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In this Issue.
THE TWO SISTERS. CYCLE PATHS...... EDIE WAS A LADY...
...By John Bradford Cog: By The Mixer By T. Corbyn Hale .....By John Baguley
YOU AND I... By John M, Fagan BRIG’ HEATH...:.::., By Alex Taylor GREBPINGS tiiasckewcas: By Victor Minshall ig By Edward Jones
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r is said that the young people of to-day have
no other interest in life than the pleasures which surround them, that work, or wealth, or wage producing activities are treated only as necessary evils. It is also said that develop-
ment of mind is a thing unknown, and efforts to help in the development of the progress of the human race are left entirely to the wonderful organising powers of those who make these parrot cries. This, Comrades, is meant to apply to you and me... We are the people that these intellectuals of previous generations use these Victorian philosophisms against. We read or listen to them, and because we have continued to treat them with the contempt they deserve, the idea has now grown amongst a great mass of the people that the truth of these accusations lies in the silence of
those who are so attacked.
It is not my intention during the next few months to defend you and myself against the people who at all times are ready to criticise, but who when asked to be constructive are usually too weak mentally to grasp the meaning of the word. I will attempt to prove that the young people are working hard in a
Wational Clarion Cycling
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YOU AND I.
By JOHN M. FAGAN,
SPURS
H WHATS IN STORE?
constructive manner to put into operation a system of sociely which in itself is ample to satisfy the mental, physical and spiritual needs of the whole human race, and that we intend to pass on to posterity a s
stem which makes for security from cradle to grave, instead of the one we have been handed from the parrots, which is one of insecurity allied with mental and physical starvation. I shall attempt to record my impressions of the life of any young person. I meet thousands of you on the roads of Britain, I talk with you, I hear of your needs, your attitude towards life. I know the optimistic attitude you have when speaking on the principles of Socialism, and I see the day when the chains of Capitalism are burst, the vast store of human energy that will be unleashed to be used in constructive
effort to make this country of ours into a land
of Peace, Security and Happiness, one that men
like William Morris and Robert Blatchford dreamed about, and one for which posterity will say Thank you, Comrade.”
Comrade, you and I should not be in the dock, we should be in the prosecuting council. Let us reverse the position by hard work we cannot afford to slack. Socialism is our goal— we can achieve it together—You and I,
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THE CLARION CYCLIST
POTPOURRI.
By THE
La Guerre.
In addition to the slight spots of bother (does anybody know the plural of ‘‘fracas’’?) which have drawn the war-correspondents to Spain, the sports writers to Australia, and the parliamentary experts to Westminster, there is another war raging in our midst, which, while not so important as the first, so absorbing as the second, or so childish as the third, is vastly more entertaining than any of them. I refer to the struggle of British v. Continental, slope v. uprightness, alone v. in-a-bunch, or perhaps more fundamentally, Cycling v. The Bicycle.” I am no doubt biased, for the favourite in my stable of two is a dainty creation from Fascist Italy, but it seems to me that Cycling”? is kicking against the pricks in advocating the renunciation of all things Continental. Too long have we been kept in the dark as to the methods, equipment and activities of the greatest riders in the world, and now that we have seen the light, it is natural that there should be a rush to the other extreme. When trial and error has determined what is good for us and what is bad, things will become more settled, but to ask us to banish our Bastides, abhor our Aleyons, and give up our Galmozzis is too much.
W. Plan.
Speaking of wars, reminds me of an idea which developed from a conversation to which I was listening the other week-end. A friend of mine who is convinced that this country is heading straight for another war, was saying that the members of the Section to which he and I belong ought to formulate a policy which could be followed if and when war does break out. He said that it would be too late to decide on concerted action when mobilization papers were dropping into our letter-boxes, and while realising that circumstances different from those anticipated might arise, thought that we could draw up some broad scheme to which we could all adhere. Granting the assumption that another war is going to break out, would it not be better if the Club had a National Policy instead of leaving it to the individual Sections? Perhaps someone will put on the Conference Agenda some resolution such as “That this Club discusses the necessity of formulating the policy which its members
should follow in the event of this country
going to war.”
MIXER,
Shaved
I have always said that someone is going to get hurt through the carelessness of those motorists who tell lies with their direction indicators. Those, I mean, who drive along with one of the lighted arms indicating an apparent intention to turn when actually they mean to do no such thing, the arm having been left from the last occasion on which is was properly used. It is dangerous carelessness, and this fact was brought home to me in a manner which caused me to get bot under the collar about a fortnight ago. i wanted to make a right-hand turn into the main road at a *‘T”’ junction, and rolled slowly up to the joining of the ways. Coming down the main road at a fastish pace, and approaching me from the right, was a car with the direction indicator signalling a lefthand turn, i.e. a turn down the road that I was on. I was just about to stamp on ’em and cut across his bows to the other side of the main road (which would have been a perfectly safe manoeuvre had he been turning left) when realised that he could not possibly make the turn at the speed at which he was travelling, and accordingly I squeezed things and dropped a foot. The next moment the car swished past my front wheel with about six inches to spare, and though I have had them closer, it was near enough to make me feel like biting somebody. I can think of a few remedies. We can all fit rear-lights; motorists can take up Pelmanism, or the indicators can be coupled to a device that will give the driver a poke in the ear when they have been left up for more than half-a-minute.
Pome.
Breathes there a man with soul so dead
Who never to his pals hath said,
Fase up you mugs, I’ve had enough.”
Whose legs beneath him ne’er have turned
To jelly, while his chest hath burned,
Through scrapping when the going’s tough.
If such there be, go! make him scratch,
For him, ne’er will there be a match.
Hard though the wind blows,
Steep the hills.
Burning the sun and a pace that kills,
That man supreme to all such things
Racing shall bring him fair renown,
And, doubly living,
Shall sprint o’er the vile dust from whence
he sprung.
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THE CLARION CYCLIST
THE TWO
A SHORT STORY by
(NOTE—This tale is straight sentiment, and should not be read by dyed-in-the-wool Marxists, Freudians, and suchlike critical folk. You have been warned TOM SYKES cycled leisurely one Sunday
morning in spring along a pleasant road leading south from Glasgow, and as_ the couples and groups overtook him on their tandems or singles he cursed his reserved nature as the cause of his lack of friends. Although he was really fond of social intercourse, that backwardness of his in getting to know people was responsible for his having, after several months north of the Tweed, still no companion of suitable age and similar tastes.
In an attempt to learn something of the Doric he had lately spent many hours in reading with the help of a glossary the works of Robert Burns, and had discovered that this poet, whom he had hitherto regarded on the strength of his poems like Man was made to Mourn’”’ as not quite in the front rank, was worthy of all the worsnip showered upon his memory by his fellow-countrymen when judged by his writing in Braid Scots.”
At the moment Tom was pondering the truth of the lines
The Social, friendly, honest man, Whate’er he be Tis he fulfils great Nature’s plan, And none but. he. He would force himself, he resolved, to cultivate acquaintanceships among these warmhearted Scotch folk, for his good-natured landlady and her husband and friends, and the middle-aged people he had met in the way of business, had already predisposed him strongly in favour of the by no means stern and wild Caledonians.
As he meditated he was overtaken by a tandem ridden by two girls who were pushing down the pedals with great determination, and he had just time to notice that one was a blonde beauty, the other dark but also goodlooking. Not long afterwards he saw them again with the machines standing on its saddle and handlebars by the roadside and the rear inner tube exposed to view. He wondered if he should offer to help them, but despite his recent resolution he was afraid of being rebuffed by girls who were obviously no mere potterers, and who could probably sort’ a puncture in less time that he could.
Then, just as he was riding past and feeling angry with himself for not stopping, the fair
SISTERS.
JOHN BRADFORD,
girl looked up and hailed him. Have you any solution, please?’ she called, Ours has dried up.” Delighted at the opportunity he dismounted. You can have some of those patches that don’t require any solution, and welcome,”’ he replied.
The lass who had spoken quickly put him at his ease, and in a few minutes he learned that the two were sisters, notwithstanding their very different colouring that they had been too late for a club rendezvous in George Square that morning and that they had hoped to overtake their clubmates before reaching Stra’ven. At that small town the club was to halt for mid-day refreshments prior to continuing the run via Lesmahagow once famed for its neutrality during the Great War to Lanark and the Falls of Clyde.
Jean of the lintwhite locks soon gathered from Tom that he was fond of cycling, but had always ridden alone, and suggested that he should join their club but here Barbara, the dark-haired sister, intervened for the first time.
