MAC Cartoon, 1927

Centre Threequarters W.E.Nicholas & J.Stephens

President, Dr. Arnold Alcock MBBS; Mr. John Brookes, Chairman of Committee

The 'Baby' Full Back, H.Boughton, Schoolboy International, Age 17 years

Rev. H.J.Hensman, AKC, HCF - Committee; Secretary Mr. A.Hudson Old English International (8 caps); Mr. F.Ayliffe, Former County Player - Committee

Captain, L.E.Saxby. Glos County; Past Captain Tom Voyce, England - 27 caps; Vice Captain, R.N.Loveridge, Wing Three - Glos County

The Halves - S.Short; R.Milliner (County Player)

Roy James, Left Wing - Glos. Cty

J.F.Evans, F.J.Seabrook Cambs Cricket Blue, E.Comley

G.Foulkes, J.Hemming Glos County, T.Wadley, G.A.McIlwaine Cambs. Blue

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This was published in the Bystander on 28 Dec 1927 and must have been one of a series of cartoons. It is labelled “No. 9. – GLOUCESTER” and carries the words:

“Our artist’s impression of this season’s Gloucester R.F.C., a club that has produced many a stalwart footballer, among the most famous being Tom Voyce, one of England’s most virile forwards. Gloucester are always a tough proposition, and frequently cause the downfall of the London clubs when they tour the “West Countree””.