1934 Who's Who in the Motor Trade: Name S

Note: This is a sub-section of 1934 Who's Who in the Motor Trade

SACK, Thomas L., A.M.I.E.E., Man. Osram Batttery Lamp Dept General Electric Co. B. 1 February, 1886, Islington. Ed.: Owen's School, Islington; City and Guilds of London Inst. Car.: Works Man. Micanite and Insulators Co.; Works Man. Electrical Apparatus Co.; Dir. Mica Manfg. Co.; Factory Superntd. Osram G.E.C. lamp works. Md.: 5 children. Int.: music, swimming, member of B.B.C. Chorus. Pr. A.: II Langbourne Avenue, Highgate, N. Tel.: Mount View 6938.

SAGAR, John, M.I.M.T., Man. Dir. and Sec. Allen's Motors (Bacup), Ltd., Central Garage, Bacup. B. 8 September 1885, Lumb-in-Rossendale. Ed.: Lumb; evening classes and private study. Car.: 25 years business experience; study; experience in coach and commercial driving; workshop practice; as boy entered cotton mill at i 1 years of age; entered business at 23 and motor trade 1919 on return from war. Md.: 2 sons. Int.: member of Bacup Town Council; lay preacher, political speaker, social and religious work, student of French literature. Pr. A.: Crooked Shore, Bacup, Lancs. Tel.: Bacup 117.

SALMON, Arthur John, of " The Garage & Motor Agent." B. London. Car.: started motoring in 1899, since owned many motor cycles and cars; much to do with Herts County A.C.; originator of the Riley Motor Club. Int.: motoring, friends. Pr. A.: Southesk Finch Lane, Bushey, Herts. Tel.: Bushey Heath 603.

SANDERS, William Robert, Dir. and Man. W. R. Sanders, Ltd., The Motor House, Buxton. B. 4 September 1881, Manchester. Ed.: Manchester Grammar School; apprntcd. electrical and mech. engineering with Edison & Swan 1896/1900; employed in gas and oil engine installation firm I900 /03; Manchester Corporation Electricity Works 1903 /05; electrical contracting to 1909, then founded present business. Md.: 2 daughters, son. Int.: swimming, amateur theatricals, member of Buxton Borough Council; Chr. Electricity Committee. Pr. A.: Sylvan House, Buxton. Tel.: 76.

SANGSTER, Jack, Pro. Ariel Motors (J. S.) , I ,t d . , Birmingham. B. 29 May 1896, Birmingham. Ed.: St. John's, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex; technical and commercial training. Car.: with Romain Talbot, Berlin, 1912 to 1913; Hurtu & Cie, Paris, 1913 to 1914; 14th Royal Warwicks. Regiment for war period; with Rover Co. 1918 to 1921; Joint Man. Dir. Ariel Works, Ltd., 1921 to 1932. Int.: motor cycling, golf. Pr. A.: Selly Oak, Birmingham. Tel.: Selly Oak 1381.

SATCHWELL, Hubert Job, A.M.I.A.E., Asst. Buyer (Production) Daimler Co., Coventry. B. 6 May 1891, Kenilworth. Ed.: Bablake School, Coventry; Coventry Technical Institute; Diploma Full Engineering Course with Daimler Co. 1906 to 1914. Car.: 1914 to 1919 served in France as Warrant Officer R.A.S.C. (M.T.); 1919 to date in. Daimler Buying Dept. Md.: 2 children. Int.: engineering lectures, music, gardening. Pr. A.: 55 Clinton Lane, Kenilworth.

SAUNDERS, Walter W., Pro. Walter W. Saunders, Camden Works, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead. B. 24 Dec. 1895, Hemel Hempstead. Ed.: Watford Grammar School; Tech. classes at Hemel Hempstead, and Watford; apprntcd. genera] engineering 1911, at Howard Martineau's Engineering Works, then Whitehead Torpedo Works, Portland. Car.: joined Naval Transport as 3rd Engineer; after war joined Watford Electrical Mnfg. Co. and in 1921 started own business. Md. Int.: golf, swimming, sailing, wireless. Pr. A.: " Perranporth," Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Tel.: BOXMOOT 237.

SAUNDERS, William H., A.M.I.A.E., Dir. Raybestos Belaco, Ltd., London. B. 17 July 1889; training with Star Engineering Co., Ltd., Wolverhampton. Car.: chief draughtsman Star Engineering Co.; designer David Brown & Sons, Huddersfield, 1912; designer Briton Motor Co. and British Commercial Lorry & Eng. Co.; chief engineer Raynestos-Belaco 1922; Dir. 1931. Md.: children.

SCHOFIELD, Hubert Vane, Sales Man. Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. B. lo March 189o, Richmond, Yorks. Ed.: Richmond Grammar School. Car.: 5 years with Whitby Electricity Works; 2 years Newcastle District Lighting Co.; joined engineering staff Chloride Co. 1914; war service, joined R.F.A. 1914, overseas to 1919; ret. May 1919, rank of Capt. and M.C. Md.: 3 children. Int.: hunting. Pr. A.: 131 Mill Way, Mill Hill, N. Tel.: Mill Hill 2048.

SCLATER-BOOTH, George Lutley, Man. Dir. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders), Ltd. B. 7 Dec. 1903, Old Basing, nr. Basingstoke, Hants. Ed.: Winchester. Int.: yachting tennis. Pr. A.: The Priory, Odiham, Hants. Tel.: Odiham 34.

SCOTT, Frank, M.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Frank Scott, Ltd., Newcastle-on-Tyne. B. Newcastle-on-Tyne. Ed.: " The Old Ryde," Bournemouth; Malvern College. Car.: with Fred Burr & Co., Middlesboro' and bought firm 1908; sold business owing to ill health after the War; Chr. North Eastern Counties Division of M.A.A.; member of Safety First Council. Md.: no family. Int.: hunting, shooting, most sports. Pr. A.: 15 Victoria Square, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Tel.: Jesmond, Newcastle 910.

SCOTT HALL, Harry, M.I.A.E., consultant and lecturer on transport economics. B. 15 April 1890, Wigan. Ed.: Wigan Grammar School; Wigan and Manchester Technical Colleges. Car.: apprntcd. Walker Bros. (Wigan), Ltd.; designer Pagefield lorries; Asst. Editor the Commercial Motor: Asst. Editor Motor Commerce. Md.: son, 1 daughter. Int.: motoring, reading. Pr. A.: 333 Alexandra Park Road, N.22. Tel.: Mountview 3136.

SCOTT, John Eric, Sal. Man. Clement Talbot, Ltd. B. 1 I May 1904, London. Ed.: Stationers' School, London. Car. joined Clement Talbot, Ltd., 1920 serving apprnt'ship until 1923; appt. outside representative until 1932, when appt. Sales Man. Int.: golf, tennis. Pr. A.: "Winsford," Old Park Road, Palmers Green, London. Tel.: Palmeri; Green 0639.

SCOTT, Lord Herbert, Andrew Montagu-Douglas, C.M.G., D.S.O., Dir. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. B. 3o Nov. 1872. Ed.: Eton; Cambridge. Car.: in Royal Scots and Irish Guards; South African War 1899-1902; retired from Army in 1907 and rejoined 1914/19; commanded 23rd London Regt. in France; Knight of Justice, Order of St. John of Jerusalem; Croix d'Officier, Legion d'Honneur (France); member of the King's Bodyguard of Gentlemen at Arms and of the Body guard for Scotland; President Federation of British Industries; Past Pres. (1934) London Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Pres. Assoc. of British Chamber of Commerce. Md.: 1 son, 2 daughters. Pr. A.: 6 Park Square West, London. Tel.: Welbeck 2997.

SCOTT-PAINE, Hubert. B. 189o, Shoreham, Sussex. Ed.: Shoreham Grammar School. Car.: first flew in 1910; design and building of land machines, 1910/11; designed and constructed the first circular flying boat hull in the world, 1913; built first quadruple and one of the first twin engined land machines in England, 1915; built first British flying boat to do loo m.p.h., and the first granted Air Ministry Certificate of air-worthiness; financed first commercial flying boat venture in the Empire, 1919; opened International Flying Boat route, Havre-Southampton, 1920; secured special price of 8,190o, for amphibian flying boat in the Government Amphibian Competition, Martlesham,1920; financed and built British challenger for Schneider Trophy, winning trophy, 1922; rebuilt 1922 Schneider winner and defended trophy, 1923; managing owner of the Supermarine Aviation Works, Ltd.; joined Board of Imperial Airways, 1924; designed and built fleet of high-speed craft for R.A.F., 1931/2; designed and built " Miss Britain III " in R.I.T. races at Detroit, 1933. Pr. A .: " Weston," nr. Southampton. Tel.: Woolston 98.

