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Sandiacre. To Carpenters, Shoemakers & Others.
Mr George Lee has received instructions to Sell by Auction, on Monday, January 26th 1874 on the
premises of the late Mr James Whitehead, the whole of his Household Effects, Tools, &c,
comprising, in part:- Quantity of books, eight-day clock, birdcage, mahogany sofa, tables, chairs,
bedsteads and bedding, feather beds, flock and straw mattresses, mahogany night commode, oak
cupboard, set of drawers, set of cobbler's tools, quantity of carpenter's tools, beam and scales,
quantity of potatoes, land surveying chain &c, &c Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock
James Whitehead Deceased.
Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Victoria cap 35 entitled "An Act to further amend the Law of
Property and to relieve Trustees" Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having any claim or
demand against or upon the Estate of James Whitehead, late of Sandiacre, in the County of Derby,
Gentleman, deceased (who died on the sixth day of January one thousand eight hundred and
seventy four, and whose Will was proved in the District Registry at Derby of Her Majesty's Court of
Probate, on the second day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy four by William
Edward Brown of Long Eaton, in the County of Derby aforesaid, Land Surveyor, and Abraham Doar,
of Sandiacre, aforesaid, Merchants Clerk, the surviving Executors named in the said Will), are
hereby required to send to us, the under signed Solicitors for the Executors, on or before the
thirtieth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and seventy four, the particulars of their
respective claims and demands. After that day the said Executors will distribute the Assets of the
said Testator amongst the parties entitled thereto; or will otherwise deal therewith, having regard
only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the
Assets or any part thereof so distributed or otherwise dealt with, to any person of whose debt or
claim they shall not then have had notice.
Dated this sixth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and seventy four. WATSON &
WADSWORTH ;No 13 Weekday Cross, Nottingham.
Death of Mr Joseph Stevens.
During the last few years the little circle of Stapleford lace manufacturers has been broken several
times by death. Mr William Whiteley, Mr John Whiteley, Mr Joseph Booth and Mr Joseph Fearfield,
have all passed in quick succession into the "silent land" and on Wednesday last, after a few week's
illness. Mr Joseph Stevens, a gentleman who stood out prominently amongst his fellows, was called
to follow them. It is nearly forty years since he became connected with the firm known as Whiteley,
Stevens & Co, during which time he secured the ever increasing respect of the employees, many of
whom have grown from youth to white haired age in the service of the firm. Mr Stevens never
resided in the village where the manufactory is situated, nor were many years of his life spent in
Sandiacre, where he died, and where his family has been established for several generations. His
gentlemanly figure was, however, well known in Stapleford, which place he at one time visited
almost daily. His visits to Sandiacre were generally made at the week-end, lasting from Saturday
to Monday but, as the greater part of his time was spent within his pleasantly retired mansion in
the company of his sister, not many of the inhabitants would be conscious of his presence. Being
especially devoted to the Nottingham branch of the business, and not caring to take any prominent
part in public matters, Mr Stevens was what might be termed a noiseless life, but he will live in the
hearts of those employed under him for, in the words of one of them "he was very kind and
considerate, and ever ready to listen to any reasonable request they have to make" As a
churchman he gave a new peal of bells to the parish church of Sandiacre, but his charity and
sympathy were also extended to the dissenting bodies. The deceased gentleman, who was in his
57th year, leaves three sisters to mourn his comparatively early death. 27 Jun 1885 Funeral of Mr
Joseph Stevens.
The funeral of Mr Joseph Stevens, to whose lamented death, reference was made in our columns
last week, took place at Sandiacre on Monday last. The cortege left the residence of the deceased
about noon and consisted of a hearse and three mourning coaches, followed by a long procession
of the workpeople from Nottingham and Stapleford. In the first coach were Mr R P Smith
(nephew), Mr R Dickinson (brother in law), Mr B Brookes (brother in law) and Mr B Smith (brother
in law). In the second Mr Thomas Da11ey (manager at Stapleford), Mr C Mellows (manager at
Nottingham), Mr J Whyatt and Mr Eking (solicitor) and in the third the Rev D Smith (vicar), Dr
Bland, Mr T Holmes and Mr G Rossell. A large number of people lined each side of the road from
the house to the church, and afterwards congregated in the churchyard. Blinds were drawn in the
houses along the route, and many of the places of business both in Stapleford and Sandiacre were
closed. The Rev D Smith officiated, and the Dead March in Saul was played upon the organ while
the coffin was borne into the church. The inscription on the coffin, which was of polished oak with
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brass furniture, ran as follows "John Stevens, born October 4th 1828, died June 17th 1885"
Will of a Derbyshire Manufacturer.
The will dated April 18th 1885 of Mr Joseph Stevens, of the firm Whiteley Stevens and Co, lace
merchants and manufacturers, late of Stapleford and Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and of
Sandiacre, Derbyshire, who died on June 17th last, has been proved by Benjamin Brooke, Robert
Posnett Stevens (formerly Smith) the nephew, and Mr George Eking, the executors, the value of
the personal estate amounting to upwards of £112,000. The testator leaves the furniture, plate,
pictures, effects, live and dead stock at Sandiacre, to his sister, Miss Matilda Stevens, £10,000
upon trust for her, for life, his mansion house to his said sister, for life, and then to his nephew,
Robert Posnett Smith; his real estate at Risley, Derbyshire and Staunton, Nottinghamshire, to his
said nephew, and legacies to his sister, Mrs Dickinson and Mrs Brooke, and to his bookkeeper,
factory manager, warehouseman, executors, servants and others. He also bequeaths £1,000 to the
Nottingham General Hospital; £500 to the Midlands Institution for the Blind, Nottingham, and £100
each to the Nottingham and Midlands Eye Infirmary, Nottingham and the Nottingham Dispensary,
Broad street, Nottingham, all free of legacy duty. The residue of his real and personal estate, he
leaves, upon trust, for his said nephew, for his and then for all his children, in equal shares. All
gifts to his nephew are conditional on his taking the name Stevens in lieu of that of Smith, which
he appears to have already done. Illustrated London News.
Death of Miss Stevens.
On Friday February 3rd a gloom was cast over Sandiacre by the death of Miss Stevens, who was
not only respected as the representative of an old and honoured Sandiacre family, but who had
endeared herself to all hearts by her many amiable qualities and her unassuming benevolence.
However widely the inhabitants of the village may differ on other subjects they are united by the
esteem in which they held her and the sorrow which they now feel now she has been taken from
them. Miss Stevens was born in the village where she died and her life was not an uneventful one.
She took no part in any public movements, choosing rather to follow the old ideal of quiet
ministering womanhood - an ideal which she commanded by her example to all who knew her. Her
biography could best be related by the sick, the widow, the orphan who could testify of a long
series of deeds of thoughtfulness and benevolence. No tale of want was ever told to her in vain..
She was a generous supporter of Sandiacre church, though for the last eight years ill health
prevented her from worshipping within its walls. The handsome east window which she erected to
the memory of her brother, the late Mr Joseph Stevens, was only one of her gifts and it will now be
a constant though silent reminder of her life of quiet well doing. Beneath it are buried her father
and mother, several brothers and sisters and very near it she has now been laid.
Sandiacre Funeral of Miss Stevens.
The funeral obsequies of this lady were performed at the family grave, Sandiacre Churchyard on
Friday when the service was impressively rendered by the Rev D Smith, rector of the parish. The
organist performed "0 Worship the Lord" (Mendelssohn) on the organ and the funeral procession
into the church and "The Dead March from Saul" (Handel) upon its floor crowded with a
congregation many of whom were visibly affected with grief of one who was so universally
respected and whose death will be regretted on account of her numerous and unworldly acts of
kindness to her poorer neighbours. The mourners were Mr R P Stevens (Sandiacre, nephew); Mr
Brooke (Nottingham), brother in law; Mr J B Smith (Sawley), brother in law. The following
gentlemen also attended: Mr W G Ekin (Beeston), Dr Bland (Sandiacre), and Mr S Taylor
(Sandiacre). A large number of beautiful wreaths and crosses were sent by relatives and friends
including Mrs R Dickinson, Mrs Brooke, Miss Dickinson, Miss Robinson, &c. The coffin, which was of
beautifully polished oak with brass furniture was made by Mr Cooley, Sandiacre. The breastplate
bore the following inscription "Matilda Stevens died Feb 3rd 1893 aged 59 years". The undertakers
were Messrs Griffin and Spalding of Nottingham, by whom all the arrangements were efficiently
carried out. The inhabitants of the village almost universally had their blinds drawn during the time
of the funeral. On Sunday a muffled peal was rung, the bells of Sandiacre Church having been
given by the late Mr Joseph Stevens (brother of the deceased lady) a short time before he died in
June 1885. Special reference was made by the Rector in his sermon on Sunday morning to the
great loss the Church and the parish had sustained by the death of Miss Stevens.
Miss Stevens nephew (above) Mr R P Stevens inherited most of the land owned by Miss Stevens
(on condition he changed his name to Stevens). He was later responsible (c1900) for developing
the land between Derby road and Church street on which Stevens road, Victoria road, Brooke st
and Butt street were laid out. ?was Brooke street named after the Mr Brooke named above
Wholesale Thefts at Sandiacre School.
