P.O.W. PARCELS

Mrs. J. L. Wade, Chairman of the Shipley Prisoners Of War Depot, Victoria Hall, Saltaire informs me that the Shipley Prisoners-of-War Parcels for the next three months will contain the following items.

One blanket, two towels, two pairs of socks, four handkerchiefs, one pair of pyjamas, one pair of running shorts, tin opener, collar stud, two pencils, two pairs of bootlaces, tin of shoe polish, nail brush, face flannel, tooth brush, two tins of dentifrice, ten razor blades, shaving brush, two sticks of shaving soap, a hussif, and two lbs of chocolate. This is indeed a variety of useful articles which should gladden the hearts of those unfortunate Prisoners-of-War and should prove interesting reading to their relatives.

(Colin’s Note – A “hussif,” is a basic sewing kit.)

SHIPLEY HOME GUARD DINNER

No. 5 Platoon Shipley Home Guard held a dinner at Salts (Saltaire) playing fields pavilion last night (14 January) Lieutenant Marchmont presided, and was supported by Major E. Parkinson, M.C., Captain W. Yates, M.C., Captain F. Sharples, and Lieutenant H. Smith.

Entertainment was provided by Lieutenant A. J. Smith and Lieutenant L. Smith, of "B" (Allerton) Company, Bradford.

SPEAKER

Miss Maggie Jordan, a woollen mill operative, of Saltaire who has worked as a textile operator in Moscow, addressed a meeting of the Russia To-day Society at Nelson, Lancashire on Sunday (24 January).

ACCIDENT

John McCone, of The Grove, Baildon, a member of the N.F.S., was knocked down by a bus near the Junction Hotel, Shipley, today (13 January). He is in Saltaire Hospital suffering from leg and head injuries.

(Colin’s Note – John McCone born 26 May 1891 – died in 1970.)

PANTOMIME AT SALTAIRE

"Babes in the Wood" – A Spectacular Production

What might be regarded as a gigantic success from all points of view is the presentation of that evergreen favourite pantomime, "Babes in the Wood," charmingly produced by children under the able guidance of Miss Edith E. Beaver, the well-known pantomime authoress and producer.

The excellent show commenced with a matinee and evening performance last Saturday (23 January), and will be repeated to-night (Wednesday), Thursday, Friday and the concluding performances are on Saturday after- noon and evening. It is the ninth production given under the direction of Miss Beaver. The proceeds are in aid of the St. John Ambulance (Saltaire Division).

The well-known story of the pantomime in which the wicked Baron tries to get rid of his nephew and niece in order that he might the sooner share their fortune: plotting of the robbers to get rid of the children, and the happy denouement runs smoothly through the show, which is interwoven with some graceful dancing specialities and some good singing by the ladies of the chorus.

In addition to being the authoress and producing the show, Miss Beaver has proved herself a skilful musical director of a small efficient orchestra, comprising Mr. A. M. Bennett and Mr. Pollard (violins), Mr. S. P. Smith (trumpeter), Mr. W. Sutcliffe (cello) and bass), Miss Gladys Wood (cello), Mr. H. Pickles (drummer), Mr. Watson Terry (clarinet) and Mr. Harold Elliott (accompanist), who has also ably arranged the orchestration for the various instruments.

The cast is as follows:

Fairy Crystal - Ethel Dover; Robin Hood - Elsie Ackroyd
Little John - Sylvia Crowe; Dolly Dimple - Irene Earp
Peter - Jean Corby; Wendy - Audrey Sharp
Maid Marion- Doreen O'Donnell; Baron Stoney - Nelson Fredrick
Martha - John Baker; Tim - Joe Sutcliffe
Pim - Jack Duprez
Villagers, Huntsmen, etc.

SALTS FIREWATCHERS' DINNER

A very enjoyable function in connection with No. 9 team, Salts (Saltaire Ltd., Firewatchers took the form of a dinner and smoking concert in the Royal Cafe, on Thursday evening (21 January).

In a short speech to the team, the skipper, Mr. B. Wensworth spoke of the good comradeship and sociable atmosphere which prevailed throughout the team and thanked them all for their support and co-operation.

There have been many good friendships formed, and he hoped they would last when fire-watching was a thing of the past.

On behalf of the team he thanked the artists, Miss Ivy Demena (pianist and vocalist) and Mr. Eddie Kendall (comedian), for the splendid entertainment they had provided.

Mr. R. B. Mellor, in seconding the vote of thanks, paid tribute to the excellent dinner supplied by Mrs. H. H. Long. He said it was very unfortunate that Elsie Schofield (Glenaire Trio), B.B.C., could not be present owing to illness, but sincerely hoped she would have a speedy recovery.

Continuing, he said that should the war be over by next Christmas, or even if we were in the midst of another, he didn't see why they should not get together for another "do."

He then thanked the sub-committee (Messrs. N. Bailey. G. Harrison and P Schofield), who were responsible for the arrangements, and acknowledged the part played by their skipper, Mr. B Wensworth, who had helped to make them one of the happiest fire-watching teams of the day.

Miss I. Demena suitably replied on behalf of the artists.

LORD HAREWOOD AND THE SALVATION ARMY

The Victoria Hall, Saltaire was crowded yesterday afternoon (31 January) on the occasion of Commissioner A. Osborn, British Commissioner in charge of the Salvation Army activities in the British Isles, who gave an address on "An army of peace in time of war."

Lord Harewood, who presided expressed his pleasure to be associated with the work of that great institution. He felt that the work of the Salvation Army distinguished itself from the work of the churches throughout this country and in fact throughout the world.

A vote of thanks to the chairman and the speaker was proposed by Mr. T. J. Gray (chairman of the Shipley Urban Council).

In seconding the resolution, Canon W. J. Perrett (Vicar of Shipley) said that the State Church, of which he was a representative, had failed in its duty to the down-and-out while the Salvation Army had not failed.

VOCE FOR BRADFORD LEAGUE

W. Voce, Nottinghamshire and England bowler, who is working on munitions, has signed to play whenever available, for Saltaire.

He is the 13th Test player to join the Bradford League in readiness for next season.

Saltaire also have three Derbyshire players in L. F. Townsend (England), T. D. Hounsfield and C. Gladwin.

(Colin’s Note – Bill Voce (8 August 1909 – 6 June 1984). An all-rounder he played 27 times for England between 1930 and 1947.)

DEATH NOTICES

ANDERSON – 5 January; of 30 Hawes Road, Bradford, Eliza Ward Anderson (77), wife of late John Anderson (late of Saltaire).

HOLLINGWORTH – 6 January at 31 Victoria Road, Saltaire, James B. Hollingworth (84), husband of Ellen Hollingworth

LONG – 21 January at St. Lukes Hospital, Charles Edward Long (late Saltaire), husband of Margaret Long.

DOBSON – 25 January at 13 Shirley Street, Saltaire, Sam Dobson, husband of the late Amelia Dobson.

TYAS – 29 January at 8 Dove Street, Saltaire. Elizabeth (73) beloved widow of late Irvin Tyas.

Funeral leaves above address Monday (1 February), 1.30 p.m., for service and interment at Idle Church. Friends accept intimation.

(Colin’s Note – Elizabeth lived her married life in Albert Avenue, Idle, where her husband, Irvin, died 24 January 1942. Elizabeth died at the home of her daughter, Alice Ann, and her husband Alfred Chatburn.)

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

6 January – Adventures Of Martin Eden and Two Latins From Manhattan
9 – Ladies In Retirement
10 – Vessel Of Wrath
11 – Secret Agent Of Japan and The Man Who Wouldn’t Die
14 – A Yank In Dutch
17 – In The Navy
18 – This Above All
24 – Arise My Love
25 – She’s My Lovely and Night Before My Divorce
28 – Ten Gentlemen From West Point
31 – A Second Chorus

LOCAL AIRMEN MISSING

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee, of Hirstwood, Shipley, have received official intimation that their son, Sergt. Gunner Jack Lee is missing.

He is a keen sportsman and formerly played for the second team of Saltaire Cricket Club.

