The Clarion Cyclist Vol. 1 No. 6

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PLACE NAMES.

By TOM GROOM.

THEY spell it Wrotham and call it ‘‘Rootem.”’

It is a way these locals have. They take a plain straight-forward place-name, printed clearly in big capitals for all to see, and they twist it and turn it round their tongues until it loses every semblance to its written characters. It. amuses them and confuses visitors, and that is all they care. Thus, a stranger

brew as you can hold at one sitting, then you gabble the name of the place as rapidly as possible until you sink exhausted, and the final pronunciation, born of exhaustion and ale, is

the accepted local appelation for evermore. Wrong? Then how else did C-i-r-e-n-c-e-st-e-r become Sister’? Or G-r-0-s-v-e-n-o-r become Chumley’’? Believe me, mine is the only genuine theory that will hold water, or whiskey; and it

wandering over the Cotswolds asks for

must have taken a

Cir-en-ces-ter four syllables and the ‘‘i”’ in the first syllable

pronounced hard

and is told that “‘Siss-it-er’’ three syllables and both

‘i’s’” soft is over there. I have even heard it reduced to two syllables and called Sister.”

Then there is Uttoxeter, which you inquire for as ‘“Youtox-et-or,”’ and are directed to Urchiter,’ unless the speaker is in a hurry when he will tell you the way to Utch-ter

I know that there are thousands of similar corruptions to be found in our island home, and I know that the above paragraphs will bring me scores of examples from Constant Readers but don’t you worry, mes amis, I have my own little bit of these corruptions, and, what is more, I am the only man who has discovered the exact method by which the corrupted pronunciations are produced. You fill yourself with as much of the local

w pretty large-sized bottle of ‘‘Ook-Aye’’ to have changed To ALL Milne-Gavie into IORETTES gute They spell this

place Wrotham and they call it Rootem.’’ I had invented quite a lot of other names for it before I reached the top of the hill.

Phew but it was hot; and a comrade who rode by my side converted himself into a figure-fiend and calculated, to decimal points, the exact amount of foot-pounds pressure I was wasting by riding a three-speed machine and driving through the gears on the low. I think he worked it out at .00002 per revolution of the pedals, which being multiplied by the number of revolutions in a thirty-five-miles ride would be—

Here, I'll get off and walk,’’ I said. I can see that I am killing myself needlessly.”’

Thanks,’ he answered. I was wondering how much further up this infernal hill you were going to plug.”

EDITOR

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CYCLING AND ECONOMICS.

By H. BRIERCLIFFE.

WRITE this as our heroic Spanish comrades

hold their sector against the Fascist aggressor. Their devotion to our cause—that of economic equality and freedom and peace against oppression and barbarity—has brought some strange musing, in addition to what practical help I have been able to give. How would we be thinking and acting with London as a threatened centre of working-class activity and Glasgow as a strongly-entrenched salient of proletarian might in a separate country, with South Wales for us,’ and Lancashire and the West Riding, and Fife and South Yorkshire contested ground, with Durham and Newcastle isolated but inviolate

Our travels lead to such conjecture, for he

who rides must ponder. And the layout of our industrial structure has many facts for the cycling Socialist. I do not hold with those who decry riding across industrial belts or entering a city. It is true that workers have the healthy impulse to dodge bricks and mortar on their brief week-ends, but new industries, new cities, and even the familiar dressed differently, have an attraction for the balanced cycling mind.

Have you ever come at mid-day into a big centre in Eastern England, a place like Lincoln so splendidly set on a hill and its flanks? The workers are off for the lunch hour, some dashing away on bicycles, others loitering on the way to or from a canteen. ’Buses ply with full loads. The scene is animation itself. Manifestly here are works. What will be made in these stretching square miles of field and fen? Agricultural machinery for a ‘‘cert,”’ engines to drive the implements, some mills for corn, maybe hosiery or footwear. With the market and the shops you have the reason

for the intense activity. Contrast that with the sober splendour of Chipping Campden, which sank when the wool trade went elsewhere

Or did you ever drop into one of the dales of Kast Lancashire or the West Riding after coming miles over the moorland, with the mist licking the road, and your vision enlarged and distorted by globular moisture and much peering Drop down from Cock Hill into Hebden Bridge, for instance, and suddenly round a bend to see a gulf below which has ten thousand glistening lanterns, flared by the dampness of the late afternoon. Factories are biocks of flaming torches. Need you wonder afterwards why these valleys, with their abundant .water power and soft climate, became the most active prosecutors of cloth production, and all those mysterious components of spinning, winding, weaving and finishing

Or were you ever in a dale where a reservoir was in the making? You come upon men tramping down in dozens towards huts scarcely seen. You come to the great barricade of the dam and the machinery, and see that here again Man is proclaiming mastery over Nature, even whilst he has yet to master his social environment.

I must confess to'a liking for ferreting a way through the murk. The newer villadoms are a bane in their uniformity, but to reach an intense Gonceluwauon OL houses indicates some factory, pit or works. When these multiply, grow dense, have shops, churches, offices, there you have a town, and then that town is extended from concentration to concentration there is South Lancashire, or Tyneside, or the Potteries. Our larger towns grew higgley-piggley around old lanes, convenient for the factories which arose when England jumped away in the race for markets, and now we town-plan and have one-way streets because the people who put up the mills and houses had no thought but profit. The blighted regions are monuments to the avariciousness of a social class—not ours, praise be. The same social class would hide some of its mills and attendant dwellings in nooks of remote valleys, so that they might keep them free of those wicked men who wanted operatives to organise. The Cheesden Valley, near Heywood, in Lancashire, has several such mills, now rotting and derelict. There are others.

But Cheesden’s houses remain, and the (Continued on Page 80)

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CYCLING AND ECONOMICS—(continued).

dwellers walk to work from their homes in the moorland fold. Nowadays, of course, labour is assured by more refined methods. Unemployed youths are shipped to a training Centre,” given six months of rudimentaries, and then thrust on the labour market to compete with the better-paid—and only securing work at scab rates. Girls are sent from distressed areas to Hertfordshire to work for 25/- per week. At home, in Durham, or the Rhondda, semi-starvation here, work, a pittance, and the yearnings of an exile Capitalism, thy name stinks. At one exploiter’s place the day commences with a prayer and the week finishes with 12/-.

The tramp of feet and some red braid seen in the small hours gives the wayfarer the notion that Crewe is at hand. A black face near Bishop Auckland denotes no diabolic force but the homeward drag of the night shift from one of the pits still working in this flooded upland of Durham County. Lights aglow around Hinckley means that the stockingers are at their posts. The shattering roar as your camp near Waunfawr comes to life is the blasting beginning the day. And when you ride over the upland between Talke and Newcastle-under-Lyme and see tongues shoot luridly into the sky you know that the furnaces have opened momentarily. On riding across Northamptonshire on the heaves of A6 the small mill towns appear, with factory roofs like those of a weaving shed, edged like a saw for the light. Again in Sutherland the red flag tlies to ward the wayfarer away from blasting. And down in Cornwall the white cones around Saint Austell remind of the extensive china clay industry.

Cycling and economics? The two are wedded. Our recreation depends upon the social production of workers in Birmingham, Nottingham, London, and elsewhere. Our riding brings scenes which may not be pleasant to the eye, but which are necessary to man’s existence. Hence it is foolish to deride and avoid industry. Rather let us understand and recognise that wherever Nature has founded and Man wrought there can be seen items of cycling interest.”’

CLARION SECRETARY CAPTURED BY FASCIST REBELS.

By JOHN LAZENBATT,

WHILE these lines are being written a fierce struggle is taking place at Madrid in Spain, between Fascists, led by the ‘‘puppet’’ would-be dictator Franco and the Democratic Forces of the legitimate Spanish Government. It requires only elementary intelligence to realise the importance of this struggle to the working class throughout the world. A victory in Spain for Fascism would be a defeat for the Workers’ Movement in Britain and would mean a strengthening of the forces which are preparing to attack the Soviet Union.

The Belfast Clarion is acutely aware of these dangers and naturally is supporting in every way possible the Government forces in Spain. But there is another reason why Belfast Clarionettes are greatly interested in Spanish affairs.

Several months ago Sir Daniel Stevenson, of Glasgow, was, with others, responsible for organizing a Scottish Ambulance Unit to go out to Spain and work under the control of the Spanish Government.

The Irish Spanish Medical Aid Relief Committee centred in Belfast decided to support this effort and the result was that two Belfast men—Boyd and McMahon—were selected to serve with the Unit.

Comrade McMahon was Secretary of the Clarion in Belfast and naturally we were much perturbed about his departure.

Throwing up his position in Belfast he immediately joined the Unit, which soon arrived in Barcelona. From thence it proceeded to Madrid where it has been rendering splendid service ever since.

