The Model Yachtsman: Volume 1, Number 6 – September 1928

A YACHTSMAN| PRICE ic | -| { Voll Dies .é: September 1928 The Model Yachtsman. September 1928 W. J. Daniels, Yacht oy | Every Model Yachtemana should make a special point of coming to ‘*The Model Designer and Engineer’’ EXHIBITION Builder of high-class Model Racing Yachts Sept. 15th to 22nd, 11-0 a.m. to 10-0 p.m. daily. Designs This will be a great rallying place for everybody interested in Model Yacht building and sailing. The M.Y.A. will make a splendid display of their very latest Boats, and they extend a very cordial welcome to every Model Yachtsman to visit their stand. There will also be hundreds of interesting Model Ships, Speed Boats, Aeroplanes, Fittings and Accessories. Sails a Speciality. Complete ready for bending 1/3 per 100 square inches. Tools and Workshop appliances, and models of W. J. Daniels, 331, St. John Come and meet your old Telephone: Clerkenwell 4708 Model Yachting friends and make some new ones. Everybody will be glad to see you. 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It may be of interest to note that this is our sixth number, and, although we are still only a little magazine, we now have subscrikers in all parts of the United Kingdom and many places in the Colonies and abroad. The growth of the sport of model yachting the last few years is remarkable, and reports of important regattas are beginning to find their way into our great London dailies, and pictures are occasionally shown in the Gawmont Graphic, etc. This is but a sign of the times and a proof that we are gradually coming into our own and that model yachting is becoming recognised as one of our great national sports. An interesting suggestion has been put forward that the venue of the International Races shall be varied from year to year irrespective of who is the holder of the Cup. It is claimed that by this means the sport in the various countries will be benefited, and that it cannot but have an excellent effect on model yachting as a whole. This may be so, but we are very doubtful whether this could be effected under the conditions of the deed of gift of the Yachting Monthly Cup. Another suggestion, which is rendered doubly interesting by the fact that it was put forward by Mr. A. Jones, winner of the British Championship, is that, in future years, a further test should be held amongst the top few boats in the British Championship and that a special committee should be appointed to finally decide the most suitable boat to represent Britain in the International Race, which need not necessarily be the winner of the British Race or the leading boat in the final tests. Whilst we admit that such a system should be ideal, we by no means covet the task imposed on members of this committee. In choosing a representative for an International there are two factors to be considered. contest, Firstly, the man and, secondly, the boat—and, it by no means follows that the most suitable boat belongs to the most suitable man. In the selection of the most suitable boat, consideration of the local conditions under which she will be raced is of the utmost importance, as it would obviously be futile to select a hard-weather boat to race in a locality where light winds are usual, or vice versa. The problem of the skipper is almost more difficult. Everybody cannot spare the time to take part in an important match, particularly if it is held abroad, and this may eliminate many eminently suitable men. for a good An international race calls not only sailing but for cool-headedness absence of nervousness. Altogether, a committee would have its work cut out ! and selection THE Epiror. 78 The THE Model Yachtsman. September 1928 MODEL YACHTING ASSOCIATION’S GOSPORT REGATTA. Gosport Regatta is regarded by model yachtsmen in the same way that yachtsmen regard Cowes, and competitors, mates and spectators come from all parts of the Kingdom to be present. Consequently, the event besides its sporting attraction, forms a During the afternoon, the wind increased considerably and practically all the boats were heavily punished with the exception of a couple of yachts which changed down to second suits. At the end very pleasant yearly meeting of men interested in the Cup in the International Race last year, had made a possible of 35 points. ‘* Folly II” was also well sailed and made 27 points, whilst ‘‘ Hermione ” and “Little Nell’? each scored 25. the little ships. BRITISH A-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP. Racing was started punctually at 10 o’clock, on July 30th, by the Mayor of Gosport. Alderman B. A. Kent, J.P. Twenty-two of the twenty-eight entrants lined up, but six boats were scratched for various reasons. Rollason, Jnr., These were :—‘‘ Renee,” H. C. Solent M.Y.C. (Southsea) ; ** Gareth II,” W. Baker, Gosport M.Y.C. ; ‘‘ Gleam,” Pete Smart, Cardiff M.Y.C.; “* Pat,’ T. Powell, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington); “* Ringhal,” H. B. Tucker, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington);. ‘‘ Madeleine,’ W. C. ‘Crawley, Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A. At the beginning of the first heat there was a nice 8.W. breeze, giving a run from the starting end, and abeat back, and scoring was fixed at 2 and 3. The wind, however, started to back almost immediately and, during the seond heat, it became a reach. With the wind from the south, sailing on the Gosport Lake is very difficult as the high bank most’ effectually blankets any boat that gets anywhere near it. Three heats were sailed before lunch. After the interval, the wind increased considerably and was of almost second suit strength. Under the prevailing conditions, luck played a large part, but at the same time, some remarkably skilful handling was displayed’ by the skippers of the leading boats. At the end of the day, ‘* Fantasia *” and ‘* Modesty ” led the fleet with 27 points, with “ Ella,’ ** Little Nell” and ‘‘ Shannon ”’ one point behind. When the competitors assembled at 10 o’clock, on of the afternoon, “ Gertrude,’ which carried off The first twelve boats which became eligible to compete in the Final were therefore: “‘ Little Nell,” 76; “Gertrude,” 74; ‘‘ Modesty,” 69; “ Twinkle,” 68; “Queen Bee,” 67; ‘ Folly II,” 67; ‘* Iolanda IT,’ 65; ‘*‘ Hermione,” 60; ‘* Ella,” 57; ‘Defiance,’ 57; ‘“‘Shannon,” 56; and ** Research,”’ 53. Several of the eliminated boats were rather unfortunate in not getting through to the Final. One of these was ‘‘ Empress,” the Bradford entrant, whose rudder after giving trouble during the first two days, finally broke down on the third day. Another notable entrant was ‘‘ Miss South Africa,” from the Durban Model Yacht Club. This boat, although one of the fastest in the competition, only arrived in this country a few weeks ago and had to be entirely fitted-out and was not, therefore, tuned-up to the utmost. Under the circumstances, her showing in such good company was quite creditable. We hope to see this club figure again in our big competitions as, undoubtedly, it will do very well in the near future. When racing started in the Final of the British Championship, conditions were far from satisfactory, as the wind was north-easterly. It was light and fluky and veered considerably. Under these conditions, sailing was very difficult. “‘ Queen Bee” did extraordinarily well and scored no less than July 31st, there was an absolutely flat calm with later a few catspaws from all points of the compass. 