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DISTRICT NEWS AMINGTON Methodist Church Sunday school treat was held on Saturday, when the children were conveyed by mctor coaches to Sutton Park. A visit was made to the fun fair, and after tea the trippers enjoyed a boat ride. BADDESLEY CONGREGATIONAL a financial meeting held in the Congregational Church, the balance sheet for the carnival and fete was read. The receipts amounted to £50 95., expenditure £20, leaving a profit of £30 95., which in spite of the inclement weather was most satisfactory. A vote of thanks was passed to all who helped DORDON A.R.P.

the recent examination of the St. John Ambulance Association for first aid certificates, in connection with A.R.P., at Dordon, Mrs. A. Catcliffe was successful. Vicar (the Rev.

E. H. Dight) officiated at the funeral of Mrs. H. Cope, of 27 Church Road, Dordon, at the St.

Leonard's Church. Aged 82 years, and one of the oldest residents, Mrs. Cope was highly respected. She was a native of Dordon, and had lived in the village all her life. WORKING MEN'S a concert at the Club on Saturday evening, an excellent variety programme was given by the Four Happy Girls, assisted by Mr.

F. Clements at the piano. A flower and vegetable show for members was held on Saturday afternoon, and attracted 120 entries. The exhibits were of a high standard, and the judges. Mr.

W. Bunting, Mr. G. Humpherscn, and Mr. Ashby, awarded the prizes as asters: 1 H.

Boulstridge, 2 Ford and Carney, 3 Holloway and Dumbleton carnations: 1 Holloway and Dumbleton, 2 Ford and Carney, 3 Ford and Carney; chrysanthemums: 1 H. Boulstridge, 2 T. Walton, 3 Garrett and Gee; dahlias: 1 H. Boulstridge, 2 Garrett and Gee. 3 H.

Ison; gladioli: 1 S. Gee 2 H. Clark, 3 Garrett and Gee; sweet peas: 1 Ford and Carney, 2 T. Walton. 3 D.

Dingiey; collection of flowers: 1 H. Bculstridge, 2 Holloway and Dumbleton. 3 Garrett and Gee. Vegetables runner beans: 1 IH. Bou stridge, 2 T.

Walton, 3 W. Spencer; carrots: 1 H. Ison. 2 Garrett and Gee, 3 D. Dingley; cauliflower: 1 Garrett and Gee, 2 Garrett and Gee, 3 Holloway and Dumbleton; beetroot: 1 Walton, 2 F.

Wall, 3 Ford and Carney cabbage: 1 H. Ison, 2 Garrett and Gee, 3 T. Walton; tomatoes: 1 C. Snell. 2 T.

Walton, 3 Garrett and Gee; onions: 1 H. Boulstridge, 2 Holloway and Dumbleton, 3 T. Walton; potato, round: 1 Holloway and Dumbleton, 2 T. Walton, 3 Hollo way and Dumbleton; potato, kidney: 1 Garrett and Gee, 2 T. Walton, 3 H.

Boulstridge; collection of vegetables: 1 H. Ison, 2 Holloway and Dumbleton, 3 Garrett and Gee. The exhibits were afterwards sold for the Old People's Fund. FAMILY IN CAR CRASH. Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Lawrence and their son, Mr. Eric Lawrence, of Hall End, were involved in a serious motor crash near Southam, on Saturday, when travelling to Bognor Regis for a week's holiday. It is stated that Mr. Eric Lawrence was driving the car when it came into collision with another car.

Mr. Lawrence's car afterwards struck a telegraph pole. All were taken to Banbury Hospital and detained. Mr. Lawrence, received head and leg injuries, Mr.

Eric Lawrence facial injuries, cuts and contusions, and Mrs. Lawrence received serious injuries to the head and body, and was suffering from severe shock. FAZELEY a concert at the Victory Working Men's Club, Fazeley, on Sunday, the performers were Will Reeves (sentimental songs) and Tom Clark and daughter (comedy and dancing). Mr. H.

