A HAPPY THOUGHT

One day last week Mr. D. J. Harris, of 9, Belmont Terrace, Badsey, sent some pots of marrows to Mr. O. Haines, of Smithfield Market, Birmingham. On the top of one of the hampers he put a marrow on which he had written:

“It is the wish of Mr. D. J. Harris, of 9, Belmont Terrace, Badsey, that whoever purchases this marrow will put it up for sale again, and give the proceeds to the nearest local Red Cross Hospital for the benefit of the wounded soldiers lying therein.”

To the Editor of the “Journal & Advertiser”

Sir

BADSEY “OUR DAY”

BADSEY - CONCERT

A very successful concert, arranged in connection with “Our Day” and in aid of the Red Cross Society, took place in the New Schools, Badsey, on Wednesday evening. There was a very good attendance and Mr. J. Sladden presided.

ALDINGTON ANNIVERSARY

ALDINGTON – BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING

BADSEY – ROSES

Mr. Sladden is throwing his rose garden open on Sunday next from 5 to 8p.m., and in such a fine season this well-known collection should be well worth a visit. On this occasion visitors will be asked to pay a small entrance fee towards the village fund for providing extra comforts for the local sailors and soldiers serving abroad. We understand that many parcels have been sent out already and have given much pleasure to the recipients.

WAR LECTURE

A lecture on the war was held in the Council Schools on Friday evening. Mr. J. Sladden, in opening the meeting, gave an interesting description of the latest phase of the war – the bombardment of the Dardanelles. He explained the geographical situation, and the importance of forcing them. The supply of wheat and barley which could pass through from Russia would probably lower prices in this country.

BADSEY WHIST DRIVE

A most successful whist drive took place on Monday in the Badsey Old Schools, in aid of the Belgian Refugee Fund which resulted in a clear profit of £2 10s. Twenty-five tables were occupied, the prizes being won by the following:

Ladies: Miss Ida Dore 1, Miss Nellie Agg 2, Mrs. Bond 3, Mrs. H. Johns consolation.

Gentlemen: Mr. W. Harwood 1, Mr. W. Herbert 2, Mr. J. Keyte 3, Mr. J. H. Walker consolation.

BADSEY WHIST DRIVE

On Wednesday a whist drive took place at the Old Schools, Badsey, in aid of the Abbey Manor Red Cross Hospital, and to provide cigarettes for Badsey soldiers. Thirty-one tables were occupied. The prizes were gained as follows:

Gents; Mr. J. Nightingale 1, Mr. A Avins 2, Mr. J. Such 3. Hidden number, Mrs. W. Geden.

Ladies: Miss Meredith 1, Mrs. W. Geden 2, Miss R. Brewer 3. Hidden number, Miss Elgie.

The proceeds amounted to £10.