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WOMAN
by TOM GROOM.
AND I said to my beloved Behold, the
time of the singing birds has come and the earth is fragrant with flowers. The sky is an azure blue, and a soft south-west wind blows over the hills. Let us ride together far away into the sunshine and rejoice with the jocund spring.”
And the Beloved said, Rubbish
Then said I, There are miles of plum blossom and pear blossom in the orchards we shall pass the blackthorn’s flower decks the hedges gay, and the wind is just in the right quarter for an easy scoot.”
And the Beloved said: Don’t talk rot. This is bedroom day, my back tyre is punctured, the front brake doesn’t act there is a whole
heap of clothes to darn and mend, the attic is a positive disgrace and needs turning out,
and— What time are you starting?”
“You will be ready in an hour,” said I.
And it was so. The masculine mind has a powerful compelling influence feminine will. At times.
We rode through Gloucester city and out
towards Tewkesbury, and then took the road to Evesham.
My tip as to the wind was a failure, but. I scored an easy first with the fruit blossom
For mile after mile we rode past well-tended orchards where the trees were white with
flower, and “The faint scent of young leaves after showers brought added sweetness to the joys of the open road.
We sat in a hedge bottom to feed, and then lay back to watch the great flecks of white clouds sail across a deep blue sky. Three fields away, where the ground rose slightly, we saw a ploughman turning up the good brown earth, and noted how it showed in strong contrast with the new green of the fields.
A blackbird sang in a tree near by, and faintly
we could hear the shout of the plougbman as he turned the furrow.
over the!
‘This is better than cleaning out dusty attics,’ said I. ‘Heaps said the Beloved.
““Mrs. Brown will be disappointed when she finds you out.”
She won’t call.” How’s that I asked.
‘“T wrote her three days ago that I should be out cycling with you to-day.”
The masculine mind has not a ghost of a chance when it comes up against the feminine will.
Chipping Campden
By C. W. HYLAND
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STORM OVER MASTILES
by ALBERT WINSTANLEY.
PERHAPS you have never been over Mastiles
Lane, perhaps never even heard of it. Well it is a moorland road that runs from Kilnsey in Wharfedale, to the head of Malhamdale, a road that gladdens the heart to those lovers of ‘‘Rough Stuff.’’ Bartholomew has it as a broken line surrounded by plenty of deep brown, and I will tell of a crossing made in winter when conditions were entirely adverse.
It all began early one Sunday morning in Kettlewell Village. We had spent the night at the homely Youth Hostel, and during our walk to the Warden’s Cottage for breakfast, it was with surprise that we had looked on snow-clad hills. The good lady had fed us well, and we were now sitting round a cosy fire deciding where the day’s ride should be.
Well, where is it to be?’’ I said. How about Mastiles Lane?’ said Frank, It’s a long time since we were over there.’’ There was a grunt from an old arm-chair in the corner where Jim had been dozing. What,” he said, Not catch me: over there in this weather,’’ but Mastiles was decided on however, and bidding good morning to the Warden we pedalled briskly away.
We left the valley of the Wharfe with the mighty shoulder of Great Whernside towering above behind, and continued amidst typical Craven lanes to the main road near Kilnsey.
We stopped beneath the huge Crag whilst Jim rummaged in his saddlebag for another pullover, For it’ll be cold over there” he said. The sky was leaden in colour and there was something dark and forbidding about the Crag this morning, whilst a rising wind added an eerieness to it all as it moaned amongst the many nooks and crannies of the great limestone bastion. A passing dalesman with his dog inquired of our way, and when we told him of our intention he shook his head wonderingly and muttered something about these cyclists.”
We were soon on our way again, riding past the grey dwellings of Kilnsey, only to swing aside into a stony road—the beginning of Mastiles Lane.
The stony strewn road disappeared however and we were soon tramping along in deep snow, up, up, and up. Everything was a sea of whiteness, broken only by the sombre grey of the limestone walls that hemmed in the tiny read we followed.
As we ascended so did the snow become deeper, until it became impossible to wheel bicycles any longer, so shouldering our mounts we continued slowly along, with many a flounder in the deep snow drifts. The wind had risen to gale force as if in ironic comment to these four cyclists struggling with their bicycles through the deep snow, but worse was to come however. We had stopped to allow Jim to remove his extra pullover when we felt the first few specks of snow, which increased gradually until a steadily descending stream of great white flakes drove us to capes and sou’ westers.
Now carrying a bicycle may not seem hard work, but try carrying one through deep snow, fully caped, and you will realise our position. Still the summit was in sight and we tried to ride down the incline only to have wheels and mudguards choked up with snow. We forded a little beck by a clapper bridge, and upon opening a gate came to a steep hill. it was now down, down and down, slipping and sliding into Malham village. We were wet, drenched and hungry, but what mattered, for in Malham we knew of a little tea house that bore a Clarion’’ sign. Here we sat munching hot buttered toast and drinking tea, whilst a motley collection of stockings and jackets steamed before a roaring fire. We listened to the roar of the wind and saw the snow clouds scurrying across the hills, but we were satisfied we had conquered Mastile’s in storm. On our way later we walked the hill out of Malham, and with a last appreciative look at the blank face of the Cove in the distance, turned our wheels to home.
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THERE IS TROUBLE FOR SOMEONE.
After each severe frost or howling gale the newspapers report startling storics of loss and damage costing many hundreds of thousands of pounds,
The Crystal Palace fire became world news,” and the successful activities of jewel thieves are regarded as of only slightly less general interest than the latest Test Match or political crisis.
But what is of more importance to the average householder are the less spectacular occurrences which happen around him daily and which are rarely reported in the national papers.
After each heavy frost or furious gale the local plumbers and house repairers are working at high pressure to repair the costly damage which has been done,
Who pays
Each time the local fire engine dashes along the street, each time a private house is burgled, someone, somewhere, is faced with heavy financial loss,
Again, who pays?
Fortunately much of the cost of repairing the damage is met by insurance, but much has to be met by the unfortunate owners who happened to be caught uninsured,
The annual cost of adequate insurance for houseowners and householders is so small, and the possibilities of loss are so wide and varied, that it is extremely unwise to remain uninsured,
The C.1.S, has recently reduced its rate for the comprehensive insurance of household contents from 5/- to 4/- for each £100 worth of goods insured.
‘The comprehensive policy covers houseowners (and householders) against all the serious risks of loss to which they are exposed (including fire and burglary), and provides valuable indemnities against the heavy incidental losses arising out of the more serious household accidents. The whole of this valuable cover is given under one policy for a small inclusive premium,
For household fire insurance (contents) the rate has been reduced from 2/- to 1/9, and for burglary insurance also from 2/- to 1/9 for each £100 worth of household goods insured.
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THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL WORKERS OLYMPIAD,
ANTWERP,
JULY 1937
by JACK DEVENEY.
THE Third International Workers Olympiad at Antwerp this year should be of great interest to all Clarionettes. It will be easier to get to than the two previous Olympiads.
The first was held at Frankfort-on-Main, Germany, in 1927 the second was in Vienna in 1931.
Although the Olympiad at Antwerp will not be so large in numbers as those witnessed at Frankfort and Vienna, owing to Germany and Austria having gone Fascist, and the Workers Sports Movements being smashed by the new regime, Antwerp should bring a very large following. France, Czecho-Slovakia, Denmark, Palestine, U.S.A. and many other countries, including, of course, Britain, will compete in the events of the Olympiad. An invitation has been sent to Russia, but at the moment no definite reply is to hand.
Great interest is being shown among those who intend to go as spectators, and preparations will be made to cater for all. A list of working-class accommodation hotel accommodation is being prepared by our Belgian comrades; even what they call “rough accommodation will be arranged in schoolrooms, etc.
The Workers Travel Association, Transport House, Smith Square, London, are arranging special terms for visitors to the Olympiad all terms include travel—London back to London. Hotel accommodation, approx., will be about £7, and vary downwards to the rough” accommodation, a mattress and a pillow, 5/for the week, including badge, being admission to the Olympiad. In conjunction with the rough accommodation, canteens will be arranged. A post card to the W.T.A. will bring further particulars.
The events of the Olympiad include almost every branch of Sport, both for men and women, also the children are catered for. Athletics, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Boxing, Swimming, Cycling, etc., and many other events are in the programme.
“As we in the National Clarion Cycling Club are more interested in Cycling, I will give
the list of events in which our members will take part. ROAD EVENTS. 50 km, Time Trial, Teams of four, fastest three to count, 150 km. Individual Championship. Mass start. (Maximum entries three per country.)
TRACK EVENTS. 1, 10 and 20 km. 5 km. pursuit for teams of four persons. One-hour Madison (teams of two).
CYCLE POLO. Olympic Championships.
The British Workers Sports Association is the body to which the National Clarion Cycling Club is affiliated, and all competitors from this country will be under their auspices. Any member of a body affiiated to the B.W.S.A. may send in a claim to compete in any event at the Olympiad. All claims will be very strictly judged, as only the best in each class will be selected the numbers or strength of the teams will depend on the financial support raised.
The selection committee for Cycling events desire a team of 12, and if this number is to be realised a special effort should be made in the sale of Olympiad Stamps in buying these Stamps you are supporting the great cause of Internationalism. If you have sold the books of Stamps already sent, send to Comrade Sugden for more.
The closing date for application for places in the team is June ist, and by that time it will be known whether some competitors will return via Paris, and take part in the French Sports Carnival and visit the Paris Exhibition. Meanwhile, tune in on 1,744 metres at 9 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, and get the tune of the Internationale off by heart words on page 168 in handbook.
