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the nottinghamshire FREE PRESS

a weeks news dated - February 3rd 1933

HUTHWAITE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.

The diligence of the scholars, and the consistent work of the teachers were evidenced at the annual prize distribution on Saturday in connection with the Sutton Road Methodist Church, Huthwaite. A large number of first class prizes were awarded to children who had never been absent, and the total number compared favourably with previous years.
Mr. Wilson Hill (supt.) presided over the event, the volumes being distributed by Mrs. J.A. Tomlinson. The duties of Sunday School secretary have been carried out for 11 years by Mr. Geo. Hill.

List of Awards.

The full list of awards is as follows:-
First prizes.- Jim Bradshaw, Norman Blow, Doris Hague, Edna Sparham, Jessie Parkin, Annie Heathcote, Miriam Wood, Gladys Ward, Joyce Herrod, Irene Hague, Eliza Adlington, Bella Bonser, Joyce Watkinson, Florence Harper, Agnes Barnes, Marion Marriott, Enid Heath, Jessie Keeling, Jessie Bacon, Pearl Ghent, Nora Blow, Emma Bradshaw, Nellie Blow, Florence Heathcote, Sarah Stanley, Avis Berresford, Hilda Thorpe, Maggie Adlington, Margaret Peet, Gladys Bradley, Winnie Hunt, Roy Marriott, Donald Hague, Joseph Ward, Joseph Parkin, Norman Hill, Handley Keetley, Cyril Barsby, Wallace Herrod, Jack Hodgkinson and Ronald Woodhead.
Infants.- Mary Ward, Betty Thorpe, Mavis Marriott, Joyce Holland, Edith Hallam, Lizzie Stanley, Iris Hill, Enid Allsop, Olive Kirk, Gladys Bowler, Maisie Bacon, Margaret Hardy, Fred Hague, Donald Marriott, Denys Keetley, Raymond Marriott, Ernest Elliott, Samuel Hallam, Colin Oakley, Ivan Heathcote, Alan Marriott, Jacky Philips, Brian, J. Burrows, Roy Elliott.

Second and Third Prizes.

Second prizes.- Frank Adlington, Jack Shaw, Wilfred Hurt, Alfred Flowers, Samuel Stanley, Joe Bowler, John Keeling, Leslie Marriott, William Longden, Harold Hoult, Humphrey Lloyd, Annie Wood, Gwennie Cooper, Dolly Marriott, Gwennie Oakley, Violet Oakley, Nellie Shepherd, Freda Wood, May Oakley, Amy Hunt, Hilda Flowers, Irene Parnham, Nora Rowland, Ada Brunt, Elsie Thompson, Madge Parnham, Joan Hancock, Ada Hallam, Ivy Kirk, Elsie Bowler, Joe Ghent, Raymond Hill, Victor Hurt, Dennis Flowers, Leonard Bowler, Desmond Hurt, Albert Ghent, George Taylor, Harold Humphries, George Wilkinson, Robert Dixon, Horace Flowers, Graham Parkin, Norman Hancock and John Flowers.
Infants.- Eva Brunt, Dorothy Bostock, Vera Oakley, Mary England, Joyce Oakley, Dorothy Palfreman, Geo. Wells, Henry Barnes, Alan Hill, Edwin Walker, Jack Maltby.
Third prizes.- Eric Robins, William Thompson, Jack Marriott, Marjorie Amphlette, Vera Berresford, Sylvia Thorpe, Ethel Brunt, Freda Robinson, Edna Allin, Annie Vardy, Winnie Allin, Irene Slaney, Madge Slaney, Colin Evans, Douglas Heathcote, Ronald Marriott, Arthur Evans, Jeffrey Broughton, Geo. Williamson, Douglas Broughton, Victor Broughton, George Woodward and Charlie Walker.
Infants.- Ida Gelsthorpe, Annie Barlow, Elsie Barnes, Winifred Allin, Betty Hickingbottom, Dorothy Ingram, Stephen Williamson, Desmond Kingswood, Eric Beighton, Frank Smith, Walwin Dunn.

HUTHWAITE

On Thursday evening, in the Library Lecture Hall, a lecture on "The History of Huthwaite" was given by Mr. H.J. Ensor, the chairman being Mr. T. Bradley. There was a very good attendance, and the speaker pointed out that the history of Huthwaite, if not a brilliant one, was a very ancient one, and probably dated back to Roman times. The derivation of the name was discussed, and a list of the chief land-owners of the village from 1,355 was given, together with various incidents which had occurred during the passing of th century. The working of the ancient coal-mines was touched upon, also the question of Common rights. The latter led to a long discussion, and at the close a cordial vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Councillor Sowter and seconded by Councillor J. Davis, J.P.