Sunday, November 8th, both Boyd and McMahon were captured by the rebels near Madrid and great anxiety was felt for their safety. Now, however, comes the news that they are safe and soon to be released.

We of the Belfast Clarion are proud that in Spain’s hour of distress one Belfast Clarionette was sufficiently strong in his Socialist sympathies to go out and assist Spanish democracy and we hope that the heroic fight being put up by our comrades in Spain will rouse not only the Clarion C.C. but the whole working class movement in Great Britain and Ireland to immediate and unreserved support for the Spanish Workers.

Union Notes and The Clarion Cockpit have unavoidably been held over.

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CASUALTY.

By JOHN BRADFORD. (Continued from last month)

Can any torture be worse than this without causing unconsciousness If there is a hell with anything like this pain it will pay to lead a good life, think I, superstitiously. Officer gives me whisky from his flask, first taste of my life—horrid stuff. (Opinion modified some year slater). Urged strongly to get back before counter-attack develops, but shock has been severe, and I am writhing with incessant anguish.

An hour later I crawl away on knees and one hand, my nerve too completely gone to stand upright again, for bullets are pinging just above. Past living and dead men I creep to end of trench. Must then walk over several hundred yards of open field, shelterless. My fright is now intense, as always when wounded, but I stagger along to canal bed, now no longer enfiladed. At first-aid post in dugout nearly faint at stench of other men’s blood. My splints and bandages cannot be bettered there, and away I must go.

Seemingly impossible for me to walk much farther. Over that morning’s front line I stagger, corpses with faces turned black strewing the ground. At last the horse-ambulance station, but am told jolting over shell-holes will worsen my wound. Little more than half-conscious I must toilsomely continue on foot, till I reach rest and refreshment at dugout where I slept last night, now company reserve H.Q. Lads there enquire how I manage to get lucky wounds like this and my previous one. Greeted by officer who sat on my courtmartial some months earlier. I refuse his whisky, foolishly, but accept mug of strengthening cocoa. From him I learn of casualties in other sections of our company.

The Way Back.

On to motor-ambulance station. These vehicles reserved for stretcher cases, walking wounded must go in lorries, but I protest rough journey will make my arm worse, and am allowed to sit by driver of an ambulance. One in front of us gets direct hit by shell, all occupants killed. Antitetanus innoculation and right-angled splint at divisional dressing station, then taken to rail-head for conveyance in cattle trucks (40 hommes, 8 chevaux). Journey of many hours, ten jolts a minute, pang and a groan for every bump,

Detrainment at casualty clearing station. Expected to take turn in queue for surgical attention behind hundreds of walking wounded. Exhausted with pain and shock I sink to ground near marquee entrance. A sister sees me, investigates, has me carried in ona stretcher. After inspection of wound I am taken to another marquee for rest of night. German prisoner dies on next stretcher. Evacuated by proper Red Cross train, next day, destination Rouen. In base hospital there my arm, now quite stiff at elbow joint, is straightened and set on a straight Thomas splint without anaesthetic. Jagged ends of bone cut deep into flesh in process. Agony, incredibly torturing lasts hours. Sister complains my groans are upsetting other patients, but at long last she quietens me with morphia.

New evacuation next morning to Havre, whence hospital ship to Blighty. Train Southampton to Whalley, then Goodbye to all that ’’—at least until, shall we say, 1937.

‘But what good came of it at last?” Quoth little Peterkin

Why, that I cannot tell,’ said he, “But ‘twas a famous victory.”

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OLYMPIA’S SWAN SONG.

By RIDGE

SOME readers may envy the reporter with a season ticket for the Show; he in when everywhere is comparatively quiet, and can study the exhibits at leisure, without being jostled by an interested crowd of other enthusiasts. The other side of the picture is seen when the said reporter sits down at his desk and endeavours to compress all that he has seen into the two pages which the editor allots to him, for a list of exhibitors and their stand numbers could easily be made to fill that space without any description of the goods they exhibit.

About ten. years ago it used to be my custom to have a Saturday morning ‘off’? each year, and cycle up to London from the provinces in the small hours, and do" the Show in the early afternoon. The reward for this enthusiasm was to see not more than two or three really interesting stands displaying cycles, and about an equal number of stands showing accessories, But in the 1936 Show

just ended there was sufficient of interest to justify four visits to get notes into my notebook, and even

now T am quite sure that I did not see all that was

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worth seeing, so if your favourite builder is not mentioned please do not be too hasty in moving votes of censure.

Let us start at the club's stand, where the cry of ‘“Boots!’’ was heard almost as frequently as the cry of ‘“‘Knock, Knock” in other parts of the

“puilding, Here arresting posters drew attention to

the remarkable benefits that we offer to cyclists for their subscription, and an impressive array of Wepines managed to remain unsold for the whole week.

Within waving distance of the club's stand was the exhibit of the Cyclo Gear Co, where an interesting array of derailleur gears was demonstrated to me by an even more interesting blonde, whom I understand is already booked by the same company for the next Show, in view of which I am sending my application to the editor for the assignation to cover it again. There was always a crowd round this stand, and part of the time they looked at the new Ace gear— a close ratio three-speed derailleur which is claimed to be the lightest obtainable. It is of the type having one jockey sprocket only, and is of special interest to the racing fraternity, because of its light weight and close ratios. On this stand was also shown a new method of spoking wheels, where instead of the spokes being taken straight from hub flange to rim, there is a bend in about the middle of each spoke which is hooked round a similar but reverse bend in an adjacent spoke,

Another stand showing a new close ratio gear and a new method of wheel building was No. 128. The new gear is the Trivelox close ratio type, which also has a single jockey type, and has all adjustments behind the fork end, rendering the whole assembly extremely accessible —especially in the event of a tyre change. For this reason, for its lightness—it is proposed to make a model in Dureel—and for its close ratios, it will appeal to the speedsman and hard rider particularly. Two and three speed models are to be made, and of course they embody the well known Trivelox principle of constant chain alignment, on all gears.

Safety Spokes Ltd. showed on this stand a spoke which is in one length from the rim, through the hub flange and across -to the other side of the rim. There is a Z bend where the spoke passes the hub flange, and it is claimed for this spoke that breakages

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will be a thing of the past. As Walter Greaves— incidentally now a member of our club—had accomplished his colossal mileage up to the time of the show without a single breakage, it seems to be a claim that can be substantiated.

Speed-iron "—everybody knows this coloquial appellation for a racing machine, but I think that I am correct in saying that some witty title-thinkerup-er- at Rudge Whitworth first applied it to the Aero-Special Speed-Iron which was on the market when I was at school. Ii brings back old memories of cotterless cranks and celluloid covered bars, hub barrels and seatpins to see the Aero-Special marque revived to label a mount of exceeding interest to the speedsman and hardrider who studies the weight question, and does not believe in propelling unnecessary ironmongery when the effort has to come from his limbs. This machine, built of ‘531’ tubing, weighs lbs. equipped for touring, but without pump and tools,

The introduction of the ‘531 tubing has also made possible the building of another interesting frame—La Quelda—shown by W. F, Holdsworth, This frame is welded at all joints, and apart from the superior strength and liveliness claimed for this method of construction there are absolutely no limits regarding angles and lengths of tubes provided they are geometrically possible. With a brazed frame the builder is limited by the lugs he can obtain, and if he wishes to vary the angles he can only do so by obtaining special lugs if the angles he requires are not obtainable as standard fittings. And everybody. knows that with the bespoke models’ limited production, this making of special fittings can be a very costly procedure, With a welded frame the -tubes are mitred one to another, and there are no ‘‘open”’ ends or air holes, both of which may lead to internal corrosion. It is also possible with this process to vary the diameter of tubing as required. For instance if you have a fancy for a nice chubby down tube instead of the modern slim line, this can be ‘quite easily. arranged for you without any consultation with the lug manufacturer to see, he makes one to accommodate the size you want. Welded frames have, of ‘course, been produced on the Continent for years. and efforts have been made experimentally. in this country, but it is the comparatively recent introduction of “aircraft? tubing, such as 531” which it is claimed has: rendered this process a commercial proposition, Anyone who had any knowledge of the Continetal frames imported about eight or a dozen years ago will remember the reputa tion they had. of being .made of gas-piping.”” On Holdsworth’s stand was also to be seen the ingenious conversion ‘set which make a single hicycle into a pukka ‘barrow,’ the drive being to the near side wheel only, no differential being used. Trikes were also on view on the stands of James Cycle Co. and Claud: Butler, the latter having avery practical looking two-speed derailleur gear, and what appears to be a solution to the riddle of the Sphinx—how to fit mudguards satisfactorily on to the side wheels.