“You know very well that the Clarion is a Socialist cycling club, Jean, and this gentleman may be opposed to our ideas for anything we know to the contrary.”
Well, I'd heard in Yorkshire that the Clarion is a club for Labour folk,” said Tom, “and I’m a bit of a Socialist myself, so if you'll have me I think I should like to join.”
bit of a Socialist,’ indeed,” responded Barbara with some asperity, you might as well say that you’re a bit of an honest man or that a girl is rather virtuous. Hither you are a Socialist or you aren’t, and those who are not for us are against us.”
Dinna blether, Barbara,” interposed Jean, ‘““most of our members were only vaguely sympathetic to the movement when they first joined, but they are soon keen Socialists, in our Section at any rate. Look at Willie Neill— only joined last summer, and now after a winter of Labour College classes he’s never happy barring when he’s trying to explain the M.C.H., whatever that may be.’’
Tom found Jean’s vivacity and obvious friendliness as attracting as Barbara’s dourness and suspicion were repelling, and gladly accepted the former’s invitation to accompany them. At Stra’ven he was introduced to the Section, and found most of them as easy to
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get on with as Jean. When the day’s run had come to an end he felt that an entirely new vista of comradeship had opened before him, but outshining the mental images of his other new friends as he lay in his hole-in-the-wall bed that night was the vision of the irresponsible, and altogether delightful Jean, who had been so obviously struck by a reciprocal attraction towards him.
The next months sped by on sprints, and Tom made the best use of his opportunities. He was delighted at the Clarion spirit of fellowship so evident in the Section which he had now joined, and still more was he overjoyed at having found such an adorable lass for a sweetheart. The Glasgow Fair holidays in July he had spent at his home in the north of England, but he had actually been pleased when he had to return to work, for that meant Sundays with the Club and evenings with Jean. Already the pair were informally engaged, and one evening over supper he discussed with his landlady the eternal question of mate-finding.
‘“T’ve always said,’’ he explained, that it is a mistake for a couple to have the same tastes in common. Look how different Jean and I are in our natures and many of our interests, and yet we never have a moment’s boredom in each other’s company. She has made me open out like a daffodil in the spring sunshine. On the other hand, her sister and I can’t get on at all, though we have very similar natures and are keen on the same subjects to a large extent, according to what Jean tells me. There’s a mutual antipathy between us which I can’t explain, but it’s very real. My recipe for happiness is to marry, not for similarity, but for contrast, so long
as there’s love too.” (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH.)
The Clarion Cockpit.
Dear Comrade,—The E.M.U. is making a drive for formation of new Sections in the Northants area, and it is quite likely that some members or ex-members from Clydeside, Tyneside or Teeside, etc. may be working at Stewarts Lloyds, Corby, Northants. Should any Comrades know of members in_ this district it will help us considerably if they will send us addresses of these exiled Comrades who may still be interested in the Club.
Should any Comrades living at Corby see this appeal will they write to me at 28, Averil Road, Humberstone Park, Leicester, for leaflets and posters I have a good supply by me.
S. A, MOTTRAM.
FOREIGN TOURING. Comrade Editor,—My final words to John Bradford are
In spite of side issues, the central body of my argument remains unscathed the point is—are we to continue to make contact in every way possible with German Comrades or leave them to their fate. I prefer the former course, Bradford the latter. I leave the issue entirely to the gord sense of all Clarionettes.
JOHN BAGULEY.
Sympathiser to Bonk victim “You poor dear,—in full mourning too!”
PROPAGANDA.
Dear Comrade Editor,—Many articles have appeared in the Capitalist Press during the past few months apropos the irrevelant remarks of coroners on cycling accidents, and members of the motoring fraternity on cycling in general.
As a Clarionette, cycling is one of my main objects in life, a pastime that is enjoyed by many, and by far are these of the working class. It appears therefore that cycling is confined to the Socialist classes. Why all the outcry against cycling, or is it cycling or a disguised version of the incessant capitalist war on the working class I suggest it is the latter, merely because the motoring capitalists fear the growth of cycling as a menace to their own transport investments, and to further wreak their spite against a great pastime of mere work-
ing men. “*One of the 40,000.”
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THE CLARION CYCLIST
EDIE WAS A
LADY, BUT...
By JOHN BAGULEY,
WHAT does one look for in the personality of the average girl member of the National Clarion Cycling Club
On a cycling run recently I put this question to a friend, more or less, let me admit, to start an argument, as we had already consigned Fascism to the Hot Place
and lauded the Soviet to the skies in complete agreement with each other.
My friend was inclined to be non-committal in his reply. Granted that the young lady has done whatever she can about her personal appearance, he remarked, about the only thing that can reasonably be demanded further is that she be a tolerably good cyclist or, at any rate, a cheerful companion at camp.
He is a Cynic!
As the aforesaid friend is a noted cynic on the subject of the fair (or should it be unfair) sex, I attached no importarice to the reply. I will content myself with observing that some of the finest girls I have met have been members of the Club.
But on the question of girls at camp I desire to be allowed to say a few words. For I feel very strongly that if a girl is asked to attend camp for the first time she should be given a perfectly clear idea of what is expected of her, and what steps she should take to preserve her personal comfort.
Which brings me to the subject of Edie.
Tt was at a camp which I attended quite recently that I encountered the lady. She had ridden from a city not very far away, and was staying with some girl friends in camp for a couple of days, and sleeping in a somewhat leaky and very draughty belltent.
As she was an acquaintance of my friends we invited her into our ‘‘bivvy for a cup of tea (alleged) soon after her arrival. Her rather disgusted look as she noticed the billy of very appetising potatoes boiling away on the Primus, and her query if we really intended to eat them, proved that she was quite new to the camping game.
Edie was Cute
Certainly Edie was very good to look at. Lipstick and powder had been wielded with a generous but admittedly skilful hand—
I am ready to admit that to that extent she was certainly an artist. Also, if was plain
from the start that she was one of those girls who put public appearance before personal comfort. But her very abbreviated blue shorts and her scanty silk blouse seemed scarcely the sort of garments for the wet and somewhat cold weather we were then experiencing
Further conversation revealed that Edie was even more at a disadvantage. She couldn't stand thick bread and butter, in the camp style, and her sleeping attire was more noted for decoration (to judge from her conversation) than warmth. Also her thin shoes were hopeless for serious walking, and the ankle-socks which were her sole legcovering were not very protective to say the least.
Dressed for the Tropics
A very thin mackintosh was her sole protection in the event of rain (which was an almost continual event).
Poor Edie! She maintained her ladylike poise almost to the last, but in the end she had to ride off home, admitting that she was both cold and miserable! And now there is another girl lost to camping, just because she was not warned to equip herself properly before coming to camp for the first time.
Lady Clarionettes Don’t be like Edie! Before coming to camp see that you are well and truly protected against the sort of weather one almost always gets in England! Warm clothes go before all things on a camping expedition
WEST OF SCOTLAND. Correction: R. W. Scott should be listed as fifth in Club’s Championship Competition (25, 50, 100 and 12) with 20.08 m.p.h. and not 20.35 as stated last month.
John McFarlane has tickets for GC. and A.C. Dinner being held in Eaglesham on Jan. 10th. Accommodation strictly limited to 150. Sections attached to C. and A.C. have been given a restricted supply. Clarionettes in search of a ticket, should see Johnnie now. Address 482, Catheart Road.
Winter session of Gym. Class is beginning. Fee 2/6. Get in touch with Jack Taylor, he'll see you put through it.
Restricted-gear 25’ will likely be held in mid-February. Don’t say you have not been warned that the season was so near to opening.
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SECRETARY'S REPORT.
WITH the first issue of 1937 I extend the very best wishes to all our members for a Happy and Prosperous Year.
Our membership has increased by about 3,000 during 1936, and it is quite evident that Cyclists are now realising that the best benefits they can obtain are given by our Club. In each issue in the future, I intend to give a monthly report of the claims paid during each month. It may be interesting to give a summary of past claims. We commenced our agreement with the C.1.S. Ltd. in 1934, with a membership of less than 2,000. Membership has increased by nearly 7,000 since then. Additional membership and the increasing road traffic naturally increases the claims. In 1934, £212 16s. Od. was paid to members in weekly payments for incapacity. £55 10s. 0d. was paid in settlement of Third Party claims, and £1,239 19s. 0d. was recovered for members under our Legal Aid scheme.
This totals £1,508 5s. 0d.
The totals for 1935 were nearly £1,200, and this year (1936) the claims are much higher. The total paid to date for Personal Accident is nearly £400. Over £145 has been paid in settlements of Third Party claims, but I am not yet able to give the figures under the heading of Legal Aid Claims. These will be published as soon as available. During November £40 11s. 5d. was paid for Personal Accident, and £5 11s. 5d. was paid to Third Party Claims.