At the Ilkeston Petty Sessions yesterday (Thursday) before the Mayor (Ald S Robinson) and other
magistrates, Joseph Baster, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody, charged with stealing on
the 18th inst at Sandiacre, a coat, jacket, cloak, two furs and a cap, value £2, the property of Dora
Bailey. William Bailey, builder, Derby road, Sandiacre, deposed that his daughter, Dora, kept a
private school. About three o'clock on the afternoon of the day in question, he saw the prisoner go
up his witness' yard, and shortly afterwards came down with some clothes on his arm. Witness
made a communication to him and one of his workmen, named James Newton, who followed
prisoner. Witness subsequently ascertained that the articles had been taken from his daughter's
school. James Newton, along with a number of girls who attended the school, gave evidence in
support of the charge. Prisoner elected to be tried summarily and pleaded guilty although he said
he was under the influence of drink at the time and did not remember stealing the articles. Sent to
prison for three months - there were other charges against the prisoner of drunken ness and
assaulting the police but these were withdrawn.
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Sandiacre Silver Wedding celebrations.
On Easter Monday the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Annable was made the occasion of a festive
gathering at the Sandiacre Methodist Free Church schoolroom. Mr and Mrs Annable provided tea
and some 200 guests who were charged sixpence each, the total receipts being given to the
trustees of the place for the purchase of new seats for the schoolroom. After tea, Mr Joseph
Cockayne occupied the chair and Mr Annable spoke for an hour on the very apropos subject of
"Happy homes and how to make them" on which he spoke with the advantage of a quarter of a
century's experience. Songs were nicely rendered by Miss Hartopp, Miss Jowett, Mr E A Hooley, Mr
Woolley and Mr Longmire and selections were given by a small glee party. Mr F W Plackett
accompanied on the pianoforte. During the evening Mr J Whall proposed and Mr H Plackett
seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the donors of the feast for their kindness and generosity, by
which £5 was raised for the object mentioned. It should be mentioned that the room was nicely
decorated by the Misses Carrington and Oldershaw, with the assistance of some friends.
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Sequel to public house quarrel.
Thomas Dawson and Samuel Flint, the former of whom did not appear, were summoned for
creating an affray in Church street, Sandiacre, on the 18th ult. Pc Andrew having given evidence in
support of the charge. Flint stated that on the day in question he went into the Plough Inn,
Sandiacre, to have a drink. Dawson followed him in but was ordered by the landlord to leave. On
witness leaving the house he was met by Dawson who struck him and witness struck back again in
his own defence. Dawson was bound over on his own recognisance of £5 and one surety of a like
amount to keep the peace for six months, also to pay 9s. in default 7 days imprisonment. The
charge against Flint was dismissed.
Arthur Sewell was summoned for assaulting Sarah Ann Simkin of Sandiacre on 12th May.
Complainant said she stood talking to Mr Lance when the defendant came up and gave her a blow
on the ear and threw her down her length. She got up and he ran at her and threw her into the
street, and threatened to throw her into the canal. She had never seen defendant before. By
defendant: She was not committing immorality under his window at the time nor did she insult his
wife. Defendant said he was going down the yard with his wife when he found a man and a woman
in the act he had described. The woman was bleeding and had a smeared face at the time.
Sergeant Smith said that an hour and a half before this alleged offence the woman was drunk and
accused her husband of giving her a black eye and other injuries. The woman was a drunken one.
A Mr Brown corroborated defendant’s version of the affair and the case was dismissed
A Sandiacre Assault case.
Thomas Dawson was summoned by Selina Simpson for assaulting her at Sandiacre on the 23rd ult.
Mr Ormond defended. Complainant stated that she had been to Stapleford and was returning by
the "cut side" and came down a field which was a shorter way to her house. As she reached home
a young fellow was in the closet and remarked "You did startle me, Mrs Simpson". She replied "Did
I?" and then Dawson came on the scene and accused her of being in the closet with the youth. He
called her bad names and then struck her in the face twice. Her husband was out, the children in
bed, and her eldest boy was out also. Wm Hyam of Sandiacre, a neighbour, said he was outdoors
when Dawson came up and accused Mrs Simpson of being in the closet together. He called
defendant a liar and pushed him out of the house, whereupon he assaulted complainant whose son
came up and "started" with him in her son's defence, Mrs Simpson got the prop and hit defendant
on the head with it. Another drunken man was with the defendant setting about the boy. Ada
Hyam corroborated complainant's statement and Wm Smith, 20, denied the allegations made
about him and the complainant. For the defence, Mr Ormond called the defendant who stated that
about 10.30 on the date named he was going into his washhouse when he saw Mrs Simpson
coming out of a closet in which was the young Smith. He said "What are you doing there?" Mrs
Simpson lost her temper and struck him with her clothes prop. Complainant bolted into her house
and Dawson followed and wanted an explanation when she opened the door and banged him on
the head with the tongs, inflicting a wound which required three stitches. Then there was fighting.
Defendant’s wife deposed that the complainant had made quarrels between her and her husband.
On the night in question young Simpson wanted to fight her. She was not at home when the row
was. There were previous convictions against defendant who was fined 9s.6d. and £1.15s. costs in
default 14 days.
Sandiacre Wedding.
On Tuesday afternoon at the Wesleyan Church, Sandiacre, the marriage was solemnised by the
Rev Herbert Charles Floyd of Blackwell, Derbyshire, and Hannah Dora Bailey, eldest daughter of
Mr William Bailey of Sandiacre, before a large assemblage of people. The service was choral, the
choir being conducted by Mr H Hooley of Stapleford, while Miss Dunnicliffe of Melbourne,
Derbyshire, and Mr Alfred Floyd (brother of the bridegroom) officiated at the organ. The nuptial
ceremony was conducted by the bridegroom's father, the Rev C H Floyd, chairman of the Isle of
Man (Weselyan District), assisted by the Rev T Hoskin (of Ripley), the Rev J Brittain (of Long
Eaton) and the Rev Ruddman (of Sheffield).
The bride, who was given away by her father, was tastefully attired in a dress of dove grey
trimmed with satin ribbon and lace. Her hat was of the same shade as her dress and was trimmed
entirely with chiffon. She carried a bouquet of Marechal Neil roses and lilies of the valley. There
were three bridesmaids, Misses Ella and Lottie Bailey (sisters of the bride) and Miss Jessie Floyd
(sister of the bridegroom). All wore dresses of grey trimmed with lace and had black picture hats
with pale pink roses in relief. Each bridesmaid also carried dainty little bouquets composed of
white azaleas and pink begonias. During the service Psalm 67 "God be merciful unto us" and the
hymns "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden" and "Saviour, let the unction rest" were sung with
effect. A large number of invited guests were present at the ceremony, including the following:
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Mesdammes Mary and Ada Bailey, Mr Sam Bailey, Mr Percy Floyd, Mr and Mrs C Doar (Heanor),
Mr and Mrs A C Doar (Sandiacre), Mr and Mrs Arthur Doar (Matlock), Mr and Mrs W A J Smedley,
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smedley, Miss Doar, Miss Ethel Doar, Mr and Mrs W Fletcher, Mr and Mrs
Marsden (Nottingham), Mr and Mrs J A Frost (Langley Mill), Mr Chubb, Mrs Britten, Mr Harold
Morley and Mr Fred Smedley. Mr Arthur Floyd (brother of the bridegroom) attended as best man.
The newly married couple subsequently left for their honeymoon trip, which includes a visit to
South Wales and London. The presents were both numerous and costly.
Alleged Attempted Suicide.
Thomas Stevenson (sic) 63, of Derby road, Sandiacre, was to have been charged with attempting
to commit suicide on August 15th but he was not in a fit condition to appear. Supt Daybell said it
was a question of the man's state of mind. It was now said he was in a sound state of mind,
although he was paralysed. He said he had not known what he was doing when he committed the
act and promised not to do it again. His son in law, Charles William Last, lived with him and the
latter's wife was in the scullery, washing some glasses and on going into the kitchen, she saw her
father with a razor in his hand and bleeding from the throat. She ran and snatched the razor out of
his hand and screamed. There was a gash in his throat one and a half inches long. Dr Murphy was
sent for and stitched up the wound. The case was adjourned until the defendant was in a fit
condition to appear.
A wedding which evoked considerable interest was celebrated at the Wesleyan Church, Sandiacre,
on Tuesday. The contracting parties were Mr Thomas Henry Robinson of Widnes and Miss Ada E
Bailey, daughter of Mr Bailey, The Hill, Sandiacre. The bride was given away by her father and Mr
F 0 Robinson, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Bailey,
sister of the bride, and Miss Robinson, sister of the bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev H C Lloyd, brother in law of the bride. A reception was held at "The Hill" after which the
happy pair left for their honeymoon in Scotland.
Sandiacre Milk Seller Fined.
Ernest Dawson, milk seller, Sandiacre, was summoned for selling adulterated milk at Sandiacre on
June 9th. Mr G Bailey prosecuted on behalf of the County Council and the defendant, who was
represented by Mr F Searby of Alfreton, pleaded not guilty. The defendant did not keep cows but
obtained milk from a farmer. Wm Etchells, inspector under the Food and Drugs Act, said he
purchased a pint of milk from the defendant and divided it in the usual way, sending one portion to
the County Analyst. Mr White, the County Analyst, said the portion of milk submitted to him for
analysis was deficient of 10 per cent of fat. The defendant said he had his milk from Mr Noel
Hooley of Golden Brook Farm, Sandiacre (sic). He sold it as it was received from the farm. Noel
Hooley said the milk would be depreciated by a thunderstorm which affected the constitution of the
cows. George Short, foreman and cowman for the last witness, also said the quantity of milk would
be affected by a thunderstorm. The Bench imposed a fine of £1 and £2.1s.6d. costs
Alleged Theft of Diamond Ring.
William Schofield, Sandiacre, was summoned for stealing (?) diamond rings (sic) value £6.2s.6d.,
the property of Herbert Jackson, Station road, Sandiacre, on Mar 23rd. The defendant did not
appear. It was stated that the ring had disappeared during "flitting" operations and was returned
by post on Saturday with a note stating that it had been found in Derby road, Sandiacre. A
warrant was issued for the arrest of Schofield.
