Conisborough News
Bright Hour.—Mrs. J. Drabble was the speaker at the Chapel Lane Bright Hour meeting.
At the New Mill Methodist Bright Hour the speaker was Mr. H. Darley, of Cliff College.
Cancelled.—The Denaby United F.C. supporters’ trip to Bradford on the 28th is cancelled owing to the strike danger.
Memorial Park.—A sub-committee is to inspect and report on the provision of a shelter in the Memorial Park.
Allotment Rents.—Tenants in arrears are to be advised that if rents are not paid action will be taken at the next meeting.
Personal.—Mr. J. Madin, secretary of the Cadeby Main branch of the Y.M.A., returned to duty last week-end after a breakdown.
Water.—During March we used over nine million gallons of water, giving an average of 32.7 gallons per head per day on 9,000 consumers against 34.3 for February.
Births and Deaths.—During the first quarter of the year there were 111 births, a rate of 24.46 per 1,000, and 52 deaths, a rate of 10.9.
Appointment.—There were 84 applicants for the post of pump man at the Denaby sewage works and from a short list the Sanitary Committee selected Mr. S. Smith.
Vestry Meeting.—At the annual Easter vestry meeting of the Parish Church on Monday, Dr. W. J. McClure was re-appointed vicar’s warden and Mr. W. Clarkson people’s warden.
Mothers’ Union.—The annual Mothers’ Union day was held at St. Peter’s on Wednesday with a communion service in the morning and in the afternoon a special service and a tea.
Bus Service.—Slight alterations in the times of the Conanby bus service are contemplated and the Council is asking for every Doncaster-Sheffield bus to take this route up to 5-20 p.m.
Church Anniversary.—Church anniversary services were held by the Baptists last week-end, when on Sunday the preacher was Mr. R. J. Troughton. On Monday a meeting was addressed by Mrs. L. Ward, of Rotherham.
Passion Play.—At the Passion Play performance on Good Friday, the collection was £5 10s. 8d., and the teachers who took part have decided to purchase with it two new altar books, one for the Parish Church and one for St. Andrew’s.
Level Crossing.—The Council are of the opinion that a bridge is urgently needed at the level crossings and are pressing the County Council further on the matter, also the Ministry of Transport and the Member of Parliament for the division.
“No Entry” is to be painted on the road surface in big white letters at Lamp House Hill where one-way traffic operates. It is hoped in this way to increase the efficiency of the sign there and to reduce the number of prosecutions for infringement.
Appointments.—At a special meeting of the Education Sub-Committee the following teachers were recommended for appointment: Miss M. Stenton, of Conisboro’, to Denaby Main (boys); Miss P. Brewster, of Conisboro’, to Denaby Main (girls); and Miss M. J. Volte, of Edlington, to Station Road (infants).
Old Folk’s Treat.—The Old Folk’s Treat Committee have elected the following officials: President: Mr. G. Harrison; Secretary: Mrs. G. Oldfield; Treasurer: Mr. S. C. Urch; Auditor: Mr. G. Brocklesby. The Vicar is to be asked to be vice-president. Flag days are to be held on May 12th and 13th.
Easter Gifts.—A hymn-board has been presented to the Parish Church by Mr. Ernest Downing as an Easter gift. Book-marks for the Lectern Bible have been presented by the St. Peter’s Fellowship and the Mothers’ Union gifts were an altar cloth (worked by Mrs. Wormley), and purificators and credence cloths.
Eggs.—The local depot for collection of eggs under the Countess of Harewood’s scheme will be the Vicarage, where Mrs. Pascoe will receive the gifts to-day (Friday) and Saturday. Denaby was included last year (but not this) and over 4,000 eggs were collected. The eggs will go to the Denaby and Doncaster hospitals and the Godfrey Walker Convalescent Home.
Meat.—During March 295 animals were slaughtered for food and 20 of these were calves, Easter accounting for the number being above average. The meat inspector points out that for the first time in his experience he had to condemn the whole carcase of a frozen pig from New Zealand which had turned mouldy and stank. He has at various times had to condemn portions of frozen or chilled carcases chiefly on account of bruises or fractures.
Library.—During the library year just completed 21,402 volumes were issued from the Conisborough branch. Of this number 20,324 were fiction and 4,544 went to juvenile readers. Other books read included: Travel 195, natural science 168, literature 154, history 141, biography 109, useful arts 95, sociology 67, fine arts 74, religion 44, philosophy 27, general works 3 and philology 1. The juvenile members read 57 of the travel books, 54 on literature and 33 on natural science.
Ivanhoe Cycling Club.—The club run on Sunday was to Laneham Ferry and 32 turned out. The annual free-wheeling contest was held on Crookhill Hill on Sunday, there being twelve competitors. J. Benfold won by half a wheel over W. Taylor, and took the gold medal presented by Mr. A. Laughton, vice-president. The Ivanhoe Cycling Club held a whist drive in the Castle Club Library, and the prizes were won by Misses A. Barker and E. Robinson and Messrs. F. Bonsall, E. Butcher, and T. Bell.