CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Minister: Hev. George H. Peters. Sunday, 4th December. SERVICES at 11 am. and 6.30 pm Monthly Commumion Service at 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS SALE Wednesday, December 7th. Opened at By Mrs. W. £ Susman. Preliminary Notice.The Christmas Flint: 44 Child of BethUhM! » will be shown in the Hall on JiMtfay. 11th December. at 2.45 p.m.
BAPTIST CHURCH, Market Place To-Morrow, Saturtdayv Dec.3rd. INDUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF NEW MINISTER. Rev. Albebt E. Paterson, B.D., L.Th. 3.30 p mu Preacher : Rev. w. R. Miller, B.A, BD). Rev. John Shields, Rev. G. H. Peters, Rev. D. Bidewell will take part. Tea in Henley Town Hall, 5 p.m. Greetings will be given by His Worship the Mayor of Henley, and many friends from Frame, London. Henley and Reading. 6:3O p.m. Preacher; Rev. Owen Brandon, B.A, Tutor St. Andrew’s College. Assisted by: Rev. A. H. Paling, Reading. Rev. Geo. Nelson, Frome. Rev. Thos. Jones, Reading. Rev. Frank Morrish, London. Rev. A. E. Paterson. BJ)., L.Th. Sunday, Dec. 4th. The Rev. A. E. Paterson, BD)., L.Th., will eornnienne his ministry. Services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 pm.Visitors and friends heartily welcome.
HENLEY METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 4th. 11.0 pmn. Preacher : Mr. K. Mills. 3.30 p.m. Sunday SchooL 6.30 pjn. Preacher: Rev. H. S. Lawson. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will ; . follow the Evening Service. Tttsday, Dec. 8th. 3.0 pm. Women’s Bright Hour. Wensday, Dec. 7th. 8.0 p.m. High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir Town Hall Thursday, Dec. 9th. 7:30 pm. Overseas Missionary Meeting. Speaker, Mr. B. Costerdine
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES Branches of The Mother Church, The True Church of Christ, Sciectist, in Boston, Massachuetts
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading, 52/54, King’s Road, Reading,. SERVICES.Sunday, 11 and &S0. Sunday School 11 Wednesday, Testimony Meeting, 7 p.m.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Maidenhead Marlow Road, Maidenhead SERVICES.Sunday 11 and 6.30. Sunday School 11. . Wednesday, Testimony Meeting, 7.30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME.
HENLEY - ON -THAMES CHAMBER OF TRADE SHOPPING WEEK NOV. 26th to DEC. 3rd WINDOW SPOTTING COMPETITION Hunt for the “Object” that shouldn’t be there and you may find the “Object” you are looking for for. 1st Prize Value £5 2nd Prize Electric Wall Clock 3rd Prize Whistling Kettle Prizes will be displayed it Dennis C Lord & Son’s Bell Street.Other Attractions Include: ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS TREE MUSICAL PROGRAMME By Henley Town Band Dec 3rd, 7 p-ra.-8 pml COMMUNITY CAROL SINGING Led by the Henley Choral Society Dec 3rd 8 p.m..9 p.m.
DANCE AT THE TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY 3/12/49 TOP FIVE BAND ADMISSION 2/6 EACH Management Reserve Rljht of Admission.
BRITISH LEGION, HENLEY BRANCH (Women’s Section). A Jumble Sale will be held at the St John Ambulance Headquarters Market Place, Henley, On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1949, Commencing at 2.30 pan. Admissions - 3D. Contributions for the sale should be sent to the Drill Hall on the day of the sale between 10.30 and 1 o’clock. Any article will be gratefully received.
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
In aid of the Thames Valley Theatre Trust, a DANCE RECITAL together with a presentation of SNOW WHITE and the Seven Dwarfs with Music and Dancing by Pupils of the
DOROTHY GREENHILL SCHOOL OF DANCING on Friday & Saturday, December 2nd & 3rd TICKETS - 5/-, 3/6, 2/6 Obtainable from Miss D. Greenhill, St. Mary’s Hall or Messrs. Higgs & Co. (Printers), Station Road. White and the seven Dwarfs produced by arrangement with Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Ltd., and MArry Benet Entarprises.
IN AID OF THE CHURCH FUND8 ANNUAL Jumble Sale SHIPLAKE MEMORIAL HALL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1949 2-30 pm Tea Entrance 2d.
Henley Town Band CONCERT in the TOWN HJALL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th at 8 o’clock Admbsion Free Tickets obtainable from bandsmen A collection will be taken
WOODLAND FOXHOUNDS WIRE FUND BALL will be held on 5th’ DECEMBER, 1949 at CHIRO’S CLUB LONDON Two Danee Orchestras and Full Floor Show (By kind permission of Ciro’s Club) Tickets Including Dinner £2-2-9 (obtainable from H. S. Rubin, Bottom House, Lower Asaendon, Oxon.) Transport arranged from Henley-on-Thames
Do not miss this good musical treat CHORAL CONCERT HENLEY TOWN HALL on WEDNE8DAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1949 at 8 p.m. by the celebrated High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir with FRANK PAGE (Baritone). HENRY BRIDEN (Baritone) JOSEPH MOSS (Baas) Conductor : W. BROMAGE SMITH. Pianist-. WYNDHAM GRONOW Tickets 5/-, 3/6 and 2/6 can be obtained from Denis C. Lord & Son, Ironmongers, Bell Street; Mr. Piper, 49, Reading Road, or Mr. D. Leaver, 69, Reading Road, or of any Member of the Henley Methodist Church.
THAMES VALLEY THEATRE TRUST APPEAL. AN OLD TIME DANCE will be held at THE MEMORIAL HALL, SHIPLAKE on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9thf 1949, 8-Midnight. withTht Old Tymers1 String Orchestra , M.C.: Mrs. V. Fenner, A.N.A.T.D. , O.T.B. Refreshments, Prizes. Tickets 2/6 (single) and 4/6 (double), obtainable from Mr. Goddard, Lower Ship-lake and Mrs. Doble, Shiplake Court Farm, or at door (6d. extra), Special Butler’s Coach leaves Market Place, Henley, 7.40. Return fare, 1/6.
GREYS GREEN CRICKET CLUB Annual DANCE Village Hall, RotherfieJd Greys on Friday, 9th December, 1949 8:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. Mayfair Modernists Danes Band .. Tickets 2 6 Tickets may be obtained from Members of Greys Green Cricket Club or at the door
HORSES for Sale and Hire Hacks Polo Ponies or Hunters. Maidensgrove Farm, Henley-on-Thames
FOR SALE.
Box numbers are not permitted to any advertisement relating to the sale of furniture. The full name and address must appear in every case.
A WIDE RANGE of floor-covering always available from 3s. 4d per sq. yard.Call and see them at Kench’s, The Butts, Reading. Established 1873.
CAL0R GAS ST0VE, in good order, with accessories, £15 or near offer.Skinner, Ipsden, near Wallingford. TeL Checken-don 31. .
CHILD’S LARGE 3-WHEEL TRICYCLE, good condition. £4.Apply ‘’ The Cot,” Northfield Road, Shiplake.
COLUMBIA “Grafbhola” Cabinet Gramaphone. Excellent instrument.Write Box 611- Standard Office, Henley.
EXCELLENT PEDIGREE ALSATIAN PUPPIES. S weeks, price reasonable to good homes.Baxter, Headleys, Shiplake. Tel. Wargrave 143.
FARM IMPLEMENTS.Small international pick-up baler, in first rate order, had little use.Skinner, Ipsden, near Walling-ford. TeL Checkendon 31.
HARRODS 22-gn. Costume, blue suiting, spiit-side skirt, £7; smart grey coat, whipcord, £5; both as new, fit 34-36in. bust. Black Joyce shoes, size 5, 15s.; .girls’ jodhpurs, as new, £3; also blue flipper-satin and net party dress, full length, very pretty, £2 10s.; both fit girl 13-14. Several articles outgrown Abbey School clothes.Write Box 607, Standard Office, Henley.
IF IT’S WALLPAPERS, you want Blakey Morris, the wallpaper specialists 4, Broad Street, Reading.
JUST IMAGINE your pld lino looking absolutely new in a colour to match your furnishings and it’s easyjust paint on “LIQUID LINO” FLOOR PAINT cost is trifling. Stone floors, too, take on warmth and ‘colour and give an inviting air. Do a kitchen floor to-day, choose a bright shade, you will be delighted.
PATH GRAVEL, Shingle, Ballast, Con ereting and’ Building Sand and Garden Soil, delivered in the Henley district. Folley Bros., Ltd., Sonning Eye Pits, Nr. Reading. Thone Banning 3144. PAIR OF SKI-BOOTS, size 7, used only one season; perfect condition.Phone Wargrave 129.
PAPERKRAFT MODELS. The ideal children’s Christinas ‘gift. Hours of delight in every set. A large variety from Is. 9d. at Blakey Morris, 10, Queen Victoria 8treet, Reading.
PRE-WAR WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE, comprising :Double wardrobe, tallboy, dressing table and double bed. Together with Staple’s spring and mattress, £63 ; also oak draw-leaf dining room table, as
YOU’LL NEVER KNOW, how lovely your floors can look until you have used DARKALTNE Stain. Liked by all Its mirror-like finish stays beautifuL A 2/3 tin does a surround.
PROPERTY: FOR SALE. TO LET AND WANTED
A 8PECIAL APPLICANT desires purchase small country hse. in Peppord, Highmoor, Checkendon areas, 4/5 beds., 2/3 rec., usual offices, modn. con vs., up to 2 acres of grounds ; Max. price £7,500.Details to Mr. H., c/o Christopher Rowland & Co., Henley (Tel. 466).
FOR SALE.11 -year lease of attractive country cottage, 7 miles from Henley; entirely modernised ; main electricity and water ; telephone; central heating; electric cooker; small garden; garage. Owen, Telephone Nettlebed 395. :
MR. B. desires purchase in or around Henley, attract det. property, about 4 beds., 2/3 rec., etc. Price to £6,500. Particulars to C. Rowland & Co., Henley. (TeL 466).
ACCOMMODATION: VACANT AND WANTED.
BOARD and lodging wanted, Henley or district, by working man.Write Box 606, Standard Office, Henley.
BUSINESS or retired lady wanted to share comfortable home.Write Box 604, Standard Office, Henley,
FURNISHED FLAT, 3 rooms, to woman or couple; cheap rent, willing help cooking. No children or pets.Write Box 603, Standard Office, Henley.
LOST AND FOUND.
LOST in Henley on Friday last. Left-hand gauntlet driving glove.Kindly phone Henley 559.
ZARA DREW, LTD., 49, Duke Street, Henley-on-Thames, announce a WINTER SALE commencing MONDAY, DECEMBER 5tk, 1949. GENUINE REDUCTIONS.
Andrew Duncan Home. Shiplake (Invalid Children’s Aid Association) A DINNER DANCE and CABARET will be held in aid of the above Home at PHYLLIS COURT CLUB, HENLEY (By kind permission of the Council), On SATURDAY, DEC. 10th, 1849, From 7.30 pm.. to Midnight.TICKETS - £1 each obtainable from: “Mrs. F. Bonser, Grey House, Shiplake, Oxon ; Mrs. Cazes, Mill House, Shiplake,-Oxon ; Mrs. F. E. Doble, Court Farm, Shiplake, Oxon; -or from The Secretary, Phyllis Court Club, Henley-on-Thames.Early application advisable, cj numbers are limited,
Scale of charges for SMALL CLASSIFIED PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. 2d. per word, with minimum charge of 2s.No reduction or repositions . Booking fee charged if not prepaid. Under Box No.6d. extra.
SITUATION VACANT.
None of the advertisements under the headings of “Situations Victims” and “Situations Wanted “ relate to a man between the ages of 18 and 50 inclusive or a woman between the ages of l8 and 40 inclusive unless he or-she is exempted from the provisions of the ?? Order, 1947. or the advertisement is for employment exempted from the provisions of that Order.
AGENCY.MRS. CROCKER’S DOMESTIC AGENCY, “21,-^Northfield End, Henley-on-Thamee.REQUIRED AT ONCE, all classes of reliable Maids, Cooks, Kitchenmaids, Parlonrmaids, House- parlosmaids, House Housemaids, Between-Maids and General Maids. Stamp enquiry. ‘Phono : Henley 407. Also Agent for The Ooean- Accident and Guarantee Corporation Limited.-’All Classes of Insurance Transacted.
A YOUNG SH0RTHAND-TYPIST-RECEPTI0NIST required bv Henley Estate Agenta. Pleasant’ conditions and good salary to right candidateWrite Box 609, Standard Office -”Henley AN OFFICE BOY required by Henley Estate Agenta. Excellent opportunity to learn. Apply in own handwriting to Box 608, Standard Office, Henley.
BOY wanted for printing business; apprenticeship for suitable applicant Higgs & Co., Caxton House, Henley,
COOK wanted to live in. Nettlebed ; bedroom and sitting rough, good wages, time off.Apply The Pightle, Bix. Phone Henley 126
DAILY CLEANER, mornings only, wanted for Deceme January. Warm house, every conscience.Write Box 505, Standard 0(Office, Henley.
DOMESTIC HELP wanted for 3 hours, six mornings a week, in Shiplake.Telephone Wargrave 221.
GROCERY AND PROVISIONS. Assistant required, male or female ; good wages and conditions. Write Box 610, Standard Office, Henley.
HUNTER - PENROSE, I.TD., Warren Works, Upper Culham, Nr. Wargrave, require for rapidly expanding engineering factory Skilled Machinist* for lathes, Millers and Grinders, and Skilled Fitters. working conditions. Canteen meals available. Apply to Works Manager or phone Wargrave 402 for further details.
LORRY DRIVERS and LOADERS wanted for coal deliveries, good wages and bonus terms.ApplyToomers, Station Approach, Henley.
MIDDLE-AGED PERSON wanted to do for an old lady (good home),9, Norman Avenue, Henley.
OFFICE JUNIOR required by Henley Estate agents (boy). Good opportunity for boy just leaving school and willing to learn.Write Box 589, Standard Office, Henley.
PERS0NS required’make fancy goods at home.Write for details: Melton Manufacturing Co., Southgate Street, Leicester. PERS0NS urgenUy required to fill vacancies in our outwork department.Write Dept. M38, Empire Co.> 117, Nottingham Road, Loughborough. 1.
RADIO and Television Service Engineer, must be conversant with Television. Write, stating experience and salary required. Permanent job for right man. Hammants, Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames. Phone 220.
REQUIRED Harpsden district, capable full-time gardener, wife willing work house. Not over 50. Good cottage, either furnished or unfurnished.Write Box 598, Standard Office, Henley. TWO FULL-TIME AGENTS required by leading Friendly Society. Henley and district; deposit required.Apply L.V J.S. offices, 26, Cross Street, Keadng. Tel. 2864.
WORKING COOK-HOUSEKEEPER wanted y temporary or permanent; all duties ; two in family; good wages; live in or daily.Mortimer, Turville Heath, Nr. Henley-on-Thames.
YOUNG BOY or girl required for kennel work, must be genuinely interested in dogs.Apply Berkshire Greyhound Rest Kennels, Field Place, .Henley-on-Thames. TeL Henley 479.
YOUNG GIRL wanted as general maid ; comfortable room, with radio; plenty of time off.Apply Mrs. Joyes, Lashbrook Lodge, Shiplake. Telephone Wargrave 9.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
LADY requires post where cottage,bothy or fiat (electric) provided. Adaptable and driving licence. Reading to Henley preferred.Sutton, Dudbridge House, Stroud, Glos.
