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In this Issue.
Vas A CLUBHOUSE TOUR.............. By Kuklos WVEEMIO rreacrecet. 140s By Mary Parker BOLTON’S SCRAPBOOK ......By A. Winstanley
BOOTS”... By Frank R, Savage SOMETHING NEVER DONE BEFORE
By J, P, M. Millar CASUALTY By John Bradford RACING... .By Simon Simplelife
A CLARION CALL UB ROMAN
..By Edward Jones By Victor Minshall
CORRESPONDENCE FROM H. BRIERCLIFFE, H, ANSLOW, A. TAYLOR AND J. BRADFORD.
NATIONAL, UNION, SECTION, FELLOWSHIP, Cc. and A.C. AND CLUBHOUSE REPORTS.
NEXT MONTH All our usual features and— PLACE NAMES.:....00..0.. By Tom Groom
CYCLING AND ECONOMIGS...... By H, Briercliffe SITES AND SIGHTS. By Ridge Pole EDIE WAS A LADY, BUT ....By John Baguley
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THE CYCLE SHOW.
ROM a general survey it is clear that hub
brakes and cantilevers as opposed to the pull-up type brakes are becoming increasingly popular. One firm has standardised rear brake control with the left hand, leaving the right free for signalling. Another model feature is a new high temperature stoving enamel which is claimed to be more durable than any previously used.
Bluemel Bros. will display a celluloid mudguard which incorporates a moulded-in reflector in the rear guard, and a dynamo set with a new head lamp moulded from stout gauge celluloid, and a patent thief-proof device preventing loss of lamp or bulb.
H. Miller Co., of Birmingham, will display a cycle dynamo set with the tail lamp incorporated in the dynamo itself; also
a cycle battery with a concealed lock so that when the lamp is
fitted to the machine it cannot be removed without first taking out the battery.
The Raleigh Cycle Co., of Nottingham, will display their Silver Record, a new racing model of chrome molybdenum and high carbon steel tubing finished in silver, and fitted with Sturmey-Archer close ratio 3-speed gear and celluloid mudguards. Also the Gotden Arrow in gold finish, and Speed Sports, a new model with Sturmey-Archer close ratio 3-speed gear. The Raleigh Dynamo Lamp eliminates unsightly wires and has the dynamo housed in the lamp body.
A TOURING SKETCH (By courtesy of the Cyclo Gear Co, Ltd.)
Merlin Tyre Co. display a Continental race model with special design and cut outs, a short base tandem with 58in. wheel base and an Alpine tourer fitted with coaster hub and derailleur 3-speed gear.
There will be many varieties of bicycle speedometers registering speed and distance, some speedometers being calibrated to record mileage or kilometres.
The James Cycle Bossington Co. will show a Somerset range of traffic-safe bicycles, including
the new Jaslyte
cross-frame bicycle.
New Hudson Ltd. of Birmingham, are displaying a lowbuilt safety model bicycle, and the New Hudson patent pressed steel girder frame bicycle, bolted together in five parts with no brazing and easily taken apart or re-assembled.
Mansfield Co. Ltd., of Birmingham, display high. grade racing saddles with duralumin and hiduminium frames. Also a full range of cycle saddles, leather and spring top, for all types of roads.
There will be working models of a T-D.C. cycle freewheel displayed by T. D. Cross Sons, of Birmingham, and an electricallyoperated cycle model giving demonstrations of the making of tyres in the John Bull factory at Leicester.
Amal Ltd. introduce an interesting twist grip for operating the 2 and 8-speecd gears.
The Show opens on November 2nd and closes on the following Saturday at 10 p.m. The Club’s Stand is No. 176 Annexe.
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BOOTS!
By FRANK R. SAVAGE,
ES, it was only fate that led me to Chester at Easter and eventually to becoming a Clarionette. Having cycled up from Leicester to Warrington my cousin suggested a threeday visit fo some cycling friends of his at Chester. So off we went to Chester. Upon arriving we met our two partners and now our party numbered four—all unattached cyclists.
Chester itself seemed alive with cyclists and cheerios’ were quite frequent. But before we left Chester we heard another greeting which was strange to all of us.
A CLARION CALL By Edward Jones
At the time it did not bother us much, but we were to hear more of it. We cycled back to Warrington for a further day’s stay and then turned our wheels towards home. Some weeks later I was in a street in Leicester’s shopping centre and I heard once again that strange greeting. To me it brought memories of Easter. Yes—it was the same challenge and the same reply. So sprinting after them I found two members of Notts Section, who told me of the wonderful benefits of the Clarion,’’ so I looked up the Leicester Secretary and joined after having one run with them to Meriden. A good club—an ideal first club run and a day that couldn’t have been better. We reached Meriden by ten o’clock on Sunday morn-
(Continued at foot of next column)
BOLTON’S SECTION SCRAPBOOK.
By ALBERT WINSTANLEY,
UR club is domiciled in Brass Plate street, for our street is the home of Solicitors, Accountants, Architects, Building Societies, and the Registrar of Births and Deaths. It is in the same building where the club now is that the first Lord Leverhulme was born.
In the clubroom is a cupboard. Well,” you'll say, there is nothing about that.” Ah, but there is, for on top of that cupboard is the scrapbook—a magic book of history, romance, and humour. A great thick volume, it is dog eared by many thumbs, and patched here and there, it portrays the rise of the club from 1896 to the Bolton Clarion, as we know it to-day. Let’s turn over the pages, shall we? Here we see photographs of cycling belles of the gay ‘nineties dressed in leg of mutton sleeves and those wasp waists of that time. On another page is a picture of some whiskered racing member, complete in knickerbockers, on his latest sports model, having done a 2-40 not for a 50 but a 25. Here we see the club on the Town Hall Square with the horse trams in the background, whilst on another page are touring snaps taken in the early 1900’s. Lucky chaps they were— no motor cars to trouble them, no white patches, etc——and so the story goes on. Suddenly you hear some of the club members discussing a new sports model that has just come out and you realise you are in 1936 not 1896.
You look at the clock and see it is 10.30 we’ve been looking at the scrapbook over two hours and have only seen about thirty pages. Time is getting on and the scrapbook is put reverently away on top of the cupboard to be continued on some other occasion.
ing, thronged with cyclists of all kinds, creeds, and clubs. Old stagers’’ rubbed shoulders with young bloods,”’ racing men and potterers,”’ trikes’? and tandems— all brothers and sisters in the greatest pastime of all—cycling. Then that challenge again we pass members of another Section and exchange greetings. Then, following the service, comes the Peace Rally. Boots!— Spurs
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SOMETHING NEVER DONE BEFORE.
By J. P. M. MILLAR.
HERE must be some things you would
like to do that you have never been able to do before. At the beginning of every winter tens and, in fact, hundreds of thousands of men and women make up their minds to do something that they have not previously been able to achieve. In order to do that they seek the help of education. All over the country, men and women are at technical classes getting more knowledge of their trades or occupations in order that they may be able to do things that they have never previously done. Some are studying engineering, some book-keeping and shorthand, some draughtsmanship, and so on— all with the desire to be able to do things that they have never done before.
After all, however, the most pressing need to-day, is not more engineers or more draughtsmen or more book-keepers. As a matter of fact in every one of these occupations there are large numbers of unemployed. What is quite obviously needed is some change in our social system which will abolish unemployment, poverty in the midst of plenty and the piling up of armaments which threaten to destroy civilisation and bring an agonising death to millions.
For the men and women who wish to see a new social order and wish to bring it about, education is essential. They need to study, however, not subjects such as engineering or book-keeping, but subjects like history, economics, local government and Socialism. Moreover, in order to equip themselves to help the Trade Union and Labour Movement in changing the social system, they may find it useful to study English, article writing, public speaking and chairmanship.
It is to provide all these and many more subjects that the National Council of Labour Colleges exist. Your Club is one of those which has the foresight to have an educational scheme with the N.C.L.C.
This scheme offers every’ member the following opportunities
(a) Free access to N.C.L.C. classes.
(b) Free access to non-residential day, week-end and Summer Schools.
(c) Occasional lectures al Section and Union Meetings.
(d) Free postal courses (for which outsiders have to pay £4 1s. Od.)—see back cover.
