John Bright

Bell's Life 9th April 1881:

"A movement has been set on foot in Newcastle to present John Bright, of The Mushroom, with a testimonial in appreciation of his skill as a sculler, an oarsman and a trainer. Bright's friends think he was hardly dealt with in receiving no pay for his services to Edward Hanlan of Toronto, the present Champion of the World, whom he trained for most of his engagements in England. Messrs W.R. McKenzie of the Black Bull Inn, High Bridge and Christopher Barrass of the Bee Hive Inn, Cloth Market, Newcastle are the joint treasurers to the fund".