RADIO AND ELECTRICAL.
REFRIGERATORS. Kelvinator Domestic Model. Guaranteed with free service. Hire purchase facilitiesWindsor Refrigerator, St. Leonard’s Road, Windsor, 117. /
YOUR HOME will be clemier, your wife happier ! Give her -a Hoover for Christmas. Prices from £13 2s. 6d. (including tax); terms arranged.Hammants, Bell I Street, Henley. Phone 220.
1948 MODEL MURPHY console iradiof new condition, £17 ; also Collard portable electric gramophone, £7. The latter can be used with the radio as a radiogram and special offers for the two items will bo considered-Apply Sargent’sRadio, Reading Road, Henley.
25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE enable us to offer you a first-class RADIO and T/V Repair SERVICE. Don’t risk your set in the hands of the so-called 4* expert.” A ‘’ good job” done in a properly-equipped workshop is always cheapest in the end.-Our charges are REASONABLE. *Bushells (K. H. Bushell, A.M.P.I.R.E.), 33, Duke Street, Tel Henley 540.
CLAUD AUSTIN, F.V.I., AUCTIONEER, ESTATE AGENT ft VALUER, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE HENLEY-ON-THAMES Tel. 686.
S0LD BY CLAUD AU8TIN, F.V.I. “BRAESIDE,” ST. ANDREW’S ROAD, HENLEY-ON-THAMES.
HENLEY.On high -ground, a .well-built Detached Residence with 5 bedrooms bathroom, 3 reception rooms. Garage. All main services. Large Garden, etc. £6,000 Freehold with possession.Apply CLAUD AUSTIN, as above._
HENLEY.Close Harpsden Wood, ^ charming Architect designed residence, with 5 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms. Garage; Central heating. Splendid garden of 2 acres. £8,000 Freehold with possession.Apply CLAUD AUSTIN, ag above.__
HURLEY.A magnificent Residence *of character and charm with historical associations. Near river and favourite village of Hurley, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, study, kitchen, garage, partial central heating. £7,000 Freehold with possession.Apply Claud Austin, as above._
SHIPLAKE.An attractive Detached Residence, close to station and river, with 7 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, garage and well-laid out garden, with tennis court. Redecorated. Central heating. £8,000 Freehold with possession.Apply CLAUD AUSTIN, as above._ ‘1__
HENLEY (near).A charming cottage-type Residence withj 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, bathroom, garage and large garden. Modern conveniences. £6,000 Freehold -with possession.Apply CLAUD AUSTIN, as above.
In consequence of the sale qf the property by Claud Austin, F.V.I. “THAMES SIDE COURT,” BOLNEY AVENUE, SHIPLAKE. Important Two Days1 Sale of the fine quality and valuable CONTENTS OF THE RE8IDENCE including Inlaid Mahogany; Harewood Mahogany and Oak Bedboom Suites, Wardrobes, Dressing Chests, Twin Bedsteads, and Spring Interior Mattresses* Fine Quality Continental Wilton and Axminster Carpets, Rugs, etc., Dining, Drawing .Room: and Lounge Appointments and Setters and Easy Chairs’, Mahogany Display” Cabinets, Dinino-Top Billiard Tabus and accessories, Wing Easy Chairs, Side-boards, etc.* Bboadwood Grand Piano, with player action, Radiogram, Electric Fires, Crystal and other Chandeliers, Secondary Effects, and Dommbo Equip ment. Tea and. Dinner Ware, Garden Furniture, Ornaments-and tools, which CLAUD AUSTIN, F.V.I., WILL sell by Auction, on the Premises, on [ Monday and Tuesday Next, 5th and 6th December, 1949, at 12 noon each day. On View : This Week-end, Friday and Saturday, December 2nd and 3rd, from 10 ajn. to 4 ipsa. Canteen Facilities Available. Catalogues (price 6cL each) may be obtained from the Auctioneer, at his offices, opposite the’ Post Office, Henley-on-Thames. Tel. 686.
With Vacant Possession. 44 NARIVA,” STATION ROAD, SHIPLAKE. In a splendid position close to River and Station. A charming freehold detached RESIDENCE comprising: , Entrance Hall with Cloakroom, 7 bedrooms, Boxroom, Bathroom, 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen and Scullery, Brick and tiled Stabling (which wijl convert into an excellent Gardener’s Cottage), Garage, etc. Central Heating, Gas, Electricity, Water and Telephone installed. The .well laid-out grounds include a Tennis Court, Kitchen Garden and Orchard, and comprise in all about 1-1/2 Acres. The property is in excellent state of repair inside and out and is recommended to those seeking a residence of character and distinction in this favourite part of the Thames Valley. CLAUD AUSTINf F.V.I., WILL sell the above by Auction -(unless sold privately meanwhile), st the Catherine Wheel Hotel, Henley-on-Thames,on Thursday Next, December 8th, 1949, at 3 p-m. Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained from the Solicitors, Messrs. Leach, Simms & Co., 18, Bedford Square, W.C.l. Tel. Museum 4272, or of the Auctioneer, Claud Austin, F.V.I., at his offices, Opposite the Post Office, Henlev-on-Thames. Tel. 686.
DEE’S AUCTION ROOMS (M. F. Dee, Claud Austin), READING ROADi HENLEY-ON-THAMES. Tel. 815. ‘ THE NEXT SALE will take place on Wednesday, December 7th, 1949, at 1 o’clock, of HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE, EFFECTS AND JEWELLERY Auctioneer:Claud Austin, F.V J. Regular fortnightly Auction Sales. Cartage arranged if required. Catalogues and information regarding inclusion of goods in future Sales may be obtained from the Auction Rooms, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
ANTIQUE and second-hand Silver, Plate Jewellery and Old Gold purchased for cash.Pearce, Jeweller, Henley.
WANTED.Useful Second-Hand Furniture (large or small lots).Wilkins, Furnishers, Henley. Phone 37.
HART 8TREET SALEROOMS. Periodical Auction Sales of Good Quality FURNITURE (Antique ami . Modern), SILVER, JEWELLERY, Etc., EtC. Entries Invited, Cartage Arranged. Auctioners OLDACRES & SIMMS, F.A.I. Tel. Henley 34:602.
By Order of J. S. Rollings, Esq. HARPSDEN HEIGHTS, NR. HENLEY-ON-THAMES. Notice of Sale of the Valuable Antique and other FURNITURE DECORATIVE CHINA & MATERIALS including A set. of Old English Dining Chairs, an 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Sheraton and Georgian . Sideboards, a Set of Old “English Dining Tables, a pair of Sheraton Side Tables, a Georgian Kneehole Writing .Desk, a William and Mary Walnut Mirror, a set of Six Yorkshire Spindle-Back Dining Chairs, and a fine Oak Gateleg Table; Old English Bracket Clock, 1 Grandfather Clock, Quantities of Decorative China, Brocades and other materials, Silver and Plate, Domestic* Offices Appointments, Outside Effects, Garden Furniture, Auto Cultivator, which NICHOLAS WILL sell by Auction on Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 7th & 8th, 1949, at 12 o’clock each day. On View the Tuesday preceding sale, from 10 am. to 4 pm Catalogues (Price Is. each) may be had of the -Auctioneers, 1; Station road, Reading, and 4 Albany Court Yard, Piccadilly, London, W.I.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A CARAVAN “ALL” , Yes, ex-editor caravan paper living in van 12 years with Britain’s biggest selection (all guaranteed), has aU the well-known makes. So if you want a Berkeley, Eccles, Raven, Roll-along, etc.he’s got’ it, with quicker delivery too. Easiest terms. Open always, brochures and helpful articles to :A. S. Jenkinson, Bath Road, Taplow, Bucks. Telephone Maidenhead 2610. Easy to reachright on main A.4, outskirts Maidenhead. Taplow Station 4 mins. walk.
A NEW CARAVAN HOME at Pre-War Price ? Send for leaflet.Berkshire Cara-yan Service, Winnerss, Berks.
ADVANCES from £60 io £10,000 with or without security.Edgware Trust; Ltd., 35, South Audley Street, London, W.I. Mayfair 0751.
CESSPOOLS EMPTIED, distance no ob-ject.F. E. Stinton (ex A. J. Deeley), 98, Alwyn Road, Maidenhead.
COVENTRY-EAGLE 1960 Cycle Catalogue now ready. Send for your copy today to Coventry-Eagle Cycles, Ltd., Coventry.
FUR COATS expertly overhauled, etc., at reduced prices. Bring or post your coat with confidence for free estimate to Jonmo, Ltd., 89, Oxford Road, Reading (late of Regent Street, W.l).
GOING UP.Clothing prices are shortly going up due to the devaluation of the £. We strongly advise you to % order your suit or costume how while existing stocks last. Jonmo, Ltd., 89, Oxford xRoad, Reading (late of Regent Street, W.l.).” s-HOME wanted for a black male kitten. 77. Reading Road, Henley.
J. H. BOWYER & SON, Plumbers, Deoor-ators, Gas, Hot and Cold Water and Sanitary Engineers; Stoves, Ranges and Boilers; all Domestic Repairs.19, West-em Avenue, Henley. Phone 327.
“KENCH’s are the best for furnishing the saying for over 76 yearsholds now as ever. Make a point of calling at the “Butts” and see for yourself our’’ Furni-ture for a Lifetime,” now available on our ‘’ Personal’ Payment-out-of-Income Plan. ~KencK The Butts-Reading. TeL 4339.
PIANO TUNERS visit your district fre-quantly, and orders may now be taken. Send a post card to Barnes & Avis, Ltd., “ Your Music Shop,” 140/141, Friar Street, Reading, Berks. Phone 3488.
S. A. HAWKEN, LTD. (incorporating Fanfares Mobile Caterers) beg-to announce that their complete ice cream services will be offered to the trade throughout the winter. They also invite enquiries for their first class pork sausages, pork and steak-and-kidney pies.Tel Marlow 667.
WATCH AND SMALL CLOCK REPAIRS. Bring them to us. Quick Service Agency, Burton’s, No. 31, Market Place, Henley.
CARS MOTOR CYCLES, BICYCLES.
DENNIS J. HANDS CAR SALES SERVICE offer this week the following list of I popular cars at attractive prices:1947 Austin 10 Van, £345; 1939 Morris 10, £350; 1938 Austin 10, £295; 1938 Morris 8, £275; 1938 Hillman 14, £325 ;1 1938 Austin 12, £340 ; 1937 Hillman Minx, £225; 1980 Standard 12, £165; 1935 | Austin 10, £175; 1936 Morris 8, £165; 1934 Austin 10, £140 ; 1931 Austin 7, £75. Demonstrations anywhere in the district without obligation. Hire purchase on the spot to include tax and insurance if necessary. Write or call, 3, Vastern Road (Caversham Road),- Reading. ‘Phone Reading 2655.
MORRIS 8 wanted, preference 1939 4-door Saloon. Immediate inspection and payment.Box 901, c/o Granthams, Advertising Agents, Reading. MOTOR CYCLE8. £22 10s.-£200. State price and size required , to Harper Motor Cycles, Chertsey, Surrey. Phone 209.7.
PERSONAL
CARPETS need EXPERT cleaning. 5-day service.Thames Valley Carpet Cleaning Works, Friday Stteet. Henley 676.
AUCTIONEERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SIMMONS & SONS (Established 1802). AUCTIONEERS, SURVEYORS, VALUERS, LAND, HOUSE & ESTATE AGENTS. REGISTER OF ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR BALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. Officer. Henley-on-Thames (Tel 2 and 79). Reading (TeL 4025 and .4026). Basingtoke (Tel. 199).
No.. 9, ViCARAGE ROAD HENLEY-ON-THAMES. The above Freehold Property -was SOLD BY , SIMMONS & SONS at their Auction on 24th November,
MILWARDS COTTAGE, WARGRAVE. The above property was not sold at Auction on the 24th November arid can now be treated for privately.
FURNISHED.—An attractive easily-run house,1 mile Henley, on high ground with lovely views, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception, “2 bathrooms. Garage,, etc. Main services. Good garden. Available now for up to 2 years.
ON OUTSKIRTS of a favourite village, 3 miles Henley. Skilfully ‘ modernised detached residence. bedrooms, large attractive lounge, dining room, bathroom, kitchen with Aga cooker. Garage. Garden J acre. . Main services. Ready for a purchaser to walk into. Freehold £5,250.
HIGHMORE CROSS-Henley-on-Thames 4S miles, Reading 9 miles. On high ground in a much-favoured district.
The Choice Freehold RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY STONEHOUSE FARM. Attractive modern house with extensive and conveniently-placed Farm Buildings; PAIR OF COTTAGES AND VALUABLE ORCHARD, in all about 41 ACRES. For Sale by Auction (unless previously disposed of privately) by Messrs. SIMMONS & S0NS in conjunction with Messrs. IBBETT, M0SELY, CARD & CO., At the Town Hall, Henley-Thames, On Thursday, 8th December, 1949, at 3 pan.
BROAD 8TREET FARM, WOODCOTE, OXON. 1-1/4 miles from Woodcote on the South Stoke Road.
BROAD 8TREET FARM, WOODCOTE, OXON. 1J miles from Woodcote on the South Stoke Road. Only announcement of Sale of . FARMING STOCK ‘ including 1948 Fordson Major Tractor on pneumatics ; 1939 Fordson Tractor on pneu-matics; Elevator ; Tractor Trailers; Self-Binder; Combine Drill; Gang Rolls ; Tractor Disc Harrows; Two 3-furrow Tractor Ploughs; Cultivator; Harrows; Car Trailer; Weighing Machine; Sack Lifter; Sack Barrows ; Ladders ; Tanks ; Poultry Houses, etc., which SIMMONS & SONS HAVE received instructions from Mr. G. Picken, the farm having been sold, io sell by auction on Friday, December 9th, 1949, commencing at 1:30 p.m. Catalogues may be obtained from the Auctioneers—12, Station Road, Reading. TeL 4025/6.
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND & CO. F.A.I.P.A. F.V.I, (Tel. 466) Auctioneers, Surveyor (TEL 466) Estate Ageais, Valnera, 42, BELL ST., HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Northwood. Middle,. and Rickmansworth. Herts
MARLOW. A useful small property, -comprising 1 bed., 1 rec.. kitchen, mains; Small gdn., stabling, garage, Freehold with possn. £1,650. C. Rowland & Co., Henley (Tel. 466).
TO LET AT HENLEY, several furnished and 1 unfurnished flats. C. Rowland & Co., Henley (Tel. 466).
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NATIONAL SAVINGS.
GOOD TEAM WORK
At a meeting of the Henley Savings Committee on Friday, November 25th, the Postmaster reported tbat the Secretary of the Poet Office Savings Group, Miss K. F. Smith had, during the 20 years of her work collected £27,000 for Savings. The members of the Committee expressed their since rest congratulations to Miss Smith and the members of her group. This is a great achievement, and shows how well a good team can work together. Savings is in a way like football or cricket. A bad pass, or a catch not taken may lose match The team needs an efficient captain and all its members playing to win. Most Savings Groups have an efficient secretary but need more members saving for their own good and for the future happiness of those around them. In this the Post Office. Group excels. With a very efficient secretary the staff rises to the occasion each week. They fully deserve congratulations from all of us.
N. B. Lethbridge.
THE ACTOR AND THE AUDIENCE
DRAMALEAGUE EXPERT AT HENLEY.
