S.C.M.C.C.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19512, 10 June 1933, Page 15

S.C.M.C.C.

(By “Revs.”).

FIXTURES July 2—Eight Hour Trial. Aug. 10—Annual Dance and Presentation of Trophies. Arrangements are now well in hand for one of our most popular trials of the motor-cycle year, the Eight Hour.

A committee meeting was held in Mr R. G. Slade’s last Monday evening, and everything was finalised- as regards water-splashes, observed sections, and secret checks. This trial, if the weather gods are reasonable, promises a really good day’s enjoyment to the keen enthusastic rider. The route is roughly 130 miles, and competitors are advised to see that their tanks are full. Supplies of petrol and oil will be obtainable at some of the checks.

The starting place will be advertised later.

For the premier place the handsome Lewis Clip donated by two exmembers, Messrs Lewis Bros., will be given, for second place a miniature valued at 10/6, and for third a pair of mitts donated by Mr R. G. Slade, The teams prize will be an enlarged photograph of the successful team.

Next Sunday the Ashburton Club are to hold their annual 10-hour trial, and competitors will assemble at Wright, Stephenson’s corner, Ashburtion, at 8.30 a.m. S.C.M.C.C. riders competing are assured of a good day, as the A.M.C.C. have the social side of the club well developed, beside being well known for their good sportsmanship.

The Dunedin Club held their 8-Hour Trial bn the King's Birthday, but this year no S.C.M.C.C. riders competed. It is hoped, however, that some of our club will be able to travel to Dunedin for their Labour Day trial. The course for this trial is:—Start from club rooms in Moray Place, Oamaru, Omarama, Lindis Pass to Pembroke. Here they stay the night and continue on next day to Roxburgh and Dunedin, via Milton.

“Revs” understands from the Timaru riders of last year that the social evening at Pembroke is worth the trip alone, and the hospitality of the Otago Motor Cycle Club is well known to all 24-hour trial men.

The Club has had the misfortune to lose a number of members this year. Messrs A. Irwin, J. Howden, and H. Smith are sheep farming up on d'Urville Island. Mr L. Blunden is seeking the wily nuggett in Otago Central.

"Revs” understands that Mr N. Brehaut is recovering from his recent illness, and it is hoped that “Yoiks” will be seen astride the Indian in the near future.

The Committee spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of our ex-secretary, when opportunity was taken to make a small presentation on behalf of the Club in recognition of the rather strenuous days when he was secretary.

It is rumoured that a member of the committee is starting a cycle business in the near future.

During Auckland’s Music Week, to be hqid in August, ( it is probable that two choral works will be given, Parry's “Blest Pair of Sirens” and Brahms’ “Song of Destiny.” The choir will be about 00 strong and a fine orchestra has been secured.

Among the declining trades and vocations in Great Britain are pawnbroking, money-lending and male servants. There are 10,000 fewer men servants than there were four years ago.