Be it hereby recorded that on the eighth day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty nine, thirty seven archers assembled at the Village of Scorton for the second time in two hundred and eighty six years, to compete for the Antient Scorton Silver Arrow and other prizes, on the occasion of the Society's two hundred and fifty first meeting.

Pursuant to custom lots were drawn for order of shooting and the Lieutenant's Bugle started the shooting in sunshine and light breeze.

The first item of note was that the arrow of Mr J Walton 'Cleveland Archers' did pierce the Red thus becoming Lieutenant and holder of the Silver Bugle for the ensuing year.

The second item of note was that the third arrow of Mr F Berry 'Norberry Bowmen' did pierce the inner Gold thus becoming Captain and holder of the Silver Arrow for the ensuing year.

Shooting then continued for two hours after which an excellent lunch was partaken.

Be it remembered that at the conclusion of the luncheon the minutes of the last meeting were read, agreed and duly signed by the retiring Captain.

Be it remembered that votes of thanks were accorded to those persons whose help had made such a perfect meeting possible.

Be it remembered that three archers inadvertantly using oaths were duly fined a shilling and that the monies were paid over to the parish for the benefit of the poor.

Be it remembered that shooting did continue for a further two hours after which an excellent tea, kindly provided by the villagers of Scorton, was enjoyed and at the conclusion the Prizes were graciously presented by Mrs H Scully.

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