Saltaire Times January 1919

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Welcome for Captives

The Ladies Committee of the Shipley Prisoners of War Fund are informing the subscribers that the arrangement under which parcels were forwarded to the prisoners of war is no longer in operation, and that at a recent meeting of the committee it was decided to give the men as they return the benefit of the money, seeing that many of the men arrive home in a very weak condition.
There are about 100 Shipley, Windhill, and Saltaire men who are prisoners, and on 16 January the committee will entertain the returned men to tea, and at seven p.m. a reception and concert will be held in the Victoria Hall, to give them a welcome home.

Motor Ambulance

We understand that an effort is being made by the Shipley “special constables” to raise £1,000 for the purchase of a motor ambulance to be presented to the Shipley Urban Council by the “specials”.
Mr Percy Taylor, of Saltaire, who has been in charge of the “specials,” has received a donation of £100 from Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons and Co. Ltd.
(Colin’s note – In 1919 Peter lived at 3 Nab Lane in Shipley, not in Saltaire. £1,000 is worth c£51,000 in 2019)

Roberts Scholarship

Sir James Roberts, late of Milner Field, Bingley, now of Strathallan Castle, has intimated his wish to set up a fund of £2,000 for the provision of two leaving scholarships tenable at a university, at the Bingley Boys Grammar School, and the gift has been accepted by the school.
The scholarships are to be styled the “Roberts Scholarships,” and founded by Sir James in memory of his eldest two sons – Mr James William Roberts, who died in South Africa many years ago, and Mr Bertram F Roberts, who was associated with his father in the business at Saltaire Mills. Both the sons were pupils at the Bingley Grammar School.

Oldest Overlooker

The early days of the Saltaire Mills are recalled by the death on 21 January of Mr John Hanson of 8 Glen View Terrace, Shipley, in his 86th year. He was in the employment of Mr Titus Salt (afterwards Sir Titus Salt) when that gentleman ran a mill in Bradford, and he removed to Shipley when the Salt family started the Saltaire Mills, working as a drawing and spinning overlooker. He was the oldest member of the Overlookers’ Union in the Bradford district.
He leaves three sons and three daughters, two of the latter living in Metheun, USA. When Mr Hanson was 74 years of age he visited his daughters in the States for 6 months. He was the eldest man on board ship, and his “sea-legs” were so good that he was fond of telling his friends afterwards that he never missed a meal crossing the “herring pond,” and he was also proud of the fact that he received a couple of Marconi-grams. In politics he was a Liberal. The funeral took place on Saturday 25 January at the Shipley Parish Church, following a service at St Peter’s Shipley.

Recital

Mr Alexander Watson paid a return visit to the Saltaire Institute on Wednesday night, (22 January). His programme was of a diversified character, including a Shakespearian selection, a couple of Kipling’s poems for children, a Barrie sketch; “The Coward” by Robert Surface; and Conan Doyle’s “The Guards Came Through.”
He prefaced the last named with one or two experiences of his own on the Somme when reciting at the soldiers’ entertainment.

Soldiers Entertained

The Rosse St. Baptist Women’s Own have entertained to tea the wounded soldiers from Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, and the soldiers (serving and discharged) connected with that place of worship.
After tea, fruit, sums of money, matches, and cigarettes were given to the men, and musical items and games were indulged in.
The artistes were: - The Women’s Own, the Misses Holmes, Logan, Raistrick, Walker, Hewson, Greenwood, and Mrs Broadbent. Mr Black, who presided, extended a welcome to the men and Mr J T Riddihough expressed the appreciation of the soldiers and sailors.

Wedding

At the Saltaire Congregational Church on Wednesday (29 January) the marriage took place of Mr George H Holdsworth, of 54 Leyburn Grove Shipley, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Holdsworth, of Bradford, and Miss May Whiteley, of Aire View, Shipley.
The Rev. P. Drummond Pringle officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr Harold Holdsworth (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Marjorie Whiteley (cousin of the bride) and the Misses Lilian and Marian Holdsworth (daughters of the bridegroom, who is a widower). The honeymoon is being spent in Devonshire. 

Whist Drive

In celebration of the termination of the war, and to mark the unusual conditions which brought into the public services so many ladies and gentlemen, the officials and staff of the various public departments in Shipley are arranging to hold a whist drive supper, and dance at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, next Thursday (6 February) evening.

Art Exhibition

An Art Exhibition, a special feature of which is a valuable collection of engravings of the greatest British artists of the Victorian era is to be opened at the Technical School. Saltaire, to-morrow (Saturday 16 January) afternoon under the auspices of the Shipley Education Committee and the Shipley Workers’ Educational Association. In the evening an illustrated lecture will be given on “English Art.”

Marriage

St Pauls 25 January - Edwin Firth, a dyers labourer aged 24, of 5 Jane Street, married  Sarah Ann Pitts, a drawer aged 23, of 34 Field Street, Shipley.

Death

The death has taken place of Mr J W Helliwell, headmaster of Fewston Council School at the age of 55. He was a native of Saltaire and went to Fewston about twenty years ago.
(Colin’s note – Fewston is a village 10 miles north of Otley)

Deaths

Feather – 21 January, at 19 Gordon Terrace, Enos Feather, the beloved husband of Eva Feather. Interred at Nab Wood Cemetery on Friday 24 January.

Midgley – 29 January, at 5 Higher School Street, William S Midgley, aged 53. Deeply mourned.

Burial

St Pauls 13 January – Edgar Crabtree, aged 11 months, of 8 Mary Street.  

In Memoriam

In ever loving memory devoted husband and father, Charles William Brown, of 41, George Street, who fell asleep January 9th, 1918, aged 67. From his sorrowing Wife and Daughters, Lilian and Maud. 41, George Street.

 

Saltaire Times February 1919

The Double Event Team

The two sets of gold medals won last season in the Bradford Cricket League and the Priestley Charity Cup Competition by the champions, Saltaire, were presented on Saturday night (1 February) at the Wesleyan School, by Mr. J. J. Booth (President of the League), and Councillor T. Hill, J P., the recipients being: S. F. Barnes (captain), Robert Outram, Nathan Firth, Schofield Swithenbank, Harold Pratt, Alfred Wellburn, Wilfred Moody, John Slack. Percy Whitley, Harry Feather, Herbert Sedgewick, Robert Eastwood, Clem Smith, and Harold Hutton.

In recognition of the “double event,” the club committee presented a gold medal to Mr. George Birberk (President), Mr. Ernest Butterfield handing it over, and one to Robert Gill, the club's scorer for almost 30 years past, and who received a gold watch when he had completed 25 years. Mr. Gill has the longest scoring service in the league.

A cricket ball, inscribed, presented to Mr. S. F. Barnes, the captain, a souvenir of the “hat trick” he performed at Park Avenue against Bankfoot in the final for the Priestley Cup last year, and the silver cup to the player under 18 scoring most runs the Second Division of the league in 1918 was awarded to Ernest Smith, of Saltaire, aged 17, whose total for the season was 336, an average 22.5.

The distribution of the medals and souvenirs attracted large number of the club’s supporters, 200 of whom had sat down to tea at four o'clock, and at the concert the programme was rendered by Mr. Harry Holmes (bass). Miss Lancaster (soprano), Mr. Gordon Illingworth (elocutionist), Mr. John Hudson (tenor), the Shipley Working Men's Club Glee Party, and Mr. V. Calverley (accompanist).

300 Soldiers Entertained

One of the finest treats given on a large scale to wounded soldiers to wounded soldiers took place at the Victoria Hall. Saltaire, Monday night, (3 February) when 325 patients at St. Luke’s, Field House, and Morton Banks Hospitals were entertained to a splendid tea and supper and an excellent concert by the Shipley District Master Butchers’ Association, whose wives and lady friends presided at be tables.

Mr. F. J. Holdsworth (President of the Association), and Cr. T. Hill, J.P. (Chairman of the- Shipley Urban Council) gave the men a hearty welcome and hoped they would have a good time. Before the guests left they were presented with apples, oranges, cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco.

Fire at Hirst Mills

Damage to the amount of £800 was done to materials and machinery by fire in the old wing of the Hirst Mills, Saltaire, last Thursday (30 January) morning, and this part of the building was also destroyed. The mills are run by Messrs. Glyn Thomas & Co. Ltd, flock bedding manufacturers, but we understand that they are not the owners. The smart work of the Brigade, under Captain Wilks, in getting a blaze well in hand in four hours or so and saving the new section of the mills, is much appreciated by the firm.

(Colin’s note - £800 is worth c£40,000 in 2019)

Lady Motor Driver Gives Lecture

In connection with the Hon. Evelina Haverfield’s and Sergeant Major Flora Sanders Comforts Fund for Serbian Soldiers and Prisoners, Miss Holme, of the Scottish Ladies Ambulance, gave an interesting lecture, illustrated by lantern slides on “Serbia and its People,” to the boys of the Saltaire Grammar School on Tuesday (11 February) afternoon.

The lecture recounted many thrilling episodes connected with her work of motor driver to the Ambulance during the time they were with the Serbian Forces. Most of the pictures shown were actual photos taken on the spot by Miss Holme, who managed to conceal both camera and pictures when the Ambulance staff were captured by the Germans.

A collection at the end of the lecture by the Principal (Mr Manning) realised £3 8s 6d.

Victoria Hall Bazaar

Great enthusiasm marked the opening of the three days Shipley second patriotic bazaar and whist drive on Wednesday (12 February) afternoon at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire. The place was smartly decorated, there was large gathering of workers and supporters, and Mr. H. Norman Kae, M.P. for the Shipley Division, came down from London perform the opening ceremony. Having done this, he subscribed £25 to the funds.

Altogether the event, which was re-opened yesterday afternoon, and concludes to-morrow with a big whist drive, promises to be every bit of the success for which the promoters are hoping and working.

The purpose for which the bazaar is being held is to raise funds for Sailors and Soldiers Pensions Fund, which commenced some time ago to augment, the Government pensions in cases of distress and where the pension is insufficient.

The fund is administered by a local committee appointed yearly, and every case is thoroughly examined and enquired into, and it is hoped to raise sufficient money provide for all needy cases, thereby keeping all from want. The expenses of the bazaar are practically nil, nearly the whole the outlay being defrayed by private subscriptions.

Labour Party Meeting

The origin of wars, means for their prevention, and Labour's place in international relationships were discussed by Mr. Philip Snowden in and address delivered on Sunday (16 February) evening at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, under the auspices of the Shipley Divisional Labour Party and the Shipley Trades and Labour Council.

The speech was a criticism of the League of Nations policy of the Paris Conference, and at the same time a resume of Mr. Snowden’s position on war as a final solution of international controversy.

A large audience was presided over by Councillor N. J. Morton (Secretary of the Windhill Cooperative Society), and there were also on the platform Councillors T. W. Stamford and T. Blythe. Mr. and Mrs. Le Huray, and Messrs. T. Snowden, C.C., A, Mosby. W. Dickinson, S. Hird, A. Dixon, J. W. Jordan, S. Lancaster, and Jas. Smith (Organiser and Agent to the Divisional Labour Party).

The War Memorial Question

In the "Bradford Daily Argus” of Tuesday was the following “Gossip”:-The idea, of bringing the Saltaire lnstitute and Victoria Hall up to date, and of, making it the centre of the social and intellectual life the Shipley district, as a war memorial, has a strong rival in a scheme for converting the Grange (which has been occupied by Belgian refugees) into a maternity and child welfare centre, and of laying out the grounds as a public park.

Incidentally a much needed improvement the widening the junction Otley Road and Bradford would become practicable were the latter project adopted. All the same there is a growing feeling the town that the magnificent institute and hall at Saltaire ought to be changed from the white elephant they now are into some more serviceable type of animal.

The War at Sea – Naval Expert at Saltaire

By a lecture which delivered at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (19 February) under the auspices the Saltaire Institute Society, Mr. Harold Feber subscribed materiality to a gradually increasing public knowledge of the war activities of the British Navy.

Mr. Feber speaks simply and frankly on a subject with which he has a close practical association and is a recognised authority on. When Mr. Feber tells an audience—as he told his on Wednesday—that in 1910 the “Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross” was carrying 5.9 inch guns concealed below waiting for The Day,” and that the fact he was probably the first Englishman board to discover the fact, one receives an impression of the vast disclosures which may yet be made concerning the activities of ‘‘The Silent Service.”

Mr. Feber illustrated his lecture with a series of lantern slides, Mr. J. W. Calvert was a good lanternist.

 

Saltaire Times March 1919

Victory Ball

Consistent with the large-hearted support which the cause of' the discharged and demobilised soldier and sailor has received at the hands of Shipley people has been the result, of tile seven days' campaign, which opened February 24th and concluded on March 2nd.
As intimated in last week’s Express the ex-Service men of Shipley will improve their club premises, and the funds raised during last week will enable them talk over old campaigning days amid every circumstance of comfort.
The big event of the week was Victory Ball last Friday evening (28 February) at the Victoria Hall, the Saltaire. The sale of tickets had exceeded the committee’s estimate, and the prevalence of the influenza, so often the skeleton at the feast had no adverse effect upon the attendance. The hall lends itself to simple schemes of decoration, and last Friday yellow muslin and white curtains were sufficient to produce a charming effect. Fancy costume predominated There were any amount of original ideas, always cleverly and often delicately portrayed.