SCRASE, Nelson Frederick, M.I.M.T., Alan. Dir. Nelson F. Scrase & Son, Ltd., Battersea Bridge Road, S.W. B. 1866, Westminster. Ed.: Westminster. Car.: engineering; journalism; commenced in present premises in 1894 as cycle maker; interested in I.C.E. in " red flag " days and uninterrupted career as auto engineer for 35 years; business formed into company in 1919. Md.: 2 sons. Int.: mechanics, gardening. Pr. A.: Oak Villa, Worcester Park, Surrey. Tel.: Mac. 1844.

SCRIVEN, Felix, Par. Wm. Scriven & Co., Bradford. B. 24 April 1885, Bradford. Ed.: Steyning; Nyon, Switzerland; Konigsfeld, Germany; Bradford Technical College; Leeds University. Car.: great interest in motoring since its earliest days; first car, belt-driven Benz and 4f vis a vis De Dion; founder member of Bradford & District Motor Club and ex-president; hill climb and trial riding of Rex motor cycles up to 1913 and later racing at Brooklands on Austin Twenty and on a 2 litre car of own construction. Widower. Int.: motoring, mountaineering. Pr. A.: Alma Works, Sticker Lane, Bradford. Tel.: Bradford 3444.

SCROGGIE, Albert Edward, chief engineer W. Alexander & Sons, Ltd., Glasgow. B. 16 February 1888, Aberdeen. Ed.: Ashley Road and Grammar School, Aberdeen. Car.: Scottish Chr. I.A.E. 1933/4; foreman, W. Millan & Sons, Falkirk; Works Man. Rossleigh, Ltd., Glasgow; Chief Engineer, Scottish General Omnibus Co.; Falkirk. Md.: I son, 1 daughter. Int.: golf, motoring. Pr. A.: Benachie, Bearsden, Glasgow. Tel.: Bearsden 77o.

SEALY-CLARKE, Lt.-Col. James, of Geo. Spencer Moulton and Co., Ltd. B. 7 September 1863, Barbados, West Indies. Ed.: University College; St. John's College, Cambridge; Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Car.: joined 1st Bat. Kings Own Royal Regt. in 1886; on staff of the 8th Division at Cork during South African War and on staff at War Office 1914-1918; Pres. S.M.M. & T. 1924-25; Pres. M.T.A. 1912; joined Spencer Moulton and Co. in 1907, and with them to present date. President Re search Assn. of British Rubber Mnfrs. and chr. from 1922 to 1934. Md.: son. Int.: golf. Pr. A.: 19 Waldemar Mansions, London, S.W. Tel.: Putney 4300.

SEARIGHT, Trevor Prince, Joint Man. Dir. H. M. Hobson, Ltd., Acton Vale, London. B. 3 May 1882, London. Ed.: Repton School, 1896-1900; Trinity College, Cambridge, 1900-1903. Car.: with Vickers Maxim, Ltd., Crayford. Kent, 1903-1905, and H. M. Hodson, Ltd., 1905-1914; war service, 1914-1918; Hobson, Ltd., 1918 to date: member of I.A.E., S.A.E., and Assoc. Fellow R.Ae.S. Int.: golf, motoring. Pr. A.: 69 Piccadilly, London, Tel.: Regent 2114.

SEAWARD, Harry, M.C., F.C.I.S., Dir. Morris Motors, Ltd., Morris Industries, Ltd., and British Paint and Lacquer Co., Ltd., B.: 29 July 1890, London. Ed.: North London. Car.: London Stock Exchange; war service in France; Ass. Sec., public co. in London; Md.: 2 children. Int.: golf, tennis, swimming, riding. Pr. A.: Noyon, Pullens Lane, Headington Hill, Oxford. Tel.: Headington 6883.

SEED, Henry Julius, Pro. Leach & Seed, Liverpool Street, Salford, Manchester, and Vauxhall Road, Liverpool. B. 14 September 1886, West Didsbury, Manchester. Ed.: Manchester Grammar School; trained for 8 years in the Manchester trade. Car.:1910-ir, with Joseph Cockshoot & Co.; 1911-15, joined Mr. S. E. Leach in par'ship; 1916 to date, sole proprietor of Leach & Seed; Dir. Henry Eaton, Ltd., bodybuilders, Palmerston Street, Manchester. Md.: I son, I daughter. Int.: tennis, golf, sea fishing, shooting. Pr. Ad.: 42 Wood Road, Whalley Range, Manchester. Tel.: Choriton 3162.

SERTH, Josiah O., Pro. W. I. Binks & Co., Lincoln. B.: 8 April 1880, London. Ed.: Davenent. Car.: started as Accountant, I.C.S. Diploma; Accountant until 1904, then ptr. W. I. Binks & Co.; now proprietor; war service, 1915-1919 R.A.S.C. (M.T.) France, Egypt, Palestine. Md: 2 sons. Isat.: golf, gardening, all sports and social work. Pr. A.: " Northolme," Burton Ridge, Lincoln. Tel.: 70.

SEWELL, Arthur, Sales Man., Tecalemit, Ltd., London. B. 23 April 1901, Leicester. Ed.: Leicester. Car.: with R.A.F. 3 years; in the U.S.A. 1920 to 1929 marketing lubrication and car valeting equipment for the Alemite Corporation; with Tecalemit, 1929 to date. 117d.: 3 children. Int.: all sports. Pr. A.: " Lone Oak," Bath Road, Cranford, Mdx. Tel.: Hayes 566.

SHANKLAND, Horace, A.M.Inst.T., Sales Dir. Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. B. 4 August 1882, Manchester. Ed.: Higher Grade School, Manchester. Car.: 36 years in the tyre industry; commenced with the Shrewsbury and Talbot Noiseless Tyre Co. in Manchester in 1897 and later merged with Chas. Macintosh & Co., until absorbed by Dunlop Rubber Co. in 1925; on Council of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce; on Council Man. Comtee. and Commercial Vehicle Tyre Comtee. of S.M.M. & T. Md.: 1 son, 2 daughters. int.: tennis, badminton. Pr. A.: " Tembani," Four Oaks, Warwicks. Tel.: Four Oaks 55.

SHARMAN, Ronald Risborough, Sales Staff Gaffikin Wilkinson & Co., Ltd., London. B. 17 June 1896, Epsom, Surrey. Ed.: Epsom College. Car.: M.T. Officer R.A.F. and Lagonda Ltd., Staines; Dispatch Rider 8th Essex Regt., 1914; commissioned 1915, served in France, 1916 to 1918, with Infantry and R.F.C. until 1926; employed by A.C. Cars and Lagonda. Md. Int.: flying and motor racing. Pr. A.: 15 Queens Court, Queens Rd., Bayswater. Tel: Mayfair 5335.

SHELLEY, William, Sales Man., Lodge Plugs, Ltd., B'ham. B. 27 Oct. 1886, Coventry. Ed.: Bablake School, Coventry; Coventry Technical College; 4 years legal training. Car.: entered motor industry 1902; interested in electrical equipment to 1912, and general factoring to 1920; sparking plugs since 1920; member S.M.M. & T. Council; Chr. Accessory & Components Mfrs. Committee; on Management Committee, British Mfrs. Committee and C.V. Show Committee; also Proprietory Article Mfrs. Committee of B.C.M.C.M.T.U.; 6 years on M.T.A. Council. Md.: i daughter. Int.: motoring. Pr. A.: 239 Clifton Road, Rugby. Tel.: Rugby 617.

SHEPERD, Alb. Vic. Wilberforce, Sales Man. Triplex Safety Glass Co., Ltd., London. B. 5 April 1897. Ed.: Epsom College. Car.: Indian Army Officer (Captain) 6th Gurkha Rifles. Md .: 2 daughters. Int.: shooting, riding, skiing. Pr. A.: 2 Addiscombe Grove, Croydon. Tel.: Croydon 1025.

SHEPHARD, George, Man. Dir. George Shephard, Ltd., 15 Quay Street, Manchester. B. 1889, Coventry. Ed.: Bablake School, Coventry; tech. instruction with Daimler Company. Car.: employed by Daimler Company for io years; with Austin Motor Co. as Sales Man, for the North of England and Scotland Areas until 1922, when present company was formed. Md. Int.: golf, Rugby football, horticulture, dogs. Pr. A.: " Plant House," Holcombe, Lancs. Tel.: Ramsbottom 299.

SHEPPERD, John Wilson, M.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Ulster Motor Works, Ltd., 62 Great Victoria Street, Belfast. B. 11 October 1875, Belfast. Ed.: Methodist College. Int.: yachting, golf, aviculture. Pr. A.: Clanmore, Bangor, Co. Down. Tel.: Belfast 1006 and Bangor 161.

