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0 cken, cella. 0. 1 and ETI adon DON trio to wife 000. ands eral THE SURREY ADVERTISER AND COUNTY TIMES, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1938 11 GUILDFORD TOWN TOPICS by members of the committee for a week or two. sub-committee, on the instructions of the Finance Committee, has been examining the probable expenditure of a capital nature which may have to be undertaken by the Council during the next few years.
Among the factors which have had to be taken into account is the possibility of a further increase in the county rate, of which there has already been a hint. Guildford Schemes What will they Cost? Public Hall Political Oratory Adventure Town Planning Discussions "First thentiator'. in the front Inquiry Little Opposition Croquet Lawns Plans for Opening--Yesterday's Rain. An inquiry into the application of the important public buildings are being deGuildford Town Council approval of signed in the architect's office. With many the Guildford scheme, under the Town and a knowing shake of the head figures rangCountry Planning 1932, is being held ing from £70,000 up to £90,000 and over by Mr.
B. Dangerfield, an inspector ap- are being mentioned, but until some official pointed pay the Minister of Health, at the disclosure is made it must remain largely Municipal Offices Tuesday. The scheme a subject of more or less informed gossip. deals with the built-up part of the bor-. ough or what may a for convenience sake That other large schemes are rearing be called the town area excluding outlying their heads almost simultaneously is the parts such as those beyond the Sanford factor which gives a peculiar point to the Arms, Lawn-road and Guildford Park-road.
Mayor's "First things first." The expendiThe number of known objectors is few, ture to meet the needs of an older school and as none of the objections is of a "population" looms up, there remains serious nature the inquiry should be com- much to be done in the way of widening in pleted in one day. Outlying parts are Upper High-street, and there are areas dealt with in another scheme, which is where sewerage must be improved. Probunder consideration. ably as part of The Firs Scheme the town has to meet official requirements in regard The Public Grounds Committee on Wed- to police accommodation, and then our nesday paid the visit which we mentioned eyes are being turned steadily towards the last week to the Chantry Woods, for the improvement of that difficult traffic juncpurpose of preparing a report for the tion near the station entrance. One closely Council as to the future use of the woods associated with the town's administration by the the public.
but decided to took said this week, "It would not be I The full committee too bad if part in "view." adjourn the County Council would be more reasonconsideration of its subject. We hear that able in their rate demands." The future there are a number of aspects of the ques- is full of possibilities. tion to be discussed, but, remembering the desire of the committee to secure and pass Gardeners almost gasped with hopefulon to the public the fullest enjoyment ness, not unaccompanied by surprise, of the amenities of the borough within its early yesterday afternoon, when a light control, we may be confident of a happy fall of rain promised to save the thirsty outcome of the deliberation. gardens from perishing. Many had been watching the gently receding needle on The Guildford Croquet Club has this the weather glass with some scepticism, week issued invitations to members of the fearing that it would take an upward trend Public Grounds Committee to take tea again without helping the seeds whose following the official opening by the Mayor germination the drought had delayed.
of the four croquet courts in Stoke Park "Sleet or snow showers" was the forecast on Tuesday, May 10th. The courts, near for West Germany, hut this region of Engthe mansion, are a distinct acquisition, land had to be content with "light, varithough preservation of the turf, like that able winds; mainly fair, perhaps light on the bowling green, during the drought, local has been a problem. The Croquet Club is renting the courts for five years, with ex- The first question everyone naturally clusive rights to play on four days each asks is "How long is it since we had rain?" week. On Wednesdays and. Saturdays the Well, if it helps, the rain gauge at the public will have access on.
payment of South-street reservoir has recorded only green fees. as in the case of bowls and between April 1st and last Sunday. tennis. Four-hundredths of an inch seems a hardly calculable amount, but that is the Since the Mayor, in a recent speech, re- nature of recent rainfall. Indeed, in 76 minded Guildford that the Town Council days there has deen only just over half an must put first things first, and that among inch of rain recorded at South-street.
In projects either contemplated or taking February the amount measured was shape was the erection of public hall, and that of March was And yet the which seemed likely to be expensive, many rest-level of water in the bore-holes at good folk interested in municipal affairs Joseph's-road and Millmead has remained have put on their thinking caps and tried unchanged. to set out in order of urgency some of their favourite "demands." It is a harmless way The Guildford Conservative and Unionist of passing the time, but behind it lies Association is to be congratulated on its some very serious considerations upon courage. It has been decided for the first which the Council will have to make up time enter a team for the south-eastern their minds. area adult speakers' competition at. Caxton Hall, London.
The competition takes Many people are wondering how the pub- place on Wednesday, and when once lic hall scheme is developing, and we have Guildford has "broken the ice" it is hoped heard now and again an expression of to organise a divisional speakers' team. anxiety lest the lack of news denotes a The pioneer team will be composed of Mrs. Anancial problem. Of course, Guildford Ritchie (chairman), Mrs. C.
D. Harvey could have a building of which it could (speaker), Mrs. H. M. Farrer (proposer of boast far and near, but it would have to thanks) and Miss Villisante (seconder).
be paid for. Those who are discussing layout proposals and other ideas cannot pre- It is said that all the divisions of Kent sent a scheme which would strike the rate- send teams to these competitions, and payers as excessively costly. though the Guildford team is not particularly sanguine over this initial effort, the Drawings Mr. C. Cowles-Voysey, the enterprise may lead to great achievements architect for the scheme, have been seen Miss E.
