Lucy Munro

@lucycmunro

Professional literature geek. Theatre history and weird old plays. Leyton Orient aficionada. Writing a book about the Globe and Blackfriars Playhouses. she/her

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Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 20d

22 July 1911, and The Morning Leader reports on the annual meeting of the Orient's shareholders at the Hackney Baths, at which "the proceedings throughout were of a cordial character". Chairman Henry Wells Holland "looked forward with confidence to the forthcoming season..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Morning Leader, 22 July 1911, reading:

 CLAPTON ORIENT F.C.

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Clapton Orient F.C. was held last night at the Hackney Baths, when the proceedings throughout were of a cordial character.  Capt. Wells Holland, the chairman of the club, presided, and he pointed out that an adverse balance of £426 had been wiped out and a profit of £319 made. He looked forward with confidence to the forthcoming season, and although they would be without two of their best players for the first month they had a first-rate new back in Riddell and several new forwards of whom great things were expected.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 21d

"NEW BACK FOR THE ORIENT." News of new signings and a new initiative in The London Daily News for 21 July 1908: "The Orient team will start training on August 4, and with a view to drawing public attention to the club a meeting will be held in Hackney Town Hall early next month." #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Daily News, 21 July 1908, reading:

NEW BACK FOR THE ORIENT.

Johnston, a full back from Middlesborough, has signed for Clapton Orient, who have also secured Scott, a centre forward, from Seaham Harbour. The Orient team will start training on August 4, and with a view to drawing public attention to the club a meeting will be held in Hackney Town Hall early next month.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 22d

The Orient's search for a striker and an update on the fight for women's suffrage in Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, 20 July 1913: "Last season, undoubtedly, the forwards showed shocking form in front of goal. Their cleverness was undeniable where cleverness counted for very little." (1/3) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, 20 July 1913, reading:

Orient Strengthening Attack.

Clapton Orient are showing signs of “getting a move on,” as our Yankee friends would say. Last season, undoubtedly, the forwards showed shocking form in front of goal. Their cleverness was undeniable where cleverness counted for very little. In the matter of finessing and of beating their men, the forwards were frequently artists, but there was ever a lack of forcefulness to drive home the advantages obtained by midfield work. We note that the Orient have secured William Hunter, from Manchester United. Not much is known in the South concerning him, except that he has been with Lincoln City and Barnsley. He appealed against the amount of the transfer fee put upon him by the latter club, and obtained a reduction. He has not been in the limelight with the Manchester club, but many good judges in Cottonopolis declare that he gives every promise of being a fine player. he will be given an early chance by the Orient to show his worth in one of the inside positions, very possibly at centre-forward. It was in this position that the Orient were lamentably weak last season. Our club managers would be well advised now that the football season is approaching, to keep strict guard over their grant stands. Suffragettes are abroad. During the past week their attempted to fire the stands on the ground of the Doncaster Rovers.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 23d

The Orient have a new centre-forward! But the London Evening News for 19 July 1913 says that “it has been left to affluent Chelsea to do the “big thing” in new introductions”, including “Halse, the prolific goal-scorer, whose departure from Villa Park produced such a great surprise” #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Evening News, 19 July 1913, reading:

It has been left to affluent Chelsea to do the “big thing” in new introductions. During the progress of last season’s campaign they spent nearly £3,000 on getting Sharp from Fulham, Hunter from Oldham Athletic, and Brown from the Celtic. Since the season’s end the cheque-book has again been used to obtain the transfer of Logan, the Falkirk centre-half — said to be the costliest player Chelsea have ever bought, and they have had a few — Halse, the prolific goal-scorer, whose departure from Villa Park produced such a great surprise, Walker, a centre-forward, and McFarlane, an inside left from the Dundee club. Clapton Orient, West Ham, and Millwall will all have new introductions next season. The former club has just signed Hunter, a centre-forward from Manchester United. However, the names mentioned represent the most important “new faces” that will be seen in London professional football next September.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 25d

Trouble in view on 18 July 1928, as The London Daily Chronicle reports on an inquiry into "matters affecting the Clapton Orient Club". "Rather more than a month ago Mr. F.J. Wall, the secretary of the F.A., admitted that certain allegations concerning the Orient..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Daily Chronicle, 18 July 1928, reading:

CLAPTON ORIENT F.C.

