Extracts from

Wellington
Journal & Shrewsbury News

1937

relating to Broseley and District

Broseley
Local History Society

2007

23rd
January 1930

BROSELEY

UNITED BROTHERHOOD. — The monthly meeting of the Men's Own
was held in the Town Hall on Sun day. Mr. W.
Batchelor, in accordance with the rota, was chairman, and was supported by the
chaplain (Rev. C. S. Jackson, rector of Broseley), and the Rev. J. Martin, of
Darlington Street Chapel, Wolverhampton, who
gave an address on "Putting Man into Manhood." The chaplain read the
lesson and led the meeting in prayers, owing to the absence of the special
soloist, the musical part consisted of the singing of hymns from the Fellowship
Hymnal, to the accompaniments of the organist and assistant, Mr. W .E. Davis
and Mr. Dennis Williams.

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.—  A large and representative gathering of
the residents of the district attended a public meeting in the Town Hall on
Monday, called by the Borough Council, for the purpose of considering the steps
to be taken to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation in  the Broseley Ward. Ald.
Nicklin (as Chairman of the Ward Committee), presided, and was supported by the
Members of the District Council. Mr. Nicklin said that the Council had agreed
to assist the fund to the extent of one penny in the pound in the rates, if
needed. The meeting decided to follow the same lines as with the Silver Jubilee
celebration, and an executive committee was elected, comprising the same people
who acted on the previous occasion, with additional names. Mr. Nicklin was unanimously
re-elected chairman, and Mr. A. J. Garbett was appointed secretary to the
Executive Committee, with Mr. A. Wilkinson as assistant secretary. Mr. R.
Nicklin (manager of Lloyds Bank. Broseley), was elected treasurer. Various
sub-committees were also elected. Representatives from Jackfield attended the
meeting, and the Rev. F. J. R. Mason (rector of Jackfield), said that they had
already had a meeting in their district, and had decided to proceed as they did
for the Jubilee, and have a house-to-house collection. His object in attending
the meeting that evening was to learn what assistance would be given to them by
the District Council if they should need any help. He was assured by the
chairman that the Borough Council would augment their fund if necessary.

LATE MISS J. J. MOORE.—The death occurred on Tuesday at
Bournville, Birmingham,
of Miss Jane Julia (Jennie) Moore,
High Street, Broseley, after an illness of one week, at the age of 70. Miss
Moore had lived in Broseley the whole of her and was the youngest daughter of
the, late Mr. and Mrs. William Moore; who formerly, lived at Cape Street. For the last 25 years she
had made her home with her sister, Miss Mary Moore, stationer and newsagent,
High Street. She had been ailing in health for some time. Early this year she
went to Birmingham
to visit a relative who was ill, and contracted a cold which eventually
resulted in her death. She is survived by three sisters and four brothers. The
funeral takes place to-day (Saturday) at Birmingham,
and the interment will be at Brandwood cemetery,
where one of her sisters is buried.

COUNTY COURT MADELEY

Thursday.—Before Judge Samuel.

Workman's
Claim Disallowed

An application was made by Samuel Jones, Speed's Lane,
Broseley, for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, the respondent
being Major A. Boswell, public works contractor, Wolverhampton.

Mr. E. G. H. Beresford (Birmingham),
instructed by Messrs. Cooper, Woolley and Co., Bridgnorth, appeared for
applicant, and the respondent was represented by Mr. Colin Coley, instructed by
Messrs. T. Haynes Duffil and Son, Birmingham.

Mr. Beresford said that applicant was a tile presser by
trade, and until about four years ago was employed by John Doughty and Son,
Broseley, afterwards working at the Prestage Tile Works. He later became
unemployed, but in March, 1935, he obtained employment with respondent, who was
then a contractor at the Buildwas Power Station. On Sept. 12, 1935, while
engaged in braking skips down a line, his left hand was badly crushed. He lost
part of his little finger, and the ring finger was also damaged. He was paid
compensation until Dec. 26, 1935, when it ceased, and applicant later secured
employment with John Doughty and Son, but owing to his injury, he could not follow
his original employment as a tile presser, and was doing work of a labouring
character.

Applicant said that he could not do the work as a tile
presser to make his money, owing to his injured hand. In reply to Mr. Coley, he
agreed that he was employed by respondent as a general labourer.

John Farnell, manager to Messrs.
John Doughty and Son, said that Jones applied for work as a tile presser, and
was engaged as such, but he could not get through his work as efficiently as
the others. He presumed it was due to his injured hand.

Arthur Thomas, foreman tile presser to Messrs. John Doughty
and Son, said that Jones could not do the work as a tile presser to make his
money.

John Wm. Lee, manager to the respondent, said that Jones was
engaged by his firm as a general labourer.

Mr. Coley said that when the accident happened Jones was
employed as a general labourer. There was partial disability, but it did not
prevent him from continuing work as such.

Evidence in support of this was given by Dr. Mackie (Wellington), and Dr. Freeman (Wolverhampton).

His Honour said that he was of opinion that applicant was fit
to do a general labourer's work, and under the circumstances he could not give
any monetary compensation. He would give a declaration of liability, but on the
general issue he found in favour of the respondent.

30th January 1937

JACKFIELD

THE JACKFIELD PRIZE SILVER BAND held their annual meeting
on  Monday at the Black Swan Inn, Mr.
W. T. Hudson (chairman of the committee) presiding. One minute's silence was
observed in memory of the late Mr. E. Shenton, who
was a member of the committee.—The chairman  in opening the proceedings,
congratulated the band on having had a successful season. In addition to
clearing off the balance of £25, -outstanding on the new uniform fund,
the general account showed a balance in hand. The hon. secretary and treasurer
(Mr. G. Stewart) presented the accounts for the past year, showing a credit balance
of £18 15s. 11d., which were considered satisfactory and adopted.—Ald. A. A. Exley was re-elected
president for the ensuing year.  The
committee was re-elected en bloc, with one addition and Mr. W. Ellis again
appointed bandmaster, and Mr. C. Hudson was; chosen as deputy bandmaster. Mr.
A. Evans was re-elected as members' representative on the committee. The
remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony. Songs were contributed by
Messrs. R. Duce, E. Hudson,
F. Cross, G. Stewart and N.  Hudson: and banjo solos by Mr. .Walter Hudson. The rector (Rev. F J R Mason) also
gave a humorous item.       Mr.
Gerald Edge presided at the piano.

TERRIBLE  SAD 'CASE"

JACKFIELD MAN KILLED IN MADELEY ACCIDENT

LEAVES WIDOW AND ELEVEN

CHILDREN

‘A terribly sad case", said the Coroner (Mr F W
Derry) at an inquest at Broseley Lady Forester Hospital on Thursday into the
death of Charles Herbert Morris, of Werps Road,
Jackfield, who died in  the hospital
on Tuesday from injuries received in a road accident.

Deceased, it was stated, who was aged about 52, leaves a
widow and eleven children, six of whom are under 14 years old, and three under
school age.

On Monday morning, at about 7-13, Morris, who was employed by
the County -Council on road repairs at Cosford, near Shifnal, was pedal cycling
to work. When riding down High Street, Madeley, he was involved in a collision
with a motor milk van, owned and driven by Mr. E, Brown, milk retailer, of 3, Park Street,
Madeley.

Morris was badly injured, and after being attended, by Dr.
Mitchell, of Madeley, he was removed to the Broseley Hospital,
where he died on Tuesday.

Only evidence of identification was taken when the inquest
was opened on Thursday,

Leonard Charles Morris, son of the deceased, of 37, Railway St.,
Bridgnorth, identified the body, and the inquiry was then adjourned,

The Coroner,
expressing his deep sympathy with the widow and relatives, said that it was a
terribly sad case, particularly because of the large family who were left.

Inspector Machin (Iron-Bridge), on
behalf of the police, associated himself with the coroner's expression.

6th February 1937

EARLY MORNING. ROAD CRASH

AT MADELEY

RESUMED INQUEST ON JACKFIELD MAN

THE adjourned inquest into the death of Mr, Charles Herbert
Morris, County Council roadman, of the "General Gordon" (formerly a licensed
house), Werps Road, Jackfield, aged about 52, who
died in the Broseley Lady Forester Hospital on Jan. 26 from injuries received
in a road accident in High Street, Madeley, the previous day, was held on
Tuesday at the Broseley Hospital by the borough coroner (Mr. F.  W, Derry).

Mr, E. C. S. White was foreman of the jury.

Mr. G. H. Butler, of Messrs, Ansell and Sherwin, Birmingham, appeared for
Mr. Edward Brown, milk retailer, of 3, Park Street, Madeley, the owner-driver of
the motor-van which was involved in a collision with Morris's cycle.

Inspector Machin (Iron-Bridge)
represented the police.

The inquest was opened last week, and after evidence of
identification, was adjourned.

Mrs, Elsie May Morris, widow of deceased, stated that her
husband was a Salop County Council road-man, and had been so employed for about
seven or eight years. He was working near Cosford waterworks at the time of his
death, and it was his practice to cycle to his work, He had to commence work at
7-30 a.m. He left home at about a quarter to seven on the morning of the
accident. Her husband had been riding a bicycle since a boy, and had the
reputation of being a careful rider.

Dr. J. G. Boon, medical officer of the Lady Forester
Hospital, described deceased's
injuries; which included a fracture of the base of the skull. Deceased was
unconscious when admitted, and continued so up to the time of his death. It was
a hopeless case right from the first.

P.C. Bailey (Madeley) said the accident occurred at about
7-20 a.m. He gave measurements, etc., and produced a plan of the scene. He
stated that the gradient of the road was 1 in 20 sloping in the direction of
Cuckoo Oak, the direction in which deceased was travelling. The scene of the
accident was on a gradual left-hand bend,

In reply to a question, witness said deceased would have a
good view; the bend in the road did not obscure the visibility in any way.

Van
Driver's Evidence

Edward Brown, the driver of the motor-van, said he was
driving his three-wheel commercial van along High Street, Madeley, from Cuckoo
Oak in the direction of Iron-Bridge. He estimated he was travelling at 14
m.p.h., and when he was near to Mr. Cartwright's butcher's shop, he suddenly
saw the pedal cyclist travelling towards him about 15 yards away; he could not
see any greater distance away than that. The cyclist had no light, and came
straight on, not altering his course, and witness had no time to warn him. He
did not think the cyclist saw him. Witness jammed on his brakes and shut the
engine off as he saw deceased was heading straight for him, and the car had
actually stopped at the time of impact.
The cyclist was travelling very fast and struck the van on the front on
the off-side, and deceased's head struck the board at the front of the car over
the wind screen. There was no other traffic about at the time,

Witness added that he had been driving the van since April,
1936, and for 14 years a motor-cycle and combination, had never been involved
in an accident previously,

"
Van on its Proper Side "

Mrs. Phyllis Johnson, widow, 17, Station Road; Madeley, who
was on the pavement near the spot, said she first saw a small motor-vehicle
coming from the direction of Cuckoo Oak. It was coming very slowly on its
proper side of the road, She next saw the bicycle coming down High Street about
six yards away, and when she was turning to go down an entry she heard a loud
crash and saw that the cycle and van had come into collision. The van was still
on its proper side and had lights on, but she could not say how many.

Frederick Cyril Cartwright, butcher, 38, High Street,
Madeley, who heard the crash, said that after the accident, the position of the
van was on its correct side of the road, and there were lights on the van,

Richard Gregory, 56, High Street, Madeley, who also heard the
crash, gave similar evidence.

The Coroner, in his summing up, said that after hearing the
evidence he considered that no blame could be attached to the driver of the
motor-van, and he did not see any other verdict but “Accidental
death".

The-jury returned a verdict accordingly.

Mr. Butler, on behalf of his client, expressed sympathy with
the widow and family.

Mr. White also expressed sympathy on behalf of the jury.

The Coroner mentioned that he and the police had already done
so at the opening of the inquest.

The
Funeral

The funeral took place on Saturday. The coffin was taken from
the mortuary at the Lady
Forester Hospital
by the bearers (Messrs. E. Hodge, W, Storey, G. Harrington, A. Rogers and N.
Hughes) to the Broseley cemetery, where a service was conducted by the rector
of Jackfield (Rev. F. J. R. Mason).

The family mourners included the widow, Leonard, Albert,
Cecil, Jack and Harold (sons), Mr. William Morris, Claverley (brother), Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Jones. Bridgnorth (brother-in-law and sister-in-law); and Mrs.
Jessie James, Endon (niece).

Deceased was a native of the Bridgnorth district, and had
only resided in Jackfield a comparatively short time. He served in the Great
War.

BROSELEY

"LA REVUE SPLENDIDE". — A revue, produced by
Mr. P. G. F. Jones, Wem, was presented by the patients of the King Edward Memorial
Sanatorium, Shirlett, in the Dining Hall on Jan. 29. It was attended by the
resident doctor, Dr. Turner, the Matron and  the majority of the patients and staff.
Those taking part were Mr. Jones, Mr. Sam Hall (Oswestry), Mr. Harry Swinnerton
(Shrewsbury), Miss Winnie
Davies (Broseley), Miss Alice Wilcox (Red
Lake), Miss Eva Doody
(Hadley) and Miss Kathleen Ashley (Tilstock) and Miss
Margaret Ashby (Shrewsbury)
was at the piano. The many humorous items included a sketch written by Mr.
Charles Davenport, a patient. During the intervals. the audience was
entertained by Sam Hall and his Harmonica Band. The "Maniacs" (which
is what the company called themselves) opened with their signature tune, "The
Fleet's in Port Again." The stage, curtains, etc., were erected by the
stage manager, Mr. Joe Oliver (Oswestry) and his assistant, Mr. R. Powell (Ludlow). The footlights
were made of toffee tins cut in half, and the sound effects were produced by an
electric polisher, numerous tin lids and peas in a tin.

SOCIAL CLUB- The annual general meeting was held at the club
on Jan. 30. Owing to illness, many members were unable to be present, and there
was only a moderate attendance. In the absence of the president (Lord Forester),
the chair was taken by Dr. J. G. Boon (chairman of committee). The secretary
(Mr. R. B. Weekes), in presenting the financial
statement, informed the meeting that, in consequence of the illness of one of
the auditors the accounts had not been audited.. These were passed subject to
audit.. The Meeting confirmed the action of the committee in appointing Mr. R.
Nicklin (of Lloyds Bank, as auditor in the place of Mr. R. E. Piper, who has
left the district. The three retiring members of the committee, Messrs. J.
Watkins, J. Tisdale and T. Goodall, were re-elected.
In the place of two members of the committee who had resigned, Messrs. A.
Fielding and Matthew Davis were elected. Mr. J. Tisdale conducted the sale of
newspapers and magazines.

WOMEN CONSERVATIVES.- The annual meeting of the local branch
of the Women's Conservative Association, was held on Wednesday at the Town
Hall. There was a good attendance. Lady Norah More, of Barrow House, presided,
and Mr. W. M. Ridgwell (Wrekin Division agent), and
Mrs. H. P. Sykes (vice-chairman of the Wrekin Women's Association), attended.
The statement of accounts for the past year, showing: a balance of £1 6s.
10d. in hand, was presented by Mrs. P. W. Parr (hon. treasurer), and passed.
Lady  Forester (Willey Park),
was again elected president, and the following officers were re-elected;
— Chairman, Lady Norah More;. vice-chairmen, Mrs G. Potts (Benthall
House), and Mrs. Renwick (The Grange); hon. treasurer, Mrs. P. Parr; hon.
secretary, Mrs. A. Crawford; assistant secretary, Mrs. E, Walker. The committee
was re-elected en bloc.
Refreshments were afterwards served by Mrs. Jas. Evans.

