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HUTHWAITE.- 'Mill House' (until recently occupied by the late Simeon Watson, Esq.), a commodious family residence with valuable additional buildings, standing on extensive grounds. - Apply Mansfield Pogson, Estate Agent, West Gate, Mansfield.

  Work in connection with the new Employment Exchange in Outram Street, Sutton, is now nearly completed, and it is expected that the building will be opened early next month. It has been splendidly planned, and the ample accommodation which has been provided will be a vast improvement on the premises at present in use. All the departments will be under one roof, which will be an advantage to all concerned, and every facility is provided for the carrying out of the work of the departments. The convenience of those who have to use the Exchange has been given special attention, and the building is in every way splendidly adapted to its purpose.

  Local residents would act wisely to arrange for some kind of supervision of their dwellings during absence on holiday. One family had a rude awakening at the week-end on their return home to find everything in the greatest state of disorder. Drawers had been ransacked, and there had been a thorough and complete inspection of the whole place, and even food had disappeared. Such an experience is anything but pleasant, especially if occupants are of a nervous temperament. Fortunately, such occurrences are few and far between in the district.

  Some thirty men from the Sutton district left their homes on Saturday evening in order to participate in a fortnight's camp at Holyhead. They form a contingent of the 8th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters, and departed in high spirits, some to renew experiences of camp life, others to make their first acquaintance with the conditions appertaining to the life of a soldier under canvas. Their first taste of this was not, however, all that might have been desired so far as weather was concerned. Gales raged and some of the large marquees were damaged, but subsequent they have made up for any discomfort which might have been felt, and a good deal of pleasure is being extracted from the training which they are undergoing. The camp consists of 100 officers and 2,400 other ranks, and there is no doubt they will return greatly benefitted by the open-air life they are leading.

  Fifty years ago this week the first parcel post delivery became an established fact. It is a far cry from those days, and the development of the postal service in the intervening years makes an interesting story. It is not on record, so far was we aware, to whom the first parcel was delivered by the postman in Sutton, but it is not difficult to imagine the stir which such an event would raise. The marvel to the present day generation, with the wonderful organisation of the postal service, is how our ancestors used to manage without the modern facilities. To-day we take these as a matter of course, forgetting the work which has been necessary to bring the service to its present efficiency. The progress of the postal service during the past half-century is nothing short of remarkable, and we of to-day have much to be thankful for when we halt for a moment and take stock of the position.

  On Monday the annual outing of the Huthwaite Ladies' Riding-Out Party took place, the destination being Stratford-on-Avon. This organisation dates back over 20 years, and the arrangements for the trip were made by Mrs. W. Straw and Mrs. E. Smith, the residence of the latter on Sutton Road being the head-quarters.
  The outing is a very popular event, and during recent years well-known resorts and beauty spots all over the country have been visited. On Monday the party numbered 32, including friends from Sutton, Kirkby, South Normanton, and Teversal. The day was not quite so fine as had been the case recently, but the journey was made in a comfortable "Supreme" coach, and there was nothing to impair attractive features of the excursion.

  A start was made from Huthwaite at seven 0'clock, and the route lay through some of the most beautiful country in the Midlands, and revealed many objects of great interest. Breakfast was taken at Leicester, and subsequently Coventry was passed with its lofty spires and ancient buildings, Warwick with its old world charm, and Kennilworth with its castle ruins. At Stratford there was much to interest the visitors, and the birthplace of Shakespeare, the Church and the Memorial Theatre were among the places inspected.
  Dinner was provided at Stratford, and an early return allowed the party to spend a considerable time in the beautiful town of Leamington, a place which had particular interest for one of the organisers, since she had lived there over 50 years ago, and was able to renew old associations on the exact spot. After tea at Leamington, the homeward journey was by way of Lichfield, Burton-on-Trent and Derby, home being reached about 11 p.m. The outing was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and reflected great credit on the organisers for preparing a perfect day's pleasure.

  Pleading guilty to having driven a motor van without a Road Fund licence at Sutton on July 17th, Thomas Mosley, of 13, Sutton Road, Huthwaite, was fined £1 1s..
  Mr. S.A. Payne, who prosecuted on behalf of the Notts County Council, said defendant was seen by P.c. Botherway driving the van on the date in question, three days after the expiration of the licence. Later a letter was received at the Guild Hall from defendant saying that he would send the money for the licence on the 20th. Mr Payne added that there had been no loss to the county Council, although there had been a certain amount of delay.
  Defendant told the Bench that he did not send for the licence the week it was due because he was short of money.

  The new third ward at the Harlow Wood Orthopaedic Hospital, which has been erected at a cost of approximately £12,000, was officially opened on Tuesday, when Mr. Samuel Brown, a representative of the miners of Nottinghamshire, performed the opening ceremony. The new ward has been made possible through the generosity of many friends of the institution, and the nucleus of the building fund was provided by an anonymous donation of £1,000. Then the Notts. Miners' Welfare Committee gave a donation of £5,000, and since then many other people have contributed.

  The additional ward is practically a replica of the existing two ward blocks. ..... This forms a new wing on the south-east end of the original building.
  The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. Brown, with a sliver key presented to him by Mr. A.N. Bromley on behalf of the architects. The actual ceremony was purely formal, Mr. Brown said, "On behalf of the Ollerton Miners' Sick and Accident Club, and as a representative of the miners of the district, I have very much pleasure in opening the third ward of Harlow Wood Orthopaedic Hospital"

  The large assembly then entered the new ward, and the Duchess of Portland (president) presided at the subsequent proceedings. She accompanied by the Duke of Portland, Mr. Brown, Mr. J.E. Alcock (chairman of the committee), Mr. H.E. Mitten (chairman of the Notts. Miners' Welfare Committee), and Mr. S.A.S. Malkin (surgeon in charge of the hospital).
  The building was dedicated by the Rev. H. McCalman, assisted by the Rev. T. Nevison, and the assembly joined heartily in singing the hymn .....