F.A. COMMISSION TO SIT NEXT MONDAY.

It was officially announced yesterday that the Football Association have appointed a Commission to inquire into matters affecting the Clapton Orient Club.
The Commission, consisting of Messrs. McKenna, Pickford, Kingscott, Huband and Keyes, will sit at Russell-square at 2.30 p.m. next Monday.
Rather more than a month ago Mr. F.J. Wall, the secretary of the F.A., admitted that certain allegations concerning the Orient had been brought to the notice of the Association, and were being inquired into by them.
These allegations, he agreed, were o the effect that matches had been “arranged”.
The chairman of the club at that time denied all knowledge of the alleged irregularities, and said the directors would welcome any investigation.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 25d

A transfer rumour squashed, as The Star Green ‘Un reports on 17 July 1909 that the O’s have NOT signed former Evertonian Jack Crelly. “It is not likely that any fresh signatures will be obtained until August, as the Orient directors wish to economise in the matter of summer wages.” #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Star Green ‘Un, 17 July 1909, reading:

There is no truth in the report that Clapton Orient have signed on Crelly, the old Everton back, who last season played for Exeter. It is not likely that any fresh signatures will be obtained until August, as the Orient directors wish to economise in the matter of summer wages.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 26d

Important news of the Orient’s pre-season schedule from The Weekly Dispatch of 16 July 1922: “Owing to two public practice matches (August 12 and 19), it is probable that Clapton Orient players will begin training on August 1.” #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Weekly Dispatch, 16 July 1922, reading:

Owing to two public practice matches (August 12 and 19), it is probable that Clapton Orient players will begin training on August 1.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 27d

“NEW ORIENT LEADER” The O’s search for a striker has concluded, reports The London Daily Chronicle for 15 July 1927: “The migration of Donald Cock from Clapton Orient to Wolverhampton Wanderers has been followed by the transfer of Robert Kerr from the “Wolves” to the Homerton club”. #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Daily Chronicle, 15 July 1927, reading:

NEW ORIENT LEADER

Centre-Forward Acquired from the Wolves.

The migration of Donald Cock from Clapton Orient to Wolverhampton Wanderers has been followed by the transfer of Robert Kerr from the “Wolves” to the Homerton club. Kerr, a centre-forward, has had two seasons with the Wanderers, having been obtained from Heart of Midlothian.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· 28d

If you are unsure about the “registered colours” of Clapton Orient (“white with red “V”, knickers dark blue”), Athletic News has the answer for you on 14 July 1919, alongside many other “ANSWERS TO QUERIES”. Readers are left to supply the queries for themselves, but answers include… #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from Athletic News, 14 July 1919, reading:

ANSWERS TO QUERIES

NOTICES

— Questions are not answered through the post except to Overseas men in His Majesty’s Service. All such desiring a reply must enclose an addressed and stamped envelope.
— We do not answer questions relating to betting.
— We do not publish the ages of professional footballers.
— We do not communicate private addresses.

A clipping from Athletic News, 14 July 1919, reading:

FOOTBALL.
SPUR SUPPORTER. 1. We cannot say what the complete team will be. 2. This will be published early in August. 3. We do not know anything about this publication. The club does not supply these. You could get one made up at a local drapery establishment. We do not answer questions by post.

