NATIONAL CLARION CYCLING CLUB.
LONDON&SOUTHERN [COUNTIES UNIONS.
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[OCTOBER 1938.
CONTENTS.
TRUTH IS STRANGER... Page 4 by Purgative.
BOMBS!! Page 6 by Paquita Gonzalo
MINES MOUNTAINS. Page 12 by D. N. Billington
PERSONALITY RECRUITING Page 9
AND ALL THE USUAL FEATURES, ETC.
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PAGE 2. Rog.) OCTOBER 1938.
There is one question which above all others occupies our thoughts at the present moment. Will the aggressive designs of the dictators plunge us into a cataclysm almost too terrible to contemplate? The fear of war is everywhere. No longer does it lurk in the shadows half hidden from the casual gaze, it strides in the open before the eyes of everyone.
But this is no sudden change, no unexpected turn of events, It is the logical result.of the policy of the Fascist powers over a long period with the knowledge and often the connivance of the National Government,
The first milestone of this shameful journey was passed when Japan invaded Manchuria and was allowed to take possession with hardly a protest. The precedent was set and the principle of collective security upon which all post-war hopes were placed proved to be little more than empty words. Encouraged by Unp*n's success Italy invaded Abysinnia, Yorld opinion demanded action and Sanctions were imposed, all except the effective ones. British Government feared that an Italian defeat might undermine the Fascist regime in that country and this was the last thing that they desired.
After Abysinnia came Spain and the principle of. "Non—Intervention" was invented to ensure the defeat of Spanish democracy, Spain was denied its legal “rights and women and children were pombed into eternity to the boasts of Mussolini, Hitler, assured by events that he had nothing to fear, marched into Austria and imposed his Nazi regime at the point of the sword, With his now greatly improved stratxgic and economic position the stage is set for the next move, the absorption of Czechoslovakia,
Chamberlain, with his Fascist sympathies, gave way on every point, preferring to endanger the existence of British Imperialism that risk the return to democracy in the dicatator countries, He flew to Germany in another attempt to buy Hitler off and while I write this, is still trying.
A firm stand two years ago would have avoided thig.crisis,
a firm stand might avoid it now. It is abundantly clear that nothing else will. Every demand Hitler makes is followed on
its acceptance by another more exacting than the last, It would appear that he has no intention of being satisfied. Even the complete sacrifice of the Czechs would be followed in due course by fresh demands. i
The peace of Europe can be best achieved by the combination of the democratic countries in their determination to resist unprovoked aggression, We must nevertheless take care that a general conflict or the imménent danger of it does not provide the excuse for the setting up of a Fascist regime in this country, The working class must not be persuaded to relinquish its organisations on the grounds of national emergency.
OCTOBER 1938, BOOKS PAGE 3, reports and contributions must be sent to the Editor not later
EDITORIAL than the 15th. of the month prior
BDRTOREes WAT, publication. Articles published 53, Mirabél Road, do not necessarily represent the Fulham, WeAGs view of the Editorial committee.
Volume III. No. IX. OCTOBER. 1938.
The events of the last two weeks, tragic as they are, at least give us the opportunity of smashing forever one of the most widespread falsehoods of today. We have all met those superior beings who sniff the air and say "Sport and politics don't mix,"Now is the time to answer them once and for all. Who can deny that the very existence of sport is threatened, threatendd by that disdain of politics that is so often held to be its guiding light, Let them hear you and don't mince your words, Show them the hee@lines of any newspaper and tell them where their magnificent apathy has led us.
Watching the boys bashing through the darkness on the end of the season "25" I couldn't hel» thinking of these high faluting sportsmen and wondered whether they realised how near we are to not having a next season, But no good can come from such mournful. conjectures, though inevitably they creep into the mind. We can do our best to avoid catastrophe even if that effort seems insignificant and devoid of apparent results, And in the meantime carry on as usual.