SHERWOOD, George, Pro. Great Northern Motor Co., Austin House, High Road, North Finchley, N. B. 26 January 1886, Kepwick, Northallerton, Yorkshire. Ed.: Northallerton; Durham. Car.: entered motor trade in 1905; founded Great Northern Motor Co. in 1919. Md.: 1 daughter. Int.: golf, tennis, writing, author The Farm Tractor Handbook. Pr. A.: The Orchard, Northumberland Road, New Barnet, Herts. Tel.: Barnet 0630.

SHILLAN, John W., Man. Dir. British Motor Boat Mfg. Co., Ltd., Britannia House, Ampton Street„ London. B. 11 March 1892, London. Ed.: West Cliff College, Ramsgate; tech. training in England; commercial training in England and U.S.A. Md. no family. Int.: golf, photography, motor boating in all phases, tennis. Pr. A.: Meadowbank Lodge, Arkley, Herts. Tel.: Barnet 236o.

SHINNIE, Patrick Ness, Man. Dir. Patrick N. Shinnie, Ltd., 7o College Street, Aberdeen. B. i i April i88i, Aberdeen. Ed.: Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen. Car.: with Wm. Jackson, engineer, Thorngrove, Aberdeen; Marshall Sons & Co., Gainsborough; City & Suburban Electric Carriage Co., London. Md.: i son, i daughter. Int.: golf, Boy Scouts Association. Pr. A.: i oo Desswood Place, Aberdeen. Tel.: 1463.

SHIPWRIGHT, Capt. Denis. B. 20 May 1898, London. Ed.: Lille University; Oxford University. Car.: with Rushton Proctors, Lincoln; Gwynnes, Hammersmith; and Aircraft Park, Farnborough; Despatch Rider R.W.K. 1914 (16 years of age); Flight Commander R.F.C. 1917; served in France; Conservative M.P. for Penryn and Falmouth, 1922; Knight of Grace Order of St. John. Md. Int.: racing motorist, yachting, flying. Pr. A.: " The Maltings," Billingshurst, Sussex. Tel.: Billingshurst 88.

SHIRES, Harry, M.I.M.T., Gen. Man. Deighton Motor Co., Old Hall Road, Sheffield. B. 31 May 1893, Bamford, Derbyshire. Ed.: Council School; training commercial. Car.: junior clerk, cost clerk, buyer Mann's Steam Wagon Co., Leeds; chief cost clerk, cashier, Commercial Man. and South African representative Yorkshire Steam Wagon Co.; then present position. Int.: golf, motoring. Pr. A.: 191 Ringinglow Road, Sheffield. Tel.: 70427.

SHORT, Leonard Highton, M.C., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.Inst.T., Dep. Man and Chief Engineer Traction Depart., English Electric Co., Ltd., London. B. 29 May 1897, Holywell, Northumberland. Ed.: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-on-Tyne; trained at Faraday House Electrical Engineering College. Car.: war service, Capt. D.L.I. and R.A.F. Pr. EA.: Red Cottage, Meadway. Epsom. Tel.: Epsom 9624.

SHRIMPTON, Albert Edward, Dir. Shrimptons Motors, Ltd., 5 Halkin Street, Hyde Park Corner, S.W. B. 1889, London. Ed.: Dulwich. Car.: late State Drummer to King George V; served with Coldstream Guards in France 1914-19, receiving M.S.M. and four other decorations; joined Secret Service before entering motor trade. Md.: i son. Int.: fishing, music. Pr. A.: " Clarendon," Leigham Court Road, Streatham, S.W. Tel.: Streatham 8616.

SIDDELEY, Cyril Davenport, Dir. and Sal. Man. Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd. B. 27 August 1894, Coventry. Ed.: St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate. Car.: joined Lloyds Bank in 1911 until outbreak of War; enlisted Royal Warwickshire Regiment, commissioned to York and Lancaster Regiment; transferred to A.S.C.; served in France and Belgium as Capt. and Adjutant; twice mentioned in despatches; transferred to Reserve in 1919 and joined Armstrong Siddeley Motors. Md.: 2 children. Int.: local hospital work; chr. of Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital for 3 years; Territorial Army—Major 7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Pr. A.: The Moat House, Walsgraveon-Sowe, Coventry.

SIDDELEY, Sir John Davenport, Kt.C.B.E., J .P., F.R.Ae.S., Man. Dir. Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd., Coventry. B. 5 August 1866, Manchester. Md,: 3 sons, 2 daughters. Pr. A.: Crackley, Kenilworth. Tel.: Kenilworth 8.

SIDGREAVES, Arthur Frederick, Man. Dir. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. B. 12 June 1882. Ed.: Downside College, Bath; commercial training. Car.: motor car and engineering business generally; with Napier's. Md. Pr. A.: Seamore Court, Seamore Place. W.

SIMPSON, Capt. Gerald H., Man. Dir. Bournemouth Imperial Motors, Ltd., Bournemouth. B. 31 March 1877, Ackworth, Yorks. Ed.: Eton College. Car.: solicitor in 1903; purchased Imperial Motors 1919 and retired from legal partnership of Simpson & Scott, Chesham; NN a r service 1914 to 1919 with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Inf. and Royal Engineers; Capt. 1915 to 1919. Md.: 3 daughters. Int.: golf, tennis, masonry, bridge. Pr. A.: Brae Top, Meyrick Park Crescent, Bournemouth. Tel.: Bournemouth 4621.

SIMPSON, Robert, F.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Aberdeen Motors, Ltd., Aberdeen. B. 22 Nov. 1892, Aberdeen. Ed.: Aberdeen; comm. and tech. training. Car.: with Claud Hamilton, Ltd., Aberdeen from December 1905 to February 1921; with Aberdeen Motors from February 1921 to date. Md. Int.: golf, photography. Pr. A. Amatola Hotel, Aberdeen. Tel.: No. 2360.

SIMPSON, Thomas A., Dir. and General Factory Manager Vauxhall Motors, Ltd. B. 21 June 1885, Nottingham. Ed.: Nottingham High School; University College, Nottingham. Car.: 7 years Dir. and Works Man. General Motors, Ltd.; 2 years Man. Auto. Dept. Short Bros., Rochester; 3 years Works Man. Tyler Apparatus Co.; 3 years Gen. Man. Staines Motor Co., Ltd.; 2i years Coventry Simplex Engines, Ltd.; 3 years Works Man. G. W. K., Ltd. Md.: 1 son. Int.: yachting. Pr. A.: Brushwood, Kinsbourne Green, Harpenden, Herts. Tel.: Harpenden 797.

SKINNER, James Thomas, Motoring Correspondent, Newspaper House. B. 14 April 1887, London. Ed.: Bromley Hall. Car.: journalist " Daily News," " Westminster Gazette."; Motoring Editor " The Outlook "; contributor on motoring subjects. Md.: i son. hat.: motoring. Pr. A.: 21 Kingsley Road, Forest Gate, London. Tel.: Maryland 1047.

SLEIGH, Sir William Lowrie, LL.D., D.L., J.P., F.I.M.T., Chr. and Man. Dir. Rossleigh, Ltd., Edinburgh, with branches throughout Scotland. B. 26 September 1865, Lauder, Berwickshire. Ed.: Lauder Public School. Car.: founder of Rossleigh, Ltd., motor engineers to the King. occupied the Civic Chair as Lord Provost of Edinburgh, 1923-36; created Knight Bachelor 1924. Md.: 2 sons, 2 daughters. Int.: golf, curling. Pr. A.: Leadervale, Lauder Road, Edinburgh. Tel.: 41813.

SLEIGH, William Lowrie, J.P. Dir. and Gen. Man. Rossleigh, Ltd., Edinburgh. B. 1896, Edinburgh. Ed.: George Watsons College, Edinburgh; Trinity College, Glenalmond, Perthshire; Heriot Watt College, Edinburgh; Edinburgh University. Car.: Capt. of School at Trinity Coll., Glenalmond; Graduated Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) 1923, Edin. University; Pres. Edinburgh University Commerce Assoc. 1923; Dir. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce; Justice of the Peace for Edinburgh. Md.: 2 sons. Int.: golf, educational matters; Member of Advisory Council of Edinburgh Corp. Education, Committee for Continuation Schools. Pr. A.: 4 Belgrave Road, Coratorphine, Edinburgh. Tel.: 86211.

SLOAN, Andrew, Sloans Garage, Amesbury, Wilts. B. 1886, Balligmorrie, Barr. Ayrshire. Ed.: Girvan High School. Car.: 20 years engineering. Md. Int.: gardening, motoring. Pr. A.: Balligmorrie, High Street, Amesbury. Tel.: Amesbury 24.

