1922 continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 2
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The first Annual Ball & Whist Drive was held in the Town Hall on 4
th
February.
Music was provided by G Hart’s Orchestra and supper at a cost of 4/3d. The
Hall was decorated by Messers Dickson & Benson. The Whist Drive and Supper
was held in the Crypt, A Young obtaining the necessary permission for the
Dance to continue until 2 a.m. and the decision not to have a bar was rescinded
at the next Committee Meeting. The Committee applied that keenness which
had often been shown in competitions and literally compelled success. The
function was attended by 299 which laid the foundation for future efforts in that
direction.
The Opening Run took place on Good Friday to Richmond, 70 members making
the journey. The event was organised by the York and Middlesbrough Clubs and
officially attended by 36 Clubs from all parts of the country, over 800 taking part
in the count. These, and the attached motorists, were estimated to number
some 2000. Mrs Gilchrist was successful in winning the prize for the best kept
machine.
The Presentation of Trophies and Prizes won during the year was made at a
Smoking Concert held in the Star & Garter Hotel on November 22
nd
. The Chair
was occupied by George Butt Craig who also made the presentations. Harmony
was provided by George Mackie and H R Clark.
The 2
nd
Annual Ball held in the Town Hall on December 16
th
. It was undertaken
at a time when many similar functions had to be cancelled owing to lack of
support but due to the energy put into same by the Committee and friends, it
proved to be the greatest success of any social event of the Club, being
attended by 409 guests.
Early in the year M Jefferson resigned his position as Chairman due to ill-helath.
This was accepted with great regret considering the yeoman service which he
had rendered to the Club in the past. Mr Calvert resigned his position as
Assistant Secretary and E B Young was appointed in his place. The Club also
with great regret lost, by a fatal accident, one of its most enthusiastic members,
George Wallis. A large number of members paid homage and respect at his
funeral.
Club HQ
It was reported that certain steps had been taken to secure same and details
were to be discussed at the AGM. The membership at the end of the year had
increased by 45. The Income was £900.7.6d, the Expenditure £810.0.9d leaving
a balance of £84.6.9d. The assets of the Club were valued at £84.6.9d and the
liabilities of £341.0d.