The. ladies were carefully considered in both Raleigh and B.S.A. exhibits. The former showed their Special Sports Modél with a specification devised specially for the fair sex and not. adapted. from the man’s model. Machines used by the winners of the recent Six Days were also on ‘show at this stand.

Petronella informs me that the specification of the ladies’ mount—-to which she -has given her nom de velo.”’—caused some. headaches for the costs department as she insisted upon a first class specification at a price within the reach of the not-too-wellblessed-with-this-world's-goods-cyclist who requires a sturdy reliable means of transport to her daily bread.

and a lively machine which will enable her to kee) up with the lads on a fast cut-up.”” There was a *““cut-up in progress on the John Bull stand, and the lady concerned looked very cool and fresh while the lads on the rollers twiddled like Billy-oh Owing to the interest aroused by these home trainer contests I was unable to get near enough to this stand on any occasion to see what was being exhibited.

There may be some people who cycle a la (or should it be au,” please Mr. John Bradford) Fred Astaire—in top hat, white tie and tails, and they would find the Triumph model which was equipped with steering wheel and an ingenious universallyjointed steering column very suitable for their “going places.” A complete range of other models on this stand suited to every kind of cyclist and every kind of pocket demonstrated that the Triumph”’ still deserves its trusty description,

One of those minute details which have so much influence on our cycling comfort and safety is the cable lubricator shown by Tecalemit, Full many a time and oft have I held a brake cable by one end while I have endeavoured to persuade oil to trickle down the casing—inside of course—in an endeavour to make the brake work smoothly. Those were the “good old days.” The ease of working of the modern brake assembly was also demonstrated on the Resilion stand, where T was fascinated by an arrangement of about ten brake shoes round a curved stand, all of them being actuated by one lever. The way they all moved together kept me enthralled, and I only moved away when an attendant on the stand looked as though he might sell me something.

Even after a visit to the Villiers stand I can only say “It works,” for my unmechanical mind quite refuses to grasp the principles involved in the twospeed gear shown by this company. It is not a huh gear within the meaning of the act, and it does not deraill.” and it has its chain always in line and it gives two gears, and even my mind can grasp it fulfils the function of a two-speed gear perfectly if it does that. If this company advertises free-wheels why does it keep them fastened to the stand, as T found when I tried to help myself to a sample

Lucas’s have lightened the darkness of cyclists at least since the days of the Ordinary, and their range of electric lamps includes a 2/6 battery model and a de luxe dynamo set, which looks as though it might rival in brilliance those lights which dazzle us from the front, but cannot pick up our scuts from the rear, Talking of light reminds me of 103-ozs.. which is the weight of a pair of Airlite hubs made by the British Hub Company and claimed to be the lightest in the world. addition to helping us to go faster this company also helps us to go slow with its internal expanding brakes,

Only the exigencies of space and the nearness of press day prevent me from going on and on and on and‘on, for the very wide variety of cycles and arcessories exhibited at Olympia seems to me to be evidence that the pastime is in a very healthy state, while the ever increasing efforts made to cater more and more for the individual taste are specially praiseworthy, and those manufacturers and builders who have realised that a good fit is as necessary in a bicycle as in a pair of shoes or a suit of clothes will undoubtedly secure the support of ajl discerning cyclists.

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EDITORIAL.

AS we are now nearing the end of 1936,

perhaps our fellow members would like to join us in taking stock of the progress achieved to date. We have only been publishing the mag. six months, but if we continue to inerease our circulation at the present rate we shall soon be a paying proposition instead of a drain on club funds. As soon as this is a definite fact we can talk of making the journal larger, and ask the members what other features they would like included. We are here for your benefit, so do your bit to make the above points possible. We give below the number of magazines we have had to have printed since our inception.

July 4,000 August 4,250 September 4,535 October 5,055 November 5,575

We do really feel that a few Section Secretaries could do just a little more to push the mag. It is every member’s duty to help. What about giving someone a year’s issue aS a Christmas box? It will only cost you 2/6.

We take this opportunity of thanking everyone who has sent any contributions, whatever its form has taken, and whether or no it has yet been published. They have all played their part in the production.

Your New Year resolutions should include ““T will persuade at least one unattached cyclist to join us.” The editor and his staff (the Missus and David) wish all members a Happy Christmas and good wheeling in the New Year

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SECRETARY’S REPORT.

AUL fixtures for the 1987 Handbook should

have been sent to head office by the last day of November. Those not received will be taken as not arranging fixtures, and a notice will be inserted that runs will be arranged monthly. Since my last report, membership has increased to 8,200, and we hope that as a result of our Stand at the Olympia Show, to still further increase. We had many enquiries and promises, and a number paid during the Show. The season of Socials, Dinners, etc. is now here, and a gentle reminder that a Social for the International Sports Fund may not he wasted. East Manchester Section has again made a splendid donation of £5. Another fund which we would like to complete before the books are closed for the year end is the Soviet Delegation Fund. Only 22/- has come to hand this year, and we still have a deficit of £4? It is nearly two years since this fund was opened, and those who moved it claimed that the full amount could be raised in a short time. Let us have the balance so that we can close this account. It has been found necessary to send out a special circular to all Sections, reacting on Conference resolutions and I hone that this has been noted by all Section officials. Our Journal should have the support of every member. Those who are interested in the welfare of the club are keenly looking forward to each issue. The greatest difficulty is in recard to distribution now that members are not turning out as regularly as they do in the sunshine. This difficulty can be overcome if the members will pay for, say three months’ copies in advance. The Journals will then be posted to the members as soon as issued,

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COME BACK TO ERIN!

By J. E. ROBERTS.

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FEW nights do 1 recall when the Clerk of

the Weather was in so cantankerous a frame of mind. Wind, wind, wind it howled round corners with a whining whistle, something akin, I should think, to the wailing of the banshee—a sure prelude to an unfortunate death It seemed as though the voice of God, if such a thing should exist, were raised in angry protest at the misfeasances of the miserable creatures with which he had peopled the face of the earth Black clouds scudded across the face of the darkened heavens.

A panic-stricken moon showed itself only oceasionally, and then only for a_ fleeting moment. What a pleasure to be indoors what a misfortune for those out awheel Suppose we must be thankful for small mercies in these days of bedevilment

We went indoors, down a flight of stairs, and into a smoke-room, occupied by a motley gathering, and seated ourselves in a vacant corner. Bags, cases, trunks, and all the paraphernalia and impedimenta of travel lay scattered about. Most of the occupants were asleep, or seeking sleep. Those awake either read twopenny magazines or smoked the air gradually took on a vile stuffiness; God, it was poisonous still, better than being out on so wild a night.

Making ourselves as comfortable as possible, we settled down, content, with the thought that night would ultimately pass and yield to something brighter. We drowsed.

I awoke with a feeling that all was not well. Horrors! the floor was coming up to meet me. My partner had disappeared I looked around, and such a spectacle greeted my eyes as would make the Daily Wail Spanish atrocities experts weep. Some of the other occupants looked at me with a queer look in their eyes, which seemed to suggest that they were as sorry for me as they were for themselves. Some lay with the heads and shoulders spread over the table others held handkerchiefs to their mouths in such a manner, I thought, as would the victims of some hypothetical gas attack! Eyes rolled in unutterable agony; faces took on unusual hues! Such are the maladies to which mere man is subject.

Something down among my innards” seemed amiss. What on earth could it be. Usually, my inner workings are capable,

least, so I should think, of comfortably digesting a kerb-stone. But no doubt about it, something was wrong now. Radically wrong, too, The taste of poison welled up in my throat. Perhaps it was the tobacco smoke—yes I’d go outside and get a blow of fresh air.

The floor seemed to move in an attempt to prevent my putting thought into action. The stairs reached damn, why can’t they keep

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still? Ah, the top, and fresh air. Alas, the blow of fresh air did nothing to assuage my internal disruption rather it aggravated the agony. Yes, agony is the word.

A kind of promenade affair, along which human forms tottered and reeled, revealed itself, and at the end of it a kind of white painted railing. Instinctively I moved towards it; and then—ugh the undigested remnants of the last meal left me in a violent burst of nauseating vomiting.

Ah well, it’s all in the game! And who, I ask you, wouldn’t gladly, for a brief while, endure the agonies of seasickness, as a prelude

to a welcome return to Erin. Come back to Erin

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CLARION C. and A.C. (East Yorkshire). The East Yorks. C. and A.C. was formed during 1935, and after a restricted season was reorganised at the beginning of 1936 by the Hull and Beverley Sections. A go-ahead Secretary and an enthusiastic membership combined to make the most complete Road Racing programme in the city. Despite competition from such a noted club as the Hull Thursday Road Club, also two other local racing clubs, Cliff Hope, carrying all before him with his enthusiasm, enrolled a membership of 42, all first claim Clarionettes.