A clipping from Athletic News, 14 July 1919, reading:

COUNTY (Alderley Edge). — 1. Generally the team was from: Molynoux, Goodwin, Robson; Suart, Waterall (A.), Fayers, Graham, Crosthwaite, Rodgers, Gault, Barnett, Nutall, Waterall (T.). 2. We cannot give this list. 3. He is likely to play for his former club, Stockport. 4. The registered colours are: West Ham, red and pale blue, knickers white; Fulham, white, knickers, black; Bristol City, red, knickers white; Clapton Orient, white with red “V,” knickers dark blue; Tottenham Hotspur, white, knickers dark blue; Wolverhampton Wanderers, old gold and black stripes, knickers black. 5. About the first week in August.
AN OLD READER (Winchester). — 1. About September. 2. Yes, it will be published.
MARS. — The Lancashire Combination.

A clipping from Athletic News, 14 July 1919, reading:

PENSIONER. — Obviously he cannot resign. He has signed on again.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 13

A clarion call in The Hackney and Kingsland Gazette, 13 July 1906: "NOW READY. / SEASON TICKETS / FOR FOOTBALL SEASON. / ENGLISH LEAGUE, LONDON LEAGUE AND SOUTH EASTERN LEAGUE." Prices from 10 shillings, with baseball rolled in. "SUPPORT THE CLAPTON ORIENT. / THE GREAT LOCAL CLUB." #lofc #lofcpress

A advertisement from The Hackney and Kingsland Gazette, 13 July 1906, reading:

NOW READY.
SEASON TICKETS
FOR FOOTBALL SEASON.
ENGLISH LEAGUE, LONDON LEAGUE
AND
SOUTH EASTERN LEAGUE.

Apply at Once.
PRICES: —
Admission to Ground … … … 10/-
[Admission to Ground and] Enclosure … 12/6
[Admission to Ground] and Stand … 15/-

Those applying at once will secure Admission to all

BASEBALL MATCHES FREE.

Apply to Secretary, The Ground, Millfields Road, Clapton.

CLAPTON ORIENT
FOOTBALL CLUB, LTD.,
MILLFIELDS ROAD, CLAPTON.
(Tramcars and motor ‘bus pass top of road.)

BRITISH BASEBALL LEAGUE.
SATURDAY, JULY 21ST, 1906.
GRAND MATCH.
CLAPTON ORIENT V.
WOOLWICH ARSENAL.
(LEAGUE CHAMPIONS.)
PLAYED CALLED 3.30 P.M.
THE MATCH OF THE SEASON.
ADMISSION 3D. BOYS 2D.

SUPPORT THE CLAPTON ORIENT.
THE GREAT LOCAL CLUB.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 12

Are you an Orient fan/aspiring coffee-shop proprietor in 1928? The Daily Express has an opportunity for you! "COFFEE, Din. Rooms; genuine; 2 mins. Clapton Orient grounds; lease; good living for four; same hands 26 years; hours 8 to 6.30. — Box 191, Daily Express, London, E.C.4." #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Daily Express, 12 July 1928, reading:

COFFEE and Dining Rms., Southwark, 5 roms., selly,; large shop, seats 60; level working; nice large rooms; rent £65; trade £40; agreement £500. — Street. 223, Boro’ High-st.
COFFEE, Din. Rooms; genuine; 2 mins. Clapton Orient grounds; lease; good living for four; same hands 26 years; hours 8 to 6.30. — Box 191, Daily Express, London, E.C.4.
COFFEE Stall, main rd., Sutton; trade £5 week, neg.; huge scope; £50 everything. — apply WALKERS, 39, Upper Tooting-rd., S.W.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 11

The North London Guardian had a fuller run-down of the Orient's accounts for 1912-13 on 11 July: "the following are given as the “gate” receipts: — Football League, £5,581 19s. 2d., English Cup £208 15s., South-Eastern League £551 9s. 7d., London League £140 8s. 7d. ..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from North London Guardian, 11 July 1913, reading:

Clapton Orient’s Finances.