YORKSHIRE JOURNALIST’S MIDDLE EAST POST

Lieut. J. R. Dibb, of Saltaire, a former member of the editorial staff of The Yorkshire Post, who is now in the Middle East, and was serving as a Public Relations officer, has returned to newspaper work.

He has been appointed assistant editor of the Iraq Times, which is run by the British Government and the military authorities in the Middle East. He is stationed in Baghdad. There he has made a number of Yorkshire acquaintances, including an officer named Goodchild, whose home is in Oak Lane, Bradford, a cousin with whom he (Lieut. Dibb) was brought up in Saltaire.

(Colin’s Note – John Richard Dibb was living with his parents at 11 Moorhead Lane, Shipley, not Saltaire.)

FITNESS FOR SERVICE

There is no getting away from the fact that Shipley and district youths are well catered for in the way of physical and recreational training. One has only to visit the well-equipped gymnasium at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Monday or Thursday evenings, when the Shipley Fitness-for-Service class holds its activities, to realise how fortunate Shipley youths are in this direction.

It is agreed that Shipley youths have, to a certain extent, taken advantage of the Fitness-for-Service class, with the result that they have not been found wanting later when taking part in any form of competitive sport against other members of H.M. Forces.

There are others, however, who, possibly because they are not physically training-minded or lack initiative, have not taken advantage of the facilities open to them and cannot realise they are missing an opportunity in life which, were it not for present circumstances, would not be available to them.

The present call for youth, however, makes it necessary that this type of youth should be brought into the fold, and to this end, leaders of organisations would be serving a useful purpose if youths under their control, when free from their own individual training, could be encouraged to throw their lot in with the Fitness-for-Service class.

I am aware that youngsters have few evenings free these days, and it is because of this that some allowance must be made should they not appear too enthusiastic when any proposition is put to them that they should attend a physical training class, which would make another call on the very limited evenings at their disposal.

To overcome this difficulty, other organisations in the area could do worse than follow the example of the Shipley Sea Cadets who, realising the necessity of physical training for youths under their control, make it possible for a number of Sea Cadets to attend the Fitness-for-Service class on Thursday evenings, which is one of their accepted parade nights. As a result, many now attend on Monday evenings when free to do so.

When one considers that the Bradford Sea Cadets, many of whom live quite a distance from Saltaire, attend the Shipley centre every Monday and Thursday evening, which are not their accepted parade nights, it is clear that Shipley youths are fortunate in having so fine an opportunity on their doorstep. To a great extent, this is made possible by the local council and various authorities who have the well-being of Shipley youth at heart.

SHIPLEY GIRL MARRIED

Miss Elsie Senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Senior, of Park Avenue, Shipley, was married at Saltaire Congregational Church on Saturday (6 February) to Driver Richard Patton, R.A.S.C., son of Mr. J. J. Patton and the late Mrs. Patton, of Blackburn.

The Rev. S. G. McLellan officiated, and Mr. Robert Patton, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. Mr. Derek D. Leeming, cousin of the bride, was groomsman.

The bride wore a white lace dress and a veil with orange blossom and carried pink carnations. She was attended by her cousins, Miss D. Robinson, in blue, and Miss R. Leeming, in pink.

SHIPLEY SOLDIER 'GUILTY' OF THEFT

The Bradford West Riding magistrates yesterday (8 February) ordered a Shipley soldier, who was charged with stealing a quantity of cigarettes and matches, a bottle of whisky, and other articles from the Salts' Sports Club pavilion, Saltaire, to be remanded in custody until the rising of the Court.

Superintendent H. W. Atkinson said the soldier, John Bairstow, aged 20, serving with the R.A.F. Regiment, had admitted the offence in a voluntary statement. He believed Bairstow would make good if the magistrates allowed him to rejoin his unit, from which he was absent without leave.

Bairstow pleaded "Guilty" and asked for three similar offences to be taken into account.

The Chairman of the Magistrates, Mr. F. Fearnley Rhodes, said that in view of Bairstow’s previous good character, he would be dealt with very leniently.

MILITARY DANCE

There was a gratifying attendance at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Saturday evening (20 February), when a successful dance organised by the Longfrontiersmen was held.

The arrangements for the event were ably carried out by a committee consisting of Sergeant John Chiel (by whose kind permission the dance was held), Trooper Ulph (secretary), Trooper George Wilson (treasurer), Trumpeter Simpson (ticket sales), and Trooper Simpson, who ably performed the duties of M.C. Troopers Beever, Norris, Bower, Halliday, Coatsworth, Shaw, and Smith assisted.

The music for dancing was supplied by the Melody Makers.

DEATH

Mr. William Henry Crabtree, a well-known worker for charity in the Shipley district, died yesterday (11 February), aged 72.

Formerly connected with the Shipley Trades and Gala Committee, he was subsequently chairman of the New Shipley Hospital and Charities ' Joint Committee. He was elected a member of the Board of Salt's Hospital, Saltaire. 1931, and was a former chairman.

(Colin’s Note – William Henry Crabtree and his wife Harriet (nee Wood) lived at 11 Wycliffe Gardens, Shipley, from before 1921 to after 1939. William worked as a foreman in Shipley Urban District Council Cleaning Dept.)

MR. W. A. BURROWS

The funeral took place at Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley, yesterday (15 February), of Mr. William Arthur Burrows. a director of William Jowett and Co. Ltd.. card box makers. Midland Works, Bradford. Before the interment a service was held at Saltaire Methodist Church.

(Colin’s Note – William Arthur Burrows, 23 May 1859 – 12 February 1943.)

BRADFORD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

The death occurred yesterday (15 February) at Salts Hospital, Saltaire, after a short illness, of Mr. William Dundas, Electrical Engineer and Manager to the Bradford Corporation for the past two years.

Mr. Dundas was found ill at his office last Thursday (11 February) after all-night duty there and was taken home but later transferred to the hospital.

Aged 60, Mr. Dundas lived in Shipley. He came to Bradford in 1929 as Deputy Electrical Engineer and Manager and succeeded Mr. T. Roles as Electrical Engineer and Manager in 1941.

N.F.S. MALE VOICE CHOIR

I would remind my readers of the concert advertised to be given at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, next Sunday evening (28 February) by the newly formed N.F.S. (FF5B) Male Voice Choir.

For some time past the members have been rehearsing under the conductorship of Fireman L. P. Warne, of Station "R", Baildon, and on their first public appearance they will give a variety of items under the appropriate title of "Songs You Have Loved".

ADVERT

ASSISTANT Nurse required, hospital experience essential

For salary and particulars apply Matron, Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, Shipley. Tel. Shipley 53.

DEATH NOTICES

Rowston – Charles (Charlie), 6 February of 45 Victoria Road, Saltaire, husband of Emma Rowston.

Priestley – Edna Anette, 20 February of 21 Dove Street, Saltaire, wife of Oliver Priestley.

Woodward – Fred died 17 February.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

4 February – Moontide
7 – Love Thy Neighbour
8 – Priorities On Parade and Who Is Hope Schuyler
11 – Between Us Girls
14 – We’re Not Dressing
15 – The War Against Mrs. Hadley
25 – Unpublished Story
28 – The Lady Eve

MANY MOURNERS AT SALTAIRE SERVICE

There were many mourners at the funeral service of Sub-Lieutenant Arnold Waterhouse, R.N.V.R., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Waterhouse, of 14 Redburn Road, Shipley, held at Saltaire Methodist Church, preceding the interment at Nab Wood Cemetery.

The service was conducted by the Rev. G. W. Harrison, assisted by the Rev. J. Parry Brooks (superintendent of the Shipley Methodist Circuit). Mr. L. P. Warne was at the organ and the hymns sung were Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us and Jerusalem the Golden.

The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse (father and mother), Mr. Philip Waterhouse (brother), Miss Margaret Heap, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcock (uncle and aunt), Miss Alice and Miss Mary Bates (aunts), Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Salmon, Mrs. Frank Scott, and Mrs. Tom Walmsley (cousins), Miss Audrey Scott, Mrs. Waite, Mr. Rowland Ogden, Mrs. McNish, Mr. R. H. B. Heap, Mr. John Wilmer, Mr. Kenneth Emsley.