23 points to “ Little Nell,” the next boat’s 16. This put her for a short time in the lead. It took over two and a half hours to complete this round and even then the resails had to be held over. ‘ Ella” was timed to take twenty-two and a half minutes to run down the lake, whilst ‘* Charis” took over forty minutes! The latter works out at a speed of one-fifth of a knot. After lunch a little wind sprang up from the eastward, which rapidly freshened until there was The wind which had been veering settled down in the south-east and increased in strength to a nice whole-sail breeze giving a good beat and a run. These conditions admirably suited ‘‘ Twinkle,” and the Cardiff boat immediately started to pull up on the leaders. ‘* Modesty” also did extremely well, and, during the afternoon, she and “ Twinkle ” each made 25 points to “Little Nell” and “Folly Il’s” 18. ‘‘ Modesty’s”’ effort, however, came too late and she was unable to quite overhaul “Little Nell,’ which ran out the winner with 110 points to her 108, with “ Twinkle” (105) and “Queen Bee’ (102), just behind. The fifth boat, ‘“Tolanda II,” was a considerably way astern, with 95 points, and last year’s winner, “ Gertrude,” finished sixth with 93. The winner owes his success to the consistency of his performance rather than to spasmodic “Little Nell” is a brilliancy on any one day. perfectly normal type of fin-and-skeg model and a spanking sailing breeze dead up and down the pond. Under these conditions, it became an excellent test of weatherliness and ** Little Nell,” 25 ; “Hermione,” 23 and ‘Twinkle’? 21, were top scorers. Many boats that had done well in the reaching wind the previous day now dropped right out of the picture. The last day of the preliminary round was sailed in a fine whole sail south-westerly breeze, which gave the best sailing test of the whole Championship. Conditions admirably suited ‘‘ Gertrude,” and she started to overhaul the leaders fast. September 1928 The The Model Yachtsman. British Supplement Championship. svt Ist. ““urrTLE NELL.” 3rd, “TWINKLE.” 2nd. 4th. “MODESTY.” “QUEEN BEE.” September 1928 The Model Yacthsman. oth. “TOLANDA IT.” 6th. “GERTRUDE.” “Fouyy I.” 8th. “HERMOINE.” oO ee Pe eR ee i melon a ors eT one ea an Supplement 7th, September 1928 The Model Yachtsman. Supplement 10th. Leite SEA “DEFLANCE.” The Model Yachtsman. Supplement September 1928 a The International Races and a Colonial Competitor in the British Championship. “UrrrLe NEw,” Gt. Britain. “Patsy,” U.S.A. “ARGO,” France. “Miss 8. AFRICA.” The Model Yachtsman. September 1928 a healthy all-round boat. Her designer is Mr. Reg. Lance, of Gosport. “Modesty,” the second yacht, is a most interesting model as her design is taken from that of a full-size racing craft. As Mr. Daniels had only had her on the water once before the start of the race, it is a remarkably good performance for her to have finished within 2 points of the winner. She is remarkably clean through the water and a very handsome model. Her keel is of the metre boat (I.Y.R.U.) type with a well-raked rudderpost. “Twinkle,” the third boat, was designed by Captain Turner and is a very clever beat. “* Queen Bee ” is Mr. Feltwell’s design and is from the lines of ‘‘ Frolic,” which were published in the April and May issue of THE MopEeL YACHTSMAN. INTERNATIONAL RACES. Although Sweden, Germany, France and the U.S.A. had entered for International Races, as well as Great Britain, only three nations took part in the competition. The German entrant was very unfortunate. Her skipper had taken her out for a practice spin on one of the lakes near Berlin and she, apparently, got away from him somewhat and across the bows of a pleasure steamer, with the result that she was very severely damaged and could not be repaired in time to come over for the event. Her skipper, Herr Paul Kriiger, was over here last year and showed himself a good sportsman and enthusiastic model yachtsman. All British model yachtsmen will, therefore, commiserate with him for his bad luck in having his yacht smashed up and being unable to take part in the racing. The Swedish entrant was also absent. “ Argo,” the French boat, is easily the best Continental boat that has taken part in these races, and is a nicely-finished planked model. She is fastened with hardwood pegs and painted below water. Her sails are excellently cut and made. The boat is, however, small and does not take full advantage of the rule as she displaces only 32 lbs. and is, consequently, tender. Her owner, Mons. A. Autenac, is a well-known French model yachtsman, and the skipper, Mons. Jacques Sottas, is the president of the French Model Yachting Federation. It is interesting to recall that Mons. Sottas was one of the French team in the International Races between France, Belgium and Britain, at Enghien- les- Bains, in 1911. Joe Weaver, the American representative, sailed in the 1925 Races with “Slipper,” and won this year’s American Trials with “Slipper II.” He decided, however, to bring the ‘“ Patsy,” belonging to Mr. A. J. Raynoulds of the Central Park Model Yacht Club, which came second in the American Races, as he considered her more likely to suit Gosport. Mr. Weaver is one of the foremost model sailers in the States and a very clever skipper. ** Patsy,” herself, is a very interesting boat and a very clever design. She is, to our ideas, a comparatively small boat as she is only 44 ins. ].w.l., with a displacement of 38 lbs. Her construction must be extremely light as she has no less than 31 lbs. 79 of lead. She has comparatively short overhangs and carries a large sail spread. She is remarkably clean through the water and has a fine turn of speed. She possesses the quality also of finding her head quickly if the breeze heads her. The first of the series