 The seventh annual statement of accounts of the Clapton Orient Football Club shows a gross profit of £561 7s. 4d. It is recommended that the maximum dividend of 5 per cent. be declared. From the profit for the year has to be deducted £257 3s. 5d. for interest, which, with the £28 16s. paid in dividends last year, leaves a total of £278 7s. 11d. After writing off £46 18s. 3d. for depreciation, the net profit for the year is £31 9s. 8d.
On the expenditure side of the profit and loss account it is seen that the players’ wages absorbed £3,696, and staff wages £567 4s. Teams’ training and travelling expenses were £844 2s. 5d., amateur players’ expenses £38 4s., and referees’ and linesmen’s fees and expenses £149 4s. 8d.; while £362 12s. 6d. was spent on printing and advertising, and £125 (net) on players’ transfers. Liddell’s benefit cost the club £61 15s. 4d., and £272 was disbursed to charities, £145 7s. 6d. was paid for gatemen, and £76 8s. for police.
On the other side of the account, the following are given as the “gate” receipts: — Football League, £5,581 19s. 2d., English Cup £208 15s., South-Eastern League £551 9s. 7d., London League £140 8s. 7d., practice matches £195 1s., London Cup £111 17s., friendly matches £1 3s. 8d., Middlesex Cup £40 1s. 6d., and charity match £83 17s. 6., a grand total of £6,914 13s. Season tickets brought in £150 14s. 9d., “Oriental Notes” sales and advertisements produced £102 15s. 6d. There was a profit of £55 0s. 11d. on catering, and a somewhat curious item is 2s. 6d. for share of transfer fee.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 10

It's 10 July 1911, and The Athletic News reports on a bright financial picture for the Orient. "Nothing succeeds like success. The performances of Clapton Orient, who proved one of the surprise teams of season 1910-11, are reflected in the balance sheet..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Athletic News, 10 July 1911, reading:

The Progress of the Orient.

Nothing succeeds like success. The performances of Clapton Orient, who proved one of the surprise teams of season 1910-11, are reflected in the balance sheet, which shows that the gate receipts were £2,107 5s. 1d. better than in the previous season. As the expenditure was only a little over £200 heavier, a deficit of about £400 was turned into a profit of £1,345 — and this with a gross income of £7,243, nearly £3,000 less than the sum which for Fulham meant a loss of £1,049. The astonishingly small sum of £2,700 was spent on players’ wages, an amount representing a saving of £420 in comparison with 1910-11.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 9

9 July 1928, and Bertie Rosier, late of Clapton Orient, is in the small ads in The Athletic News: "B. ROSIER. Full-back, late Southend United and Clapton Orient (4 seasons); small transfer fee. — 73, Hessel-road, West Ealing, W.13." #lofc #lofcpress

A selection of small ads from The Athletic News, 9 July 1928, reading:

A.G. DAVIES, physical culture expert, masser & bonesetter, Seeks Position as TRAINER; 20 years’ experience. — Further particulars, apply 11, Glanyrafon-road, Pongardulias, Glam.
A.S. MOULE, INSIDE FORWARD, late of Millwall and Norwich City; free transfer. — Southcliffe, Cliff-road, Falmouth, Corn.
B. ROSIER. Full-back, late Southend United and Clapton Orient (4 seasons); small transfer fee. — 73, Hessel-road, West Ealing, W.13.
B. RALPHS, O.R., late Blackburn R., Stoke, and Crewe; free trans. as agreem’t; 42 first team last season. — 27, Myott-avenue, Newcastle, Staffs.
E. FORD, Outside Left, late of Queen’s Park Rangers & Merthyr Town; 100 appearances in three years. — Apply 31, John-street, Bedworth.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 8

"A PRESENTATION AT HOMERTON." The Hull Daily Mail for 8 July 1922 reports on the modest rewards for football administration: "At a meeting of the Clapton Orient F.C. directors, Mr E. F. Wimms was presented with an illuminated address and a silver fruit dish..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Hull Daily Mail, 8 July 1922, reading:

A PRESENTATION AT HOMERTON.