TENNIS CLUB, DANCE.—The annual dance in connection with
the Lawn Tennis Club, was held on Jan. 29 in the Town. There was a large
attendance,' and' the hall was tastefully decorated, while novelty prizes were
distributed during the evening. The M.C. was Mr: Walter E. Davis, who also
carried out the secretarial arrangements. The refreshment department was
supervised by Mrs. T. W. 'Street and Mrs. J. Jones, who were assisted by the
lady members of the club: Mr.
Street .and Mr. Jones gave assistance as door
stewards.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—Bible Sunday was
served as follows on Sunday. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Gwynn Rhys services were held in the morning at the Parish Church,
the preacher being the Rev. C. S. Jackson. In the evening at the Baptist Church, the preacher was Mr. E. Glover.
In the afternoon a service was held in the Congregational Church under the
chairmanship of Mr. R. N. Moore, Madeley. Addresses were given on the value of
the Bible by the Rev. T. Lloyd Morgan, Baptist minister, and the Rev. C. E.
Wright, Congregational minister. Selections were given by the Broseley Handbell Ringers, under the conductorship of Mr. A. J. Garbett.
Mrs. W. Williams was at the organ. Collections were taken at all services for
Bible Society funds, and these, with subscriptions, amount to about £6.

DISTRICT COUNCIL

Wednesday, Ald. J. Nicklin
presiding.

The town clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry), reporting on finance,
stated that the general district account, after cheques being drawn that day to
the amount of £149 6s. 2d., would show a debit balance of £34 2s.
1d., but after the February precept of £189 11s. 8d. was paid into the
account, would show a credit balance of £155 9s. .7d. as against a debit
balance of £183 10s. 10d. at the corresponding period last year. He
reported that the collectors had paid a sum of £66 4s. 9d. into the water
account during the past month and after cheques being drawn that day amounting
to £13 1s., the account would be in credit to the extent of £178
13s. 10d., as against a credit of £145 4s. 2d. last year.— The
chairman considered that their financial position was satisfactory.

The collector (Mr. A. G. Fenn),
said that he had collected £171 19s. 8d. of the current half-year's water
rate, and the gross outstandings amounted to
£138 11s. 7d. He stated that he had banked a further amount of £16
4s. 2d. the previous day, which had increased the balance mentioned by that
sum.

Mr. C. Thomas, sanitary inspector, reported the district free
from notifiable diseases.

Mr. C. K. Jones suggested that before repairs to the Cobwell Road were
carried out, there were properties where the drains should be first connected
up with the sewer, to save taking up the road again. The inspector was
instructed to make inquiries as to these.

The surveyor reported that he had received a letter from the
Ministry of Transport in connection with the repairs being carried out on the
short length of road near the railway bridge at Jackfield, requesting that a
kerbed footpath be made there, and also stating that the grant had not been
cancelled, and that he would be quite in order in proceeding with the work. He
stated that the kerbing had been provided for in his estimate of the cost, and
the work was being proceeded with.—A member remarked that the work
already done was a great improvement:

Mr. Parr mentioned the dangerous position in which some buses
parked in the Broseley Square—especially
at times when two buses were there together—when the children were coming
from school.. The clerk was instructed to write the County Council, suggesting
that a white line be put there showing the position at which buses would be
allowed to park.

13th February 1937

LATE MRS E. POUNTNEY.-The death occurred on Feb. 4 at the age
of 79, after two weeks' illness, of Mrs. Elizabeth Pountney, at her home, 11,
Fiery Fields. She was the widow of Mr. Alfred Pountney, town postman for over
30 years, who died 28 years ago. Mrs. Pountney was staunch member of the Church
of England, and up to about seven years ago, when her sight began to fail, was
a regular worshiper and communicant at the Parish Church.
She was also one of the oldest members of the local women’s branch of the
Conservative and Unionist Association. The funeral took place on Monday at the Parish Church,
where a Service was conducted by the rector Rev. C. S. Jackson. The body was
conveyed on the church bier, and the attendants were Messrs. R. and J. Gallier, G. Meredith, sen, W.
Meredith, James Gallier, and J. Casey, all close
neighbours. The mourners included Alfred, Arthur. Fred and Walter (sons), Eva
and Florrie (daughters). Eva, and May Pountney,
Dawley (grandchildren), Mrs. Fred Pountney, Dawley, and Mrs. Walter Pountney
(daughters-in-law), Mr. W. W. Ward (son- in-law), Mr. Bert Pountney.  Iron- Bridge,
and Mr: E. Hodge, Jackfield (nephews). Friends who attended were Mrs. John Edwards,
Mr. Cyril Edwards. Mr. F. Powell (ex-postman), Mr. John Wollam,
Mr. Harry Mason, Mr. Frank Benbow, and Mrs. Tom
Bennett. The interment was in (he cemetery in the grave of her late husband.
She is survived by five sons and four daughters. Beautiful floral tributes were
sent by:- Alfred. Eva and Louisa: Arthur. Jessie and family: Fred and Lill: Florrie, Will and family:
Walter, Sybil and family: Eva and May (grand-daughters): Vincent and Vivienne
(great-grandchildren): cousin Nellie and Joe (Brierley. Hill): all at Manchester: Mr. and Miss Exley (Rock House): Robert and Harry Parry (Brierley Hill):
Mr. and Mrs. T. Edwards and Cyril: Mr. and Mrs. Woollam:
Mr. and Mrs. F. Powell: Mr. and Mrs. J. Powell: Mrs. Molyneux, Ivor and Walter: Mr. Joe Dallier and family: Mr. and Mrs.
J. Pone (Much Wenlock): Carrie and Lucy (Jackfield) W. and Mrs. T. Bennett: Mr.
and Mrs. J. Casey and Georgie: Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Meredith and Mr. Goodall (Monewood):
Mrs. Morris and Elsie: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jones. junior: Mr. and Mrs. F. Benbow: Mr. and Mrs. Rogers: Elsie and Harry Beddowe Mr. and Mrs. G. Maiden: Mr. and Mrs. Hillgroves (Wellington).

20th February 1937

40 YEARS AT THE POTTER'S WHEEL

A SHROPSHIRE CRAFTSMAN OF THE OLD SCHOOL

M. R. 'WHITMORE, BENTHALL, TO RETIRE

SEVENTY-FOUR- years-old Mr. H. Whitmore, of Benthall Lane,
Benthall, which is in the ancient borough of Wenlock, who has been engaged in
the making of pottery—the oldest of the arts known to man-is shortly to
retire, but not until he has completed his work in connection, with the
fashioning of Coronation souvenirs.

He is engaged at one of the oldest pottery works, the
Benthall potteries, established over 200 years ago, and some of the present employees
are third and fourth generation descendants            of
Shropshire potters.

Although Mr. Whitmore is not a direct Salopian—he was
born at Bilston—he can be claimed as one of Shropshire's potters, for he
has been employed at the Benthall Potteries for 53 years, and for over 40 years
he has been at the potter's wheel, one of the oldest of  the potter's tools.

Professionally, he is styled as a "thrower”, and
when a JOURNAL representative called at the works this week, Mr. Whitmore had
just a lump of clay on the wheel and with his deft fingers was fashioning the,
desired article—a Coronation beaker.

Fragile cups, bowls, exquisitely-shaped ornamental vases,
tea-pots ready for the process of "baking" were on, his bench, and
they were all request. hand-made articles.

In conversation which followed, the JOURNAL representative
was informed that a number of special Coronation orders had been received for
handmade souvenir cups and beakers, and it is on this work that Mr. Whitmore is
at present engaged. He was on similar work for. the Coronations of King Edward
VII, and King George V.

An Expert

Although modern methods have been introduced, Mr. Whitmore is
still engaged on the old treadle-worked wooden wheel, which was at the works
long before his day. No one dare challenge him at "throwing" for he
is an expert in the shaping by the hands, and his work has gone to various
parts of the British Empire and foreign
countries.

An expert from Stockholm, when
speaking on the subject in England
recently, said, "The art wares so produced (by hand) have a touch of
individuality, which gives them a wonderful charm which a. piece made in a
mould never could attain."

The comment is a tribute to the skill or such men as Mr.
Whitmore.

BROSELEY

CINEMA SHOW.—In aid of Dame Agnes Hunt's appeal for the
building fund of the new Shropshire
Orthopaedic Hospital,
a cinema entertainment was given in the Town Hall on Feb. 12. The rector of
Broseley sponsored the show, and made the arrangements. The pictures shown
described the good work being carried out at the present hospital, and the
method of treatment of the various ailments, also the training given to
patients in the respective workshops. The lady lecturer gave a concise history
of the hospital since its formation. A collection, taken at the door, amounted
to nearly Messrs. J. G. Broadhurst and Chas. Davis gave assistance during the
evening.

27th February 1937

JACKFIELD

LATE MRS. J. ROE.—The death occurred on Saturday at the
Old Post Office, Church Road,
of Mrs. Fanny Roe, widow of Mr. John Roe, at the age of 93, after a long period
of infirmity. The oldest resident of the parish, Mrs. Roe was born in
Jackfield, and had lived there all her life. Her late husband died in 1909, and
for the last 20 years she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. P. Price. She is
survived by one son and two daughters, one of whom lives in Canada. The funeral took place on
Wednesday. A service was held in the Parish
Church by the rector
(Rev. F. J. R. Mason), and the bearers were Messrs. W. H. Evans, I. Cross, T.
Evans, F. Birbeck, E. Hadley and J. G. Bradeley. The family mourners were Master Norman Price
(grandson), and Mr. A. Harper (nephew).

BROSLEEY

LATE MR. W.H. LEWIS.- The death occurred on Feb. 8 at 25, Porlock Road,
Flixton, Manchester,
of Mr William Henry Lewis, a former resident of Broseley, who later lived at
Madeley, where he was employed by the Madeley Wood Company. The funeral took
place at Broseley cemetery on Feb 12, the officiating clergyman being the Rev.
C. S. Jackson (Rector). The chief mourners were Mrs. M. Heighway
and Mrs Walter Evans (nieces), Mr Thos. Richards, Mr. Worth Richards, Mr Walter
Evans and Mr. Morton W. Heighway (nephews).

METHODIST CONVENTION. — A convention of the Methodist
Churches of the Madeley Circuit was held on Wednesday in the Methodist Church.
At 4-15 p.m. a service was held, when the sermon was preached by the Rev. G. E.
Johnson, of Sheffield. This was followed by a
tea in the Schoolroom, after which a tea-table cloth was held, the subject
being “Evangelism," introduced by Mr. E. Wilkes, of Iron-Bridge.
Others taking part were Messrs. E. R. Gwynne. H. Evans, A. Evans, G. Walker, E.
W. Smith and the Revs. R. H. Osborne and G. E. Johnson. Later a public meeting
was held in the church, at which the Rev. R. H. Osborne was the chairman, and
the speaker was the Rev. G. E. Johnson. The, combined choirs of the Madeley
section, numbering about 100 voices, rendered selections, under the conductorship
of Mr. Fred Aston, of Coalbrookdale, with Mr. E. W. Smith, of Iron-Bridge, at
the organ.

6th March 1937

THE BLIZZARD IN SHROPSHIRE

ROADS BLOCKED,
WIRES DOWN,

MOTORISTS STRANDED,
ELECTRIC SUPPLY FAILS IN SOME

PARTS-

SERVICES HELD BY
CANDLE LIGHT

IMPASSABLE roads, with delay and inconvenience to traffic,
hundreds of telephone wires and trees blown down, electricity pylons broken,
causing light failure in many  parts
so that lamps and candles had to be used in houses and for church services .

This is the story which comes from various parts of Shropshire and adjoining counties as the result of the
week-end blizzard, which was the worst since the one on Feb. 24, four years ago.

'Snowdrifts were 12ft. deep in some parts, while trees
falling across the roads added            the
motorists difficulties.

In some minor roads the drifts stretched from hedge to hedge,
and some motorists, abandoning their cars, had to spend Sunday night in nearby
towns or went home by train. Some of the cars on the high ground could be seen
almost buried in the drifts; some were dug or pulled out and the owners
proceeded with difficulty. It was not surprising that there were many skids and
accidents on the roads.

Bus services in many parts had to be suspended, and telephone
communication was cut off in many cases by fallen wires.

Church services were completely disorganised, and in some
cases abandoned as there were no congregations—only the vicar and organist,
being present.

The snowfall followed heavy rain, with severe floods in many
parts.

With the thaw on Monday conditions rapidly became—normal.

Below are given some the principal items of storm news- other
items will be found under the various district headings.

Iron-Bridge

Considerable inconvenience was caused by the failure of the
electric light on Sunday, clue to the violence of the blizzard in the
Iron-Bridge district. Many inhabitants were only able to obtain light by the
use of candles.

The evening serviced at Holy Trinity Coalbrookdale, was
abandoned, while the service at St. Luke's
Church, Iron-Bridge, conducted by the Rev. Ll, Rees
Davies, curate of Much Wenlock, was held by candle-light.

Much Wenlock

As was the case with the last blizzard, the high ground round
the town suffered badly in Sunday's storm. Road communication with Broseley was
impossible until Monday morning, and the road to Broseley through Willey was
blocked up to Tuesday morning. The usual bus service to the Sanatorium on
Sunday was cancelled.

During the storm on Sunday afternoon, Mr. E. Hands, a
councillor of the Wenlock Ward, was proceeding from Wenlock to Broseley when
his car developed a skid at the bottom of the Bell-hole Bank, and turned on its
side. Mr. Hands was pinned between the wheel and the door, and it was some time
before he was released, help being obtained through a passing pedestrian. Mr.
Hands was taken to the Royal Salop Infirmary for examination, and later
conveyed to the Orthopaedic
Hospital at Oswestry for
treatment for injuries to the back.

A milk lorry from Bradeley Farm was
being driven in Farley on Sunday morning by Mr. Reg. Wood, when the force of
wind caused it to turn on its side. The driver escaped with bruises.

BROSELEY

DISTRICT
COUNCIL—RATE FIXED

Ald. J. Nicklin presided at the
Council Meeting on Wednesday.

The town clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry), reporting on finance,
stated that the general district account was in credit to the amount of
£38 2s. 7d., and cheques being drawn that day to the extent of £342
19s. 4d. would show the account in debit to a sum of £304 16s. 9d.,
which, however, would be reduced to £71 15s. 1d. after- paying in the
March precept and another cheque for £43 in hand, as against a debit of
£82 2s. 2d. at the corresponding period last year.

He reported that the collectors had paid into the water
account during the past month a 'total amount of £94 18s. 2d., and the
account was in credit to the sum of £271 4s. 4d., but cheques to be drawn
would reduce the credit balance considerably..

The collector (Mr. A. G. Fenn)
reported that he had collected £190 18s. 10d. of the Current half year's
water rate, and the nett outstandings
amounted to £76 14s. 3d., which was about the same amount as last year.

The sanitary inspector (Mr. C. Thomas) reported one case of notifiable infections disease in the district.

The Mayor reported an offer made by a resident in Jackfield
to give to the Council a narrow strip of land about 60 yards in length on the
road side near the Free Bridge, on condition that the Council would erect an unclimable fence there in place of the present old fence.
The surveyor explained that this would add an extra four feet to the width of
the road and the Council agreed to accept the offer.

The surveyor presented then tenders for scavenging for the
ensuing  year and the tender of  Mr G. A. Lane for the sum of £80
was accepted

Arising out of various complaints made by the members of the
bad state of foot paths in Om district, the surveyor was instructed to give
attention to repairs to a path from Swan
Street to Workhouse Road, and the paths through the
Red Church fields. Capt. E. D. Collins
promised to point out the bad state of the Rough stone to the Willey Estates
Company as this lane did not come under the control of the District Council.

