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This is the information held in the database for 1880.
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| 17/01/1880
Hastings Observer |
Funeral of Bicyclist On Wednesday last the mortal remains of Mr. Charles Davis, eldest son of Mr. J. Davis, of Grand Parade, were conveyed to their last resting place the Borough Cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Hastings Bicycle Club, and several the members attended the funeral. Amongst them were Mr A T Lovett (Vice-President), Mr E Gilbert (Captain), Mr Chesterfield (Sub-Captain), Mr Palmer (Bugler), Mr F Amon (Secretary), Mr A J Lovett, Mr Chester, Mr. Styles, Mr. S. S. Thompson, Mr. E. Thompson, Mr. Hinton, Mr. Beckton, Mr. Beck, Mr. R Parker, &c. All the members wore their uniforms. |
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| 7/02/1880
Hastings Observer |
Hastings & St Leonards Bicycle Club. A general meeting of the Hastings and .St. Leonards Bicycle Club was held at the headquarters, Seaside Hotel, on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance of members, inlcuding Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, Bart, MP (president) |
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| 6/03/1880
Hastings Observer |
Mr. F. A. Inderwick and Mr. C. J. Murray have been elected Vice-Presidents of the Hastings Bicycle Club. |
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| 3/04/1880
Hastings Observer |
The Bicycle Club.—The members of this Club assembled at head-quarters, Sea-side and Pier Hotel, on Good Friday morning, for a ride to Hawkhurst, where they met the Maidstone Club. After spending pleasant time together the friends separated, the Hastings men reaching home about seven p.m. |
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| 22/05/1880
Hastings Observer |
The Cricket Ground Pedestrian Fete. The Grand Pedestrian Fete, organised by the Amalgamated Friendly Societies of Hastings, in the Cricket Ground on Monday and Tuesday, attracted large numbers of spectators, on the former day especially, when the sports were witnessed by some 4,000 people… Two Mile Amateur Bicycle Race - First prize, a silver cup, value £7 7s.; 2nd, a gold medal, value £3 3s.; 3rd, a silver medal, value £1 10s. For this race there were nine entries, divided into two heats. In the first heat the five competitors entered started, four of the riders being members of the Hastings Bicycle Club. 1 T Woolven, who had 260 yards start, was never overtaken, and won; 2 A J Lovett, with 200 yards start being 2nd; 3 G S Row, Hornsey BC the scratch man, 3rd; and 4 W Chesterfield 4th. 5 T Ellerback, 300 yards start, gave up on being passed by Woolven. In the second heat three of those entered started, the absentee being H H Arnold, of Hastings, who had 150 yards start 1 E C Gilbert, Hastings, 100 yards start, passed the winning post first; 2 M Pritchard, Druids BC, 25 yards, being 2nd; and 3 F Beck, Hastings, 300 yards, 3rd. It may be added that the latter competitor was very much out of form through recent indisposition. The final, which was run later on in the evening, was the most attractive feature of the programme, the two first each heat contesting, and the race was watched with a deal of interest. It was Woolven's first appearance at a racing meeting and, therefore, his qualities were not known; but his riding in the first heat was remarkably good, and it was predicted that he stood a good chance for the first or, at least second place in the final. Gilbert's riding was pretty well known as well that of Lovett, and it was naturally anticipated that the scratch man knew his way round. Woolven had a start of 260 yards, and he was followed by Lovett, Gilbert having 100 yards start of the scratch man. Lovett lost ground, and Gilbert passed in somewhat early part of the race. The scratch man, whose ""form"" was much admired, gradually drew towards his opponents, and having passed Lovett, reached Gilbert, and, with a fine spurt, slipped into the second place. Woolven had, throughout the race, carefully preserved his lead, riding in first rate form for a novice. Although the scratch man began to warm up, it was thought impossible that he could seize the lead, and at the close of the race 1 Woolven still unpassed, 2 Pritchard was second, and 3 Gilbert third. 4 [Lovett] Event: Club Handicap Heat 2 2 miles 17 May 1880, Club Handicap Final 2 miles 17 May 1880, |
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| 19/06/1880
Hastings Times |
The Bicycle Club —The Bicycle Club has fixed upon Wednesday July 7, and the Central Cricket Ground for its second annual race meeting. Last year, it will be remembered, rain interfered considerably with the sport. We trust better fortune awaits the coming gathering. Event: Club Handicap Heat 2 2 miles 17 May 1880, Club Handicap Final 2 miles 17 May 1880, |
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| 10/07/1880
Hastings Observer |