Councillor Dawson Married.
Considerable local interest was excited in Sandiacre by a very pretty wedding on Tuesday last, the
contracting parties being Councillor Arthur Dawson and Miss Elsie Rigby, the youngest daughter of
Mr J A R Rigby. The happy pair, being popular in the village, there was a large attendance at the
pretty village church of Risley, where the marriage was solemnised by the Rector, Canon Massey.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely dress of white caline, with white lace
trimmings and carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums, the gift of the bridegroom.
There were four bridesmaids - Miss E M Rigby (sister of the bride), Miss Hilda Dawson (sister of the
bridegroom), Miss Madge Oakley and Miss Maris Rowson (both cousins of the bride). The first pair
of bridesmaids were attired in mole coloured velvet dresses trimmed with pale blue and flowered
gause (sic) with hats to match, while the second pair wore grey hair-striped silk dresses with pale
blue silk trimmings and large black hats. Like the bride, the attendant maids carried bouquets of
chrysanthemums. They were, moreover, all wearing gold charms, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr
Ernest Dawson, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The church looked very pretty
owing to the decorations which had been allowed to remain up from the harvest festival. A peal on
the bells greeted the happy pair as they left the church. The bride and bridegroom were the
recipients of a large number of presents which were both handsome and costly. Amongst the
congratulations received was one from the Rev D Smith, late Rector of Sandiacre.
Presentation at Risley.
The usual monthly meeting in connection with the Risley Branch of the National Deposit Friendly
Society was held in the School on Thursday evening 9th inst and at the close of the ordinary
business a handsome illuminated certificate, suitably framed in oak, was presented to Councillor
Arthur Dawson in connection with his recent wedding. The presentation was made by the vice
chairman of the Society, Mr H Bagshaw, who in the course of his remarks, said that they as
colleagues of Mr Dawson desired to show some tangible mark of their appreciation of the services
rendered by him during the time he had been a member of the committee and he trusted that Mr
and Mrs Dawson would be spared to enjoy the company of each other for many years to come and
they would be able to look back upon the accompanying gift with pride. Mr Dawson, who was
evidently taken completely by surprise, thanked the committee heartily for their thoughtful
kindness. He assured them that their gift would occupy a prominent position in his home and
moreover he was certain his wife would treasure it even more than he himself if that were
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possible. He was only too well pleased to know that his services on the committee had given such
satisfaction as was evinced by the action of his colleagues and friends in their kind testimonial.
27 Oct 1916 The military representative was successful in his appeal at the Derbyshire Appeals
Court on Monday in respect of Councillor A Dawson, draughtsman, Sandiacre, who had been given
temporary exemption from military service on October 25th. In his evidence, Dawson said that he
worked from 16 to 18 hours daily on Barmen laces, previously made on German machines. He
was the accredited draughtsman for 21 machines. Chairman: "Do you suggest that any of the
firms would have to close if you joined the forces?" "It would place them in an awkward position".
Evidence was given by Mr T Trueman, lace manufacturer, who said there was a good chance of
manufacturers securing the Barmen trade. Mr Jos Orchard said Dawson had taken the place of one
of his draughtsmen but he would not close if Dawson went. Military appeal allowed.
Mr Walter Oldershaw, the popular hon secretary to the Sandiacre and Risley branch of the Unionist
Association for the Ilkeston Division is becoming host of the Blue Bell Inn shortly. Mr Oldershaw
whose romantic marriage with Miss Mabel Shepherd, the young hostess of the Red Inn (sic) is still
fresh in peoples' memories, will doubtless make an ideal landlord, in which capacity he will be as
popular as he had always been as a private citizen of Sandiacre.
Long Eaton Advertiser 14 Mar 1913. Presentation.
Mr and Mrs Walter Oldershaw were the recipients of a handsome gift on Tuesday evening, when
the members of the Sandiacre and Unionist Association showed their appreciation of their
secretary's labours in the cause by presenting the newly wedded pair with a handsome brass
clock, with two tall flanking vases and a large winged brass mounted fire screen. Mr Wm Marshall,
chairman, in asking their acceptance of the articles said how little the gift approximated in value
to the esteem in which they all held him. Mr V Bailey, Unionist agent for the Ilkeston Division also
bore testimony to the value of Mr Oldershaw's services and the growing prosperity of the
Sandiacre and Risley branch of the Association which was due to the enthusiasm and labours of
the friend whom they had assembled to honour. Mr Heney also spoke of the esteem in which they
all held their friend and fellow worker and it was the sincere wish of all that he and his wife should
long be spared to live together and look upon the small token of goodwill herewith (Hear hear). Mr
and Mrs Oldershaw replied in a few broken sentences and were cheered to the echo with three
times three "For he's a jolly good fellow". The wedding, to which a considerable amount of
romance was attached, took place in the Parish Church on Thursday last and both the church and
churchyard were thronged with interested spectators. The bride's dress was of white colinne with
veil and she carried a handsome trailing bouquet. The two bridesmaids were also in white. Mr F
Wakefield acted as best man and a reception was held after the ceremony at the bride's home.
The presents were very numerous and of value.
Eddie Bailey, pupil of Miss Nellie Bowmer LRAM has been successful in passing the local
examination of the Trinity College of Music, London.
Local Successes by the Pupils of Miss Rigby.
Master James Vincent Repton, Hillside, Sandiacre (10), won a first class certificate in the Junior
section Grade 3 for pianoforte playing, the examiners being highly satisfied with the candidate's
work in each subject and grade.
Sandiacre was agog on Monday afternoon last when two pretty and very interesting weddings took
place. At the first named place of worship (St Giles' Parish Church), Mr George Bastable, second
son of Mr Geo Bastable of "Home", Sandiacre, led to the altar Miss Eliza Merriman of Smalley. The
bride, who looked extremely pretty, was arrayed in white satin, with white satin shoes and wore a
dainty tulle bridal veil while around her neck hung a very beautiful Indian filigree necklace. After
the ceremony a reception and breakfast was held at the "Home". The newly wedded couple have
taken up a residence on Derby road.
Interesting Wedding at Sandiacre.
Great excitement was abroad on Wednesday morning in Sandiacre, the occasion being the
wedding of Mr Walter Oldershaw, lessee of the Blue Bell Hotel. His bride was Miss Elizabeth
Hancock, second daughter of the late Mr John Thomas Hancock of Church street, Sandiacre. The
bride was attired in grey with a pale blue hat and was attended by her sister, Miss Ruth Ellen
Hancock, in navy blue. She was given away by Mr Wm Barber of Hallam Fields, and the wedding
ceremony was conducted by the Rector Rev E Neep. Some of the wedding presents received by
the happy couple were of exceptional beauty and value. A reception and general jollity ensued
during the evening when the happy couple who are extremely well known and popular, received
the wishes and congratulations of their numerous friends.
Interesting Wedding at Sandiacre.
Great excitement was abroad on Wednesday morning in Sandiacre, the occasion being the
wedding of Mr Walter Oldershaw, lessee of the Blue Bell Hotel. His bride was Miss Elizabeth
Hancock, second daughter of the late Mr John Thomas Hancock of Church street, Sandiacre. The
bride was attired in grey with a pale blue hat and was attended by her sister, Miss Ruth Ellen
Hancock, in navy blue. She was given away by Mr Wm Barber of Hallam Fields, and the wedding
ceremony was conducted by the Rector Rev E Neep. Some of the wedding presents received by
the happy couple were of exceptional beauty and value. A reception and general jollity ensued
during the evening when the happy couple who are extremely well known and popular, received
the wishes and congratulations of their numerous friends.
A Prompt Rescue.
An abrupt transition from the glare of 80 street lamps, moon or no moon, to utter stygian darkness
was responsible for what was almost a catastrophe at Sandiacre on Saturday night. Coming away
from a friend's house late, a Mr Dakin missed his turning and walked right into the canal. His cries
were heard and although several (mostly women) got to the brink, no effective help was
forthcoming, although one had run to get a rope, until Mr Silas Tarvers of Town street came up.
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Realising the situation at a glance, he immediately plunged in without stopping to remove either
boots or garments and dragged the exhausted man to safety.
18 Feb 1916. An error due to transposition of two letters occurred in our account of the heroic
rescue from the canal on Saturday night Feb 5th. The name of the rescuer should have been
Silas Travers, not Tarvers as printed. Mr Travers will please accept our correction - and
congratulations.
The late Mr George Bastable.
The funeral took place yesterday week at the Sandiacre Parish Church of the late Mr George
Bastable of "Home", Brooke street, Sandiacre., who passed away at his residence on the 20th inst
after a long illness at the age of 65. The late Mr Bastable was well known in the district as a
builder and contractor, in which business he commenced nearly 40 years ago, shortly after he
came to reside at Sandiacre. He was a native of Staffordshire and spent some time in Lancashire
prior to coming to Sandiacre. The late Mr Bastable carried out extensive contracts for the erection
of property in the district and amongst other examples of his work locally may be mentioned the
erection of Dr Bland's Almshouses, the Co-operative stores, Sandiacre, the Sandiacre Primitive
Methodist Schools and Stanton Gate Chapel. The work of Mr Bastable was always characterised by
thoroughness and the most scrupulous attention to detail and this was typified in the high
standard of working class houses which he built. Mr Bastable conducted his business up to the
time of his death and his sons are to continue to carry it on. Mr and Mrs Bastable suffered a sad
loss only eight weeks ago in the death of a daughter. A widow, five sons and four daughters are
now left to mourn this second bereavement. At the funeral the Rector, the Rev E Neep officiated. A
short service in the Parish Church preceded the last sad rites at the graveside. The bearers
included several of the late Mr Bastable's workmen, who had been in his employ for between 30
and 40 years. The mourners were as follows: Mrs Bastable (widow); Mrs Travis, Miss Bastable, Mrs
White, Mrs Garton (daughters), Messrs Alex, George, Tom, Harman (? Norman) and Joe Bastable
(sons), Mr and Mrs Roberts (sister and brother in law); Miss Bailey and Mrs Bastable (niece and
daughter in law); the Misses Travis (granddaughters); Mr J E Jarvis, Dr Graydon and Mr Smith
(representing messrs Eastwood and Sons). (a list of floral tributes follows)
At the Court.