A concert in aid of the Huthwaite unemployed was held in the Sherwood Street Schools on Wednesday, and the organisers, Mr. J. Fox, who was assisted by the Committee of the H.U.W.O., must be complimented upon the remarkable array of talent which was assembled for the occasion. The programme, both of variety and artistic merit, was regarded as one of the best ever presented in Huthwaite, and was thoroughly enjoyed by an audience of 400, over which Councillor J. Davis, J.P., presided. Items were given by the Harmonic Prize Concert Party (conducted by Mr. S. Paling), Mr. F. Maxwell (Sutton), comedian; Mr. P. Carlin (Sutton), tenor; Mr. L. Hunt (South Normanton), illusionist; Miss Joyce Haywood (Huthwaite), exhibition dances; Mrs. Bostock and Miss Joyce Bingham (gold medalist), solos and duets; Miss Kathie Spragg (Kirkby), songs and dances; and Miss Edith Hurst (Mansfield), songs and dances. The vocalists were accompanied by Mr. W. Fox, and the dancers by Miss A. Haywood. A vote of thanks to the artistes, who all gave their services, was moved by the chairman and seconded by Councillor Sowter. Mr. Paling replied for the concert party and artistes, whose help on behalf of a deserving cause was keenly appreciated.

HUTHWAITE NIG-NOGS.

Huthwaite Nig-Nogs team to meet Charnwood Street on Saturday : Brearley; Walvin and Ball; Severns, E. Hardy and Owen; W. Hardy, A****, T.W. Smith, Collins and J. Smith.

HUTHWAITE

The first prize in the final of the whist tournament arranged by the Mansfield Divisional Women's University Association was won by Mrs. P. Fitchett, of Lime Avenue, Huthwaite, with a score of 177. The trophy was a handsome case of fruit servers. Fourteen whist players from Huthwaite took part in the final.

On Wednesday evening the talented Women's Own concert party from Annesley Woodhouse Main Road Methodist Church gave a miscellaneous programme at Sutton Road Methodist Sunday Schools in aid of the Renovation Fund. The artistes were:- Mesdames. Clarke, T. Herrod, Simmonds, Parker, Thorpe, Cordin, Shaw and Alcock (pianist), who rendered part songs, recitations and sketches in splendid style. Mrs. Offiler presided. The event was arranged by the Huthwaite Ladies Guild, and a substantial sum was realised.

RANDOM SHOTS

Welbeck Abbey, the delightful residence of the Duke and Duchess of Portland, is to have another distinguished visitor. It is understood that the Prince of Wales is to be a guest of the Duke towards the end of the present month, his stay extending over a period of almost a week. There will be a house party of about fifty guests, but the visit will be a private nature. Nevertheless, many Suttonians and residents from surrounding districts will no doubt journey forth to Welbeck in the hope of obtaining a glimpse of His Royal Highness, but whether or not they will be successful is another matter.

Ways and means whereby employment in coal mines can be made increasingly safe are being continuously explored, but a novel method of impressing upon the men "safety first," precautions is reported from a South Wales colliery. A loud speaker has been installed and when the men are about to descend a stentorian voice warns them of the chief points of danger in underground working. These are some of the instructions which the men receive:- "Safety first. Search your pockets for matches before you go down the pit. Don't carry tools and blacks of timber in the cage with you. Take care of your safety lamps; hang them up in a safe position. Don't walk the engine plant when the ropes are in motion. Don't go in front of trams where the gradient is over three inches per year. You must not work under over-hanging coal or ground unless securely spragged. Hauliers, take care of the horses under your charge; don't abuse them, treat them kindly; take your horses safely to the stables at the end of the shift. Cases of ill-treatment will be severely dealt with." It is suggested that this method of warning might well be adopted in all collieries, so the day may not be far distant when miners in the Sutton district will be receiving similar warnings each time they start duty, conveyed to them through loud speakers from a gramophone record.

NOTTS. COLLIERY ACCIDENTS.

INCREASE REPORTED OF SERIOUS TYPES.

An increase in the number of cases dealt with in 1932 is recorded in the annual report of the Serious Colliery Accident Sub-Committee of the Notts. District Miners Welfare Committee, of which Mr. G. Annable, of Mansfield, is secretary.
The report states that while after care, or home treatment, claimed a large amount of time and attention, good use was being made of Harlow Wood Orthopaedic Hospital, where the results were very satisfactory.
It is pointed out that cases of accidents requiring special treatment should be reported as soon as possible, and the committee is not prepared to take financial responsibility for cases dealt with by some other body.

A PEEP INTO THE PAST.
Bygone Happenings.

40 YEARS AGO.
Train Accident at Huthwaite.

The first train leaving Nottingham for Sheffield on the Sunday service narrowly escaped falling over the viaduct - which spans the Midland branch line to the New Hucknall Colliery, Hucknall Huthwaite. By some means several carriages left the rails, and the train ran about 300 yards before the driver was able to bring it to a standstill, and when crossing the bridge one of the axle boxes struck the girders. A break-down gang was soon on the spot, but it took about four hours to restore the carriages to the lines. Only two passengers were in the train, and neither of them was injured beyond a slight shaking.