During the past season the following races have been run off with great success. One 10:T.T., Four 25 T.T’s., One Tandem 30 T.T., Two 50 T.T’s., One 100 T.T., and one 50-in- 2.45’ Tourist Trial.

For the second year in succession, the Club Championship Medal has been won by G. Wardell with an aggregate of 8 hours, 47 minutes, 58 secs.. The runner-up was L. Newby, with 8 hours, 54 minutes, 59 secs. The winners in Club events were 25 T.T., 1:9.52.; 50) 2:20.34); 200 T.T., 5.17.32.

The Handicap winner for the Opperman Plaque is N. Oates, with 9 out of a possible 20 points. We have great hopes of sending the winning team to Durham, 1937.

CHAS. G. LINFORD.

MANCHESTER CLARION C. and A.C. The Road Racing Season is now at an end, and we in the Manchester Clarion C. and A.C. can look back with great pleasure at the successful efforts of our lads, in this the first full year of the C. and A.C’s. existence.

Our membership in January was 25, but we now have 104 members. Our team successes include a third in the Manchester Wheelers invitation 50 Miles Team Race our riders were W. Carr, J. Mollineaux, C. Hamilton and J. Royle.

Our B.A.R. looked a sweet thing for W. Carr with a 1.6 (25), 2.15 (50) and 5.2 for 100, till F. H. Worthen decided to find some form, with the following results

Stretford ‘'50’’—2.16. Manchester Union 502.44. 0.D.C. Union 100 ’—4.57. GC. and A.C. 100 ’—4.50 so he is now our Best All Rounder for 1936. Our other lads were not far behind and scored two team victories, one in Victoria Wheelers 25’ and the other in Metro. Vickers 25.”’

On the Track our most outstanding performer was, of course, J, Gandy, although

never having won a prize until 1936 in ‘‘open”’ events he has hardly turned out this year without winning. His total points for the National Aggregate Prize is 26. He rode in four events at the National Sports, Fallowfield, and scored four victories, i.e. one lap handicap, Devil-takethe Hindmost, 5 Miles Championship, and {st in the National Team Pursuit. We understand he is well in the running for the Dunlop Novice Cup, and we are expecting hetter things of him next season.

We are winding up the season with a Club Dinner to be held at the Clarion Gyclists Clubhouse, Oversley Ford, on Saturday, December 19th. Tickets may be obtained, 2/6, from the Secretary.—A. A. WILLIAMS.

WEST OF SCOTLAND CLARION CG. and A.C. Championship Contest has been a good tussle. Remarkable improvements have been put up by younger riders, especially in twelvehours events.

Jack Taylor retains his title, despite a six-months’ holiday in mid-season. He promises to go “all out in 1987. Big Willie Mowat is revelation; John Waterson is leading and a whole host of other beginners are right at his heels. Championship based on 25 miles, 50 miles,

100 miles and 12hours events: ek J. S. Taylor, 24.47 TASK TAXLOR:

m.p.h. W. Mowat, 20.78 m.ph. J. Waterson, 20.35 m.p.h. J. C. Donnélly, 20.29 m.p-h. R. W. Scott, 20.35 m.p.h. J. McFarlane, 19.75 m.p.h. W. G. Riach, 19.54 m.p.h. Officials for new season: J. Gillies, Chairman J. McFarlane, Secretary, 482, Cathcart Road, Glasgow, S.2.; A. Taylor, Road Race Secretary, 53, Baldorie Road, 5.W.2.; Track Secretary, J. R. Kissell, 17, Devon Street, C.5,

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MIDLAND CLARION C. and A.C, The Birmingham to Shrewsbury and back record, which has stood since 1933 in the name of E. J. Heath, Aston, in 4.27.25, was recently broken twice in the same morning. G. B. Ashford, of Aston, starting first, returned to the timekeeper in 4-14-6.6, breaking record by 13 min. 18.6. sec. This seemed good enough to stand for some time, when, to everyone’s astonishment, W. Merricks, of Hednesford, who had started half an hour afterwards from a point some 10 miles away, was reported to have checked 4-9-0, beating the half hour record by 5 min. 6.4 sec. This time is 1 min. inside tandem standard, and within min. 8 sec. of tandem record at present held by E. J. Heath and V. S. Howle, of Aston, in 4-7-52.

GLAIMS FOR ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP,

1936. 1. J. 8. Taylor wo 4 442 23 13 (Kinning Park) 50 241 27 22 82 100 454 0 20 41 Average 22 14 2. W. Mowat 2% 1 639 22 50 (Glasgow) 50 «2 17 33 21 83 100 459 7 20 27 Average 21 46 3. J.C. Donnelly 1 7 35 22:19 (Kinning Park) 2 16 18 22 O1 5: 16:86 19 51 Average 21 26 4. R.W. Scott 1 10 45 21 20 (Glasgow Northern) 2 20 42 21 33 5 4:15 19 12 Average 20 15

TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP.

J. Gandy (Manchester)—26 points. Will all C.C. and A.C. Secretaries send in any claims they may have for above championships don’t let the Scotchmen dominate the

All Rounder this year.

ERIC J. HEATH,

Nat. Rac. Sec

VALLEY HOUSE. The Hercules Roller Contest was voted a great success, the prizes being well distributed amongst the different Sections, the lucky winner of the Silver Trophy being Hammond, of Prescot. Now is the time to book in for Christmas. Our usual tariff will apply—10/6 two days 16/- three days. Every: meal ‘‘.a; feed: and,every hour full of enjoyment.—JOE GREALY,

PEACE.

By A. E. MACONOCHIE

HAT the Clarion Cycling Club has played and has yet to play an important part for World Peace is revealed when one browses over the history of the Club and the aims and desires of the membership that is shown in conference decisions. I Our Slogan, ‘f Peace through Sport,’ must ting through our country as the best answer to those who would exploit Youth and Sport by racial discrimination and other indirect methods for the glorification of war, as is evidenced under the Nazi regime of Hitler Germany. One is also sceptical as to the real teason behind the National Government ‘‘Keep Fit’’ campaign that is about to be launched. Lord Mount Temple, in the Lord’s Debate, has stated that if all recruits had come up to physical standard there would be no deficiency in the Army. As I write, the two minutes’ silence is being observed one hears little or nothing of the enthusiastic Never Again which followed the War years—minutes for remembrance, full steam overtime for arms. Each country tells the tale of Arms for Defence.”’ This country has never been invaded since the Norman Conquest, yet since that time has fought hundreds of wars. Youth does not make wars. Youth should not have to pay the sacrifice. I doubt if ever

there would be any wars if those who engineered them had to fight. If we are to build clean, physical, healthy

minds and bodies, we must see to it that “Never Again’? will they be torn to pieces on some foreign field,’’ that they shall be won for Peace and to build that Merrie England’ that the pioneers of our Club dreamed of.

The British Youth Peace Assembly, British Section of the World Youth Peace Congress, of which the Clarion C.C. is part, has held its conference representative youth of every political, religious, pacifist, sporting movement, have agreed, with marked unanimity, on a minimum Youth Policy for Peace and a programme of work for 1937 has been drawn up.

That one was not known by his label or organization he represented but the. earnest desire for Peace, speaks well for the future.

Here is the basic organization that the Youth of 1914 had not, a barrier to those whe would exploit Youth fer war, and open platform for Peace again. War-mongers who must needs work in the dark, Let it be strengthened.

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SECTIOR

ASHTON-UNDER LYNE opened their new club room at the “Union Arms” Hotel, Burlington S A-U-L, on October 27th. The room is open every Tuesday and Thursday, 7.30 p.m., where we shall be glad to see any Clarionettes, Members are particularly requested to use the room. Under the new ruling members not attending runs must attend at the Section meetings when notified hy the retary. By the time this is printed we shall have started our membership campaign, For this we need the full assistance of members, so what about it? Suggestions and assistance will be welcomed by Secretary.W. LEECH.

ASTON. they came a also the concer in Section—a could. point with pride to officials were a hundred per cent. our wish.—RED STAR.

was very much appreciated.

a revolutionary

BARNOLDSWICK. Mutiny at Barlick: On Sunday, Dec. h. limit ignores

weather clerk will be hanged, the 30 m, bers will pour out of their houses and side stree the call of some Pied Piper, Why the excitement?

table at a tea house yet to be selected. like, and eat what they can, for it is a Jacob’ feed, the more able ones carry out those less roams of What ever you do don’t bend me their cycles.—B. BARON.