Postponed Bicycle race. In consequence of the heavy and continiuos downfall of rain on Wednesday, the bicycle races, which were arranged to take place in the Recreation Ground, were psotponed until Thursday the 22nd inst. Event: Club Championship Heat 1 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 2 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 3 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat Final 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 1 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 2 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 3 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 4 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 5 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 6 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Final Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 1 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 2 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Final 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 1 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 2 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Final 5 miles 22 July 1880, |
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| 17/07/1880
Hastings Observer |
A Hastings Bicyclist at Maidstone. —Mr. E. C. Gilbert, captain of the Hastings St. Leonards Bicycle Club, was second in the one mile open handicap race, and third the two mile race at the annual bicycle race meeting arranged by the Kentish clubs, which took place at Maidstone on Saturday last, in unpropitious weather. Considering the character of the meeting, Mr. Gilbert may be warmly congratulated on his success. Event: Kentish Clubs Grass Track Handicap 1 miles 10 July 1880, Kentish Clubs Grass Track 2 miles 10 July 1880, |
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| 24/07/1880
Hastings Observer |
ANNUAL BICYCLE RACE MEETING The annual race meeting in connection with the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club, which was postponed from July 7th, in consequence of the wet weather, came off under much more favourable circumstances on Wednesday afternoon last, in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground. The various events were witnessed by a considerable number spectators, and … … The ground, although rain had fallen heavily during the preceding night and early morning, was pronounced to be in excellent condition for riding. The arrangements were under the immediate supervision of the energetic Hon. Secretary, Mr F Amon, and well he performed his arduous task. Tents for the accommodation of members, and a large canvas enclosure for spectators, had been erected on the ground, and placards on the canvas announced ”No betting allowed."" In the absence of Mr O R Travers, Mr C H Gausden acted as judge, and in the absence of Mr R E Quick, Mr J W Tutt acted as starter. The competitions commenced a few minutes after three o'clock, and did not terminate until nearly nine. The following were the results: ONE MILE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RACE. First prize, value £2 10s, presented by Mr G B Gaitskell; second prize, value £1 1s, presented Mr S Chester; third prize, value 10s 6d, presented by Mr F W Beck. There were three heats in this race, the results being as follows: First Heat A W Chesterfield, 1st; T. C Becton, 2nd; A E Shortell, 3rd. Second Heat F W Beck, 1st; E C Gilbert, 2nd; T Lovett, 3rd. Final Heat Beck, 1st; Gilbert, 2nd; Chesterfield, 3rd; Becton, 4th; Lovett, 5th; Shortel, 6th. This race was naturally regarded as a test one, the riders all starting at scratch point. Beck, who showed some splendid riding - a vast improvement of his last exhibition in the ground – led round the first corner, but was soon passed by Chesterfield, whose form of riding was much admired. Gilbert, having distanced Beckton, was third in order, and at times somewhat closely pressed the second man. Beck, however, put on spurt, which Chesterfield could not resist, and again headed the run. Gilbert also succeeded in passing Chesterfield, who was clear would not be able to recover his position. Towards the close there was a struggle between Beck and Gilbert, but the latter was not equal to the task, and Beck ran in at the head with good lead. PLANK RACE. The competitor who rides the longest distance to compete in the final heat. First prize value £1 1s, presented by Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth Bart, President; second prize, value 10s 6d. There were five heats, the successful competitors being - First heat A W Chesterfield; second heat A T Lovett; third heat W Beck; fourth heat J N Seward. Final heat A T Lovett, 1st; A W Chesterfield 2nd. This race did not excite great deal interest, although it required deal of skill proceed far on the planks. TWO MILE MOUNTING ND DISMOUNTING RACE First prize, value £3 3s. (£2 2s presented by Mr F A Inderwick QC MP Vice President, £1 1s added); second prize, value £1 10s; third prize value 10s 6d