These figures supply members with data for use when explaining our benefits to nonmembers.
The National Committee will meet about the 17th of January, and the preliminary Agendas will be sent out immediately after the meeting. Easter comes early in 1937, and no time will have to be wasted if we are to get the final Agendas in the Sections’ hands in accordance with the rules. Many Sections omitted to send in their fixtures for the 1937 Handbook, which is very unsatisfactory. If a Section Secretary does not wish to carry out his or her duties in a proper manner, they should not accept these positions. Many Sections have not yet sent in the balance sheet or report which again causes unnecessary work at the Head Office. Reminders were sent to all defaulters, so that when the Handbooks are ready members will know where the fault is if their runs are not available.
Journal sales continue to increase, but some Sections can still show an improvement if they will put some energy into their efforts.
CLARION GC. and A.C. The general response to my last circular letter setting out proposed alterations etc. to our racing rules and recommendations has been very poor, also there are quite a number of Cc. and A.C. centres who have yet to send a nomination in for 1937 Racing Committee. There is a slight changeover of positions in our rounder table W. Carr of Bolton supplants W. Mowat for 2nd place. To complete the first half dozen riders J. Mullineux of Bolton with 21- 124, and R. Scott, Glasgow Northern, 20-747, are 5th and 6th respectively. ERIC J. HEATH, Nat. Rac. Sec.
ERIC J. HEATH, Nat. Rac. Sec.
CLAIMS FOR ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP,
H. M. m.p.h.
1. J. S. Taylor, 2 1- 4-42 23.188 (Kinning Park) 50 2-41-27 22.822 100 4-54- 0 20.408
Average 22.138
2. W. Carr, we 4+ 6-57 22.404 (Bolton) 2-15-14 22.183 h- 2- 7 19.859
Average 21.482
3. W. Mowat, we 6-39 22.505 (Glasgow) 2-47-33 24.810 4-59- 7 20.058
Average 24.458
4. J. G. Donelly, 1- 7-85 22.194 (Kinning Park) 2-16-18 22.010 5- 6-36 19.569
Average 21.258
TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP. J. Gandy (Manchester) 26 points.
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EDITORIAL.
HE Preliminary Agenda for the Annual Conference at Easter will be in the hands of the Section Secretaries in the near future. As the resolutions thereon are the concern of every member of the Club it would be advisable for each Section to hold a special meeting to discuss them and to decide if they need amending. These resolutions are of vital importance, they affect all members of the Club, and cannot be altered for twelve months. it is no use regretting that one has passed them over after they have been dealt with. Also a special meeting will give new members an idea of how the Club is run and further their interest. The Easter Meet this year is at DURHAM. We have never before held a Meet here. It will be a new place for us all. As usual, in addition to the Conference there will be concerts, dances, lectures, sports and tours to places of interest. To merely catalogue the events as above cannot convey a true picture of a Clarion Meet. One must be a participant to realise there is nothing quite like it. The renewing of friendships, different dialects, exchanging of experiences etc. Do you rememper the year the Welsh Boys won the Cup and the spontancous singing of Land of my Father” by their followers? It is little incidents like these that one remembers in after years. While we are thinking of our own pleasure one’s thoughts must turn to our less fortunate Comrades fighting for freedom in Spain. Medical supplies, food, clothing, and of course most of all, money, are urgently needed to help these victims of Fascist tyranny in Spain. Remember, Comrades, the Spanish Workers and the International Column are fighting our battle. What are you doing Send your donation to the National Council of Labour, Transport House, Smith Square, London, S.W.4.
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SSOTTISH UNION. The annual audit proved that the Scottish Union is in a stronger Section and membership and also in a financially better position now than it has ever been since its establishment in Scotland, in March, 1894.
It also proved that since the urgently necessary, important, and successful appointment of Mr. John S. Gibson (Glasgow Section) as the Scottish Union’s Official Press Secretary for Scotland, in 1931, and the loyal successful co-operation of Solo Bloomberg (Glasgow Section), then the Scottish Union Secretary, the first flow of new Sections and members began and has continued steadily ever since.
Mr. George Graham Raeside (Bellshill and Mossend) succeeded Mr. Solo Bloomberg, and with his magnificent and creditable hard work in co-operation with my press work.
The position of the Scottish Union has been raised from three Sections of about 120 members in 1932, to forty-six Sections of well over
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CYCLE
PATHS.
THE RESULT OF THE GLASS WAR ON THE ROAD! By T. CORBYN HALE,
BICYCLES have been declared to be Carriages within the meaning of the Highway Act, thus the bicycle and its rider is entitled to a fair share of the highway. Bearing this in mind, one wonders what the meaning of the imposition of the unwanted
humanity as a whole. We wish to prevent losing our rights to a certain amount of enjoyment and thus we must fight. If I might be allowed to state a constructive policy for us, I will suggest the obvious course. We must get at the workers’ representatives for a policy of
Cycle Path really is.
7 special motor roads
What is it to accomplish? There is but one answer—to take
our road rights MAY ALL YOUR
away RESOLUTIONS We Clarionettes BE KEPT AND
must realise that MAY You BREAK
ALL RECORDS The Editor
this can be done it will be done if we fail in our obvious job, and that is to bring party politics into the road game. We know that the owning class who have failed to master their own system are faced with the threat
to be built, capable of taking modern traffic. We must press for maximum speed of 30 miles to the hour on ordinary A, and B. roads and total
abolishment of the use of lanes hy motor vehicles.
In towns we must fight for areas wherein no wheeled traffic will be permitted, and the providing of large underground
of a united working VicheR Mins
class. In Germany,
garages at suitable points for the storage
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Italy, Spain and in Greece the people are oppressed by the ruling class, because they, the people, are so badly off that only violent repression can keep them down, so Violence is the rule.
I am reminding you of this because the road is here part of the Class War battleground. After many years of freedom of travel, our interests are being violently fought by the ruling class. We are to lose the right of travel on the roads we love, and sooner or later our lanes—if we do not fight—will also be forbidden to us. Instead we shall have a strip or path to ourselves;’? where there is none—and I cannot see the authorities taking much notice of us—we shall be forbidden to go.
We, as constructive Socialists, do not wish to obstruct development, rather do we wish to further it, so long as it is serviceable to
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of cars ete., with suitable circular routes for those wishing to get to any part required and for through traffic.
Of course we shall not get these points under a system of class and private ownership of the means of production, but we shall get them in time from a progressive government of a Socialist State.
It is up to us then, when we stress the perils of the cycle track, to give an alternative. When we decry we must be prepared to build and to build we must fight like Hell for a Socialist government as against the modern State—that which is placed in power to use the wealth of a nation—its people—for the benefit of the ruling or owning class.
When the next pro path argument is put to you, don’t try just talking against it, just give an alternative, and for goodness sake fight, or we shall surely lose what little freedom we have. It is up to us, Comrades
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MIDLAND UNION. Will any Section in Birmingham and District interested in helping to form a Bicycle Polo League please get in touch with V. Howle, 7, Kenilworth Road, Birmingham, 20
CLARION 6G. and A.C. S.Y. and L.D. Calling all Sections in the Clarion to support the events promoted by the C. and A.C. Wanted— unlimited numbers to join the Clarion C. and A.C. Good prizes in all the coming season’s events so let the other aristocrat clubs in the district know that the Clarion can win prizes in Open Events when they put their minds to the racing game. Stop press news to racing men Prepare yourselves for the Olympiad at Antwerp. You may ride in the name of the Clarion C.C. JS.
VALLEY HOUSE. Hearty greetings to all our distant friends and all Best Wishes for a Happy New Year. If you can’t be with us at the festive board, at least remember us The New Year is sub-time—so make a good resolution to pay up early, and assist us to increase the facilities and improve the present ones. A football match every Sunday in January
—at least one play—and Cycle Polo JOE GREALY.
SOUTH-WESTERN UNION. The Scottish Official Press Secretary herewith sincerely wishes the best of everything this world can give to every Clarion Cyclist member, and may our honourable National Clarion Cycling Club organisation enjoy bound after bound to the ever-increasing number of Sections.
I am regretfully handicapped in my work to our Journal by the failure of Section Secretaries to keep me fully informed of all their activities, so that I can be able to contribute much more Scottish reports to our Journal
than I have been doing. JOHN S. GIBSON.
SOUTH WEST LANCASHIRE CHESHIRE UNION. A Happy New Year to all members of the above Union and may we make it a memorable one for all.