Salt’s Hospital

Mr. Clifford Fry has announced his intention of resigning his position as honorary secretary of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital.
The late Mr. Fry, his father, was clerk to the Governors for a number of years, and during two years of that period Mr. Clifford Fry, in consequence his father's poor health, acted as deputy-clerk. Upon the retirement of his father was invited to undertake the clerkship, but he promised instead to become honorary secretary if the Governors would appoint a new clerk, and the result was that Mr. Thomas Luxton was appointed.
Mr. Clifford Fry intended to retire before the outbreak of the war, but when the hospital was made an auxiliary to the St. Luke’s Military Hospital at Bradford additional responsibilities and heavier work resulted and Mr. Fry undertook to continue. It is only since the military released the institution that he has announced his desire to resign.
During the war about 1,700 wounded soldiers were treated at the hospital, and the resources of every branch of the hospital organisation were tested in consequence. is in the last four years that Mr. Fry’s services have been especially valuable, and the members of the Board have recorded in the following resolution their sense of appreciation: “That the Board accepts with the greatest possible regret the resignation of Mr. Clifford Fry in his position of honorary secretary of the Hospital from 31st March next. The Board desires to place on record its appreciation of the work done and interest shown in the institution by Mr. Fry for a number of years, both prior and since his appointment as honorary secretary. Such work has been most willingly and excellently done, and Mr, Fry's assistance during the period of the war has been invaluable and tended very largely to the success achieved by the institution.'’
Other tributes to Mr. Fry's services have been paid by Mrs. Titus Salt, one of the Governors (on behalf of herself and other members of her family), and by Mrs. F. Rhodes (in the name of the Local Comforts Fund Committee, of which she was hon. treasurer).

Spiritualist Church
 
The Editor of the Shipley Times has received the following letter from Mr. Harry Claughton, secretary of the Saltaire Spiritualist Lyceum and Church: —Sir, I desire to thank you for the success that has attended the efforts of our Church' since placed our advertisement the columns of your valuable paper. Week by week we are visited by strangers who, until they saw our advertisement your paper, did not know there was a Spiritualist Church in Saltaire.

War Zone

Speaking on Saturday (22 March) evening at the Saltaire Congregational School, Mr. J W. Sowden, of Shipley, made his first public reference to what he saw in the war zone while member of the Government Textile Commission.
I am one of the few civilians (he said) have to now had the possibility and the privilege of seeing the amount of devastation done in the war in certain parts of Northern France and Belgium. I was deputed to represent the whole of the loom makers Yorkshire and Lancashire on Government Commission gentleman representing makers of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing machinery for the manufacture of all classes of textile goods, with a view to reporting to our Government the possible needs of machinery in the devastated areas to replace the machinery taken away or wilfully broken up by the Germans.
I, along with the other members, have made report to the Government, and it will, I suppose, be published in due course. 1 can tell you I was horrified with what I saw visit. I saw empty weaving sheds, which bad been cleared out entirely of the whole of the machinery; one mill of over 800 looms, together with alt the preparing machinery and dyeing and finishing machinery, engine, boilers, shafting—nothing whatever was left but the bare walls. This machinery had been deliberately broken up and despatched to Germany as old metal. Another spinning mill had been cleared over 150,000 cotton spindles. I could relate scores similar cases, and when I say that if you took fifty mills as large as the Saltaire Mills and broke every bit of machinery in those fifty mills it would not represent the machinery stolen by the Germans.

Dickens

Lecturing on “Dickens” last Thursday (20 March) evening to the members of the Shipley and District Workers’ Educational Association, Mr. F. J. Fuller, M.A. Headmaster of the Boys High School, Saltaire, emphasised Dickens's great power of observation and his habit of making written notes on the peculiarities of people whom he met.

Cricket

The Saltaire Cricket Club are strengthening their team for the coming season. Barnes is staying, and the new players include Harry Turner (Laisterdyke), W. Holmes (Armley), R. C. Somers (Laisterdyke), and Sid Smith, who has been serving in Salonika.

Football

Saltaire Grove played return friendly match with Secondary School on Saturday. The school team won the previous match two goals nil, but Saturday the result was a draw of two goals each. Whittaker and Eckles scored for the Grove, and Alty (2) tor the School.

Small Ads

FOR Sale, Large TOOL CHEST and Dog Kennel. —2, Myrtle Place, Saltaire.
(Colin’s note – In 1919 the occupants were Harold Baker and his wife Florrie. Harold served in WW1.)

WANTED, ERRAND BOY, one Just leaving school preferred.—B. Feather and Son, Boot Stores, 73. Bingley Road, Saltaire.

In Memoriam

KEIGHLEY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corporal Harry Keighley, killed in action March 31st, 1918. From his Sister and Brother-in-law, Laura and Willie.
KEIGHLEY.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother. Lance-Corporal Harry Keighley, East Yorkshire Regiment, who was killed in action Bousincourt, March 31st, 1918. Mother, Father, and Family. 63, George Street, Saltaire.

Deaths

28 March 1919 – Elizabeth Green died after 20 minutes, Sarah Green died after 30 minutes. Both of 16 Jane Street.

 

Saltaire Times April 1919

Salt’s Hospital

Mr. B. Allsop was re-elected Chairman the Board of Governors of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital at the annual meeting on Wednesday (30 April) evening, when other members present were Councillor E. Cowgill, Messrs. E. Baumann, Walker Cryer. T. Kendall, F. Lister, E. Reynolds, and Mrs. F. Rhodes; also, the Clerk (Mr. Thos. Luxton).
Mr. Lister proposed that Mr. Allsop re-elected, and Mr. Cryer. in seconding, referred to the long service that Mr. Allsop had given the administration of the hospital, and said that he had presided over the Board since 1914, Mr. Kendall supported.
Mr. Allsop, replying, said that they had started the year in a good general position, and he did not think there was likely to any extraordinary expenditure this year, although the cost of the hospital looked large to what it used be. However, the income seemed to rise to the occasion, and he hoped it would continue to so. He appreciated their kindness in placing him once more in the chair, and he thanked them very much the honour they had done him.
The Clerk, in his monthly report, said there had been 14 operations during the month.
Mrs. Rhodes gave notice that at the next meeting she would move that the visiting hours at the hospital to be reconsidered. At present they were from 2 to 3 p.m., instead of 2 to 4 pm. (as at most hospitals), and it did not give relatives much time which to see the patients

Fancy Dress Fete

The Saltaire Congregational Church Choir held a very successful fancy-dress fete and cafe in the Schoolroom on Saturday evening (5 April). The room was prettily decorated with yellow, pink, and red roses, and evergreens. and the centre was arranged cafe chantant style.
Refreshments were served by young ladies, most of whom were in fancy dress. Geishas, gipsies, quakeresses, and pierrots predominated. Several of the young men wore naval and military uniform.
Music was played by Mr Sutcliffe’s Orchestra during the evening, and Miss Jagger, dressed as a ragged flower girl, sold flowers. There were several stalls.

Wounded Soldiers Committee

T. B. Knox (Chairman) presided at a meeting of the Shipley District Trades and Labour Council on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Rhodes had reported at the last meeting of the Pensions Committee that the fund provide additional comforts for wounded soldiers at Saltaire Hospital had been closed, and that the committee of which she was president had balance in hand of £244, This sum the committee unanimously decided to hand over to war pensions. Mr. Learoyd had proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Rhodes and her committee saying he knew as a governor of the hospital what splendid work had been done the Wounded Soldiers’ Committee.
(Colin’s note - £244 in 1919 is worth c£12,500 in 2019)

Saltaire Memorials to the Fallen

To the memory of the men of the parish of Saltaire St. Peter’s who fell in the war, a number of memorials are to be set up. At a meeting held on Monday evening (7 April) in the Church Hall the form of the church memorials was decided, upon. The plans had first been approved by the Church Council, and at a special Vestry meeting of the parishioners held afterwards it was decided without a dissentient to proceed with the proposals made, and that the Vicar and the churchwardens take the necessary steps to carry out the scheme with the least possible delay.
The memorial will be a carved oak reredos in the church and a tablet in the church porch. On either side of the tablet will carved in the oak panelling, ’Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Above the tablet it is proposed to inscribe “To the glory of God and in honoured memory of those from this who laid down their lives in the great war, 1914-18. Their name liveth for ever."
The names of the fallen men will follow underneath, and then will be written. "This memorial, together with the reredos in the sanctuary, were erected by parochial subscription.”
It is proposed that the memorial shall fulfil a threefold purpose. Primarily, is perpetuate the memory of the fallen soldiers and sailors of the parish, who number nearly hundred and that almost 700 men who were with the Colours from St Peter’s parish. It is also to be a thank offering on the part of those whose sons, brothers, or near relatives have faced the same perils and undergone the same hardships, but who were spared to pass safely through the ordeal of war; and to serve as a visible embodiment of the parishioners’ thankfulness to God for their preservation in times of serious danger, the triumph of a just cause, and for the blessings of victorious peace.
The cost off the work, including the engraved plate, is estimated to be £700, of which £550 has been received or promised.
(Colin’s note – the Parish of St Peter’s included parts of Shipley and most of Saltaire. Houses on the east side of Victoria Road and streets to the east of Victoria Road were in the Parish of St Paul’s)

Shipley War Memorial Fund

Writing in the St Peter’s Parish Magazine at the close of last month, the Vicar (the Rev. F. Beresford Hope) says: —"The war memorial and thank offering fund has been generously subscribed to. I am delighted with the progress made. £540 is large sum of money to be raised in seven weeks. There is now every reason to hope that the amount required will be realised at an early date. It is much desired that those who cannot give much will give their little bit, and take their part in this very worthy object, dear to the hearts of many in this parish.”
Donations included £75 from the directors of Saltaire Mills.

Saltaire Congregational Church

THE 62nd anniversary of the Saltaire Congregational Church was held Sunday, 13 April. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. J. T. Worrall (Allerton), and in. the evening the Rev. Vivian Davies (Keighley).
Special anthems, The Lord is my strength,” and The Lord is my Shepherd,” were rendered by the choir. Mr. W. Sutcliffe presided at the organ, and the collections were in aid of the church funds.

Presentation

At the annual meeting on Saturday, 12 April, of the Shipley Divisional Labour Party, Mr. Tom Snowden presented Mr. H. Bayliffe, of Saltaire, who was secretary of one of the polling districts, and who is leaving for Calverley, an umbrella, which had been subscribed for by the members of the Party.
Mr. Snowden said that Mr. Bayliffe was old comrade and was deserving of something much more than that token. It was subscribed for in recognition of the services he had rendered to the “best movement in the land.” He had been, an active and cheerful worker, which was more than he could say about a lot of them. In all difficulties he had smiled, and he had not been baffled. He had worked hard, and he had not been an ornament. He hoped the umbrella would, convey to him something more than its intrinsic value, namely, their sense of comradeship. He knew that when he went away, he would not drop out the movement, which was not confined to Shipley, or even England, but was international in its scope. He hoped Mr. Bayliffe would eventually come back, retire amongst them, and devote the whole his time to the movement.
Mr. Bayliffe said would like to thank them very much for the gift. He could assure them he would not drop out; in fact, was already touch with the Labour Party at Calverley. He was very proud to hear such heartfelt thanks for the work he had done. He 'had the Labour movement at heart, and he would remain loyal to it until its ideals were realised.

Busy Easter

With midsummer weather Easter, people who did not away thoroughly enjoyed themselves last week-end at the local reports. Shipley Glen was patronised most, especially on Easter Monday, 21 April, when thousands travelled from far and near to see this beauty spot of Nature. All the tramcars were packed, and in the evening, they were full before they got to the second stage.
In the Glen there were numerous stalls with fruit and other light refreshments, and the light railway, which was opened for the first time this year, did a roaring trade. The roundabouts, swings, hooplas, and such like also did a thriving business, and caterers were kept busy all of the day.
Drinks were in great demand, and it is said that in the evening Saltaire people formed a queue for a glass of water. The trams were particularly busy on Monday, and one time in the evening the read from Square and down the Saltaire Road held throng of people waiting for the cars.

Marriages

St Pauls – 2 April – Frank Parkinson, salesman aged 27, of 3 Albert Road, married Cicely Hilda Holloway, aged 25, of Shipley.
St Pauls – 26 April – Harry Ramsden, boiler firer aged 23, of 3 Shirley Street, married Elsie Beaumont, aged 24, of Shipley.
St Peters – 19 April – James William Simpson, engineer aged 24, of Bradford married Florence Hilda Jude, aged 23, of 24 Jane Street.
St Peters - 19 April – Jonathon Ruddock, a quarryman and a widower aged 63 married Elizabeth Ruddock (nee Pearson) a widow aged 65. They both lived at 24 Titus Street.

In Memoriam

BOOTH – In loving remembrance of a dear son and brother, Private Fred Booth, West Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 16 April 1917 - From Father, Mother, Sisters, and Brothers. Love and remembrance live for ever. There is a link death cannot sever. - 3 Albert Terrace, Saltaire.

SHACKLETON — In loving memory of a dear son and brother. Driver Sam Shackleton, who was drowned on the troopship Manitou, 16 April 1915.
Someday perhaps we shall understand. When we all shall meet in that Better Land. From Mothers and Brothers Ben and Harry. 40 Helen Street, Saltaire.

 

Saltaire Times May 1919

Peace Celebrations

Although not large, the attendance at the Victoria Hall, on Wednesday (21 May) evening, on the occasion of the public meeting, was a fairly representative one. Convened by the Shipley Urban District Council to consider what form the Peace celebrations were to assume, the meeting was presided over by the Chairman of that body, Councillor. H. Hirst.
Some opposition to holding any celebration was offered by a small minority. With the exception of that, the gathering was unanimous in the desire to make the celebrations at  Shipley success and worthily uphold the traditions of the town, and it was decided that the religious ceremonies, which even the opposition agreed were necessary on the first possible occasion after the signing of the Peace, were to be left entirely in the hands of the ministers of the various denominations. Suggestions were made for a combined open-air service.
With regard the celebrations proper, the arrangements were entrusted to a committee chosen from each ward, working in conjunction with Central Committee. Children, the old folks, and, of course, the returned fighting men, were to take the leading parts in the rejoicings, but details were left to the committees.