SMALL, George Baden, chief technical assistant (Sales Dept.) John I. Thornycroft & Co., Ltd. B. 17 May 1900, Hastings, Sussex. Ed.: Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex; trained at Basingstoke Works of J. I. Thornycroft & Co. Car.: 1924/26 in the experimental and production shops at Basingstoke Works; 1927/34 Chief Technical Assist. London Sales and Publicity Depts. Md. Int.: cricket, tennis, squash racquets. Pr. A.: 2 Monks Drive, Hanger Hill, Ealing W.

SMITH, Allan Gordon, Man. Dir. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories), Ltd., London. B. 3 January, 1882, London. Car.: watch-making in Switzerland; Ecole d'Horlogerie, Bienne. Md.: I son, 3 daughters. Int.: coursing (won Waterloo Cup 1927 and 1929), golf, tennis, shooting, fishing. Pr. A. The Thatches, Rustington, Sussex,

SMITH, Arthur Witcomb, A.M.I.A.E., M.Inst.T., Gen. Man. and Eng. West Bromwich Corporation Transport Dept. B. 1892. Ed.: Bourne College & B'ham University. Car.: R.A.S.C. (M.T.) France 19151919. Lieut. Workshops Section. Md. Int.: golf, tennis, cinematography. Pr. A.: 94 Dagger Lane, West Bromwich. Tel.: West Bromwich 0629.

SMITH, Charles, M.I.A.E., consulting auto. eng. B. Ascot, Berks. Car.: marine and auto. engineering; Gen. Man. Caffyns, Ltd., Eastbourne; Gen. Man. and Sec., Eastbourne Aviation Co., Eastbourne. Md.: 3 children. Int.: science, social work, electricity, engineering. Pr. A.: 24 Cavendish Avenue, Eastbourne. Tel.: Eastbourne 3708.

SMITH, Alderman Edgar, J.P., A.M.I.A.E., F.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Halifax Motor Co., Ltd., Halifax. B. 3o May 1867, Halifax. Ed.: All Souls, Halifax. Car.: started on own account in cycle business in Halifax, 1895; entered motor industry 1901, and developed present business of Halifax Motor Co.; started Smith's Garage, Tadcaster, 1910; entered Halifax Town Council, 1913; Alderman in 1923 Mayor of Halifax, 1929 to 3o. Md.: 3 sons, 3 daughters. Int.: public work, motoring. Pr. A.: 34 Prescoll Street, Halifax. Tel.: Halifax 3232.

SMITH, Frederick George, Man. Dir. F. G. Smith (Motors), Ltd., Goodmayes, Essex. B. 1885, London. Ed.: Ongar Grammar School, Essex; City and Guilds Technical College, Finsbury; pupil at Thames Iron Works. Car.: draughtsman at Wolse ley Motors 1906 to 1908; 1908 to present time trading own name as at present. Md.: 1 son. Int.: golf, motor boating. Pr. A.: Redcot, Hainault Road, Chigwell. Tel.: Chigwell 8i.

SMITH, Frederick Whiteman, Man. Dir. Whiteman Smith Motors, Ltd., London, pro. Vis-O-Chek Manufacturing Co., London. B. 15 January 1877, Northampton. Ed.: Northampton Grammar School. Car.: with Mobbs & Co., Northampton; war service 1916 to 1918; Pres. Petrol Retailers Assn.; Management Committee M.A.A. Md.: no family. Int.: golf. Pr. A.: i Lancaster Road, Belsize Park, Hampstead, N.W.3 Tel.: Primrose 2273.

SMITH, George Geoffrey, M. B. E. , Dir. Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, S.E., pro. " The Autocar," etc. B. 4 March 1885, Newark, Notts. Car.: after 2 years with Ransomes, engineers, joined the editorial staff of the " Motor Cycle " and was editor for many years, until joining R.A.F., attaining rank of capt.; end of 1918 appointed Man. Editor of " The Autocar," " The Motor Cycle," etc.; and a Dir. of Iliffe & Sons in 1923. Widower: 2 children. Int.: tennis, rowing, photography, motoring. Pr. A.: Dunelm, Hoop Lane, Golders Green, N.W.

SMITH, George Henry, A.M.I.A.E, Ser. Man. Halifax Motor Co., Ltd.. Halifax, Yorks. B. 31 October 1897 Halifax. Ed.: Rishworth Grammar School, Rishworth, Yorks; Clark's College, Leeds Branch. Car.: workshop experience with Halifax Motor Co.; 2 years in R.F.C. and R.A.F. and Sergt. Fitter with Canadian R.A.F. in Toronto; lecturer on motor engineering at Huddersfield Technical College; Service Man. since 1924; Associate I.A.E. 1926. Md.: 2 children. Pr. A.: 53 The Gardens, Heath Road, Halifax, Yorks. Tel.: Halifax 4689.

SMITH, H. Coleman, Man. Dir. Pollards Garage, Ltd., Chelmsford, and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. B. 8 March 1899, Coventry. (Only son of Harry Smith, Man. Dir. of Rover Co., 19021923). Ed.: Oundle, Northants; apprentcd. Maudslay; with Daimler Co. 1916-17; Rover; Mann Egertons, Norwich; and Fermans Die Casting Co., Willesden, 1919-21; part. in Attwood, Stafford 1921-23; with Pollards at Chelmsford 1923 to date; R.N.A.S. 1917 and R.A.P. in France, 1918 to 1919; wounded August 1918. Md.: 2 children. Int.: golf, skating, rotary. Pr. A.: Willows, London Road, Chelmsford. Tel.: Chelmsford 529.

SMITH, Harold A., Man. Dir. Reeve & Stedeford, Ltd., Broad Street, Birmingham. B. 27 December 1896, Ipswich, Suffolk. Ed.: Paddington Grammar School. Car.: graduated through every Dept. of the Triumph Co., Coventry, specialising on commercial side; Northern Rep. and Gen. Man. Triumph Depot, Glasgow; Sales Supervisor to Pye Radio, Ltd.; then took up present appointment. Md.: 4 children. Int.: tennis, gardening, home. Pr. A.: Fairfield, Old Warwick Road, Olton, Birmingham. Tel.: Accocks Green 1402.

SMITH, Maurice Aubrey, A.M.I.A.E., M.I.C.M.E., Man. Dir. H. E. Milburn, Ltd., Northampton and Oxford. B. 1893, Keighley. Ed.: Keighley Grammar School; Keighley Technical College; Birkbeck College; training with Gaunt, Taylor & Co., Keighley. Car.: war service with R.A.S.C. (M.T.); Service Superintendent, Northern District, United Automobile Services, Ltd. (Lowestoft and Bishop Auckland); Man. Hendy Bros., Ltd., Boscombe; Staff Engineer Service Petroleum Co. Md. Int.: travelling abroad, study of railway organisation and operation. Pr. A.: " Glenlyn," Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton. Tel.: Northampton 2541.

SMITH, Philip George A., Man. of Advertising Dept. Anglo American Oil Co., London. B. Salisbury, Wilts. Ed.: Bishop Wordsworth's, Salisbury. Car.: formerly Dir. Dorland Advertising Ltd., for 3 years and Advertising Man. Shell Mex, Ltd., 6 years; Dir. General British War Exhibits in U.S.A. during latter period of war. Md.: 2 children. Int.: motoring. Pr. A.: Wenden House, Sutton, Surrey. Tel.: Sutton 758.

SMITH, Robert, M.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Castleton Motors Ltd. B. 16 October 1892, Blackburn. Ed.: North Moor Wesleyan School, Oldham. Car.: in the motor trade as mechanic at 16; own business 3 years later at Salford; later at Castleton, Rochdale; war service R.A.C.; visited Australia, and 21 years in the motor trade at Tarrants Industries, Ltd., Melbourne; returned to England and bought H. Brewer & Co., changing trading name to Castleton. Md.: 2 children. Int.: motor trade. Pr. A.: " Carinya," Thornham New Road, Castleton, Rochdale. Tel.: Castleton 5885.

SMITH, Major Sebastian Oxley, A.F.C., Sales Man. J. I. Thornycroft & Co.; Ltd., Commercial Vehicle Dept. B. 2 September 1881, Clifton, Bristol. Ed.: Bristol Grammar School; Bristol University Wolverhampton Tech. Coll. Car.: shop experience with several firms, including Star Engineering Co.; joined J. I. Thornycroft 1911; war service, R.N.A.S. 1915, Dardanelles, France, Gibraltar; awarded A.F.C.; rejoined Thornycroft as chief asst. to sales man.; appt. sales man. January 1933. Md. Int.: workshop, gardening. Pr. A.: " Rostrevor," Sutton Lane, Banstead, Surrey.