An intelligent Clarionette needs to understand the present economic system and all the forces that make for unemployment, poverty and war. Unless he has that understanding, his organisation cannot achieve
BEING BOTH MEMPERS OF THE CLARION SERVES AS AN INTRODUCTION
RESULTING IN THEIR LARLY MARRIAGE Lift LONG HAPFINESS
A CLUB ROMANCE By Victor Minshall
the aims for which it is intended and he has no real control over the conditions in which he lives. The purpose of the N.C.L.C’s educational work is to help the Trade Union and Labour Movement to do something it has never done before—to build up a better social system. Why not play your part by taking advantage of the free educational facilities Fill up and post to-day the Enrolment Form and address it to the N.C.L.C., 15, South Hill Park Gardens, Hampstead,
London, N.W.3.
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CIRCLING CLARION CLUBHOUSES.
By KUKLOS.
ITH a hazy notion of tempting mem-
bers to a short first tour on home-fromhome lines, I offer these routes and sketchmap. The four open circles are the clubhouses, initialled as Valley House, Ribble Valley, Chevin End and Dore Moor—see back of cover. The route avoids all the big black spots except Sheffield. Nearly all is pleasant riding. The longest arm, on the east, is easy riding. The only part not personally known to me is from Valley House to Standish, and this was sent me a few years ago by late Comrade Arthur Whittaker of Manchester, affectionately remembered, who often used it.
Valley House to Heald-green, Northenden, through Sale by Dean-rd. to Ashton turn R. on main Manchester-Chester road to the Cock at Stretford turn L. to Barton Bridge, cross and turn L. to Patricroft, Winton, Worsley, Walkden, 184 Chequerbent 5 at two farther, Cooper Turning,” turn L. to Haigh Church 2}: L. to Red Rock Station and Standish 3}; main road to Euxton, Bamber-bridge, Walton-le-Dale 12, Samlesbury, Ribble Valley Clubhouse 5 total 46}.
De Tablev Arms, Hurst-green, Mitton Green, Clitheroe 12, Gisburn 7, Skipton 10,
Addingham, Ilkley 9, Burley, Menston Station 5, Chevin End Clubhouse 14, total 44.
Otley 14, Pool, Harewood 9, Collingham, Aberford 11, Ferrybridge 9, Wentbridge, Doncaster 14, Tickhill, Oldcoates 10 cross
brook and turn R. to Todwick, Swallow Nest, Sheffield 164, Dore Moor Clubhouse 6 total 76. Fox House, Hathersage, Hope, Castleon 11;
Sparrowpit, Buxton 411, Cat and Fiddle, Macclesfield 12. Monksheath, Alderley, Wilmslow 10, Valley House Clubhouse at Oversley Ford 2; total 45.
SIMON SIMPLELIFE CALLING.
HERE we are again, and as I was saying
to my friend Professor Pimplestrife the other day it is time we had a word or two about racing, so here goes.
Racing as you may or may not know is the art of getting from here to there and back a’ vin before the fellow who has sent you out into the cold morning puts his watch back into his pocket and goes home.
How d’ye do it? Well I'll tell you. First of all you buys a pair of tights, if you can’t buy any, pinch your grandmother’s cashmere stockings, don’t take your sister’s silk ones they are too transparent.
Attiring yourself in these and as little else as the time-keeper will let you past with, you rise before you are awake and make for some place, directions for finding which are usually to be found on the starting sheet which you have lost.
Having found said place you hitch up your tights, tie yourself to your machine with a pair of toe straps and listen to the time-keeper singing something about Five for me one for you GO.”
Here you will get a shove in the back from some irresponsible individual and you will be off, not off the bike but off on one of those trips whereon you would have beaten course record if it had not been for that packet you got through not getting your usual diet at the turn.
The turn is usually the place where you are requested in a voice of thunder to give your number which you have forgotten generally you describe a circle round a police patrol car and ride ’ell for leather on your homeward journey.
As you near that mysterious place called the finish, which you feel certain will be the finish of you, you will hear sarcastic individuals asking if you have enjoyed your sleep and what the weather is like at the turn.
These remarks are meant to spur you to greater effort as a rule they only confirm you in your intention to murder that fellow Smith the next time you get him on a club run, which you never will.
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CASUALTY: A
RECOLLECTION FOR ARMISTICE DAY.
By JOHN BRADFORD.
EPTEMBER 27th, 1918. Zero hour, 6 a.m. Artillery barrage opens from behind us like whole world’s thunderstorms of a century rolled into one. Our machine guns join in with indirect fire at unseen targets over heads of our front line men, swelling incredible orgy of sound. My own m.g. spits out contents of belt after belt, each of 250 cartridges, half a minute each belt. New elevation and direction, then more belts of ammunition shot away at a second indirect target. Enemy’s counter-barrage makes things uncomfortable, but no-one hit in my gun team. Water in barrel-casing boils, and condenser
must be attached to prevent steam rising.
Then our: artillery barrage lifts from enemy’s front to rear lines. At this moment our infantry begin to advance against heavy m.g. fire, and Vickers guns of our company get order to follow them up through hail of shells.
The Advance.
I shoulder my tripod, my No. 2 takes gun, rest of team follow with spare parts, condenser bag, ammunition boxes. Shell-swept area safely crossed we must reach other side of Canal du Nord’s dry bed in face of withering fire from enemy machine guns.
First objective attained by our infantry. We follow them along trenches newly captured, knocked about so badly by our barrage that they afford little shelter. Enemy artillery has now shortened its range, strafing us more furiously than ever. Shell explodes in the air just in front of me miraculously I am not touched. Anxiety for my No. 2, the gun-bearer, not seen lately— Willis Shaw of Chorley, good comrade, good fighter, and later in Blighty good Left Socialist. Immense relief when presently his grimy face with its sardonic grin appears round corner of a traverse.
Several prisoners compelled by our officer to carry tripods and guns of our section. Idea not relished, but it is nice to be relieved of heavy load. Enemy enfilading with m.g. a sunken road we must cross. Rat-a-tat-a-tat —two seconds’ pause—another burst of fire -—pause again, and so on. In momentary intervals between bursts we leap over one by one. Now too near opponents to be troubled by their artillery, but m.g. and rifle fire against us is fierce.
Partial shelter of trenches must now be left to go over open ground. Hundreds of
bullets kicking up little spirts of dust round us. Range is bad or they would be catching us at belly height. Prisoners with my gun and tripod fall, making signs they are wounded. A comrade suggests they are shamming, advises me to despatch them with my revolver, but I let them creep back, and Willis and I shoulder our loads again. Shortly after a blow on foot stretches me flat. Ricochetting bullet has cut my bootlace at every hole, but my foot only bruised. I rise and limp after the others.
INTERNATIONALISM IN DEATH!
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HUMAN REMAINS NATIONALITY UNKNOWN
Wooden cross over huge grave seen by the writer near Mametz after the Big Push” on the Somme in 1916.
The Wound.
This incident has put wind up me. Until I overtake waiting team in next trench I am in great fear of being hit, and with very good reason, yet with no more reason that at any time that morning. In trench I resume my place at head of team with more confidence, though from waist upwards we are still exposed to direct fire.
Then it happens. Sledge-hammer-like blow on right arm fells me. Bullet has penetrated arm and just grazed chest. Between elbow and shoulder is an obvious fracture. Luckily enemy resistance holds up advance at this point, and my comrades can stay with me. Ambulance lessons on railway at home enable me to direct them how
to improvise splints. (To be concluded next month)
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SOUTH WALES UNION. To Comrade Ron Lloyd, who was one of the founders of the Clarion in South Wales, and its first Union Secretary, we present our congratulations upon his recent marriage Comrade Lloyd left South Wales in March of this year to take up employment in Bristol, and to him and his bride we extend our very best wishes.
Marriage is in the air at the moment. By the time these words are in print another very popular member of the South Wales Union Committee will have entered into the bonds of matrimony. We refer to the marriage of Comrade Percy H. Mantle to Miss Violet Meatyard. Comrade Mantle is the Pentre delegate, a member of the Union Racing Committee, and has served on numerous sub-committees. May we say that we wish both Comrades all the happiness and joy that life can_ offer.
Congratulations to Comrade Ken Harrison —our Pontyclun crack ’’—upon his recent win in the Gwmcarn Paragon 25.” Out of the hottest field on the year in South Wales—three men occupying the scratch mark—Ken secured top honours! Comrade Poole of our Pontypridd Section also shared 3rd handicap. It may interest other Clarionettes to know that Ken holds the Welsh
record for 25 miles. J.R.M.
