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In the Sutton Road Methodist Foreign Mission report, subscriptions and collecting boxes are shown to have realised a total of £54, about the same as last year.

On Wednesday, in aid of the Sutton Road Methodist Church Bazaar Fund, a variety entertainment, with outstanding attractions, was organised by the Young Ladies, with Miss M. Brown as secretary. The chairman was Mr. A. Duffin, and there was an excellent audience, who fully appreciated the efforts of the artistes. The Sutton St. Michael's Sketch Party, under the direction of Miss D. Eden, caused a good deal of merriment with their playlets, which were presented in a very capable manner. Selections of popular and classical airs were contributed by Mr. G. Truscott's Orchestra; Messrs. Truscott (violin), Tyler (Cello), and J. Weston (piano). The vocal soloist was Miss Doris Holland, and delightful exhibitions of operatic and figure dancing were given by Miss Hodson, a young but expert terpsichorean devotee from Nottingham, who was assisted by Master Leatherland. At the close the chairman moved a cordial vote of thanks to the artistes, who had all given their services.

The chapel anniversary was celebrated by the Sutton Road Methodists on Sunday, the pulpit being occupied by the Rev. W.H. Baker (Nottingham), a former minister in the Mansfield Circuit. The services were naturally invested with special interest, and in the evening two anthems were rendered by the choir. In these the choir maintained their reputation, and Miss Doris Holland, who was a soloist, sang with charm and freshness. Mr. Donald Weston conducted the choir, and the organist was Mr. W. Ball. On Monday afternoon, a preaching service was conducted in the chapel by the Rev. W.H. Baker, who, in the evening, gave a lecture entitled "What is the world coming to?" The rev. gentleman described the various movements connected with modern progress, but said the only satisfactory answer to the query would be provided by the application of Christian principles. The choir sang an anthem in good style, the dignity of the theme being enhanced by the fact that it was unaccompanied. The chairman was Mr. C.A. Morely (Sutton) and a vote of thanks to the lecturer was moved and seconded by Messrs. H. Heath and J.A. Tomlinson. There were fairly good attendances throughout, and the proceeds were for the church funds.

  The Noble Pride Lodge held a dinner at the White Hart Inn, Huthwaite, after which a smoking concert took place. In the absence of Mr. Holt, Bro. A.S. Noble, of Creswell, presided. Bro. R.H. Lippit spoke of the remarkable growth of their society, which had risen from the tenth position in 1901 to the second position. The Vicar presented Mr. A. Smith (Chairman of the Lodge for 1907) with an illuminated address from the 20th Century Equitable Society Noble Grand Lodge for five years membership.
  During the evening songs and harmony were contributed by Messrs. Wilson Hill, W. Roland, M. Beardall, Fensome, and Masters Bayley and R. Cooper. Mr. S. Marriott was the piano accompanist.

  Hill-Adkins. -On the 7th inst., at the Registry Office, Mansfield, John Hill to Mabel Thersa Harriett Adkins, both of Huthwaite.

  Mr. B. Smith presided at Saturday;s council meeting of Nottingham and District Miners' Industrial Union at the offices in Clumber Street, Nottingham. Fifty-one delegates, with the executive committee and district officers, were present.
  The Agent (Mr. G.A. Spencer) reporting on compensation cases, stated that commutations numbered 2,050 in the last two months. Over £1,000 had been awarded as compensation in respect of fatal accidents, all the cases being disposed of to the satisfaction of the parties concerned.
  The Secretary (Mr. H.M. Cooper) stated that many local differences between employers and workmen at various collieries had been settled, and much organisation work done.
  The balance sheet for the six months ended December last showed the membership of the union to be as high as it had ever been, while the income was greater than during any six months since the weekly contributions had been reduced from 1s. to 6d.
  The report for the year showed an increase of £2,000 income over the previous year, and a corresponding increase in membership. The compensation balance sheet disclosed that nearly £4,500 had been paid in compensation during 1932.
  It was further reported that to-day the industrial union representatives meet the colliery owners with regard to the wage agreement, which it was hoped would cover the next five years.