M. Auld, the divisional women's organiser, is an enthusiast on the subject, and she regards this year's effort as having great promise. In other parliamentary divisions each branch runs it own team, and after eliminating competitions the best team is sent to the area competition. "That is what we hope to do here," she says. It has been said that seventy-five per cent.
of the population own cameras, and in a district like Guildford the percentage is probably higher, so the free exhibition which the Guildford and District Camera Club will hold at the Guildhall next weekend is bound to be popular. It is the first public exhibition held by the club, whose membership includes some who rank high among the country's photographers, and others who regard themselves as mere snapshotters The exhibition, which the Mayor is to open, should give much pleasure to those interested in photography and art. It will also show the advantage of co-operation and mutual criticism I tainable through membership of a suitable club. GUILDFORD NEWS IN BRIEF The Nameless Company have selected Ermine," by Neil Grant, as their next production, which they hope to stage at the beginning of November. Mr.
Samuel Spooner, aged 93, of 6, Willow Cottages, Boxgrove, died suddenly on Good Friday. The facts were reported to the Coroner, and an inquest was not deemed necessary. We hear a new film, "Youth Marches On" Is a good antidote to our present gloomy thoughts of war, and hope that we in Guildford shall. have the opportunity of seeing 1 it before long. Some hundreds of additional books were Issued by the Institution library as a result of the privilege of taking additional books for Easter holiday reading, allowed by the committee to members.
For riding a cycle without a white front light at Shackleford on March 18th, Sidney Freeman, of Langor, Byrefleld-road, Stoughton, was fined 10s. at Guildford County Police Court yesterday (Friday). The annual general meeting of the Guildford District Branch of the. Personal Service League will be held at the Guildhall, Guildford, on Tuesday, April 26th, at 8 p.m. All helpers and those interested are cordially invited.
There were large congregations at the Easter Day services at Christ Church, and number of communicants was a substantial increase on recent years. The Rev. W. Gedge (vicar) preached at matins and evensong. Collections, a gift to the vicar, amounted to about £80.
In the Guildford and district branch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children during March 18 new cases were reported, affecting 53 children, and 119 visits of supervision were paid. In addition, the inspector made 83 miscellaneous visits of inquiry in connection with cases. The local office of the society is situated at 46, Agraria-road, Guildford. Bishop C. H.
Golding-Bird, Assistant Bishop of Guildford, preached to a large congregation at Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, on Good Friday. In the evening Tozer's "'The Way of the was sung by an augmented choir. There were 420 communicants at Emmanuel Church on Easter Sunday, when the services were conducted by the Rev. F. Rostron (vicar), assisted by the Rev.
B. G. B. Fox (curate). MR.
J. C. DENNIS'S ILLNESS His friends will be glad to hear that Mr. John C. Dennis, of Down Place, Wanborough, who has been 111 for a week, is making good progress towards recovery, and hopes soon to be able to leave his bed.
WEDDING GIFTS AT DANCE The sub-committee met on Thursday last week. Its proceedings, which lasted from 2.30 until 7, are private at the moment, and any conclusions reached at that meeting and others of a similar nature will probably be reported to the full meeting of the Finance Committee in May. So far, of course, the proposals of the architect are no more than proposals, and if the ideal has to give place to the practicable for financial reasons, it will be accepted with good grace. In all probability very many further discussions will take place behind closed doors before the town learns on what scale these The staff of Burns's Laundry, Warren-road, Guildford, and their friends, 200, were entertained by, the numbering directors to dance in the Stoke Hotel, Guildford, on Wednesday to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of Mr. Mac Burns, manager, of the company.
Mr. Burns was presented with a walnut antique card behalf table by Miss Stevens, the manageress, on of the women members of the staff, and with a smoker's cabinet by Mr. O. Durbridge on behalf of the saale employees. The hall was decorated in the colours of the business, green and red.
and intermingling with large silver wedding bells. Music was provided by Lovegrove's Band, and the entertainer for the evening was Mr. Bill Emmings, the B.B.C. artist. WHO WILL REIGN THE REVELS? CARNIVAL QUEEN CANDIDATES INVITED Candidates for selection as "queen" of the hospital carnival, to be held during the first week in July in connection with the National Fire Brigades' Association camp at Guildford, should send applications before May 23rd to the organising secretary of the gala week at the Royal Surrey County Hospital.
They should be young ladies over 18 years old who have not held 'a similar position or won any beauty competition. The preliminary selection will be made at the Playhouse on Friday, May 27th, the semifinals will be at the Odeon on Friday, June 3rd, and the final choice will be made at a flannel dance at the Borough Hall on ing will be by a card ballot of the audiWednesday, June 8th. In each a case Judgence. An open-air service, following the civic welcome to the fire brigades in Stoke Park on Sunday, will be conducted by the Bishop of Barking chaplain to the association). A fund to defray the cost of this service and of prizes for the procession has been opened by Mr.
B. Rapkins, and several firms and individuals have already subscribed. Other events for the week include a boxing display (Tuesday), procession and fireworks (Wednesday), London trick motordisplay by the Divisional Signals (Thursday), water gala (Friday), comic dog show and special Are brigade display (Saturday). and the fire brigade competitions daily. ELECTRICITY CHARGES GUILDFORD RISE UNLIKELY DESPITE DEARER COAL The cost of coal has increased to all electric light undertakings throughout the country, and this is likely to result in a rise in electricity charges in many places.
