Part 10

Attributes much of the blame for the desecration of our countryside to the petrol-engine, though he recognizes other contributory causes. He attempts to analyse the charm of our counties before the Industrial Revolution and shows how that movement influenced their aspect. Finally he surveys the future, making practical suggestions to avoid further ‘uglification.’

=Aeolus=, or the Future of the Flying Machine. By OLIVER STEWART, author of “Strategy and Tactics of Air Fighting.”

A picture of the air-vehicle and air-battleship of the future, painted with colours from the aeronautical research work of to-day. The author foresees that the flying machine will resist mass production. Aircraft will be exalted as individual creations of the Artist-Scientist rather than debased as tools of the Commercialist.

=Stentor=, or the Future of the Press. By DAVID OCKHAM.

Shows how since the War the control of the Press has passed into the hands of only five men. The law is powerless, even if willing, to check this justification. Now that independent organs of opinion are almost eliminated, the author discusses the danger to the community unless the Public is made aware of the personalities and policies behind the Trusts.

IN PREPARATION

=The Future of India.= By T. EARLE WELBY.

An analysis of the spiritual and political future of 320 million persons in the light of present tendencies.

=Mercurius=, or the World on Wings. By C. THOMPSON WALKER.

A picture of the air-vehicle and the air-port of to-morrow, and the influence aircraft will have on our lives.

=The Future of Films.= By ERNEST BETTS.

=Vulcan=, or Labour To-Day and To-Morrow. By CECIL CHISHOLM.

FOOTNOTES:

Quoted in D. H. S. Cranage, The Home of the Monk, p. 105.

Seven Lamps, IV, 21.

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