Naylor presided. Mr. Godderidge was pianist. annual treat to the children of the Sunday school and members of the Young People's, Guild of St. Paul's Church, Fazeley, was held on Wednesday afternoon, when a party of about 160, including parents and friends, had a pleasant outing to Sutton Park, travelling in Messrs.

Hickson coaches. The amusements were a big attraction. Tea was taken at Black Root refreshment rooms. The Vicar (the Rev. J.

H. Evans), and Mrs. Evans, accompanied the party, Mrs. A. E.

Aubury and Miss M. Eden being in charge. GRENDON WORKING MEN'S Val and Party were the entertainers at a concert at the Club on Saturday evening. Mr. J.

Ball was in the chair, and the pianist was Mr. J. Wood, of Dordon. cf members of the Working Men's Club enjoyed an outing to Rhyl on Saturday. The party consisted of over 260 children and 110 adults.

Tea was served at Rhyl. After a pleasant time by the sea, the visitors returned, arriving at Grendon about 10 p.m. Cheers were given by the children for the organisers. POLESWORTH A.F.S.—The Polesworth Auxiliary Fire Brigade, which has been training for some months, and is now over thirty strong, received their new fire tender and pump at the Fire Station on Sunday. The Brigade has put in over thirty drills, and is in charge of Mr.

L. Hudson. FISHING Angling Club held a contest in the Coventry Canal on Sunday morning at Polesworth. The weighin resulted as H. Baker, 12ozs.

2 H. Parr, llozs. ldrm. 3 P. Treadwell, 4ozs.

4 F. Spare, 4ozs. Hdrms. In the season's combined average, H. Baker holds the lead from J.

Hodgkins. WHIST winners at a whist drive held at the Miners' Welfare Club and Institute on Tuesday evening were Mr. Allsopp, Mr. Warren, Mrs. Sharpe.and Mrs.

Smith. The M.C. was Mr. Harper, and the proceeds were for the Ladies' Outing fund. WORKING MEN'S entertainers at a concert held at the Club on Saturday evening were Joy Morris and Max Melody, of Birmingham.

Mr. A. Carnell was the pianist, and Mr. W. Finch presided.

WOMEN'S BRIGHT HOUR. Mrs. T. Wood presided at a meeting of the Women's Bright Hour, held at the Congregational Church. Solos were rendered by Mrs.

Archer and Mrs. Sharpe, accompanied by Miss P. Parkins at the piano. The address was given by Mr. W.

Parkins. Mrs. T. Sippitts was the tea hostess. MINERS' WELFARE Knust Brothers were the entertainers at the Miners' Welfare Club and Institute on Saturday evening.

Mr. B. Cart was the accompanist, and Mr. R. Mundy presided over a goodly attendance.

The show on Sunday morning was for kidney potatoes. Mr. W. Starkey was the judge, and his awards were: 1 and 2. W.

Gilbert; 3, G. Burrows. funeral took place at the Congregational Church on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Vera Hodgkins, of 28, High Street, Polesworth, who died at Tamworth Hospital on Sunday, at the age of 35 years. A native of Dordon, she was the wife of Mr.

J. Hodgkins. She was a member of the Congregational Church, and took part in many of its efforts. She leaves a widower and two children. C.L.B.—The Polesworth Company of the Church Lads' Brigade took part in the physical training and vaulting, in connection with the C.L.B.

Training and Efficiency scheme, at the headquarters. The examiners were Captain Crippen and Lieutenant Duffield, both of Birmingham. The Company gained first class for vaulting, and the result of the physical training is not yet to hand. MOTHERS' UNION. Upwards of 20 members of the Mothers' Union enjoyed an outing to Warwick on Tuesday.

In the absence of the Enrolling Member (Mrs. W. Spare), the arrangements were carried out by Mrs. Wass. Dinner was served at Stratford-on-Avon, and on the return journew the members had tea at Leamington.

The trip was a successful one. Pclesworth was reached about 9 p.m. The psrrty travelled in Messrs. Hicksons' motor coach. HURLEY of the Church Sunday school were taken for their annual outing to Sutton Park on Wednesday, August 23.

