MOTOR LORRY FATALITY

While returning from his work at the Saltaire Mills on Tuesday evening (26 January) George Henry Mitchell (15), son of Mrs. Alice Sarah Mitchell, 16 Valley Road, Shipley, was knocked down and seriously injured about the legs, head and shoulders.

He was at once conveyed to the Saltaire Hospital, where it was found that it was necessary to amputate both legs. The youth, however, died later in the evening.

It is stated that shortly after 5 p.m. Mitchell was near the junction of Westgate and Saltaire Road, Shipley, when a motor lorry owned by the London Midland and Scottish Railway, was approaching. The deceased attempted to cross the road, but appeared to hesitate, and was caught by the near side of the lorry, sustaining the injuries mentioned.

A SALTAIRE PRESENTATION

The Victoria Hall, Saltaire, presented a brilliant scene last evening (6 January) on the occasion of the Saltaire Conversazione. The guests, numbering about 260, were received by the President (Sir Henry Whitehead) and Lady Whitehead. Mr. R. W. Hornshaw was M.C., and Rowland H. Powell’s Manhattan Band, of Leeds, supplied delightful dance music. During the evening a presentation of a silver fruit dish was made by Sir Henry Whitehead to Mr. E. Clifford Fry on behalf of the Saltaire Institute and Dramatic Society.

EDITORIAL

I understand that the Saltaire Conversazione in aid of charities has proved a huge success, and that the committee are optimistic regarding the finances.

The innovation to hold the Conversazione, and to make an effort to help local charities was indeed a commendable one, and the organisers have every reason to congratulate themselves on the success achieved.

The children’s party in the Victoria Hall on Saturday evening (9 January) was a very happy gathering, and both children and adults spent a most pleasant time in dancing and games.

The pupils of Miss Revel Yorke gave a graceful exhibition of dancing, and the hearty applause they received must have been highly gratifying to Miss Yorke and her youthful pupils.

The President (Sir Henry Whitehead) also expressed his pleasure as well as that of Lady Whitehead in a letter, read by Mr. C. H. Ingham (Chairman of the Committee) that after all it had been possible to arrange a children’s evening.

Now that the success of the Saltaire Conversazione in the future is assured, I have every reason to believe that the enterprising committee will see to it that next year Victoria Hall and the other rooms that are utilised will be engaged for four nights.

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SALTS’ MALE VOICE CHOIR

There was a good attendance at the “Beef Night” held by the Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir on Friday (1 January) at the Prince of Wales Hotel.

The choir, conducted by Mr. H. Holmes, in the absence of Mr. F. Bradshaw, gave an excellent rendering of glees. Messrs. A. W. Fyffe, H. Holmes, C. Kneeshaw, P. Dickenson, and W. E. Doyle contributed towards an excellent programme.

The chair was occupied by Mr. C. Hainsworth. Mr. J. Douglas Smith (president) moved a vote of thanks to Messrs. A. Brown, G. Brown, and V. Whittam for the able manner in which they had served the refreshments. Mr. H. Holmes seconded, and the company showed due appreciation. Altogether the evening’s entertainment proved a great success.

A concert arranged by Mr. S. Artus (the secretary) was given by the Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Saltaire, on Friday night (29 January). Mr. H. Sutcliffe presided. Several glees were rendered by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Harry Holmes, and Messrs. A. Robertshaw, A. Ingham, P. Dickinson, H. Holmes, and P. Horsfall contributed toward an excellent programme. Mr. H. Briggs was the accompanist.

JUNIOR IMPERIAL LEAGUE DANCE

The Victoria Hall, Saltaire, presented another charming scene on Tuesday evening (12 January) on the occasion of the fifth annual dance of the Junior Imperial League (Shipley branch). The popularity of this youthful political organisation was reflected in the large gathering that attended the function, upwards of 170 people being present.

There were also contingents from the Menston and Bingley branches of the Junior Imperial League, and the company also included Mr. and Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Waddilove, Mr. Briggs Robinson, Miss Hodgson, Mr. A. E. Horne, Mr. Sam Rhodes, Major Albert Rhodes, Mr. R. C. Ackernley, Mr. A. T. Clough and Mr. S. H. Servent (agent Shipley Division Unionist Association).

Several pretty dresses were worn by the ladies, and the attractiveness of the scene was enhanced by the beautiful lighting effects and the tasteful decorations of evergreens which were utilised for the decorative scheme of the hall for the recent Saltaire Conversazione.

A programme comprising six fox trots, two waltzes, and Tango, gave considerable pleasure to the dancers, the music being supplied by the Brooklyn Dance Orchestra. Mr. M. S. Jowett was a capable M.C., and he was assisted by the following stewards: Messrs. B. T Bateson, H. D. Bradley, E. C. Burnell and Newhill.

During an interval supper was served in the York Room.

TENNIS CLUB DANCE

At the York Room of the Victoria Institute, Saltaire an enjoyable dance, organised by the Wycliffe Tennis Club, was held on Tuesday evening (19 January).

Mr. F. Clarkson was M.C., and the Glenroyal Dance Band supplied the music.

SALTAIRE MILLS DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Mr. A. Hollins, managing director of Salt’s (Saltaire) Limited, and family will be present at the performance of the “Thirteenth Chair” in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, to-morrow (23 January).

Sir Henry Whitehead has given his support to the effort by the purchase of several tickets. Members of the Saltaire Dramatic Society will also support the production by their presence.

Miss Lena Ashwell has written expressing her regret that she is unable to attend and wishing the production success.

The audience will include students and staff from the Bingley Training College and Bradford Grammar School, and amongst those who have given their personal support are Mr. W. H. Suddards and family, Dr. Margaret Sharpe, and other well-known local people.

URBAN COUNCIL OFFICIALS’ SOCIAL

An interesting social function took place at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday evening (15 January) on the occasion of the annual whist drive and dance of the officials of Shipley Urban Council.

The company, numbering 186, included officials of the National Association of Local Government Officers from Bradford, Keighley and Bingley.

Mr. F. Fearnley Rhodes (in the unavoidable absence of Mr. A. E. Horne) controlled 35 tables at the whist drive.

Mrs. E. Cowgill (wife of the Chairman of Shipley Urban Council) presented the whist prizes as follows:

Ladies: 1, Miss B. B. Briggs; 2, Mrs. J. A. Cliffe; 3, Miss M. Whitaker; sealed prize, Miss L. Wilkinson.

Gentlemen: 1, Mr. J. Dibb; 2, Mr. F. R. Murgatroyd; 3, Mr. H. Dawson; sealed prize, Mr. Albert Smith.

Supper was served in the York Room

Mr. E. Cowgill (Chairman of Shipley Council), in extending a hearty welcome to the visitors, complimented the Shipley Council officials on the splendid arrangements made for the function.

Afterwards a pleasant time was spent dancing to the music of Mr. Alec Thornton’s Broadway orchestra. Mr. H. H. Clark was M.C., and Mr. J. A. Wilkinson and Mr. A. E. Pringle acted as stewards.

The secretarial arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Miss L. Paynter.

SALTAIRE CHARITY CONCERT

The Shipley Vocal Union gave unalloyed pleasure to a large gathering at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday evening (20 January), when they gave a concert in aid of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire.

The Hospital Demonstration Committee had sold no fewer than 500 tickets, and the success of the concert both musically and financially was assured. It is hoped that the effort will yield £20.

Mr. Walker Cryer (chairman of the Governors), who presided, said they were indebted to the Shipley Urban Council for only charging half the customary price for the hall as the concert was for charitable purposes. They at Shipley felt that consequent upon the munificence of the founder of Saltaire, the late Sir Titus Salt, Bart., they had a security in the Victoria Hall.

Mr. Cryer, on behalf of the Governors, also tendered thanks for the valuable help given that evening by the Shipley Vocal Union, and he hoped they would long continue to create new records in their musical career. He mentioned that during the past 12 years over £1,000 had been raised by flag days and concerts in aid of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital.

Under the conductorship of Mr. W. Raistrick, the Shipley Vocal Union sang most effectively several part-songs, and the ladies’ choir likewise gave great pleasure by the selections they rendered. The principals were Miss Brentley (soprano), Miss N. Walker (contralto), Mr. H. Carroll (tenor), and Mr. Percy Holmes (bass), who each gave of their best and were deservedly encored. Mr. S. E. Allen was an excellent accompanist, and he contributed monologues and recitals with much acceptance.

SALTAIRE LIBRARY
NOTABLE IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED
READING ROOM RE-OPENED YESTERDAY

Improvements which have been in hand for some time at the Saltaire Library are now nearing completion. The Reading Room was re-opened yesterday (Thursday 21 January), and the changes effected therein are really remarkable.

The room, which has been beautifully decorated by the Shipley Urban Council painting department, is also tastefully furnished, whilst the lighting has been considerably improved by the installation of a series of high power electric lamps.

The Libraries Committee are now considering the addition of a considerable number of newspapers, periodicals, etc., and attention is being given to the stocking of the reference department.

An assistant is to be on duty permanently in the Reading Room and Reference department.

A quick service will thus be assured, as well as a proper supervision of the room, which has not been possible hitherto. In the past complaints were numerous as to the conduct of a particular section frequenting the Reading Room, and we understand that drastic action will be taken against any offenders who make any attempt at a recurrence of the nuisances.

The Libraries Committee—particularly the Chairman (Mr. Fred White) and the Librarian (Mr. C. Snailham)—are to be heartily congratulated on the improvements already effected, and when the scheme is completed, we have every reason to believe the public of Shipley will be proud of the library service provided.

SALTS’ HOSPITAL COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Saltaire Hospital Committee was held on Wednesday evening (27 January), the chairman (Mr. Walker Cryer) presiding. There were also present Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes, Miss Dunn, Messrs. D. B. Chadwick, E. Cowgill, T. Kendall, C. E. Learoyd, and F. Lister.

The clerk reported that the number of outpatients during the month was 117 with 600 attendances. There had been 44 massage cases, four dental cases and 22 operations. The number of in-patients in the hospital at the time of the meeting were fifteen. There had been several serious accidents during the month.

The donations during the month amounted to £145 15s. 10d., while £18 10s. had been contributed to the Extension Fund by the Baildon section of the Otley Division of the West Riding Constabulary.

VICTIM OF INSOMNIA

The District Coroner (Mr. E. W. Norris) held an inquest at the Saltaire Institute on Tuesday afternoon (26 January) on the body of Mary Beatrice Busfield (53), wife of Joe Arthur Busfield, dye merchant’s clerk, 20, Mayfield Drive, Shipley, who died on Sunday morning (24 January).