At Ilkeston Petty Sessions yesterday week, John Godfrey, labourer, Friesland Farm, Sandiacre, was
fined £1 for being drunk and disorderly on Derby road, Sandiacre.
Local Wedding.
Last Saturday at the Sandiacre Parish Church, the marriage took place of Miss Gladys Mary Sewell,
eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Sewell, 12 Stevens road, Sandiacre, and Mr Arthur Harold Garratt,
only son of Mr and Mrs A Garratt, 58 Walton street, Long Eaton. The Rector, the Rev J F Durrant
officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and the Misses Muriel and Edith Sewell (sisters
of the bride) were her bridesmaids. The bride was attired in gey crepe de chine with hat to match,
and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The bridesmaids wore dresses of lemon coloured sponge
cloth and hats to match. Mr Harold Gilbert officiated as best man. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the bride's home. The future residence of 1VLr and Mrs Garratt will be in Walton street,
Long Eaton. The bride and bridegroom received a large number of presents of which a list is
appended.
Summons against Sandiacre Man Dismissed.
Without hearing the whole of the evidence for the defence as presented by Mr K C Houghton, the
Ilkeston Magistrates yesterday dismissed a charge against a totally disabled Sandiacre Army
pensioner, W Whaley, residing in Moore's lane, Stanton lane, Sandiacre, was summoned for the
theft of an Ancona hen and a Rhode Island cockerel belonging to Herbert Smith, Sandiacre, a
neighbouring farmer. Prosecutor said he missed the Ancona on October 1 st but did not report his
loss to the police until 17 days later. Three quarters of an hour later, Police Constable Roberts
brought to his home, defendant, who showed him the two birds. The Ancona was tested and went
into its own fowl house. The defence was that the Ancona was accused own property, hatching out
of a sitting of eggs which he purchased at the Nottingham Market from a Selby dealer, whose
receipt was produced in court. As regards the Rhode Island cockerel it had strayed into his pen the
night before, but had been released into a sandpit before the arrival of the constable, who was only
looking for the Ancona. The Chairman, Mr Charles Maltby, interrupted the advocate for the
defence. "You needn't go any further, case dismissed".
The Clerk (Capt F Robinson): "About the fowls - what is to be done with them?" The Chairman:
"The Rhode Island evidently belongs to the prosecutor. With regard to the other we don't know.
Sell it for the police fund". The Clerk: "You can't do that, sir". The Chairman: "Then give it to the
superintendent". The Clerk: "Send it back where it came from".
Whaley was also summoned for having a dog without a licence. The constable said that when he
went to enquire about the fowls, the dog caught him by the trouser's knee. When spoken to,
defendant asked "Do you think I am going to take out a licence with only two months to go? Not
likely!" The defendant, on oath, denied having said anything of the sort and declared that the
animal had been born on May 12th, and consequently under age. Asked why he did not tell the
constable so, he replied: "Because he said I was such a liar he couldn't believe me, so I thought it
no use telling him anything else"
The dog was produced in court and examined. Under cross examination defendant denied so many
statements that the Chairman asked: "There's some lying going on, isn't there?" Supt C Walker:
"Are you the only man who is telling the truth this morning?" defendant: "No, I am not going to
say that". A fine of 15s. was imposed, the magistrates holding that the dog was over age.
Street Accident.
A five year old Sandiacre child, named Mary Stevenson, daughter of Arnold Stevenson, railwayman
of 1 Bridge street, was knocked down by a motor cyclist on Derby road, Stapleford, on Friday
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afternoon, but fortunately escaped without serious injury. The motor cyclist was Talbot C Dance of
70 Kingsbury road, Erdington, and at the time of the accident he was travelling at a moderate
speed in the direction of Nottingham and was passing Alexandra street. The little girl was knocked
down as she was running across the road and received injuries to he face. The motor cyclist at
once pulled up and conveyed the child to the surgery of Dr Magee, subsequently taking her home
after she had received attention. An eye-witness states that the motor cyclist was not to blame for
the mishap.
Among the oldest inhabitants of Sandiacre, it is questionable whether there is none more
interesting or more jovial than Mr William Dakin of King Edward street. Mr Dakin was born at
Hemington in 1853 and came to reside at Sandiacre some 30 years ago. His birthday is well
marked for he was born at 11 am on Nov lath, the day which will ever be commemorated as
Armistice Day. For 50 years continuously, Mr Dakin has been in the employ of Messrs Taylor
Bros, ironfounders and general engineers, Sandiacre, entering their employ on Feb lst 1874,
when the works were at Queens road, Nottingham. Nearly 40 years of the last century were
spent in the foundry as chief cupola attendant. Mr Dakin possesses a remarkably good fund of
reminiscences of the past and can recollect many exciting episodes, not only in his career, but in
the life of the village - episodes both instructive and interesting. His genial personality, ever
ready wit, and "home made" philosophy, have earned him the name "Daddy" by which he is
popularly known, a name he is proud to own. We wish "Daddy" a continuance of that good health
which he now happily possesses and many happy "armistice" birthdays. Stapleford & Sandiacre
News. 13 Apr 1929.
With the passing of Mr William Dakin, 8 North avenue, Sandiacre, whose remains were laid to rest
at the Sandiacre Churchyard on Thursday of last week, the town loses one of its oldest and most
versatile inhabitants. Born at Hemington in 1853, Mr Dakin took up his abode in Sandiacre in 1897.
Although the "good old days" have left their mark, both in visage and outlook, "Daddy", as he was
affectionately known, was possessed of a nimble wit. Keen, humorous and pathetic in turn, his
wide range of vision, not easily upset by legendary lore and imagination, drew about him youths
and men anxious to hear something of the struggles, failures and vicissitudes common to those
early "pioneers". Long, hard and arduous as had been his life, it in no way impaired his optimism
and in that realm of thought "Daddy", was a zealous supporter. The pessimist to him was a
nonentity and if one could frame a slogan suitable for his nature it would be `Look ahead and you
will see the light' With the firm of Messrs Taylor Bros, engineers of Sandiacre, he had long
associations. Joining the firm at Langley Mill in 1874 he served faithfully and well until Xmas 1923,
winning not only the respect, but the affection of the directors and his fellow workmen.
Sandiacre Man Fined for False Statement.
A fine of lOs. was imposed on Charles Thomas Godfrey, 17 Cross street, Sandiacre, at Nottingham
Guildhall on Friday, for having made false representation in order to obtain out of work pay. The
false representations, it is alleged, consisted of a statement that defendant was paying his wife
from whom he had lived apart since August 1922, 5s. a week. Mr F Clayton (prosecuting) said that
as a matter of fact defendant ceased to support his wife on 19th January. The offence, he
explained, was in respect of 10 days pay at the rate of lOd. per day
(section missing)
Sunday School Veteran
Mr Wm Annable of Birley street, Stapleford, has a unique record of Sunday School work to his
credit, having completed upwards of 53 years of service in the Sandiacre United Methodist Sunday
School in which he has held almost every position including a term as superintendent. Although
now in his 74th year, Mr Annable continues on "active service" in the school to which he has been
for so long a zealous worker. His loyalty to the Sunday School has revealed itself in his wonderfully
regular attendance. A native of Morley, near Breadsall, Mr Annable came to Sandiacre as a young
man, to take up work under the Midland Railway Co at Toton Sidings, and his long association with
the Free Methodist cause at Sandiacre, which then had its home in the old building in Town street,
commenced shortly afterwards. Being later transferred by the Railway Company to Peterborough,
Mr Annable was away from this district for a few months, after which he returned. Although he has
resided in Stapleford for between 30 and 40 years, he has continued an unbroken connection with
the Sandiacre Church of his adoption; and not only he, but his family also. His son, Mr Arthur
Annable, is the present secretary of the Sunday School and when his father ceased to conduct the
Young Mens' Class he was one of the teachers who took it over. Miss Annable, who like her brother,
has been a teacher in the school for many years, is the present leader of the primary class. Some
years ago, Mr Annable, sen, received a medal from "The Quiver" for long service in the Sunday
School movement.
Recently an enlarged framed photograph was presented to the Sunday School by Mr Bert
Widdowson, one of Mr Annable's old scholars. The photo bears the following inscription "This photo
of Mr W Annable is the gift of an old scholar, Bert Widdowson, to the Free Church Sunday School in
recognition of his services as a Sunday School teacher" The presentation was made by Mr J T White
in the presence of scholars, teachers and friends. The subject of our sketch has been a faithful
worker for the Sandiacre United Methodist cause in other forms of useful and unobtrusive services
than that of Sunday School teacher It may be mentioned that Mr Annable is one of the zealous
party of church workers that voluntarily got out the foundations and prepared the concrete basis
for the walls of the present church erected nearly 40 years ago. Approximately two years ago Mr
Annable retired from the service of the Midland Railway Company after something like 51 years "on
the line".
