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This journal is admitted to possess the influence, the men, the standing and the leading circulation. It is exclusively read by the heads of many wealthy commercial houses throughout the Empire.
Official particulars about the Coronation Motor Parade will be found on pages 92-95.
This journal, we repeat, is admitted to possess the influence, the men, the standing and the leading circulation.
One of the latest Straker-Squire orders for a 31-ton motor lorry is that received from the Russian War Office.
Our pages of Opinions from Others " this week (104 and 105) maintain their reputation for interest and variety.
Eastertide.
The next issue of this journal, dated the 13th inst., will be published on Wednesday, one day earlier in the week than usual.
New Propaganda.
Our " New Trades Campaign " proceeds apace. The latest journals to agree include : the " Tailor and Cutter " ; the " Meat Trades' Journal " ; the " Drapers' Record " ; the " British Jeweller the "Laundry Journal " ; the " Cigar and Tobacco World " ; and the new monthly-Fertilizers." This latest example of our sustained " missionary " work promises to occupy us until the end of June.
Edinburgh Local Mails.
The Scottish Motor Traction Co., Ltd., is shortly to take over the carrying of the local mails in the Edinburgh district. Hitherto, the mails have been carried by horse vehicles, but the experience of the Post Office in the new parcel and letter services between Edinburgh and Glasgow has prompted the change. The company named has for several years run a successful motorbus service between Edinburgh and the outlying towns and villages. This service has proved a great convenience to residents within a considerable radius of Edinburgh, and has been so much patronized that the Chief Constable, in a recent report, attributed an increase iu inebriety in the city to the larger numbers who came into Edinburgh on Saturday nights, owing to the motorbus facilities. In carrying the mails, use of the bus service will be made, and also of special vehicles.
Heavy Load—and Penalty.
The Vulcan Haulage Co., of Manehester, was summoned, at Bolton, on the 21st ult., for exceeding the axle-weight of a heavy motor. The weight. over the rear axle was 11 tons 8 cwt., and this was stated to be the largest amount of excessive weight that had occurred in -Bolton .itice the Act came into operation. The prosecuting solicitor asked the 1.4.nch to stop people running through the borough with the biggest weight. they could in the early hours of the morning.
The company was fined 210 and costs and advocate's fee, the Chairman observing that it was a serious case. 7'1,e driver was discharged.
" Come South.
The " Karrier " office, at 25, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., where Mr. R. P. Thorp is in charge, has already got into its stride. We learn that both inquiries and new orders are highly satisfactory, but that some details about the running depot are still under discussion.
Dennis in Kent.
A local correspondent states that, one of the largest growers at.Orpington, Mr. T. Higgs, is obtaining satisfactory result with a threeton Den uis. Thrice weekly, it leaves the Orpington farms with earlymorning loads for the Borough Market—a distance of 14 miles. The vehicle next proceeds to Smithfield, for return loads, and the daily runs average about 50 miles.
Trade in Plymouth.
H. Andrew and Co., Ltd., of Athenmum Place, Plymouth, is a company which has for some time given particular attention to the subject of commercial motors. Its field of activity ranges from the sales of tricycle-carriers to large vans, although Mr. Andrew at the moment anticipates a big demand for 15-cwt. vans. His company, by the way, has six luxuriously-fitted 15 h.p. Napier taxicabs in service.
A Deplorable Allegation.
Some rather-unpleasant sidelights were thrown on the affairs of the Pomona Haulage Co., Norfolk Street, Manchester, in connection with an application for an order for compulsory winding-up. The petition was made by Mr. J. Ilislop, on behalf of Robt. Marrs, who, he said, joined the concern as a steerer in June, 1909, first paying a deposit of 2100, repayable at El a week ; and to that E100 was afterwards added 220.
Mr. Hislop averred that it was the company's practice to advertise for steersmen with 2100 to deposit, the money being applied to the company's affairs ; hut the assets had been realized since these proceedings began, and no money refunded. A number of working men had thereby lost their savings, and petitioner therefore pleaded for a strict investigation.
Formed in February three years years ago, the company ha,d capital of 21,000 nominally, and the amount paid up or credited as paid up was £707. It may be said that the order asked for was granted, and that !he company was not represented. Albion vehicles have been awarded the first prize for delivery vans at last year's Tercentenary Exhibition at Buenos Aires, this being the only prize in the motorvan section, The Anglo-American Oil Co., Ltd., draws attention to its Roadoleum" asphalt road dressing and binder, which is reported to have been used with a considerable degree of satisfaction in America.
