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the nottinghamshire FREE PRESS

a weeks news dated - October 13th 1933

HUTHWAITE WEDDING.

KENT-LEE.

A marriage which aroused great interest was solemnised in Huthwaite Parish Church on Saturday by the Rev. W.L. Boulton (vicar). The bridegroom was Mr. Frederick William Kent, second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Kent, Westbourne Street, Walsall, and the bride, Miss Margaret Amy Ellen Lee, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee, School House, Blackwell Road, and a member of one of the best known Huthwaite families, having a life-long connection with Parish Church activities.
Her father has been churchwarden for many years, and was the central and indispensable figure in all the progressive schemes which ended in the town becoming a separate parish, with a substantial church of its own. During his long period of service, Mr. Lee has also acted as School Manager and correspondent, and has faithfully carried out many exacting duties, Mrs. Lee always having proved a loyal helpmate in his long hours of patient labour.

Teacher in Sutton School

The bride, who was trained at Sutton Secondary School, was afterwards appointed to the staff of the Hardwick Street Schools, Sutton, where her professional career had been spent. The bridegroom is secretary to Messrs. M.E. Davies and Co. (Walsall), to which town the Vicar of Huthwaite belongs. The vicar's mother, in fact, taught the mother of the bridegroom in her Sunday School class when the rev. gentleman himself was an infant (as he points out in the Parish Magazine) so that many personal interests conspired to make the event a doubly happy one.
A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony. There was a complete musical setting and the church was attractive with harvest emblems, the nuptials being plighted under the decorated central arch of the rood screen with its floral cross - a very rare occurrence at Huthwaite Church. Mr. E. Hill was at the organ and gave spirited renderings of Wagner's Bridal Music ... The junior members of the choir robed in scarlet and white led the singing of ...
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a full-length gown of white satin of simple but effective design, and the embroidered veil had been lent by a cousin of the bridegroom, Mrs. Carpenter-Champion, of Sedgley. The bouquet was of cream roses, lilies of the valley, white heather and trailing ferns.

The Bridal Attendants.

The bridal attendants were Misses Mary Lee (sister of the bride), Hilda Kent (sister of the bridegroom) and Margaret Mary Lee (niece of the bride). ... The best man was Mr. George Knight (friend of the bridegroom).
A handsome silver horse shoe was presented to the bride by Master Gordon Richards on behalf of the girl employees of Messrs. Davies and Co., another horse shoe was the gift of Mrs. T. Allsop while a member of the bride's Hardwick Street class, Nellie Boot, brought a wooden spoon as a lucky token.
Sixty guests were entertained at the Blackwell Road Schools by the bride's parents, and Mr. Jim Wright, who had acted as usher in Church, was master of the ceremonies. Among the guests were the Rev. W.L. Boulton, Mrs. Boulton, Councillor Goodall (churchwarden) and Mrs. Goodall, Mrs. E. Greatorex and Master Maurice Greatorex (Sutton). Huthwaite and Sutton teachers were represented by Miss J. Kitchen, Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Gascoigne, Miss Lineker, Miss Haslam, Miss Chambers. ...
Amid a host of good wishes the happy couple left for a honeymoon at Blackpool. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Kent (who received many valuable and appropriate gifts) will be Ryton House, Butts Road, Walsall.

HUTHWAITE COUNCIL.

EXTRACTS FROM COMMITTEE MINUTES.

Below are extracts from the Committee minutes presented at the monthly meeting of the Huthwaite Urban District Council on Tuesday evening.
Gas, Lighting and Water Committee.- The provision of additional public lighting at various points in the district by the alternative methods of electricity and gas was further discussed, and it was resolved that the Gas Manager obtain and fix two specimen gas lamps of the reflector type for testing purposes, and that the matter be further considered at the next meeting of the Committee.
The lighting arrangements at the Council Offices and Public Library were further considered, and the Gas Manager promised to submit quotations and a statement of the comparative cost of equipment, lighting and maintenance for consideration at the next meeting.

Early Morning Lighting.