LONDON UNION. W. of S. N.E. Unions to oust London from Premier Position ‘vide’ D.W. That’s fine, but how about other Unions having a go and make it really interesting? Oct. 3ist—First A.G.M. of LU. Over 120 delegates present. New constitution adopted. General *Post among Union Officials. Now for 1937 and some real “going.” L.U. Diary Super Dates Reliability Trial, Nov. 22nd. Annual Binge,’ Dec. 5th. C. A.C. “Gloat,”” End of Season “25” and Novices Cup, 67 starters. Plans gym-
nasium for winter. W. COOPER. YORKSHIRE UNION. The Annual Meeting was held at the Labour Rooms, Cardigan Road, Leeds, Sunday, Oct. 4th, 1936. The following were elected Officials for 1937 President G. W. Dove, Huddersfield. Secretary J. R. Huggins, Dewsbury. Sports Secretary Burns, Ossett. Propaganda Sec.: R. H. Jennings, B'dford. Auditors E. Sugden, G. Smith, Halifax. Sports Committee: F. Crossley, E. Brough, H. Wade, L, Dockray, A. Wilkinson, J; Be Huggins.
INTERNATIONAL SPORT. Clarionettes in the Manchester District will be interested to hear that Ernie Deveney is giving a lantern lecture on Workers’ Sport.’ The slides have been added to and brought up to date and all are invited to the lecture. This will be given on Monday, Nov. 16th, commencing at 8.15 p.m., at the Workers Circle, Percival Street, opp. Corner Elizabeth Street and Waterloo Road, Cheetham, Manchester. Admission free. Ample cycle parking.
Hon. Sec., B. Rothman, 15, Granton St., Manchester, 8.
CLAIMS FOR ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP 1936. H. M.S. M.P.H. 1. J. S. Taylor 25 1-4-42 2318 Kinning Park... 50 2-41-27 22.82 100 4-54-0 20.44 Average 22.14 2. W. Mowat 1-6-3414 22.55 Glasgow 2-17-32 21.81 4-59-7 20.06 Average 21.47 3. J. G. Donnelly 1-9-20 24.63 Kinning Park 216-18 22.04 5-6-36 19.57 Average 24.07
GLAIM FOR POINTS PRIZE 1936. J. Gandy, Manchester CG. and A.C.—26 pts.
S.Y. L.D. UNION. The Clarion C. A.C. is in its early stages in the above Union, but in the coming season should blossom out in full force with a team to rival the Monkton lads. Now you track men, only one ride in 1936 got the minimum points to qualify for the National Gold Medal, so surely we can beat that. Two of your members broke the L.R.R.A. 50-mile Tandem record with a 2-hr. 34-sees. ride (R. Pearson and C. Smith, Lincoln).
JAMES SCHOFIELD.
MIDLAND UNION. The next Inter-Union Meet is at Mile Oak Hotel, Tamworth, Nov. 8th. B’ham A.E.U. Section in charge. Excellent programme arranged. Please support. Several Sections took part in decorated cycle and poster parade for Counc. Jim Simmons on Oct. 17th, Quite a good display.
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EDITORIAL.
the real cyclists the year is divided
into two parts. The summer with its “century’s bank-holidays, camping and racing, and the winter, which we now welcome, with its hill-climbs, mud-larking, dinners and the usual socials rounds. We still cycle, but perhaps not so far, and tea places are doubly welcome with roaring fires and hot toast. Both seasons have their own particular pleasures, but to many clubmen the winter is preferred. That we have the byeways and highways more to ourselves is a definite advantage.
The season is ushered in with the Cycle Show.”
The Clarion has a stand at Olympia No. 176 in the Lightweight Section.
All members should of course pay their regards to the stand, but do not just hang around and exchange pleasantries with any club members who may be there. The primary object is to attract the unattached cyclist, and make new members so while you are there give other folks a chance and also do your part to extoll the many virtues of our club. To put the matter bluntly, the stand is to attract outsiders so when you have met your club-mates make way for someone else.
Sections should start their membership campaign right now. Stress the fact that our benefits last for twelve months from the first of each month. Let our slogan be Every member a propagandist’ for our club. Leaflets and posters can be obtained from our National Secretary on application. Ask your local dealer to show a poster, most of them are only too willing to do so.
SECRETARY’S REPORT.
NOMINATIONS have started to arrive,
and I must remind Sections that the place of the 1938 Conference must be South of a line drawn across country from the Wash to the West Coast. Other nominations will be declared void.
We have booked a Stand at the Cycle Show at Olympia from Nov. 2nd to Nov. 7th. Members who are able to visit the Stand should do so, and those who are near enough to assist should report to the London Union Secretary, Com. G. F. Jackson.
Membership is now 8,000, and we are still enrolling members at the rate of about 100 per week. Many new Sections are being formed, and where others are contemplated I advise them to get a move on at once. The 1937 Handbook is now in course of preparation, and Sections which exist at Nov. 30th will be in time to have their fixtures in the Handbook.
All copy” for the Handbooks must be completed and sent to me not later than Nov. 30th, and each Section should make an effort to obtain at least one local advert. Other advertisers will be communicated with direct from the Head Office, but suggestions or addresses will be welcomed.
Nominations for the National Committee for 19837 must be in by Nov. 20th, and Sections in a Union must send their nomination to the Union. Only Union nominations will be accepted, except Sections who are
‘not in a Union.
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MEMORIES!
By MARY PARKER.
O you ever think of the time when you
will have reached the age of the carpet slippers? When your grandson only half listens when you muse whimsically of these happy care-free days of youth, of hours spent in blessed quietness among the hills and woods, of days of thrilling interest and joyous laughter on the open road with the wind, the rain and sun, of all those things which make for enduring friendship and fragrant memories.
Ireland recalls all these things. My friend and I cycled to Liverpool, sailed to Dublin and spent a glorious fortnight camping and touring in the Free State, working our way across country to Galway, zig-zagging down to Killarney and back to Dublin, via Cork to Wicklow. The whole fortnight, all included did not cost us £6 each. Living was comparatively cheap. Some of our best meals we had from farm-houses who supplied us with delicious (to us anyway) soda cake or khaki bread and freshly-made butter, and we several times had the greatest difficulty in pressing a coin on these hospitable people in exchange for milk and eggs.
Camp sites were to be had practically anywhere and at no charge, and except at Killarney which, to us, was spoilt by clamouring hotel boys, we enjoyed the beauty of Ireland entirely free.
We found the main roads in very good condition but the by-ways played havoc with our tyres.
The Irish, we found generous, talkative and hospitable, though several times we had the misfortune to encounter women who regarded us as offsprings of the devil” because of our shorts (both of us being girls) and did not fail to let their bigotted remarks reach our ears. I believe we were regarded more as imbeciles out in the country places in the West, but we comforted ourselves by the thought that probably all pioneers felt as we did.
In Ennis, an old blue-eyed Irishman enquired of us if we were the fightin’ lasses 0’ Cork,”’ and we had humbly to disclaim the honour. But these are experiences by the way. To judge Ireland, you must see her for yourself. You will not be disappointed T know, and then again you have the experience which should not be missed —-of crossing the sea,
Margaret and I need no diaries to take us back to that Thursday evening when we left Halifax, and rode through the gently stirring winds of Oldham Moors, and in the cool dusk of a summer’s night, rolled over Manchester’s renowned cobbles.
We remember our feelings of excitement and interest as we stood on the top deck of the Dublin boat in Liverpool docks, inhaling the smell of tar, hearing the gulls screaming overhead, and the wash of the water against the boat. It was dusk, and the sounds of teeming Liverpool came but softly to us across the huge sheds and warehouses of Prince’s landing stage. It seemed as though we no longer belonged to that Liverpool of twisting lines of traffic and factories.
From where we stood the lights of New Brighton twinkled across the Mersey, solemn and dignified as if in contrast to the splendid brazen glitter of the city behind us. Dusk was deepening when the deep blast of the siren sounded, and we moved slowly out into the Mersey.
With the passing of the strip of land beyond New Brighton, England disappeared, darkness settled, and except for the plaintive singing of an Irish girl, and the steady throb of the engines, we were silent in a world of unfathomable greyness and solitude.
With dawn, a new world appeared. Across the grey waves the coast of Ireland was just visible and as we drew nearer we discerned the green of the hillside, dotted here and there with white-washed cottages. The Wicklow Hills loomed up stark against the cloudy, wind-swept sky, while to our vight the coastline curled and staggered round innumerable bays and inlets.