At a meeting of the Clapton Orient F.C. directors, Mr E. F. Wimms was presented with an illuminated address and a silver fruit dish, in recognition of honorary services rendered during the illness of the secretary and the late manager.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 7

It's 7 July 1913, and the financial outlook is rosy for the Orient, reports The London Daily Chronicle: "the figures show that, on the whole, the year ending April 30 last was a satisfactory one, a gross profit of £564 7s. 4d. being made..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Daily Chronicle, 7 July 1913, reading:

CLAPTON ORIENT’S FINANCES.

The seventh annual report and statement of accounts of the directors of the Clapton Orient Football Club (1906) Ltd., has just been issued, and the figures show that, on the whole, the year ending April 30 last was a satisfactory one, a gross profit of £564 7s. 4d. being made. The players signed on for next season are given as follows: — J. Hugall, W. Bower, J. T. Johnston, N. Evans, W. Jonas, G. Scott, E. Liddell, H. Willis, T. Griffiths, F.W. Parker, A. W. Tilley, R. Dalrymple, R. McFadden, J. Dix, E. McMahon (York City), and J. Pattison (Sunderland), and to these names must be added that of W. Lomas, the ex-Bury, Burnley, and York City centre-forward. The retiring directors are Messrs. Hillman, Robins and Goodgor, who are all eligible and will offer themselves for re-election. It is recommended that the maximum dividend of 5 per cent be declared. Players wages absorbed £3,696, and staff wages £567 4s. There was a profit of £55 0s. 11d. on catering, and a somewhat curious item is “2s. 6d. for share of transfer fee.”

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 6

"IMPROVEMENTS AT CLAPTON", as reported by The Athletic News for 6 July 1914. "Encouraged by a successful season ... the Clapton Orient officials are going steadily ahead with their scheme of making the ground spacious and thoroughly up to date." #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Athletic News, 6 July 1914, reading:

Athletic News, 6 July 1914

IMPROVEMENTS AT CLAPTON.

Encouraged by a successful season — the balance sheet, which is expected next week, will show that a substantial profit was made — the Clapton Orient officials are going steadily ahead with their scheme of making the ground spacious and thoroughly up to date. The mound on the popular side opposite the stand is steadily rising, and before another season is entered up there will be plenty of space for 40,000 spectators.
Attention is being bestowed on the stand patrons. At present there is a gap in the stand which serves as an entrance to the arena for the players, but this is to be filled in, and in future the players will enter the field from the end. the new stand accommodation is to be provided with tip up seats, and there will be better and more spacious rooms for referees and linesmen. In addition the scheme includes new dressing-rooms for visiting clubs.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 5

5 July 1907, and the Orient are having a party: "[T]he Clapton Orient F.C. held their first annual dinner at the Crown and Castle, Kingsland-road, Dalston, last evening. ... Over fifty sat down to an excellent repast, after which the evening was devoted to music and toasts..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Sportsman, 5 July 1907, reading:

CLAPTON ORIENT F.C.