of International Races was. held on Saturday, August 4th. There was a fresh N.W. wind which was on the quarter for the run down and gave a fairly close reach for the return journey. The first pair away was the British and French boats. The British boat set a spinnaker but fetched the leeward shore where it proved her undoing and the French boat took the points. Scoring had been fixed at 2 and 3, so by winning the return board, *‘ Little Nell” brought her score to 3 against the “‘ Argo’s” 2. The next heat was between the ‘“ Argo” and “ Patsy” and the French yacht repeated her performance by making 2 points to the American’s 3. This was the last score that ** Argo”? made before lunch, and the British and _ American boat divided the points equally between them for the rest of the session. Lunch-time scores were :—America, 13; Britain, 13; France, 4. After lunch, the wind was north, giving a reach each way, and scoring was changed to 2 and 2. Sailing was very difficult and tricky, and tried competitors ‘skill to the utmost. Early in the afternoon, “ Patsy’ gained a slight lead over the British boat, and though *‘ Argo”’ was somewhat overpowered at times by the weight of the wind, which had increased to almost second suit strength, she plugged along gamely and put up a far better showing then the scores would indicate. In fact, neither of her opponents could afford to take any liberties with her, and she trimmed each of them both ways of the pond. Two rounds had been sailed in the morning and four more were disposed of during the afternoon. Points were more or less equally divided between the British and American yachts, but “ Little Nell’? was not able to regain the lead, and the session closed with the scores :— America. 35 ; Great Britain, 31 ; France, 12. On Monday, August 6th, conditions were ideal. There was a nice little W.S.W. breeze, giving a run and a beat, scoring 2 and 3. The weight of wind admirably suited ‘‘ Argo,” and the French boat proceeded to make good use of her opportunities. During the two rounds sailed in the forenoon, she made 14 points, 12 of them being made in succession. Scores at lunch-time were :—U.S.A., 42; Great Britain, 40 ; France, 23. When sailing was resumed after the interval, the wind had lightened slightly, but the French boat could not manage to continue her success and fell from grace. At the same time, she showed good form down wind and won several of her runs. About half-way through the afternoon, in the middle of a board, the wind suddenly flew round to the 8.8.E., and at the end of the round scoring was accordingly changed the other way about. About this time, the British boat wrested the lead from ‘ Patsy’ and gradually crept ahead, and at the end of the afternoon, * Little Nell’’ was 9 points ahead of the 80 The Model Yachtsman. American representative. Positions were then :— Great Britain, 71; U.S.A., 62; France. 35. suddenly, a heading puff struck the American. “Patsy ” shook up for a second, but it had served The final day of the International Races started with a fresh 8.S.W. wind. The first run of the day was won by the French boat, but “ Little Nell” took the windward board. *‘‘ Argo” then proceeded to serve ‘“‘ Patsy’ in the same way. The French boat continued to run very well and made the majority of her running boards until lunch time. Meanwhile, ‘ Little Nell” was increasing her lead over the American representative and by lunch time, she had made 20 points to “ Patsy’s” 15 and * Argo’s” 10. This made the position Great Britain, 91; U.S.A., 77; France, 45. for “ Little Nell” to lessen the gap between them. “Patsy” seemed to be settling down to her work ee eee ee ot St eS eee eee ere Se When racing started after the interval, it seemed morally certain that Britain would retain the Cup. The wind had strengthened and backed somewhat to the southward. Conditions seemed to suit ** Patsy,” however, and her skipper sailed her like a book. Gradually, she wore down the British boat’s lead, and at the start of the final round, this had been reduced from 14 points to 4. The first heat between France and Britain gave “ Little Nell’ a further 5 and she was 9 ahead. The next heat was between ‘‘ Patsy’ and * Argo,” and the American yacht won the run, thus bringing the British advantage down to 7. On the beat back, * Patsy” made a splendid long leg and fetched to within four or five yards of the line. The boat had been sailing parallel to the side for some yards before she fetched in and just as her skipper went to turn her out, the lee shroud caught in a crack between the planking and her mast snapped halfway up. The French boat was a long distance astern, but, for what seemed an age, Mr. Weaver stood looking at the wreckage. Someone then shouted to him to carry-on, so he put ‘‘ Patsy ” off with her jib adrift overside and half the mainsail flapping, and somehow she managed to fetch the line ahead of *‘ Argo.” This reduced the British lead to 4. Scatter eee eee September 1928 A halt was then called for repairs and the American boat was taken to the shed where her mast was spliced and fished together. This took some time and the O.0.D. gave permission for trial boards to get the final adjustments. And so we came to the last heat of the match. The position was that if the American boat won both ways she would gain the victory by a single point. Both skippers were obviously nervous and “ Patsy” made the lee shore whilst “* Little Nell’? made the weather one. As the British boat was under the lee of the bank, her position was hopeless and a capital re-trim gave “ Patsy ” an easy win. Everything now turned on the last board of the match. After the boats had been recalled for a foul, they got away to a capital start. The American boat sailing splendidly, gradually drew ahead of * Little Nell,” though the British boat was moving her best. Inch by inch, she forged ahead, and when only some thirty yards from the winning line had a lead of several lengths. It seemed then as if only a miracle could save Britain from defeat, when, again when a second puff headed her, she shook, and “ Little Nell” sailed through her lee and got ahead. “Patsy” got going and travelling fast, began to cut down the British lead again, but the line was too near and “ Little Nell” crossed it a bare six inches ahead of her. Altogether, it was the most spectacular finish to an Internatidnal Race that has ever been seen, and, whilst we give all credit to the British boat for her success, we have to admit that only the worst of luck robbed ‘“‘ Joe”? Weaver of a victory which he had morally won. Mr. Jones is heartily to be congratulated on the