The 241st Recorded Meeting in the 277th year of
The Society of Archers
held at Ben Rhydding, Yorkshire
on the 10th day of September 1949
Ben Rhydding 10th September 1949
On 10th September, 1949, forty six archers assembled to shoot for the Ancient Scorton Arrow and other prizes.
The weather was fair but there was a strong wind. Ten dozen arrows were shot, the first red was struck by C H Bayliss (Apollo Archers) at the second end, thus becoming Lieutenant of the Arrow, the first gold was struck by A Wood (Warwickshire Archery Society) at the sixth end, thus becoming the Captain Elect.
Three archers inadvertantly used oaths and were fined. The money was sent to the Vicar of Ben Rhydding.
Each archer contributed twelve shillings and sixpence to the expenses of the meeting. The lunch was held on the ground and was ably handled by Ladies of Ben Rhydding Sports Club, excellent wine being provided by the Captain.
A general meeting was held after lunch at which the minutes of the previous one were read and confirmed. Votes of thanks were made to the following; Ben Rhydding Sports Club; particularly to the Lieutenant, the chief Scorer, Mr Collinson and his assistants H Lancaster, Mrs M Bidsall and P H Grigsby, to Mr C W Nettleton for acting as Judge, to the Lady Paramount, Lady Mowbray and Stourton.
A resolution was proposed by Captain L Sargeant “That in future, competitors must not be less than 21 years of age. This was carried by 26 votes to 14.
The Lieutenant then proposed that in future, traditional longbows and wooden arrows be used atleast until the arrow is won. This was debated with no definate result and he then asked for a Gentleman’s agreement, the meeting was adjourned before a vote could be taken.
TROPHY WINNERS 1949
| The Scorton Trophies | ||
| Captain of the Arrow | … | Mr Anthony Wood |
| Lieutenant of the Arrow | … | Mr C H Bayliss |
| The Horn Spoon for Worst White | … | Mr R Pickering |
| The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen | ||
| The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score | … | Mr W H Bailey |
| The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits | … | Mr Frank Newbould |
| The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold | … | Mr E A Binney |
| The Subscription Trophies | ||
| The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers | … | Mr Frank Newbould |
| The Gold Medal for the Highest Score | … | Mr W H Bailey |
| The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting | … | Mr J H Bell |
| Competition Judge | … | Mr C W nettleton |
TOURNAMENT RESULTS 1949
Note: The number of Gold’s failed to be recorded at this meeting
