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In this Issue.

UNI HADRIAN'S WALL.......... ILLUSTRATED......... by Wyn GCasbolt SIGHTS AND SITES. ...by Ridge Pole KIRBY MALEARD.i.sc.-resecsscosees by M, Milner

THE C. A.C. CONFERENCE by J. Russell Morris

MAY-DAY REFLECTIONS... MERIDEN THE EDITOR... THE TRIALS-OF A SEC

THE WORKERS’ OLYMPIAD,

THE CLARION VOCAL UNION. SIMON SIMPLELIFE PHILOSOPHISES. NATIONAL, UNION, SECTION, C, and A.C., CLUBHOUSE, FELLOWSHIP C.V.U. REPORTS.

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BY HADRIAN’S WALL

by E. H.

THERE is, of course, no accounting for taste.

A fellow Clarionette told me the other day that he never felt really comfortable when touring in treeless country others find no pleasure in the flat counties, and there are, I believe from remarks heard in the clubroom, even some who dislike hills

My own personal preference is for the desolate wildness where the moors stretch out beneath a leaden sky and the rough winds blow unchallenged.

There seems to be a hard simplicity about such places. After the softness of green pastures and placid streams I welcome their virility. They pretend to be nothing but what they are, wide barren spaces of unbending severity, full of pure air and an exultant freedom.

Such a country lies between the Tyne and the Solway, and over it runs that great creation of the ancient world, Hadrian’s Wall. It’s almost at the door of Newcastle cyclists and near enough to the towns of Northumberland and Durham, and anyone on their way to Scotland or the Lakes can make a detour to see it.

My chief object in going there was to see the far-famed Wall, which makes this part one of the most interesting touring grounds in England, quite apart from its scenic appeal.

For seventy-three miles from Wallsend on Tyne to Bowness on Solway it ran, and it runs a good part of that way yet, or what is left of it does.

We, that is Fred and I, left Newcastle well after mid-day, having just disembarked from a steamer that had put in behind schedule. We fiew westwards over the road that for nineteen miles is built on the foundations of the Roman Wall. As far as Heddon-on-the- Wall we kept to the main Carlisle road, but there it forks, the main road going through Corbridge and Hexham and the other little used, known locally as the Military road,

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surmounts boldly every hill it comes to and runs beside the Wall itself. And there were many of these hills, not long or difficult but very numerous. No sooner is the crest of one achieved, than there is another rising up before you.

The wherefor of this road needs some little explanation. When Charles Stuart, known somewhat facetiously as Bonnie Prince Charlie,” came South with his Highlanders he crossed the Border and took Carlisle. General Wade, in command of the English forces, was stationed at Newcastle. He ai to make a long detour south before he could find a road to take his artillery, with the consequence that the Scotsmen marched south unopposed. Soon after, the Military road was built to avoid a recurrence, and it still remains, a great benefit to unhurried cyclists, and almost free from motor traffic.

About halfway along, in one of the wildest parts, is the Youth Hostel called Once Brewed which derives its strange name from the Twice Brewed Inn, an isolated carriers’ inn that lies a little further down the road. There we intended to halt for the night.

From Heddon-on-the-Wall the road still runs on the foundations of the Wall. Ever since the Romans abandoned it until recent times the Wall has been a mine of building materials for the people of the surrounding country.

Welton Hall, not far along the road trom Heddon, is entirely built of Roman stones there is a farmhouse with a complete altar from a temple built into the walls, and near Thirlwall a stone fence contains a much weathered Roman bust.

These relics are as thick as blackberries in September, but we can see no portion of the Wall itself until we have crossed the North Tyne at Chollerford. There, the road at last leaves the foundations of the Wall, and the two continue side by side at distances which vary between a couple of hundred yards and a mile and a half,

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HADRIAN’S WALL

Drawn Specially for the ‘Clarion Cyclist” by WYN CASBOLT.

The country gets wilder and hillier as we proceed. Even the cattle that roam there are shaggy, fierce looking beasts. Keeping always to the crests of the hills, the Wall can be often seen against the skyline, not an impressive pile of masonry, but a wall looking very similar to the stone fences that run up to it from the road.

When we get level with what we took to be Sewingshields Crags we dumped the bikes in a dry ditch and tramped across the intervening moor to get a closer view. After scaling several walls of loose stones we eventually got there.

Only a few feet remain of the wall that was formerly eighteen feet high. But to see it running relentlessly over the hills until it drops behind the horizon is a sight to be remembered.

When you realize that it was built from seven to nine feet thick and had a fortified tower at every mile along its entire length, as well as a ditch on the north side thirty-six feet wide by fifteen deep and a huge earth wall called the Vallum on the south, you get some idea of the immense amount of labour that was necessary to build this defence.

We explored this region for some time, climbing the precipitous hills over which the Wall. runs, and venturing as far as the shores of Broomlee Lough. .We looked from the top of -one;,.over the moorland. to where. England and Scotland meet and mingle in a wild waste of grass heather. The quietness and solitude made us thoughtful. Here was a great

monument to a dead civilisation, a great defence that was effective for a time, but at last become as impotent as a row of sticks. It became apparent to us that there is no defence in walls: and armies, that the only security is in social and cconomic progress. This the Romans refused, clinging to their military organisations with the inevitable result.

I should like, at election times, to make every man stand for five minutes on the Roman Wall. There would be no need for comment. All but the dullest would understand.

We had to make for the Once Brewed hostel in the gathering dusk. Unfortunately we had stayed too long at Sewingshields and it was too late to visit Housesteads where excavations have laid bare some of the finest remains along the whole length of the wall.

Next morning it was blowing great guns and raining in sheets, so we left the Wall to its wild winds and airy desolation, and laboriously turned our wheels towards Carlisle.

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THERE IS TROUBLE FOR SOMEONE.

Alter each severe frost or howling gale the newspapers report startling stories 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. id

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.I.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.

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SIGHTS AND SITES

by RIDGE POLE.

AS 1936 finally became a memory and 1937 a promise, I lay in bed and decided by turns

(a) (b)

My head was like a balloon which seemed to swell to a tremendous size, and then quickly deflate, and then swell up again, only it was really more like a tyre because it also revolved at high speed. By day had to have the curtains drawn, and by night I had to lie in darkness because daylight and artificial light were too much for my eyes. If I was lying uown i felt I'd be better propped up with plows, and if I managed to struggie to a semu-sitting position with an eiderdown round shoulders I felt that I’d most certainly be beuter lying down, and having achieved the prone position again it was a question of ueciding between: (a) Right side (b) Left siae Back or (d) Stomach but even the usually reliable but slow method of trial and error tailed to show a position less tormenting tnan any of the others. My hips felt as innated as my head in its bigger moments, there was a big ulcer at the back of my tongue, and my tnroat felt like two pieces of sandpaper rubbing together—a transposed version of saddie soreness this—while my chest certainly had a piece of red hot coke crawling up and down, and my legs felt as if they had just compieted a 24-hour run round the Club nouses, such as was very popular with birmingham Section in the days of Handforth and Midland Club Houses, but with a detour to include Bwlch y Groes, Bwich Rhiw Hirnant, Bwlch Oer-drws and Crackley Bank, all with my bars a bit too low and my saddle and gear a bit too high.

That 1 was going to die. That 1 might not die after all. That 1 was already dead.

Anon a friend would wander in, help himseif to a grape and say in an endeavour to cheer me up, There are 57 people dying with flu every day,” or “Dr. Freeman has 200 patients in this road alone with ‘flu and he’s having to work three shifts a day,” and I would decide that my case was one for division “(a)”? and that 1 was going to die. Then, when left to myself, I would remember that night at Tintagel when after I’d set the tent alight, was unable to get any sleep because some thoughtless hound had a fly sheet with a broken guy line which cracked like a whip

all night, and the rain came in where we had patched the burnt roof, and then the tent dia not get properly dry again before the end of the holiday and started to mildew, and decided that life was altogether too kind to me, and perhaps I would qualify for division “(bp)”? and not die after all, until the lump of coke in my chest gave an extra twist and I decided that after all 1 must be dead and all this was part of the eternal hell fire of the damned. Then one day the postman delivered the Clarion Cyclist,’’ and 1 decided that perhaps I wouldn‘t die after all until 1 started reading about Edie who was a lady, and, if you remember, went camping in most unsuitable conditions, and realised that here was an article about just the sort of camping that I should have been writing about—all rain and cold and potatoes boiled in billies— but the title wasn’t Sites and Sights and the signature wasn't Ridge Pole, so the Editor must have heard that I had died, and had fielded a substitute. Then I turned to the index to see if I could find an obituary notice headed Ridge Pole, but no page had a black border and a photograph of the late lamented, with his frank open countenance, his genial smile and a list of his many virtues, so I decided that I wasn’t dead, but I still might die.