presented by Mrs Story. First heat - A W Chesterfield 1st; A E Shortell, 2nd; A T Ellerbeck 3rd. Second Heat – A T Lovett, 1st; H Davis, 2nd. Final Heat – A W Chesterfield 1st; H Davis 2nd; A T Lovett, 3rd. This race was one of the most amusing. The strenuous efforts of some of the competitors to mount their machines quickly causing roars of laughter. One or two, also, were placed hors de combat. FIVE MILE HANDICAP First prize, value £3 3s (£1 is presented by Mr C J Murray, MP, Vice President with £2 2s added); second prize, value £1 10s presented by Mr J Davis; third prize 10s 6d presented by Mr F Amon. First Heat E C Gilbert (scratch), 1st; F W Beck (225 yards) 2nd; C. Shortell (300 yards), 3rd. Second Heat - A. W. Chesterfield (100 yards ), 1st; H Chester (225 yards), 2nd; T C Beckton (150 yards) 3rd. Final Heat – Beck, 1st; Gilbert 2nd; Shortell, 3rd. - In the final heat, Gilbert rode exceedingly well, but was unable to overtake Beck, who won a splendid race by about 50 yards ; indifferent third. ONE MILE CONSOLATION First prize, value £1, presented by Mr Otho R. Travers, Vice-President; second prize, value 10s 6d, presented by Mr E C Gilbert Captain; third prize value 10s 6d presented by Mr A W Chesterfield, sub-Captain. Open to members riding in two of the previous races and not gaining a prize. There were six competitors in this. race, the result being as follows: 1st A J Ellebeck; 2nd T C Beckton; 3rd A E Shortell. This brought the programme to a close, and the Club may be congratulated upon a successful meeting. Event: Club Championship Heat 1 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 2 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 3 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat Final 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 1 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 2 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 3 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 4 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 5 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 6 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Final Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 1 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 2 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Final 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 1 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 2 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Final 5 miles 22 July 1880, |
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| 24/07/1880
Hastings Times |
Results of postponed Club Cycle Race - see Hastings Observer Event: Club Championship Heat 1 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 2 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat 3 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Championship Heat Final 1 miles 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 1 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 2 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 3 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 4 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 5 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Heat 6 Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Plank Race Final Central Cricket Ground 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 1 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Heat 2 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Mount and Dismount Final 2 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 1 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Heat 2 5 miles 22 July 1880, Club Handicap Final 5 miles 22 July 1880, |
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| 24/07/1880
Hastings Observer |
A Local Bicyclist at Lewes – At the Lewes athletic sports, Mr F W Beck of the Hastings Bicycle Club, carried off the second prize, consisting of a silver-plated cup, in the two mile handicap race. Event: Lewes Handicap Final 2 miles 17 July 1880, |
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| 7/08/1880
Hastings Times |
… The next race was the race of the day, and consisted of a three miles bicycle handicap, run in two heats. Considerable excitement was manifest in both races. The racing was exceedingly good. THREE MILES LOCAL HANDICAP BICYCLE RACE. First prize to the value of £5; second. £3; third £2. First Heat F W Beck, 175 yards start 1 W Davis, 200 ditto 2 A L Lovett, 180 ditto This was a closely-contested race, some splendid form being shown by several of the riders. F W Beck passed into first place, beating H Davis, who was second. A L Lovett, who was third, rode in capital style. E C Gilbert, scratch, also showed some fine form, but the task imposed upon him was too much, he failing to take a place. Second Heat. C Shortell, 300 yrads start 1 A W Chesterfield 100 ditto 2 F Amon 250 ditto 3 Only three of eight competitors turned up in this race. A good start was effected. Chesterfield soon passed