THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 2
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1926 – 21 Years Old
M A J 0 R I T Y Y E A R.
It does not appear from the records, or in fact my recollections, that the Majority Year
was celebrated with anything outstanding. W.Ryan appealed for an increase of
membership and suggested the slogan - "MOTOR CLUB 400, ENTER FOR
EVERYTHING". Messrs Upton & Sons, through Walter Upton, offered a Cup which
was accepted but objection was taken to the title of same - "UPTON MAJORITY
CUP". W.Ryan pointed out that it was not Upton’s Majority but the Motor Club's and
the Cup was rejected on that account. As it had already been engraved with the
approval of the Hon. Sec. (myself) I tendered my resignation as a pro-test. However,
after some consultation with Walter Upton on the subject the matter was amicably
settled and I continued in office. The Cup, however, was given for competition to a
club in South Bank which is now defunct and Walter Upton many years later
presented the magnificent statue of Mercury for the Rder of the Year.
The A.G.M. was held at Hintons Cafe on 5th February, chair taken by A.J.Young.
Total members 186 - 31 Ladies and 155 Gentlemen. Income was £986 and
Expenditure £943 the largest turnover yet. Assets amounted to £258 and the
Liabilities £59 leaving a balance of £199. During the year £200 was invested in War
Stock.
The question of the Clubhouse was again discussed and G.W.Liddle offered to
become a guarantor to the extent of £5 it 49 others would join him. F.W.Dixon
suggested that all members should be circularised asking for their opinions.
W.Weaver said that a Clubhouse had not been found necessary during the past 20
years but should anything be done in the matter he thought that a limited liability
company should be formed and A.V.Buttress thought that a Clubhouse could not be
supported on the present subscription. W.Ryan made it clear that the subscription
would not be raised.
A letter from the Yorkshire Centre A.C.U. asking motorists to be more considerate on
the road and appealing to them to close gates on country roads, was read.
The inclusion of the Hon.Solicitor as a member of the Conmittee and a Motorcycle
Football Team Captain was approved.
Election of Officers. President - John Gjers, and he was to be written to expressing
the pleasure it had afforded the Club to still have him as President.
Vice Presidents - Agreed that all last year's V/Presidents be re-elected.(for names
see 1925)
Hon.Gen.Sec. - A.V.Buttress. Hon.Assis.Sec - W.Tattersall. Hon.Financial Sec -
T.Ainsley,
Capt. - Alex. Thomson. V/Capt - Hal (Cap) Armstrong. Hon.Solicitor – H. Darcy.