In charge of Mrs. Powell, the party spent an enjoyable day, tea being served. The journey was made by motor coach. KINGSBURY METHODIST preacher at the morning service, held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, was Mr. A.

S. Brown. The evening service was conducted by Mr. J. B.

Hassett. WHIST DRIVE. A whist drive and dance was held at the Institute on Saturday evening, promoted by the Working Men's Club. The M.C. for whist was Mr.

Rowbotham, and prizes were won by Mrs. Wigley, Mrs. Edwards, Mr. E. Simmonds and Mr.

C. Chilton. The Red Sarafons played for dancing, and Mr. Ellison acted as M.C. Refreshments were in charge of Mrs.

Wright and Mrs. Wilson. WARTON in aid of the Choir outing fund, a dance was held at the Parish Hall on Friday evening, August 25. The M.C.'s were Mr. F.

Redfern and Mr. W. Hoyes, and the organisers were Mr. Slaney and Mr. Norman.

Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies. WOMEN'S BRIGHT HOUR. Mr. W. Bradford, of Polesworth, was the speaker at a meeting of the Baptist Church Women's Bright Hour, held at the chapel.

The President (Mrs. Horton) presided, and the tea hostesses were Mrs. J. Norman and Mrs. S.

Bates. On Sunday evening the preacher was Mr. Bell, of Nuneaton. The monthly service, which took place on Monday, was conducted by the Minister (the Rev. Gordon J.

M. Pearce). The marriage of Miss Mildred Alethea Hiscox, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

Hiscox, Hockley Road, Wilnecote, to Mr. Howard Woodward, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. of Overwoods Road. Hockley, took place at Wilnecote Parish Church on Saturday.

The Rev. J. H. Evans, vicar of Fazeley, officiated. The bridegroom is in the R.A.F., and is stationed at Thorney Island, Hants.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in an ivory satin gown, wreath and fall, and white satin shoes, and carried a bouquet of white lilies. The bridesmaids. Miss Ethel Spencer and Miss Doris Lees (friends of the bride), wore white cloque gowns, golden head-dresses, girdles and shoes, and carried bouquets of white carnations. Master Lester John Hiscox and Master Godfrey Hiscox, brothers of the bride, acted as pages, wearing white satin suits, and white shoes. The best man was Mr.

George Woodward, brother of the bridegroom. Upon leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Margaret Watson, and a silver key by Stewart Chadwick. A reception was afterwards held at Wilnecote Parish Hall, when upwards of 60 guests were entertained. The couple received many useful and beautiful presents. On Sunday morning the bride and bridegroom left for their future residence, at 49 Hillcrest, Victoria Road, Emworth.

On Monday the marriage of Miss Barbara A. Roberts, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roberts, Wilnecote, to Flight- Lieutenant A. J.

Guthrie, of the Royal Air Force, was solemnized by special licence owing to the international crisis, at Marham Parish Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. F. Hobbs. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a navy moire taffeta dress, edged with white, with hat and shoes to match, her flowers being a spray of orchids. Flight-Lieutenant M.

Nolan, a close friend of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and many friends of the bride and bridegroom, in addition to the bride's relatives, who had motored long distances at short notice, attended the ceremony. The happy couple left the church to the music of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by the bride's father. A reception was held at the Officers' Mess of Marham Aerodrome, when the toast of the health and happiness of the bride and bridegroom was enthusiastically honoured by all present. LOCAL WEDDINGS Considerable interest was taken in the wedding at St. George's Church, Glascote, of Mr.

Maurice Sidney Wilkie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilkie, of 467, Main Road, Glascote, and Miss Ethelfleda Hettie Keen, daughter of Mr.

W. J. Keen and the late Mrs. Keen, formerly of Kettlebrook, The Rev. J.

C. Rhodes (priest-in-charge) officiated. The bride made a charming figure in a dress of white satin with an overskirt of silk net, embroidered with satin bows, halo of orange blossom and embroidered veil, white satin shoes, and carrying a bouquet of pink rosebuds. The brides- When Miss Winifred Smith, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Smith, of 23 West Street, Tamworth, was married at Tamworth Parish Church on Saturday afternoon, she did not change her name, for her bridegroom was Mr. Albert Smith, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, of 26, Park Street, Tamworth. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.

