Chronicle from Crewe, Cheshire, England • 18

Pim' I 1 1 .1 4 4. 4 1 I i ler Nhot ingtorn omen In.fllulr ly iM in trlioll THE old-world village of Ecckston, near Chester, came into D. Mason and G. Latham. These ladies were almost the last to do their a its own on Thursday last week, when the first outdoor folk dances- Black Nag an The dancing festival to be organised by the Cheshire Federation Good Man of Ballangigh when they had finished they pent straight of Women's Institutes was staged on the held adjoining the to the kitchen to prepare tea for the Church and Village Institute.

visitors. rte old days. folk dancing ctAielicated steps. The dances chosen Ten W.I. members ca from "All the way alwasa took place on the with names like manyded very old folk dances, Sklavington.

and danced Nonesuch. lack to Galway" and Cumberland Square." leader was Mrs. E. Griffiths, and vOiage green," said Mrs. Kathleen Nag." Morpeth Rant" and nutty Burton.

chairman of the Music and you gander. the teacher was Mrs. B. Wilkinson Drama sub-committee of the federa- The adjudicator was Miffs M. Ar.der- The other members of the team were Mesdames J.

Coffin. M. (halm D. twit as she addressed more than 300 son. who is one of the north-west area ksdies who had travelled from all organisers of the English Folk Dance Simpson.

J. Grocote. N. Feather. B.

Wood. M. Potter, P. 0. Steele and 0.

parts of Cheshire for the festiva l. and Song Society. She did not award The natural setting for this dancing mark; to the teams but graded them H. Scinkg. is the village green, and we mus' into first and second class.

giving Accordion player thank the Westminster; Estate autho- advice and criticism instead of An accordion player accompanied titles for permission to use this ideal marks. the team from Tallam Green. Malpas site Those placed in the first class were the two who danced Thady you Gander Man of Fourteen teams Adlington. Stretton. and Willaston was Mrs.

E. suciley, who di member Fourteen teams arrived to compete (Wirral). In the second class were of the W.I. branch at Tallarn Green. In dancing competition, and buses Shavington.

Acton Bridge. Tallarn Other members of this team were from the farthest parts of Cheshire Green. Dean Row. Woodford, Cross Mesdames A. Hall.

E. Crump. A. were parked in the village early in Town. Helsliy.

and Over Knutstord. Pointon, M. Banks. H. Watson.

N. the afternoon. was the first Clorley. K. Owen.

M. Twist', K. Meves festival of its type, and it attracted "Real" dancing and E. Forster. a munber of visitors as well as W.I.

It was the first time the Acton members. the field being lined with Although this was an experimental Bridge team had danced In public, and spectators betore the dancing started. project it was such a great they have only been folk dancing Uniortunately there was a shower at that it is likely to become an annual sinoe the beginning of this year. Howthe beginning of the dancing, but the event, which will please one lady who ever, they are keenly interested in the first of two from Bankston was heard to say I think it's lovely old dances. and Mrs.

A. M. Crill. their on gracefully despite to see them really dancing again. leader taught them Reel" the rain.

instead of all this modern and Circasslan Circle" for the festival. We won't take any notice of the The members of the Eccieston The members of the team were Miss wet." said one spectator. then who told our reporter that they had W. Perman. Miss L.

Ferman, Mesit might go away." It did, and the only been practising for three days. dames A. J. Potter, Robertson Dunn, other teams were not distracted by were Mesdames M. Brown (leader.

D. C. Hignett. P. Faulkner and W.

rani as they went through their Dodd, B. Ballard, B. Jones. D. Parker.

Lightfoot. Salt firm's trip for 540 I'l 'HE annual organised by 1 1 Messrs. Palmer Mann and Company, salt manufacturers. of Sandhach, wa, held au Saturday. when 540 people travelled in 16 luxury coache, to Blackpool In past years between 700 and 900 people did the trip, but the firm became part of the Cerebos Salt Group lest year, and many of their staff and factory workers are now employed In other branches of th.L group.

Ihe outme was again a triumph of organisation. Each traveller received front his 'bu' captain five shillings to buy tea during a go-as-you-please afternoon. everyone was given a free pass to the Winter Gardens. Police escorted the coaches into Blackpool. A five course luncheon was served in the Spanish Hall of the Winter Gardens.