SMITH, Sidney, A.M.I.A.E., Dir. and Sec. Halifax Motor Co., Ltd., Halifax. B. 4 January 1891, Halifax. Ed.: Holy Trinity, Halifax; Halifax Technical College (Mech. Engineering); apprntcd. Halifax Motor Co.; war service, 3 years, Salonica Expeditionary Force, 9th M.A.C. R.A.S.C.; appt. Works Man. Halifax Motor Co. 1919; at present Dir. and Sec. Md.: 1 son. hit.: golf, tennis. Pr. A.: Glenleigh, Godfrey Road, Halifax. Tel.: Halifax 4017.

SMITH-CLARKE, George Thomas, M.I.A.E., M.S.A.E., Dir. and Chief Eng. Alvis Car & Engineering Co., Ltd., Coventry. B. 23 December, 1884, Bewdley, Worcestershire. Ed.: Bewdley National and Secondary Schools; Regent Street Polytechnic, London; training G.W.R. Engineering Dept., and Motor Car Dept. Car.: 1901-1915 successive positions to Chief Draughtsman G.W.R., Motor Car Dept.; 1915-1919 Aeronautical Inspection Dept., Capt. R.A.F. in charge A.I.D. Coventry District, Engines; 1919-1922, Assist. Works Man. Daimler Co., Coventry; 1922-1932 Chief Engineer and Works Man. Alvis Car & Engineering Co., and 1933 Dir. Md. Int.: X-rays, radio, H.F. electrical apparatus, astronomy. Pr. A.: " Shenandoah," Stoneleigh Road Coventry. Tel.: Coventry 67176.

SOUBRY, Emile Edmund, Dir., Anglo-American Oil Co.; Stemco, Ltd. and Standard Candle Co. B. 18 March 1896. Car.: started as a junior in company's offices at Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster; joined Royal Fusiliers in 1914 and served throughout war period; re-joined the company in minor position; promotion to branch managership in the West of England, then to a sales managership at headquarters; in January, 1933, &ppt. General Sales Man. Md.: 1 son, daughter. Int. swimming, tennis. Pr. A.: " Prestbury," Holland Avenue, Cheam, Surrey. Tel.: Sutton (Surrey) 2131.

SNOW, Harold E., Group (Sales) Man., Shell Mex and B.P., Ltd., London. B. 1897, Bristol. Ed.: Merchant Venturers Technical College, Bristol; Bristol University; St. John's College, Cambridge. Car.: with British Petroleum Co., from 1921 and then on the amalgamation with Shell-Mex to present company. Md.

SOREL, Lt.-Col. Wyndham Lucas, D.S.O., Gen. Man., Ettore Bugatti Automobiles, London. B. 1880, St. Helier, Jersey, C.I. Ed: Paris. Car.: connected with motor trade since 1902; firms associated with Lorraine-Dietrich, Jarrott & Letts, Humber, Austin, Bugatti; prewar drove in number of international races and trials, established several long distance records; war service 1914-19, in France, Egypt, Macedonia and Turkey; mentioned in despatches; decorations D.S.O., Servian Order White Eagle, French Croix de Guerre, Greek-Military Merit. Md. Int.: motoring, golf.

SOUTHALL, Howard, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.I.A.E., engineer John Marston, Ltd. B. March 1892, Leominster. Ed.: Sidcot School, Somerset; Southampton University College; pupil at J. Hands & Sons. Car.: Works Man., J. J. Armfield & Co., Man., Dir., Ringwood Electric Supply Co., Works Man., and Eng. J. Marson, Ltd. Md.: 2 boys. Pt. A.: 48 Castlecroft Road, Finchfield, Wolverhampton.

SOUTHALL, John, Ass. Sal. Man. South London Motors, Ltd., Streatham High Road, S.W.16. B. 15 May, 1895, Spondon, Derbyshire. Ed.: Taplow Grammar School, Taplow; Manor House School, Clapham Common; City and Guilds of London Institute. Car.: pre-war with Royal Aircraft Factory, S. Farnborough; war service, pilot in R.F.C.; io years with commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Republic Trucks and Automobiles Berliet; 5 years retail car trade. Widower: 3 children Int.: motoring, wireless. Pr. A.: 1205 London Road, Norbury, S.W.16.

SOUTHALL, Joseph William, A.I.S.A., F.I.A.C., A.I.I.A., Dir. and Sec., Ewarts, Ltd., Dudley. Ed.: Dudley Intermediate School; trained at Goodyear Motor Wheel Co., Dudley. Car.: 1914 joined Ewarts; 1915 enlisted Army 1916 transfer to London Scottish, in France till 1918, 1919 returned to Ewarts, 1925 appointed Sec., 1929 Dir. Md.: 2 daughters. Int.: gardening, tennis, football. Pr. A.: " Beynhurst," Birmingham Road, Tipton. Tel.: Dudley 2834.

SOUTHERN, Herbert, M.I.M.T., Par. Southern Bros., St. George's Road, Bolton. B. 29 August 1883, Bolton, Lancs. Ed.: Board School until 13; apprnctd. 7 years with a local engineering firm and attending evening technical colleges. Car.: took control of engineering jobs in various parts; entered into par'ship with brothers in the motor business in March, 1911. Md.: 4 children. Int.: walking, read ing, Masonic interests. Pr. A.: 284 Blackburn Road, Bolton. Tel.: Bolton 1327.

SOUTHGATE, Hedley B., F.I.M.T., M.I.B.E., Pro. H. B. Southgate, Cavendish Street, Keighley. B. 25 Oct. 1878, Ipswich. Ed.: Ipswich Middle Class School; apprntcd. J . Popplewell & Son, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, from 1894 to 1899. Car.: with J. J. Popplewell as improver until 1902; then motor eng. to W. H. Johnson & Sons, Kings Lynn until 1904; started motor business in Keighley for Mr. A. Marriner as Central Garage; left in 1906 and started own business. Md.: 1 daughter. hit.: golf, fishing. Pr. A.: " Greenroyd," Skipton Road, Keighley.

SPARROW, Joseph James Knox, M.C., Man. Dir. Knutsford Motor, Ltd., Knutsford, Cheshire. B. 11 October 1881, The Rectory, Moneymore, Co. Derry. Ed.: King Williams College Isle of Man; Royal Indian Eng. College, Coopers Hill, Surrey. Car.: engineer Coopers Hill; 6 years in India and Burma in Public Works Dept.; life appt. but resigned 1909; 8 years Man. for P. Johnston & Sons, Ltd., flax spinners, Belfast; war service, 2nd Lt. R.E., finishing Major and given M.C.; Freeman of City of London; a member of Glaziers Company. Md.: 4 daughters 1 son. Int.: country life, tennis, golf, beagling. Pr. A.: " Clonastin," 011erton, Knutsford, Cheshire. Tel.: Knutsford 26.

SPARROW, William Edwin, Dir. Hardy Spicer & Co., Ltd., Birch Road, Witton, Birmingham. B. 14 August 1893, Birmingham. Ed.: King Edward's School, Birmingham; apprntcd. Lanchester Motor Co. Car.: with Wolseley Co. and Austin Motor Co.; 7 years Chief Planning Engineer to Rover Co. Md. Int.: golf, shooting, fishing. Pr. A.: " Eskbank," Statford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham.

SPAVEN, Leslie C., Sales Man. Laycock Engineering Co., Millhouses, Sheffield 8. B. 7 August 1891, Scarborough. Ed.: Belle Vue, Leeds; Leeds University; training tech. and commercial; apprntcd. George & Jobling, Leeds, 1906. Car.: 1910 to 1914, with Thos. Green & Sons, Leeds; 1914 to 1919 war service, flying officer R.F.C. and R.A.F., commissioned Royal West Kent; 1919 to 1925 garage pro., Scarborough; 1925 to 1928, Northern Sales Man., Harvey Frost & Co.; then present position. Md.: 2 sons Int.: golf, fishing, gardening. Pr. A.: 77 Dobcroft Road, Millhouses, Sheffield. Tel.: Sheffield 70041.

SPENCE, Sydney, Sec. and Dir. Woodburn & Spence, Ltd., Polefield, Prestwich, Manchester. B. 21 May 189o, Urinston. Ed.: Grecian Street, Salford; Atkinson's Civil Service Academy; Manchester School of Commerce; tech. and commercial training. Car.: Engineering office and shop; experience in fire-fighting appliances until 1914; 1919 motor repairs and man.; 1914-19 war service, most17 overseas. Md.: 2 in family. Pr. A. 43 Highfield Road, Preswich. Tel.: Whitefield 204.

