Archived Extracts

According to the Committee minutes, extracts from which are given below, presented to the Huthwaite Urban Council at the monthly meeting, the question of the sale of Council houses is to be considered.
  Gas, Lighting and Water Committee.- The attention of the Committee was drawn to the inferior electric lighting throughout the district, and the Gas Manager was instructed to approach the Derbys. and Notts. Electric Power Co. with regard to the matter.
  A letter was read from the Derbys. and Notts. Electric Power Co. quoting their price for the erection of two additional electric lamps on Chesterfield Road at £3 and £5 each respectively and for maintenance at £3 5s per lamp per annum. It was resolved that the quotation be accepted, and that the lamps be fixed at suitable points near the Chesterfield Road housing scheme.

  The provision of public gas lamps in Little Lane was discussed and deferred for consideration at the next meeting, and the Manager was instructed meanwhile to obtain quotations for reflectors and burners and arrange for testing same.
  Roads and Buildings Committee.- The necessary improvements of Sutton Road and Blackwell Road were again referred to, and the Clerk was instructed to again approach the County Surveyor and press for these improvements to be carried out.
  A letter was read from the Ministry of Health enclosing formal sanction to the borrowing of £4,000 for the purposes of the Small Dwellings (Acquisition) Acts 1899-1923, and the Clerk reported that he had already taken steps to negotiate the loan on the most advantageous terms.
  The Clerk was instructed to report on the methods of procedure for the sale of the Council houses in Little Lane and Chesterfield Road, and prepare the necessary statistical information in connection with this matter for consideration.
  The Clerk read letters from the majority of the owners objecting to the carrying out of the necessary work of re-paving Carnarvon Road, and he was instructed to again approach them with a view to an amicable arrangement, in default of which the provisions of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, would be put into operation.
  Letters were also read from the majority of the owners objecting to the necessary repair of Little Lane, and it was resolved that this matter be deferred for further consideration.

  The Clerk was instructed to request the postal authorities to erect a pillar box for the convenience of residents in the neighbourhood of Chesterfield Road.
  Correspondence with the adjoining owners to Skegby Road was read, together with the Surveyor's estimate for its repair, amounting to £162 10s., of which £33 6s. 8d. represented the Brewery Co.'s share with which they agreed. It wa resolved that further consideration of this matter be deferred pending replies form the remaining owners.
  The Clerk reported upon the correspondence with Mrs. Marsden's solicitors, and that whilst she was prepared to carry out her share of the necessary repairs to Cross Lane, Mr. Severn, the agent of the other owners, had declined. The Clerk was instructed to serve statutory notice requiring execution of the work in question. It was resolved that in default of compliance with this the Council carry out the work and recover the cost from the owner.
  Applications for tenancy of the Council houses in Chesterfield Road were further considered, and the following applicants were selected:- Reginald Ashmore, John Birch, E. Burrows, G.H. Brooks, H. Clipstone, H. Davis, J.P. Elliott, Leonard Hague, Mrs. Hunt, T.E. Reddington, Ernest Sevens, George Ward and Mrs. Thompson.
  Cemetery, Pleasure Grounds and Allotments Committee.- The question of the purchase and erection of a drinking fountain for Huthwaite Park was deferred until next spring.
  Health and Hospital Committee.- The Medical Officer reported that no deaths had been reported during the month. The mortality of the preceding month was 4.7 and of the corresponding month last year 9.3. Three births (two males and one female) were registered during the month.

  The Clerk and Surveyor reported upon their recent interview with the Ministry of Health in connection with the Housing Act, 1930, when the Council's five year plan was discussed, and that the Ministry's approval was now awaited.
  Correspondence with the Sutton Urban Council on the Slaughter of Animals Act was read, and the Clerk reported upon the desire of neighbouring authorities for uniformity of action. It was resolved that the necessary forms and notices for the administration of the Act be obtained, but that consideration of the statutory resolution under Section 2 of the Act be deferred for one month to await the action of neighbouring authorities.
  Finance and General Purposes Committee.- The application for financial assistance under the small Dwellings (Acquisition) Acts were again submitted, and it was resolved that a sub-committee comprising the Chairman of the Council and this Committee, with Councillors Goodall, Hancock and Lowe, be appointed for the purposes of inspecting with the Surveyor the properties submitted as security, and recommending to the Council the amount of the loans to be advanced in each case.
  The Clerk and Surveyor reported upon the position of the Council with regard to the refusal of the adjoining owners to contribute towards the cost of repairing Little Lane, and the Surveyor was authorised to deposit ashes on the roadway where necessary to alleviate the nuisance, without prejudice to the Council's position in the matter.
  The L.M.S. Railway C. wrote stating that the Council's complaint with regard to railway goods facilities was having their special attention.
  Public Library Committee.- The Caretaker reported that 1195 books had been loaned during the month, as compared with 978 during the corresponding month last year. He also reported a gift of books from Mr. A. Longden, for which the Clerk was instructed to express the thanks of the Council.

