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Rushden Beaumont Cycling Club
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Rushden Argus, Friday October 24, 1902
Winding Up A Cycle Club At Rushden On Friday evening a meeting of past and present members of the Rushden Beaumont Cycling Club was held at the High Street Restaurant, the headquarters of the club. The Rev. J. G. Forrest presided and amongst those present were Messrs. S. Hirons, G. E. Cunnington, H. Knight, S. C. Brightwell, and F. J. Brookes, W. Durham, A. Drage, A. Morris, G. Woodward, F. Reynolds, J. Ladds, and R. Lockley. In view of the waning of the interest taken in the club, and the sparse attendance at its runs for the past two years, it was decided to wind up the affairs and disband the club. It was also decided to devote the assets of the club to local organisations. Mr. S. Hirons proposed that one of the silver cups be given to the Rushden Volunteer Company, to be the perpetual property of the corps, and to be competed for annually by the recruits in range firing, and to be called the “Beaumont Cup”. This was seconded by Capt. Morris and carried unanimously. Mr. H. Knight proposed that the other silver cup be given to the Rushden Ambulance Corps, to be the perpetual property of the corps, and be competed for annually in squad competitions in the men’s sections, competitors to live within a three mile radius of Rushden; this cup also to be known as the “Belmont Cup” This was seconded by Mr. S. Hirons and carried unanimously. Mr.G. E. Cunnington proposed that the silver bugle be forwarded to Dr. Barnardo’s Homes. Mr. S. C. Brightwell seconded, and this was also unanimously agreed to. It was decided that the silver badges of office should become the property of those holding them, as a memento of the club. Other miscellaneous property was handed over to the Rev. J. G. Forrest to make what use of it he could. At one time the Beaumont Club held an influential position in the district, and could claim the distinction of having provided some of the most successful cycle parades held in Rushden, the proceeds being devoted to local charities. Several of its members were also connected with the Rushden Dramatic Society, and achieved distinction in amateur theatricals. The annual fishing competition was also an event eagerly anticipated at one time, and the results of these annual outings grace the sideboards of the older members. In view of the waning interest, however, it was decided better to add the name of the club to a list of societies which have “had their day and ceased to be,” rather than drag on an uneventful career |
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