LEITH HARRIER CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 22458, 1 October 1936, Page 13

LEITH HARRIER CLUB

ANNUAL REUNION The annual reunion and presentation of trophies of the Leith Harrier Club was held last evening in the Leith. Bowling Clubls Pavilion, a good attendance of members and friends being present. Before presenting the various trophies the president,, Mr A. J . Dryden, referred to the successful season just concluded, the eleventh in the existence of the club. Although n<* outstanding successes had been gained, an excellent club spirit existed between members, and, if the club was fostering this spirit, it was providing something of definite value. He thanked the secretary, captain, deputy-captains, and trainers for their work. during the season, and made special mention of the work of Mr J. Peterson, who has rendered yeoman service to the club. Unfortunately Mr Peterson was unable to be present, but the president stated that a gift, as a small token of the members’ esteem, would be forwarded to him. . . , The captain, Mr S. A. Anderson, mentioned the good work performed by the secretary, Mr H. (5. Markham, during the past six years, and made a presentation to him on behalf of mem* bers. The club had been fortunate in having such" an efficient secretary, and its progress could largely be ascribed to his efforts. Mr Markham, in respending, remarked on the cordial re* lationships he had experienced with th# various members, and stated that hid work had been a pleasure indeed. The principal trophies were presented as follows:—-Senior Cup, R. M'Kinlay; Brettell Cup and Hisfop Vase, D. V. Scott; Track and Field Cum' A. L.' Murray; Junior Cup and Three-mile Handicap Cup, L. Kerr; Fairmaid Cup, D- Fincham. Gold attendance badges for three years’ unbroken attendance were awarded to S. Avent, I. Harding, and R. Dalton. Fourteen members were granted silver badges for one year’s unbroken attendance. Following the presentation of trophies, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.