In an endeavour to cater for those in Henley and district who are particularly interested in tbe theatre, the Further Education Committee secured the services of an expert in Mr. Frank Newman, of the British Drama League, London, for its meeting last week. Mr. Newman handled his subject, “ The Actor and his Part,” in a masterly manner ; his freshness of view and his dramatic style of speech combined to make tbe lecture outstanding in the series arranged for this term. It was Mr. Newman’s first visit to Henley and at the close of the meeting the hope was expressed that he would come again. This, he said, he hoped he would be able to do at a later date. Mrs. F. E. Doble, as chairman of the Henley Friends of the Theatre, and a member of the Thames Valley Theatre Trust, presided and in her opening remarks said she was particularly pleased to welcome Mr. Newman, for tbe 44 Friends “ and also the ‘’ Trust “ were anxious to stimulate interest in all things pertaining to the stage. Much work was being done in a quiet, solid way to provide, if at all possible, a permanent repertory theatre for Henley and district and they were all hoping that these efforts would meet with success. She enumerated the various fixtures that had been arranged : for the Henley Theatre during tbe next ; few months, and appealed for support. Mrs. Doble also mentioned that Mr. Newman was eminently fitted for their meeting, as he was for some years on the stage and was now a lecturer in the schools’ department of the British Drama League and also a teacher at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art—thus he carried the highest qualifications. Mr. Newman divided his lecture under the three heads—the author, the producer and the actor, with special reference to the actor. His analysis of the view-points and elements with which each was concerned was enlivened by notes and illustrations which were quite new and at times, amusing. He stressed the importance of tbe producer and the players not merely ‘’ knowing” their parts but ‘’ understanding” them also. It was only through that, he said, could a play be fully developed. The fault, so frequently discernible in amateur productions, of knowing parts and yet not understanding plays, could be eliminated if a producer could find time to go through a play with those taking part. Mr. Newman spoke of the educative value of plavs, and expressed the hope that the Henley schemes would develop along the anticipated lines. He commented upon the value of drama schools especially to those who were taking up producing; adding that much could also be learned from watching good play8 well produced and performed. After answering many questions Mr. Newman was warmly thanked on a vote proposed by Mrs. Lenz, who also expressed indebtedness to Mrs. Doble for the very able way in which she had presided over the meeting
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Henley Y.M.C.A.
The annual general meeting of the Henley Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club will be held at -the Y.M.C.A., Station Road, on Friday, December 9th, at 8 pm., and old and prospective new members are invited to attend.
ANGLING NOTES.
The river is running down very nicely, three gates being drawn at Marsh Weir. The water is getting a nice colour, and conditions should be favourable by the week-end. Large numbers of London anglers were down for the LA.A- match. In the Jolly Anglers match for the best two roach last Sunday Mr. Thornton was first and also took the special prize for the best fish of the day. Mr. Haycock was second and Mr. J. Tame third. Next Sunday’s match is for tbe best three roach. Henley Working Men’s Fishing Club won the match last Sunday against Woking F.C. with a weight of 201b. 14*oz. to 41b. Mr. Powell (Woking) had the best roach (lib. 3Joz.), and Henley members to weigh in were Messrs. Blake (41b. 5Joz.), Bailey (41b. lfoz,), Parrott (31b. lOJoz.), Pudner (21b. 5f6z.). Wheeler (lib. 9Joz.), Ashby (lib* 6oz.), Giles (lib.), Haynes (14Joz.), D. Giles (lloz.), Warne (7|oz.) and Goodall (5Joz.). There is a ‘’ rover “ match next Sunday. The result of the Remenham Angling Society’s match last Sunday, which was for the Woodland Cup, was as follows :— 1, Mr. J. Stevenson (21b. lloz. 5dr.) ; 2, Mr. L. Hagger (21b. lOoz. 3dr.); 3, Mr. H. Parker (lib. 8oz. 3dr.). It was a pleasure to see one of the new members win this cup and congratulations are extended to ‘’ Jock “ on his success. The prize given by Mr. J. Hutton for the beet roach weighed in during November (Sunday fishing only) has been won by Mr. C. Coward with a fish weighing lib. 8oz. 6dr. Well done, Charles! The monthly meeting was well attended, and good news was to hand regarding the club’s invalids. It was also a pleasure to see ‘’ Mine Host “ on duty once again. Next” Sunday’s match is against Carlton A.S., a ‘’ rover “ from the bridge to Hambleden Lock. The meet is at headquarters at 8.30 and it should be noted that the weigh-in this week is from 5 to 5.30 p.m. The Shiplake and Binfield Heath Fishing Club had no match last week-end, but to-morrow (Saturday) there is a ‘’ rover “ from “12 noon to 4 pm., while on the following day members fish for the club Championship Cup. Fishing is from 8 f^-rn, to 4 pan. in the first field past Plum Tree Corner. ~ Rod and Line.
SAILING CLUB DINNER.
A record number of members and their guests met at Phyllis Court Club last Friday for the annual dinner and dance of Henley Sailing Club. The commodore, Mr. J. H. Stewart, in the course of his speech, said how pleased he was to have with him that evening the commodores of the Ranelagb and Goring unes Sailing Clubs. With reference T. activities of individual members during the past season the commodore congratulated Mr. G. A. Keene on the many trophies he had won, and said the club was proud to have Mr. Keene as one of its members. Other members who had done well in ‘’ foreign “ waters were Mr. and Mrs. Fidler and Mr. D. C. Stock. In reply to the toast of14 The Visitors,” the commodore of Ranelagb, Mr. Morris, said it was a well-known thing that Henley Sailing Club was noted for its hospitality and had certainly proved that that evening. He said Ranelagb members were pleased to see Henley members at their meetings as they then knew they were in for some good racing. Mr. Scott Underwood, commodore of Goring Thames, also responded.
CHAMBER OF TRADE “SHOPPING WEEK”
NO CHARGE ON LOCAL RATES.
It was made clear at Tuesday’s meeting of Henley Town Council that the ‘’ Shopping Week “ currrentJy running under the auspioes of the Henley and District Chamber of Trade is costing the local rates nothing and that all expenses in connection with it are being borne by the organizing body. At the same meeting Councillor L. Weston, who is also secretary of the Chamber of Trade, told the Council of the arrangements for to-morrow (Saturday) night when, he said, carols would be sung from the steps of the Town Hall under the illuminated Christmas tree by members of the Henley Choral Society and the B.B.C.’s television news service -would make a record for later transmission on the television programme* (This, we understand, will be included in the television news reel on Friday and Saturday of next week). Arrangements had been made for the floodlighting of the Town Hall. Inviting tbe Mayor and other members of the Council to be present, Councillor Weston also referred to a suggestion made by Alderman W. J. Susman at the last meeting to the effect that the tree remained illuminated until Christmas. Councillor Weston said it had been arranged for the tree to remain in position until after Christmas, but he asked the Council to take over the oost of illumination at the termination of ‘’ Shopping Week” on December 3rd. It was stated that a tender had been received from the Southern Electricity Board to illuminate the tree each night at a cost of 9d. per night, and the Council decided to accept responsibility for this charge and to have the tree illuminated from December 4th to December 26th. Councillor C. T. Luker, who made it. clear that, contrary to some views expressed, 44 Shopping Week “ was costing the Council nothing, congratulated the Chamber of Trade, particularly Councillor Weston, on the success of their arrangements. The success of ‘’ Shopping Week “ is to be seen in the number of people inspecting the 40 shops which have entered windows in the spotting competition. Enthusiasts have been working in large parties throughout the day and during the evening—some by torchlight—endeavouring to find ‘’ the article which should not be there.” A heavy entry is expected and these will be judged on Monday next and three prizes will be awarded to the competitors submitting the best lists. Some people have been rather critical of the 7 pm. lighting of the illuminations on tbe Christmas tree in the Market Plade —an object of admiration for many hundreds of people—and it should be made clear that there is a ban on the use of-electric lighting for display purposes that time. The committee of the Chamber of Trade urgently request members to keep their shop windows lighted on Saturday, December 3rd. This request applies particularly to ‘Market Place shops.
DARTS
North and South Leagues.
Results of matches played in the local leagues on November 23rd were-:—
North.—Anchor 5, Stuart-Walden 3 ; Queen’s Head 5, Jolly Waterman 3 ; Horse and Grrom 5, S.E.B, 3 ; Piscatorials 3, Victoria 5 ; Row Barge 7, Rose and Grown 1..
South.—Stuart-Walden 4, Anchor. 4 ; Jolly Waterman 2, Queen’s Head 6; Bird-in-Hand 3, Horse and Groom 5 ; Victoria 4, Angel 4 ; Sun 5, Three Horseshoes 3.
TABLE TENNIS.
On November 28th Henley Y.M.C.A. 44B” (S. Bowyer, R. Wingrove and F. Keeley) entertained, and defeated N.A.L.G.O. (Reading) by 8 sets to 1. On November 29th the ‘’C’’ team (J. Tarry,, F. Keeley and B. Buckctt) visited Reading Y.M.C.A. “A” and lost by 6 sets to 3.
GOLF.
B. & B.G.A. Meeting Huntercombe.
There were 90 entries for the Berks and Bucks-Golfirfg Alliance meeting at Hunter-combe on Wednesday last. In the morning Stapleford foursomes were played over 27 holes, the winners being: 1, Arthur A man (Huntercombe) and ‘A. J„ Lacey (Berkshire), 49 points; 2, G. H. Lydall and A. Bradbeer (Calcqt), 49; 3, S. Longstaffe and 6. Jackson (Reading), £9.- -The final placings .were decided over the last nine holes, tbe respective points scored being 18, 17 and 16. In the afternoon, over nine holes, there were five returns of 17, L. B. Francis and D. H. R. Gosbary winning over the last six holes
BILLIARDS.
Henley and District League.
Results of matches played in the above league on November 22nd were:—
Trinity Hall ‘’B 773, Y.M.C.A.. 738 ; Liberal “A” 796, Trinity Hall “A” 692 ; Thameafield 726, Liberal “B” 689; Nettlebed “A” 779, Twyford ‘’B” 720 ; St. Mary’s “A” 760, Nettlebed ‘’B’’ 738 ; Twyford “A” 800, St. Mary’s ‘’B” 545.
The leading positions in the league are occupied by Liberal “A” 7,112, Trinity Hall “A” 6,957, Liberal ‘’B” 6,831, Thameafield 6,710, and Twyford ‘’B. 6,641.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
OXFORDSHIRE WINTER LEAGUE.
Results of matches fired last week by clubs in the Oxfordshire Rifle Association’s Winter League were as follows s—
Division 1.—Trinity Hall “A” 391, Chipping Norton “A” 390 ; City of Oxford 44A” 392, Trinity Hall 41B” 381; Peppard “A” 396, Morris Motors “A” 388.
Division 3.—Banbury Comrades ‘’A,’’ 390, Trinity Hall “C” 385.
Division 4.—Northern Aluminium “B” 384. Trinity Hall ‘’D” 378; Trinity Hall Ladies 378, Witney “C” 381..
Division 5.—City of Oxford “D” 388, Peppard ‘’D 369 ; Trinity Hall “E” 365, University Press ‘’C” 380.
Division 9.—Nettlebed 387, Osberton “F” 357.
HOCKEY.
St Mark’s H.C 3 Old Henisians 5
Despite the slippery state of the ground on Saturday, play was very fast in the mixed hockey match between St. Mark’s and the Old Henleians at Prospect Park, Reading. G. Russell played a good coordinating game for Henley at centre-forward and scored their first two goals soon after the beginning of the match. R. Brackstone, a new member of the club, was responsible for other three, while D. Happier and V. Russell are to be congratulated on their good work in the defence. The team was :—V. Russell; T. Broad, J. Stallwood; R. Wood, D. Huppler, G. Gilkes; J. Fenton, R. Betts, G. Russell, M. Barnes, R. Brackstone.
CLUB NOTES.
Henley Town.
Both Henley Town teams are away to-morrow—the first to Pinner in the Spartan League and the Reserves to Horspath in the South Oxon. Junior League.
Htnlty Y.M.C.A.
The Y.M.C.A. have another home match to-morrow when they entertain Havelock Rovers, kick-off 2.30 p.m. The selected team is: P. Jacobs; R. Lovegrove, G. Francis; W. Edwards, Q. Nethercott, J. Jones ; G. Pye, L. Douglas, W. Hill, F. Taylor, R. Hughey.
Y.M.C.A. Juniors.
On Saturday Henley Y.M.C.A. Juniors visit Shiplake Reserves. Tbe team is : D. Piggott; A. Bradlejr, R. C. Douglas; C. Studd, T. Hewitt, K- Hewlett; J. Porter, R. F. Douglas, W. White, P. Taylor, T. Grant. E* Brown is reserve. The kick-off is at 2.30.
Holy Trinity Choir.
Holy Trinity Choir entertain Peppard Choir in the Trinity Hall BoyB’ League at 2.80 p.m. on Henley Town’s ground (by lHnH permission) to-morrow. The selected team is: R. Brown ; J. Briggs, B. Hayes; J. Broad, E. Whitington, M. Cavey; In Loader, C. Brimmer, R. Martin, T. Gray, G. Bowsher. J. Ariett is reserve.
WORMALD BOYS’ CUP:
Second Round, First Leg.
Results
Henley Lads 0 Hambleden 0
Trinity Choir 6 Swyncombe 0
Henley Lads 0 Hambleden 0
This match, played on Freeman’s Meadow on Saturday, produced a very even game, with both teams missing chanoes. J. Hewitt rid A. Baokham were outstanding in the his team, and Tony Clark had a good Jfcne in goal. Tomorrow the Lads’ Brigade entertain Swynoombe in the League.
Holy Trinity Choir Boys... 6 Swynoombe 0
Trinity Choir their, performance of the previous dunk by scoring in the first few minutes this against Swyncombe at Henley last Saturday. The game, a first leg match in the second round of the Wormald Boys’ Cup, was won by the Choir 6-0. Despite this early reverse, the Swyncombe defence played well, and particular attention was paid to C. Brimmer, who had a “shadow” throughout. This did not prevent him from scoring the first goal and making the second for R. Martin. Resuming in the second half with a 2—0 lead, the Choir combined well, and Brimmer scored all four goals netted in this half. Swynoombe never gave up trying and are to be congratulated on keeping the score dowm to six.
FRIENDLIES.
Under-13 Match.
Henley Sec. Mod. School. 0 Royal Alexandra School. 2
Royal Alexandra won this game be--cause they took their opportunities, for,” whereas Henley attacked incessantly during the second half and never looked really dangerous, whenever the visitors broke away they found gaps in the Henley defence.. Both the visitors’ goals were acored in the first half when they had the better of the exchanges. After half-time, however, they rarely reached the Henley penalty area, but their defence covered off so well their goalkeeper was seldom troubled. George Douglas was outstanding, for Henley and the only really hard shots came from him in the half-back line.
Trinity Choir 2nd XI 6 (G. Pike 3, R. Ellis 2, J. Ariefct) Sacred Hurt School... 0
TRINITY HALL BOYS’ LEAGUE.
To-morrow’s Mitekts.
Henley Lads’ Br., v. Swyncombe.
Trinity Choir v. Peppard Choir.
HENLEY & DISTRICT SCHOOLS’ LEAGUE.
