1940 continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
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matter. The large sums reported to be staked in the Game of Dominoes was considered
and representation was made to the players.
The Programme arranged included Trial Riders Night, Afternoon Bridge Drives, a Social
Evening to be arranged by the Ladies Committee and a Dance in the Grand Hotel.
The R.A.C. gave notice that they would not issue permits for Car Competitions during the
War. Easter being early, Easter Monday being the first day of the 2nd Licencing period
(March 24.) The Ministry of Transport announced that those who wished to use their
Cars or M/Cycles over the whole weekend could have a Licence for use on the 21st for
the additional fees of 1/- for M/Cycles, Cars;- Tax not exceeding £30-10-0.
APRIL.
The resignation of HAROLD DARCY, Solicitor, was accepted with regret.
REPAIRS & REDECORATIONS The following was agreed;- Modernisation of Electric
Lighting;-Covering the Floor in the Lounge with Maplewood Blocks - £65., Six Tables £42-
2-6., Twenty Four Chairs at £1-15-6 each, New Lino in the Billiard Room £9-3-6, Three
Billiard Table Booking Boards and Liquid Soap Dispenser in the Lavatories. A request
was made to members to use the Car Park in a considerate Manner,
News of Members in the Forces was given in the Journal.
MAY.
The Cricket and Golf Sections were having difficulties in finding players. The President
suggested a Choral Section be formed. Recorded that the Snooker Championship then
being contested was one of the most popular events ever staged in the Club, and a Pie
Supper for the presentation of the prizes was suggested. A dance was held in the Grand
Hotel on May 1st. The Club's effort in the National Savings Scheme was reported to be
well under way.
JUNE.
A Letter from the A.C.U. with reference to a Motor Cycle Local Defence Volunteers was
read and noted.
POLICY IN AIR RAIDS. The question of curtailing opening hours for the Club Was
discussed and it was decided to take a census of Members remaining in the Club after
10.30 p.m. It was considered that the sounding of a SIREN should be taken as an
ALERT and not a signal to take cover. (See author's comments on the sounding of the
first siren in Part 2). Having regard to the number of Air Raid Warnings received in which
no Enemy Action developed, members were loth to leave the Club, it was decided that the
Club should remain open but the Stewardess should close the Bar and reduce the
Lighting. On the sound of Gun Fire, Members should take shelter if they wished in the
High School Yard Shelters. They were reminded that a Large part of the Roof in the
Billiard Room was of Glass. The Ministry of Information offered lectures and films, it was
agreed that an effort should be made to get a Film Show for the Club. Anxiety was felt for