At the Derby road Primitive Methodist Church, Long Eaton, on Monday, the wedding took place of
Miss Louie James, daughter of Mr and Mrs H James, Lawrence street, Long Eaton, and Mr Horace
Wagg, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Wagg, Derby road, Sandiacre. The bridegroom is the
conductor of the Sandiacre Male Voice Choir and choirmaster at the Sandiacre Primitive Methodist
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Church and is very popular in local musical circles. A large company of friends of the bride and
bridegroom assembled to witness the ceremony at which the Rev J J Hutchinson officiated. The
bride was given away by her father and the bridesmaids were Miss Louie Wagg (sister of the
bridegroom) and Miss Florrie James (sister of the bride). Mr Cyril Wagg (brother of the bridegroom)
discharged the duties of best man. The bride was beautifully attired in beige silk marocain
embroidered with pale blue fawn with hat to match and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Miss
Wagg wore blue crepe de chine and her companion bridesmaid was attired in blue marocain. Both
bridesmaids had navy blue crinoline hats and carried bouquets of blue irises. A reception was held
in the Labour Hall, the guests numbering about fifty. The happy couple, who received numerous
presents, are spending the honeymoon at Skegness.
The wedding took place at the Primitive Methodist Church, Stapleford, on Wednesday afternoon of
Miss Louie Wagg, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wagg, Derby road, Sandiacre, and Mr Peter Watt, son
of Mr and Mrs J Watt of Lock Gelly, Fife. The bride wore a charming dress of lace, which also
adorned the dresses of the bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Chantry of Ruddington and Miss Rene Woodley
of Sandiacre. A reception was afterwards held at the PM Schoolroom, Sandiacre, and during the
evening the happy couple (who received a large number of gifts) left to London where the
honeymoon will be spent.
. Wedding.
A pretty and interesting wedding took place at Kirk Hallam Church on Wednesday, when the
contracting parties were Miss Rose Hannah Moore, daughter of Mr and Mrs F Moore of Kirk Hallam,
and John Enoch Pennington Repton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A E Repton of Hillside, Sandiacre. The
Rev J Dallimore officiated and Mr Hardy, friend of the bride, officiated at the organ and played
appropriate wedding music. The bride was given away by her father and was attended by her
sister, Miss Olive Moore. Mr Vincent Repton, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of
best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's residence and the honeymoon is
being spent in Torquay. The bridal couple have been the recipients of numerous and costly
presents. The bride's dress was of beige georgette over pink crepe de chine with hat to match and
she carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The bridesmaid's dress was of apple green crepe de chine
and she carried a bouquet of red carnations.
Sandiacre Lady Entertains Patients.
A very enjoyable and novel concert was given to the patients of the Bretby Hall Orthopaedic
Hospital on Saturday by Mrs A Dawson, the well known musician and partner. The programme
included banjo, mandolin and guitar duets, and Mrs Dawson demonstrated the wide range of
effects that can be obtained on the various instruments. Added interest was given to the
entertainment by the artistes appearing in fancy dress. The patients were very appreciative and
Mrs Dawson greatly pleased them by playing a number of request items.
Long Eaton Advertiser 23 Mar 1929 Miscellaneous Adverts Column.
PROFESSIONAL TUITION. Banjo, Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Ukelele. Mrs Elsie Dawson
(holder highest diplomas) 9 Station road, Sandiacre, also at Messrs Edgar Home's Studio, Strand,
Derby.
Pc Hancock's son, Mr G L Hancock, has just come of age and at the celebration, Pc Hancock
announced the engagement of his eldest daughter to Mr William Eastwood of Lenton street,
Sandiacre.
I hear that Mr Frank Jackson, Sandiacre, was rather unfortunate in not lifting the silver medal
at the grass track races for motor cycles and combinations at Bonsor's Farm, near Nottingham,
this week. Riding a Rudge-Whitworth combination, Mr Jackson covered a distance of five miles
over rough country in 13m. 3 secs. the winner recording a good time of 12 m. 52 secs.
Bus Conductor in Trouble.
Charles Henry Repton, aged 24, formerly a bus conductor in the employ of Barton Transport Ltd,
appeared on a warrant at the Nottingham Shire Hall last Saturday, charged with embezzling
£22.7s.2d. belonging to his employers. Repton admitted the charge, and said he was anxious to
repay the money. Mr L W A White conducted the prosecution. Evidence was given by Police
Constable Brown to the effect that he saw Repton at Lincoln, where he was being detained by the
police. He told him that he had a warrant for his arrest and he replied "Yes, I admit it, it was about
last Whitsuntide. My father had died and I wanted the money for some clothes".
Mr White explained to the magistrates that on his first daily journey, a conductor received a roll of
numbered tickets and a way bill, which showed the number of tickets sold. Barton's had suffered
very considerably from this class of offence, despite all their precautions. Some of their employees
had been caught and let off with a caution, while others had been discharged, defalcations had
reached such alarming proportions that they had no option but to prosecute.
Fredk Butt, a clerk in Messrs Barton's employ, spoke to issuing 2,000 tickets to Repton on
January 9 and again on Jan 12. The way bill showed a balance of tickets, but these had not been
handed in. Ernest Shaw, who was in charge of the Parliament street office said that he issued
2,000 tickets to Repton on Jan 18th and Jan 24th and the balance of tickets on these rolls had
not been accounted for. Nellie Underswood, a clerk employed at the Beeston office spoke of
Repton entering the office in a hurry, and handing in his bag, and explained that he had cashed
in at Parliament street. She knew that this could not be so as the Parliament street office would
be closed by the time he left.
Mr T H Barton, managing director of the company, related a conversation he had with Repton after
the offences had been detected. He told the prisoner that he had been very clever, and it was a
pity he did not put his brains to better purpose. He was sorry to see such a young and capable man
in such a position. Mr White said there were other defalcations but those detailed on the charge
occurred within a period of 10 days.
It was stated by the police that Repton was a native of Sandiacre, where his mother still resided.
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His father was dead. He had been in the army, but his character was not good. He was afterwards
employed on a farm and had travelled the country with Holland's roundabouts. After being
discharged from Messrs Barton's he returned to Hollands. In 1926 he was placed on probation for
stealing a bicycle while in March last year he was again bound over for breaking into a church
offertory box at Ilkeston. The maximum penalty of six months imprisonment with hard labour was
inflicted.
Residents of Sandiacre will join me in extending congratulations to Mr D A Godfrey of Springfield
Park, Sandiacre, who has been successful in passing the recent examinations of the British Empire
Scholarships in Engineering, tenable at Loughborough College. The examination is open to the
British Empire and Mr Godfrey, who by the way, is just 18 years of age, secured fifth place. The
scholarship is tenable for three years and is valued at £75 per year. Mr Godfrey is a student at the
Ilkeston Secondary School and took his matric in 1926 with distinction in mathematics and
chemistry. He is the son of ex-Police constable William Godfrey, who, previous to his retirement
eight years ago, was stationed at Long Eaton.
Garden Party
To augment the extension fund of the Sandiacre Wesleyan Church, a garden party was held at "The
Homestead", the residence of Mr and Mrs S W Bailey, on Saturday. Some hundred persons sat
down to a splendid tea served on the lawns, after which various games were indulged in, including
clock golf, tennis, skittles, the latter proving a popular amusement.
Councillor Jackson's Son Weds.
The marriage took place quietly on Monday at Risley Parish Church of Miss Violet Stafford, fourth
daughter of Mr and the late Mrs G Stafford of "Brookhouse", Risley, to Mr Cecil S Jackson, son of
Councillor and Mrs H Jackson of "Hawthornden", Derby road, Sandiacre. The bride, who was
given away by her father, was attended by Miss Doreen Jackson, sister of the bridegroom, as
bridesmaid and Mr Arthur Pridmore undertook the duties of best man. A reception was held at
"Brookhouse". Mr and Mrs Jackson will take up residence at Park Farm, Risley.
Sandiacre Wedding.
A pretty wedding took place on Saturday at Sandiacre Parish Church, the contracting parties being
Miss Ethel May Daykin, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Daykin, 43, Town street, Sandiacre, and Mr
Stanley Walter Guy, only son of Mr and Mrs Guy, 9 Horace avenue, Stapleford. The Rev G P Poole
officiated. The bride was charmingly attired in a dress of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with satin,
and carried a sheaf of lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Gladys Guy (sister of the bridegroom) was attired
in pink georgette. She wore a large picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Nellie Bird and Kenneth Daykin, the small attendants, carried baskets of flowers. The duties of best
man were carried out by Mr Fred Daykin, brother of the bride. The reception was held in the
Primitive Schoolroom, where nearly 60 guests were entertained. The happy couple were the
recipients of a Jacobean timepiece from the Premier Works and a set of carvers from the Buoyant
Works.
Mr Samuel Dawson, aged 70, of Victoria Cottage, Bostocks lane, Sandiacre, passed away last
Friday, following a long illness. A native of Sandiacre, he took little part in public life but was a
member of St Giles' Church. The Rev L Joyce conducted the funeral service on Tuesday at the
Parish Church. The mourners were: Mrs Dawson (wife); Miss Hilda Dawson (daughter); Messrs A
and E Dawson (sons); Mr J Dawson, Mr Thomas Dawson (brothers); Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and
Mrs W Poole, Mr Arthur Twells (Long Eaton), Mr and Mrs Henry Dawson, Mr and Mrs William
Dawson (Beeston), Mrs Fred Twells.
Sandiacre Wedding.