The clerk reported that the Ministry had approved of the plan
and tender for a house to be erected in Jackfield, and the Public Works Board
had agreed to lend the money for a period of 10 years. Sanction of the loan for
the erection of the public convenience at the bottom end of Birch Row had also
been received, and the work was being proceeded with.

The water engineer (Mr. A. O. Callear)
reported that be was experiencing much difficulty with the distribution service
main between Jackfield
Church and the Half Moon
Inn. Owing to movements of the road caused by the continued wet weather, there
had been four fractured mains during the last fortnight, and a further one that
day, and the water had again to be cut off. He estimated that there had been a
movement of two to three inches during the last three weeks and it was urgent
that a new main be laid with two fire hydrants and a sluice value for a distant
of about 350 yards. He was instructed to proceed with the necessary work as
quickly as possible.

The clerk submitted to the meeting his estimates of the
proposed expenditure in the Broseley Ward for the coming year, amounting to
£2,448. The principle items included highways £1,030: housing
subsides £237; public lighting £175; and sewerage £265. This
sum is equivalent a rate of 6s. in the £, and it
was decided to recommend to the Borough Council that a rate of 6s. in the
£ be fixed for the Broseley Ward in levying the general rate, to which
will have to be added the County Council rate and the additional amount to
cover the expenditure of the Borough Council.

It was decided to increase the water rate 1s 9d. to 2s. in
the £ for the coming year. The increase is made necessary to meet the expense
of the new bore hole, new pumping station, plant, machinery, etc., at the
Harrington Water Works.

13th March 1937

SHROPSHIRE SOCIETY IN LONDON

LORD FORESTER
ELECTED PRESIDENT

THE annual meeting, of the Shropshire Society in London was held at Caxton Hall, London, on March 5, Major Sir Alexander
Stonier, Bart., presided in the absence of the president, Lieut. General Sir C.
J. C. Grant.

Mr. Cyril J. Wosencroft (the hon.
secretary) said he had received a letter from Sir Charles Grant, expressing his
sincere regret at being unable to be present. As most members were aware, Sir.
Charles had recently been appointed Commanding Officer for Scotland, and he was in Scotland on military duties. Sir
Charles had also asked him to convey to his successor Lord Forester, his very
sincere wishes for a happy year as president or the Society.

Mr. S. A. Williams proposed the adoption of the report and
accounts, which was Seconded by Mr. A. Dovaston.

Mr. George Palmer (the hon. treasurer) said that the accounts
stowed  the Society to be in a
flourishing and progressive position, was due very largely to the excellent
work put in by the secretary and the committee. They commenced the year with a
balance of £126 and ended the with a balance of £108. He went on to
speak of the good work clone .by the Benevolent Fund.

The accounts Were adopted.

Mr. S. A. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring
president, Lt. Gen. Sir C. J. C. Grant, paying tribute to his work in many
directions and his interest in the Society. He also referred to his distinguished
military career, and said it was owing to military duties that he was unable to
be present that evening.

Mr. F. E. Price seconded the resolution which was carried
with acclamation.

Mr. D. M. Sutherland proposed a vote of thanks to the committees,
secretary, hon, treasurer, and officers of the
Society. Mr. Kynaston seconded and this was carried
with acclimation.

The New
President

The chairman then
proposed the election of Lt.
Col the Rt. Hon. Lord Forester as
president, the motion being seconded by the Hon. Sir Hal Colebatch(Agent
General for Western Austral). In the course of his speech they all realised it
was going to be a very important year. The Coronation ceremonies would attract,
visitors from all parts of the world, amongst whom would be many old Salopians. The Society could do a great deal towards
contributing to the entertainment and enjoyment of those visitors, and he was
sure they would all, individually and collectively, regard it as a privilege to
do the best they could in that respect. They were under a deep debt of
gratitude to Lord and Lady Forester in undertaking a task which would not be
altogether a light one. He could assure them that they could rely confidently
on the help and support of the committee and all the members of the Society.

The resolution was carried with acclamation and Lord Forester
was then decorated with the insignia of office and took the chair.

Lord Forester,
responding, said he would like to thank the members for the great honour they
had done him. He hoped he would be able to carry out the duties of president to
their satisfaction.  Certainly, any
Society to do with Shropshire had his most
heartfelt interest and support.

A distinguished list of vice-presidents was elected, and then
Mr. E. Clark proposed the re-election of the general committee and said that
the amount of work they had done was astonishing. This was carried.

Mr. Tom E. Davies proposed the re election of Mr. Cyril Wosencroft as hon., secretary, and paid high tribute to his
work. The motion was carried with applause. Replying, Mr. Cyril J. Wosencroft said they could, he thought, congratulate
themselves on having another very successful year. During the period they had
lost by resignation or death 25 members,
but against that they had elected 24 new members, so they stood  very much as they were. To elect 24 new
members during the year was, he supposed, quite good, but in view of their
losses it was not quite good enough, and they could do better if they had the
co-operation of members. Members could help the committee tremendously to
further the interests of the Society, and if they were going to be really
successful it was essential that everyone should co-operate, which he felt sure
they would do.

Since the last annual meeting the committee had decided to
introduce, associate members. That meant that the sons and daughters of members
of the Shropshire Society in London
under 22 years, of age would be admitted to the Society at reduced Subscription
rates, namely 5s.. per annum.. They hoped to obtain a large number of associate
members during the coming year.

In conclusion, the secretary expressed appreciation of the
work of his assistant, Miss Cripps.

He added that the committee would appreciate any suggestions
from the members for improving the Society or for the perfecting of any, of the
rules or methods which were already in existence.

Mr. George Palmer was re-elected hon. treasurer of the
Society; and Mr. E. G. Douglas. Evans hon. auditor,

Mr. F. C. Hoyle proposed the re-election of the hon.
correspondents of the society, who, he said, numbered nine and represented the
principal towns in the county. They were very grateful to those gentle men for
the services they rendered to the Society from time to time. Miss A. Woosnam seconded the resolution, which was carried.

Mr. Wosencroft reminded members of
the annual banquet of the Society which was to be held at the MayFair Hotel; Berkeley
Square, W., in April, and expressed the hope that
they would all attend. He said that in this Coronation year they wanted a
really splendid banquet, a worthy forerunner of the brilliant festivities that
would follow it. They would again this year have a re-union al the Shrewsbury
Flower Show; and any members who could get down to Shrewsbury on that occasion would have a
delightful time.

Mr. Wosencroft concluded by moving
a vote of thanks to Sir Alexander Stanier for taking
the chair. Lord Forester seconded.

Afterwards the newly-elected President and Lady Forester
received members and friends in the Grand Hall, where dancing followed until
midnight.

During an interval in the dancing: Lord Forester expressed on
behalf of his wife and himself, his great pleasure to be among them. He thanked
the committee for all they had done to make the evening such a success.

BROSELEY

MOTHERING SUNDAY was ob served at the Parish
Church on Sunday, commencing with
Corporate Communion at-8 a.m. for the Mothers' Union,
at which there were about 40 communicants. The Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector), was
the celebrant. Festal evensong with holy baptism, was held at 6-30, when about
50 members of the Mothers' Union met at the Rectory, and dressed in white cape
and black dresses, and in the charge of
Mrs. J. G. Broadhurst (enrolling member), and Mrs. W. J. Street, (hon.
secretary), with banner bearers (Mesdames B. Jones, W. Pounthey and H. Ward, marched in procession to
the church, headed by the cross bearer, Mr. Gerald Oakley, and the rector. At
the south entrance they were met by the surpliced
choir, who led them to their seats, singing a processional hymn. At the
christening service the infant was, presented with a Coronation Bible, the gift
of the mothers. Special hymns were sung by the mothers' choir, including the
vesper hymn, and the choir led the singing
of other appropriate hymns, under the conductorship of the choirmaster,
Mr. Ronald York, who was also at the organ. The Rev. C. S Jackson conducted the
service, and also: Preached.  The
collection was for church expenses,

ADJOURNED
GENERAL: ANNUAL

LICENSING
MEETING.

This meeting. for the Borough of Wenlock was held in the Town
Hall on Tuesday, before Alderman J. Nicklin (chairman), Alder man T. H.
Thompson  (Deputy Mayor), and Mr. J.
Barker.

Mr. G. Espley, Wellington, made application on behalf of 48
licensed victuallers in the Borough for a modification of the hours on. Sundays
from 12.30 p.m. to 2-30 p.m., to 12, noon to 2 p.m. He was supported by a large
number of licensees from the Iron-Bridge and Madeley districts, who were
present in court. He suggested that the alteration would give licensees longer
leisure hours in the afternoon in which to get out and enjoy themselves, and further,
that it would bring the.- opening hours into conformity with those of other
districts around. — Mr J. Whittaker, of The Tontine Hotel, Iron-Bridge,
spoke in favour of the application, and considered it would be better for the
customers as well as the licensees. —Supt. Ridgway (Bridgnorth) said it
would be, much better to have uniform hours, and the alteration would be in
conformity, with the hours in the surrounding area. He, stated that there was
no objection by the public.- The Justices granted the application, and decided
for the alteration to commence on Sunday March 21.

20th March 1937

JACKFIELD

COALFORD
METHODIST CHURCH.
—In aid of the church funds, on Sunday, after evening service, a concert
was given in the Schoolroom. In the absence of Mr. T. Jones, Dawley, Mr. T.
Wright presided. The programme consisted of tenor solos by Mr. Edward Hudson,
violin solos by Mr. M. Humphries, Iron-Bridge, banjo solos by Mr. Walter
Hudson, recitations by Miss D. Pearce, Iron-Bridge, and selections by members
of the Jackfield Prize Silver Band. Mr. Walter Hudson also provided the
pianoforte accompaniments. Mr. George Stewart was responsible for the
arrangements.

BENTHALL

FINED AT CHESTER.
— John Raleigh (35), of Benthall, was fined £3 and ordered to pay
£1 5s. special costs, at Chester on Wednesday,
for driving a light goods van without due care and attention near Chester on Feb. 9. It was
stated that as a result of his failure to observe signals given by another
driver he almost collided with a car in which Mr. Justice du Parcq and Mr. Justice Lawrence were returning from Chester
Assizes to their lodging at Christleton
Bank.—Defendant, in evidence, said his van was not running too well that
evening. He was travelling slowly on his correct side of the road. When the big
limousine pulled out in front of him he was under the impression that the
driver was overtaking other traffic, and he (witness) followed. He did not see
the signal given by the driver of the judges' car. Defendant added he was
scheduled as a first-class driver during the war.

BROSELEY

C.
AND U ASSOCIATION

In connection with the annual general meeting of the local men's
branch, a smoking concert and social evening were held on Monday. In the
absence of the chairman of the branch, .Ald. J.
Nicklin took the chair.

Mr. J. Floyer-Benthall, Benthall
Hall, was elected president, and Dr. Boon and Mr Hugh Welsh (Willey Old Hall),
as vice-presidents. The following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:—Chairman, Mr. E. H. Shorting; vice-chairman, Mr. J. G. Broadhurst;
hon. treasurer, Mr. W. S. Instone; hon.
secretary,  Mr. W. R. Pountney. The
committee was re-elected en bloc, with the addition of three extra names.

The nominations of the officers, delegates and
representatives of the association for 1937 were accepted: Mr. C. T. Harrison
was elected from the local branch committee to serve with the respective branch
officers on the Divisional Executive Committee of the association, and Messrs.
W. R. Pountney, F. Oakley and W. W. Ward were elected as representatives to
serve on the Wrekin Fete Committee.

The chairman announced an apology from the Member, Col..
J. Baldwin-Webb, for being unable to be present. The remainder of the evening
was spent in harmony, and the entertainers, who had been brought over by Mr. Ridgwell, the agent, were Mr. Coxon  and Mr. Taylor, Wellington, who gave songs and humorous
items, with Mr. Ridgwell at the piano:

Mr. Ridgwell gave a brief address.

AMATEUR DRAMATIC
SOCIETY

The Society gave its tenth season's annual performances in
the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, presenting "The Ghost Train," a
drama in three acts. Mr. R. Steventon, Wellington, was the
producer, and the high standard of acting was fully maintained.

The: cast was as follows Mr. Norman Ball., Dr. S. .Hay, Mrs.
Charles Davis, Mr. J. B. Dixon, Miss M. Oswell, Miss
A. Lloyd, Mr. Walter E. Davies,
Miss Louie Garbett, Mr. James Aston, Mr. Matt Davis, Mr. S. Sargeant and Mr. J. Harris.

Mr. W. E. Davis,
Miss. L. Garbett and. Mr. Norman Ball gave excellent performances, and were
well supported, by the other members of the cast, the teamwork being good
throughout.

At the intervals Miss Nellie Thompson, Much Wenlock, played
on the pianoforte. The stage effects were carried out by Messrs. C. Davis, J.
Harris, Mrs Walter Davis, Miss Woodland and Masters K. Davis and F. Roberts.
Other helpers behind the scenes were Miss Freda Roberts (prompter), Messrs. G. Gittings and. H. Harris (stage managers). Mr J. Braddon, Oakengates assistance with the
“make-up" and was also responsible for the scenery, while Mr. A. O.
Jones and Mr. C. Davis were door Stewards.

27th March 1937

MUCH WENLOCK

Lily Gallier (married woman), High
Street, Broseley, was charged with stealing a pair of leather gauntlet gloves,
valued at 8s., from a cloak-room at the Town Hall, Broseley, Jan. 27, the
property Of Miss Sybil Ruth Harvett. Defendant
pleaded "Not guilty.”- Miss Harvett of 23,
King Street,
Broseley, said she went to a dance at the Town Hall on the above date, arriving
there at about 8-30. She went to the cloakroom, where she left her coat, with
the gloves in the pocket: The gloves were in the pocket at 10 p.m. When she went
to go home at about 11 o'clock, however, she found the gloves were missing. She
reported the matter to the caretaker, and also to the police the  next day. She identified the pair which
were handed to her as her property, but said she had not done the repairs which
were now on them. Some days after wards a Mrs. Edwards came into the shop where
she worked with her mother, and witness saw the gloves on her hands. She
afterwards went across to Mrs. Edwards' house, and asked her if she could see
the gloves, which she definitely recognised as her property. Mrs. Edwards
eventually gave her them back; and witness handed them to the police. She asked
Mrs. Edwards where she had had them from, and she replied that she had had them
from Mrs. Gallier. -- Defendant, questioning witness
queried the correctness of the times given by her, as she said she (defendant),
left for home at 9-15 on this evening.—Sarah Ann Edwards (married woman),
of 31, King Street, Broseley, spoke of having visited Mrs. Gallier
on Feb. 6. She was wearing at the time a pair of old fur backed gloves.  She mentioned to Mrs. Gallier that her gloves appeared to be in a mess, and that
she would have to get another pair before she went on her next visit to Manchester. Mrs. Gallier said, "Don't bother, I've got a pair which
will suit you." She went upstairs and fetched the pair of gauntlet,
gloves, gave them to her, and witness thanked her. She gave defendant nothing
for the gloves, and she stated in reply to Mr. Barker, that she was related to
the defendant.. — P.-C. Ogilvie said that after
searching for the gloves in vain, he interviewed Miss Harvett
on March 12, when she handed them to him. On the following day he interviewed
the defendant in the presence of her husband, Inspector. Machin
accompanying him asked about the gloves, defendant said, "I don't know
anything about the gloves. I found them outside Mr. White's  shop. I did not take them," and
said she had mentioned the finding of the gloves to Mrs. Perks, of Benthall. He
then informed Mrs. Gallier that he had the gloves.
She recognised them, but said she did not steal them. She then made a
statement, saying that she found the gloves in High Street, Broseley, on Feb.
19, at about 1-20 a.m., when coming from a dance at the Town Hall. Defendant
said that Mrs. Edwards had said to her; "Have you got a pair of gloves to
lend me?" and she lent her those she said she found. She did not report
the finding of them to the police, because they were not expensive. —
Alice Helena Perks, of Benthall, said that no one had mentioned anything to her
about gloves, or the finding of a pair of gloves.—After retirement, the
chairman said the Justices considered the case proved against defendant, and
they had taken a lenient view of the matter. She was placed on probation under
the First Offenders' Act, under the probationary officer, Mrs. March,  and was ordered to pay the costs of 19s.