(The following information has just been received from the W.T.A.:—
Return fare, third class (second class on boat) from London to Antwerp, booking fee, and official participation card, is £2 15s. 0d. Passports are essential. Competitors and spectators who intend to go on to Paris must have passport valid for both Belgium and France.—Ed.)
When you have finished with this Magazine please pass it on to an unattached Cyclist.
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT.
OMRADE A. Braddock (Newton-le-Willows)
was elected as Chairman. Comrades C. J.
Morris (Midlands) and E. Jobson (North-East) were elected as Tellers.
Comrades T. White (Levenshulme), White (Paddington), G. Pierce (Southampton), and J. Bate (Warrington) were elected as the Standing Orders Committee.
to the Spanish people in their heroic fight for Freedom against the forces of International Fascism. It bows its head in admiration of the brave deaths of Tom Darban and Ray Cox, who died fighting in the historic International Brigade in Madrid, and all the other heroes who have met their death in defence of democracy and freedom, recognizing that Fascism destroys all liberty for sportsmen, and that its only use for Sport is to harness it to militarism. Conference pledges itself to actively help all Anti-Fascist Forces at home and abroad. It therefore resolves that a grant
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The section of the National Committee’s report dealing with this Magazine was referred back to the committee. A number of delegates expressed the opinion that the layout could be improved and the paper made more attractive. For reference back, 308 against 286.
After, a number of questions and suggestions were made on other paragraphs and the report was accepted.
The Balance Sheet was passed after a number of questions had been answered by the Treasurer.
The suspension of Standing Orders was carried to allow an emergency resolution on Spain. That this Conference sends Greetings
of 20 guineas shall be equally divided between the funds of the Spanish Medical Aid Committee, The National Youth Foodship Committee, and the International Brigade.”’ This was carried unanimously.
Resolution 11, and amendments were taken as a composite resolution as follows That the cost of the Clarion Cyclist’ to Sections be increased to 1/6 per 12 copies.’’ The Eastleigh amendment was not moved. This resolution was carried. Voting: for 537, against 426.
Resolution 47, That this Conference is in favour of the Lucerne Sports International, inviting the Red Sports International to
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compete in the 1937 Olympiad at Antwerp, and that the B.W.S.A. be advised immediately regarding this decision.”’ Carried.
Resolution 22, as submitted by Standing Orders. That this Conference is in favour of a United Front against Fascism, and the National Government, in conjunction with all organisations having for their aims the furtherance of Socialism, and pledges its support for the Unity Campaign inaugurated on January 17th by the Socialist League, Independent Labour Party, and the Communist Party of Great Britain.”” An amendment by Birmingham, Sunderland, and Yorkshire Union, to delete all words after Socialism,’? was defeated. Voting 421 for amendment, and 501 against. Voting for Resolution 607 for, and 203 against.
Resolution 25, That this Conference calls upon the National Committee to commence a really strenuous fight in defence of cyclists’ rights. It reminds the Committee that our Club should be foremost in this campaign. Conference particularly urges that strong action should be organised against the proposal to construct cycle paths along all the recently nationalised trunk roads.’’ Carried unanimously.
Resolution 28, by Levenshulme. That this Conference resolutely protests against motoring magistrates, and motoring coroners, deal-
ing with cases in which motorists are involved, and urge the Government to adopt the Royal Commission’s recommendations that special Commissions be set up to deal with all road offences, and to enquire into all Road Fatalities.’’ Carried.
Resolution 29, as submitted by Standing Orders, That this Conference demands an enquiry into the dismissal of the Midlands Organiser of the N.C.L.C., and directs that this resolution be sent to the N.C.L.C. Conference. In the event of any enquiry not being held, the Nat. Committee consider the suspension of payments.” This was moved by Midlands Union, seconded by Birmingham, and carried.
Resolution 15 with amendments was carried.
Resolutions Nos. 18, 21, 23 and 24 were also carried.
Resolution 26 was withdrawn and Nos. 8, 9, 10, 14, 18, 19, 20, 27 were lost.
A report of the C. and A.C. Conference was given and accepted, the suspension of Standing Orders was moved in order to allow discussion of the financial position of the C. and A.C. This was lost.; 3410 for, 421 against.
Jack Deveney asked Conference to show its appreciation of the excellent way A. Braddock ‘“an N.C.L.C. student had conducted the Conference. (Applause). The Chairman, in reply, reminded Conference that they had pledged themselves to work for Unity.
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DURHAM AND ITS MEMORIES by LILIAN M. SADLER.
FoR the past two or three years we have left
the Annual Conference with the knowledge that North East Union would one day carry the MEET to DURHAM and when at Chester in 1936, Conference decided that the 1937 Meet would be held there, it was with wondering and mixed anticipations that we looked forward to Easter 1937. How would we fare so far North—what of the attendance, weather, etc.? These and many other such queries we can now answer without misgiving.
The enthusiasts who answered the Clarion Call to Durham were certainly tried and trusty Clarionettes (with special mention for the hardy campers) for the weather conditions prior to the Easter holidays were sufficiently wintry to daunt any but real enthusiasts. During the Easter- week-end the cold spell continued, and though Mac. certainly handled the whole of the Meet arrangements in good style, surely omitted an official indication to the Clerk of the Weather that the Clarion Meet was being held in Durham this year, and that our presence warranted the best that the North could produce.
Friday morning saw the launching of the Clarion Streamer, and the official opening of the Billet Room (to me for the first time in my ten years’ association with the Club, was accorded the honour of being No. 1 to “clock in’’), from then until well into Sunday, Cyclists continued to stream into the Billet Room, pay their bobs,”’ bedeck themselves with Meet Ribbon and away, to their places of abode during their stay in Durham. What an entertainment to spend our hour listening to tales of woe and joy, of the frials and tribulations of the journeys from the North, South, East and West to endeavour to decipher the language of one’s own countrymen.
The first Assembly of the Meet at the Three Tuns Hotel, provided the usual facilities to meet and converse with fellow clubmates, many of whom we see only once a year. What is this thing which draws together year after year Clarion Cyclists If you have never been to a Meet, then you dinna ken, and none can explain you just have to taste the joys yourself to appreciate the spirit which prevails at a Clarion Easter Meet, and once tasted, ever repeated.
Once again the Turnstiles click as the lads. and. lassies file into the Lantern Lecture
on Saturday evening Petronella fills the role with ‘‘Two Vagabonds in Spain,”’ after a few words of interest by the Chairman, W. Lawther. Unfortunately, a slight mishap with the lantern delayed the start, but who cares ?—we’re in good spirits, and time passes quickly.
The Mecca of the Meet—the Dance. What a good time one always has! What a spirit of jollity and fellowship is displayed as we sway and Palais Glide to the ’Frisco Boys’ melodies but unfortunately all good things come to an end, and Auld Lang Syne rings down the curtain on another happy memory.
Why should one awake early after such a hectic night—ah ’tis 25’ calling, and the sight of the Black Garbed Errants always lures me to the start of the Kenneth Humphreys’ T.T., and despite the cold, this year was no exception. How those boys ride into the wind, over what a course! (Editor wouldn’t allow me to describe the course as I heard some of the riders describe it as they dismounted at the finish). Warrington took the coveted Pot,” the envy of all Sections.
One eats at the Meet, if and when there is time—so a hurried meal and then to Conference.
Comrade Braddock (Newton-le-Willows Section) handled the Chairman’s duties with great efficiency, and the members with a firm hand. Hats off to Braddock for the Conference Chairman’s task is no easy one. Conference procedure was speeded up with the aid of machinery, a Burroughs Portable Adding Machine coming to the rescue of the Tellers in counting the votes, operated by “yer ‘umble.”” Adjournment for Dinner, with Gloucester, Warwick and Oxford in the offing for 1938 Meet. Once again, hunger appeased, we gather round the tables to discuss and decide Club Policy and affairs. Conference winds up, and the gathering of some 200 delegates disperse, after having amongst other resolutions granted twenty guineas to aid our Spanish Comrades.
Durham’s M.P., J. RITSON, made the presentation of prizes with due ceremony— a short address, singing and entertainment by the lads and lassies, not forgetting the collection, and the Meet is over. Farewells and good-byes ringing in our ears as we jaunt to our respective digs.’’
Here’s to the Club and its members until we MEET again at GLOUCESTER, Easter 1938.
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MERIDEN PEACE DEMONSTRATION, Sunday, May 23rd, 1937.
KUKLOS has again promised to top the bill for us, and together with H. Briercliffe (well. known cyclist and journalist) and Geof Jackson (London Union) as speakers, with Councillor Jim Simmons in the chair, the Demonstration promises to be an even greater success than last year.
We sincerely hope that all members will realise the necessity of the CLARION as the only Working Class Cycling Club giving this lead to YOUTH. Fascism and WAR must be suppressed, and it is for the YOUTH of this country to make their voices heard in their plea for PEACE, It is not- enough to hold Memorial Services in memory of those who served in the Great War, whilst armaments are being piled up in readiness for the next we must preach the gospel of PEACH, and here Comrades after the Service is over, whilst Cyclists of all classes and creeds are assembled together, is the CLARIONS’ opportunity to impress upon our fellow Gyclists the need for thought and ACTION by the YOUTH of this country.
The MIDLANDS UNION will make every effort to make the DEMONSTRATION a huge success, and we ask every member to assist by advertising it widely among all Cyclists in their area.
The Secretary of the Midlands Union, Lilian M. Sadler, 88, Castle Lane, Olton, Birmingham, is in charge of the organisation the Demonstration, and any information regarding the Camp Site and Demonstration can be ascertained from her.
CLARION GC. and A.C.
