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| 14/07/1877
Hastings Observer |
Hastings and Leonards Bicycle Club.—A quarterly meeting of the above club was held at the Swan Hotel on Thursday evening last, when there was good attendance of members, the captain, Mr E C Gilbert, occupying the chair. The resignation of the sub-captain, Mr T Butchers, was accepted with regret, and Mr S Philcox was unanimously elected to fill the poet. The captain and other members decided to attend Sussex Bicycle Association meeting, to be held Brighton August 18th, to represent the club. Several new members were enrolled - Meets for general runs are held at the Swan Hotel, Highstreet, on every Wednesday, at seven o'clock. |
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| 13/10/1877
Hastings Observer |
Bicycle Club.—The annual meeting of the members of the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club was held at the headquarters, at the Swan Hotel, on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance. The following were re-elected without opposition—Mr A J Lovett, vice president; Edward C Gilbert, captain; S Philcox, sub-captain; W Carswell, hon. secretary; A J White, treasurer. The following business was also transacted: —The machines kept for the use of learners were ordered to repaired; fresh rules were directed to be printed; and the usual weekly runs arranged. The books, which had been previously audited, showed a substantial balance in hand. The proceedings terminated with vote of thanks to the Chairman for the great interest he had taken the club since its formation. |
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| 23/02/1878
Hastings Observer |
The Bicycle Club. The annual dinner in connection the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club, which is now in a more flourishing state than it has been since its formation, took place at the Swan Hotel on Wednesday evening, when about twenty sat down to a most sumptuous spread, served up in Host Collins's well-known style. The chair was occupied by Mr A J Lovett, vice-president of the Club, and the vice-chair by Mr E C Gilbert, captain; and there were also present, Mr C B Gaitakell, Mr T Gilbert, Mr French (captain of the Maidstone Bicycle Club), Mr Butchers, Mr White (treasurer), Mr T Ainsworth, Mr F Ellis, Mr J Stace, Mr Carswell (secretary), Mr Sims, Mr Reed, Mr Philcox (sub-captain) Mr Crissford, Mr Wellerd, Mr Veness and Mr A Lovett jun. The cloth having been cleared, those present having 'charged' their glasses, The Chairman gave the health of 'The Queen, and the rest of the Royal Family' which was drunk with enthusiasm. Mr E C Gilbert next gave the toast of 'The Army, Navy, and Volunteers'. The former were too well known to them to need any remarks on their behalf from him. Of the volunteers he could only say that they had two or three corps in the town, and he thought they were as good as any throughout the kingdom. (hear hear.) He coupled with the toast the name of Mr. George Hutchings. Mr Hutchings in response, said he was not at the present time a member of the rifle corps, but be had served his three years, which he thought every young man ought to do, and he then left on the condition that he was to join again if he was ever wanted by Captain Cooper. In conclusion, he thought that the honour of England would be best served by the maintenance of peace. Mr. Butchers proposed the next toast, and he supposed that why he had to do so was in consequence of his leaving the town, and of his being about the only member present of the original club. The toast he was sure they would drink a most cordial manner. It was 'Success to the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club,' coupled with the name of Mr A J Lovett, the Vice-President. When the club was started, they first met at Miss Garrett's rooms in Castle-road, and they had been established but a very few weeks when they were introduced to Mr Lovett. That gentleman had been a kind help to them since that time through many difficulties, and the club would not be in the flourishing state it then was if it had not been for him (Mr. Lovett). He had also supplied them with a bicycle for learning, and introduced a new member in his son, who, though the youngest, was the pluckiest and best rider they had in the club. He (the speaker) himself thanked the Vice President personally for the business like manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office. He had known Mr. Lovett out of doors as a gentleman, and indoors as a thorough business man. He had much pleasure in proposing the toast. Mr Lovett returned them his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which they had drunk his health, and also Mr. Butchers for the way in which he had spoken of him. With reference to the club itself, they could take a very cheerful view of the case. He saw around him all the faces that he had the pleasure of seeing last year, and believed that they were steadily increasing in numbers. They had several very good riders, some were coming on, and he thought they would come on very well indeed. The had had some talk of challenging other clubs, and trying to win prizes; if not that, to give some away, they had such a good sum in hand. Last year they had a substantial balance in hand, but this year there was a still larger one. If 'they went on in the future as they had done in the past they were sure to succeed. He again thanked them for the kind manner in which, they had received the toast. The Chairman said he had to propose a toast was sure they would all drink with pleasure, and it was really the most important one of the evening —""The health of the Captain, Mr E Gilbert."" (Applause.) He had all the drudgery to do, to pick out the muddy parts of the road, and to keep the recruits away from them. He was a kind of monthly nurse. He encouraged alI those that could ride, and tried to make those ride who could not do so; and the least they could do was to drink to his good hearth. Mr Gilbert, in response, said he in no way deserved the praise their- Vice-Presidet had given him; he could not say much with regard to the club after that gentleman's speech. He (the speaker) would always do his best carry out the duties, and he hoped they would have many pleasant runs during the year. He again thanked them, and said it would be his pleasure to do his best for the club—which he hoped would prosper