The members of the Clapton Orient F.C. held their first annual dinner at the Crown and Castle, Kingsland-road, Dalston, last evening. Mr Bottomley, M.P., was in the chair, and amongst those present were Capt. Wells-Holland, Messers E. Norris (Fulham), W. Lewis, T. Hardy (Brentford). Councillors Hasemer, Cornish, Southerton, and Bishop (Hackney Borough Council), P. Chapman (L.C.C.), W. Holmes, W. H. Dean, Lehmand, Arbour, Hillman, and Simpson. Over fifty sat down to an excellent repast, after which the evening was devoted to music and toasts. The toast of “The King” was received with acclamation, following which Mr P. H. Arber proposed the toast of the governing bodies of football, in which the speaker referred to the recent split in the Football Association, and considered that the amateurs had taken a wrong course. In referring to the Leagues, he was proud to say that his club had retained their position in the League and had obtained admission to the South-Eastern League First Division, which should considerably benefit the club. Mr W. Lewis responded, and congratulated the club on the manner in which it had overcome the serious difficulties of a season or two ago. The toast of the evening, “The Clapton Orient F.C.”, was given from the chair, and in a humorous speech Mr Bottomley expressed his sympathy with the club, and hoped that it would continue to persevere until they captured the cup. Capt. Wells-Holland responded. The other toasts were “The Press”, “The Chairman”, “The Visitors”, and “The Team”. The musical portion of the evening was contributed to by Messrs Arthur Bridge, Bernard Fountain, Jos. Whelan, Jack Milliard, Len Edgar, and Jack Dobson. Mr H. H. Heap was an efficient accompanist.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 4

The 1925 edition of Orient's search for a striker is over, reports the Nottingham Evening Post for 4 July: “Clapton Orient F.C. have secured the transfer for a big fee of W. Henderson, the Preston North End centre-forward. He is 25 years of age, stands 5ft. 10in., and weighs 12½st.” #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Nottingham Evening Post for 4 July, reading:

Clapton Orient F.C. have secured the transfer for a big fee of W. Henderson, the Preston North End centre-forward. He is 25 years of age, stands 5ft. 10in., and weighs 12½st.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 3

In which the blameless Orient are mixed up in a criminal case, as The Islington Gazette reports on 3 July 1906. "Mr. Joseph Baker, licensee of the “Beehive” beer-house, High-hill Ferry, Clapton, said that in August of last year the prisoners came to his house..." (1/3) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Islington Gazette, 3 July 1906, reading:

ALLEGED FRAUDS IN THE FOOTBALL FIELD.

Augustus Evans, 23, canvasser, of Railway-street, Barnes, and William James Hadfield, 34, joiner, of High-street, Mortlake, were charged at North London Police-court yesterday with obtaining money by false pretences.
Mr. S.T. Tilley defended Hadfield.
Detective-sergeant Sharpe, of the N division, said there were several charges against the prisoners, and he asked his Worship to take sufficient evidence to justify a remand.
Mr. Joseph Baker, licensee of the “Beehive” beer-house, High-hill Ferry, Clapton, said that in August of last year the prisoners came to his house and asked him to advertise in Clapton Orient Football Club’s Fixture List. With the idea of benefiting the club he (witness) agreed to pay a guinea for a space. He paid the money, got a receipt, but never received the promised proof for correction, or the Fixture List as a whole. Failing to get any satisfaction, he spoke to the police, and then it was discovered that there were other complaints of a similar description.
Mr. Edward Wiggins, of Milton-street, City, who was secretary to the Clapton Orient Football Club, Limited, last year, said he had no knowledge of the prisoners, and had given them no authority to canvas. As a fact the club’s official fixtures were printed and distributed in August, 1905, for the season.
In reply to Mr. Tilley, the witness said there was no copyright int eh fixtures.
Mr. Tilley here told the Magistrate that the list for which the prisoners canvased were no on their way from Manchester.
Mr d’Eynecourt — Not of much value now.
Mr. Tilley — There was no specified time for this list to be produced.
Mr. d’Eynecourt — I will adjourn this case, and take one surety in £50 for the appearance of each man.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 2

"CLAPTON ORIENT'S ARRANGEMENTS.": An update on ground improvements, which are proving tricky to balance with the O's pre-season activities, from The Athletic News for 2 July 1923. "The training quarters for the players, when called up, may present a little problem..." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Athletic News, 2 July 1923, reading:

CLAPTON ORIENT’S ARRANGEMENTS.