The Hurst Electric Manufacturing Co., of Clokey's Buildings, King Street, Belfast, has been appointed to represent the Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., Ltd., in Ireland, for the company's electrical manufactures.
The Warwickshire Territorial Force Association has appointed a sub-committee, consisting of Major Peaxson, Colonel Wyley, Colonel Nutt, and Colonel Martineau, for the purposes of hiring a motor lorry and purchasing a, motor chassis for educational purposes.
Halley Motors.
Halley's Industrial Motors, Ltd., towards the end of last week, issued a notice to the effect that that company's agreement with the B.U.R.T. Co., Ltd., had been terminated. The B.U.R.T. Co. now states that this notice was issued without its authorization or concurrence. As litigation has been initiated between the parties, we confine ourselves to this brief announcsment.
Motor Ambulances.
It will not he long before the Hamilton district of Lanarkshire Las the advantage of the services to be rendered by a handsome 20 hp. " Contmer-Car " ambulance. This has been supplied by the. Lanarkshire Motor Co., of 80, Mitchell Street, Glasgow, and it will be used in a large colliery district. Two patients can be accommodated on floor level, and another two, on stretchers which are suspended from the roof, above them. The necessary space for an attendant is secured by taking in the available space. to the left of the driver so that it falls within the inferior disposition of the body. It may be remarked that the ambulance has been ordered by the Duchess of Hamilton, who has also luade a handsome contribution to its nniintenanee for a term of years.
A movement, is on foot, at Stokeon-Trent, to obtain funds for the purchase of a motor ambulance. Dr. Basil Rhodes is one of the prime movers. The tenders for the requirements of the Islington Guardians, whose cffices are in St. John's Road, IIpper Holloway, N., must be net by the. lodging of tenders not later than four o'clock on Thursday, the 20fh inst. The managing director of Mors (England), Ltd., informs us that M. Louis Carle has left that company, and requests that all correspondence, orders, etc., may be addressed to the company at 45, Great Marlborough Street, London, W., and not to individuals.
Toward Wheels.
T. Toward and Co., Ltd., of St. Lawrence Iron Works, Ousehurn, Newcastle-on-Tyne, is giving increasing attention to the matter of all-metal wheels with rubber tires, both for goods and passenger vehicles. One set, which was recently supplied to a motorbus company, is fitted with Shre wsbury-and-Challiner " World " tires, and the design allows for the introduction of brake drums of exceptionally-large face and strength.
Recent Registrations.
Macfarlane (Glasgow), Ltd., with an authorized capital of 28,000 in 21 shares, and with its office at 20, Berkley Street, Glasgow, to carry on the business of proprietors of motor omnibuses, cabs, vans, lorries, and garages. First directors: J. Macfarlane, W. M. Macfarlane and M. P. Macfarlane. Registered in Edinburgh.
Stoewers (London), Ltd., with an authorized capital of 21,000 in 21 shares, and with its office at 56, Knightsbridge, S.W., to carry on the business of manufacturers, repairers and storers of and dealers in motorcars, motorcycles, carriages and vehicles of all kinds, etc. First directors : Frank E. Morris and W. Turner Smith (both permanent).
Ford Motor Co. (England), Ltd., with an authorized capital of 21,000 in 21 shares, and with its offices at. 55, 57 and 59, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C., to carry on the business of manufacturers of and dealers in motorcars, motor omnibuses, agricultural motors and engines, etc. ; also, to acquire the business of the Pont Motor Co. carried on in England. First director's H. Ford, J. F. Dodge, J. Couzens, and P. L. D. Perry.
Daimler Road Trains.
'The newest types of Daimler (Renard) road trains are now in. service abroad, and their workis resulting in the arrival of good reports at the factory. The latest order is by cable from South .1merica,„ for a train to consist of a locomotor with five followers, three of the followers being of the open goods type, with a load capacity of seven ton:; each, and the ether two for passengers. One of the passenger coaches will be fitted up as a sleeping car. A typical train is illustrated or. page 35.
S.M.M.T. Council.
The Council of the S..11.3.1..T. for the ensuing year includes the names of many men who are in part active on the commercial-vehicle side of the industry. We may cite Messrs. A. H. Attains, H. G. Burferd, Raymond Dennis, S. F. Edge, J. S. Matthew, T. C. .Pullinger, and G. Hubert Woods. Other members, who may be regarded as potentially if incidentally interested in the same branch of the industry, include Messrs. W. ABdays, H. Austin, Albert Brown, E. Gascoine, E. M. C. Tnstone, Edward Lisle, William Peto, J. Ii. Siddeley, and Harry Smith.