Then one day I was told that I might get up for an hour, and I sat ina chair by a huge fire and read the paper, and then in the vernacular I ejaculated Gor blimey, it’s a good job I did live for its nearly press day and I haven’t done my camping notes.” I turned to my diary for a record of camping week-ends in November, December, January, and found that they seemed to consist chiefly of a Dance here, a Reunion there, a Dinner ‘some place else,’’ or an Amateur Dramatic Performance, and that means that I am in rather a quandary as to what to say this month What’s that—lI’ve filled my space already—why I haven’t said anything yet

Don’t Forget !—-CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING, at Palmer Park, Reading, On SATURDAY, 19th JUNE, 1937 (First Event at 2.30 p.m.) CYCLING—440-Yds., 880-Yds.,

And Reading Local Ghampionships. Gold and Silver Medals. Time Standard Medals.

1-Mile.

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CLARION VOCAL UNION.

This unique organisation was established by the late Montague Blackford Mont Blong of the Clarion. Choirs in connection with the Socialist movement were then in existence in a few towns, and the first united sing was held at Bolton Woods on Jubilee Day, 1897 from the pic-nic and sing-song sprang the Union, which has bravely carried on since. The Choirs at one time numbered about a score spread over Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Northumberland most of them joined together once or twice a year, to give a combined concert, also a competition for a baton given by the Clarion board a feature of this contest in later years was that the piece chosen for competition was not disclosed to the Choirs until the day appointed, but formed one item of the programme, thus ensuring that the whole of the pieces should be thoroughly rehearsed. The united singing was, however, the main item, and with one or two solo artistes was sufficient to attract a good audience. During the last few years the gatherings have partaken of a social character, through lack of support by the general public, and the Labour movement in particular. Nevertheless, the meetings are thoroughly enjoyed by the members and friends in one or other of the towns in which the Choirs still exist.

There are many other activities of a local character which engage the attention of the Choirs visits to institutions to give pleasure to the inmates, singing at meetings, giving concerts for charitable purposes, and much financial help has been given during’ strikes and lock-outs. The Choirs seem to have reached high water mark in 1911-12 when we had Mr. Rutland Boughton as National Conductor, whese compositions The Song of Liberty’ and The City’? will not be forgotten by those who took part. Another notable composition was one by Dr. Ethel Smyth on. the women’s struggle for the suffrage.

The Choirs have been singularly fortunate in getting conductors, who give freely of their best, without fee or reward.

The connection with the C.c.C. was made possible at some of the Waster Meets, when distance allowed. Buxton, Chester, Shrewshury and Warwick were among those which the C.V.U. took part, and some of us can recall with pleasure fellowship gatherings after the sports at Belle Vue there are names

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that live in one’s memory such as Nunquam, Dangle, the Bounder, Dr. Garrett, Tom Groom, J. T. Clarke, George Poole, Harry Beswick and many others; one must not forget that inimitable singer Jack Ramsden, who was always welcome and is still interested in music as a Choir Conductor, and was adjudicator at the last C.V.U. Festival in Manchester. Enough has been said to prove that the C.V.U. has justified its existence, but it is felt that we are not getting that support that is necessary if the movement is to continue, and want recruits for the Choirs in Oldham, Rochdale, Halifax and Manchester. Surely there are men and women among the Cycling Clubs who could spare an evening per week to help the Choirs named, or to get together and reform those that have ceased. We would also appeal to former members to come and help us. There are many possibilities open to the Choirs if we were stronger in numbers, so please send a line to Mrs. Stott, 31, Samson Street, Oldham, our Nat. Secretary, who will put you in touch with the Choir nearest to you.

When you have finished with this Magazine please pass it on to an Unattached Cyclist.

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THE CLARION COCKPIT.

Dear Comrade,

The report of the South Wales delegate to this year’s Racing Conference has caused such serious dissatisfaction among the members of my committee that I have been instructed, through the columns of the Clarion Cyclist,“ to protest against the whole proceedings. So grave a view does my committee take of the manner in which even the most elementary rules of democratic assembly were deliberately flouted, that the South Wales Union demands that the National Committee shall institute a full and searching enquiry into the whole circumstances of the meeting.

As I write, I have before me a report of this meeting. It contains so many instances of the disgracefully unconstitutional manne in which this meeting was conducted that it is difficult to know where to begin. To commence, one might instance the chairman, Mr. Alex Taylor, trying to rob the South Wales delegate of his voting powers—on the grounds that he was not the sceretary of his CG. and A.C.! This seems to have been the atmosphere of the meeting. But matters even so serious as these, have to be left they are completely overshadowed by far more serious complaints.

As all sections ave aware, ballot papers were sent out prior to the Conference containing the nominations for the National Racing Gommittee and the National Racing Secretar ship. “The conference decided that this procedure was wrong and that votes should be recorded on ballot papers—one to each Cc. and A.C.” The committee were then elected. For the position of Racing Secretary, voting resulted as follows:— Heath 41, Taylor 4, Hirst 0. But after the vote was taken it was decided to elect the Racing Secretary at the Sunday Conference. It was Mr. Alex Taylor who proposed this. We ask if the Racing Committee was elected by the Saturday meeting why was it decided to elect the Racing Secretary on Sunday

Members will notice that the votes for Racing Seeretaryship totalled 45. Later on, in regard to the secretary's financial report, the votes totalled 34. But the total number of and A.C’s throughout the country is only 12. Where did these extra votes come from

The London C. and A.C. had no nomination for the Racing Committee on the ballot papers sent out to the sections. At the Conference,

West, the London CG. and A.C. Secretary, claimed that he had sent in S. Franklin as

their nominee. This, the Racing Secretary denied. He had received their amendments,

but no nomination, But irrespective of this, Conference adopted the wholly unconstitutional procedure of there and then adding Franklin’s name to the list of nominations

But the best is yet to follow. Franklin was elected. We ask Conference, if you recorded your votes in accordance with the decision of the members of your C. and A.C’s, how was it possible for you to vote for Franklin when his name had only just appeared on the list of nominations

One could write a book upon this meeting, with the rather intriguing title: How to

Diddle the Rank and File.”” Here is one more

incident. The only 12 hours event in South Wales is that promoted by the South Wales Cycling Association. (After correspondence and representations lasting over 12 months, together with the aid of Comrade Heath, it is only lately that this body has extended its affiliation to Clarion sections). Cyeling accepts this S.W.G.A. event for their B.A.R., but despite the plea of the South Wales delegate, the meeting rejected it for the Clarion B.A.R. The next nearest event for South Wales is the one promoted by the Poole Wh., which is 160 miles away. Racing men in South Wales are all miners. Thus such serious contenders for the Clarion Championship as Harrison and Llewellyn were effectively debarred. Such a piece of viciously anti-working class ruling is parallelled only by the efforts of the National Government.

The South Wales Union demands that the National Committee shall institute a full and searching enquiry into the whole circumstances of this meeting. They further ask, that on the grounds of illegal voting, and the sudden change-over in the manner of voting, that the Racing Committee elected at this meeting be dissolved. They further ask that should new ballot papers be brought into use, the name of Franklin or any other London nomination be not included in this list. And also asks the Committee to expunge from the minutes of our club such discreditable resolutions as those relating to the Clarion B.A.R.

We also take this opportunity to ask those members who were elected to the Racing Committee to resign such position and calls upon all those Unions and Sections who have respect for the opinions of their fellow-men

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and a belief in democracy, to support the South Wales Union in this resolution.

J. RUSSELL MORRIS, Hon. Gen. Sec.

Late Noise. Dear Comrade Editor,

Last month the Southern Unions organised a very successful inter-camp at which I think everybody enjoyed themselves. There was only one thing that marred the occasion. The committee when drawing up the camp rules decided not to make many, but to leave it to the members to act decently, which on the whole they did. One of the three rules however was very badly transgressed. This was in relation to night noises. There were one or two very rowdy elements who, when arriving at three and four in the morning, would shout and cause considerable annoyance. Considering the number of children in the camp, it was disgraceful that the language was not controlled, and I certainly think that individuals could have helped us in making a well organised first attempt. It also gave a very bad impression to new comrades in other sections, just at the time when it is imperative for the Club to grow rapidly to defend our rights on the road.