SPENCER, Eric James, M.I.M.T., A.M.Inst., B.E., Gen. Man. Spencer & Son, 63 Denmark Hill, S.E. B. 24 July 1904, Acocks Green, Birmingham. Ed.: Ion School, East Molesey, Surrey; apprntcd. 5 years Ariel Motors; Boro' Polytechnic and Regent Street Polytechnic. Car.: Man. of Spencer & Sons since the inception of firm in 1925. Md. Int.: motor racing, walking, swimming, music. Pr. A.: 65 Denmark Hill, S.E. Tel.: Rodney 4886.

SPIKINS, Frederick Robert George, Man. Dir. Spikins (Twickenham), Ltd. B. 3 March 190o, Guildford, Surrey. Ed.: Kingston Grammar School, Switzerland. Car.: Man. Dir. of Spikins from Dent. Ltd., London, and 9 branches of retail jewellery shops. Flying Officer R.A.F. 1918-19; considerable competition and motor racing experience 1921 to date. Md. Int.: flying, yachting. Pr. A.: "Sunnymead," Twickenham Road, Teddington. Tel.: Kingston 3083.

SPINS, Douglas Oliver, M.I.M.T., Dir. Spink Brothers (Bournemouth), Ltd. B. 19 September 190o, Reddish, nr. Stockport. Ed.: Sedbergh School, Yorkshire; Manchester Technical School; Derby Technical School; pupil with British Westinghouse, Manchester. Car.: with Artists Rifles until end of war, pupil Rolls Royce; Asst. Man. Daimler Company's Northern Depot; 1924 Man. Daimler Company's Birmingham; 1926 appt. Sales Man. of Flewitt, Ltd., Birmingham, and 1928 Man. of Stratton-Instone's Birmingham Depot in 1932, in conjunction with brother, J. R. Spink; founded present firm. Md.: 1 son. Int.: golf, motoring tests and trials. Pr. A.: West Dene, Canfordcliffs Road, Bournemouth. Tel.: Parkstone 1277.

SPINK, John Roland, M . I .M.T. Dir. and Sec. Spink Brothers (Bournemouth), Ltd., Bournemouth. B. zo December 1902, Reddish, nr. Stockport. Ed.: Sedbergh School; Derby Technical College; pupil apprent. Rolls Royce, Derby, 1920-1923. Car.: joined Regent Carriage Co. in London 1924; 1925 appt. Man. for Egypt for Spalding & Hodge, Ltd.; 1926 to 1928 with Rootes, Ltd., at Maidstone and Rochester Depot, and in Cairo, Egypt, to represent firm in connection with First Motor Exhibition and appointment of agencies; special mission to Abdine Palace, Cairo; in 1928 joined Stratton Instone, Ltd., Bournemouth Branch as Ass. Man., subsequently Man. until July, 1932; in 1932 founded in conjunction with brother present firm. Md.: I son. Int.: golf. Pr. A.: " Tudor Cottage, Canford Cliffs Road, Bournemouth. Tel.: Parkstone 906.

SPRY, William Robert, M.I.A.E., Dir. and Sales Man. Worcester Windshields and Casements, Ltd., Worcester. B. 8 April 1882, Devonport. Ed.: Stoke Public School; Woolwich; articled to London coach builder. Car.: at Regent Street, Polytechnic and Woolwich Polytechnic, gaining City and Guild of London Honours for carriage building; 3 years establissements Million-Guiet; 16 years with Auster, Ltd., as Sales and Works Man. Md.: 1 daughter. Int.: golf, gardening, motor boat. Pr. A. " Cremyll," Hallow Road, Worcester. Tel.: Worcester 404.

STAGG, Alexander Hamilton Synge, Dir. Lock & Stagg, Ltd., Ipswich. B. 24 June 1878, Kirby-le-Soken, Essex. Ed.: Felsted School. Car.: first business activities in timber and cement trade; in 1919 went into the motor trade; commission in Army 1914 and demob. 1919, served in France. Md.: 1 son, 1 daughter. Int.: golf. Pr. A.: 8 Paget Road, Ipswich. Tel.: Ipswich 2009.

STALLIBRASS, Harold W., Dep. Gen. Sales Man. Shell-Mex & B. P. Ltd., Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London.

STANDRING, William Arnold, Man. Dir. (retired 1922), " The Trader" Publishing Co., Ltd. B. 12 Oct. 1866. Lee, Kent. Ed.: Blackheath Proprietary School. Car.: io years in the tea trade in Mincing Lane; joined staff of " The Cycle Trade " Jan. 1896; associated with others in starting " The Motor Trader " in 1905; 18 years on Executive Committee of the Benevolent Fund; ch. Brit. Assoc. Trade and Technical Journals, 1917--18. Md.: 1 son. Pr. A.: " Dacre Cottage," Leeson Road, Bournemouth.

STANILAND, Christopher Stainbank, chief test pilot The Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd. B. 7 October 1903, Finchley. Ed.: Prep. School, Rugby; Tonbridge. Car.: joined R.A.F. 1923; left 1929 and joined the Fairey Aviation Co., 1930. Md. Int.: motor racing, motor bicycle racing, shooting, fishing. Pr. A.: Weir Sound, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middx. Tel.: Sunbury 73.

SQUIRE, Cecil Edward, M.I.A.E., M.I.Mech.E., Joint Man. Dir. Willford & Co., Ltd., Sheffield. B.: 1882, London. Ed.: Kingston Grammar School; Christ's Hospital, London; Sheffield University. Apprntcd. A. Shardlow, Ltd., Sheffield. Car.: with Willford & Co., Park House Works, Sheffield.

STARLEY, John Kemp, M.I.A.E., F.I.M.T., Pro. and Man. Dir. J. K. Starley, Ltd., 157 Great Portland Street, London. B. 17 February 1877, Coventry. Ed.: Coventry; Germany. Car.: in August 1892 joined J. K. Starley & Co., later the Rover Co.; November 1901, Asst. Works Man.; February 1903, Works Man.; February 1908, Dir.; July 1910, Gen. Man.; May 1921, Asst. Mang. Dir.; February 1923, Man. Dir.; February 1929, retired; in June 1930 appt. London Sal. Man. Willys Overland Crossley, Ltd., for 18 months; in September 1932 started as insurance broker; a Dir. of Evos Doorways, Ltd., London, and W. W. Curtis, Ltd., Coventry; on Council M.T.A.; Past Pres. M.T.A.; Past Vice-Pres. S.M.M. & T.; Past Pres. Pickwick Bicycle Club; member igth Century Motorists; member Old Time Cyclists; Vice Patron Benevolent Fund; Freeman of London and a Loriner. Md. Int.: motoring, golf, photography, dogs, trade politics. Pr. A.: 90 Fellows Road, London, N.W. Tel.: Primrose 6025.

STEEDS, William, B.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E., A.M.I.A.E., Snr. Lecturer Mech. Engineering Branch, Military College of Science, Woolwich. B. ix April 1897, Putney, London. Ed.: Battersea Grammar School; City and Guilds (Engineering) College; xst Class Honours B.Sc. (Eng.) London University; 5 years apprnt'ship Woolwich Arsenal. Car.: 2 years with Salvage Section, Royal Fleet Auxiliaries; II years present position; joint author with K. Newton of The Motor Vehicle. Md. Pr. A.: The Manse, Eynsford, Kent.

STEEL, Harry Edward, A.I.E.E. F.I.M.T., M.Inst.B.E., Pro. H. E. Steel (Himself), Queen Garage, Cheltenham. B. 23 July 1870, Cheltenham. Ed.: privately and private tuition; apprntcd. A. G. Sanders, Cheltenham; Liverpool University Tech. Classes. Car.: started in Cheltenham as electrical contractor; took up auto. engineering in earliest days; in 1905 formed a Company with H. Ripley, of Bradford Dyers Assoc.; controlled number of garages in Glos.; during war turned resources to munitions; Transport Officer—also on Food Production; resigned all interest in H. E. Steel, Ltd., 1925; past Chr. M.T.A., Western Counties. Md.: 2 sons. Int.: all sports. Pr. A.: Lypiatt House, Cheltenham. Tel.: Cheltenham 2118.

STEELE, Peter William, M.I .M. T. , A.M.I.I., Pro. Invicta Motor Co., High Street, Plumstead, London, S.E. B. 8 July 1888, Chirnside, Berwickshire. Ed.: Chirnside and E.C. Normal Edinburgh; Royal Technical College, Glasgow; apprntcd. Bruce Peebles & Co., Edinburgh. Car.: electrical engineer at Sir William Beardmore's, Glasgow; Engineer Officer Transport 1914-1920 (Union Castle Line); auto. engineer since 1920. Int.: rifle shooting, " hiking." Pr. A.: 47 Lakedale Road, Plumstead, S.E.18. Tel.: 0455

STEELEY, Norman E. Joint Man. Dir. P. J. Evans, Ltd., John Bright Street, Birmingham. B. 8 April 1894, Birmingham. Ed.: King Edwards, Birmingham; 1909 to 1912 apprntcd. Austin Motor Co.; 1912-1914 technical and commercial training with J. Lucas, Ltd., Birmingham; 1914-19r9 war service, home and overseas; in 1919 joined the late P. J. Evans; in 1921 severed this connection and joined S. Rodway in Rodway & Steeley, Ltd., acquiring P. J. Evans, Ltd., with S. Rodway in 1922. Md.: r son. Int.: golf, Territorial Army. Pr. A.: Finham, Barker Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. Tel.: Sutton Coldfield 2359.

