Thursday 25Th October 1906

[1967]

Newtongrange Homing Society held their third annual dinner and presentation of prizes on Friday evening in the Dean Tavern Newtongrange. A company of about 30 was presided over by Mr John Callender,who was supported by messrs A Liddle,president,and J Williamson,hon.secretary.MR Callender opened the proceedings with a few remarks about the past season's sport,which, owing to the bad weather that prevailed during the racing,had come up to expectations.He also referred to the West coast of England as far too hilly for pigeon flying, and expressed the opinion that the east coast of England would be more suitable,as it is a great deal flatter.The secretary was called upon to read the past year's balance sheet,which was unanimously adopted.It showed an income of £34 5s 11 1/2d,expenditure £21 13s 11 1/2d paid in prize money £10 16s, balance in hand £1 16s.Over and above that the Dean Tavern Committee gave £9 10s for two automatic timing clocks,and £2 as a special prizes.There was also given by various gentlemen £3 11s 6d as special prizes . The following are the principal prize winners:-Mr Lothian,£3 15s 6d(including specials), also club cup given for most points in old and youngbird races,with 21 points;Carson and Morris Bros,£2 11s runners up of 15 points; Reid&son,£2 15s ( including £1 given by Dean Tavern Committee); Taylor Bros £1 4s ; A Liddle,10s; A Moffat,13s; Jas Williamson,5s; Sharp Bros 2s 6d The secretary was presented with £1,subscribed by the members, in recognition of his services, which he suitably acknowledged After the distrebution of prizes, an excellent programme dinner was served by Mr Currie, baker ,Dalkeith,to which everyone did justice,An excellent programme of songs,and dancing,was afterwards carried through,and before dispersing hearty votes of thanks were accorded the purveyor,subscribers and the Chairman.