G. F. PEARCE.

THE TRIALS OF A SEC.

At intervals they gather round,

And note the faults that can be found, With Tommy Roe, our mug in chief, Who does the corres. by the sheaf.

First one says, ‘““Why! we didn’t know,” And blame it all on Tommy Roe Agreement of the rest is heard,

And so poor Tommy gets the bird.

And they speak of equality,

Say Me for You, and You for Me, Why can’t they do their share, instead Of just letting themselves be led

This fault is common far and wide, And not just at our own fireside So educate yourselves and know The road to take, and where to go.

J.R.E.

SIMON PHILOSOPHISES.

“The world,” said the Club’s tame philosopher, is all right—it’s the people living in it.’ A trite and often used expression, yet how true; have you ever looked at yourself for instance

You are a Clarionette—a member of a club with the grandest of ideals—the ideal of fellowship and service—the ideal of fetching heaven to earth instead of glibly prating of the heaven which awaits us beyond the skies.

Many a time I take a look at myself and say, ‘Simon, you're a rotten Clarionette you start off well, but you finish up badly,’ and I look round at the club members, and listen to them discussing trivialties and always watching for their own pleasures and grudging support for something out of which they will have no material benefit, and I feel like retiring to a desert island and giving up the unequal fight with ‘man’s inhumanity to man ‘’—ay and woman’s too

Then I start again, and little by little I feel that some day, some time when we and our little grouses arc forgotten, we shall have on earth that Heaven which the founders of the Clarion have always visualised.

So will you, by word and deed, teach that new member the real meaning of the Clarion Give him or her that comradeship which means so much, forget your cliques and grouses, pull together, for the good of all and incidentally, yourself.

A SPLENDID NEW MAP.

The Scottish Youth Hostels Association has just issued an official map showing the location of each of its 53 hostels.

Messrs. Bartholomew, of Edinburgh, whose productions are well known to open-air people, have prepared the map. The scale is 12 miles to the inch, and the contouring is done in the familiar colouring of this firm. The position of all hostels is clearly shown. The map, primarily intended for the planning of tours, makes a good club room or wall sheet. It is oblainable in paper only at ninepence, or tenpence post free, from the S.Y.H.A. National Office, 18, Rutland Square, Edin-

burgh, 1.

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THIRD WORKERS’ SPORTS OLYMPIAD, July 25th August 1st, 1937,

The official delegation will leave London on the afternoon of Saturday, July 24th, at about 10.30 a.m., arriving in Antwerp at 18.49, or leave London at 2.30 p.m., arriving in Antwerp at 23.14. On Bank Holiday, August 2nd, they will leave Antwerp after breakfast and arrive in London in the late afternoon.

The All-in’’ cost for competitors and friends travelling out and returning with the delegation will be £7 7s. 6d. This covers Travel, London (Dover-Ostend) Antwerp and return, third class rail, second class boat reserved compartments on trains services of W.T.A. representatives en route; transfer between station and hotel in Antwerp comfortable hotel and accommodation, with continental breakfast and table d’hdte dinner daily taxes and tips to staff at hotel Olympiad membership, entitling the holder to the Olympic badge, the souvenir programme, free admission to the opening festival, to the féte on the evening of Saturday, July 31st, and to watch the sports services of Englishspeaking Belgian leader-interpreter.

The Olympiad membership card entitles members to mass accommodation if they desire this and for such visitors the W.T.A. can arrange travel, third class rail, second class boat via Dover-Ostend, reserved compartments on trains, services of W.T.A. representatives en route, Olympiad membership card, entitling holder to all the privileges mentioned above, as well as to mass accommodation, at the following charges

Members of B.W.S.A. £2 15s. Od. Others £2 16s. Od.

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.”

Note on Mass Accommodation. Mass accommodation is provided in schools or halls of which the Olympiad committee will have the use during the Sports week. A mattress and pillow will be provided for each person, but bed linen, sleeping bags and blankets are not

supplied, and must be taken by those using

the mass quarters.

Meals will be provided in the schools or halls in which those requiring mass accommodation will be placed. They consist of

Breakfast Bread, butter, coffee or milk, sausage, braun or eggs.

Lunch: Soup, meat with vegetables, dessert.

Dinner Cold meat and salad, dessert.

Meals must be ordered and paid for in advance. The price per day is 4/6, and for dinner on the first day and breakfast on the last 3/-.

Bicycles, The cost of taking ordinary bicycles to Ostend is 3/9 in each direction, and the charge from Ostend to Antwerp is Frs. 4.00 (single) which is approximately 7d. at the present rate of exchange. Competitors will be able to obtain tryptiques from the Olympiad committee, which will ensure that they have no difficulty with the Customs officials.

Passports. These are essential and can be obtained through the W.T.A. The present cost (including agency fee and postage) is as follows New passport, valid for five years 17/- Renewal, for each year renewed 2/with a charge of 1/- for agency service and postage. Early Beoking for both hotel and mass accommodation in Antwerp is essential.

Those desiring to make their arrangements through the W.T.A. are asked to send for particulars as early as possible.

potatoes and

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REFLECTIONS ON MAY-DAY. by W. COOPER.

Throughout the long story of Man is the long and painful travail that is the history of Homo Sapiens in his feverish search for that state of mental easement which led him into the manifold maze of religious dogma, of accepted servitude, of conscious revolt, which in our day is resolving itself into Socialism. The continuity of progressive thought is an obvious thing, yet what is not so obvious is the continuity of tradition that serves so well the often diamettically opposed basic ideals of these predominant philosophies. The priests and prophets decay, leaders and publicists arise, spiritual paradises are exchanged for a materialist conception of anarchy on earth. And so with May Day.

For those of us who have accepted the class struggle and identified ourselves with Disraeli’s Second Nation, it is our Holy Day, our tribal gathering. That day set aside as one upon which we gather together to collectively demonstrate our common faith and to each and individually draw strength for the long hard path that leads to the realisation of our ideals. No pomp and circumstance are

{Clarion Cyclist” Photo MAY DAY. Waiting for the signal to march.

our attendants, but pride of craft and class more real than all the silken plumes and trumpets of Property. Our crimson banners more challenging in their austerity the very common place of our drab, workaday clothes emphasizing our determination to achieve our heritage. For as we march we feel the spiritual presence of those who have marched before on the very road we have set our feet upon: The Slave Army of Spartacus Wat Tyler and his Kentish Men The Levellers The French Sans-cullottes The Chartists, and the Soldiers and Peasants’ Army of

Russia.

And so with the steady tramp of the feet of the vanguard of the People’s Army beating out its rhythmic monotone, their memory walks with us. And as we pass in proud procession, every step we take reinforces our resolve to build on the basis of Unity, Democracy, and Peace, the hope of our age— Socialism

MERIDEN PEACE RALLY by L.M.S.

Even greater success than last year attended the Meriden Peace Rally organised by the Midlands Union. The Camp was well attended and even mere(?) motorists were allowed to camp with us

The morning hailed not too bright, and the Service’ over, all is agog around the Clarion Waggon. Jim Simmons managed to outwit the brass band, and the crowd gradually gathered round, in far greater numbers than the previous year. Yes, cyclists are beginning to realise the meaning of Meriden and the Peace Rally.

Harold Briercliffe, clear and concise, followed the Chairman’s remarks, ‘‘Kuklos,” as always, pressed home his points, and Walter Greaves terminated the Rally in a most impressive manner.

The Clarion are certainly doing their duty amongst cyclists at Meriden by annually holding the Peace Rally, and here’s success to many more gatherings of this nature.

The collection in aid of our Spanish Comrades realised over £8 and has been forwarded to Comrade Diver (London Union) who is Secretary of the Youth Foodship Committee.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT.

AANY Section Secretaries continue to send

postal orders in registered packets. This is a waste of money, which could be put to better use. Sections could also save money if they would use postal orders for amounts up to 24/-, and for amounts over 21/- use money orders. These are quite safe if they are filled in properly.

Another point which will be a saving is as follows, Many Certificates expire on the last day of each month, and if members will pay their renewal subscriptions a few days before the expiry, the Section Secretary can send them all together a day or two before the end of each month. This would save a considerable amount in postal orders and postages. Section Secretaries should explain this to their members. 13d. for postage and 1$d. poundage, for each subscription, takes 3d. out of each member’s fee. A postai order for 24 only costs 2d. Money orders up to £3 cost

3d, I hope these remarks will be noted by all members. The amount of unnecessary

money paid to the G.P.O. would take a large team to Antwerp.