Cecil Bennett (48), butcher, of Russell Place, Cross Houses,
near Shrewsbury, was charged with using a motor-van without a reflecting mirror
in High Street, Iron-Bridge, on March 8. The case was proved by P.-C. Brooks,
and defendant, who did not appear, was fined 10s.

An application for the recovery of possession of a house and
premises at 8, Barratt's Hill, Broseley, by Ellen Watkins, of 5, Queen Street,
Broseley, from George Tonkiss, 74, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, was heard, and an order made for one
month.

3rd April 1937

BROSELEY

CRICKET CLUB DANCE.—The annual carnival dance was held
in the Town Hall on Easter Monday. Mr. P. Jones was M.C., and Hal Jones's Dance
Band, Wellington,
provided the music. Prizes were won by Mr. A. Evans (Jackfield), and Miss
Potts, in an elimination dance, and by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hall in a spot
waltz dance. In a competition for a cake, Miss Clark, Old Park,
was successful. Mrs. Jones (Wesley House), and other helpers were in charge of
the refreshments, and Mr. J. Brown was door steward. The arrangements were carried
out by the Bev. C. S. Jackson, Mr. Matt. Davis (treasurer), and Mr. J. B. Dixon
(secretary of the club).

PARISH CHURCH.—On Good Friday evening the augmented by
members of 'other' choirs in the district; gave an excellent performance of Stainer's "Crucifixion," the rector (Rev. C. S.. Jackson), presiding. The
soloists Were Mr. T. H. Thompson, Much Wenlock (bass); Mr. Herbert Evans
(bass), Mr: F. S. Francis (tenor), and Mr. W. E. Price (tenor), with Mr.
Ronald  Yorke,
Madeley (organist); at the organ. A collection was taken for the memorial
garden and the churchyard funds. Easter Sunday services consisted of
celebrations of Holy Communion at 6, 7 and 8 a.m., the rector (Rev. C. S.
Jackson), being the celebrant. Choral Eucharist was held at 10-45 a.m., which
was attended by Lord and Lady Forester (Mayor and Mayoress
of Wenlock). At evensong the choir sang the anthem, "Now is Christ
risen". (John E. West), the bass solo being taken by Mr. Herbert Evans.
The collections throughout the day were for the rector's Easter offerings.

THE MARRIAGE took place at the Methodist Church on Easter'
Monday of Miss Edith: Malines Oakley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oakley, 22,
high Street, and Mr. Walter Raymond Batchelor, elder son of the late Mr. G. W.
R. Batchelor and Mrs. J. Bryan, Woodlands Road, Broseley Wood. Both are well
known in the district, Miss Oakley having been formerly a Sunday school teacher
at the Methodist Church, and for some time engaged on the nursing staff at the
Iron-Bridge Infirmary, While Mr. Batchelor has been for some time head of the
laboratory at the, works of Messrs. Craven Dunhill and Co., Ltd., Jackfield,
and a late secretary of the Broseley United Brotherhood. The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. R. H. Osborne, Methodist minister. The service was
choral, with Mrs. Arthur Harris at the organ. The bride; who was given away by
her father, was dressed in pink crepe-de-chine, a pink veil; with a wreath of
orange blossom, and pink gloves and shoes. She carried a bouquet of white
tulips and fern. She was attended by Miss A. Morris, Willey, chief bridesmaid,
her cousin, and Miss V. Bryan, stepsister of the bridegroom, who wore powder
blue crepe dresses, with veils of blue and silver leaves, and silver shoes, and
carried bouquets of pink tulips and fern. The best man was Mr. Arthur
Batchelor, of the Royal Air Force, brother of the bridegroom. A reception was
held at the Methodist Sunday schoolroom, and later the happy couple left to
take up residence at their new home in Coalbrookdale, the bride wearing a light
tweed Coat over a bottle green tunic, with a fawn hat and shoes and gloves to
tone. They received gifts from the Methodist Sunday school scholars; the choir
and members of the Crusaders' Club, the nursing, staff of the Iron-Bridge
Infirmary, the staff of Messrs. Craven, Dunnill and
Co., Ltd., and the managing director.

BROSELEY

A PRETTY WEDDING took place at the Congregational Church on
Saturday, the Rev. C. E. Wright, minister officiating, between Miss Alice
Beatrice Corfield, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Corfield, Broseley Wood, and Mr. William Henry Boden, third
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boden, Madeley Wood. Mrs. W. Williams was at the
organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length dress
of ivory satin, with a wreath and a veil and carried a bouquet of Madonna
lilies and carnations. Three bridesmaids were in attendance. The chief bridesmaid,
Miss Margaret Corfield, cousin of the bride, wore a
dress of blue crepe-de-Chine, with a silver headdress, and carried a bouquet of
pink tulips and maidenhair fern: and the Misses Kathleen and Phyllis Roden (sisters of
the bridegroom), were wearing dresses of taffeta blue, with headdresses
to match, and had bouquets of pink tulips with maidenhair fern, the gifts of
the bridegroom. Mr. Dennis Boden, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. At
the reception, which was held in the schoolroom, over 40 guests were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Boden will live at Cobwell
Road; Broseley Wood.

DISTRICT COUNCIL Wednesday, AU. J. Nicklin presiding.

Reporting on finance, the town clerk stated that on the
general district account, after cheques being drawn that day to the sum of
£123 1s. 3d., the credit balance would be £15 14s. 8d. The water
account, after cheques being drawn to the amount of £301 15s. Pd., would
be in debit 15s., and taking the two accounts together, the debit would be
£28 0s. 4d., as against a credit last year. He explained  that the adverse balance was due to
expenses in opposing the Wolverhampton Corporaton's
Water Bill, and increased expenditure on road repairs during the past year.
— The chairman, commenting on their financial position, said they would
have to go very carefully in their expenditure during the coming year, as they
had no reserve to draw upon.

The collector A. G. Fenn, reported
that of the last half-year's Water rate, the nett outstandings were
£7 18s. 8d., which low figure was stated to be a record.—The
meeting decided to continue the practise of issuing summonses during the last
month of each current half-year's rates against defaulting ratepayers.

Mr. E. H. H. Shorting reported a complaint of the condition
of the footpath, on the steep part in the Dingle, and the surveyor was instructed
to have it repaired with a heavier material than ashes, which was soon washed
away during heavy rains.

Mr. T. W. Howells mentioned the awkward position in which a lamp
standard had been left in the middle of the pavement in Church Street, after the recent
improvements carried out by the County Council, and the clerk promised to
communicate with the county surveyor in the matter.

The sanitary inspector reported on the progress of the
erection of the public convenience near Birch Row, and a cheque for £100
was -drawn in favour of the contractor.

Mr. A. O. Callear (water engineer),
reported that all water rents had been paid, and there were no outstanding
arrears. He stated that the new pipes to carry out the repairs to the water
main at Jackfield had arrived, and it was decided to lay the pipe line on the
upper road at a lesser depth than the original service, to give easier access
in the event of further repairs being needed through the general movement of
the landslide there.

17th April 1937

JACKFIELD

OLD FOLKS' PARTY.—Upwards of 30 of the old folks of the
parish spent an enjoyable evening on April 8, at St. Mary's Hall, Where they
were entertained to their annual party, which was made possible from funds
obtained by the parish choir of carol singers; when touring the district last
Christmas time. Eighteen meals were also sent out to the homes of the old
people who were unable to attend.—Mr. Hayward Davis (Broseley), and Mr.
J. W. Harrison arranged the catering, and the meals were served by lady members
of the Parish Church. The rector (Rev. F. J. R.
Mason), presided. Afterwards the company was entertained to an excellent
miscellaneous concert, contributed by the following; — Pianoforte duet,
by Mrs. F. J. Mason and Mrs. F. Clay; songs by Miss Kathleen Hudson, Mr. R. Duce (Dawley), Mr. Harrison (Madeley), and Mrs. E. Hadley;
step dancing by Messrs. N. Hudson and T. Green; and piano-accordion selections
by Mr. R. Cowdell (Madeley). One of the chief items
of the evening was a ventriloquial sketch,
introducing three characters, entitled "Poor Old Jenny," written and
performed by the rector. Mr. B. N. Moore of Madeley, sent a parcel of books,
which were distributed, and each also received a present of a parcel of tea for
the women, and tobacco for the men, which were provided out of the funds. At
the close Mr. J. W. Harrison thanked Mr. Isaac Cross for his assistance in
making the arrangements, and the rector expressed thanks to the organisers and
the artistes. Mr. Lawrence Hearn carried out the secretarial duties, and Miss
Ethel: Perkins provided the pianoforte accompaniments. It was decided to reduce
the age from 62 years to 60 years and upwards for next year's party.

LATE MRS. G. LEWIS.—The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Lewis
(widow of Mr. George Lewis), whose death occurred on the previous Thursday
after a short illness at her home, The Cottage, took place on Saturday. A
service was held at the Parish
Church, the rector (Rev.
F. J. R. Mason) officiating. The family mourners were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis
(son and daughter-in-law); Mr and Mrs. A. Colley (son-in-law and daughter); Mr.
G. W. Hall (adopted son); Mrs. R. Hall (daughter-in-law); Mr. W. Hurdley (brother); Miss D. Hall (granddaughter); Mr. G.
Lewis (grandson); Messrs. F. Yates, U. Heighway and
T. Duckett (nephews) and the Misses G. and N. Heighway (nieces). The bearers were friends and neighbours,
There were many floral tributes, which included one from Messrs. Maw and Co.,
Ltd., where Mrs. Lewis had been employed for forty years.

BROSELEY

CONSERVATIVE
DANCE

A grand dance, organised by the committee of the local
branches, to choose "Miss Broseley," who will compete in the final
dance, to be held at Wellington,
when "Miss Wrekin" will be chosen, was held in the Town Hall on April
9. The hall had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mr. W. B.
Pountney (caretaker), and Mr. W. W. Ward. A company of about 80 attended, and
Mr. P. W. Parr carried out the duties of M.C.

Mr. and Mrs. Coxon (Wellington), acted as
judges in the competition, and were introduced by Mr. W. M. Ridgwell,
agent for the division. During the course of the evening five of the lady
dancers were -selected, who, following a "Paul Jones" dance, paraded
the hall, and the final choice fell upon Miss Marriot Onions, of Barratt's Hill
Farm, and Mrs. Coxon performed the ceremony of "sashing" her. Miss Onions has previously appeared as
"Miss Broseley" at a Shrewsbury Carnival, and also as "Carnival
Queen" at one of the Iron-Bridge carnivals.

Spot dance prizes were won by Mr. S. Heighway
and his partner. Miss S. Watson, the prizes for which were presented by Lady
Norah More (Barrow House), chairman of the women's branch. Refreshments were
served by Miss Potts (The Deanery), assisted by Mesdames J. G. Broadhurst.,
Renwick and P. Archer. The door stewards were Mr. J. G. Broadhurst., Mr. W. W.
Ward and Mr. Renwick (The Grange), and the secretarial duties were carried out
by Mr. W. R. Pountney (secretary of the men's branch).

DEATH OF ALD. W. J. LEGGE

WENLOCK BOROUGH COUNCIL'S OLDEST MEMBER

A
LEADING FIGURE OF INDUSTRY IN MADELEY DISTRICT

THhe death occurred on Saturday of Ald. William John Legge, of Upper
House, Madeley, at the age of 86..

The son of the late Mr. George Legge,
of the same address, Ald. Legge
was one of the leading figures of industry in the district, being a roofing
tile manufacturer for most of his life. He was also a director of Maw and Co.,
Jackfield (encaustic and glazed tile manufacturers), and chairman of the
directors up to three years ago, and he served the directorate until his death.
He was also a director of the Neway Manufacturing
Co., of Coalport, and chairman of the directors of the local Gas Company until
it was taken over by the Severn Valley Corporation.

Wenlock Borough Council's Oldest Member.

Ald. Legge
was the oldest member of the Wenlock Borough Council, having first been elected
in 1887. He was raised to the aidermanic bench in
1904, the same year being made a Justice of the Peace for the borough. For many
years he was chairman of the Madeley Sanitary Authority and retained his
membership of the Council until his death.

Always of a retiring disposition he refused honours
frequently offered him, declining the office of Mayor of the borough and that
of the freedom of the borough.

Members of his family have a fine record of public service.
His brother-in-law, the late Ald. A. B. Dyas, was also a member of the council for 49 years, and
his nephew, Ald. W. G. Dyas.
O.B.E., has served the same local body for 33 years.

As a Churchman Mr. Legge long he
remembered for generous gifts. He was. a sidesman at
St. Michael's Church, Madeley, for many years and a churchwarden for over 30
years. The renovation of the church from 1911 to 1914 owes much to his liberality
as a leading benefactor. His generous donation toward the building of Madeley's Old Age Pensioners' Rest Room will always he
remembered, his name being on one of its foundation stones,

--Mr. Legge Was a manager and
treasurer of the C. of E. elementary schools, Madeley.

He responded to the late Duke of Cambridge's appeal. for the
Royal Salop Infirmary with a gift of £1.000

In the realm of sport he was well known as a cricketer,
playing many years for the Madeley club, and for the county. In the hunting
field he was a keen follower of the Albrighton and
Wheatland Hounds. He was also interested in the Shropshire
beagles.

A lifelong Conservative, he was vice-President of the Wrekin
Conservative and Unionist Association. He was a member of the Anstice Memorial Hall committee.

24th April 1937

BROSELEY

CORONATION WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE. — A successful whist
drive and dance were held in the Town Hall on Wednesday in aid of the
Coronation celebration funds. The event was organised by the dance committee, and
Mr. Walter E. Davis carried out the secretarial duties. The whist was held in
the Conservative room and the dance in the Hall, both being gaily decorated
with emblems and Coronation colours by the male members of the Committee. Mr.
E. H. H. Shorting carried out the duties of M.C. for whist, with the assistance
of Messrs T. W. Howells and W. T.
Street as stewards, and Mesdames J.G. Broadhurst,
T. W. Howells and 1. Nicklin also gave valuable help. The prize-winners
were:--1 Mrs. H. Seabury, 2 Mrs. S. Roberts, 3 Mrs. John Hill; 1 Mrs. T. Instone (playing as gentleman), 2 Mrs. Jos. Jones (as
gentleman), 3 Mr. E. C. S. White. A prize of an iced cake for the lucky number
was won by Mr. T. W. Howells. In a competition for a fowl Miss Clare Davies was
successful. Lady Norah More, of Barrow House, presented the prizes and was
accorded a vote of thanks. Over 120 attended the dance, for which the joint M.C's. were Mr. James Roberts and Mr. J. B. Dixon. The
programme included spot-light and novelty dances and novelties were also handed
round. Spot dance prizes were won by Mr. K. Gainham
and Miss Josephine Ritchings, Mr. T. Tranter and Miss
Doris Jones, the prizes being presented by Mrs. Broadhurst and Mrs. T. W.
Howells. The refreshment department was in the charge of the ladies of the
committee. The dance committee secretary at the close thanked the helpers and
all who had supported the effort. Messrs. J. G. Broadhurst, Jos. Jones and
Arthur Harris gave assistance as door stewards.