Mr. Arthur Harrison Busfield, the son, said his mother had been an invalid for many years.

On Friday morning his mother told him that she had taken a dose of poison. Witness asked her what the poison was, and she said it was lysol, and witness identified the bottle (now produced) lying on a table by the side of the bed. The bottle was usually in the bedroom.

Mr. Joe Arthur Busfield, the husband, said he saw his wife on Friday morning, and she seemed as usual. Witness was telephoned for about noon, when he saw his wife. He subsequently ascertained that the lysol bottle had been left on the table by the maid at the request of Mrs. Busfield. A note was left by the deceased stating that there was no one else to blame, and she could not sleep.

Dr. Thornton, of Shipley, said deceased had suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for several years, and had been confined to bed for two years. In his opinion death was due to heart failure and collapse as the result of having swallowed lysol.

Replying to the Coroner, the doctor said deceased had suffered from insomnia.

The Coroner returned a verdict that deceased poisoned herself with lysol while suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and insomnia, but that there was not sufficient evidence to show the state of her mind at the time.

Mrs. Busfield was the third daughter of the late Mr. William Harrison, who for many years was editor of “The Yorkshire Observer”.

OTLEY POLICE COURT – 26 JANUARY
TWO MONTHS FOR LOITERING

Thomas Harold Kelcher (24), a Shipley labourer, was charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony at Baildon on Friday night (22 January).

Police-constable Fearnside stated that at 20 minutes to 12 at night he was walking along the grass verge on the Coach Road towards Shipley Glen, when he saw the prisoner come out of a gate leading to the Saltaire Tennis Club’s pavilion. He asked him what he was doing, and Kelcher replied that he was only having a walk. Witness asked him to return with him to the pavilion, but he refused. Not being satisfied with the man’s answers to other questions, witness took him to Shipley Police Station and locked him up. In reply to the charge, he said, “I will be even with you later.”

Prisoner: That’s all lies.

Kelcher denied that he had been to the pavilion, or into the field where it stands. He asked the officer to search him as he had no jemmy. “In fact,” added the accused, “I have not had a jemmy since I came out of prison seven months since.”

The Chairman: The inference of that is that you used to have one.

Superintendent Hodgson read out a list of nine previous convictions against the accused, mostly for theft, including six months imprisonment at Otley in 1922 for stealing from a tennis club pavilion. Another conviction was three months at Salford for stealing tennis balls, cigarettes, etc.

In committing the prisoner to two months’ imprisonment, the Chairman said that men with his record should not be wandering about at nearly midnight.

On hearing the sentence, prisoner exclaimed, “It’s not right, sir.” Pointing to the constable, he remarked, “I will wait until I meet this fellow again.”

ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ SOCIAL

At the Royal Café, Saltaire, on Saturday evening (30 January), the Baildon Green Allotment Holders’ Society promoted a successful social, which was well attended.

A whist drive was controlled by Mr. M. Jennings.

Councillor T. Hewitt presented the whist prizes as follows: —

Ladies—1, Mrs. Biltcliffe; 2, Mrs. Excell; 3, Mrs. Hudson.
Gentlemen—1, Mr. Halliday; 2, Mr. Myers; 3, Mr. Clifton.

Dancing was enjoyed to the strains of the Silver Slipper Band. Mr. N. Abbey was M.C., and Mr. W. Rice, Mr. R. Laycock, and Mr. H. Paley, stewards. The secretarial duties were satisfactorily carried out by Mr. W. Boddy.

BOXING AT SALTAIRE
BAILDON RUGBY CLUB TOURNAMENT

The Baildon Rugby Club’s boxing tournament, which was held on Thursday evening (28 January) at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, was a very successful event, and attracted a large number of spectators.

SHIPLEY LIBERALS
CONVERSAZIONES AT SALTAIRE

The annual conversaziones of the Shipley Division Liberal Association, which were held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday and Saturday evenings (29 & 30 January), were exceptionally well attended, and like their predecessors proved most enjoyable social functions, the children’s party on Saturday being regarded as the most successful yet held under the auspices of the Association.

At Friday’s function Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rhodes, of Rawdon, acted as host and hostess at the reception.

The Victoria Hall on Saturday evening presented quite an animated scene when the children’s party was held. The youthful guests were received at the reception by Councillor Vincent Hall and Mrs. Hall.

Games and dancing were the source of much enjoyment and the various favours which were kindly given by the host and hostess to the children added much to their merry round of pleasure.

DEATHS

SHACKLETON – John Redmond died 29 January in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
ROBERTSHAW – Clara Jane of 14 Lower Green, Baildon, died 12 January.

FOOTBALL

Bradford Combination League
30 January – Saltaire 4 Bowling Athletic 1

HOCKEY

2 January – Idle Congs 1 Saltaire Mills 4
16 – St. Oswalds 4 Saltaire Mills 1
23 – Norwood 0 Saltaire Mills 0
30 – Saltaire Mills 7 Frizinghall 1

FATAL MOTOR SKID
SALTAIRE FAMILY IN CAR CRASH
WIFE KILLED AND HUSBAND SERIOUSLY INJURED

An alarming motor accident occurred on the London Road at Baldock, Hertfordshire, on Sunday afternoon (14 February), in which a Saltaire family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henry Simpson, and their son, of 11 Victoria Road, Saltaire, were involved.

The accident was the result of the car having skidded on account, it is thought, of the wet state of the road. Mrs. Lucy Simpson was killed, and her husband, who was seriously injured, was conveyed to the Letchworth Hospital in an unconscious condition, where he was detained. Their little son, apart from suffering from shock, was apparently none the worse for the alarming mishap.

The discovery of the accident was made by Arthur James Westwood and Sidney Smith, two Baldock youths who were cycling from Biggleswade. They heard cries for help coming from under the car, and they ripped off the hood in order to extricate the unfortunate family.

One of the youths stood by while his companion proceeded to Baldock to report the occurrence. The ambulance attended and conveyed Mr. Simpson to Letchworth Hospital, and the boy was taken to his grandfather’s home at Ilford. The body of Mrs. Simpson was removed to Radwell Village Hall.

Mrs. Simpson was the younger daughter of Mr. Thomas Dyson, and the late Mrs. Dyson, of 30 Pickford Street, Milnsbridge, near Huddersfield. Before coming to reside at Saltaire, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson had a general grocery business formerly owned by Mrs. Simpson’s father in St. Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield.

Mr. Simpson regained consciousness on Monday, and he was able to make a statement to the police in regard to the matter.

About 12 months ago Mr. Simpson set up business as a confectioner at Saltaire.

The inquest was opened by the Hitchen Coroner on Tuesday, but after evidence of identification had been given, it was adjourned for a fortnight for the attendance of Mr. Simpson.

Mrs. Mary Simpson of Thorold Road, Ilford, mother of Mr. Simpson, said that her son was driving to London to pay her a visit at the time of the accident. Mr. Simpson purchased the car two months ago. She did not know whether he had driven it before.

Dr. Watson, of Baldock, said that Mrs. Simpson died from haemorrhage of the brain caused by a fracture of the base of the skull.

SALT’S HOSPITAL BOARD

A meeting of the Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital Board was held on Wednesday evening (24 February), the chairman (Mr. Walker Cryer) presiding. There were also present Messrs. E. Reynolds, D. B. Chadwick, T. Kendall, E. Cowgill, F. Lister, and Dr. Thornton, with the clerk (Mr. T. Luxton.

The clerk reported that 88 out-patients had made 750 attendances during last month. There were 12 in-patients.

The principal donations during the month were £42 from the Saltaire Conversazione Committee, £26 0s. 9d. from the Shipley District Friendly and Trade Society, and £13 from the Charlestown Combing Company. The principal donation to the extension fund was 10 guineas from Messrs. A. Linley and Sons. The total either promised or sent is now £3,075.

Mr. Cryer stated that he had written to the education authority in Shipley regarding the possibility of arranging concerts to be given by school children under the direction of their teachers on similar lines to those given during the Education Week. He had received a letter from Mr. W. Popplestone, Director of Education, stating that instructions had been given to head teachers to make arrangements for concerts to be given for the benefit of the Hospital Extension Fund.

SHIPLEY URBAN COUNCIL MEETING 23 FEBRUARY
Gifts to Saltaire Library

Mr. Fred White (chairman of the Libraries Committee) said he had received a letter from Mr. E. Clifford Fry stating that as he was leaving Shipley he should like to mark his father’s long connection with the Saltaire Institute, and his own participation in an honorary capacity in many of its activities, and Mr. Fry asked the committee’s acceptance of several well-bound books which would be suitable for reference in the general section, and possibly be of great use to students.

Mr. White, in acknowledging the gifts, cordially thanked Mr. Fry.

SHIPLEY EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING 22 FEBRUARY

At the Higher Education Sub-Committee a letter was read from the County Committee intimating that certain pupils who were awarded Salt Scholarships to the Salt Boys’ High School four years ago were under sixteen years of age when they left school. The County Committee therefore requested that the Governors, when awarding the Salt Scholarships in future, would make them tenable until the end of the term in which the pupils would attain the age of sixteen years.

A letter was read from Salts (Saltaire) Limited, intimating that they had no field which they could let as a playing field for the Boys’ High School. Recommended, that the Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Councillor Horne and the Director be requested to make further enquiries for suitable land for a playing field for the Boys’ High School, and report to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee.

THE “SEARCHLIGHT”
COMMUNISTS BUSY AT SALTAIRE
EFFORTS TREATED AS A JOKE

The Shipley Communists are stated to be making an attempt to convert the workers in Saltaire Mills to their ideas, and to this end a Communist journal has been published under the title of “The Saltaire Searchlight,” a publication containing four pages of typewritten matter. The publication is not distributed in the mill itself, but on the bridge in Victoria Road.

Two issues of the “Searchlight” have so far been made, the first being distributed free, and the second sold for one penny a copy.

On the title page of the first issue an explanation was given as to why it had been published, including the following: —

The “Searchlight” is a factory paper and is going to make Salts into a 100 per cent. organised workshop with a real live Workshop Committee at the head of the workers. . . We invite you to write to the “Searchlight,” and we shall publish your letters; there is no need to send your names and addresses, so there is no danger of you getting the sack.

The paragraphs printed make a number of allegations against the firm of Salts (Saltaire), Ltd., regarding wages, bonuses, etc.

The campaign, however, has not been thought serious enough to call for any official consideration by the firm, and is being treated more or less as a joke by the officials.

The attack is to some extent directed against the trade unions, as will be gathered from the front page paragraph, which implies that the workpeople are not at present properly organised.