  The Parish Church communion chalice and paten have been provided with beautifully embroidered new covers, which have been designed and worked by Miss J. Pritchett.

  At a meeting of the Mothers' Union on Monday, an address on "Prayer" was given by Mrs. Castledine, of Somercotes. Miss Grierson presided, and during the evening prayer was offered on behalf of Mrs. A. Taylor, who is seriously ill. After the address, refreshments were provide by Mesdames H.A. Simpson, H.J. Ensor and J.J. Smith. On Friday the Mothers' Union organised a jumble sale in aid of their bazaar stall. Mesdames Turner, Evans, Allsop, Simpson, Shaw, Swain and Weston were in charge, and £2 1s. 7d. was realised.

  Mrs. Sarah Turner, of 100, Common Road, whose death at the age of 93 was referred to last week, was laid to rest on Thursday. The Rev. A.L. Boulton conducted a simple service at the Parish Church before the interment in the Cemetery. The family mourners were Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Turner, son; mrs. E.A. Turner, daughter-in-law, Chesterfield; Mr. J. Turner and Mrs. C. Turner, grandchildren, Chesterfield; Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Quickenden (Eakring); Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Turner, grandchildren; Mr. T. Goodall, personal friend, W. Ellis, G. Deakin and A. Hill, and there were floral tributes from Charlie and Julia; John and Sallie; Emma and Children; Bert, Avice and Rupert; Mrs. J.C. Smith; Friends at Common Road.

  The following paragraph, called from the C.W.S. Employees' Journal "Ourselves," in reference to mr. Witham Mackenzie, will be read with interest by his many friends:- 'Our readers will be pleased to learn of our popular friend's success at the Notts. University Summer School, Skegness, where he attended a fortnight's course. The subjects were "History of India, and Its Future," and "South Africa - The Economic and Social Development." Witham was highly congratulated by Professors Chambers and Keeps, and awarded special marks for his two essays; he also gained prizes of £1 1s. each. He has been asked to give lectures on different subjects in the immediate future. He is, as most of us know, our basket maker, and his cheerful outlook and happy disposition have earned for him a large circle of loyal friends, who find pleasure in their associations with him at all times.

  The funeral took place last week of Mrs. Eliza Ann Hall, of Barker Street, whose death occurred at the age of 55. Deceased was a native of Nottingham, and had lived in Huthwaite since the age of eight years. For the last three of four years she had been a sufferer and had been confined to the house for the greater part of that time. She leaves her husband (Mr. M. Hall), one son and three daughters. Mr. Chas. Mann, senior, officiated at the funeral and conducted a service at the New Fall Street Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member. "Rock of Ages" was sung, and Mr. Mann delivered an address of consolation. The mourners were the Husband; Mr. and Mrs. A. Hall, son; Mr. and Mrs. F. Halland, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ellis and Miss Elsie Hall, daughters; Mr. and Mrs. J. Quincey (Kirkby), brother-in-law and sister; Mr. and Mrs. H. Darby (Sutton), brother and sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. J. Allsop, Mr. and Mrs. W. Halland, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Mrs. Saxton (Clipstone), Mrs. Bowmar and Mrs. Bamford, nieces. Wreaths were sent by all the foregoing, also by Mrs. Bonser, Mr. Halland, Miss Edith Radford and Neighbours.

  With a view to helping towards safer travel on the road, the Notts. County Council are beginning to build into the main roads of the county a permanent white line running down the centre of the entire length of the roads. This, with the recent alterations to signposts and the erection of major road approach warnings, should add greatly to the safety of the roads, and all main thoroughfares will be so treated as resurfacing becomes necessary. It may be presumed that such a line will be made in connection with the widening which is taking place between Sutton and Mansfield, where the old tram track is being converted to a roadway. This week the major road approach signs have been erected on the outskirts of the town, and in this and the other methods that are being adopted the complaints of unsafe roads should be reduced to a minimum.