are, comparatively speaking, of a fragile nature, Another use for the tipping Wagon is depicted in an illustration on. this page, which shows a Saucer vehicle of this type' which is used for transporting timber. If the -timber he stacked so that chains can be slung round the portion to be conveyed and lifted by black and tackle, thevehicle can be loaded in a very short space of time, and when the lead is held in position it can readily be discharged,as shownin the picture, on to blocks of wood prepared to receive it. This forms an extremely rapid and economical method of dealing with loads such as timber, which are not damaged in the prooess of discharging.

India's Transport Evolution.

Until recent years time was of so little moment in India, the upkeep Of oxen and the pay of their drivers so email, that the motor lorry had little 'chance of competing with the snore ancient means of transport. The in. crease both in wages and the cost of fodder has, however, materially affected the cost of transportation by ox wagon, end, with the development Of the country making the time element more important, animal power becomes increasingly less efficient as compered with mechanical transport, As a result, the present situation in India is reacting favourably to the demand for motor, lorries.

From Tyneside to Wembley.

North-country motor leech owners are in no way behind their colleagues in less distant districts in the arrangement of tours to the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, and there seems little doubt that large numbers of residents on Tyneside will favour the obvious attractions of an open-road excursion rather than utilize other forms of transport.

Mr. Robert Wright, of South Shields, B22 announces his intention of operating a series of tours to Wembley during the summer months, leaving on Monday mornings and returning on Thursdays, thus giving two full days at the Exhibition, at a return fare of 60s., for a total journey of just under 600 miles. The Vehicle to be used is a comfortable 20-seater, specially constructed for long distance work. The coach is shod with pneumatic tyres, and every comfort is assured to passengers who may contemplate the journey by road to London.

• Displacing a Bus Fleet.

, There are prospects of better and more adequate -passenger transport facilities in the Seaharn Harbour district. Re; c.eetly the local urban district council refused to grant licences to a large.hue. operating company who wished to establish a through service connecting up • With Sunderland. . The authority, has now received a communication from the Invincible Motor Omnibus Co., who at present .eater for the requirements of the neighbourhood, that they intend at an early date to introduce a number of new buses of a lighter and more comfortable type, fitted with pneumatic tyres, and Mat they will gradually displace all the buses comprising .• their existing fleet with vehicles of that description, end thus give better service to the public.

Condition of Cheshire .Roads.

The county surveyor of Cheshire has prepared a memorandum dealing with the fiiaanciel aspect ,of reconstructing main -trunk roads with granite paving, or reinforced concrete, and the methods of reconstruction and maintenance at present in force. There are he says, some 155 miles of trunk roads in the county, which, although the initial outlay will be great, it will eventually become necessary and more economical to foundation and surface with some more permanent and costly material. The development of modern traffic calls for stronger and wider roads, and the position will have to be met sooner or later.

With regard to general policy, the committee, says the county surveyor, will be well advised to continue as at present with -a reasonably -accelerated rate of progress_ The widening of the remaining portions of the CheaterBirkenhead road should be undertaken at the first opportunity, and more particularly the length in the urban district of Bebington and Bromborough, with a now bridge over Bromborough Pool.

Bus Development in North Wales.

On behalf of the Conway, Llandudno and Penmeenma,wr Motor Bus and Coach Co.; application was recently made to the Panntherunawr Council for licences to run three 44-seater buses to the town. The application led-to sonic 'discussion, but was eventually granted.

The council received a complaint from the local taxi-drivers and owners, who alleged that the motorbuses running to Capelulo were misusing the privilege of their stand by taking taxi fares at bue rates. It was decided to grant the taxi men an interview for the purpose of ventilating their complaint.

Consideration was also given to a letter from a new motorbus company. Mr. G. NV:. Browne intemeted that he was starting a new company, and intended running buses on the same routes as the other companies, and would start in July. He went on to remind the council of his pioneering activities in the motor omnibus business in this district, and intimated that Conway Council had already granted him licences. The Penmaenmawr Council favourably considered the apelication.

North-country Bus Expansion.

In pursuance of their policy of expansion, the 'Northern General Transport Co., Ltd., have recently taken delivery of A new single-deck buses for use over busy traffic routes. The bodywork on these vehicles has been carried out by the Brush Electrical Co,, of Loughborough, and the chassis are of the Daimler Y type as in the case of the buses operated by the company, but with extia long wheelbases, so that, with centre seats, the vehicles are each capable of accommodating 38 passengers. The buses are finished in the smart. red colouring of the existing fleet, and a further delivery,of another 20 similar vehicles is expected in the near future, which will bring the fleet up to about 150 vehicles.

Guildford Licences in Bulk.

