NEW SALT’S HOSPITAL FUND TOPS £20,000

The new building fund of Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital has reached £20,556, contributions during the past year having amounted to £1,254. The scheme is still held up because of the war.

These facts are revealed in the annual report, which shows that 428 in-patients and 2,525 out-patients received treatment at the hospital during the year. Of the admissions 177 were from Shipley, 69 from Saltaire, 59 from Windhill, and 78 from Baildon.

The financial statement reveals that after £800 was transferred to the reserve account, there was a credit balance on the year of £744.

SALTAIRE C.C. WHIST DRIVE

A whist drive organised by Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Atkinson, of Saltaire Cricket Club, was held in the York Room, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (12 January).

Thirty-four tables were engaged. The M.C.’s were Mr. W. D. Ogden and Mr. P. Taylor. The prize-winners were: —

Ladies: 1. Mrs. Topham; 2. Mrs. Garnett.
Gentlemen: 1. Miss Sutcliffe; 2. Mrs. G. Crossley.

The refreshments were under the supervision of Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Atkinson. The proceeds, which amounted to over £12, were in aid of the Saltaire Cricket Club Funds.

SHIPLEY CATHOLIC MEN’S DANCE

About 300 guests danced to the rhythm of the Aeolian Dance Band at the Catholic Men’s Society Club dance at Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Saturday evening (15 January). The dance, which was in aid of the Catholic Men’s Society Club Fund, was organised by Mr. V. Wensworth. Mr. T. Duggan acted as M.C., and the refreshments were provided by the ladies’ committee.

A SALTAIRE CONCERT
In Aid of Starving Greek Children

A concert in aid of the “Bradford Fund for the Starving Children of Greece,” was given in the Saltaire Methodist Sunday School, on Thursday, 20 January.

The programme opened with choruses by the popular “Texas Rangers” in numerous camp songs. An operetta “Topsy Turvy Christmas” was played by a number of girls of the Sunday school, who were trained by Mrs. Leonard Gray and Mrs. Wesley W. Brown.

The principals were: Father Christmas, Vera Brown; Grandmother, Audrey Gray; Prudence, Elisabeth Brown; Pandora, Sally Berry; Roy, June Scott; Rob, June Watson. Accompanist, Miss Marguerite Brown.

The cast was as follows: Guests: Stella Hinton, Betty Halliday, Margaret Lambert, Margaret Eccles, June Holroyd, Joan Booth. Fairies: Shiela and Brenda Sunderland, Margaret Kirkwood, Anne Learoyd, Eileen Jowett, Shirley Priestly, Betty Murgatroyd, Patricia Barton, Joyce Mayes, Dorothy Eccles. Kitchen Band: Jessie Kitchen, Jean Atkinson, Gwen Hodgkinson, Kathleen Robinson, Margaret Butler, Dorothy Houghton. Cats: Kathleen Hardy, Jean Stone, Pauline Tree, Lilian Wright. Dolls: Violet Reynolds, Enid Selby, Patricia Booth, Betty Gillot, Marian Bullock, Mary Robinson, Kathleen Wright. Miss Jessie Kitchen was head maid and soloist.

All entered fully into the spirit of the play and delighted the large and appreciative audience.

The second part of the programme was fully sustained with a number of miscellaneous items by the following: Mrs. Margaret Hollingsworth (soprano), Mrs. Mabel Clements (pianoforte solo and accompanist), Miss Betty Kendall (elocutionist), Rev. G. W. Harrison (violin), little Miss Anne Learoyd (ballet dance), Mr. Arthur Chapman (tenor), and Mr. Robert Newsome (baritone).

All of whom very ably contributed to a most successful evening’s entertainment, as a result of which close on £15 has been handed to the Treasurer of the fund.

SALTS (SALTAIRE) CRICKET CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of Salts (Saltaire) Cricket Club was held in the Sports pavilion on Monday evening (24 January). Mr. A. Doyle (chairman) presided over a good attendance.

In the course of his remarks the Chairman said that the story the balance sheet had to tell for season 1943 was one relating to the remarkable progress the Club was making.

“It is remarkable,” he said, “that this progress is maintained in war-time, and at the end of hostilities the club will venture out on the New Building Scheme. Plans are ready and approved by the Committee, and when the work is completed the Salts’ ground will be the best equipped ground in the district.

“Of all the tasks before us none is more important than the coaching of our young players, and with this object in view, our secretary has secured the services of Mr. A. Shackleton. You all know the coaching capabilities of Mr. A. Shackleton, and our secretary has done very well in making this appointment.