Welcome Home

It is long time since there was such large assembly at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, a» was the case on Saturday (17 May) evening, which was the occasion of the "Welcome Home" by the officers of the Shipley and District Ambulance Corps to their members who served with the Colours in the war. The Corps embraces a large area, including Otley, Burley, Yeadon, Idle, and Guiseley, and has a membership of 274 males and 178 females. At the outbreak hostilities on August 4th, 1914, 56 men were immediately mobilised, and since then at various dates a further 155 members, including 30 from other Divisions, have served in the following Volunteer Services: — Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve, Home Hospital Reserve, and the “I” or Bearer Company. In addition, 46 members had joined the Army under General Service conditions. Twenty nursing sisters have served in the Army. Out of the number of men serving seven had given their lives.
The chair was taken at six o’clock Mr. Henry Whitehead, who was supported the platform by Mrs. Whitehead, Miss Whitehead, Mrs. Rae (wife of Mr. H. Norman Rae, Member for the Shipley Division), Miss Rae, Mr. and Mrs. W. Popplestone, Mr. H. Ayrton (Oak Royd), Mr. and Mrs. F. W. T. Newboult, Mr. J. A. Burton, J.P., Mr. and Mrs. W. Cryer. Dr and Mrs. Bonner, Nurse Bryson. Mr. and Mrs. X. Lindow, Cr. and Mrs. H. Hirst, Or. P. Fearnley Rhodes, Cr. 0. K. Learoyd, Cr. N. J. Morton, and Cr. H. Shackleton.
The proceedings commenced with a delightful concert, followed by a number speaks, then finishing off with dancing.

Saltaire Butcher in Court

At the Bradford West Biding Police Court yesterday, (29 May) Horace Feather, butcher, 10 Victoria Road, Saltaire, was summoned for moving swine without a licence the 19th May. Defendant pleaded not guilty.
P.C. Pearcey deposed that at 5.30 p.m., on 19th the he went to the defendant’s premises and asked him had he removed some pigs from the North Sidings, and whether they had been marked for removal. Defendant replied that they had not been marked, but that he had sent a declaration, which had come with the pigs, to the police station.
Defendant said that what the constable said was perfectly true. There was a declaration with the pigs, which wore small store pigs. He did not apply for the licence, as he thought the declaration gave him power to move the pigs to his premises. If he had not thought that he was in the right would not have sent the declaration to the police station.
Supt. Fairbairn said the defendant should have got licence from the police for removal.
The Chairman (Mr T. G. Mowat) —Do you move pigs regularly?
Defendant replied in the negative, and he added that recently the pigs had not been moved individually but collectively. He had had nothing to with pigs recently.
The Chairman: Have you been a butcher long?
Defendant; Thirty-seven years.
In reply to a further question, he said he had made applications for licences before. The Chairman: Why did you not so on this occasion?
Defendant; I thought all was in order, or I should not have moved the pigs
In imposing a fine of 20s., the Chairman said that the defendant was getting off very lightly. The penalty would have heavier had the Bench not thought he acted in ignorance.

Saltaire Spiritualists

To augment the organ fund of the Saltaire Spiritualist Church a mass meeting, followed by a tea and concert, was held at the Lyceum, Victoria Road, Saltaire, where Mr. H. Claughton (Vice-President the Church and General Secretary the Yorkshire Spiritualist County Council) occupied the chair. He said that since the Church started last September it had been very successful, their income by the end of March having been £70. They had commenced building fund for the purpose of erecting a church of their own when an opportune moment arrived. They had also formed library of Spiritualist literature for the use of the members, who numbered 60, including platform members.
Mrs. Murrell (Windhill), and Mr. Hayland (Armley) addressed the meeting on the aims and objects of the Spiritualist movement, and about 60 people had tea. A programme of songs, recitations, and pianoforte selections was given Miss L. Straw, Miss Horsfall, Miss L. Hoyle, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Conley (who is over 70 years of age), Mr. W. Holmes, Mr. W. Lloyd, Mr. Hudson Miss Hammond, Mr. H. Claughton, jnr., Master H. Claughton, Master Foster, and Mrs. Rushworth. Over £3 was cleared a result the effort. Mr. B. Sunderland was the accompanist.
The results of the Saltaire Spiritualist Church and Lyceum, which was opened last. September by a number of believers, have far justified the confidence of the promoters.
Seven months ago, they were allowed to rent rooms in the SaJtaire Institute. This was a concession. that had not been granted to any other religious body, and it was conceded on the ground that there were considerably over 1,000 houses in and around Saltaire and not a Spiritualist place worship. Since that time services had been held week by week, and the membership is now well over 60.

Cricket

Although still without the injured Barnes, and with a greatly changed side from last year, Saltaire on Saturday (3 May) gained their first point this season, this being against Great Horton, the batting of Craven and Scull being largely responsible for the result. This was the only game the Bradford League that was not decided.
Saltaire, at home, batted first and were all out for 180 with opener T Scull scoring 51 and, batting lower down, J Scull scored 39. In reply Great Horton were 128 for 6 when play finished.
On Saturday 10 May Saltaire, playing away to Undercliffe, were 9 for 2 in reply to 136 when rain forced the game to be called off.
Barnes returned to the side on 17 May, when Saltaire played host to Idle, who were without Jack Hobbs. Batting first Idle could only score 72 with Walker taking five wickets. Saltaire completed their first win of the season by getting the required runs for the loss of four wickets.
Saltaire lost in a high scoring game at Bowling Old Lane on Saturday 24 May. Batting first Bowling scored 230, in reply Saltaire fell 27 runs short being bowled out in the final over.  
On Saturday 31 May, Saltaire lost at home to Pudsey St Lawrence. Batting first Pudsey scored 155 with H Sedgewick taking seven wickets. In reply Saltaire were bowled out for 140 despite opener Barnes scoring 44.

A New Saltaire Firm

We notice that, under the style Thos. Hemmant, a new grocery and provision firm have begun business at Saltaire. The partners are Thos. Hemmant and Ralph Horn, and they have jointly purchased the business of Mr. Wm. Spence, grocer, at 63, Bingley Road. Mr. Horn who lives 19, Birklands Road, Shipley, has been at the Strand Stores, Bingley, for 21 years, and he is managing the new business.
(Colin’s note – 63 Bingley Road was built as 7 Gordon Terrace, before being re-numbered in 1898. Today it is home to the “Olive Café”.)
(Colin’s note – Thomas Hemmant was born 22 7 1867 in Pontefract. He died 20 November 1940 in Bingley. He left £7525 16s 11d in his will, worth c£420k in 2019. Ralph Horn was born 1876 in Bradford and died in Bradford in 1961.)

Small Ads

A Smart YOUNG LADY wanted. — Apply Singers, Gordon Terrace, Saltaire.
 
WANTED, to buy, a small BATH CHAIR – Apply 4 Ada Street, Saltaire.
(Colin’s note – in 1919 Elizabeth Robinson (nee Lord) a widowed female aged 76 was living at 4 Ada Street.)

EGGS for sitting reduced; S.C. Rhode Island Reds, Wade’s prize strain, for 7s. 6d. dozen. Also, Buff Orpington Hen and twelve chickens, same strain, 30s. Also, R.I. Red Hen and twelve chickens, 32s. 6d. Hen hatched due May 3rd. Chicken sold without hens if required, a guinea per dozen. — Apply 14, Albert Road. Saltaire.
(Colin’s note – in 1919 the occupants of 14 Albert Road were Fred & Louisa Greetham. Fred was born 1869 in Shipley. He married Annie Louisa Wood in 1895. They had three children, but one died as an infant. Fed worked as a loom joiner.
In 1928 No 14 Albert Road was renumbered No 27.)

Marriage

26 May 1919 St Peter’s – William Robinson, aged 23, stoker in the Royal Navy, married Ethel Ward, aged 21. They both lived at 29 Constance Street.

In Memoriam

GAMES —ln ever loving memory of our dear son, Ernest Thomas Games, who passed away 28 April 1917.
Just two years have passed away.
Since our great sorrow fell. But in our hearts, we mourn the loss
Of him loved so well.
From Father, Mother, and Brother, 23. Herbert Street, Saltaire
(Colin’s note – Ernest Thomas Games was born 2nd Qtr. 1912.)

 

Saltaire Times June 1919

Saltaire Rose Show

The Saltaire rose show is postponed to next year.

Saltaire Station Incident

A correspondent writes: “As a visitor to Saltaire I should like to state my experience upon arrival at that station the other day. Having approached an apparently responsible porter with regard to the removal of my baggage, which was of a considerable weight, I was told that, unless one the other porters would consent to take it for me, there were no means getting it removed.
I then pleaded with another man that he should help me out of difficulty. He emphatically refused to listen to my plaint, but referred me to a certain greengrocer, having a business some distance from the station, who might be persuaded to contract my haulage.
In this quest I was fortunately successful, but, to my mind, this does not eliminate the railway company from the responsibility of catering for the convenience of their passengers. It seems a scandal that such state of affairs should exist at such a station as Saltaire, where, undoubtedly, numerous visitors are constantly arriving.
I can only say, in conclusion, that my sympathy lies with any person who may be unfortunate enough to arrive at this station with anything beyond a hand-bag as luggage.”

Saltaire Congregationalists

Over £80, an increase on last year, was realised by the collections at the Saltaire Congregational Sunday School anniversary on Sunday 22 June.
The Rev. Wm. Paxton, F.R.G.S., of Bradford, was the preacher morning and evening. Special music was given by the choir, Mr. W. Sutcliffe being the organist. In the afternoon Mr. Oliver A. Thornton, of Saltaire, gave an address. The scholars sang special hymns, accompanied by Mr. W. Sutcliffe’s orchestra. The attendances throughout the day were excellent.

Yorkshire Spiritualists

On Sunday 29 June, at the Victoria Hall. Saltaire, the conference of the Yorkshire County Council of Spiritualists was held. Meetings were held in the afternoon and evening, the chairman on both occasions being Mr. J. W. Rastall (president of the Yorkshire County Council Spiritualists). The proceedings in the afternoon opened with an invocation by Councillor H. Alderson, Shipley.

Hospital

£400 has been bequeathed to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire by Mr Wm Hy Spurr, of Hunterlands, Addingham, who left £9,202.

Veterans Cricket

Some big scoring was made by both sides on Wednesday 25 June, when the Shipley Veterans played the Windhill Veterans at Saltaire Park which was kindly lent by Sir James Roberts.
The weather was mild, and over 260 people paid for admission. Windhill batted first and scored 116; Shipley passed that total for the loss of just two wickets.

Cricket

Saturday 7 June - Saltaire managed to draw at Keighley, when over 7,000 people paid £102 gate money. Although S F Barnes only took two wickets, he was practically unplayable, only 40 runs being scored off him out of a total of 217 for seven wickets at which point the home team declared. Saltaire had made 121 for 6 wickets when stumps were drawn. Craven and Firth batted well for Saltaire.

Saturday 21 June – Saltaire, last season’s Priestley Charity Cup holders were defeated in the first round of competition at home to Bowling Old lane.
About 4,000 people were present, and the gate money amounted to £90.
Bowling batted first, and several fielding blunders enabled them to score 292. In reply Saltaire could only score 110.

Saturday 28 June - Saltaire travelled to Queensbury and thanks to S F Barnes they had an easy victory. Batting first Saltaire scored 191. In reply were Queensbury were bowled out for 79 with Barnes taking 8 wickets.

Workshop Cricket

Another round in the Workshops’ Competition has been played. The Bull’s Head Inn (Baildon) were defeated by Saltaire Mills to the extent of 6 wickets.

New Shop Opening

Dear Sir or Madam,
I have opened the premises lately occupied by Mr J W Ferguson, in Bingley Road, opposite the Saltaire Tram Shed as a Fish, Fruit, Game and Poultry Salesman.
I have recently been demobilised from H.M. Forces, and am pleased to say that I shall be helpful in the business by my brother, Mr Bell Ross, who was with Mr E W Moss, Gordon Terrace, for a number of years.
I shall at times be pleased to cater for your requirements, and I shall esteem it a favour to be allowed to call for any orders you may be pleased to give.
I remain, Yours faithfully A D Ross.

Small Ads

WANTED, COOK-GENERAL, or useful Help, end of June: washerwoman kept – Reply, after 17 June, Mrs Sharpe, 1 Myrtle Place, Saltaire.
(Colin’s note – Ethel Rebecca Jackson married Edward Sharpe, a surgeon, 25 August 1909 at St Paul’s Shipley. Edward died 10 July 1958; Ethel died 16 March 1979.)   

Marriages

The marriage took place at St Peter’s Church, Saltaire on 18 June of  Lieutenant Archibald A Hurman, of Brisbane, who has served with the Australian Imperial Force for three years, and Miss Edith Bessie Seeger, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Seeger, of 28 Bankfield Drive, Nab Wood, Shipley.

7 June – St Peter’s- Harry Pout, aged 24, a steelworker of Shipley, married Gladys Eccles, a spinner aged 23, of 6 Constance Street, Saltaire.

21 June – St Peter’s – Dyson Lancaster, 27, a smith’s striker of 12 George Street, Saltaire married Alice Moore (nee McGrail), a widow aged 30 from Shipley.