Though it was doubtful whether Clapton Orient would be able to hold their usual practice matches for charities this season, it has been decided to make a special effort to play on August 11 and 18. The contractors have promised to push on with the improvements so tat the ground can be used.
The training quarters for th players, when called up, may present a little problem, and other provision may have to be made. A suggestion has been made to train at Southend, but in view of the holiday season this may not be practicable in August. Chingford or High Beach in Epping Forest may be visited until the new baths and recreation rooms under the stand are ready.
James Archibald, the left-half from Aberdare and formerly of Tottenham Hotspur, is the latest name to be added to the roll call, which now comprises 24 players.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jul 1

The London Daily Chronicle for 1 July 1907 carries encouraging news of the Orient's financial position after an existential crisis in the 1906-7 season: "The gross receipts for the past season amounted to £3,974 18s. 2d., of which “gates” were responsible for £3,621 17s. 9d." (1/2) #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The London Daily Chronicle, 1 July 1907, reading:

CLAPTON ORIENT’S SUCCESS.

The first report and balance-sheet of the reconstituted Clapton Orient Football Club is in many respects a very satisfactory statement. The gross receipts for the past season amounted to £3,974 18s. 2d., of which “gates” were responsible for £3,621 17s 9d. The net profit was £121 6s. 10d., out of which the directors have decided to pay the full dividend of 5 per cent., which will swallow up £13 5s. 6d. From this it will be gathered that the number of fully-paid up shares is not large.
The profit on the baseball season was £33 1s., without allowing anything off for cost of outfit. Wages last season were £2,291 10s., while guarantees to visiting clubs for expenses amounted to over £300.
Although a dividend is declared, the balance-sheet does not appear to show that anything has been written off for depreciation on lease and fixtures.
Evidently the directors are keeping down summer wages, as the list of players signed on is very small.
During the season part of the directorate has resigned. The annual meeting is being held during the week.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 30

It's 30 June 1923, and the Dundee Weekly News is keeping its eye on the Tonner brothers. Orient captain Sam is "spending his holidays in Edinburgh with his family", and ex-O Jimmy, now at Lochgelly United, "is some flyer". #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Dundee Weekly News, 30 June 1923, reading:

Sam Tonner, captain of Clapton Orient, is spending his holidays in Edinburgh with his family. Sam, who has been with the London club for six years, is a brother of Jimmy Tonner, captain and outside right of Lochgelly United, who is some flyer.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 29

"Clapton Orient are expecting to secure almost immediately the signature of a capable centre-forward, at present on the books of an English League club", reports Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper for 29 June 1913. Perhaps the under-construction "recreation room for the players" is a draw? #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, 29 June 1913, reading:

Clapton Orient Matters.

Clapton Orient are expecting to secure almost immediately the signature of a capable centre-forward, at present on the books of an English League club. Terms have been practically agreed upon between the Orient and the player, and the signed forms are all that are required to complete the negotiations. It was though that Hind, the right-half who has been with the Homerton club for several seasons, was to be transferred to Bury, to which club Prior, a former Orient outside-right, went last season, but the player still remains unsigned.
It has been decided to utilise a portion of the vacant space underneath the stand near the entrance to the ground by constructing a recreation room for the players. The directors’ room is also to be enlarged, and better accommodation provided for Mr. Dean, the secretary. The whole of the work, together with the new terracing, is to be completed before September.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 28

28 June 1915, and Athletic News prints this evocative photograph of Clapton Orient players-turned-soldiers Richard McFadden, George Scott and Arthur Tilley at a "field day of sport" put on by the Footballers' Regiment. McFadden and Scott were both to die in the Somme in 1916. #lofc #lofc

A black-and-white photograph of a group of soldiers, published in Athletic News, 28 June 1915. It shows three white men, two in military uniforms of the First World War, and another dressed for athletics in a vest and shorts. One of the men in uniform has been caught in the act of taking off his coat; the other appears to be massaging the leg of the man dressed for athletics. The credit reads, “Photo by E. Hulton and Co., Ltd.”. A caption reads, “Private TILLEY, Clapton Orient. Being attended to by two of his colleagues — Privates M’Fadden and Scott (taking off his coat), prior to winning the 100 yards race.”