Ireland proved herself a creature of many moods. She whirls you through the rich lazy pasture-lands of Meath to tarry awhile among the ancient peaceful ruined castles and abbeys in the County of the Kings.” You pass through the barren stretches and lonely boglands of Co. Galway to the indescribable mystery and grandeur of her Kerry mountains, and with each of her moods in turn you are captivated and enchanted,
\lways when I think of Ireland— *T dream at night of sunset on the shingle, Of jaunting ears and nestling shamrock grecn;”
of happy days on the winding highways, of blue skies, unbeaten by-ways and all the charm and beauty of this strange green isle.
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TEAM SELECTION.
Dear Comrade,—Anything which I wrote in September which gave the impression that the action by London Clarion in sending three of their own members to compete at Barcelona was bad sportsmanship, I withdraw.
Comrade Cooper’s explanation last month reveals that the trouble arose because of over-enthusiasm by the London lads.
I feel, however, that Comrade Cooper now agrees that all Clarion teams for international purposes should be organised and selected on a national basis.
I sincerely hope that my Scottish colleagues will rise to the occasion in the case of the Antwerp Games and contribute to the International Sports Fund as well as the Londo.: Comrades did to the Spanish Games Fund. ALEX. TAYLOR. FOREIGN TOURING.
Dear Comrade,— The Bradford-Baguley duel is capable of simple solution. As internationalists it is for us to maintain contact with the youth of all countries. I suggest to convinced Socialists that they go to Fascist countries, more particularly if they are linguists. But to non-Socialists I would attempt to indicate the barbarities of Fascism and strongly dissuade visits. A Comrade spending time in Germany could never return with an enthusiastic view. But the politically ignorant pay visits and return with glowing stories—they see the facade and glitter and are decieved. It is for us who know the German workers and their struggle to point out the truth. There is a danger that isolation of our comrades in Fascist countries might throw them into line with their rulers—in the same way as certain Labour party leaders in this country would have us line up with the ‘‘National” Government against Germany.” The workers have no interests outside their class, and the terrible march of current events is a further confirmation of the fact that only the ordinary people, united internationally, can overcome the twin menaces of Fascism and War. H. BRIERCLIFFE.
JOHN BRADFORD writes My final words to John Baguley are that (1) he ought to confine his German contacts to Socialists or other anti-Nazis (2) whilst the few Marks he spent in Germany won't help Hitler much, he should remember that mony a mickle makes a muckle (3) the official policy of the British Labour Movement is to boycott Nazi-Germany; (4) if I have offended against good taste by calling attention to
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Baguley’s misuse of a German word it is only because few things irritate me more than to hear a young man_ employing foreign or even English words that he does not understand, solely with a view to showing off; (5) I read political articles in German every week, and feel safe in stating that the word Putsch’’ bears no such widened meaning as Baguley attributes to it, whence I conclude that he feels guilty of showing off, but is trying to brazen it out by inventing the translation push.” J.B.
ROWDYISM.
Dear Comrade Editor,—With the recent Matlock Venetian Féte fresh in my mind, I would like to ask those Clarionettes who were so, shall we say, desirous of entertaining the assembled mutitude, to take a little thought for others.
To avoid any Political misapprehensions, may I state here that I am a member of the C.P.G.B. and a Daily worker agent, not a Fascist or a supporter of the so-called National Government.
When one rises at 5 a.m. to deliver D.W’s before going to work, and then on a Saturday night has to lie awake listening to snatches of the Red Flag and very spasmodic snatches at that, Comrade, until about 2 a.m., one wonders if the ‘‘vocalists” do any more for the Worker’s Movement than make noise at such inopportune times.
When one, who has taken part in Hunger Marches and Demonstrations, and done his share of Slogan shouting at the proper place and time, is continually roused in the night by Red Front! Red Front! Red United Fighting Front! one can only wonder whether this is intended as propaganda or merely as a gesture of defiance to a more sane and reasonable world
Clarion members from a certain Midland town are definitely endangering the prestige and good name of our Club and the broader Worker’s Movement by such senseless shouting and bawling. This Section are known all over the Midlands; if they persist they will cause the whole Club to be barred from Catering Houses and Camping Sites.
I trust these few lines will cause our young Comrades to pause and consider, find better times and places for their Musical and Slogan practice.
Remember, any noise when ordinary folk are asleep is more than wasted, it has a definitely antagonising effect, and the prospects of a People’s Front’ in Britain are rendered more and more improbable.
HARRY ANSLOW,.
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NATIONAL RACING REPORT.
HE first meeting of the new National
Racing Committee took place at Menston on Oct. 10th and 11th. The first item on agenda was finance or means of starting a racing fund which could be used towards defraying the cost of Racing Committee meetings. Although this was discussed at great length no really satisfactory solution was arrived at this matter is a very vexed one and we invite C. and A.C. Secretaries or Union Secretaries’ comments and suggestions. The list of recommendations as passed at last conference were subject to revision and now read
(1) That all racing matters of a National character be placed in the hands of the Clarion and A.C.
(2) We urge all members of the National Clarion C.C. wishing to race in open events, to become members of the nearest branch of the C. and A.C. and to ride in the name of the C. and A.C. to which they belong.
(3) Local C. and A.C. branches should work in harmony with Unions, Unions to have one delegate who must be a C. and A.C. member on C. and A.C. Committee. Delegate will report activities to Union. Unions by a two-thirds majority of those voting may vote any proposals by C. and A.C., in which case local G. and A.C. may appeal to National C. and A.C., whose decision will be final.
(4) Delegates from each branch of C. and A.C. (1 delegate for every 5 members) shall meet annually, at Easter, to discuss the work of the past year, and to report on the working and progress to the National Clarion C.C. Conference.
(5) Branches of the C. and A.C. shall take over the organisation of open races from local Unions. Sections may promote open and confined events on receiving local C. and A.C. permission.
(6) A National Racing Committee of 5 members, not more than one of whom shall come from any one C. and A.C. Locality shall be elected on nomination and by vote of local branches. National Rac. Sec. to be ex-officio member of Nat. Rac. Com.
Nominations for National Racing Committee must be in my hands by Dec. ist, 1936. The rules were subject to some revision.
Rule 1 remains unaltered.
Rule 2 now reads: Rule 1 to apply to all riders attending International Olympiads must be able to prove membership for the two preceding years.
Rule 3 remains unaltered.
It will be noticed that National events are omitted from Rule 2. The Committee considered 12 months to be a more suitable term of membership.
_It was moved that owing to poor support the “50” miles T.T. for Vaughton Trophy be discontinued and Trophy awarded as a perpetual All-rounder prize for road championship.
All G. and A.C. Centre Secretaries and Union Secretaries will be circulated with a complete report of the Committee meeting, and we earnestly request that you place this before your Committee and let me have your full observations and nominations by not later than Dec. ist.
ERIC J. HEATH, Nat. Rac. Sec
VALLEY HOUSE. Our next big event will be a Home Trainer Contest with the heats commencing on the 9th and concluding on the evening of the 15th Nov., or alternatively the 16th and 22nd. Full details as to how to enter and the prizes to be awarded will be announced later at the Clubhouse.
We are in urgent need of talent from the Sections fo stage some Entertainments during Sunday evenings. Any little effort you can organise will be greatly appreciated by Alex Brooke.
Another urgent need is cash. Our twelve months in residence has not been sufficient to pay off our friendly creditors who have waited very patiently. Can you assist—or else I'll be doing time ’’—very patiently
JOE GREALY.
B.W.S.A. NOTES. Interest in the Antwerp Olympiad to be held next July is increasing. Many Sections are writing for details of the Savings Schemes, and I have received many promises from comrades who intend to accompany our party. Make the Clarion representation the biggest group Please do not write to me if you want to compete in the cycling events you will be sent details of how the selection is to be effected very shortly. If, however, you wish to compete in events other than cycling, then by all means drop me a line.
That reminds me, Clarion members are eligible to participate in all our events. There must be many of you who are good at sports apart from cycling why not take advantage of your affiliation if it is at all possible H. REG. UNDERHILL.
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SCOTTISH UNION. A special and historic meeting of the Scottish Union was held in the Labour Hall, Bathgate, on 41th inst. at 3 p.m., where it as decided to divide the present Scottish Union into two Scottish Unions. The appointment of a Co-ordination Committee of five members from each Union was also agreed to, but the proposal to appoint an organiser for Scotland was defeated by a card vote of 365 against 208.