In Memoriam

WALLACE —ln ever loving memory of a dear husband and father, James Wallace, who died 10 June 1915.
From loving wife and Daughters, 3 Dave Street, Saltaire.
(Colin’s note – James Wallace was born in Shipley c1870. He was living at 11 Caroline Street when he married Grace Hall, of 6 Fanny Street, at Bradford Cathedral 29 June 1896. James worked in a stone quarry. They had five daughters.)

 

Saltaire Times July 1919

Peace Day – Saturday 19 July

The National Holiday for the celebration of Peace following the war was made the occasion of a great amount of sight-seeing on Saturday, when in this district (as all over the country) the streets had a gala appearance and various programmes were carried out to mark event.
Not since the Coronation had the town presented such a gay appearance. Flags, streamers, and bunting of every description and device were prominently displayed in all parts of the town. Most of the side streets had their own particular schemes of decoration. and quaint Oriental effects were seen in the evening when the Chinese lanterns twinkled in the dusk. Even the lamp posts were garlanded with coloured paper, while that household necessity, the clothes-prop, served a useful purpose supporting lanterns and streamers instead of the customary complement of family washing.
During the morning, when all places of business were closed, one could observe many people putting the final touches to the beautifying of their residences. There were very few people about, but even had it not been known what the occasion was a guess could have been made that something out of the ordinary was going to happen, because the Parish Church bells were ringing from early hour.
Complete arrangements had been made for the children’s teas at the various schools. Much care and time on the part of the staffs and the children had been spent in decorations, and the scenes were animated in the extreme. Long before the appointed hour the young folk, with happy countenances and carrying their mugs, were seen assembling, and they soon made short work of the good things provided. Then came the piece de resistance," the procession. Nearly every child had flag, and white was the predominant colour of the dresses, the effect was most pleasing.
It spoke well for the arrangements that everything was timed to the minute and went off without a hitch. Large crowds lined Commercial Street and Saltaire Road, while Victoria Road corner (where the various processions joined together) was thick with people. The confluence was timed for 5 o’clock, and a few minutes before that hour the Shipley Town Band, playing lively march, came from the direction of Windhill, where the Wood End procession commenced. This contingent was joined en route by the Windhill Church of England School and the Central Upper Standard School (accompanied by the 1st Saltaire Troop of Boy Scouts with their drum band). At the same time as this section was proceeding towards Saltaire Park the Salvation Army Band (heading the Crag Road School section, including the Otley Road School and the Shipley Church of England School), came into view along Victoria Road, and dropped behind the Wood End section. They were followed by the Albert Road School section (including St. Walburga’s School and the Parkfield Private School), while the Salt High Schools joined in near the Victoria Institute. Some idea of the numbers can be gathered when it is stated that the procession was over twenty minutes in passing a point.
The number of children taking part in the tea and the procession was approximately5,590 the figures being follow: Albert Road mixed 400, infants 220; Central Council School, boys 635, girls 560, infants 120, special class 17; Crag Road School, mixed 332. infants 230; Otley Road (including Frizinghall), mixed 315, infants 180; Shipley Church of England (including Baildon), mixed 528. infants 185: St. Walburga's R.C., 248; Windhill Church of England, mixed 450, infants 125: Wood End. mixed 242, infants 212; Salt High School, boys 173, girls 275; Moorhead Preparatory School. 43.
On arrival at Saltaire Park the children were marshalled near platform on which was Mr. P. Jackson (Headmaster the Albert Road School). The Shipley Town Band played two verses of the National Anthem, and the effect of over 5.000 childish voices singing the verses can better be imagined than described.
Following this there was a welcome surprise when Mr. H. Norman Rae (Member for the Shipley Division) mounted the platform, accompanied by Councillor C E Learoyd.

Letter to the Editor

Sir, — Can yon inform us through your columns whether our District Council or any other authority has the power to stop the nuisance the whole of the district the siren recently erected at Saltaire Mills?
I very much object to being awakened every morning an hour before my usual time, and numbers of people I have met have remarked on the matter, some of them in terms strong and unprintable. Surely, if the row cannot be entirely stopped some mitigation of it might be obtained. — Yours truly, SPRINGHURST.

Sir. —I cannot agree with your correspondent last week who objects strongly to the sound of the siren at the Saltaire Mills. It was due to the workpeople at those mills that something louder sounding and farther reaching should be instituted.
To the whole district it is also a boon in stamping punctuality upon it. The striking of the two public clocks can be heard some parts of the town when the wind is favourable, and they are seldom together (sometimes far two minutes apart), whereas the buzzer is so exact that clocks and watches may be set to it.
Since it was first used the duration of its buzzing has been shortened (too much I am  inclined to think), and as people who come to reside close to the railway get used to the rushing past express trains even in the night so I believe the dwellers near to the mill will get used to this new timekeeper. It would, I think, be a good thing for the district if the various works which now liberate their buzzers at  6-30 (some them for long screeches) would accept the Saltaire "buzz” and stifle their own. What a discord it would end – G.M.

Milner Field Changes Hands

Sir James Roberts’s estate, Milner Field, which for some time has been in the market, has been purchased by Messrs Gaunt, Foster and Co., solicitors, of Bradford, on behalf of a syndicate, who have acquired it as a speculation with the view, it is understood, of disposing of it for development. The estate comprises the residence and some 360 acres of land. Sir James, since severing his association with Saltaire Mills, has lived in Strathallan Castle, his Scottish estate.

Workshops Cricket

On 2 July Saltaire Mills played Airedale Mills. Saltaire scored 110 and had a narrow victory with Airedale being bowled out for 106.
On 23 July Saltaire Mills were beaten in the semi-final by Baildon Liberal Club.

Shipley “Victory” Week

The Victory Loan was launched at Shipley Monday (7 July) evening, under auspicious circumstances.
Capt. Ferens, East Yorkshire Regiment, paid a visit to Shipley, and he addressed meetings in the Market Place and at Saltaire Mills. He addressed the employees of the Saltaire Mills during the dinner hour on Friday 11 July.
As an inducement to their employees to invest in the Victory Loan at Shipley, the firm of Saltaire Mills announced that they were prepared to advance money to any of them for War Savings Certificates, and that the money could be repaid in weekly instalments. For every certificate purchased the firm are giving a discount of 6d.  

Firemen’s Outing

The members of the Saltaire Mill Fire Brigade had an outing to Harrogate on Saturday (5 July). After taking part with the new motor fire engine in the Friendly and Trades' Society’s procession the members, with Supt. Hall and Sgt F. J. Thornhill in charge, proceeded with the engine to the Imperial Cafe, Harrogate, where a meat tea was provided. The party then adjourned to the Victoria Hotel, where a smoking concert was held, those contributing to the harmony the evening being Messrs. Whitfield, Milner, Bray, Manners, and Wilson. Supt. Hall presided. The health the firm was proposed, and a return was made Shipley at 11.30. The cost the outing was borne by the firm, who also kindly lent the motor engine.

Salt School Sports

The sports in connection with the Salt Schools Shipley, were held Wednesday (2 July) afternoon at Saltaire Park. The weather was favourable, and large gathering witnessed some excellent events.
The Championship Cup was won by Cowls with 11 marks. Cook was second with 10. and Brigham third with 8 marks. The cup was presented By Mrs. Titus Salt. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes. The Headmaster (Mr. F, J. Fuller) thanked Sir Jas. Roberts for the use of the Park, also Mrs. Rhodes, the officials, and the subscribers to the prizes fund. Shipley Prize Band was in attendance during the afternoon.

Cricket

12 July – Saltaire travelled to Great Horton and drew as a result of the stormy weather. Batting first Saltaire scored 224 before declaring. In reply Great Horton had scored 20 before the game was called off.

19 July – The match between Saltaire and Undercliffe should have been played at Saltaire, but as the Park was required for the Peace celebration, the game was played at Undercliffe. The home team batted first and knocked up 152, Saltaire were dismissed for 111.

Marriages

St Peters 5 July – Albert Henry Garland, cabinet maker aged 23 from Walthamstow, London married Ann Elizabeth Brook, a drawer aged 27 of 16 Whitlam Street.

St Peters 26 July – Joseph John Eccles, a miner aged 21 married Maud Chatwood. They both lived at 23 Albert Road (re-numbered 45)     

In Memoriam

WATTS. — In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Elizabeth A. Watts, who passed away July 9th, 1915. In our home you are fondly remembered. Sweet memories cling round your dear name: loved you in life very dearly. wilt love you in death just the same. From her loving Husband and Family. 29 Shirley Street, Saltaire.

ROOKE—In loving memory of'my dear husband, Private Thomas Rooke, K.O.Y.L.I., reported killed in action, July 20th, 1918. There are links death cannot sever. Love and remembrance live for ever. From his loving wife, Carrie. 28, Shirley Street, Saltaire.

STORK. — In loving memory of Wilfrid John Stork, who lost bis life at sea. July 16th, 1918. memory ever dear. From Beatrice. 7 Titus Street, Saltaire.

 

Saltaire Times August 1919

Shipley Council and Wooden Buildings

At a meeting of the Urban District Council on Tuesday (26 August) the Finance and General Purposes Committee reported that the Highways and Buildings Committee had had before them a plan from Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sons and Co., Ltd., for two hostels to provide accommodation for 100 girls.
The Highways and Buildings Committee had rejected the plan pending further information with regard to the scheme. The decision of the Highways Committee had been communicated the Saltaire firm, and they now sent representatives to the meeting of the Finance Committee to give any explanation found to be necessary and to urge the Council sanction the plans.
Mr. Henry Whitehead (a director of the firm), Mr H L Searle (secretary), and Mr. Nunns (the architect) attended the meeting. Mr. Whitehead explained that the scheme was a temporary expedient to provide accommodation for girls who work at Saltaire but could not find lodgings in the Shipley district, and thought this was the best way out of the difficulty. The architect submitted further particulars in regard to the plans, and Mr. Whitehead gave undertaking that every possible effort would be made for the comfort the girls who had to be housed, and that there would nothing in the scheme to which public objection could be taken. The firm did not consider this a permanent scheme, but they it to tide them over a temporary difficulty until houses of permanent character had been provided.
The matter was discussed after the deputation had left the meeting, and ultimately it was resolved, on the proposition of Coun. Moody seconded by Coun. Alderson, to recommend to the Council to approve the plans of temporary erections, subject to a condition that the end of a period of three years the Council would reconsider the matter and decide then whether the buildings should be removed.
Coun. Hill, who moved the adoption of the report, said that the whole matter was gone into very carefully, as they knew the Council was very much against wooden buildings and any buildings of a temporary character. Taking all the circumstances into consideration and knowing the firm who wished to put up the buildings, the committee, however, felt quite certain that the firm would see that they were kept well up to date. The result was that they decided to let them erect the buildings, on the understanding that the matter should be reconsidered at the end of three years. The report, on being seconded by Conn. Bradley, was adopted.

The Wooden Huts Scheme

Female labour is urgently required at the Saltaire Mills in nearly all the departments, but on account of lack of lodgings girls cannot be induced to fill up the vacancies.
Sir Titus Salt, Bart., Sous and Co., Ltd, have therefore decided to meet the difficulty by erecting a hostel close to the mills.
They acquired the site on the side of Saltaire Road that lies in front of the quarry between Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital and Park Street. They have also bought huts from the East Morton Military Hospital, and plans for the construction of the hostel are practically complete. As soon as sufficient workmen can be obtained its erection will be begun.
The hostel will consist of two long huts running at-a slight angle off the Saltaire Road, and also a building for a canteen, dining-room, concert hall, and other amenities. As the buildings are to be only temporary ones, the system of heating will be by means of hot-water pipes, which will be carried along the central corridor and round each side of the huts by the beds, the bedrooms always be comfortably heated in the cold weather.
The bedrooms are to run along either side of the corridors of the huts, and the corridors will be 5 feet 9 inches across, while the bedrooms will be alternately single and double. The double bedrooms will be 11 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 3 inches and there will be eighteen of them each hut. The single bedrooms, of which there are to be sixteen in each hut, measure 11 feet inches 3 inches by 8 feet. Each room will be furnished with cupboards the height of the room, a dressing table, easy chairs, and electric switches. The ventilation is receiving considerable attention, and the doors will not be built quite to the top of the room. This will give a direct current of air throughout the buildings. There is to be excellent accommodation for baths. The lavatories and the four bathrooms will be at the entrance to each hostel, and at all hours of the day hot water will be available.
A bedroom is set apart for the matron in charge, whose office will be at the canteen hut. This building at the rear, is to be reached by a covered way. There will be a kitchen staff, who will attend to the material wants of the girls. Next to the kitchen is the canteen and the dining-room. The latter will be arranged that it can with very little trouble be transformed into a concert hall, its size being 60 feet long by 26 feet wide, and the staging 26 feet by 14 feet. Provision will made for a large recreation room, and reading-room which will be kept supplied with papers, magazines, and books.
The entrance the hostel will from Saltaire Road, nearly opposite to Victoria Road and away from the quarry, and an entrance for tradesmen will be made at the back.
The whole structure is being designed with a view to making the girls comfortable and as happy as possible, and it the best solution the Company could hit upon in the present scarcity of lodgings.

