Hastings & St .Leonards Cycling Club Archive

1879

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Date Newspaper	Article
5/04/1879 Hastings Observer 22	THE HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARDS BICYCLE CLUB, HALF-YEARLY MEETING. The half-yearly meeting of the members of the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club was held at the Seaside Hotel on Thursday evening, the chair being occupied Mr. Lovett. There were also present Mr E Gilbert, Captain; Mr Styles, Sub-Captain; Mr F Amon, Secretary; Mr White, Treasurer; and Messrs. A Lovett, jun., G Hutchings, Palmer, McCormick, Beckton, E Timewell, Sparks, Weller, Simms, Akers, Hinton, Veness, and Reed. The minutes the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The report, which was as follows, was read and adopted : 'The Committee present to the members their annual report and balance-sheet, from which it will be seen that the Club prospering in satisfactory manner, both financially and as regards an increased number of members. The Club runs for the past season, although enjoyable and successful, were not numerous. This was, no doubt, owing, in measure, to the inclemency of the weather. During the past quarter nine members have been elected, and one only (in consequence of leaving Hastings) had left the Club. The Committee particularly desire that members will endeavour to ' turn out' in satisfactory numbers for the weekly runs during the approaching season, which will be posted on the notice-beard in the usual way. The balance-sheet showed that after paying all expenses there would be £2 1s 6d. in hand. The receipts amounted to £8 16s.' The next business was the election of officers. Mr. E Gilbert said he had been trying to persuade Mr. A Lovett, sen. [A J Lovett], to act as president of the Club, but he had not succeeded in doing so. He therefore moved that Mr Lovett and Mr O Travers should be elected Vice-Presidents, the higher office being left vacant. Mr Amon seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr. Lovett said he would always be happy to be of any assistance to them, and he had no doubt he might say the same for Mr Travers. The following officers were also elected: Captain, Mr E Gilbert; Sub-Captain, Mr Styles; Bugler, Mr Palmer; Secretary, Mr. Frederick Amon; Treasurer, Mr. White. It was proposed that the sub-captaincy should be raced for, but the motion was lost. The following gentlemen were elected as committee, together with the officers the Club: — Mr G Hutchings, Mr Simms, and Mr T Beckton. "Success to the Club Runs" was then enthusiastically drank, after which some discussion ensued with reference to a list road-rules, etc, which had been drawn up by the Captain and Sub-Captain. These were of a most useful character and were eventually adopted. The opening run of the Club was announced to take place on Wednesday next, at four o'clock, the journey being to Robertsbridge and back. The organisation a race meeting in connection with the Club was left the hands of the Committee. The organisation of a race meeting in connection with the Club was left in the hands of the Committee The proceedings terminated with vote thanks to the Chairman.
19/04/1879 Hastings Observer 23	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:
7/06/1879 Hastings Observer 24	THE BICYCLE CLUB - The committee meeting of this club, have decided to hold a prize meeting in the Central Recreation Ground, on Wednesday July 9th. Further particluars will be announced.
5/07/1879 Hastings Times 25	SIR UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH, Bart, M.P., is stated to have complied with the earnest request of the committee of the Bicycle Club that he should act as their president.
12/07/1879 Hastings Observer 26	THE HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARD BICYCLE CLUB. FIRST ANNUAL RACE MEETING. The first annual race meeting in connection with the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club, was held in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground, on Wednesday. The weather was most inauspicious, heavy showers of rain falling during the afternoon; the attendance, therefore, was small. Mr Otho R Traver officiated as starter and Mr A J Lovett as judge. Mr French, of the Maidstone Bicycle Club, also assisted. The following are the results of the races :— One Mile Club Championship Scratch Race. 1st prize, Championship Medal, presented Mr A J Lovett; 2nd, handsome Inkstand, presented by Messrs. Randle and Jenner : 3rd, Telescope, presented by Mr. Reed. 1st Heat C A Palmer .................... 1 A T Lovett .................... 2 S Philcox .................... 3 S S Thompson .................... 0 H Davis .................... 0 W L G Hinton .................... 0 Palmer went to the front at starting, and maintained his lead throughout. Davis was second, and kept so for about half-distance, when he was overtaken by Lovett, Philcox, and Thompson. At the finish the positions remained unaltered. 2nd Heat E C Gilbert .................... 1 H F Style .................... 2 F W Beck .................... 3 J W Tutt .................... 0 E E Thompson .................... 0 F Amon .................... 0 Gilbert had it all his own way, and won easily. Two Mile Handicap Mounting and Dismounting Race.—1st prize, a handsome-framed Painting, presented by Mr J Dearie; 2nd, a Biscuit Box, presented Mrs Story; 3rd. silver-plated Saloon Air Pistol, presented by Mr A J White. 