H. D. Clements (curate). The bride, attired in a pink twopiece ensemble, with navy blue accessories, and carrying a sheaf of lilies, was attended maid was Miss R. Wilkie (sister of the bridegroom) in a dress of floral taffeta, with headdress to tone, and white satin shoes.

Her bouquet was of sweet peas. Mr. W. Arundel (Birmingham) was the best man. As the happy couple left the church the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by Miss Pamela Walton.

After a reception at the bridegroom's home Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Wilkie, who received numerous and useful presents, left for their honeymoon in the Rugby district.

Their future home will be at "Ambleside," Church Drive, Hopwas. by Miss Olive Smith (a sister 61 the bridegroom), in a figured crepe dress, with black hat and other accessories to tone. Her bouquet was of pink rosebuds. Mr. Reginald Cooper was the best man.

As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe by Beryl Smith (a niece of the bridegroom). After a reception at the bride's home the happy couple left for their honeymoon at Blackpool. They were the recipients of numerous and useful presents. Their future home will be at 18, Orchard Street, Tamworth. WOOD END funeral of Mr.

Thomas Allsop. of Islington, Wood End, took place at Hurley, the priest-in-charge (the Rev. J. R. George 1 officiating.

The family mourners were: Mrs. Allsop (widow), Mr. Thomas Allsop, Mr. William Allsop, Mr. Frank Allsop, and Mr.

Arthur Allsop (sons); Mrs. E. Hines, Mrs. M. Ashmore (daughters); Mrs.

S. Hollick. Mrs. A. Wellard.

Mrs. M. Daffern and Mrs. G. Harris (sisters): Bert (son-in-law).

Mrs. D. Allsop and Mrs. Olive Allsop (daughters-in-law), Miss Day (friend), Mr. W.

Daffern and Mr. J. Hawkins (brothers-in-law), Mrs. M. Collins, Mrs.

L. Hawkins, Mrs. E. Allsop, Mrs. C.

Allsop, Mrs. M. Allsop, and Mrs. May Allsop (sisters-in-law), Bernard Hollick (nephew), Alice and Mrs. Evans (nieces), Harry Hines (grandson), Mr.

Day (friend). Mr. Edward Atkins and Mr. C. Harvey represented the Britannia Lodge of the Order of Druids.

There were many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Pare (daughter) was unable to attend owing to illness. THE CINEMAS PALACE THEATRE, TAMWORTH George Formby's latest comedy film, "Trouble Brewing," concludes a successful six days' showing at the Palace, Tamworth, to-night (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday). Containing some of the most remarking flying ever seen on the screen, and telling for the first time the story oi women who fly, "Tail Spin," reported to be a smashing romantic melodrama of adventure, opens on Monday for" three days.

Starred in the film are Alice Faye, Constance Bennett and Nancy Kelly, who portray three women of the sky, the thrills that come with their split-second escapes and the heart-throbs behind their spectacular lives. Edward Small's new romantic film drama, King of the Turf," is shewing on Thursday. Friday and Saturday of next week. It will present Adolphe Menjou in a screen characterisation which shows him first as a down-and-outer of the lower fringes of humanity and then as one of the most soectacular and colourful figures of the racing and gambling world. GRAND THEATRE, TAMWORTH Films to be seen at the Grand Theatre, Tamworth, to-night (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday) are The Mind of Mr.

Reeder," featuring Will Fyffe, and Exposed," with Glenda Farrell. A new Jeanette Mac Donald and Nelson Eddy and a new warmth, colour and comedy spirit in musicals makes itself manifest in Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer's film Sweethearts," shewing on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. In the production of Honolulu," to be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, Eleanor Powell, fascinating Queen of Taps, is back again in a new locale that gives greater opportunities than ever for the prowess that has made her the greatest dancing actress on the screen. She is supported by Robert Young, George Burns and Gracie Allen. THE ODEON, SUTTON COLDFIELD Charles Laughton and Fredric March have important roles in the production Les Miserables," to be presented at the Odeon Cinema, Sutton Coldfield, to-night (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday).

