The 287th Recorded Meeting in the 323rd year of
The Society of Archers
held at Selby, North Yorkshire
on Saturday 20th May 1995
The Clerks Report
Let it be recorded that 110 Gentlemen assembled at Selby in the North Riding on 20th May 1995, in uncertain weather. In the first end the Lieutenancy was won by John Seddon, and the Captaincy was won a few ends later by Lewis Mitchell.
Of the Gentlemen present on the line, some 72 carried the longbow.
A presentation of £40.28 was made to the Priest of the parish for the poor as a result of the immoderate use of language by Gentlemen, in accordance with Rule 7 of the Society.
Mr Roger Crees., Clerk to the Society.
TROPHY WINNERS 1995
| The Scorton Trophies | ||
| Captain of the Arrow | … | Lewis Mitchell |
| Lieutenant of the Arrow | … | John Seddon |
| The Horn Spoon for Worst White | … | Pete Davies |
| The Ben Hird Sword for most Hits, Longbow | … | John Geldard |
| The Alain Holt Ladle for Highest Score, Longbow | … | Gordon Aldred |
| The Thirsk Insignia for Yorkshiremen | ||
| The Silver Arrow & Gold Quiver, for Highest Score | … | Les Newsome |
| The Thirsk Bugle for most Hits | … | Noel Lawrence |
| The Thirsk Silver Medal for Best Gold | … | Mark Hayes |
| The Subscription Trophies | ||
| The Gold Medal for the Captain of Numbers | … | Les Newsome |
| The Gold Medal for the Highest Score | … | Noel Lawrence |
| The Phillips Cup for the Best Gold of the Meeting | … | Mark Hayes |
| The Sweepstakes | ||
| Best Gold | … | Mark Hayes |
| Second Best | … | John Seddon |
| Third Best | … | Lewis Mitchell |
| Most Golds | … | Les Newsome |
| Second Most | … | Mark Hayes |
| Third Most | … | Andrew Neal & Terry Ducker |
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
We also had the pleasure of the company of:
J Ramsey, W Richardson, E Shepherd, S Brown, L Whittaker and the Clerk
Minutes of the 287th Meeting
There were 11 apologies for absence. The Minutes of the 1994 Meeting were read and signed by the Captain.
Arising, the matter of a cancellation date was discussed and agreed that the Captain should determine this and indicate the date on the entry form. There would be no refunds of deposits after this date.
It was agreed that binoculars and similar visual aids would not be allowed on the line. It was also agreed that when the Ladies and our Guests withdrew at the end of luncheon, we would show our appreciation by rising and a polite handclap.
The Meeting thanked Selby Archers for their work in preparing the ground and arrangements for the Meeting.
The suggestion that we should shoot three arrows at each end was dismissed.
The Clerk conveyed Her Majesty’s kind message to the Society in response to our loyal address.
The Clerk also reported a balance of £347.11 in the administrative account and a balance of £2749.68 in the Reserve account. Stocks held on 19th May 1995 were valued at £406.60.
The Meeting was closed at 2.40pm.
Also in the year 1995
Monarchy: Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister: Tony Blair – Labour Party
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