Enginuities

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 347 Report by Joyce Johnson .

The Motor Show opened on October 17. Competitors were invited to submit advertise- ments for models put on the market by one of the following firms : The Shakespeare Motor Co., The House of Westminster and The Home Service.

THOUGH the awards this week go to those who all passed their test long ago, I hope it will not discourage the `L' entries, of which there was a welcome sprinkling. To get as many models into this particular show as possible, not only is this a brief report, but the particulars have also been blue-pencilled. Apologies, therefore, to those who may feel their designs have been mutilated, and to those who may yet be crowded out; and a prize of 25s. each to the five asterisked.

THE HOUSE OF WESTMINSTER

presents

THE ANTHONY NO. 10. An elegant streamlined vehicle with distinctive black bonnet and 'arms' drive (an expensive equipment). Its international repute is undoubted. Has a polished hard-faced cabinet in the rear.

THE GODDARD. This model has a severe but aristocratic design with scarlet exterior and full-bottomed bonnet (black in some cases). Running-in time is exceptional, and its cooler performance makes for efficient battery and throttle control. Continues to cell in large numbers. (D. R. PEDDY.*) THE PLEBEIAN (formerly PEERLESS). Belies its name, being favoured by many members of the aristocracy. Supplied with either left- or right- hand drive, the former giving more rapid acceleration, the latter higher braking power. Promises to be revolutionary. With this car we aim to satisfy the majority of our customers regardless of cost.

THE UPPER 10. A 'safety-first' car. Noted for staying power. Comfortable seats. Independent suspension. Note the attention paid to the con- servation of the oil supply. Has recently under- gone severe tests in the Middle East and USA.

(N. HODGSON.*) Our All-Party Models are full of Promise again this year, and with pride we draw your attention tO THE EDEN-FIXED HEAD COUPE handsomely appointed, with vintage charac- teristics. Non-exportable, THE BEVAN STREAM- LINED RACER (a Go-Ahead model with instant acceleration and powerful klaxon) and THE BRADDOCK FAMILY SALOON (built on roomy lines for all-purpose running. Utterly reliable and safe). All have fine woolsack upholstery, hot- air generation and all-round performance. They will explore the narrowest avenues, leav- ing no stone unturned. Blue, pink or red. Do

NOT DEBATE BUT INVEST IN .ONE TODAY.

(FRANCES COLLINGWOOD.*)

We introduce with quiet confidence THE ANGLICAN, an adaptable family saloon posses- sing ample accommodation of traditional design with streamlined buttresses. The Cantuar-Ebor engine will develop 39 h.p. if required, enabling the car to travel slowly in several directions at once. Fitted with Royalty non-skid tyres, Tory self-jacking system, with space for Beehive auxiliary radiator beneath bonnet. (c. L. LYALL.) THE HOME SERVICE LTD., reluctant to enter into the spirit of commercial advertising, con- tents itself with inserting the following Adver- tiser's Announcement in the popular press : At this time of the year cheap family cars are in plentiful supply, but you should choose carefully. Be particularly careful to make the breaking test and check the front and back suspension. THE MARY DALE is the most economical at the price.

(A. D. BENNETT JONES.)

THE DAILY SERVICE. All-weather model. First-class journey guaranteed. Licence-holder optional. Anti-dazzle with well-tested shock- absorbing devices. Carefully controlled gas with automatic interruption, cut-out and silencing. Buffers on control panel. Effective crank-throttle. (J. A. LINDON.)

OVERHEARD AT THE MOTOR SHOW

(With apologies)

. . upon the market place, hooting and shrieking!' . . . `much enforced, shows a hasty spark and then is cold again!'

. . . 'of dire combustion and confused events!: . . . 'most bloody, fiery and most terrible! . . .

'1 have had FORD enough! . . . I have my belly full of FORD!' . . . 'the nine men s MORRIS is filled up with mud!' . . . '1 never shall be satisfied with ROMEO!' WHY DON T THEY BUY A NUCLEAR SHAKESPEARE?

Drawn with a team of little atomies That with the motion of all elements Courses as swift as thought in every power, Making them women of good carriage?

(It. KENNARD DAVIS.*) THE PANTALOON. Lean and slippered„rmootn as monumental plaster, no straining upon the start, and 0 the horn, the horn, the trusty !torn! But here's metal more attractive, Beauty be- ing bought by judgement of the eye. THE HERMIA, low and little, not for painted mar poles, but small busy ladies. so let us sit and mock the good housewife Fortune from HER wheel!

We also transform old cars into ausengs. Our fancy outworks nature and when you SO your refurbished car you'll cry—

Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by But we in it shall he remembered!

(P. M.*)

THE FALSTAFF FAMILY SALOON. EnormoUS capacity, staggering consumption and the most comfortable upholstering you could wish' Everything goes into its amazing body front, bottles to buck baskets. Two-coloured body O,r, green pea and sherry sack. You'll be amazed how it holds the road! (DOUGLAS HAWSON4 THE AVON-ROMEO 1600

For travel to all hamlets far On princely tyres, no labour's lost; When tempests blow in winter's trail Your merry wife will know all's well.

(NORMAN AARONS4 SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 350 Set by R. J. P. Hewison As a Spectator competitor you have probably been congratulated on your sac- cess at the 'puzzles.' As a Spectator reader you have probably heard your newsagent refer to it as your 'book.' A prize of stX, guineas (which may be divided) is offered for a list of five such irritating mis-usages of English words or phrases.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 350,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC," by November 6. Results on November 16.