The wedding was celebrated at Sandiacre Wesleyan Church on Saturday of Miss Winifred Agnes
Hancock of I West avenue, Sandiacre, and Mr William Eastwood, second son of Mr and Mrs W
Eastwood of Meadow View, Sandiacre. Both bride and bridegroom are members of the Sandiacre
Wesleyan Church. The bride was given away by her father was attired in white georgette, trimmed
with white satin, with wreath of orange blossom and veil. She carried a bouquet of white
chrysanthemums. her attendants, Miss Phyllis Hancock (sister) and Miss Maggie Pinder (friend)
wore russet georgette, trimmed with lace, and velvet picture hats, and they carried bronze
chrysanthemums. Mr Aaron Eastwood, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the Rev G W
Annis (Long Eaton) officiated. The hymns "0 Father, All Creating" and "0 Perfect Love" were sung,
and Miss Makin (Long Eaton) the organist, played Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The church was
decorated by Mrs Stevens of Sandiacre. After the ceremony forty guests attended a reception at
the Sandiacre Wesely Guild room. Mr and Mrs Eastwood will reside at Doncaster avenue.
Sandiacre Builder Fined.
At the Nottingham Shire Hall on Saturday a Sandiacre builder named Samuel William Bailey of
"The Homestead" was fined £3 for driving a motor car in Edward road, Greasley, on February
22nd without lights. Pc Weston, stationed at Greasley, said that when he approached the
defendant and pointed out the offence, he said "I forgot all about it".
Sandiacre Housebreaking Charge.
A motor car stolen in London is alleged to have been used by George Mackay, aged 22, a man of
smart appearance, described as a motor engineer of 29 Westcliffe Terrace, Harrogate, who was
remanded in custody at Ilkeston on Saturday on a charge of breaking into the house of Herbert
Jackson, chemist, Derby road, Sandiacre, on March 14th and stealing an overcoat, a camera, and
a cash box containing 15s. of a total value of £8.1 Is. Supt Walker stated that on Friday morning
information was received from Mr Jackson that his house had been broken into, and it was
ascertained that the defendant had gone through Sandiacre in a motor car which was traced to
Alvaston, near Derby, where it was recovered along with the stolen property. Sergeant Gutteridge
said he found an entry had been effected into the house through the scullery window. In company
with Pc Cranham he went to Alvaston and in a lane at Stocks flats, found the motor car in which
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an overcoat, camera and a bunch of keys which were identified as having been taken from Mr
Jackson's house ?????????????
George Mackay (22) engineer, who pleaded at Derbyshire Quarter Sessions on Wednesday to
two charges, one of burglary and another of attempted burglary, it was stated by counsel that
the two offences were committed on the night of March 13th in Derby road, Sandiacre.
In the first case, that of breaking into the house of Herbert Jackson, chemist, and stealing an
overcoat and other articles and 15s. in money, entrance was effected by lifting a window, the
catch of which was not fastened. In the other case ????????????????Sentenced to 12 months in
prison.
Sandiacre Victim of Unusual Accident.
The curious circumstances surrounding the death of a Sandiacre man were outlined at
Nottingham on Saturday, when a verdict of "Death from Tetanus, introduced through an open
ulcer on his leg by an accidental fall on a muddy road" was recorded on George Robert Daykin
(57) railway chair moulder of 8 North avenue, Sandiacre, who died in Nottingham General
Hospital on Friday.
Lily Daykin, sister in law, said the dead man went home with his clothes smeared with mud last
Saturday week and said he had slipped down. The road was muddy. He had suffered from a
varicose ulcer on his leg. He was treated by the doctor for a sore throat on the following
Wednesday but became so ill on Friday that he was taken to hospital. Medical evidence was given
that death was due to tetanus, which would quite likely to have developed from the ulcer on the
leg, the bandage of which was black owing to the mud stained clothes. Mr Daykin, who worked at
Taylor's foundry since boyhood - 38 years in all - was known by the nickname of `Daisy'
particularly among his workmates.
Former Sandiacre Innkeeper's Death.
Mr Walter Oldershaw, aged 56, a well known machinist at Stanton Ironworks and a former
Sandiacre landlord, died at his home in Doncaster avenue, Sandiacre, early on Wednesday
morning, following several week's illness. In his early days Mr Oldershaw was a prominent official
of the Sandiacre Conservative Association and for several years was the licencee of the Bell Inn.
He was the only son of Mr and Mrs W Oldershaw, old Sandiacre residents. Mr Oldershaw leaves a
widow.
Sandiacre Garden Party.
Young men of Sandiacre Weselyan Church prepared and served tea at a garden party organised for
the church funds on Saturday. Tennis, clock golf, and skittles were included in the programme at a
social gathering at the "Homestead", Town street (the residence of Mr and Mrs S W Bailey) and in
the church schoolroom over 80 visitors sat down to tea. The day's effort realised £9.
Cricketer Weds.
Mr Frederick Arthur Johnson, the popular secretary of the Sandiacre Premier Cricket Club, youngest
son of Mr Samuel Johnson of West Bridgford and Miss Kitty Muriel Sewell, second daughter of Mr
and Mrs Arthur Sewell of 13 Brooke street, Sandiacre, were married on Saturday at Sandiacre St
Giles' Church. The ceremony was conducted by the rector (Father Leonard Joyce). Mr Noel Norman,
the bridegroom's friend was best man. The bride, who was given away by her father, was
charmingly gowned in white georgette and Long Eaton lace and wore white shoes and stockings
and wreath and veil. She carried pink carnations.
The bridesmaids, Miss Edith Sewell (sister of the bride) and Miss Madge Merry (cousin of the bride)
wore dresses of flowered ninon and black hats, and carried roses. Two little nieces of the bride and
bridegroom, Cynthia Garratt and Margaret Johnson were in attendance. They wore blue silk dresses
with silver leaves and carried bouquets of roses and sweet peas. The gifts included a bevelled
mirror and two pairs of pictures from Messrs Boots, where the bride was employed and an oak
table and set of carvers from the staff at Messrs Boots. The gifts of the bridegroom to the
bridesmaids were necklaces. Sandiacre Premier cricketers are also to make a presentation. The
future home of Mr and Mrs F A Johnson will be at Brooke street, Sandiacre.
Town Crier.
Congratulations to Sandiacre's daughter - Miss D M Bastable of 24 Station road, Sandiacre,
daughter of Mr A A Bastable, who has been successful in passing the final examination for students
in Training Colleges (1930) arranged by a joint delegation of the Nottingham University College
and Associated Training Colleges. Miss Bastable, who is a former student of the Long Eaton
Secondary School, passed with credit in English and handicraft (for which each of only two "credit"
passes were given) and also secured the biggest teaching mark
Policeman weds.
Stanton Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, when Miss Phyllis Irene Daykin,
only daughter of Mr Wilfred Daykin, manager of the Steven's road (Sandiacre) branch of the
Stapleford Co-operative Society and Mrs Daykin, of Stanton by Dale, was married to Mr Ernest
William Colson, a member of the Nottingham City Police, and only son of Mr William Colson of
Stapleford. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white georgette over
silk, coronet and veil and carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations.
The bridesmaids, Miss Marjory Plowman and Miss Lily Palmer (cousins of the bride) wore coatee
dresses of shell-pink marocain with hats and shoes to match, and carried bouquets of pink roses. A
junior attendant, Jean Sisson (cousin) was charmingly dressed in pink crepe de chine, and carried
a basket of sweet peas. The bride's mother's dress was of chocolate marocain, with hat to match
and the bridegroom's mother wore flowered crepe de chine. Mr John William Plowman (cousin of
the bride) was best man and the Rev Sanderson officiated, with Mr J Corns at the organ. Seventy
guests attended a reception at the Oddfellows' Hall, Stanton by Dale, prior to Mr and Mrs Colson's
departure for Blackpool. The bride travelled in a cerise dress with coat and hat to match. The bride
and bridegroom, whose future home will be at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, were the recipients of
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numerous presents, including a piano from the bridegroom's father. The bridegroom's gifts to the
bridesmaids were necklaces.
Impromptu methods of accommodating over one hundred visitors at a garden party in connection
with the Sandiacre Wesleyan Church at "The Homestead" residence of Mr S W Bailey, on Saturday,
had to be devised when "the depression over Iceland" paid a visit. Tea was served in the garage
and the programme was carried out under difficulty.
Chorister's Wedding.
There was a ceremony in some ways unique at the Long Eaton Derby road (Primitive) Methodist
Church on Saturday, when two members of the Sandiacre (Primitive) Methodist Church choir
plighted their marriage vows.
The bridegroom, also a member of the Stanton Ironworks Silver Prize Band and the Sandiacre Male
Voice Choir, was Mr Albert Wagg, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Wagg, Derby road, Sandiacre.
The bride was Miss Sarah Adlington (daughter of Mr and Mrs Adlington of Blackwell) who had
resided with her sister at Elm avenue, Stanton lane, Sandiacre. The Rev W Herrick officiated and
the bride was given away by the conductor of the Sandiacre Male Voice Choir, Mr Horace Wagg. Mr
Wilfred Hart, secretary of the Male Voice Choir, was best man.
Crepe de chine (ankle length) was worn by the bride, who had a coronet and veil. She also wore
white shoes and stockings and carried pink carnations. The attendant was Miss Hilda Rigby (friend)
who was dressed in pale green and lemon suede georgette. Her bouquet was of lemon
chrysanthemums. After a reception at the bridegroom's home, the party left for Skegness. The
future home will be at Derby road, Sandiacre.
