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On Friday evening a meeting of members of the Huthwaite Branch of the British Legion was held in the Drill Hall. There was a very encouraging number present. The chairman was Mr. Walter Jackson, who said the Legion was really needed, and he sympathised fully with the cause. He hoped they would have a good gathering on Armistice Day.

Councillor E.H. Lowe (President of the Branch). expressed his readiness to do his best for the Legion in any was and an address was given by Captain Attewell (Skegby).....

Miss Frances Harvey, of 125, Blackwell Road, the 16-year-old Huthwaite girl who, as reported last week, met with a fatal accident while cycling home from work last week was interred in Huthwaite Cemetery on Saturday, Father Keogh (St. Philip's Roman Catholic Church, Mansfield) officiating.
  The deceased girl, who was a native of Huthwaite, and had attended St. Philip's School, Mansfield, for a period, had maintained an interest in St. Philip's Church, and sometimes took part in its festivals, the last occasion being in May of this year. She had been employed at Messrs. Barringer, Wallis and Manners for two years and was very popular with her workmates to whom the news of her end was a severe blow. She also too an interest in local football, and many indications of sympathy have been conveyed to the afflicted parents who have anxieties at present with two ailing children. The late Miss Harvey was the eldest of a family of three.

The mourners were the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Harvey; Mr. and Mrs. Redington (Coalville), grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. T. Harvey (South Normanton), Mr. and Mrs. Redington (Huthwaite), Mrs.. D. Hill (Stanton Hill), Mr. W. Bingham (Huthwaite), Mrs Hewitt (Kirkby), uncles and aunts; Messrs. Barringer, Wallis and Manners' employees were represented by Madge Morris, Iris Ball, Florrie Barker and Annie Wood. Personal friends were Mr. T. Simms (West End Football Club), Mrs. Simms, Mr. and Mrs. Woodland (Skegby) and Mrs. Morgan (Newton).
The bearers were Messrs. F. Bostock, T. Hill, F. Thornhill (cousins), J. Barker, W. Prince and E. Boot.   Floral tributes were sent by a huge list

In aid of Parish Church funds, a whist drive wa held on Tuesday in the Common Road Schools. The M.C. was Mr. W. Rockley, and the winners were Mrs. Henstock, Miss Vardy, Mrs. Brammer and Miss J. Phillips, the last named after cutting with Mrs. Buckley. Lady members of the Church Council provided the refreshments.

In a Huthwaite shop window is a unique collection of silver, comprising eight cups (full size no miniatures) and a shield. They have all been won this summer by the Huthwaite Bowling Club. They are winners of the Mansfield Association (Section 'A') and the Rinks, Doubles and Singles Competitions, of the Association, and the Sutton and District Mid-Week League Rinks and Doubles Competitions. Star performers were Messrs. Thompson, Purdy, Bradley, Coupe and Wilson, while the club singles were won by Mr. J. Allsop.

A musical cantata was given in the New Fall Street Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon by children of the Albert Street Methodist Church, Stanton Hill. The children were under the supervision of Miss Round, who also directed the singing. There was a crowded audience, presided over by Mrs. C. Bonsall, and the cantata was greatly appreciated. The organist was Miss S. Mitchell, and the offertories were for the trust fund. In the evening the preacher was Mr. F. Ball (Huthwaite), who gave an excellent discourse.

On Thursday night Alan Weston, 17, of Springwell Street, was the victim of a serious accident, near the Newcastle Street Junction. He was cycling down the hill from his work at Sutton, and had swerved to allow a cyclist to enter Newcastle Street when he was involved in a collision with another rider. The impact threw him to the ground and badly smashed his machine. The Vicar of Huthwaite (Rev. W.L. Boulton) saw the accident, and took the injured youth to Dr. Gaston's surgery. He was badly cut about the face, and lost a feat deal of blood, two teeth was smashed, and, in addition, he was suffering from bruises and shock. He has been in the doctor's care since, and has made fairly good progress towards recovery.

The "Tiny Tots" anniversary at the Sutton Road Sunday School on Sunday was a great success, reflecting geat credit on the organisers. There was a good attendance and the chairman's duties were carried out by Miss Dorothy Lupton. The pianist was Miss Connie Speed, and the children sang under the direction of Miss E. Bowler, who had trained them for the occasion. A practical address to the children was given by Miss E.G. Baxter, B.A., headmistress of Sutton Girls' Secondary School. A collection was devoted to the Sunday School funds, and in addition to the following programme, recitations were rendered by Miss Mary Oldham

The annual dinner and presentation of trophies was held by the Huthwaite Bowling Club at the "Workpeople's" Hotel on Wednesday, 50 guests sitting down to a hot repast provided by Host and Hostess Hassall. Subsequently Mr. C.H. Coupe, J.P., presided, and during the evening eight silver cups, one shield, seven vouchers were distributed by Councillors J.B. and Mrs. Stuart, Messrs. Hall, Dyment, Woods (Sutton) and A, Herrod. The club was toasted by Councillor Stuart.
The chairman said it was a pleasure to be President of such a successful Club, and Mr. Herrod said it would be more successful if the players; wives took more interest in it. He pointed out that he had been connected with the Club for 20 years, and this year they had broken all records, and deserved all congratulations.
Mr. Hall thanked them for a kind invitation. The Club had achieved a wonderful success and he complimented them. Mr. Thompson (capt.) congratulated the Club on the team spirit they displayed, and said it was the proudest moment of his life.

Mr. Coleman considered that it was the captain who led the team to victory, and Mr. Hall suggested that it was probably due to their secretary in Mr. Bradley Mrs. Stuart congratulated the Club, and said they must have worked shoulder to shoulder. It gave her great pleasure to come to Huthwaite, where they met with such wholehearted and generous hospitality. She was thanked by Mr. Bradley, on behalf of his colleagues.
Mr. Woods said it must be a proud moment to be President of such a Club; he thought that in future there might be such a team at the C.W.S.
Mr. Bradley, toasting the visitors for Mr. M. Betts, extended to them a hearty welcome.
Mr. Wallis Bostock responded on behalf of the visitors who had all had a good time. Councillor J. Davies apologised for knowing very little about bowling and little about cups. Through the Sutton and District Mid-Week League competition £2 10s. had been sent to Mansfield Hospital.
Councillor Sowter remarked that he like to show his interest in the Bowling Club and he paid a tribute to the entertainers Messrs. A. Dove and W. Fox. He extended his thanks to the Committee and all who had entertained the gathering.
Mr. Cowley proposed a vote of thanks to the Host and Hostess, and Mr. Hassall, in response said he was pleased with their patronage and hoped they had had an enjoyable evening.

West End won the toss and elected to kick up hill and against a stiff breeze. They immediately attacked and the home full-backs were not too safe against the heavy pressure of the West End forwards. P. Walters and his partner Jones, combined well and after about 10 minutes play Clifton scored a good goal from a pass by Glasby...
No visiting player can be singled out, every man pulling his weight. The home team played well at times, but their play never reached the standard of the visitors. Teams:-
  Huthwaite West End. - D. Smith; C. Bramley and W. Weston; G. Glasby, H. Renshaw and W. F. Perry; C. England, J. Clifton, H. Thrall, L. Jones and P. Walters.