The funeral took place on Thursday of Mr. John William Gent, of 45, New Street, Huthwaite. He was 77 years of age, and was employed at New Hucknall Colliery for many years...
His wife predeceased him by some seven years, and three sons and three daughter are left, but all could not attend the funeral. The eldest son, William, who was once a member of the Free Church choir, went to the Doncaster coalfield and sustained a severe accident, which caused his death twelve years ago. Another son, Tom, was lost in the 1914 war.
The late Mr. Gent was a native of Pinxton, and had lived in Huthwaite about 50 years. He was a well-known personality, and touched public affairs at several points. He was an unwavering Liberal of the old school, and intensely patriotic,....
... He was always interested in sport. In his earlier years he played cricket, and later was a consistent supporter of the New Hucknall C.C., particularly when they played on the "Monte Carlo" ground. Mr. Gent ... was always ready to make a collection for a batsman who obtained a good score. One of the most notable of these occasions was when Joe Bean (well know in Sutton) hit up a beautiful 78 in record time against Annesley. ... He maintained his interest in outdoor sport for a long period, and when New Hucknall had their annual sports on the Sutton Road enclosure, turned out in the veterans' race and set an example of persevering exort.
Deceased had a great partiality for horticulture, and after the war was elected to the Urban District Council as the representative of the Food Growers' Association. he was for years connected with local flower shows and was a grower of high-class celery, with which he took many prizes. He held the belief that better celery could be grown in Huthwaite than in Sutton and, to prove this tradition beyond dispute, took the chief part in organising an exhibition and challenged the Sutton experts to bring their choicest "sticks." The show was held at the "Top End," and, out of a large entry, the experienced Huthwaite growers won hands down, and annexed all the prizes...
Mr. Gent was a regular and cheerful figure at the Old People's Treat, where he knew nearly everybody present and was able to fraternise with his old friends and colleagues, ... He claimed a long membership of the "Rising Star" Lodge, having first joined in very early years.
The Rev. J.H.C. Rogers officiated at the funeral service in the New Fall Street Methodist Church, and Mr. J.W. Allsop was the organist...
Huthwaite old residents heard with deep regret of the death of Mr. Walter Straw, of 10 Beech Avenue, ... he passed away in Mansfield Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Straw was 80 years of age,...
Sixty Years a Miner.The deceased was a native of Ripley, and commenced work at the age of eight years. As a boy he moved to Blackwell, and came to Huthwaite 47 years ago. He retired from work about eleven years ago after he had put in a total of nearly 60 years at work as a miner, chiefly at Blackwell and South Normanton Collieries... At all times his little plot in the Beech Avenue was a well tended and colourful sight. For 30 years Mr. Straw was a member of the Old People's Treat Committee and was indefatigable as a collector for the funds. He always attended the annual "do," at which his wife (who survives him) also rendered valuable aid. Two married daughters are also bereaved.
The Funeral.By reason of family associations, the interment took place at Blackwell on Monday. The Rev. T. Hudson officiated, and also acted as organist for the hymn... The mourners were :- Widow; Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Allsop (Sutton) and Mr. and Mrs. W. Harwood (Mansfield), sons-in-law and daughters; Mr. G. Ward, (South Normanton), brother-in-law; Madge and Kathleen, granddaughters; Mr. and Mrs. S. Holland (South Normanton), brother-in-law and sister; Mrs. Cox (Holmewood), sister-in-law; Mrs. J. Clay and Mrs. C. Wilson (South Normanton), nieces; Mr. A. Gelsthorpe (Huthwaite) and Mr. F. Harwood Derby), friends. The Old People's Committee was represented by Messrs. C. Bonsall (chairman), E. Lowe, H. Holland, A. Tomlinson, H.A. Simpson and S. Herrod. ..
LOOK OUT LOOK OUT.- Lieut. SIDNEY GUSTARD, the famous B.B.C. Organist is visiting the Sherwood Street Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon... Advt.
The Evening Institute will re-open Monday, . Hosiery, Cookery, Dressmaking, Tailoring, Embroidery, Home Nursing, English and Arithmetic, Safety Course. Enquiries and enrolment at Headmasters Office.- Advt.
In aid of the funds, a whist drive was held in the Social Service Centre on Saturday night. The M.C. was Mr. T. Pratt,..
A jumble sale was held in the Social Service Centre on Friday, the object being to benefit the local "Spitfire" fund. It was organised by the members of the Women's Section, Mrs. Oxley and Mrs. Simpson being in charge. About £4 4s. was realised.