The announcement was ma'de on Thursday that prices have been advanced in Wimbledon, Guildford consumers of electricity "will be relieved to hear that there is immediate apprehension of a rise in the charges made by the Guildford Corporation. The average increase in the cost of coal is around 28 per but, although Guildford will bear this increase in the cost of production, it is expected that every effort will be made to avoid the neces-. sity of passing on any part of the burden to the shoulders of the consumers. The Electricity Committee does not meet until midway through May, but such is the economic soundness of the Corporation undertaking that it is unlikely that an increase of charges will be recommended. GUILDFORD CITY NEWS DECISION TO LEAVE LONDON MIDWEEK LEAGUE Guildford City Football Club have decided to resign from the London MidWeek League.
In that competition they took a reserve side to Folkestone on Wednesday and lost 40. To-day (Saturday) the City are at home to Dartford in the Southern League (Midweek Section), and hope to feld their full side: Robb; Darvill, Foulkes; Gerrard, Robinson Denby; Bytheway. McPheat. Brown Robinson Brown The London League side is away to Gray's Athletic. Willie Robb, the goalkeeper, will be the steward of the new club on the Joseph'sroad ground which, it is hoped, will be officially opened on Monday week, May 2nd, when Colchester visit the City in the Mid-week Section of the Southern League.
Mr. George Cording has been appointed hon. secretary of the club, with Mr. Frampton, as his assistant. The directors of the Guildford City Football Club, at a board meeting on Thursday, decided that on May 7th, the day of the City's match with Aldershot, they would invite the players of both teams and their wives to dinner in celebration of the City's successful season.
There have been many requests from supporters of the club to be able to share in the celebration, and as a result a sub-committee has been formed to make the arrangements. It is hoped that it will be made possible for. the public to join the party at the price of a dinner ticket, and that full details as to the date, time and place, and the price of tickets will be available early next week. SCOUTS' "SPRING TONIC" ST. SAVIOUR'S GROUP REVUE Under then title "Spring Tonic (1938 mixture)," St.
Saviour's (Guildford) scout group presented their ninth annual revue in the Parish Hall to large audiences on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The proceeds will go towards the camp fund, and Canon S. F. Cornell (Vicar of St. Saviour's) at the opening performance praised the work of Scoutmaster F.
R. Patrick in connection with the group. The programme included selections by Don Rosenni and his piano-accordion, and some cleverly presented sketches. Leading characters in "A Wolf Cub's Dream" were Brian Lock, Donald Stentiford and John Enticknap, and R. those Patrick in and "The Company Promoter," F.
Leslie Baxell. Much amusem*nt was created by the "Street musicians," comprising R. D. Bennett, W. E.
Durrant, D. F. Prior, R. E. Bullen, and P.
J. Cox. Characters in "The Suprise Item" were D. Hollands, P. Frampton, E.
Wootton, R. Howard and A. Knight, and F. R. Patrick and R.
D. Bennett presented "A Suburban Romance." Peter Blowfield, Peter Framton and Leslie Baxell contributed "Eastern Episode" and "Maggie's Dilemma" (by permission of Messrs. Abel Heyward and Son, Manchester) with the Lady Bounts' flat as the scene was admirably acted by F. R. Patrick, W.
E. Durrant, R. D. Bennett, A. Knight and R.
E. Bullen. Leading parts in "The Last Laugh" (by permission of the Editor of "The were undertaken by L. Beer, R. E.
Bullen, K. W. Waterton, R. D. Bennett, W.
E. Durrant, D. J. Prior, and A. Knight.
The final item was by the group with Peter Frampton as soloist. Mr. B. A Jermyn was the accompanist, Mr. Harding had charge of the lighting, and Mr.
N. J. Underwood of the properties. LOCAL INVALIDS On inquiry last night the "Surrey Advertiser" was informed that there was no change in the condition of Mr. Stopford W.
W. Brooke, of High Wethersell, Cranleigh, who is seriously ill. Mr. Stopford Brooke, who was taken 111 recently, was Liberal Member of Parliament for Bow and Bromley from 1906-10, and in the latter year contested the Bassetlaw Division of Nottingham. Mr.
W. Lincoln Darbyshire, of 95, Portsmouth-road, Guildford, who has been 111, is gradually recovering normal health. Other well-known people in the Guildford area who are making satisfactory recoveries from illness are Mr. W. H.
Tanner, of Redlands, Annadale-road, Guildford; Dr. J. K. Milligan, of The Firs, London-road, Guildford; and Mr. A.
J. Gostelow, of Afton, Poyle-road, Guildford. RYDE'S HILL WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The monthly meeting of the Ryde's Hill and District Women's Institute was held on Thursday. Mrs. Jenner was in the chair, and 68 members and Ave visitors were present, four new members were welcomed.
The president mentioned the keep fit classes which were commencing on April 26th, and also the glove classes on September 7th. There was an egg collection for the hospital and 220 eggs were brought. An interesting talk. on "Advice on the rehearsal of small plays" was given by Mrs. George Pole, who was thanked Mrs.
Jenner. This was followed by tea, and the competition, best cake from a given recipe, judged by Miss Merson, was won by Mrs. Saunders. A miniature whist drive was won by Mrs. Nye and Mrs.
