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  The decision of the Minister of Health in reference to the proposals of the Notts. County Council for the alterations of boundaries was made known on Saturday, and in future Sutton will assume aa much more important status. In addition to the population being increased by over 12,000, the acreage has been more than doubled, and, with Sutton, Huthwaite, Skegby and Stanton Hill, Teversal and Fulwood forming one local government district, it should not be long before a Charter of Incorporation is obtained.

  By his decision, the Minister has confirmed in their entirety the proposals which were made by the County Council for the linking up of the districts, and though the scheme put forward met with considerable opposition on the part of the districts to lose their identity as a separate administrative authority, there is every reason to believe that now it has been definitely decided that Sutton shall take over the neighbouring districts all will work together amicably for the good of the inhabitants.
  Briefly, the proposal put forward by the County Council as affecting Sutton and her neighbours was to disestablish the Urban District of Huthwaite and to add it, together with the parishes of Fulwood, Skegby and Teversal, now part of the Skegby Rural District, to the Urban District of Sutton, the effect of the proposals being to increase Sutton from 4,879 acres, 25,151 population and £87,982 rateable value to 10,535 acres, 37,717 population and £126,652 rateable value.
  It is this scheme which has received approval, and, in addition, an area of sixty acres in Mansfield Borough adjoining Sutton has been added to the latter district. This will bring Sutton to the second largest area in the County, both as regards population and acreage. Mansfield comes first with a population of 46,070, whilst Newark has the greatest acreage. ....

  Mrs. H. Ensor, of 68, Sutton Road, is seriously ill, having suffered an unexpected relapse since her return home from hospital just over a week ago. On Thursday evening, however, there was a slight improvement, which it is sincerely hoped may be maintained.

  On Wednesday evening a whist drive in aid of the C.W.S. Football Club was held in the dining hall. The M.C.'s were Messrs. Holland and Daniels, and the winners were : Mrs. Wharmby; Mrs. C. Jordan; Mrs. Gelsthorpe; Mr. W. Bryan; Mr. Pratt; Mr. Cupit.

  A whist drive in aid of the unemployed was held by the Huthwaite U.W.O. in the Library on Monday evening. There was a very good attendance and the M.C.'s were Messrs. Bradley, Pratt and Bingham. The vouchers were won by the following:- Miss M. Vardy; Mrs. Hopkins (Sutton); Mr. A. Buxton; Mr. Goddard. ...

  Only a fortnight ago we recorded the death of Mrs. E.H. Pickaver, and now her brother, Mr. H. Wilson, who lived by himself in the house where he was born some 72 years ago, known as High Houses, has passed away. Deceased, who was a bachelor, was, in his early days, a winder, but subsequently decided to work at the bank at the New Hucknall Colliery, and continued there for nearly 45 years, until 1926. Owing to the fact that he was not a scholar, he was forced to decline taking the bank managership which was offered him. He was a conscientious worker, and could be relied on to carry out what was expected of him. He was a pigeon fancier, a hobby he took a great interest in. He succumbed to pneumonia on Friday, only being admitted in the Mansfield Infirmary the previous day (Thursday).
  His brother Jim was also a bachelor, and predeceased him 12 years ago. By his death only one member of the family is now left, namely Mr. Dewis Wilson, Mansfield, who is engaged in the hosiery trade, and who worked at Bleak Hills ever since leaving Huthwaite some 43 yeas ago. The funeral took place from his sister's house, 64, New Street, and the last rites were conducted in the Cemetery Chapel by his cousin, Mr. Alfred Wilson. The mourners were:- Mr. Dewis Wilson, brother; Ada and May (Mansfield); Mr. E. H. Pickaver, brother-in-law; Mrs. R. Johnson (Alfreton); Mrs. J. Slack (Sutton), nieces. The bearers were Messrs. H. Pickaver, Luke, Gershom, Dewis, Ernest and Jack Wilson (nephews), Mr. William Slack and Mr. George Weston (representing the Rising Star Lodge). Floral tributes were sent by Brother, Sister and family, Mansfield; Brother-in-law and nephew Arthur; Louisa, Jack, Harriet and family; Neighbours and Friends (Main Street); members Rising Star Lodge; Sarah, George and family (Teversal).

  On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. W. Slack, who have had charge of the New Hucknall Institute for the past 14 years, gave a farewell supper to the members at the Institute. After supper a social evening was held, several of the guests rendering songs, while there were expressions of regret at Mr. and Mrs. Slack's departure from the Institute. They were thanked for the evening's entertainment, and received many good wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Slack's new address is Oxford Street, Sutton.

  On Saturday the annual Christmas party for the Parish Church junior Sunday School children was held in the Common Road Schools. A large number of children assembled, and the following members of the Sunday School staff served tea, and supervised the proceedings: Mrs. J.B. Shaw (Supt), Misses A. Wilson, E. Lawrence, G. Wright, L. Stopps, I. Lucas, M. Moore and Mr. J. Wright (secretary). A concert and games followed tea, the accompanist being Mrs. Shaw. Solos were rendered by Miss Marjorie Bailey and Miss Dora Hibbert. A duet was given by Misses Hibbert and Winnie Smith and Miss Joyce Weston, and altogether a very pleasant time was spent. The proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School bazaar contributions, £10 being the sum aimed at. At present there is £4 2s. 3½d. in hand.

  At the invitation of the Sutton Social Service Council, members of the Lammas and Porter's Buildings Unemployment Centres and their wives were entertained to a tea and concert at the Baths, Sutton, yesterday, when, including the helpers, a company of approximately 750 partook of an excellent meat tea. There were two sittings, and an abundant supply of food was available, everybody having a read good 'feed.' ...

  For many years the magnificent horses of the railway companies have carried off awards at horse shows, and for a long time were considered indispensible for the specialised requirements of the railway industry, but with the rapid rise to favour of the motor vehicle, the faithful horse is suffering partial eclipse.
  The needs of modern commerce, however, must be served, and where motor vans will give quicker delivery of traders' goods, the horse must give place. The railways have always been amongst the largest users of horses, and even now their stables house 14,632 animals, but at the present time some 6,000 motor delivery vans convey traders' goods between their works and railway goods yards. How rapidly the companies' collection and delivery services are becoming mechanised may be realised from the fact that in 1927 for every fifteen horses, there were only two motor vans, whilst in 1932 the proportion of motor vans had risen to six.
  The mechanisation of railway road services is being accelerated by the advent of a new light motor tractor known as the "mechanical horse," which has the speed of a motor vehicle combined with the handiness of a horse. This enables advanced loading principles to be introduced to the greatest possible advantage and adds considerably to the opportunities of reducing transit time. Eighty of these vehicles are to be installed at one of the important London goods depots, and the total number now in use on all railways is 367.
  Several of the larger London and provincial railway depots already use motor vehicles exclusively, and the country collection and delivery services which convey farm produce to the stations have been greatly expedited by the use of motors.
  Railway road motors are capable of moving anything from a tin of toffee to a 70-ton boiler. The railway fleet includes motor vehicles specially adapted for the conveyance of live stock, racehorses, long girders, steel plates, and every conceivable commodity, however awkward its shape.