100 years ago

THE results of tests carried out by a committee of doctors at the Dresden Health Exhibition, with a view of discovering the coolest form of headgear, had currently a topical interest.

Apparently, golf caps were the hottest covering of all, the heat of the head under one of these being 37 degrees Centigrade or one degree more than the surrounding atmosphere.

Further tests taken in the same atmosphere of 36 degrees showed a temperature of 36½ degrees under a peaked cap, 33½ degrees under a bowler, 32 degrees under a silk hat, 30 degrees under a soft felt hat, 26½ degrees under a straw boater, and 25 degrees under a Panama hat.


50 years ago

A NUMBER of teenagers, both boys and girls, who attended a dance at the Spa Royal Hall, Bridlington, had been warned that unless they improved their appearance and looked cleaner they would not be admitted to the hall again.

More than 500 attended the dance, said Mr John Shearme, entertainments manager. “We have told four youths in recent weeks that they needed a wash, and it is time some of the youth of both sexes was tidied up. We warned several that they would not be admitted unless there was an improvement. It seems they don’t think it matters whether or not they change for a night out, and we have youths wearing jeans they have been wearing at the garage all day.

"Some are quite dirty and it is not fair that they should expect to rub shoulders with girls who have taken the trouble to change into evening dresses or frocks. We shall also put our foot down as far as some of this unorthodox dress is concerned. Some of the clothing is so ridiculous that you cannot tell which sex is which when they both wear bell-bottomed jeans with bells on.”


25 years ago

ABOUT 15,000 cyclists from all over the country would soon spin into York for a major rally.

The two-day event, organised by the Cyclists’ Touring Club, would take place at Knavesmire at the weekend.

“It’s the biggest cycling event of the year. It offers a golden opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones,” said a spokesman for the touring club, Cecilia Clack.

Thousands of the cyclists would camp out on the Knavesmire. One of the rally highlights would be the cycle show, based in two marquees.

One marquee would feature displays of the very latest cycles and cycling gear from the country’s major manufacturers and distributors, including Raleigh, Falcon and Dawes. Retailers selling everything from bikes to cycling trousers would fill the other marquee, along with special interest cycling clubs and organisations.