MR. H. T. DUTFIELD HONOURED BY N.R.T.F.
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Amos. pleas.,nt function took place in London on April 28, when ihe council of the National Road Transport Federation gave a luncheon in honour of its retiring chairman. N1r. H. T. Duffield. Minst.T. The newly elected chairman, Col. A. .1. Jerretr. took the chair. and the first president. 1,ord Perry. attended.
Mr. Deffield said that Lord Pen's' had done a great deal for this country and was one of its most important
industrial ists. The Federation was grateful to 1 ito nationally: in addition. he hint piwed a true friend of the road h0ulav industry. He presented Lord Perla: with 0 scroll carrying a resolution Ott lac Council which bore tribute to his line work.
C 0.1: referred to the great loss of the wise help and kindness of Mr. DtPtield. Three years ago, the moment had found the man. Mr. Duffield had proved an inspiring leader, yet a man .rmenable to reason. He could have sat back and taken life easily; instead, he gave without stint, and that would always be remembered.
He refei red also to the great assistance elven by Mr. Quick Smith, who had already received an appreciation of his sets ice's. Mr. F. J. Speig.ht spoke in similar terms.
Mr. Duffield begged that the Federation should never be dissolved, as all the ser.ices in it formed the life-blood of the country. He said it was not his wish to join the Road Transport Executive but he was there and he would do the best he could for the indUstry.
MR. STRAUS; VISITS NORTHERN WORKS
DERING a visit to the three heedquarters' factories of Leyland Motors, IA., last week, Mr. C. R. Strauss, Minister of Supply. paid a leibute to the management of the company for its elficieney. Describing the works as magnificent." Mr. Strauss said he was much impressed by the organization's efficiency, the great skill of the operatives and cleanliness of the shops,
The \1 inkier travelled between the factories in one of the new Leyland 8-ft.-wide double-deck buses. part of an order for 100 machines for Bolton Corporation. It was evident from his remarks that he was impressed with the comfort and finish of the vehicle.
MI. Strauss was recently conducted around the Manchester factory of the Renold and Coventry Chain Co„ Ltd., by Sir Charles G. Renold, J.P., chairman, and Mr. R. 0. Herford. managing director.
HOSE FOR 450 LB. PRESSURE
ANEWhieh-pressure airline made of polyvinyl chloride has been introduced by Tenaplas, I Ad., of Upper Basildon, near Pangbourne. Berkshire. The hose is of 1-in. internal diameter rind is constructed of two separately extruded sections, with a reinforcing li*er between them, and will withstand pressures up to 450 lb. per sq. in. It can he used for the delivery of liquids and gases under pressure. The price is £2 16s. 3d. per 100 ft.