Conference agreed to the following resolution and it comes into operation immediately. “That claims for both Championships be in the National Racing Secretary’s hands
Hon. Editor—HENRY HALL, 9, Machin Road, Erdington, B'ham. Business Manager—E. SUGDEN, 15, West View, Hopwood Lane,
Telephone: Halifax 61305. Advertising enquiries, orders and accounts to Business Manager. Magazine available by post, 2/6 per year,
All reports and contributions must be sent to the Editor not later than the 15th of the month prior to publication.
Published on the 1st of each month,
Chairman—TOM GROOM.
Halifax, Yorkshire. Telegrams: Clarion, Halifax 61305.”"
within one month of date of events. Failure to comply with this rule may render claim
All GC. and A.C. branches will shortly be issued with a complete list of recommendations and first claim rules.
My very best thanks to all those who helped to make the National K.H. 25°’ a success, A.C. members who marshalled the course, and to Jack Deveney and Billy Burkhill who held the watch and handicapped respectively.
Results
Fastest Times 1—F. WORTHERN (35). Manchester. Handicap, 13-min, Actual Time, 1-h. 10-m. 42-s. 2—R, SHARP (70). Manchester. Handicap, 5}-min. Actual Time, 1-h, 11-m, 0-s. 3—T. ISHERWOOD (30). Warrington. Handicap, Scratch, Actual Time, 1-h. 11-m, 2-s.
Handicap
1--W. LEITHERS (53). Houghton.
Actual Time, 1-h. 14m, 37-s,
Handicap Time, 1-h, 5-m, 37-s. 2—F. HUBBARD (24). Bolton.
Actual Time, 1-h, 14-m. 21-s,
Handicap Time, 1-h, 6-m. 51-s. 3—R, THOMPSON (68). Warrington.
Actual Time, 1-h, 13-m. 3-s. Handicap, 53-min.
Handicap Time, 1-h, 7-m. 18-s.
Team Race:
Handicap, 9-min.
Handicap, 7}-min.
WARRINGTON. (T. Isherwood, R. Thompson, R, Stuart), Aggregate Time, 3-h. 36-m. 45-s, E.J.H.
The following letter has been received by A. E. Maconochie. Dear Comrade,
Many thanks indeed for your letter enclosing collection from your Conference at Easter for the International Brigade Fund of £5.
Please, if possible, thank on our behalf all who contributed, and assure them of our appreciation of their solidarity with the struggle of the Spanish people.
HARRY POLLITT, C.P.
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BOOTS AND NEWCASTLE
by JOHN BRADFORD.
In valleys of springs of rivers, By Ony and Teme and Clun, The country for easy livers, The quietest under the sun, Shropshire Lad.”
THE first part of my title refers, not to the
challenging call of the Clarion C.C., neither does the second part mean the city on the bank of the coaly Tyne or the town on the fringe of the smoky Potteries. No, the boots are the heavy nailed footwear that I have been trying to break in preparatory to another mountainclimbing holiday next summer, but which, instead, broke me in I thought it would be good practice to roam in them over hilly tracks on which cyclists prefer to be pedestrians, unless they are of the tough breed that pretends to enjoy shouldering a biké over the Lairig Grhu. And Neweastle is a village on the banks of Clun stream, in the one-time forest of Clun, and four miles west of the tiny township of Clun that once had the dignity of borough. status. i
And Newcastle has two pubs and two dozen other houses—a very fair proportion—as all right-minded Clarionettes will agree—and the beverage they sell in the alehouses in that district is better than good, as befits the beer of an area made famous by the author of the lines
Malt does more than Milton can To justify God’s ways to man.”
This corner of Shropshire, hemmed in on the west by Montgomery and on the south by Radnor, has other attractions though, that appeal not only to those who believe with the some poet that
“Ale, man, ale’s the stuff to drink.” It’s natural beauty challenges comparison with other more noted resorts within a similar radius from. the great Midland industrial centres, and it has the great merit of being unexploited and unspoiled. The mob of motorists and the plague of charas have not yet discovered this rural retreat set in historic hills—and long may it be so !—but there are cyclists in the Midlands discerning enough to spend frequent week-ends there, and others from Lancashire who head towards it whenever they have three or four days free
From Church Stretton—itself delightfully situated among charming hills—there is a fine ascent of the Burway or Cardingmill Valley
to the top of the Long Mynd, along which the ancient Portway leads south to Plowden, whence there are by-ways and paths to the ancient borough of Bishop’s Castle. Another hour or two and you can reach Mainstone Church—where its congregation live is a mystery—from which you should turn south along Offa’s Dyke. This relic of antiquity— astonishingly well preserved hereabouts—was constructed from Dee to Wye over a millennium ago by the serfs of the bloodthirsty king of Mercia whose name it bears, with a view to protecting the fertile regions of central England against raids by the Britons who had been driven into the mountains of Cymru.
If you are of a reflective turn of mind it may occur to you that this border-country and that other one of the Cheviots were once the scenes of innumerable bloody fights between races who considered themselves hereditary enemies but now dwell together amicably with only class divisions instead of racial-ones, and with no armed frontiers or even customs posts separating them. And it may occur to you that a logical extension of this process will one day make the last traces of the Maginot Line in France a subject of archeological interest like Offa’s Dyke.
Arrived: at Newcastle you will, if you are wise, call at Llan Rhos and seek bed and board from Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, formerly of Crewe. If, like me, your intention was to spend only one night there, you will if you have time revise your plans and make this your centre for rambles in the forest.’’ You may walk on successive days over the surrounding uplands to Kerry and Newtown in the west, to Knighton in the south, to Craven Arms eastward, or find a fresh route to Bishop’s Castle, returning if you will by bus, for there is just one public service vehicle that serves our village on week-days, connecting it with each of the places named on a different day.
Or if your mood inclines you to such solitude you may avoid even those small centres of population and work out on the map day-long rambles that take you past no habitations other than lone farmhouses and cottages. You will see no-one, save at long intervals a farm worker, who will be so astonished at the sight of a-stranger that he will gaze long after your retreating figure.
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UNION NOTES.
CLAIMS PAID DURING MARCH, 1937,
£s.d.
5078 Bothwellhaugh 22 Ses 6738 Tamworth 3043 Swinton see 723 Rhondda Valley if Of Ssipck 7298 Hednesford... 10 0 747 North-East London By ae PR 875 East Manchester ns 12 10 4263 Birmingham A.E.U. iss 110 0 3648 Rochdale ak 20556 £12 14 4
It has just been reported that a South Wales member’s claim has been settled for over £300. Further particulars will be given next month. E.S.
LONDON UNION. Whit. Camp. Flo Cannon has made all arrangements for the best Camp ever—only your name and deposit is lacking. See to it—now! For a lively week-end this is the best bet of the year.
Meriden Peace Demonstration, May 23rd, There is about 95 miles between you and Meriden, the centre of England. Most of it is easy and pleasant going and giving you no excuse for not supporting either the night ride, organised and led by Dave Berg, or the Week-end Party, which is my particular headache,
Spain, They wanted the Third Foodship for Spain to be the best and biggest—so they gave the job of National Organiser to a Clarionette, to wit, Bert Diver, Editor of Boots!” If he is willing to give all his time to this humane work, surely you are sportsman enough to give a little, All food, money or help to 51a, Baker Street, W.C.1.
Left Book Club Circle. The London Union is forming its own Left Book Group. If you are interested, whether a member or not, write to me, 8, Pemells Place, S.E.15.
EAST MIDLAND UNION, Congratulations to Ken Ashmore, our Camping Secretary, upon his election to the N.E.C,
Will all Sections make an effort to get a big turnout for the great Peace Demonstration after the Service at Meriden on May 23rd. Let every member join in making it a record Meet against war, to-day so that we may continue to enjoy our touring, racing or camping to-morrow, S.M.
MANCHESTER UNION, The Reliability Ride will be held on June 13th, Entry forms for road events can be obtained from Tom White, 12, Chapel Street, West Gorton, Manchester, Those desiring to hold a section event can obtain particulars of open dates from the secretary. Loyal members are requested to assist in the conduct of the Union’s Time Trials.
Is your section entering a team in the Sporis at Fallowfield on June 19th? There are lots of prizes, silver cups and shields, The Union Secretary is Mann, 233, Heron Street, Hollinwood, Oldham.
YORKSHIRE UNION. The monthly meeting was held on April 4th, when a report of the Annual Conference was given. The National Treasurer urged members to use the circular sent out from Head Office headed “Food for Thought”? for propaganda amongst unattached cyclists.
Menston Club House Sports will be held on May 29th. Book the date, A Week-end School will be held at the Club House on June 26th—27th. Terms 8/6 inclusive (Sat. Tea to Sun, Tea). Lecturer: Mr. L. Williams, Leeds Labour Party Organiser. Subject, Saturday evening: ‘‘Can Capitalism Survive?” Sunday: Recent Studies in Fascism.”
The wedding took place at Easter of Fred Playford and Miss Ida Ingham both have been members of Leeds Section for the past seven years and have held important official positions in the club, Best wishes to them both for the future, Their new address is 7, Bexley View, Harehills Road, Leeds, 9.
MIDLANDS UNION, May 2nd—Lunch at 12 o’clock at Fir Tree Farm, Maxstoke. May 15th 18th—Cirencester Inter-Camp. May 22nd—Rally at B.S.A. Recreation Ground, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, May 23rd—Meriden.
SOUTHERN COUNTIES UNION, For once we held an Inter-Meet which was not wet (you ask London about the last one) and about 60 Clarionettes turned up for tea at Liphook, after a ramble held in the afternoon.
All comrades will be given a hearty welcome at Whitsun at the Southern Union’s Camp and Meet at Cirencester.
The Southampton Labour Party is going to obtain a memorial in memory of our late Comrade Ray Cox in the shape of an anaesthetic apparatus for use at the base hospital at Madrid, which he died in defending. G.F.P.