Calver (playing as gent). POISONED BY CAR FUMES SUICIDE VERDICT AT GUILDFORD MAN CORONER THOUGHT HAD NO WORRIES "By the time I am found I shall be dead," was a message left by a Guildford whose body was discovered by his gardener near the exhaust pipe of his car In the garage attached to his own house on Wednesday morning. This disclosure was made at an inquest held by the Deputy Borough Coroner (Mr. G. H.
Bailey) at the Guildhall, Guildford, yesterday (Friday) on Mr. Philip Vicary Turner, aged 64, of Woodside, London-road, Guildford. Mr. Frederick John Turner, of 67, Balisbury-road, Carshalton, giving evidence of identification, his brother was of independent means. He last saw his brother, who was a bachelor, ten months ago, and he was then in good health.
Witness added that Mr. Turner had been living with an elder brother, who was in a delicate state of health. Mr. Turner had taken charge of his brother's affairs, and latterly there had been a certain amount of responsibility connected with them. Walter Miles, a solicitor's clerk, residing at Surbiton, stated that on the tions of the executors he had investigated Mr.
Turner's house and looked into his papers. "I found a number of securities in the safe in the bedroom," he told the Deputy Coroner. "I am quite satisfied he was of Independent means. I brought away securities to the value of £30,000. There was a loaded revolver in the added.
GARDENER'S DISCOVERY Mr. Arthur Boxall, of 9, Rupert-road, Guildford, said he had been employed at Woodside for 18 years. On Wednesday last, he explained, he went to work at 7.30 a.m., and about 9 a.m. noticed that Mr. Turner's bedroom blinds were still down.
"I waited until 9.15," he said, "and then went to speak to the maids. On the way I noticed the key in the garage door, and I went in. The doors were closed. but unlocked. "When I opened the door I found the temperature very high, and on going to the back of the car I found Mr.
Turner lying on the floor. He was dead. and 80 I telephoned the police." Witness said he saw Mr. Turner the previous. day, when he was quite normal but pale.
Mr. Turner had been unusual the previous week. Miss Emily Beech, of 87, New Cross-road, Guildford, cook at Woodside, said she last saw Mr. Turner at 10.40 p.m. on Tuesday; "he seemed to be quite normal and "During the week," remarked witness, "he kept on coming into the kitchen and poking the Are.
Several photographs of members of the family were moved during the week, and this was unusual. No one would move them but Mr. Turner." NOTE FOUND Bowd said he examined the garage, which contained a 39 h.p. car. There was a smell of exhaust fumes, he said, and Mr.
Turner was lying full length on the floor with his head about 15 inches from the exhaust. An electric torch was in his hand, and his head was on a car cushion. "The engine probably choked itself owing to lack of oxygen," witness declared. He added that Mr Turner's bed had been slept in that night. On examining the body, continued witness, he found the note explaining that by the time Mr.
Turner was discovered he would be dead. There was nothing else in the clothing. Dr P. Milligan, assistant police surgeon, said the body was extremely healthy. Death, which must have taken place about 5.30 a.m., was due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Deputy Coroner, recording a verdict that Mr. Turner committed suicide while his mind was in such a -state of unbalance that he was not responsible for his actions, said he had known Mr. Turner for many years, and thought he was a person who had no worries. The funeral service was held at Guildford cemetery yesterday (Friday), conducted by the Rev. E.
E. J. Martin (rector of Stoke). Messrs. Pimm and North-street, Guildford, were the undertakers.
"MISS HOOK OF OPERATIC SOCIETY'S PERFORMANCE NEXT WEEK The Guildford Operatic Society has departed from Gilbert and Sullivan for the second production of the 1937-38 season, as next week "Miss Hook of Holland" is to be staged at the Borough Hall, Guildford. In addition to some principals who have appeared in previous shows, the cast includes several newcomers, with whose help it is expected that the society will maintain the reputation it has gained in the past 15 years. The musical director is C. Fitzroy Brown, the producer Frances Paton Hood, and the dances have been arranged by Phyllis Weaver. The society once again has the assistance of the Guildford Orchestral Society Performances begin on Tuesday next at 8 p.m., and will continue for the rest of the week, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.
Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Andrews, High-street, or from any member of the society. "MARRIED" TWICE IN ONE DAY GUILDFORD COUPLE'S UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE An Easter bride and bridegroom were "married" twice instead of once at Guildford, because of a hitch in one ceremony. The couple were Mr. Vincent Wells, son of Mr.
and Mrs. F. B. Wells, of 4, Castlestreet, Guildford, and Miss Dorothy Sharp, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
A. Sharp, of the Row Barge. Stoughton-road, Guildford. The banns had not been published in the bridegroom's parish, Holy Trinity, although they had been published at Stoke, at which church the ceremony was arranged to take place. So on Easter Monday they first went through the ceremony of a civil wedding at the register office, arrangements for which they had suspended when they decided to be married in church, and later in the day they went through the Church ceremony at Stoke Church, with the Rev.
E. E. J. Martin officiating. GUILDFORD TENNIS CLUB The Guildford Lawn Tennis Club is preparing for the season which begins next Saturday.
An attractive programme of matches has been arranged, and the usual club competitions and tournaments will be held during the season. An innovation this year is the reduction of the subscription from £2 2s. to £1 5s. for members between the ages of 15 and 21 years inclusive. Married couples are admitted a at a joint subscription of three and a half guineas.
There are a few vacancies for members. Miss M. Grainger, Ferndale, Parkhurst-road, Guildford. is the hon. secretary.
