Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-16

cred expert on aero affairs and al
though he has not yet secured his diploma
sky pilot, it is only a question of
time until he gets IL He will have
charge of the aerOnautic exhibition at the
coming automobile show at Convention
Hall. John *. Heyl, the new vice presi-
dent of the CLUB. was secretary of the
club last year. and he read ''volumi-
nous report at the annual meeting.
Secretary Hohgh is not novice in auto
ranks and has already shown his ability
in his mex office. Capt. Falconer, or
joe. az he is better known, promises
members this season by pulling Off some
new stunts on the road. in which he
wiz be assisted by Dave" DUNCAN. his
BE lieutenant. Both are pilots of
7ome fame at the wheel. which is guar
antec that those who turn out in response
to their calls the coming season will
thoroughly enjoy themselves. The mem
bers OF the board of governors all
active motorists and have done much to
advance the sport in the past year.
\ meeting Of unusual interest in auto
mobile circles occurred Thursday. when
officers were elected for the ensuing year
in the Society of Professional Automo-
bile Engineers The meeting was held at
1920 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. and
was largely attended The result of the
election was as follows: President. Leon
Polnts. hrst vice president John l.. Sin
clair. second vice president Anthony An
derSon' recording secretary. Paud Peck:
treasurer. Louis StevenSon. financial sec
rotary, w. Elkins Reed. Three members
were added To the rolls. making the total
membership IL. Meetings will be heiu
IN the future every Saturday evening
The society is unaffiliated organiZa-
ton, and is composed of owners oper-
ators, mechanics and private chauffeurs.
II Is an incorporated organization.
The automobile show at Madison
Square Garden. which closed last night
proved a drawing card for a large num-
Der of the local autoists. who went over
during the week to get glimpse of the
handsome decorations and view the
latest works of art as produced by the
various factories throughout the coun-
try The attendance at the show was
the largest in the history of the auto.
and interest never Jagged a moment in
the big auditorium. All who have re-
turned speak nothing but praise of the
exhibit. which was considered the most
expensive ever presented in the metro
politan city. Among those who enjoyed |
the sights from the National Capital
were T. b. Spence, w. b. McBurney. Ell
lott p. Hough. William Jose F. w Pow
ers. Charles +. Miller. Claude +. Miller.
II. f. Duckstein, E. Fl. Johansen. Ma
poleon Hill. Lester d. Moore. jr. W. c. |
Long. Arthur c. Moses a. Stanley Zell, |
Jack Sperry. Charles w Bender, B. |
j. II. Ebersole, j. NJ Stoddard, George |
Weaver, Rudolph Jose, Theodore A.
Barnes. jr.. George Reed. Charles Myers. |
Frank Boyd, r. c. Wilson, II. Chadwick |
Hunter and I. Pliny Moran.
X
In anticipation of the speed craze
striking Alexandria. Va. the town ia
theirs have under consideration an ordi
that city. The original resolution pro-
vided for twelve miles per hour. but
after discussion it was changed to
eight miles. and four miles while turn
ing corners. The ordinance provides a
fine of from So to S25 for violations. The
next meeting of the council. 1t has not
passed the board of aldermen as ycr,
and the hope is expressed among mo-
florists that the original motion Will
prevail If il is found necessary to
adopt such an ordinance. 1t is SAID
that there are few motorists in the city
across the water and that it Will |
mostly affect Washington autoists who
visit Alexandria. The result will he
awaited with interest
A good anti-freeZing solution is OBJ !
tanned by using five pounds of hydrated |
calcium chloride crystals to one gallon
of water. This solution will not freeze |
above zero Fahrenheit. Fresh water |
should he added frequently to keep the |
system filled.
Walter Wellman, journalist and bal |
loonist. is to become an autoist as
we'll He has placed his order for a
1910 Chalmers-Detroit 30 touring car, |
with full equipment.
Upon the return of President H Chad
wick Hunter from New York. where |
he attended the closing of the auto
show In Madison Square Garden. he |
will announce the members who Will |
constitute the house committee of Ike |
1910
With the closing of the two big auto |
mobile shows in New York the commit
tee in charge Of the automobile and |
aeronautical show to be held In Con-
vention Hall January - to 20. in
elusive. will complete the details or
. Arr