SOUTH WALES UNION. The crackerjack programme of the Southern Unions at Whitsuntide Camping Meet merits the attendance of every member of our South Wales Sections. We'll see you there!
Well rode, Olwen! The 50-miles Reliability Trial (3-hours gents, 4-hours ladies) provided the biggest surprise we have yet had of any event, Out to the half-way mark a lazy following wind helped our competitors but soon after the turn, to their dismay, a strong breeze sprang up. Out of all the competitors only one gained a certificate—and that was the sole lady entrant! She was Miss Olwen Price of the Penycraig Section. To those two riders who failed
by ten seconds—we add our condolences, I.R.M. WHITSUNTIDE CAMPING INTER-MEET AT CIRENCESTER,
A Camp is being arranged by the Southern Unions at Mayfield,” Cheltenham Road (two miles from Cirencester), Proprietor Mrs. Cross,
A booking fee of 9d, per head will be charged, which. will include a Meet” ribbon and free entry to the sports which are to be on Sunday afternoon. The camp site is well drained, well sheltered, and a real good site. The cost will be 6d, per tent per night. Arrangements have been made to obtain bread, milk, eggs, etc. from Mrs, Cross, A real good programme has been compiled for your amusement. A camp fire, rambles, rides in the beautiful surrounding country, and a 25-miles T.T. Entry forms from Eric Heath,
Comrades attending the Meet are asked to observe these few rules
No trespassing on surrounding land.
No fires excepting the official camp-fire on Saturday night, for which permission has been granted,
Late noises to be avoided as far as possible.
Further particulars from the Secretary in charge
HARRY ANSLOW, 11, St. Clements Avenue, Walsall, Staffs,
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RIPON CAMPING INTER-MEET AT WHITSUNTIDE.,
Don’t book your Whit Week-end before you have read this. We are arranging a Grand Super Meet at Ripon, Dancing, racing and sports galore, 25-miles Tits
Campers—it’s going to be a grand occasion, We welcome all and everyone. Come in your crowds T am not bluffing—it’s a real sporting week-end. N.B.—Don’t forget your tug-of-war team. A.H.
WEST OF SCOTLAND CLARION C, A.C, Training continues. Meet Thursday nights, Paisley Section’s club rooms, St. James’s Park, Paisley, at 7.45. Bring a dry shirt! Forms for confined fifty’ are now in circulation, Entries close 21st. A.T.
NORTH LANGS, CLARION GC, A.C. The Printer took a liberty with my immaculate typescript last month, Mullineux’s r.p.m. in the Low-gear 25”’ was nearly 110 and not nearly 100 as printed,
The Club took the team prize in the local T.T.A’s second-class ‘25’ recently, and was well to the fore in the first-class at the same distance.
We are running an all-rounder championship this season, and are short of a suitable trophy, so if any ex-racing man has any old pots’ that his wife is tired of cleaning, we can find a good home for them. HLA.
MANCHESTER C. A.C. Although our membership is rapidly increasing, quite a lot of last year’s members are not paid up. The Club Handbooks are now out, price 2d., and we expect every member to buy one to defray the cost of printing. On Coronation Day we are getting Derby Clarion down for a polo match, so come up and see Percy Wild do his “‘stuff.””
We meet Metro Vicks in the first round of the National Team Pursuit Championship, Will members who fancy their chances at team pursuit please notify me immediately for inclusion in the team.
A.W.
NORTH-EAST C, A.C. We held our first club event, a ‘£25, on March 14th, on the Lancheater Course, near Durham (a number of Clarionettes will have cause to remember this course). 24 entered, 16. started and 12 finished, with the following fastest times
1_F. Stoker, 1-13-7. 2—W. Taylor, 1-18-15, 3— M. Woodcock, 1-20-40. 4—A, Wheeler, 1-21-26. 5— G. English, 1-21-30, 6—W. Leithes, 1-21-35,
Handicap places: 1—F. Stoker, 1}-mins. 1-11-22. 2—W. Leithes, 8-mins, 1-13-35. 3—W. Taylor, 3}-mins. 1-14-45,
Entry forms for Ripon ‘25” can be obtained from R. Jeffries, 169, Wingrove Avenue, Newcastleon-Tyne, 4. RJ.
VALLEY HOUSE CLARION CLUBHOUSE LTD.
“In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of but in our case its sub time, so how about it you non-members. There are reduced rates for Shareholders, so why not go Nap,” and become a Shareholder member, and act as a corner stone of the building,
Even though there are other attractions on May 12th, which we are sure will not inferest Clarioncttes, it has given us an opportunity to arrange a Grand Polo Match—let’s hope to see the C. and A.C, crown their opponents, ALEX BROOKS.
NATIONAL CLARION FELLOWSHIP.
NOTHER Meet has come and gone. Pa Bennett
was elected President, Mr, Huggins, V-President, Hubert Humphreys Chairman, Sam Harpham Secreetary, and Committee: W. Banies, A. Smith, and Mrs, Stott. Our Chairman issued 10,000 leaflets giving a message to the Cyclists, and telling them of the Clarion Fellowship. It was decided to sell off our stock of SOLID SILVER BADGES at the low charge of ONE SHILLING EACH. There are still a few left, and you can secure one for 1/14 post free. Any member who has not received an Annual Report and Balance Sheet can do so by asking.
There is still need for more support for this paper. What about it 2/6 will bring you a copy (post free) for 12 months. See to it. BOOTS!
S. HARPHAM.
LONDON. The Fellowship Dinner on March 13th was well attended; toasts to the Fellowship and R. Blatchford were drunk, and a collection for Spanish Medical Aid realised £1/15/6.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on May 19th, We hope to have a good attendance to judge the year’s work and play, and to decide on renewed efforts for the coming year. The Cinderella Fund Committee are now thinking about summer outings and tea parties in the open air for poor kiddies from densely populated districts, and funds are needed for this work.
NATIONAL C.V.U, Mrs. W. Stott, 32, Samson Street, Oldham. Plenty of work for the Choirs, if the Annual Outing is to be effective at all, Learn the words of the International.”” Learn and rehearse all pieces chosen, which if you include Hardcastle Craggs Meet Programme "’—you've said enough-—it will keep you all busy.
OLDHAM. Miss Starkey, 37, Morris Street. We have held very successful Victory Social, We are now looking forward to the summer meets. Sorry to report the loss of three members this month, but we shall still plod on. We could do with new members for all parts,
MANCHESTER, Owing to illness of our conductor, we have not done any serious rehearsing during the past month, However, now he is back, and the annual meeting over, we hope to get busy with our next year’s programme and also Hardcastle Cragg pieces. We are still in need of singers, especially Sopranos.
Miss L. Bowden, 45, Amos Street, Manchester, 9.
HALIFAX. A successful concert and dance was held on, April 8th in aid of the Spanish Workers’ Relief Fund. The programme comprised old time dances, interspersed with items by the choir, The proceeds amounted to approximately £5. More members are needed for the choir. Rehearsals every Friday at the Halifax I.L.P. Rooms. Join now in readiness for our next festival, L. FOGG,
ROCHDALE. We are rehearsing at present for two Anniversaries; one to be held on Sunday, April 11th, and the other on Sunday, April 18th. Now our programme is settled for the next Festival we have much work to do, Members are required for all parts and will be made welcome. BP.
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SECTIONEWS.
Reports should be written in block letters and MUST be sent in by the 15th inst. on Official Report Cards. These can be obtained from E. Sugden.
ABERDEEN. Our Dance was a huge success, swelling considerably the Section Funds. The following Time Trial fixtures have been arranged: 10-mile Handicap; 10-mile Ladies; 25-mile Handicap; 30-mile Handicap 50-mile Handicap; Ballot Time Trial; Hill Climb. ‘An anonymous donor has kindly presented a Cup. It is to be known as the Taelmann Trophy. The Taclmann Trophy will be presented to the best All Rounder” over 25, 30, 50 miles. Four girl members, possibly more, will visit Dundee next month to uphold the Clarion reputation in an Open Scratch Ladies 10-mile event.
ACCRINGTON. Several members taking interest in club affairs and have invested in a club room. The general air of the lads seems to consist of that infection called speed, and we have a few club events on the agenda, including an Inter-Section “25” with Blackburn. With the help of our crack,” J.D., we should put up a good show. Had a grand time at Durham, for it was great to meet friends, both old and new, and when leaving we started to discuss the best way to Gloucester. C, DAVIES.
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE. Calling Yorks. Union! What is the big attraction at Menston? Since the Easter Week-end at Yorks. Club House some chaps have been paying too many visits to Menston, and note they were there at Christmas, and last Summer holiday, and are preparing for Whitsun. Yorks. Dales(?) and Yorks. Ales —nuff sed! And now for Manchester Union. What about some news from the Sec. and the Sections? Fashion Notes—Continental touches are now “It.” Get some goggles! It’s rumoured that a famous pilot has joined the Club. At least he has a crash helmet even if no pilot. “ROY DE ROCCLES.”
ASTON. The attendance on runs just lately is still much cause for satisfaction, and now that the Polo Section are able to arrange a number of matches during the week this should also make itself felt in regard to Sunday turnouts. There are two items worth mention, i.e. runs. The first is prompt starting, and the second is the necessity of riding with the utmost caution and road sense when returning along main roads at night. Commendable work is being done by the ladies of the section on the Perry Barr Spanish Aid Committee.