in every way. The Chairman gave "" The sub Captain, Mr S Philcox."" That gentleman always made himself agreeable, and kept the young recruits from, looking too much after the girls. (Laughter.) He did not know what they should do without him, as he was very useful as well as ornamental. Mr Philcox, in responding, said that if the club needed his assistance at any time he should be most happy to give it. The little he had done for the club had been done most willingly. He thanked them most heartily for the manner in which they bad drunk his health. Mr C Wellerd gave ""The health of the Secretary, Mr. Carswell,"" and in doing so said be was glad that they had chosen that gentleman for their secretary, he was all that could be desired, and had done all he could for the benefit of the club. Mr Carswell returned them his most hearty, thanks. They were a young club, and it was rather difficult to establish one of that kind, the sport not being so popular as many others. He trusted they would all do their best, and work together to keep the club established. They were in a flourishing condition, and as regarded the funds, they had a satisfactory balance. Mr S Philcox proposed ""The Health of the Treasurer.' Mr White responded in humorous speech. Mr E Gilbert then gave ""Other Clubs,"" coupled with the name of Mr. French, Captain of the Maidstone Club. Mr. French thanked them for the hearty manner which they had received the toast. He was happy to say that thought bicycling was on the increase. With reference to his own club, he was sure they would be pleased to meet them at any time, and the Maidstone Club wished their Hastings brethren every success. Mr White gave ""the Visitors,"" coupled with the name of Mr T Gilbert. Mr. Gilbeert thanked them for coupling his name with the toast, and assured them that he was very pleased to meet them there. He was happy to hear that the club was in such prosperous state, and he trusted to see them going on improving. The remaining toasts were ""The Ladies,"" proposed by Mr Reed and responded to by Mr. Gaitskell; ""The Press,"" proposed by the Chairman and responded to Mr Hutchings ; "" Mr. French, the Pianist; and ""The Host and Hostess."" There was some excellent singing during the evening by Mr T Ainsworth, Mr Crisford. Mr C Wellerd, Mr T Gilbert, Mr E C Gilbert, Mr Carswell, etc. |
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| 6/04/1878
Hastings Observer |
The Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club. Half-yearly meeting. The half-yearly meeting of the Hastings and St Leonards Bicycle Club was held, at the club-room, Swan Hotel, on Thursday evening, when the chair was occupied by the Vice President, Mr. A. J. Lovett: and amongst those present were Mr T Gilbert (Captain), Mr A J White (Treasurer), Mr W Carswell (Secretary), Mr Smith, Mr Reed, Mr A Sims, Mr A Lovett, jun., and Mr T Stace. The Chairman called upon the Secretary to give them short statement to hew they stood. The Secretary said that at the last half-yearly meeting they had a balance in hand of £3 8s. 6d. The members' subscriptions since that time had amounted to £3 10s., making total of £6 18s 6d. After all expenses had been paid, there would be balance hand of £4 8s. There were eighteen subscribing members and eight honorary members at present. Four new members where then proposed, and the two representatives of the local press present (the Observer and Chronicle) were made free members. The election of officials was then proceeded with, as follows:-Vice-President, Mr A J Lovett; Captain, Mr E C Gilbert; Sub-Captain, Mr S Philcox; Treasurer, Mr A J White; Secretary, Mr W Carswell; Committee (in addition to officers of the club), Mr C Wellerd, Mr A Sims, and Mr W Cutting. The rules of the club wen then gone through, and several alterations made. It was also decided to have regulations for riding, the first- and most important being that each member should have a bell affixed to his machine when riding in the evening after dusk, when he was travelling through crowded thoroughfares. The others were principally instructions as to the orders of the Captain and Sub-Captain. The removal of the head quarters to a more central position of the borough was next taken into consideration. Mr E C Gilbert said he had seen Mr Donald, of the Seaside Hotel, who had stated that he should be happy to place a room at the disposal of the club. The position would be a more central one, and more convenient to the members. He moved that the head-quarters be removed to the Seaside Hotel. . In answer to one of the members, Mr Gilbert said the terms would be the same as they had the present room on. Mr Sims seconded the motion, which was carried. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. There will be a meet of the club on Good Friday, when the members will ride to Hawkhurst where they will be met by the Maidstone Club. |
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| 19/04/1879
Hastings Observer |
THE PEDESTRIAN FETE IN THE CRICKET GROUND. A pedestrian fete was held in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground in the afternoon of Monday [14 April 1879], but owing, no doubt, to the dampness of the ground and the threatening aspect of the weather, the spectators were not nearly numerous as on previous similar occasions. The several events on the programme were carried out under the management of Mr S Watling, of Brighton, Mr. G F Finn officiating as handicapper and referee, and Mr H Cheal as starter. The band of the Hastings Rifle Corps was engaged, and played selections during the afternoon. Mr H Love, of the Pilot Inn, supplied the refreshments. The results of the racing were follows : ... Two Miles Handicap Amateur Bicycle Race. —This race was restricted to members of the Hastings Bicycle Club only. There were eight entries, and it was run in two heats. In the first Lovett [A Lovett jun], 20 yards start, won and Gilbert, scratch, was second. In the second, Philcox, 10 yards start, was first; and Styles, scratch, second. The final heat was won by Lovett, Philcox being second, and Gilbert, third. Lovett, a young lad, rode remarkably well, and succeeded in overlapping his opponents, and passing them in splendid style, amidst loud applause from the spectators. ... Event: Club Handicap Heat 1 2 miles 14 April 1879, Club Handicap Heat 2 2 miles 14 April 1879, |
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