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A long spoken about grievance was definitely challenged by an East Coast member, that the Scottish members have not been getting all the facts of the National Committee Meetings and transactions from the Scottish delegate, John Smith, President of the Scottish Union and also of Glasgow Section.
Special Meetings: will be held to appoint officials for the two Unions at suitable centres prior to the Scotish Union A.G.M. in Glasgow, on Nov. ist, and these will be announced in due course.
JOHN S. GIBSON. Boots!
CLARION and A.C. (NORTH EAST). WANTED—AII the fast lads of the local Sections to join the C. and A.C. for 1937. Plenty vacancies and situations assured, good chances of winning team prizes in opens no references needed.
Also a reminder for all Sections to get their racing lads in trim for National ‘‘25” at Easter and see that the coveted trophy comes to the North East.
The C. and A.C. will hold its A.G.M. on Noy. 8th at the Royal Arcade, N/C., 2 p.m. R. JEFFRIES, Jun.
THE FELLOWSHIP.
SECTIONS are now enjoying their Winter programmes. It will be noted that London have arranged an extensive and interesting time for members and friends, Sheffield is also active with dances, etc. The Sheffield Clubhouse still needs your support, a visit at anytime of the year is well worth while, Will the Rotherham Fellowship try and do better with their notes
Note—Sheffield Re-Union will be held on Boxing Night at the Builders’ Exchange. Will Sections do all possible to get the circulation of the Clarion
Cyclist up? S.H.
LONDON FELLOWSHIP now meets on the third Wednesday in the month at the Kings Weigh House Club, Thomas Street, Oxford Street (near Selfridges), W.1. October meeting addressed by Tom Groom, entitled ‘‘A Trip Round the World.” November 18th, Speaker: Miss Monica Whately. We held a successful Dance at Queen Mary Hall, Gt, Russell St., W.1., on September 26th. The next Dance, same Hall, is on November 14th. Tickets g/-. Percy Harvey’s Clarion Band. Note also date of London Clarion Re-Union, Caxton Hall, West-
minster, February 27th, 1937, Boots
NATIONAL G.V.U, Lancashire Festival is held in Pioneers Hall, Rochdale, December 5th, 1936, 7 p.m. prompt. National Festival is to be held in the Round House, Every Street, Ancoats, Manchester, February 6th, 1937, 7 p.m. prompt. Keep these dates open and support the C.V.U., you are sure of spending a pleasant evening. Now is your chance if you have never heard the C.V.U. Choirs. Halifax Choir are on the air, as you will read in their report, Now you are sure of hearing some good music; don’t forget to tune in, Then when you have enjoyed it all, if you are near to the place of either Festival, make an effort to come and hear all the Choirs in combined singing.
HALIFAX 6.V.U. The Halifax Choir are to broadeast from the Leeds studio from 5.0 to 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th. This engagement has stirred considerable interest in the Choir and incidentally will help our exchequer. Rehearsals are being well attended, Conductor: Mr. R.
Crowther. ILE.
MANCHESTER G.V.U. We have now changed our rehearsal room to 9, Cheapside, behind Cross St. Chapel, and hope this will encourage our members to attend better as it is more central than our last meeting place We are working hard at the “Meet Pieces’? and would welcome singers
for all parts. L.B.
OLDHAM G.V.U. We commenced our Winter Season with a very successful Social, the supper being given by our comrades Mr. and Mrs, Stott, a very enjoyable evening being spent. We have hooked a date in November, Please do not forget the early date of the Festival for the Lancashire Choirs, it is important. We would gladly welcome a few more members of all parts, female voices particularly.
ROCHDALE G.V.U. Conductor: Mr. G. Clegg. Sec., Petrie, 11, Futhur Pitts. Rehearsals are in progress for the Festival’s pieces. We could do with voices for all parts. We are settling down to our winter activities. Rehearsals every Wednesday, Friends Meeting House, 8 o’clock prompt.
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SECTIONEWS.
Reports should be written in block letters and MUST be
sent in vy the 15th inst. on Official Report Cards. These can be obtained
from E. Sugden.
ABERDEEN. Membership still increasing. Big turnout to our ‘GM. All past officials returned and settling down to making next year a bumper. David Watson won the local Open Hill Climb for the Clarion. Great stuff! Arrangements well underway for our Dance on Dec. 1st. Members must pull their weight. Boots!
ABERTILLERY, Progre satisfactorily. Runs on Sundays prove to be a continued success, Have held a very successful Social and arranged a Social Programme jor winter months. Members are making arrangements among themselves to get insured; others pay to an appointed collector for same purpose. We are endeavouring to arrange inter-section meets to Increase feeling of good fellowship among various Sections. Also trying to start fresh Sections in the vicinity. Hope to have a Club Room of our own soon. In conclusion, we send our greetings to all Sections. J.D. ABERTRIDWR, Our Annual Meet was held on October 7th. We decided to change the name of the Section, and it is now known as the Caerphilly and District Section. Secretary: E. BE. Pike, 9, Goodrich Avenue, Caerphilly. Tine run over the Beacons to Brecon last Sunday. Barry next week-end. Union A.G-M., Symonds Yat, Oct. 25th. New President offers Silver Cup for mileage competition on Club runs. Now boys what about it? Boots!
ALTRINCHAM. Boots! hoping to sce as many of you as we can at Valley House one Sunday in January, 1037. We are giving a show, free, everything. Now isn’t that smart of would say brilliant of the producer. We will let all of you know before January so that you will all come yeod laugh. ‘The Section is looking forward to their Second Year of progres ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE.
We have completed our first year Si report satistactory progress. With the help and support Gf all members, next year will be better. Support for runs social events is urgently requested during the next few months, The Club hilk-climb was held on Sept. 27th. W. Booth, Handicaps—J. Sanderson and A. Chadwick. ‘Annual Dinner on Nov. 21st. Tickets 3/- each from Miss Crane or Hon. See. 69, Newman St. Negotiations are afoot to obtain a Club Room at Park St. Labour Hall. Just give your committee a little help in their efforts, it is all for your benefit. If you are interested In a Section Reliability see Race Secretar BARNOLDSWICK. A figure stirred, a light flickered, laughter tuil triumph echoed through the room. A plot is. planned. Stud shall cling to their wheels and grass to their pedals ne day is done, for on Sunday, November 20th the Qorctary’s Run, ‘The staré is at 10 am. and the, route? Nuff said. B. BARON BARNSLEY. Barnsley calling for information. A black 2ipp fastener jacket was lost by one of our members at, Menston jastroase on Sports Day, Sept. 18th, Please send information Cinpnonse land, 7, Carlton Road, Smithies, Barnsley. Thank tour Members, what are your suggestions for entertainment these long winter nights? Dig them up ‘and have a talk to i waiting for them. the Secretary, he will be wait AND WHITES. BOLTON-ON-DEARNE. Late Ten Mile Race, Rex Billington, 24-mins, 5-secs. Tom Williams,
ond fastest, 24-mins. 44-sec: Tom Wilcox, 8rd fastest, 24-mins. 5l-secs.
‘A. Fielding, 26-min Shanes, Ist'Handicap. 3 M. Handicap. Rex Billington’s time was 7 sees. out of record,
and also wins him the best all round prize, a Cup presented
by G. Wigfield. Don’t forget round YCiub Supper and Dance in the New Year, date later, the Inter he bull rush at Blyth U.M. And J. Schofield training? W.H. BOLTON, Our Annual Dance will be held in the Co-op Small Aon. Bridge Street, on Monday, Nov. 9th. Dancing 7 to arte’. dBolians Band. Bring as many of your friends oMossible.. Our Social Committee, always out tor haprenr 2s pose pooked the Criterion Cafe for the Christmas Eve Social, ‘The charge for admission will be 1/6, including refresh- Social, tovelties, Tickets will be strictly limited to 100, ust be bought beforehand. Arrangements are aire dy and musto make this event the biggest success ever, Among the racing. boys, we must congratulate our, Club Champion, our record holder, J. Mullineux, and our bill climber, F. Hubbard. BIRMINGHAM A.E.U Mile Oak, the high s Lecture, everything for the A-E.U. Section expects all its members Help the Section by helping yourself. BURY titi shock and a BURY. Our speed judging competition gave us a and a surprise. ur SPecought we were so fast? When is the next? surprise. act the A-G.M.. Officials required for 1937. The See. pon forgotven what meetings are like, so how about a change bMaays? (Who said “Nights”?). We all wish our Vice-Captain
is “iron” and club runs. a speedy return to his “iron” an ayn CHE:
Midlanders and East Mid. don’t miss pot of the season. Sports, Concert, the Right and Lefts. The Birmingham out on November 8th. Come and hear T. D.
