The Archive · 1926

Local Motor Cyclists

New Association with a First "Run" Plarced The China Associated Motor-Cyclists held their second general meeting on Wednesday, when 30 enthusiasts were present. Mz. W. S. Harvey took the Chair, and spoke of the growing numbers of the club, and the bright prospects.

The name of the club has be: finally decided upon as above, and the badge is a "C.A.M." on a pinion. with the words "China Associated Motor Cyclists, Shanghai," round the edge. The Club colours have been fixed as navy blue and yellow.

'A. set of rules is in the process: of being drawn up, and will be! decided upon by tht Committee.

The Association has been lucky! enough to secure the offer of a room in Yates Road for a club room. from Mr. Kyat Tong. Mr. Tong has also been kind enough to offer to lend the club a piano, and gramophone. Records for this machine will be obtained out of the C. A. M, funds, The opening run of the C. A. M. has been fixed for Sunday morning, September 12 at 10.30 am. The, starting place is in front of the temple at Bubbling Well, opposite; St. George's Cafe. An entrance fee of SI will be charged, which will cover the cost of a light tiffin and soft drinks. No Chinese license ix required to go on the Minghong Road, where the run will be held, but entrants are to pay their own, toll of $1. There will be a speed judging contest on the route, the nearest to the requisite speed' get-1

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