POLICE
COURT

Tuesday, before Ald. J. Nicklin
(Chairman), Col. G. G. Heywood, Ald. T. H. Thompson
(deputy Mayor), and Messrs. E. J. Exley and C. W.
Edwards.

Before commencing the business of the court, the chairman
made reference to the great loss the Bench had sustained in the death of Ald. W. J. Legge, of Madeley. He
said that he was one of the oldest magistrates in the borough, having held
office since 1904, and as a magistrate had given most valuable help in the
discharge of their duties. Capt. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey associated himself with the
chairman's re- marks, as also did Inspector J. H. Machin
on behalf of the police. At the express wish of the court it was decided to
send a letter of condolence to the relatives.

Herbert Davies, 42, King
St., Broseley (miner); Frank Halley, 60, Bridgnorth Road,
Broseley (labourer); and George F. Newbound, 17,
Woodlands Road, Broseley (painter), were each charged with riding a cycle on
the footpath leading from Quarry Road, Broseley, to Bridge Road, Benthall,
while proceeding to work on April 5: Defendants, who did not appear, sent
letters asking to be excused attendance as they would have to lose time from
work.—P.C. Ogilvie (Broseley) proved the
charges, and each of the defendants was fined 10s. including costs. The Bench
hoped this would act as a warning to cyclists.

BROSELEY

DEATH
of MR. G. BALL

The death occurred on Thursday at the age of 67, of Mr.
George Ball, at his home, 1, Dark
Lane, after an illness of about two weeks.

Mr. Ball was widely known throughout the districts of
Broseley. Iron-Bridge, Coalbrookdale and Madeley, principally through his occupation
as foreman fitter to the Harrington Joint Water Works, by which body he had
been employed for the last thirty years.

A native of Jackfield, he came to Broseley at the time of his
marriage 46 years ago. Mr. Ball was an important member of the Methodist Church, where he was a most regular
worshipper, and for many years he had held the offices of trustee and chapel
steward. He was also a member of the United Brotherhood and for many years was
a member of the Fire Brigade.

He is survived by a widow, two sons (Harry and Norman) and an
only daughter (Mrs. Fred Aston, Strethill, Coalbrookdale).

1st May 1937

WENLOCK
WATER SCHEME

PUBLIC INQUIRY
INTO£15,650 PROJECT

SHIFNAL AND
DAWLEY COUNCILS VIEWS

A PROTECT by Wenlock
Town. Council to install
new waterworks at an estimated cost of £15,650 formed the subject of a
Ministry of Health inquiry at Iron-Bridge on Tuesday, into an application by
the Corporation for sanction to a loan for the amount :mentioned.

The Inspector of the Ministry who held the inquiry was. Mr.
G. Carlyle, M.C., A.M.Inst. C.E., and the case for
the Corporation was conducted by Mr. F. W. Derry (Town Cleric).

Mr. H. Revell sen., appeared as
clerk  to Shifnal Rural Council, and
Mr. Revell Phillips, jun.:, appeared in a similar
capacity for Dawley Urban Council, while Mr. E. Darlow
(deputy clerk to Wolverhampton Town Council) was also present, but intimated
that he did not appear to- oppose the application of Wenlock Town
Council..

The Town Clerk of Wenlock, after giving details as to
estimated population, etc., said that the proposed water undertaking, affected
the Madeley and  Broseley sanitary
divisions, of the borough and a small part of the  Barrow division. The product. of a 1d.
rate in the Madeley and Broseley areas was £117. The general rate for Madeley
was 13s. 7d. with a water rate. of 1s. 6d.,., while the general rate for
Broseley was 13s. 4d., with a 2s. water rate.

The new works proposed to be erected would be situated on a
site selected by. Professor Boulton, adjoining
Harrington—Beckbury road and about half-a-mile
from the present Harrington pumping station, and the Corporation had entered
into a provisional contract to purchase one acre of land for the purpose from
Major Foster.

Continuing, the Town Clerk said the period of loan asked for
was 30 years. Annual loan charges were estimated at £850, equivalent to a
rate of. 7d., and the proposed works would be charged on the Madeley and
Broseley Wards.

Growth
of Water Undertaking

In order that the Inspector might appreciate the growth of
the undertaking, the Town Clerk mentioned that in 1913 the total quantity of
water pumped was 84,808,000 galls., and last year it rose to 169½
million gallons. The area of supply for the year was as follows:—
Madeley, 71,658,000 gallons; Broseley and part of Barrow, 19,000;000: Shifnal,
30,260,000; Dawley, 33,833,000; part of Wellington
rural area,. 5,204,000; part of Oakengates in urban area, 2,761,000; and the
Apley Estate Bridgnorth, 6,760,000.

The Town Clerk intimated that Shifnal Rural Council had,
recently commenced their own water supply scheme and had given notice to
terminate their agreement with the Wenlock Corporation, but, the Town Clerk
added, any relief which might be anticipated as a result of the withdrawal of
Shifnal, would be more than counter-balanced by the anticipated as a result of
the withdrawal of Shifnal, would be more than counter-balanced by the
anticipated increase in the borough’s requirements and those of outside
authorities who had agreements with the Corporation for the supply of water.

Principal:
Grounds for Application

The principal grounds on which the application for sanction
to a loan were made were:—The necessity of implementing the present
supply; the necessity of providing an efficient works to ensure a. good supply;
and that the yield: front the present works had decreased in the last few
years.

Great
Housing Activity

Dealing with the growing needs of the area, the Town Clerk mentioned
that the Council had erected 157 houses besides granting assistance to private
enterprise; a further 32 houses had just been completed, and 130 more were in
course of erection, and a contract for an additional 27 houses had been
provisionally accepted. Further, in order to complete the Corporation's
overcrowding and slum clearance schemes it would be necessary to erect an
additional 124 houses, making a grand total of 470 houses, of which about 313
had still to be connected, to the main water supply.

Also a. new intermediate school, to accommodate 450 scholars,
had recently been opened; the public assistance institution had been converted
into a hospital, and the estimated consumption of water was 2,000,000 gallons
per year; while recently the Corporation had executed two sewage disposal
schemes at Madeley and Iron-Bridge, and the Ministry of Health, had also
instructed the Corporation to submit a similar scheme for a considerable part
of the Broseley Ward.

With regard to the supply to adjoining authorities, the Town
Clerk mentioned that Dawley Urban Council had asked for- an increased supply,
while the supplies to Oakengates Urban Council and Wellington Rural Council had
also increased.

The Ministry of Health, Salop County Council, and Wellington
Rural Council were pressing, the Corporation to provide- a supply of water to
an area, known as New Works, but having regard to the difficulties under which
the Corporation was at present working and the demands on their resources, they
had had to refuse, but the Ministry and the authorities mentioned had been
informed that the Corporation would favourably consider the matter when they
were in a position to do so.

In conclusion, the Town Clerk said that the Corporation felt
that it was absolutely imperative that they should have a modern and
well-equipped works, to ensure a maximum supply of water in the minimum period
of time. The present works had become inefficient and inadequate to meet
present needs.

Evidence as to the need for a new waterworks undertaking was
given by Professor W. S. Boulton (Birmingham University)
and Major A. H. S. Waters (consulting-. engineer).

In reply to Mr. Revell Phillips, sen., Prof. Boulton said that the
new works would not, in his opinion, interfere with any existing water interests
in the area. It would not affect the districts of Badger, Beckbury
or the Grindle Springs..

Major Waters expressed similar opinion. With regard to the
scheme he said it was necessary that it should be carried, out as expeditiously
as possible. During recent years the yield from the present source of supply
had decreased. Major Waters added that in deciding that the existing source
should not be further exploited, but that a new source should be developed, the
Council had borne in mind the fact that the existing source must be kept in
full commission until the completion of the new works. On completion, the use
of the existing well and pumping station would be discontinued though they
would be kept in readiness in case of emergency.

In reply to Mr. Phillips (jun.), Major Waters said that he
could not speak as to any additional cost for supplying water at the present
juncture.

Dr. Gepp, medical officer, said he
welcomed the guarantee for an adequate supply of water.

Shifnal
Council's View

Mr. Phillips (sen.) said that he
did not appear on behalf of Shifnal Rural Council in any contentious frame of
mind, but rather to help with regard to the proposed new works by the
Corporation, he said his opinion led him to the conclusion that if carried out,
they were likely to interfere with the supply at Beckbury.
Shifnal Rural Council had launched a water supply scheme, which was but
completed, and during the summer they would be in a position to supply their
own area and they would have a surplus whereby they could supply Dawley if
necessary. With that end in view the Council informed the Ministry, after the
inquiry that they proposed to enlarge their pumping main. By being able to do
that, he asked the Inspector to take into consideration the question, as to,
whether it would not be better for that step to be taken and so relieve the
borough of Wenlock of undue expenditure. Shifnal Rural Council wished to help,
he said.

Conference
Between Authorities Suggested.

Mr Phillips (jun.) said he had been, instructed by Dawley
Council to make a request that theposition should be
fully explored, and  that time
should be given for Dawley Council to confer with Wenlock and Shifnal
authorities. Dawley had been offered a supply of water by Shifnal at a cheaper
rate, and he thought a conference of the authorities concerned would be
helpful. The existing agreements could then be considered fully.

Mr. Marshall, of Messrs. Wilcox Raikes
and Marshall, consulting engineers, Birmingham,
gave details of the Shifnal scheme. He said that when the scheme was complete
there would be, after Shifnal had been supplied, a surplus of 182,000 gallons a
day available to an outside authority if necessary.

In reply to the Town Clerk of Wenlock, Mr. Marshall agreed
with the remark of Major-Waters that the present works of the Wenlock
Corporation were inefficient and inadequate. When the inquiry was held in
connection with the Shifnal scheme no mention was then made of supplying
Dawley.

The Rev, R. A. Giles (chairman of: Shifnal Rural Council)
said that the parishioners in the neighbourhood were anxious about the springs
as a result of the proposal of Wenlock Corporation. He added that his Council
had passed a unanimous resolution in favour of a conference being called of the
authorities concerned and he understood Dawley Council had passed a similar
resolution in the hope of getting co-operation. It was thought that it might be
possible to explore means whereby, the three authorities might co-operate. A
suggestion had been put forward that the water undertakings would at no distant
date be included in regional areas, and he thought therefore that, the question
of co-operation was of great importance.

The Inspector: The question you have raised will get special
prominence in my report.

The inquiry was then closed and the Inspector afterwards
visited the site of the proposed new works.

BROSELEY

THE WEDDING took place on Monday at All Saints', Halifax, Yorks, with Mr. D. Wood, A.R.C.O. (organist of the Parish
Church, Heckmondwike, Yorks.) at the organ and the
Lord Bishop of Wakefield
(Dr. J. B. Seaton), the Rev. G. S. Jackson (Rector of Broseley), and the Rev.
J. C. Longbottom (Vicar of Heckmondwike)
officiating, of Miss Constance Ray Birch, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Birch, Eastwood, Lawrence Road, Halifax, and the Rev. John James
Broadhurst, B.A., only son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Broadhurst, Padman House, Broseley. The bride wore a dress of white
satin beaute with sleeves heavily embroidered with
small pearl beads, a silver plaited lame coronet and a silver embroidered net
veil lent by her sister, Mrs. Leonard Whelen. She
carried a sheaf of pink lancifolium lilies. Mrs.
Leonard Whelen (sister of the bride) was matron of
honour, and Miss Oline May Greenwood was bridesmaid.
They wore green satin poult trimmed with cyclamen,
with plaited coronets of the same material, and had sheaves of shaded cyclamen
carnations. The young attendants were Miss Shirley Ray Pagett
and Miss Ruth Ann Longbottorn, and they wore green
georgette dresses with green velvet ribbon and floral headdresses. They carried
Victorian nosegays of shaded cyclamen carnations. The bride was given away by
her father, the best man was Capt.. George Blackburn, J.P., and the groomsmen
were Mr. Leonard Whelen (Master of Ceremonies), Mr.
A. M. Moore, BA., Mr. W. D. Birch and Mr. Trevor Howells. After a reception the
bride and, bridegroom left for the south of England, the bride wearing a navy
three-piece, trimmed with arctic fox, and a petersham
hat to tone.

BROSELEY

THE MARRIAGE was solemnised on Saturday at the parish Church of Miss Sarah Watson, youngest daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs Arthur Watson, of 30 the Delph,
and Mr Stephen Heighway, third son of Mr and Mrs. Heighway, of the Bird-in-Hand, Iron-Bridge. The Rev. C.
S> Jackson (Rector) officiated. Given away by her brother (Mr William
Watson), the bride was attired in a white satin blouse and grey tailor-made
costume with shoes and hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of white
carnations. Her bridesmaid was Muss Edith Heighway,
youngest sister of the bridegroom, wh0 wore a pink crépe-de-Chine
blouse and a grey tailor-made costume and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Mr E. Heighway, of Coalbrookdale, brother of the
bridegroom, acted as best man. A reception was afterwards held at their new
house “Stepehencroft,” Smith Bank,
Broseley, and later they left for Birmingham,
where the honeymoon was spent. The bride received many presents from her fellow
workers at the Southorn, Broseley Tobacco Pipe Works,
where she has been employed since the age of 14 years, and the bridegroom was
the recipient of a present from his workmates at the Coalbrookdale Iron Works.

8th May 1937

JACKFIELD

THE JACKFIELD PRIZE SILVER Band gave its first open-air
concert of the season on Sunday at the Free Bridge.
An excellent programme consisting of marches, selections and a euphonium solo
by Bandsman Percy Jones was given under the conductorship of Bandmaster W.
Ellis. A collection was taken under special permit for the Band's funds.

BROSELEY

WOMEN CONSERVATIVES. — The members of the Broseley
.women's branch of the Conservative and Unionist Association enjoyed a very
interesting evening at the Town Hall on Wednesday. A lantern lecture was given
by Miss Jenkinson on "Madeira",
and Lady Nora More presided.

DISTRICT
COUNCIL

Wednesday, Ald, A. A. Exley (vice-chairman) presiding.

The Town Clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry), reporting on finance, said
that the General District Account, after paying in the May precept, would be in
credit to the extent of £144 9s. 2d., as against a credit balance of
£124 14s. 3d. at the corresponding period of last year. After cheques
being drawn that day, the Water Account would show a debit of £63 4s.
11d., as against a credit balance of £145 9s. 2d. last year. He explained
that the adverse balance was partly due to the payment of charges in connection
with the opposition of the Wolverhampton Corporation Water Bill, but it would
right itself as the year went on.

The sanitary inspector's report showed the district free from
notifiable diseases.

Arising out of a complaint received respecting the depositing
of tin cans and other rubbish on pasture land adjoining the King Street council houses to the danger
of cutting the feet of cattle, the housing agent was instructed to warn the
tenants.

15th May 1937

WILLEY (Broseley)

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS. - Linley, Willey, Barrow and
Posenhall parishes joined together for the celebrations and Willey was made the
centre. The programme was as follows-2-30 p.m., service at Willey Church.
conducted by the rector (Rev. W. G. Beale); Punch and Judy show for children;
six-a-side football competition; clay pigeon shooting competition; hidden
treasurer hunts, one for ladies and one for children; tug-of-war for
ladies;  blindfold wheelbarrow race
for ladies and gentlemen over 50 years of age (prize, a leg of mutton, given by
Mr. T. Chatham). In the evening a concert was given in the Social Club by the
Dawley Men's Own choir, during which His Majesty's speech was broadcast. The
health of the King was drunk by all present, proposed by Mr. Hugh Welsh, Willey
Old Hall. From 4 to 6 p.m. all the parishioners who were able to attend were
entertained to tea which was arranged by Mrs. Welsh, assisted by a band of helpers.
All arrangements were carried out by a committee under the chairmanship of Mr
Welsh.