Nettle bed C.P. School 0
Henley Sec. Mod. School 2
Henley gained a 2—0 wia over a much improved Nettlebed side on Wednesday of last week. Territorially there was little to choose between the two teams, but Henley appeared to have more thrust in front of goal. The players were handicapped by the muddy conditions and found the slippery ball difficult to control, so that there was little hard kicking or long passing. Henley scored once in each half through Tony Gray and Brian Smith, both from sho^t range. For Henley, Tony Clark at centre-half gave a good display and kept a watchful eye on the opposing centre-forward. George Douglas at left-half tackled well and passed accurately. In the Nettlebed side Mallett played a sound defensive game. .Henley Secondary Modern School-t M. Hill; J. Hewett, F. Douglas’; J. -Dixon, T. Clark, G. Douglas; B. Smith, D. Preston, E. Taylor, T. Gray, D. Allen.
READING & DI8TRICT INSTITUTE LEAGUE:
Division 2.
Henley Y.M.C.A.. 2 Sonninf 1
On Saturday last the YJJL defeated Sonning by the odd goal in three after one of the best games seen on tbe Y.M. ground this season. Play was very even in the first half, both goals being visited in turn, but due to splendid goal-keeping by P. Jacobs, in the Y.M. goal, and R. .Hunt, for So lining, there was no score at half-time, although on one occasion the YJI. had particularly bad luck when a shot from W. Hill was deflected on to the crossbar as it was about to enter -the net. R. Francis opened the score for the Y.M. seven minutes after the interval with a fine shot and a few minutes later W. Hill added a second. This seemed to rouse the visitors and they made several dangerous raids and from one of these J. Martin reduced the lead. This proved to be the last goal oFthe match, although on one occasion P. Jacobs brought off a brilliant save at point-blank range and at the other end a So lining defender headed out a good shot by G. Pyo with his goalkeeper beaten.
SPORT
FOOTBALL.
OXFORDSHIRE CHARITY CUP: Third Round.
Henley Town 0 Banbury Spencer 1
In recording the result of this match it was difficult not write :’’ Hayward Bros. 0, Banbury Spencer 1,” for time and time again- it was only George Hayward at centre-half and Joe Hayward in goal who prevented Banbury Spencer from winning by a more emphatic margin. Both the Haywards have played many good games for the Town, but they will have to do something really startling to better their performance on Saturday. It would, however, be an injustice to the other members of the defence who played so well to give all the credit to the two players mentioned above, because Sam Ferris, Harry Loader and Basil Peacock were all tireless workers who gave of their best against a fast-moving attack, which would have been more effective had it possessed an opportunist able to shoot accurately. F. Doust, who was unfortunate to be called upon to make his debut for the Town against such a useful side, had an uncomfortable time against the fastest and cleverest wingman on the field, A. Lowe. It was a pass from this player that put the Spencer into the next round qfthe Charity Cup.’ He rounded Doust* and George Hayward* had no option but to leave the opposing centre-forward in an effort to tackle Lowe or intercept a pass. Before he could reach the winger, however, the ball was crossed and G. Miesowicz gave Joe Hayward no chance with a beautifully placed shot. The game, a replay of the previous week’s match, which was abandoned in the seoond half owing to fog, was then half an hour old, and this goal put new life into Henley. For about ten minutes they swung the ball about and during this period bad the Spencer defence at full stretch. F. Taylor, the visiting goalie, rose to the occasion superbly, saving really fine shots from Dick Charlton—a brilliant piece of work this, Arthur Bule and Harry Loader. He was beaten, however, when Jack Feeeey cleverly deflected a shot with his head, but Henley had the mortification of seeing the ball glide inches the wrong side of the post. Henley played their beet football in this period and bail they kept the ball swinging * they anight have got some reward. Against a team whose positioning, covering and anticipation were excel-lent it was a mistake to try and keep the ball too close, and frequently those close passes were made to look inaccurate because the opponents were one jump ahead and the ball on many occasions seemed to go straight from a Henley player to a Banbury man. It would be unfair to criticise any pf the forwards as individuals. Dick Charlton and Phil Robinson were a better and cleverer wing than Tony Trickey and Jack Fessey—that was to be expected—and Arthur Bule was an energetic leader who was inclined. to wander in search of chances denied him in the centre of the field. As a line, the forwards were disjointed except for rare occasions, such as the period just before half-time mentioned above. On the run of the play justice would not have been done had the Spencer not won. Henley can take consolation from the fact that they held the Banbury side as well as any team in the Oxon Senior League has done, and can look forward to further league experience before their test in the county Senior Cup.
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DRUIDS’ LADIES NIGHT
RECORD GATHERINS FOR “ROYAL JUBILEE” LODGE.
The 44 Royal Jubilee” Lodge of the Ancient Order of Druids, founded in 1887, welcomed a record attendance at the annual ladies’ night at the Catherine Wheel Hotel on Wednesday last, the attendance including officers and members of the local lodge and their wives and visitors from Reading and High Wycombe, with which lodges the “ Royal Jubilee “ has long and close associations. In the chair was the present Noble Arch Druid of the cc RoyrfJubilee,” Bro. A. Harris, accompanied by Mrs. Harris and supported by the Major and Mayoress (Bro. A. R. and Mrs. Hamilton). Bro. L. E. Froud was director of. ceremonies and prior to the commencement of the dinner presented bouquets to Mrs. Harris and the Mayoress on behalf of the lodge. iBro. G. H. Mealing, P^, P.V.A., proposing’’ The Ancient Order of Druids,” recalled an article he had read which queried why men. went into a lodge room at a public house where they enjoyed no better amenities than those of the tap rddm. Why was this, the article asked— to get away from their wives or their fellow men ? Bro. Mealing said it was certainly not to get away from their wives that the brothers did this, for there was a rule in the order to. the effect that membership of it must not disturb family ties. It was not to get away from their fellow men ; on the contrary, it was to meet the brothers as fellow men, to help thfim and to try and do good all the way through.
Members of the order tried to live up to ita principles, ‘’ And,” Bro. Mealing went on, “ I believe if all men were Druids there would be more peace in the world than there is to-day.” He described how Druid ism progressed from the local to the provincial and grand (national) scale, all of which endeavoured to further tbe principles or the order. Further, there was the recent international Druidical conference in Sweden, to attend which two brothers travelled 14,000 miles from New Zealand. That alone, he felt, showed there was something in Druidism. Responding to the toast, the Mayor said all were agreed that the influence of a fraternal order such as the Druids was considerable, especially when one realised the principles of Druidism were 44 justice, philanthropy and brotherly love.” Such an order could not but have a good influence. If everyone was inspired by those sentiments the community apd the world in;general would be a much better place to live in. In proposing ‘’ Lodge 469 “ (Henley), Bro. P. A. G. Collis, KA., PiG.O., referred to the close ties linking. Henley with Lodge 447 (Reading) and the High Wycombe Lodge. He said that gathering of the Henley Lodge was a highlight, of the year to which not only . the Henley brethren but the visiting lodges eagerly looked forward. One of tbe oldest members of the ‘’ Royal Jubilee “ Lodge, Bro. W. Norris, M.E.R.Aresponded a id he recalled that the lodge would reach its 63rd year in January next, having been founded in the peaceful years of the reign of Quoen Victoria. He said the lodge had always done its best for other lodges, and while itself it had had its ‘’ up’s and downs “ it was now in an excellent riosition. Bro. H. Walters, VA, submitted ‘’ The Visitors and the Ladies,”- and to this Mrs. Harris, wife of the N.A. and Bro. A. Smith, P,A, P.P.G.A., responded. Tribute to Bro. Harris was paid by Bro. C. W. Pedler, PA., the lodge hon. secretary, in. proposing 44 The Chairman.” He stated that Bro Hatris Bad-been the NJL for nearly nine months and during that time had followed the’good steps of something like 120 predecessors in that office. Bro. Harris had left a very good impression on Lodge 469 and had proved a worthy officer, and the brothers were* delighted to know that he had reached the position he occupied that evening— the one which every Noble-Arch recognised as a unique occasion and winch was a just reward for the services he had rendered the lodge. In his reply, Bro. Harris said his wife and he fety it. a great honour to preside over such a wonderful gathering, and he. thanked the hotel and the staff for the excellent service and those members of the lodge who had been to such great trouble to organise the evening. He went on to make sympathetic reference to the absence that night of Bro. Charles Drewett, who had entered hospital the previous day, and said he felt all present were, feeling for Bro. Drewett that night and he thought also that Bro. Drewett’s thoughts were with them in the same way. Boo. Harris concluded by giving an off-the programme toast—that of Bro. Drewett. Following the dinner., the room was cleared for jdancing, for which there was a large attendance. Music was played by Ron Russell and his band.
CHARITY TRUSTEES.
NEW NURSING ASSOCIATION FUND.
At their meeting onMonday last Henley Charity Trustees decided to accept the suggestions of the Henley Nursing Association that the balance of their funds, the income from which will be administered by the Trustees, shall be known as the ‘’ Nursing Association Fund “ and that the income shall be for the benefit of sick needy persons residing in the Borough of Henley to supplement the “benefits of the National Health Service but not so as to relieve public funds, grants being at the absolute discretion of tbe Trustees. It was stated that it was anticipated that income from the fund would be about £35 a year. The reports of the visitors, Mr. C. Luker and. Mr. J. C. Auton, were received, as was that of the architect, Mr. E. V. Ive, who was unable to’ attend through ill-health, and jbo whom it was decided to write extending best wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr. Ive’a-report referred to an incident at the Western Avenue almshouses, where a boy had deliberately pushed over the sundial in the grounds. The boy’s parents had undertaken to pay the cost of re-erection, estimated at £1 15s. The chairman, Mr. H. Monk, made reference to a recent deputation from the National Council of- Social Service received by Mr. Herbert Morrison, when the deputation mentioned ‘’.dormant charities “ and suggested that income from these should be made available to voluntary organizations. Mr. Monk commented that the Trpstees themselves had no dormant charities.
OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY.
PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR FEBRUARY PANTOMIME.
A distinct possibility of pantomime by and for local people has emerged as a result of a resuscitation meeting of the Henley Operatic and Dramatic Society, held on Monday evening last under the chairmanship of- Mr. F. C.- Rowe. A gathering of about 25 interested people appointed a committee and then went on to consider a production in the near future, and judging by the comments and suggestions7 there is a definite chance of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood “ being produced at the Playhouse some time in- February. Mr. Rowe welcomed the larger-than-expected attendance, and went on to explain that after the outbreak of war the society found it impossible to enter the production field but put on a number of small shows in aid of war charities and for the entertainment of troops at the Congregational Hall. He went oh to express on behalf of tbe society the very great loss it had suffered J>y the death of Mr. C. L. Grugeon, the society’s brilliant hon. producer. Mr. Rowe revealed that Mr. Grugeon and he had disagreed heartily but in a friendly way over the society’s last production and said Mr. Grugeon’s death represented an irreparable loss to the society. “I know more than any of you, having worked with him for so long, how much we have lost,” he added. ^It was stated that the society had A balance in hand of: ,659 and .the meeting then elected a complete- with power to co-opt comprising the following-Mrs. A. E. Parrott (hon. secretary), Miss Lo veil, Mrs. Booth, Mr. F. c. Rowe, Mtbb Sugdan and Mr. H. KelL It was decided to ask Mr. Harwood, of Barclays Bank, to accept the office of hon. treasurer, while, later, Mr. Rowe was elected hon. musical director. Discussion then centred on the possibility of a production, the chairman saying it had been suggested by the Rev. Harper Holdcroft, who had done a lot of producing, that a pantomime might be attempted. Mr. Harper Holdcroft explained that, not knowing at the time that a meeting of that kind was to be held, he had got together a skeleton cast of about ten people, whdm, he thought, might join forces with the society for a production after Christmas. He stressed the fact that additional to the members of the cast there would be needed helpers behind the scenes. .. His suggestions included a “-Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood u pantomime, and he surveyed the ground regarding a junior and adult chorus, the provision of costumes and the possibilities for rehearsal. Mr. Harper Holdcroft’s remarks were supported by the meeting, particularly, as it was pointed out, that the pantomime would only be a stepping-stone to more ambitious productions, and it was decided to approach Miss Dorothy Green-hill to see if she would be willing to assist. Mr. Harper Holdcroft agreed to act as hon. producer for the proposed pantomime. The committee decided to hold a further meeting during the week and it was stated that a further meeting of all those interested in the activities of the society— mainly for play-reading and preliminary casting—would be held on Monday next at a venue announced elsewhere in this issue.
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This.picture is of a scene which & number of our older readers will recall— Webb’s Wharf, as it was known, which took its name from the proprietor of tbe barge-building business. This wharf was • close to a now-defunct public house called 41 The Ship.”; Fronting tbe wharf, a scene of much activity for many years, are various craft of that day* including (on the extreme left) what appears to be a college bargev On the site where the Wharf originally was have Wen built Wharf House, Magdalene House, Manor Garden and Messrs. Hobbs’ boathouses with flats over.
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HENLEY MAKES TELEVISION NEWS.
To-morrow night a recording oi the Carol Singing and Christmas Tree Celebrations, arranged by the Chamber of Trade, will be made for B.B.C. Television News Reel. For those that own a Television Receiver it will be very interesting picking out their many friends who no doubt will be present. This is just one of the many items that is making Television so popular today. We will be only to pleased to give you a free demonstration in your own home of this wonderful entertainment. PHONE 220. HAMMANTS 26/28, BELL STREET, HENLEY. P.S. Organizers of Public and Social Functions please note the quality of our P.A. equipment which is being used to-morrow night
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RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL
ALLOCATION OF KINGWOOD COMMON HUTS
READING NEEDS H0USING ACRES IN OXON.
The policy of the Rural District Council in regard to the allocation of the huts at Kingwood Camp was referred to at the monthly meeting on Tuesday last, the matter being raised by Mr. E. W. Mercer on the comimittee’s recommendation to serve notice to quit on certain present occupiers for the purposes of making some huts available for adaptation and others available for use by people already on the Council’s housing register. Replying to Mr. Mercer* who said he understood the huts would be available for people in need of accommodation in the area of the camp, Colonel E. Janes, the chairman of the committee, said it was the view of the committee that the huts, which were additional to the normal housing programme, should be available to people anywhere in the Council’s area and not necessarily only for people in the immediate vicinity. Mr. H. W. Long, supporting Mr. Mercer, expressed the view that Peppard and Sonning Common were, the worst off from the housing point of view of any parts of the Council’s area. After the chairman of the Council, Captain C. J. Goldsmid, had stated that it was the policy to allocate accommodation to the most needy people throughout the whole of the Council’s area, Mr. Mercer said he had always understood the huts would be allocated to local residents. 44 We are a housing authority, but surely not an authority for the redistribution of the rural population,” he stated. He suggested that houses at Peppard, even though not ready, should be allocated at an early date so that the remainder of thfe 70 people needing houses in that area might make application for a hut if not successful in being allocated a house. Mr. F. Parsons recalled that at Woodcote there were four houses for allocation to a list of 63 applicants, and these bouses had to be given to people outside Woodcote because they were the most deserving cases. After it had been stated that the selection committee for houses comprised the chairman and vice-chairman of the Housing Committee, the member of the Council for the parish concerned and two members of the local parish council, Mr. Mercer asked who would select the tenants for the huts, suggesting this should be done by the selection committee. The clerk, Mr. T. L. Easby, said this could not be done in the case of huts. The Council, as the bousing authority, might be called upon to house an evicted family or to meet some similar emergency, and the huts might be needed to accommodate such a case.
“Unity” Houses.