That includes, of course, the social season which, to use the orthodox phrase, in now upon us. Next month we will resume that popular feature the "Social Whirl" if Section secretaries will send in the material in good time, The outstanding event of the said social season will be the Fourth Annual Reunion and Dance at the Royal Hotel, Woburn Place. Take a veep at the announcement on Page 11 and don't say you haven't had good, notice, By the way, you will see that our artist has jumped a little ahead of himself and called it the Fifth Annual "Do", You have my assurance that it is in fact the Fourth,
While on the subject of artists I must say that we weré not overwhelmed with designs for the new printed cover, However half-a-dozen were offered and they certainly made up in quality what they lacked in quantity. The "Boots" Committee after a long discussion eventually decided that the entry offered by Alf,Frank of Kensington Section was the most suit-— able, though the choice was difficult. You will be able to give your opinion of the Committee's artistic discretion when the new cover sees the light of day. The design, as befits progressive organisation, is in a line with modern tendencies and is in my opinion a simple, effective and commendable piece of work,
We haven't had any moans or suggestions about the material in the magazine recently, Have we at last exactly suited our exacting public, or are you all getting complacent?
PAGE 4. SOOM Sra. OCTOBER 1938.
We all know the chap quite well, but Se I wonder if we all know of his past. He is very reticent about it, being a modest sort of fellow, but the
following is the rock bottom truth, as he will blushfully admit.
he
One week-end at camp, he went wood- -ing with a bloke what's bloomin' near seven foot, and him only four foot two! After collecting sufficient wood, the two stood talking for a few moments when, on a level with
a “"*NT.W.B's face ahd about two feet in front of It, an apparition appeared in the bushes. With a terrified squeal, T.W.B made one spring straight on to his companion's shoulders and sheltered behind his ears. This so upset the cow
(for that's what it was) that it set. off up the trackway at a gallop. Trailing the animal for about ten minutes, this strange pair eventually found it on the local railway line, heading for the nearest station. This meant that something fairly drastic had to be done, so, following the cow which had so obligingly headed in the direction of the camp, the two stalwarts trudged up the track, calling out incessantly to attract attention. Soon they were rewarded by replies, and all hands sensed the urgency of the situation. Organisation began to take place.- one was sent to notify the farmer; one to the railway station; two to turn the cow back and the remainder were posted along the cdge of the track.
The two musketeers refused to organise but sat in the middle of the track looking dejected, Sud.lenly their eyes lit up as round tho. bend came the cow on the return journey. As the animal drow level, the two toughs started in pursuit. They had proceeded along the trackway for about two hundred yards when a new sound smote their ears and, icoking round, they saw a monster of the iron road a few yards away. The drivor suggested many methods of renoving the obstruction. Then T.W.B came to lifo with. a brilliant idea and with a magnificent leap, sprang to thé top of the engine to oxpound his thoory. Everyone was spellbound: cven the cow stoppod, came back, sat on the rails and listened. As his spoech came to an end the spell was broken and the chase resumed. With T,W.B putting his plan into immediate operation, he made a torrific sprint and graspod hold of the cow's tail firmly with both hands. This added about 40 m.p.h to the speed of the cow, and T.W.B touched an occasional sloopor approximately every 100 yds.
How long this would have lasted we do not know,if the cow had not onded it with a strong pull to the left with the tail, and headcsd straight for the fence. The line was thus cloared, the train slowly gained specod and they wore loft to pacify the still upsot cow.
OCTO3ER 1938. hyuBOOTSs PAGE 5.
Last month's report was devoted to the report that was given by Geoff. Jackson. This month we try and give a brief report of: the main points that came out in the following discussion.
The first subject for discussion was the suggestion that he had put forward for mass affiliation to the N.C.U. “Of what advantage would this be to our movement" argued Bill Cooper, "to be merely part of the N.C.U. machine. Speaking for myself I would rather associate with a few hundred Socialists than all the N.C.U. members in the country." "Would this mean the end of our National existance?" asked several others. "Neither", emphatically replied Wally Childs “what are the implications of Jackson's suggestion? Would one say that any of the thousands of clubs and associations that are affiliated to the N.C.U. have lost their separate identity? The Veg., the Norwood Paragon, the North Road or any of the others? No! the change would simply mean that the Clarion would be a part and parcel of the mass organisation of the cyclists, playing a bigger role in their organisation, without losing a shred of its present policy or independence."