22nd May 1937

BROSELEY

THE MARRIAGE took place on, Saturday at the Parish Church,
the officiating clergyman being the Bev. C. S. Jackson (rector of Broseley),
between Miss Joan Mary Boden, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W.
Boden, Fazakerley, Liverpool, and grand-daughter of
Mrs. and the late Mr. George Boden, Chapel Road, Broseley, and Mr. Henry Venn,
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Venn, Jackfield, formerly of 'The Tumbling
Sailors." Miss Boden is well-known in the district having, in her capacity
of a Post Office clerk, served in the Uppington, Cleobury Mortimer, Jackfield, and Broseley Post Offices.
The bride was given away by her father and wore a navy blue costume with a hat
and shoes to match. She carried a Coronation prayer book. She was attended by
her sister, Miss Jean Boden, Liverpool, who
was dressed in a brown costume and a hat to match. The best man was Mr. Victor
Pearce, Buildwas, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. A reception was held at the
house of the bride's grandmother, and later the happy couple left for Liverpool.

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.— As a grand finale to the
rejoicings in the town, a dance was held in The Square on Whit Monday. The
music was supplied by a local jazz band in comic dress, under the direction of
Mr. Sidney Colley and at 11 p.m., the proceedings closed with the National
Anthem.

DEATH OF MRS. W. EDGE—The death occurred on Thursday at
the Broseley Lady Forester Hospital, after an illness of a few months of Mrs.
Ethel Edge, wife of Mr. William Edge, Church View, registrar of births, deaths
and marriages for the Borough of Wenlock and Relieving Officer for the
district. Mrs. Edge was the youngest daughter of the late Mrs. and Mr. John
Dixon (a former registrar for the Broseley district), of the Delph, Broseley. A member of the Church of England, she was
up to the last 12 months, staunch worker and worshipper at the Parish Church.
In connection with the various offices held by Mr. Edge, she was brought into
close touch with many of the poor in the district, with whom she showed great
sympathy. She also found pleasure in giving help to the blind and Dr. Barnardo's institutions. The funeral takes place to-day
(Saturday). A service will be held in the Parish Church
at 3 p.m. and the interment in the cemetery.

BRITISH
LEGION DINNER

To celebrate the Coronation a dinner was held on May 14 in
connection with the British Legion. The arrangements were carried out by a
sub-committee of the local branch, consisting of Mr. W. J. Ritchings
(chairman), Mr. H. H. Wase and Mr. T. Goodall (secretary). The president, Lt.-Col. Lord Forester,
presided. Apologies were received from Major Rowland Hunt,. Col. G. G. P.
Heywood, Capt. E. D. Collins, Mr. J. Floyer,
Benthall, Dr. T. Hoy, Inspt. Machin
(Iron-Bridge), and Mr. H. W. Gough (chairman of the Iron-Bridge branch of the
Legion). After the loyal toast, proposed by Lord Forester, had been honoured,.
a very enjoyable evening was spent in toasts and harmony.

The Rev. C. S. Jackson proposed the toast of the "Navy,
Army and Air Force," which was replied to by Capt. Boon. The toast of the
evening, "The British Legion," was submitted by Ald.
Nicklin and responded to by Mr. J. A. Madeley. Mr. J. R. Nicklin proposed the
toast of "Our President," which was drunk with musical honours. Lord
Forester replied and gave a description of his impressions of the Coronation
ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Mr. E. Heighway, Dawley, gave
humorous songs, impersonations, monologues, and solos on a musical saw and
spoons, while songs were also contributed by Messrs. F. S. Francis and R. Picken, with Mr. Matt. Davis at the pianoforte. The toast of the
artistes was proposed by Mr. W. E. Davis and 'responded to by Mr. F. S.
Francis, and Mr. W. J. Ritchings submitted the toast
of "Our-Hostess", which was replied to on behalf of Mrs. Smith, by
Mr. Frank Davis.

JACKFIELD

A DANCE, organised by the St. Mary's Hall entertainments
committee in aid of the Parish Church Sunday School children's outing fund was
held on Whit Monday in the St: Mary's Hall. The M.C's.
were Messrs. Norman Hudson and George Thomas. Spot dance prizes were won by Mr.
A. Bryan (Broseley) and Miss Phyllis Hudson, and in a competition for a carton
of eggs Miss Olive Hudson was successful. The prizes were presented by Mrs. H. Preece (Coal-port), and Mrs. T. J. Hearn respectively. The
refreshment department was in the charge of Mesdames G. S. Williams, J. T.
Perkins, E. Green, and E. Poole. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr.
Lawrence Hearn. The effort realised over £7.

BAND CONCERT. — On Whit Sunday evening, by permission
of Mr. E. J. Exley, J.P., the Jackfield Prize Silver
Band gave a concert in the grounds of the Rock House. Under the direction of
Bandmaster W. Ellis an interesting programme, which included a euphonium solo
by Bandsman P. Jones, was carried through. A collection was taken for the
Band's funds.

JACKFIELD (with Coalport) '

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

The sports, postponed on Coronation Day owing to the wet
condition of the field, were held on Saturday in fine weather. At 5 p.m. the
children of the parish assembled near the Free Bridge,
where a long procession was formed. Headed by the Jackfield Prize Silver Band,
under the conductorship of Bandmaster W. Ellis, and marshalled by Mr. J. Pumford (vice-chairman of the committee), it marched to the
sports field near the Tuckles Farm, lent by Mr. T.
Roberts. The band played selections during the evening. The judging was
undertaken by the hon. secretary, Mr. T. C. Gibbs, assisted by Messrs. W.
Storey and A. Rogers.    The
starters were Messrs. J. Mumford and E. Sykes, and stewards of the course were
Messrs. Cox, W. H. Poole and I. Cross.

The prize-winners were as follows:- Pillow fighting, ages 9
to 11 1, H. Maiden; 2, E. Welsh. Ditto, 11 to 14: 1, T. Bird; 2, D. Jones. b
Tug-of-war, men: 1, P. Preece's team; 2, T. W. Evans'
team. Ditto, women: 1, Mrs. J. Hatton's team; 2, Mrs. J. Pumford's
team. Ditto, boys: 1, Harold Storey's team; 2, W. Leach's team. Musical chairs,
men: 1, P. Preece; 2, A. Rogers. Ditto, women: 1,
Mrs. L. Langford; 2, Miss M. Harrison. Ditto, girls: 1, C. Welsh; 2, I. Evans.
Ditto, children under 9: 1, Miss Rogers; 2, Miss E. Wall. Three-legged Race,
men: 1, R. Poole and C. Williams; 2. L. Langford and H. Handley. Ditto, women:
1, Misses Audrey Ellis and Mary Harrison; 2, Mrs. T. Green and Miss Ethel
Perkins. Ditto, boys: 1, C. Rogers and S. Gilbert; 2, T. Rogers and C. Groves.
Ditto, girls: 1, Misses J. Bright and O. Arnold; 2, Miss J. Bradley and N.
Phillips. Egg and spoon race, men: 1, T. Green;. P. Preece.
Ditto, women: 1, Mrs. T. Green 2, Mrs. J. Pumford.
Ditto, boys: 1, Eddie Wylde; 2, P. Jones. Ditto',
girls: D. Leach; 2, I. Groves. Flat race, boys. under 9: 1, F. Gallier; 2, D. Johnson; 3, Eric Hughes. Ditto, girls under
9: 1, L. Colley; 2, H. Evans; 3, V. Hadley.

The prizes were presented by Mrs: T. C. Gibbs.

BROSELEY

LATE MR. A. PREECE. — The death occurred on Sunday at
his home, 16, Hockley Bank, of Mr. Albert Preece, at
the age of 73 after about four weeks' illness. He was a native of Broseley and
died in the house where he had lived the whole of his life. Up to the time of
his retirement from his work as a waggoner he had
been in the employ of the Broseley Tileries Co., Ltd., for over 58 years. From
his youth he had been a member of the Modern Masons' Friendly Society. He is
survived by three daughters and four sons. His wife died eleven years ago. The
funeral took place on Tuesday and a service was held at the Parish Church
by the Rev. C. S. Jackson (Rector). The bearers were neighbous-
Messrs. J Burns, T. Evans, G. Meredith sen, W.Meredith, E. Hartshorne and W.
Harrison. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. G. Harratt, Northampton, Mr.
and Mrs A. Preece, Northampton,
Mr. and Mrs G. Miles, Speeds Lane,
Mr. C. Preece,
Homer, Mr. T. Preece, Northampton,
Mrs. H. Davies, Birmingham, and Mr. R. Preece,
Broseley (sons and daughters and sons-in-law and daughter-in-law); Miss
Elizabeth Dudley (sister-in-law), Mr. T. Miles (brother-in-law), Messrs. B.,
J., Sidney and
Stanley Dallier (nephews), Mr. C. Boden and Wilfred Roden
(nephew and grand-nephew), Mr. F. Harrah, Northampton and Mr. G. Meredith, jun.

JACKFIELD HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. — A meeting was held in
St. Mary's Hall on Monday, Mr. Hayward Davis (chairman) presiding to allocate the
available funds to the hospitals and other institution This was done us
follows:- Shropshire Sanatorium £3 3s.; Royal Salop Infirmary £2
2s.; Shropshire Eye, Ear and Throat
Hospital £2 2s.;
Iron-Bridge Dispensary £2 2s.; St. John
Ambulance Brigade 10s. 6d.; Shropshire Orthopedic Hospital £2 12s. 9d. The secretarial
duties were carried out by Mr. J. Dodd and Mr. Lawrence Hearn is hon. treasurer.

LATE MRS. W.
EDGE

The funeral of Mrs. Ethel Edge, whose death was recorded in
last week's issue, took place on Saturday at the Parish Church.
An impressive service was conducted by the rector of Broseley (Rev. C. S.
Jackson). The choir led the singing of the hymns "Bless'd
are the pure in heart” and "How bright these glorious spirits
shine." The organist Mr. Ronald York, also played the "Dead
March" in "Saul." The cortege left the church, preceded by the
choir, with Mr. E. C. S. White (diocesan lay reader) as cross bearer, to the
chanting of the "Nunc Dimittis,"
and escorted the procession to the east gate of the churchyard, en route for
Broseley cemetery. The body was conveyed on the draped church bier, attended by
friends and choristers, Messrs. P. E. Hartshorne, W. E. Price, C. Davis, W. Oakley,
Albert Meredith and L. Harris (registrar of Shifnal district). The family
mourners were Mr. W. Edge (widower), Messrs. P. A. Dixon and A. N. Dixon
(brothers); Mr. J. Smith, Bucknell (brother-in-law);
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edge, Cardiff
(brother-in-law and sister-in-law); Miss Irene M.. Dixon
(niece); Messrs. Leslie, Roy and John B. Dixon
and Eddie Smith, Solihull, Birmingham
(nephews).

Among those present were Ald. J.
Nicklin, Ald. R. A. Rhodes (Dawley), Mr. J. Thompson,
representing Ald. J. H. Thompson, Deputy Mayor (Much
.Wenlock), Mr. W. E. Davis, Mr. E. S. Owen (Madeley), Mr. E. H. H. Shorting,
Mr. W. S. Instone, (churchwardens) and Mr. W. Andrews
(hon. treasurer of the Parish Church), Mr. J. R. Nicklin (Lloyds Bank), Mr. J.
S. Griffin, Mr. E.. H. Stanley, assistant to Mr F. Mole, (relieving officer,
Dawley), Mr. G. Ellis, representing the Master, Matron and staff of The
Beeches, Iron-Bridge, Mrs. A. H. Thorn-Pudsey (Broseley Hall), Miss M. Potts
(The Deanery), Mrs. D. L. Prestage, Mrs. E. R. Instone,
Mrs. J. G. Broadhurst, Mrs. E. C. S. White, Mrs. W. T. Street, Mrs. Oliver,
Mrs. Stoner, Mrs. P. E. Hartshorne, Mrs. J. Eaton, Miss P. Eaton, Mrs. Albert
Jones (Church Street), Miss Edith Jones, Miss E. Wilkes, Mrs. G. Taylor, Mrs.
Jas. Colley, Mrs. W. 'Taylor, Mrs. M. Molyneux, Miss L. Burnett, Miss Annie
Bagley, Mr. and Miss. F. J. Brooks (Ivy House), Mr and Mrs. Walter Hartshorne, Pumford (formerly works manager of  the Broseley Gas Co.), Messrs. T.
Francis, H. Mason, C. Edwards, N. Ball, H. Roberts, E. Harris and P.C. Betts.

Later in the afternoon and on Sunday morning the Parish Church
bell ringers rang half-muffled peals the bells.

Beautiful flowers were sent by—Bill; Will and Lillie;
Amy and Jack; Louie; Arthur, Ada and family; Arthur, Gert and family; Mary and Sis; Eddie and Peggy; Marguerite
and Vinen; Mrs. Kitson
(Much Wenlock); Mr. and Mrs. Thorn- Pudsey; the Misses Potts; Mrs. D. L.
Prestige; Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicklin; staff of Messrs. Thorn-Pudsey and Derry, and
Mrs. Harris; Mr. and Mrs. L. Harris and Patrick; Mr. and Mrs. Hopley and staff; Mr. and Mrs. Seabury; Mrs. and the Misses
Davis; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brooks; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis; Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
Price; Mr. and Mrs, W. Andrews; Mrs. N. Smith and family (Forester Arms); Mr.
and Mrs. Betts; Mr. and Will Oakley; Hilda and Bill; Mr and Percy Hartshorne;
Mr. and Mr., Broadhurst; Mr. and Mrs. C. Instone;
Mr., Mrs. and Miss Eaton; all at 22 and 9A, Church Street; Mrs. and Miss Gov
field ; Eva and Florrie Ponntney;
Mr. Walter Pountney.

5th June 1937

BROSELEY

BAPTIST CHAPEL. — The Sunday school anniversary was
held on Sunday. The service in the morning was taken by the Rev. T. Lloyd
Morgan (pastor). A musical service was held in the afternoon, when Mr. E. Correll (treasurer), presided, and an address was given by
Pastor E. Evans, Oakengates. The church was filled to overflowing for the
evening service, when a sermon was delivered by Pastor E. Evans. During the day
hymns were sung by the children, who had been trained by Mr. Harry Evans,
Sunday school superintendent. Solos were given by Miss Payne (Wellington), and
Master George Mason, and recitations by scholars, Mary Deavall,
Ivy Hall, Ethel Russell, Reta Pritchard, and Joan
Edge. The singing was conducted by Mr. Leonard Wase,
and Mr. Ronald Burns was at the organ. The collections throughout the day,
which were for Sunday school funds, amounted to £8 4s. The collectors at
the evening service were Messrs. T. Goodall and F.
Oakley.

BROSELEY
DOMINO LEAGUE

The presentation of the Col. Baldwin-Webb silver challenge
cup took place, at Iron-Bridge on Monday. The chairman of the league committee,
Mr. J. Plant, who presided, was introduced by Mr. E. Wilde, who congratulated
the Bird-in-Hand team on its success. The cup was presented to the captain, Mr.
A. Stanley, of the winning team, by the league secretary. Mr. Fred Watson. The
health of the winning team was drunk from the cup, and a social evening
followed..

