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the nottinghamshire FREE PRESS

a weeks news dated - November 29nd 1940

HUTHWAITE SHERWOOD STREET METHODISTS

On Monday night there was music instead of oratory at the Sherwood Street Methodist Church C.E. meeting. The members spent a pleasant hour practising new hymns from the Methodist Hymnal. On Wednesday the members held a social evening, organised by Mr. A. Coupe and Miss J. Parkin. The gathering included members of the Forces, and the games and various items contributed by the members and friends were greatly appreciated. Refreshments were served by the young ladies, under the supervision of Miss M. Cooper.

HUTHWAITE CONCERT FOR COMFORT FUNDS

There was a large crowd present on Wednesday evening in the New Fall Street Methodist Church Schoolroom, Huthwaite, when a variety concert was given in aid of the local Comforts Fund.

The Chairman was Mr. W.H. Taylor (Hon. General Secretary of the Sutton Comforts Fund), who organised the effort, and the following items were rendered :- Songs, ... The artistes gave of their best, and the programme was thoroughly enjoyed.

Mr. A.C. Smith, on behalf of the local Committee, moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman and artistes and the singing of the National Anthem brought a very happy evening's entertainment to a close.

CORRESPONDENCE
SUTTON SPITFIRE FUND

Sir.- It is with the greatest possible satisfaction that the Committee are able to report to the subscribers and the general public of Sutton-in-Ashfield (including Huthwaite, Skegby, Stanton Hill and Teversal) that the goal of £5,000 - and more - has been scored.

Thanks are due to many people for assistance and help of all kinds, but it is felt that your own efforts have been invaluable for the excellent reports you have given of our meetings and the carefully arranged list of subscriptions.

Special thanks are due also to Mr. J. Wade for the collection boxes and labels and other printing done by him free of cost. May we also thank the numberless people who have unsparingly supported our effort in diverse ways and made the collection of the sum a pleasurable task.

H. S. SHACKLOCK, Chairman.
GEO. W. HEIGTON. Hon. Secretary

Lifelong Huthwaite Methodist
FUNERAL OF MRS. S. E. BARNES

The Huthwaite Sutton Road Methodist Church has lost a devoted member by the death of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Barnes, of "Alvenor," Chesterfield Road. She had been in failing health for some time, and passed away at the age of 62 years, leaving a husband (Mr. Matthew Barnes) and one son. All her life she had been connected with the Sutton Road Methodist Church, and was a member of a well-known Huthwaite family. She was highly esteemed for her charitable disposition, her church membership and activities, and particularly for her work as a member of the Married Ladies' Class, with which she had been associated many years.

The Interment.

The funeral took place on Tuesday, the service at the Sutton Road Church being conducted by Mr. J.W. Reynolds, of Tibshelf. In a sympathetic address he referred to the deceased's long association with that Church, ... He remarked upon her kindly influence in the home and friends, and pointed out that she was always ready to give a helping hand where one was needed, and to help the sick and needy...

The mourners were:- Husband; Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Barnes, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. A. Adlington, nephew; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Adlington, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Adlington, Mr. and Mrs. George Adlington, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adlington and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adlington, brothers and sisters-in-law; Mrs. A. Stevens (Derby) and Miss E.M. Adlington, nieces; Mrs. T. Herrod, Mrs. B. Wass, Mrs. K. Farnsworth, Mr. and Mrs. George Adlington (Worksop) and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goddard (Worksop), cousins; Mrs. Arthur Dickens and Miss Vi. Oakley, friends.

Organ Recital at Huthwaite

AT the Sherwood Street Methodist Church, Huthwaite, on Sunday afternoon, the sparkle and personality of Mr. Jack Hilyer's organ playing drew another large audience. As a matter of fact, the floor space was crammed some time before the proceedings opened. It was the popular organist's third visit to the church, and each occasion has seen his reputation increased with the scope and charm of his genius.