Turning to the question of "BOOTS!", the students discussed the value or otherwise of extending its influence with the ultimate object of catering from London for the whole Club. There were three ways in which this could be done. Firstly, by offering to run the journal on behalf of the National Committee, secondly, by receiving a grant from the National Committee for necessary Capital expenditure and London continuing to control its make-up and policy and thirdly, the Union inviting other Unions, one by one, to participate in the development and sale of "BOOTS!" in the arsa covered by their Union.
Touching on the vexed question of national policy, it was Pointed out that the Clarion could be said to be the only one of the three national clubs that could not say it had a national road policy. Our National Secretary had recently issued a statement to the press, presumeably containing a statement of club policy, that London could not possibly accept. It was considered quite essential that if the secretary expressed any policy at all, that it should most certainly be the considered policy agreed upon by the members. This also, of course, applied to all other officials who were called upon to express views on behalf .of the. club.
"If I had my way," snapped the country magistrate, "I'd keep all these cyclist fellows off the roads. What's the charge this time?" "Riding on the footpath," replied the Clerk.
With acknowledgments to "REYNOLDS NEWS."
BY PAQUITA
son. It was about four in the morning and a great silence hung over the Catalan city.
What hidden instinct had warn -ed me of danger? Several minutes later the alarm siren emitted its mournful weil, discharges from the anti-aircraft guns filled the air, and almost immediately I could hear the maddening whistle produced by the bombs as they were released from the planes,
Another night of terror in Barcelona! The adventurers of the air, proud of their own cynicism, arse once more assassinating a Great number of people who were peacefully asleep. I cannot find adjectives to describe what they deserve, but a g00d proof of what is mentioned above igs the fact that on the same day the English Commission to investigate the bombardment of open towns had arrived in the city,
One bomb! Another! Another! The sky was illumined with bright tongues of red flame, In the hotel in which T lived, the terrified shrieks of a woman could be heard, poor old woman had not the strength to control her nerves and had lost her reason, suffering terrible attacks, Gold water quietened her put did not restore her consciousness,
The unrest continued until after six in the morning. During that time the rebels had renewed their horrible attack three times, By day I visited the scenes of the bombardment- iron balconies twisted and shapeless, the Sround full of holes, ruined houses, The broken glass from the windows is gathered up with shovels and load -ed on truck, An inexplicable sadness filled my heart and brought the tears to my eyes. And that which is more tragic than all we did not see, for the killed and wounded had been collected during the night by the Red Cross, The number of victims was 19 killed, and
81 injured.
This bombardment prought to my mind the most tragic one I have known, that during the month of March of this same year (on the 15th, i7th, 18th). At that time the fascist aircraft bombed. barcelona every two hours, There were 990 killed; 4.510 injured, and numberless houses destroyed. The doctors and nurses worked un- Ceasingly, A walk down Galie de Cortes, even to-day, would terrify the calmest,
Continued on Page 7,
OCTOBER 1938. BOOTS!" PAGE 7.
JN MEMORIAM LO OLDERSTAW.
is. with deepest regret that we have to record the déath in Spain, of a membor of Clapham Section. Tom Oldershaw was 24 years of age and a carpenter py trade. He was ons of the most staunch fighters for the Socialist cause, being vice-president of his trade union branch (A.S.17.), a member of the Battersea Communist Party, and Battersea Trades Council and the first.secretary’of the’ Aid- Spain Committee. He did a tremendous amount of work for the Battersea Labour ovement. He was a keen cyclist and rode with Clapham section for many izonths. In company with another comrade, Sdgar Priest, he cycled through France and Germany and crossed the Pyrenees, He was an ideal clubman, having a ready wit and a sense of humour. de volunteered to fight against Franco and was in the thick ox the ghting during the Fascist push at Aragon in lfarch of this year, During a rear-guard action he was severely wounded, and his comrades were forced to leave him on the field in their retreat. avery effort has been made to trace him, but he is not among the list of prisoners, nor can he be found in the hospitals of Franco.
After months of anxiety we are forced to the conclusion that he must have died on the battlefield. It is sad indeéd, to know that we no longer have this wondorful.and heroic comrade in our ranks.
BOMBS! Continued from Page 6.
