THE FIRST M.H.C.S.A. DINNER AND DANCE
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• ALL who attended the first annual dinner and dance of the Motor Hirers' and Coach Services Association on Thursday last at the Connaught Rooms, London, agreed that it was a success in every way. Out of a membership of about 350 nearly 170 were present, as well as some 80 or 90 guests. 'The importance of the function lies in two main factors—that of its being the first such gathering of the members and their_ friends, and that of its value at this time in cementing the relationship of the independent owners of passenger vehicles. Every successful effort towards the attainment of unity in this body of operators on a national basis is to be lauded.
Mr. H. T. Rickards, the president, and Mrs. Rickards received the guests, Mr. Rickards taking the chair at dinner. After the toast of "The King," that of "The Association" was proposed by Mr. A. S. Comyns Carr, K.C. A better or more suitable proposer for this toast could not have been selected, Mr. Comyns Carr having taken such an active and, one might say, militant interest in the legal aspect of recent legislation 'so far as it affects coach operators. His speech was interesting and enjoyable, as was that of Mr. M. Logette, who replied for the Association.
The president then rose to present a silver salver to Mr. R. P. Bailey and a bouquet to Mrs. Bailey as a mark of appreciation of Mr. Bailey's excellent secretarial work.
The toast of "The Visitors" was proposed by Mr. G. Nowell, being responded to by Mr. P. S. Pool-Godsell, 0.11E., of the Ministry of Transport. Mr. Eric Monkman proposed the health of Mr. Rickards which was drunk with enthusiasm, and the president made a pleasant and characteristic reply.
A dance followed, in the course of which many happy acquaintanceships were made or renewed, the main object of the evening being thus fulfilled in just the manner that was hoped for by the organizers, as well as by all interested in the Association.