Victoria Hall – Meeting Shipley Urban District Council 26 August

NEW SEATING FOR VICTORIA HALL
The Libraries Committee reported that a meeting was held at the Institute, Saltaire to receive deputations from the Saltaire Institute Society and the Saltaire Philharmonic Society, who desired to urge the Council to provide new seating for the Victoria Hall before the concert season commenced in 1919.
Mr. E. C. Fry on behalf of the Institute Society, and Mr H. L. Searle on behalf of the Saltaire Philharmonic Society, claimed that these organisations were established for the benefit of the public, and that it would impossible to get proper attendance at the various events which were being arranged for unless reasonable comfort was provided for the people who paid their money for admission.
The various points were fully discussed, and the members the deputation expressed their desire to co-operate with the Council in carrying out a scheme and promised to assist in every possible way. The members of the Libraries Committee expressed their entire sympathy with the objects aimed by the deputation, but they pointed out the financial difficulty owing to the enormous advance in the cost of material and labour. Ultimately a resolution was adopted in favour of the appointment of a joint committee, representing the Libraries Committee, the Institute society, and the Philharmonic Society, who would consider a scheme for the provision of new seating in the Victoria Hall and make a. recommendation to the Council.
An assurance was given to the deputation that in the event of the Institute Society deciding to hold a conversazione during the winter months, the whole of the rooms, including the reading room, would be placed at the disposal of the Committee.
The Clerk was instructed to obtain information with regard to the re-seating of the hall to put before the joint committee.
VICTORIA HALL WANTED AS A PICTURE HOUSE.
The Libraries Committee then had an interview with two representatives of a Picture House syndicate who desired to rent the Victoria Hall. Discussion took place with regard to the terms on which the hall could be used as a picture house. Provision always being made for the Council to have the use of the hall for special events. Before making any recommendation to the Council it was decided to make an inspection of the Victoria Hall at Queensbury, which has been converted into a picture house and said to be satisfactorily carried on.
Coun. Cowgill, moving the adoption of the report said it was suggested that there should be a joint committee to manage the Institute and make it into a live organisation. The Libraries Committee had inspected Victoria Hall at Queensbury. If certain alterations were made the Council would able to use the hall on special occasions whenever they liked. The report was adopted.

Salt’s Hospital

A meeting of the Board of Governors of Sir Titus Salts’ Hospital was held Wednesday (27 August) evening. Mr. B. (Chairman) presiding. There were also present Mrs. Rhodes, Miss Dunn, Messrs. E. L. Baumann, T. Kendall, W. Cryer, and F. Lister.
The monthly report presented by the Clerk (Mr. T. Luxton) showed that the hospital had 113 out-patients during the month. The number in the hospital at the commencement of the month was six. There had since been admitted 25. The total number discharged was 22, leaving nine in the hospital at the present time. There had been 20 operations during the month.
The Clerk also reported that the following subscriptions had been received : —Shipley United Carters and Motormens’ Social Club, £2 2s; Shipley War Refugees’ Committee, .£l0 10s.; Mr. A. Sowden (proceeds of the sale of furniture lent to the War Refugees’ Committee), £5; employees of Scott Engineering Company, .£4 5s. 3d.; Miss Baldwin, £2 2s.; Miss Harrison. £2; and outpatient, 10s.
For the Visiting Committee, Mrs. Rhodes reported that they had been promised the gift of clock for the hospital.

Fatal Attack

Mr. A. C. Ackroyd (Deputy-Coroner) held an inquest on Saturday morning (16 August) at Sir Titus Salts Hospital, into the circumstances attending the death of George Quin, a woolsorter aged 55, of  365 Killinghall Road Bradford, who last Thursday fell on to the railway at the Midland Station, Shipley, and received such injuries that he died three hours later. From the evidence of relatives, supported by the doctor who was called when the accident occurred, it appeared that the deceased, who  suffered from locomotor ataxia and frequently had attacks of giddiness, was probably subject to one of these attacks last Thursday, and the Deputy-Coroner returned a verdict of “Accidental Death.”

Bowls

On Saturday 13 September at Crowghyll Park the final rounds for the cup given by the President of the Shipley Club (Mr Thos. Whiteley) will be played.
Cr. L Shackleton’s Medal will also be played for, and the entrance fees will be handed over to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital.  
Cricket

2 August – Saltaire entertained Bowling Old lane at Saltaire Park. The game was drawn as at the close Bowling were 119 for 6 in reply to Saltaire’s 208 for 9 declared.

9 August – Saltaire travelled to Pudsey St Lawrence and had an easy win. Pudsey batted first and they were all out for 57 with Barnes taking eight wickets. Saltaire scored the required runs without losing a wicket.

Marriage

St Peter’s Shipley 16 August – Harry Fillingham, an engineer aged 23, married Hilda Padgett, aged 24. They both resided at 10 Herbert Street Saltaire.

 

Saltaire Times September 1919

The Saltaire Park Affair - Editorial – 12 September

Something of a surprise has been created by the announcement that last February .a conditional offer of Saltaire Park was made to the Shipley Urban District Council by Sin James Roberts, Bart., as there has been a general impression for several months past that there was absolutely no prospect of this beautiful park ever becoming public property.
In some quarters last winter the hope was entertained that Sir James would take steps by which gift of the park might be arranged, but, as time wore on and nothing of a developing character in this direction was announced, a doubt crept in to discourage the anticipation, and when Sir James sold the park along with his Milner Field Estate to a Bradford syndicate a few months ago this doubt grew to certainty.
Consequently, the letter in a contemporary last Friday to the effect that in February Sir James Roberts offered the park on conditions to the Shipley Council was news of a somewhat startling description. Prior to this a tremendous amount of talk had been going on as to the future of the park, and the fact had been generally deplored that it appeared to be passing out of the scope of public use, no one outside the Council ever dreaming for a moment that the town had had a chance to possess the park.
In this way an injustice has been done to Sir James Roberts, and we have no doubt that at the first opportunity the Council will remove the impression that arose through the indiscretion of keeping the offer quiet. The question of whether the Council were justified in not accepting does not come in here. The entire matter for the moment is consideration of the ground which the Council put the offer under lock and key by not taking the public into their confidence.
We are assured that a strong case could be made out for the non-acceptance of the terms proposed by .Sir James Roberts, and we are not disposed to question this; but we do suggest that the Council might have come out with the offer when it came along.
It appears that the offer never actually reached the Council. It was first of all handled by the Parks Committee, who passed it on to the Finance Committee, and that committee came to the conclusion that the offer was hedged round with so many obligations on the Council that it was not advisable to proceed further in the matter. This is a good explanation of why the offer was not accepted, but it is not a convincing reason why the offer as a piece of news for the public was scotched. There can be no quibble because the matter was not dealt with the Council at an open meeting, and critics of the Council should not forget that the Finance Committee is composed of all the members of the Council, and that the probability is that equally negative results would have attended the offer if it had got as far as monthly meeting of the Council.
Let us now examine the offer itself. Most of the correspondents on the question appear to have jumped to the conclusion that the Council have thrown the chance of lifetime away, but none of them, it will be noticed, have touched on the conditions that were attached to the gift. They arc evidently unaware of these. When the Council disclose the full facts of the affair, we think it will be realised that they can present a strong argument for the action which the Finance Committee took last February. How strong will be gathered when mention that an opinion exists in responsible circles that an acceptance of the park even as an unconditional would not be a foregone conclusion.
To begin with, the park is rated under another township, and, in several other respects also its possession exacts a price, those who are opposed to it as a pure present have some reason for not only contending that it would be an expensive luxury but that it would also be a white elephant as far as Shipley is concerned, Saltaire Park is a resort of Bradford people principally, and on the occasion of band and other concerts the takings are only something like half of what similar events yield at Crowghyll Park. In short, it more or less isolated for the bulk of the Shipley public, and there can be no doubt that in the event of the park being offered an absolute gift at any time in the future a stand against acceptance would be made by several of the councillors at least on the points we have mentioned.
Whether the public would consider any such opposition justifiable is another matter, as Saltaire Park is a beauty of its kind, with nothing to approach it for miles round, and there must be many ratepayers in the Saltaire end of the township who would advocate any movement for possessing it and count the cost as trivial in comparison. As this will certainly be the mainspring of the question if the park is ever offered as a free gift to the Shipley Council, it would be as well to state at once that it is estimated that the maintenance of the park would entail a two-penny rate. As the upkeep of all the other parks and open spaces in the township docs not involve the expenditure of more than rate of 2 3/4d., it is held by certain of our public men that the addition of a two-penny rate for Saltaire Park would be unpopular throughout the greater part of the district, as the park is seldom used by the majority of the ratepayers.
It will be seen from this that here is a question capable of dividing the most considered opinion, and that, as much as the dropping of the offer last February has been criticised, the action of the Finance Committee on that occasion was really not unbusiness like when considered from the point of view which is explained by their objections.
As the matter proceeds it will be interesting to follow the arguments of those members of the Council who have stood out persistently for the creation of open spaces almost anywhere at almost any price, the present stage of the development does not afford any proof that they were particularly anxious last February to snap Saltaire Park up.

Since we wrote the above the Shipley Council have held a meeting arid issued to the Press for publication the correspondence which passed on the subject of Saltaire Park, and they contend that a “definite” offer was made, and also that if there was an offer they did not “refuse” it but held it over for further consideration. With every respect for this interpretation, we suggest that the correspondence and the attitude of the Council lends itself to another interpretation, which is that in the sense that the Council did not accept and have not yet accepted the offer (which was clearly a proposal implying an offer if it was anything) they have allowed it to die a natural death, and if that is not equivalent to the full effect of a refusal, then we must admit not having been able to follow this matter to a logical conclusion. But we think have made the real point all the same.

Letter to the Editor – 12 September

Sir, —I would suggest that a huge petition be signed by the people of Saltaire first, and then the public generally asking Sir James Roberts to restore the park to its original connection. In all its history it was associated with the works and the village. As a worker at Saltaire in my boyhood’s days I have a faint recollection of its being opened by Mr Edward Salt on behalf of his father, and a very homely speech was made by him, affectionate in its tone; telling us how he wanted his workpeople to be happy in their surroundings, and thus he gave the park for their use and benefit. Undoubtedly the present owners of the works would undertake the attention that the park needs. Why the severance has taken place is a matter that can be left alone. Sir James took it with the works and the village, and I have always thought had a great regard for the founder. It would be a great misfortune if the object of the founder’s homely concern for his workpeople had to fail by the park being divided and dissociated from the works and the people employed there. It is our duty to do all in our power to perpetuate the memory of the great and beneficent founder of Shipley.
Walker Cryer.

Direct Action Saltaire Park – 19 September

Surprised as we have been at the recent developments in connection with Saltaire Park, which was recently sold to a Bradford syndicate by Sir James Roberts, Bart., the climax that was provided on Sunday evening was startling in comparison.
The park was closed against the public, and a notice at the gate stated that there would admittance until further notice. It is 48 years since the park was made free and open. This occurrence has spiced the much discussed topic concerning the future of the park, and the action of Sir James Roberts disposing of the park at time when the Shipley Urban District Council declare they had not actually declined the proposition he made to them last February that they should have the park rent free if they would maintain it, continues to engage the attention of all who had hoped that some way would have been found for saving park for the public.
The assumption that the solicitors for the owners had authorised closing of the park was disposed of on Tuesday (16 September), when Mr, A. E. Foster (of the firm of (Gaunt, Foster and Co.) stated that the park had not been closed by the owners. “I have been in touch with them since the notice was posted,” he explained, “and I can assure you they have they have no knowledge of the matter.”
On this denial being made the public at once jumped to the conclusion that a practical joke had been played, but while this has some probability in the light of the re-opening of the park on Wednesday afternoon on the authority of a telegram from the solicitors, it vanishes in the face the story which an “Express” reporter gathered Wednesday morning. From this it evident that the affair is far from being a practical joke.
Mrs. Moorby, who lives at Saltaire Park Lodge, and is the wife of a former park-keeper, stated that on Saturday morning Mr, Ellis Robinson, of Greenwood Villa, Baildon, came to the park and saw Mr. Lavelle, the Present park-keeper, and told him that (Mr. Robinson) had received instructions to close the park on Sunday evening at five o’clock.
“Mr. Robinson.” added Mrs. Moorby, “paid Mr Lavelle off on Saturday morning and then authorised the notice that has appeared the outside of the park. He afterwards told Mr Lavelle to lock the park gates at five o’clock on Sunday evening, and to give the keys to me. Before he left. Mr. Robinson said, If I want them, I shall know where to send for them, I am going away for a fortnights holiday.”
The situation was further complicated at one o'clock on Wednesday, when Mrs. Moorby received a telegram: "Open park as usual.” She afterwards informed an “Express” reporter that the wire was from the solicitors. In accordance with this instruction the park was re-opened shortly afterwards.

Saltaire Park Stocks

WHAT ABOUT THE STOCKS?”—At the fortnightly meeting of the Shipley Trades and Labour Council on Tuesday evening, Mr. W. C. Denton referred to the stocks in Saltaire Park and said they should put in the Market Place.
Mr. T. B. Knox (Chairman) said the stocks used to at the top of Crowghyll and were taken from there to Saltaire Park.
The Executive Committee were of the opinion that they should returned the community, along with any other things which belonged to the community that were in the park.
Coun. H. Alderson said that he had heard nothing about the matter, hut would report on any contemplated action on the part of the Urban District Council.

Milner Field

12 September - An interesting development has taken place in connection with the Milner Field Estate, which, was purchased a few weeks ago by a Bradford syndicate from Sir James Roberta, Bart. The solicitors acting tor the present owners have sent a letter to the Bradford Finance and General Purposes Committee offering to sell the estate to the Bradford Corporation, and they point out that the purchase would complete the property which the Corporation already possess the neighbourhood,, owning as they do Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor, which are continuation of the Milner Field property, and which form Bradford’s great lung.” The letter was referred to the. Parliamentary Sub-Committee to consider, and as yet no inquiries have been made to the solicitors for detailed particulars, though, understand, a meeting of the sub-committee will be called at an early date to go into the matter.