1st Heat H Davis, 50 yds start .................... 1 A T Lovett, scratch .................... 2 F W Beck, 150 yards .................... 3 F Amon, 100 yards .................... 0 W L G Hinton, 200 yards .................... 0 Davis soon took the lead, and maintained it throughout, winning easily. Lovett, however, who was gaining ground, dismounted too late, and had to go back, thus throwing himself behind some distance. 2nd Heat A W Chesterfield, 100 yards start .................... 1 C A Palmer, 20 yards .................... 2 H F Style, scratch .................... 3 T Beckton, 60 yards .................... 0 E E Thompson, 100 yards .................... 0 Chesterfield won easily, having it all his own way with the good start given him. Beckton rode well for some distance, but he then gave up. Palmer was second and Style third. 150 Yards Slow Race.—1st prize, a Handsome Cup, presented by Mr C B Allen; 2nd, Flask, presented Mr H F Style. 1st Heat H Davis .................... 1 E C Gilbert .................... 0 C A Palmer .................... 0 S S Thompson .................... 0 A W Chesterfield .................... 0 All five competitors started, but the wind was evidently too strong for the slow pace at which the machines travelled, one after the other capsized until only Davis was left. 2nd Heat A T Lovett .................... 1 E E Thompson .................... 2 F W Beck .................... 0 C Davis .................... 0 F Amon .................... 0 W L G Hinton .................... 0 Lovett and E E Thompson were the only two who reached the winning-post, the others falling after the start. 3rd Heat H F Style .................... 1 T Beckton .................... 2 S Philcox .................... 0 J W Tutt .................... 0 A J White .................... 0 Style and Beckton were the only two to go the whole 150 yards, and finished in the order named. Five Mile Club Championship Race.—1st prize, a Handsome Clock, presented by Mr. C B Gaitskelll; 2nd. Race glass, presented by Mr J C Brown, .of London; 3rd, a Gold Pin, presented Mr. J Fisher. 1st Heat H F Style .................... 1 E E Thompson .................... 2 C Davis .................... 3 J W Tutt .................... 0 C A Palmer .................... 0 F Amon .................... 0 T Beckton .................... 0 C. Davis went away with the lead, F Amon being second, Style third, and Thompson fourth. Amon soon passed Davis, however, but shortly afterwards fell back into second place. The third and fourth men kept close company, and gradually gained on their opponents, and eventually took first and second place, Davis being third. In this order they came in. Beckton met with accident and had to retire; Amon also capsized. 2nd Heat E C Gilbert .................... 1 S Philcox .................... 2 S S Thompson .................... 3 A T Lovett .................... 4 H Davis .................... 0 W L G Hinton .................... 0 S S Thompson went away with the lead, Gilbert being second, Philcox third, and Lovett fourth. This order was maintained for sometime, when Thompson capsized, which threw him back into fourth place, about fifty yards behind Lovett. He, however, was soon up and at it again, being loudly cheered as he gained on the others. He soon overtook Lovett, and came in third, he having ridden exceedingly well. Gilbert was first, and Philcox second. One Mile Consolation Race (Open to Members riding in two of the previous races, and not winning a prize). 1st prize, a Writing Case, presented by Mr Otho R Travers; 2nd, a Gold Pencil Case, presented by Mr E C Gilbert; 3rd, Thermometer, presented by Mr F Amon. H Davis .................... 1 Beck .................... 2 E E Thomson .................... 3 This was the best race of the day, six starting. They kept in close company during the whole race. H. Davis was first, being about a foot in front of Beck. E. E. Thomson finished third, about the same distance in front of Hinton. Final of One Mile Championship Palmer .................... 1 Gilbert .................... 2 Philcox .................... 3 This was an excellent race, the competitors keeping well together for some time. Gilbert and Palmer then went a little ahead, and had a hard fight for first place. Gilbert, however, was misinformed as to the number of rounds, and lost a lead which he had obtained. He put on a spurt, but could not again overtake Palmer, who won by about a yard, Philcox being third. Final of Two Mile Handicap Mounting and Dismounting Chesterfield 100 yards start .................... 1 Lovett scratch .................... 2 Style scratch .................... 3 Chesterfield again had everything his own way, and won by about 120 yards. A Lovett was second, and Style third. Final of 150 yards Slow Race Lovett .................... 1 Beckton .................... 2 Only two reached the goal, Beckton going in first and Lovett second. Lovett thus took first, and Beckton second prize. Final of Five Mile Club Championship Race Gilbert .................... 1 Philcox .................... 2 S S Thompson .................... 3 This was a good race between Philcox and Gilbert, who kept re-passing each other, and had hard fight for first place. Gilbert eventually won by about ten yards. S S Thompson was third. The prizes were presented at the close of the race.