Songs were contributed by Messrs. J. Goodall,
F. Watson, E. Wilde, J. Potts, J. Parkinson, E. Tristan, and A. Drewball; a duet by Messrs. J. Gooddall
and Potts; and a pianoforte solo by Mr. W. Heighway;
who also provided the accompaniments, assisted by Mr. J. Goodall,
comedian and banjoist.

POLICE
COURT

Tuesday, before Ald. J. Nicklin
(Presiding), Col. G. G. P. Heywood, Messrs. E. J. Exley
and J. S. Barker.

Percy William Parr, of 54, High Street, Broseley, coal
merchant, was charged, under the Borough of Wenlock by-laws, with failing to
carry a correct weighing instrument on a vehicle on which coal was being
carried for sale or delivery, on May 21, at Broseley; under the Weights and
Measures Act there was  a further
charge of possessing for use for trade all unstamped weighing instrument, at
the same time and place. Mr. W. F. Blakemore, of Bridgnorth, appeared for
defendant, and pleaded guilty on his behalf. — Mr. -Harold Birchanall, Inspector of Weights and Measures, Shrewsbury, conducted the
prosecution, and gave an outline of the charges adding that defendant had not
committed a fraud, but had not exercised sufficient care as a man in his
position should have done.- James D. Beveridge, assistant
inspector, of Weights and Measures, stated that he stopped defendant when he
was delivering coal near the Square, Broseley, and examined the scales on the
lorry. He found that the lead plug attached bore the rejected stamp. He asked defendant
if he knew the scales had been rejected, and he replied he was not aware of it,
and explained that his usual scales, which were a new pair, had been left in
the yard, having fallen off the lorry and broken; the old scales on the lorry
he had brought to use while the other scales were being repaired. Later the
inspector went to Iron-Bridge Station and examined the weights, which had been
left in the truck there, and these were found to be correct. The rejected
scales were afterwards tested, and found to be a little incorrect in the favour
of the purchaser of the coal.—Mr. Birchanall
giving evidence, stated that Mr. Parr was registered in 1929 as a coal dealer,
and was supplied with copies of the by-laws. October, 1935, was the last occasion
when coal scales belonging to defendant were rejected. In reply to Mr.
Blakemore, he could not say if the scales now in question were rejected before
they came into defendant's possession, but they were identical with the machine
rejected at the date mentioned.—Mr. Blakemore, addressing the Bench, said
the scales were not the ones rejected in 1935. The scales came into his
client's possession a number of years ago, but as they were so heavy and
unwieldy, he did not make use of them, but used a more modern pattern instead,
and only brought the old scales into use on two occasions during that week,
owing to the breakage of his usual machine. He explained that the weights were
inadvertently left in the truck at the Station during the coal strike rush. He
pleaded that no customer had been prejudiced, and as his client had a clean
record, he asked the Bench to dismiss the cases on payment of costs.—The
Bench imposed a fine of 10s. in each case. They emphasised that there had not
been the slightest intention to defraud the purchaser, but there had been
carelessness on the part of the defendant.

Arnold Betts, 13, Lambourne Road, Erdington, Birmingham, traveller, Was
charged with driving a car on the footpath at Madeley Road, Iron-Bridge, at 7-40 p.m.,
on May 18. Defendant pleaded guilty under extenuating circumstances. —
P.-C. Boardman (Iron-Bridge), stated that he saw defendant's car stationary on
the hill, and then start to turn when two cars were approaching, and in turning
it mounted the pavement. When he questioned defendant, he replied that he had
missed the road to Broseley, and in turning round he had to mount the pavement
to avoid the two cars approaching. — Defendant stated that when in the
act of turning he saw two cars travelling parallel and racing to get up the hill,
and he had to mount the pavement to prevent an accident.—The Bench imposed
a fine of 5s., including costs.

BROSELEY

FORMER RESIDENT'S DEATH. — The death occurred suddenly
on Monday at her home, Brose-Lea, Ash Grove, Werrington,
near Stoke-on Trent,
of Mrs. Emma Elizabeth (Amy Smith, wife of Mr. John Smith and second daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon, formerly of The Delph,
High Street, Broseley. She had been in failing health for several weeks, but
was sufficiently well to attend the funeral at Broseley of her youngest sister,
Mrs. Ethel Edge, whose death occurred eleven days previously. She leaves a
husband and and only child. The funeral took place on
Thursday. The service was held at Caverswall Parish
Church by the Rev. Evans,
curate-in-charge of Werrington Church-with-Caverswall. The mourners included the widower and Mr. Edgar
Smith (son), Solihull, Birmingham;
Mr. P. A. Dixon and Mr. A. N. Dixon (brothers), Broseley. Messrs. R. E. Jones,
D. Hurst, P. Bates and F. Carmel], Ash Grove.

DISTRICT
COUNCIL

Wednesday, Ald. A. A. Exley (vice chairman) presiding.

The Town Clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry), reporting on finance,
stated that the May precept of £204 had been paid into the general
district account, which stood in credit to the sum of £125 Ss. 9d., and,
after cheques being drawn that day to the amount of, £64 5s. 4d., the account
would still be in credit to the extent of £61 3s. 5d., as against a
credit of £55 19s. 5d. at the corresponding period last year. He reported
that the collectors had paid £87 7s. 11d. into the water account dining
the past month, which account stood in debit to the amount of £31 5s.
7d., and, with cheques being drawn that day, including the contribution to the
Harrington Joint Water Committee, the debit would he increased to about
£117, as against a credit balance of £64 last year.

Mr. Fenn (collector) stated that he
had collected £101 Is. of the current half-year's water rate, of
£42 6s, 7d. was not paid into the account before May 31, and the water
account would thus be better off to that extent on the date of the meeting.

The sanitary inspector (Mr. C. Thomas) reported the district
free from notifiable diseases. — A letter was received
complaining of rubbish being deposited on land close to the Broseley Wood. Mission hall premises, and the inspector was instructed
to inquire into the matter and, if necessary, arrange for a warning notice to
be fixed there.

The surveyor (Mr. F. Richards) gave particulars of his
expenditure in labour, etc., for the past month amounting to £21 3s. 7d.

A complaint was received from ratepayers in the Quarry Road
district that no ashes could be collected from their premises or coal delivered
by vehicles to their houses   owing
to the posts erected at each end of the footpath on the Quarry Bank.—The surveyor
was instructed to report as to the advisability of removing one set of posts to
a lower position down the bank in question.

The Water Engineer (Mr. A. O. Callear)
gave particulars of the repairs, and extensions carried out in the district
during the past month.— He was instructed to make arranged merits for the
laying on of the water supply to the public convenience at  the end of Birch Row, now nearing
completion.

The clerk reported that the Ministry had approved the tender
for the erection of a house on a piece of land at the Holly Grove, Jackfield,
arid he stated that he was now arranging for the contract to be signed and also
for the loan to meet the cost.

The Clerk submitted a letter from the Chief Constable of the
county, as supervisor to the county committee, in connection with the
precautions to be taken in the event of air raids, asking for the names of the
stations selected in the district. It was suggested at the meeting that the
Broseley social club would be the most suitable building for the purpose, and
it was decided to communicate with the secretary of the club on the matter,
asking for permission to allow the council architect and surveyor to make an
inspection of the premises.

JACKFIELD

WOMEN CONSERVATIVES. — A joint effort by the members of
the Coalport and Jackfield branches of the Women's Conservative and Unionist
Association, was successfully organised in aid of the Lady Yale Memorial, when
a concert was held at the Coffee Room, Coalport, on May 26. Mrs. Preece and Mrs. Hearn presided, supported by members of the
joint committees. The artistes included the Jackfield "Cheerful
Chirpers"—Mr. E. Fox (Dawley), Mr. P. Davies, Mrs. Phillipson, Mr. R. Duce, and Mr.
Roy Harper, of Madeley; compere, Mr. F. Jeffrey, Madeley.
Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Davies, Coalport, were the winners of a special
competition. Refreshments were provided by the Coalport and Jackfield branches,
the members of the catering committee being Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Rogers
and Mrs. Barber. Miss Smyth (women's organiser), spoke of the subject of the
concert, and thanked the artistes and the company preset for their support.

12th June 1937

JACKFIELD

LATE
MR. E. PEAKE

The death occurred on June 1 of Mr. Ernest Peake, at his home, 86, Lloyds Head, at the age of 37,
after a long and painful illness. He was a native of Weston, Shifnal, but had
lived in this neighbourhood for many years. Up to the time of his illness he
had been in the employ of the Broseley Gas Company for over 13 years. He was a
member of Coalford Methodist Chapel, a Sunday school
teacher, a member of the I.O.O.F. Friendly Society, "Lord Frederick"
Lodge, Shifnal.

The funeral took place on Saturday at Broseley cemetery. The
bearers were Messrs. A. and E. Pritchard, J. Cox, R. Colley, S. Jones, W. H.
Poole, I. Cross and J. Dodd. A service was
held in the cemetery chapel by the Rev. R. H. Osborne, Methodist minister, who
spoke very highly of the good work Mr. Peake had done
for the church. The family mourners included Alf, Harry, Joe and Arthur
(brothers), Alice,
Nellie and Edie (sisters).Ethel, Kath and Kitty (sisters-in-law), Jim. Noel, Syd, Harry, Will and George (brothers-in-law), Enoch
(uncle) and Hugh (nephew).

On Sunday a memorial service was held at Coalford
Methodist Chapel by the Rev. R. H. Osborne.

10th July 1937

JACKFIELD

A RUMMAGE SALE was held on Saturday in St. Mary's Hall, in
aid of the Parish Church Sunday School outing fund. The effort realised over
£3, to which has to be added the proceeds of a competition for a portable
wireless set. The stallholders and other helpers were the Misses Ethel Perkins
and Audrey Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas, Mr. Roy Gregson,
Mr. N. Hudson, Mr. C. Hughes (door steward) and Mr. Lawrence Hearn, who was
also responsible for the arrangements.

BAND CONCERT. — The Jackfield Prize Silver Band gave a
concert on Sunday evening at the Salthouse, under the
direction of Bandmaster W. Ellis. A collection was taken for the Band's fund.

BROSELEY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. —Sunday school anniversary
services were held on Sunday. The preacher was Mr. E. Mills. Wolverhampton,
who delivered sermons in the morning and evening and an address at a musical service
in the afternoon. Anniversary hymns were sung by the choir and the children
throughout the day, under the conductorship of Mr. Herbert Evans, formerly
choirmaster of the Parish
Church, who had also
trained the singers, and Mrs. W. L. Williams was at the organ. The soloists
were Miss E. Goodall (soprano, Broseley), and Mr.
Herbert Evans (tenor). A continuation service- was held on Monday, after a
public tea in the Schoolroom, which was served by the ladies' committee. The
pastor (Rev. C. E. Wright); presided at the service; and an address was given
by Mr. R. N. Moore, Madeley. The singing of the previous day was repeated, a.
solo being given by Mr. Herbert Evans. The Collections throughout the services
amounted to over £8, which, as well as other donation, will be devoted to
Sunday school funds.

THE WEDDING took place at the Parish Church
on Saturday, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector of
Broseley), of. Miss Doris Mary Jones, elder daughter of Mrs. M. and the late
Mr. T. H. Jones, of Wesley House, Duke Street, Broseley, and Mr. Thomas Henry
Tranter, elder son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Tranter, of Court Street, Madeley.
The service was choral, and the choir led the hymns. Mr. Ronald Yorke (Madeley), tile Broseley Parish
Church organist (cousin
of the bridegroom), was at the organ, and played appropriate music. The bride,
who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. Francis Hy.
Jones, was attired in white satin beaute with short
train and  embroidered veil (lent by
her sister. Mrs. T. Hyde of Ellesmere Port),
and carried a bouquet of red roses and were a gold bangle, a gift of the
bridegroom. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. T. Hyde, as matron of honour,
and her bridesmaid was Miss Amy Mitchell, of Southport,
cousin of the bridegroom. Both wore dresses of mauve moire
taffeta, and carried bouquets of mauve and pink sweet peas. Their headdresses
were of mauve net and silver leaves, with shoes and mittens to tone. They also
wore initial bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. James Tranter, of
Madeley, the bridegroom's brother, was best Man.       A
reception was afterwards held, attended by upwards of 40 guests. Mr. and Mrs.
Tranter left later in the day for Douglas,
I.O.M., where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's going away dress was a
bottle green suit with shoes, hat and bag to tone. Both are well known in the
district, being in the employ of the Iron-Bridge Co-operative Stores, the bride
as manageress of the confectionery department, and the bridegroom as manager of
the grocery department. Among the numerous presents was a handsome occasional
table from the staff of the Co- operative Society.

DISTBICT COUNCIL Wednesday, Ald. J.
Nicklin presiding.

The town clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry), reporting on finance,
stated that the June and July precepts had been paid into  the general account, which stood in
credit to the sum of £469 11s. 9d., against which cheques being drawn
that day would leave a credit of £326 19s. 9d., as against a credit
balance of £331 5s. at the corresponding period last year. He stated that
the collectors had paid a total sum of £131 7s. 8d. into the water
account during the past month, which had reduced the dealt to £20 13s.
6d., and with one cheque only being drawn that day, the debit (balance would be
£23 1s. 2d., as against a credit balance of £225 15s. 2d. at the
same time last year.

Mr. A. G. Fenn (collector),
reported that he had collected £130 6s. 10d. of the current half-year's
water rate leaving gross outstandings of £203
13s. 2d.

The sanitary inspector (Mr. C. Thomas), reported the district
free from notifiable diseases.

The surveyor (Mr. F. Richards), reported that the repairs to
the road from the Free Bridge to the hairpin bend, Jackfield, at the cost of
over £700, were now practically completed, and he was complimented by the
members on the excellent job which had been carried out.—Replying to Mr.
Shorting, the surveyor said the repairs to the Cobwell Road —Bridge Road,
were now about to be done.

The question of air raids precautionary measures was further
discussed, and Mr. Collins reported on inspection, together with Mr. T. W.
Howells, of the Social Club premises, saying they would make an excellent place
for a first-aid post, while a disused malthouse at Delphside could be used as a storage for gas masks, etc. If
permission could be obtained from the Social Club, these premises, together
with the hospital, would cover their requirements. He said that the gas
instruction would be carried out through the police authorities and the British
Legion branch, and he also referred to other arrangements which had been made.
Mr Collins and the other members of the Air Raids Precautions Committee, were
thanked for their work and report, and the clerk was instructed to report accordingly
to the county authority.

Mr. W. L. Davis raised the question of a public playing field
for the district, and suggested that, it being Coronation year, it would be an
ideal opportunity to do something for Broseley while a grant for these purposes
was obtainable. After discussion, it was decided to write the trustees of the
Bathurst Playing Fields, asking them if they could see their way clear to hand
over the field to the public authority during Coronation year, when a grant
could be obtained.

17th July 1937

JACKFIELD

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL annual summer outing took place on
Saturday, when 8O scholars and teachers, with several parents and friends, making
a party of about 140, in the charge of the Rector (the Rev. F. J. B. Mason),
paid a visit to Llandudno. The journey was made via Llangollen and Corwen. The Rector presided at tea, and the return journey
was made via Rhyl, Chester and Prees
Heath.       The
outing was organised by the St. Mary's Hall Entertainments Committee and the
arrangements were carried out by Mr. Lawrence Hearn, assisted by Mr. Isaac
Cross.

BROSELEY

THE MOTHERS' UNION summer outing took place on Tuesday, and
the resort chosen this year was Llandudno The party, numbering 57 members, was
in the charge of Mrs. G.
Broadhurst, the enrolling member, who was responsible for the
arrangements. The route taken was via Llangollen and the Horse Shoe Pass. At
tea, the party was joined by the Rector of Broseley (the Rev. S. Jackson), who
presided. The return journey was via Mold, Wrexham
and Ellesmere.