BELLSHILL AND MOSSEND. Greetings to our paper. Greet ings to all Clarionettes. Section has had a very succes: ul season. Good runs, good fellowship, and membership increa: ing. ‘Taking part’ in fight against War and Means 1 Are being entertained by the Coalburn Section at Coalburn on 17th October. Are entertaining Falkirk on 24th October at Belshill. All success to Clarion Movement. Steve Carr, 13, Watson Street, Uddingston, Lanarkshire.
CLITHEROE. Like Barlick we are fasting. Our Annual Dinner is on Nov. 28th, and our only “break”? fast will be at Barlic “do.” Local Sections are invited to a happy evening. The meal is on the tables at 6.30 and then dancing until 11.45. Admission Will members note our A.G.M. is on Wedn y, Noy. 4th. We want a full attendance. Here’s the best of luck to the Mag. Boots! Spurs!
COLCHESTER reports a gradual increase of membership, but does not get the support it deserves from some of these members. By the time of the issue of this month’s magazine we hope to have held our annual general meeting, and the Secretary hopes that this will be a medium of introducing fresh enthusiasm into the Section. Will every one cease to treat the Club as a casual means of entertainment and really get down to some plans of introducing many more new members. At the moment we are composed chiefly of members of the local League of Youth. Make the password for next
month Increased membership.”’ JAMES H. W. CARTER.
CROOK. Listen you guys! If you have any scrap to sell or wish to buy any fruit, just ‘phone T. Bateman. (Saton) "Phone No 000, He's started hawking for a living, bub is afraid to shout in the streets. Apples, Onions, Oranges, and long things, don’t know what they are, bananas penny a skin-full, This is the first year for our Section and have 25 members. Hope to have more next year. One member, Colin Clark, sorry to say, has had an accident.—Sec. CENTRAL. This Section ended the financial year with 107 members. The books have been andited and copies ot the balance sheet will be sent to all members. Continue to tell your local cyclists about the benefits you are entitled to. DUNDEE. Despite the existence of almost a dozen clubs apart from our Section, we are making good progress. At present we have 10 full members and 12 paying dues. At first glance it looks small, but considering that we have no club rooms at present it’s not so bad. By the way, we expect to have club rooms very soon. I have to express thanks to ‘Aberdeen for sending down keys; the two Sections are getting quite close, and between us we may form that much desired North East Union. A word to finish, and it regards racing. We hope to see some entries from Aberdeen lady members in next season's ladies’ race here.
D. BALBIRNIE, Sec. DONCASTER. The boys are looking forward to the Winter runs and they hope to see plenty of new faces as the Section gets so split up in the summer. Section strength, 17 members, hoping to double it for next year. Section’s runs for Nov ist—Laneham; 8th—Mansfield; 15th—Howden; 22nd—Terksey; 20th—Ulleskell. EAST MANCHESTER.
The A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday, November 10th, when all members should attend to elect your officials for next season. The first Dance of the season on Saturday, November 7th, at North Road; if you want a good night's enjoyment, come along and bring that friend. If you have any suggestions for the well-being of the Club let the Secretary have them at once.
EAST HAM AND DISTRICT. Knock-knock, who's there? Why the Bast Hammers’ announcing the end of our first successful season. Membership now tops the fifty mark. We made our presence felt in a local peace procession. The “young uns” show promise in racing. Congratulations to young Arthur and Ginger in Club event. New blood” takes ‘up official duties. Now affiliated to Walenders’—What next! FALKIRK. Betty has thrown a_ party, her 18th birthday. Who said The Grand Old Duke of York” was the best game played? Who wanted an encore? What was T. Wotherspoon Thinking when his face was being painted? Well, good luck, Betty, hope you have many more. First 25-miles race run off; winner D. Williamson. 10-mile Ladies’, winner Agnes Keenon. The “Smokey” and Our Wullie partnership is keeping the hut so tidy: we can't get throwing our fag-ends down—the cads!
FELLING-ON-TYNE. Well, we've: come into our own at last! Headquarters are in Labour Hall, Felling. Every comfort, every facility! First Dance on Tuesday, October 27th. The marchers to London carry our best wishes. Boots” to them, “Boots” to you! Cheerio! Tommy Miller, Sec., 1, Clayton Tee, Windy Nook, Gateshead.
GLASGOW is keeping up its forty-two and a half years old good prestige, It has eighty-six both sex members this year, and forty of these, including our tandem fleet, enjoyed a thoroughly good Autumn holiday week-end at the Hostel near South Queensferry, and again, on Sunday, 4th inst..
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they enjoyed a magnificent tour from the Four Lamps, George Square, at 10 a.m., to Portincaple, where several hours were well enjoyed, and followed by a cheery and safe homeward journey. Next Sunday's tour is to Wallace's Cave, Bathgate. GOLDTHORPE. Both Goldthorpe and Bolton-upon-Dearne Sections have decided to make their Annual Supper, Prize Distribution and Dance a combined affair and are booking the Welfare Hall, Goldthorpe, for the event which is provision ally fixed for New Year’s Day. ‘The visit of some members of the Barnoldswick Section to Goldthorpe for their September holidays was a compliment to the district’s attractions as a holiday resort. Club runs for November: Ist—Laneham; sth— Rowden; 15th—Cawthorne; 22nd—Lindrick Dale; 29th—East Markham. GREENOCK. 13th September, a splendid week-end was enjoyed at the Lanark Meet. 20th September, a run to Gleniruin wa thoroughly enjoyed and we recommend this spot to hiker 27th September, the most enjoyable day’s outing was enjoyed at Troon, the football team being in good form. 4th October. the Section participated in the local protest demonstration. October, the popular Gleniffer Braes was the destination. Membership ‘has increased to 22. We have views of a racing Section for next season. Yours for Sport—D. BAIN, Secretary. GRIMSBY. Our initial Dance was a great success, nearly 200 in attendance. Lew Mazzingham broke the thirty-mile record of the G.R.R.A., 1.20.23. Eight of our members essayed 100 in 7 trial in the time of 6.18.0. The course over hills to Caistor, Gainsborough, Retford, Blythe, lunch Doncaster, Hatfield to Blaxton and finish at Scunthorpe. One ladies’ and three men’s \eams in the Table Tennis league. CLARIONETTE.” HARROW. Held Club “25.” Fastest: _1st—Clark, 1.5.30. gnd—J. Sinnott, 1.13.11, 8rd—A. Pringle, 1.15.58. Handicap: J. Sinnott (9-min.), A. Pringle (i1-min.), B. Wallace (6-min. Discussion group has been formed, but’ requires more support —what about it you would-be M.P’s? Dances are being arranged for Winter season. Would like support from other London Sections. Further details will be given later. H. L. Nicholson, 50, Bishop Ken Road, Harrow Weald, Middx. HEANOR. By the time this reaches you our 1937 officials wil be at work on the Winter activities. At last year’s A.G.M. we decided to run a ‘100 members campaign” and we've now got "em, What are we going to do next year? Don't forget the Dance to be held in the Town Hall, December 12th. Boots! We have a membership of 16 mal and 2 girls. Pleased to report that we are the owners of a newly decorated club room, done entirely by members. Good turn’ out on all runs, and all working hard to make a success. Journal hailed as a’ great magazine by all. D. CORNFORTH. HENDON. Here we are again. Not a great deal of news since last. month. Have had some fine runs (and punctures, eb, Charlie). By the time this is printed, new officers will have been elected at A.G.M. and we wish them every success in the coming year. Our runs for November will be as follows:— si—Gt. Dunmow; Sth—Knedworth (full tea); 15th—Leighton rd; 22nd—Bishop’s Stortford; 29th—West Wycombe. We are hoping to run a Dance in the New Year, so keep an eye for further particulars, it’ll be a swell show. Don’t forget L.O.Y. Dance, Nov. 14th. ‘Cheerio! VIC. BOTTERILL. HELSBY AND DISTRICT spent a pleasant day at Valley House, Wilmslow, on Oct. ith. Bnergetic members found scope, especially our bricklaying comrade. Membership’s going
HORSFORTH.
up, but fees are still slow in coming in.. Now then how about it! Boots! HULL. We are pleased to say that we are now the second
largest Section. Two new Sections formed in Hull. Clarion membership in district, 1988, 17; now approx. 250. Hoping to establish East Yorks. Union for 1937, Club room now run by a joint committee from Hull, Newington and Humber Sections. Dances, Whist Drives, Snooker and Billiard Handicaps, Dart Contests, Home Trainer Championship, Rabbit Pie Suppers, etc. in club room’s winter programme. Open Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Other occasions by arrangement. Support Dance Band, Tues. Nights, please. Boots!