Belhaven Steamers.
Belhaven EnOneering and Motors, Ltd... of Vie ishaw, N.B., has recently delivered several Belhaven steam wagons to the Yorkshire distiict. Among these, all of the threeton model, are vehicles for Messrs. Joseph Hoyle and Son, Longwood, Messrs. W. and R. X, Lee, Sowerby Bridge, and Messrs. R. S. Dyson and Co., Huddersfield. These wagons are found to do splendid work on Yorkshire's hilly roads, and repeat orders have resulted from their behaviour in that county. It may be added that the Belhaven agent for Yorkshire is Mr. Toni Dickinson, Crown Garage and Motor Works, Hohnfirth. Yorkshire Repeat Orders.
The snapshot of the big Yorkshire steam wagon and trailer, reproduced herewith, is from the first of its type that was bought by the firm whose name it bears. While in their service, it has done so well that other Yorkshires have been added to this miller's steam fleet. It is illustrated when about to unload at a baker's premises, after a run into the suburbs. Above 20,000 miles of running experience is stated to have been gained with this Yorkshire steamer before the second one was obtained from the works.
Agricultural-motor Prospects in Galicia.
A local correspondent writes : — "It may safely be said that Galicia ranks amongst the most-fertile pro vinces in Spam, but, in spite of this fact, its agriculture is of a very-low standard. This is due to several reasons, but chief of these is the lack of modern agricultural implements; the peasants are much too poor to afford them— much less agricultural motors. Big landowners are generally slack, and desirous of spending the smallestpossible amount on their lands, with the result that no progress is made. The Agricultural Association of a village close to Corunna has ordered a small motor engine to be used for threshing machines. The motor is of French make ; it is a single-cylinder engine of only 5 h.p., making 1,400 r.p.m. It weighs 165 kilos. The object is to carry it about on a truck, from place to place, and do the threshing for the peasants, at a reduced rate. I am assured that when this motor is working it will be the very first in use for agricultural purposes in this district. This is a trial, and, should the result be satisfactory, these same people will probably order several more. In the whole of Galicia there are only some half-dozen motors muse for agricultural purposes, and in every case it is in connection with threshing machines. As regards motor ploughs, the general opinion is that they are out of place here, owing to the nature of the country being hilly and uneven, and the property being divided into lots of insignificant size. The province is virgin to agricultural motors, and, though there has been and there is bound to be much opposition to the use of these, there is no reason why, if well pushed, they should not become generally utilized in time.
The French, owing to their patience and splendid manner of working, have practically monopolized the motor market in Spain, and more particularly in Galicia. This should not be the case-especially if people at home make a good businesslike endeavour to have their goods known and used."
The Thomas Resilient Tire.
A new and very-promising form of solid-rubber tire has just been introduced by the North British Rubber Co., Ltd., of Castle Mills, Edinburgh. Although one of the clinched variety, it is free from the objections of other tires of that type, inasmuch as the rubber with
in the clinch is free to absorb part of the road shocks by reason of its displacement in the circumferential and transverse grooves which are formed in the base of
the tire. In the usual form of clinched tire, that part of the rubber below the rim and within the clinch is clearly useless from the point of view of resilience, because, as is well known, rubber cannot be compressed! and it is only resilient or elastic if provision be made for displacement of the material. The Thomas resilient tire is lighter,
too, than the average solid tire of equal section, and it should prove most suitable for small vans.
Lotis Models.
The new Lotis catalogue contains interesting particulars of various Lotis models, and its 48 pages are well arranged to convey the maximum of detail with the minimum of heaviness. Everything from an ornate funeral equipage to a three-ton lorry can be had from Sturmey M:.-.tors, Ltd., of Coventry, the makers of Lotis vehicles, and it may be added that one of the company's latest successes was the securing of the order for a Lotis motor ambulance from the Stoke-on-Trent Guardians. The company's epicyclic fool-proof gear has done much to contribute to the success of the smaller models, whilst the larger ones have an equally-effective arrangement of silent transmission. Numerous testimonials are included in the pages of the catalogue mentioned, and these are appropriately divided to accompany each particular type, and not massed, all in one section, in an unintelligent manner. Another unusual feature is the proportionate size of the cleetros, which have been carefully ordered to correct scales, and therefore do convey some relative idea of the sizes of the machines. Many of the vehicles are illustrated with Lynton wheels in position.