On the title page it is stated that the publication is issued by the Salts’ Communist Group, Shipley, and bears a sickle and hammer, the insignia of the Communist movement.

An idea of setting up Factory Committees in an attempt to usurp the functions of the trade unions is shown by a paragraph under the heading of “Saltaire Workers’ Next Task--A Factory Committee.”

This points out that trade unions would probably consider many of the grievances outlined in the pamphlet too small to worry about and continues: “If all departments in the mill had their representatives on one committee unity of action would be assured.”

SHIPLEY OPERATIC SOCIETY
“H. M. S. PINAFORE”
THREE NIGHTS PRODUCTION - OPENING PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT

Shipley, although containing many vocalists of ability and artists not lacking in histrionic talent, has apparently since the war been neglected with regard to an operatic society. Philanthropic work, which has always received excellent support in Shipley and district, has felt the need of entertainers who will bring in funds to the various benevolent causes in the township.

It is hoped that as a result of the society’s three nights’ efforts the Saltaire Hospital and Shipley and District Nursing Association will receive substantial financial aid.

There was a gratifying audience at the opening performance, which was given at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, last (Thursday) night (25 February), and the opera will be repeated this evening and to-morrow evening.

NURSING ASSOCIATION DANCE

Organised by Miss Akam, Miss Gregson, Miss Webster and Miss Pullan, a successful dance in aid of the Shipley and District Nursing Association took place in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Tuesday evening (9 February). Upwards of 170 persons were present, and a delightful time was spent dancing to the strains of the Brooklyn Dance Band. Mr. Geoffrey Denby was a capable M.C. Supper was served in the York Room.

SHIPLEY POLICE BALL
SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT VICTORIA HALL

The second annual whist drive and dance arranged by the Shipley Section of the Bradford Division of the West Riding Constabulary which took place in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday evening (10 February), was as big a success as was the first social arranged by the section last year.

Both the Victoria Hall and the York Room were well filled with gay throngs of dancers numbering almost 400, and with the floor in excellent condition, and the music of a very high order, there was nothing lacking to provide a really enjoyable evening.

Detective Officer Shaw, who acted as secretary, had made every arrangement possible for the comfort of those taking part, and the programme of dances was carried through without a hitch. For the whist drive, also, excellent arrangements had been made and 10 tables were occupied. The M.C.s for whist were Police-constables Richardson and Shaw, and for dancing honorary bouquet was Police-constables Smedley and Bentley.

The ubiquitous and local Orchestra played for dancing. Inspector Blenkin was chief steward, and other stewards from the Shipley section were Sgts. Williams and Gatenby, P.C.’s Reynolds, Pleasant, Angier, Wilson, Schofield, Riley, Pettit, Duper, Sugden, White, and Rhodes.

The whist and spot dance prizes were presented during the evening by Mr. George Firth, of Ash Mount, Commander of the Shipley Division of the special constabulary who was supported by Supt. Woodcock.

The whist drive prizes were won by: —

The whist drive prizes were won by: — Ladies: 1, Miss Brearley; 2, Miss Booth; 3, Mrs. Suddards; 4, Miss Baird; consolation, Mrs. Gordon. Gentlemen: 1, Mrs. Batting (playing as gentleman); 2, Mr. Murgatroyd; 3, Mr. Barnett; 4, Mrs. Hartley (playing as gentleman); consolation, Mr. Smith.

Spot dances, Mr. P. Hustwick and Miss N. Brown, and Misses Bartle and Coates.

WOMEN UNIONISTS’ SHROVETIDE SOCIAL

The Shrovetide social held under the auspices of the Shipley Women’s Unionist Association, which took place in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Tuesday evening (16 February), proved a popular and most enjoyable function.

Upwards of 180 persons were present, and of these 132 took part in a whist drive, which was controlled by Mr. A. Chester.

Mrs. Frank W. Rhodes (Chairman of the Shipley Divisional Women’s Unionist Association) presented the prizes as follows: --
Ladies: 1, Miss Rooks; 2, Mrs. G. W. Woodhams; consolation, Mrs. Allen.
Gentlemen: 1, Mr. H. Chippindale; 2, Mr. G. Parkinson; consolation, Mr. W. A. Butland.

An excellent supper was served during an interval. Dancing followed, the duties of M.C. being capably carried out by Mr. Thomas Kendall. Mr. Arthur Tillotson’s dance band supplied the music.

The arrangements for the social were admirably carried out by the ladies’ committee, with Miss K. Russell as secretary.

EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL

The staff of Messrs. Blythe and Berwick, Ltd., Bradford, held a successful whist drive and dance on Thursday (11 February) at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire. About 300 persons were present, 25 tables being occupied at the whist drive.

The prizes which had been provided by the firm were presented by Mrs. W. H. Berwick. Mr. J. A. Sladen was the M.C. for the dancing, and Mr. S. Wigglesworth was the M.C. for whist. The music for the dancing was supplied by the Parisian Syncopated Orchestra.

During the interval Mr. H. Goodwin, who had carried out the secretarial duties, mentioned that the function had been organised for the purpose of inaugurating a benevolent fund for the men. The whole of the proceeds were to be devoted to that object.

The winners at whist were: --
Ladies: Miss C. Jackson and Mrs. Skirrow.
Gentlemen: Mr. A. Teasdale and G. Thorndike.

Prizes for the highest score in the first half were won by Miss Appleyard (playing as gentleman) and Mrs. Dennison, and prizes for the highest scores in the second half went to Mrs. Marsh (playing as gentleman) and Mrs. Brook.

(Colin’s note - Messrs. Blythe and Berwick, Ltd. was a prominent transport and haulage company based in Bradford during the early 20th century.) 

EMPLOYEES’ CHARITY CARNIVAL

A fancy dress masked carnival and whist drive organised by the employees of Messrs. William Oddy & Co., Ltd., Junction Mills, Shipley, in aid of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, took place in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Friday evening (12 February).

It was the third annual event the employees have arranged on behalf of the hospital, and an innovation this year—the masked carnival—proved quite a popular success.

A whist drive was controlled in the York Room by Mr. H. Dawson. Thirty-two tables were engaged. The prize-winners were: -
Ladies: 1, Miss Baldwin; 2, Miss Dobson; 3, Mrs. Whitaker; consolation, Mrs. H. Perks. Gentlemen: 1, Mr. N. Lane; 2, Mr. H. Weston; 3, Mr. J. Hey; consolation, Mr. J. Hiles.

A large gathering participated in the dance, for which Mr. B. Shepherd was the M.C., and the music was supplied by Mr. Geo. Ward’s syncopated orchestra.

Mr. R. Gledhill, of Bradford, was the judge for the fancy dress masked carnival, and his awards were as follows: -

Fancy dress--Ladies: 1, Miss J. Williams (squaw); 2, Miss Ethel Hartley (squaw); 3, Miss M. Wain (apache); original, Mrs. M. Craven (the shire).
Gentlemen--Fancy dress: 1, Mr. Greening (Old English); 2, Mr. H. Alderson (Coster); 3, Mr. A. Hanby (Apache). Original, Mr. H. Summerscales (Departed Spirits).

Mr. Gledhill said he was delighted to be present, as over 20 years ago the firm of Messrs. W. Oddy & Co. sent his brother out to Australia, and he had never looked back since. (Applause).

Subsequently Mr. Gledhill and Miss May Kershaw gave an exhibition dance of the French Tango.

Mr. F. Trimnel, the managing director, presented the prizes.

The committee responsible for the affair, which was a great success, were Messrs. F. Stokes, V. Clay, B. Shepherd, H. Dawson, V. Debello, A. Stow, A. Whalley (hon. treasurer) and J. W. Alderson (hon. secretary). Refreshments were served under the superintendence of Mrs. Dickerson.

CRICKET CLUB DANCE

At the York Room, Victoria Institute, Saltaire, on Tuesday (16 February), a well-attended and enjoyable dance organised by St. Margaret’s Church Cricket Club, Frizinghall, was held.

Mr. Walter Long was M.C., and the music was supplied by the Orpheus orchestra.

EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL

The annual social of the employees of Messrs. Fred Ambler, Ltd., worsted spinners, Dumb Mills, Frizinghall, was held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturday evening (13 February), when upwards of 300 employees and friends spent a most enjoyable time.

A whist drive with 19 tables engaged was controlled in the Social Room by Mr. Fred Northrop and Mr. C. Marshall.

Mr. M. Outhwaite (manager) presented the prizes as follows: —
Ladies: 1, Mrs. Cattley; 2, Mrs. H. Robinson.
Gentlemen: 1, Mr. W. Gledhill; 2, Mr. T. North.

Dancing took place in the Victoria Hall to the strains of Mr. Clarkson Barker’s orchestra, Mr. H. Ledgard being the M.C.

During the evening the function was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ambler, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Ambler, Miss Eveline Ambler and Miss A. M. Pearson.

The Entertainment Committee, with Miss E. Bartle (secretary) was responsible for the successful arrangements of the gathering, and any surplus will be devoted to the Employees’ Benevolent Fund.

WINDHILL CO-OP EMPLOYEES ENTERTAINED AT SALTAIRE

The directors of the Windhill Co-operative Society, Ltd., entertained the employees and friends numbering about 600 to a social, whist drive and dance at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday evening (17 February).

The affair was most enjoyable, and the arrangements had been ably carried out under the supervision of the secretary (Mr. N. J. Morton), who was unavoidably absent.

The proceedings commenced with the first part of the concert programme in the Victoria Hall.

The President (Mr. Edgar Hyde), who presided, in extending a hearty welcome to the guests, stated that the gathering was the outcome of the diamond jubilee celebrations held last year, when the hope was expressed that a similar gathering would be held annually.

The programme opened with the part-song “Music all powerful,” which was admirably rendered by the Windhill Industrial Co-operative Society’s choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. A. Coates, and in their subsequent efforts the choir enhanced their reputation with commendable success. Madame Florrie Harrison, of Frizinghall, a great favourite at Shipley, and Miss Maud Myers, of Shipley, a noted contralto vocalist, sang several songs in a most delightful manner.

The following quartets were sung with great taste: —

“Little Maiden Mine,” by Mrs. Denby, Miss Baker, Messrs. Todd and Stansfield; “Slavonic Cradle Song,” by Miss Lancaster, Mr. Coates, Messrs. Ramsden and Bateson; and later in the second half (when the concert was continued in the York Room) “In Absence,” by Messrs. Ramsden, Todd, Bateson, and Holmes. Mr. Sam Myers, of Leeds, gave

several humorous ditties and likewise was well received for his clever impersonations of some well-known artists, including George Robey, Mark Sheridan, Sir Harry Lauder, Walter Fyffe, and Bransby Williams. Miss Doris Pickles was an excellent accompanist.