Under the ruins. were peopls buried alive, bleeding pieces of lesh, broken bonds, dismembered limbs, broken heads, an enc ephalic 88 sprinkling the stones and mixing with the mud; odd hands, sepated scalps, heads revolving like balls, limbless trunks, musclas, fest, entrails and guts sliding into all thse hollows. A ifachorrible sight. The blood of theses poople should fall on the heads of the traitors to their country and the savage invaders!
how many simple tranquil exist-
How many joyous, happy lives ced to the cruel sadism of some de-
ences have beer quietly sacrifi genorat os.
The sun is shining in the sky and such horrible memories vanish, Ye rest and conserve our energics. Who knows what the night may bring.
Paquita Gonzalo Bareslona 19/38/38 lumber’ of raids on Barcelona’ oss. 85
Barcelona lst Sept. 1938,
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FASE. MONS’ EUNEL/
The month of September has certainly seen fast times returned by the 0.&.A.C0. boys, The most notable rider has undoubtedly been Doug. Hacon who in the club "30" and end of the season "25" set up new club records, Although the "30" was run off on a "float" Hacon's time of 1.16.25. was nevertheless a remarkable performance. Incidentally, Doug. in emulating the new South Yorks Clarion crack,Hurrell, broke the West of Scotland monopoly of Clarion records, Many fast times were recorded in this event, the first three riders beating the previous record for this distance, Result as follows Fastest times: D.Hacon 1,16. 28. Spooner 1.18.5. A,fagland 1.19.19. Handicap: S,Keats (14 mins) 1.18.17. A,Saggers (18 mins) 1.13.34, J.Burke (94 mins) 1.15.13,
Three of our long distance men hoped to improve their 12 hour distances in the Essex Roads event, but the day was tough, three D.N.F's enough said!
The end of the season "25" attracted the splendid entry of 70 and in accordance with R.T.1T.0. instructions the event had to start at 5.a,m. which meant the bulk of the field riding most of the course in the dark. This did not seem to deter Doug Hacon as he smashed the club record by 3 mins by returning the time of 1.3.8. The expected close struggle between the winner and W.Spooner did not come off as the latter punctured a mile or so from the finish tough luck, Bill! The unusual conditions seemed to affect some of the riders but F, Goodspeed improved a minute to take second place with a time of eckO;, Goodspeed is a member of our most promising school of young riders, You will remember they carried off the team prize in one of the Catford Novices events held last month,
In the Velma "25" held earlier in the month Spooner knocked a few seconds off his previous best in doing a short 1.6. A.R.Davis was only three seconds behind him, a good ride as he had only the previous day returned from a fortnights tour abroad, Doug.Hacon in this event had very bad luck in puncturing but he went on to clock al. 9.
Result of end of season "25" hacen. ly .Sy.8),
8. F.Goodspéed, 1, 6.10, 3, A,Eagland, eOven.
Every rider in Clarion club events will join’with the writer in congratulating Bob Grimwood for the very efficient way in which the programme of the time trials has been conducted,
The number of entries has made his task no light one, and you "late post-card entries" haven't helped,
By the way, J.S.Taylor of the West of Scotland C,&.A.C0. came south to ride in the North Road Memorial "50" this month, Although Jackie's 2.11.50 only placed him cighth it was a considerable achievement to be included in the event at all, SPECIAL NOTE, Will all members keep open Cycling's B.A.R.Concert night as we propose running a super tea "do" to welcome Jackie Taylor and those of our provincial comrades who will be in London that day. Contd, Page 9,
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OCTOBER 1938,” ROOTS!"
By Edwin Lewsey.
There seems: be a geneval lament frar all ithe sections, that it difficult, not so much to get cyclists to. jain the club, but to make contact with suitable people. Most of. the recruiting is unfairly left to the unfor tuna secretary, and although our gecretary hassput his bavk into the, job of enlarging the Club, Twickenham Section is no exception in this. respeet. As our revered official has.set such a good example, Comrade Eric Kennett and I did a little recruiting theother day. Gur methods are original ‘ag far as we know, and being successful we pase them on.