19 September - The Bradford Corporation Parliamentary Sub-Committee have refused an offer to purchase the Milner, Estate (which includes Saltaire Park). It is unofficially stated that the property was offered for £l00,000 or about £300 per acre. The price asked for Saltaire Park was roughly £l,000 per acre.

Hostels

Work has commenced upon the hostels for the female employees at Saltaire Mills.

Cricket

For the final game of the season, Saltaire travelled to Bingley. Batting first Bingley could only muster 65 runs with Barnes taking nine wickets. The other wicket was a run out! In reply Saltaire got the required runs for the loss of three wickets.
Saltaire finished the season in mid table with a record of played 20, won 8, lost 6 and drawn 6.

Weddings

The marriage was solemnised at the Saltaire Congregational Church on Wednesday (10 September) of Mr. Harry Griffiths, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Griffiths, of Saltaire, Miss Elsie elder daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Margeson, of 38 Levburn Grove, Shipley. The Rev. P. D. Pringle officiated. The honeymoon is being spent at Scarborough.
(Harry served in WW1)

At the Saltaire Wesleyan Church, Saturday, (20 September) the Rev. G. E. Bailey officiating, the marriage took place of Mr. George William Fairclough, son of Mr, William Fairclough, of Colchester, Essex, and Miss Martha Annie Ainsworth, daughter of Mr. William Ainsworth, of 23, George Street, Saltaire.
The bride wore a dress white crepe chine and a white veil, with orange blossom to match. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and lilies. The bridesmaids were Miss Hilda Ainsworth (sister of the 'bride) and Miss Eva Berwick, and they wore blue crepe-de-chine and white and carried bouquets of roses and sweet peas. Mr. Harry Ainsworth (brother of the bride) was best man, and the bride was given away Mr. Nicholas Naylor (her brother-in-law). The bridegroom was on active service in the R.A.M.C. in Egypt for four years and was a sergeant when demobbed. The honeymoon is being spent at Bridlington and Scarborough.

Funeral

The funeral of Master Watson Bennett, of 33, Constance Street, Saltaire, whose death occurred last Thursday (18 September), took place at Hirst Wood Cemetery on Saturday (20 September).
Deceased was 12 years of age, and though he had not been in robust state of health his death was unexpected. The bearers were six of his playmates: —John Frie, Stephen Totter, Harry Ponder, Wilson Furze. John Casey, and H. Milner. The family mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Hainsworth (stepfather and mother); Mr. J. Bennet (brother); Mrs. Saten (sister): Mrs. Annie Garner (sister); Mr. F. Hainsworth (stepbrother), Miss Alice Hainsworth (stepsister); and Mr. Harry Hainsworth (stepbrother).

Marriage

27 September St Peter’s – George Henry Cobb, a labourer aged 24 married Eva Cutler, aged 20. They both lived at Eva’s parent’s home, 2 Constance Street.
(Colin’s note – George and Eva had at least six children. In 1939 George was a master grocer with a shop and family home at 45/46 Titus Street.
In 1945 George was a fire lighter manufacturer living at Hall Royd, Shipley.
George died 12 August 1957 and was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery. Eva joined him when she died 19 November 1991.)   

In Memoriam

FIRTH —ln loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Frank Firth, 9th Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, killed in action September 2nd, 1918, aged 34 years. We miss him most who loved him best.
From Father, Mother, and Brothers, 5 Jane Street, Saltaire.
WALKER – To the dear memory of our beloved son and brother. Private Edmund Walker, King’s Own Yorkshire Eight Infantry, who died of wounds. September 5th,
1918, his 19fh year, and was buried at St. Paul. Arras.
Too fair, too pure, earth stay, Too early marked for Heaven; We had right to call thee ours, Thou but lent, not given.
From the Family, 5 Daisy Place, Saltaire.

 

Saltaire Times October 1919

No Cinema for the Victoria Hall

The question of the re-seating of the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, came up at the Shipley Urban District Council on Tuesday evening (28 October), when it was decided to adopt the recommendation of the Libraries Committee for the re-seating of the whole of the ground floor with tip-up chairs; and it was also decided to abandon the proposal to let the hall for cinema shows.
It was pointed out that in connection with the latter the requirements would mean a heavy expenditure in the way of providing the fireproof floors and additional exits. Councillor Cowgill said that the re-seating would cost between £600 and £700, but the hall was a business proposition, and he had no doubt that if the Council expended this money they would soon be repaid.
Referring to the cinema scheme he said he (Councillor Cowgill) did not know what was the matter with the representative of the West Riding City Council, but he did not intend that the Council should carry out the idea as every time the committee approached him, his demands became greater. This being so, it was best to drop the idea.

Site for a new Cinema

A cinema is to be built at the top of Victoria Road, Saltaire. The site has been purchased by some Bradford Gentleman.

Smoke Nuisance “Must Be Tackled”

At the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Wednesday evening (29 October) Prof. A. G. Rushton, of Leeds University, delivered a lantern lecture on “The Smoke Evil” to the members of the Saltaire Institute Society. Mr E Clifford Fry presided.
Prof. Rushton explained how smoke and soot stunted the he had carried out various experiments in Leeds and had found that in the districts where the thick smoke from the factory chimneys hung like a pall over the place the leaves of trees fell earlier than they did in other districts where foul smoke was not so common.
The smoke pollution question must be tackled by the Government, by the large manufacturers, or by the people themselves, and unless it was tackled the people in industrial arears would never get the full value of the land given them.

Saltaire Wesleyanism

The harvest festival of the Saltaire Wesleyan Church was held on Sunday (5 October) the preacher both morning and evening being the Rev. G. Ernest Bailey (pastor). In the morning the choir rendered the anthem, “While the earth remaineth,” and in the evening, “The Wilderness.” At the evening service Master Arthur Cordingley (prize winner at the Otley Music Festival) sang the solos, “Lead, Kindly Light, “and “Divine Love.” Mr H Parker presided at the organ. The collections amounted to £15 8s 8d.
(Colin’s note – Arthur Cordingley born Shipley 2 November 1905. He died in 1967)

W. E. A. Open Winter Season

The winter season of the Workers’ Educational Association was opened on Saturday (4 October), when a social evening was held at the Institute, Saltaire. The chair was taken by Councillor E Cowgill (President), who was supported by Councillors C E Learoyd and T Blythe. Mr Ed Thompson (elocutionist) gave several items, songs were rendered by Miss Denning, of Bradford, and Mr Harry Gomersall, of Shipley.

Violent Assault in Cemetery

There was a sensational occurrence at Hirst Wood Cemetery, Shipley, about midday on Monday (6 October), when an unknown man, who was dripping wet as if he had been in the water, attacked David Midgley, a gravedigger, of 25 Earl Street, and knocked him partly unconscious with two sticks.
Mr. Midgley saw a strange man come into the cemetery with a baby’s dummy in his mouth and a large stick in either hand. The man walked down the cemetery and sat on the wall. Mr. Midgely went up and told him there was no way out of the cemetery, adding, “Thou art wet-lad.’’. The only reply he got was “Uh!”. He then left him and returned to a grave with a pail of water and a short ladder.
All of a sudden, the stranger rushed at him and struck him violently with both sticks. Mr. Midgley defended himself with the ladder as well as he could, but. not being strong and having a weak heart, he collapsed after receiving some severe bruises on the left arm, which has been rendered useless for the time being.
Mr. S. Broadbent, monumental mason, whose works are near the cemetery, heard Mr. Midgley shout, and he went into the cemetery and found him in a semi-conscious condition. The assailant was walking round the cemetery, and as Mr. Broadbent is not strong himself, he went for assistance, and two passing draymen responded. Mr. J. Hardcastle, verger at the Parish Church, also assisted to remove Midgley home.
In the meantime, the assailant had made off through Hirst Wood, in the direction of Bingley, and the police, who were informed, lost no time in setting out on his track. Shortly afterwards P.C. Atkinson found him wandering near Cottingley Bridge. He still had a baby’s dummy his mouth, and the policeman had great difficulty in arresting him, he resisted them as long as he could.
Later in the day he was removed from the Shipley police station to the Clayton Workhouse, where he gave his name and said that he lived in a certain street in Bradford. He is being detained at the institution fourteen days for medical observation.

(Colin’s notes – David Midgley, born 1874, lived with his parents at 10 Dove Street and 4 Albert Terrace. He died 29 March 1929 in Baildon.
Sam Broadbent, born 1860, lived with his parents at 1 Myrtle Place.)

Ambulance Man’s Death

The death took place at the Bradford Royal Infirmary last Thursday of Mr. John T. Gott, of 8 Amelia Street, where he was well known. He was 40 years of age. and had for many years been a member of the Shipley St. John Ambulance Brigade.
When the war broke out, he volunteered and joined the Navy as a sick berth attendant. He was stationed at Gosport, where a foot became ulcerated, and in May 1915, he was discharged. His foot became worse, he underwent several operations, and for some weeks prior to his death he was in the Bradford Royal Infirmary. On the 14th inst. it was found necessary to amputate the leg above the knee. He never recovered from the effects of the operation and died two days afterwards. He leaves a wife and four young children. The interment took place on Saturday (18 October) at Nab Wood Cemetery and was attended by a large number of people addition to the family mourners.

Thanks

Mr and Mrs Joseph Gott and Mrs J T Gott and Family wish to tender their sincere Thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement; also, for floral tokens.
14 Dockfield, Shipley and 8 Amelia Street, Saltaire.

Organ Problems

An organist could not finish a dramatic poem at the Saltaire Congregational Church owing to the scotching of the hydraulic pressure in consequence of the cutting off of the water.

Boiling Water Fatality

The seriousness of scalding was shown on Tuesday (28 October) at an inquest held by the Bradford City Coroner (Mr. J. Q. Hutchinson) on the body of George Sowman, aged seven months, son of Wm. Sowman. journeyman basket-maker, of 22 William Henry Street, Saltaire, and who was scalded at his home on Sunday morning and died that night at the Children’s Hospital, Manningham.
The child’s mother, Alice Sowman, said that on Sunday morning at about half-past eleven she placed the deceased in a highchair, near the fire and fastened him in the chair. There was a pan containing boiling water on the hob. She was attending to her duties in the room when she heard noise as if something was falling, and, on looking round, she saw that the deceased had fallen out of the chair and that the pan was upset. She picked him up and found that some of the hot water had gone over his back, neck, and chest.
Lime water and oil were applied, and she wrapped him and took him to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, where he was seen to. She subsequently took him the Children’s Hospital at Manningham and was present when he died about 8.50 p.m. the same night. There was no one near the deceased when he fell from the chair, which overturned with him and dropped towards the fire.
Mary Ellen Jukes, of 5 Caroline Street, Saltaire, who knew the deceased and his parents, stated that about 11.30 a.m. on Sunday she was called to see the deceased, and found that he was scalded on the back, neck, and chest. She saw the wet clothing, and that water had been upset near the fireplace, and also the overturned pan on the floor. After lime water and oil had been used the deceased was taken to the hospital. The child’s mother was attentive mother to her children.
Dr. Walter Armstrong Elliott, a house surgeon at the Children’s Hospital, said that the deceased was admitted on Sunday morning suffering from scalds on the back, chest, and neck, and also from severe shock. He died about 8.45 p.m. the same day. In his opinion the cause of death was shock to the nervous system and to the scalds described. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

Marriage

St Pauls 4 October 1919 – William Wilkinson, a motor engineer aged 26 living in Shipley married Jessie Harriet Thornton, a burler & mender aged 25 living at 68 Victoria Road in Saltaire.

Burial

Hirst Wood Cemetery 4 October 1919 – Herbert Bell aged 72 of 3 Herbert Street, Saltaire.

In Memoriam

Carr – In loving memory of our dear son and brother Private John Francis (Frank) Carr, No 35008 Machine Gun Corps, who was reported missing on 26 October 1917.
From his Mother, Father, and Sisters, 60 George Street, Saltaire.

Bennett – In loving memory of my dear husband, Pickles Bennett, who died 30 October 1916. Also, of my dear son, Watson Bennett, who died 18 September 1919.
From their sorrowing Family, 23 Constance Street, Saltaire.

 

Saltaire Times November 1919

Editorial 21 November – Saltaire Park Saved

Within the last few days the final development appears to have been reached in connection with what is known as the Saltaire Park affair, and the latest report provides the public with grounds for complete reassurance regarding the future of this beautiful space.
The upshot of the deal is that Sir James Roberts, Bart., retains possession of the park, and it is generally understood in well informed circles that Sir James proposes to leave it open for the use of the public. Needless to say, this news has been received with the greatest pleasure and appreciation imaginable, the advantages such a magnificent park in an industrial district are incalculable.
The result will give unbounded satisfaction to the officials and followers of the Saltaire Cricket Club, though judging from remarks made at the annual meeting of the club a fortnight ago the present news was more or less anticipated, as there was a feeling of optimism that all would be well regarding a ground for Saltaire cricket in 1920.