BARNOLDSWICK. Sections in the North Lancashire Union should make a spectacular increase in their membership during the next few weeks, thanks being due to the Mighty Morgan.” People in North Lancashire are purchasing cycles at an amazing rate in order to escape off tlie beaten track away from this roaring monster,” a three-wheeler four-seater car owned by four of Clitheroe’s members, The terror of Durham, the wonder of the ages, and the sensation of Clitheroe. In case the Mighty Morgan” should find its way to Barnoldswick we have had a gas-proof chamber built in our club room for the safety of our members. BEN BARON.
BARNSLEY. Racing and football outlook: C. (Basher) Niland, Ist. Fastest and 1st Handicap, “South Yorks. C. and A.C. 10,” and rd Fastest in Swinton Scratch 10.” Keep trying, Farrington,” you will get somewhere soon. What about it you “Packers”? Thanks to “Butch and his boys” at Sheffield for three good football matches during the winter. Of course we had to win
two. We are now looking for new fields to conquer, and have started training for “Squat Polo.” Which Section wants licking first? RED AND WHITE. BASINGSTOKE,
Four Comrades, and I, certainly had a treat,
When on the 4th of April we went to the Union Meet.
As a way of raising £.s.d.
We sold scent satchels at a moderate fee;
When these were sold—we didn’t sob,
"Cause the profit raised was thirty bob.
Now we're looking forward to some fun
When we arrange with Eastleigh an Inter-Section run! STOW-IT.
BLACKBURN. Plans are being formulated for increasing the membership, and one of the attractions will be a Re-union Run of old and not-so-often-seen members. All past and present members are being circularised, and a good turn-out is hoped for. Racing members are very active in local open and association events. Spanish Aid Committee is still raking in the shekels, and the quota of Clarion Cyclist’ is readily disposed of.
H. ASHDEN.
BIRMINGHAM. Annual Rally and Sports wili take place on Saturday, May 22nd, at the B.S.A. Sports Ground, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath. Bring all your friends. Tickets 94. each, from the secretary, include admission to Sports and Tea.
BOLTON-ON-DEARNE. Now that the lads have started racing, and done nothing, it’s time someone wrote a lament. We know your legs feel like lead and your heart like a machine gun, and your bike is a mangle with no wheels on; but don’t be discouraged—think of the sports sec. wearing himself out wondering whether to fetch an ambulance or just a spare tubular. Cheer up. you'll do better next time, so get some training in, we want all our crack(ed) men at Ripon. Good news for club run enthusiasts. J.J. the captain is back home again, so don’t tell Betty... B.O.D.
BURY. All our Section regrets the loss of Edith and extend our sympathy to Alfred. After getting “windy” about our digs” we settled comfortably in Durham and enjoyed the Meet. We missed the Sunday “swim.” Where were all you swimmers? However—perhaps next time. Now Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, ete. —don’t forget Bury Meet this time. Sat: May 8th’ and the’ best dance band for miles around. W. LEVER.
CENTRAL. Central Section continues to support the journal, but more members should be readers. The Club journal is the link between the members who are scattered all over the country. Present membership 120, and still growing. Send subscriptions for journal and you will receive a copy on the 2nd day of each
month, E. SUGDEN. COALBURN. Club runs for the month: May 2nd—May Day Demonstration. May 9th—Maybole. May 16th—Kirkaldy U.M.
May 28rd—Menock Pass. May 30th—Tinto Hill. The Secretary wili notify all members whose insurance policy expires in April, and are requested to renew them at once. Another member takes the high jump into the banns of matrimony, and we all join in wishing you the best of luck, Will, and hope it’s a case of another tandem in the club.
DENABY MAIN. Runs: May 2nd and 9th—Open dates. 16th— Camping. 23rd—Boston Spar. 28th—Nottingham. Please note, all racing business to be sent to Mr. W. Purdy, 60, North Cliffe Rd., Conisboro, Nr. Rotherham, Yorks. Cc, MARROW.
DEPTFORD AND WOOLWICH. Regret to hear that Lewisham lassies are in training for the one and only Romeo in that Section. Talking of training, tt is rumoured that the Deptford Racing Sec. has fitted his new iron with a 49-in. gear, just to loosen his muscles. We have signed up several new members lately. Alterations at club nights may safely be expected, as I hear the new Social Sec. has a thing or two up his sleeve. Last but not least, we now leave Amersham Hotel at 8.30 a.m., summer-time having commenced,
DUNDEE. Dundee Section still progresses in the direction of new members; it only requires our older members to give themselves a shake and we would be one of the best. We were glad to welcome Aberdeen comrades on their visit south, Our club premises are now at Bel! St. Lane. At last we managed to be represented at a U.M., but unfortunately our delegates didn’t have time to wait for Internationale” being sung, or was it? By the way, our members seem prone to tackle Bathgate; is it too far?
EAST MANCHESTER. Durham—a vision of the past. Let us now settle down to work, and increase our membership. There are quite a number of wheelmen who have never heard of the Clarion. Get them in, and show them the advantage they get. I am sorry to say some of our members have not yet paid their subs; it won’t be any use being sorry if they meet with an accident. Whit-week Tour, Menston C.H. Come and have a good time. C.G. FAILSWORTH. Farmer,” now Secretary of the new Failsworth Section, conveys hearty greetings to the Caerphilly District lads. How are you “Duffy” Bach? Hope Idris and Pike and Fish are bouncing yet. Growing like Bamboo. Time this is in print hope to have 20 members. Beat you yet, Caerphilly! More and more turning up at club fixtures-—and only started end of March. Up, the Clarion! A. H. E. (“FARMER
FALKIRK. Section is represented on Falkirk May Day Committee and will march in demonstration with cycles. Plan for new hut will come before the Dean of Guild Court on Thursday, 15th April, then the erection of Scotland’s finest Clarion hut will take place. Clarionettes look out for opening social. To pay off the loans we have had, to purchase the hut, we are running a huge prize draw. Not huge in the number of tickets, but in the number of prizes; for example: 3-valve Electric Wireless, Canteen of Cutlery, Boxes of Cigarettes, Silk Scarves, etc. All runs being carried
FERRYHILL. Showing signs of having a highly successful season. Membership, 30. Runs remarkably popular. Meetings marked by astounding enthusiasm. Political aspect of club receiving intense consideration. A team of propaganda scouts suggested for political aspirants and will prove to be an invaluable asset, advertising the Clarion Cycling Club and propagating Socialism. Members asked to interest other cyclists in the Clarion Gaeting Club, .G.
FOLESHILL. Runs for May are as follows: May 2nd—May Day Demonstration (Sheldon). 9th—Welford (Stratford). 16th—Whitsun Tour, Cirencester. 28rd—Meriden Memorial Service. 30th— Bourton on Water (Weston Subedge). Laurels to Archie, Marjorie and Joe for their trip to Durham, Also to Jim for his Newark— Maxstoke afternoon run, Captain Scaife has a new machine with yards and yards of handle-bar. So has J. Haynes, but he nearly lost his! Please note—In future it will be the recognised thing for a member to carry his tea as well as his dinner. Don’t forget, all roll up, banners, flags and pennants complete for the Grand March” on May the 2nd, C.W.H.
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GLASGOW. Members had a fine Easter Holiday Week-end at Dalquharran Hostel, where stair climbing is the main indoor sport. Somebody showed some propaganda with a point. At Dalry Union Meet low pressure tyres were all the rage. Some other guy’s tyres and your own rage, all good clean fun with no bones broken—just. The boys must think the Scottish Meet Sports are to be run on the All-in system this year.
GOVAN. The Section was represented at Durham by two delegates who were sorry to leave the Conference before the finish, but after all they had nearly a 200-mile ride back to Glasgow and there was prospects of snow. They report a fine run home. Runs for May: 2nd—May Day Demonstration. 9th—Dunure U.M. 16th—Three Lochs. 28rd-—Symington (Ayrshire). 30th—Alva Glen. Evening runs Monday and Wednesday from Hillington Road.
GRIMSBY. We have given our club room secretary plenty to do now the summer will soon be with us. He has just bought a new lawn mower as ours has gone out of commission and we want our tennis courts up to the mark. We have just taken fastest time and team race in the low gear “64” with the help of Lew.” We are going on a visit to the biscuit factory at Great Coates on the 15th April. P.T.S.B.
GREENOCK. Enjoyed first week-end this year at hostel in Irvine. Several of club went to bed minus one blanket, others went plus one blanket. This week’s run is a novelty, to the Gryfe.” I think it’s an expedition into the unknown. Let’s hope the skipper brings us back alive. There’s a reason for all the recent scrapping by the fast lads. Our confined 10-mile’’ is to be run off in a few weeks. (WEE. MULL.)
HARROW AND WEMBLEY. Membership now totals seventeen. Have a number of fast lads in club of whom much should be heard. The lads are proving themselves regular lady killers, leaving a trail of broken hearts. What happened at Hemel Hempstead, the male population are up in arms at the Clarion invasion. If our fast lads can rush as well as mush, there is fireworks ahead. Greetings to all Sections, and beware.
HAWTHORN. Easter Meet over; now for Ripon. Arrangements are well under way, and we hope all the Section will be there. A good programme has also been arranged in connection with our Annual Sports Day in the Welfare Ground on June 26th, at 2 p.m. It will need all hands at the wheel to get the tickets going if we are to increase the sum we handed oyer to the aged people last year. Don’t forget, you can do a trip to Antwerp at the Sports Olympiad very cheap. MAC,
HEANOR. Now Heanor what about those 150 members for 1937. Jump to it! Extend your sympathies to Johnnie ’’—no more 1-7’s for him, he’ll have no time for training now. Anyhow we gave him a good send-off when he came out of the church. Here’s wishing them all the best. Racing season has opened very quietly. We want more entries. Don’t forget those four cups and that gold medal. One sees reports from lots of sections as to what they have done or are doing for the Spanish Workers. Is Heanor to be left behind; cannot we do something on this question. Their fight is our fight, don’t forget that. Good-bye working-class freedom if Fascism wins.