Messrs. B. Parkinson and Co., Ltd. (Bradford) were represented by Mr. Kenneth Parkinson (director), Mr. X. Hindle (secretary), Messrs. S. P. Warburton, J. Dickenson, N. Myers, Eric Bancroft, Leonard Briggs

Messrs. Pepper, Lee & Co., Ltd. (Bradford) were represented by Mr. S. Heron and Mr. B. Greenwood (directors), Messrs. G. N. Wilson, N. Tillotson, W. S. Crossley, J. E. J. Dawson, H. Styler, and C. Wood.

Messrs. H. Hey & Co., Ltd. (Bradford): Mr. E. Coxon.

Salts (Saltaire), Ltd.: Mr. Atkins, representing Mr. R. W. Guild.

Saltaire Methodist Church: Messrs. Percival Lund and J. W. Lund (circuit stewards), G. Johnston, T. Hartley, D. M. S. Harrison.

Saltaire Methodist Sunday School: Mr. L. Gray (Sunday School Superintendent), Mr. Albert Brown (secretary), Mr. R. Town, Mrs. A. Brown, Miss Parkinson, Mrs. Conolly.

Primary Department: Miss Bedford.

Saltaire Cricket Club: Mr. R. Batt (representing Mr. A. W. Burgoyne, captain, Saltaire Cricket Club, 2nd XI team).

Amongst the personal friends present were Mr. L. Greenwood, Mr. John Moss, Mr. I. Scott (Keighley, representing the Scott family), Mr. A. Procter (President, Northcliff Golf Club), Mrs. L. F. Warne (representing Mr. L. F. Warne), Mr. J. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. Young (Keighley), Mr. E. Newton, Miss Kelly, Miss Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. N. Lishman, Mr. Raymond Fielding, Mr. H. B. Vero (representing Mr. Harold Brown), Mr. J. A. Cruise (textile manufacturers), Mrs. Feather, Mrs. Hey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wadsworth, Mr. J. Hammond Heap, Mr. J. P. Biggin, Mr. E. Parkinson, O.B.E., Mr. H. C. Heap, Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes, Mr. W. Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Waterhouse.

BRITISH RESTAURANT

The following figures submitted by the Community Feeding Committee of the Saltaire British Restaurant give the totals of meals, cost of commodities, and takings:

October: 6,262 meals, £222 16s. 9d.
November: 5,677 meals, £202 16s. 4d.
December: 6,262 meals, £228 17s. 1d.

SHIPLEY AIR TRAINING CORPS
Talk About Talk

There's no stopping some of our old cadets when they come along to H.Q. whilst on leave and stand up quite blase, in front of the crowd, to tell about their experiences. For instance, last Sunday morning we had former Flight-Sergeant Eric Scott, of Saltaire, who is getting quite "an old hand at the game" of relating experiences and giving useful advice to those who will follow in his footstep.

LEMONS SOLD FOR THE RED CROSS

Mrs. Leslie Hartley, of 10 Mawson Street, Saltaire, and her sister (Miss Hanson, of Bradford) have by the sale of six lemons realised 15s. in aid of the British Red Cross Society. The lemons were sent to Mrs. Hartley by her husband, Private Leslie Hartley, who is serving overseas.

GOOD FINISH

Great enthusiasm prevailed at the concluding dance of the Shipley and Baildon “Wings For Victory,” Week in Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturday (27 March) when Mr. D. V. Scholes (joint chairman) announced the total as £341, 500 – more than double the target figure aimed at.

It will provide 20 Spitfires to protect the six Lancaster bombers.

SALTAIRE'S CRICKET CLUB INCOME

The annual report and balance sheet of the Saltaire Cricket Club (Bradford League), winners of the Priestley Cup, reveals that by a careful check on expenditure, the club was able to strike a level balance on the year's working, leaving them with the previous year's £41 loss to carry forward. Receipts included: Gates and collections £279, patrons and vice-presidents £72, members' subscriptions £47. Chief items in expenditure were £380 for professional wages.

SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING

Presiding at the annual meeting of the Saltaire Cricket Club last night (18 March), the president, Mr. George Birbeck. said that the most pleasing feature of last season was the club's success. as holders. in the Priestley Cup. "I think the majority of people were delighted that Saltaire won the cup,” he added.

Mr. Birbeck was re-elected president for the thirtieth successive year. Mr A. W. Burgoyne and Mr., W. D Ogden were re-elected secretary and treasurer, Mr George Haley was re-elected captain of the first team. and Mr. A. W. Burgoyne captain of the second team.

METHODIST SOCIAL HOUR

There was a lame gathering the Saltaire Methodist Social Hour on Sunday evening. A film show dealing with the work of Dr. Barnardo's Homes was conducted by the Rev. F. W. Hunt, deputy secretary of the Homes.

Miss Hetty Fox. of the W A-AJ.’s. was the soloist, with Mrs. H. Lancaster as pianist.

NURSERY

Victoria Park Nursery is providing for a real need in the Saltaire end of the town. The numbers in attendance are steadily increasing, and the delightful garden is a paradise for the children. When the blossom is out, the surroundings will be truly perfect. The nursery now has a good deal of play equipment of various kinds, and the children all enjoy themselves greatly, with a steady improvement in their health.

A number of babies are now in attendance every day, and the facilities for looking after children of all ages up to five are excellent.

Miss M. Parkinson, S.R.N., R.C.N., the matron, would be pleased to welcome any mothers or other interested persons any afternoon at the nursery and would be happy to show them around.

FRED ELLIS

I congratulate Mr. Fred Ellis, of 81 Kirkgate, Shipley, formerly of 57 Victoria Road, Saltaire, on attaining his 90th birthday last Friday (19 March).

Mr Ellis is a well-known local personality. He at one time played cricket for the Saltaire Cricket Club.

For the past 82 years he has been on the books of Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., Saltaire Mills, either as an employee or pensioner.

Mr Ellis enjoys the best of health, and he has received many congratulatory messages, and rejoices in the fact that he is 90 — not out!

SALT’S HOSPITAL BOARD
Tribute to the Late Mr. W. H. Crabtree

A meeting of the Governors of Salt's Hospital Board was held in the Board Room on Saturday afternoon (27 March).

At the outset of the meeting, Mr. H. E. Sucksmith, J.P. (chairman), referred to the death of Mr. W. H. Crabtree, who, he said, was a very enthusiastic worker for the Hospital and had done some good work on its behalf. Personally, he felt that the hospital had lost a very good friend. He added that a letter of condolence had been sent to Mrs. Crabtree. As a token of respect, the members stood in silence.

The Chairman also welcomed Mr. J. Wall on his return to the Board after a long illness, and Mr. Wall suitably replied.

Mr. Thomas Kendall (chairman of the House Committee) submitted a report by the Matron regarding the hospital from April 942 to 27 March 1943, as follows:

Individual in-patients, 482; casualties, 2,525; daily attendances, 12,237; massage treatments, 2,054; operations, 248; X-ray, 713 (1,096 films); sunray, 647; motor accidents, 17; dental cases, 110; deaths, 13.

The monthly report for eight weeks up to 27 March showed that there had been 304 individual in-patients; massage, 143; X-ray, 86 (158 films); sunray, 72; non-paying patients, 18; non-paying patients admitted, Shipley 15, Saltaire 4, Baildon 5, elsewhere 8.

Three months’ general donations:

Messrs. Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., £75; Messrs. W. P. Butterfield, Ltd., £53 10s.; Messrs. Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., £48 11s. 11d.; Messrs. Lee Crabtree, Ltd., £37; Messrs. W. P. Butterfield, Ltd., £31 1s. 11d.; Messrs. Baildon Combing Co., Ltd., £30 19s. 4d.; the Charlestown Combing Co., Ltd., £28 2s. 2d.; the Prudential Assurance Co., Ltd., £20; the Shipley and District Working Men's Club, £20; Messrs. William Denby Sons, Ltd., £30; Henry Mason (Shipley) Ltd., £18 9s. 1d.; Messrs. J. Parkinson & Son, £15; Windhill Co-operative Society, Ltd., £13 16s. 8d.; Messrs. Airedale Combing Co., Ltd., £13 15s.; Windhill Co-operative Society, Ltd., £10 18s. 2d.; the Bradford Dyers' Association, Ltd., £10 10s.; the Aire Wool Co., Ltd., Miss O. Kemo, Messrs. Frank Wigglesworth & Co., Ltd., Shipley Rotary Club, £10 each; General Post Office, Shipley, £9; the Shipley United Swimming Club, £7 2s. 6d.; Messrs. Wm. Oddy & Co., Ltd., £7; Mr. and Mrs. H. Davison, £6 6s.; the English Electric Co., Ltd., £6 6s.; Messrs. Taylor.