The Housing and Sanitary Committee, whose report was presented by Colonel E. Janes, recommended the Council to apply for 40 “Unity” houses to be erected at Sonning Common, Binfield Heath and Woodcote sites. A deputation which had been to see this type of house in various stages of construction stated that the cost per house was approximately £1,300, including site works on level sites, and that 60 to 60 could be completed ready for occupation within nine or ten months of commencement. The Nuffield Parish Council had written suggesting alternative sites for houses in that parish, but as all these-sites had already been considered by the Council and the appropriate Ministries, it was decided to adhere to the former decision to acquire a site in the field opposite to the school.
Consideration was also given by the committee to suggestions made by the Ipsden Parish Council as to what in their opinion was the most suitable site for houses in Stoke Row, and arising out of this letter it was decided to recommend the Council to proceed to acquire a site in Basset Wood at the bottom of School Lane, Stoke Row, for the erection of twelve houses It was decided to defer consideration of suggested sites at Ipsden until the need for houses there had been established. Reference was also made in the report to a recent meeting of the Wallingford Tbwn Council, at which (according to a report) : ‘’The (Wallingford) committee welcomed the report prepared by the town clerk on recent conferences held at the municipal offices between the director of scientific research and representatives of the Ministries of Health, Town Planning and Works and the National Assistance Board regarding the establishment of the Hydraulic Research Centre at Howberry Park. The erection of additional houses on the municipal housing estate for occupation by the staff of the Research Centre was welcomed, as the Ministry of Health had previously agreed to allocate an additional 20 houses for this purpose.” The action of the clerk in writing the following letter to the Ministry of Health was approved :’’I am surprised to read in a report of the meeting of the Wallingford Town Council that conferences have been held between Wallingford Town Council and Government departments on the provision of housing for staff of the director of scientific research if they occupy Howberry Park as a Rctearch Centre. As you are aware, my Council have’ acquired land at CrowmArah for housing purposes and if houses are needed surely the housing authority for the area should have been consulted and any additional allocation made might have been made to the Henley Rural District.” Canon R. H. Lloyd asked for information concerning the collection of waste paper, and he was told by Colonel Janes that about a year ago the Council, acting upon the advice then given, made efforts to increase salvage of waste paper and entered a competition in connection with it. Now they were unable to dispose of the paper so collected, and it had been necessary, in view of heavy rains, to dump a large quantity of salvaged paper. Until there was a greater flow of paper to the mills he felt the best place for it was on the dumps. -The Council decided to write to the Ministry for a lead in the matter.
Shipiake Bridle Path.
Further reference to the bridleway from Shiplake Church to the* river was contained in the report of the Highways and Footpaths Committee, the chairman of which, Mr. F. H. Small, reported that he had met the vice-chairman of the Shiplake Parish Council and inspected the bridleway and found that it was deeply rutted due to water running down the hill and to roots from trees and that the construction of several steps would improve the path and ease the gradient. The committee recommended that the B.B.C. be informed that the R.D.J. had no power to prevent the construction of the proposed steps but must reserve the right to ask for their removal if the steps form any obstruction to the right of way, and suggested that, to obviate any possible objection by users of the path, the steps should be shallow and at least 25 yards apart. The same committee stated that a reply had been received from the Traffic Commissioners regarding the Council’s request for improved bus services to Henley from the country districts. The commissioners, in their reply, stated they were not charged jpfch the duty of introducing new services or re-arranging existing ones. Before granting or refusing a road service licence they must have regard, inter alia, to the needs of the area as a whole and the extent to which the proposed service was necessary or desirable in the public interest. Before extra journeys could be authorised an operator seeking to introduce any such facilities would have to be in a position to prove to the satisfaction of the licensing authority that there was a need for them. Copies of the letter bad been sent to parisn councils concerned asking for their support and observations on the^require-ments of additional buses to serve their parishes. The report of the General Purposes Committee, presented by Captain Goldsmid, referred to recruitment for civil defence. Since November 15th, when recruiting was started, the clerk had received three applications, and he was authorised by the committee to approach the chairmen of,parish councils with a view to encouraging local recruiting. Warm tribute to the courtesy, efficiency and rapid service provided, by the Henley Food Office was’ uttered by several speakers on another clause in tbe same committee’s report. It was stated that outline plans for the re-organisation of the food control organisation in the interests of national economy had been received, from which it appeared that it was proposed to transfer the trade work _ and general administrative control of groups of local offices to a main or district food office under the control of a single food executive officer. The remaining day-today work would continue to be handled by the local food offices, but with a much reduced staff, and the food executive officer posts in these offices would lapse. The Hon. Mrs. Sherman 8tonor reported on a meeting held the previous day which ehe attended and at which she had protested against Reading being made a regional office for several towns. 44 We thought the plan a very bad one,” she stated, ‘’ and we asked that we might have a local food officer in order to help traders rather -than they should have to go to Reading or qppduct their business by post.” She thought the suggested change was a further step towards regionalisation and that it would’HOt necessarily lead to economy. Captain* Goldsmid said he agreed with Mrs. Stonor, and speaking from personal experience he paid warm tribute to the food executive officer and “the staff at Henley for the services they had rendered the ratepayers. The Rev. C. P. Sherwood said it should not be overlooked that Henley was a ! special area in the summer, particularly at regatta time when, he said, only a local food executive officer could cope with the situation. Mr. Clive Marriott also paid high tribute to the staff at the Henley food office, while Canon Lloyd pointed out that the proposals meant that while there would be no food executive officer at Henley under the proposed re-organization, there would be a staff to deal with normal requirements. .Other speakers made the point that the absence of anyone (in an executive position would mean referring problems to Reading. Canon Lloyd outlined the action taken by the Joint Food Control Committee, who were asking that Henlev should be dealt with as a special problem and requesting the retention there of an officer of executive rank. It was agreed to protest to the Ministry against the decision to transfer Henley trade work and’ general administrative control to Reading and to support the Joint Food Control Committee in the requests they had made.
Reading’s Housing Plant in Oxfordshire.
The General Purposes Committee also stated that they had given consideration to the terms of settlement which had been agreed between the Oxfordshire County Council’s representatives with representatives of the Corporation of Reading. The terms of the Settlement were set out fully, and it was stated that in return for Reading undertaking not to promote a private Bill for the extension of Reading borough for a period of seven years from October, 1949, except in certain stated contingencies, the Berkshire and Oxfordshire County Councils undertook to zone 271 acres in their counties for the erection of houses to be let to applicants from the Reading. Corporation’s housing register. The committee stated they viewed with concern a suggestion by Reading that 207 of the 271 acres required should be found in Oxfordshire and it was felt that tbe R D.C. would take strong exception to this proposal. Captain Goldsmid said it was clear that the Oxfordshire County Council had been excellent in their support of the R.D.C.’s point of view, and it . seemed that for the moment they were being saved by the scarcity of building materials and the limited aspirations of the Corporation of Reading. . Major the Hon. Sherman Stonor, vice-chairman of the Council, who said he was present at all the meetings and conferences as a representative of the Oxfordshire ] County Council, acknowledged the friendly i spirit of the Reading representatives, who, be felt, were alive to their borough’s bousing needs and not concerned with self-aggrandisement. The agreement was reached on the basis of the respective planning officers’ reports, and, after itemising the various ^allocations of space in Reading for the various needs and the acreage needed, be stated that his quarrel was with the planning. He thougbt the I planned density of 6.6 houses per acre for Reading was more suitable for a rural district and expressed the view that if within that borough there was an area which could not be built upon for certain reasons such an area should be looked upon as an open space and some of the existing open spaces used for building. Every acre of productive land should be uAed for production, he felt. The houses desired by Reading would be I built by Reading, by the RJD.C. or private enterprise, and that houses in Oxon and Berks would not become part of Reading Borough for at least seven years, according to the terms of the.Agreement, and fpr the time being they would be administered by the R.D.C. if they were in that authority’s district. 441 do suggest to you it may not be a bad thing to have the houses in this district, as would at first appear, and that it might not be wise to insist that Berkshire should take the larger portion of them,” Major Stonor went on. ‘’ It all I seeds very careful thought.” Referring to \he feet that schools should be allocated additional land for playing fields even if I lose to existing playing fields, Major Stonor said, ‘’I think the planners have gone quite mad. They do not seem to have any real idea of the proper use of land. , Mr. Clive Marriott stressed the fact that no matter bow well the planners planned they could not extend the area of the Britsh Isles, and he thought it of vital importance that every acre that could produce food should produce food. It was decided that the General Purposes Committee should keep the whole matter before them and watch it with the greatest vigilance.
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CHRISTMAS BAZZAR
CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION’S SUCCESSFUL VENTURE.
Enterprise and initiative were suggested as suitable words to describe the Conservative policy by Mr. John Hay, the prospective Conservative candidate for the division, at the Town HaII on Wednesday. The occasion was the opening of the Christmas bazaar organized by sub-committee of the Henley Conservative Association, under Mrs. Walsh as chairman, which, although arranged for the early hour of 2 o’clock, was attended by a large number of people. Indeed, when the doors were opened the queue stretched from the Town doors down the steps and well round the south side towards the rear of the Introducing Mr. Hay, CoL Guy de Pass, the chairman of the local association, explained the aims of the bazaar and thanked all who had worked for it. In declaring the bazaar open, Mr. Hay said the organizing of such a function showed enterprise and initiative, which might be applied to the present Conservative policy. He mentioned the dull, hard work, in some cases extending over months, which must have been put in by the ladies responsible to fill the various stalls with the large assortment of attractive goods on view. Mr. Hay referred to the bazaar as the Conservative Shopping afternoon in Henley Shopping Week. Going on to refer to the fa?: that Mr. Winston Churchill was celebrating his 75th birthday that day, Mr. Hay suggested that a telegram of congratulation should be sent him from the bazaar (loud applause). He also referred to the news, released at lunch time, of the resounding Conservative victory in New Zealand. Welcoming all present, Mr. Hay said they wanted tbem to buy the goods on view and if they believed in our oountry, to join the Conservative party and support them at the forthcoming election. Supporting Colonel de Pass and Mr. Hay on the platform were Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. R. L. Ovey, Mr. C. Luker and Miss Ogilvie, the hon. secretary of the association. The numerous stalls included those for gifts and Christmas presents, household, children’s, jumble, produce, cakes, tea and a bran tub. A special stall was also run by the Henley Young Conservatives. Amongst the amounts taken at the stalls were :—Gift stall, £40 2s. 9d.; Produce, £33 16s. 6d.; Jumble, £29 3s.; Household, £26 10s. 3d.; Children’s, £20 Is. 6d. ; Cakes, £15 10s. 7cL ; Teas, £5; Bran Tub, £1 5s. 9d.; Handwriting, £1 4b. ; Young Conservatives, £14.
NUFFIELD.
Parish Council.—The monthly meeting was held on Monday when the following members were present: Rev. G. H. St. A. Oakey (chairman), Mr. H. Francis, Mr. C. Marsh and Miss E. M. Wattera. It “was decided to write to the Oxford Bus Company asking that the name Nuffield —the correct name of the district and parish through which the Company’s buses run—be substituted for Huntercombe on the company’s timetables.
CIVIC SOCIETY
SHOW CASES SUGGESTED FOR ADVERTISEMENTS.
There was a full attendance at the monthly meeting of the Executive Com-°mittee of the Civic Society held at the Town Hall on Monday evening with Coun. F. C. Morris in the chair. The question of the society’s affiliation to the National Union of Ratepayers* Assocations was discussed and it was agreed to re-affiliate for one year and to reconsider the position at the end of that time. The reports and recommendations of the Town Council committees were considered and among the items discussed were the collection of trade refuse, the proposal to employ a mechanical sweeper for street scavenging, and the proposed bus service between Harpsden and Henley. It was stated that the proposed alterations to 1 and 3, Bell Street would not be in keeping with the building or its environ-ments and a resolution pledging the society’s support for the preservation of the beauty of the premises was agreed to. Two suggested, designs - for town approach signs were considered and it was thought that the simpler of these would be prefereable and that black lettering on a cream background would be desirable. The question of advertisement hoardings was discussed and it was resolved that such hoardings in the centre of the town were to be deprecated. Following this it was suggested that facilities for the display of notices might be afforded by the erection of suitable locked show cases at the side of the Town Hall.
KIDMORE END.
British Legion.—a general meeting of the branch was held at Sonning Common School on Monday evening, presided over by Mr. F. A. Emery, supported by Mr. D. N. Davies (hon. secretary). The question of the branch presidency was discussed, and Major 8. N. Bertram was unanimously-elected to this office. Mr. W. J. Wheeler was elected vice-chairman. The chairman read a letter firom Mr. A. Lester resigning his office as president and Service Committee treasurer, which was received with regret, and a vote of thanks was accorded him for his valuable services to the branch over, a large number of years. Mr. A. Cox reported that the estimated cost of the building of headquarters would be approximately £900, and in view of £300 only being in hand at the present time, it was unanimously decided not to proceed with the suggested mortgage as expenses for installation, upkeep, etc., would be too heavy having regard to the present income Mr. H. Cook (vice-president) and Mr. J. A. Adams were elected members of the committee for the ensuing year. Monthly meetings were agreed upon for the second Thursday at 8 p.m
DEATH OF MR. J. C. WALKER
STERLING SERVICES TO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
We regret to record the death of Mr. John Cecil Walker, which took place at his residence, The Mount, Rotherfield Road, Henley, on Sunday last at the age of 85 years. Mr. Walker was prominently identified with Henley War Memorial Hospital from the time it was suggested as a war memorial until” his resignation from the post of hon. secretary and treasurer, and at the time of his death he was an hon. life governor. Born on January 1st, 1864, at Salperton, Glos., a county with which his family had long associations, Mr. Walker’s father died when he was quite young, and subsequently he and a brother went to London, entering -the tea business in Mincing Lane. In the eighties of the last century be joined Simonds Bank in Reading, and he first came to Henley in 1896 to become manager of the bank’s branch in its new premises in Hart Street. He remained here as manager when the bank passed to the control of Barclays Bank and he continued as such until his retirement in 1924. Mr. Walker will best be remembered by Henley people for the big part he played in the planning, building and subsequent administration of Henley War Memorial Hospital, his services for which were unique. He gave the site upon which the hospital was built in memory of his youngest son—Captain Arthur John Walker, who was killed at Gallipoli when only 19 years of age—and then set himself out to raise funds sufficient to build and endow the hospital. So remarkably successful were his efforts that Henley War Memorial Hospital became one of the few in this country to be completely endowed and one never to be in debt. When tho hospital was built he continued to work wholeheartedly for it and became its first hon. secretary and treasurer, joint offices he held until his resignation at the annual meeting of the hospital in April, 1938. While the hospital is primarily a memorial to the men from Henley and district who lost their lives in the 1914-18 War, it is also a memorial to the efforts of Mr. Walker himself. Another local institution he helped to found was Henley Golf Club. In association with the late Mr. A. Caldecott, Mr. E. J. Fryer, Captain A. R. Brakspear and others, the idea of the Golf Club was evolved, and the course was laid out under the direction of James Braid. He was a life member of the committee of the club. As a younger man Mr. Walker was also keenly interested in sport, being an active and successful runner, an enthusiastic cricketer, a golfer, and, at one time, an all-the-year-round swimmer. He had also been a member of the ‘’ Thames” Lodge of Freemasons and of the Salisbury Club. Mr. Walker married, first, in 1889, Miss Yells, of Gloucester, by whom there were three sons, two of whom survive. She died in 1906, and a year later he married Mire Harrap, of Merthyr Tydvil* sister-in-law of the late Mr. E. J. Fryer, one-time brewer and director of Messrs. W. H. Brakspear and Sons, Ltd., and she predeceased him in 1942. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, a service at Henley Parish Church being conducted by the Rector (Canon E. C. Crosse), with Miss Weaireat the organ. Psalm 23, ‘’ Jesu, Lover of my soul “ and *fc Abide with me “ were sung. The interment took place at Henley Cemetery. The immediate mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Walker (sons and daughters-in-law), Mr. W. D. Walker, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr and Mrs. Paul Handy, Colonel Laurence Handy, R.A.M.C., and Mrs. Handy (nephews and nieces), Mr. John Cooper, Mr. W. Murcott and Mrs. Thatcher. Others in the congregation included: Mr. G. Blows, Mr. J. F. Child, Mrs. Carter, Miss Cole, Mrs. Cripps, Miss Couch-man, Mr. G. Caldecott, Mr. and Mrs. C. Davies, Mr. S. J. Holton, Mr. C. F. Har-wood (manager, Barclays Banff, Henley), Mr. C. H. Hunt, Mrs. Loxley How (also representing Mr. R. Loxley How), Mrs. Herries (also representing Major W. M. Hemes). Mrs. E. V. Ive (also representing Mr. E. V. Ive), Captain and Mrs. N. B. Lethbridge, Mr. C. Luker (chairman, Henley and District Hospital Management Committee and president, Henley Golf Club). Miss Celia Miller, Mrs. Stuart Morgan, Mrs. T. F. Nash, Miss E. M. Page, Miss E. F. Page, Miss Scott, Dr. W. J. Susman, Mr. A. Simpson, Mr. E. W. H. Sexton, Mr. L. C. Smith, Major E. H. Simonds (also representing Mr. W. J. Tovey), Mr. J. P. Tugwood (also representing Messrs. Simmons and Sons), Colonel H. C. Tweedie, Mr. and Mrs. Vero Walker, Miss Walden, Miss E. G. Williams, Miss E. M. Williams.