KINNING PARK. First contribution to magazine. Late gratulations on welcome addition to club life. Section now in 27th year. Membership about mostly young, strong and fast. Club room 203, Paisley Road, Glasgow. About one dozen lads spent September holiday ‘week-end at Carlisle. Glorious week-end. Section Dance, 18th Dec., 1986, Central Bath Street, Glasgow, 2/-, 2/6. A.G.M., Club Room, 1936. Members are specially requested to be at this meeting. J.D. GILLIN. KEIGHLEY wish to announce that their Annual Club Supper will be held on Nov. 28th (Sat.). Further details may be had from the Secretary, Albert M. Bradshaw, “Lyndene,” 3, Raglan Avenue, Keighley.’ The Annual General Meeting’ will be on Monday, Nov. 2nd, in the I.L.P. Rooms, Russell St., Keighley. All members ‘are asked to attend at 7.30 p.m. LOUGHBOROUGH. The address of Miss Tanny Morley, our new Secretary, has been changed to 136, Herrick Road, Loughborough. In‘our Ladies’ Open Race the following were successful: 1st fastest—Miss M. Fearn, Derby C.C.C. ist Handicap— Miss E. Parrott, Notts. Paragon. 2nd Handicap—Miss M. Wake, Notts, Paragon. rd Handicap—Miss U. Sketchley, Loughborough €.C.C. Apparently Loughborough ladies are built
more for comfort than speed. Where are all these fast ladies of the Clarion? The number of entries for this race was only six! v.S. LEEDS. 50 members and friends enjoyed the trip to Blackpool on Oct. 11th. In the B.D. Competition, General Section Champ. beat Social Section Champ. by one-fifth second in the halipiut race, The explanation of defeat was, trained over distance, ie. pints. Don’t forget Club Dance. “101” Nov. 6th. Bring all your friends. There is still room for improvement in attendance on club runs; with over 9) members we should have a bumper turn-out every week. Are you doing your bit to remedy this? Start next Sunday.
MANGHESTER, 3.M. over. following were elected: President: J. McGrath. Mrs. E. McGrath, 160, Liverpool Road, Irlam, surer: W. Rycroft. Captain: S. Cotton. Sub. Capt.: F. Ackerley and J. Davis. Looking
forward to a bumper winter season and more members for MUIRKIRK. Still reporting progress. Any Sections in need of singers might do worse than apply to us. Ask Ayr, ete. We have now rented club rooms and will be holding a house warming soon, Ayrshire Clarion—wait for ii The Muirkirk girls are bike-shy, but we'll larn them. Boot: Spurs! JOHN GILLEN, Secretary. MUSSELBURGH. 112 entries for our open ‘25” on first Sunday of the month. Were complimented on its being best organised race in Scotland. It is too! Furore by J. Wallace and P. Campbeil. Just missed_teamrace. Thirty members turned out to Lanark for the Union Meet. Beat that, you Western cads! Four ‘tough’? members lugged their bikes throug) the Lairig Ghru on the the long week-end. NELSON. W. Sheldrake, 1, Gertrude Street, Nelson, has taken over the duties of Secretary. All future correspondence to be addressed to him. H.C. NOTTINGHAM. Just held A.G.M. New blood on committee. Secret of success: Eat more chocolate.” Our racing men lave greatly improved, may expect big things next year. Boots! H. M. LLOYD. NEWPORT is growing from strength to strength; has now a membership of 40. Holds to runs on Sundays, morning and noon; a hard riding Section and light riding Section. We also have for a member the official unpaced ‘‘100"’ record holder, who hopes to bring to Newport further Clarion records and prizes during the 1937 race season, We are holding our first Social on Nov. 14th, when we hope to have a prominent M.P. to present cups and medals to winners and runners-up of our ction Race of 25 miles. We also have fine headquarters,
known as “Clarion Hall,” seating accommodation 150.
OLDHAM. Club ‘30’ over with first fastest of 1.24. Short markers did well, only one man one prize rules. Annual General Meeting on the 14th, with plenty of busine: Please
note—New Secretary, R. Taylor, 154, Grange Av., Werneth, Oldham. Arrangements in progress for our Meet, also Dance on Nov. 2ist, at the Savoy, and Dinner, Nov. 28th, at the Central Store Cafe. Boots! AN. ORMISTON. We are the proud owners of a new club room, into which we are going to put some games to keep the members together during the winters months. 1 wish to thank the members of this Section for the beautiful wedding
present. Secretary’s new address: P. W. Sinclair, 21, Clark Buildings, Ormiston. P.W.S. OSSETT AND HORBURY. Will all members turn up on
Nov. Sth for the A.G.M. and firework display. Runs, Social and Sporting Events suggestions are urgently required. What are we going to do with the 0.H.A.C.A. Cup and the Sec.? Membership nearly 50. Now then James Schofield when are you having Laneham “Do”? Various Sections in Y.U. had a good day out at Laneham and we want to know for handbooks. Calling all Sections in the vicinity to Annual Dance to be held on Sat. Nov. 28th at Primrose Hall, Horbury. Dancing from 7.0 to 12.0. Admission 1/-. Plenty of accommodation for cyclists. Prize distribution during the evening. PADDINGTON. Here we are again! Regret no report last month. Just one of those slips, Dances progressing 0.K. Why not give us a look in Clarionettes? If you've got the “Blues,” “Spud” and “Shaggy” will soon change ‘em. Runs well supported and membership going to rise. Paddington’s Pretties’ huge slice of Bonk.” Congrats. to Em. and Ann for braving the winter elements. Captain Arthur still losing his way. H. HOTCHKIN. PAISLEY. the Paisley Eastern are pleased to report 100% increase in membership and 100% magazine sales, 600% increase in funds; the boys are thinking of organising a rough riders race, to be followed by a hill climb, just to keep themselves in fettle during the social season. The Section welcomed comrade James Boyd’s return from New York. Cheerio, comrades. PONTYCLUN GILFACH. Club 25 TT won by W. Beard, 1.18.15. 2nd—R. Marsden, 1.8.57. D. Harrison, 1.9.50, H’cap. W. Manly, 1.7.10. %nd—Taylor and Hill, 1.8.30. Birthday congrats. to Ken, 21, Nov. 2nd. K. Harrison won Cwm Carn with a wonderful ride, 1.4.50; beat Vincet Hill, Bristol, Frank Jones in last ride of season. T. H. Jollis won points prize for best attendance on club runs (good boy Tommy). New Sec. for 1937: Jim Taylor. Best of luck Jimmy. Don’t forget our club run; boys, rally round. Club Dinner 2nd week in Nov. Boots! JAMES TAYLOR.
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PECKHAM. ‘The new season now in tui swing. The Hob Dog” Supper on Nov. 7th. The Inter-Run with the North London Wallahs on the 15th. Let’s hope that Spongy Bloke plays in goal, and as undisputed Table Tennis Champs invite other Sections to come and have a basin. PETERBOROUGH. Congrats. to our Secretary upon his marriage to Miss W. Church (Mrs, Reynolds now) who is also a Clarionette. Plus fours are being fetched out of pawn owing to chilly weather in this part ot the country. Tourist 12th hour heid last month. 12 started, 4 finished. Still we hope to try again. Hill climb held on 1th Oct. Winner, W. Rutterford. ‘Some hill.” All the best.