The funeral of an old Huthwaite resident, Mrs. Mary Armeson, of Sutton Road, took place on Thursday. The last rites were conducted in the Cemetery Chapel. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born at Eastwood, but had lived in Huthwaite over 50 years. She survived her husband by two years, and had been in failing health since his death.
A collection was made on Saturday, September 7th, on behalf of the Playing Fields Association, when the sum of £5 5s. was secured. The collectors :- Mrs. Holland, Miss Season, Mr. Goodall, Mrs. Clifton, Miss K. Ensor, Miss B. Lincoln, Mrs. Dunn, Miss I. Lee, Mr. S. Herrod, Miss Margaret Jones, Miss Mary Bacon. Miss K.G. Searson was the organiser.
Good wishes are extended to Mr. Thomas Neville Ensor, who on Monday entered Sheffield City Training College. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ensor, and before proceeding to Brunts School was a pupil at Blackwell Road and Huthwaite Road Schools. Since early boyhood he has been a member of the Parish Church choir and Sunday School, and cross-bearer for the last four years. Since the outbreak of war he has been a member of the A.R.P. and the Home Guard. His two elder brothers are in H.M. Forces.
The question of compulsory inspection of mines by representatives of miners, and the conditions of the projected scheme to be imposed on the Midland Amalgamated District, were discussed at a meeting of the council of the Notts. and District Miners' Federated Union in Nottingham on Saturday. Mr. G.A. Spencer presided.
Ald. W. Bayliss presented a report on the former subject, and it was decided to approach the owners to form a proper scheme, not only for compulsory inspections, but for voluntary inspections under the Mines Act.
Mr. Spencer reported upon the new Act governing compensation, and pointed to some anomalies.
It was explained that a war addition of 4s. per week had been paid to men on compensation, but under the new Act the men in many cases would receive less than that amount, especially those on partial compensation.
The union decided to offer the strongest possible opposition to the proposed scheme for the Midland Amalgamated District, under which all coal sold into Lancashire would go through the Lancashire Associated Collieries, who had the right to increase the price and retain for themselves that extra amount.
This, it was felt, was a violation of the fundamentals of their agreement, which made definite provisions for the final price of their coal to the consumer finding its way into the ascertainments.
If such a scheme were put into operation the miners of this district would regard it as depriving them of their rights, and they would certainly not subordinate their interests to those of some other mining districts, but only to the authority of the Government in the national interest.
Mr. Spencer reported that the military authorities had given notice to take over welfare institutes where required.
Financial Position.Whilst the union was of the opinion that troops would be welcomed into the institutes, they desired that the military authorities should leave as many social amenities as possible to the members.
Mr. H.W. Cooper presented the financial statement for the six months, which showed that the assets of the union were now over £80,000.
The proposal that the union should contribute 100gns. towards the Nottingham Bomber Fund, and in addition that sufficient money to buy a fighter plane be contributed from the ascertainment was considered.
Both these matters will have to be submitted to the workmen, and authority secured to avoid any violation fo the Truck Act. The members will have to sign individually for a fighter plane to be purchased out of the ascertainment.
It should be pointed out, however, that where workmen are already contributing funds to purchase a fighter plane, as at Bolsover, they would not have to make a second contribution.
The Rev. W.L. Boulton officiated at the wedding in Huthwaite Parish Church on Saturday of Mr. James Clifford Smith and Miss Cindonia Dickens. The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Smith (Blackwell) and is a keen footballer and cricketer, having played for various Derbyshire clubs. He was also a member of the Blackwell Wesleyan choir for a number of years. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. B.W. Dickins, 16, Main Street, and the later Mrs. Annie Dickins. She was a Girl Guide for five years, and for the past six years has assisted at the Huthwaite Welfare Clinic, and received a useful wedding present form the staff.
The bride was given away by her father, and the best man was Mr. Jack Black (Newton). Mrs. Coupe was the organist ... She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Madge Wilson, as attendant.
The bride was presented with a silver horse-shoe by Yvonne Stendall, and the reception was held at the Common Road School, 50 guests being present. The bride's bouquet was subsequently placed on her mothers grave.
A whist drive and social, organised by Miss Cook and the staff of the Common Road Schools, Huthwaite, for the purpose of obtaining funds for providing comforts for the soldiers, realised £6 6s. The M.C.'s were the Vicar (Rev. F.N. Beswick) and Mr. J.J. Simpson...
Written 03 Feb 12 Revised 03 Feb 12 © by Gary Elliott