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A prize value 10s., given by Dr. Gaston, realised £1 18s. for the Huthwaite Comforts Fund. It was made the subject of a competition at the New Hucknall Institute, the first winner being Mr. Harry Burton.

The Poppy Day effort on behalf of Earl Haig's Fund fell about £3 10s. below the previous year, which was, however, a record at £27. The results were:- C.W.S. Works, £15 3s 11.5d.; Betts and Broughton, £1 15s. 6d.; Bertha Green and Martha Butler, 12s. 5d.; New Hucknall Institute, 10s. 9.5d.; Jack Barlow and Len. Hibbert, 6s. 10.5d.; Mavis Green, 3s. 8d.; Parish Church Offertories, £3 6s. 7.5d.; total £23 10s. 1d. Mr. I. Parton was the organiser for the 16th year without a break.

On Monday evening, Mr. Thompson, of Huthwaite, was the speaker at the Sherwood Street Methodist Church C.E. Society meeting. His subject was "Josephus, the Historian," who was Governor of Galilee. He was taken prisoner by the Romans, and later made friends with Rome, devoting his life to literary works. His historical writings enabled later generations to better understand the background of the life of the Saviour, Jesus Christ. Josephus gave a very impartial account of the Jews and seeing that he was an authority upon the subject he established that Jesus did exist as an historical figure. By the study of such works as those of Josephus, it was possible to arrive at the truth of events which had taken place in his time.

On Monday afternoon in the Common Road Schools, the newly-formed Girls' Club held its first effort, and made a good start by raising £2 10s on behalf of Club funds. The officials chosen by the girls are:- President, Mrs. L. Hill; Vice-President, Mrs. Webb; Secretary, Mrs. W. Dickens; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Andrews; Games Organiser, Miss Kathleen Ensor; Committee, Mrs. H. Allsopp, Miss M. Penrice and Miss J. Webb. On Monday afternoon a "Bring and Buy Sale" was very successful and was followed by an impromptu entertainment by the junior members. A song by Club members were accompanied by Louis Hinks, while Betty Webb was the accompanist to tap dances by Edith Lineker. Kathleen Rodgers gave a pianoforte solo., and the Club members presented a charade. Tea was prepared and served by the Committee and the senior girls.

Choir anniversary services were conducted on Sunday by Mr. Stanley Mansfield at the Sherwood Street Methodist Church, Huthwaite. Mr. Mansfield addressed the children in the afternoon, and his subject at the evening service was "Faith,"... An interesting feature of the day's services was the beautiful singing by Mr. Edward Harrison of Hucknall, and who was born in Huthwaite...