Fifty Years of Progress 1880-1930

A.A.A. JUBILEE SOUVENIR them rather than delay the work of the Association. The first business was to consider in what manner the Association should be formed. A tfraft proposal had been drawn up by the O.U.A.C. Committee and the formation of the Association was suggested in the following way:- " That the Association be formed by the Clubs whose names have been read out." Mr. C. E. Barlow (N.C.A.A.) said he did not see how they could form rules for Clubs not represented in any way. They did not know that they would agree to the rules that were passed. After a suggestion by Mr. J. Waddell (L.A.C.), that Scotch and Irish Clubs should be included, by subsequent invitations, the following resolution was carried unani– mously:- " That the Association be formed by the Clubs whose names have been read out, and that it be called the Amateur Athletic Association." THE OBJECTS OF THE AssocIATION The Chairman said the next business was the consideration of the objects of the Association. The following was agreed to nem. con. :- " That the members of the Association may be increased or diminished as directed by rule. That the objects of the Association be (1) To improve the management of Athletic Meetings, and to promote uniformity of rules for the guidance of Local Committee. (2) To deal repressively with any abuses of athletic sports. (3) To hold an Annual Championship Meeting." THE GENERAL COMMITTEE After a long discussion as to the proposed system of management and a number of amendments, the following resolution was carried:- " That the General Committee be composed of the representatives of the Amateur Athletic Club, Cambridge University Athletic Club, Civil Service Club, London Athletic Club, German Gymnastic Society, Eastern Counties Association (when formed), Midland Counties Athletic Association, Oxford University Athletic Club, a West of England Athletic Club, Northern Counties Athletic Associa– tion, one representative of the Cross Country Clubs, and ten members elected at the Annual General Meeting." The Chairman proposed that the General Committee meet in London, at least once in six months, seven to form a quorum. Mr. J. Gibb (S.L.H.) seconded the proposition. Mr. H. C. Faram (N.C.A.A.) suggested that they should meet alternately in London and Birmingham. 16