Mr Sladden’s talented family, assisted by one or two friends, were responsible for some most enjoyable amateur theatricals which took place at the Old School on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with a matinee on Wednesday.  There were good audiences at the two evening performances (on the first night the room was crowded), but on Wednesday afternoon there was only a small attendance.  The whole of the work in connection with the performances, including the fitting up of the stage and the arrangement of the costumes, was done by the performers themselves, and the whole production re

A very successful smoking concert was held at the headquarters of the Royal Oak Sick and Dividend Club, Badsey, on Friday evening, there being 60 members present.  The following were some of the singers:  Messrs C Emma, G Burt (Evesham), F Haines (Evesham), J Sadler and F Evans.  Mr J Pritchard of Offenham kindly gave selections on his powerful gramophone, which were very much enjoyed.  Mr F Finch was at the piano, and Mr G Witts was chairman.

At St James’ Church on Wednesday afternoon there was solemnised the marriage of Miss Cynthia  M Savory, elder daughter of Mr A H Savory of the Merry Gardens, Burley, Hampshire (formerly of Aldington Manor) with Mr Charles Selwyn Martin of The Holt, Winchcombe, eldest son of the Rev C Martin, rector of Dartington, Devonshire, and rural dean.  The wedding took place at Badsey in order that Miss Savory, who is well known in the vicinity and deservedly popular with all classes of the community, might be married in her old parish, and amongst her many old friends in the neighbourhood.&

BAD WATER

The Sanitary Inspector, in his report, stated that the water used for domestic purposes on the premises occupied by Mr Julius Sladden at Badsey was condemned by the first analysis, and he had not taken the town supply.

THE CHAIRMAN:  He will have the other water, I suppose.

The Medical Officer thought a little pressure would be required.

The Chairman said he would order proceedings to be taken unless the work was done.

Mr T Byrd remarked that Mr Sladden was one of the first to get the town water to Badsey.

RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY - BADSEY AND WICKHAMFORD WATER SUPPLY

A letter was read from the Town Clerk of Evesham on behalf of the Urban Sanitary Authority acceding to the request for permission to tap the main for the supply of Mr Bullock’s premises.

A NAMELESS SERVANT

At last it seems probable that the difficulties in the way of carrying out a scheme of sewerage and sewage disposal for the village of Badsey will disappear.  The matter has been before the district council and the parish now for a good many years, the chief obstacle being, as in all cases of a similar nature, that of cost.  It was thought possible at one time to effect all the necessary improvements by means of a scheme to be carried out piecemeal and paid for out of current rates, but this has been abandoned, and a loan is to be applied for.  the engineers will see that as

BADSEY, NEAR EVESHAM

Sale of the household furniture and effects of Mr Oliver Rogers (who is about emigrating), on the premises, Badsey aforesaid, on Saturday 12th April 1873.

Sale at Four o’clock pm.

Messrs Tredwell, Auctioneers.

BADSEY WHIST DRIVE

A whist drive was held in the Old Schools on Wednesday evening to raise funds for men serving in HM Forces.  Prize winners were:  Mrs Benbow, Mrs Harwood, Mrs Welland, Mrs Cole, Mr B Hatch, Mr T Knight, Mrs J Keen, Mrs B Keen and Mr Figg.  Mr B Hatch was MC.     

Obituary

Obituary

Mrs Lilian Mary Hatcher of 12a Green Leys, Badsey, has died in Avonside Hospital, Evesham, aged 77.  Born in South Littleton, she was a daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Teheodore Carelss, who lived in Badsey after moving from Littleton.  In 1926 she married Mr Alec Hatcher of Badsey and the lived in Badsey all their married life.  For many years she assisted her husband on his market garden land.  She is survived by her husband and one son, Mr Maurice Hatcher of Evesham.