BARNSLEY is pleased to report a successful soc

year, thanks to splendid administration of the offic!

we, the members, tender our whole-hearted thanks.

a great day for our rough riders, 2nd, J. Marshall, 54 secs.

resulted in ist, H. Hontchin, 52 secs. son and W. Glover, 56 secs.; all Barnsley boys. of our 10-mile.—REDS and WHITES.

BOLTON. wind and mud, then tea, women and da of, England’s only dictator. swing, and is full of confidence in itself. that he should Football Sec., P. Brodrick, and pay his twopence. Christmas Eve Social at the Criterion are strictly limited to 100, and for thi to pay

BOLTON-ON-DEARNE. Now that the general the winter programme can be arranged. Officials on Nov. Ist, so please turn out on club rw W. Hayselden were returned Sports respectively. was returned, our Section the strongest in the district. will be on show, so let’s get the dough” L, Criddle cannot break stones yet and Armley valescent home.—W.H.

BLAENCLYDAGH. Held A.G.M. on Oct. 20th, 1936 T. Jones presided over the meeting. The Auditors report was adopted, which showed that financially the Section was in a very satisfactory position. 8. Bennett (Snowny), our youngest member, carried off our Points Competition, which entitles him to a free policy for the coming year. Programme for 1987 includes Sunday and Mid-Week Runs, Camping, Time-Trials, etc. The date for Section's Annual Dinner—December 19th, to he held at headquarters, Royal Hotel, Blaenclydach. Tickets 2/- each. Mr. S. Mitchell, C.C. was elected President, with the re election of our Chairman, Treasurer, Captain. and Secretary, New officials include: F. Letherby, Vice- Chairman; J. V. Roberts and C. Newman, Vice- Captains.’ In conclusion, our greetings to all See-

ong.

Our football team

tions.—G. ROGERS.

The racing boys completed a very successful season when irom Mile Oak with a nice little bag of awards, Noticed lately strong progressive element hack to days when Aston

outlook and when ‘A National outlook this way

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1 and financial

The inter-hill climb run in conjunction with the Ardsley and Stairfoot Section results being 3rd, L. Watch for results

What a grand day it was for our Ladies’ Day.

We nearly ended the yin the hands of the Law, for failing to halt at the command

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Any member who thinks be in the team should report himself to the Remember the afé. Tickets for this event Teason you are required for your ticket beforehand. Tickets 1/6 from Social Sec.

meeting have taken over L. Criddle and and General J. Jepson was elected Captain, and our President Come on boys, let’s get some money and make Your cups and medals to pay

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BURY. Our A.G.M. was carried out smoothly. All the old brigade volunteered(?) for service and are carry!

ing on.

Good runs have been picked and we about one hundred young memhers. The Savings Club Secretary ‘wants your money for the Durham Meet. So, how about i

CAERPHILLY AND DISTRICT. A word of welcome! To the next Union Meet at our headquarters, and a welcome to our new tandem and crew Dave and Bessie.” May they ever enjoy the comradeship of the ‘‘Boots and Spurs.” Sev members visited Olympia. Came back full of ideas, seusage and mash. Inter-meets

with other Sectior ed. Send ur dates to Sec. Christmas greetings to Clarions everywhere, and may 1937 be the best

COVENTRY. Membership increasing. So many tandem riders that we are having Tandem Section. Now have four Sections—Tandem,

Racing, Social, Camping. Still want a few more riders tho’. One of our girls rode “100-in-8”? but finished in 7}. Not bad, eh! Looking forward to trip to Brum” for panto. Boots!”

COLCHESTER held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5th, Attendance was excellent—in fact, 100% membership. Financial position is good and membership is fair. A campaign for inereasing membership was proposed aud it is hoped that this will result in the introduction of many new faces. We have a new Captain, viz. Albert of Hackney,” who will be assisted by

Beat.” “Joyce” was again elected as Chairman and the poor hard-working Secretary failed to escape re-election. We shall be holding a Dance shortly.—J.H.W.C.

COALBURN. The Popular” Clubhouse was offici the 17th October, when an enjoyable weekend was spent with the Bellshill and Mossend Section. The clubhouse is open, and all visitors will be heartily welcome. Preparations are well ahead for next year, as the boys continue to carry on the good work, raisi funds to make the club a success. The Chairman and Secretary are President and Treasurer respectively in the Area Committee of the Central Campaign Committee, and have rendered great assistance in the fight against the Means Test. Carry on, Coalburn.

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DEPTFORD AND WOOLWICH. Calling all Sections. If you are anywhere near Amersham Hotel on a Sunday you will see us, but hot until 9.30 as it is now Winter. Bring your own beer, as we are T.T. The Peckham Section are still smarting from their defeat by us at foothall, and have challenged us to return match in the near future. There will be no gate money for this massacre but spectators are advised to bring their own means of protection with them—also their insurance policies.

DONCASTER. The Section are hoping to promote a lecture in the near future, so we are hoping all local Sections will support us in this new venture. Will all members patronise the runs more on Sundays and bring along any member who wishes to join the club. Good advice to racing memhers—Joint the local Clarion C. and A.C., affiliated to the B.M.R.R.A—JAMES SCHOFIELD.

EAST HAM AND DISTRICT. Boots! London Union’s live wire Section calling all Sections. Everything going as smooth as a marriage bell and I expect we will be hearing some of those if

Fred keeps up the proposal racket; he must have

opened on

seen the cartoon in last month’s magazine. A.G.M. went off very well, 31 members attending. Mem: bership still increasing even though it winter, so Peckham had better look to their laurels. The boys and girls made real whoopee at and A.C. Dinner, but managed to get home without being pinched! We wish all Clarionettes a happy Christ mas and a Prosperous New Year.-RAY PURVER.

FULHAM. Fulham calling! Great activities; night ride an enormous success. Political activities true to Clarion Spirit. Took part in hunger. march demonstration to Hyde Park. ‘Boots’ called and answered in plenty from crowds. The Section now

taking up Esperanto. Membership growing—so look out Peckham.—J. OVENELL.

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EAST LONDON. Buns well attended again after racing season. New committee formed. First run of month to Yorks Hill for Catford Hill-climb, combined with with hike and apple-fight. Whipsnade visited on the following Sunday. Returned with a full percentage of members after visiting Zoo, Ride to Gomshall started dry and finished wet, and more hiking. 75% of the girls in netball team and gym-class. We'll get the other 26% (one

girl) yet! For the weekly “bash” meet Wednesday, 8.30 p.m., Triangle. FALKIRK. Now 63 members. Annual Dance, Dec. 18th. Social

Committee working hard for that new hut, Good turn-out in all weather; rain merely means putting on the capes. Still, we’ve some fireside loungers who can’t take it. Com. Raeside comes to address us whilst in agony with poisoned leg. Evidently the Clarion comes first. With all Clarion members we wish ‘‘Geordie” a speedy recovery. Geetings to our new Union.

GLASGOW. The 42nd A.G.M. was held on Nov. 8th. Officials reelected were: Coms, J. Smith, President; R. Wright, Vice- President; A. Davidson, Secretary; and R. Gillespie, Treasurer. Com. W. Connelly was elected Captain. Com. A. Davidson reporting on the Section’s growing membership and varied activities, pointed out that efficient management was being secured only by nis swamping all other interests in club duties, The members agreed it was no one-man job and Com. A. Nisbet was appointed Assistant Secretary. The Runs Committee submitted a provisional list of runs.

GOLDTHORPE. Our A.G.M. was held on 18th Oct. We have had a total of 67 members tor the year. Officials for 1937 are much tie same, there being no change except that Union Delegates are now R. Maney, J. W. and S. Edwards. R. B. Sanderson is Social Sec. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all members.—R, T. GLASSWELL,

GRIMSBY. Our Dance of the Sth Noy. was appropriately named Guy Fawkes Dance and was a great success. Our men’s ‘'B” team in the table tennis league has won six games out of six up to time of writing; out of the 96 rubbers they have got 65—not bad for beginners. We had Lincoln pay us a visit in the month, Our two Sections have decided to amuigamate for most of the runs this

HAWTHORN. Scction’s run will be to Kildale on Dec. 6th. Why not start saving for the Antwerp Olympiad. The Nat. Sec. says we can do a camping trip for £6, and it’s during the holiday period, July 24th till August 2nd. Let me have the names of those Who propose going; just fancy tearing them continental roads up, Naden. What about doing West Auckland or Allaniord up on Christinas ve. Jenny Bell and Church Choir will go over alright. Merry Christmas, everybody.—MAC.

HORSFORTH. We are still enjoying our Sunday runs, but we wish to appeal to our members to support the runs better now that the weather is colder. Will any Ciarion members who know of! any good novelty runs for winter please write me, as we could do with a few good ideas. Best of luck to all Clarion clubs and members.—T. RAMSDEN.