On Monday, commencing a run of three days, is "The Lady Vanishes," with Margaret Lackwood and Michael Redgrave in the chief characters, and Woman Doctor." The latter half of the week brings to the screen Wallace Beery in Sergeant Madden." REGAL CINEMA, ATHERSTONE The Adventures of Robin Hood," filmed in glorious technicolour and featuring Errol Flyrm and Olivia de Havilland, tops the bill at the Regal Cinema, Atherstone, to-night (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday). On Sunday evening the programme consists of Whispering Smith Speaks," with George O'Brien and Irene Ware, and "Navy Spy." For the first three days of next week Clive Brook and Jane Baxter will be seen in "The Ware Case." On Thursday, Friday and Saturday following the chief attraction will be "Charlie Chan in Honolulu," with Sidney Toler, Phyllis Brooks and Sen Young as the leaders of the cast. EMPRESS, SUTTON COLDFIELD What a Man," featuring Sidney Howard, concludes a three-day booking at the Empress Cinema, Sutton Coldfield, tonight (Friday) and to-morrow (Saturday). For the whole of next week there is a double-feature programme consisting of Cafe Society," starring Madeleine Carroll and Fred Mac Murray, and Tom Sawyer Detective," with Billy Cook and Donald O'Connor, a bright programme, THE LATE MR. H.

D. HOLMES A Well-known Atherstone Freemason The funeral took place at Mancetter Parish Church, on Tuesday, the Vicar (the Rev. G. G. Hall) officiating, of Mr.

Howard Doyle Holmes, of "Athelstan," Dudley Street, Atherstone, who passed away at Nuneaton General Hospital, on Saturday. Forty years of age, Mr. Holmes was chief clerk of Messrs. Denham and Hargrave, Limited, hat manufacturers, Atherstone, where he had worked for about ten years. On Friday afternoon, August 25, he went to work as usual Jsut was taken ill at about 3 p.m.

Dr. Fletcher was called and ordered his immediate removal to hospital. Shortly after admission an operation was performed but Mr. Holmes died during the early hours of Saturday morning. Prominent in local Masonic circles, Mr.

Holmes was Worshipful Master of the Athelstan Lodge of Freemasons at Atherstone. He came to the Atherstone district from Walsall, and prior to joining the staff of Messrs. Denham and Hargrave, was in the employ of Mr. A. H.

Sale, Magistrates' Clerk. Of a genial and happy disposition, Mr. Holmes made many friends and was widely known in local musical circles. He took a keen interest in and played many of the leading parts in productions promoted by the former Atherstone Amateur Operatic Society. He was a splendid worker for any charitable cause, and his fine singing and humorous characters will long be remembered by his friends in Atherstone and district.

He was a member of the Mancetter Church choir for a number of years, and was a teacher at the Atherstone Evening Classes. He is survived by his widow and one child. At the funeral service Mr. C. B.

Collins, an old friend and a member of the Athelstan -Lodge of Freemasons, was at the organ. Before the service he rendered Mendelssohn's Funeral March, and as the coffin was borne into the church he played the late Mr. Holmes' favourite composition, Handel's Largo. The hymns, "How bright these glorious spirits shine" and Abide with me were sung. Psalm 23 was chanted, and the organist rendered the "Dead March in Saul." As the mourners left the church, the Nunc Dimittis was chanted.

Chopin's Funeral March concluded the service. The family mourners were Mr. Holmes (father), Mr. Gordon Holmes (brother), Mrs. G.

Holmes (sister-in-law), Mrs. North and Mrs. Kimberley (aunts), and Mr. E. North (cousin).

There was a large attendance of Freemasons. The Lodges and representatives were: Athelstan, Mr. O. C. Vero, Mr.