“Last season our ground was selected by the County Committee for the purpose of coaching the young players, and Mr. George Hirst, the County coach, was in attendance. Next season our ground will be used again by the Yorkshire County coaching staff, and I appeal to the young men to get down to some serious net practice. The Club is looking forward to the future with confidence, and everything points to another good season in 1944.

In conclusion, I wish to congratulate Mr. W. L. Smith on his work as secretary of the Club, he has gone through another successful season, and he is steering the Club from one success to another. I also wish to express our thanks to Mr. A. Grange, the treasurer. Mr. Grange must feel very proud of the financial position of the Club, and he deserves our congratulations.”

“The following were prize-winners for last season: First team: Mr. H. Beckwith, winner of both batting and fielding prizes (one man one prize rule), batting 16 innings, 3 not out, 475 runs, average 36.5; Mr. F. Coppack, Bowling prize, 20 wickets, 254 runs, average 12.7; Duncan Smith, second bowling and second fielding: Bowling prize, 20 wickets, 280 runs, average 14.0; Jack Dixon, second batting, 11 innings, 6 not out, 115 runs, average 23.0. Second team: Mr. H. Wood, winner of both batting and fielding prizes (one man, one prize rule): Batting 13 innings, 2 not out, 263 runs, average 23.9; Mr. J. Sharp, bowling prize, 28 wickets, 376 runs, average 13.43; Mr. A. Tyreman, second batting, 14 innings, 3 not out, 253 runs, average 23.0; Mr. M. Hodgson, second fielding prize.”

Mr. A. Grange, the hon. treasurer, in submitting the balance sheet, stated that the Club was better placed financially than at any time in the Club’s history.

Mr. Grange paid special attention to the item on the balance sheet named “Social Efforts,” he congratulated the Committee on these efforts which were the means of raising revenue and appealed for more willing workers for these events.

The balance sheet was received with enthusiasm by the meeting and was adopted with applause.

Mr. A. Doyle, the Chairman of the Club, was made a Life Member of the Club in recognition of his twenty-one years’ service as an official of the Club. Special tributes were paid to his abilities, and to the great service he has rendered to the Salts’ Club and to cricket in general. A presentation will be made to him at a special function.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. R. W. Guild; hon. secretary, Mr. W. L. Smith; hon. treasurer, Mr. A. Grange; committee: Mr. A. Doyle (chairman), Messrs. H. Smith, S. Riley, J. Hill, A. Tyerman, A. Gill, J. Asquith, H. Wood, F. Hinton, W. Longbottom, H. Burke, R. French, F. Stead, M. Hodgson; League delegates: Messrs. A. Doyle, H. Burke, J. Hill.

RED CROSS FUND DANCE

Another effort has been made by Messrs. Dean and Thompson, Ltd., gown manufacturers, Manor Lane, Shipley, to raise money for war-time organisations. On Wednesday (19 January) a dance was held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, organised by the Social Committee of the firm which raised over £70 for the Red Cross Fund.

The guests, who numbered about 500, danced to the lilting rhythm of the Melody Makers Band, while Mr. J. Hullah acted as M.C. The prize winners of the two “Spot Dances” were Miss Irene O’Hara and Mr. Donald O’Hara, Miss A. Whiteley and Mr. Noel Lee. “Illumination Dance,” Miss Edna Lake and Mr. Tommy Kean. Cloakroom Ticket Number prizes, Miss Margaret Swift and Mr. Tom Giles.

The Social Committee comprised of Mr. D. W. H. Walker (Chairman), Miss Speck (Welfare Organiser), Miss F. Allen (Honorary Secretary), Miss A. Tempest (Treasurer), Miss Backhouse, Miss Sheard, Miss C. Heslop, Miss M. Dobson, Mrs. Dockerty, Miss M. Wilkinson and Mrs. Tasker.

Amongst those present were Mr. J. A. Dean and Miss M. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Heap, and Mr. J. D. Frazer (Education Officer for Shipley).

Refreshments were provided by “Annes,” Saltaire.

ALERTNESS OF A BUS DRIVER

The West Riding Quarter Sessions were continued at Leeds yesterday (11 January).

In the first court, before Judge Stewart, tribute was paid to the alertness of a bus driver in a case in which Michael Scarry (34), seaman, a native of Bradford, was sentenced to three months’ hard labour on a charge of breaking and entering the house of John Taylor, at Cottingley Bridge, and stealing jewellery and money valued at £102.

