MoS Club Wartime Minutes: 1914 (Part 1)

In commemoration of the centenary year of World War One, Milford on Sea Club are publishing extracts from the minute books of the Club from 1914 to 1917, giving a fascinating and unique insight to Milford on Sea during the war years:

Extracts from the minute books of the Club: (1914 - Part 1)

Milford-on-Sea Club Ltd

67, High Street, Milford-on-Sea, Hants., SO41 0QG

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Special Committee Meeting  -  24^th August 1914

Proposed by Dr Bruce and Seconded by Mr F Keeping and resolved that all Military and Naval Units in the Parish during this week shall be admitted as extraordinary members of the Club with all the privileges of visiting members.

The Chairman then gladly promised at the unanimous request of the Committee, that he would cause notice to be posted of a Special Meeting of the Members to be held on Monday 31^st August inst. At which he would move ‘That during the continuance of the war all Military and Naval Units stationed in the Parish shall be admitted free as visiting members.

Resolved that in compliance with a request made by Dr Bruce the Bagatelle table be lent to the Forces at Hurst Castle.

Proposed by Mr Brown and seconded by Mr Hillier and cordially resolved that a letter be written by the Hon Sec to Lieut. William Robinson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, giving him the hearty greetings of his fellow members, assuring him of their keen interest in his welfare and wishing that all good fortune may attend him.

Committee Meeting  -  13^th November 1914

Proposed by Mr Miles seconded by Mr Butler that subscription lists for the Prince of Wales National Relief Fund, the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association and the Daily Telegraph Belgian Relief Fund be put up in the Club.

Resolved that the question of arranging a lecture on the War, it’s Cause and Effect be left in the hands of the Chairman and Hon Sec.

Committee Meeting  -  27^th November 1914

Proposed by Mr Brown and seconded by Mr Butler and resolved that the Hon Sec write to Messrs. Mew, Langton & Co saying that the price of beer charged in consequence of the new War Duty is excessive and that it may be necessary to change brewers unless they can reduce the price.

Committee Meeting  -  11^th December 1914

Proposed by Mr Brown and seconded by Mr Agar and resolved that a box be put up to collect for cigarettes for the troops.

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As a further commemoration, everyone is invited to join in the fun filled 'Every Man Remembered Day' night of remembrance and fundraising in honour of our heroes past and present on Saturday 15th November. Entry is free.

6pm: Earlybird Start with Nostalgic Sing-A-Long with The Diamonds, a Children’s WW1 Fancy Dress Competition, Raffle, Comedy and WW1 Stories.

9pm: Grand Auction with all proceeds going to the Royal British Legion Every Man Remembered Campaign.

MOS Club are doing rather well on the auction items, and support is outstanding. Already donated and up for grabs to the highest bidder....... 

• Evening Meal, Bed & Breakfast in a room with Riverside View at The Captains Club, Christchurch
• Evening Meal, Bed & Breakfast at The Beach House, Milford on Sea
• Rounds of Golf from Walhampton and Barton-on-Sea Clubs and more on the night.... 

Live music and celebration till close

So make a date in your diary to join in for the evening, entry in free and non-members are welcome.

 

MoS Club

67 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QG
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