LIST OF PAYMENTS UNDER INSURANCE BENEFITS IN APRIL.

Accident Claims. s.d, Dagenham and Romford 5927 1 5 0

4342 1 0 0 Liverpool 7839 14 3 Swinton 6251 32 0 0

5 3048 4 47 40 Doncaster se 107 12 10 Peterborough 907 a! Birmingham A.E.U. 4263 110 O Peckham 1386 244 5 Aston 4651 2 8 0 North-Bast London 41 2 5 0 Rochdale 3648 110 0 Dundee 7889 Warrington 368 8 7 ‘otal Personal Accident Claims £20 1 5

Third Party Claims. s.d. Penygraig M84 371 3 5 Old Hill ABAT 18 3 0 Total Third Party Claims £389 6 5

Total Payments for April--£409 7s. 10d.

ES.

LONDON UNION, With the passing of Whitsun we will be seeing hundreds of newcomers to the game, and one of the best methods of getting them in our club is to leave this’ paper and Boots!” in any popular cyclist tea-place, You've heard this before —but have you tried it?

May Day. There must have been well over a. 100 Clarionettes supporting the May Day Demonstration and quite 250 on the Sunday Demonstration. Well done, London Clarionettes

Guernica and Bilbao, I don’t propose io enlarge on the horrible Guernica massacre—you must have read the whole sickening story—it only remains for me to remind you that the most practical way to give expression to your disgust is to offer help to your local food-ship committee. Any doubt as to their address can be dispelled by Bert Diver or Fred Miller,

Left Book Group. I have got about eight names tor the Clarion Left Book Circle, but I know darn well there’s more than that number in the London Union—so get moving Comrade—tct’s hear from you.

SOUTHERN COUNTIES UNION. We have at. last formed a C. and A.C., with Comrade D. Hoolaham, 78, Hoolam Rd., Milton, Southsea, acting as pro tem Secretary, who will be calling a meeting of racing representatives before the next Union Meet,: to get down to details, The formation of the Eastleigh and Basingstoke Sections has made this possible. Owing to the difficulties that. Basingstoke were up against locally, it has been decided that the Union should hold an Inter-Section Meet at Basingstoke. At the last Union Committee Meeting a new position of Caterers’ and Propaganda Secretary was created, and Comrade J. Johnson (Southampton), 72, Broadlands Road, was clected to that position. Tickets are now being sent round to all sections by Southampton. The prolits from this will provide a suitable racing trophy in memory of the late Secretary of the Southern Counties Union who was killed fighting Franco in the International Brigade, Ray Cox. I should like them to give as much as

possible so that we can get a trophy in keeping with his ideals. G, F. PEARCE.

MIDLANDS UNION, Midland members were not very

conspicuous at the Cirencester Meet. The Midlands Cyclists Sports, organised jointly by the C.T.C., NCU. and Clarion, on the B.S.A. Grounds, were not so well attended as in previous years, but those present had a good time.

Where are the Midland Campers See Handbook for fixtures, and pack that kit and come along— a good time assured, and good company.

The Palais Dance in aid of Spanish Workers did not realise as much as we had anticipated. atte

WEST OF SCOTLAND UNION. The following new officials have been appointed Union Secretary, Mr. Jas. Connelly, 196, Allander St., Glasgow, N. Union Treasurer, Mr, Andrew Davidson, 165, King St.,

Rutherglen. Union Press Correspondent, Mr. H. Briercliffe, 169, Crownpoint Glasgow, S.E. Glasgow Eastern Se tion Secretary, Mr, J. Mac-

farlane, 21, Beechgrove St., Glasgow, E.

Approach to Trades Councils. The Union has approached the various trades councils in its area, through the sections, asking them to oppose the anticycling memorandum and suggestions issued by Sir Walter Citrine on behalf of the T.U.C. Kilmarnock Trades Council has already decided to oppose them. Glasgow Trades Council has advised the Union to

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approach the Scottish Trades Union Congress on the matter.

Hundreds out on May Day. The Union had a grand turn-out at the Glasgow May Day Demonstration on May 2nd. Members had the honour of leading the procession, and some hundreds of them, including a strong contingent from the Mid-Scotland Union, were very prominent in one of the best parades for years.

Defence Work. At the Union Meet at Dunure, John Sinith, Union President, urged sections to forego their runs on May 30th and to attend the Hamilton Rally of the West of Scotland Cyclists’ Defence Committee. The Union plays a prominent part in the work of this Committee, which consolidates Defence Work on Clydeside. The Secretary is Mr. R. Marshall, 69, Edington St., Glasgow, C.4. Sections desirous of information on the organisation of Cyclists’ Defence Committees in other localities are asked to communicate with him.

The Dunure Meet attracted more than 200 members. The next is on June 13th, at West Kilbride, and all sections and members are urged to attend.

Irvine Meet. On June 20th there is to be a Joint Meet with the Mid-Scotland Union at Irvine. The Scottish Clarion Co-ordinating Committee is arranging the Meet. Ribbons will be on sale; there will be sports events, and a good day is assured all members who attend. ERB

WEST OF SCOTLAND CG, and A.C. So they can't take it! Kinning Park Section has won Clarion Inter-Section Cup—for the seventh successive year Team: Jack Taylor, John Donnelly, and Secretary James Millen, Aggregate 3.24.2. Glasgow Section, 3.27.41. Drongan, 3.28.12. Northern, 1. Thornlicbank, 3. Coatbridge, 3.41.28. Paisley Eastern, 3.43.40. Entry, 56—very good.

Training as usual every Tuesday night at Paisley. Team: Jack Taylor, John Donnelly, and Secretary

Club Championship, 1937.

Pos. Rider 095 2 “50 1. J. S. Taylor 1. 6.40 2.14.34 2, D, Bowers

3. J, Waterton

4. A, Porter (novice) 8.42

1.11.39

Jt. Dever 221-86 Competition is based on Time Trials at 100 miles and on 12-hours events.

ASE,

MID-SCOTTISH UNION played a prominent part in the successful May Day Demonstration on 2nd inst. at Falkirk, Dundee, Dysart, Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, 3onnybridge and Falkirk N, C. Sections were represented by over 70 members and their bicycles in the Demonstration.

During the week, 25th April to 1st May, Falkirk Section members distributed thousands of leaflets specially designed for Falkirk May Day Demonstration, throughout the districts of Laurieston, Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Letham, Airth and Carronshore, as well as street chalking till 10 p.m. each night. They also attended and took part in the Demonstration March around Bannockburn area on Saturday afterhoon, 1st May, where Tom Johnstone, M.P, and other speakers addressed the audience,

The cyclists Rally hereat—Falkirk—was organised by Faikirk N.C.C.C, Section, and this demonstration is declared to be the most successful for many years past. JOHN S, GIBSON.

MANCHESTER 6G. and A.C. Will members please note new Secretary: J, Royle, 13, Sunnytield Road, Heaton Mersey, Manchester.

F, Worthen still doing well: every ride this year except one,

Pole. Derby came to Valley House, for some shooting practice, Score, Handbooks now out, 2d. each,

has had prize May 12th, they wou J. ROYLE,

MANCHESTER UNION, Entries for the Valley House, Sheffield and back Reliability Ride close on the 11th

inst. Even if you cannot play Cycle Polo, you can ride 2 bike, We shall never win medals at the former game, but the successful riders in the Reliability Ride will be suitably rewarded,

Bury Meet went off very well.

We have now got the mallets for Cycle Polo, also

one Section has got going with another game—Push Penny. Tom White is the Coach, Don’t forget to do your best with the tickets for the Sports at Fallowfield on June 19th, 1937, Tea and Dance after the Sports at Anson Co-op Hall, 1/6, T.W.& CM.

S.Y. and L.D. UNION, The quarterly meeting of the Union was held on April 18th, at the Lincoln Section’s Clubhouse. R. Glasswell gave a very satisfactory report of the er Conference held in Durham, and the Union is grateful to him for his continued interest and support.

Did you see the Polo Match down at Thorpe Salvin on Sunday, May 9th, between Derby Clarion and Shepshed Wheelers, organised by Wilf Ball of Rotherham? The match created more interest and excitement among wheel folk than I have seen for many months.

The quarterly meeting which should be held the first Sunday in July, has been put back to the 27th June; will all delegates please note.

Entry forms for the Open Tandem «307 are now available write R. Allen, 16, Roebuck St., Wombwell, Nr. Barnsley, Closing date, June 19th, SOUTH-WEST LANGS. and CHESHIRE UNION.