During the meal. the Winter Gardens' orchestra played on a palm-fringed stage A civic welcome was given by the Deputy-Mayor of Blackpool tMr. A Ashworth. and, on behalf of empioycs, the firm was thanked by Mr 3 L. Clarke.

Me A E. Oodsmark director. responded of hers of the firm. Awards presented will be made to drivers who were un- The day's weather was ideal and Hos.s at the dinner were Mr. J.

A. able to be present on Saturday trippers were set down near to their Palmer (resident director) and Mrs. Mews. L. Proudman (8-year bar', F.

homes at the end of the journey. Palmer; and Mr. and Mrs. A. E.

Gods- Bayley (four-year diploma', C. Stal- Those who went on the outing were mark. Guests included the Rev. E. 0.

lard I four-year diploma'. H. Siddall from Crease. Malkin Bank. WinterleY, McCort: indale Vicar of Elworth and three-year diploma'.

J. Brown and Wheelock. Rode Heath. Elworth. Mrs bleCorkindale; Mr.

Don Marshall B. J. Dixon (two-year diplomas). Winsford. Middlewich and Sandbach.

(Mid-Cheshire Road Safety Officer' and Mrs. Marshall; Mr. T. Bratt (secretary of Winsford Salt Makers' Association) and Mrs. Bract.

Atter lunch, the Deputy Mayoress of Blackpool made presentations to members of the firm. These Long service: Mr. Dennis Clarke (gold watch. for 25 years' service); Mr Cyril Morgan (gold watch, 25 Mr. Jack Johnson (chiming clock.

25 years': and Mrs. Gladys Mow) (gold watch. 20 years'. This brought the firm's total long service awards up tk; 86 for male employes. and 23 for (ciliate workers.

Safety awards: Mr. Maurice Broughton tl2-year oak leaf bar to Mr. Arthur Jones mine-year bar Mr. Fred Woolley (five-year medal plus 5 which is always awarded to a live-year medallist); Mr Jim Coppenhall (three-year diploma'; Mr Eric Steele (three-year diploma'; Mr Allied Arrowamith two-year and Mr. Eric Bossotts (twoyear diploma' The number of employe, entered in this section was 18.

and there were 13 awards. The total mileaae covered during the year was 586.573. S.J.A.B. first-aid awards: Messrs. Thomas Bonner Bowman and Bryan Barkley rive were examtned in this section and all passed The following road safety awards I 12.000 CONVERSION OF WESTFIELDS Rural Council arc spena £12.502 on the conversion awn home of the Peden new offices and H.Q.

rho tender of a Congleton building firm this work was approved at rneettng of the Council. at Sanduach It was the lowest tender. The D.C. bought Westfields for p.m Alterations include the vinyl- 1 aloe of a first floor Council' Chamber. The 20-year-old present office of the have not vet been sold.

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1. Palmer null IC THE CHRONICLE. SATURDAY. JULY 16, 1960. SCHOOL CHILDREN AT REASEHEATH right She Wedding.

Mr. George Beardmore and Barratt THE wedding took place at were voice tir4! oiestn, cl 0 Eden: ar.d Lead tis Bea Sandbach Parish Church Father-' on Saturday of Mr. George Edward Given away by her father, the bride Beardmore. second son of Mr. and sore a full-length dress of white lace Mrs.

Beardmore. of 15, Roscoe-avenue. and nylon organza and a bouffant veil Elworth. and Miss Marguerite Mary held in place by nylon leaves and Barrett. youngest daughter of Mr.

and pearls. tier bouquet was of red roses. Mrs. Barrett. of 127 Bradwall-road The bridesmaids were the Misses Sandbach.

Doris Beardmore (bridegroom's sister). The ceremony wa. conducted by the Cynthia Pierponat, Ann Wakefield Vicar, Canon R. N. Betts.

and Mr. J. (bride's niece) and Jill Beardmore Meredith was the organist. The hymns (bridegroom's niece), The Misses Dore- Beardir.ore and Cr.thia Pierpoint wore dresses or turquoise flocked aiglon with accessories to tone aid each carried white carnations. Ann Wakefield and Miss Jill Beardmore were in lemon brocade with ing accessories and rarried posieof sweet peas.

The best man was Mr Leonard Beardmore and the groomsmen sere Messrs. Roy Wakefield (bride' nephew and Bien Beardmore (bridegroom's brother). A reception at the Swan Hotel was attended by 72 guests. after which Mr. and Mrs.