9/08/1879 Hastings Times 60	Pedestrian Fete Cycle Results … Two Mile Handicap Bicycle Race. 1st prize, a silver cup, value £7 7s; 2nd a gold medal, value £3 3s; 3rd, a silver medal value at £1 15s. The race was in two heats, the two first in each heat to go in the final. Is the first heat, J R Hamilton, Druids' Bicycle Club, who started at scratch, gradually passed his four opponents, and came in first. A J Lovett, Hastings Bicycle Club, 150 yards start, being a good second. Great excitement prevailed when Lovett, who is a little fellow, hard pressed the winner during the latter part of the race. In the second heat E Gilbert, Hastings Bicycle Club,100 yards start, was first, winning easily, and H Stiles, Hastings Bicycle Club, 160 yards start second. G Hilton, of Hastings, gave up towards the end of the race. The final was a most interesting struggle between the four. Gilbert soon passed Stiles and Lovett, but was eventually overtaken by Hamilton, who won by about half-a-dozen yards, amidst much cheering. Gilbert being second. A struggle for the third took place between Stiles and Lovett, who were riding abreast until nearing the goal, when the latter put on a spurt and won by three or four yards. Event:
9/08/1879 Hastings Observer 61	The Pedestrian Fete The Annual Grand Pedestrian Fete took place in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground on Bank Holiday. There was large attendance, as many as 5,000 people being present. The events consisted of four handicap races and a two-mile Amateur Bicycle Race. The entries to the races were exceedingly large, and the good number that came to scratch reflected great credit on the the Handicapper, Mr. H Cheal, who was also referee. Mr. S White acted as starter. The refreshments were supplied by Mr. Maplesden, of the Anchor Inn… Two Mile Handicap Bicycle Race.—1st prize, a Silver Cup, value £7 7s. ; 2nd, a Gold Medal, value £3 3s.; 3rd, a Silver Medal, value £1 15s. The race was in two heats, the first two in each heat to go in the final. In the first heat, J. R. Hamilton, Druids' Bicycle Club, who started at scratch, gradually passed his four opponents, and came in first, A J Lovett, Hastings Bicycle Club, 150 yds. start, being a good second. Great excitement prevailed when Lovett, who is a little fellow, hard pressed the winner during the latter part the race. In the second heat, E C Gilbert, Hastings Bicycle Club, 100 yds. start, was first, winning easily, and H Stiles, Hastings Bicycle Club, 160 yds. start, second. G Hilton, of Hastings, gave towards the close the race. The final was most interesting struggle between the four. Gilbert soon passed Stiles and Lovett, but was eventually overtaken by Hamilton, who won by about half-a-dozen yards, amidst much cheering, Gilbert being second. A fine struggle for the third prize took place between Stiles and Lovett, who were riding abreast until nearing the goal, when the latter put on won by three four yards. The races concluded, the rowdy element introduced itself, and free tights were the order of the day, one individual, who assaulted a police-constable, being conveyed to the lock-up.
4/10/1879 Hastings Observer 62	Hastings & St Leonards Bicycle Club The annual meeting of the members of this Club was held at the Head-quarters, the Seaside and Pier Hotel, Thursday evening, Mr. A J Lovett being in the chair. There was a large number of members present. The Secretary's statement showed the Club to be a complete success in every way. The following officers were elected :—President, Sir. U J Kay-Shuttleworth, Bart., M.P. ; Vice-presidents, Messrs. A J Lovett, and O R Travers; Captain, Mr. E C Gilbert; Subcaptain, Mr. A Chesterfield; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F Amon; Treasurer, Mr. A J White; Bugler, Mr. C A Palmer. There were three retiring members on the Committee—Messrs. C Davis, Beckton, and Sims—and these offered themselves for re-election. Messrs. J Tutt, H F Style, and C Wellerd, were also proposed, and on a ballot being taken, the successful candidates were Messrs. C Davis, H F Styles, and J Tutt. Mr. E C Gilbert (Captain), referring to the general state the said he was very pleased to say the Club runs for the last quarter had been well attended. Two or three them, however had had be abandoned on account of the bad weather, but the whole, they were more successful than the previous quarter. Messrs. Sparks and Wollvin were elected members. It was decided that the whole of the members meet at head-quarters every Thursday, at 8.30, during the winter months. The revision of the rules was left to the Committee. It was announced during the meeting that the annual dinner would be held in November. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the proceedings.

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