Our Meet at Parbold was a reasonably good gathering of members, Helsby being the only absentee —due, I believe, to causes they couldn't help. Well, don't forget that Burton sees the next Meet, June 27th, 11.0 a.m, Liverpool Section’s Annual Sports will be held in the afternoon, so roll up and let’s see our athletes. Boots! G.E.P.

VALLEY HOUSE. To all Clarionettes passing through Wilmslow, Cheshire, Valley House

offers you raordinary advantage: Homely accommodation and good food. Where the casual visit is enjoyable as the prolonged holiday, It also offers

the Derbyshire ‘pimples’ on one side and the Cheshire ‘Flats’ on the other, Don’t forget the M.U. Sports at Fallowfield on June 19th. Need we ask who won the Derby versus Manchester C. A.C, Polo Match on May 12th

ALEX BROOKS.

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ACCRINGTON. Clarionettes awake! Salute this happy morn, with a 5, 4, 8, 2, 1, Go! and another fast lad has gorn?! With season in full swing, the majority of the club are either racing, checking, or camping. Poor cluh runs. They only seem to survive during winter months,

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE. June 13th—Manchester Union Reliability, 80 come on all you fast “jucks.” Jimmy says they should include Cutgate and Three Shires hefore he enters. In the absence of the butterflies on rims, the lads have had the time of their lives, covering all the tuff ruff stuff. Ask Ben about Wentworth, or Cutgate. Never mind, Ben, stick to Alf. What goes wp comes down again. Just bring a spare pair of shoes and a few feeding hottles just in case. The sun was so hot, and it burned Ben’s nose so much that when he got home thev asked how many he’d

had. Don’t forget Inter-Sports with Hyde lads on June 20th. Anyone invited, including Geo. Bell, East Manchester. Details from Sec. RUBU.” ASTON. The Midland Sections gave good support to the B’ham

May Day Demonstration, our Polo team being easily distinguishable. What about some more Polo teams? Now is the time to start practice if you want to enter the league next year, you local Sections. We have changed headquarters, and are now at St. Mary’s Rooms, St. Mary’s Road, Aston. Other Sections please note new Secretary: Mr. N. H. Bright, 216, Willow Avenne, Birmingham, 17. OMS.

BARNOLDSWICK. Our signature tnne for last month was Here we go gathering cups in Mav.” Our town is often described as being a pot-hole between Gishury and Skipton, but when our “cave men” and “Amazon girls” stepped out on the sports arena at the North Lancashire Union Meet last month at the

V. Clubhouse, it was ‘Took out for that cup.” “Look out for that prize,’ for out of a possible ten prizes, five were won by Barnoldswick, including the North Lanes, Union Tug-of-War Cun. So here’s to the next Meet. BEN BARON.

BARNSLEY. new fields to conquer, but the boys have got wrong. Blondy and John are being conquered at Shef‘field,’ and the fast lads at Wake'field.’ Training for: this new game, one must part one’s hair and learn to croon, Thanks to Ossett, and Horbury Section for a pleasant evening. Little John has gone all rollers ever since. At the time of going to press we hope to have won something in the S.Y. and TAU, S252" RED AND WHITE.

BOLTON. Membership is now 178. This is an advance on last year’s membership at the same date, The last date on which you may pay into the Savings Club will be June 11th. The Cluh will pay out on July 9th. In Jiume the Long Marker’s Open “95” T.T. will be held, and the Club requires your help in the marshalling of the course Qn June 19th are the Sports at Fallowfield and the Section Half-Mile Handicap. Remember our object, 250 members this year.

BURY. The M.U. Meet was a success, neighbouring sections? Our campers have got th (Now Sam!)

Last month we were looking for

but. where were our ir tents in order Don’t forget

again, so look up those camp sites.

the fast(?) event on June 13th. Entries same day. Here’s a chace for our fast Inds to train for Fallowfield, Can we raise a team? W.LEVER (Sec.)

CAERPHILLY AND DISTRICT. Calling Failsworth. They told us “rarmer Evans Bach.” They told us you were dead. But now we know the bitter truth, you are with Failsworth instead. Our sincere sympathy Failsworth. Sorry to hear you are so hard up for a ““Yowll live and you'll learn.” “Glad to know you have 20 members Farmer. How about a few for us from Aber? Up to stop press we are a dozen strong. Slow but sure, going to Cirencester. CAERPHILLY CASTLE.

COALBURN. Club runs for the month: 6th—Br, of Allen. 13th— Portobello. 20th—Irvine Sports Meeting. 27th-—Selkirk W.E. Another successful food day was carried through the village by the available members of the club on Lehalf of the third foodship for Spain. The amount collected was s. 6d. in eash and s-ewts. of foodstuff. The runs are well patronised by club members, especially the young one, and who said cycling and foothall

don’t pan out together? Join in with Coalburn and see for yourself. M. SMITH.

COLCHESTER. Membership is now increasing slowly but surely. Preparations are now being completed for our Summer Camp at Wrabness, and to assist funds another Dance is being held on May 20th. A little more enthusiasm from the fair members would be welcome. Hurry up Miss Rudkin and get that Claude! Then perhaps the other Mile-Enders will turn out regularly. Here’s best wishes to the fair Hackneyite we met near Ipswich on April 25th!—May we meet again. J. H. W. CARTER. COVENTRY. All Sections please make a note of following dat June 27th—Midland Union Inter-Meet, Maxstoke. Sports and sideshows for all. First event 2 p.m. For further information apply to your Section Secretary who will have a supply of programmes.

CREWE. Pleased to note appeal has met with success. ‘Clarion Cyclist” sales back to normal. A 100-Miles Reliability Trial is being organised by the racing section, later in the season, for non-racing members only. A separate 50-Miles Trial is_heing organised for the ladic ‘Will members please realize that officials, no matter what position, are in charge on club runs, as they alone are responsible in case of accident or complaint, and unless this is carried out it will be to the detriment of the section and the club in general. W. J. COXELL, Press Corres.

DENABY MAIN. Runs for June: 6th—Castleton. 13th—Matlock Bath, 20th—Hull. 27th—Tuckford. P.S.—Note these runs are subject to alteration, The Section 10-Miles T.T. results are as follows: Fastest, J. W. Humphreys, 24-mins. 2i-sec. Second, James Humphreys, 25-mins. 2-secs., and the second also won the Fastest Handicap. Cc. MARROW.

DEPTFORD AND WOOLWICH. At the last G.M. it was decided that we meet at 8.45 a.m. and push off at 9 a.m., I hope. Several of our members will be at the London Union Whit Camp. Why? Because they've heard that the said Union is supplying feather beds and other super camping luxuries, We will be celebrating our first anniversary at the end of this month. A super “do” will be arranged. Somebody suggested a beano a-la char-a-banc, but All details from Hon. Sec.

DYSART. The Secretary is Mr. Frank Greig, The Towers, Dysart, Fifeshire, Scotland, who, with his wife, enjoys cycling on a nice tandem. Are some L.N.E. Railwaymen’ attached ‘to this Section, which leaves the Cross, Dysart, at 10 a.m. on Sundays for their cycling tours. 5.8.6 EAST HAM. Once more making an appearance. Send congratulations to Arthur on winning London Union Spring Meet Reliability Trial; also to Bob, the only racing man from London to ride in the National Kenneth Humphrey's “25” at Durham, Easter. Fast Ham out for more records. Six comrades going to Antwerp

already! Any advances? Spurs! EASTLEIGH. Held a Grand Dance at the Town Hall, which was very successful. With the help of Soton comrades we gave

support to the Labour Rally on May Day. The Section has big anticipations of racing honours and members are looking forward to happy days, camping at Wickham. Come and join us. Sec. EAST MANCHESTER. Will all members and friends please note the National Sports will be held on Sat., June 19th, at Fallowfield. Get your tickets early! The Section’s midnight’ run has been cancelled on this date, for the Youth Peace Demonstration on Sunday, and it is very essential that as many members as possible turn out on this occasion.

FAILSWORTH. Calling all Sections! Have now over 20 members and still going strong. Have two entries for Ladies “25” now! Alice and Mary—take that training seriously. Have heard two of the lads are to be married. Good luck, Harry and Albert, and of course Jessie and Betty—the lucky girls. We have some fast lads for the M.U. Reliability, so beware! HINCHLEY.