JUNIOR IMPERIAL LEAGUE The Guildford branch of the Junior Imperial League held a social evening at 86, High-street, on Tuesday, arranged by Messrs. Hart, Harris, Rickens Haines, and the Misses Mackenzie and Haines were responsible for the refreshments. About 80 members enjoyed games, dancing and other (Saturday) there is a dance at Ayers's Hall at 8 p.m., and on Sunday a ramble starting from 86, High-street, at 3 p.m.-At next Tuesday's meeting there is to be a debate between ladies and gentlemen on the subject "That women have no aptitude for mentary affairs." NO ROUNDABOUT THIS YEAR GUILDFORD ROUND TABLE'S DECISION Mr. Geo. Taylor (chairman) presided at the annual meeting of the Guildford Round Table, No.
3, at Abbot's Kitchen, last (Friday) night, and welcomed and Mr. Mr. E. Radbourne (hon. president) Wm.
Harvey (a vice-president). Mr. Guy Pritchett, hon. secretary, in the annual report, stated that during the year the movement had witnessed a big step forward in the appointment of a paid national organising secretary. There were 133 tables in the national movement.
The year finished with 50 active and three honorary members of the Guildford Table, against 49 active and four honorary the previous year. Attendance percentage was 63 against 72. The report mentioned the election of Mr. H. H.
Norris as national president, spoke of the success of the "Roundabout," reviewed other activities, and thanked all who had helped the Table. Mentioning interest to in civic affairs, the report stated that among the members were three town councillors and the president of the Guildford Chamber of Commerce (Mr. Edward -The report was adopted. The accounts, submitted by Mr. R.
W. Rothery, and adopted, showed a balance of £8 0s. 3d. Total cash at bank is £25 7s. 4d.
THE OFFICERS Mr. E. H. Radbourne was unanimously re-elected hon. president.
In returning thanks, Mr. Radbourne said the Table was in the days of its enthusiasm, and he hoped that would long continue. During the past year the Table had been making history in the honour conferred upon it by the election of Mr. H. H.
Norris as national president, and in the confidence their election to the Town Council. placed in one or two of the members pers by vice-presidents were Frank Norris was elected chairman, and invested with the badge of office. He returned thanks, and spoke of the pride he felt in the Table. Mr. Norris proposed thanks to his predecessor, who, he said, had proved so worthy of the tradition he took up.
Mr. Norris expressed the hope that during the coming year the Table would concentrate particulrly on the fundamental and primary ideals of the movement. Mr Geo. Taylor 'spoke of the loyal support, and encouraging assistance which he had received from his fellow and all the members. Mr.
Guy Pritchett was re-elected hon. secretary, Mr. R. W. Rothery hon.
Mr. J. Garnett Harper hon. auditor. and Mr.
A. F. Buckley attendance offcer. Messrs. H.
Bradford, A. F. Buckley, A. M. Smith, E.
B. Nicklin, G. B. Eden and G. C.
Bateman were elected to the H. J. Lowings was elected an honorary chairman and -chairman were elected area councillors. A long discussion took place regarding the "Roundabout," and eventually it was agreed not to publish it next Christmas. Efforts in other directions in aid of the endowment fund, which stands at over £400, will be made.
BASQUES TO STAY UNTIL WAR IS OVER MR. L. POWELL'S EXPLANATION AT GUILDFORD CONCERT wild and joyous abandon of Spanish national dances thrilled an audience of hundreds of people in the Borough Hall, Guildford, on Thursday, when Senorita Emma billed as the greatest livexponent Spanish dancing, was the star of a variety entertainment in aid of the Guildford Basque Children's Home. Among those who attended were the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. Lawrence Powell), and an apology for absence was received from the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs.
H. Gammon). During the interval the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Lawrence Powell) said that the question was often asked, "Why are these children still in England?" They would remember, he said, that last July 40 Spanish children arrived in Guildford. They now had 21 left. The situation was that all the children who have parents with homes in Spain, and at liberty, had been returned.
The children remaining were those whose parents were either refugees, prison, or could be traced. They were faced with the fact that the 21 children who still remained with them would have to be supported in Guildford until the cessation of hostilities. When that happened, whichever side became master of Spain would, of. course, be responsible for their upkeep, and he hoped that soon after the cessation of hostilities it would be possible to repatriate them. "We, in Guildford," the Deputy Mayor continued, "have definitely undertaken to continue to maintain Ardmore House until the end of June.
After that the position is not quite so definite. I cannot personally say enough of those people who are giving their time towards running the home so successfully as it is being run." The committee were, he said, tremendously grateful to the people of Guildford for the support which they had given during the past nine months, and they confidently looked to the people of the neighbourhood to continue that support. GRACE OF THE EXPERT The dancing of Senorita was full of charm and grace, and obviously that of an accomplished artist. She has made several appearances in the West End since she came to this country last year, and she has won the admiration and gratitude of all the Basque children in England by her untiring generosity in dancing without charge in aid of their On Thursday the Senorita was accompanied by Miss Laurie HIll. Although the applause which greeted the dancing of the Senorita was the loudest of the evening, Guildford's own Basque children were well received in their singing and dancing.
They were accompanied on the stage by their two tutors, the Senoritas Juanita Aizpuri and Purificacion Vela. Probably the best received of their items was their singing in English of old English favourites, such as "The Lily of Laguna," "It's a long way to Tipperary," and "Daisy Bell," but there was a pathetic touch when they sang in their native language a song the burden of which was "Nothing is more beautiful and yet so unfortunate as our Basque country." The children's dances were arranged by Miss Jamieson. Supporting artists were Mr. W. HaigBrown (conjuror), and Mr.
