1914 Continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 1
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Rudge Whitworth Co asking for a copy of Club Handbook. Replied we had not a
handbook. A deputation was appointed to wait on the Mayor to see what assistance
the Club could give to the Civil Authorities.
Aug.31
st
- A letter from the A.C.U. respecting the continuance of Club competitions.
Owing to disorganisation and unsettled state of things due to the War the outing of the
Ladies Day was cancelled. It was decided that the competition for the Sadler Bowl
bexun off on Sept.12th.
Agreed to give a donation of 3 guineas to the Prince of Wales Relief Fund through the
Mayor of Middlesbrough. A small committee was appointed to collect all the
subscriptions outstanding.
Oct 12
th
- A letter from the A.C.U. giving outline proposals for the 1915 handbooks
which were approved. The Cargo Fleet Iron Co.Ltd. offered 50-gals of Benzol to
the Despatch Riders in answer to an appeal.
A postcard from the R.W.F.S. asking for two representatives at a meeting in the
Zetland Hotel to formulate a Winter programme of the Allied Sports effort with a view
to raising funds for the various War Charities. The Club representatives were asked to
arrange for services of motorcyclists in connection with the Middlesbrough & District
(Belgium) Flag Day on Saturday, 17th October. Messrs Gilchrist, Close, Price,
Weaver, Ryan volunteered.
Despatch Riders. - Mr Liddle reported respecting same and Mr Ryan moved the
acceptance of same and that the Club place on record our thanks and appreciation for
his work done in organising and carrying out same which was seconded by Mr Price. It
was agreed that due to the falling off of work in connection with recruiting, despatch
riding as organised by the Club, be discontinued.
Dec.7
th
- Letter from the Town Clerk expressing the Mayor's appreciation of the Club's
services as Despatch Riders during the recruitment rush and expressing his
concordance with the maintenance of the Hemlington service.
A letter from Major Rance, Chief Recruiting Officer, expressing thanks for services
rendered to the above.
Civil Guard. - Agreed that postage in respect of same be paid out of Club
Funds and
that 3-doz. signalling flags be purchased. Reported that the sum of 4 guineas had
been collected by Mr Sorrel on behalf of the mother of Pte. Briggs, lately deceased.
Dr.Longbotham sent a donation of a guinea as a thanks offering for services rendered
by Despatch Riders during the recruiting rush. A sum of 7/6d was forwarded to the
Police Benevolent Fund. Agreed to pay the sum of 30/0d to Mr Liddle for use of his
office for Committee Meetings.