HULL. The A.G.M. over once again, and again C. G. Linford is our Secretary, with A. Lee, President; but there is new blood in the camp, so we hope for a real good 1937. Club room is in the iulk again, with a Snooker Handicap and a Dart Competition, so we should see good play. Hull Clarion’s first Polo match on Nov. l4th, Well, raciug is now ilnished, so everybody’s looking forward to the rabbit pie supper. Roll’ up for a good do.”— G. WARDELL.

HYDE AND DISTRICT. Still going strong; membership rising slowly but surely. We are holding a Social and Dance at our headquarters, the Hyde Socialist Church, on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at 7.30, Admission 1/- inclusive. Your support will be welcome and we guarantee a real enjoyable eveumg. We thank those Sections who supported us so Well at our last Social and hope to, see you all again.—H. G. BLOCKSIDGE,

INCHINNAN. This Section held their opening Social to celebrate their new club rooms; about a hundred and fifty comrades attended; among them was a good percentage of Southern members. ‘banks, you Southern comrades, for your loyal support, The opening address was given by the ever-obliging and always popular “Geordie” Raeside, who oflicially presided at the opening. —K. MACMASTER, Sec. 7 IRLAM. New Secretary's address: Mrs. E, McGrath, 160, Liverpool Road, Irlam. A happy Christmas to all comrades, Boots!”— BE. M. GRATH.

INCE-IN-MAKERFIELD. Hello! What’s this? Another new Section formed by Jas. E. Sharples and our President, none other than Mr. Gordon Macdonald, M.P. tor Ince. We expect such a leader to make it a real live Section and live up to the principles of the Clarion movement. All officials elected being up to the mark and each a real live wire.—J.E.S.

LONDON (NORTH). Another successful year. Congrats. to Tom Wilkins, Secretary, who carries on for 1937 with the balance on the right side. Captain: Ernie Wilks. Sorry to hear Doris is still in’ Barts” Hospital. A speedy recovery is the wish of the Section, Condolences to the mudpushers in the Reliability Trial. Who chose the course?—H.W.H.

LEEDS. Congrats. to Messrs. T. Laycock and R. Naylor on a very successful Dance at the “101.” Over 250 present. Tommy said 249 asked him to buy tickets for their dances, so he looks like having a busy time. Club Dinner booked at Sherwin’s for Wednesday, Jan. i3th. Book your’s now. Don’t forget that all monies, duplicate and unsold ‘tickets must be returned by Dec. 12th to Harold Wade, 44, Banstead, Leeds, 8, who has also succeeded F. Playford as General Sec. Fred has given four years valuable work to the club and he was made President at the A.G.M. The new Dancing Sec. is L. Dockray, 23, Alexandra Cres., Hyde Park, Leeds, 6.

LUUGHBOROUGH. Our first Dance of the season—28th Nov. Tickets 1/- each from E. Brewin, 119, Knightthorpe Rd., Loughborough. Come to the biggest attraction of the Midlands. Novelty Dances, Spot Prizes, etc. Here is the feed you have been waiting for—Loughborough Clarion Annual Dinner, December 18th, 7 p.m. Tickets 3/- each. Social and Dance. Bar open until 11 p.m. Start starving yourselves now and then come to the Saracen’s Head, Loughborough, and fill up—V. SKETCHLEY.

LINCOLN. Compliments of the Season to all Sections, and heartiest congratulations to our Frank and Gwen, two of our most popular members, who got married last weekend. Now we have got our A.G.M. over and fresh blood on the committee we are looking forward to another successful year. Have had wireless and billiards installed in our clubhouse. Shall be pleased to hear from Sections in our area to arrange inter-meet, etc. Don’t forget Bearobary/© new address: G. Roulinson, 9, Chaucer Drive, St. Giles, Lincoln.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT. In spite of bad weather and other incidents, a good attendance was recorded to listen to the speaker, Mrs. Manning, on her subject, “A visit to Russia,” which was very interesting. All Clarionettes please note thai the Annual Social will be held at the Pavilion, Burton, on Sunday, Dec. 13th. Price, including tea, 1/-. All money to be paid to H. Anning not later ‘than Dec. 6th.

LEICESTER. D. S. Wortley won the Section B.A.R. tor the second year in succession, with an average speed over 25.30.50 miles of 21.423 m.p.h. A. Laxton, 2nd, 21.051 m.p-h. and A. W. J. Merrill, Srd, 30.655 m.p.h. All members should watch Saturday’s Sports Mercury for Sunday runs arrangements. Club room is open every Wednesday evening at the King Richard High-Cross Street. Dances at the Regent Hall, Belgrave Gate, monthly.—

S. A. MOTTRAM.

MANCHESTER. Still gaining members. Help us to top the 100 mark, Have you any suggestions for winter runs? They are now being chosen. Come along with your bright ideas. Remember it is the duty of all members to buy and read the Club Journal. Watch the Sectionews” for iuture announcements.— “PINLATER.

MUIRKIRK calling! Now 4 months old and already we are Ayrshire’s strongest Section. What about it Ayr Killier Drongan? We hope Bellshill enjoyed their visit to our club rooms. They’re open to all Clarionettes. We are going to make the Ayrshire Clarion C. and A.C. Social Dance a red letter day. There is a rumour that Th’ Bomber” and Dominic” are singing a duet. —J. GILLEN.

MUSSELBURGH. The worse the weather gets, all the more members turn out on club runs. The Captain is hoping for blizzards and young cyclones this winter, so that he can have a good “following.” Zhe club has organised a splash”’ for their annual prize-giving, and members are already licking their lips and studying menus.

MID-RHONDDA. December club runs: 6th— Caerphilly, 11 a.m. 138th—Newport, 10.30 a.m. 20th—Brecon, 10 a.m. 27th—Abergavenny, 10 a.m. All runs start from Hippodrome Theatre at given times. We wish all Sections a Merry Christmas. Here’s to successful and prosperous 19374. THEODORE.

NEWCASTLE AND GATESHEAD. Greetings to all Clarionettes. We are looking forward to a happy time during the coming festive season. Our Christmas Party will be held on Boxing Day. Recollections of last year’s should ensure its success. Tickets, 1/3, must be paid for by Dec. 21st. On New Year's Eve we hold a Grand Dance, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission 1/-, payable at the door. Both functions will be held at the N.S.S. Royal Arcade, Pilgrim St., Newcastle. All members welcome. Boots NELLIE WILTON.

NORTH-EAST LONDON. With A.G.M. and election of officials over, we are settling down to the winter season with keen anticipation. Members enjoyed inter-section run with City and East London, culminating in a ‘“‘young” L.U. meet! A rabbit pie supper was held and enjoyed. Now for the Reliability Ride; let’s register a win in this event, Future events include swimming, cross-country running and whist. London Sections look out for news of Great Whist Drive on 20th Feb. next.—A. J. STRAKER, 268, Dalston Lane, E.8.

NOTTINGHAM. Comrade Jack Watts of Nottingham elected new E.M.U. Secretary. Continued progress will make Nottingham largest Section in E.M.U. in 1987. Last four years—l4, 42, 59, 81. Next year—150? Everyone regretted having to leave Mile Oak before the entertainment was over. Next year our racing men hope to be collecting their prizes in a large van, so we can stop till finish. Note—Our Annual Tea and Prize-giving is Thursday, Dec. 17th. Members 6d. Get your ticket now.—H. M. LLOYD.

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ORMISTON. We held our Presentation Social on Friday, 18th Nov. J. Francis opened the new club room and P. Fairgrieve presented the prizes. After the prizes had been presented the guests were supplied with “tatties and baggies with haggis puddings.” Songs were rendered by some of the members of the Wallyford Section. If they can’t beat us at cycling they can us at singing. ‘Three cheers for Wallyford. Hip, Hip, Hoorah!

OSSETT AND HORBURY. Arrangements are now in hand for the Annual Dinner to be held at Ossett Co-op. on Sat. Dec. 12th, 7.30 p.m, Admission 1/- per persou. All tickets to be paid tor by Dec. 6th to Assistant Sec., A, Scott. Now then, comrades, support your Section and turn up for this event.

PAISLEY EASTERN. The boys are looking forward to their Christmas Party now, and they are meaning to run the old year out and the New Year in; though a bit in advance, they wish all Sections the greetings of the season, especially our’ friendly rivals the Paisley Section. Our comrades ‘can look out for us at the hostels any week-end now, and those who can, enter our Gleniffer Brae’s Hill-ciimb.

PADIHAM. Section Secretaries please note: Padiham Section See. N. Pate, 32, Victoria Road, Padiham, Lancs.