DEATH

MILTON – 15 March – Emily aged 81 of 1 Dove Street, Saltaire, widow of Albert Milton.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

4 March – King Arthur Was A Gentleman
7 – Moon Over Burma
8 – Went The Day Well
11 – Seven Days Leave & The Devil With Hiler
14 – The Private Life of Henry the 8 th
15 – Much Too Shy
21 – Kiss The Boys Goodbye & Brooklyn Orchid
22 – Old Bones Of The River & Mexican Spitfire’s Elephant
25 – Queen Victoria & The McGeurins From Brooklyn
28 – Tree Of Liberty
29 – Date With An Angel & Sin Town

MISSING

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simpson, of 48 George Street, Saltaire, have been officially notified that their son. Bombardier Douglas Foch Simpson (24) has been reported missing at sea since 2 April.

Before enlistment, Bombardier Simpson was employed as a bricklayer at Messrs. John Moulson and Son.

NOCTURNAL STRUGGLE

A Shipley woman's struggle with a young merchant seaman, whom she found in her bedroom during the night, was mentioned when Sydney Bower (son of Mary & Harry), aged 19, of the Merchant Navy, who lived in Jane Street, Saltaire, pleaded "Guilty" to stealing an electric torch, value 7s 9d, the property of Margaret Pickford. He also admitted stealing an overcoat, value £5 18s 6d.

Inspector Sherwin said that on 9 March Miss Pickford, who lived at Ashdown Court, Bradford Road, Shipley, awoke during the night and saw the defendant in her bedroom. She tried to stop him, but he struggled with her, placing an eiderdown over her mouth to stop her from shouting, and escaped. Miss Pickford called for the assistance of a Miss Croft, who went into the kitchen and found a cigarette case containing a number of cigarettes. Miss Pickford described the defendant to the police, and an inquiry was made to trace the owner of the case.

Subsequently, Police Constable Swallow and Sergeant Salter interviewed the defendant, who first denied that the cigarette case was his but later admitted it was his property. He admitted the offence, saying: "I had too much to drink. I don’t remember much about it."

The coat, said the inspector, was stolen by the defendant when the owner had left it hanging in the Branch Hotel, Shipley.

The defendant told the magistrates he had had a lot to drink. He had been home from the Merchant Navy since January and was still waiting to be recalled. He was getting his pay (£2 9s) a week and was working temporarily for a Shipley firm, earning £8 5s a week.

The defendant's father said he thought his son had been drinking a lot and would undertake to look after him in future.

The defendant was fined on each charge, a total of £9.

DEATH OF HOLMES MILTON

Mr. E.W. Norris (District Coroner) held an inquest at the Shipley Town Hall on Thursday (8 April) regarding the death of Holmes Milton, aged 58, dairyman, of 18 Queens Road, Shipley. Mr. Milton collapsed and died in Titus Street, Saltaire on the previous Tuesday (6 April) whilst on his milk round.

Emily Milton (widow) who identified the body said she had noticed a change recently in her husband’s health. He seemed more tired and complained of pains. Consequently, upon several assistants having been called up. He had experienced difficulty in his milk round. He carried 2 milk cans, each weighing between 2 ½ to 3 gallons. He had complained that the milk cans were heavy. He had to keep going to the dairy more times to refill the cans.

Her husband left home at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday to go to the dairy at 19 Ada Street, Saltaire, and from there he would go on his round. She did not notice anything unusual about her husband that morning. He was quite cheerful.

Amelia Shackleton, No. 14 Titus Street, Saltaire, said the deceased called at her house with two cans of milk at about 9.15 a.m. on Tuesday. He put the cans down on the left side, and whilst reaching for her jug on the table just round the door, he fell backwards on his back and never opened his lips. Witness went to the First Aid Depot for assistance in Titus Street, Saltaire.

Fred Spaull, First Aid Party Leader, Saltaire, said that he went to deceased about 9.15 a.m. on Tuesday. He was lying on the left hand side of the doorway of No. 14 Titus Street, Saltaire. He was alive but unconscious. With assistance witness conveyed the deceased on a stretcher from the First Aid depot to Saltaire hospital.

In reply to the coroner, witness said he did not think the deceased was alive when he left the First Aid Depot.

Dr. William David Hart, of 9 Marlborough Road, Bradford, said he had attended the deceased since 1938. In January 1942, witness found deceased was suffering from high blood pressure. He had attended deceased frequently since then. His condition had got no better. Witness strongly recommended him to give up his work.

In reply to the Coroner, witness said that carrying milk cans would be very trying to the deceased. Witness added there was an abrasion on the right elbow. The cause of death was heart failure, accelerated by exertion. A verdict of “natural causes” was returned.

The funeral took place at Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley on Friday (9 April), at which there was a large gathering of mourners, including representatives of the Shipley Dairymen’s Association, of which Mr. Milton was a member, and also of the Saltaire Cricket Club, of which he served on the committee. The Rev. G.W. Harrison (Methodist minister) officiated.

The chief mourners were Mrs. Milton (widow), Mrs. Charles Milton (daughter- in-law, also representing Private Charles Milton, son, who is a prisoner war in Italian hands). Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Mawson (brother-in-law and sister). Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Milton (brother and sister-in-law). Miss Nellie Milton (sister), Mrs. Tillotson (sister). Mr. and Mrs. John Milton (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs Maurice Milton (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs M. Jeffrey (sister-in-law). Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jeffrey (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. P. Verity (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs. Holmes (niece), Mrs. Eric Greaves (niece). Miss Florence Jeffrey (niece), Mr. Alwyn Verity (nephew). Mrs. W. Waugh (cousin), Mrs. Sidney Holmes (niece), Miss Annie Bramfitt. Mr. and Mrs. Netzer (nephew and niece).

Shipley Dairymen’s Association – Messrs. J. Rhodes. H. Barker. A. Grear. H. Schofield, A. Farrar, C. Saville, M. Dwyer

Saltaire Cricket Club – Messrs. J. C. Lee (representing Mr. George Birbeck, President), C. Swift, W. Wood, J. A. Farndale, G. B. Haley. C. L. Cawthra, T. Cockerham, G. Ward.

Saltaire Cricket Club Ladles' Committee – Mrs. Woodward. Mrs. Whitelock, Mrs. Holdsworth, Mrs. Batt, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. White, Mrs Ward.

Amongst the personal friends present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spaull, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Casey. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Miss S. Hodgson. Mrs. Abley, Mrs. H. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stone, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wade, Mr. W. Batley, Mr. A. C. Bramyard, Mrs. P. Taylor, Mrs. Kitchen, Mrs. H. Taylor.

PRETTY WEDDING AT SHIPLEY
Nutton—Quanbury

An interesting feature of the wedding which took place at St. Peter’s Church, Shipley, on Saturday (3 April), was that the pupils of the Beavonian School of Stage Dancing formed a most original and unusual guard of honour for the bride and bridegroom, making an archway of tap dancing shoes.

The bridegroom was Corporal Albert Edward Nutton, R.A.F., V.R., elder son of Mrs. Nutton and the late Mr. W. Nutton, of Helen Street, Saltaire, and the bride was Miss Edna Mellisa Quanbury, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Quanbury, of Victoria Road, Saltaire.

The bride teaches at the Sunday School and is a pupil at the Beavonian School of Stage Dancing and has taken part in four of Miss Beaver’s pantomimes. In the next production of Robinson Crusoe she will, at Miss Beaver’s invitation, play the part of “Captain Will Atkins.”