FERRYHILL. Becoming bigger, better and livelier. An ambitious programme of runs compiled and many members are likely to become marathon cyclist Members hoping to see brilliant weather for the week-end camping. There is riotous activity among our ingenious Socialist propagandist scouts, derived from unbounded enthusiasm for the club. H.G. FULHAM. Still going strong. Membership increasing. Political activities still flourishing. Took part in May Day and Labour Day Celebrations. Hoping for activities with local Y.C.L. Sports Section. Notice to all Sections—Support Unity Campaign and DON’L

forget B.W.S.A. still need Cash. See you at Antwerp. J. OVENELL.

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GLASGOW. Members were out in force for the May Day Demonstration, having the honour of leading off in a miles long proc

sion of ‘organised Labour, which was a welcome break in weeks of ballyhoo and bunting. A joint rm with other Sections took place afterwards; some had strip teas, and some had shower haths—all others’ got home dirty but dry. RCW,

GOVAN has grown apace during the past week or two. Members are coming in from the various youth organisations in the district. The Section had a good representation in the May Day Demonstration and members afterwards proceeded to Black “Loch, Some members stayed the week-end at PDunure on May Sth—9th. Others enjoyed the day ron. Runs for June: Alva Glen, Union Meet at West Kilbride, Ardiui, and a mooulight run to Dunoon.

GRIMSBY. In the Long Markers we got fastest time and Team Race; in the other 25" we took 2nd, 3rd, 4th places, won the a) n Race and hi men in the G.R.R.A. Our Team in the Amateur nis Kuoeck-out won the Cup the Grimsby and District T.T.A. The rims ng more popular —hoth ions having larger musters. We had a mixed Section run and everybody voted it one of the best. P.T.S.B.

GOLDTHORPE. On Sunday, May 9th, the Section held a ri time trial over the local Hickleton, Sun Ton, Hic!

ulis were as follows: Fastest time, R. D. Steven R. Wilson (13) 25m, ist. Hand

ts. 2nd, F. W. Scott (23)

Bilis (3) 25-m. 39-8, Ties were made fo andicap times, but under the “1 man ds work out as above. Fixtures for June: ter Cup. 13th—Matlock Bath. 20th—Stamford Bridge. Newstead Abbey (Inter-Section). R. 'T. GLASSWELL,

HARROW AND WEMBLEY. Section “25 resulted in a win fo C. Clarke in 1.7 odd, First Handicap, F. Manlam, 1.9.10. My las‘ report evoked objection to my references to the abtention p members to the fair sex. Why did the club go from Egham on the 9th? Pat continues to pick up treasures. gets engaged to Capt. Congratulations to both. And not satislied she annexes the prize in the Club Treasure Hunt.

HAWTHORN. Don’t forget the C. and A.C. Sports on the Murton Miners Welfare Ground on Saturday, June 26th, at 2 p.m. Let's have your entr 1/- covers all them, and prizes are bigger and better this year. All ticket money to be in hy Sat. June 26th, and don’t forget the Grand Dance in the Murton Victoria Club as a fitting finale to the Sports on June 26th. Hope we see some of the Yorkshire lads up again. MAC. HEANOR. Remember your responsibilities as members of the Clarion, and rally round—that is, if you want the club room— support it! If you want a Racing’ Section, then pull your weight. If we cannot get unity in our own ranks, how can we hope to go forward to that great need of the moment—Unity of the Working Class? Our runs for June: —6th—Castleton. Start Ambergate, 10 a.m., after the Ladies’ 10-Mile. 13th—Bradgate Park, 9 a.m. 20th--Farndon Ferry m. 27th—Robin Hood's Stride, 9.30 a.m. Rally to these runs. ry member get a new member. F.M.D.X.

HELSBY AND DISTRICT. Membership steadily increasing. Bring more triends—plenty of them! Runs every Sunday. Hurry and get the hike out hefore the summer is over ACR.

KILMARNOCK offers all the fun of cycling, including camping and week-ends. The campers were out on May 8th—9th at Lendalfoot, Secretary urges better attendances on rim Remember the slogan United we Stand...” June runs: Tillietudlem, West Kilbride Union Meet, Open Date, and Secretary's Che Runs every Thursday evening; venue’ to he decided at previous Sunday teatime. LEEDS. No doubt many members will be pleased to hear of the formation of a new riding section of the club. This section is to cater for riders who prefer a steady pace, and as the runs are not too long it should appeal to our new members, many of whom found our runs much too. strenuous. The captain is F. Gr with J. Mallinson and H. Williamson as Viee-Captains, Anybody ean he sure of a hearty welcome on any of the following” runs:— rkham Abbey. 27th—Tickhill. Times Wardman, 1.5.17, 2nd—L. Dockray, 2ud—H. Heeson, 1.10.46.

6th—N.8.N.T.T.

ast, andicap—H. Allcock, 1.8 e—G. Healy, 18.58. LEICESTER. Jalham “100” times: A, G. Laxton, 5.822. R. Hyde, 8. A. Mottram, 5.37.9. Runs for June have been altered 6th—Longstone Edge. 27th—Sutton Coldfield.

LEIGH wonder why its members aren’t so prompt with their subs. One of these da there will be an accident, and no insurance. Well we can’t say much for the racing lads as we are looking for them. Wonder if Durham had something to do with it. Still, we hadn't many in the first pla The old saying: Quality is better than Quantity.”

LEYTON e glad to report that since we last reported things have certainly been looking up with us. Official Spring seems to have brought us out again with fresh bloom. There have been some re-arrangement of johs between us, so that we are now: Chairman H. R. Underhill; Secretary H. Spill; Captain F. Boggiss; Racing Secretary H. Rogers. We were well represented at the L.U. Spring Meet and had a great time there. Here’s to the next time! F.W.J.B,

LEVENSHULME. Joe Rigby requires your entries for the Sports at Fallowfield at once. Are you having a go at the Union’s Reliability Ride? Here is a chance for those who think they can ride to prove it. Shall we heat Stockport this year in the Inter “25"2 Remember our night ride, July 11th. Members of other Sections invited, TW.

MANCHESTER. What weather! Is this the reason that is keeping some of our members away from club runs, or have they started urting? If so, get a tandem! The attendance of members on wb runs during the last month has been poor, and we would like all in the future to make a determined effort to be with us every Sunday. We have a few old numbers of the “Clarion Cyclist” left’ over, and members desirous of obtaining same apply to our Section, where they can be purchased for 3d. per co}

We only have a few so “first come, first served.” Don’t forget the Captain's Mystery Run, Jine 13th. Go nap on this! We want a Tull turn-out, D.G.Me

NELSON. Warning all members, especially our Financial Se Don't lend any money to any of our members on or before June 13th, as this is the date when we set sail on our “Girl Pat” voyage. Even Lena doesn’t know where. Note the time—9 a.m. Then, comrades, come rally! A suitable presentation (will be or was) made to H. Carradice, our EX-Sec., on May 16th, when he captained the run (eluh) to Menston C.C.H. in Wharfedale. Good Inck and good wheeling Harold, and also thanks tor good ‘advice. Aw Revoir you cads! THE WASPS.

NORTH-WEST LONDON. Reporting for the first time. Active members are very active, so that when the Section has a time trial every active member competes, leaving uo one to ofliciate! London members will join us in wishing Bert Medusa specdy recovery trom his indisposition that kept him off his. bike Easter. We are lost in more s than one without him,

NOTTINGHAM. Here we are again, girls and chaps, still broadcasting on a wavelength of approximately 90 pedal cycles. Some of the accumulators are getting a bit mn down though; don’t forget they want re-charging once every twelve months. Had a great Whitsun, Some went camping at Skegness, others went on tour, Buxton, Liverpool, Chester, N. Wales, while two of the girls had ‘a blind down to “Smoke” and just evaded getting “pinched” for enticing the police force. Greetings to the new E.M.U. Section at Mareh, near Peterborough. H. M, LLOYD.

OLDHAM. ‘The club celebrated its opening 25-Mile Time ‘Trial on the 2nd of May. Out of a small entry, Colin Copeland, Maurice Copeland, John Carter and Alan Newby won the prizes. We are pleased to see our president and chairman, B. Eccles, is on his

feet again, having been laid up for a couple of months with a knee injury in a club football match. Preparations in full. swing

stm tour in the Yorkshire Dales. ROMETA.