Frank Conway (baritone), who was accompanied by Miss Beaumont. The concert was arranged by Mrs. A. Milligan and Mr. L.
Skinner, and assistance in marshalling and the sale of programmes was given by members of Toc and the Surrey 6 and 24 detachments of the British Red Cross Society. The stage decorations were arranged by Miss D. Lester. EARLY MORNING FIRE AGED WOMAN'S FORTUNATE AWAKENING Mrs. Emma Titheridge, 73-year-old resident of 8, Castle-street, Guildford, had a narrow escape in the early hours of yesterday (Friday) morning when a lower room in the house caught fire.
Mrs. Titheridge, who lives alone, awoke about 2.30 a.m. and smelt something burning. She went downstairs and found the scullery full of smoke. After throwing some water on to the Are she ran across the road and roused some neighbours, who called the fire brigade.
When the brigade arrived they found some woodwork round the freplace smouldering. The brigade left after three-quarters-ofamount of woodwork in the house, which an-hour's work. There is a considerable might have been destroyed if the fire had got a greater hold before being discovered. FIRST BRICK OF NEW CATHEDRAL TO BE LAID BY MAYOR OF GUILDFORD Arrangements have been made for the Mayor of Guildford (Alderman H. Gammon) to lay the first brick of the superstructure of the new Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit on Stag Hill.
This is to take place at 5 p.m. on May 25th, the day on which the next meeting of the Diocesan Conference is being held. The ceremony will be informal, but the cathedral authorities feel that the civic head of the town is the appropriate dignitary to perform it, in view of the important connection between the cathedral and the town As stated last week, the Measure for transferring the status and dignity of the Cathedral Church from Holy Trinity, Guildford, to the new Cathedral has received the Royal Assent. In speaking on the Measure in the House of Lords the Archbishop of Canterbury said it was hoped the Arst part of the new Cathedral would be ready for consecration in 1939. This was over-optimistic.
The contract for the first part of the superstructure has been signed, but the work cannot be finished until 1941, and the Cathedral Measure will then come irto effect. The site at Stag Hill will be handed over to the contractors, Dove of Islington, on May 9th. The contract includes the choir, crossing, and the transepts. Their tender was the lowest of several, submitted by leading building firms of the country, who were invited to tender by Mr. Edward Maufe, the architect, acting for the Cathedral and Churches Committee.
Dove Bros. have considerable experience in church building work. They are now engaged building the new Church House at wen Westminster, and among the churches they have built are St. Thomas's, Hanwell (designed by Mr. Maufe); St.
Francis, a Isleworth; St. Gabriel, Acton; and St. Francis, Bournemouth. They were also engaged when Cathedral dome required stabilising, and have also done work at Southwark and Peterborough Cathedrals. 600 GUESTS AT WEDDING MISS R.
M. GUY MARRIED AT BRAMLEY In the presence of a large congregation, the wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Bramley, on Thursday, of Miss Richenda Mary Guy, only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Keble Guy, of Sandhurst Hill, Shamley Green, to Mr.
Peter James Douglas Macfarlane, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Macfarlane, of Chiseldon, Reigate.
The Bishop of Fulham (the Rt. Rev. Basil Staunton Batty) offciated, assisted by the Rev. R. H.
C. Mertens (vicar of Shamley Green). Given away by her father, the bride was attired in a plain dress, square neck, with square train of gold and cream satin brocade, with train made of an old Honiton lace veil worn by Mrs. Guy at her wedding. Her bridal vell, worn on the head, was also of old Honiton lace, from Mr.
Guy's family, and was worn by the bride's grandmother and great-grandmother at their weddings. The bride carried a sheaf of auratum lilies. There were seven bridesmaids, the Misses Meg Macfarlane (sister of the bridegroom) Janet Macfarlane and Elizabeth Garrad (first cousins of the bridegroom), Pamela and Valerie Dodsworth, Virginia Forman and Ursula Pelly (first cousins of the bride). They wore deep cream net over gold with halos of real mixed flowers for headdresses. Their bouquets of mixed spring flowers, and brooches (with circle of pearls).
were the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. W. K. Macfarlane (brother of the bridegroom) was the best man.
The service was choral, Miss Dunford being at the organ. The hymns were, "All people that on earth do dwell." praise ye the Lord" and "May the grace of Christ our Saviour," and during the signing of the register Mr. Jan van de Gucht sang, "If with all your hearts," from Elijah. There were just over 600 guests at the reception held at Sandhurst Hill, Shamley Green. The honeymoon 1s being spent in Paris and Switzerland.
The bride travelled in a black tailor-made coat and skirt. BENCH TO THINK IT OVER UTILITY OR PRIVATE VEHICLE? The question whether a utility car may be classed as a private car or as a goods vehicle was again considered at the Guildford County Police Court yesterday (Friday). Capt. Ralph Joynson, of Aberfoyle, Perthshire, pleaded not guilty to driving a goods vehicle at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour at Puttenham on March 31st. He was represented by Mr.
G. H. Bailey. P.C. Hearsey said defendant was driving a Ford utility car of the usual type at 50 to 58 miles per hour.
The car had its tailboard screwed up, but was just as it came from the works. It was not carrying goods at the time. Defendant said that the back of the car had been screwed up, and the seats were screwed to the floor. The Clerk: The screws could be taken out and you could make it into a goods vehicle. Mr.