Knowing the chief difficulty is making contact, and that more cyclists are seen in the stréet than anywhere else, we took up our positions on 4 corner of a main road at mid-day. We were coniple te in cycling togs with badges all up our arms and down our vacks m@taphorically speaking. Truly resplendent beings. While on “the subject of cloths take note of the remarks of one blonde young lady; she hoped we were not so seruffy, as a club, ag some she had seen. Of course we sét ourselves up as examples; but it shag which way the wind blows.
To rétirn to. the point. hovever,-it was not long before we picked out a Likely looking person, overhauled and accosted her in e. friendly (not familiar) manner, discovered she was keen on joining a club-, ‘and took her name and addreas. A mémbérship form, rungs list, and a covering letter containing an offer ONE OF THE COMMITTEE TO MEET AND EFFECT Tis. FIRST INTRODUCTIONS, was sent Her. Ly ro days wé had fourteen prospective members who were keen to join'a club. The offer meet the intended member ie in our opinion very important, as it overcomes the’ néwcomer's embarragament at walking into a crowd of strangers. hor
When they eventally join, stick by them until they have become established. It is very lonely -to.be: left oitside thé circle of conversation, Make them gratified by your attention.
Advice to the Section Committee
For Clarion s sake don"t lot the girls vamp the new fellors! If théy are not immediately sickened, they won't forgive the club for harbouring harpies. Don’t let the chaps descend on a new Fellow'a girl like a, flock of vultures; it makes relations a little strained
iy Contimued from Page.8, FASTMAN'S CORNER, The following is the result of the Southern Counties C.&.A.C Southampton Centre "25"
&.derrim, (Soton). 1 9:16, 6.:W.Heans (Bag). 13 ib;
8. E.Wort:, (Pint), 1-51, 7, C,Brewster(Soton) 1 14 30, 4, J.Denham, (Sotom)..112 36. °9: R.Drake. (Soton 120. 5. C.Goodacre(Soton). 112 50, 10. A.Gadsby,(Soton) 1 27 26,
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SECTION SORAPBOOR
eeee Richmond Section, of course, is very interested in the development of the West London Cyclists' Rights Committoo ana have been reminded that the next Gonoral Mocting of that body is
on Wednesday, 12th. October at sun Inn, Parkshot, Richmond, 8.30p.me The section asks that the following soctions take stops to sond
two delegates to the meoting.s- Kensington, Fulhan, Twickenham, Hondon. I have also hoard whispors to the effect that the. section will invito Robert Blatchford tc tho annual "Do"of the soctién.
eee» There still appears to be close co-operation between the North London and Walthamstow soctions. During this month there will be two reliability trials, one for each section and cach will marshall the other's event. This strikes me as-a very good idea worth copying. In addition, the. two sections share a clubroom at Chingford,
eeee Portsmouth section reports that it has been instumental to the formation of a Gosport Section. It has meant the loss of about a dozen members of this large and active section and it is at presont engaged in. the task of making the section up to strength again.
I also hear that Miss Eileen Movan, the Union Secrctaary of the Southern Counties Union, will be contesting tho St. Pauls Ward of Portsmouth for the Labour Party. Finances would be gratefully reccived.
eeee SOUthampton tells mc that tho section has received an invitation from the Soton Centre N.C.U. to participate in a track event run
by that body. It was accepted with pleasure. It scoms. that in all ways the Club is making its weight felt in tho racing world.
eeee Bolow you will find sundry social events run by the sections. Do your best to give thom your support.
KENSINGTON. CARNIVAL DANCE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8th. 7.45 PM.
«CONSTITUTIONAL HALL, HAMMBRSMITH ROAD. Tickets 1/64. Double 2/6d.
PORTSMOUTH. "AMERICAN SUPPER BIRTHDAY BUST" OCTOBER eth,
Trades Hall, Fratton Road. Admission Bring food for supper. Everybody welcome.
RICHMOND. GRAND DANCE, SATURDAY, 15th. OCTOBER. Do you remember last year? Then make a dato. PRINCES HALL, RICHMOND. Licensed bar. Lots of prizes.
HENDON GRAND. CARNIVAL. DANCE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER: 19th. ST. ALPHAGE: HALL, BURNT OAK. Waltz compe (silver cup) Admission single 1/6d, double 2/6.
BOOTS!"