The Vicar (the Rev. T. B. Cornish) officiated.

The service was fully choral. Mr. F. Greenwood was at the organ. The hymns sung were The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden and O Perfect Love. The organist also brilliantly played Wagner’s Bridal March from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a graceful gown of ivory satin cut on classic lines. The sleeves were long and finished at the wrist with tiny buttons. The skirt was cut with a flowing train. She wore a tulle embroidered veil, held with a coronet of tiny orange blossom and pearls, and a double necklace of pearls completed the ensemble. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and white heather.

She was attended by four bridesmaids: Miss Marjorie Nutton (cousin of the bridegroom), Miss Janette Underwood, of Peterborough (cousin of the bride), Miss Barbara Kellett (cousin of the bridegroom) and Miss Eileen Marriott (a friend of the bride).

The Misses Underwood and Nutton were dressed in period frocks of crepe vogue in a shade of dusky pink, and the Misses Kellett and Marriott wore frocks of crepe vogue in ice blue, each with tight-fitting bodices buttoning from neck to waist, and puffed sleeves. The skirts were very full, finished each side front with ruched frills forming motifs from hem to hip line. They wore coronets to match and carried bouquets of tulips.

Miss Pat Ackroyd acted as trainbearer, wearing a dress of ivory satin, designed on lines to match that of the bride. She also had a coronet to match and carried a basket of pink carnations.

Master David Huggins, who acted as page, carried the ivory satin cushions with initials and true lovers’ knot embroideries in gold. He wore the traditional Kate Greenaway suit, with deep blue velvet trousers and an ivory crepe blouse with pleated frill.

Mr. Eric Bell was the best man, and Mr. Alan Kellett (cousin of the bridegroom) and Mr. Trevor Meek were groomsmen. Mr. George Barker and Mr. Keith Underwood (cousins of the bride) carried out the duties of ushers.

A reception was held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, and later in the evening some of the charming young ladies of the Beavonian School of Stage Dancing took part in a delightful cabaret arranged by Miss Beaver, dancing in perfect time and rhythm to the accompaniment of Miss Beaver’s most efficient pianist, Mr. Harold Elliott.

The honeymoon is being spent in the Lake District, and the bride travelled in grey with Burgundy accessories.

They were the recipients of several useful and ornamental presents, and amongst those to the bride were a lemonade set, two-tier cake stand and set of mats from her colleagues at the Metal Box Co., Apperley Bridge, where she is employed.

PROMINENT SHIPLEY CLUBMAN DEAD

The death occurred yesterday (11 April), at the age of 67, of Mr James Wall, of 8 Hollins Hill Road, Shipley. He was one of the founders of Shipley Hospital Demonstration Committee, had been president of the Bradford and Halifax Gas Institute for 21 years and treasurer of the Club and Institute Musical Union Festival for 23 years. He was president of the Shipley and District Working Men's Club and had held office as vice-president, secretary and treasurer. He was the oldest employee of Taylor and Parsons, Bradford.

He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters.

SHIPLEY – BAILDON AIR TRAINING CORPS SQUADRON

Thanks to the directors of Saltaire Mills permission was given to this squadron for using the large well lit up workshops there, under the kindly eye of Mr. Fred Hird, who has been at the mill for over 20 years and is now chief engineer.

DEATHS

GRIMSHAW – 2 April – 18 Albert Terrace, Saltaire, Fred Grimshaw (Steward, Salts Sports Club), husband of Rosemary Grimshaw.

PROCTER – 3 April – 14 Jane Street, Saltaire, James Arthur Procter, husband of Nellie and father of Mary.

CRICKET

Bradford League Division “A”

24 April – Undercliffe 54 all out lost to Saltaire 57 for 3.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

1 April – Women Aren’t Angels
4 – Good Girls Go To Paris
5 – Desert Victory & Rookies
11 – Thanks A Million & Devil’s Pipeline
12 – The Pride Of The Yankees
18 – Road Show
19 – My Sister Eileen
23 – Elephants Never Forget
24 – Arabian Nights

SALTAIRE SAILOR SAFE

Second Engineer W. Turner, of 23 Constance Street, Saltaire. who had been reported missing at sea, is now reported to be safe and well. He has been in the Merchant Navy for 20 years. Two years ago Second Engineer Turner was torpedoed. He a member of the Saltaire Working Men’s Club. His son is serving in the R.A.F. and a daughter is in the A.T.S.

BRADFORD MAN, IN RAID ON DAMS, AWARDED D.F.C.

A Bradford man, Flying Officer Jack Buckley, is among the 33 members of the crews to receive decorations for their part in the devastating raids on the Mohne and Eder dams in Germany.

Flying Officer Buckley, who receives the D.F.C., was born in 1919 and was educated at Salt's High School, Saltaire. He enlisted in the R.A.F.V.R. in 1939 and was commissioned in 1942.

Flying Officer Buckley is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Buckley, of 11 Aireville Avenue, Frizinghall, and celebrated his 24th birthday on 1 May.

Speaking to a Yorkshire Observer reporter last night, Mr. Buckley, senior, said that after leaving Salt's High School, his son went to the firm of A. Hoffmann and Co., export yarn merchants, Burnett Street, and in 1938 he won a foreign language scholarship which enabled him to travel to Germany.

He was in Germany from February to August 1939 and managed to get across to England just before war broke out. So keen was he on having a shot at the enemy that he joined the R.A.F. on 4 September, the day after the declaration of war.

Flying Officer Buckley is a former choir boy of St. Wilfrid's, Lidget Green, and St. Barnabas', Heaton. He is a popular member of the Northcliffe Golf Club. His father is secretary and a director of S. Parsons and Co. Ltd., weighing machine manufacturers, Bradford.

CRICKETING HIKERS

On my way to cover an engagement at Charlestown about nine o’clock on Saturday evening (15 May), I came across George Haley, Herbert Pedley and Donald Hanson, the Saltaire cricketers, who had hiked from Yeadon consequent on the bus strike.

They were naturally rather tired after cricketing and hiking but were all happy in the thought that Saltaire had obtained a meritorious victory at the expense of Yeadon.

SICK SEAMAN AT CANAL LOCK

A former merchant seaman, who was torpedoed and spent many months of "hell" in Italian Somaliland, and is still suffering from shock, appeared at Bradford West Riding Court yesterday (20 May) summoned for interfering with a canal lock near Saltaire.

He was John Cross (30), labourer, 26 Southey Place, Bradford.

Mr Frank K. Hill, prosecuting, said that the defendant might have run 8,000 gallons of water out of the lock.

Mr A. R. B. Priddin, defending, said Cross was still affected by shock, became dizzy, and grasped the lock handle for support.

He was fined 20s., the Bench taking a lenient view of the case owing to the defendant's poor health.

SHIPLEY GLEN TRAMWAY CHANGES HANDS

Five Bradford businessmen have bought over the Shipley Glen Tramway from Mr Herbert Parr, of Saltaire, who has had the tramway on his own account for the past 12 years.

The tramway, one of the most unusual of its type in England, has two coaches which are now driven by electric power, a 235 h.p. motor being used instead of the gas engine of former days. The tramway is 48 years old, and daily services, summer and winter, are to be run.

(Colin’s Note – I can find no record of Herbert Parr ever living in Saltaire. From around 1930 to after 1939 he was living at 50 Albert Avenue, Shipley. In the 1920’s and the 1950’s he was living in Baildon.)

SALTS CRICKET DANCE

The popularity of the dances organised by the Salts (Saltaire) Cricket Club was reflected in the large gathering, numbering over 400 revellers, at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, last Saturday evening (22 May).

Dancing was enjoyed to an admirable programme of dance music contributed by the Pioneer Corps Dance Band.

The arrangements for the dance were carried out satisfactorily by a committee consisting of Mr. Arthur Doyle (chairman), Mr. W. L. Smith (secretary), Mr. A. Grange (treasurer), Messrs. W. Longbottom, H. Wood, H. Smith, G. Riley, W. Light.

Refreshments were served under the supervision of Mrs. Grange.