Mr. T. Newbould (vice-president) was the chairman for the concert committee, with Mr. B. Pollard as secretary.

The York Room was utilised for the whist drive, at which no fewer than 66 tables were engaged. Mr. Edgar Hyde acted as M.C., and he was assisted by the following stewards: Messrs. F. Hindle, A. Newall, P. Butterfield, O. B. Raistrick, and C. Batty.

During an interval Mr. Hyde presented the whist prizes to the following successful competitors: —
Ladies: 1. Mrs. E. Wright; 2. Mr. Priestley (playing as a lady); sealed, Miss Wild; travelling, Mrs. Earnshaw, Mrs. Ingham; consolation, Mrs. Sladen.
Gentlemen: 1, Mr. McCone; 2. Mr. F. Glover; sealed, Mr. J. Jennings; travelling, Mr. Bateson, Mr. Wood; consolation, Mr. A. Naylor.

The Victoria Hall presented quite an animated scene when the happy throng of dancers occupied the floor: a large number of the guests being onlookers from the balcony. Mr. H. Ledgard was M.C., and the dance stewards were Messrs. L. B. Thornhill, F. Town, S. Baldwin, G. Dracup, A. Brogden, and H. Jennings. Mr. George Ward’s orchestra played for dancing.

Refreshments were served in the Social Rooms, the catering being satisfactorily carried out under the superintendence of Mr. J. T. Appleyard (bakery department), who was ably assisted by the members of the Windhill Co-operative Society Women’s Guild.

LAWN TENNIS DANCE

The members of the Shipley Lawn Tennis Club organized an enjoyable dance in the York Room of the Victoria Institute, Saltaire, on Friday evening (19 February). Mr. E. Parkinson was M.C., and the music was supplied by the Parisian Syncopated Orchestra.

SALTAIRE MILLS C.C. DANCE

A dance organised by the committee of the Saltaire Mills Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening (24 February) in the Royal Cafe, Saltaire. There was a good company, and a very pleasant evening was spent dancing to music supplied by Mr. J. Read’s band . Mr. Vincent Wensworth was the M.C.

CHARLESTOWN F.C. SOCIAL

A successful whist drive and dance, organised by the Charlestown Football Club, was held in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturda (20 February).

Mr. Colin Whitley was M.C. for whist, 27 tables being occupied, and Mr. S. Lamb was M.C. for dancing.

The following were the whist prize winners:
Ladies: 1, Mr. F. Greetham (playing as lady); 2, Mrs. Croft; consolation, Mrs. Sykes.
Gentlemen: 1, Mr. J. Sykes; 2, Mr. W. Stephenson; consolation, Mr. F. Milner.

SALTAIRE CHOIR “GRIFFIN” NIGHT

Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir held their annual “Griffin” night on Saturday (20 February), Mr. J. Bancroft presiding.

Under the conductorship of Mr. J. Midgley, selections were rendered by the choir, and individual items were contributed by Mr. F. St. Clair, Mr. A. King, and Mr. P. Dickinson. The accompanist was Mr. H. Briggs.

A vote of thanks was accorded to the “Griffins” who had been responsible for the arrangement of the programme. Mr. A. Hodgson responded.

SALTAIRE DANCE

The members of the Saltaire Mills Sports Association, physical training section, held a dance on Saturday evening (20 February) in the Royal Cafe, Saltaire. Mr. S. Webster was M.C., and music was provided by Mr. H. Waller’s orchestra.

YOUNG LIBERALS’ DANCE

The second annual dance promoted by the Shipley League of Young Liberals was held in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday evening (19 February). Upwards of 150 persons were present, who were received at the reception by the host and hostess (Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hall, of Nab Field, Shipley).

Amongst those present were Mr. E. Cowgill (Chairman of the Shipley Urban Council), Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hall, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Airey, and Mr. Thomas Luxton, the newly appointed Liberal agent.

Mr. L. F. C. Cooper was an energetic M.C., and the music was supplied by the Ideal orchestra.

Refreshments were served under the supervision of Mesdames Ward, Parkinson, Hart, Sykes, Dewhirst, Misses Sanctuary, Whitaker, and I. Parkinson.

It was a most enjoyable social function.

NORTHCLIFF GOLF CLUB

A whist drive organised by the ladies’ section of the Northcliff Golf Club was held at the York Room of the Victoria Institute, Saltaire, on Saturday evening (20 February). Thirty tables were engaged, Mr. S. Sheppard being the M.C.

Mrs. Johnson (president) won the ladies’ first prize, which was presented to her by Mr. Herbert Gill. Mrs. Johnson then presented the remainder of the prizes as follows: —
Ladies: 2, Mrs. Dobson; consolation, Miss Birch.
Gentlemen: 1, Mr. Phillips; 2, Mr. E. Mann; consolation, Mr. F. Stringer; special prize, Mr. J. Humphries.

Afterwards a concert, arranged by Mr. Sydney Weldon, was much enjoyed. The programme was contributed to by Miss Elsie Hill (soprano), Miss Helena Marshall (contralto), Mr. Sydney Weldon (tenor), Mr. William Nutter (bass) and Mr. James Hall (entertainer). Mr. A. R. Knight was an efficient accompanist.

CONVERSAZIONES’ COMMITTEE DANCE

The members of the committee who arranged this year’s Saltaire Conversaziones held a ball in the York Room at the Institute, Saltaire, on Tuesday evening (23 February). The room was illuminated with coloured electric lights copied from the conversaziones, while the supper room was also arranged and lighted on the same lines as it had been for those events.

Amongst those present were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Waddilove, Mr. A. E. Horne, Mr. T. F. Doyle, Dr. and Mrs. Percival Ward, Mr. E. Clifford Fry, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Barnes.

After the supper, Mr. C. H. Ingham (chairman of the Conversazioni Committee) thanked the members for their help, which had made it possible to hand over seventy guineas to charity.

The Gresham Dance Band provided the accompaniments for dancing.

BOXING AT SALTAIRE

The amateur boxing tournament promoted by the Saltaire Mills Sports Association under the able secretaryship of Mr. G. H. Glover, which took place in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Thursday (18 February), can, without any exaggeration, be said to be one of the most outstanding events of its kind to take place in Shipley for some time past. From the character of the contests which had been billed a good evening’s sport was expected, and those expectations were more than fulfilled.

FOOTBALL

Bradford Combination League

6 February – St. Bedes 3 Saltaire 2
20 – Saltaire 1 Bank Top 2
27 –???? Terrace 3 Saltaire 1

HOCKEY

20 February -
Saltaire 0 Joseph’s 2
Saltaire 4 North Bradford 0

27 February -
Allerton 6 Saltaire 1
Saltaire Mills 2 YWCA 1

SHIPLEY MAN’S GALLANTRY
LITTLE BOY SAVED FROM CANAL

The gallant rescue of a six-year-old boy from the Canal at Saltaire last week has come to light several days after the actual incident. The boy was Jack Milner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milner, of 13 Titus Street, Saltaire. He was playing on the canal bank near the Saltaire Bridge on Tuesday afternoon (2 March) when he fell into the water. His playmates ran off screaming for help.

Mr. Allan Smith, of 1 Hirstwood Crescent, Shipley, who was passing up Victoria Road, hearing their cries, vaulted the iron railings between Victoria Road and the canal bank and, pausing only to fling off his coat and hat, dived into the water, which is very deep at this point. The child was by this time completely under the water, but Mr. Smith was able to locate him and draw him to the bank.

The unconscious boy was lifted out by Mr. Stanley Green, a friend of Mr. Smith’s, who with commendable presence of mind immediately applied artificial respiration.

The little boy, when examined at his home by a doctor, was found to be little worse for his immersion.

A move is being made to bring Mr. Smith’s action to the notice of the Royal Humane Society.

KILLED ON WAY TO SCHOOL

A little girl, Catherine Doherty, of Dockfield Road, Shipley, was fatally injured on her way to school in Otley Road by a motor car driven by Mr. Charles Pearson Gledhill, of West Avenue, Baildon, yesterday. She died from her injuries in Saltaire Hospital last night (16 March).

INQUEST ON SALTAIRE VICTIM

The adjourned inquest on the body of Mrs. Lucy Simpson, 11 Victoria Road, Saltaire, was held on Tuesday (2 March) at Radwell, Hertfordshire. It will be recalled that Mrs. Simpson met her death in the overturning of the two-seater motor car in which she was proceeding from Shipley to London with her husband, Mr. Henry Herbert Simpson, and her nine-year-old son, near Baldock and Biggleswade on 14 February. Mr. Simpson was seriously injured, and the boy had slight injuries.

Mr. Simpson, for whose recovery the inquest had been adjourned, said he did not recall the car overturning. The last thing he remembered was asking an A.A. scout near Biggleswade for directions. He did not think the accident was caused by a car coming from the opposite direction, as he first thought.

Arthur James Westwood of Baldock said he heard cries for help coming from beneath the overturned car and heard the man say, “Try and get out. I think my wife is dead.”

Herbert Victor Bye, a motor-lorry driver from Holloway, said he passed the overturned car. It was not unusual to see a car overturned, and he did not stop.

The Coroner (Mr. F. R. Shillitoe) said the accident was caused by a skid and burst tyre while the car was travelling at considerable speed.

The jury returned a verdict of “Accidental death.”

OLD FOLKS’ TREATS
HAPPY GATHERING AT SALTAIRE
MR. A. KENDALL AND A WRONG IMPRESSION

Favoured by fine weather, which is an important factor in connection with the foregathering of old folks, the Shipley Old Folks’ Treat Committee entertained about 300 old people of Saltaire and Shipley on Saturday (6 March).

In the afternoon they were the guests of the directors of the Saltaire Picture House, when the pictures screened were a source of delight. Those who were too infirm to walk or go by tram car, were conveyed in motor cars kindly lent by Mr. Abraham Kendall, Mr. Harry Cottam, Mr. Percy Taylor and Dr. Percival Ward, the last-named gentleman being most assiduous in his duties as secretary, with whom Miss Annie Dean proved an energetic assistant secretary.

There was quite a happy gathering afterwards at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, when the old folks thoroughly enjoyed a splendid beef and ham tea. In addition to a bevy of waitresses the following members and friends of the Shipley Old Folks’ Treat Committee kindly assisted at the tea. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cottam, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Taylor, Mrs. C. H. Simonds, M.B.E., Mrs. A. Midgley, Mr. Joe Hudson, Dr. Percival Ward and Miss Annie Dean.