C. E. Ison. Mr. C.

J. Jenkins, Mr. H. Hughes, Mr. C.

T. Thomas, Mr. A. T. Hatton, Mr.

H. D. Austin, Mr. J. A.

Dolman and Mr. E. Essam Newdigate and Abbey, Nuneaton, Mr N. Taylor, Mr. W.

Perkins, Mr. L. Lester, Mr. W. Lester, Mr.

C. Phillips, Mr. J. K. Belcher and Mr.

A. C. Guy; Marmion, Tamworth, Mr. W. Rutherford, Mr.

F. Burkitt and Mr. W. H. Brown; Knights of Malta, Hinckley, Mr.

Pickering and Mr. Harvey. The Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire (Colonel Sir William Wyley) was represented by Mr. J. W.

Coles. Representing Messrs. Denham and Hargrave Limited, were Mrs. Joseph Austin, Mr. L.

Bircher. Mr. A. Gudger, Mr. T.

Pearson, Mr. S. Hatton, Mr. G. Smith, Mr.

J. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lewis, Miss H.

Wainwright, Miss P. Perrin and Miss B. Cook. Among others present in church were Mrs. F.

Briggs, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Brett, Miss Garner, Mrs.

Warner, Mr. W. F. Venables, Mrs. Olton, Mrs.

Cook, Mrs. French, Mr. W. G. Comley, Mrs.

Alfred Watts and Mrs. C. G. Watts, Mr. R.

Streeton (representing Messrs. George Streeton and Son, of Luton), Mr. E. Windridge, Mr. W.

Baylis, Mr. T. Fox, Mr. O. Brown, Mr.

H. Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Stafford, Mr. J. L. Vero, Miss Cart, Mrs. Smith, Mrs.

Prince, Mrs. Woodfield, Mr. T. Hiscox, Mrs. A.

Garner and Mrs. Garner. Mr. H. R.

Williams, represented the Nuneaton Division Conservative Association. The bearers were officers of the Athelstan Lodge of Freemasons: Mr. John Briggs, Mr. B. Brown, Mr.

G. E. Austin, Mr. F. Hiscock.

Mr. R. J. Stafford and Mr. E.

Dawkins. The only flowers were those carried on the coffin, a wreath from the widow and son. and a rose from Mrs. F. Briggs.

Cremation followed at Leicester Crematorium. On Wednesday, after a short service, the ashes were scattered from the tcwer of Mancetter Church. BEER AND RUM To the Editor of the Herald was interested to read in your issue of August 19 the proposed discussions at the forthcoming meetings of the Independant Order of Rechabites. They included the distribution of beer at Christmas and rum issues. In the case of the former it would simply be an attempt to put a damper on a harmless jollification, for in any case only those who desired to receive this "free treat" would do so.

As regards the rum ration, this is more or less part of the services, a time-honoured custom. It was particularly interesting to read the comments of Sir Victor Warrender, Financial Secretary to the War Office. He emphasized "the general increase of sobriety which is particularly marked in the army. In tented camps the soldiers' room or wet canteen is some distance from the restaurant, and insignificant in size compared with the restaurant. Drink is no longer a problem in the W.

A. BIRKS. WOMEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICES FOR CIVIL DEFENCE MORE VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED In this time of international tension and anxiety women throughout the country be anxious to do all possible to prepare to lessen the suffering which war must inevitably bring. It is not too late to offer service and to train to be of use in tWJ time of emergency, for volunteers are urgently needed for the various Civ" Defence Services. Over 40 Tamworth women have enrolled for the Civil Nursing Reserve, and are wholly or partly trained, but another are needed about another 60 volunteers (men or women) are needed as ambulance drivers, and offers to drive cars (for hospital evacuation) are also required.