way he handled his boat throughout the Regatta, and his win was a very popular one. We commiserate Mr. Weaver on his bad luck and all we can say is that when the time comes that we have to hand the Cup to one of our overseas visitors, if it is our friend ‘‘ Joe,” he will well have earned it. A thoroughly good sportsman, a good fellow and a clever sailor, Joe Weaver will always be a welcome and popular figure over here. Mr. G. C. Paine acted as 0.0.D., and Captain F. W. Lazell as Assistant O.0.D. They had the assistance of Mr. A. J. Childs, Admiral O. F. Gillett, Commander Behenna, Mr. Kimber and Mr. Arberry as Umpires, Messrs. J. Read and T. Williams as Starters, and Mr. A. Sharp as Score Steward. Mr. W. H. Bauer acted as Official Measurer. Everything went excellently and these gentlemen are to be heartily congratulated on their good work. A full history of previous races for the Yachting Monthly Cup was given in the June number of the MopEet YACHTSMAN. A capital smoking concert was held on August 2nd, at the Crown Hotel, at which the Challengers, the Mayor of Gosport and other officials were the guests of the M.Y.A. During the evening the prizes for the British Championship were presented by Mrs. H. B. Tucker. On August 7th, a dinner was held at the Crown Hotel, at which the Mayor ot Gosport entertained the international competitors and the officials of the M.Y.A. During the evening, the Mavyoress, Mrs. B. A. Kent, presented the Cup and prizes for the international events. GOSPORT FUNDS. Since the last list of donations to the above fund was published, the following have been received :— Wirral M.Y.C., £1 1s.; Captain Stedman, £1; Ayr M.Y. & P. B.C., £1; J. Read, Esq., £1; Anon, £1; Solent M.Y.C., £1; A. J. Child, Esq., 10s. 6d.; A. Sharp, Esq., 10s.; A. McLaverty, Esq., 10s.; Steward Martin, Esq., 10s; A. Meyrick, Esq., 5s. This with amounts previously acknowledged, brings the amount subscribed to £71 13s. 6d. 81 The Model Yachtsman. September 1928 SCORE SHEET FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. LIST OF ENTRANTS FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. Preliminary Round. ““ A” CLASS. *“ Gertrude,” R. Jurd, Jnr., Gosport M.Y.C. “* Defiance,” Vernon Dawson, Bradford M.Y.C. Skipper E. FE. Marshall. “Gloria,” A. J. Hugo, South London M.Y.C. ** Ella,” A. Meyrick, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington). “Renee,” H. C. Rollason, Jnr., Solent M.Y.C. (Southsea). “* Folly II,” A. Reade, Gosport M.Y.C. ** Hermione,” T. H. Willey, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington). “* Fantasia,’’ H. C. Rollason, Snr., Solent M.Y.C. (Southsea). “ Research,” J. T. Jenkins, Bristol M.Y.C. “ Gareth II,” W. Baker, Gosport M.Y.C. * Little Nell,” A. Jones, Gosport M.Y.C. “Flying Dutchman,” C. Holland, Gosport M.Y.C. “ Vigilant,’ C. Lance, Gosport M.Y.C. * Gleam,’’ Pete Smart, Cardiff M.Y.C. ** Shannon,” H. G. Pyne, Solent M.Y.C. (Southsea). “Queen Bee,” J. D. Sparke, Forest Gate M.Y.C. “* Empress,” L. Dockray, Bradford M.Y.C. “ Pat,” T. Powell, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington). “ Tolanda II,” W. Shell, Solent M.Y.C. (Southsea). “ Marguerite,” C. Averay Jones, Bristol M.Y.C. “ Charis,” P. Levy, South London M.Y.C. “ Ringhal,” H. B. Tucker, M.Y.S.A. (Kensington). “Twinkle,” Len. Smart, Cardiff M.Y.C. ““ Madeleine,” W. C. Crawley, Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A. ** Miss South Africa,”’ C. Perrin Cole, Durban M.Y.C., Skipper, C. Drown. “Cormorant,” J. Beale, Bourneville M.Y.C. “ Modesty,” R. Fairey, Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A., Skipper, W. J. Daniels. “’Y Cruiser Du,’ W. H. Davey, Bourneville M.Y.C. Yacht. Mon. Tues. Wed. 19 20 35 293 15 19 “Gertrude” ** Defiance ” ** Gloria”… * Ella 24. Eee ** Renee” .. 23 * Folly IT” ‘Hermione’? “ Fantasia ”’ – 10 Scratched 12 27 9 ** Research ” “ Gareth II ” ‘Little Nell” 26 * Flying ‘Dutchman’ “ Vigilant ”’ 18 25 * Shannon ” 26 “ Empress ” 14 “TolandalIl” 25 “ Twinkle ” 26 “Gleam” .. ss 23 138 42 67. 118-” 8 eS 27 67 6 18 91 14 60 «52 14 «58 5 25 25 76 16 15 7 7 11 40 48 14 17 20 Seratched «611 19 20 Scratched “ Madeleine ”” “* Miss South 24 19 24 12 15 13 Africa”’?.. “Cormorant ”’ 27 ** Modesty *” “VY Cruiser 7 7 Dass. WINNER: “ Little Nell.” 658 12 110 1 87 9 12 102 ! 4 95 5 25 105 3 25 108 2 12 19 25 46 Ly 14 10 24 69 7 0 68 22 11 18 2 43 33 6 10 8 15 + 21 12 2 23 ; 88 15 23 20 56 67 46 14° 65 17 Scratched Total’ Rslt. 8 18 6 19 8 18 12 Scratched “ Marguerite ’’ “Charis” .. * Ringhal ” £74 67 nal. a.m.p.m. Points. 5 14 93 18 34 St 25 12 Seratched “Queen Bee” 24 “Pat! 17 Total SCORE SHEET OF INTERNATIONAL RACES. Nation. France Germany Saturday. $i Sweden U.S.A. Great Britain Result : Monday. Tuesday. otalTotal ampmTotalampmTotalmpmT 4 49 14 10 4 2 4 8 12 Scratched owing to accident to Yacht. Scratched. 13 22 35 720 27 15 28 43 105 1318 31 931 40 2016 36 107 1st Britain. 2nd U.S.A. 3rd France, OBITUARY. CoMMANDER M. B. Portman, R.N. Commander Maurice Berkeley Portman, who was a well-known and popular figure in model yachting circles round Gosport and Southsea, recently passed away and was buried on August 22 at Puddletown, Dorset, the home of his wife’s father, Major-General] C. W. Thompson, C.B. Cmdr. Portman (retired) was navigating officer of H.M.S. ‘“ Glasgow” at the Battle of Coronel, and it was largely due to his skill that she escaped from Admiral Von Spree’s squadron when the “Good Hope” and ‘‘ Monmouth” met with disaster. At the funeral the white ensign of H.M.S. ‘¢ Glasgow *’ covered the coffin, and Admiral Luce, who was Captain of H.M.S. “Glasgow” at the time of the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands, was present. Sailors from the “ Vulcan ”’ acted as bearers and 2 marine bugler from, the same ship sounded the Last Post. Cmdr. Portman frequently competed in races in the Southern Union area and also acted as an official. Breezy, genial, a typical naval officer, model yachting circles will be the poorer by his absence. Our hearty sympathy is extended to his relatives in their loss. 82 ara Dono peneeg a : LF ~aie~ —— WA ae – So EAST ANGLIAN NEWS. FELIXSTOWE M.Y.C. v. HARWICH & DOVERCOURT M.Y.C. A match for the Inter-club Challenge Bow! was sailed between these clubs at Felixstowe on July 21. Seven boats from each club faced the starter. Results :—** Betty.” W. Ralph (F.), beat “* May- fly,’ J. King (H. & D.); “Diana,” M. Hibble (H. & D.), beat ‘Cynthia,’ Miss Butler (F.); ** Cissie,”’ J. Mason (F.), beat “* Victoria,” A. Rayner (H. & D.); “ Neptune,” R. Briggs (H. & D.), beat *Trene,’ A. Ralph (F.); “* Miranda,” J. Good (H. & D.), beat “Lady Mary,” G. Powell (F.); ** Vera,” J. Cutler (F.), beat ‘* Martha,” W. Pike (H. & D.); “* Raybell,” M. Birch (F.) beat ‘* Freda,”’ F. Good (H. & D.). Felixstowe thus won by 4 events to 3. Messrs. G. Mason and J. Collins acted as Judges. FELIXSTOWE M.Y.C. 2 NORFOLK & § NORWICH M.Y.C. 1 10-1ater match between these clubs was sailed at Felixstowe on July 28. The wind was very light and off-shore, coming in puffs between the houses and consequently making the sailing very tricky and difficult. Eight boats from each club started. ‘ Ella,” G. Powell (F.), beat “‘ Marten,’’ F. D. Mitcalfe (N. & N.); “‘ Wavebird,” J. Cutler (F.), beat ‘‘ Heatherbell,”” H. W. Eglinton (N. & N.) ; ** Maidie,” J. Ames (N. & N.), beat ‘* Ivydene,”’ J. Mason (F.); “ Elf,’ H. D. Wheeler (N. & N.), | i ; | . beat “Doreen,” Miss Butler (F.); “* Redwing,’’ A. Ralph (F.), beat ‘“ Babs,” R. Mickleburgh (N. & N.); “ Nippy,” W. Ralph (F.), beat ‘‘ Wynot,” W. J. Meek (N. & N.); S in A> way a 8 ~~~ (Correspondent, Rey. J. T. Pootn, M.A.) | September 1928 The Model Yachtsman. “ Rhona,” 8S. Catchpole (F.), beat “ Foam,” N. Wheeler (N. & N.); ** Radio,” S. H. Palmer, beat “ Boy Horace.’’ A. Bussey (N. & N.). Felixstowe thus won by 6 heats to 2. 7, “Iris” 7, ‘“ Patience’”’ 6, ‘‘ Dabchick” 6, “Viola” 3. Total 29. G.Y.M.Y.C.—“ Silver Lion” 7, “Ida” 5, ‘“‘ Mustard Pot” 4, ‘“ Girl Hilda” 3, “ Boy Ronnie” 2. Total 21. 10-raters. N. & NM. Y. o— Maidie”’ 28, “ Peggy” 25, “ Wynot ” 23, ““ Nancy” 16, “ Babs” 11, “ Rest- less” 9. Total112. G.Y.M.Y.C.—‘“‘ Charlie” 17, * Thelma” 16, * Girl Mary” 10, “* Boy Ted” 10, ** Alice” 8, ‘‘ Boy Alden” 7. Total 68. Norwich was thus victorious in both classes. LONDON JOTTINGS. (Correspondent, A. C. Davison, A.M.I.C.E.) HIGHGATE M.Y.C. On July 7. This club had an interesting afternoon with its second Club Race. Preliminary business making time rather short, it was decided to run the race in the “ fleet’ plan, all the boats starting together and scoring points inversely to their ultimate positions. With a limited number of boats, in this case six, of which one retired, it makes an interesting spectacle for the onlookers, who can understand what is going on, gets the competition through rapidly if necessary, or can be extended to any length with a quite fair result in either case. The one objection is the risk of fouls, but this can be dealt with without any great injustice to anyone and on the occasion in point by giving plenty of sea-room at the start, they were very few. In any case it makes a pleasant change from the usual routine and clubs that have not done so are recommended to give it a trial. The results were :—‘* Atom,” A. C. Davison, 19; *“ X.P.D.N.C.,” J. Lane, 15; “ Devon’s Glory,” Childs, 10; ‘‘ Jeanne,” J. Emerson, 8; “* Joannie,” A. Blunks, 8. NORFOLK & NORWICH M.Y.C. v. GREAT YARMOUTH M.Y.C. A match between these clubs was sailed at Eaton Park, Norwich, on June 30. Five 5-raters and six 10-raters from each club took part in the racing. As our correspondent was unable to be present through illness, he could not obtain the names of the Yarmouth skippers and therefore only the boats’ names are recorded on both sides. Results :—5-raters. N. & N. M.Y.C.—‘* Valetta” NORTHERN UNION. SYDNEY PARK M.Y.C. The seventh race of the season was held in Sidney Park on June 23, in beautiful weather and before a good company of spectators. AJfnice September 1928 The Model Yachtsman. westerly wind was prevailing when the seven competitors lined up before the starter, Mr. W. Carter. Mr. Mawer carried out the duties of Commodore. Result :—** Thais,” H. Chanter, 6 points; “ Vagrant,’ W. Mawer, 3; “ Thistle,’ W. Twyman, 3; **Ginevra IT,” 8. Roberts, 3; ‘* Annie,” J. Bradley, 3; ‘‘ Doris,’ J. Roberts, 2; “Circe,” H. Parker, 1. Possible score, 6 points. SOUTHERN NOTES. EASTBOURNE M.Y.C. ». HOVE & BRIGHTON M.Y.C. An inter-club match—the first it is hoped of many—took place at Eastbourne on August Bank Holiday. The 10-rater class was sailed as the Hove men had to bring their craft by road. As many as eleven boats competed, which is a good augury for future strenuous contests between these two young clubs. A large number of spectators watched the racing. The wind was light and variable from the S.W., and there was difficulty in getting some of the craft into trim. Eastbourne have recently concentrated specially on their fine ‘‘ A’ class models, and were somewhat at a disadvantage in sailing their 10’s. Hove & Brighton exploited their pre- The eighth race of the season was held on July 7 in glorious weather. Racing was keenly watched by a large number of spectators. There was a splendid 8.E. wind. Mr. Carter acted as Starter and Mr. Mawer carried out the duties of Commodore. Result :—** Ginevra II,” 8S. Roberts, 6; “* Annie,” J. Bradley, 4; “‘ Vagrant,” W. Mawer, 4; “Doris,” J. Roberts, 3; ‘* Circe,” H. Parker, 2; ‘‘ Thais,” H. Chanter, 1; “* Thistle,” W. Twyman, 1. Highest possible, 6 points. vious practice to advantage, and scored well at the start. One of the Brighton boats had to withdraw The ninth race of the season was held on July 21. through failure of steering gear. There was a steady Easterly breeze and some splendid racing was witnessed. Mr. W. Carter The match was not completely finished owing to want of time. The score at the end of sailing stood as follows :— Eastbourne.—“ Kitty,” G. Bates, 13; ‘‘ Ethel,” F. Diplock, 13; ‘Sea Wind,” Pelling, 12 + 3; “Mim,” Bond, 10; “June,” A. Diplock, 10; “Mimi,” Fillery, 4; ‘‘ No-name,” Temple, 3. acted as Starter and Mr. W. Mawer fulfilled the duties of Commodore. Result :—‘‘ Ginevra II,” S. Roberts, 4; ‘* Annie,” J. Bradley, 4; *‘ Vagrant,” W. Mawer, 2; ‘ Thais,” H. Chanter, 2; “* Doris,” J. Roberts, 2; “Circe,” H. Parker, 1. Possible score, 5 points. Hove & Brighton.—* Trixie,” F. C. Tansley, 20 + 4 Final; ‘‘ Constance,” Lt.