Dover Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 DOVER        March meeting well attended, seventeen Chums and one Patron attending. Chairman opened with Exhortation. Arrangements were put in hand to attend the South Eastern Area Rally and the Aldershot parade. Usual toasts were given during meeting. Glad to see Chum D. George at meeting following a

Nottingham Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 NOTTINGHAM      Branch Annual General Meeting held on 22nd March. No change in Branch officials. Our hon. auditor, in presenting his statement to the Branch, said he was happy once more to say that the books of the Branch were well kept and congratulated them on same. Grand

City of New Sarum (Salisbury) Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 CITY OF NEW SARUM              Yet another month has slipped by during which we have officially passed from winter to spring, although the former was most certainly kind to us in this part of the country and on that score we have had little to grouse about. Nevertheless,

Grimsby and Cleethorpes Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES          Our A.G.M. was held on the 1st March, ten Chums being present. There were no changes in officials, and the old team decided to carry on for another term of office. The Secretary and Treasurer submitted both his reports, and Chum Tansley presented the

Herefordshire Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 400, May 1967 HEREFORDSHIRE           With the passing of Chum A. H. Bradford, Honorary Secretary, the Branch has lost a Chum who will be hard to replace. He has given years of wholehearted service to the Association and particularly to the Branch. He served on the West Midland Area Council. H.

Dublin Central Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 DUBLIN                The Branch is still alive and meeting every month, but we have had losses during the past year which we will find very hard to replace. It is with deep regret that we have to report the death of our late Secretary, Chum O’Reilly who passed

Blackburn and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 BLACKBURN & DISTRICT                  It was with much regret and sorrow that we received the news of the death in hospital of one of our remaining stalwarts, Chum W. Kiley. On Wednesday, 25th January, the AGM of the Branch was held, and again all who were able were

Exeter Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 EXETER                As is now usual, there was no Branch meeting in January, so normally there would be no Branch news to report. We have, however, a most agreeable announcement to make for inclusion in the issue when these lines will appear: on 10th March, Chum W. Williamson

Manchester and Salford Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 MANCHESTER & SALFORD                Our January meeting was very poorly attended, about the worst turn-up we have had. Not very encouraging for our officials. The Xmas draw did not come up to expectations but nevertheless we have to be thankful for small mercies. It is not a rosy

Worthing Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967

The Old Contemptible – No. 398, March 1967 WORTHING                   At the meeting held at “The Norfolk” on 2nd January, there was a good attendance of Chums to welcome the Chaplain of Gifford House, the Rev. Hollingshead, M.A., paying his first visit to the Branch. We were also very glad to welcome our Vice-President, Chum Capt.