The attention of the Committee was drawn to the inconvenience to workmen owing to the extinguishing of the electric lamps in the early morning, and the matter was referred to the Manager for investigation and report.
It was reported that Dr. Gaston desired the erection of a public lamp at the entrance to his residence and surgery on Sutton Road, and the matter was deferred pending a written application from him.
Roads and Buildings Committee.- The Clerk read further correspondence with the Ministry of Health with report to the Council's proposals under the Small Dwellings (Acquisition) Acts 1899-1933, in which the Minister has been furnished with information as to the value of the houses in respect of which application had been received for loans, and this was approved.
Cemetery, Pleasure Grounds and Allotments Committee.- The Surveyor submitted illustrated price lists for the provision of a drinking fountain in Huthwaite Park, and it was resolved that one be purchased from Messrs. J. and R. Howe Ltd., of Kilmarnock, at an approximate cost of £6, and the type and position to be referred to the Chairman and Surveyor to deal with. The position of the football playing pitch on the Park was further considered, and in order to avoid damage by frequenters of the ground, it was resolved that the Surveyor approach the secretary of the club and arrange alternative site for football practices, but that the goalposts remain in their present position for the remainder of the season.

Health Report.

Health and Hospital Committee.- The Medical Officer reported that during the past month two deaths, equal to an annual mortality of 4.7 per 1,000 were notified, the mortality of the proceeding month being 4.7 and the corresponding month last year 2.2. Six births were registered during the month - two males and four females.
Letters were read from the Home Brewery Co. and Mr. A.E. Cripwell, of Mansfield, approving of the Council's proposals for the conversion of pail closets, and the Clerk reported that up to the present time 110 owners were in favour of the scheme, whilst 39 had replied in the negative. It was resolved that the matter be deferred pending receipt of all replies.
Finance and General Purposes Committee. The Collector submitted a list of the names of persons in arrears with their general rates, rents and gas and water accounts, and it was resolved that legal proceedings be instituted and such other steps taken for the recovery of such arrears as decided upon, according to the circumstances of each case, and that the Clerk take such action as he may dem necessary in order to recover the old rate arrears by installments.
Public Library Committee.- The Caretaker reported that 972 books had been issued during the month as compared with 582 during the corresponding month last year.
Councillor Clarke made application on behalf of the Huthwaite Hospital Carnival for use of the Lecture Hall for a whist drive, the application being granted free of charge.

HUTHWAITE COLLIERY ENGINEER'S DEATH.

FUNERAL OF MR. J. WALTERS.

The funeral took place on Monday of a well-known New Hucknall Colliery engineer in the person of Mr. J. Walters, of Mill Lane, Huthwaite, who had devoted the whole of his career as an engineer to the New Hucknall and Blackwell Colliery Companies.
The late Mr. Walters, who was 66 years of age, was a native of Hucknall, but at 14 years of age, was employed at Blackwell, where his father was underground manager. He remained there 20 years, and spent the next eight years at New Hucknall. Re-engaging with the Blackwell Co., he was at B Winning for five years, but came back to New Hucknall again as assistant enginewright, his death ending a second period of nearly 20 years at new Hucknall. In all he had spent 25 years under the Blackwell Co., and 28 years under the New Hucknall Co.

A Clever Workman.

He was a very clever workman in all classes of colliery gear and ropes, and played a big part in the many improvements, both above and below ground, that have taken place at New Hucknall during recent years. He was popular with his colleagues, and was always willing for them to profit by his knowledge and long experience. The management and engineering staff held him in the highest regard, and his unexpected end caused general concern and a real sense of loss among officials and workmen alike.
The late Mr. Walters had few interests outside his work. His daily duties absorbed his whole attention and energies, and to carry them though faithfully and well was his sole and constant aim. How well he succeeded was indicated by the numerous marks of respect and esteem at the funeral from those who had lost a valuable servant or a loyal personal friend. He had enjoyed good health up to about three weeks ago, when he had a slight illness, but nothing serious was anticipated. Last week, however, he had to go to Nottingham Hospital for an operation, which he only survived 24 hours. He leaves a widow and three daughters, one of them in Canada.

Mourners.