Saltaire Infant in Flames

A verdict of “Accidental Death’’ was returned by the Bradford City Coroner (Mr. J G Hutchinson at an inquest held on Tuesday (4 November) morning at the Bradford Town Hall on the body of Irene Ann Foster, aged 2, daughter of Thos. Foster, journeyman painter, 41, Helen St., Saltaire, and who died in the Children’s Hospital, Bradford, last Friday (31 October), as a result of burns sustained at home on 28 October.
Alice Goldsborough Foster, the deceased's mother, said that at about 4.10 p.m. she was attending to one of her children who had hurt herself. She (witness) did not notice the deceased, who had been with her, leave the room. She heard a scream upstairs, and a person who was in the house went up, and she (witness) followed, and found the deceased in flames, which she put out by means rug. The deceased was severely burnt, and witness took her, wrapped up in blanket to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, where she was attended to. The deceased was subsequently sent to the Children's Hospital Bradford, where she died. There was a candle and a box of matches on a chair in the room upstairs in which the deceased was found. Part of the deceased's clothing was of flannelette.
Ivy Pryor, of 41. Helen St., Saltaire, said that about 4.10 p.m. the mother of the deceased was attending to another of her daughters who had hurt herself. Witness heard a scream upstairs and ran and found the deceased in flames. The mother came up and put the flames out with a rug. The deceased was badly burnt. Witness went upstairs later and found an open box of matches and a candle on the bedroom floor, and she noticed that one match had been struck. The mother had always looked after her children well.
The house surgeon at the Children’s Hospital, Dr. Walter Armstrong Elliott, said the deceased was admitted suffering from shock and from burns on the right side of the body, right arm, and right leg. She remained under his care. The cause of death was shock to the nervous system following the burns.

Saltaire Mills Accident

An accident occurred at the wool warehouse of Saltaire Mills on Wednesday morning (19 November) when Edward Stensonof 16 Fanny Street had the misfortune to break his right leg. It appears that, along with two other workmen, he was pushing a sack car containing a bale of wool, when the latter overbalanced and fell on his leg. He was promptly removed to Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital.

Tribute

A tablet to the memory of the late Mr. Amos Brear has been placed on the interior wall of Saltaire Congregational Church, and it was publicly unveiled after the service on Sunday morning (9 November) by Mr. George Morrell, of Saltaire, the oldest member of the Church. The tablet was designed and executed Messrs. Carpenter and Sanctuary, of Shipley, and is of bronze with raised letters.
The inscription is as follows:—"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Amos Brear, who died 14th of March, 1919, in his 75th year, and who for 65 years was closely associated with this church scholar, teacher, treasurer and deacon, devoting himself its service with great fidelity and affection. This tablet was erected by the Church and Sunday School.”
Mr. J. W. Sowden (Chairman of the Finance Committee, which has had the arrangements in hand) spoke of his 20 years connection with Mr. Brear in church work, and testified to the valuable service which Mr Brear had rendered to the church and school through all this time, and said that Mr. Brear was greatly missed.
Mr. Morrell, in unveiling the tablet, said that when he first went to Saltaire Mr Bear was a youth of 15. and was in the Sunday School, having then been a scholar for six years. They soon became acquainted and that acquaintance developed into a friendship, which continued unbroken to the time of Mr. Brear’s death last March, a period of 59 years. They had been co-workers as teachers in the school, and deacons in the church. “It is unnecessary,” said Mr. Morrell, “to attempt to appraise the value of Mr, Brear’s service to the church.” That had already been done by an abler tongue than his at the time of Mr. Brear’s death, but he would like to add a few sentences of personal testimony, and to say what had most impressed him most in his friends’ character.
Next month it would be 60 years since Mr. Brear commenced as a teacher, and he (Mr. Morrell) was superintendent the time and filled that office for 23 years (in two terms of service). He wished in the spirit of thankfulness, to acknowledge the great help Mr Brear gave to him, by his regular and unfailing devotion to his duties. There was nothing erratic or spasmodic in the doing of it. Year in year out, he was the same. His habit was always to be in time to welcome his scholars. Another strong character was his intense loyalty. In the organisation of the school he was ready to take any class to which he might be appointed. His own likes and dislikes were never put forward and he never took offence. He was thoroughly imbued with the spirit of the Master, and he counted no sacrifice too great to make in his service.
Mr Morrell referred to the co-operation which Mr Brear received from the members of his own family. He could not have had so much time for his duties had not the domestic arrangements enabled him to do so, nor could he have given so much attention to the work of the church had not his son so willingly relieved him of business matters.
The pastor, (Mr P Drummond Pringle), added a few words expressive of his own great loss by Mr Brear’s death. Mr Brear’s long experience and knowledge of Church matters, and his valuable advice, would be missed in the future and the church was poorer by his death

Overcrowding

The Sanitary Committee reported to the Shipley Urban District Council Tuesday (25 November) evening that they had received a complaint of overcrowding at cottage in Saltaire, and they had instructed the Sanitary Inspector to communicate with the occupier with a view to getting the number of occupants reduced.
Coun. J Pitts, in moving the report, said that every member of the Council was well aware that there was overcrowding, not only in Saltaire but in many other parts of Shipley and how to avoid overcrowding was a very knotty problem.
The case at Saltaire had some extent been dealt with by the Sanitary Inspector before the committee considered it, but the Inspector could not force householders to turn any of their lodgers out into the streets. Until we get more houses, to which these people can turned over, I don’t see how are going to overcome this difficulty. As I said, it is a very knotty problem.

Revival

The Saltaire Conversazioni which is plural for conversazione, are to be revived on January 2nd and 3rd with dancing, lounge, billiards and elaborate decorations.      

Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir

At the Prince of Wales Hotel, Saltaire Rd., on Saturday evening (8 November) the Saltaire Mills Male Voice Choir held a knife and fork tea and a social. Mr. A. Dewhirst presided, and after the cloth had been cleared the following programme was rendered: Here’s Life and Health,” the choir; song, Pipes of Pan,” Miss A. Raistrick; The Desert,” Mr. H. Holmes; "Sweet Is the Morn,” the choir (solo by Mr. Luther Smith ); song, The Moorish Maid,” Miss A. Raistrick: song. The Trumpeter,” Mr. H, Holmes; glee, The Breeze is gently blowing,’ the choir; song, “Daddy’s Sweetheart,” Miss A. Raistrick; song, "I Seek for Thee in Every Flower," Mr. Keighley. During the evening humorous stones were related by Mr. Frank Haines. The accompanists were Messrs. Raistrick & Gomersall.

First Concert

The committee of the Saltaire Philharmonic Society announce their first concert for 11 November, when the concert of Edward German’s opera, “Merrie England” will be given. The principals being: Miss Lillian Whitaker, Mrs H C Smedley, Miss A Wheatley Jackson, Mr Tom Graham and Mr Charlesworth George, supported by the full chorus and orchestra.          

Tennis Social

The Saltaire Park Tennis Club held an enjoyable social and dance at the Institute on Saturday evening. Mr H K Price was M.C.    

Unionist Gathering

The revival of the Women’s Constitutional dance and whist drive in connection with the Shipley Unionist Association, which was held every November up to 1913, and which had to be suspended on account of the war, took place at the Victoria Hall on Saturday (22 November) evening and proved to be a great success, there being about 300 people present.

Lodgings Required

Shipley Employment Exchange have had inquiry from the Bradford Exchange for lodgings for a legless disabled soldier who is to receive an eight- or nine-month course of training at the Technical Institute, Saltaire.
Accommodation the kind required is very scarce in this district, but as this a really deserving case no doubt the want of the ex-soldier only needs to be known for it be promptly met. Will those disposed to oblige drop a line to Mr. A. B. Pryce, manager of the Shipley Exchange? He will then put the parties in touch with each other.

Firemen

The Victoria Hall presented a striking appearance on Saturday evening on the occasion of a whist drive and dance in connection with the Saltaire Mills Fire Brigade, decorations comprising appurtenances of the brigade, and flowers and ferns kindly lent by Mr W Moorby. There were about 50 tables at the drive.    

Saltaire Cricket Club

The annual meeting of the Saltaire Cricket Club took place at the Victoria Hotel last Thursday evening (6 November), when Mr Geo Birbeck (President) was in the chair. He was supported by Mr K. Butterfield (Chairman of Committee), Mr. Wm. Lockwood (secretary), and Mr. A. Schofield (financial secretary), while there was a crowded attendance members and others.
The Chairman said he was pleased to see such a splendid gathering. From a financial point of view they had done very well. They had had a very hard-working committee, and it was due to their good services that they had done well. From a playing point of view they could have done better, but they were rather unfortunate at the beginning of the season, and he thought they knew the reason why. There was one or two things they were uncertain about, and one was the ground, but by the latest news had received the prospects seemed to much better. They could congratulate themselves on the fact that more people had become interested in the club during the past season. They bad done better from financial point view, and they had an increased membership. He wanted them to do as well as Keighley. One. thousand members was only a small number for a district like Saltaire and Shipley, and he wanted all members to do their best to introduce new members next season.
Mr. Lockwood then presented his report, from which it appeared that financially last season had very successful one. Starting with a balance of £32 8s. 1d, and finishing with balance of £94 4s 1d, they had made a nett gain of £62 16s on the season. The subscriptions from patrons and vice-presidents had increased by £l7 9s and the members’ subscriptions had increased by £52 11s 7d, or nearly 100 per cent., which showed an increasing interest in the club. They would notice from the balance sheet, that their liabilities were nil, and their assets £254 14s. 1d.
From a playing standpoint the season had not been as successful as anticipated from a team of players such as they had engaged. This was owing to a combination of circumstances, one of which was the breakdown of their captain in the opening match, and which kept him out of four matches.
The first team had played matches, won 8, lost 7, and drawn 6. They had scored 2,566 runs for the loss of 133 wickets, an average of 19.29 per wicket; and their opponents had scored 2,917 for 167, an average of 17.46. The second team had played 21 matches, won 8, lost 10, and drawn 3. Their captain had finished at the top of the League bowling averages (for the fifth time in succession), with an average of 8.43 for wickets.
In the first team the batting prize (kindly given by Mr. Geo. Birbeck) had been won by Sedgwick with an average of 42.40. The fielding prize (given by Mr. Butland) had been shared between S, Smith and S Slack.
In the second team the batting prize had won by H. Hutton with an average 23.28: the bowling by J Elliott with an average of 11.21: and the fielding by F. Moore.
For the coming season they had engaged F. Hassall of Leicester, as groundsman – coach, with a view to giving their own local talent a chance, should any of them prove worthy of a place. had hoped to make an announcement with regard to Saltaire Park at that meeting, but so far nothing had come their way, although he personally believed that the prospects were much brighter than they were a few weeks ago. He wished to thank the committee and their friends for their assistance, and to appeal for increased membership, which he thought could be brought about if each one of them made a little effort. As long as he remained in office would always have the interest of the club at heart. Their financial secretary, Mr. Schofield, had resigned owing to business reasons.
Mr. Schofield then presented the financial statement, which showed credit balance of £94 4s. 1d.
The Chairman moved the adoption of the financial statement and report, and said he considered them very satisfactory. Compared with last year they showed a great improvement, especially considering the misfortunes that had befallen the club. Councillor F. Fearnley seconded and said the success of the club was assured when one saw such attendance as there was that night. It was very gratifying to have a balance of over £90 and the committee were to be congratulated on the able management of the affairs of the club. A committee could either make or mar the success of a club by the manner in which it conducted its business. The members were also to be congratulated in having at the head of affairs such a president as Mr. Birbeck, and such a chairman of committee as Mr. Butterfield, both of whom looked to the welfare of the club in a most satisfactory manner.
The reports having been adopted, the Chairman said that with the outstanding subscriptions that had come in they now had about £l00 in hand. It was always said that it took a long time to make the first £l00, so perhaps the second £100 might come in more easily.
Asked for the number of members, Mr. Lockwood replied that there were now between 650 and 670.
Mr. Butterfield moved a vote of thanks Sir James Roberts. Bart., for the use of Saltaire Park, and Mr. Schofield seconded. M
Mr. A. Anderson moved a vote of thanks to the secretaries for their services, and Coun. T. F. Doyle seconded. Mr. J. S. Farmer moved thanks the auditors (Messrs. N. Firth and F. White), and Mr. G. H. Parker seconded.
Coun. Doyle proposed that their very best thanks be given to the committee. He did not know whether the ordinary members had any idea of the tremendous amount of time the committee of a club of such standing as theirs had to put in. They not only met in summer more than once during the week, but also met in the winter. There were holidays for them. Since the advent of severe competition for league honours it had meant much more work for the committee, and Mr. Butterfield and the committee were deserving of their most hearty thanks.
Mr. S. Holdsworth seconded
Coun. Doyle moved thanks to the donors of prizes and Mr. E. Moorhouse seconded. Mr. J Ramsden moved thanks the lady members for the able way in which they had managed the catering, and Mr. A. Moorhouse seconded.
Mr. Butterfield moved the re-election of Mr. Geo. Birbeck as president and said that some clubs had a man as president who never came forward to help, but they were fortunate in having a president who was always willing to help them either with advice or financially. Mr. H. Noble seconded.
Mr. Birbeck said he could assure them that he took a real interest in the club, and that he hoped to be able do more for it in the future.
A Voice: You will be playing yet (laughter)
Mr. Birbeck: That was suggested this year (laughter).
Mr. W. Lockwood was re-elected correspondence secretary, and Mr. E. Moorhouse financial secretary.
Mr G Rourke moved a vote of thanks to Mr. A. Schofield (the retiring secretary), and Mr F. Smith seconded.
The question of electing a committee then came up. and the Chairman said there were 26 members, and that there had been a suggestion that they should limit the number. A suggestion was then made that the number should limited to 15, and Mr. Butterfield said that if this occurred he would not act.
He was interested in cricket and did not want to be at the gate every Saturday or drawing pop for vice-presidents. (laughter).
Mr. Rourke said he did not know that vice-presidents drank pop (laughter).
Mr. B. Riley moved that 25 stand, and Councillor Doyle seconded.
A suggestion was then made that the selection committee should be dispersed with, and that the team should be chosen by the full committee.
Mr. Butterfield said they had tried this for several years. When they had a committee of 26 it was very difficult to know who to choose, and it was ultimately decided that the selection committee should choose the team, and there had been no trouble since. Councillor Doyle said they had decided that 25 should be the number on the committee, and they should now proceed to elect the 25. If they passed a resolution at that meeting instructing them to act in a certain way it would appear a vote of “no confidence” in them. They should leave the full management in their hands.
Mr. Birbeck said that when they were winning every match there was not a word, but when they were going downhill some people had a lot say instead of coming to help the club.
The following 21 were then elected, and it was decided to leave the remaining four to the committee; Messrs. E. Butterfield, J. Driver. J. Lamb, A. Schofield, J. Foster, J. Walker, F. Smith. J. Farmer. H. Hutton, H. Stevenson, H. Sutcliffe, G. Metcalfe, S. F. Barnes, J. Lockwood. R. Gill, F. Atkinson, W. B. Keighley. R. Leake. W. Sharpe, W. Bayliffe, and Croft.
The auditors were re-elected, and the players were thanked for their services and performances.
Mr. Norman Bailey said there had not seemed to the same interest, taken in the second team. Once only, and that, at the back end of the season was a committee man seen in the park when the second team was playing.
Several committee men said they had seen the team and had followed their doings. Mr. Butterfield said the second team had been neglected, but now that they had now got Mr. Hassall, and he hoped there would an improvement next season, The reason they had been neglected was due the amount of work the committee had had. They had had to away to see the team play.