Bailey: You could cut the tops of your boots off and call them shoes. Mr. Bailey submitted that at the time of the offence the car was not a goods vehicle and the magistrates adjourned the case for a fortnight 1 to consider their decision. FIRE AT PRINTING WORKS BRIGADES USE GAS MASKS Fire fighting skill and immediate action on the part of the Guildford and Caxton Fire Brigades prevented a serious outbreak on Tuesday Messrs. Billing and Sons' Printing Works, Railway Esplanade, Guildford.
Equipped with gas masks, owing to dense smoke, the brigades fought the blaze which arose in a machine room on the river side. Three machines were damaged, but the building was saved. No one was working in the machine room at the time, and the discovery was made by Mr. C. Warren, the Arm's timekeeper, who gave the alarm.
At one period the smoke and fumes were so great, that Fireman S. Boxell, of the Caxton Brigade, was overcome, but he quickly recovered. Guildford Fire Brigade arrived with two engines in response to a call at 7.23 p.m., with Chief Officer J. A. Ford in charge.
Chief Officer H. G. Smith had charge of the Caxton Brigade, who arrived first within a few minutes. The damage was not very great, as the blaze was was confined the machine room, and extinguished within an hour. MEMORIAL OF A CHRISTIAN LIFE By the dedication on Sunday morning of a silver processional cross given by a number of friends and relations, the memory at S.
Nicolas Church, of Miss Ada Rundall Greenaway has been perpetuated. Born on October 12th, 1861, she died on May 15th last year, after a life spent in the service of others and of devotion to 8. Nicolas Church. The cross itself is a handsome tribute to her memory and is inscribed at the base in the following terms: "Ada Rundall Greenaway, October 12th, 1861, May 15th, 1987. Friend and servant of St.
Nicolas, Gullaford, Laus Deo." Among the symbols which are embossed upon 1t are those of three golden balls, the ship, and the three children in a barrel, all of which are representative of legends of 8. Nicolas. The service of dedication was conducted by the rector (the Rev. E. de G.
Lucas), who referred to the fact that last Easter Miss Greenaway took her communion at 8. WEST. SURREY MEDICAL SCHEME COUNCIL AND FUTURE OF MEMBERS The council of the Medical Service Provident Scheme for West Surrey and adjacent districts have confirmed. the recommendation to close down. This information will be sent to the members, but with it will be sent the suggestion that' there is another scheme of a similar nature which is working satisfactorily, and which they may like to join.
This scheme is in operation in a neighbouring county, and it is understood applications for membership of it will be favourably entertained. The terms for West Surrey members will be those at present pertaining to members of the suggested alternative scheme, and a copy of these will be circulated. The opportunity of joining the other scheme is provided because many members have expressed regret at the closing down of the West Surrey scheme, and feel that they have derived benefit, or might drive benefit, from it. The West Surrey Medical Services Provident Scheme was established to help those who were outside the income limits of the hospital league by providing contributions towards the expenses of treatment in illness. The number of contributors, how1 ever, has not been large, and the percentage of claims was higher than expected.
SHIRLEY'S NEW "FAN" OCTOGENARIAN SEES HIS FIRST TALKING FILM For the first time in 30 years, an 81- on Wednesday--to see his first talkie film. years-old Woking man came to A Guildford He was Mr. J. Pullen, of 8, Beaconsfieldroad, Kingfeld, Woking, who, although he has just retired after working for 71 years, is looking for fresh employment. "I should like to be a night watchman," he told the "Surrey Advertiser." The visit was the result of a reference to Mr.
Pullen in the "Surrey Advertiser" recently, when it was announced that he had never seen a talkie show. In consequence, Mr. E. Rhodes, manager of the Guildford Odeon, extended an, invitation to Mr. and Mrs.
Pullen, and on Wednesday kindly conveyed them, with Mrs. Gunner, their daughter, in his car to his cinema, and after the show entertained them to ten. Mr. Pullen, who was waiting for Mr. Rhodes in his best bowler hat, told our representative that it was the third and longest car drive he had ever had.
The other two. occasions were to funerals. Mr. Pullen said he was fascinated by talkies; furthermore, he fell in love with Shirley Temple. "I shall go again when I can," he said.
"I sat there, thrilled." This latest film "fan" was born in Woking. Commencing manual work at an early age, he at one time walked 16 miles a day to and from work. He and his 79-years-old wife have had eight children, of whom five sons and two daughters are still living. Four sons served through the war. Mr.
and Mrs. Pullen were experts in economy, for at one period they had to rear their family on 13s. a week. Mrs. Pullen, who is the oldest of 15 children, is the proud possessor of ear-rings over 200 years old.
Everyone who has worn them has lived to be over The prevlous owner missed her by two months. WHERE TO FIND THEMChurch Services Page Local Markets Page 15 CHIDDINGFOLD HUNT BALL The Chiddingfold Hunt Ball was held in the Devonport Speech Hall, Cranleigh School, last (Friday) night, the music being provided by Geoffrey Howard's Band. The arrangements for the ball were in the hands of the following committee -Mesdames Barlow, Holman, Marnan, Hooper and Lund, and Mr. R. Barlow.
Among those who took tickets were Mr. F. J. Barlow, M.F.H. and Mrs, Barlow, Mr.