THREE FIRES AT TURVILLE.
MARLOW POLICE SEQUEL
At the beginning of November, three disastrous fires occurred within a space of a fewdayB in the Turville district and damage estimated at £1,420 was done. There was a sequel to the fires at the Marlow Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 24th, when Norman Jones, aged 23, described as a labourer, of; no fixed abode, was charged with maliciously setting fire to a storehouse, the property of Messrs. Walden and Son (Henley), Ltd., on November 3rd; with maliciously setting fire to a.barn at Murrage Farm, Fingest, the property of Arthur Gray, of Henley; and with maliciously setting fire to a rick of corn at Turville on November 6th, the property of Arthur Allen Walton. The accused was represented by Mr. C. A. Prince, of High Wycombe. Arthur Allen Walton, a ship-builder, of ‘’ Pinnocks,” Fawley, said that he was the owner of a rick which was situated in a field just off the Turville-Northend Road. He valued it at £250. It was intact on Sunday, October 30th, but when he was called about 11 p.m.. on November 6th, the rick had been practically destroyed by fire. Montague Clinkard, of Ashfield Barn Farm, Turville, said that he passed the rick about 2.30 p.m. on November 6th, when it was quite all right, but when he returned at 8.40 p.m. the same evening the rick was then ablaze. Thomas Tranter, builder’s foreman, of 62, King’s Road, Henley-on-Thames, said that he was employed by Messrs. Wslden, of Henley. The firm was engaged in building a ‘’ boosting” station for the Marlow Water Company at Turville and they had a hut on the site which was used as an office and store. Nothing of an explosive nature was kept in the hut, which was valued at £70. Larry Ludgate, of Hut 3, Upper Beech-wood, Marlow, a fitter employed by the Marlow Water Company, said when he passed by the hut shortly after 5 pan. on November 3rd it was quite all right, and no sign of fire. Doris Augusta Marie Jensen, horticultural worker, of Valley Cottage, Turville, said that about 8 pjm. on November 3rd, the bell of her back door rang and she went to the door and a man, whom she recognised as accused, said that there was a fire down the road, and he wanted to telephone for the fire brigade. She telephoned for the brigade ana afterwards went down to the boosting station where she saw the hut on fire. Accused was standing there leaning bn his bicycle but later he rode away towards Fingest. Cyril Herbert Hopkins, sub-officer of the Stokenchurch Section of the Bucks Fire Service, said on arrival they only found a heap of burning debris. There was nothing so indicate any sort of explosion. Arthur Gray, estate agent, of 4, Hamilton Avenue, Henley, said he was the owner of Murrage Farm, Fingest, and he valued the barn at £400. Joseph Francis Robinson, farmer, of Murrage Farm, Fingest, said that the barn was built of brick and flint, with oak beams and a thatched roof. At 11.30 p.m. on November 3rd, the barn was quite all right. At 1.10 am. on November 4th, he was awakened by a glare on his eyes and looking out of his bedroom window he saw that the barn was blazing. He flung on some clothes and rushed out as there were cattle in a shed adjoining the barn and he managed with the help of his, son to get out seven cows and one calf. Two of the cowb were slightly burnt as they went through the door. The barn contained hay, straw, etc., farming utensils and a car. All were destroyed and he valued the contents at £700. There was nothing inflammable outside the barn. John Robert Steel, station officer of the Bucks County Fire Service, stationed at High combe, said on November 6th the brigade received a call to a corn rick on the Turville-Northend road. On arrival, they found the stack burning. There was no question of spontaneous combustion. At 1.50 a jn. on November 4th the brigade was called by telephone to Murrage Farm, Fingest. The barn was completely gutted. P/Sergt. Kearns, of Stokenchurch, said that in consequence of the three successive fires in the Turville district he commenced enquiries and on November 9th he saw the accused at the Marlow Police Station and he asked him to account for his movements on the night of November 6th (the rick fire night). Accused said that he cycled from Marlow to Wellington to see his wife. He left Watlington at 10.30 pjn. and cycled back through Turville. He said that he saw the fire brigade at the rick fire. Asked to account for his movements on November 3rd, he said that he had been to Watlington and returned the same way. After more questioning the accused eventually said: ‘’I started the rick fire but I didn’t mean to. I don’t know what camo over me. I had a terrific headache.” For a long” time the accused denied all knowledge of the other fires but eventually he said : ‘’I will tell you all I know about the fires.” He then made a statement in which he said that he had been very worried because he had no home for his wife and children and he got very depressed. On November 3rd he went out for a ride on his bicycle and he saw the store hut at Turnville. He struck a match which fell down and immediately started a fire. He was cycling along past Murrage Farm and went by the barn. He dropped a match but did not see the barn catch fire. On Snnday, November 6th, he was cycling through Turville when he sat down by the rick. He was not certain what happened but when he walked away the rick was on fire. Jones, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the Bucks Assizes and was granted a certificate for legal aid. The magistrates also recommended that he should receive medical treatment whilst on remand.
YOUR NEXT VOTE
“ FILL IN THAT FORM,” R.D.C. CLERK ADVISES.
A warning of the probability that perhaps one-third of those eligible to vote will be unable to do so if the next elections—general and local—are fought on the register now in the process of compila-j tion was sounded by Mr. T. L. Easby, the clerk, at Tuesday’s meeting, of the I Rural District Council, j He explained that statutory forms calling for the names of all persons eligible for a vote on the qualifying date November 20th—had been sent to all householders, but that approximately one-third had failed to return the. forms in the five days specified. Mr. Easby told the Council—and the public—that the register to be compiled upon the present returns as at November 20th would possibly be the register upon which the next general election would be fought, and he stated categorically that thole who did not return the forms would find themselves and the other people in their household without a vote when it came to polling day. After he had appealed to all people who had received the form—that is, all householders throughout the country-Colonel E. Janes pointed out that the present form omitted to state, as did the last form issued, that there was prescribed a penalty for the non-return of the form within the period specified. He felt the present form said, i7 Claim a vote if you like,” and half wondered if this was some attempt to ‘’ muck up the spring register.”
WARGRAVE.
Young Conservatives.—At a meeting held on Thursday of last week in rthe Woodclyffe Hostel, Mr. John Mafiet, agent for the Wokingham division, gave a talk on “ Women” or ‘’ The True Balance He divided his address under three headings r WOmen (a) In the Home, (b) In Employment, and (c) as Citizens. He paid tribute to women for the work they are doing fir the Conservative party, mentioning that numerically they can have a controlling influence in politics. Mr. Thomas Whipharn was in the chair.
HARPSDEN
Baby Photo Winner.—Judging in Heelas photographic baby contest was carried out on Friday last by Mrs. E. E. Langston and Mrs. F. Riceman, who made the awards in the three classes. First prize (£5) winner in class 3 was Mrs. L. Waller, of Harpsden Hall Cottage, with a picture of daughter- Cherry Ann.
LOCAL ITEMS.
SUGGESTED NEW BYLAW.
At the meeting of the Town Council on Tuesday it was decided to submit to the Home Office for confirmation a bylaw prescribing a penalty of £5 (maximum) on people who permit their dogs to befoul footways whilst on a lead.
WHIST DRIVE.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Secondary Modern School is holding a whist drive at the school on Monday next at 7 pm. Admission is 1s. 6d., including refreshments, and prizes are offered to the winning players.
OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY.
The meeting for rehearsal arranged by the Henley Operatic and Dramatic Society on Monday, December 5th, will be at the Imperial Hotel, and all those interested in the suggested future activities of the society are cordially invited to be present.
ALL-AGES BALL.
The all-ages ball, on behalf of the funds of Thamesfield Youth Association, which has been so enjoyable and successful in recent years, will again be held at Phyllis Court Club (by kind permission) on Saturday, January 7th, from 8 pm.-12.
HENLEY TOWN BAND
In response to numerous requests, both from people who attended the concert given in October and from maby who were prevented from being there, the Henley Town Band are giving another concert m the Town Hall on Sunday next at 8 pjn. An entirely fresh programme will be presented including music by Handel and Schubert. The band will be conducted by the bandmaster, Mr. F. W. Edwards, and Bongs will be contributed by Miss Pat Bailey. Admission is free, by tickets obtainable from members of the band. A collection is being taken.
FORMER SCHOOLMASTER’S DEATH.
Many old scholars of the former British Schools and the Henley Technical Institute will regret to hear of the death of Mr. Frederick Eagle, which took place at the home 6f his daughter, Miss Eagle, 103, High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Eagle, who would have celebrated his 88th birthday had he lived until to-morrow (Saturday), and who was a man of versatile talents, was headmaster of the British Schools, Henley, from 1895 until 1926,” when he retired. He was also principal of Henley Technical Institute for many years. Mr. Eagle is survived by his wife, to whom he was married 66 years ago, and by two of three children.
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WHAT ARE ELECTION EXPENSES?
Thirteen hundred railway workers have been on strike because the homes of two of their numbers were searched by the police. They were fighting, their leader told tbem, for the principle that the Englishman’s home is his castle. That is pretty rich if the men or their leaders support the present Government. In post-war Britain dozens of officials can invade the Englishman’s home, and far more easily than can the police. But no Government spokesman has stepped forward to defend the police from the charge of 44 gestapo methods.” It suite the Government’s book if public indignation is directed away from the things for which it is itself responsible. The attack delivered by the Lord President of the Council upon the industries which have the audacity to defend themselves against the Socialists’ threat to nationalize them is just such a red herring. One is irresistibly reminded of Hitler’s denunciations of Czech or Polish ‘’ aggression V when Germany’s neighbours took precautionary measures to meet a German onslaught. And Mr. Morrison is not content to denounce. He threatens. We must see, he says, whether the money spent by those industries in preserving their existence is included in the returns of* election .expenses of the Parties which are opposed in principle to nationalization. The law as to permitted Expenditure, he pontificates, does not relate only to a period after the issue of writs for an election. Mr, Morrison believes that the best form of defence is .attack. He knows that, t.Thanks to the political levy, the Socialists are the wealthy party. The last thing that he wants is to have light thrown upon the cost of Socialist propaganda. There was once a 44 Left Book Club.” Were its expenses included in Socialist Election returns ? There is now to be a 44 Socialist Fellowship “—will Mr. Morrison include some of its expenditure jn his own election returns ? Yet these are but drops in the ocean of Socialist expenditure upon propaganda, Was it just out of brotherly love for the Co-operative Movement that the Government modified its long-laid plan to nationalize insurance ? Or were the Socialist bosses mindful of all the money which the Co-operative Movement devotes, without much consultation of its members, to ‘’ educational work “ in the Socialist J cause ? The fact of the matter is that Mr. Morrison has a bad conscience. And so he slangs the other fellow.
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS.
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BIRTHS.
Borizse.—On November 26th, 1949, at Townlands Hospital, Henley, to Hazel Margaret (Pip—net Bushell), wife of W. T. Borlase, of Wootton Manor, Henley—a son (Mark William).
Kench.—On November 25th, 1949, at Townlands Hospital, to Ethel {ntc Younger), wife of Peter Kench, a son (Peter John). Many thanks to Matron and all staff.
DEATHS.
Eagle.—On November 30th, 1949, at the home of his daughter, 103, High Street, Ryde, I.O.W., Frederick Eagle, late headmaster of the British Schools, Henley, in his 88th year.
Walker.—On November 27th, 1949, at The Mount, Rotherfield Road, Henley, John Cecil Walker; Jan. 1st, 1864, to Nov. 27th, 1949.
IN MEMORIAL.
Harper.—In loving memory of Gertie, dearly-loved only daughter of Mr. anrj Mrs. F. P. Harper, who passed away December 4th, 1946.—Sadly missed by Mum, Dad end AIL Penton Hook Lock,
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PINK “D” NATIONAL INSURANCE CARDS
REQUEST FOR EARLY EXCHANGE
The manager of Henley’s National Insurance office, Mr. O. G. E. Clamp, tells us that the exchange of Henley’s lt600 pink cards is a big job, but thinks that, with the co-operation of employers and insured persons, the exchange can be completed between December 5th and 10th without slowing down payment of benefits. The pink cards on December 4th. Orange, grey and blue.cards are not yet due to be exchanged. New cards have been prepared from pink cards borrowed from Henley’s larger employers, but other employers, who hold between them a total of 1,100 pink cards, should take or send their own cards and these cards, if pink, to the office at 24, Market Place, between December 5th and 10th. They should not be given to employees to exchange individually unless exchange in bulk is not possible. There are over 270 self-employed and non-employed (class 3) holders of pink card in Henley, and they should exchange them between the dates given above, making sure they are stamped to date. Students are not compelled to pay contributions unless they are also employed. There is no indication of this on the card, and students with pink cards should write above the signature space on page 5 the words ‘’ Student firom (date) to (date).” Home postal address should be given in the address space. All insured persons should make a special note of their insurance number, which is on the front of the card and it is also important to give the up-to-date address.
HAMBLEDEN
Whist Drive.—Winners of prizes at a whist drive held by the Hambleden Conservative and Unionist Association (men’s branch) last Friday were Muss Harman; 2, Mrs. Mills ; 3 Mrs. K. Wilcox; consolation, Mrs. Pocock. Gents. 1, Mr. J. Tilbury ; 2, Mr. A. Holloway; 3, Mr. Gamman; consolation, Mr. Pocock. The prices were presented by Mrs. Shaw, of the women’s branch.
OXFORDSHIRE WINTER ASSIZES, 1950.
Notice is hereby given that the Winter Assizes will be held at the County HaU, Oxford, at Eleven o’clock on Wednesday the 18th day of January, 1950, before The Hon. Sir Hugh lmbert Periam Hallett, Kt., M.C., one of the Just-ices of Our Lord the King and all persons summoned as Jurors, Persons bound by Recognize and others having business at the sk Assizes are required to attend. F. g. SCOTT, Under Sheriff. County Oxfordshire
PEPPARD.