A well known figure in Sandiacre, Mr William Whaley, aged 65 years, of 1 Moore's Yard, Starch
lane, died whilst following his employment at the Stanton Ironworks on Sunday. He leaves four
sons and four daughters. The rector of Sandiacre (Rev G A B Newenham) conducted a service at St
Giles' Church prior to interment on Thursday. Special wreaths were sent by the Stanton Ironworks
Company (for whom the deceased had worked for the past 50 years). and workmates in the
Nutbrook department. The mourners were: Mr George Whaley (son); Miss Annah Whaley
(daughter); Mr and Mrs Arthur Whaley; Mr and Mrs Wilfred Whaley; Mr and Mrs Cyril Whaley (sons
and daughters in law); Mr and Mrs Ernest Waterhouse; Mr and Mrs George Waterhouse (sons in
law and daughters); Mr and Mrs Jack Williams (son in law and daughter); Mr and Mrs F Whaley
(brother and sister in law).
Town Crier.
Mr Albert Wagg (26) of 37 Derby road, Sandiacre, is convalescing in "The Cedars", Nottingham,
following a serious accident in which he was involved whilst riding a motor cycle at Bagnall road,
Cinderhill, Nottingham, last Friday. He was returning to Sandiacre after visiting a relative at
Bulwell when he swerved to avoid a dog. A skid resulted and he was thrown, and was conveyed
in an unconscious condition to the Nottingham General Hospital. Later transferred to "The
Cedars" he is today reported to be making excellent progress.
Sandiacre Wedding.
The wedding was solemnised at St Giles' Church, Sandiacre, on Saturday, of Phyllis Edna Hancock,
youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Hancock, I West avenue, Sandiacre, and Noel Appleton
Norman, of 16 Stevens road, Sandiacre. The bride, who was given away by her father, was
charmingly attired in an ankle length dress of white satin with veil and she wore silver shoes. She
also carried a bouquet of white heather and carnations. The duties of best man were carried out
by Mr Leonard Hancock (elder brother of the bride). there were four bridesmaids, Miss Winifred
Hancock and Miss Winfred Alsbury (cousins of the bride) wore dresses of mauve georgette with
silver shoes and hats, and Miss Edwina Norman (niece of the bridegroom) and Miss Muriel Smith
who wore dresses of white net trimmed with silver and silver shoes. All four bridesmaids carried
bouquets of pink carnation. Fifty guests attended the reception in the Conservative Clubroom,
Sandiacre. The bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon at Southend. The bride travelled in
a black and white dress, with hat to match. Numerous presents were received including a pair of
frameless pictures from workmates of Miss Hancock at Johnson and Barnes, where she is
employed.
Sandiacre Boy's Record.
Richard Bastable, son of Mr Geo Bastable of the well known firm of local builders, is just leaving
Sandiacre Boys' School with a unique and splendid achievement. For nine years he has never
missed a single attendance nor has he ever been late.
Promotion for former Sandiacre townsman.
The people of Sandiacre and neighbourhood will be interested to hear of the progress of a former
townsman, Mr Douglas Dakin, who has been appointed manager of the Heanor Empire. A member
of a well-known family, who for many years have been connected with the firm of Messrs Taylor
Bros, Mr Douglas Dakin began his career in the cinema world as a re-wind boy of a Midlands
cinema 21 years ago. He served as operator successively in cinemas at Beeston, Eastwood and
Nottingham. Serving abroad during the war, Mr Dakin was at the conclusion of hostilities placed in
full control of the chief cinema depot at Cologne, Germany, in connection with the Army of
Occupation. Since 1923 he has been the chief operator at the Heanor Empire. The many
townspeople who remember their former colleague will combine in extending hearty
congratulations to Mr Dakin on his well-deserved promotion.
Bramcote Wedding.
Miss Doreen Jackson, only daughter of Councillor and Mrs Herbert Jackson of "Hawthornden",
Sandiacre, was married at Bramcote Church on Saturday - the Rev J B Fraser officiating - to Mr
Arthur Henry Williams, only son of Mrs M E Williams and the late Mr R Williams of Cyril avenue,
Stapleford. Given away by her father, the bride was attired in navy taffeta, early Victorian style,
with hat to match. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Ernest Arber (cousin of the
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bridegroom) of Kettering. A reception was held at the bride's house, after which the bridal couple
left for a honeymoon at Brighton. The future home will be "Pevensey", Derby road, Bramcote.
Forty Year's Service.
Forty-four year's service at Toton Sidings is the proud record of Mr Harry Dawson who has just
retired from the position of district manager. Mr Dawson, who resides at 262 Derby road,
Sandiacre, commenced work as a stable boy and was later employed as a horse shunter. Toton
Sidings at that time was known as the "slaughter house" owing to the alarming number of men and
horses killed and injured. Although in the early days, declares Mr Dawson, there were more
accidents, little provision was made for ambulance service. Today there is a well-equipped
ambulance with training classes for the men. Incidentally Mr Dawson was one of the first men at
Toton to receive an ambulance certificate. During his many years, Mr Dawson has seen the
speeding up of the whole system by the introduction of larger trains and increased tonnage.
Whereas formerly a train would take 25 eight-ton wagons, now as many as 90 wagons, averaging
12 tons per wagon make up one train. There was a pleasant ceremony at the White Lion Hotel,
Sandiacre, when Mr F Hunter (on behalf of the employees) presented Mr Dawson with a silver
mounted umbrella, suitably inscribed. The evening was spent in a convivial manner, music
predominating.
Leg Amputated
An accident in which a young Sandiacre girl was involved was mentioned at the Birmingham
Assizes on Wednesday in a case in which heavy damages were awarded. Vera Stevenson, aged 4,
sued through her father, John Rufus Stevenson, of Town street, Sandiacre, Charles Flower of High
street, Long Eaton and Victor Eugene Edward Winfield, Trafalgar road, Beeston, for damages for
personal injuries received when she was knocked down by Flower's van driven by Winfield in Town
street. It was alleged that Winfield's negligence caused the accident, which resulted in the girl
receiving a severe compound fracture of the right leg with extensive lacerations, the injuries
necessitating amputation of the leg four inches below the knee joint. In addition, the father sued
for special damages amounting to £6. Ss.4d. Judgement was given for the plaintiff with damages,
£1,400 and special costs to the father were awarded. A stay of execution was granted.
Stepping on it ".
"I was stepping on it, but not 32, it won't do that" was the statement made by Leonard Stevenson,
aged 39, of 24 Stevens road, Sandiacre, whose speed was checked by police officers when he was
driving a heavy motor lorry at Calverton on Friday December 28. Stevenson did not appear at the
Shire Hall, Nottingham, last Saturday, to reply to a summons for driving at a speed exceeding 20
miles per hour and sent a letter to the court. Evidence was given by Pc O'Brien, who said that when
the check was made, Stevenson was driving a timber lorry in the direction of Ollerton. The speed of
the lorry over a mile distance varied between 27 to 32 miles per hour. The officer related the
conversation he had with Stevenson who besides making the statement given above, remarked "I
admit over 20 miles. I am late". Corroborative evidence was given by Pc Moorhouse and Stevenson
was fined £2.
Sandiacre Accident.
While performing an odd job at the rear of the Central Methodist Church on Monday, Mr William
Annable, of Birley street, Stapleford, fell down some steps and sustained a cut head. He was
conveyed by ambulance to the Nottingham General Hospital. Mr Annable, who is a grand old man
of 84, has been a Sunday School teacher for over 60 years.
Sandiacre Funeral.
The funeral of the late Mr A A Bastable of Longmoor lane, Sandiacre, took place on Saturday. The
service was conducted at the residence by the Rev W P Porter. The interment was at the
Sandiacre churchyard. The whole of Mr Bastable's workmen were present. The bearers,
workmates of the deceased, were Messrs A Vann, F Reynolds, T Strickson and T Reynolds. The
mourners were Mr Charles Bastable (son); Messrs George Bastable, Tom Bastable, Norman
Bastable and Joe Bastable (brothers). Messrs A Garton and S White (brothers in law), Mr G
Bennett and Mrs Bramley (friends), Nurse Stocks.
Pretty Ceremony at St Helen's Church.
St Helen's Church, Stapleford was the setting for a pretty wedding ceremony on Saturday, when
the Rev C R Baggs (vicar) solemnised the marriage of Miss Margaret Medway to Mr Ivan
Stevenson. The bride is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs T Medway of 26 Park street, Stapleford.
The bridegroom is the only son of Mr and Mrs E Stevenson of 11 Butt street, Sandiacre. The bride
was given away by her father and Mr F H Browne was best man. Mr T Woodward - at the organ played wedding music. Attired in white suede crepe dress, the bride also wore a wreath and veil
and carried red roses. Miss Nora and Miss Sheila Medway (sisters) were in attendance on the bride.
Nora wore a pearl pink satin beaute and Sheila was gowned in pale pink crepe suede. Both carried
muffs. The bride's mother wore a two piece blue silk suit and the bridegroom's mother was gowned
in blue lace. A reception was held at the home of the bride. The future home will be "Bracken
Brae", the Albany, Stapleford.
With the death of Mrs Thos Dawson, who recently died at the ripe age of 81, Sandiacre loses
another of its ancient inhabitants and landmarks. Her removal leaves a vacancy in the building
known as the Bland Bequest, where she had resided for just six years Considerable speculation is
rife as to the election of the next inmate of these very comfortable residences, which exist for the
aged of Sandiacre, the choice lying with the governors.
Sandiacre Man's funeral
The funeral of Mr George A Repton, aged 69, of "Alngarth", Stanton road, Sandiacre, took place on
Monday. A native of Derby, Staffordshire, he had spent the greater part of his life in Sandiacre and
district until his retirement 20 years ago was employed as a clerk at the Stanton Ironworks of
which his father was at one time secretary. He leaves a widow and two daughters. The interment
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service at the Parish Church. The family mourners were : Mr and Mrs Shaw (brother in law and
sister); Mrs J Tallow (sister); Mr R Tallow (nephew); Mr H Gilling and H Slack (sons in law); Mr and
Mrs J Repton (nephew and niece); Mrs W Repton (sister in law); Mr Frank Repton (nephew); Mr V
Repton (nephew); Mrs Gilling (friend).