All Sections should by now have received a letter from me asking their approval or adoption of model rule two for unions as handbook. I hope they will soon elect their delegates and let me have their names and addresses, and also if they will express their willingness or otherwise to support a South West Lancashire C. and A.C. for 1937.
Let’s get together and make the South West Lancashire lads the stumbling block to the Scotsmen.
SOUTH WALES UNION extends to Clarionettes of every Section and Union their sincere wishes for a Right Happy and Prosperous New Year. May 1937 give us Socialism
We hope all our racing men who have not succumbed from the effects of the Christmas festivities will give their support to Hill-climb which will be held in the near future. Entry forms have been despatched to all Sections.
Our Porth Section have themselves built a clubhouse. After a visit we can only express our admiration at their excellent handiwork. The whole of the work—even to the furnishing —was carried out by the members, and their cosy retreat is a fine reflection of their sincere enthusiasm. (Secret This was the only fly in the ointment. Bert, our Union Chairman, acted, of course, as foreman. However, despite numerous appeals from Comrade Dingle and threats of a lightning strike, he absolutely refused to wear that insignia of office—a bowler hat Too bad, Bert
We have to quash a rumour—and the quashing gives us much pleasure. Dave Lewis, our flyer of West Wales, has not turned professional. Moreover, he tells us, next season he intends paying more attention to the game of black tights and early morning crowds. We wish him success. J.R.M.
NORTH-EAST UNION. Held successful Tea- Social at Headquarters, Royal Arcade, Newcastle, Sunday, November 8th. Many thanks to all who made this possible. The Committee have decided to have a series of Socials at short intervals, due to the welcome persuasions of the members. Date of next Social: Sunday, January 10th, 1937. Bring a friend and enjoy
a jolly evening. 6. yeatdineens Mc
B.W.S.A, NOTES. A few further details have been received regarding the events for the July, 1937, Antwerp International Workers’ Olympiad so ‘‘fast men”’ please study closely.
On the road there will be individual championships at 20 and 50 km., and also a 50 km. event for teams of four riders. The track events will be individual championships at 14, 10 and 20 km.; 10 km. event for teams of four; 6 x 1,000-m. relay, and a one hour event for teams of four riders.
Still further promises of spectators to accompany the team are being received from Sections why is your’s not among my list Remember, not only a great sporting Festival is anticipated, but also a rallying ground for the forces of Socialism and progress
H. REGINALD UNDERHILL,
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SOUTHERN COUNTIES UNION held its first A.G.M., at which it was gratifying to note that Portsmouth had seen their way clear to join the Union. The model rules for Unions were adopted, but it was decided for the time being that as there were only four Sections, only the positions of Chairman and Secretary would be elected. These positions were filled by W. Newman (Brighton), Chairman, and G. F. Pearce (Southampton), Secretary. EAST MIDLAND UNION. The following officials were elected for 1937
President R. Jolley, Leicester.
Vice-President H. Franks, Derby.
Secretary L. Watts, Nottingham.
Racing S. A. Mottram, Leicester.
Camping K. Ashmore, Leicester.
Press and Handbook S. A. Mottram,
Leicester.
A vote of thanks to the retiring General Secretary, Miss V. Sketchley, was proposed and carried.
Application is to be made by the E.M.U. for membership of the E.M.R.R.A. This is a step which we hope will help us to eventually form a Glarion C. and A.C. centre in the Kast Midlands. Comrades can help the C. and A.C. along by paying their subs’ for 1937 now to the Midland G. and A.C. Secretary, E. J. Heath. Some Racing Secretaries seem to be under a misapprehension re sub to Clarion C. and A.C. It is 6d. per year and is payable by first claim racing members only, not the whole of the Section membership.
1937 will see a big drive made for the formation of Sections in the East Midlands, especially in the Northants area, Leaflets, posters and membership forms can be had from me at 28, Averil Road, Humberstone, Leicester. S. A. MOTTRAM.
S.Y. and L.D. UNION. The impression one gains after the A.G.M. at Laneham was that 1937 would be the best yet, as far as racing is concerned. It was decided to use more varied courses, suitable for those separated so far apart as Grimsby on the one hand and Goldthorpe and district on the other.
An official handicapper to the Union was appointed he is Mr. J. C. Tate, of 34, Station Street, Swinton, Nr. Rotherham, at present the Secretary of the Swinton Section, and who has, incidentally, timed most of this year’s events. It was also decided to hold the delegates’ meeting every three months, and to call an executive meeting, (which is to comprise all Union Officials) in the event of any urgent business during these months.
ONLOOKER.”
GREAT ALL-CYCLING SHOW.
ALL Northern cyclists should be keenly
anticipating the wonderful All-Cycling Show which is being presented by the Exeel Cyclo Co. Ltd., 38, New Brown Street, Manchester. A great Roller Contest, Bicycle Film and Variety Acts are to be included in these shows, which take place in the Lesser Free Trade Hall, Peter St., Manchester, on Friday, February 5th, and Saturday, February 6th. There is a One-Mile Scratch Race for Gents and a Half-Mile Scratch for Ladies a One-Mile Relay Team Race One-Mile Invitation Scratch, and Match Race between Path and Road, probably represented by Eddie Gorton and J. E. Sibbit and A. N. Hammond and F. Butterworth. The Bicyele”’ Film includes the Tour de France, Olympic Games and the Wembley Six,’’ and it is possible that Syd Cozens will attend in person. Walter Greaves, too, will probably drop in,’’ and the first Merkens Trophy will be presented to J. J. Gandy, the Manchester Clarion winner. Altogether a wonderful prospect for the New Year. Admission to each show (commencing at 7.15 each evening) will be 1/-, and applications for tickets or entry forms can be addressed to Excel Cyclo Co. Ltd., 38, Brown Street, Manchester, or to The Bicycle,” 274, Deansgate, Manchester, 3.
YOUTH HOSTELS.
Harold Briercliffe, a frequent contributor to these pages, has been appointed publicity officer to the first weekly paper devoted to the twin pastimes of youth hosteling and cycling. The “Scottish Youth Hostel and Cycling News first number January 4th.
Full particulars can be obtained from 83, Renfield Street, Glasgow.
ENTHUSIASTIC SCOTSMEN.
Petronella was the subject of a remarkable demonstration of enthusiasm at the lecture she gave on December 9th in the Masonic Hall at Larkhall, Lanarkshire After the lecture she was presented with a Buchanan tartan scarf, and at the end of the proceedings the whole audience rose to its fect and sang Will ye no come back again.”
Petronella will give her lantern talk, Two and a Tent in Lakeland,” in the Socialist Church, Hyde, on January 39th, af 7.30 p.m. Admission 6d.
CYCLE MAKERS’ NEW PRESIDENT.
Sir Harold Bowden, Bart., G.B.E., Chairman of the Raleigh Cycle Co. Ltd., Nottingham was elected President of the British Cycle and Motor Cycle Manufacturers and Traders Union Ltd. at their annual general meeting in London
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SECTIORNEWS
ABERDEEN. Our first Annual Dance and Presentation was a huge suecess. Over 180 were present. Mr. F. J. Clegg, President, of the N.E.S.7.T.A., after commenting on the progress of the Section, made the presentation. Each prizewinner received a big cheer. All arrangements have been made for our Social on Christmas Eve for members and a few friends only. Our rollers will be working overtime shortly, members are getting ready for the Open Roller Competition, During our first year our membership reached 50; fellow-members, make it a 100 for our second year! B.G.
ASTON. After seeing the Polo match between M.C. and A.C. and the Wrens,” a famous London combination, the Polo bug seems have gotten a section of this Section and the little fellows ave been practising diligently. One also sees the progres: Outlook improving steadily, and the idea amongst a majority of members is for an immediate formation of a left book circle. It seems an idea which may be spread amongst the Midland Sections with very beneficial results. Even although we’re only cyclists we can gain a fund of knowledge by this means.
BARNOLDSWICK. The most typical kind of event one could wish to promote just after the Christmas festivities is a Freewheeling Competition, and on Sunday, January 3rd, such an event will be held, and Some amazing results are anticipated, for knowing the’ free-wheeling capabilities of several of our girls there is a question whether the Competition will end on the same day or not. B. BARON.
BARNSLEY. Good old Harold! Two first. prizes in two weeks —nice going. A bad day for racing slowed our riders somewhat in our 10-miles Handicap Race, the times being as follows ist, C. Niland, 28-mins. 3-secs. 2nd, J. Marshall, 29-mins. 6-see: Handicaps: H. Houtchin (1-min.), 28-mins. 33-secs, 2nd, W. Townend (-min.), 29-mins. 58-secs, Now Capt. Lee, hadn’t you a good team with you coming home from Seaftworth when we played ‘follow my leader” on the road? And never a word of praise did we receive! “RED AND WHITE.”