THE WEDDING took place on Saturday at the Methodist Church,
the Rev. R. H. Osborne officiating, between Miss Winifred Ledger, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Alan F Ledger, Pulborough, Sussex,
formerly residents of Broseley and Welling ion, and Mr. John Stephen Jones
second son of Mr. and the late Mrs Thomas Jones, Dawley, also formerly
residents of Broseley. The bride who was given away by her father wore a pink
georgette dress, with hat and shoes to tone, and long white gloves. She carried
a show bouquet of pink and white carnations and fern. Her bridesmaid her
cousin, Miss Enid Davis, Benthall Cottage, who was dressed in pale green floral
crepe-dc-Chine, will a Leghorn hat, and carried a showier bouquet of sweet
peas. She wore a silver bangle, the gift of the bridegroom, Mr. Treherne, Rhyl, groomsman. The
service was choral and the organist was Mrs. Harris.  A reception was held in the Methodist
schoolroom, and later the happy couple left for Cheltenham
the bride wearing a green tweed costume, with a hat and shoes to match, They on
their return, take up residence at Madeley.

LATE MRS. H. COLLIER. — The death occurred on Sunday,
at the age of 79, after a few week's illness, of Mrs. Rebecca Collier, widow of
Mr. Herbert Collier, of Manchester
district, a former railway official, at her residence in Queen Street. Mrs. Collier was a native
of Broseley, and the younger daughter of the late Mr. George Davis, brick and
tile manufacturer, Broseley. Since returning to Broseley she had been a member
of the local branch of the Mothers' Union.
Mrs. Collier leaves no family, two sons and a daughter having predeceased her.
One son died last year, and the other was killed in the Great War. The funeral
took place on Wednesday. A service was held in the Parish
Church by the rector (Rev. C. S.
Jackson): The family mourners included:— Mrs. G. Collier
(daughter-in-law), and Mr. E. Collier (grandson), St.
Albans; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Francis (Willey), Mr. P. L. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Davis, and Miss M. Davis (nephews and nieces). Others
present were:— Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis, Mrs H. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs.
Stoner, Mr. W. Andrews, Mr. J. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jones, and many members
of the Mothers' Union, including Mrs. J. G.
Broadhurst (enrolling member).

METHODIST
GARDEN PARTY

In connection with the Methodist Church
a successful garden party and gift day were held on Wednesday in the grounds of
Field House and Hurstlea by kind permission of Mrs.
F. C. Howells and Mr. and Mrs. T. Wilfred Howells.

The Rev. R. H. Osborne (Methodist minister) presided at the
opening, ceremony, which was performed by Lady Forester, who was supported by
Mrs. J. G. Boon and Mrs F. Howell's. A vote of thanks was accorded Lady Forester,
Mrs F. C. Howells and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Howells on the preposition of Mr. A.
O. Jones (secretary), and Mr. C. B. Jones, in seconding, made appreciative
reference to the great interest the Forester family for generations had taken
in their church. At the close of the ceremony little Miss Doreen Pace presented
a bouquet to Lady Forester, and Mrs. F. C. Howells also received one from
little Miss Vera Colley.

Afternoon teas were served on the lawn of Field House by
Mesdames J. Casey, A. Harris and C. Thomas, assisted by the members of the
ladies' committee, and the refreshment buffet was in the charge of Meadames R. E. Gwynne, A. O. Jones, N. Ball, Garnett Evens
and Miss Edna Williams. Ices were served by Miss Annie Evans and Miss N. Sankey, and the sweets stall was in the charge of Mrs. J.
A. Hartshorne and Mrs. Jas Davies.

At 6 p.m_ the presentation of gifts
by member scholars and friends was conducted by the Rev. R. H. Osborne, and the
amount received was £54 0s 10d.

In the evening the Jackfield Prize Silver Band played
selections under the conductorship of Deputy Band master Cecil Hudson, and they
also played for dancing on the lawn of Field House from 8 to 10-30 p.m, Mr. Percy Jones being M.C. There were numerous attractions,
entertainments and competitions.

In a cake competition organised by Mrs. A. O. Jones and Mrs.
A. Harris, the winners
were:- Mrs. W. T. Street,,
2 Mrs Newman (Wellignton), 3. Miss Elsie Halley;
consolation were awarded to Miss Marjorie James (Hurstlea),
Mrs. H. Owen (Benthall), and Mrs. H. Foster (Benthall). A balloon race was
conducted by Mr Earnest Humphries, for which a prize will be given for the
longest flight.

At intervals there were displays of folk dancing, under the
direction of Miss Enid Davis, for which Mrs F. Davis (Benthall) played the pianoforte
accompaniments.

The Methodist girls’ choir gave selections of popular
songs, under the conductorship of Mr. A. O. Jones, with Miss Williams at the piano.

The (H) Avenue
Art Gallery
(consisting of art representations in burlesque), in the charge of Mr. J. Sankey, proved an amusing attraction.

The games included:- Houp-la, in
the charge of Messrs A. O. Jones and Arthur Evans; ringing the pegs Messrs. C
Thomas and Colin Jones; aerial bagatelle; Messrs/ S. Colley and S. Bryan; off
with his top hat, Messrs N Ball. H Barnsley and T. Everall;
darts, Messrs R E Gywnne and Stanley Williams; wobbly
wheelbarrow, Messrs. H Ball and J Casey; table tennis, Mr L Morris; magic fish
pond and flower pot game, Mr Frank Davis; gofstacle
(miniature golf), Mr Ernest Humphries; skittles Messrs. G Gittings
and B Bradley.

The proceeds of the day were in aid of new heating apparatus,
etc., and amounted to a grand total of £84 5s.

The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr A. O. Jones.

24th July 1937

BROSELEY

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.—At the invitation of
the former chairman, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, of the Broseley branch, a
representative and interesting gathering spent a. pleasant social evening at
the Rectory on Monday, when a brief survey of the past activities and the
future prospects of the movement formed an important feature, as also a
discussion on "Psychology", which is the subject for study during the
forthcoming session. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was accorded the Rector
for his hospitality and to Mrs. R. Nicklin, Mrs. Ogilvie
and Mrs H. Seabury for their assistance with the refreshments.—In
responding, Mr. Jackson expressed the hope that the class (which had been in
existence for 12 years) would long continue.

LATE MRS. R. COLLIER.—During the morning service
at  the parish Church,
the rector (Rev. C. .S. Jackson) made
appropriate reference to the loss the Church had sustained by the death of Mrs.
Collier,  and the bell-ringers paid
tribute with, a half-muffled peal on the bells.

A WHIST DRIVE,
organised by Mrs. P. Archer, assisted by Mesdames E. Molineux
and G. Roe, in aid of the Iron-Bridge and District Child 'Welfare Mothers'
Outing Fund was held in the Town Hall on July 16. There were six tables
occupied, and Mr. Herbert Evans carried
out the duties of M.C. The prize-winners were:—Gent's:
Mrs. J. Casey, Mrs. A. Ogilvie, Mrs. Bagley (each
playing as gent.); consolation, Mrs. S. Roberts. Ladies.: Mrs. H Seabury, Mrs.
Wright H. M. Tonks; consolation Mrs. Jack. Mr. P.
Archer gave assistance as door-steward.

BOY"S SCHOOL CAMP.—The annual summer camp was held
from July 9-16, at Pwllheli. The party consisted of
38 boys, in the charge of the headmaster (Mr. A. Wilkinson), with assistant
(Mr. T. Brookes), and the journey was made by rail. Mr. Walter Pountney accompanied
the party as camp cook. A certain portion of each day was devoted lessons,
chiefly connected with the local work and the geography the district, also
physical training, while plenty of time was spent in bathing and other
amassments. During the period visits were made to various places of interest. which included the Penrhos
Aerodrome, near Caernarvon where they had the
opportunity of seeing the King and Queen. They were also favoured with
permission to look over a tugboat lying Pwllheli Harbour, used for laying bombing targets
and they also inspected a diver's equipment.

COALPORT ROAD
TRAGEDY

CYCLIST FATALLY INJURED

THE Borough of Wenlock Coroner, Mr. F. W. Derry, opened an
inquest at the Lady Forester Hospital, Broseley, on Monday, on the body of
George Bright, aged 42 years, tileworker's
charge-hand, of 201, Ferry Bond, Jackfield, who died at the Hospital at 2-30
am. on Sunday as the result of injuries received in a collision on July 16
between his pedal cycle and a motor-car driven by Cyril Duncan Watson Bartlam, of South View, Iron-Bridge.

The accident happened at the junction of Dabley Lane and
Coalport Road,
near Thorpe House, Coalport.

Deceased was riding from the direction of Blest's
Hill, Madeley, and Bartlam was proceeding from
Coalport to Madeley. The cyclist was rendered unconscious and conveyed by
ambulance to the hospital.

After evidence of identification had been given by deceased's
brother, Francis Bright, of Sinclair Grove, Ketley,
who stated that his brother never regained consciousness after the accident,
the inquest was adjourned to a date not yet fixed.

Deceased leaved a widow and four children.

The Coroner, Inspector Machin
(Iron-Bridge), and Mr. Archibald Watson Bartlam, on
behalf of himself and his son, expressed sympathy with the widow and family.

The
Funeral

The funeral took place on Wednesday, when a service was held
in the Parish Church, conducted by the rector (Rev. F.
J. R. Mason). Mrs. Mason was at the organ.

Deceased was well known in die district, and had been in the
employ of Messrs. Maw and Co., Ltd., Jackfield, for many years, and at the time
of his death held the position of shift charge hand. He was a member of the
I.O. Oddfellows, " Rose of Sharon" Lodge,
Broseley, and a member of the R.A.Q.B., -Lord Forester" Lodge, Madeley.

The bearers were six neighbours and six workmates:
—Messrs. G. Morris, C. Leach,- W. Arnold,
W. Storey, G. Harrington ,and A Pritchard, and Messrs. W. Tas:o•,
J. Beaman, A. Haynes, E. Sykes. J. Perkins and J.
Smallman.

The family mourners included :the widow, (daughter), Teddy
(son),Mrs. E. Bright, Benthall (mother), Mr. William Bright (Mobberley), Mr. John Bright, (Trysull),
and Mr. Frank Bright, Ketley (brothers), Miss Annie
Bright (sister), Mrs. John Bright (Trysull), Mrs H.
Jones (Crayford, Kent), Mrs. W. Waring (Wilmslow),
and Miss B. Bayliss, Wolverhampton (sister-in-law),
Mrs. G. Forster, Market Drayton (aunt), Mr. and Mrs. W. Haynes (Benthall), Mr.
Edward Haynes (Much Wenlock), Mrs. A. Cooper (Broseley Wood), Mr. and Mrs. J. Kitson (Much Wenlock), and Miss B. Hinsley
(cousins).

Messrs. Maw and Co. Ltd., were represented by Mr. W. Price
(works manager). Members of the Odd fellows Society and the R.A.O.B. attended,
also a large number of neighbours, friends and deceased's workmates.

The interment was in the Broseley Cemetery,
and the funeral orations of both of deceased's societies were read at the
graveside.

Among the numerous wreaths sent were tributes from the
directors or Messrs. Maw and Co. Ltd., also the workpeople, and his ''
shift" mates, mid the members of the R.A.O.B., "Lord Forester"
Lodge, Madeley.

7th August 1937

BROSELEY

BAND CONCERT — On Sunday evening Jackfield Prize Silver
Band gave a concert on the lawn in the beautiful garden of Whitehall,
lent by Dr. and Mrs. Boon. The concert was attended by a large number of
people, which included many visitors to the town for the holiday. The band was
under the conductorship of Bandmaster W. Ellis.

THE MARRIAGE took place on Saturday at the Parish Church, the
Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector) officiating, of Miss Olive Instone
Lloyd, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Lloyd, of Birch Row,
Broseley, and Mr. Walter Britton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Britton of
Toll Gate House, Cemetery Road, Broseley. The bride, who was given away by her
father, was dressed in crepe suede, with shoes to tone, and wore a picture, and
carried a bouquet of white lilies. Her bridesmaid was Miss Harriet Olive Instone, The Woodlands Farm, Broseley, cousin of the bride,
who was similarly attired, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Mr. Abraham
Britton, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.        A reception was held
afterwards at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr. and Mrs. Britton
left for their new home at Madeley.
Amongst the numerous presents was a handsome clock, with Westminster chimes, the
gift of the staff of Messrs. Craven, Dunnill and Co.,
Ltd., Jackfield, where the bridegroom has been employed for many years.

DISTRICT COUNCIL

Wednesday, Ald. Nicklin presiding.

Mr. D. Ferguson, town clerk's assistant, reporting on
finance, stated that the general district account was in credit to the amount
of £230 19s. 11d., which after cheques being drawn that day for the sum.
of £47 11s. 8d. would leave a credit balance of £183 8s. 3d.,
against a credit of

£1.27 5s. last year. He reported that the collectors
had paid £59 4s. 11d. into the water account during the past month, which
had brought the account into credit to the sum of £38 11s. 5d., and after
a cheque being drawn, the credit balance would be £35 1s. 5d., as against
a credit balance of £225 15s. 1d. last year.

The collector, Mr. A. G. Fenn,
reported that he had collected £217 19s. 10d. of the current half-year's
water rate, and the outstanding amount was £125 0s. 2d.

Mr. C. Thomas, sanitary inspector reported the district free
from notifiable diseases.

The surveyor, Mr F. Richards, reported that the road in
Broseley Wood to the Woodlands had been repaired and that the Jackfield end of
the Dark Lane
was now being repaired. Afterwards he would continue with the repairs to
Cobwell Road.—Ald. Exley
called attention to the bad state of the footpath in the Red Church fields and
the Birch Meadow, and…

BENTHALL (Broseley)

LATE MR. W. JONES.—The death occurred on July 29 of Mr.
William Jones, at the age of 67, at his home, 62, Bridge Road, after a few days' illness.
He was well known in the district and had been in the employ of R. T. Smith and
Co., cartage contractors, and the G.W. Railway Co. as shunter
and carter for 46 years up to the time of his retirement about seven years ago.
He was an old member of the I.O. Oddfellows,
"Rose of Sharon" Lodge, Broseley. The funeral took place on Tuesday
at the Parish Church, and the service, in the absence
of the vicar (Rev. C. S. Jackson), was conducted by the Rev. C. L. Tiarks (Chaplain, R. Navy). The bearers were from the staff
and former workmates of Iron-Bridge Station, G.W.Rly.—Messrs.
W. J. Ritchings, J. Clapton, W. C. and W. Dickin, G. Bill, jun., and Norman Ball. The family mourners
included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hudson (Coalbrookdale) and Miss Fanny Jones. Birmingham (son-in-law and
daughters), Mr. Edward Jones, Coalbrookdale (brother), Miss Maud Boden,
Benthall and Mrs. J. Jones, Madeley (sisters-in-law), Mr. Alfred Boden, Coalbrookdale,
and Mr. R. Lloyd (brothers-in-law), Mr. A. Batchelor (Birmingham), Messrs. Cecil, Harry, Norman and
Walter Hudson. Among friends and neighbours present were Messrs. F. Greenhalgh, John Green, H. Boden, J. Carter. T. Minton. W.
and J. Cross, G. Overend and W. Perks, members of the
Friendly Society, and Mr. F. Minton, who read the Oddfellows'
oration at the graveside. Mr. Jones had been a widower for eight years, and is
survived by two daughters. Among the wreaths was a tribute from the staff and
workmen at Iron-Bridge Station, and one from "his friends at the New
Inn".