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HEATH " PARASOL.'

INITIAL STEPPING STONE TÒ

CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO.

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FLYING.

Mesers. Gibson Craig-Carmichael |

poration.

INDIAN FEDERATION

SUB-COMMITIEF PRESENTS INTERIM REPORT.

Londen, Saturday. & Co., of China Bulldings, advise man and the seconder of the re-

The creation of a new State us that they have now concluded solution proposing the adoption of deriving powers partly from the ugency arrangements with the the accounts, I must say that it is powers which the Indian States well-known Heath Aircraft Cor quite evident that the reduction in will concede to the British Crown, There is now no reason the sale price of current has affect- to be placed at the disposal of the why flying should not become a ed our earnings to that extent that new Federation, and partly from popular sport with Hong Kong the proposed final dividend of 50 the transfer of powers of the pre- sportsmen and sportswomen. Pre- cents on Old Shares and 6.44 cents sent Government of India, is con. viously the prices of aircraft have on New Shares seems quite un templated by the sub-Committee been so prohibitive that there was justifled, for, in effect, its adoption of the round table conference every reason for hesitation on the means that we would be paying out which has presented its interim part of prospective purchasers. in dividends more than we have

report on the federal scheme. This is now completely done away earned by way of profits.

The report anticipates that the with as the Heath "Parasol" is To my mind such a policy is un-Federation will be carried out by offered at the extraordinarily low sound, and is extremely suggestive the provinces of British India on price of 4,950 Hong Kong Dollars. that the eart has been put before the one hand, and such Indian These planes, owing to the excellent the horse.

States as choose to enter on the workmanship and unique perfor-

I would also, gentlemen, call other, provision being made for mance, have gained the first place your attention that depreciation others to come in as they desire. in America and sales for exceed policy should be consistent with The report also advocates the those of any other Corporation. our growth.

bicameral Federal Legislature, The "Parasol," so called because | I am not proposing any amend-containing representatives of both of its parasol type of design, em-ment to the resolution that is be- British India and the Indian bodies aome radical features not fore the meeting, but I respectfully States in proportions to be fixed. found in any other sport plane, that suggest that the Board should It opposes separate legislature to make it possible to construct the adopt a more conservative policy, deal with central subjects concern- plane quickly and inexpensively as regards dividends, in the ing British India only, though it and sell it at a remarkably low future.

admits that this procedure will Mr. Odell nasociated himself create the anomaly, which will figure.

with the remarks made by Mr. need further consideration, that Bradbury.

the Federal Legislature will, It is a graceful monoplane of ex- The Chairman said that the re-therefore, contain States repre- ceptionally clean lines. It is the commendation with regard

sentatives who will not be con- reault of many years of experience dividend was made after it had cerned with some of the subjects and embodies a culmination of new been carefully considered by the with which the legislature deals. ideas in construction. . Unlike Directors. With regard to depre- other-light-planes that were built clation, he remarked that, as he portant subject of the position of The report adds that_the_im- only for racing and exhibition pur- had already stated in his speech, the Crown will need further ex- poses and were consequently frail this was due to rent. However,

Graceful Monoplane.

the "Parasol"

M

to

in construction and tricky to fly, they were glad to have the share-amination when the relation of the was designed es-holders' opinion and would take it Federal Executive toward the Crown is discussed, and points out pecially to meet the demand for into consideration.

that if any subjects (such as de practical sport plane. The

fence and foreign relations) are reserved to the Crown, represen- tation to the Crown by both Chambers would be necessary.

Resolution Carried.

"Parasol" is sturdy in construction, The Chairman: I now beg to safe and easy to fly, and low in cost put the Resolution carried which and maintenance, It is a true has just been proposed by me and sport plane of marvellous stability second by Mr. Compton to the and excellent performance. The meeting. cowling is finished with contrasting colours at option. Fuselage, wings and tall surfaces in aluminium colour, give a very, pleasing ap-

pearance.

The little plane embodies an in- herent stability that makes It pafe in the hands of the amateur who has but a few hours of flying experience. It flies for long stretches with hands off the con- trols, and, in fact. It has been de monstrated that turns can be made with hands off controls. This 19

a feat that is Impossible with any big plane.

A Tried and True Airplane. General specifications are AS follows:

Span, 25 ft.

Chord, 41⁄2 ft.

{

Angle of incidence 1 degree."

Wing Area, 110 sq. ft.

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A list of subjects provisionally Those in avour kindly regarded as Federal is appended

to the report.-Reuter.

hold up their hands.

Carried unanimously. Proposed by Mr. F. Mendham.pany's accounts. are audited month- Second by Mr. II. J. M. Figueiredo.

Ly and having regard to rising costs as a result of the fall in Exchange, Messra. Lowe, Bingham &

the Board of Directors recommend Matthews and Messrs. Linstead &

that the remuneration to the audi Davis were re-elected auditors.

tors for the ensuing financial year The Chairman said:-The Combe Increased from $1.250 to $1,300 (Continued at foot of next Colin,

Useful load, 200 lb. Gas capacity, 5 gals.. Oil capacity. 6 qts. High speed, 85 m.p.h. Landing speed 28 m.p.h. Cruising radius, 200 miles. Mesara. Gibson Craig-Carmichael

each.

The Chairman terminated the meeting by announcing that divid- end warrants were ready. The Attendance. Those present were:-

Mr., R. G. Shewan (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, and Messrs. J. Scott Harston and A. H. Compton, (Directora); Mr. N. & Co.. state that they have their Braga (Secretary); and the follow- first demonstrator now on the waying shareholders: Messrs. C. F.

and will be glad to give full In- Mendham, H. J. M. de Figueiredo, formation to all persons interested Stewart Smith, H. Odell, B. W. in aviation. We understand that Bradbury, F. A. Xavier, M. A. they hold the exclusive agency for Xavier, A. A. R. Botelho, F. J. this marvellous little airplane, which | Tavares, F. M. Ellis, O. F. Ribeiro, can also be converted at slight extra B. C. Randell, A. A. Botelho, P. C. cost to a seaplane, for the entire Potts, P. Nolasco da Silva, jun., J. East Asia and we consider that Coulthart, S.. M. Charn, C. they deserve all congratulations for Strafford, Lo Kin-fai, J. Toppin, minute)placing aviation at a low price on Tse Taan-tai, A. J. Edgar, Choa

our markets.

Po-min, and Tang, Hung-ka.

Aileron area,.10 sq. ft. Elevator. area, 5.2 sq. ft. Stabilizer area, 5.5 sq. ft. Rudder ares, 3.8 sq. ft. Length over all, 16 ft. 9 in. Height over all, 5 ft. 10 in. Weight empty, 285 lb. Rate of climb. (first 600 feet.

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