HENDON. We have great pleasure in telling the world that our lads were successful in winning the Cooper Trophy in the L.U. Novices ‘*25” on April 11th. This is the first race our lads have ever entered, and they had to race on old machines and ordinary road tyres. What will they do on new mangles”’? The boys” wish to take this opportunity of thanking those Clarionettes who turned out as marshalls and helpers, so making this event possible. Will “‘lady-killers please note—We are a cycling club and not a matrimonial agency. Knock! Knock! Harrow! Well, so long— Hendon ringing off. Vic. C. BOTTERILL.
HAVE mucH MORE TINE FOR TRAINING S*NCE THE Baby ARRIVED!
D. MERRY,
A CLARION RACING
MEMBER
BRITISH WORKERS’ SPORTS ASSOCIATION.
CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING
Under A.A.A, W.A.A.A, Laws and N.C.U, Rules AT
PALMER PARK, READING
ON
SATURDAY, 19% JUNE, 1937
(FIRST EVENT AT 2-30 p.m.)
National Championships
10-Miles Walk, 120-Yds, Hurdles, 1-Mile Relay (220, 220, 440, 880). Long Jump. High Jump.
Tug-o’-War (100 Stone). 100-Yds. Flat, 220-Yds. Flat. 80-Metres Hurdles, 660-Yds, Relay (110, 110, 220, 220). CYCLING 440-Yds. 880-Yds, 1-Mile.
And Reading Local Championships.
GOLD TIME
AND SILVER MEDALS. STANDARD MEDALS.
Open to Trade Unionists, Members of Labour Parties, Leagues of Youth and National Clarion Cycling Club,
Entries Close June 8th.
Entry Fees 1/-
Write :—Joint General Secretaries, Transport House, Smith Square, London, S.W.1.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR BADGE
NATIONAL
Silver... tia 2/6 each E.P.N.S. lig woh JO Silk vd 4.30 Se fig, Transfers 3d. 55
Obtainable from your Section Secretary.
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HORSFORTH. Want a new table, and think we want a
very much stronger one—one that will stand some hammer, or hatchet,
whicnever i¢ may be. Apart from the above, 1 have a very favouratie report: Good attendance, steadily mereasing memuerand funas are the main items. Luanks co Aiverts euort Lo raise Cash we are Now Keepllg Our Heads above water. Good old Alpert!” In winding up, 1 may say that we are tooking forwara to summer and its goou vhmgs, camping, ete. “THE LONG "UN.
HUTHWAITE. Boots! cycung 292 mutes return journey.
Another Meet over; Secre attended, Kaster Sun., club turnout visited Worksop aud speav a social aay at Clarion Club Room there. Apru sva—Kun vo Kovin Hooas stride, verbys, Apri Lth— 10 Braagate rk., Leis. mnemoers spent week-end at Valley Mouse, walicu is earnescly in need of heip, manual and mnancial. May veo—vove Dale. loun—Whiv Week-end. 8rd—Derwent Res., d.d0, s0th—Manituld Vatiey, 8.30. G. NAYLOR,
KILMARNOCK. We refuse to beiieve that there is any man or Woman Wao Can ansWer this question: where ao the cyclists go in tae winter-time? Do they hibernate We are very glad to report taac our vice-Captain nas recoverea from a very baa atuaca ot Petticoat Fever,” we ail thought that ne nad succumbed to 1, but uo—ne has been present these last two or three runs, und since spring has arrived he -has been smitten with the most popular disease of the moment, Bic: PUNG.
LEEDS. Congratulations to our President, F. Playford, and Miss 4. dngham, woo were married at Kaster.’ 1ne couple have both wone yauaut work tor tae club durmg their seven years mempersuip, tor Waile Kred was General Secretary for tour years, it is no secret that Lda was his unofficial assistant. Zam sure that the waote club jon in wishing them the best of luck and much nappiuess for the future. Umortunately, the hostel week-end aavertised iast month ciashed with the Umion “25,” so it mad to be postponed, 1t is noped to arrange one for some aate aiter Whitsun. Kuam won a medal in Y.C.R.C. Long Markers 25.’ Did 1-9-56. Hirst Yorks. C. and A.C. member to win a prize open competition,
LEICESTER.
M.G, “25” result: E. J. Ellway, 1.11.56; A. Laxton,
1.13.7; A. Merrill, 1.14.80; K. Myde, 1.16.58; lanaicaps: 1st— K. Whitworth; 2nd—A. Laxton; 8rd—A. Paimer. Over twenty members attended the Unity ‘Campaign Meeung and heard
H. Polut, W. Meuor, and Brockway put forwara the plea for unity within our ranks. After giving the club good service tor so jong, 8. Cree will be greatiy missed in tne chair. R. Joliey will take nis place. A. MOTTRAM.
LEIGH calling! We have pleasure in announcing our racing lads’ dance an undreamed-ot success. Congratulations: Lads’ reputation made tor the future. Nice work Lol, Hugh and fiarry i tne cloakroom, and Noan’s toffee was fine. Ciubroom going strong, everybody becoming dart champions. Butterfly Section not started yet; still we never know, we may get a shock some morning.
Section meetings during the summer will take Next meeting, June 6th. Decided the Section support Bury Meet, May Sth. Meet West Point, 3 p.m. Who is for the Camping Meet at Ripon in Whitsun? Names to Albert. ‘Lae Union contidently looks to Levenshulme to assist with the time trials. Let us continue to set an example to others, T.W.
LEWISHAM. Still going strong. Our membership is steadily increasing. We are now looking for a new club room; anyone knowing of a suitable room in the Catford district please write to Southend Lane, Catford, 8.8.6. This month’s tunny joke The i.A. has been “contacting” our section regarding possible anti-aircraft gun operators and/or gun-fodder. NINE Y-NINE.”
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT. We have suffered a great loss in the death of one of our members, Herbert Anning, aged 28. His unsellish work at the Clubhouse ¢arned him a high place in the estimation of his comrades. He was secretary of the Section 1935-1936. CRAVEN, Hon. Sec.
LEVENSHULME. place every other month.
LONDON EASTERN. Kicked out the Winter Season with a Joint Grand Carnival Dance with City Section. Result: £5 to International Brigade and’ donations to London Clarion and Boots Magazine. Done our little bit for the 2nd Youth Foodship, and hope to surpass previous figure. Looking forward to a grand time wiun ail social and racing activities ahead, and anticipate a fine turnout for May Day Celebrations. R. CHERNEY.
MANCHESTER. Congratulations to two of our club members: H. Worthen and R. R. Sharp, who came lst and 2nd in the Clarion “25” at Easter. Keep it up boys! and when this is printed we hope you will have secured many more pots.” All inembers who come out with us on May 30th will have a pleasant surprise—nufft sed! We are pleased to state that we are getting a good few tandems in the club now, and more out every Sunday.
D.G.M.
MARCH. Formed 2nd March, 1937. Now 15 members and prospects of quite a few more. Secretary: J. Wilson, 65, Eastwood Avenue, March. We will be pleased to meet any Clarion members who
may be passing this way. Boots)
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NELSON. Calling Foleshill Section! Boots! Look out ve
Wanderer! This guy is intending joining your Section, He hails from our Section, but unfortunately for us he left us (the cad) to tind work in the Midlands, so if he comes along on his flying trapese,” grab the guy, for hé sure is worthy of the Clarion badge. Members piease note—Sunday runs 9 a.m. J. Hudson (the tough guy?) and two or three of the lads represented us at the E.M. ao sarham, Membership increasing up to going to press. What about renewals for 1937? THE WASPS.
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS. Well, Easter is over again and we think it was the best ever. Our saving club is now in full swing for Gloucesver, so roll on Easter 1938. Come on, you members with subs due, don’t keep putting off till tomorrow; remember it never comes. Boots!
NEWTON HEATH. (Gilad to see our Section is getting more memwho are proving to be real memvers. We do not only want ntity, we want quality, and make Newton Heath Section the
aaose going camping to Llangollen at Whitsun let me have tne naines as soon as possible and see we have enough tents, etc. Also iet us have more members at the club room, remember—it ls up to you! M. YATES.
NOTTINGHAM. All
manner of activities now in. full swing. Campmg, touring, racing, football. Do you think you can play footoau’ Wait till you meet us: We shail be at Meriden in full torce ou May 28rd. Have just run a dance in aid of Spain; raised approx. £4. Stop Press—Worksop trying to sceal some ot our girls. Lay of, of We'll send over our tabie tennis champ. H. M. LLOYD.
The runs next month are May 9th—Blossom
May 30th—Edge C. Aldridge, 143,
NUNEATON. Still alive and kicking. as follows: May zna—aay vay Celebrations. Run. May 16th—Open. May 23rd—rent Locks. Hilis. wishing the Magazine every success. Queen’s Road, Nuneaton.
OSSEYf AND HORBURY. Are you keen on keeping fit? If so, come to the Labour Hall, Horbury, on ‘hursdays. Comrade G. Wilby is the Sec. and F. Griffin has been elected to act as our trainer. Table Tennis, Rollers, ecc. provided. Now the 0.H.A.C.A. Are you interested’ Will vewsbury, Normanton and Wakefield Sections get prepared ior the tforcnacoming Squat Polo events. Look out for Turther notices. Are you going to the Y.E.N. Rally at Wetherby, May 8th and 9th, and the Club House Sports at Menston on May 30th? P. C. GODWIN.
ORMISTON helped the local Labour Party to gather food for the Spanish Workers. Ormiston people supported the cause nobiy, and the sum of £4 14s. 8d. anu 468 tins and packets were gathered in. Any Clarion member passing our way will be made welcome in the club room, and we will endeavour to show them how gooa or bad we are at table tennis.
