Friday 19 October 1917
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.
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