BIRMINGHAM welcome the New Year with a Week-end Party at “The Dingle,’ Hampton Loade, Shropshire, Saturday, Jan. 2nd. Tea at 5.30, Vine Cafe, Kinver. Mrs. Barnes will have supper ready at 10 p.m. Don’t be late! ‘This is the sixth New Year's Party we have held at ‘‘The Dingle.” Each one better than the last. Make this a bumper. Boots!
BOLTON. Members whose subscriptions are now due should see the Secretary without delay, as their 1937 Insurance Policy will commence at time last year’s Policy expired. Our next Social fixture is the Re-Union on February 27th. This will be held in the Lads Club, Back Street. The Social Committee are again determined to give to the members the best night ever, It is expected that we shall be able to obtain the services of a well known Civie leader for the Prize Presentation to our racing lads. Run on Jan. grd—Ribble Valley, 10.0. Jan. 10th—Bartington, 10.0. Jan. 17th—Woodplumpton, 10.0. Jan, 24th—Downham, 10.0.
COALBURY, A Social Evening was held in the Clubhouse on Saturday, ist November, when Comrade Smith was presented with a beautiful frameless mirror on the occasion of his marriage. The guests for that night were the four local representatives in the recent hunger march to London, Comrades from Inchinnan and Bellshill Sections, and that ever-welcome veteran John Gibson. The Club held a very successful Food Day in the village on behalf of the Spanish childrei Every little mak’s a muckle.” Membership still incr d we start our weekly runs immediately after the New Ye! stmas Greetings and Good Wishes to all Clarionettes. M. SMITH.
COLCHESTER. Gather round chaps and listen to important news. On the 15th January, Friday, the Colchester Clarion is holding its first Dance at St. Paul’s Hall. It is a Carnival affair with novelty dances, prizes galore, streamers, fancy hats and numerous other attractions, topped by first class rhythm supplied by George Rudge’s New Florida” Orchestra. Tickets are 1/3 or 1/6 at the door. This Dance is going to be a huge success providing that you all put your backs to it. Do not wait for people to ask you for tickets, Go out of your way to call on friends and acquaintanees and push the tickets for all you are worth. Comrades, your
Committee depends upon you—dont ‘let them down. JAMES H. W. CARTER.
CREWE held their Annual Re-Union and Dinner on Sunday. Mr, Carless presenting the prizes for the various races throughout the year, F. Green becoming Club Champion with 105 miles in 5.8.16. A Hill-Climb run during the morning was won by L. Taylor,
1-min, 13-secs. Among the visitors present, were three well-known racing men, A. J. Carr, J. E. Carr and T. E, Godwin. The evening concluded with a grand Concert.
DENABY MAIN. Runs for January, 1937:— 8rd—Worksop._ 10th— Aberford, 17th—Blyth. 24th—Tnome, Sist—Drakeholes. Will all members please try to come on the runs and also if possible try to get to the meetings, $0 now I'll be seeing you. C. MUNROW.
DEPTFORD. “Holy Smoke!” The Palace in cinders. We, the “Deptford,” regret that we shall have to find a new Club room now. Albert Hall not large enough. Are now negotiating for the Gas House, Westminster. Have heard Peckham are training for their return footer match already. Full particulars later. Meet us Tuesday evenings, 7.30, Amersham Hotel, New Cross. Section wishes to express New Year's Greetings to all Clarionettes.
F. COOPER. DERBY. Derby Polo Section, who are Midland League Bicycle Polo Champions, made their Club run to Birmingham on Dec. 6th to see Cycle Polo Exhibition Match between Wren Wheelers (London) and Midland C. and A.C. Result was a win for the Wrens. The League Champions challenged the Midland C. and A.C. to another match, which was accepted and will take place in January. All Clarionettes are invited to support the most becoming winter sport for all cyclists, and it will keep you fit for the racing season. Try it sometime, on someone else’s bike, they'll like it too. L.ELP.W.
DEWSBURY AND DISTRICT. Dewsbury and District Section are in the news again. We are steadily increasing our membership and rank again as one of the “top-notchers” after our long period of quietness. Who hasn’t heard of Dewsbury? No one? Good! Well, Dewsbury once more comes to the fore and will challenge the supremacy of any local Section at anything, including Squat Polo or Football. Our social activities are in full swing and we intend having a successful season in spite of the chaps who attend socials to discuss Gears—fixed and variable.” So members
forget about the “cranks” for a while, and let’s make this a bumper year. C. BROADBENT.
EAST HAM AND DISTRICT. Greetings to all Clarionettes; may the ensuing year be even better than the last; it is going to be a real bumper one for the East Ham Section. One of our members, Ray Chester, bagged third prize in recent L.U. reliability trial. Congratulations, Ray! We take this opportunity to thank Uncle Bill Cooper and his Comrades of the London Union for the splendid way in which they organised the L.U. Supper and Dance on December Sth. 26 members attended from this Section and had a jolly fine time; it was a “super do.” Now then, London Union, don’t forget your night out in the East End, January 16th, Labour Hall, East Ham—East Ham Section First Annual Dance. Roll up in your hundreds! RAY PURVER (Press Sec.)
EASTLEIGH calling! Clarionettes, your attention please. A new Section has been formed in Eastleigh, which let me tell you is a newly-formed Labour Borough, A band of enthusiastic cyclists held'a meeting on December 4th with the help of the Southampton boys. The Secretary was elected, Mr. C. W. Knott, 26, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, who is an old Southampton member. It was decided to have our first run on the second Sunday after Christmas, and we hope to see all our Eastleigh boys out which numbers 12 at present, but we hope will number 112 this time next year. We will make Southampton jealous Alice. We have for our President Mr. Coles, the Mayor of Eastleigh, and two Councillors as Vice-Presidents, Well, here’s wishing all Clarionettes a very
Happy New Year| MICK. EAST MANCHESTER. We are now holding our Monday nights Socials again in the Miles Platting 1.L.P. Rooms. The Social
Committee extend a cordial invitation to you to come and spend a pleasant evening. We have got over our A.G.M. and all elected officials are very desirous of having a good season. If you are unattached, join at once and enjoy the pleasures of club life. Wishing you all, both past and present, the compliments of the on. Cc, GLEDHILL. FALKIRK. 1937 Greetings to all Clarionettes. Week-end to Cowdenbeath, December 12th, a great success. Peggy has invited us back again on February 20th to her wedding. Non-cyclists of December 12th not in it. That’s a lesson we must remember. Jimmy Walker, for 10 years a member of the C.T.C., now our very efficient Sub-Captain. Well, when he misses a run we'll think he is dead. “Rab,” although he also resides outside Falkirk, usually gets there with him. We must include his Buddy. Comrades, help to sell more Journals, and we'll get more space,
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FOLESHILL SECTION. Having survived Bonfire Night are now
awaiting Christmas-fare at Nether-Whitacre. Runs being well attended by the “regulars ’—about ten out of fifty-five members. Laurels to W. Shephard, veteran Club Champion, and also to D. Ridem, runner-up. b’ye know if Clarion team races were decided on Bidlake’s System we should have wou the K.H. 25" last year?’ Five girls did the “50 in and ten men the “double.” C. W. HIBBERD. GLASGOW. The winter runs are being well attended in spite of
bad weather, and propaganda work is carried out regularly, The Section is looking torward to a varied Social programme, starting with the New Year Social and including a Concert Party, a Dance, and the Theatre-Supper Re-Union Night. A feature ot the New Year Social will be Mr. Santa Goes to Lown trom Possilpark.” A. presentation was made to Comrades R. Gillespie, Treasurer, aud Miss M, Ralston, on the happy occasion of their marriage, and carried with it the very best wishes of the Section to its most popular tandem couple. RCW.
GLASGOW SOUTHERN hield their Annual Dance in the Masonic Halls, Berkeley St., Glasgow, C.3, on Friday, 1ith inst., 7.30 p.m. to 130 am. here were over 180 present and ail enjoyed dancing to the delightful music of Carswell’s well-known Band. An excellent and liberal tea was enjoyed by all in the Banqueting Hall. Several splendid solos were well tendered, and altogether a happy evening was well enjoyed by all till 1.30 a.m. Full credit is due to this Section’s members for the splendid success of this tyent, This Section leaves the Suspension Bridge, McNeil Street end, South Side, at 10.30 a.m, on Sundays for their tours, and on 20th inst. the tour is to Crawfurdland, Glen.