Fete Result.—Since the final meeting of the Peppard Fete Committee the accounts have been completed and show a profit on the 1949 fete of £171 12s. 10d., which amount has been handed to the treasurer of the Peppard war memorial. This makes a total amount collected in the five fetes from 1945 to 1949 of £1,003 8s. 11d. As the committee originally set themselves a target of $1,000, and as this has now been achieved, it was resolved at the meeting to wind up the committee.
ADVANCES arranged WITH or WITHOUT SECURITY. REVERSIONS NEGOTIATED. For Terms apply: Chales Bradbury, LTD., 86, Sackville Street, Phone: Regent 3123 and 3995 Established 1922.
SCHOLASTIC
ST. MARY’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL. 9 ST. ANDREWS ROAD, HENLEY - ON - THAMES. A DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Run on Froebel lines by Froebel.Trained and. Certificated Teachers. Priccipal MISS BAYLBY, N.F.U.
MISS MARY PULLEN, L.R.A.M. teacher of music,
Pianotoforte, Rudiments, etc.. Deputy Organist, Accompanist Pupils Prepared For Examinations Vists Henley. Particulars on application The end house Hambleden Henley-on-Thames.
DOROTHY GREENHILL
R.A.D. (Advanced Teachers’ and Advanced Executiv Certificates) F.I.S.T.D. (Ballet) M.I.S.T.D. (Stage Barnch, Highly Commanded General Teachers’ Branch, Committee Mamber and Highly Commended). BALLET MUSICAL COMEDY. TAP. BALLROOM. ELOCUTION AND DRAMATIC ART. St. Mary’s Hall, Market Place. Henley
CAXTON HOUSE. SCHOOL,
82. Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames PREPARATORY AND NURSERY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS from 3 years of age. Sound Modem Education under trained staff. Preparation for Public and Grammar Schools Entrance Examinations. Headmistress: Mrs. E. M. Pinkham
TeL 761.
W. E. WILKINS
CERTIFICATED PIANOFORTE TUNER. TUNING AND ANY ACTION REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN (including keys) PUPILS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR PIANO TUITION AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Address:—125, Reading Rd., Henley. (Note Change). Telephone: Henley 635.
THE HONOURABLE LILIAN MARY AQUIN DRUMMOND Deceased.
PURSUANT To the Trustee Act, 1925. —Notice is Hereby Given that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of The Honourable Lilian. Mary . Aquin Drummond late of 52, St. Andrew’s Road, Henley-on-Thames, in the County of Oxford (“who died on the 9th day of October, 1949, and whose Will was proved •by David Drummond and Peter Drummond the Executors therein named, in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty’s High Court of Justice on the 15th day of November, 1949) are hereby required to send particulars in writing of their debts, claims or demands to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of February, 1950, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets having regard only to the debts claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice. Dated this 25th day of November, 1949, TAYLOR & HUMBERT, Solicitors for the said Executors. Burley House, 5-11, Theobalds Road, London, W.C.I.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
WAR CHARITIES ACT, 1940.
NOTICE is hereby given that it is proposed to apply to the Oxfordshire Comity Council for the Registration under the above-mentioned Act, of British Legion (Women’s Section), Henley and District Branch, the objects of-which are shortly as follows:—To raise and co-ordinate-funds for the purpose of assisting Ex-Service men and women and their dependents and generally to do all things necessary or expedient for the proper and effective carrying out of any of the aforesaid and similar objects and the_ad-ministrative centre of which is situate at the Secretary, Henley-on-Thames British Legion (Women’s Section), Bear Hotel, Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames. Any objections to the proposed registration should be sent in writing to the above-named Council within fourteen days from the date of this notice. Dated November 21st, 1949.
HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL.
PROPOSED NEW BUS SERVICE
ENCOURAGING HOUSING REPORT.
There was a full attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Town Council on Tuesday last. The Mayor (Coun. A. R. Hamilton) presided and others present were the Deputy Mayor (Alderman C. Luker), Aldermen G. Turton Green, H. Monk and WJ J. Busman, Councillors F. A. C. Buddington, A. R. B. Hobbs, S. J. Holton, Mrs. K.. N. Irvine, Mrs. H. W. Lovell, C. T. Luker, F. C. Morris, R. J. Pither, A. Rowe, H. T. Simms and L. Weston ; together with the town clerk (Mr. G. Caldecott), the borough surveyor (Mr. T. L. G. Jefferies) and the borough treasurer (Mr, A. Simpson). The report’ of the Estates and General Purposes Committee, which was presented by Alderman Luker, stated that salvage receipts for October were £75, bringing the total for the first seven months of the financial year to £317. A report on the collection of trade refuse was being prepared by the surveyor. The views of the Henley and District Chamber of Trade on alternative suggestions for road approach signs had been obtained, but before making any recommendation the committee were forwarding them tQ the Civic Society and subsequently to the R.A.C. for their opinions. Qn the suggestion of the Mayor, Alderman Luker agreed to send them to the A.A. also. On the subject of the suggested use by the public of the Odeon Cinema car park, the committee reported that they were in negotiation with the owners, Alderman Luker adding that there had been an interview with representatives of the cinema and a communication was awaited from the headquarters of the company. Letters had also been received from the Stuart-Walden Sport and Social Club and the Henley Bowls Club as to the use of the green by the former when the latter club were playing away. The committee did not feel justified in. intervening in the matter, which they felt should be the subject of a working agreement between the two clubs concerned.
£960 tor Mechanical, Sweeper.
Following consideration of a satisfactory report on the mechanical sweeper-collector inspected by the surveyor, the committee recommended the purchase of a model at a cost of £950, provided a loan could be raised for such purpose. Alderman Luker explained that with staff difficulties of to-day it was necessary to adopt all practical mechanical devices for the carrying out of work, and the surveyor, as the result of seeing a demonstration of the model referred to, was satisfied that it would be extremely useful to the Council. To carry out the scheme in mind would cost approximately £120 a year more than was at present being spent, but at the moment with the staff available it was impossible to keep the streets swept as they should be. Making allowance for wear and tear, it would cost more for street sweeping, but the streets would be better swept. Alderman Luker considered it a sound investment.Coun. L. Weston raised the question of the main streets swept by the County Council, and the surveyor said these streets were swept by the County Council with the assistance of Town Council labour., It was then suggested by Coun. Weston that these streets should be swept by the Town Council-when the mechanical sweeper was available and that efforts should be made to get a larger grant from the County Council for this service. This suggestion was accepted/but it was pointed out that the County Council already made a good grant in respect of the streets the Town Council swept on the former’s behalf. Reference was also made in- the report to a statue kindly given to the town by Mr. C. Andrade which had been erected in the alcove at the top of the main stairs at the Town Hall. Later the Finance Committee reported that Mr. Andrade had also sent a cheque for £10 to help towards the cost of the removal of the statue.
Monk’s Corner.
When the clause relating to plans was discussed reference was made to one for alterations at 1 and 3, Bell Street for Messrs. Montague Burton Ltd., which were approved, but the committee stated they are arranging to inform the county planning officer that they consider the proposed facia board is not in keeping with the building or its environment. Alderman Luker said it was sad to kno w that one of the oldest private businesses in the town (Messrs. Monk and Son) would cease to exist after Christmas and the premises would be. taken over by a multiple firm, Messrs. Montague Burton. He was glad that Alderman Monk had been able to follow his late father in the business and extended to him best wishes for many years of happy retirement freed from the worries of business. Alderman Luker added that the proposed facia board was of the type normally used by the firm who had bought the business, but the committee felt it was not in keeping with the building or the environment of Bell Street, and Alderman Luker said they would urge the Town Planning Committee to see that nothing was done to spoil the character of that important part of the town. to follow his late father in the business and extended to him best wishes for many years of happy retirement freed from the worries of business. Alderman Luker added that the proposed facia board was of the type normally used by the firm who had bought the business, but the committee felt it was not in keeping with the building or the environment of Bell Street, and Alderman Luker said they would urge the Town Planning Committee to see that nothing was done to spoil the character of that important part of the town. After Alderman Monk had returned After to Alderman Luker, Alderman W*J-Susman pointed out that 1 and 3„£ell Street came into grade 2 of the schedule of ancient- and historic buildings and because of that alterations could not be carried out except with the permission of the Ministry of Town and Country Planning.
Proposed Harpsden-Henley Bus Service.
The committee recommended the Council to support the application to the Traffic Commissioners for a licence to be granted to Messrs. Kemp’s Motor Services for the running of hourly services between Harpsden Village HaU and Henley Market Place with an alternative service between the Market Place and the 30 m.pspeed limit sign near the borough boundary in Greys Road. Alderman Luker said the committee felt they should support the Harpsden Parish Council in asking for the services, which, it was felt, would also be of advantage to the Council’s tenants at Gainsborough Hill and to other people on the proposed routes. Replying to Alderman Susman, who wondered whether an hourly service would pay, Alderman Luker said the gervices appeared to be proposed by Messrs. Kemp and it was not for that Council to suggest any curtailment. The committee reported the receipt of a letter from the Maidenhdad Corporation stating that a suggestion had teen made to them that a tourist agency be formed for the Thames Valley in order to attract visitors to this part of the countryside I and for that purpose to arrange for tne publication and distribution of information relating to amenities, historical features and other attractions. It was further suggested that a conference of all local authorities in the Thames Valley be convened at Maidenhead to consider the matter and hold preliminary discussions. The committee recommended that the invitation be accepted and the Council be represented by the Mayor, Alderman Luker, Councillors Hobbs and Rowe. “ The report of the fighting. Drainage and) fridge Committee was presented by Councillor F. C. Morns. It was stated that-the Southern Electricity Board had so far been unable to proceed with lighting improvements in j&dmwell and Belle Vue Roads owing to pressure of work and shortage of Labour. The committee had also decided to take no action with regard to a proposal to keep the public conveniences in the Mill Meadows open during the winter months owing to possible damage by frost. Coun. Weston asked the committee to consider the question of closing the conveniences for a shorter period than at present—from the end of October to the beginning of March.
Civil Defence Recruiting.
Coun. S. J. Holton presented the report of the Finance Committee which showed a net balance in hand on the Corporation’s accounts (excluding £682 7s. Id. on the M.E.C. account) totalling £12,641 13s. 7d. He stated that the ‘hub-committee had appointed Mr. J. M. Smith, of Stoke Row, to the post of accountancy assistant in the borough treasurer’s department. In accordance with Home)Office instructions, the report went recruitment for, the Civil Defence’l Corps, Fire Service Auxiliaries and Auxiliary members of the National Hospital Defence Service Reserve commenced on November 15th. The response to date*had ‘’ corresponded with that in other parts of the country.” The County Council stated that, although the county district councils are undertaking the duty of recruitment as being a matter of Immediate concern; there were other civil defence functions— such as the training of personnel—which, though primarily the responsibility of the County Council, might be exercised to better advantage locally under the supervision of the county district councils or of joint committees of representatives of such authorities, but this and the general scheme for organizing civil defence in the county were matters ‘for discussion at a conference to be arranged for such purpose. The town clerk said there had been six enrolments to date, but that day one applicant had taken -away* 28 forms and so they might get more enrolments.
Housing Scheme Completion Within Sight
Alderman Susman prefaced his presentation of a report of’ a meeting of the Housing Committee by saying he believed this was the most encouraging he had been able to make for two or three years. Referring to the progress-being made on the contracts now in hand and to the allocation of 56 houses for 1950 Alderman Susman said, ‘’It must be very encouraging to people in this town helping to get a roof over their heads to know that we have made sufficient progress to lead us to hope that in 18 months, say, our total scheme will be finished.” The report states that a circular dated November 4th suspended until further notice the issue of further licences for private house building, except where definite allocations had already been made. 44 That is all there is to say about it,” Alerman Susman commented. ‘’I am sorry for those who wil; be dissapointed but it is obvious’ why ‘the Ministry of Health have done it. There is a shortage of labour and a certain amount of shortage of certain materials. You will also have read that Mr. Be van has stated that every house built ufnder private enterprise meant one less council house for the working people. I would only say that most people work who have to earn their living.”
Their Living
Alderman Susman also touched on the question of allocation of the houses, and he referred to letters Sent to himself and to other members of the Housing Committee, and also to the Mayor, and he strongly recommended that t^ia practice should cease, saying it was not a right and proper thing to approach individual members of the committee. All applications should be made to the housing manager. Later in the meetings arising from Coun. Holton’s suggestion.l;that the General Purposes Committee should consider the most suitable place for .placing the .Cor* poration record chert, Alderman. Monk offered to the Council deed dated 1589 relating to his premises in Bell Street. The offer was accepted with thanks. Alderman Susman also referred to the absence from the reporters’ table of Mr. G. Blows, who had been a regular attendant at meetings for over 20 years. He suggested that the absence of Mr. Blows should be noted and that the Council should say how much they appreciated the reasonable way he had always reported Council proceedings. The Mayor reported that the following telegram had been sent by the town clerk to the M.P. for the division, Sir Gifford Fox, on-November 25th: ‘’ Henley Corporation requests your support in their opposition to the Justices of the Peace Bill which comes before Commons on Monday. The Corporation are strongly of opinion that non-county boroughs should retain separate commissions of peace and that the Mayor should continue to preside at petty sessions in accordance with ancient rights as Kings representative” The town clerk expressed the view that the Bill in question was yet another nail in the poffin of local” authorities. Not many more nails were left to drive in, he added.
Legion and Remembrance Service.
A letter was reaa from the Henley and District branch of the British Legion regretting that the customary Remembrance Sunday service was not Held in the Market Place as in previous years, and they asked the Mayor and Corporation to consider restoring the custom of holding the public service in future years. Another communication was from the “ chief statisticianV 1 of the Board of Trade asking for assistance with the census of trade and distribution and requesting the town clerk to supply an up-to-date street list, etc., and to give the name of the most up-to-date directory of the town. It was decided to refer the writer to Kelly’s 1942 Henley street directory, the latest published.
COMING EVENTS. December.
2nd.—RA Association Meeting, 8 p.m. 2nd.—Gay Nineties Musical Evening at Shiplake Memorial Hall. 2nd.—’’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” at The Playhouse Theatre. 3rd.—Henley British Legion (Women’s Section) Jumble Sale, St. John Ambulance Brigade Headquaters, Market Place, 2.30 p.m. 3rd.—Annual Jumble Sale in aid of the Church Funds at Shiplake Memorial Hall, 2.30 p.m. 3rd.—’’ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at The Playhouse Theatre. 3rd.—Baptist Church Minister’s (Rev. A. E. Patterson, BJ).) Induction Servioes. 5th.—Parent-Teacher Association Whist Drive at Secondary Modern School, 7 p.m. 5th.—Woodlands Foxhounds Wire Fund Ball, Ciros Club, London.