The oldest woman present was Mrs. Burgess, Saltaire Road, Shipley (84), and the oldest man was Mr. Garforth, Manor Lane, Shipley (86). Each woman was presented with 1/4 lb. of tea, and the men were each given 1 oz. of tobacco.

At the concert Mr. Abraham Kendall, who presided, said he was pleased to say that the number of old folks entertained at 60 years of age and over was more than last year, and he rejoiced that the weather had been fine on this occasion, which was not the case last year.

He went on to say that an impression had got abroad that the function was given by the Shipley Urban Council. That was not so. The money for the treat was provided by a number of residents, and there were a few firms in the town who had taken collections to assist the fund, and the committee were very grateful for their help, which enabled them to make the treat such a success.

The programme was admirably sustained by Mrs. Wood (soprano), Miss Hustwit (contralto), Miss Maud Myers (contralto) and Mr. J. H. Holdsworth, of Bradford, the latter giving Yorkshire dialect stories which greatly amused the old folks. Mr. Seth Heaton was an excellent accompanist.

Mr. Cuff (a member of the Shipley Veterans’ Association), proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the committee and artists.

TENNIS DANCE

An enjoyable dance, promoted by the Shipley Tennis Club, was held in the Social Room of the Victoria Institute, Saltaire, on Friday evening (5 March).

Mr. J. V. Chapman was M.C., and the music was supplied by Mr. J. Read’s orchestra.

SALTAIRE MILLS DANCE

The annual dance of the spinning department of Salts (Saltaire), Ltd., was held in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday evening (5 March), when the hall was tastefully festooned and adorned with Chinese lanterns for the event. Nearly 400 persons participated in the function at which Mr. O. Denison (manager of the spinning department) and Mr. T. F. Doyle were present. Mr. G. Wall and Mr. V. Wensworth were M.C.’s, and the music was supplied by the Ideal Orchestra. During the evening fancy caps were worn, and streamers added to the gaiety of the gathering. The arrangements were carried out by a committee with Mr. Joe Lamb as chairman, and Mr. H. Kendall secretary.

A SALTAIRE CONCERT

A concert, promoted by the newly formed Saltaire Young Men’s Congregational Institute, was given in the Saltaire Congregational School on Saturday evening (6 March).

The following artists contributed to a most enjoyable programme: —Madam T. Myers, of Leeds (soprano); Miss Kathleen Browne, of Leeds (contralto); Mr. H. Gomersall (tenor); Miss Dorothy Howarth, of Bradford (elocutionist); and Mr. J. Charles Pearson, of Leeds (society entertainer).

Miss Lilian Harding was an excellent accompanist, and she also gave a pianoforte solo with great taste.

SHIPLEY MAN’S ACCIDENT

While Mr. Jasper Halliday, motor driver, of 11 Ives Street, Shipley, was walking along Otley Road, Shipley, on Sunday night (14 March), he was knocked down by a motor-cycle combination, driven by Mr. C. Hartley, of Gilstead, Bingley.

Mr. Halliday, who sustained a cut over the right eye, and bruises to the face and neck, was conveyed to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, but was discharged on Monday.

(Colin’s Note – Jasper Halliday – born in 1892 – died in 1964)

ST. PATRICK’S BALL

The annual St. Patrick’s Ball in connection with Shipley Roman Catholic Men’s Society, which was held in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (17 March), proved most enjoyable, a large company being present. The ball had been admirably arranged, and the limelight effects were greatly appreciated.

Mr. L. C. Cooper officiated as M.C., and the “Ideal” orchestra proved capable accompanists.

SALTAIRE SPIRITUALIST SERVICES

Special services have been held in connection with the Saltaire Spiritualist Church and Lyceum (Rosse Street) during the past week. A social was held last Saturday, at which the presentation of prizes to the Lyceum scholars was made by Mrs. Garner, of Peterborough. The Lyceum anniversary services were held on Sunday (21 March), when the speaker and clairvoyant was Mrs. Garner. Mrs. Garner was also the speaker at two services on Monday (22 March), while Mrs. Wood, of Bradford, was the speaker on Wednesday (24 March).

SALTAIRE MALE VOICE CHOIR

At the Rosse Hotel—the new headquarters of the Saltaire Male Voice Choir—a concert arranged by the president (Mr. J. Douglas Smith), was given on Friday night (19 March).

Songs were sung by Mr. G. Charlesworth, Mr. A. W. Fyffe, and Mr. H. Milner, violin solos played by Mr. Whitby Norton, while Mr. John Paley entertained the company with cornet and trumpet solos and humorous items. Several glees by the choir completed the programme. Mr. H. J. Briggs was the accompanist.

The Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir received a visit from the Shipley Working Men’s Club Glee Union last Friday (26 March) at the Rosse Hotel. There was a good attendance, and Mr. C. Hainsworth presided over the gathering.

The Shipley choir rendered several glees under the conductorship of Mr. S. Simpson. Additionally, Messrs. G. Gale, J. Moore, A. Wall, and J. Myers contributed towards an excellent programme. Mr. J. H. Briggs served as the accompanist for the event.

SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB SOCIAL

The whist drive and dance organised by the Saltaire Cricket Club, which was held on Saturday (20 March) in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, was a very successful event.

The organisation had been very carefully planned by the club committee under the secretaryship of Mr. Norman Bailey.

The Victoria Hall had been tastefully decorated, and a most enjoyable evening was spent, about 350 taking part.

Mr. H. Hutton was M.C. for whist, and Mr. H. Elam deputised for Mr. W. Riley, who was indisposed, as M.C. for the dance. The refreshments were served by the ladies of the club committee under Mrs. J. Lincoln. The Carltonian Dance Band ably accompanied the dancing.

There were 32 tables in use at the “drive,” the prize-winners being: —Ladies—1. Miss Earnshaw; 2. Mrs. Connaughton; 3. Mrs. Dennison. Gentlemen—1. Mr. H. Lane; 2. Mr. Wilkinson; 3. Mr. Brook.

Lucky prizes—Mrs. Raine and Mr. Horne.

SALTAIRE ADULT SCHOOL

At the Saltaire Adult School a concert, social and supper were held on Saturday (20 March).

The first half hour was taken up by singing fellowship and old folk songs, in which the whole company took part and enjoyed to the full, followed by concert items including a scene from Shakespeare’s Henry VIII by Miss Dorothy Howarth, assisted by Miss E. Atkinson, who also gave individual humorous recitals. Songs were beautifully rendered by Miss L. Kitchen and Miss Doris Barraclough accompanied by Miss Lilian Hardings, who also rendered pianoforte solos.

The supper arrangements were carried out by members of the Women’s School, followed by games, thus bringing to an end a very enjoyable and profitable evening.

On Sunday (21 March) the evening Fellowship meeting took the form of recitals by Miss D. Howarth, including “Through the Flood” and “King Robert of Sicily,” assisted by Miss Annie Hobson, who recited “Two Little Feet” in a pleasing manner. Mrs. Binns (contralto) was the soloist; her rendering of “The Lord is My Shepherd” was greatly appreciated. Miss Nellie Graham was the accompanist.

“AREN’T WE ALL?”
SALTAIRE AND BINGLEY AMATEURS IN COMEDY
SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION AT VICTORIA HALL

The production at Saltaire of the comedy “Aren’t We All?” in aid of charities, by the Saltaire and Bingley Amateur Dramatic societies, under the auspices of the Saltaire Conversazione Committee on Wednesday (24 March), was a great success from every point of view. The hall was well filled, and the acting throughout was of such a high order that the enjoyment of the audience was assured.

The play was produced by Mr. John R. Sampson, and the general arrangements for its presentation were made by the Saltaire Conversazione Committee, whose power of successful organisation was proved at the first Conversazione under their direction which was held this year, when £75 was distributed to charities.

The secretarial arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. M. Illingworth and Mr . F. Feather.

SHIPLEY URBAN COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 23 MARCH

Upon the reading of a letter from the Education Committee in regard to the supply of water to the Technical School, it was decided to defer consideration of the matter until the negotiations with Messrs. Salts (Saltaire) Limited, in regard to the water mains owned by the company, had been completed.

69th ANNIVERSARY

The 69th anniversary of Saltaire Congregational Church was held on Sunday (28 March), the Rev. T. Towers, of Birmingham, conducting the services.

In the morning the choir sang Dr. Martin’s “Holy Spirit, Come, O Come,” the soloists being Miss M. Clark (soprano), Mr. F. Moss (tenor) and Mr. E. Emmett (bass).

In the evening the anthem was “God so loved the world,” from Stainer’s “Crucifixion.” In addition, Miss F. Holgate (contralto) also sang a solo. Mr. W. Sutcliffe was the organist and choirmaster.

The congregations were very good, the collections amounting to nearly £18.

SCHOOLBOY BOXING
SHIPLEY LAD WINS FIVE STONE CHAMPIONSHIP
NORTHERN COUNTIES’ COMPETITIONS AT SALTAIRE

The Bradford Division of the West Riding Constabulary Athletic Association organised the Northern Counties Schoolboys’ Boxing Championships this year, which were boxed at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Saturday (27 March). There was a good representative entry from various parts of the North, and the performances of the boys were generally of a very high order.

There was only one entrant from Shipley, G. Sheldon, of the Central Schools, in the 5st. junior competition. He was far in advance of any of the other competitors for the championship, which he won easily defeating in turn J. Street (St. Mary’s R.C., Bradford), T. Whelan (St Joseph’s R.C., Bradford), and E. Myers (St. Mary’s R.C., Bradford).

NORTHCLIFF GOLF CLUB
SIR NORMAN RAE ELECTED LIFE MEMBER

Sir Norman Rae (a former M.P. for the Shipley Division) was elected president and also made a life member of the Northcliff Golf Club, at the annual meeting held in the Saltaire Institute on Friday (26 March).

Mr. W. Knight Plunkett, in proposing the resolution that Sir Norman be elected a life member of the club, said it was only an acknowledgment by the club of the help they had received from Sir Norman, and it was the highest honour that the club, as a club, could confer on anyone.

RED PROPAGANDA
EFFORTS TO INCREASE SALES OF FACTORY SHEET

The “Saltaire Searchlight,” a typewritten sheet “issued by the Salts Communist Group, Shipley,” and directing part of its propagandist contents against Salts (Saltaire) Limited, where between 2,000 and 3,000 operatives are employed, has issued its third number. The editor, who gives his address as “Socialist Hall, Shipley,” boasts on its title page that they sold nearly 500 copies of the last issue, and hope to increase the circulation.