JOHN S. GIBSON.
GOLDTHORPE. Club runs for January 3rd—Worksop (Union Meet), 10th—Crowle. 17th—Hambleton. 24th—Lindrick Dale. The Section’s competitive Hill-Climb will be held on January 24th.
Jan, 3lst—Misterton (Inter-Section). R. T, GLASSWELL.
GREENOCK. Our A.G.M. was held in the local Labour Rooms on Tuesday, 20th October. Ollicials appointed:— Chairman, Mr. R. Boyd. Vice-Chairman, Mr. J. M. Fadgen. Financial Secretary, Mr. Dy Bain, 37, Holmserott Street. Captain, Mr. J. Glen. Sub- Captain, Mr, Wm. Mitchell. Auditors, Mr. J. Young, Mr. A. Allet. Sodial Ways and Means Committee: Comrades Mary Cormack, Alice Paul and Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. A. Miller, Mr. Burne Our Hallowe'en Party, under our new Committee, proved quite a success, We are endeavouring to collect finance, with View to setting up a Buildiag Fund for the purpose ol securing Clubhouse at a future period. The sale of “Clarion Cyclists nongst our members is very good, and we are assisting National jleadauarters to the best ol our resources: in this respect. We appreciate the publicity our reports receive. D, BAIN
GRIMSBY. Our Snowtall Carnival was a great success, especially the fun part, We have had our Hill-Chimb, whieh was ridden oh an ice and snow surface. Sunday before Christmas we have Ghub Cycle Cross-Country Race tor the Humber Trophy. We are getting ready for our Annual Supper Presentation and, Dance ae be held the lirst Thursday in the New Year. Wishes for we New Year trom Grimsby. PLS. HENDON. We wish everyone a Happy New Year, good weather and cycling, and we hope a double membership. We've gol Dance comiag off on Saturday, 30th January, 1937, to be held at the Labour Mall, Back Laue,’ Burnt Oak, Bdgware. Now come on, London Section, we should like to see as many as possible present. The price of admission is 1/-, so roll Calling Mvapare-—-We now have with us one of your late members, Glyn Willams, and we are glad to welcome him, Our runs for January are as follows 3rd—Mystery. 10th—Walkern. 17th—Coombe ill, 24th—Hatfield Forst. 3ist—Burnham Beeches,
Vic. C, BOTTERILL. held their first meeting and have promised us a real programme. Membership, 149, plus 17 junior vroubers, Have great prospects for 1037. ‘The Hot-Pot Supper Arranged by the C. and A.C. at Middleton was a great success; arene) present, including ath Ailrounder, Bob Hudson. Ars. fee gave out the prizes and complimented the members pon their enthusiasm, ‘Those who left after closing time reached home tafe (some time). Another “Do,” at home this time, at the Club aren ist Re-Union Dinner at the Club Room. All Clarionettes Relcome, first Saturday in the New Year. Only Club to have a ag local Cycle Show, running Home Trainer Contest, also. “Boots!” C.G.L.
HYDE AND DISTRICT. We have arranged, in conjunction with tie Aston-U-Lyne Section, a Lantern Lecture by." Petronella,” ieeitled and a Text in Lakeland,” to be held iu the Socialist Catt, Hyde, on January 30th, at 7.30 p.m. Admission 6d. Support from other Sections will he appreciated. most interesting subject by a very able and amusing lecturer. I should like inform some of ow members that we still hold Sunday runs.
the best of luck for the coming year, hope that all Sections show a big increase in membership at ghe end of it. Our members are now on diet for the Club Dinnef iigch will be held at Sherwin’s on January 18th, Dinners must
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Another Dance has been There will be no admission
be booked no later than January 6th. booked for January 29th at the “101.” tickets; all people to pay at the door. So let all your friends know. date amd-help to make it a bigger success than ever, Admission 1/-. Wedding bells seem to be popular just now.
Kath, Eason ad Arthur Rooke were married on December 12th, and Miss D. Priestley and Cliffe Elliott were married on Boxing Day. Best of luck to both couples.
LEICESTER. Ow
tanding event of the month will be the Annual Dinner, on January 16th, at Boots Cale. Price has been reduced to 4j-.. All members must do their bit to make this event a st ‘Vickets are available from Section ‘members; come along uurseli and bring a friend. Racing lads will soon be thinking ot hts, alpacas, sprint and tubulars again, Lo get the best out Oi these and revurn to moderation after the hectic days of Christmas and New Year is needed, It’s time now to get fit, and this year we have a good chance to carry off the team race. LONDON. First run of month to Godssone and Inter-Section Hill- Climb with Kensington, We'll beat you yet Kensington! Reliability ‘Yrial on the Jollowing Sunday. Who said mud? Didn't the boy jook sweet at the London Union ”—until they danced, of course! No big turnouts last months. Has the Section turned butterfly? ‘The girls are still gymming anyway. Saturday atternoon runs, 3 p.m, Happy Christmas. H. JACOBS MANCHESTER. We wish to extend our heartiest congratulations to Harold Worthen for his fine racing periormance over the past season, He finished up by winning the Manchester C. and A Championship. Our winter season is now in full swing. We kic off from Platt Lane at about 10 o'clock, Hoping to see many new jaces every Sunday. MID-RHONDDA. Runs for 10.30 a.m, 10th—Usk, 10.30 a.m. 24th—Ogmore, 10.30 a.m, sist—Ystraufellte, accident in Newport last month, ‘Those tram-lin bear, Our Section can play football; is there suffering trom the same weakness? We'll cure them, Hon, Secretary.
MUIRKIRK. ‘The tough guys of the that they have admitted a lady member. Welcome to the Clarion Rae. We are all in training for next Ayrshire C. and A.C, Social at Killie. Li Ormiston waut to hear some class sougsters, come And hear Muirkirk warble at the above tunction, ‘hanks Ayr tor welcome to your Club Rooms. What about paying a return visit? ‘This goes for all Scottish Sections, We'll be up to visit Coalburn soon, J. GLLLEN.
MUSSELBURGH. The big event of our social season was held on the 12th—our Annual Dinner aud Presentation of Prizes. We are proud possessors of three cups—Short Distance, Long Distance ‘nd Novice, ‘Lhe members spent a most enjoyable evening. Lhe Club has joined in the Spannish struggie by collecting foodstults for dispatch to the Comrades out there. ‘he Secretary reports three cwts. in a week! We commend the idea to ull Sections. Make it tons!
NEWPORT. Comrades, on behalf of the above Section once again 1 am pleased to report steady increasing membership, now totaling 47. ‘Tne social outlook of our Section is great. We organised a Diaw for Hunger Marchers, handing over to the Newport Council of Action £7 4s. 2d. We also met and marched with marchers carrying our Section banner, Adding to this we assisted in collecting several pounds at Churches, Chapels and Cinemas and assisted in catering for them. We held our first Social on Sat., Nov. 14th, which was a huge success, and we were honoured with W. Gallacher, M.P., who presented the prizes.
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS. Our next meeting to be held in the Club Room on January 1th, 1937, at 7.30 prompt. All members should try to attend, and don’t forget to start looking up all those Sketches etc. for the Social on February 6th, 1037. ‘AH.
NOTTINGHAM. With the festive season behind us, together with a heap of already broken New Year Resolutions, lev us settle down vo enjoy our winter riding in earnest, but where are the tough guys? Our “Yo Ho's” had 100% turnout on recent weekend in Peak. Both of them had a magnificent view of the snow- Glad hills surrounding Derwent Dam and also made the difficult climb up to Peveril Castle despite the slippery suriace, Don’t let the weather get you down lads. i. M. LLOYD.
OLDHAM. The Dance was a financial success, again thanks to Rochdale and Manchester Sections who supported it, The Dinner went all too quickly with the Prize Distribution and Clarion Concert Party, who were an enormous success. Only a few on the rough-stuff run last Sunday. Plenty of snow and ice on Axe Edge, which was enjoyed by all, including the solo lady.
OSSETT AND HGRBURY. Dates to remember:— Jan. 3rd— Commencement of Section’s Run Competition. Jan. 19th— OU_A.C-A. New Year Party Ossett Town Hall. Admission Od 1/3. dan, 24th—Y,U. Annual Dinner and Prize Distribution, 2/-- Jan. 30th-—Section’s Annual Dinner at Horbury Co-op, 7-30, 1/- per tnember. Feb, 13th—Yorkshire Evening News Roller Competition at Fenton St. Barracks, Leeds. Admission 1/-. Membership now it, How about bringing your friends to these” entertainments? Who is the lady who intends to win the attendance prize this year. The man will have to be on-time. PB. C. GODWIN.