OCTOBER 1938.
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I By D.N. Billington, Union.
I expect there aré many readers of 'BOCTS' who have yet to see South Wales. In fact I haven't seen all of it yet, possibly IT shall Let me therefore, try to. give yor sone idea of the Rhondda Valley the birthplace of the first section of the Clarion C.C? in South Wales, also the venue of Comrades Jackson and Ward, on the recent relay ride.
The Rhondda Valley, (the 'dd' in the middle is pronounced ‘th') réally consists of two valleys,.taese valleys being practically a series of towns and streets, Starting fron Porth, where one of the relay meetings was held; ‘the road branches off in a fork, that of the right going into the ‘Fach Valley! or to give it's English tranalation 'Little Valley’, the other is the Fawr, or Big Valley.
Both valleya go right into the mountains, With rangss rising on either gide to a thousand feet, and in’sane parts considerably more.
You will notice at certain intervals thé: main industry. of thepe opie"
in the valleys, that is the coal mines. The lavge wheels and pit-ho_ad gear rise above the surrounding hovses, dust is flying about, the clatter and. rattle of the large trucks moving along to.be filled with coal, in the siding is an engine shunting in a new journey of trucks
and pr@paring to take a fresh load, to .the docks about. twenty milescoff.
Directly in liné with the colliery, far. above on the mountain top can be geen the awful disfigaring ‘tip’, where all the rubbish fram the mine is tipped.
The best way of gaining a good view of the Valley is to climb to the mountain top, and look down from a thousand feet or so upon ths locality. Many people do this, for others passing through, the best way is to ride throrgn the Fawr Vallsy to the mountain passés; there are tvo of these, they rise with a steady gradient for two or three miles, with a low gear and steady stroke it is possible to ride them. Looking down from half-way the houses below become smaller and the river appears to be just a stream, then when the top is arrived at the sight is well worth the éffort. Milés of surrounding mountain ranges can be seen, the valley is like sanething scooped out of them the houses aré so many match boxes huddled together, the river is a winding ribbon. ae
Te road along the mountain top winds.sven for about half a mile then comes thé réal-revard of the clamb, the breathless descent of safe but very speedy free-wheeling. Arriving at thebottom, the hills are more distant, the country more open and the going is much’ easier.
SECTION SECRETARIES PLEASE NOTE, that I should like to have lists
of all Section officials elected at the forthcoming A.G.Mis, for publicity purposes, If possible I should like six top typewritten sheets, but. you can't manage that even rough nove will do.
Send them to me as soon as possible at 144, Montrose Avuenue, by Burnt Oak, Edgware, Vic,Botterill. Publicity Sec,”
"pOOTS! PAGE 13,
seee AS I write these notes, th ips. .of Czecho-slovakia is about to commence. While it is good 'to'inoté- that the London Union was solid in its condemnation of the policy of the Government in aiding fascist Germany it must also be noted that'no concerted activity by the Club as a club was carried out. Tho Crista haa” also clearly indicated one serious Matter to-us. The first shots of war will result in the complete. collapse of the Club due to
the fact that the majority of our members aro of military age.
sees It thorefore behoves us to fight more ‘strongly for peace in the future. Only in this: way gan We. preserve that fabric of our Club that we have built so painstakingly. Active participation, and not mere verbal aquies¢ence, in all peace movements must be undertaken by. our. OLuby- i
eeoe While on this subject; Ticannat ry £adn ;fropagua thngsrRéaqu2 "Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this fldwor, safety With these words Chamberlain left for the Nazi headquarters at Munich. He chose his words better than he knew. For these words of Shakespeare are placed in the mouth of the traitor, Hotspur,
when entering on troasonable conspiracy which brought England to war and ended fatally for himsclf.
seee Chamberlain should have completed his quetation. The completion runs:- The purpose you undertake is dangerous, the friends you have named uncertain; the time itsclf unsorted; and your
whole plot too light for the counterpoise of so great an opposition."
eeoe When Jackic Taylor came to London to participate in the Memorial "50", I took the chance of having a conversation with him on other mattors. It was good to find an active racing man who was not a political dumbcoll and Jack and I, although we strongly disagreed on many points, had the most interesting political discussion:on-’current events. By the way, look out for a plan to stage an’ "at home" in London for the, provincial visitors on the occasion of the next B.A.R. concert. It will be a the Saturday afternoon before the concert and it will be your opportunity. to:mecet the "cracks" and their friends from the other Unions.
coos Tho last National Uommittco agreed to the draft Associate member ship* scheme drafted by London members. This.schome can be of grcat’ service to the Club and I hopo that London will phay a. largo par tn, the, suceessful roperation .of a
OCTOBER 1938.