DEATH OF BAILDON GREEN CRICKETER

The death occurred yesterday (30 May) at his home, 3 Baildon Green, of Mr. George Schofield Swithenbank, a member of the well-known family of cricketers. He was aged 70 and a bachelor.

Mr. Swithenbank was a woolsorter by trade. He played for the Saltaire and Bowling Old Lane cricket clubs, and also with the Yorkshire Second Eleven, being very successful as a batsman. He was also an excellent billiards player, a member of the Saltaire Institute Club, and was a keen follower of the Airedale Beagles.

DEATHS

MARSTON. – 9 May at his daughter's residence, 7 Dove Street. Saltaire. Arthur, beloved husband of the late Emma Marston.

Cortege leaves above address today at 2.15: service and interment at Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley.

YATES – 13 May at 15 Amelia Street, Saltaire, Emma, sister of Knowles Yates, 7 Birklands Road, Shipley.

CRICKET

Bradford League Division “A”

8 May – Lidget Green 101 for 3 drew with Saltaire 56 for 9
15 – Yeadon 118 all out lost to Saltaire 119 for 4
22 – Bingley 188 for 5 drew with Saltaire 102 for 6
29 – Idle 154 all out lost to Saltaire 155 for 2

Yorkshire Council League

15 May – Salts 213 for 7 beat Illingworth 59 all out
22 – Salts 206 for 6 drew with Halifax 79 for 4
29 – Salts 222 for 7 drew with Army 183 for 9.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

6 May – You Were Never Lovelier
9 – Broadway Ltd
10 – Berlin Correspondent & One Thrilling Night
13 – Dangerous Moonlight
16 – Good Morning Boys
17 – Sherlock Holmes In Washington & A Man’s World
20 – A Close Call & Atlantic Convoy
23 – Ten Days in Paris
24 – Nine Men & Sweetheart Of The Fleet

R.A.F. DEATH

Sergeant Flight Engineer, George Hull of 6 Amelia Street, Saltaire, was one of a crew of seven who lost their lives 22 June, 1943. They were in an Avro Lancaster when they were shot down over Boxtel in the Netherlands.

SALTS (SALTAIRE) LTD
Sir Frank B. Sanderson’s Review

The twentieth Annual Ordinary General Meeting was held at the registered office of the Company, Saltaire, Yorks., on Wednesday, 23 June 1943. The Chairman, Sir Frank B. Sanderson, M.P., having expressed the apologies of Mr M. S. Myers for his unavoidable absence, and having referred to the absence of Mr R. Park Guild, who is on active service, said: —

I do not propose to deliver a speech at the Annual General Meeting of members to be held on Wednesday, 23 June 1943. In place thereof, I have prepared the following statement for the information of members.

In view of the urgent necessity for economy in paper, our report and accounts are issued on this occasion in a modified form.

The directors deeply regret the loss sustained by the Company through the death of Mr Herbert Hey, J.P. Mr Hey was a member of the board for 13 years, and his long and wide experience of the industry enabled him to render incalculable service to the Company.

Trading Results

The profit on trading, after crediting dividends received from subsidiary companies and income from other investments, and after providing for bad and doubtful debts, amounts to £268,249, against £251,489 last year. All our trading subsidiaries have made profits and have contributed towards this result.

Added to the above figures, bank and other interest, and transfer fees, give a total revenue of £270,626, compared with £252,944 last year.

After allowing for directors’ remuneration, debenture and loan stock interest, and after transferring the sum of £30,000 to the depreciation reserve account, and making provision for contributions payable under the War Damage Act 1941 of £10,000, providing £40,000 for taxation, and writing £551 off the debenture and loan stock redemption account, there remains a balance of £121,015, against £117,785 last year.

To the amount of £121,015 must be added £31,933, being the amount brought forward from last year, making a total of £152,948.

Dividends

After debiting the interim dividend on the Preference shares of £21,000 paid on 1 December 1942, there remains an amount of £131,948 now available for distribution, and the Board recommend the payment of the following dividends:

(a) A final dividend of 3½ per cent on the Preference shares, making, with the interim dividend, 7 per cent for the year, which will absorb £21,000.
(b) A dividend on the Preferred Ordinary shares of 1s. per share, absorbing £60,000.
(c) A dividend on the Ordinary shares of 6d. per share, which will absorb £15,000.

Making the total amount of dividends £96,000.

Deducting these appropriations from the profits available for distribution, there remains a balance of £35,948 to carry forward.

Balance Sheet Changes

Referring now to the balance sheet, on the liability side the share capital remains unaltered and the issued share capital also remains unchanged.

The 5 per cent First Mortgage Debenture Stock outstanding is £931,981, showing a decrease of £12,698, representing the nominal value of stock redeemed during the year. An amount of £87,095 of Debenture Stock is held by one of our subsidiary companies.

The 6 per cent Redeemable Non-Secured Loan Stock shows a reduction from £320,021 last year to £316,284 this year, the decrease representing stock redeemed during the year. Of this stock, £14,017 is held by a subsidiary company.

The General Reserve Account remains at £225,000, whilst the Contingency Reserve Account at £50,000 also remains unchanged.

We have followed the customary practice and placed £30,000 to the Depreciation Reserve Account, which brings the total of this reserve to £300,000.

Sundry Creditors, Provision for Accruing Liabilities and Taxation, and Amounts owing to Subsidiary Companies Loan Account and interest accrued thereon, amount to £307,065, against £310,435 last year.

If you will refer now to the assets side of the balance sheet: Land, Buildings, Dwelling-houses, Plant, Machinery, Utensils, etc., now stand at £825,642, having been increased by net additions of £1,306 during the year.

Investments in subsidiary companies (which are shown at or below cost) remain unchanged. Sundry trade investments stand at £64,743, the same as last year.

Stock-in-trade is £1,025,517 against £1,125,217 last year, showing a decrease of £99,700. The basis of the valuation is cost or market value, whichever is the lower.

Sundry Debtors, Bills Receivable, and Payments in Advance are £128,964, against £157,816 last year, showing a decrease of £28,852.

Cash at bank amounts to £46,179 against £8,146.

Our investment of £100,000 in 3 per cent National War Bonds 1945–47 remains the same, while a new investment appears in the form of a Tax Reserve Certificate amounting to £60,000.

Full provision has been made for doubtful debts and debts due from enemy and enemy-occupied countries.

The net free liquid assets, which include the parent and all subsidiary companies, show a very happy position and amount to £1,543,600, which constitutes a new high record in the Company’s history.

Subsidiary Companies

Our subsidiary, J & J Crombie Ltd., has maintained its traditional success, and we are indebted to the managing director, Mr. J.A. Ross, who, with his loyal staff, has steered the Company through a difficult year with eminent success.

Restriction of Operations

Last year I made reference to the many restrictions imposed upon the industry during the period of the war. These equally apply today, and added to these is the increasingly difficult problem of the shortage of labour.

Taxation

The profit for the year under review shows an increase compared with last year, which is mainly absorbed by taxation.

The method by which the figures in industry are arrived at for the purpose of Excess Profits Tax and Income-Tax prevents the possibility of building up capital out of profits earned.

Our great industries, exerting all their effort in war service, must have the means and the incentive to expand and increase their efficiency. It is fully accepted that every sacrifice must be made by both industry and the whole community for the purpose of financing the war, but in order to achieve this end the vital necessity is the preservation of industry on a basis which will enable it to thrive and to ompete favourably for the markets of the world in the period following the war, must ever be in our minds.

It is the responsibility of the Government, and a duty which I know they will not shirk, to see that taxation of industry is intelligent, well-conceived and equitable, and that everything possible is done to encourage the expansion of industry.

Future Prospects

You will not expect me to forecast the future. I have made brief reference to the restrictions imposed by the rationing of raw materials and the curtailment of production and distribution.

To-day we see in the events of the war great cause for thanksgiving, and although there will be great difficulties ahead to overcome, the final victory seems nearer and more firmly assured.

Our finances are on a sound basis and our plant and machinery thoroughly up to date, and under the able direction of our managing director, Mr R. W. Guild, we can look with confidence to the future.