Amon and rapidly gained on Shortell, but the distance was too short to overhaul him. Chesterfield, therefore, took second place. Final Heat, F W Beck, 175 yards start (£5) 1 C Shortell, 300 ditto (£3) 2 A T Lovett, 100 ditto (£2) 3 H Davis, 200 ditto F Amon, 250 ditto A Chesterfield, 100 ditto A very good start was made, all the competitors getting of well together. F Beck passed Shortell, Davis, and Amon, and took first place. Lovett, who rode exceedingly well, succeeded in getting into third place. Shortell kept his in the second position throughout the race. Chesterfield also rode well. The race occupied 10min 23sec. This concluded the sports… Event: Pedestrian Fete Handicap Heat 1 3 miles 2 August 1880, Pedestrian Fete Handicap Heat 2 3 miles 2 August 1880, Pedestrian Fete Handicap Final 3 miles 2 August 1880, |
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| 7/08/1880
Hastings Observer |
Upwards of dozen mounted their ”iron steeds’ in a three mile local handicap bicycle race. This was the great event of the day, and the first prize of £5 was taken by F W Beck, who was an easy winner; the second prize of £3 falling to A E Shortell, and the third of £2 to A L Lovett [A T Lovett]. Beck covered the distance in 10min 32 secs. Event: Pedestrian Fete Handicap Heat 1 3 miles 2 August 1880, Pedestrian Fete Handicap Heat 2 3 miles 2 August 1880, Pedestrian Fete Handicap Final 3 miles 2 August 1880, |
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| 28/08/1880
Hastings Observer |
A Notice to bicyclists. The Hastings Bicycle Club have (by permission of the County Surveyor) erected in a conspicuous position at the White Hart Hill, Guestling, a notice stating that the hill is dangerous to bicyclists. |
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| 9/10/1880
Hastings Observer |
HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARDS BICYCLE CLUB. The half-yearly meeting of the members of this Club, was held at the Seaside Hotel, on Thursday evening. Sixteen members were present, and Mr Gilbert occupied the chair. OFFICERS. The resignation of Mr E C Gilbert, who bas been Captain since the formation of the Club, was received and accepted, and Messrs. A W Chesterfield and H Davis unanimously elected Captain and Sub-Captain respectively. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Gilbert for past services, was proposed by Mr J Lewns, and carried amid loud applause. ATTENDANCE PRIZE. The prize value £1 1s, for best attendance at Club runs during the season, was awarded to Mr A T Lovett. A VOTE OF THANKS To the Chairman, brought the proceedings to close. THE REPORT Bears date October 4th, and the Committee state therein that the Club runs during the past season have been successful and enjoyable and well attended, consequent upon an increased number of riders. The prize, value £1 1s., for best attendance, will be shortly presented. Through the liberality of the President, Vice-Presidents, and friends of the members, the Committee were enabled to offer good prizes, which resulted in our having a successful Race Meeting, the expenses of which exceeded £31, but in consequence of a postponement on account of the weather being necessary, the receipts did not reach that sum which your Committee expected from the character of the programme. Members of the Club have competed open races, and have been successful in taking some the best prizes. Some extended tours have also been taken, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, etc., having been visited. In accordance with the new rule passed at the last half-yearly meeting, electing the officers and committee of the Club for one year, the same members retain office during the next half-year. The financial statement, in connection with the annual race meeting sheet, shows a loss of £4 12s 11d, the donations amounting to £15 9s ?d; the sum realized at the race meeting being £11 9s 2d. The expenditure set down at £31 10s. 7d., including the sum of £18 1s laid out in prizes. The balance-sheet shows a surplus to the good of £7 6s 1d. |
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| 9/10/1880
Hastings Times |
HASTINGS AND ST.LEONARDS BICYCLE CLUB.—The half-yearly meeting of the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle Club was held on Thursday evening at the Seaside Hotel. The chair was occupied by Mr C Gilbert, [E C Gilbert] and there was a good attendance of members. Mr. Gilbert, who has held the office of captain of the club since its formation, tendered his resignation, which was accepted. After a short dissuasion, Mr A W Chesterfield was elected captain, and Mr H Davis was appointed to the post of sub captain. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Gilbert his past services. A prize, valued £1 1s, for the best attendance at the club runs during the season, was awarded to Mr A T Lovett. The financial statement is very satisfactory, showing a balance in hand of £7 6s 1d. |
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