A paragraph states that “several managers in Salts have displayed a keen anxiety to get copies of the ‘Searchlight’,” and comments:

“If the management really do need copies, we are prepared to supply quantities at wholesale rates upon application to our office.”

“We are also seeing to it that the supply in future meets the demand, so that all at these works can be supplied.”

The title page of the third number of this journal contains a cartoon, entitled “What a Factory Committee Could Do.” It represents two boxers, “Unity” and “The Boss,” who has been dealt a smashing blow with a fist labelled “Factory Committee.” The sub-title to this work of art is “The Complete Knock-out of the Boss,” and a cinematograph producer in the background is yelling: “Oh, boy! Give him [---]!”

Wiser and older heads among the mill workers may know how to deal with this violent propaganda, for there is a complaint in the journal against a burler who insulted a “Searchlight” seller.

NAGGING WIVES

THE Ancient Order of Henpecked Husbands will have to face competition this Eastertide, for a rival organisation, the Grand Universal Emancipated Society of Nagging Wives, has been formed at Saltaire for the purpose of “keeping husbands in a proper state of subjection and meekness.”

One of the qualifications for membership is the ability to keep a husband in his proper place, fully trained to perform cheerfully certain household duties such as taking his wife an early morning cup of tea and having breakfast ready for her when she comes downstairs.

IN order to qualify for membership of this wives’ society, a woman must have been married for five years. She cannot have thoroughly learned the art of henpecking in a shorter period. In five years she is supposed to have discovered that man is not the noble creature she was led to believe him to be. It is also stipulated that she must have had three children, for by that time there is little left of her angelic temper. She is irritable and well qualified to nag. A fully qualified member is supposed to have the ability to nag a husband for 15 minutes three times a day.

The motto of the society is: —

Nag, nag, nag with power,
And keep it up
For a quarter of an hour.

FOOTBALL

Bradford Combination League

6 March – Thackley 2 Saltaire 1
27 – Tramway Parcels 2 Saltaire 1

HOCKEY

6 March – Saltaire 0 Bradford 4
27 – Collegian 7 Saltaire 0

SALTAIRE HOSPITAL EXTENSION SCHEME FUND
CHAIRMAN AND A POOR RESPONSE
LADY WHITEHEAD’S GIFT

A meeting of the governors of Saltaire Hospital was held on Wednesday (31 March). Mr. Walker Cryer (chairman) presided, and the other members present were Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes, Miss Dunn, Messrs. F. Lister, E. Cowgill, C. E. Learoyd, and D. B. Chadwick.

The Clerk (Mr. Thomas Luxton) submitted the monthly report, which showed there were individual out-patients, 137; attendances, 647; operations, 27; massage treatment, 48; dental treatment, 12; one paying patient had been admitted and was still in residence; at the commencement of the month there were 12 non-paying patients, since admitted 33, and 38 discharged, leaving seven in residence.

Donations received during the month totalled £149 1s. 1d., including Salt’s (Saltaire) Ltd., annual subscription, £10 10s. each from Mr. J. C. Hainsworth, Shipley, and Mr. T. B. Edmondson; £10 each from Messrs. W. Denby & Sons, Ltd. (annual subscription), and the Airedale Combing Company, Ltd.

The Clerk also announced that several grateful letters had been received acknowledging the kindly services of the matron, nurses, and the medical staff.

The Chairman mentioned that subscriptions amounting to £153 had been received on behalf of the hospital X Ray installation fund, and he added that the Rev. J. S. Crole (pastor of the Rosse Street Baptist Church, Shipley) had intimated that he would be responsible for raising £500.

The annual report was as follows: —

In-patients, 369
Casualties and out-patients, 1,342
Daily attendances, 8,843
Operations, 310
Massage attendances, 590
Dental cases, 36
Deaths (including accidents), 11

Chairman and Extension Scheme

The Chairman remarked that he thanked the Board for their indulgence during his year of office. It had not, he said, been what might be called a success from a chairman’s standpoint. Although he had put considerable effort in the work, he had not done as much as he intended.

“The work inside the hospital,” continued Mr. Cryer, “could not very well have been done better. The matron, sister, and staff have done magnificent work, and the work has been very strenuous, and there has been some difficult cases, the results of which bear their own testimony. The doctors deserve the highest testimony that I can give for their devotion to the patients, and I think if it could be found possible they deserve additional representation on the board, or to be made a sub-committee of the board.

I am convinced that the Education Committee gets more than value in the work of the school clinic at the hospital. This they would soon find out, if they had to provide a separate place for the purpose, and it will be necessary for the board to ask the Education Committee to find other premises for the clinic during the second part of the alterations.

“The work of the extension is proceeding not as fast as we should prefer, but as fast as it is wise, until we have completed the fire-proof floors. We were unfortunate in losing the services of our honorary clerk of works (Mr. Fred Hall) by death, and I asked our Clerk to say how we regretted to lose such a valued, unassuming, but capable and willing helper, and to convey the board’s sympathy to the family.

“Demands for payment have now begun to come along, and the Extension Fund, unless increased, will soon be exhausted, and credit will have to be sought.

“I am grieved to report that as far as the stone-laying ceremony was concerned, as being a means to enlarge the fund referred to, it was a failure, except for a few valued friends, whose help was all the more valued on that account. Of course the police offering was fine, but that would have come along without such a ceremony. I can assure you Mr. Ayrton’s gift was also a star in a very dark sky.”

“Notwithstanding the severe criticism the board has sustained, it is now proved beyond doubt that the board is absolutely justified in the course adopted, in keeping its pledge entered into with the Shipley Urban Council in 1922, when the deputation who waited upon the governors offered to raise a fund so that the extension of the hospital could be made possible.

It is now four years since the chairman of the Council issued his first appeal for this work. We have got up to date less than £4,000 towards the £7,000 needed to complete the scheme. At the same rate it would take over 50 years to get the amount needed to provide a new hospital to supply the same accommodation as will be available in the present extended hospital when complete.

“The talk by irresponsible outsiders of the governors wasting money is absolute rubbish. Thirty-one beds for patients in the provision of the present scheme will, if finished at the estimated cost; amount (along with the 1909 extension) to £10,300, which alone has been publicly subscribed for. That is about £330 per bed. The cost in Malton, where wages are less, and in other places where new hospitals are being provided, is averaging £1,500 per bed, or four and a half time more.

“The Governors are doing their utmost (as well as the architect) to see that, when finished, the hospital shall be a credit to the town and maintain the eminent character it has always enjoyed.

Notwithstanding the difficulties of my year as chairman, I hope the next chairman will not be impeded in his duties as a consequence of my having occupied the position before him; and if health permits I will do all I can to sustain him in the work of the hospital.”

The Chairman was cordially thanked for his services during the past year, on the motion of Mr. Lister, who observed that no one could have done more for the interest of that institution that Mr. Cryer. Included in the resolution was a vote of thanks to the vice-chairman (Mr. E. Reynolds), and tribute was paid to him for the work he had done.

Mrs. Rhodes, in seconding the resolution, which was carried, remarked that it had been a difficult year, as it had been a bad year for business. She thanked the chairman for the kind and tactful way he had fulfilled his duties as chairman, and she was sure his whole heart was in the welfare of the Saltaire Hospital.

In supporting, Mr. Cowgill also spoke of the enthusiasm displayed by Mr. Cryer on behalf of the hospital.

Acknowledging the compliment, Mr. Cryer thanked the members of the board for their kind expressions of his services. He commented upon the action of some people who, he alleged, had attempted to stop contributions towards the hospital extension fund because they thought that the governors should have built a new hospital.

He spoke of the difficulties of such a project and added that in his judgment they would at least require a nucleus of £20,000 before they would start to build a new hospital.

He wished the institution, and the chairman who ever he may be, great success in the future.

A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Lister, was passed to the medical staff, matron, nurses and masseuse. He referred to the magnificent financial assistance given both by rich and poor of the public of Shipley.

Miss Dunn seconded the resolution and referred to the continued interest the public of Shipley took in the welfare of the hospital.

Since the meeting Mr. Cryer has received a cheque for £100 from Lady Whitehead on behalf of the hospital extension fund.

SALTAIRE HOSPITAL X RAY INSTALLATION
FULL SUBSCRIPTION LIST

Below we give the complete list of subscriptions to date towards the Saltaire Hospital X-ray installation fund: —

	£	s	d
Rosse Street Brotherhood, 1st donation	7	2	6
Rosse Street Brotherhood, Second donation	5	0	0
Mr. E. Thorpe	1	1	0
Anonymous	10	0	0
Mr. E. H. Clark	1	1	0
Mr. J. Thompson	1	1	0
Mrs. Jowett	2	0	0
Mr. John Booth Atkinson	2	2	0
Mrs. Gill	1	0	0
Miss E. Wigglesworth	1	0	0
Northcliff service (Free Church)	5	5	0
Miss E. Overend	1	1	0
Mr. H. Ayrton	50	0	0
Mr. G. Birbeck	5	0	0
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan	1	1	0
Mr. Greenwood (Clayton)	10	0	0
Service, Shipley Church (Educational)	7	0	0
Mr. W. Cryer	5	0	0
Mr. A. Bagnall	2	2	0
Mr. and Mrs. Robert	2	2	0
Crowghyll Bowling Club	13	14	0
Dock Mills (W. Smith)	1	10	0
Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Chisholm	1	1	0
Mr. Jennings	1	1	0
Mr. H. Chippindale	1	1	0
Per Yorkshire Penny Bank		10	0
Mr. O. Morgan	2	2	0
Mr. C. W. Peacock	10	0	0
Mr. W. Rimmington	1	1	0
Mr. E. Brearley	1	1	0
I.O.O.F., M.U.	3	2	1
Mrs. E. W.	1	0	0
S.A.S. (Baildon)		10	0
Mr. F. Holdsworth	5	0	0
Mr. R. Horne	2	2	0
Mr. J. W. Hodgson	1	1	0
Total £	158	1	7

 

SALT’S HOSPITAL GOVERNORS

The annual meeting of the Governors of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital was held on Wednesday evening (28 April), when the members present were Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes, Miss Dunn, Dr. Thornton, Messrs. Walker Cryer, Francis Lister, E. Reynolds, D. B. Chadwick, T. Kendall and E. Cowgill.

In proposing the re-election of Mr. Walker Cryer as chairman for the ensuing year, Mr. Kendall said he was the right man in the right place. He paid tribute to the interest he had taken in connection with the Hospital Extension Scheme, and he thought it was only right that Mr. Cryer should have the honour of seeing that scheme through.