In Memoriam

BROOK – In every loving memory of our dear mother Rachel Brook, who died 5 November 1912. Ever Remembered
From her two daughters Sarah and Alice – 16 Whitlam Street.

FIELDHOUSE – In loving memory of my dear husband Jabez Fieldhouse who passed away 6 November 1914.
From his wife and family – 27 Dove Street.

WIGGLESWORTH – In loving memory of my dear husband Arthur Wigglesworth, who died 5 November 1918; also, of my two children.
From his Wife, Edith – 8 Mawson Street

 

Saltaire Times December 1919

Visit

Mr. F. G. Salt, a great-grandson of the late Sir Titus Salt, was one the guests at the Lord Mayor Bradford’s luncheon party on Wednesday. He afterwards visited Saltaire Mills.

Shipley’s Fine Record in Ambulance Work

The annual meeting of the Shipley Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association was held at the Friendly Societies’ Hall last Thursday (11 December) evening, Mr. T. Allen presiding. There were also on the platform, Messrs. J. H. Potter, J. T, Green, and J. D. Busfield (hon. secretary).
Mrs. Potter presented first aid certificates to the following members of the class that has been held at Saltaire under the instruction of herself and the Misses Packett and Parker;—Mesdames E. Wing, M. Evison, E. Metcalfe, B. Boothroyd, and M. Dewhirst, Misses A. Tillotson, E. Hunt, N. Rose. B. Gill. M. E. Hughes. E. Merrell, M. Cooper, G. Murgatroyd, E. Summerson, A. Hanson, C. Gray. G. Gott, E. Wallace N. Darby. D, Tuplin, B. Booth, Anna Stockdale, A. Hudson, E. Trotter. G. Bennett, F. Eling, E. Scholefield, N. Wood, and A. Tatcham; Messrs. W. Smith, H. Hoyle, and S. Biley.
Second year certificates were presented to Messrs. W. Lonsdale, A. Stansfield, and H. Steele; and a label for re-examination (the candidates having previously obtained third year’s medallion), was presented to Thos. Hirst. The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Potter for presenting the certificates, and Mr. Busfield, who seconded, said that Mrs. Potter had worked very hard in connection with the teaching of the class at Saltaire.
This class had been held at the Cafe. Saltaire, and Sir Titus Salts' Bart., Sons and Co., Ltd. had paid the whole of the expenses in connection with it; in fact, not only had they paid the examination fees of the members, but they had also paid for text books and had paid fees to the medical man who had lectured at the classes. This latter payment was a new thing for Shipley, as in the past all the lecturing had been done voluntarily by the medical men of the town, to whom much credit was due for the present efficient state of the Shipley Corps.
The Shipley Centre Committee was the educational part of the Association, and before anyone could join the Brigade they had to attend one of the classes held under the auspices of the Centre Committee, and (in the cate of man) obtaining first-aid certificate, and in the case of a woman she was not eligible for membership until, in addition to the first-aid certificate, she had also obtained a home nursing certificate. Mrs. Potter bad been ably assisted by the Misses Packett and Parker, and one or two other ladies.
In the absence of the honorary treasurer (Mr. J. I. Davison) the Secretary presented the annual balance sheet. He said that Mr. Davison had told him that had not missed the annual meeting of the Centre since its formation in 1896. and that he was very sorry he would not able to attend that evening. Mr. Busfield thought this record was extremely creditable to a man like their treasurer, who had so many calls upon his time.
The total receipts during the year were £40 6s and there was now a balance in hand of £25 12s. 11d. The balance brought forward from the previous year was £24 8s. He believed he was correct in saying that this year's balance was the largest the Centre had ever had. They were looking forward to having some very successful classes, the medical men of the town had now returned from the war.
With regard to his report as secretary he was pleased to state that the numerous classes held at Saltaire had been very successful. Forty-one people had attended them, and thirty-six had obtained first-aid certificates. Since the Centre was formed in 1896 no fewer than 1,034 people had been given first aid instruction and the home nursing classes had been attended by 493 ladies. Altogether 848 first aid certificates had been awarded, and 366 home nursing certificates granted. The members of the Corps had 303 medallions, 157 labels, 32 pendants. He had been looking up the records, and he found that at the end of 1908 the total awards gained were 660, and that the present total was 1,725.
Following the adoption of the reports the Chairman said that that was the first annual meeting he had attended for five years, as he had been away on service. During the time he and other members had been away serving the Association had done them the honour of keeping their names on the roll of the Centre, and this they appreciated very much. He got his first certificate in 1895, and some of them had grown grey in the Corps, and they sincerely hoped that younger blood would soon come to take their places.
To those who had received certificates he would suggest that they should join the St. John Ambulance Brigade, either as a separate division or as members of the existing division. He suggested this for two reasons; firstly, because if they were going make good first aiders and be prepared to render first-aid at a moment's notice, it was imperative that they should keep constantly in practice, and secondly that in joining the Shipley Corps they would be joining an organisation that was second to none not only as far as its record of assistance rendered to sick and wounded in civilian life went, but also in connection with the work of its members in the war.
The way in which the members of the Corps both men and women, answered their country call in August 1914, was something to be proud of and made the Shipley Corps a body which anyone could be proud to belong to.

Guides Risky Jump – Thrills of Mountaineering

There was a good audience at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (3 December) evening, when, in connection with the Saltaire Institute Society, Mr. Ashley P. Abraham, of Cumberland, ex-president of the Fell and Rock-Climbing Club, lectured on “the Austro-Italian Alps.”
He dealt with the climbing the of the five- fingered peak of the Dolomites and explained that prior to the war there was keen competition and rivalry to who would make the first ascent of this dangerous peak. He, his brother, and friend determined to do so.
On the first occasion which they set out they met with disappointment, the sides the peak were coated with ice, and the guide emphatically refused to climb. While waiting for the ice to clear they decided to climb a less significant peak, and on this occasion, they came nearer to disaster than he had ever known them to come.
In the Dolomites spiked boots were little use owing to the hard nature of the rock, which necessitated the use of rope-soled boots, but yet they climbed this smaller peak in spiked boots.
The party, with a guide, numbered four, and they climbed in separate couples and made a safe ascent. In descending, however, the guide forgot that he wore spiked boots, and in jumping lie slipped and rolled off the ledge.
He the lecturer saw the rope round his friend’s waist gradually shorten and expected at any minute to see it become taut and pull his friend into space. However, when almost played out, the rope suddenly stopped, and it was discovered that the guide, by a miracle, had secured a hold and stopped his downward rush.
Later the party succeeded their object, that of being the first to ascend the five-lingered peak, a great part of the descent of which was made the dark and ended shortly after midnight.
Touching the war in the mountains, the lecturer said it was the Dolomites that the first encounter took place between the Austrians and the Italians.
Views taken by Mr. Abraham heightened the effect of his lecture.

A Railway Prosecution

At the Bradford West Riding Police Court yesterday (11 December) John Burke, a warp twister, of Shirley Street Saltaire, was summoned by the Midland Railway Company for travelling on the 7 November without having paid his fare, and with intent to defraud. Mr John Dutton appeared for the Company, and the defendant pleaded guilty.
Frederick Dobbs, ticket collector at Shipley, said he was collecting tickets from the passengers of the 8.27 p.m. from Ilkley at Shipley at 9.2 p.m., and that the defendant gave him a ticket dated 26 October, and then went down the subway. He called out twice to him, but he took notice.  He then ran after the defendant and caught him halfway down the subway. He asked him if the ticket he had given was the only ticket he had, the defendant said “Yes.” and added that he had bought the ticket at Ilkley that day. Witness asked for his name and address, and gave it as H. Harrison, Springwood Place, Shipley.
Later the defendant returned to the station and offered to pay the fare, but witness told him that could not accept it. Defendant then gave his proper name and address.
He was fined 40s. and 5s. costs.
(Colin’s note – John Burke lived at 21 Shirley Street.)

Staff Social

The third annual concert, dance and supper of the staff of Messrs. Dean & Thompson, Wellcroft Mills, Shipley, was held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire last Friday (12 December) evening, when there 300 people present. The building was tastefully decorated for the occasion and presented a pleasing appearance.
Dancing took place from 7.30pm until 1.00am. Supper (for those wishing to leave early) was served at 9 o’clock, and for those who remained until the end at 10.30, and at the two sittings no fewer than 280 sat down

Welcome Home

The members of the Bradford Road Congregational Church, Shipley, have given a warm welcome home to the young men of the church who served in the war, the reception taking the form of a whist drive and dance at the Saltaire Institute.
The 24 ex service men who attended were welcomed by the Rev F H Toseland (pastor) and the programme included supper.  

Saltaire Mills Accommodation

Work on the huts which are being built to accommodate female employees at Saltaire Mills is proceeding apace, a considerable part of the foundations having been laid. The framework of some of the huts is now on hand.

Saltaire Rose Show

The great social event which was known as the Saltaire Shipley and District Rose Show is to be revived next year, and Wednesday 7 July has been fixed as the date. It was the leading function of its kind in the West Riding prior to the war, and Sir James Roberts, Bart., is allowing the use of Saltaire Park for the show.
The Society are offering prizes to the value of over £1,000, including the 100 guineas trophy.

Christmas Festivities

The first Christmas since the signing of the Peace Treaty, and what was undoubtedly most merry Yuletide of the past five was ushered in by a midnight the Shipley Parish Church bells on Christmas Eve. This was the signal for groups of carol-singers to get busy, and into the early hours of Christmas morning they could be heard singing the sacred music ever associated with the Christmas season.
Christmas Day dawned bright and clear and rather mild, and those who judging from the state of the weather on Christmas Eve had expected a wet Christmas, were pleasantly surprised.
Dancing is ever in season, but Christmas time is especially popular, and about 300 young people gathered in the Victoria Hall, Christmas Eve. On Boxing Day evening, a Whist Drive and Dance was held in the same hall, under the auspices of the Saltaire Institute Club, the proceeds being in aid of the Club funds.
Christmas at Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital was a very jolly affair. The three occupied wards were decorated with holly and evergreens, and Christmas morning the ten patients were entertained with carols by the Saltaire Male Voice Choir. Other visitors during the morning included Mr. and Mrs. F. Fearnley Rhodes, who brought a gift for each patient. Dinner consisted of roast turkey, potatoes. and vegetables, followed by plum pudding. The day was observed as an extra visiting day, and in the afternoon the patients received visits from relatives and friends.

Notice to Contactors

TENDERS are invited for the various works required in the extensions to be carried out at the Salt High Schools, Saltaire. Bills of quantities for all or separate trades may be obtained from Mr. W. H. Dawson, Surveyor to the Council, Somerset House, Shipley, and Plans may be seen at the Surveyor s Office on any weekday between the hours of 9-30 a.m. and 12 (noon).
Tenders, which must on the form provided, must be sent in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Director of Education, Education Office, Saltaire Road, Shipley, and endorsed Tender for Extensions," not later than 11 a.m. Monday, 22nd December 1919. W. POPPLESTONE, Director of Education.
Catholic Dance

A dance, under the auspices of the Shipley Catholic Men’s Society, with the proceeds in aid of the Men’s Club, took place at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturday (27 December) evening.
Mr J Murgatroyd’s band played, and the M. C.’s were Mr J Manogue and Mr J W Potts.   

Marriages at St Peter’s Shipley

6 December – William Smith, 28, warehouseman, 25 Jane Street married Margaret Smith, 21, Bingley (They shared the same surname.)
20 December – Herbert Webster, 24, cabinet maker, married Louisa Webster, 21. (They shared the same surname and they both lived at 32 Whitlam Street)
25 December – William Portsmouth, 22, machinist, Surrey, married Lily Hartley-Milburn, 25, 4 George Street.
27 December – George Gill, 23, joiner, 4 William Henry Street, married Ethel Kendall, 21, 4 Myrtle Place.
27 December – Harry Lister, 25, goods porter, married Clara Bacon, 20. They both lived at 44 Helen Street.

In Memoriam

CROSSLEY and DEWHIRST – In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away 19 December 1915. Also, my dear Aunt Eliza who passed away 6 February 1916.
Loving memories of two so dear
Are often recalled by a silent tear
From their Daughter and Niece – Sarah Ellen, 39 Dove Street, Saltaire.