PADDINGTON. Still getting members to pay up.” Went exploring in B. Surrey. Discovered new land; hoisted “red flag” over International Went rushing through space in old timer.” Thinking of buying Snookerette’’ teapot (cheers from Oats") and matches for Holly’s pipe. Got over A.G.M. and having hectic time preparing for Dinner and Dance on 19th Dec. Who's coming? Tickets limited. Come and see why brewers’ shares are going up!—H. HOTCHKIN.

PENTRE breaks the “Clarion Cyclist’ ice with a review of past season, 1st and 2nd in Union Hill-climb; 2nd and 3rd Handicap prizes in Union “25” and Handicap team prize. Moved into club rooms. Members keen on cycling and skating. Moved out of club rooms. And that’s not all. Percy got married. And we're not saying ‘Poor old Perce.” Oh, no! We're saying Poor Vi.” —H, BENNETT.

PETERBOROUGH. Our first Dance a success, and we hope that our Dinner will also be a good “do.” Owing to weather conditions, turn-outs have decreased slightly, but we still average about 18. We hear rumours of a trip to Durham next Easter, by lorry, with the Nottingham lads and lasses. We've 7 medals, certificates and 1 cup to be presented at our Dinner by Counc. 3. Swanu (Lab.); not so bad tor the first year. Hoping to hold Year's Eve Run, Arise ye Starvelings.”—Press Sec.

PAISLEY Section of the National Clarion Cycling Club, Scotland’s south Western Union” of Sections, held their Annual Dance in the Provident Co-operative Hall, Causeyside Street, Paisley, Friday, 6th inst., 7.30 p.m. to There were 180 patrons present, and all thoroughly enjoyed first class dancing to the maguificent music of Andy Turner’s Rhythm Boys’ wellknown band, with Mr. Kyle Glen as an efficient and popular M.C. Paisley Eastern Section members were out in big force to support this event, which realised a good success.—J.S.G.

PONTYCLUN AND GILFACH. Run to Raglan great success. Come on, boys, let’s see you on the runs a little more. Don’t forget the Union Hill-climb this year, boys. Now. then, Billie, what about it, Let’s see the winner in the Section this time! Well, here’s wishing all Clarionettes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and a good season of riding—S. J. TAYLOR.

PECKHAM. All roads lead to Dulwich Baths on December 12th. Why? Because we’re holding our Super Grand Dance. Don’t miss thig opportunity—come and enjoy yourselves. ’Struth, some members are actually hibernating and missing all the iun; we have a smashing runs list for December. Hare and Hounds, Intersection and Holly run with Richmond, Carnival and Scavenger runs—so

wheel out the iron next Sunday.—‘t Boots!”

PRESTON. We are glad to report that the progressive policy we adopted twelve months ago is still in evidence, and we are securely situated in a good club room. Table tennis and billiards Jeague ‘has been formed and much interest is being shown by all members, who said seud out a challenge to all Clarionettes. All Clarionettes will be welcomed. We have passed the half century and hope soon to pass the century mark.—W. WHITTINGHAM.

PELSALL. Pleased to report a successful season. We now have 42 members. The committee is organizing a draw for Christmas; hope all M.U. Sections will help us. Our new headquarters are at une Railway Hotel. Meet at 7,30 Tuesdays; anybody welcome. New Captain is G. Jones, and Jim Harrison and Geo. Beesen are and Racing Sec. respectively. Here’s to a successful

Gen. Sec. 1u37!—J, HARRISON.

PONTYPRIDD. A.G.M._ over. The following were elected:— President, Taylor. Vice-Presidents, E. Gould, B. Thomas. Chairman, D. Taylor. Vice-Chairman, R. W. Poole. Secretary, b. 1. Thomas. Assist. Secretary, R. J. Jones. Treasurer, A. Richards. Union Delegates, A. Richards, D, Taylor. Captain, L. Sawyler. Vice-Captain, H. O’Neil. Committee, Gwen Angell,

J. Barnett, J. Slade, J. Mitchell, A. Thomas. Auditors, L. Griffiths

and Len Sawyler.—R. J. JONES.

PORTSMOUTH starts off new year with all change in officers and committee. Membership still going up. Our best thanks to our late Secretary for the splendid way he did his workin our first year. Our winter programme started with an Inter-club Hill-climb with Southampton, in which we got fastest three. Result: N. Tout, 1.27.P.; N. Smallwood, 1.38.8.; Connor, 1.35/P.

J. Hind, 1.38.2. We have done well this season in Inter-club events; hope to do better next year. Southern Union going strong.—POP.

Hope to do better next year. Southampton Union ging strong.

PORTH. Trip to Evesham went O.K. Runs for December:— 6th—Aberavou. 13th—Tintern. 20th—Captain’s Run. 27th—Ogmore PRESCOT. Formed Oct. 29th. Doing fine. 12 members fully paid

up, 31 others paying by instalments. All officials elected. Other runs have been to three of the Clubhouses, Burton in Wirral, Ribble Valley, and Valley House. All ruus well attended. We hope to start a polo team and then we hope to have a crack Percy Wyld and his Boys.”—J.D.

ROCHDALE. The Rochdale Section are not disheartened by the record number of members set up by Bolton. The Concert Party are rehearsing very hard, preparing for the Concert. which will be shown at Valley House early next year. Watch for the date. Arrangements are being made to hold a picture show in an etfort to gain more members, Keep your eyes open for the announcing date. Very pleased with the “Clarion Cyclist.” Keep it up and nil desperandum.

REDHILL has managed to get a club room at last. Amateur

carpenters aud decorators Urgently required tor same. Social Seuson now 1 full swing; have run three Dances, more being

arranged. Club supper and dance to be held on Wednesday, 16th Dec. Admission 1/6. Our Captain has got a touch ul Contintentalitis '"—sweater, Sixes, Goggles and Ankle-Socks—

Bulletin will be issued mouthly. —L. PULHAM.

miGHMOND. Our first Dance turned out to be a great success, both socially and financially. Our next Dance is on Boxing Day at Princes matt, Richmond, and we hope to see all London com- Tades th “hey can be assured of a grand time, for in Riehmond we kuow how to run dances. Have I mentioned there will be a licensed bar. ‘Nuff said. Section membership still progres-

ROTHERHAM. Sunday runs have been greatly enjoyed lately. ‘The A.G.M. was held on Oct, 29th, when officials were elected for the ensuing year, and if enthusiasm is anything to go by, it looks as if we are going to do great things this year. The Pie Supper will be held at ‘hrope Salvin on Dec. 10th. Will members pitase be at meeting place on time.—A.H.

SALFORD. Jan. 2nd, again with Norman Collins’s Broadcast Band, is sure to he a good night at the Pendleton Co-op Hail, Broughton Road, 7 to ll. 1/6. A real topper. Defeated at Rugger by Rochdale 14—3 does not deter us from accepting challenges trom others who may be stirred to offer us a game at Soccer, Rugger or Table Tenuis—well, here's hoping. The Annual Closer’ is uob yet fixed, but the stuft’ will keep. So here's to 1937 “Opener "—What about it Salford?—A.H. j ST. HELEN’S CENTRAL. Our iunds are mounting slowly through the members all getting together and helping each other. We want all St.-Helen’s members to look forward to our Dance, which takes place in January. We hope that we have a reeord avtendance aud we shall make all as welcome as possible. Well, here’s to more members in the future, as we say Boots and Spurs” as we pass, and wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.—W. GIBSON.

STAIRFOOT AND ARDSLEY. We got a new club room at the Keel Inn, Stairioot. Started in good style. We held a Concert and it was a great success, thanks to our own lads, who entertained and were greatly applauded, also the visitors from Barnsley, Swinton and Bolton-on-Dearne Sections. We held a Hill-climb at Langsett with Barnsley, but they beat us. We then came to our club room and held another Concert which again was a success. We hope to hold these Concerts every month.—E. THOMPSON:

We wish him a speedy recovery.

SOUTHAMPTON. Our Dance on the 28th was a roaring success. You should have seen them all dressed up, proper bourgoisie. Hope to hold anothershortly—it does the funds good. By the time you read this we shall have had our 1st Annual Dinner and Social, At present all Clarionettes around this way have lean and hungry look,” but after the 2ist—well, we don’t know. Some of the lads are still getting over our two very successful Intersection Hill-climbs, of which Southampton and Pompey won ’s energy that counts.—J. FREEMAN,

STRETFORD. We are looking forward to our 2nd year as a Year of progress. We are planning to increase our membership 200% by January, and also increase the sales of the mag. Although we are only small in numbers, we had some grand runs last year, but this year will be better; we shall have some camps intermixed with the ruus. Also we will be in force at the Socialist Youth Camps in Derbyshire next year.—H. LAMB.