STEEN, Royston Dunbar, M.B.E. Hon. Solicitor to The British Racing Drivers Club and Marine Motoring Association; Dir. Frank Morrall, Ltd., Evesham. B. 1892, Wolverhampton. Ed.: Bromsgrove; Kings School, Bruton. Car.: during war, Staff Captain, Second Army H.Q., France; Deputy Assist. Dir. of Transport, G.H.Q., Italy; mentioned in despatches; awarded M.B.E. Md.: 2 children. Int.: golf, and all forms of sport. Pr. A.: 9 Cleveland Terrace, W. Tel.: Padd. 2625.

STEIN Herbert K., Sec., Shell Mex & B.P., Ltd., and other companies. B. 23 December 1890, London. Ed.: Christ's Hospital; Balliol. Car.: M.A. B.C.L., Oxon, Barrister-at-Law, Shell-Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London, W.C.2.

STENT, Arthur John, M.I.A.E., M.D.E.U.A., engineer (I.C.E.), Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway Co., Argentine. B. r September 1890, London. Ed.: Elmhurst; Whitgift School, Croydon; Engineering School, Regent Street, London; apprntcd. New Engine Company. Car.: 1911 to 1915 design work on internal combustion locomotives, McEwan Pratt & Co.; 1915 to 1927, various positions, executive and technical; Rolls Royce, for 8 years, personal assist. to Sir Henry Royce. Md.: 1 daughter. Int.: boating, gardening, designing. Pr. A.: 427 Calle Cordoba, B.A.

STEVENSON, Arthur Thomson, sole Par. Thomas Cuthbert & Son, 3o Ward Road, Dundee. B. 1875, Dundee. Ed.: Dundee High School. Car.: apprent-' ship of 6 years as bodymaker— continued working at bench in England; technical classes at Polytechnic, London; 1 year at Dupont's School of Design, Paris; acquired present business 1900. Md. Int.: golf, Rotary. Pr. A.: 36 Bingham Terr., Dundee. Tel.: 5344.

STEWART Archibald Patrick, M.I.A.E., consulting eng. in Ireland to the A.A. and leading insurance offices. B. 21 December 1883, Nottingham. Ed.: Bishops College. Car.: with Argyll, Daimler, Pengeot, Fiat; 3o years' motor experience; in early days won many motoring prizes; expert witness in numerous cases; gave evidence in first passenger carrying risk; Man. Bombay Motor Car Co. for 13 years; during War ch. eng. Queen Mary's Tech. Sch. for disabled soldiers; pioneer of the motor into India; deputed by Government of India to Afghanistan to introduce largest fleet of cars owned by an Eastern Potentiate. Md.: 1 son. Int.: motoring, the Turf (horses, " Fairy Gold " and " Santa Claus " won several races in India). Pr. A. Dun Emer," Dundrum, Dublin. Tel.: Dublin 44913.

STEWART, Gordon, Gov. Dir. Stewart & Ardern, Ltd., Acton; also Morris House, I o New Bond Street, W.I. Gov. Dir. Cunard Motor & Carriage Co. B. 13 May 1885, Sutton, Surrey. Ed.: Eastbourne College. Car.: with Vickers Son & Maxim, Wolseley Motors, Ltd., Mulliners (Northampton), Ltd.; founder and Gov. Dir. of Stewart & Ardern, Ltd., since Ign Vice Patron and Hon. Treas. of National " Safety First " Association since 1926. Md.: no family. Int.: breeding and training of Great Danes, agricultural interests. Pr. A.: Send Manor, Ripley, Surrey. Tel.: Ripley 26.

STEWART, (Mrs.) Gwenda Mary, Dir., Automobiles Derby 25 Bvd de Verdun, Courbevoie, Seine, France. B. 1 June 1897, Roscommon, Ireland. Ed.: Ladies College, Cheltenham; on the Continent. Car.: ambulance driver with Russian Army in 1916-17; Officer in the W.R.A.F. in 1918-19; rode motor-cycles in competition in 1921-23; travelled in Alaska and the Yukon in 1923-24; raced motor-cycle in Europe 1925-26 and cars from 1927 to date in France; Dir. of Automobiles Derby 1932. Md. Int.: history, travelling, sailing, swimming, auto. racing, music. Pr. A.: 19 Rue du Calvaire, St. Cloud, Seine & Oise, France. Tel.: Val d'Or 11-59.

STEWART, Norman Cameron, M.I.M.T., Pro. N. C. Stewart, Cromac Street, Belfast. B. 1 December 1895, Belfast. Ed.: Belmont National School; Belfast Municipal Technical Institute; apprntcd. Harry Ferguson, Ltd. Car.: 3 years as foreman to Harry Ferguson, and 5 years as Works Man.; appt. past 3 years by Minister of Education to act as examiner in 3rd and 4th year, Garage Practice and Workshop Practice. Md.: 2 sons. Int.: football and Boys' Brigade. Pr. A.: 65 Wandsworth Road, Belfast. Tel.: Knock 792.

STEWART, Walter Leonard, Chr., Lancia (England), Ltd., London. B. 12 August 1883, Blackheath. Ed.: Kidbrook House; Christ College, Blackheath; Geneva College. Car.: journalistic work in Paris and Continent 1899 to 1902; joined Fiats 1904; started Rushmore Lamp Co., 1906 and started Lancia agency 1908. Md.; 3 children. Int.: yachting, continental travel. Pr. A.: 3 Prince of Wales' Terrace, W. Tel.: Western 2394.

STICKLAND, Edwin John, Pro. Sticklands Garages, Gillingham, Porset. B. 2 June 1879, Birmingham. Ed.: Gillingham Grammar School; Seaford College, Seaford, Sussex. Car.: in motor trade. Md.: i son, 2 daughters. Int.: motoring. Pr. A.: South Lynn, Gillingham, Dorset. Tel.: 104 Gillingham, Dorset.

STOCKS, John William, wholesale representative South London Motor, Ltd., Streatham, S.W. B. i i October 1871, Hull. Ed.: Hull Grammar School. Car.: started in cycle trade and 1896-7 Depot Man., J. Griffiths Cycle Corpn.; from 1897 to Igor, Depart. Man., Components, Ltd., Birmingham; then to 1914 Gen. Man. & Dir., De Dion Bouton, Ltd.; war service 1914-16, Lieut. Commander R.N.V.R.; took part in the Suvla Bay landing in Gallipoli 1915; from 1917 to 1925 Gen. Man. & Dir., Components, Ltd., Birmingham; from 1925 to 193o in business on own account, pro. of a large motor depot and garage in Birmingham; 1925-32 continued as a Dir. of Components until Receiver appointed in August 1932. Md.: son. Pr. A.: 4 Northanger Road, Streatham, London, S.W.16.

STODDART, William Christian, A .M. I .A.E., F. I .M. T. , Tech. Ed. " Motor Commerce " and " Automobile Electricity." B. 29 July 1894, Marylebone. Ed.: John Ruskin School; apprntcd. General Motors (Europe), Ltd. Car.: war service 1914 to 1916; to 1918 Flight Sergt. Instructor at No. 1 School of Mil. Aeronautics; 1918 to 1925 chief instructor, Auto. Eng. Training College, Chelsea; 1925 to 1929 Gen. Man. Premier Motors (London), Ltd.; lecturer to L.C.C. and London Polytechnics on auto. engineering, etc. Md.: 1 son. 1 daughter. Int.: rowing, swimming, tennis. Pr. A.: 45 Woodbastwick Road, Sydenham.

STOUT, James, Man. Dir. Stouts Garages, Ltd., 2 Lowther Street, Whitehaven. B. 28 April 1888, Egremont, Cumberland. Ed.: St. Bees Grammar School, St. Bees, Cumberland. Car. associated with father, commencing in cycle trade and gradually entering motor trade, introducing most British cars into the county. Md.: I daughter. Pr. A.: 2 Lowther Street, Whitehaven. Tel.: 243.