Mr. Reynolds seconded the resolution, which was heartily supported by several members, and carried unanimously.

In returning thanks, Mr. Cryer spoke of the progress that had been made with the hospital extension scheme and said that as hon. temporary clerk of works during a period of the late Mr. F. Hall's illness, and since his death, he was delighted with the manner in which the building contractors were carrying on their work.

Mr. E. Reynolds was unanimously re-elected vice-chairman, on the proposition of Mr. Cowgill, seconded by the Chairman.

Mrs. Salt, Mrs. Rhodes, Miss Dunn, Mr. Cryer, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Kendall and Dr. Thornton was re-elected, on the House Committee.

Mr. Cryer, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Lister and Mr. Kendall were appointed on the Building Sub-Committee.

The Clerk (Mr. Thomas Luxton) submitted his monthly report, as follows: Individual out-patients, 94; daily attendances, 570; massage attendances, 36; dental cases, 4; patients resident in hospital, 3 paying and 19 non-paying; operations, 21.

Donations during the month totalled £239 1s., including Windhill Co-operative Society £25, L.M.S. Hospital Fund £31 10s., and the following donations for the hospital extension scheme: Lady Whitehead £100, employees Messrs. William Oddy and Co., Junction Mills, Shipley, £44 6s., Shipley Operatic Society £30.

Accounts amounting to £156 1s. 8d. were recommended for payment, which were approved.

A SALTAIRE JUBILEE
THE CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
SCHOLARS’ REUNION
TRIBUTES TO THE LATE SIR TITUS SALT

The Saltaire Sunday School jubilee celebrations were held during last weekend.

On Saturday afternoon (24 April) a reception was held in the school, when upwards of 300 past and present scholars were present, at which the Pastor (the Rev. J. Alexander Booth) and Mrs. Booth acted as host and hostess. This was followed by a tea.

In the evening a reunion was held, presided over by Mr. Walter Morrell, who was supported by the Rev. J. Alexander Booth, Mr. Oliver A. Thornton, Mr. J. W. Thornton, Mr. A. R. Byles (Derby), Mr. Nathaniel Clarke (Wisbech), Mr. A. M. Chapman (Burley-in-Wharfedale), Mr. R. H. Rawson (Esholt), Mr. F. Bayliff (Calverley), Mr. Walter Popplestone, Mr. R. Eccles, and Mr. C. A. Pollard (secretary). During the meeting Madam Florrie Harrison (Frizinghall) gave delightful renderings of “Arise, O Sun,” and “The Reason,” and for each song she received well-merited re-calls, responding with “Sincerity” and “Christina’s Lament.” Miss Freda Casson was an excellent accompanist.

Apologies for absence were received from Mr. George Morrell, Mr. W. London, Mr. Albert Brear, “Saltaire,” Livermead Cliff, Torquay, Mr. Elgey, Miss Alice Glyde, and Mr. Frederick Craven.

The Chairman said it was gratifying to see so many friends, and amongst them some who in former years were identified with them, and to them and all the others he extended a very warm welcome.

He was sure they would find their meeting all the more inspiring on account of the presence of such a goodly number of past and present supporters. It was fine to think that for 50 years the work had been carried on. They were fortunate, owing to the generosity of the late Sir Titus Salt, in having a building which even to-day had probably not been surpassed by any other in the district as regards its suitability for the purpose for which it was intended.

But it would be a great mistake, continued the Chairman, to think that their work was easy. Often they laboured under difficulties, due to insufficiency of helpers; often they felt their labour was of little avail. But, despite their difficulties, and admitting certain failures, there was abundant evidence that a great deal of good had been accomplished, and it was a fact that hundreds of men and women now scattered over this and other countries, have reason to be thankful that as boys and girls they were members of the Saltaire Congregational Sunday School.

After mentioning several names who, in the very early days of the school, were prominent workers, Mr. Morrell said that the school at the present time, under the most capable superintendency of Mr. Oliver Thornton, gives cause both as regards scholars and workers for congratulation.

“We welcome the advent of one,” added Mr. Morrell, “who has lately come amongst us, and to whose ministry we look forward with great hopefulness and expectation, and one who has already endeared himself to the young life within these walls—the Rev. Alexander Booth, and we look forward to continued progress.”

Addresses of a reminiscent nature were also given by Mr. Oliver Thornton, Mr. A. R. Byles, Mr. Nathaniel Clarke, Mr. A. Chapman, Mr. R. H. Ranson and Mr. F. Bayliff.

Mr. Booth referred to the wonderful tradition of Saltaire Congregational Church and Sunday School. He rejoiced that something of the spirit which prevailed in the past was manifest to-day.

They remembered their founder, the late Sir Titus Salt, who in giving them those schools had also given an opportunity which the men and women of Saltaire had been quick to seize; and from that place for 50 years a stream of influence had been pouring out to the community, making life strong and purposeful.

Speaking of the pioneers of the past, Mr. Booth reminded them that their work had not been forgotten, and he assured them that the present generation had not accepted that glorious heritage and high traditions without thought of what they owed to them.

The need for Sunday schools, he added, was never greater than to-day. The workers in the Sunday school were trying to get their influence in before the world had time to spoil and destroy the good, truthful impulses imparted into the little children while attending the Sunday school. He admitted that one of the things that attracted him when he came to Saltaire was their well-organised Sunday school.

They were looking forward to the future with great hope; they thanked those in the past for what they had done, and the heritage they had left would enable the workers to-day to do more work in furthering the cause of Christianity.

Mr. J. W. Thornton (senior deacon) said it was fitting at a jubilee celebration like that they should remember with thankfulness and gratitude that great and benevolent Christian gentleman, Sir Titus Salt, the founder of Saltaire. The works were opened on September 20, 1853, on his 50th birthday. The opening of Saltaire Mills was an event memorable, not only in the personal history of its founder, but in that of the commercial trade of the district and the country generally.

“This magnificent enterprise,” proceeded Mr. Thornton, “went on developing for the next 25 years—dwelling-houses, baths, wash-houses, park, infirmary, schools, church, institute. Here, he thought, he had finished; but no, the erection of the Sunday School in which we are at present assembled was the last great undertaking of Sir Titus Salt’s life.” He himself had been a Sunday school teacher at Horton Lane, Bradford, and his interest in this department of Christian effort was unabated.

The Sunday school anniversary at Saltaire generally brought him from Crow Nest, and in the afternoon service he took a special delight. On one occasion he came from Scarboro’. “I remember distinctly on one occasion—a Sunday school anniversary—Sir Titus and Lady Salt coming to church and sitting at the very front.

In the erection of this school Mr. Titus Salt, of Milner Field, took a leading part, and it afforded the father no small joy to see not only his son, but his grandsons associated in this work.”

On the motion of Mr. Walter Popplestone, seconded by Mr. Richard Eccles, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all those who had contributed towards the success of the jubilee celebrations.

In supporting the resolution the Chairman spoke in high terms of appreciation of the excellent services rendered by Mr. C. A. Pollard (Sunday School secretary).

The jubilee celebrations were continued in the Saltaire Congregational Church on Sunday (25 April), when the special preacher was the Rev. E. Griffith-Jones (Principal of the United College, Bradford), who preached forceful and inspiring sermons. At the morning service the choir sang the anthem “Sing Praises unto the Lord” (Cruikshank). Miss Freda Casson (soprano) sang the solo, “The Lord is my Light” (Allitsen). During the evening service the anthem “Sun of My Soul” (Turner) was sung by the choir by request, and Miss J. Rowston (soprano) sang the solo “ Love Divine” (Oliver). Mr. William Sutcliffe ably accompanied on the organ.

A special service for scholars, parents and friends was held in the afternoon. Mr. Oliver A. Thornton presided, and the Rev. J. Alexander Booth, Mr. Nathaniel Clarke, and Mr. Henry Williamson took part. Hymns were sung by the Primary department, and tenor solos were contributed by Mr. Clifford Sanctuary.

On Monday evening (26 April) the junior scholars were entertained at tea. A concert and entertainment (arranged by Miss Clarke, Primary superintendent) followed, and the efforts of those who contributed to the programme were highly appreciated.

SHIPLEY OPERATIC SOCIETY

The first general meeting of the Shipley Operatic Society was held at the Victoria Hall Saltaire on Tuesday evening (27 April)

In the absence of the President (Mr. Walter Andrews), Mr. Percy Taylor (chairman of the Society) presided over a large gathering, and the meeting was marked with enthusiasm.

The Chairman informed the meeting that a net profit of £58 had been made on the production of “H.M.S. Pinafore,” and this was considered by the members to be very gratifying for their first production.

Out of this £58, £30 has been given to the Saltaire Hospital Extension Fund, £20 to the Shipley Nursing Association, and the remaining £8 has been placed to the reserve.

Mr. Walter Andrews was unanimously re-elected president. All the committee were re-elected en bloc.

It was decided that the next production should be either “The Gondoliers” or “Iolanthe,” to be given about next February.

CRICKET – PROSPECTS FOR THIS SEASON
NEWCOMERS TO SALTAIRE

The Committee of the Saltaire club have been making extensive preparations during the winter months for the season by building up a really strong side. Everything points to the most successful season for many years. The club is in a fairly good financial position, and providing good results are obtained, as anticipated on the field such a position should be maintained.

The first eleven will again be captained by Mr. N. Robinson, with Mr. J. C. Lee as vice-captain.

The secretary (Mr. Norman Bailey) writes:

“Our professionals already engaged are A. Mitchell, who had such a wonderful season with us last year, and whom we are hoping will be called upon several times to assist his county this season; C. L. Whincup, wicket-keeper batsman; and A. W. Spring, right hand batsman and bowler, who last year played with Baildon Green. Other new comers to Saltaire for this season as amateurs are S. Moorhouse, right hand batsman, who last year played with Windhill; L. Balme, right hand bowler and batsman, who has played previously with Clayton in the Bradford and District League, and who has won their bowling average for two seasons out of the last three; and H. C. Hirst, right hand batsman, who played with Gomersal in the Yorkshire Council.

The only player who is leaving this season is J. H. Ellicott, who is assisting Bradford. All the remainder of last season’s amateurs have promised to assist again. We have been successful in securing a trial at Headingley for S. Moorhouse, and we all wish him well.

“Our second eleven is again being captained by Mr. H. Hutton, who has a good array of young talent at his disposal.

A few matches are being arranged for our third eleven in Roberts Park on Wednesday evenings, so any club wishing to arrange a match please forward application to the secretary; also a few matches are being arranged with clubs wishing to meet a team selected from our first and second eleven in Roberts Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, for which applications must also be sent to the secretary.