January, 1937 Jan. 3rd—Rhigos, 17th—Port Skewett, 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Another 5 sure are a buganother Section Piease apply
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PADDINGTON. Congratulations Florrie” and all concerned on the “smashing” turnout we had at the London Union Do.” Thinks the Portsmouth lads very sporty to turn up at this affair. We wonder if they were scouting for footballers. Hope to see you again soon “Pompey.” We wish all Clarionettes good riding ‘for the New Year, and may all Secretaries get the “subs” at the first time of asking. We did our bit for the food ship for Spain.
H. C. HOTCHKIN. PADIHAM. It is with the deepest sorrow that we haye to announce the sudden death of our Comrade, Frank Armstrong, a young and very active member of our Section. Gone but nov iorgotten. Our Annual Do” was a roaring success; notabilities ou the prize list included Messrs. Holden, 1.6.32, the Capstick erew who knocked the bottom out of our tandem record, and J. R. Rhodes, the winner of our Open 1.8.0 After the feed our faces did full justice to the camera, and anyone requiring a sample apply to the Secretary.
PAISLEY EASTERN. Our Annual Dance and Presentation is to be held in the New Templars Hall on Tuesday, 12th January, 7.30 p.m. till 2 a.m, Chairman is Councillor R. White (Lab. Presentation is by J. Bone, of the Olympic Team. There wi be a tea and running buffet, and our own pipers will play at the cightsome reel. One of the big daily newspapers is sending a puotographer down. The dance band have aiso won a championship in 1936. ‘Tickets are 3/-. Spectators can get tickets for the gallery on paying a small donation to club funds.
PENTRE. We hope the coming season will be a success for us in all ways. Jack, our B.A.R. rider, is all “cracked up” since he is driving a coal lorry. 1t’s up to our young recruits now to show what they can do. As for Wise cracks,” they are top in S.W.U. “Boots!” E. BENNETT.
PONTYCLUN AND GILFACH. Club Dinner was held at the Warrior Hotel. The Prizewinners for the year were: Club Recora, K. N, Harrison, Ist. R. Marsden, 2nd. John, 3rd. Club 25,” B. Beard, 1st. Marsden, 2nd.’ D. J. Harrison, 3rd. Handicap, W. Manly, 1st. J. Hill, 2nd. S.J. Taylor, 3rd. B. Dobson was in the chair, and a Concert was given after by members. Mr. ‘I. Jenkins, J.P. presented the prizes, and passed the comment that he would like to see every cyclist in a club such as ours, as it would be beneficial to all road users. S. J. TAYLOR.
PONTYPRIDD. Miss Gwen Angell is the Junior Auditor and not L. Sawyer, and W. Wilshire on the Committee instead of 4. Mitchell, as in last month’s copy. Please note, we have our Chub Room’ open on Tuesdays and ‘Thursdays. All new members cordially invited to attend; you can be sure of a good time. Who is the blonde of the Section that draws all the members’ attentions? I can see another tandem soon; good luck.
R. J. JONES.
PORTSMOUTH. Runs not supported so well this last month. We don’t see many of our early members out like we did this time last year. What’s up, Comrades? It is not the weather, for we had jolly times this time last year with all the bad weather; it you have a grouse, let’s hear it, Southern Section Secretaries please note Secretary's change of address to W. Knight, 30, xothesay Road, Elson, Gosport, Don’t forget your subscriptions, you early Birds. “POP.”
POTTERIES (PREMIER). As little has been heard in official vireies regarding sale of tickets, may we respectfully remind members there is a Supper and Dance at the Bon Marche, Hanley, on January 25th, and it is up to each of you to make this a huge success. We know we can rely on you. Time is getting short; have you done your bit yet—il not, why not? Remember, the more the merrier.
PRESCOT. Membership is now 44, fully paid. ‘Keep nodding them in.” Our Hot-Pot and Social great success, but it was regretted that our President, Councillor J. P. Cleary, J.P., was uable to attend. We, the members, would like to thank wholeheartedly Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, Mrs. Farrelly, Mrs. Evans, Mr. aud Mrs. Lunt and all those who have helped to make our Section and Club Room what it is. We have a Savings Club going full swing for the Easter Mect at Durham, also one for the Workers’ Olympiad to be held in Antwerp. Here’s wishing the Club and the Staff of the “Clarion Cyclist” a Happy and Prosperous New Year. ““FLOREATE PRESUOTIA.”
PRESTON. ll officials elected for 1937 are looking forward to another prosperous season and help in the N.C.C.C. reaching the 15,000 mark. Club runs are well attended and all are looking iorward to the Club Dinner which will be held in the next month. All prizes to be presented, and of course the inevitable watch tiie lions feed. Much competition. Roland versus any six with 2 loaves handicap. Sections please remember that our Table ‘Tennis challenge is still open; no Section barred.
W. WHITTINGHAM.
REDHILL. The Annual Supper and Re-Union Social was a great success, nearly every member attended,—and were they smart? The “boys,” looking like ‘Fashion Plates in their sartorial magnificence, all turned up with smart “dames on their arms. Freddie G. won the scoffing championship fairly easily, but the Captain left everybody well behind when it came to knocking back the pints. Jack received his certificate for breaking the
His time for 15 miles w:
Redhill-Dorking and back standard. L, PULHAM
41-mins. 15-secs. New Year Greetings to all Section ROTHERHAM have completed a very successful year. The Rotherham Labour M.P., Alderman W. Dobbie, has accepted the Presidency. The Club have also affiliated to the local Trades and Labour Council. All officers are looking forward to another successful year, and for 100 new members. A small effort by all members will do this, Boots! ALBERT HAMMERTON.
SALFORD. Feb. 27th at the Pendleton Town Hall, Broughton Rd., Pendleton, and Norman Collins, with his Broadcast. Band, will he a real’ Do!” Roll up, accommodation for other Sections who may venture. Our visit to Hyde Section Table Tennis Club was quite an innovation; although defeated, we certainly enjoyed our visit, and are looking forward to our next meeting, ‘when we hope to reverse the result. Although Table Teunisites, Soccerites, Ruggerites, etc., we have not yet tacked on to Cycle Polo; one or two more players needed, Some with weight, ‘cateh-as-catchcan-men, chuckers wat It is a long time since we were so rd at coming forward, so to speak. Well, all the best. tor our New Year Opener.”—Sez us! AH.
SEVEN SISTERS. We take this opportunity to wish all Clarionettes and the ‘Clarion Cyclist” a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Our Annual Dinner and Concert held last mouth at the Royal Exchange Inn, Neath, was a colossal success. The Concert was given by the famous Draym Gleemen, and “boy, could they sing! Our chief prizewinner was Mr. Clif! Bowen, who carried away four prizes, including a Silyer Cup for the Points Comp. Our membership is steadily increasing, thanks to our hard-working Chairman, Comrade Rees Williams. Our members wish to convey through the ‘Clarion Cyclist” their New Year's Greetings to Agnes and Flo of Levenshulme Section, hoping we'll meet again
in 1937. J. O'NEILL, SHEFFIELD. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to our members. Members whose Insurances have expired should renew them
at once and try to bring along new members at the same time. A party of us hope to go to the All-Rounder Concert in London on January 30th. We have only 15 tickets, so if anyone wishes to go, let me know at once. A full programme of runs has been arranged for next year and we only want some good turnouts to make 1937 a bumper year. Cheerio!
SOUTHAMPTON have some good news. A new Clarion Section has been formed at Eastleigh by a dozen or so enthusiastic Clarionettes, and we hope to see them get as many members in their first year as we did, which is nearly 80, and we wish them all success. Several members are going on a Yotto Boxing Day to Street, and we hope to have a good time, strictly teetotal perhaps. Our Section and Eastleigh were very well represented at a Socialist League Meeting at Kastleigh, addressed by Stafford Cripps, and proved very useful as stewards ete. By the way, Dame Rumour is about in the Club, and we have reason to wonder if we are cycling club or a matrimonial agency; still— never mind us old-uns.” J. FREEMAN.