Beardmore left for Blackpool. the bride travelling In a navy blue suit with white accessories. The bride bt employed by Cerebos Ltd. Middlewich, and the bridegroom is employed by Lea and Bons Wheelock. By ley W.

ninth annive rsar party Personal Mr and Mrs. J. K. Wilkinson of Tao Ways, Fields Road. Haslington, announce the engagement of their daughter Ann to Leslie E.

Dare, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs E. Dare. of Honiton. Devon.

The engagement is announced Christine. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. Leach. 579, street, Crewe and Denis.

only son of Mr. and Mrs Williams. of 413. Ke tell-avenue. Crewe.

Mr and Mrs. H. Victoria House. Audiem. wish to announce the engagemen: of daughter.

Jennifer. to Mr. M. H. Bastard.

wan of Mr. and Mrs F. G. Bastard Manor Farm. Coale ane.

lON Thursday last week. Mrs. The monthly i a octimic wens. sion and wa for Jervis pres id at members I r.s. ro Ou rt eti read Mrs the business the Byley Women Institute ninth notes.

while Mrs read a letter judged by Mrs. Haywood fLor er anniversary party. at which guests frogs the link branch in Australia. Peover branchi. and was won by Mrs.

The marriage took place quietly from Alloetoct Lower Peover and The social half-hour consisted of a Other. The games were organised London on Wednesday. July 6. of Sproston W.I. branches were present.

short play by Mesdames Taylor. by Mrs Chesters and Mrs. Yarwood. Maior Sir William Wrison-Becher. Bt.

Mrs. Jervis also cut the birthday cake. Yates and H. Shore. Mir Powell of and the refreshments were served by and the Hon.

Mrs. Yvonne had been made by one of the Middlew tell. also entertained the committee. 1 Mostyn. one for the highest points in the 'THEY have special weather at Reaseheath.

said Aid. C. R. spring Inter-school quiz (given by Col. Broster at the Cheshire School of Agriculture on Saturday.

Verdin); the Cheshire Agricultural Society's award for the quiz winners; and. indeed, conditions could Ayrshire herd. Large White pigs and a new cup given by Sir Wesley. for the not have been better for the second White Leghorn Rhode Island poultry. club gaining highest points at the annual rally of the Young Farmers Members of the school staff acted as rally: and a new award by the Cheshire Clubs attached to the county secon- Accredited Poultry Breeders' Associaiudges for these and other events.

dary schools in Cheshire. The rally tion for the winners of the poultrywas opened by Ald. Broster who No school entered for all the contests but the most popular was the catt Judging. Two 15-year-old pupils. chairman of the Agricultural Educe- Maxine Britten' and Brian Turnock.

tion sub-committee of the County judging in which ail but Sandbach received the trophies on behalf of the Council. and Altrinc ham (Wellington -road i tried their hand. Alsager. with 80 schoo l' About 500 boys and girls from 1, points out of 100 led the field with Stockton Heath was second and secondary schools attended. Knutsford third for the Verdin prize.

Ellesmere Port. Grange and Barnton with the positions reversed for Sir panted by rural studies teachers and close behind, with 7 7 and 75 points Wesley EmbertonS award. physical training Among respectively. Mr. Lambertan.

ho he rally was organised by Mr. C. the guests were Ald. Sir Wesley judged. explained the reasons for his Emberton (County Council Chairman placings of the animals.

E. Smith and Mr W. Blake. -who presented the prizes-Aid. H.

J. S. Dewey (vice-chairman'). Ald. J.

H. Three other contests each attracted Results I. Radcliffe (chairman of the Educa- 10 entrants. The floral arrangement of Cattle judging: 1. ALsager; 2.

Lion committee'. Ald. W. Dutton mainly wild flowers provided 15-year- Grange; 3 Barnton. Pigs: 1.

Tarpor( vice-chairman of the Agricultural old Eileen Jackson and 14-year-old ley; 2. Congleton Girls; 3, Bolling education sub-committee). R. Dorothy Jones of Christleton. with Poul tr 1, Alsager; 2.

Stockton B. (president of the Cheshire their second successive win. Their Heath; 3. Sandbach. Machinery: 1.

Federation of Y.F.Cs). Mr. A. R. design gained 45 marks out of 50.

Knutsford; 2, Stockton Heath; 3. Pearson (representing the Director of Alsager. Handyman: 1. Sandbach; 2 Education. Dr.