We are looking forward to our first match on 17 April at Great Horton, and, given fine weather, a good game is assured.”

WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE

A whist drive and dance in connection with the Aire View Tennis and Social Club was held in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (31 March).

Thirty-two tables were occupied by the whist players, the following being successful: —

Ladies—1, Mrs. Baycliffe; 2, Mrs. B. Wood; travelling prize, Mrs. Mitchell.

Gentlemen—1, Mrs. H. Moore (playing as gentleman); 2, Mr. A. Alder; travelling prize, Mrs. H. Brown (playing as gentleman).

The M.C. for whist was Mr. H. Moore, while Messrs. R. W. Brooke and U. Atkinson officiated as stewards.

Mr. G. Ward’s orchestra played for dancing, Mr. F. W. Neal being M.C., and Messrs. H. Jessop and H. Butterfield stewards.

GLOVER – DENISON

A pretty wedding took place at Rosse Street Baptist Church, Shipley, on Saturday (3 April), between Mr. Gordon Henry Glover, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Glover. 44 Kirkgate, and Miss Doris Evelyn Denison, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Denison, 5 Albert Road, Saltaire.

The bride's father is manager of the spinning department Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., the bride has been employed as a telephone operator, and the bridegroom is manager of the firm’s canteen at the Royal Cafe, Saltaire.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. S. Crole. Mr. J. A. Coates played selections on the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was prettily attired in a dress of silver-grey crepe-de-chine, with side panels of georgette, piped with blue crepe-de-chine She wore a georgette hat and veil, and carried a bouquet of blush roses. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Mary Winifred Denison (her sister) and Miss Edith Glover (sister of the bridegroom). Miss Denison wore a two-piece beige suit, with a gold tissue hat. Miss Glover was attired, in a two-piece Wedgwood blue suit, with hat to match. They each carried a bouquet of

pink carnations. Mr. Richard Brown, of Windhill, acted as best man. Mr. John Redvers Denison (brother of the bride), and Mr. G. Peel were groomsmen.

After the ceremony a reception was at the West Ward Liberal Club, Saltaire, where the bride and bridegroom received the hearty felicitations of their relatives and friends.

Subsequently Mr and Mrs G H Glover left for London. They were the recipients of several beautiful wedding presents, among those to the bride, a handsome dining room clock from her colleagues at Saltaire Mills.

A SALTAIRE BRIDE

At Bradford Cathedral, on Wednesday (21 April), the wedding took place between Mr. Wilfred Ryder, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ryder, Great Horton Road, Bradford, and Miss Eunice Gertrude Martin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Martin, 57 Albert Road, Saltaire. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. C. H. Pauling, and Mr. Coates was at the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of cream lace, a cream lace veil, with shoes and stockings to match. She wore a coronet of orange-blossom, with a shower bouquet of pale pink roses and white heather and had a rope of pale shell-pink pearls.

Miss Edith Hawley (friend of the bride) acted as bridesmaid and was dressed in a nattier-blue flowered crepe de Chine dress and pale fawn hat trimmed blue. She carried a shower bouquet of cream roses.

The best man was Mr. Leslie Lovett of Leicester (friend of the bridegroom), and the groomsman was Mr. W. E. Ryder (cousin of the bridegroom).

After the ceremony a reception was held at the Great Northern (Victoria) Hotel, Bradford, after which the newly married pair left for London and the South.

The bride travelled in a mauve dress, with hat to match, and pale fawn shoes and stockings. Her coat was of black satin trimmed with monkey fur.

MR. W. MACKINDER’S WARNING AT SALTAIRE PROTEST AGAINST MINERS’ IMPRISONMENT

Mr. W. Mackinder, M.P. for the Shipley Division, addressed a meeting on Sunday evening (11 April) in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, which was held as a “protest against the continued imprisonment of the miners and Communists, and in defence of free speech.” Mr. J. A. Root (president of the Shipley Trade and Labour Council) occupied the chair.

(Colin’s Note – William Mackinder (28 April 1880 – 8 September 1930) was a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician. Born in Hull, Mackinder worked in the wool industry in Bradford before becoming active in the trade union movement. He was the MP for Shipley from 1923 until his death in 1930.)

GYMNASTIC DISPLAY

The members of the Saltaire Mills Sports Association gave an excellent display of gymnastics at the Royal Cafe, Saltaire, on Wednesday (14 April).

Mr. A. Lambert presided over a large audience, who greatly appreciated the efforts of the gymnasts.

The ladies’ performance was particularly noteworthy, and their display of club swinging was most attractive. Other exercises included marching and dancing, and ground pyramids, by the ladies, and pyramids and exercises on the parallel bars, floor tricks, and vaulting exercises by the ladies and gentlemen together. The instructor was Mr. J. C. Llewellyn, while Miss E. Bradley was the pianist.

Several interludes were provided by songs and recitations, the artists being Miss M. C. Lambert (soprano), Miss E. Pedley (contralto), Mr. A. Stansfield (baritone) and Miss R. Edwards (elocutionist). The pianists were Mrs. S. Webster and Miss Metcalfe.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE

The Rev. Francis Wrigley, of Salem, Leeds, conducted a young people’s service at the Saltaire Congregational Church on Sunday (11 April). A good congregation was present, and there was special singing by the choir, Mr. W. Sutcliffe presiding at the organ.

WHIST DRIVE

Twenty-six tables were occupied by the players at the whist drive organised by the Shipley Divisional Labour Party at the Victoria Hall Saltaire on Friday (16 April). Mr. G. Todd was the M.C., and the first prize, a suit of clothes, was won by Mr. Gale, of Windhill.

SALT GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF GREEK COMEDY
“THE FROGS” OF ARISTOPHANES

A very commendable and well-balanced production of scenes from “The Frogs,” of Aristophanes, translated into English rhyming verse by Professor Gilbert Murray, was given by Forms V. and VI. of the Salt Girls’ High School, at the Victoria Hall Saltaire on Wednesday. It was the annual concert of the school, and it was generally agreed that the production was up to the high standard set in recent years.

The dancing of the chorus was a feature. Miss M. E. Painter played the accompaniments most artistically.

The cast was as follows: —

Dionysus, God of drama	M. Jones
Xanthias, his slave, more courageous	E. Copley
Heracles, the strong hero	E. Evans
Corpse, also on its way to Hades	H. Hartley
Charon, grim ferryman of the Dead	C. Atkinson
Hierophant	B. Lonsdale
Aeacus, Pluto's servant	A. Gill
Maid in the Palace	A. Buxton
Landlady of an Inn	K. Fletcher
Plathane, her friend	M. Ince
Aeschylus, tragic poet	M. Spear
Euripides, a later poet	C. Shackleton
Pluto, God and King of the Underworld	W. Outhwaite
Policemen and Corpse-bearers	P. England and E. Lancaster

The chorus was composed of M. Deckering, P. Holt, H. Parker, J. Plunkett, N. Robinson, M. Watson, J. Whitley, L. Woodhouse, N. Allen, M. Cooper, M. England, E. Exley, M. Kidd, P. Maltby, F. Nowell and B. Pratt.

In addition, the members of the Upper Second and Lower Third Forms produced the play “The King’s Breakfast,” with marked success, the work of the chorus being greatly appreciated.

The principals were as follows: —

Miss M. Dickson (King), Miss B. Rhodes (Queen), Miss I. Price (Dairymaid) and Miss K. Blackburn (Cow).

WHIST DRIVE

Thirty-six tables were occupied by the players at a whist drive held at the Royal Cafe, Saltaire, on Monday (26 April), organised by the Saltaire Mills Sports’ Club (cricket section). Mr. L. Chaplin was the M.C., the prize-winners being as follows:

Ladies—1, Miss Lund; 2, Mrs. Burke; 3, Miss Jackson.
Gentlemen—1, Mr. Eastwood; 2, Mr. W. Hodgson; 3, Mr. A. Ridgeway.

IN REMEMBRANCE

In remembrance of the death of Mr. Ernest H. Gates, managing director of Salt’s (Saltaire) Limited, which took place on 1 April last year, a number of beautiful wreaths, including one from the staff of Ernest H. Gates and Co., Bradford, have been laid on the grave at Nab Wood Cemetery.

SHIPLEY URBAN COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 27 APRIL

The Libraries Committee reported that the books issued during March at Saltaire were 6,757; Windhill, 3,902.

The Committee declined to make any reduction in the account for the use of the Victoria Hall for a School Boys' Boxing Tournament held by the West Riding Constabulary.

SPORT FOR MILL WORKERS

The sports activities in the various mills in the Shipley district have received considerable support from the workers and, with the coming of the summer season, increased activity and interest is being displayed in all outdoor games.

At Saltaire Mills, although the football section has not been very well supported, and the team has had to withdraw from the Bradford League, there is every indication of a successful summer season.

A team will again compete in the Yorkshire Industrial Tennis Alliance, in the ladies' section of which Salt's were last year the cup winners. It is anticipated that there will be between 150 and 160 members, and a cup will be put up for competition among the workpeople during the season.

Two cricket teams are again playing, and during last year the teams were about mid-way in their respective league tables, but on the form displayed in their opening games they should do much better this season. There are about 100 playing members.

The wickets are in excellent condition, and have been covered with Nottingham Marle during the winter, a process which makes them much easier from the batsman's point of view.

In addition to the league programme, a knock-out competition and friendly matches are to be played during the week.

The bowling section have two excellent greens, and matches have been arranged with other works, park clubs, etc.

The winter work has included the re-laying of one of the greens, and with a membership of about 130, a very successful year is in prospect.

The provision of mill sports' grounds generally seems to have met with great success, and every year their popularity appears to be on the increase, with the result that a stronger and healthier worker is growing up.

BILLIARDS
SHIPLEY AND DISTRICT LEAGUE

The final position in the Shipley and District Billiard League have now been decided by a match between Saltaire West Ward and Saltaire Institute “A” team, which was played at the Working Men’s Club on Tuesday (27 April).

Woolcombers had previously won the premier position in the table, but four teams tied for second place and two semi-finals, and a final were necessary to decide the running-up prize.

West Ward Liberals “B” defeated Windhill Liberals “B” in the first of these matches, and Saltaire Inst. “A” beat Windhill Liberals “A” in the second.

In the final, after an exciting game, West Ward defeated the Institute by a single point and thus gained the running-up prize.

FOOTBALL

Bradford Combination League

3 April – Saltaire 3 Horton Bank P.M. 1
10 – Gladstone 2 Saltaire 0
24 – Bank Top 7 Saltaire 0