-Col. Keyworth, 17 + 2; The tenth race of the season was held on August 4 ‘Mischief,’ in’splendid weather and before a very large number of;spectators. breeze and the Carter acted as dore. Result: “Thistle,” W. Roberts, 3; ‘ H. Chanter, 1; 83 F. P. Tansley, 13 +1; ‘ Queen,” Andrews, gave up. There was a steady north-easterly sailing was close throughout. Mr. Starter and Mr. Mawer as Commo‘* Vagrant,” W. H. Mawer, 4; Twyman, 4; “Ginevra II,” S. Doris,” J. Roberts, 2; ** Thais,” ‘* Circe,” H. Parker, 1. There is good prospect of an early start with the Hove lake, and when that fine stretch of water is in being, it may be anticipated that contests between Hove & Brighton, Eastbourne, and the London clubs will take place, as the journeys by rail or road are not excessively long or expensive. Report of WEYMOUTH M.Y.C. is unavoidably held over until next issue. ul) TTT ae IMME! Ship Derwent From an original drawing by W, G. Munro, 84. The Model Yachtsman. September 1928 DESIGN FOR By A. September 1928 JEL 36” i The Model Yachtsman. L.O.A. ttlejohn. fee tees we mae He oe wp em mee ee ee we ee ‘ = | FULL SIZE. ow eee + SF ee ee eee ww ee am wetos ee eee ee 85 86 The Model Yachtsman. During July most Glasgow clubs are obliged to suspend their activities whilst their members are away at the coast for their annual holidays. This year we have been fortunate in having the Anglo- American Cup Races on the Firth, and many model yachtsmen made a point of witnessing them. This is a wise move as apart from the interest which we naturally take in the doings of our larger brethren, there is a good deal that a model yachtsman can learn from the prototype that applies directly to our sport. It is to be hoped that the Alexandra Park M.Y.C. will see their way to arrange another regatta for this class before the end of the season. By the time that these notes appear in print, the S.M.Y.A. September 29th and entries are on the well-known ‘“ Nyria”’ Cup system. Championship Races will have As it is most unlikely that the negotiations referred to above can be completed by this date, the race will in all probability be at Whiteinch. Entries close on September 15th. One thing which the 8.M.Y.A. might do during the coming winter is to get out a set of sailing rules. Whenever officials are questioned about rules, the invariable answer is that there are rules but they can never be produced. mislaid. The Alexandra Park M.Y.C., although they have no “ wee” sixes of their own, were to have held a regatta for the class on August 4th, but, unfortunately, the event fell through for lack of entries. I think that many owners did not hear about this until after it was postponed. This is rather a pity as I am sure that they would have supported it. sailed. September 1928 Possibly they have been Rules or no rules, the fact remains that at every regatta at which the Association has been in charge, more than half of the time scheduled for racing has been occupied in making rules to suit local conditions. This only brings the ridicule of spectators on the sport and at the same time makes competitors, awfu’ guerney. It is pleasing to note that there was an entry from one of the Dominions at Gosport this year. It says a lot for the enthusiasm of the Durban M.Y.C., as Durban to England is a matter of over 6,800 miles. It is a great pity that during the six years this been competition has been held there has only been one This year they are being held at Alexandra Scottish entry and we must see whether this can be altered next year. Park, and are for the 12-metres and the 6-metres. In the former class, the trophy is the Lipton Cup, but the wee sixes are still without a cup. It is to be hoped that some kind friend will come forward and do the needful. I need hardly add that a full report of this important event will appear next month. Close to the heels of the Scottish Championships we have the British 12-metres Championship. Unless the negotiations that have been taking place between the 8.M.Y.A. and the M.Y.A. bear fruit before the date of the race, only those clubs that are actually members of the M.Y.A. will be able to participate. The date of the race is fixed for MODEL YACHTING South Africa should be a model yachtsmen’s paradise as there must be literally hundreds of suitable dams which require no alteration to give points even to such waters as Gosport and Bradford. Unfortunately, South Africa is not very suitable for real yachting and so the models have very few keen followers. Still it is remarkable that both in yachting and model yachting, the only Dominion representatives in Britain come from Durban. It is understood that the Paisley M.Y.C. are holding a regatta for the wee sixes on September Ist. This should be a very enjoyable event and it is hoped that it may prove a great success. IN THE FAR NORTH. ‘By Tue ScorrisH ComMMODORE. Away into the far, misty North, to Thule, ancient for Shetland. Tumbling, stormy waters, grim rock coastlines, occasional Pictish Fort Towers, reminders of old lawless days, origin lost in the fog of antiquity, but still withstanding all the assaults of the ages. Passing Fair Isle, standing alone in heaving seas breaking far up the ragged rocks into fountains of white spray, a heavy beam sea and wind somewhat damped the ardour of most of the “ pleasure ” trippers who composed the majority of our ships’ complement. And so, to Lerwick, now bustling with hundreds of herring boats, Dutch, English and Scottish, from “ a’ the airts.”’ Rest and refreshment, and evening brought Mr. Bruce, of the Thule Model Yacht Club, for a most interesting talk. I was pleased to learn that Model Yachting is flourishing in Shetland. The Thule Club has about 100 members, of which, 60 are sailing members. The type of model runs from two to four feet and over, deck length, and, although this is out of date to our ideas, still the members get any amount of sport out of them. September 1928 The Model Yachtsman. On the Sabbath afternoon (Fie! Fie !), I walked over to the sailing waters of the Club, a fine open Loch (not Lake, Mr. Editor), lying free to all the winds that blow, amid charming scenic surroundings. The Loch is divided off by a wire giving a sailing area of about 500 yards in every direction. It makes us envious. And here is instance of the enthusiastic spirit animating the Club members. In parts the banks were somewhat shallow and the members have voluntarily collected and transported tons of stones and boulders, and built a causeway, broad and substantial, across such spots for some considerable distance. Furthermore, they have erected a commodious and well-designed Boat House, at the bare cost of the materials, about £70. Here I had the pleasure of meeting several of Se er the members and examining a number of their models. I was most interested in models of the Shetland type boat, which is extensively used in the Islands. The accompanying photo of the Cup winner this season and her owner, Mr. Jas. H. Smith, if it can be used for reproduction, will give an idea of this type, which has fine lines, identical fore and aft. It was encouraging to learn that one at least of their members has in contemplation the production of a 6-metre 1} rds inches to the foot, and I hope the advent of a metre boat will lead to still more progress. There are two clubs still further north, in the Island of Yell, and it is probable arrangements will eventually be made for inter-club events, leading