Guildford Wate.,h Committee has granted applications from the London General Omnibus Co., Ltd. for the licensing of 74 omnibuses, 2g0 omnibus drivers and 270 omnibus conductors ; from the East Surrey Traction Co., Ltd., for 27 omnibuses, 14 omnibus drivers and 14 omnibus conductors; from the Aldershot and District Traction Co., Ltd., for 49 omnibuses, seven chars-A.banes, 78 omnibus drivers and 66 omnibus conductors; from local liackney carriage proprietors for 23 omnibuses, three ohass-&-banes; four taxicabs, one motorcycle taxi, horse-drawn hackney carriage, 31 drivers' and one conductor's licences.

Conditions in Northern China.

There are only about 60 motor lorries in Pekin, Tientsin and the neighbouring country. This slow progress is chiefly attributable to the lack of good roads. Heavy tYpes of vehicle cannot operate with safety, and local dealers believe that 30-cwt. and 2-ton vehicles are best suited to local conditions. In the cities coolie hire is cheap, and this militates against •the use of lorries for short hauls.

It has been proposed that a bus service be instituted between Tientsin and Pekin, but high farts, together with the long and unixenfortable journey, are factors which are not conducive to its inauguration. There is a need for such a service, however, and it is thought that the necessary financial support will ultimately be forthcoming.

A Bus Dispute Settled.

Mr. C. S. Windsor, the managing director of James Bartle and Co., Ltd., Western Iron Works, Lancaster Road, London, W., who is recuperating at Eastbourne after a severe illness, informs us that the Tunbridge Wells bus dispute is a running topic in the district.

In connection with this dispute the Tunbridge Wells police authorities re: cently had before them, in connection with summonses which had been issued, certain employees of the Redoes Services for unlawfully plying for hire and standing for hire with thirmilthsee, which were not licensed, on certain days at the beginning of May. The summonses were issued against Eve employees in respect ef three new buses which had just been put on the road, and for which licences, which were not granted,

were sought so long age as February llth, After the pros and cans of the situation had been argued and discussed at some length, a guarantee was given by Mr. W. H. Moresby, who appeared on behalf of the company, that the Redcar Co. would not rim an unlicensed bits, and the whole of the summonses were thereupon withdrawn, Incidentally, Mr. C. S. Windsor says that, while touring along the South Coast, he has been particularly struck by the •number of motor coaches and buses in use of which the bodies are of Bantle manufacture, as well as by the number of Bartle-built hoods which are in use and are giving satisfaction to their owners.

Malaysian Tractor Market.

The market for 'tractors in Malaysia is handicapped by the difficulty encountered in securing efficient operation of the vehicles. Tractors have been.in service of recent years on several large rubber plantations, but in many cases the use of these machines has been discontinued, because the native mechanics do not know their work. If this difficulty could be overcome sales would be enhanced considerably, -for tractors in this sphere of service supply a distinct need.

Buses on Unsuitable Routes.

In conneetion with a new service of buses just started by the East Surrey Traction Co. Ltd., from West Croydon, to Sanders`te;d, the highways cornmittee of the CouIsdon and Purley Council recommends -that application be made to the Surrey County Council asking 'it to apply to the Ministry ocf Transport to make an order under Section 7 (4) of the Roads Act., 1920, prohibiting omnibus traffic in Mayfield Road, owing to its unsuitability.

Trent River Crossings.

Whilst there is a general recognition of the urgent need for improving the means of crossing the River Trent at various points, the proposal to demolish the existing bridge at Gunthorpeswhich is entirely incommensurate with presentday requirements, has not been received with entire satisfaction. It has been suggested from one quarter Athat the present structure might be usefully retained fordealing with ordinary light motor and horse traffic, and that it would he bad policy to build another bridge at the same spot, the suggestion being that it should be erected at Fiskerton.

Al present there is not a bridge of any sort between Guretthospe and Newark, a distance of nearly 20 miles, the advantage suggested as to the Fiskerton site being that it would be about halfway between the twe, the Fosse Road being thereby just as effectively linked up with the Nottingham-Bawtry roads vas Southwell, and the White Post as through Lowdham and Orton.

It is very improbable, however, that there will be any departure from the decision of the county authorities to erect the new bridge near to the present structure, the imperative need for improvement generally in regard to facilities. for crossing the river being indicated by the fact that there are only eight bridges within a total distance of 60 miles.

• Runbaken Accessories.

The Ruribaken Magneto Co., Ltd., of Derby Street, Manchester, have just. issued a new accessory leaflet, which gives details of their various products, these including' windsuseen cleaners, petrol gauges, sparking-plug removers, spark pencils, battery clips, battery meters, commutators for Ford batteries and similar equipment.

Local Proceedings. .•

East .Ham Corporation proposes the pureha,se of a two-wheel motor lawn mower.

Penrith Rural District Council reports that the motor ambulance is self supporting. .

Rotherham Corporation proposes the purchase Of a petrol lawn mower at a cost of about £50.

Bournemouth Corporation-has decided that it is undesirable to licence special advertising vehicles.