Mr. A. M. Hurwitz (prosecuting) said Scarry was caught through the smartness of a bus driver, Stephen Basil Beale. Scarry was running in the road to catch a bus at Cottingley Bridge, and Beale, the driver, saw him drop a string of pearls in the road. Saying nothing, Beale, when his bus reached Saltaire, telephoned the police, and a police officer met the bus and questioned Scarry, who admitted that he had broken into a house. The stolen jewellery and a jemmy were found on him.

In a later statement Scarry said he had been absent without leave from his depot for five weeks and had become short of money.

(Colin’s note – Stephen Basil Beale was born 1 January 1907 in Edmonton, Middlesex. In the 1939 Register he was a tram driver living in Bradford. He died in 1982 in Truro, Cornwall.)

BIRTH

MYERS —23 January, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Myers, 53 George Street, Saltaire—a daughter.

DEATHS

CUTLER – 4 January, James aged 85 of 2 Constance Street, Saltaire.
ECCLES – 4 January, Albert Edward aged 74 of 43 Titus Street, Saltaire.
CHAPMAN – 12 January, James aged 80 of 17 Jane Street, Saltaire.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

2 January – Manhattan Heartbeat & How’s About It
3 – Crash Drive
9 – Lancer Spy
10 – Bataan
16 – Time To Kill & Frozen Limits
17 – Rhythm Serenade & The Battle Of Britain
20 – Hit The Ice
24 – Hers To Hold
30 – Sherlock Holmes And The Secret Weapon & Personal Honour
31 – Dear Octopus

PRINCESS’S VISIT TO DALES

The Princess Royal yesterday (18 February) saw scores of garments in the making when she made a tour of Red Cross Hospital Supply depots in Wharfedale and Airedale.

SEWING machines were whirring and knitting needles clicked busily in each of the depots, and they stopped only momentarily on the Princess’s arrival. She had come to see the work in progress, and not a formal reception, and the white-coated workers went on with their sewing as she chatted to them.

The Princess, who is Commandant-in-Chief of the Red Cross, also has her own depot at Harewood House, and as she watched the workers she compared the jobs they were doing with the garment-making at Harewood.

She was accompanied by Lady Ramsden, organiser of No. 3 Region (East and West Yorkshire) of the Central Hospital Supply Services of the Red Cross and St. John War Organisation, and by Lady Lloyd, who is a cousin of the Earl of Harewood.

At the Baildon depot, at Kirklands, the home of Mrs. G. Birbeck, the head, the Princess heard that since November 1939, the number of hospital garments made was 2,860, with the addition of 1,120 knitted garments for prisoners of war and many more for the Russians, while £231 had been sent to the Prisoners’ Parcels Fund. She congratulated the members, who number only 12, on their excellent work. Among those who were presented to the Royal visitor was Mrs. V. Clough, head of the Baildon sub-depot.

The Princess Royal’s next call was at the Shipley depot, at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, where there are about 60 workers. Here she was met by the head, Mrs. G. C. Hay, who presented the members of the committee. Their total of garments, since October 1939, is 14,870, and regular subscriptions are sent for three prisoners’ parcels each week.

Later the Princess went to the Bingley depot, where she was received by Mrs. A. M. Sagar (head of the depot) and Mrs. P. Binns (treasurer and secretary). She had afternoon tea before leaving. Opportunity was taken during the visit of presenting Lady Ramsden with another gift of £50 towards the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund, the depot itself having adopted one prisoner of war. Two others have been adopted through the depot one by Cottingley and the third anonymously.

(Colin’s note – The Princess Royal was Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood. She was the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, and the sister of the reigning monarch at the time, King George VI. She held the title from 1932 until her death in 1965.)

SHIPLEY P.O.W. MEETING
Address by Mrs. Creech Jones

“I bring greetings from my husband to this Club.” This was the message Mrs. Creech Jones brought to the Shipley Prisoners of War Association, at their monthly meeting, held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Saturday afternoon (5 February).

There was a large attendance, who were pleased to see the wife of the Shipley M.P. among them. The visit was a very pleasant one, and Mrs. Creech Jones said that her husband had been extremely impressed the last time he had visited the Club and saw the wonderful organisation which Mrs. J. L. Wade and the Committee had established. He said it was a tremendous effort of organisation to get such a crowd together, especially on Saturday afternoons to meet in comradeship bound together by one very great bond, but he hoped that such gatherings will not have to take place very much longer.

Mrs. Creech Jones went on to say that many relatives and friends of prisoners of war in Japanese hands have been feeling particularly disturbed this last week owing to the Statement made by the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Anthony Eden) in the House of Commons, and she hoped that the attention drawn to the matter by Mr. Eden and President Roosevelt would result in something being done to prevent recurrence of the brutality to our prisoners in the Far East.

