1963 Newcastle

There is only limited information about the 1963 Punch Club meeting in Newcastle upon Tyne, hosted by John Swinney.

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It is, however, believed to be the first meeting at which the Punch Club cartoon was used although, unfortunately, there is no record of its creator ... click here to view it (in a new browser window).

John Swinney had worked at the Mayo Clinic with Gershom Thompson, "inventor" of the prostatic punch, and persuaded Thompson to come over to Newcastle for the event. Members attending the meeting were photographed with their distinguished guest (below):

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Back row (L to R): George Harrison, Tommy Moore, Walter Mimpriss, Jerry Fergusson, James Cosbie Ross, David Innes Williams
Front row (L to R): Henry Hamilton Stewart, Tom Chapman, Gershom Thompson, John Swinney, Ronnie Reid

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The front of the menu for the black-tie dinner (listed below) marked the first appearance of the Club cartoon (see above), as far as we are aware ...

Oberemmeler Rosenberg 1959   Gevry Chambertin 1955   Port   Brandy   Liqueurs

Consommé Julienne * * * * * Grilled salmon steak * * * * * Roast saddle of lamb Mint sauce Garden peas New and roast potatoes * * * * * Peaches with Grand Marnier * * * * * Angels on horseback * * * * * Coffee

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