Kellett Mr. C. E. Farm handymen Knutsford; 3. Rudheath.

Horticulture: Smith (Rural Studies Organiser) and Recogn iti of bought feeding stuffs 1, Barnton: 2. Cong eton Girls; 3 Rud Mr. J. K. Lamberton (principal of the heath.

Weeds and grasses: 1. Alsager; also drew 10 entries. Congleton boys Cheshire School of Agriculture). winning with 45 marks. Tarporley won 2.

Grange; 3. Christleton and Stockthe contest for recognising home ton Heath Pacing and acreage: 1. More clubs soon grown feeding stuffs with 344 marks. Knutsford 2, Gran 3, Weaverham. Another popular contest.

again with Floral arrangements: 1. ChrLstleton; 2. Welcoming the children and teachers 10 entrants, was labelled "farm Stockton Heath; 3, Tattenhall. Home Ald. Broster paid tribute to the work being done in schools through rural 3.

Talaenhall. Bought feed: 1. minutes to cut a shelf to a given size ford; Here the teams had 20 grown feed: 1. Tarporley; 2, Knutsstudies courses. They helped.

he said. and another 20 minutes to wire a Congleton Buys 2. Alsager; 3 Rudto give an understanding of the three-point plug. They also answered heath Pests and diseases: I. Shavingcountry way of life and the Young 2.

Alsager; 3. Sandbach. Sports: questions on electricity. water supplies Farmers Clubs. now established in 22 1.

Sandbach; 2, Tattenhaa; 3, Alsager. and general craft jobs put by the two schools, were doing an exceptionally iudges. Mr. F. H.

Nord and Mr. W. H. Quiz: 1, ALsager; 2. Stockton Heath; good job in developing that under Melling.

Bossons and Stroud repre 3. Rudheath and Tarporley "tie). standing. He understood that next senting Sandbach. did particularly Verdin Trophy: 1, ALsager; 2.

Stockyear there would be over 30 clubs goo es ton Heat 3. Knutsford. Chairman's being run from secondary schools. lobs to earn the winning ALsager; 2, Knutsford; 3. points, with Knutsford and Rudheath The morning and part of the dodge behind.

Stockton Heath. Cheshire Accredited afternoon were spent in educational Pacing the length and estimating Poultry Breeders' Association Cup: competitions in which the schools the acreage of a rhomboid area kept ALsager. Cheshire Agricultural SocietY taking part were represented by nine school teams busy. Knutsford raphy: ALsager. "teams" of two Later a rural gymkhana lost only one point to win, and also The officials completed the day with such country won a contest based on recognition of oursuits as pitching a sheaf.

battling farm machines and their parts Mr. J. K. Lamoerair. P.

A. Shuttleworth: on a greasy pole. catching the "rat in There were se ven teams in the ton; P4s, i drain', and pitching a horseshoe. poultry judging. Alsager were well arra ri Poult Mr.

J. D. Pickering: floral ry. gement. Miss 0.

J. Lindsay and iether with other sporting events. ahead with 93j points. and also won The School of Agriculture livestock the weed a nd rasses reco nition tests. Miss Boone; horticulture.

Mr. C. Z. Smith i and Mr. C.

J. Cariwright; 'ere called on for three of the judging Alsager won all four trophies events-in-milk cows from the pedigree presented during the day. These were: i Pa Nord and Mr. and a cr nC i er weeds and grasses. Mr.

P. A. T. Harper; farm handyman. Mr.

H. P. Nord and Mr. W. H.

Melling; machinery. Mr. P. J. Underdown and Mr.

T. A. Thariey; home-grown feeding stuffs. Mr. J.

B. Parker; bought feet Eng stuffs. Mr. A. Grant and peas and diseases.

Mr. P. A. T. Harper.

Stewards-Messrs. L. Lodge. Tattenhall; J. Little, Rudheath; G.

Tomlinson, Weaverham; Z. L. Morris. Tarporley; T. Steventom Shavington; A.

Price. Knutsford; D. 0. Bury, Alsager; H. Walker.

Tlmperley; S. Jackson. Sandbach; J. Pugh. Congleton; R.

A. Williams. Stockton Heath; Miss Chadwick. Congleton; K. Rayner, Barnton.

Scorers-Messrs. K. J. You (Ellesmere Port A. Burgess E.

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