Claud was obviously a good businessman; as well as selling you the bike in the spring, he took half a dollar off you in the autumn.
"Claud Butler's Party Claud Butler's "do," which was so popular last year, will be held this year again on New Year's Eve at the New Horticultural Hall. Tickets are being limited to 2,000 and there will be no invitations. Tickets are 2s. 6d. each."
From The Cyclist for November 16th 1938
Stuart Tallack in West Sussex wondering how many who attended that year remain in 'a corner of a foreign field which is forever England.'