Tribute to Staff and Operatives

We have enjoyed the co-operation of a devoted staff, and we should also recall with deep respect the lasting memory of those who in their country’s cause have made the supreme sacrifice. We honour these gallant men, and to the families affected by bereavement, offer our sincere sympathy. We also extend our good wishes to all our employees who are serving in His Majesty’s Forces and especially remember the wounded and prisoners of war.

The report and accounts were adopted and the dividends as recommended by the directors were declared. The retiring directors were all re-elected and the auditors reappointed.

JEWELLERY STOLEN FROM HOTEL SALTAIRE AIRMAN SENT TO PRISON

At Bradford City Police Court on Thursday (24 June), Mark Brook (30), a member of the R.A.F., whose home is at 70 George Street, Saltaire, pleaded guilty to stealing articles of jewellery to the value of 10s., the property of Joseph Thomas Verity, licensee of the Cricketers’ Arms Hotel, Dudley Hill, Bradford. He also pleaded guilty to having in his possession unlawfully a book of clothing coupons. He admitted being an absentee from the R.A.F.

Mr M. D. Shaffner, prosecuting, said that at 8.30 p.m. on 19 June, Mr Verity, hearing noises coming from the private quarters of the hotel, went upstairs to investigate. He saw the accused running from one of the bedrooms into a boxroom. He stopped him and took him downstairs into the kitchen and asked him what he had been doing. Brook replied, “I’m in need of money. I’m desperate.” He begged Mr Verity not to send for the police, but the licensee did so.

In the hotel, under a cushion on a couch where the accused had been sitting, was found a book of clothing coupons (new issue). Asked how they came into his possession, Brook replied, “I bought them for 29s. from a chap in the Adelphi Hotel at Leeds. They’re straight.”

Detective Officer Keeling said that the defendant was first before the Court when 15 years of age for larceny, and at 20 was committed to Borstal for three years.

On his release he worked with several local firms and during this time was before the court on several occasions. In 1942, after joining the R.A.F., he was sent to prison for six months at Weston-Super-Mare for stealing.

He was married in 1936 and had not been happy owing to the conduct of his wife. He had one daughter, aged seven years.

“I have been in communication with his commanding officer in the R.A.F.,” said the witness, “and he tells me that defendant’s character as an airman is very bad. He has previously been an absentee.”

Accused told the Stipendiary Magistrate (Dr F. J. O. Coddington) that he had had a lot of trouble with his wife. His home was broken up and he had worried so much about it that he was driven to committing this offence.

The Stipendiary Magistrate said he was entitled to send defendant to prison for 12 months, but having regard to what he had said he would make it as short as he could.

He sentenced Brook to eight months’ imprisonment with hard labour.

LOCAL PREACHERS’ RALLY AT SHIPLEY

The annual rally in connection with the Local Preachers’ Mutual Aid Association, held under the auspices of the Shipley Methodist Circuit, took place at Saltaire Methodist Church vestry yesterday (20 June). Mr George Dean presided, and addresses were given by Mr C. Lamb, of Hull, and Mr J. Latham, of Bristol.

In the morning there was a parade of A.T.C., Sea Cadets, and Girl Guides.

MINISTRY OF FOOD
YOUR NEW RATION BOOKS

This year you will get, in one visit, your food ration book and clothing book (bound together but detachable) and, if you’re over 16, a new identity card. Do not post your application.

The new books and cards are being prepared and issued in alphabetical order of each holder’s surname. This and other advertisements will tell you when and where your book will be ready.

You may not go to any other place or at any other time. Take your identity card and present food ration book with you. A friend can go for you, but only at the time and place advertised for your surname.

No. 1 AREA. All persons resident in Saltaire, Nab Wood, Moorhead, Bingley Road and up to and including Maddocks Street, Park Street, Avenue and Terrace, Moorview, Moorlands, Fairfax Road and Lindisfarne Road.

NAMES BEGINNING	WHEN TO GO	WHERE TO GO
A to G	June 4th & 5th	Victoria Hall, Saltaire
H to Q	June 7th & 8th	Victoria Hall, Saltaire
R to Z	June 9th & 10th	Victoria Hall, Saltaire

A JUDGE OF BIRDS

Mr. Elsegood, of Eccleshill, a well-known judge of budgerigars and canaries, says the coming season will see marked falling off of shows, and that the big show of the Shipley and Windhill Society, usually held at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, will not take place this season. The difficulties of bird keepers increases with the high cost and scarcity of food. Many fanciers have been called up.

SALTAIRE ROWING CLUB HELPS SHIPLEY SEA CADETS

Help from the Saltaire Rowing Club has made possible another development in the provision of practical training for our Sea Cadets of the 1st Airedale Unit.

By very kindly giving the Unit permission to use its facilities on the river at Saltaire, the Rowing Club has doubled, or more than doubled, the provision which it recently made for boat work by the acquisition on loan of a boat which the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Company are allowing us to use on the canal.

By its new base at the headquarters at Shipley, the base for touring on the canal will be particularly convenient for use in training when the available vessels’ limited use on alternate evenings when there is time only for an hour or half hour of instruction becomes a serious handicap; but the Rowing Club’s headquarters on the river at Saltaire afford better accommodation.

ELECTRICITY FAILURE SAVES D.F.M.’s ‘ORDEAL’

A 20-minute failure in the electricity supply at Shipley yesterday afternoon (15 June) saved a young airman from an ordeal.

Sergeant-Pilot Peter Holt, of 30 Earl Street, Shipley, who has just been awarded the D.F.M., had reluctantly consented to appear on the stage of the Saltaire Picture House at the end of the matinee performance, so that the manager could present him to his fellow townsmen.

The little ceremony was part of the twenty-first birthday celebrations of the cinema, at which Sergeant Holt was formerly the projectionist.

The breakdown occurred at about 4.15 p.m., towards the end of the show, and despite low voltage, the short strip of film remaining was run off. The house lights were low, and when it was time for the presentation they went out completely and the cinema was in darkness.

Sergeant Holt, standing with the manager in the wings, realised to his relief that the ceremony was off! The doors were thrown open and the show was over.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE COMING-OF-AGE

It is a source of gratification to the proprietors, the editorial and advertisement departments of the Shipley Times and Express that we have received congratulations in respect to our composite page regarding the Saltaire Picture House Coming-of-Age in our last week’s issue.

Congratulations have also been received by Mr T. C. Cockburn (the manager) for the arrangements made in connection with the special picture, Katina, starring Sonja Henie, which is being shown all this week.

SPECIAL CABLEGRAM

The following cablegram has been personally sent by Sonja Henie to Mr Cockburn, which we publish below:

Calif.

“Manager, Saltaire Picture House, Shipley, Yorks.

Thrilled to learn you are celebrating your birthday and deeply moved by happy coincidence my picture Katina selected to mark this auspicious event — Stop. Please be assured all my good wishes and warmest greetings go with this cable to your public, to you and your entire staff.

Sonja Henie.”

The original cablegram is hung in the vestibule of the Saltaire Picture House and has excited considerable interest amongst the numerous patrons.

(Colin’s Note - Sonja Henie (8 April 1912 – 12 October 1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and film star.)

SALTS (SALTAIRE) LTD. BAND

At the Yorkshire Brass Band Festival held at Odsal last Saturday (26 June), the Salt’s (Saltaire) Ltd. band conducted by Bandmaster H.B. Hawley, won the first prize in a competition for bands not entering for the championship.

DEATHS

Pickles, Phoebe – 9 June in Harrogate
Spalding, Charles – 13 June at 4 Katherine Street, Saltaire.

CRICKET

Bradford League Division “A”

19 June – Eccleshill 130 all out beat Saltaire 119 all out
26 – Undercliffe 152 all out lost to Saltaire 153 for 7

Yorkshire Council League

19 June – Salts 132 all out beat Tong Park 71 all out
26 – Halifax 135 all out lost to Salts 136 for 0

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

3 June – It’s That Man Again
6 – Judy Goes To Town
7 – Tarzan and The Green Goddess and The Balloon Goes Up
10 – The Lady Is Willing
13 – Navy Blues
14 – Katina
20 – Highways By Night and Rubber Racketeers
21 – Two Yanks In Trinidad and Fires Were Started
24 – Silver Queen and Africa In The Raw
27 – Keep Em Flying
28 – Commandos Strike At Dawn

PRISONER OF WAR

Mrs. B. Johnson, of 21a Titus Street, Saltaire, has been informed that her son, W.S. Bombardier Walter Johnson, R.A., who has been missing since the fall of Hong Kong, where he had served three years, is a prisoner of war in the hands of the Japanese at Osaka. Before enlisting he was in the employ of Salts (Saltaire) Ltd., Saltaire Mills.