OUTWOOD. Our first appearance in the a Survived a very poor winter but looking forward to seeing fresh faces now on club runs. Been going six months now, so how about it lads (and lasses). Lime we got on the map. Membership increasing slow but sure. Some great big-wig once said, See Naples and die,” but see “Swet” putting vaseline on his new grid-iron and you will die laugh Here’s mud in your eye Clarionettes. BLACK AND AMBER.
PADDINGTON. Spent Easter at Southsea and pleased to see other Clarionettes on the road. Had a representative at Durham who gave a good report of the conference. Members now turn out in force, and did you see who was at the club room, Charlie? We celebrate our first anniversary in May, so don't forget to turn oub everyone and wish yourselves 3,”
Many happy returns,” and remember, Charlie prefers tea. Boots! H. C, HOTCHKIN.
PAISLEY. Membership continues to increase since we opened our new club rooms at Clark Street. New members are aiways welcomed any evening at club rooms trom 7.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. All club runs during the winter were weil attended by members, but every Sunday now brings more of our members out. Sunday runs leave from Saucel Street at 9.30 a.m. GW.
PAISLEY EASTERN. Better an electric spark for five minutes than a cabbage for fifty years" is the slogan of this go-ahead Section. Clarity of mind naturally follows trom the vigour and health obtainea from our best of all pastimes. Our latest recruits are of the best and are well to the fore on all club runs. The “speed men” are intensively training to make this racing season a record one for the section. R. HALL.
Runs for May: Inter-run with N.E. Section, tea at Tempie Inn, Royden, on the 9th, 12th—Our Coronation seats will be our B.17 for a breakfast run to Chactonbury Ring. 16th and 17th—Whit Camp. 23rd—Meriden Peace Raliy. You must. support this; give your name to the captain now. It’s a Clarion call. 30th-—-Kound the Rodings, tea at Dodinghurst. Propaganda Sec. reports a falling off in sales. So make sure you get your May issue of Challenge Clarion Cyclist and Boots and pass them on to other cyclists, Boots!
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PENTRE. Wanted—A few smart young women for Sunday runs. Must be able to lure men. Apply, Secretary of this Section. Sorry to adopt these tactics, but all historians agree that man throws overboard all he holds dear in times of stress. Come on, boys—there’s nice boys—let’s see you out next Sunday. There’s nice boys! (Fancy having to coax the Ivor’s wearing shorts —don’t you kno J.R.’s cleaned his bike—don’t you know?
Can’t you guess, as Glyn used to say. But a 100 per cent attend. ance at Cirencester. J.R.M. PENYCRAIG. We must take our hats off to Miss 0. Price, the only person to complete the 50-mile in 4 hours for ladies. The rest
of the fellows failed to do in 3 hours. “Miss O. Price did it in 3-hours 44-mins. This was ather good time as it was a very windy day. We hope you other Sections are getting ready for the Long-markers, for our fellows are tuning up for it, especially the “old man.” There is some rivalry in our Section over this event. The “old man” said that it was a waste of time for you other fellows to ride. W. J. NICHOLAS.
PETERBOROUGH. New bedsteds”” are now being bought and the Sunday run looks like a show of latest models. W. Greaves’ talk of 13th April great succe J. Nicholson has_ resigned captaincy and M. Bennellick is acting captain. B. Cullip has resigned membership, ‘Shirt’ Knight again comes out to play “Alone” ete. By time this has gone to press we hope to have licked the Corinthians in inter-club “25,” and to have met March Section (newly-formed) at Holbeach. K. F. BRYAN.
PONTYCLUN AND GILFACH. We all took a packet in the Port Talbot “25,” only one man out of four finishing; he also put up a good performance at Hereford on Easter Monday. Well done Roy. We welcome our new member from Pencoed, and we hope he will have a good season, as it will enhance our prospects for the team awards in open events. I wonder if we will see the twins out in the next couple of months, namely, Morgan and Roberts. We hope so, as they are good helpers. 8S, J. TAYLOR.
PONTYPRIDD. Greetings to all Sections. Here’s wishing Harold, our new captain, the best of luck. Membership still on the rise, getting all our old members back together. We wish to know in Stan will buy next month’s magazine or will he leave it until his birthday. We hope Cardiff's new Section will have all the luck we wish them. Boots! SB.
PORTSMOUTH. Runs for the last month have been well attended, but we are badly in need of girls. All had an enjoyable day on Sunday, April 4th, when we attended the Southern Union Meet at Liphook. We are also looking forward to meeting the Richmond Section at Alton on Sunday, May 9th, All comrades of the Pompey Section congratulate Basingstoke, the newly-formed Southern Section. NOBBY.”
PORTH. In reply to Penycraig gas-bags: we at least don’t let a girl beat us! We also will be glad to see them at our club room. Also any other Section members. Entry forms for Open 25-miles ‘Time Trial can now be obtained from S. Fern, 81, Nythbran, Porth, Rhondda.
PRESCOT. Club room will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for training, and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for social activities. Beginning on Monday, May 8rd, with the Final.
On Thursday, May 6th, a Roller Contest will be held in St. Helen’s confined to Clarionettes only. If we enter this in full force we stand a chance of pulling it off.” Tickets for the Racing Section’s “Swindle” are selling like hot dogs. Comrade W. and G. Cullen will play “Joe if we don’t make enough cash to buy that home trainer. Comrades, don’t forget our slogan when you meet any unattached cyclist: Cyclistwise—Clarionize.”
FLOREAT PRESCOTIA.”
PRESTON. Section held April 4th; good entry. Some good times in view of wretched weather. Roland the winner; W. Russell 2nd. Marie and Winnie brave the elements and go camping at Easter. This of course calls for a number of the lads to do 80; all report a good time at Ingleton. Five of the Section do a midnight ride to Durham to attend the conference; that’s the Clarion spirit. Ronnie, now Captain of ‘‘A” Section, with Frank hits understudy. More members rolling in. Now for first
century. Boots! Spurs! wW.w. RICHMOND. Held another Grand Dance last month at Princes Hall. We are finishing the social season with the final dance of
the series at Princes Hall. Dancing 8—1. Licensed bar, naturally. Charlie’s wearing the pickle and flute; but please keep sober, Charlie. By the way, what happened to Clapham on the recent inter-section run. Was it too cold for you Joan? Our lads are doing great work for Spanish Foodship.
ROCHDALE. The Ladies’ Run was a great success. The members hope to hold another annual hike next year. Now then, what about turning out on the camping runs again? Two years ago Rochdale had the honour of being the second largest Section. What about a campaign to enrol more members and_ place Rochdale on top? Several of the members are still trying to find the second check in the map reading contest; if found, return them to the Hon. Sec. The finder will be rewarded with ten
tea coupons,
ROTHERHAM was well represented in Union 10 T.T. No prizes this time, But with a little training will soon beat all comers. Membership rising; members should invite cyclists to join us and take part in our activities. The Whitsun camp will be held at Scarborough. See Camping Sec. for particulars. 25-miles T.T. Club in May—All riders, both fast and slow, are asked to support the event. Will members be at. starting place on time? Unity it strength.” A. HAMMERTON. SEAHAM. Seaham calling! Our Ex-Captain was married on ‘April 3rd. We wish them the very best of luck. Hope you riders are preparing for our Annual Cup Race. Come on, boys, let us have a record entry this year! Runs for May are as follows:
vnd—Shotley Bridge. 9th—Middleton-in-Teesdale. 16th—Ripon (Meet). 28rd—Whitby. 30th—Corbridge. Roll up, you
inake a happy crowd.
SEVEN SISTERS. Some time ago we joined the Left Book Ciu, an idea we suggest other Sections might copy; only one member not loud in approval of the scheme, and he pleads he cannot read. Louis is now darts champion; it is reported he scored one over the eight in the final. A sub-committee will be set up to unravel the mystery of the members who set out to take part in
the 50-in-8 R.T.
SOUTHAMPTON are still progressing. We opened our new club room with a very successful social on Thursday, April 8th, The new quarters appear to be ideal and should be an asset to the Section. We held our first race on the 11th, which was also a big success. Our ‘tough guy,” Gary Cooper, refused to race, declaring “racing is a mug’s game,” and I, being a novice no longer, thoroughly agree. Spring is here, and all young males of the Section beware; remember, “In Spring a woman’s fingers turn to fish-hooks.”” J. FREEMAN.
STAIRFOOT AND ARDSLEY. Things are getting brighter. Our members are Tolling up again, also fresh faces are coming. I am glad to say I have sold out this month's gazettes in good time. We are hoping for a good season, and more members are about to join, so let’s make it a real jubilee year all round, both for the Glarion and all its various Sections. E, THOMPSON,
ST. HELEN’S CENTRAL. Alf, our new member, is going to be one of the best riders. Another member of the club has greatly improved on her riding, and we all wish her luck. Now Dolly, show the club that you are going to improve more so this year. Here comes Laurel on_his “Grub,” and what a difference it’s made in his riding. Not forgetting our fast lads, who are in training for Parr open event, wishing them luck for all racing events. E, ASHCROFT.
ST. HELEN’S (PARR). Those lads who cycled to Durham had a tough time. They had a sample of four seasons in one day on Good Friday. Who was disappointed at not meeting an “acquaintance” of previous Meets? The recent fine weather is bringing the butterflies out of their cocoons. By the way, the Union Official has an adequate reply ready for the next Union Meet.
JOE CROOKS.
