From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Invitation from Shell-Mex Ltd. to an address on motor fuel efficiency.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\1\ Scan055 | |
| Date | 18th November 1921 | |
| X/555 SHELL - MEX LIMITED. Leicester Division. County Chambers, Corporation Street, Birmingham. November 18th.1921. H.Royce Esq. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sir, For the information of the motoring interests of the Midlands, we have arranged with our Chief Chemist, Mr.J.Kewley, M.A., F.I.C., F.C.S., to give a brief address on "Motor Fuel Efficiency" at the Queens Hotel, Birmingham, on Tuesday evening the 22nd Inst. Mr.Kewley will speak at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. so that gentleman may be sure of getting away by 8 o-clock. Inasmuch as all Motor Engine designers recognise the important part which fuel plays in engine efficiency, we trust we may count upon the favour of your attendance at the address, and the pleasure of your Company at Dinner afterwards (morning dress.) Perhaps you will kindly notify us on the enclosed postcard whether you can come. Yours faithfully, FOR SHELL - MEX LIMITED. [Signature] Manager, Leicester Division. [Handwritten note:] Mr. Hives Perhaps he would care to attend. | ||