to still greater progression. The difficulty is the question of transport. There are no few minutes services of trains or cars, or even boats here, but the keen sporting spirit evinced by those with whom I have talked, will remove more serious disabilities or to them all! I am much mistaken. More power On Monday, a rough 9 hours sea journey to Kirkwall, dominated by the fine old Cathedral (founded 1137, completed 1155). I understand there is a club in existence and that inter-island sailing has taken place with Shetland, but I was not able to get into touch and, unfortunately, had no time to make exhaustive enquiries for it, business interests being paramount. Leaving Orkney on Wednesday, via Scapa, with its grim evidence of past more strenuous seamanship, and finding the Pentland did not belie its reputation as the stormiest passage in Britain, we came to Scrabster, Thurso and on to Wick. At Wick, I was fortunate enough to find Mr. Hendry, Secretary of the Wick M.Y.C., and also saw several of the members and some boats just built. Here, also, the Sport is in a most flourishing condition. There are about 120 members, with 40 of them sailing. Their sailing waters are about four miles out, and time did not permit me to visit them, but I understand the course is about a mile or more long, by about a quarter of amile broad ! Ye Gods! Here, also, deck length boats are sailed 87 in two or three classes, according to length. I have seen several of the larger boats, which have very deep keel plates with bulb keels and are sailed without rudders, steering being dependent on the trimming of the sails. They are, of course, not representative of any prototype or calculated rule in existence but, no doubt, they will sail well. A 12-metre model is stated to have been found unsuccessful owing to the very strong winds prevailing, too much for her to stand up to except under totally inadequate canvas. In common with Orkney and Shetland and all round these districts, the sailing season is March to May, the majority of the Model Yachtsmen being engaged gleaning the Harvest of the Seas during the summer months. Very great public interest is taken in the Sport at Wick. Notwithstanding the distance from the centre, crowds of from 400 to 500 spectators (total population about 5,500) assemble to witness some events and football matches have to be postponed until Monday when there is sailing on Saturday. This is extraordinary ! There is a club in the Island of Stroma, off the coast, and inter-club competition is in prospect. I am sending a copy of THE MopEL YACHTSMAN to the Wick secretary and trust it will serve to still further broaden the appeal. I was surprised and delighted to find the growing interest and enthusiasm in the Sport in these out-ofthe-way districts. I hear of other clubs forming, or about to be formed, right and left. After all, where should greater interest in sailing prevail ? Born and bred, living on and by the sea, descendants in many cases of the old Scandinavian Vikings, it is in the blood of the people, part and parcel of their being. And what if the Models used are obsolete to our ideas, the men are still Brothers of the Craft, and doubtless, time will bring improvement and acceptance of more modern rules. I have to tender thanks to all the gentlemen I have met, in an all too short visit, for their hospitality and hearty welcome and recommend any Model Yachtsman who happen in the neighbourhood, to look up the ‘“ Boys,” sure that they will receive every attention and find much of iuterest. May they all continue to flourish and carry on the good work. We much regret that the photos sent us were not clear enough to make satisfactory blocks from. We are interested to hear that there is such enthusiasm so far North. The Editor knows both Kirkwall and Lerwick from war service there in sloops, but did not then see or hear of any model yachting. It is good to know that some of these clubs may, in the near future, try out some of the more modern rules. For such large waters, where there is a need of a big, powerful model, the A-class should be eminently suitable. We understand from Mr. J. G. Feltwell that, if any of these clubs desire to build these models, he will be pleased to let Hon. Secretaries of clubs have prints of either “ Frolic” or “ Pat.” Editor M.Y. toe i] gta tty ee SS eA nie twee tal eth ee ee tame a a oe a eh rr Rt oe rte, > ee eS = FROM AN AMERICAN Sir, I am very much pleased YAcHTSMAN. By this time I that interest round the world models, and wish you would about them with sketches and models. READER. with THe Mope. should think that centres in Class A have more to say drawings of latest cos ae es 1 recentiy investigated a pool about a mile from here, the area of which is about 60 yards by 40. One end is rather weedy and it is not as large as might be desired, but at least it is open and gets a strong breeze. I intend to try it out sooner or later. Yours etc., H. C. ARROWSMITH. I should also like to have it explained why scaled down large yachts do not make satisfactory models, and where hull lines of large yachts should be changed to make a true sailing model, also what changes of trim, etc., are needed. I do not believe it best Yours truly, a we cere. re! subject on page 92. for the sport to have very light forms of construction. Large yachts have scantling rules covering all classes, but for models a very simple rule of ballast ratio to displacement would be fair enough. a ee ae ee The Editor accepts no responsibilty for opinions expressed by Correspondents or canvas covered craft. ~ September 1928 Yachtsman. Letters intended for publication must be brief and to the point. They should not exceed 500 words in length and must be written on one side of paper only, Correspondents are requested to read our noleon this I also suggest that an addition might be made to the rule to cover the maximum amount of ballast allowed in proportion to total displacement. Rib and planking building is the highest form of model construction but cannot be made as light as dug-outs eos ee Model something to say on these subjects. 0 ac a es Sa The I believe that for steering purposes model sails are better when cut much flatter than those of large yachts. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. W. J. Daniels when he was over here and he might have ae Be cee te eee Bee a, © eee oe eee Wee ee re el 88 ENQUIRER. New York City. 2, Winton Terrace, Stoke-on-Trent. An interesting letter from Mr. Reginald Colver on the subject of Rudyard Lake is unavoidably held over until our next number.