STRACHAN, James, M.I.M.T., Man. Dir. Strachan's Garage (Carnoustie), Ltd., Carnoustie, Scotland. B. 28 June 188o, Carnoustie. Ed.: Morgan Academy, Dundee. Car.: started as blacksmith under father; later went into the jute trade; with Sir Wm. Angus Sanderson & Co., Newcastle; on own account 1912; served with Naval Transport during war. Md.: 2 children. Int.: golf, all sports. Pr. A.: " Maesvale," Dalhousie Street, Carnoustie. Tel.: Carnoustie 71.

STRAIGHT, Whitney Willard, Man. Dir., Whitney Straight, Ltd., Bush House, London, W.C. B. 6 November 1912, New York City, U.S.A. Ed.: Lincoln School, New York; Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon; Trinity College, Cambridge. Car.: motor racing: won many events including J.C.C. International Trophy at Brooklands April 28, 1934. Int.: flying, auto. racing, music, printing. Pr. A.: 17 Norfolk Street, W. Tel.: Mayfair 6628.

STRATTON, Vivian Curtayne, late of Stratton Instone & Co. B. 25 February 1899, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. Ed.: Eton College, 1913 to 1917; joined M.T. Cadet School, 1917, prior to serving in France and Belgium; in Germany with Army of Occupation, 1918 to 1919; 1923 with Daimler Works, Coventry, then joining Stratton Instone. Int.: boxing (well known lightweight), golf. Pr. A.: 32 Westbourne Terrace, London, W. Tel.: Paddington 4046-7.

STUART, James Charles Stopani, M.I.E.S., M.I.A.E., M.I.L.E., A.C.I. Patent. A. , A .M. I . Met., Man. Technical & Research Dept., Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co., Engineers, Ltd. B. 16 December 1894, Aberdeen. Ed.: The Hermitage, Helensburgh; Royal Technical College, Glasgow; Nelson's Business College, Glasgow. Car.: apprntcd. Yarrow & Co.; war service, with R.E.; designer, Albion Motors; chief engineer, Beardmore & Co.'s traction depart.; inventor poppet valve gear for locomotives. Md.: 1 son, i daughter. Int.: tennis, golf, boating, shooting, philately, gardening. Pr. A.: " Wayside," Monkseaton, Northumberland.

STURGESS, Walter E., F.I.M.T., Prin., Walter E. Sturgess & Sons, Braunstone Gate, Leicester. B. 31 December 1867, Leicester. Ed.: Leicester Public School; College of Technology; Dookie Agricultural College, Victoria, Australia. Car.: commercial training; 8 years constructional works engineering in Australia; during the war Workshops Officer R.A.S.C.; motor engineering since 1897 and before that 5 years in charge of experimental engineering works. Md.: 4 children. Int.: golf, architectural and landscape gardening. Pr. A.: " Hazel cotes," Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire. Tel.: Kirby 7.

SULLIVAN, William, Dir., Belfast Car Laundry, Ltd., Belfast. B. July 1909, Co. Down. Ed.: privately; study in motor engineering in Belfast. Car.: up to 131 in charge of fleet of private cars, since then Man. Dir. of present company; drove "Lea Francis" in 193o and 1932 T.T. Races I in Ulster, securing Lap Record for 1500 c.c. class in 1932, also drove in Irish G.P. at Dublin; drove "Sullivan Special" in 1933 Ulster T.T. and I.O.M. races. Md. Int.: golf, car racing. Pr. A.: 36 Waverley Drive, Bangor. Tel.: Bangor 794.

SURTEES, George F., Prop. of Surtees, Bevan Street, Lowestoft. B. March 1886, Northumberland. Ed.: Broomhaugh, Riding 1\sTi1l; Rutherford College, Newcastle. Car.: technical position in Northern counties, 1902/06; Wolseley Tool & Motor Co., 1906 to 1908; Daimler Co., 1908/10 Daimler Co., Buenos Aires, South America, 191o/14; war service, 1914/ i6, /r Staffords; 1916/19 R.F.C. and R.A.F. Md.: 1 son, 1 daughter Int.: Aviation. Pr. A.:" Thatcholme," Kessingland Road, Pakefield, Lowes toft. Tel.: Pakefield 44.

SUTCLIFFE, Ernest, Man. Dir. and Pro. Raikes Garage Co., Ltd., 272 Church, Blackpool. B. 25 June 1892, Oldham. Ed.: Bethesda School, Blackpool. Car.: apprntcd. 7 years Platt Bros & Co., Oldham. Car.: 31years in France during the war, then founded own business. Md.: daughter. Int.: golf, shooting, fishing, Masonry. Pr. A.: 272 Church Street, Blackpool. Tel.: Blackpool 1218.

SUTCLIFFE, Frederick Eugene, Man. Dir. Theo & Co., Ltd., Liverpool. B. 20 March 1895, Liverpool. Ed.: Liverpool Institute. Car.: 24 years with present firm, commencing in the motor engineering and sales dept.; from 1924 in the multiple pump branch as Man. Dir. Md. child. Int.: golf, touring. Pr. A.: " Lancelyn," Monmouth Road, Wallesey, Cheshire. Tel.: Wallesey 2237.

SUTER, George Ernest, Dir. Dennis Bros., Ltd., Guildford. B. 20 February 1877. Ed.: Blackheath, and abroad. Car.: 35 years partner in Andrew & Suter, Ltd. Md.: 2 sons, 1 daughter. Int.: golf. Pr. A.: Sutton Lodge, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. Tel.: Walton 720.

SWAIN, Frank L., Par., Swain & Jones, Farnham, Surrey. B. 3 June 1883, London. Ed.: Sutton Valence Grammar School; apprntcd. Napiers 1903/07; 1907 and 1908 chief tester at the San Giorgio (Italian Napier) Works, Genoa, Italy; started on own account at Farnham, 1909; served with R.F.C. and R.A.F., August, 1914, February, 1919. Md.: 2 daughters. Int.: boxing, yachting, rotary. Pr. A.: Halloween, Shortheath, Farnham, Surrey. Tel.: Farnham 307.

SWEETING, Charles Procter, A.M.I.A.E. B. 31 May 1892, Pontefract. Ed.: King's School, Pontefract; University of Leeds. Car.: with Robey & Co., Lincoln, Engineering Dept.; Leeds University, 1910/13; war service, R.A.S.C.(M.T.) with commission; with British Motor Trading Corporation, and subsequently Stock Exchange work. Md.: 1 son. Int.: travel, Rotary. Silver Foxes. Pr. A.: 24 Crossways, Doncaster. Tel.: 798.

SWINEY, Henry Richard Terence, joint Man. Dir. Duff, Morgan, Ltd., 15 Flood Street, Chelsea, S.W. B. 30 March 1901, Simla, India. Ed.: Cheltenham College. Car.: Sales and Administrative course, 1920; with Willys Overland, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.; Willys Overland, Ltd., London; 1921/ 25, service side and then sales with Sunbeam Motor Car Co.; 1925 /31 with Pass & Joyce, Ltd.; with Duff Morgan since 1 January 1932. Md.: x boy, 1 girl. Int.: golf, fly-fishing, shooting, motoring. Pr. A.: 8 Ashcombe Gardens, Edgware, Middlesex. Tel.: Edgware 1210.

SYKES, Arthur, Dir. and Chf. engineer David Brown & Sons (Huddersfield), Ltd. B. 25 March 1888, South Crosland, Huddersfield. Ed.: Almondbury Grammar School. Car.: trained with David Brown & Sons from 1905 in various positions in works and offices. Md.: 3 children. Pr. A.: " Holly Bank," Moor Lane, Netherton, Huddersfield.

SYKES, Arthur A., automobile engineer, B.6 July 1893, Kettering, Northants. Ed.: Walsall; Coventry; Coventry Technical Institute. Car.: 3 years with Rover Co. (all-round workshop practice); with Singer Co.; Coventry Chain Co. on transmission; Daimler Experimental Dept. on design of cars and aeroplanes; with White & Poppe on original light car for Morris; Lea Francis; 4+ years' war service, commissioned rank, Gunners and R.A.F. Md.: 1 son, I daughter. Int.: motoring, tennis, gardening. Pr. A.: " Restormel," Tamworth Road, Keresley, Coventry.

SYMONS, Hurairey Ewan, motoring correspondent " Sunday Times," motoring editor " The Sketch " and " The Independent." B. 24 July 1899, Ashley, Cheshire. Ed.: Brussels; Eastbourne; Tonbridge School; London Polytechnic. Car.: war service n R.N.A.S. and R.A.F., 1917/19; in motor trade, 1921/22; editorial staff of " The Motor " from 1922/33 Editor " Brooklands Track and Air " during 1933. Md.: 1 son. Mt.: motoring, flying, travel, motor trials (twice winner Coupe des Glaciers in Alpine Trial). Pr. A.: The Cutting, Givons Grove, Leatherhead. Tel.; Leatherhead 600.

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