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 27

Two bits of sporting news from The Daily Express of 27 June 1914. Orient goalkeeper Billy Bower’s rehab following an operation is progressing well, and he is expected to be ready for the new season; in the meantime,“STRENUOUS LAWN TENNIS” is available to view at Wimbledon. #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Daily Express, 27 June 1914, reading:

Bower, the Clapton Orient goalkeeper, has left the London hospital, where he recently underwent an operation on one of his knees, and is now able to walk about without much inconvenient. It is expected that he will be ready for service when the football season begins.

A black-and-white photograph of a tennis player, originally published in the Daily Express, 27 June 1914. He is a white man with dark hair in a side-parting and a curled moustache, wearing a slightly voluminous white shirt and trousers, with a black belt and tennis shoes. He has a racquet in his right hand, and he is posed in the act of running for a shot, with his right leg stretched straight out and his left leg bent backwards at the knee. Behind him is the blurred figure of a woman in a white dress with a tennis raquet, suggesting that this match is mixed doubles. A caption reads, “STRENUOUS LAWN TENNIS”. “Remarkable photograph of Mr. Mavrogordate, who beat Mr. Cedric Scott in the lawn tennis meeting at Wimbledon yesterday.”

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 26

A bonus clipping for @precrecs.bsky.social, as The Norwood News for 26 June 1923 reports on Wimbledon FC’s installation of Clapton Orient’s old grandstand, and their hopes for “one or two really first-class players”. #lofcpress

A clipping from The Norwood News, 26 June 1923, reading:

WIMBLEDON F.C.

The annual general meeting of the Wimbledon Football Club will be held in the Club Room on the ground on Wednesday, the 27th inst., at 8 p.m., when SIr Joseph Hood, Bart., M.P., will take the chair.
Clapton Orient’s grand stand has been purchased and is now in course of erection along the Plough-lane side of the ground. This will accommodate 1,200 people, and contains 200 tip-up seats. There will be no enclosure to this stand, so that the general public will have a space of 15 feet deep in front of it at their disposal.
Arrangements are already being made for trial games, the first of which will take place during the third week in August, when it is hoped that one or two really first-class players will be found.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 26

A sporting round-up in The Daily Mirror for 26 June 1922. In Honolulu, swimmer and future Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller has broken the record for the 100 metres; in Homerton, the Orient have signed inside right Dan Bailey from Charlton. #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Daily Mirror, 26 June 1922, reading:

Swimming Record. — A Reuter’s message from Honolulu states that Johnny Weissmuller swam 100 yards in 52 4-5s. This is a new record.

Clapton Orient have added their first new name to their list of men engaged for next season by signing on Bailey, the Charlton Athletic player.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 25

It's 25 June 1910, and The Star Green 'Un reports on the Orient's acquisition of a new goalie: "He is just over 20 years of age, and has the stature helpful in the making of a first-class custodian, standing 5ft 11½in., and weighing 12st." #lofc #lofcpress

A clipping from The Star Green ‘Un, 25 June 1910, reading:

“Pearlies’” New Goalie.

Clapton Orient have secured the signature for next season of J. Hugall, a goalkeeper from Whitburn, Durham. He is just over 20 years of age, and has the stature helpful in the making of a first-class custodian, standing 5ft 11½in., and weighing 12st.
The Orient now have, with Bower, two goalkeepers, and it is not expected that Whittaker, who was with the club last season, will be re-signed.

Lucy Munro@lucycmunro· Jun 24

In which The Lincoln Leader and County Advertiser for 24 June 1922 celebrates the Orient manager Peter Proudfoot's successful scouting trip to Lincoln with a welter of headlines, and advertises "Wrinkles Peas" - "In Everybody's Mouth." "BECAUSE SO GOOD." #lofc #lofcpress