MoS Club Wartime Minutes: 1915 to 1917 (Part 2)

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: (1915 to 1917 - Part 2)

Milford-on-Sea Club Ltd

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

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Special Committee Meeting - 30^thMarch 1915

Proposed by Dr Bruce and seconded by Mr Cruikshank and resolved that a Special Meeting of the Members be called for Tuesday 6^thApril 1915 to discuss and vote upon the resolution that Rule 21 be altered so as to read that All Military and Naval Units stationed in the Parish shall on the payment of 6d be admitted as Visiting Members for the duration of the War.

Special Meeting of the Members - 6^thApril 1915

To vote on the above change to Rule 21, however and amendment moved by Mr G Wearn and seconded by Mr Miles that all men wearing the King’s uniform shall be admitted as visiting members on the payment of an entrance fee of 1d and of a subscription of 2d per month for the duration of the War was defeated and the original resolution carried without dissent.

Committee Meeting - 12^th January 1917

Resolved that Mr Brown be censured for allowing his dog to remain in the Club and that if it occur again the Committee will be under the painful necessity of fining him 2/6d. N.B. Mr Brown said he would pay the 2/6d!

Committee Meeting - 11^th May 1917

Proposed by Mr Miles and seconded by Mr Hillier and resolved that the prices of small Worthingtonand Bass Ale be raised to 4 1/2d and Guinness to 5 1/2d and that the prices of whisky, brandy be unchanged.

Committee Meeting - 8^th June 1917

Resolved that men who are no longer serving as members of H M Forces are not entitled to continue their membership of the Club as Military and Naval under Rule 21.

Committee Meeting - 12^th October 1917

Proposed by Mr Smith and seconded by Mr Brown and resolved that in response to a request from Lieut. S Williams, Hurst Castle, the Ping Pong table be lent to the troops at Hurst Castleupon a formal undertaking being that it will be kept in good condition and repair and will be returned to the Club when required.

To read Extracts from the minute books of the Club: (1914 - Part 1) - click here

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Every Man Remembered Day at Milford on Sea Club

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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