SHEFFIELD. The stars were outshone in the “Low Gear’) by young Fred Duggan, but redeemed themselves when W. Mulvey Won the Union Hill-climb, incidentally putting up a record with im. 6-3. and J. Moorwood did the fastest of the day in the Giub event with’ 1-m. 48-s. In the absence of Mick at the Rabbit

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Pic Supper, Butch" tried to make a name for himself as champion scoffer,” but he had to pack on the second course. We hope everyone arrived home safe after the sing-song at the Mission Room” in Unstone. I should like to hear E. Moorwoods’s opinion of Dronfield policemen, I’ll bet it’s not printable. ST. HELEN’S (PARR). General Meeting held Nov. 8th. Decided to extend the racing programme next year and to seek the cooperation of the two recently formed Sections, Windle and Central. Membership campaign opened. First. member to enlist. Six new members to receive prize. What price the only active clubs in St. Helen’s next year being Clarion. Keen, healthy intersection rivalry is expected. SHETTLESTON. Calling all (C(\)ars. wise minded, we are still going strong. Dance on 25th Dec. in Shettleston Welfare. rades to come to the Welfare and fare well. Who is that man with the big rosette? Why the colour scheme? Sh! he is patriotic. Gee! I thought he was an official. Don’t take this too much to heart, Alex. We wish the best of luck to all Sections for next year and good luck to the new Scottish Unions.—

D. BROWN. SOUTHERN. We have 70 members, our own club room, and a firm footing. We have run various harmony evenings; all a great success. We are now looking forward to our first Annual Dance, tor which there has been a brisk demand for tickets, and a thoroughly enjoyable night is foreseen, Our A.G.M. took place on 9th Nov. New officials elected and complaints thrashed out, leaving everything in a harmonious state for a new and even better seasou.—‘‘ Boots!” THORNLIEBANK. Thornliebank Section held a successful Social and Dance in their club rooms, at 85, Main Street, Thornliebank, on Friday, 18th inst., 7.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Alex Taylor, Jas. Gillies, J. McFarlane and J. R. Kissell, West of Scotland C. and A.C. officials, and John S. Taylor accompanying. Prizes for the season’s events were presented by A. Taylor. 25 miles T.T.— 1st, T. Finnigan; 2nd, G. Munro.—J. 8. GIBSON. VALE OF LEVEN. Nov. 1936. Held a successful Dance last night. Great turnout of Clarionettes and friends. Bronze medals presented to “Flip” Fleming, ‘Piper’ Henderson, and “Dinky” McAulay, who all tied for first place in mileage competition.— PETER

n this,

In spite of many other- We hold our’ Annual We invite all com-

WARRINGTON. the first Christmas number of the Clarion Cyclist, sends greetings to all Clarionettes and the wish that in the fellowship of the Clarion Cycling Club all members mey find happiness and the joys of the open road. May your wheels turu merrily and all your rides be puncture-free. Though

Beacons abound and Automatics astound, may the roundabout of life carry you safely around ‘the crossroads.

WATH-ON-DEARNE. We have trebled our membership during 1936. Will all Sections please note new Secretary: Mr. W. F. Makin, 12, Park Road, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham. Our Secretary has retired through working every day; we thank him for his work for our club, but we do not want to lose him. Get that tandem, Ted, and’ let’s have you out again. Hoping that our fast lads will train and ride next year, for action speaks louder than words.—W.F.M.

WINDLE. Our new Section takes this opportunity of saying “Boots’’ to all Sections, and many thanks to local Sections for their encouraging support, also Mr. F. Waring and J. Knowles. “Club-gathering” on Tuesday nights at headquarters, Windle Labour Club, is just home from home,” with a special feature by “Ginger” and his three Geese. A Hot-Pot Supper is in view and preparations for next year’s events almost completed. Sunday runs still going strong so far. Certain to be on the “front page” uext season. Christmas Greetings to everyone—W. PRESCOTT. WEST BROMWICH. A.G.M. sportingly concluded in record time by efficient chairmanship 'T.D.S. despite 45 members present at Clent. Old members’ run great success, but Len Nash will have sorry memories of his smash. Old and young ‘uns kicked our ball soft in the Married v. Single football match. Seisdon 7 stars did swell with 60 to tea, and the walls bulged too. Lilian cut the cake—our 10th birthday, you know. Harry initiated it, Arthur did the speech-making(?), Ank “reminisced” and John—well, he just combed his hair and attended to the ladies again. Cyclists v. Harriers Cross-Country Race, Nov. 7th. The usually attractive Beacon country never looked so barbarous and cross”’ as that bleak wet Saturday when so many cyclists came to grief. Come on, girls, Bet Hoppy shews ’em.—ANK.

WEST BOLDON DISTRICT. To wind up the season we are holding a Presentation Dance, Parish Hall, West Boldon, on Dec. 12th, 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Admission 1/-. One of our members is leaving us and we wish her the best of luck and sincerely hope she keeps in touch with the Clarion. I appeal to all the Section to buy the journal; it may be small but it is certainly interesting; it depends on you to make it larger.

YORK. Don’t forget the Annual Dinner on Sat. Dec. 5th, at 8 p.m., Devonshire Tea Rooms, Stonegate. Tickets 3/6 each. After Dinner, Prize Distribution and Dance, 1/-. All Clarion

members welcome. The Rialtonians Band have been engaged tor our Dance at the Assembly Rooms on Jan. 20th. Book the date and help to make it a success, Turn up and give your suppuri in making this the biggest club in York.—D. YATES.

The Fellowship.

UR London friends are again to the fore. How

about making their Re-Union (17th Feb. 1930) a bumper? The National Committee hope to be present, Write (the Sec., Mrs, L. Sherry, 2, Mackeson Road, N.W.3.) and say that your Section will be present,

Will Secretaries please note that our financial year ends 31st December, 1936, and that all affiliation fees are due by that date. Our Contribution towards the circulation of this paper is not at all good. Will Sections endeavour to push the paper? And let me have increased orders. I will send a free copy to any prospective reader, if you will send me name and address. The Sheffield Re-Union will be held on Boxing Day, 7 to 12 p.m., at the Builders’ Exchange, Cross Burgess St., Sheffield. A great‘ Do” is promised the hall accommodation is limited and tickets 1/6 each can be obtained from Section Secretaries up to Dec, 20th after that date they can only be obtained through the Secretary, S. Harpham, 78, Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, 8.

LONDON FELLOWSHIP gave a hearty welcome to Tom Groom at their October meeting, and after listening to the account of his trip round the World We want a “Clarion” Party for the next one Tom Groom conducts! At the November meeting we have Miss Monica Whately on “Spain”! Saturday, Dec. 5th, the Fellowship Players produce ‘To Have the Honour,” by A. A. Milne, at Transport Hall, Smith Square, Westminster. Tickets 1/6. Door open 7,30. The Monthly Meeting, December 16th, will be a Whist Drive and Social. The Cinderella Fund are asking for subscriptions to give one or two Tea Parties in January to poor children. All donations will be gratefully acknowledged by Miss M, Maney, 20, Broxash Rd., London, S.W.11.

NATIONAL C.V.U. REPORT.

All reports to be sent the first week in every month, Now for the National Festival and Contest February 6th, 1937, at Manchester, Will all choir members make a special effort to attend the afternoon rehearsals,

ROCHDALE G.V.U, Sec.—Mr. F, Petrie. Conductor— Mr. G. Clegg. Now for the National Festival. Who will hold the Baton.” We could do with members for all parts, Our rehearsals are well attended every Wednesday, 8 p.m., Friends’ Meeting House, George Street,

MANCHESTER G.V.U. We are very comfortable in our new room at Cross Street Chapel, and on the whole I think we are getting better rehearsals. Any hew members would be made welcome and I am sure they would enjoy the rehearsals. As the Annual Contest is to be in Manchester on February 6th we could do with help in various ways. Will anyone willing to help send their names to the Secretary, L, Bowden, 45, Amos St., Moston, Manchester, 9. HALIFAX G.V.U, Secretary—L. Fogg. Conductor— R, Crowther, By the time you read this report we shall have made history by being the first Clarion Choir to broadcast. We hope this will be the forerunner of many more C.V.U, broadcasts and wish the Lancs, Choirs success in their endeavour to obtain a broadcast, We look forward to hearing them on the Air. L, FOGG. OLDHAM C.V.U. Sec.—Miss M. Starkey, 37 Morris St. Conductor—Mr, J. Houghton, Our Ladies’ Social was successful, Many thanks to the ladies who provided the Supper. Our male members are not being outdone, and they provide the Supper for Social, Nov. 21st. If there are any singers in the district who are interested in the Choir, the Secretary will be very pleased if they will get in touch with her. Meanwhile, we gaily keep the flag flying.

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