By Wily Willits
I bought a Continental
The other day to try This biko oxpcerimoental,
You ought to sce mo Cubans
And though I've never beon to Franco On a channel steaner packet
Out every Sunday though I danco In a fancy knittod jackot.
The nearest I've been to Sunny France Is tho broezy Sussex coast.
Still I'm proud of tho bike I rido upon Though I never like to boast.
With an upright frano-as strong as.a crane And all the latost fits
I ride up hills without any strain “And never got tho jits.
Get along littlc doggy, get along with mo To that sign at the end of the run
"Minerals light rofroshnonts teas" And half our journoy is dono.
As I store up ny iron and saddlo
Round the back of the bunkhouso door glad that I'm. continental
For I won't got the bonk no nore.
Well, customers, we have done the deed! Sports Day is past,and I hope, a pleasant memory. If I may be permitted to award the palm of popularity to any event, I think it should be evenly distributed between the inter-section tug-o-war and those super caterers, Clarion Cykeeats, It would be hard to Say which had the most strenvous task, the rope strainers or the cheerful minions under the direction of Maestro Geoff J-,
How about Darts and Table Tennis leagues in the L.U.? We could keep the costs very low compared with those of outside bodies, Matches could be played both at clubrooms and on Sundays during inter-runs. Two experienced comrades are willing to act as organ— isers, Will all Sections let me know by OCT 15th if they are entering a team. DON'T FORGET OCTOBER 15th IS THE CLOSING DA ie,
Social Secs in search of profitable ventures might think about running a film show. Kino films have indicated their eagerness to supply apparatus, films etc,, at very low cost and will give necessary advice and assistance, For further details write to me at 97, Revelon Road, 8.8.4,
OCTOBER. 1938,
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CITY EAST LONDON
EASTERN,......-. EASTLEIGH.........
KENSAL RISE,...... KENSINGTON,....... NORTH LONDON...... NORTH EAST LONDON, NORTH WEST LONDON.
TWICKENHAM........ WALTHAMSTOW...,... WEST CENTRAL,.,...
Aldgate Pump, 9.15.a.m,
Venn St, The Plough. 9.15.a.m.
Ship.& gnohor:, Becontree Heath, 9.15.a.m, Amersham Hotel, New Cross Road. 9.30,a.m. Triangle, Mare Street. 9,30.a.m. 9,15.a.m. Green Man, Leytonstone; East Ham Town Hall/ Write:- Mrse.Knott, 26, Chestnut Ave, Eastleigh. Effie Road, nr. Town Hall. 9.15.a.m.
Well St. Common (Queens Gate) 9.15.a.m. Watford Road Bridge, Harrow. 9.30.a.m,
Police Box, Watling Avenue. 9.30.a,m.
The Plough, Harrow Road, 9.30.a.m.
Shepherds Bush Pavilion. 9.0.a.m,
Plaza Cinema, Catford. 9,a.m,
Green Man, Leytonstone. 9.a,m,
Manor House, Finsbury Park, 9,15.a.m.
Hackney Town Hall, 9,15.a.m.
"La Deliverance" N,Circ,& Finchley Rd.9.15.a,m, Prince of Wales, Harrow Road, 9.30,a.m. Queens Road Station. 9.30.a.m,
Cosham Railway Gates. 9.50.a,m.
Orange Tree, 9,0,a.m,
Write:- J.Freeman, 20,Tankervilie Rd.Itchen Town Hall. 9.15.a.m, (Southampton), York House, Richmond Road, 8,30.a.m,
Corner of Church Hill Hoe St. 9.aln,
The Pond, 10.a.m.
Vernon Square, W.C.1. 1lO.a.m,
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