$T. HELEN’S (WINDLE). Hopes by now that Mabel has fully recovered from her recent accident. Walter and Elsie get married at Whitsuntide; good luck and happiness to you both. The Coronation Run on May 12th will start at 9 a.m. prompt, and don’t forget your colours. A win of 3—2 in a soccer match at Hoylake proved to overwork our non-trained muscles, “So you can’t take it, eh.” However, we are to return shortly for the invite to a real Lancashire Hot-pot—thanks Mrs. Bellis. The Union C. and A.C. general meeting, held last month at our headquarters, promises some interesting races. |W. PRESCOTT.
STRETFORD. Runs for May: 9th—New Brighton—Chester, 15th— Delamere (Sat.) Week-end Camp. 23rd—Southport. 30th—Rudyard Lake. Meet Stretford P. Hall, 10 a.m. Arrangements later re Delamere Camp. We now meet every Wednesday evening at 8.30 p.m., Angel Hotel. Cycle storage at back. All welcome. Runs published Thurs. Evening News.” 6 more new members in first week of April. Subs being paid weekly. Watch out! you large Sections, will soon be catching you up. Boots! HL.
SUNDERLAND. Hello folks! Have you got over Easter? Now is the time to get your wrecks out and get ready for Ripon at Whit. How are our lady friends of the Heanor Section? Have they found Jowie” yet? Section runs are very poor. YOU are to blame for this. Every one helps to Swell the crowd. New members wanted. Club runs for May are: Middleton-on-Row, Wood-
lands, Ripon Meet, Angerton, Great Ayton. Start at 9 a.m. W. G, SEMENS.
J. _F. Tremayne,
SWINTON. Results of 10-mile Time Trial:
24-mins. Downing, 26-mins. 6-secs.; C. Niland, 25-min 8-secs. ood, 26-mins. Fastest Novice: Ingham, 26-mins. s. Team: Swinton, 75-mins. 27-secs. Section runs for May: 2nd—Burton Stather. 16th—Impromptu. 23rd—Eyams.
30th—Secretary’s Run. We are pleased to report that C. Fockett is active once more after a spell in hospital, also that W. Williams is out of hospital and will soon be with us again, A. TATE,
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TAFFS WELL Taffs Well calling! We must apologise for our
abs last month, Just another “date” our Sec. didn’t keep. Pleased to report steady ine: in membership. The runs duriug April very good,-but would 1 to see more members turn out, So come on you chaps, fall in and follow old Tapper. Cheerio! Boots!
THORNLIEBANK. Sunday, May 30th. No bikes at the meeting place. Queer! No T nliebank members cycl that day. ill queer! What's wrong? Butterflie: Sit-down Strike? Or has the serap-iron men ealted and coll tthe ps? No! Just the Annual Bus Run of the etion ud boy! the boys going to enjoy it? Ask ’em, This year’s run to Kingham, Fife. Dinner and Tea. Ticket 10/-. DINAH.” WAKEFIELD. We had a glorious holiday ter Meet at
Durham and another ribbon is added to ‘ot Our Sports Sec. wishes all secretaries to note his address, which is: 3, Baby. Street, and not 5 as stated in the handbook. Here is an Will the camper who picked a primus stove up near the wate trough at the Easter Camp at Durham please communicate with G. Pesterfield, 3, Selby Street, Wakefield. Thank you! Sporting events for the month: Free-wheel Competition and 10-mile cap.
WORKSOP. Club runs to be picked later. Apologies to Worksop Section on our lackadaisical way of letting things slide till the last minute; also to the Section who gave us a call on Easter Monday to’ find no one on duty; afraid we are somewhat segregated at present, so members rally round, and let’s have things moving on a proper business-like ba What are we going to do in the Rag this year? All with suggestions etc. please let’s have them; we did quite well last year you know, expecially at such short notice. E. POWELL.
WARSOP. Introducing a new Section. Born February and going strong. We have already met the Huthwaite Sec. Boots! and have got a date with Worksop. Other locals please note—We would like to get acquainted. Had some good rides and rotten weather—ask the campers—four lads and a lass—how they liked opening the season at Derwent Dams! We’re too young to be
in the Handbook 1937, so will interested Secs. please note this address A. R. Trudgett, 68, Station Road, Shirebrook, Notts. WEST BOLDON. Owing to losing club rooms we have been very
inconvenienced, but we are negotiating for new premises. Another two of our members migrated southward. Tom Roberts and A. Atkinson; we wish them success, Members who have transferred to our Section are asked to send in their membership
certificate numbers. If your subscription is now due, the Secretary wants to see you. JIM HOLDCROFT. WEST BROMWICH. Camp Week-ends have started. The Sec.
comes out his shell, airs ground sheet and does “10” in 29-mins. tor a pipe opener. A strong party enjoyed Easter tour of Central Pennine Chain Range, but Durham was too much for t’other diehards. Harold took a good run over the Chase and Bert shewed ’em how tough he can he in the Backwoods of Wyre Forest. Geo. Barker won the “10” in 27-47, and Jack walked off with the handicap prize. Congratulations to’ Harry Bynion, Member No. 1, and Elsie on birth of baby daughter. Aiso Stop Press—Muriel presented ’Ank with a son on the Mth. F. L. BOUSFIELD.
WEST MELTON. Members thank Mr. P. Turner for donation to club. All club runs in future to start from Mr. P. Turner’s Garage, Bull’s Head, Brampton. Club runs: May 2nd—Wetherby, 9 a.m. 9th—Honley, 9 a.m. 16th—Matlock, 9 a.m. General Meeting to be held at Matlock. 23rd—Shipley Glen, 9 a.m. 30th—Hare and Hounds, 9 a.m. Walt Moorehouse and W. Rawlings Hare. FE.
WEST STANLEY AND DISTRICT. Runs for May: 2nd—Burnhope- Wearhead, 10 a.m. 9th—Rothsbury, 9.30 a.m, ith—Inter-Camp Meet at Ripon. 23rd—Warkworth, 9.30 a.m. 30¢h—Gilsland, 9 a.m. We are fairly in our stride now. We miss the old faces, but there are new ones to take their places. Looks like we'll build our membership up again after all! Roll on Whitsun! We always do enjoy the Camp at Ripon with the Yorkshire Union. To members—Reverse dates for Redcar and Marsden runs in June. HILDA BOGGON.
YORK. There has been an improvement in attendance at the club room and on club runs. Subs are coming in better, but there are still some members who have not paid up yet. We have got a few of those new members. Carry on the good work. We want. a lot more yet. Don’t forget there is a lot of work waiting to be done at the club room, and you can go in any time to do it. Please note—The meeting place for club runs will revert to the Market Place during Summer time. D. YATES.
ANTWERP.
By now all CG. and A.C. Secretaries will have received claim forms for Antwerp Olympiad. Please note, these must be returned by June ist at the very latest. Any forms that are incomplete in any way will be declared void, and only claims on official forms will be considered. If I have missed any CG. and A.C. centre, there are plenty more forms for a post card.
Antwerp Olympiad Selection Committee KE. J. Heath, A. Taylor, J. Russell Morris, and
J. Deveney, our delegate to B.W.S.A. E.J.H.
BOOTS AND NEWCASTLE—(continued)
I started by mentioning boots, and if any reader has started wearing them again as I did, and for such long distances, after eighteen years of shoes, he may think it better to
to cycle over even the roughest tracks, although at the expense of soreness on a different part of the anatomy. In any case, once having feasted his eyes on the beauties of the quietest places under the sun’”’ he will want to pay a second visit after the least possible delay, and the hope of sampling again Mrs. Richardson’s treacle tart will be no small additional inducement.
(Ordnance Survey 1-inch map, sheet 70. The Kuklos Handbook for 1936 gives some excellent cycling tours in the Clun and Radnor Forests).
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Nearest Station: STYAL (L.M.S.)
For all particulars apply to the Secretary.
YORKSHIRE
CLARION
with Tent, or Tents, in Cubicles.
Published by The National Clarion
CLARION CYCLISTS’
OVERSLEY FORD, MORLEY, Near
The name now conjures up visions of a secluded
We extend a hearty welcome to all who have assisted us with loans, donations, etc., to come
Buses from Wilmslow and Altrincham pass the gates.
CLUBHOUSE
The Home of Good Fellowship and Good Food.
YOUR CENTRE FOR A TOUR OF THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE DALES.
Campers accommodated, or you can be provided Splendidly equipped Beds
Write for further particulars to-———THE SECRETARY, Clarion Club House, Chevin End, Menston-in-Wharfe-dale.
RIBBLE VALLEY
CLARION CLUBHOUSE
CLAYTON-LE-DALE (Near Blackburn)
‘THE HOME OF FELLOWSHIP
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The Grounds cover 17 acres, situated in beautiful surroundings and commanding charming views.
Ideal for a HOLIDAY CENTRE or an OCCASIONAL VISIT.
GOOD FACILITIES FOR RECREATION: Tennis, Putting, Billiards, Table Tennis, Football, Cricket, Swimming, and Dancing.
All games Free to boarders of three days’ stay or over from Monday to Saturday noon
FOR TERMS AND TARIFF LIST, APPLY TO
THE STEWARDESS,
For particulars re surrounding country, write
to the General Secretary.
Shetfield Clarion
Clubhouse
DORE MOOR
(5 miles ‘south west of Sheffield)
AN IDEAL CENTRE FOR TOURING THE
PEAK, DISTRICT,
‘“Nature paints for all the world, poor and rich. together, and while she adorns the innermost rocks of her hills, to tempt your investigation, she paints, far more carefully, the outsides of the hills.’’"—(RUSKIN).
For particulars and tariff, apply—
The Secretary, Sheffield Clarion Club House, Hathersage Road,
Dore Moor, Nr. Sheffield.
cling Club, 15, West View, Hopwood Lane, Halifax.
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