4 NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
biplane type of air craft, some time ago voiced the senti- 
ments of many designers when he said in the course of 
a lecture, “I believe the day is near at hand when the 
flyer will be almost entirely relieved of the work of main- 
taining the equilibrium of his machine and that his at- 
tention will be required only to keeping it on its proper 
course and in bringing it safely in contact with the ground 
in landing.” The “wish was shortly afterward fulfilled in 
the development of the Burgess-Dunne plane. 
Since the beginning of the European war the Burgess 
plant in Marblehead has turned out a large number of 
battleplanes for the Allies and now it is working over- 
time to fill a big order for the United States Govern nent. 
Because of recent warnings received the plant is closely 
guarded against destruction by cranks or spies. 
When summer rolls around there will be a full- 
fledged aviation corps of the militia which will have the 
use of two Burgess planes. ‘There are 20 members en- 
rolled in the corps, most of whom are employed at the 
burgess plant. 
The Burgess plant in Marblehead is one of the points 
of great interest at this time. It consists of about a 
dozen buildings, enclosed in a high wall and built close 
April 21, 1916. 
to the water’s edge. Before the development of the 
sea-plane it was used for the manufacture of power boats. 
It has been greatly enlarged since the aeroplane industry 
has developed. Over 150 skilled mechanics are employed 
in the manufacture of the aircraft. Practically every 
part of the aeroplane is manufactured in the Burgess 
plant. The wood for the aircraft is selected in the log 
at the mills. All metal parts are carefully selectéd and 
frequent tests are made of the strength of the materials. 
Nothing is left to chance in aeroplane manufacture. The 
principal bolts are made at the Marblehead plaht and 
even wire is made under a special formula. 
The Burgess Co. introduced into this country ae 
successful use of linen fabrics for plane surfaces. The 
cloth imported direct from Ireland is treated by a special 
process until it is weather-proof. The propellers are 
made in Marblehead. The wood used in the aeroplanes 
i3 mahogany and white cedar, used in alternating layers. 
Copper rivets and brass screws keep them together. Some 
dea of the thoroughness of the construction can be gain- 
ed from the statement that there are about 4000 screws 
and gooo rivets used in each machine. 
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Will Motor East—More Westerners Than Ever Before Will Come to the Eastern Resorts This 
Summer 
I'TH the development of the motor car to its present 
high state of efficiency and reliability and the build- 
ing of miles and miles of fine highway reaching to every 
section of the United States, long- distance touring has 
become the rule rather than the exception. Requests for 
touring information received at the national headquarters 
of the American Automobile Association indicate that the 
present year will see more cars upon American roads 
than in any previous ten years combined. 
Of course the established seaside and mountain re- 
sorts will get their regular patronage, and more. Those 
in the eastern part of the country will be visited by more 
Westerners than ever before. And what a wonderful 
array of diversified attractions this magnificent country 
of ours holds for those who have the time, money and 
inclination to see them! 
For those motorists who will wend their way East- 
ward, some of the world’s finest motor roads and a match- 
less variety of scenic and historic attractions await them 
on the Atlantic seaboard. 
Those who have gazed upon the majestic Rockies 
and have been held spellbound by the indescribable great- 
ness of the Grand Canyon may be a trifle disappointed 
when they first view the popular touring places of the 
East. Some rugged scenery ‘there is, ‘of course, and 
Niagara too, but for the most part they will find no aston- 
ishing grandeur, no precipitous cliffs, no -earthquake- 
rifted chasms, no thundering torrents. In their stead 
will be found endless stretches of green fields, gently 
rolling country, broken ascents, drowsy villages, wild 
glens, flower-strewn ravines, and tumbling brooks that 
sing a song of tranquility. 
All of the North Atlantic country is full of charm 
for the motor tourist. Again lack of space prohibits 
enumerating all of the beautiful and interesting places 
one may see in that country. Suffice to say that once 
there the tourist finds it difficult to shake off the charm of 
the region and say farewell.—William Ullman in Amer- 
ican Motorist. 
Motoring Along 
the Merrimac River i 
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