7th.—Visit to Henley of the High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voioe Choir. 7 th.—Christmas Sale at Congregational Church Hall, opened at 3 pm. 8th.—Hambleden Conservative Association: Whist Tournament (first round) for Astor Cup, Hambleden Parish Room, 7.45 pm- 9th.—Old Time Dance, Shiplake Hall, in aid of Thames Valley Theatre Trust Appeal. 9th.—Cricket Club Dance in GreyB Village Hall, 8.30-1 a.m. 10th.—Missionary Play and Nativity Play by the children at Baptist Church, 7 p.m. 10th.—Dinner Dance and Cabaret at Phyllis Court Club, 7.30-12, in aid of The Andrew Duncan Home, Shiplake. 11th.—Carol Service for Children, Remenham Church, 3 pm 11th.—In Congregational Church Hall Christmas Film: ‘’ Child of Bethlehem,” at 2.45 p.m. 11th.—Carols for Choir and People by the Henley Choral Society at Holy Trinity Church, 3.15 p.m. 14th.—Missionary Sale and Film at Town Hall, 5.30 p.m. 14th.—Primrose League Open Meeting. 14th.—Nettlebed and District Farming Club Danoe, Catherine Wheel Hotel. 16th.—The Greys Players in “Robert’s Wife,” Greys Village Hall, 8 p.m. 16th.—RAF. Association Danoe at the Catherine Wheel Hotel. 17th.—The GreyB Players in ‘’ Robert’s Wife,” Greys Village Hall, 8 p.m. 17th.—J. B. Priestley’s ‘’ How are they at Home,” at the Playhouse, in aid of Henley R.A.F. Association. 17 th.—Trinity Hall Rifle Club Olde Tyme Ball, Henley Town Hall. 17th.—Bumper Christmas Drive in aid of Henley Town Band, Rendezvous, Duke Street. 18th.—Congregational Church Toy Ser-’vice, 11 am.; Carol Service, 6.30 p.m. 18th.—Remenham Singers’ Carol Service, Remenham Church, 3 p.m. 18th.—Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Holy Trinity Church by the Choir, 6.30 p.m. 20th.—Shiplake Scouts Whist Drive, Memorial Hall, Shiplake, 7.15 p.m. 23rd.—Peppard and District Young Conservatives’ Annual Christmas Dance, Peppard Memorial Hall, 8-11.30 p.m. 23rd.—Sea Cadet Dance at the Catherine Wheel Hotel, 8-1 a.m. 24th.—MEC. Dance, Town Hall. 24th.—Christmas Eve Dinner Dance at the Catherine Wheel Hotel, 8-12. 5th.—Christmas Day Services at Congregational Church, 11 aan. and 6.30 p.m. 26th.—Dance, Henley Town Hall, in aid of Thamesfield Youth Association. 26th—Dinner and Gala Dance at the Catherine Wheel Hotel, 8-1. 30th.—Shiplake Memorial Hall Children’s Fancy Dress Party, 4-7 p.m. 31st.—MJ3.C. Dance, Town Hall. 31st.—Grand Carnival Ball, at the Catherine Wheel Hotel, commencing 8 p.m.
January.
2nd.—Annual Gift Day at Congregational Church. 7th.—’’ All-Ages “ Ball at Phyllis Court, in aid of Thamesfield Youth Association. 9th.—Whist Drive in aid of Henley branch, British Legion, Rendezvous Cafe. 14th.—YMCA Rummage Sale, St. Mary’s Hall. 20th.—RAF. Association Dance at the Catherine Wheel Hotel.
February. 6th.—Whist Drive in aid of Henley branch, British Legion, Rendezvous Cafe.
THE WOODLAND F0XH0UNDS
will meet Saturday, December 3rd— Nuffield Church. Saturday, December 10th— Cockpole Green. , At 11.0 a.m.
PRIVATE LOANS WITHOUT SECURITY
From £2 to £200. Write F. 8. RICHARDS, LTD., Avon House, Braumstone Avenue LEICESTER. Established 1923.
FAWLEY.
Women’ s Institute.—-At the annual, meeting of the Fawley Women’s Institute on November 24th the retiring committee were re-elected with the exception of Mrs. Mabel Almond, who did not stand for a second term. Four new members to the committee were elected—Mesdames Jackson, Anscombe, North and Sloper. Mrs. Storrs-Fox and Miss Foster were elected vice-presidents and at a subsequent committee meeting Mrs. Burroughs was elected hon. secretary. No treasurer has vet been appointed. Miss MacDougall and Miss Asbhy, of the Bucks Executive Committee, were in attendance as V.C.O.s and Mrs. Charles Burch and Mrs. Baguley from a neighbouring institute acted as tellers. The tea hostesses were Mrs. Sloper and Mrs. Read. The December meeting takes* place on December 15th and will largely be devoted to compiling the Fawley section of the .Village Book. For this purpose a tea party will be held to which older Fawley residents will be invited.
BINFIELD HEATH FLOWER SHOW.
At a meeting of The Binfield Heath and District Flower Show Committee on Thursday, November 24th, it was decided to hold next years’ show at Holmwood (by kind permission of Mrs. E.S. Makower) on Saturday, August 19th. A social and sale of work will be held at Holmwood Hall during the winter months in aid of the show funds.
HENLEY COUNTY BENCH.
Thursday.—Before Captain T. Miller (chairman), Captain C. J. Goldsmid, Miss D. Fox, Mr. Jf E. Chalcraft, Lady* Brunner and Mr. H. W. Brown.
Four Fines. “Gordon W. Potter, of 20, Prospect Street, Caversham, pleaded guilty to four summonses—failing to display ‘’L” plates, having no competent driver, with him, failing to k^ records of.hours worked, etc., and faffing to* carry records. The defendant told the court that the usual driver was ul and, as his firm was responsible for a mobile cinema show, he took a chance and drove the vehicle. He added that he was unaware they had to keep records as the vehicle was never driven for more than an hour at ‘a time. He was fined 10s. on each of the four summonses.
Theft Charge Dismissed.
William W. Wixen, of 4, Church View, Stoke Row, pleaded not guilty to the theft of four sacks valued at 10s., the property of Borocourt Mental Institution. Insp. Morris said watch was kept at the institution and the defendant was seen with a filled sack on’his cycle. When it was opened it was found to contain cabbage leaves. In a store died belonging to him were found three other sacks which, it was claimed, bore marks identifying them as the property of Borocourt. Con. Barrett said the sack the defendant had on his cycle contained kitchen waste. The three sacks in the store were similar, and one contained kitchen waste, another potatoes an^l the other was empty. Henry Arthur Brown, a head gardener at Borocourt, claimed that all three sacks in the shed contained potatoes and he said the sacks were not marked as Borocourt sacks. The Bench dismissed the summons.
Hut Theft
Sidney Thomas Henry Butcher, of 169, Beecham Road, Reading, and Albert Edward Croshaw, of 71, Blossom Square, Theale, pleaded not guilty to being concerned together in stealing a hut valued at £60, tbe property of Arthur Henry Green. Mr. R. R. Smith appeared for the former and Mr. Peter Fortes for the latter. Mr. Peter Smith, prosecuting, said some two years ago Mr. Green placed on land at Kidmore End a but in eight sections. On July 10th of this year he found that six of the sections had disappeared and on July 28th the remaining two sections were found to have gone. The police were informed on each occasion, but the mystery was not resolved until Croshaw called upon the Berks Constabulary at Reading and made a statement in which he said he, Butcher and a man named House, an employee- of Butcher’s, who drove the lorry, had taken six sections of a hut from Kidmore End to Arborfield where Butcher and Croshaw required a hut for their building operations. Later Butcher and Croshaw, according to the latters statement, fetched the two re-maining sections. At that time the two defendants were in partnership. Butcher was seen and at first claimed that he had bought the hut from a man in a Cane End public house for £5, but later, saying he made this statement to protect Croshaw, made another statement. Con. Muston said he found on- the site where the shed had been stored at Kidmore End a piece of wood and when he was shown a hut at Aborfield a piece was missing and the portion of wood he found at Kidmore End exactly fitted the space. Dennis House, who said he had been employed by Butcher for the past twelve years, said Butcher first of all requested him to drive the lorry to fetch a shed from Kidmore End and later he was asked by Croshaw as welL He helped fetch six sections of the hut in the normal course of his employment, but had no part in tbe removal of-the remainder. The witness said on a subsequent occasion he heard Croshaw say the hut wps cheap for what it had cost. Cross-examined by Mr. R. R. Smith, .the witness said Butcher was a married man with seven children, three of whom assisted in the business. He had never known Butcher do anything dishonest. He knew a Mr. Langham, of Elmer Street, Reading, had been asked by Butcher to take the shed back to .the site from which it was taken. That , was befote police enquiries commenced. House was congratulated by tbe magistrates on the clear way he had given his evidence. Further evidence was given by Harry Panter, of Beenham,who said Croshaw wrote to him and at Panter’s suggestion Croshaw went to the police. Butcher, in a statement, was alleged to have said that he told Croshaw wherer the shed was and it was Croshaw who suggested that they should get it. Croshaw, according to the statement, knew the shed did not belong to Butcher. Croshaw, on the other hand, said he helped collect the shed thinking it was Butcher’s property. Butcher gave evidence on oath, describing himself as an electrical engineer. He heard that a shed was wanted for the work he and Croshaw were doing at Arborfield and claimed that he made enquiries in an attempt to trace any owner before it was removed. It was his intention to make use of the shed and return it later, and he had approched a Mr. Lang-ham at the end of September to do this. Richard Williams, a-former headmaster of Wilson and Newtown Schools, Reading, described Butcher as a man of high integrity, whilst a Mr. Langham said he was asked by Butcher at the end of September to take arrsbed from Arborfield to -the Kidmore End area. Croshaw also gave evidence on oath, saying he thought Butcher had bought or borrowed the shed. He went to the police after he had heard House suggest that the shed had been “knocked off.” Both defendants were found guilty. Butcher was fined £20 with costs totalling £5 178. and Croshaw, -who, the chairman said, had taken a secondary part in the business, was fined £5 with £5 17s. 1d. costs.
SHIPLAKE.
DARTS—A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent at the Plowden Arms, Shiplake, on Friday last, when Ardlers Coach Builders were visitors for a freindly darts match. The result was a win for ‘’ Plowden Anns “ by 5-3.
Christening.—Many will be interested to learn of the christening of tbe infant eon of Mr. and Mrs. David Nicholls, of 18, Newton Road, Failsworth, Manchester, which took place at All Saints’ Church, Newton Heath, on Sunday last. Tbe Rev. D. Edwards officiated and the child was named Peter David. The godparents were Miss A. Clarke, Mr. L. Lindsay, and Mr. K. Hide. Mr. David Nicholls is tbe son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nicholls, of ‘’ Little Gonwin,” Mill Road, Shiplake, and is a sports commentator in tbe “ Sports Special” programme on the Northern Regional.
Whist Drive.—A successful whist drive organized by the 1st Shiplake Scouts in aid of their funds was held at the Church Room on Tuesday. The M.C. was Mr. F. Woodwards, and the prize-winners were :—Ladies : I, Mrs. Lam-bourne ; 2, Mrs. Newman ; 3, Mrs. George; consolation, Mrs. Street. Gents: 1, Mr. Fidler ; 2, Mrs. Jemmeti ; 3, Mr. P. Baker. Competition and other prizes went to Mrs. Robson, Mr. Neale, Mr. Home and Mrs. Parrott, and Mrs. Wells kindly presented the prizes. The Scouts desire to thank all who helped in any way to make the effort a success.
Football.—Shiplake were at home to South Stoke on Saturday in the Oxfordshire Junior Shield. Play was very fast in the opening stages and both defences did well in clearing their lines. Shiplake gradually got a grip of tbe game and led by 2—0 at half-time. They went further ahead with two more goals after the change of ends, to which the visitors could only reply once, Shiplake having a comfortable victory of 4—1.. Their scorers were F. Penn (2) and G. Edwards (2).
Badminton Club.—The Shiplake Badminton Club had a very enjoyable match against the Twyford Badminton Club on Friday, November 25th. The result was 7 matches to 2 in favour of Twyford. Details (Shiplake names, first): Mr. A.
Making and Miss M. Childs lost to Mr. M. Croswell and Mrs. Dunn, 8—15, 11—15; lost to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 7—15, 15—3, 11—15; beat Mr. Willis and Miss Foster, 15—7- 9—15, 17—14. Mr. Davis and Mrs; M. Keene lost to Mr. M. ‘Croswell and Mrs. Dunn, 18—15, 6—15, 7—15; lost to Mr. and Mrs. Jones,-12—15,15—9, 10—15; beat Mr. Willis and Miss Foster, 17—14,15—12. Mr. W. Roberts and Mrs. E. Davis lost to Mr. M. Croswell and Mrs. Dunn, 2—15, 4—15 ; lost to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 7—15, 11—15; lost to Mr. Willis and Miy Foster, 7—15. 11—15.
Parish Council,—Mr. J. Makower occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Parish Council. It was reported that no one had come forward to cultivate as ah allotment a piece of land in Westfield Crescent, Lower Shiplake, and it was decided to re-issue the notice. A letter from the divisional surveyor stated that the question of the provision of non-standard type signs on the stretch of road from the ‘’ White Hart” tip to Shiplake Rise Farm was being considered by the highways department of the County Council. It was decided to suggest the provision of a 30-mile speed limit from below the’’ White Hart” double bend as far as the ‘’ George and Dragon,” Binfield Heath, having special regard to the New Inn Corner, RmfifllH Heath. A scheme for the provision of wicket gates at the level crossing gates at Shiplake station was submitted from the British Railways with a suggestion that the Parish Council should pay for the installation of these gates. It was decided to inform the British Railways that the Council have no power to expend money in such a manner, and if the railway authority are not prepared to carry out such work to press for improvements to the steps of the footbridge. It was reported that an inspection of the bridleway from Shiplake Church to the river had been carried out by the chairman of the Highways Committee of the Henley Rural District Council and the Rev. J. N. Menin on behalf of the Parish Council and that the matter was still under consideration by the Distriot Council. The Council’ decided to ask the Southern Electricity Board to give early consideration to the provision of lighting facilities for the residential property in Memorial Avenue and the immediate vicinity.
British Legion.—The Women’s Section of the Shiplake and Dunsden British Legion held their monthly meeting on Thursday of last week, with Mrs. Bruton in the chair, supported by Mrs. G. Foster (treasurer) and Mrs. Andersson (secretary). Mrs. Bruton, in opening the meeting, said how she appreciated the honour they had accorded her in appointing her as chairman, and she would do her very best for the welfare of the branch. Members were asked to notify the secretary or sick visitors (Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. J. Makower, Mrs. Penny and Miss Gibbs) in case of illness. It was proposed by Mrs. Long-botham, seconded by Mrs. Bonser, that a donation should be sent to the Men’s Section towards Remembrance Day expenses. Mrs. Bruton was appointed delegate to attend the area conference, which is to be held in London, and Mrs. Long-bothaxn delegate to the annual conference. Mrs. Bonser reported that the Legion effort for Poppy week had resulted in a sum of £114 4b. 9d. being forwarded Jo Earl Haig’s Fund. This was considered satisfactory,’ but is about £20 down on last year’s results. Mrs. Bonser also gave a report on the business of’ the County Conference, at which was discussed the resolution proposed by the Shiplake and Dunsden branch : ‘’ That the runners-up in the standard-bearer competition should receive a certificate of merit.’’ Mrs. Cazes was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. H. South am was appointed correspondent, and Mrs. Freeman doorkeeper. After the business the members took part in a beetle drive.
Games.—The return games match between Shiplake and Dunsden British Legion and the Harpsden BJL. was played at the Bottle and Glass Inn on Friday last. All the games were contested with much enthusiasm. Shiplake and Dunsden took the leadwith darts, scoring 4 against 2, but Harpsden squared it at cribbage with a 4—2 win. In the shove-halfpenny Harggden romped away with a 5—1 win, thus gaining the victory with~ll games to 7.
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