The Rev. W.L. Boulton conducted a simple funeral service in the Parish Church, and also officiated at the graveside in the Cemetery. The mourners were as follows:- Mrs. J. Walters, wife; Mr. and mrs. J. Askew, Pilsley, son-in-law and daughter; Miss M. Walters, daughter; Mrs. Robinson, sister, Hilcote; Mr. and Mrs. A. Edwards, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Mrs. R. Marriott, niece, Blackwell; Mrs. R. Saxton, niece, Sutton; Mrs. G. Dobb, niece, Sutton; Mrs. D. Edwards, niece, Pinxton; Miss C. Hill, friend, Sheffield; Miss C. Cotton, friend, Hilcote; Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkinson (enginewright), friends; Mr. H.B. Stevens, manager, and Mr. W. Jackson, undermanager, New Hucknall Colliery; and Mr. J. Oliver, friend.
The bearers were Messrs. H. Hodgkinson, J. Evans, F. Marriott, C. Walker, W. Bowler, C. Hills, of New Hucknall Colliery.
Floral tributes were sent by the following:- Widow; Maggie; Lily and John; Ellen, Jim and children, Canada; Margaret, Alwyne and Milton, grandchildren, Canada; Sister and Pat, niece; Arthur and Lizzie; Annie and Reg.; Edna and George; David and Florrie; Jess, Tom and Billie; Mr. and Mrs. Hodgkinson; Hedley, Hilda and Jack; Mrs. Cotton and Family (Hilcote); New Hucknall Colliery Col., Ltd.; Mr. Stevens, Mr. Hodgkinson, Mr. Bonsall, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Edwards; New Hucknall Colliery Surface Workers' Benevolent Fund; New Hucknall Colliery Engine Winders; Fire Holes Staff; Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Annesley); Elsie (Sheffield); Mr. and Mrs. Mathers; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans; Mr. and Mrs. A. Britten; and Mr. and Mrs. J. Brooks (Hilcote).

HUTHWAITE COUNCIL AND HOUSE APPLICANTS.

The question of allowing applicants for Council houses to state their cases in person was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Huthwaite Urban District Council on Tuesday evening, when it was decided that this be not allowed. Councillor F.C. Sowter occupied the chair, and also present were:- Councillors T. Goodall, E.H. Lowe, J. Davies, J. Potter, S. Allcock, A. Wilson, M. Betts, W. Clarke, J. Peters, W.E. Hancock, J.G. Wright and D.D. Bonser.

Provision of Letter Boxes.

Mr. Hancock raised the question of providing letter boxes in the new Council houses. There had been several complaints from tenants with regard to the absence of boxes in some of the houses, and the speaker thought the Council ought to consider putting letter boxes in the new houses.
The Chairman: I quite agree with you. ... On the proposition of Mr. Hancock, it was agreed that letter boxes be provided in the new houses.
Mr. Hancock then referred to the fact that packages which came by rail were only delivered to certain areas in Huthwaite. Top side Harper Terrace, Barker Street, etc., there were no deliveries unless specially paid for by the residents of that area. He thought something ought ot be done in the matter.
The Surveyor said this state of affairs had existed since Whiteboro' Station was closed.
Mr. Hancock: Yes, it used to be Whiteboro' for Huthwaite and now it is Sutton-in-Ashfield for Huthwaite, but only some parts of it. The speaker moved that the Railway Co. be written to with regards to the matter, and this was seconded by Mr. Betts and carried.

"Special Grievances."

The question of applicants of Council houses coming to the Council meeting and stating their cases was referred to by Mr. Davies, who asked if certain people the Council proposed to hear that night were exceptional cases and had special grievances. Unless this was the case the speaker doubted whether they ought to be heard as the others would want to do the same and if they heard certain cases it would be only fair to hear the lot.
The Chairman said in the past people had been able to state their cases. Mr. Allcock said the men present that night had special grievances - they were in lodgings - and he moved that they be heard. This was seconded. ...
Mr. Hancock: One of these cases is an exceptional one - four of them are living in a scullery.
Mr. Davies: It is only a matter of drawing a line. Where are we going to draw it! It will be read in the Press that certain people have been here to state their cases and then others will want to come and state theirs. That is the only reason I have; I have nothing against these people. He moved an amendment that the applicants be not heard, and this was seconded.