—Editor. SUGGESTION FOR A SIMPLE FORMULA. Sir, Congratulations on your very successful paper for THE Mopret Yacutsman, but I should like to offer a little criticism. Do you think that you are catering sufficiently for the tyro and the younger family of model yachtsmen ? It is, of course, very interesting and to the advanced member of our community, for instance, the designs, formule, etc., of the “A” class are excellent, but where does the beginner come in ? I believe there is talk of a “ B” class for international racing. Couldn’t this be a simple formula, which would encourage the youngster ? Sir, Anent the letter in your correspondence columns, I have visited this lake myself, but it is some years I submit a formula for ‘‘ General Argument,” which I think would meet this demand. This rule would. of course, produce some freaks but I think it is common knowledge that freaks are useless as models, so that good little yachts since I was there, as it is thirteen miles from here. should result. The dimensions are about right, the widest part being at the north end, which is also the most open. There are reputed to be two whirlpools at this end which have been the cause of numerous tragedies. Models could only be sailed on this lake from rowing boats, though they might possibly be sailed from side to side at the south end, but then on two sides only. Also the boating stage is at this end and the woods are nearer. Altogether I do not think the lake is very suitable, though The rule is simple, and could be worked to by any lad, as well as the more advanced yachtsman. [In the rule, L. is L.W.L. plus 75 per cent. of the added overhangs, S.A. is sq. inches (not to exceed 1,000 in “B” class) and D. is displacement. RUDYARD LAKE. others might think differently who know it better. —_——— = rating. L. x B. x2 Yours very truly, Prrer Pan, The Model Yachtsman. A REPLY TO- MR. 89 WEIR. ett Reee Sir, a September 1928 Your splendid little journa! gets more interesting every issue, and I hope for its future success. A design for the metre class, say a 13rds 6-m. would be of great interest to Scottish, West of eo England, and South Wales supporters. I may say, however, that I was very sorry indeed to see the letter which you published from Mr. Weir in your last issue and | shall be much obliged if you will allow me to answer it in your columns. Mr. Weir criticises “‘ Ranza’’ and says that she is not as beautiful as boats by Herreshoff or life. After all, handsome is as handsome does, and boats by the same designer have scored successes in the hottest competition in the kingdom at regattas such as Gosport, the Bradford Cup, etc., and mark you these events have been sailed on the most open and best waters in the country. Mr. Weir is fond of telling us what his own boats have done, and therefore I will take a leaf out of his book. At Gosport in 1927 my own boat, ‘‘ Gleam,” only Jost the British Championship by a single point. and without boasting I think I may fairly ascribe this to her losing her mast on the last afternoon, as in shipping the spare mast we got this set up wrong. This year my new boat, ‘ Twinkle,” was third, “CORONA.” (D. WEIR AND A jie 1trds, 6-m. LIVINGSTONE). Photo by J. A. Stewart. only 5 points behind the winner. These are creditable performances and reflect most creditably on the excellence of their designs, which are from the same designer’s board as “‘Ranza.”’ On the other hand, Mr. Weir refers to successes on Glasgow ponds. Many of these are sheltered and tree-girt. Mr. Weir has been repeatedly invited to participate in events such as those I have referred to and until he has done so, surely he might excuse us his criticism of others ? Other designers do not have to tell us Yours etc., Len Smart, Captain, 5, Arran Street, Roath, Cardiff, Cardiff M.Y.C. This correspondence is now definitely closed. “RANZA.”’ 14rds, 6-m. (J. A. STEWART). Photo by J. A. Stewart. In future no criticism of designer’s work can be per- mitted unless it is of a design deliberately sent us to be published for criticism.—Editor. ndee—ienaatans age pai bd and hope to get to the British Championship again wherever it is held. — Moreover, in pressing Mr. Weir to come to Bradford or Gosport, I am inciting him to come to the most enjoyable events in the model yachting year. I, myself, had a splendid time at Gosport ere ew oy prin er that their designs are successful; we see the score sheets ! 90 The Model Yachtsman. September 1928 AOTIOR ale Ha Hon.Sec. ” I.M.Y¥Y.R.A = FRA RY paella The Annual Meeting of the I.M.Y.R.A. was held at the Crown Hotel, Gosport, on August 3rd, and was attended by delegates from France, U.S.A. and Great Britain. The German representatives should have been present but an unfortunate accident to the boat which they had entered for the Gosport Regatta prevented them from attending. The Antwerp Club had also intended to send a representative but he was unable to be present, but a letter sent to the Council fully explained the Belgian views with regard to the proposed “‘ B” Class and other points. The Belgian proposal with regard to the “B” Class is that a smaller class should be adopted to the L.M.Y.R.A. formula. The 1% inches to foot, 6-metres LY.R.U. class, has also been suggested. Decision on this matter was deferred to see what alterations are made to the I.Y.R.U. formula this S acamedindieal autumn,§and Falso for further suggestions to be made by the nations composing the I.M.Y.R.A. With regard to the question of adding a Section C to the Sailing Rules, it was decided that the question should be deferred until such time as an international -race was likely to be sailed under these conditions. In the meanwhile, it was suggested that the American code is probably the best extant for true Open Water Sailing from skiffs. It was also suggested that the Chairman ought to be elected from the country where the International Races will be held next year. The writer was re-elected Hon. Secretary. With regard to the expenses incurred during the year, these have been, practically, covered by the sale of Rule Books, etc. 92: — The All Editorial communications Model should Yachtsman. All advertisements must be addressed to The be addressed to The Editor, Golden House, Gt. Pulteney Street, London, W.1. All communications must contain name and address of sender, and when a nom de plume is adopted, the correct name and address must be enclosed for our satisfaction. Any communications intended for publication must reach us not later than 10th of month previous. September 1928 Advertisement Editor, and should reach himsby 10th month previous to publication. . 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