C. W. Walsh, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Mitton, Mrs.
Cobb, Major Pain, Mrs. Holman, Mr. A. Langdale, Mr. L.
Cutler, Miss Heaton, Mrs. Dutton, Major F. Naumann, Mrs. Trotter, Col. G.
Portman, Mr. D. Wilkinson, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Haworth Booth, Mr.
L. G. E. Hooper, Mr. F.
Knowles, Mrs. H. Merriman, Mr. I. Spens, Mrs.
Jickling, Mr. Julian Marks, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Leigh Pemberton, Mrs. Van Lessen, Mr.
Sidebottom, Mr. J. Knowles, Mr. L. E.
Rowcliffe, Mr. P. G. Evelyn, M.F.H., Lady Price, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs.
A. P. Gunningham, Mr. Clarence Parker, Mrs. Marnan, and Mr.
E. G. MacAndrew. Easter services at St. Saviour's Church, which Canon S.
F. Cornell (vicar) preached, were well attended. Collections, an offering to the vicar, amounted to £57. Good use is being made of the Corporation Baths, Castle-street, which were opened nearly a fortnight ago. The Lido is being opened at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning, May 1st.
Large congregations attended the Easter services at Stoke Church. There were 621 communicants. The interior of the church had been tastefully decorated by ladies, under Mrs. E. E.
J. Martin. The magistrates at Guildford Borough Police Court on Wednesday were the Deputy Mayor (Ald. L. Powell), Ald.
W. G. L. Sheppard, Dr. G.
C. Williamson, Mrs. O. H. Brown and Mr.
L. A. Ellis. A whist drive organised by the men's and women's branches of the Onslow Ward Conservative Association was held in the Village Hall, Onslow Village, on Wednesday. The M.C.
was Mr. P. E. Pearce. Mr.
H. A. Baldock has been appointed to represent Guildford at the annual conference of the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, which this year is being held in London from June 30th to July 2nd. Anniversary services in connection with the Guildford Baptist Sunday School are to be held this week-end, and commence today (Saturday) at 7.30 p.m. Services throughout will be conducted by Miss Vera Pewtress, National Sunday School representative.
Music at a successful dance and social at the Institute, Addison-road, on Wednesday was. provided by the Red Rose Band, with Mr. F. Etheridge as M.C. Arrangements were made by the St.
Luke's social committee, and the prize-winners were: Mr. Parker and Miss Chandler (spot dance), Miss Cuthbert (musical parcel), and Mr. R. Bullen (basket of fruit). There were large congregations at all services at All Saints' Church, Onslow Village, on Easter Day, there being 294 communicants.
In the evening the preacher was the Rev. G. H. Russell, vicar of Thames Ditton and former vicar of All Saints'. The church was beautifully decorated by ladies of the congregation and children, and 1n the sanctuary there were over 160 blooms of Harrisi1 lilies.
FORTY-FIVE DOZEN EGGS you so much for inserting my letter in your paper when appealing for eggs. The result has been most gratifying, as I have already received 45 dozen. Many thanks also to all those who sent the eggs. -Yours, C. M.
CAMPION, Lady Superintendent, Queen's Nurses, Guildford, April 21st. TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND SCHOOL OF ART The summer term commences next Monday at the Guildford Technical College and School of Art. At the Technical College the classes include those in English, bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, French, German and summer cookery, and classes are taken at the School of Art in drawing, painting, pictorial and Industrial design, modelling, bookbinding, typography. pottery. painting and decorating, basketry.
fabric printing, Batik, rugmaking, embroidery and other crafts. The fees are given in an advertisem*nt in this issue. NEW N.S.P.C.C. INSPECTOR Mr. G.
H. Ferguson, who succeeded Mr. L. Bradley as inspector of the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children for the Guildford area a month ago, has, with his wife and infant daughter, taken up residence at 46, Agraria-road. The new inspector, who was born in Scotland, was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy, in which he served nearly 24 years, including the war period.
Mr. Ferguson, before coming to Guildford, shared duties with another N.S.P.C.C. inspector in North London. He finds a great contrast in the work, the number of families living in two rooms or sharing a house being much fewer here than in Hornsey and Islington. GUILDFORD FOR GENUINE ANTIQUES TRY P.
H. GILLINGHAM, 5 and 16. CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD. 'Phone 50. Large stocks at less than pre- war A.
B. PURSER SON, BURY FIELDS. GUILDFORD (Phone 2890), FOR ANTIQUE AND PERIOD FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES. -Advt. A public Music and Dancing Licence has now been granted to the TALBOT HOTEL, RIPLEY.
DANCING EVERY SATURDAY to the Radio, Tickets 1s. 6d. A DINNER DANCE ONCE A MONTH, Tickets 68. or Dancing only 28. 6d.
A band will play from 8.30 midnight. Advt. T. LITTLE AND SONS, Ladies' and Tailors, Motor Liveries a Speciality, 66 QUARRY STREET, GUILDFORD. 'Phone 914.
-Advt. J. MONK AND SONS, Complete Funeral Furnishers. Cremations. Funerals to any Cemetery.
3. Artillery Guildford. Phone 780. HOLD YOUR SOCIAL FUNCTIONS IN OUR CHARMING TUDOR HALL Ideal Accommodation and Good Catering for DINNERS, DANCES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, PARTIES. ye Abbot's Kitchen Ceashop Corner of HIGH ST.
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