Caulsdon and, Parley 'Urban District. Council has purchased a Tehu motor mower at a, cost of £75, WallaseyCorporation Tramways Committee is inviting tenders for the supply of a motor tower wagon.

Manchester Corporation Waterworks Committee has authorised the engineer to purchase a Ford 1,-ton lorry.

Colchester Corporation Parks Committee recommends the,purchase of an Ate) motor mower at a cost of £75.

Luton Corporation Tramways Commit" tee has decided to. get quotations for the supply of a motor tower wagon.

Couisclon and Purley Urban District Council has. asked the surveyor to obtain particulars of types of light lorry.

Manchester Watch Committee estimates make provision for he purchase of i motor turntable ladder at. a cost of £2,550.

Warrington Corporation Tramways Committee is inviting tenders for the supply of two 40-seater single-deck motorbuses.

Bexhill Corporation Parades Committee recommends approval of the application for a. licence for a sidecar taxi made by Mr. J. Isitt.

The L.G.O. Co. has given notice of its intention to operate' a service of single-deck buses between Streatham and Coulsdon, via Mitcham, Hackbridge and Wallington.

Cardiff Corporation Tramways Committee recommends acceptance of the tender of J. Buckingham, Ltd., for the _supply of six citnible-deck motorbus bodies at £450 each.

Poplar Borough Council has decided that its new 1,000-gallon Karrier motor wagon shall, at the end of the watering season, be ,preeided with a squeegee attachment at a cost of £60.

Me.nchester Corporation Parks Committee recommend.s the purchase f rom Honeywill Bros., Ltd., London, of two 20 h.p. petrol locomotives and ten trucks for the proposed miniature railway in Heaton Park, Willesden Council's Parks Ccirunittee has requested the engineer to submit prices for the provision of a heavier motor mower for use in Gladstone Park, with a view to transferring the present mower to Roundwood Park.

Having considered various systems of refuse collection, the health committee of the Bexhill Corporation -recommends -the Pagelield method, and the purchase of one motor lorry and three containers, at a cost of £1,760, from Walker Bros. (Wigan), Ltd.

Willesden Council has instructed the engineer to confer with the Minister of Health's town-plannin inspector with regard to an application for permission to erect a petrol-fitling station on the eastern side of the North Circular Road, • at its junction with Neasclen Lane.

Council Without Traffic Power.

A committee of the Northfleet Council has considered a suggestion that 'standing traffic" should be relegated to side streets, but finds that. the coun cil has no power in the matter. It therefore suggests that the police shall be asked to secure a more effective regulation cii the traffic in High Street.

Bus Service at Luton.

Litton Watnh Committee has granted bus licences to Messrs. Bailey Hawkins Bros. for a service between Welwyn and Luton, via. Codicote and Kimpton, and to Mr. A. W. Watkin for a service between Luton and Biggleswade, on Mondays only. A proposal by Mr. W. Burnage for a service 'between Luton and S. .Albans has been referred for consideration to the thief constable and the mayor.

Registrations in Canada.

Registration-s of motor vehicles in Canada during 1923 aggregated 586,764, as against 513,921 in 1922. This increase of 72,943, or 14 per cent., included 52,903 passenger Oars and 17,384 commercial vehicles. All the provinces showed increases in the registration of passenger and commercial vehicles, Ontario leading with an increase of 40,386 vehicles.

Hollings and Guest Presses in Demand.

Hollings and Guest, Ltd., Thimble Mill Lane, Birmingham, inforni us that. they are experiencing an increasing demand from the Continent for their _ hydraulic presses and pumps, and that. several important French, Belgium and Swiss concerns have recently placed orders with them for hydraulic machinery. The. company also have -a large number of presses and pumps in process of manufacture which are intended for use in this ,country and in the Colonies.

Llandudno Licences.

At a meeting of the Llandudno Council By-laws Committee applications for licences were considered and dealt with. With regard to applications for additional motor omnibus and char-a-bancs licence; the committee is of opinion that the number of licences at present in existence for these kelasses of vehicle is sufficient to -meet the public requirements,. and it therefore decided to recommend that no such additional licences be granted.

.Apportioning Bus Services.

The conference lield recently between the Aberystwyth Town Council and applicants for bus licences, following the appeal by rejected applicants to the Ministry of Transport against the council's decision, has resulted in a division of the services between the various companies.

In all. ta.SeS time and -fare Schedules have to be approved by the council; hut this is a procedure followed in all cases of applications for licences.

A Dublin Show Award.

At the recent Royal -Dublin Society's Spring Show, the Irish-American Oil Cle.'s G. and B. entfit, including a deptheo-meter, was awarded one .4 the four silver medals, which is the Inglie4 award given in the machinery ;!,ard. There are only four silver medals presented at each Show for new machinery which haS not previously been entered for competition