The 285th Recorded Meeting in the 321st year of
The Society of Archers
was held at Liversedge, West Yorkshire
on the 22nd May 1993
The Clerks Report
Let it be remembered that a record number of 132 Gentlemen met at Liversedge on 22nd May 1993 for the 285th Recorded Meeting of the Society. Of those present, 92 were longbowmen.
The Lieutenancy was won in the first end by Mr Terry Hand and later the Captaincy was secured by Mr Chris Line of Selby.
The Meeting enjoyed excellent weather and fine surroundings provided by the Whitcliffe Mount Archers.
Luncheon and the Annual Meeting followed the morning shoot. A further two hours shooting in the afternoon concluded with the tea and the presentation of the Arrow and Trophies by the Captain’s Lady, Mrs Ken Moss.
For the Poor of the Parish collected by the Judge, £96.60
On the line: 132 Gentlemen, of whom 92 were Longbowmen – a little over 69%
TROPHY WINNERS 1993
| The Scorton Trophies | ||
| Captain of the Arrow | … | Chris Line |
| Lieutenant of the Arrow | … | Terry Hand |
| The Horn Spoon for Worst White | … | Alan Flanagin |
| The Ben Hird Sword for most Hits, Longbow | … | Don Ellis |
| The Alain Holt Ladle for Highest Score, Longbow | … | Gordon Aldred |
| The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen | ||
| The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score | … | Ian Huntingdon |
| The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits | … | Mark Hayes |
| The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold | … | Chris Line |
| The Subscription Trophies | ||
| The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers | … | Mark Hayes |
| The Gold Medal for the Highest Score | … | Gary Aldred |
| The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting | … | Ted Kelly |
| The Sweepstakes | ||
| Best Gold | … | Ted Kelly |
| Second Best | … | Chris Line |
| Third Best | … | Noel Lawrence |
| Most Golds | … | Mark Hayes |
| Second Most | … | Arthur King & Ian Huntingdon |
| Third Most | … | Tied |
TOURNAMENT RESULTS 1993
There were 136 entries, 4 fell by the wayside.
One entry from Canada (Ted Kelly), kindly asked the Society to look after the Phillips Cup which he won.
Particular thanks to our hosts, the Whitcliffe Mount Archers, who had to carry everything quite a distance, up and down fairly steep slopes, due to buildingworks in progress, but perfect weather and setting made for a most enjoyable day.
Minutes of the 1993 Meeting
The minutes of the 284th Recorded Meeting were read by the Lieutenant and signed by the Captain.
The Clerk read the gracious reply from Her Majesty the Queen to our loyal address. Apologies were received from Adam Abbott, Michael Brooke, Alec Harbisher, Michael Leach and Derek White.
A full discussion on the relationship between the longbow and the curly bow resulted in the present arrangements being left unchanged. It was also resolved that the fine replica of the Arrow, made by Norman Edwards, should be known as the Captains Arrow, reflecting the purpose for which it was provided.
The Clerk reported that the Reserve Fund now stood at £1792.53, including interest and the Administrative Fund was £61.67.
Stan Snow was confirmed as Deputy Clerk on the recommendation of the Council of Captains.
Donations from Derek White, Noel Lawrence and John Owen were gratefully acknowledged.