Friday 19 October 1917
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That the Shipley Food Committee do not want to take any undue advantage of the retailers of bread is evident from a circular which they have sent to shopkeepers engaged in that trade. In this communication the committee point out that ‘The evidence before them would have justified the committee in taking proceedings against the offenders but the committee were very reluctant to initiate proceedings against tradesmen without giving the fullest opportunity for complying with the terms of the Order. Magistrates ‘The terms of the Order are well known and the committee desire it to be clearly understood that any future infringement of the Order will entail proceedings before the magistrates.’ The committee, however, accepted the assurances which were given that it is the intention of the bakers to comply with the terms of the Order which are that the standard G.R. Bread must be
on sale at all times at not more than the following prices: 1lb loaf, 2½d; 2lb loaf or two 1lb loaves 4½d; 4lb loaf or 4lb in weight in separate loaves, 9d. It is pointed out that those who desire to sell ‘special’ or proprietary breads at higher prices must first obtain a licence. The Order requires that at the time of the sale of such ‘special’ or proprietary breads, the seller must be able and willing to sell to customers other G.R. Bread at the rate of 2½d per lb. The committee urge the wisdom of all bakers exhibiting in their shops prices of bread, for the information of their customers and as evidence for the committee that the Order is being complied with. We understand that even since the bakers gave an undertaking not to
infringe the Order, further offences have been committed. Bakers would be wise to comply with the regulations. If they do not, they will only have themselves to blame in the event of their being brought to book. Benefit It is understood that the committee were prepared to take proceedings on their own but an agreement was come to between them and the police that ample warning should be given before offenders were brought into court If after this there are any infringements of the Bread (Prices) Order, bakers and confectioners cannot say that they have not had a fair chance to return from the error of their ways. In the enforcement of the Milk, Potato and other Orders, the committee will follow the course they have taken in regard to bread so that the public shall have the full benefit of the decisions of the Food Controller who relies upon local bodies to see that the intentions of the authorities in London are carried out.
“The standard G.R. Bread must be on sale at all times at not more than the following prices: 1lb loaf, 2½d; 2lb loaf or two 1lb loaves 4½d; 4lb loaf or 4lb in weight in separate loaves, 9d.”
Traders given fair warning to keep bread prices low
Serbian prince visits Salt’s Mill
With the object of rendering the pulpit more useful, an experiment is being made at Eccleshill. Some time ago the vicar, Rev R B McKee, asked his people to suggest subjects for his sermons, promising he would do his best to preach on the matters thus specified. Anonymously The experiment did not yield much fruit but the vicar does not intend to let the matter rest here. He now asks his people to submit to him anonymously their spiritual difficulties and he will endeavour to answer their questions in church before his sermon. He thus follows the example of the Bishop of London in his various missions where the question-answering
period in the services has been most interesting and helpful – not only to the anonymous questioner but to the congregation generally. It is an attempt to get into closer touch with the difficulties, trials and temptations of his people which deserves encouragement. The vicar holds that the Christian faith in its Entirety has nothing to fear from any questioner but it has everything to fear from an ex-parte view of it. Agnosticism Many of our best thinkers today, he believes, are drifting into Agnosticism or blank Atheism when they might become pillars in the church if only they could pluck up courage and bring their difficulties to a sympathetic listener anxious to help. We shall await with interest the result of Mr McKee’s experiment.
Vicar’s bold question and answer experiment
Great interest has been aroused by the demonstration which is to be held at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Tuesday evening in aid of the Serbian Red Cross and Serbian Relief Funds. Several distinguished Serbians are to be present and it is certain that they will be accorded a hearty welcome. Of all the Allies, Serbia has been the most hardly hit and she is thoroughly deserving of all the practical sympathy which is extended to her. The Prince of Serbia, who is visiting the West Riding with the object of soliciting help for the Serbian Relief Fund and the Serbian Red Cross, yesterday visited Saltaire and went over the Sir Titus Salt’s Mills. The party, which motored from Bradford, were escorted over the works by Mr Binns, manager of the Spinning department and Mr Hawkswell, head of the Cordage department.
Mr J Bland, of Thackley, in a letter on half-time labour, says: “We are being told today that an increased production is the only method by which we can hope to grapple with increased liabilities brought upon us by this war. “But suppose we admit that the interests of the country lie in the direction of child-schooling and not of child labour; even then it becomes us to be fair and equitable in our dealing with parents if we forcibly take away from them the earnings of their children in the supposed public interest. “Why not compensate them for their loss as we do the owners of gas and water works and property owners?”
Compensate parents for loss of half-time earnings
The committee of the Shipley Golf Club are sending parcels for the caddies who have joined the colours and are very anxious that none of the lads should be overlooked. The committee are dependant to a great extent upon the relatives and friends of the caddies for information and would esteem it a favour if they would communicate the requisite names and address to Mr T Salter, Shipley Golf Club.
Golf club seeking details of serving caddies
A conference of representatives of all the clubs in the Bradford Cricket League was held in Bradford on Friday night to consider the present constitution. The subject was of great importance to those concerned and about 60 representatives were present. Mr J J Booth presided. Every possible alternative to the present system of 20 clubs, who do not, of course, all meet during the season – was considered. Among the various proposals were that the clubs should be divided into two groups of ten clubs each, the two top clubs in each group to play semi- final and final rounds for the championship at the end of the season; that eight of the weaker clubs should be discarded and the league consist of 12 clubs; and that two divisions formed on the principle of promotion and relegation. After a full discussion of all these schemes, a resolution was passed unanimously recommending the Bradford League Committee to continue the present system.
Bradford Cricket League opts for the status quo
Ramsbottom hat-trick as Canal romp to win
Played at Jane Hills, the Bradford Munition League match between Canal Ironworks and Midland Railway Goods had a sensational start, Ramsbottom scoring for the Canal in the first minute. The homesters were clearly the stronger eleven and Dewhirst was repeatedly called upon to clear the Railway goal. Penalty Ramsbottom, Swales (2) and Dimlow added further to the score before the interval which came with the Canal leading by six clear goals. In the second half Ramsbottom obtained his third goal from a penalty kick and Miller scored after some ding-dong play. Just before time Conway ran finely half the length of the field and added a ninth goal. Final: Canal Ironworks 9, Midland 0.
Cllr and Mrs Harry Bradley of Shipley on Friday attained to the 25th anniversary of their wedding. On Friday night they entertained a company of relatives and friends to supper, the gathering taking place at the old Masonic Rooms. Cllr Bradley has been a member of Shipley District Council over three years and is a well-known dog fancier. Their eldest son, Harry Dawson, who recently came of age, saw active service in Egypt and France, being wounded and now obtained his discharge.
Silver Wedding
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