S.C.MC.C.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18512, 8 March 1930, Page 11 (Supplement)

S.C.MC.C.

CLUB NOTES. (3y “ Acceleration.”) It is reported that at the last committee meeting of the Motor Cycle Club there was a warm debate. Details are hard to obtain, the members of the committee adopting the “say nothing” policy until something definite has been reached. Apparently argument has arisen over the awarding of the points for the aggregate cup, which was donated to the club by the firm of Wakefield and Coy. The cup is to be awarded to the rider who gains the highest aggregate number of points in all competitions for the year, and it is naturally a trophy that will be eagerly competed for by riders, as it should prove the winner to be the most consistent rider in all competition work for the year. It should, however, be borne in mind by all club-members, that the Motor Cycle Club has done a great deal for the sport of motorcycling in South Canterbury, more than a number of the members perhaps realise, and although it is no doubt the earnest wish of every keen clu’o-man to become the fortunate possessor of this fine trophy, it should be competed for in a perfectly fair and square manner. Above all, members of i the club should endeavour to keep the | sport clean, so that when a trophy is finally won. it can be regarded with pride and the knowledge that it was gained in fair competition against the other riders. Occasional Comments. Despite the letter that appeared recently in this paper complaining about the noise made by motor-cycles, it was only the other day that the writer heard a particularly noisy machine. Motor-cyclists who offend in this manner are becoming fewer each year, the j general idea being to try and see just how quiet the motor can be made. The machine in question was heard at about 6.30 p.m., when the town was fairly quiet, and it was travelling up the hill past the theatre at the time. Why the poor motor-cyclist should always bear the brunt of public abuse in this matter is hard to say, when there are a number of cars, motor-lorries, and other noise-producing vehicles travelling on the Borough roads at all hours of the day and night, which are bigger offenders in this respect than numbers of motor-cycles. In fact the writer was riding a machine recently that required the continual use of the horn at all crossings, and when passing other vehicles and road-users, if due warning of approach was to be given. Several times it was necessary to turn to the rear of the machine, [ when passing another vehicle, and to . listen intently to find out whether the engine was still working or not.