Food, warmth, light, and shelter have been provided by the International Red Cross, but if only we could get representatives of neutral countries into the camps it would inevitably help to do a great deal towards improving the lot of our prisoners.

A majority of the women are homemakers, and despite the fact that they are extremely busy it is up to them to play their part in seeing that the future of the prisoners is assured when they return home. This is a question which the women of our land should particularly think about. If the women take an interest in outside affairs they will make better comrades and companions to the men they are going to welcome back, and with a wider knowledge of affairs will be able to take part in making the world a better place for our heroes to come back to.

“One of the advantages of a club like this,” said Mrs. Creech Jones, “is the fact that you can meet people and talk things over with them, not only concerning your common bond, but also other events. I do hope that this war will soon be over, but we all realise that with the invasion of Europe there will be a large number of casualties, which we must all expect, and the number of prisoners of war is bound to increase. But it is hoped that we can all meet together in clubs such as this and comfort one another and make plans for the future and for our children, some of whom have never seen their fathers.”

Appreciation on behalf of the Committee and herself was voiced by Mrs. J. L. Wade to Mrs. Creech Jones.

Mrs. H. Thompson also thanked Mrs. Creech Jones for her interesting talk and said that great credit was due to the Committee for the work they are doing in such a fine cause.

SALT BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
First War-time Speech Day

It was quite obvious that the decision of the governors of Salt’s Boys High School to hold a speech day—the first since the war—was evidently appreciated by the parents and friends of the pupils, as there was a large gathering at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Monday evening (21 February), when this function was held.

Councillor J. R. Hardcastle (Chairman of the Governors) presided, and he was supported by Mr. F. Barraclough (Secretary of the North Riding Education Committee), Mrs. Hardcastle, Mr. C. M. Smith, J.P. (Chairman of the Shipley Urban Council), Mrs. Smith, Mr. A. E. Horne, J.P., Mr. E. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Roberts, the Rev. H. Bryden (Vicar of Windhill), Mr. Norman Carter, Mr. J. D. Frazer (Director of Education), Mr. A. Spalding (assistant Director of Education (Bradford), Mr. Norman Carter, Mr. G. H. W. Parkin (headmaster) and several members of the school staff.

RAIL MISHAP AT SALTAIRE

During shunting operations at Saltaire railway station, on Tuesday morning (15 February), two or three wheels of an engine were derailed. The mishap caused traffic to be diverted for a while, but there was not much inconvenience, and normal traffic was immediately resumed.

W.I.N.S. DANCE

The W.I.N.S. held their dance at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, in aid of the British Red Cross on Saturday (19 February). About 400 persons present enjoyed dancing to the music of Harry Jackson and his Aeolian dance band. Mr. Alec Bentley was the M.C., and he deputised at short notice for Mr. Stan Dobson. It was gratifying to see a good few members of the old W.I.N.S. turn up to enjoy themselves and have a chat with their old work-mates. The prize-winners were: — Ladies: Nancy Anderton, Mrs. Costigan, Margaret Wallace, Elsie Johnson. Gentlemen: A.C.1 Eric Smith, Mr. Costigan, Gordon Berry and G. Lovatt. Mrs. Stott, who organised the event, desires to extend her sincere thanks to all those who assisted her in making it an unqualified success.

(Colin’s note - The Women’s Industrial National Service (W.I.N.S.) was a movement aimed at giving women working in factories and industry a sense of status and identity similar to those in the uniformed services like the A.T.S. or the Wrens.)

SHIPLEY ARMY CADET CORPS

On Saturday evening (19 February) a dance was held in the Technical Institute, Saltaire. The floor was crowded, patrons dancing to the strains of Clifford Hayton’s Band. Spot prizes were won by O/S Bonsfield and Miss M. Edwick, and C/Cpl. Robinson and Miss J. Whitfield. There was a large variety of delicacies on sale in the canteen, which was ably run by Mrs. Grafton, Mrs. Beech and Mrs. Brechnell, to whom we owe our sincere thanks. The duties of M.C. were ably performed by C.S.M. Smith. The event was undoubtedly a big success.

N.F.S. DANCE

The “ B “ Division’s own dance band played the music at a dance held by No. 5 Fire Force Area “B” Division for their Welfare Fund at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Friday (11 February). An enjoyable evening was spent by all those who attended.

SHIPLEY TRADERS’ DANCE

About 200 guests enjoyed the happy and successful dance organised by the Shipley and District Traders’ Association at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Wednesday (9 February).

