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  On Friday the annual Christmas treat to the Blackwell Road scholars took place, about 230 sitting down to an ample tea of sandwiches, cakes and buns. The rooms had been very prettily decorated and the tea was served (after grace by the Headmaster) by the staff as follows:- Messrs. C. Bonsall (Headmaster), W.G. Thomas, G. Walker, E. Gunby, Mrs. S. Gascoigne, Misses Whetton, Belshaw and Lineker. They were assisted by Mrs. Bonsall, Mrs. H.J. Ensor, Mrs. Nicholls, Miss M. Ensor, J. Abbott, V. Beresford, and V. Boot, and several senior scholars.
  After the tea several carols were sung (unaccompanied) and the Headmaster extended seasonable compliments to the whole of the children, who departed each with an orange, a packet of sweets and a beaming countenance. The staff and visitors were thanked by the Headmaster for their help in so many ways.

  The scholars of the New Street School numbering 300, met in two sections for their Christmas festivities, the Juniors on Tuesday and the Seniors on Wednesday, all returning to school at 4.30. They were then regaled to a substantial Christmas tea. The rooms were attractively festooned and adorned, and candle lighting added a novelty to a gay scene.
  The children afterwards met in the large Central Hall, where, to the strains of suitable music, they indulged in the usual games, "Jolly Miller" and "A Hunting we will go" being first favourites. Leading the games was a band of teachers and friends, all intent on giving the children a good time. The Seniors gave two laughable farces and the Juniors a costume play entitled "Soup," all causing great amusement. The characters are set out below. The proceedings ended at eight o'clock, with "Auld Lang Syne" and "The King," the organisers were satisfied that each child had experienced something of the Christmas spirit and that the great festival had been suitably celebrated.
  The scholars who took part in the plays were as follows:- "Saturday Sensation," Joyce Parkin, Phyllis Barnes, Lillian Walters, Dorothy Rowe, Ruth Berry, Mary Cooper, Madge Cooper, Arthur Deakin, Reggie Coleman, Elsie Pickering, George Kirk, Cissie Shore, Joan Heathcote, Irene Rhodes, Eliza Adlington, Lee Clowes and Dorothy Bettison.
  "King of Barbason," J. Keeling, M. Stopps, M. Murfin, J. Keeling, A. Ellis, M. Harrison, M. Purseglove, G. Pemberton, F. Harper, M. Ford, J. Ward, H. Brooks, I. Mansell, P. Gent, H. Murfin, O. Dykes, J. Simmonds and D. Bramley.
  "Soup," M. Bailey, A. Morgan, H. Keetley, P. Caunt, N. Marriott, L. Neal, L. Williams and J. Vardy.

  Dorothy Pattison has gained the Intermediate Certificate for Pianoforte Playing at the recent London College of Music Examinations. Pupil of Miss Simpkin, A.L.C.M.- Advt.

  On Wednesday in the New Fall Street Schoolroom a repetition was given of the entertainment organised by the Ladies' Guild a few weeks ago. Previous to the concert a ham tea was provided by the Guild members. Subsequently Mr. J. Davies, C.C., presided, the chief items being a sketch by the Ladies Guild and one by Miss E. Pembleton and Mrs. Lee. Solos and duets were given by Mesdames England (Sutton), Sowter, Bowmar, Jones and Spencer, the pianist being Mrs. W.H. Allsop. The proceeds were for the Trust funds.

  The funeral took place on Wednesday of Mrs. Elsie Roberts, of 33, Columbia Street, Huthwaite, who died suddenly on the Saturday previous. Deceased, who was 34 years of age, was a native of Sutton, her maiden name being Fitchett. She had lived in Huthwaite eleven years, and although she had suffered severe illness for a long period the end was quite unexpected. She leaves a husband and a boy and girl of five and eight. Mr. A. Wilson officiated at the service in the Sutton Road Methodist Church which preceded the interment. The hymns were ... and Mr. Wilson delivered a sympathetic address. Mr. J. Weston was the organist and played funeral voluntaries before and after the service. The mourners were the Husband, Marjorie and Eric, children; Brothers Alfred, Will and Percy; Sisters, Lizzie and Florrie (Mansfield); Sisters-in-law Sarah (Teversal), Julie, Gertie and Clarrie; Mrs. Roberts, mother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. P. Hill, sister-in-law; Mr. D. Coupe, brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, aunts and uncle; Mrs. Finch, personal friend. The bearers were Messrs. W. Clay, C. Brandreth, F. Godber and W. Sprittlehouse. There were wreaths from all the family members and also a token of respect from the neighbours.

  At St. Michael's Church, Sutton, on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. C.W. Earle officiated at the wedding of Miss Edith Dorothy Turner, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. A. Turner, of 44, Slater Street, Sutton, and Mr. Arthur Evans Cox, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. A.J. Cox, of 23, Sherwood Street, Huthwaite. Mr. C. Wilkes, brother-in-law of the bride, gave her away, and Mr. G. Cox, brother of the groom, carried out the duties of best man.
  Attired in a dress of white satin beauts, trimmed with Nottingham lace, with wreath of orange blossom and veil, and shoes to tone, the bride carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Betty Turner, a two year old niece of the bride, presented her with a lucky wooden spoon.
  At a reception held at the bride's home 50 guests were entertained. Presents were both costly and numerous, and included a plate glass mirror from Mr. C.A. Morley, a basket chair from the staff of Mr. C.A. Morley, and an oak clock from the staff and management of the Palace Sneinton. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are to reside in Nottingham.

  Owing to the late receipt of reports, and pressure on our space, several wedding notices are held over until next week.

  The Rev. H.R. Hackforth officiated at the marriage on Tuesday of Mr. Alan Smith, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Smith, 40, Lime Avenue, Huthwaite, and Miss Florence Weston, only child of the late Mr. S. Weston and of Mrs. Weston, Carnarvon Road, Huthwaite. The ceremony took place in the Sutton Road Methodist Church, the service being a choral one, Mr. J. Weston presiding at the organ. The hymns were ...
  The bride, who was given away by a cousin (Mr. Bryan Sykes, Sutton), wore a full-length frock of powder blue georgette and Nottingham lace, with wreath and veil and white shoes and stockings. Her bouquet comprised lilies of the valley, variegated heather and trailing ferns. The two bridesmaids were Miss Ethel Hall (cousin) and Miss Ivy Hunt (friend). They were attired in buttercup crepe with crinoline hats, and shoes and stockings to tone. The carried bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums and wore necklets which were the gifts of the bridegroom.
  The best man was Mr. Sidney Smith (brother of the groom) and the bride received silver horseshoes from Miss J. Brain on behalf of the C.W.S. operatives and from Miss Margaret Rose Sykes, while a lucky wooden spoon was presented by Mrs. S.A. Parker (Leicester).
  A reception was held at the Sutton Road Sunday Schools, where 70 guests were entertained by the bride's parents. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a pearl necklace, and the bride gave the bridegroom a pair of kid gloves. ....

MR. SAMUEL ROBERTS AND FAMILY, 33, Columbia Street, Huthwaite, wish to thank neighbours and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their sad bereavement.