SHIPLEY A.T.C.
“JACKS ABROAD”

Our Commanding Officer recently received a long and extremely interesting letter from Jack Marsh, of Windsor Road, Shipley, which was also signed by Jack Lumley, of Constance Street, Saltaire.

It appears that these two former cadets happened to meet one another at a place where drafts were being made up for embarkation, and by some means "contrived” to keep together and go on the same ship.

After a somewhat poignant moment when the shores of “Old England” disappeared on the horizon. they began to take an interest in all the “delights" of a cruise to the Mediterranean, with a sight of “Gib" on the way: and, after experiencing various forms of land and air transport, duly arrived “somewhere in North Africa." where they are now learning how to contend with heat, sand and the natives.

SALTAIRE LAND GIRL TALKS TO THE QUEEN

Miss Haida Purcell, who has been working as a land girl at a Saltaire nursery for four years, had a talk with the Queen at the garden party at Buckingham Palace last Saturday (3 June), given in connection with the fourth anniversary of the Women's Land Army. She went home with other Yorkshire members in the Palace and took part in the Farm Sunday procession in York.

Miss Purcell was chosen to speak for Yorkshire owing to her service in one job. She joined the Land Army when she was 17 and started training three months later from school.

A Goole Grammar School old girl, Miss Purcell had no job outside her home until she joined the W.L.A.

SALTAIRE MAN FOUND DROWNED
Story of Illness and Depression

An inquest was held at Shipley Town Hall on Saturday (17 July) before Mr. A. C. Ackroyd (Deputy West Biding Coroner) and a Jury, concerning the death of Thomas Hewitt (56), 26 Dove Street, Saltaire, whose body was recovered from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Hirst Wood Lock, Shipley, on Friday (16 July).

Miss Hettie Hewitt (daughter) burler and mender, said:

That her father was a spinning overlooker at Saltaire Mills. He had had very bad health, and the doctor had told her that morning that he had been suffering from cancer during the past two years. He had also suffered from a hernia for about fifteen years. His wife died in April 1940, and since she died, he had been very depressed.

Replying to the Coroner, witness said that her father had never indicated that he would do himself an injury. For the last five months he had not been sleeping too well, and he seemed to wander a little at times.

Witness added that on the Thursday night previous she went into her father’s bedroom after he had gone to bed, and he told her that he thought he had fallen asleep a little.

When witness awoke about 6.30 am on Friday the alarm clock was on a chair near her bed. but it was in her father's room when she went to bed. That was unusual, and witness got up and searched the house, but did not find her father anywhere. The back door was unlocked, and everything was in order in the house. Witness said she looked outside to see if she could find her father, but as she could not see him, she got a lady to telephone to the police.

Police War Reserve Alfred Frederick Hobson, of Shipley, said:

That as the result of information received last Friday, he went to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, arriving near Hirst Wood lock about 7.30, where he saw the body of a man partially submerged in the water about 200 yards from the lock on the Shipley side of the canal. Witness added that he was accompanied by Police Sergt. Salter, who left witness on the canal bank while he obtained some ropes to recover the body from the canal. There was no sign of life in the body when recovered and it was taken to the Shipley mortuary.

On searching the bank witness found a raincoat, cap and stick about 150 yards away from where witness first saw the body. The coat and cap were on the wall and the stick was leaning against the wall. There was no mark on the canal side to show how the body got into the canal. Witness added that there was a slight froth about the mouth of the deceased. There were no marks of violence on the head or body.

The Jury returned a verdict of “Found drowned whilst of unsound mind.”

MEETING OF BAILDON COUNCIL – Report 28 July
SALTAIRE BRIDGE

The clerk, having submitted a letter from Salt (Saltaire) Ltd., stating that the condition of the bridge owned by them and known as Saltaire Bridge was in such a condition as to render it unsafe for any vehicular traffic and that as it was necessary in the interests of safety to close the same, save as regards pedestrian traffic, they were prepared to do so by erecting suitable barriers at each end of the bridge.

It was resolved that no objections be offered so long as the firm will take immediate steps on the sounding of the air raid warning "alert" to move the barriers to facilitate the passage of War Civil Defence and National Fire Service vehicles.

It was further resolved that the Clerk arrange to have suitable notices affixed in the appropriate places within the Council’s area so as to deter persons in charge of vehicles from attempting to gain access over the bridge.

BRADFORD WEST RIDING POLICE COURT THURSDAY 8 JULY
DAMAGE AT SALTAIRE CHURCH

Wanton damage at Saltaire Congregational Church was described when three Saltaire boys, all aged 13 years, pleaded guilty to causing wilful damage to a window at the church.

Inspector Sherwin, prosecuting, said that about 3.30 p.m. on 21 May, Mr. Ronald Broomhead, the caretaker, was in the church when he heard a noise as of breaking glass at the rear of the premises. He went there and saw the three boys on a roof. One of them exclaimed, “Look! There’s Mr. Broomhead.” The boys then climbed down and ran away.

The caretaker ascertained who they were and informed the police and also reported the matter to the church authorities. Mr. Broomhead noticed that a pane of glass, green in colour and now very rare, had been broken.

Later, the boys were seen by P.C. Elliott in the presence of their parents, when one of the boys said, “We were practising climbing.”

Mr. H. A. Williamson, financial secretary to the church, said this kind of thing had been going on for some time. “I don’t say it is these boys,” he added, “but someone has broken into the church before and broken windows, stolen various articles and destroyed church registers. As soon as windows have been put in, someone has scraped away the putty, and the windows have fallen out and broken.

We have put up police notices without effect, and the trustees, after considering the matter, decided, rather reluctantly, to prosecute this case. The window which these boys broke was of rare glass and irreplaceable to-day. The damage to the window is estimated at £5 5s.”

It was stated that all the boys had not attended school regularly but had improved since summonses were taken out in this case. One boy’s father was in the Army, and another was working away on munitions and came home only every five or six weeks. When he last came home he gave his boy a good talking-to and he had promised to behave himself in future and attend school regularly.

The boys expressed their regret, one boy saying he would “try not to do it again.”

The Chairman (Mr. Horne): That is the right thing to say.

They were each fined 10s. and ordered to pay 5s. damages.

SHIPLEY HOLIDAYS AT HOME WEEK

Miss Margaret Bondfield, who officially opened the Shipley holidays-at-home programme in North Cliff Playing Fields on Saturday (24 July), said that travel and transport were becoming rather serious. She could not understand, she said, why more people did not visit West Riding, especially the younger people.

Among the attractions was an Alsatian dog display, given under the auspices of the Kirkstall Alsatian Training Society, a concert, a Punch and Judy show, and a dance in Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Yesterday afternoon and evening (25 July) band performances were given by the Salt’s Saltaire Prize Band.

BIRTH

COBBOLD – 6 July to Mr. & Mrs. E. Cobbold, 39 Ada Street, Saltaire – a daughter.

DEATHS

11 July – Lionel Norris Storey – Saskatoon, Canada.
20 July – Maria Boyes

CRICKET

Priestley Cup

3 July – Windhill 180/6 beat Saltaire 108 all out

Bradford League Division “A”

17 July – Saltaire 238 all out beat Lidget Green 124 all out

Yorkshire Council League

17 July – Salts 170/5 beat Army 86 all out

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

1 July – Commandos Strike At Dawn
4 – Lady For A Night
5 – Andy Hardy’s Double Life
11 – Road To Happiness
12 – Springtime In The Rockies
18 – Saboteur
19 – A Night To Remember & The Body Vanished
22 – They All Kissed The Bride
25 – Nothing But The Truth
26 – Get Cracking

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