Music for the dancers was provided by the Melody Makers Band, while Mr. J. Hullah acted as M.C.

The committee consisted of Miss Marshall (chairman), Mr. A. Bartle (vice-chairman), Mr. A. W. Ashworth (secretary), Mr. W. W. Vernon (treasurer), and Messrs. F. Warner, A. Andrews, J. Sharples, O. Osbaldiston, H. Claughton, Shepherd, Bryant, W. E. Allsop, Postill, F. Pickles, Miss Hindle, Miss Johnson, Miss Usher, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. W. Lupton Brooks, Mrs. Womersley, Miss Winstanley.

The refreshments were provided by Mrs. Long, St. Paul’s Road, Shipley. The proceeds were in aid of charity.

SALTAIRE CRICKET CLUB DANCE

Another successful dance was held by the committee of the Saltaire Cricket Club at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Saturday (12 February), when a large number of guests attended. Music for dancing was played by W. Sutcliffe and his Melody Makers. The M.C.s were Mr. A. Burgoyne (secretary) and Mr. F. Nightingale. The members of the committee were Mr. Cockerham (chairman), Mr. W. D. Ogden (treasurer), Messrs. J. A. Farndale, C. Brooks, H. Ogden, C. Whitelock, W. Richardson, M. Holdsworth and H. Bedley. Refreshments were provided and the ladies’ committee supervised and provided the minerals.

A SALTAIRE WEDDING

At Saltaire Congregational Church on Saturday (5 February), the wedding took place between Mr. Rowland Briggs, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Briggs, Alma Street, Windhill, and Miss Elsie Chester, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Chester, Trench Farm, Baildon. The Pastor (Rev. S. G. McLellan) officiated. Mr. George Sutcliffe was at the organ, and the hymn sung was “O Perfect Love”.

The bride is a member of the W.A.A.F..

Given away by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with silver head-dress, surmounted with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss Evelyn Chester (sister), Miss Keda Brannan. Miss Chester wore a pink taffeta gown and Miss Brannan a blue taffeta gown, and they each carried a bouquet of pink carnations.

Mr. Raymond Fillingham was the best man, and the groomsman was Mr. Raymond Chester (bride’s brother).

A reception was held at Trench Farm, Baildon.

(Colin’s Note – Rowland Briggs (13 August 1921 – 20 May 1996), Elsie Chester (18 December 1923 – 18 May 2023), Raymond Kinsey Fillingham (5 November 1919 – 6 April 2010), and Raymond Chester (28 September 1927 – 10 November 2006).)

BOXING AT SALTAIRE A.T.C.
Eliminating Contests

Members of several West Riding Squadrons took part in the Air Training Corps, North-East Command eliminating boxing tournament at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, last Tuesday week (8 February). Sports groups Nos. 1 and 6 took part in the event, and some interesting contests between cadets, representing the various squadrons in this area were decided.

The Shipley Fitness for Service class was also represented, taking part in three of the special contests arranged with members of the Keighley Friendly Societies, A.B.C.

SHIPLEY CHRISTIAN YOUTH SOCIETY

Saturday, 12 February, we held our Club Dance in the Technical Institute, Saltaire. The event was from the start destined to be a huge success, and members have for many weeks been entering into fierce and healthy competition with each other in ticket selling. By 8 p.m. the building was well towards being filled, and by 9 p.m. some 400 persons were present. Success had, beyond their hopes, crowned the efforts of our efficient and hardworking Dance Committee.

CANAL IRONWORKS WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE

The Canal Ironworks have organised a whist drive and dance to be held in the Victoria Hall on Friday (25 February)

VICTORY FLAGS FOR SHIPLEY AND BAILDON

Two Union Jacks, which will not be flown until victory day, have been given by Mr. R. W. Guild, managing director of Salts (Saltaire), Ltd., to stimulate workpeople’s savings in the Shipley and Baildon “Salute the Soldier” campaign.

One flag will go to the large firm with the highest contribution, the other to the winning small firm.

The industrial committee of the campaign organisation will, in addition, set each industrial savings group an appropriate target, and those achieving it will be suitably rewarded.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

3 February – Dear Octopus
6 – Hoppity Goes To Town
7 – This Land Is Mine
10 – Victory Through Air Power & All By Myself
13 – The Great Man’s Lady
14 – Heaven Can Wait
20 – The Great Man’s Lady
21 – Millions Like Us & March of Time No.5
27 – Bahama Passage
28 – Stage Door Canteen