Fifty Years of Progress 1880-1930

EDITORIAL FIRST of all, the Editor wishes to thank the contributors who have kindly written articles upon a variety of subjects. There is, perhaps, a difficulty in selecting subjects and writing articles which will interest three classes of readers-those who have an intimate knowledge of Athletics, those who seldom attend an athletic meeting, and those who are hearing about the Association for the first time. The Association might have issued a larger and more expensive volume, but it is hoped that this book, compiled for all classes of sportsmen, and obtainable for a modest half-crown, will give in a compact form the principal features of the progress of the Association. I have had splendid support from the members of the Publications Committee, Messrs. W. C. Jewell, A. S. Turk and J. F. Wadmore, and Messrs. A. Fattorini and A. E. Machin, representing the Northern and Midland Associations in a consultative capacity. I am particularly indebted to Mr. W. C. Jewell for his guidance upon technical matters in connection with the production of the publication. I would also like to acknowledge the willing co-operation of the Assistant Secretary of the Association (Mr. G. H. Hogs.flesh), and my Secretary, Mrs. G. S. Franklin. Editing a publication, like running a race, is not so easy as it looks, and no doubt some allowance will be made for an amateur editor, particularly as I have been unable, owing to unexpected circumstances since I accepted the position, to give the close attention to the publication which it should have received. According to a Latin author, " History, however it is written, delights men," and "To be able to enjoy the recollection of one's past life is to live twice over." Perhaps, therefore, this little volume may bring back happy memories to the friends and supporters of the Association. April 24th, 1930. 5 H.F. PASH, Hon. Editor.