Canteens are being organised in connection with First Aid, A.R.P., and Auxiliary Fire for these more helpers of all kinds are needed with experience of catering and also any who can lYe some spare time to cooking, serving. 0 washing up. The W.V.S. is largely responsible evacuation arrangements billeting officers are now appointed for all sectors, canteen workers to provide refreshments at tne four schools used as distributing centresand Scouts, Guides, and senior High School and Grammar School girls and boys as messengers, but extra secretarial assistance is required immediately in connection vvitn this scheme. And if children are in the district more helpers will be wanted for play centres and also volunteers to help over-worked hostesses with sewing an mending.

The supply of hospital garments, dressings, is being organised in Stafi'o shire by the British Red Cross Society ano any who wish to undertake this vv should enrol as soon as possible. can be done partly at a central depot an partly at home. More active workers may be attracted the opportunities offered by land the Land Army urgently needs recr 11 who are asked to write at once to Frith, Swynnerton Rectory, Swynnert 0 Stone, organiser for Staffordshire. Women volunteers for all types of el vice can enrol, or cbtain advice, by call ing at the W.V.S. Centre, Church Street.

Tarnworth (open on Tuesday and Friday even ings. p.m.), or by writing there or to any of the E. iJ Taylor, Upper Gungate; Miss E. Lynton, Upper Gungate; or Miss E. Cope-23 Albion Street.

Any volunteers who obliged to resign should also notify tn Centre. Auxiliary nurses and those wishing to do hospital sewing can also send the 1 names to Mrs. Rogers, Vice-Presiden 8.R.C.5.. Camden, Upper Gungate. For Nursing, First Aid, and driving, new classes are being formed 3 once, so volunteers are urged to immediately and not miss the opening tures.

The need is urgent, and "Delays a SCOUTS' SWIMMING GALA Results of Events A swimming gala for the Tamworth and District Scouts and held under the auspi of the Tamworth Amateur Swimming Cl by permission of the A.SA., took place 3 the Castle Pool, on Monday evening. were also several events for the Dordo 1 Boys' Club. There was keen 0 and the results were as follows: JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Diving: 1 K. Heywood, 2 B. Two breadths, free style: 1 K.

B. Lawrence, 3 Jackson. One swimming on back and one length breas stroke: 1 K. Heywood, 2 B. Lawrence, 3 Kinson.

K. Heywood, of the lst Company, was the winner of the 0 championship. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. Diving: 1 L. Farndon, 2 K.

Kemper, 3 gj Lees. Two lengths, free style: 1 L. don, 2J. Timbury, 3 G. Lees.

One swimming on back and one length brea stroke: 1 L. Farndon, 2 J. Timbury, 3 Kemper. The troop rally swimming cup was by Tamworth Scouts: Hopwas ga' ltie second place and the Boys' Club were thi 5 The event for swimmers under twelve ye of age resulted in a win for W. Jacks 011 from O.

Orton and P. Holmes. L. Farndoj won a rescuers' race and Bird was 10 BOYS' CLUB EVENTS. The results of the Dordon Boys' events were: Junior diving: 1 V.

Walton- G. Saunders. Senior diving: IG. Wan' bank, 2J. Bevan.

Balloon race: IS. 2 Jack Bevan. Junior dash: 1 V. 2 G. Saunders.

Junior plunge: 1 V. Walton-2 J. Clarke. Senior plunge: 1 D. Potts- R.

Chetwynd and G. Wallbank (tie). Squao ron: 1 S. Bond's team, consisting of Bon Potts, Fernihough and Spencer. The District Commissioner (Mr.

Paul) and the Assistant Commissioner Bernard Smith) were in charge of the ceedings, and the prizes were distributed Mr. J. C. Mitcheson, of Freasley, who con gratulated the swimmers on their perfoj ances. The starter was Mr.

G. J. Ship assisted by Mr. L. Wharton, and the i udg were Mr.

S. W. Dewes and Mr. J. B.

son. Mr. G. Kemper was the announc Thanks were expressed to all who had a sisted. L.M.S.

EXCURSIONS CANCELLED. Notice is directed to the by the London Midland and Scottish way of the cancellation of all half-day a evening excursions on Saturday. Septem 2, and Sunday, September 3, owing to Government evacuation-of-schools sca eni THE HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1939. 8 For A.R.P. Use.

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