Some Bad Cases.

The Chairman: Who is going to determine? I cannot determine what are special circumstances until I have heard the cases. ... On a vote being taken the amendment was carried.
A Mr. Walker attended the meeting on behalf of the unemployed, and asked if the unemployed would be in order in playing games in the Lecture Hall again this winter.
The Chairman: I take it you are in order until you get a notice to the contrary from the Council.
On the proposition of Mrs. Davies, it was agreed that the unemployed be allowed the same facilities as last winter.
Another man who was present at the meeting asked the Council why he had been allowed to work for three weeks and then stopped. He wanted to know if it was on the grounds of inefficiency, and if not, for what cause.

The New Rate.

The Chairman: The Council passed a resolution that no man should have more than 10 weeks' work, and that each man should take his turn according to the list supplied by the Labour Exchange. It appears that your name was given to resume work, but on subsequent information submitted to the Council it was found that you had had a prolonged period and had started somewhat sooner than you ought to have done according to the resolution of the council. The matter was gone into by the whole of the Council and it was decided to ask you to cease work at the end of the week. There are no grounds for inefficiency.
The man asked the Council if they would reconsider his case and allow him to finish his 10 weeks' period as it would then put him in benefit for unemployment pay. He said he had 11 children and his wife was in the hospital.
The Chairman said the matter would be thoroughly discussed and the man notified of the Council's decision.
It was decided that the Surveyor attend the Public Works Roads and Transport Conference to be held at the Agricultural Hall, London, from November 13th to 18th.
The Council then went into Committee on the question of fixing rents for the 40 houses in the course of erection on the Chesterfield Road site, where it is proposed to build 80 houses altogether, the Council having applied to the Ministry for permission to proceed with the erection of the other 40.
It was decided rents be fixed at 6s. 6d. provisionally, plus rates.
A general district rate of 5s. 4d. in the £, an increase of 4d. on the last half year was made for the ensuing half year.

DEATHS.

HUTHWAITE.

Walters. -On the 9th inst., Joseph Walters, Mill Lane, 66 years.
Marriott. -On the 10th inst., Maggie Marriott, Sherwood Street, 34 years.
Deakin. -On the 12th inst., Annie Deakin, Rookery Lane, 56 years.

Wanted

Maid Required, 18 to 20. Experienced. Apply, 22 Lime Avenue, Huthwaite.

For Sale

FOR SALE. No. 2, Douglas Road. Two Reception Rooms, Scullery, Two Bedrooms, Large Attic, Both, H. and C. Price £340. Legal expenses paid. Deposit £22. Rent 9s. per week - Apply A. Farnsworth and Co., Columbia Street, Huthwaite.

CHEVROLET (1930), Six Cylinder, 18-Seater Coach. Certificate Fitness. Good condition. Bargain. £40 to clear.- A. Farnsworth, Columbia Street, Huthwaite. Phone 178.

HUTHWAITE PARISH CHURCH.

HARVEST SERVICES.

VISIT OF BISHOP OF SOUTHWELL.

The Huthwaite Parish Church harvest festival was a very successful one, and showed signs of progress, which were very encouraging to all church members. The church services were of an inspiring nature, both to spectacular interest and in devotional merit, and were heartily catered into by all classes. The singing of the choir was worthy of high praise, and the fact that the organist, Mr. E. Lowe, had sufficiently recovered from his recent accident to return to his duties was a gratifying feature, although this is no disparagement of those who have carried on during his absence.
The church decorations had been carried out and collections made outside church by a loyal band of lady members, and all the church members had contrived in one way or another to help to make this year's festival a notable one.
On Thursday evening there was a very satisfactory attendance at Evensong. The Rev. W.L. Boulton conducted the service, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. R.P. Tinsley (Sutton). Special Psalms were sung, and the choir rendered the anthem "Praise ye the Lord."

Sunday's Service.

On Sunday morning there was an early celebration of Holy Communion, and at the second celebration the preacher was the Bishop of Southwell. The service was a very impressive one, and commenced with a processional hymn. There was a large congregation, and the communion service was rendered in admirable style by the children. The number of communicants was exceptionally large, the celebrants being the Bishop and the Rev. W.L. Boulton (vicar). ...