OSSETT AND HORBURY. your Sec. for the Clubhouse Te: Tickets, 4d, each. We to say Comrade E. Burns ha had to resign the sition of Sports Sec. of this Section, and hope he will he a st with the Hose and Bucket as he is on the road. His place has heen filled by the well known popular veg., Harold Binns, get on to Harold for a ‘124, You are entitled to some more clocks.’’ Who said Ossett and Horbury ladies cannot pull? Hoping they will be on view again at Wentbridge for the Y.E. News Rally. All runs have been altered to suit these Rallies, R. C. GODWIN

OUTWOOD. Able to report increase o1 club runs. Membership steadily rising. Please note new Seeretary’s address: 20,

Wells ‘errace, Thornhill St., Wakefield, Attended Y.H.N. Ral May 9th. “Boy, what ad Miracles happen every da: Fred's wearing shorts, Look out for some new ideas from our new Sports See., Micky.” Also remember when you are reading this, it only costs 2d., so turn the coppers over and smile. SEC.

PAISLEY EAST. The first of our week-end camping tours is just over, A visit to the heautiful fishing town of Girvan found it. in its glorious hest. Some lucky cyelist is going to be presented with a new cycle worth free, hy this Section, provided he holds the winning number. Will you be the lucky one? Hurry up and get your ticket. R. HALL.

PENTRE. We have a few good and free hearted members with us. If they spend a penny for a ticket or something you'll see the doctor’s bill coming to the club. Sunday runs still very weak the reason is, some of the boys got to know a few nice girls during the winter and now they find that they are all but married. B. BENNETT.

PONTYGLUN AND GILFACH. We wouder if Billie has got over his packet he took in the Acme on the old $5. Not, too bad boys, L7, 1.8 and 1.9 Well done, Roy, Tom and Ken, We are all glad to'see Ken returning to form; a good ride in the Newport. “25” put him second to F. B. Jones on a tough morning, in 1.6.58, Pretty close riding between Roy and Tom in the Cwmcarn 50.

Well, we will be seeing Porth on the new run shortly. S. J. TAYLOR.

PORTH (RHONDDA). We are still going strong at Porth, Our Don Juan goes to Pencoed of nights now. Bert and Din are zetting narked about it, a youngster knocking them out. We have elected a new Sec., Geo, Williams, 33, Aldergrove, Porth, Glam. Please note, THE WANDERER.

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PORTSMOUTH AND DISTRICT. Result of Inter-Section “25°: ST. HELEN’S GENTRAL. The club has now started a Fast and G. Trodd (So’ton), 1.43.18. J. Hinds (Portsmouth), 1.14.18. Social Section, but despite the Fast Section, most of them are J. Connor (Portsmouth), 1.14.30. Ist Handicap, F. Wort (Ports: more fast onthe ch One or two of our members who have mouth), 1.15.55 (3.30). 2nd Handicap, J. Hinds (Portsmouth), been hibernating during the winter months have now ventured out. 1.14.18 (1.20). Team Race, Portsmouth. Pompey still going strong. During our local roller competition the lady members of our New members rolling in every week. Badly in need of new club club once more proved they did not deserve the title of the rooms. Darts and table tennis enthusiasts quite good. Runs} weaker sex. Our membership is still increasing, E. ASHCROFT. lately have been well attended. Good percentage of girls on runs and very little grumbles. Hope to start a Clarion Fellowship SUNDERLAND. It is with the deepest regret we announce quite soon, Have quite a number of photographers, our Vice- death of our late comrade, P. W. “Ernie” Tweedle, whose d Captain being the keenest. Can't afford new wall-paper, so we occurred on April 2sth. He was a good worker for the Clarion cover the wails with his photos. Still, we're not grumbling. and Labour movements. Don’t forget the C. and A.C. Sports at NOBBY. Murton at Saturday, June 26th, in aid of the Old People’s Treat.

i 4 We raised £20 last year; make it £40 this. We only need YOUR PRESTON. Holding a Week-end Camp at Scorton in June. Sport alittle teed events on the Sunday. Expecting to see the girls take some of SUPPort. £25 in prices. Come and get your prize. W. G, SEMENS. the prizes, talking not included. Ogilve Crasher, Arty and Tats eaaReth meron EOF Len King, ete. with the hall; Lanky Robin over the high jump; TWICKENHAM. new BE at cont ea and if the Tardy boys keep out of the village things should be jogs hear from Clive. Thanks to Geoff and Bert for. their all tight. Crowded tents. Wddy's moaning, the bull boys headed 0e", Cle. TBanks bo Sear and ae hy good old Dave; things should pan oub O.K. Glad to report this |S a

further progress trom “C” Section. eePIELD oe Several challengers concerning Squat Polo are PRESCOT. Our girls, Betty Cors and Betty Hate, carried off first floating about just now. What about it lads?” Juchide a sack in

and second prizes in the Koller Contest promoted hy Frank “ating a Wea a dea oe ee your equipment and we will practice the finer arts of this gentle x at the Y.M.C.A., St. Helen's, Hard Iuck Mary. At the game, Programme for the month: 6th—Burnsali, 8.30 a.m. 13th—

writi ynother Roller Contest. in progress, nd AUbays att odres our Se leading in this (I hope). We hope to promote a] Castleton, S acm. Soth— A POey: G80 Grease Ladies’ “1z-Mile” “Event in July. Open to all Chnbs, So now it fon. 8 tm. start from St Michael's quarter of an: home ate is up to you other Sections to get your Butterflies” fit for July. FLOREAT PRESCOTIA. WARRINGTON. Membership nearly up to 1936 mark, but we must

have the support of every member to get our programme. for Winter 1937-38 into shape. Whilst you enjoy the summer, don’t forget. that the Sec. has ideas for other seasons, If you have anything to lend or give, from ideas to cash, you are welcome. Tt you have a good grouse, let’s hear it. But don’t forget—eve

member must do his or her bit. GER.

ROTHERHAM. Have had some good runs during the last month, Hope to open

and good attendances ub room first week in

June. Will members who promised to pay 3d. a week please see

the Social Secretar

games, etc, wanted. “The Club’s 25-Mil was won by A 2—K. Rutherford; 3—L. Langley. Trades and Labour Council delegate is J, Maiden Mrs. A. Agus, Mrs, S, Wilkin and Miss Pei co-opted on the Social Committee, Section” and we invite new cyclists to jom us and take part in ou activities. Boots! ‘A. HAMMERTON.

SALFORD. A visit to Ashton Section was .made April 28th, Card manipulation and throwing the arrows were the| among so many Union Jacks on Coronatior order of the night. Many thanks, Ashton. What about a return? 6th—Ba n-Soar, 13th—Caves, Matlocl and Dring your table tennis tans along. Our were well slated 2rth—Maniiold Valley. by St. Barnabas’ Church Lads Brigade, 2i—4, so you see we travel rhe ree “est B*hy in all camps, The Sports are on Junc 19th, and I hear that one WEST BIRMINGHAM. |The recent done tn West lass has already had a look at Fallowfield track, Who knows, we fouud the Section responsible for the whole of the necessary work Daddy toate” Daddy Geriting up, delivering, canvassing, ete.) tor one district. For this room is still awaiting a visit Irom some of the members. Do your BUPO*®, saith Ewenty penne ‘4d tie Bork ae hit and drop them a card. Good luck, Jenny and Jack, it’s not for thuee weeks, and it. can justly ag taken long. Here's a tip Side car for sale—holds twins; ne thoroughly and efficiently. Unfortunately the Tory candidate quarantéed 10 yoare: Rpectal wishes dom) ACH 3) was returned, although with a substantially reduced majority. eur vents: Well done, comrades, you ate the type which the Section is glad SEVEN SISTERS. Our Round-the-Valley” T.T, was held on] to have within. its ranks. Don’t forget. Jaime. 13th—-Derbyshire y Day, and was won by J. O'Neil in the record time of 1.6.31.] Week-end. Let's have good crowd. Particulars from the This broke the course record by 3-mins. Another fine ride was etary. done by a newcomer to our Section. This also broke the course erate record, LOL, and this was bis dirst tace, D. Rees, Tie Whitsun WEST BROMWICH. Members split for summer session: Racers, holidays brings another ‘Roman invasion” to Lianidloes. One pate ne Si Be R “tad but of out members may make‘ Llani” his permanent home. Who Quly W for Gomile min Sundays. Hades ip taking, lrealfast knows? Here's hoping the Meet at Cirencester will be a great June Sth. Breakfast Horseshoes Inn, near Atcham Br. DANTE Start “6.15 a.m, Perhaps continue to Bishops Castle, meet Note this run is put back for con-

potter Tea Beckbur SOUTHAMPTON takes this opportunity to appeal to all Clarion-| venience of racing boy's. The anticipated Coronation weather ettes to support appeal for a trophy in memory of our late| arrived in time for Whit Camp, Cirencester. Bet L.M.S. has Comrade, R. Cox, who was killed fighting in the International attained her summer tan. Names’for August Camp, please!

