History
The Origins of the Clarion Cycling Club and cycling in the 1890s
47. More from Swiftsure on the Ashbourne Meet
We're still with Swiftsure's "Cycling Notes" in the Clarion, 20 April 1895
On behalf of the Birmingham Club, the "O' Groomie O" gave a most interesting report of what their club has done since its formation, by the distribution of literature, and various other methods of scouting. And I must say that if every Clarion Club now formed were to do as much as this next season the cause of "Socialism" would be advanced in the country villages in a manner which is greatly needed
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Before I leave the subject of the Ashbourne "meet" I should just like to say that the thanks of nearly everyone who went – and I believe they numbered nearly 200 – are due to Captain Atkinson of the Birmingham C.C.C for the indefatigable manner in which he looked after the visitors.
We all know that a Socialist who only does his duty requires and asks for no thanks, but all the same a true word of appreciation makes a man feel that his efforts are not thrown away.
There were several Sheffield cyclists at the "meet" and they expressed a wish for a "Clarion" C,C to be formed in Sheffield. Mr Jas. Ashurst, 29 Baker Street, Attercliffe, has offered to act as organiser in the first instance. Will all who are interested in the formation of such a club for Sheffield please communicate with him.
Next time – The rest of the Clarion staff and the Meet