Sandiacre Church Loses Pioneer Worker.
The death of Mr William Bailey of Bennett street, Sandiacre, on Friday, has left a gap in the ranks
of worshippers at Clowes Methodist Church, Sandiacre. In his 71st year, the late Mr Bailey has
been in failing health for some months. A life long member of the old Primitive Methodist
denomination, his connection with Clowes Church dates back 41 years. he was a worshipper when
services were held in the old building in Church street. For approximately 34 years Mr Bailey was
society steward at Clowes Methodist Church.
A coal merchant by trade, Mr Bailey was a native of Fiskington (Lincs) and established his
business in Sandiacre 38 years ago. He leaves a widow and three sons. The remains of the
deceased gentleman were laid to rest in St Giles' Churchyard last Tuesday, the Rev J Saxton
(Long Eaton) conducting a service at Clowes Methodist Church, Sandiacre. Many personal friends
and members of Clowes Methodist Church were present.
The family mourners were Mrs Bailey (widow); Mr and Mrs John Bailey (West Bridgford); Mr and
Mrs W Bailey (Sandiacre); Mr and Mrs E Bailey (Nottingham) (sons and daughters in law); Mr R
Chantry (brother in law; Miss Ada Coop and Mr and Mrs L Bayes (nephew and nieces); Miss A
Ward (Derby) (cousin).
Wedding.
St Helen's Parish Church, Stapleford, was the setting of the marriage on Saturday of Miss Grace
Ruby Godfrey, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Godfrey of 17 Cross street, Sandiacre, and Mr Charles
Allen Nixon, elder son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nixon of 32 Andrew avenue, Ilkeston. The bride who
was given away by her father was gowned in ivory satin beaute with wreath and veil. She carried
dark red roses. Mr Jack Brown was the best man. Bridesmaids were attired in lilac satin beaute
and wearing also head dresses of silver leaves were Miss Jessie Godfrey (sister of the bride) and
Miss Mabel Nixon (sister of the bridegroom). They carried bouquets of cream roses.
The Stapleford Constitutional Club was the venue of the reception which seventy guests attended.
The bridesmaids were the recipients of gold and crystal necklaces from the bride and bridegroom.
The future home will be 6 Prince street, Long Eaton.
Sandiacre Man's Bad Record.
The Sandiacre man, Charles Edward Repton, 34, who appeared before Long Eaton magistrates on
Tuesday of last week on a charge of false pretence planned another letter trick for the following
day and again came within the grip of the long arm of the law. It will be recalled that Repton
walked into the shop of Messrs Harold Swann, Market Place, Long Eaton, and produced "mother's "
letter asking that her son should be supplied with a pair of flannel trousers, a sports jacket and two
sports shirts. The Long Eaton magistrates adjourned the case for inquiries to be made and Repton,
who was allowed bail, visited the Derby road branch of the Stapleford and Sandiacre Co-operative
Society the following day and endeavoured to obtain a quantity of groceries. The story was related
at the Shire Hall, Nottingham on Saturday.
William Cyril Bloor, relief manager, stated that Repton came into the shop on Wednesday, July 8
with a list of groceries, written on a sheet of notepaper, which he said was required by his mother,
Mrs A E Repton, of "Hillside", Station road, Sandiacre. The order was handed to an assistant by
Repton, who said his mother had written it for him to fetch the things and she would pay later.
Witness added that he was not satisfied, and his suspicions being aroused,, he sent for the police.
Pc Ashley said he questioned Repton about the order for groceries, the value of which was 7s.4d.
and he replied that he did not live at home and his mother knew nothing about it. He admitted
writing the note and said he was "down and out". The officer said that he ascertained that Repton's
mother was at
Bath. Repton told the magistrates that he was out of work and had no money. He had previously
been to the Co-operative shop for his mother.
Inspector Brook said Repton was a single man and a native of Sandiacre. He had had a long list of
convictions, including cases of larceny, obtaining food and lodging by fraud and false pretences. His
last sentence was of six months for larceny at Hinkley in October of last year. Repton said he had a
job to go to at Stanton on Monday.
The magistrates retired and on their return the chairman questioned Pc Ashley about Repton's
statement of an opportunity of starting work on Monday. The officer replied that at the police
station Repton said he had been to Stanton and they would not give him a start. Repton: "I was
told to go on Thursday. My brother works there". The chairman: "You will go to prison for three
months with hard labour".
Sandiacre Wedding.
The marriage on Tuesday and subsequent departure from the town of Miss Catherine Bastable,
robs Sandiacre of one of its most energetic younger folk. Miss Bastable, who is the younger
daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A A Bastable of Longmoor lane, Sandiacre, was the bride of Mr
Edward Harckham, only son of Mr and Mrs A Harckham of 89 Amberley road, North End,
Portsmouth. A former Stapleford pastor, the Rev J D Crosland (Huddersfield) assisted by the Rev A
T Marchant, officiated at the ceremony at the Central Methodist Church, Sandiacre. Given away by
her brother, Mr Charles Bastable, the bride was gowned in pearl satin. She wore a veil and coronet
of Honiton lace and orange blossom and carried a bouquet of deep pink roses. The three
bridesmaids, Miss Dora Bastable (sister of the bride), Miss Muriel Harckham (sister of the
bridegroom) and a small cousin of the bride, Josephine Bastable, were attractively attired in pink
spotted organdie over pink shantung and carried bouquets of pale pink roses. Mr Fred Harris
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(Portsmouth) (friend of the bridegroom) was best man. Wedding music was dispensed at the
organ by Mr G Wilder (Portsmouth). Following a reception at Oxford Cafe, Long Eaton, the bridal
couple left for a motor tour of Scotland. The bride travelled in a blue tweed two-piece costume.
Sandiacre Councillor's Impressions of Holland and Germany.
The intense desire for friendship and peace exhibited towards English people on holiday in Holland
and Germany is emphasised by Councillor Gladys M Barker of Sandiacre, who has just returned
home after a fortnight's tour in foreign lands. Interviewed by a representative of this newspaper
Miss Barker related incidents of the holiday which was arranged in connection with the Christian
Endeavour Holiday Home Comradeship and World Fellowship. Meeting at London the party
proceeding to Harwich where they took boat to Flushing (Holland). They were welcomed on arrival
there by a Dutch girl leader who could speak English. The journey was continued for 6 hours by
motor coach, the party arriving at the Hotel Metropole, Valkenburg, Holland which was the centre
for their tour of that country. Notable among their engagements was a 280 mile tour into
Luxembourg. Unfortunately many of the visitors, who were anticipating seeing the well-known
radio station were disappointed. Delight was prompted by the beautiful natural scenery hereabouts
splendid in its rugged state. A number of places visited in Belgium provided memories of the Great
War, one town approximately the size of Long Eaton had been practically re-built and in one street
a battle-scarred gate alone survived from the 1914-18 era.
"The Dutch people were kindly and considerate" said Miss Barker. "They were exceedingly polite to
us. A few of the people in our hotel knew a little English, and on shopping expeditions we
discovered that with a shopkeeper understanding a few words in English, and ourselves speaking
about half a dozen words of Dutch, we generally got what we wanted; though without making signs
to each other we probably would not have done so well. We enjoyed one or two amusing little
incidents of people who could speak English having heard us talking among ourselves, stopping to
converse with us on the streets".
The second week of the holiday was spent in Germany, the party staying at the Guest House at
Brodenbach. The route from Valkenburg (Holland) was through the frontier station of Aachen. Here
the English visitors were obliged to declare their money - English or Dutch - the customs officials
showed leniency, however, and did not open any luggage. As none of the party knew German they
had great entertainment in waving pieces of paper with the name of the train they wanted under
the noses of officials who were courteous and helpful. The route to Brodenbach also lay through
Cologne (German spelling of which is "Koln") and Koblenz, where the party were met by the
English Comradeship secretary.
Brodenbach lies on the banks of the river Mosel and in the neighbourhood are the famous
vineyards from where comes the well known Mosel wine. The Guest House, where the party
stayed at Brodenbach was the venue for meals and social evenings. Sleeping quarters were found
for the visitors in neighbouring houses. The English folk were "officially" welcomed by the
Burgomaster (or Mayor of the Town) at a dinner given in their honour, which the Burgomaster
attended in company with the local corporation. German and English national songs were sung
with zest by the two sections - at the Burgomaster's suggestion - the English National Anthem was
played, followed by the German National Anthem and Hitler's song.
Commenting on her acquaintance of the German people, Miss Barker recalled that in his "speech"
the Burgomaster had emphasised how anxious people of his country were for peace; they were
desirous of living at peace with the world, and for that reason were glad that the holidaymakers
had visited Germany. The Burgomaster also asked us to try to understand Hitler's methods which
were applicable to Germany alone and he did not want them copied by other countries. The
German people we saw in our travels seemed very happy. They were, of course, very patriotic. I
was also impressed by their love of music; music abounded everywhere, whilst a band was of
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Sandiacre joiner leaves £13,643.
A Sandiacre joiner, Mr Thomas Wilfred Bastable of 3 Brooke street, who died on March 28, left
£13,643 ls.4d. gross (£13,500 12s.4d.) - duty paid £1,084). He left £100 each to his son, Joseph,
his grandson, Timothy and Beryl Newton; his residence and effects to his wife, certain property in
Victoria road, Sandiacre, to his sons, Joseph and Donald, and numbers 5 and 7 Brooke street upon
trust for his wife for life and then equally divided between his said sons and the residue specifically
to his wife and his son, Donald.
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