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On Wednesday Huthwaite's premier holiday festival, the old people's treat, took place in the Drill Hall, where residents over 63 were provided with a first-rate meal, and an excellent entertainment. A record number received the bounty of the Committee, and 206 guests sat down, including last year's two oldest inhabitants, whilst 51 parcels were sent out.
  Piles of food awaited the old people, who "fell to" with a zeal which suggested that they had been anticipating the event, and a body of helpers kept the plates well-filled. Visitors present in sympathy with the movement were the Rev. W.L. Boulton, who said grace, and Mr. E.B. Hibbert (Mansfield) with Mrs. and Miss Hibbert.

  After tea tobacco and usual beverages were produced, as well as 200 cherry wood pipes sent by Mr. W. Heath (Kirkby). Mr. J.G. Wright welcomed the gathering, and with relays of refreshments, the entertainment was highly appreciated by all present.
  During the evening Mr. A. Tomlinson (secretary) said that it was gratifying to see such a number present, and he hoped they were all enjoying themselves. Last year the Committee had a very successful year financially, but this year things were not looking quite so bright. On account of the trade depression, some subscribers had reduced their subscriptions, and some had ceased them altogether. There were, however, some very good sportsmen in the town, who had come to their assistance, and the football clubs had played several matches on their behalf, so there was nothing to be alarmed at in the future. He expressed the committee's best thanks to the clubs, and wished the best of health to the gathering.
  The Chairman said he had a pleasant duty to perform - that of handing 10s. each to the oldest lady and gentleman, Mrs. Thorpe (90) and Mr. F. Coupe (85), were brought forward amid applause, and there were cordial hopes that they might both be seen again next year.

  Mr. C. Bonsall, in moving a vote of thanks to the lady helpers, said his was a pleasant duty, but when he saw the number of ladies and gentlemen enjoying the tea and refreshment, he thought they would have done more wisely in asking one of them to thank those who had worked unseen in making preparations for the tea. They would appreciate that there was quite a lot of work to be done before they came there, and much of it was done not by "mere men," but by the ladies and it was to them that they wanted to tender their heartiest thanks, not only for their work that day, but for the very pleasant duty of washing up on the following morning. He also referred to the labour of "cutting up" and paid a sincere tribute to the spirit displayed by the football clubs of Huthwaite, who had provided support which had considerably enhanced the movement. They willingly volunteered to play and the Committee was very grateful.
  Mr. C. Evans, proposing a vote of thanks to the officials, said that Mr. Wright had been chairman for a good many years. Mr. Tomlinson (secretary) was one of the best "cadgers" he knew, and Mr. Holland (treasurer) was one of the best for looking after money when he got it. As for the Committee they did a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes. He added his appreciated of the gentleman who had offered the cup for the football competition, and also of Mr. Arthur Farnsworth, who had given ten shillings each to the oldest guests.
  Every guest received a quarter lb. of tea or an ounce of tobacco, and an effective finale was produced by the Committee grouping themselves on the platform and singing "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem.
  Responding to a vote of thanks by the Secretary to the artistes, Mr. Earp expressed his willingness to give a free entertainment on behalf of the funds.

  The organising committee were:- Messrs. J.G. Wright (Chairman), H. Holland (Treasurer), A. Tomlinson (Secretary), J.R. Wright, C. Evans, J. Evason, W. Cook, A. Thurman, W. Straw, W. Harwood, F. Foulkes, J. Limb, G. Rowlstone, O. Hardy, W. Lawrence, F. Dobb, W. Eley, G. Davis, W. Gent, G. Mee, G. Slack, W. Slack, J. Slack, C. Bonsall, C.H. Coupe, J.P., M. Betts, H.A. Simpson. Lady helpers were Mesdames Straw, Coupe, Tomlinson, S. Herrod (senior and junior), Bonsall, Simpson, Eley, Rowlstone, G. Slack, Parr, Foulkes, J. Ensor, Broomard, W. Slack, Harwood and Misses Winnie Wright and Eley.
  Subscribers in various ways were the Home Brewery Co., Shipstones Brewery Co., Mansfield Brewery Co., Duke of Portland, John Players (Nottingham), Willis and Co., Coppocks (Nottingham), Sir Josiah Brown (Ripley), Mansfield and Sutton Co-op., Stanton Hill Co-op., Mr. W. Heath (Kirkby).
  Members of the New Hucknall Ambulance Division on duty were Sgt. Blow, G. Herrod and E. Berry, but there were no casualties.

  The marriage was solemnised at Huthwaite Parish Church between Mr. Horace Fawcett, of 45, Council Houses, Blackwell, and Miss Mary Ellis, of 78, Barker Street, Huthwaite, the Rev. W.L. Boulton (Vicar) officiating.
  The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Ernest Ellis, was attired in biscuit coloured georgette and lace, with shoes and stockings to match. She wore a wreath and veil, and carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies.
  The two bridesmaids were Miss Eunice Ellis (sister of the bride) and Miss Lily Fawcett (sister of the bridegroom). They wore frocks of pale pink suede and white tulips. All the dresses were ankle length. The best man was Mr. W. Dibble (Tibshelf) and after the ceremony 50 friends were entertained at the bride's home.
  The bride has been employed at Messrs. Barringer, Wallis and Manners, and her workmates there sent as a token of regard to Jacobean timepiece, and candlesticks to match. There were many other beautiful gifts.

Good progress is being made with the erection of the new Employment Exchange in Outram Street, Sutton. Work has been in progress for some time, and, with the greater portion of the exterior work completed, it is possible to gain some idea of the fine building which has been planned. It is commodious, calculated to meet all requirements, and will be a very great improvement on the present arrangement under which work has to be carried on. That unemployment is such that greatly enlarged premises are necessary is, of course, a matter for regret, but whilst this position exists it is only right and proper that the convenience of the men and women who have to make use of the Exchange, and also the staff, should be considered. It is anticipated that the new building will be ready for use towards the end of the summer.

  The new branch line connecting Nottingham and Mansfield with Sutton was to be opened for passenger traffic, and a service of trains was to be run between the Town and the Junction forming connections with trains to and from Mansfield, Nottingham, Pye Bridge, etc.
  Passengers would be able to travel from Sutton Town to Mansfield, without changing, by four trains during the day, whilst five were to be run from Mansfield to the Town. There were to be 10 trains each day from the Town to the Junction and a similar number from the Junction to the Town.

  Machin-Vardy.- On the 22nd inst., at the Parish Church, Sutton, by the Rev. F. Brodhurst, George Phillip Machin to Frances Vardy, both of Hucknall Huthwaite.
  Wilson-Elvidge.- On the 25th inst., at the same place, by the Rev. W.A.B. Braybrooke, Albert Wilson, of Kirkby Park, to Florence Elvidge, of Hucknall Huthwaite.

  The first annual meeting of the Sutton Harriers' Club was held at headquarters, Old Blue Bell Inn, Sutton. Mr. A.H. Varney, hon. secretary to the Nottingham and Notts. Harriers, was the chairman. Mr. W.W. Dove, secretary to the Sutton Club, presented the report and balance sheet, which showed a membership of 50 and an expenditure of over £6. Mr. Booth spoke on the benefits of cross-country running, and presented Mr. H. Pearce with a medal which he gained in the last handicap, and which was given by Dr. Martyn.
  Mr. T. Burrows was unanimously adopted as President and other officials were also chosen. The subscription for 1908-9 was fixed at 2s. for those over 16 and 1s. for those under 16.