WEEKLY NOTES.

Review of Current Events.

The Post Office is carrying out experiments in London which promise to bring the telephone service within the reach of almost every householder. Its present cost of about £6 a year for private houses is more than the average small householder is prepared to pay, but to the great majority a flat rate charge of 30s. or 35s. a year, including a specified number of calls, would not be prohibitive. On such terms the telephone would come into general use in private houses as it is in the business world. It is rendered possible by the development of the multiparty line system by which eight or ten houses can share the same line to the Exchange.
At present each subscriber has a separate connection with the Exchange and this is the expensive part of the telephone installation. There are lines in use serving two or three subscribers but when calls are made all are rung up and can listen in. That drawback has now been overcome and a call on a multiparty line can be confined to the number wanted and no other subscriber is called up or can hear what is being said. It is expected that in at least one London Exchange this system will be in operation by the end of this year, but it would take a long time, it is said, to extend it into general use.

A Misused Blessing.

Lord Londonderry regrets that the aeroplane is so often regarded as a misfortune and not a blessing to mankind. He told the International Air Travel Association that he believed it would make for peace and a better understanding between nations. Rightly used it should serve that purpose, but to those with vivid recollections of the war years there is something sinister about aircraft and always will be so long as it is possible to be used as an engine of war.
All over Europe there is talk of the next war as not being far off, and in Denmark arrangements are being made to provide civilians with gas masks as a precaution against attacks from the air. So long as civilisation survives no one could imagine Denmark attacking or being attacked by her neighbours. Yet there is fear of this menace from the air. Aerial war, if it comes again, would be infinitely more frightful than it was in 1915-18, and, as long as this possibility is not rules out by international law, so will the aeroplane appear to most people in this country as a danger rather than a peace factor and a blessing.

RANDOM SHOTS.

Although there is no lightening of the burden for Sutton ratepayers in regard to the rate to be levied for the coming six months, there is at least a little satisfaction to be gained from the knowledge that there is no increase. Kirkby ratepayers are similarly placed, but not so Huthwaite. Here they are faced with an increase of fourpence in the £, a state of affairs which will not be pleasant for those who have to pay. It can be taken for granted, however, that the Huthwaite Councillors have not taken this step unnecessarily and without much careful consideration. All there is left to the residents to do is pay up and look pleasant.

Reminders have not been wanting this week that Guy Fawkes' night is close at hand. Youngsters are already extracting pleasure from the discharge of 'bangers,' sometimes causing an unpleasant shock to those who are unprepared for the sudden explosion. They would, however, be well advised not to do this on the highway, as it may get them into trouble if caught. Young fellows who should know better are usually the chief offenders in this respect, and they will be wise if they restrain their exuberance until the ever-popular Novermber 5th.

Roller skating is to be resumed in Sutton to-morrow, and if the season proves anything like as successful as the swimming session, there will be just cause for satisfaction. Performing on the small wheels makes an exhilarating pastime, and one which is thoroughly enjoyed, particularly by the younger generation. There have been many happy nights spent in the specially made enclosure at the Baths during the past two or three seasons, and enthusiasts of this sport will welcome its return. When roller skating was revived some three or four years ago there were many who thought it would have but a short life, but such does not appear to be the case in Sutton, judging by the way it has been supported, and the action of the Council in providing the necessary facilities has been greatly appreciated. In some places interest has been added to the pastime by the organisation of hockey. Is there by chance of a team being raised in Sutton? The town has gained distinction in most fields of sport, and here is an opportunity to gain laurels in a hitherto unexplored avenue.

BYGONE HAPPENINGS.

25 YEARS AGO.

Marriages.

Phillips-Wright. -On the 26th ult., at the Parish Church, Huthwaite, but the Rev. E.A. Jordan, James Alfred Phillips to Mary Wright, both of Huthwaite.
Holland-Hardy. -On the 10th inst., at the same place, by the Rev. F.N. Beswick, Joseph Hezekiah Holland, of Skegby, to Sarah Vardy, of Huthwaite.