STAIRFOOT AND ARDSLEY. Our members have got cold feet at present and are not turning out this last month; also at the Club Room I hope for better support. We had’ a grand Concert on Sunday, December 13th, when the Wombwell Harmonica Band entertained and were greatly applauded. Other Clarions in the district would do well if they engaged them for a Club Entertainment. Hoping the other Sections are getting over their winter troubles and wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Clarion. E. THOMPSON,
ST. HELEN’S, WINDLE. New Year Greetings to all Clarionettes. May 1937 increase happiness and fellowship to the call of “Boots” as We enjoy the joys of the open road, linked with the beauty of Old England. Our Club Room is at present being renovated, thanks to Windle Labour Club, to which we are to give a grant from Club Funds. Tandem-news is being whispered, but Nellie is not so sure about it. That goes for you too, Bert and Mary without her lamb), so all’s well that ends well, with Capt. Jack Ashton leading the happy combination safely to its destination. W. PRESCOTT. all Clarionettes_a Happy and Prosperous ning the C. and A.C. greater speed than last
SUNDERLAND w New Year, also w year. We have had our usually successiul Dance, the local N.C Club giving us good support. We seem to be having the same trouble as other Clubs in the N.E. through members going away to work, but I hope they are joining other Clarion Sections; anyway I hope they have got good jobs. W. SEMENS.
SWINTON. The Club’s Annual Dinner and Dance is now definitely fixed for January 28th, and is to be held in the Empress Cafe and Ballroom, Mexborough; the event is hoped to be a happy and eventful gathering of Clarionettes. Mr. and Mrs. E. Sugden, G. Dove, etc. will be present; come and greet them in the New
Gur boys pick up yet’ another record bag of awards at big “Do.” Admission, Dinner 3/6, Dance 1/6. Reception 6.30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Host and Host: Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Tate. For tickets apply to General Secretary or any member. 1 would like to mention our best All-Rounder member for 1936 is Grimley, who for 25, 50, 100, returns an average of 21.875 m.p.h. Congratulations are extended to him from the Club and its officials. J.C, TATE,
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TAFFS WELL. newly-formed Section.
We are pleased to introduce ourselves as another Our heartiest greetings to all. Pleased to
nab we already possess a Club Room, and have every
of becoming quite a strong Section.’ So cheerio until
xt month, Boots! J.5.M. WARRINGTON. With Dance and Dinner now in the past, we turn
to thoughts of Concerts, and then to Durham, and also let us whisper, we are to have a real visitor of importance in March. Watch the “Clarion Cyclist’ for further news all ye Clarionettes of South-West Lancashire and Cheshire; meanwhile, a Happy New Year to all.
WEST BOLTON DISTRICT. We opened our winter programme on December 12th. A Presentation Dance was held and the following were recipients ot Medals for road events: Ella Dalgliesh, G. McKinnon, Proudfoot, J. Taylorson, Al, Orr. Dr. Forbes, in presenting the prizes, wished the N.C.C.C. ‘all the best, appreciating our endeavours on behalf of the youth. A vote of thanks was moved by our President and the whole company showed their enthusiasm in the usual way. 1 take this opportunity to remind members that their attendance at meetings etc. are, to say the least, lax; it’s about time all of you bucked your ideas up. Social, January 10th. JIM HOLDCROFT. WEST BIRMINGHAM. Subscriptions for 1937 are now due. If you haven't already paid, dig out the bike, and if the wheels. will Still revolve, potter round to 82, Factory Road and cough up! Alternatively, of course, Sunday runs are still in the fashion, and our Secretary can be relied upon to turn out, rain, shine or snow. Don’t forget the case of our Comrade who had an accident less than an hour after the expiration of her policy, Furthermore, the quicker our “subs” are paid the less trouble we shall cause the Secretary. (A word in your ear “The Indoor Party is
WEST BROMWICH. Attractions accumulate for old and young members. Come and try our games. Bagatelle latest acquisition. ioppy still wants billiard table and piano! Special—Jau. 24th— Speed Judging Competition, and two prizes for best and worst— a chance for all. Get your football boots greased for Weston lads, it will give you an appetite for Annual Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 6th, Sandwell Hotel. Roll up! Where are the Sunday Regulars? You have missed some fine irosty runs. Club Room still open, Wednesdays and Fridays. “ANK.” WEST STANLEY. At the Durham Meet on Baster week-end we can accommodate over 20 Comrades with camping room. Any Club outside the North-Hast Union, who wish to be catered Sor, if they send to G. Boggon, 12, Tweed Terrace, Stanley, Durham, giving full particulars re’ number, whether ladies or gents, we will consider all applications and reply. Stanley Comrades will see to all other arrangements in the interests of those members, such as pitching tents. Looking forward to early applications. WORKSOP. Our official opening of Club Room takes place on December 19th, Who said anything about tasting? Not me! But if members overdo things, batichairs provided gra This Section in flourishing condition; membership steadily increasing. New olficials all on their toes for the New Year's off. Now you crack football Sections, what about a fixture? Here's to Esperanto class; getting on’ fine; afraid they will get arrested for bad language. Note new Seeretary’s address: A, Powell, 62, Manton Crescent, Manton, Worksop.
YORK. Roll up and support the Dance on Friday, January 29th, 8 p.m. till 2 a.m. Rialtonians Band” at the Assembly Rooms.
Adinission Licensed bar applied for. Let us see more members out on Club runs, Never mind the weather! Jan. 3rd— Summer Bridge; tea at Otley. 10th—Kirby Overblow; tea at
Knaresborough. Jan. 17th has been left open for the Y.U. Annual Dinner (if held). Jan. 24th—Thornton Dale; tea at Slingsby. 3lst—Low Mills, and Gilling for tea.
The Fellowship.
are not getting the support for the Clarion
Cyclist’ either by increased circulation or by way of Fellowship report, Will Fellowshippers please note this and do all possible to alter this sorry state of affairs. The C.V.U’s. are our most virile Section at this moment, and the efforts of Mrs, Stott and her colleagues are to be commended to other Sections, Will all Sections please note that Dec. 31st is the date we close accounts for this year, and will they please attend to all outstanding accounts to the National Fellowship? The National Committee will meet in Feb., 1937, and Sections should realise that it is probable a momentous decision will have to be made with regard to Fellowship affairs; will Sections therefore let me know the position so far as they are concerned and particularly with regard to their view of continuing to take space in the “Clarion Cyclist.” S. HARPHAM.
LONDON Clarion Fellowship have a busy programme ahead. On January 9th we hold our New Year Party at the King’s Weigh House Club, Thomas Street, Oxford Street, W.1. Visitors welcomed,
January 20th—Mr. fred Montague, M.P. will address the Fellowship on Armaments.” -Cinderella Fund— Ywo Christmas Parties will be given to children. Murray, 20, Broxash Road, S.W.11, will be gifts of cash or toys, January 11th, January 23rd are the dates of these events,
Dances February 6th—Dance at Victory House Leicester Square, W. February 27th—London Re- Union, Caxton Hall, Westminster,
NATIONAL C.V.U, Result of Lancashire Contest Oldham 90, Rochdale 89, Manchester 87 marks. Will members make efforts to attend rehearsals for January 30th and February 6th? Now Lancashire Choirs, this appeals to you particularly as we are hoping to hear the date of the audition at the B.B.C. aud we must rehearse together as often as possible.
HALIFAX G.V.U, Our broadcast on November 15th proved quite an interesting experience and one which we hope to repeat, We have had good reports from numerous listeners, We must work hard now with the Festival pieces and members are urged to attend rehearsals promptly and regularly, Greetings to all Clarionettes for 1937, L, FOGG. MANCHESTER G.V.U, Secretary: Miss L, Bowden, 45, Amos St., Manchester, Arrangements are well in hand for National Festival to be held February 6th, in the Round House, Every Street, Ancoats, Manchester, The Lancashire Festival was very enjoyable, We could do with more members and require helpers for National Festivals to help with the teas,
OLDHAM G.V.U, Pleased to report that we have at last secured the much coveted Trophy for the Lancashire Section, after a great many years’ contesting, much to our own surprise, after previous rehearsals. Congratulations to Halifax comrades on their performance on the air, may they have many more opportunities. Choir members please do not forget that there is still another Contest and Festival this season, and attend rehearsals, please. Oldham members kept up their reputation whilst at Rochdale, “Oldham Roughyeds” being the noisiest crowd present, but everyone enjoyed themselves immensely, thanks being due to our Rochdale comrades for the grand arrangements of programme, M, STARKEY. ROCHDALE GC.V.U. Conductor: Mr. G. Clegg. Sec. Mr, F, Petrie, 11, Further Pits, Rehearsals Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m., Friends’ Meeting House, George Street, On October 18th we gave a Concert in conjunction with Castleton East Ward, and it was a very enjoyable evening. On October 31st we held our Annual Party in Masonic Room, when about 70 members and friends spent a very enjoyable evening. Now then, you singers, what about joining up with us? You will be very welcome,
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