Brigade in Spain.’ The trophy is for annual compctition under the BOUSFIELD.

val 'T.T.A. ‘Tickets, price one penny, will be sent to all Sections i i dots: CNet Price one penny, Ill De sent TGMAN’ WORKSOP, We have great pleasure in annomeing that one of

our girls was successful in winning the roller finals. Congratula- STAIRFOOT AND ARDSLEY. ‘Things are certainly improving. tious Ruth, a remarkable achievement, especially atter competing Our attendances 24 this month; 5 new members joined. against the hest in the district. Section meetings during the We have got some likely lads to meet our local rivals, Barnsley, summer to be held quarterly. The committee, having decided to now whenever they are ready, at foothall, and racing as well. carry on the good work with consent from the members, are now We are longing to take a feather out of their cap. So take notice jaunching a membership campaign and finding members coming Barnsley. We hope to have our membership well on to 40 soon. jy who are proving to be real members. Club room very popular Not bad for 12 months formation. S80 rally round lads and] with Sections since catering. Runs tor June are as tollows:— lasses of Stairfoot and Ardsley. 6th—Monsal Dale. 13th—Beaver Castle. 20th—Grimsby U.M.

STRETFORD. Runs for June: 6th—Beeston Castle. 13th—Wild 27th—Farndon Camping Week-end. GREEN AND GOLD. Boar Clough. 20th—Peace Day. 27th—Ladies’ Run. We are turning out on June 20th, Peace Day Demonstration. What about YORK. A strong wind was blowing when the 10-Miles Was making it representative of Clarion by turning out? Watch the} held on Wednesday, May 5th, but a good time was made by “Daily Worker” for dates and particulars. We have another D. T. Law. Result:

three new members ch our decline each mouth, Two more

months left for our complete collapse to R.M. Boots! HLL.

WARSOP. We are not doing too badly for a new Section. Membership now 16, and several more in’ the offing. We'll soon have enough Manstield members to form another ion. Has anybody got a good Secretary on the transfer list? Little Willie n Wednesday, would like to know if the red flag on Dad’s tandem felt lonely

Runs for June:

Actual Time. 27-mins.

ST. HELEN’S WINDLE. Our President, Mr. Peter Heyes, has once again kindly consented to take charge of the Slow Section, K to which all new members must have three runs betoi coming Kendall with the mile-eaters.". We have been Reenter Mane a ee Holliday 5 soccér hall, which seems to. hold. more interest. than the time i 1. De Mages Bs

Now lads, what -about having a “do” at Parr Clarion’s Bandleap: Baik. Law) “9577 in June? tor never venture, never win.’ The Union| We are getting good attendance on club runs and membership is Meet is fixed for June 27th, at Burton, with Sports to follow. improving, We have equalled last year’s figures and we still With our dear old friend from Wrexham we are to arrange| have a number of members who have not yet renewed, How another day’s hiking. Bring walking sticks, lunch, camera, and about it, you dodgers? Don’t wait till you have a spill. It's too Boots.” W. PRESCOTT, late then! D. YATES

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SOUTH-WEST LANCASHIRE C. and A.C. By the time these notes are printed our first Open” will probably be history. Let’s hope the S.W. Lanes. lads took the honours! The ladies demand an event. Well, why shouldn't they have one? We shall have to get our heads together, (Did I hear someone say what a wood gathering

The “50” is scheduled for June. Don’t be frightened at having a go, you might surprise yourself, and there’s nothing like having a ‘‘do”’ among your own pals.

YORKSHIRE C, and A.C. We held our first club event, a ‘25, on April 25th, on a course near Wetherby. 37 entered, 33 started, and 31 finished with the following fastest times:— 1, H. Sutcliffe, 1.8.6. 2, F. Wardman, 1.8.53. 3, J. Aspinall, 1.9.40. 4, E. Appleyard, 1.10.31. 5, Elam, 1.11.50. Handicap places 1, E. Senior, 9-mins. 1.14.21. 2, H. Sutcliffe, mins. 1.8.6. 3, F. Wardman, 3-mins. 41/8353. 4, E. Appleyard, 44-mins, 1.10.31.

Now then, you racing guys,” join the C. and A.C, and make the ‘‘50" a great success,

NORTHERN UNION’S confined 25-Mile T.T. held at Ripon on Whit Sunday, May 16th.

Hrs. Min. Sec.

N. Levitt (Middlesborough) 1 8 82

J. Aspinall (Bradford) 1 9 33

H. Sutcliffe (Bradford) 1

H, Aspden (Blackburn) 110

D. T. Law (York) 1 10 52

E. Dixon (Middlesborough) Lit, 16.

W. Taylor (Houghton) 1 11 36

F, Pyngar (Heanor) 1.1 02 ist Handicap—

F, Pyngar (Heanor) Less 64-mins. 1.5.37 Handicap—

W. McKinnie (S.D.F.) Less 8-mins. 1.6.16 8rd Handicap—

G. English (Sund.) Less 6-mins. 1.7.30

Fastest Novice—F. Pyngar, 41.11.52. Fastest Team—Bradford, (J. Aspinall, H. Sutcliffe, G. Armstrong, 3.33.39.).

SOUTHERN UNION’S FIRST ANNUAL MEET.

The number of Comrades who came along to Cirencester to join the happy throng of Campers excelled all expectations, 250 in all signed the roll, and this (the first of, we hope, very many more Whit-Camps) was acclaimed by all to be a huge success.

The weather clerk beamed on us the whole holiday, and together with the excellent organisation and good conduct of the Campers themselves, leaves us with very happy memories of our first Annual Meet at Cirencester.

The sports proved a very popular venture, Pontyclun team being worthy winners of the Tug-o’-War Trophy, and Midlands ladies of the Ladies Tug-o’-War,

Who said buses ran along the Ramble route? How we wished they did! Monday's ride will long be remembered by those participating, the joys and beauties of the district traversed will never be forgotten.

The organising committee were well satisfied with their labours and hope that all those attending the Meet were satisfied too. Here’s to 1938 and a

good time at Southern Union’s Second Annual Meet. LILIAN M. SADLER.

(The Gold Watch lost by L.M.S, was fortunately found on Tuesday morning.—Ed.)

LONDON GLARION FELLOWSHIP. The performance by the Fellowship Players of Glass houses,” by Walter Ellis, on April 17th, at Transport Hall, was a further example of the splendid team spirit and high standard as amateurs they have reached, and we are more than pleased that a small profit was made, which will be given to the Manor House Hospital Funds,

The Fellowship Ramblers will be having Rambles and Outings during the summer months, and anyone wishing for particulars can obtain them from Miss B, Fountain, 33, Avoca Rd,, S.W.17.

NATIONAL C.V.U. Don’t forget our Meet this year —Hardcastle Craggs. The Choirs are putting in some hard work at rehearsal for your pleasure you show your appreciation by coming along and giving them a good audience. Even the conductors give their services to you. Four true and tried stalwarts of the C.V.U., hours of part rehearsals, hours given to pulling parts to pieces to perfect them—all for the love of the movement. Surely, the Choirs give their best, Give them encouragement. Come and join them.

ROCHDALE 6C.V.U. Rehearsals every Wednesday at Friends’ Meeting House, George St., 8 p.m. Our effort for the Socialist Sunday School and Castleton East Ward were very successful. We have now got some of the new pieces and shall start rehearsing them. May I appeal to anyone interested in singing to come along and join us. J. Petrie, Secretary, 11, Furthur Pitt, Rochdale, HALIFAX G.V.U. Holiday interfered with rehearsals, put we are looking forward to Hardcastle Craggs Meet, We are busy rehearsing that programme, and soon start on new pieces for next year’s festival. Could do with new members for all parts. MISS FOGG.

MANCHESTER G.V.U. Since our last report we have had a social evening; good attendance; made a small profit. We are rehearsing some of the new pieces chosen at the annual meeting and hope to give a good account of ourselves next time.

Rehearsals Thursday evenings, Cross St. Chapel. Secretary Miss L. Bowden, 45, Amos St., Maston, Manchester. OLDHAM G.V.U. We have now started on the pieces for the Hardcastle Craggs Meet, where we hope to meet a number of Choir members.

We held another successful Social quite recently and many were sorry to hear that it was the last

for the season, Secretary Miss M. Starkey, 37, Morris St., Oldham.

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