Press Sec.—K. F. BRYAN. PENYGRAIG. Held our Annual Diuner on Saturday, Oct. loth. 51 members and friends enjoyed an excellent dinner provided by Mrs, Harvard-Barry. The winners of the Club race received a tremendous reception when they were presented with vheir medals by our keen and energetic President, Mr. W. J. Churchill. The toast to the visitors was given by Mr. K. Aston and seconded by Mr. B. Moyle. For the visitors, M. K. Harrison (Pontyclun) wished the Club every success for the coming year; he was ably seconded by Mr. Dollfuss (Pencoed). In the Concert that followed, Mr. John Aston rendered some fine ballads, supported by Messrs. S. Scamel and M. Callaghan. The Club wish to thank the Pencoed and Pontyclun Sectious jor the sportsmanlike way in which they supported the dinner. Thank you. W.H.H. PONTYPRIDD. The runs for this Section tor November ist—Lreasurers Run (a time trial will be held over 5 miles). stn—Raglan. 15th—Vice-Captain’s Run (a Freewheel Competition will be held on this run). 22nd—The Vale oi Neath. zgun—Ladies’ Run. RICHMOND. Richmond Section spent a grand time last month with the Hackney Section. Both Sections had good tries ab winning the sweep. One or two members showed tinusual football talent, particularly Albert of Hackney, who made a very good winger (this is not sarcasm Albert). We hope vo see more of our Hackney comrades in the near luture. We should like to see more London reports in the Clarion hutHERHAM is pleased to announce that it has increased its sules of the Clarion’? each month to date. Hope to have lub room near future. Membership steadily increasing. Do your bit and bring along that new member, and remember that success of the club can only be attained by the sustained elort of every member. Would like to have inter-meet with any district Section. Boots! ALBERT HAMMERTON. ROSYTH AND DISTRICT. Boots! Our cycling activities have been very poor this past month, but we have been domg good work in other ways. We are doing our best to get Cowdenpeath section properly started away. 1, as Secretary, have had a very busy time addressing cycling club meetings in Cross: gates aud Duntermline (both in Fife). I would like to see Fifeshire with a lot more Clarion Sections than we have at present. 1 expect to have two formed in the near future, one m each of the above named places.
J. TANNOCK, Secretary.
SALFORD. Be it noted we are holding a Joint Dance with Stretiord and Altrincham Sections on ‘Saturday. Noy. 28th, at the Stretford Public Hall, the Old Town Hall. Dancing 7.0 to 11.0, Jan. 2nd, 1037, is the date of the next Section Dance, at Pendleton Co-op Hall, and Feb, 27th has been booked at Pendleton Town Hall, all dancing 7.0—11.0. Admission 1/6. Soccer, Rugby and ‘able Tennis Matches, are also being booked, so clean your “spurs” and boots.” A. HILL. SOUTHEND. So we meet again! A good report this time too. Arthur Watkinson (one of our fast boys) did well in the Southend and County Wheelers open jongmarkers 25 miles fone trial, bis time (minus a 5 mins, handicap) was ihr. 4-mins, 2-secs. Yes! he did well, and the Green and Blacks are getting some more toughs ready for Luture events. While on the subject of future events, Alt and Glad (Capt. and See.) gre fed up with “solos,” methinks a tandem 1s 1D the offing. Oh bear dem bells”? Congratulations! STANLEY is nearly deserted owing to majority of members leaving district to find work. Other Sections should benefit. The old die-hards still remain. At time of going to press we The ing forward to Presentation Tea for our Aunual, to be held at Newcastle. Good luck to the paper, it’s certainly SHEFFIELD. ‘The first Club Dance will be at Glossop Road on Nov. 4th, Hope members will help to make it a success. One of our fast lads, W. Mulvey, proved he could go the
distance when he did 1974 in the $.Y.D.C.C.A. 12-br. But
distance Toorwood just pipped him with 200}. Hope his Surveys Vil inspire the Packers to do big things next year. Only 14 wit om Club runs! Where's the other 007
STAIRFOOT AND ARDSLEY. All going well at present. We
sre carrying on through the winter with club runs. We played tg’ Clarion at football in October and we meet them We are expecting a hill
aguin last Sunday in November. climb in conjunction with Barnsley shortly; also inter-run. Siambership still increasing. We are trying for a fresh club room aud will announce it later. SUNDERLAND. After a successiul year, 16 rise in meimbership, thanks to our retired Sec. Holds its 2nd Annual Dance in the Millfield Assembly Rooms on Nov. 25th. Tickets each, from Dance Sec., Cooper, 16, Dundass St., Sunderland.
‘All Clarionettes welcome. Boots!
$T. HELEN’s. We bave a small club of thirty-five paid up members, and hope to double it next time. Our sales are going up fine and we hope to double them also. SWINTON SECTION. ‘The A.G.M. was held in the Club room on Sunday, Oct. 4th. This, our great event of the year, took quite a tull day. Gen. Sec., Mr. J. C. Tate, was re-elected tor the forthcoming year. Our President also was re-elected (Mr. H. Greasby). 1 should like, through the medium of tnis paper, to thank these two indispensable comrades for their untiring interest in the Club. 7 members were elected on our Social Committee, H. Greasby being elected Secretary. The next item was our Racing Com., comprising of 6 members; Comrade C. Lockett being elected Secretary. 1 feel 1 must at this stage say how sorry we are to lose our old racing sec. (Waday) W. 4. Wadsworth. A Date to remember—Jan. 2Ist, 1937—Our Annual Prize Distribution and Supper Dance. Cc. OLIVER.
STRETFORD. The iollowing resolution was passed unanimously at last meeting. This meeting of the Stretiord Sect. N.C.C.C, deciares its solidarity with the Spanish Workers in their fight against Fascism, and reaction, and demands that the Nat. Govt. removes the ban on arms, and support the legally elected Govt. We had a splendid week-end at Blackpool with Salford Sect. and we are hoping jor more mixed week-ends next season. Boots! HLL. TAMWORTH. Sorry we are so late in introducing ourselves through the Clarion Cyclist,” but we wish to say Boots to all Sections. We are slowly increasing, now having 16 members. 1 wonder whether Bolton would lend us their Recruiting Sergeant. Congrats. to you Bolton, may your number still
ase; that goes for all Sections, Cheerio, TAMUTH.” WALSALL. Now that the Official’ Summer is past, and the Campers have had such a basiniul’ of weather that they are almost glad to pack their kit away and dream of past (and future) summers, when camping, swimming and sunbathing were sources of pleasure, the runs are beginning to jook more like a club run and less lke a modern church congregation. A most attractive list of runs has been drawn up tor the Winter and will be sent out to all local members and published in the local press. ‘Townend Bank, at 10 a.m. every Sunday morning. Carry all meals. WARDUP.” WARRINGTON wheels weave wonderful weft. Dance and Dinner now are due; come along, don’t get leit, tor missing them you will surely rue. On the 19th Noy. we dance, On the L5th Dec. we dine. At the first you can prance; ab the second you can wine. We teel quite sure that at one you will shine. So remember the dates, don’t trust to the fates. But trust Reg. with that cash instead, WEST BROMWICH. All classes now rolling up to attractive Autumn runs. Camp liends shaking off final colds and the speed boys now reduced to “‘tens’” on home trainer and coinmg im the C. and A.C, to attain winter fitness. Why not igoive to be always fib; few good reasons why a cyclist shouldn’t be. All thanks to Jack for successiul sports day. Congrats. Arthur and Claude, not forgetting Mrs. H. and Mrs. C. Well done Betty, you showed ’em how to take runs! And now for the Dance. Any enthusiasts for C.V.B. team? Note—Noy. 15th will be Paper Chase, tea Longden,
“ANK,” WEST BIRMINGHAM. Colossal attraction at Fir Tree Farm, Maxstoke, on Nov. 22nd.
Grand Soccer Match, Handsworth Horribles v. West B’ham ‘Weedkillers. Roll up, and don’t Yorget the old school tie you cads! St. John Ambulance men se nurses (pretty), please note. Incidentally, if the electors ot Ladywood Ward know what is good for them, we shall have Councillor V. J. Jackson in our team. Wouldn't it be great to yell Boots” to a Councillor in the middle of a ouueil Meeting. Question Mark, Full stop. Curtain. WEST BOLDON AND DISTRICT. I am pleased to report an increasing membership and great enthusiasm among the racing set. We have had two 10-m, —.T. and one 25-m. One of Sur lady members took 2nd prize in a ven-mile; real good for i6-year-old lady, eh! So give her a wave as she passes. Ella is a good mixer and this is an asset in clubs. Don’t forget our Presentation Dance, Dec. oth, Hedworth Bcligolss
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