BERWICK ADVERTISER, 11TH MAY 1923
BERWICK ( RAVENSDOWNE) BOWLING CLUB PAVILLION OPENED
There was a good gathering of members and ladies on Saturday afternoon on the Ravensdowne bowling green to see the Hon. President open the pavilion which has been put up out of the funds obtained at last year’s bazaar. Mr Carstairs, the Secretary, opened the proceedings by announcing apologies for absence from the Mayor, the Sheriff, Mr P. M. Henderson, County Alderman Thomas Darling, and Mr H. R. Smail. He was glad, however, to see such a good company on a unique occasion for the working men of Bewick, and he was particularly glad to see the ladies to whom they owed so much for their work at the bazaar. They had now a green which was second to none and a pavilion to be proud of: When their late President, Mr Alex. Darling, had suggested that the honours should go round, the members decided that there was only one man to follow him, and that was Mr Redpath. He was the best worker the club had had at its bazaar, and it was mainly though him that they were there that day.
Mr R. Logan, acting President, in calling upon Mr Redpath to open the pavilion, said :- ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted to have such a splendid turn-out this afternoon, and more so by having the presence of the Mayoress, at the opening of our new pavilion. Our secretary has given you a full report of what has been done with the money which was raised at the bazaar held last year, and we as members of Ravensdowne Club must thank all those ladies and gentlemen who gave their valuable time and assistance. Had it not been for them I do not think we should have had this pavilion. We have met here to ask our Honorary president, who you all know is a lover of sport, and who gave his valuable time from business to accept the life membership of the club and this silver key with which to open our new pavilion. (Applause).
Mr Walker, ex-President, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Redpath for the pleasant way he had spoken and also opened the door, and he thanked the ladies, who had worked well from the highest to the lowest, and without whom there would have been no bazaar.
Tea was then served in the large room of the pavilion to the ladies. Just before the last batch of players had finished their tea, Mr Jackson, the genial Secretary of Spittal Club for their kindly hospitality. He had (and he was sure they all had) spent a very pleasant afternoon, and he congratulated those in charge of the arrangements for the way everything had passed off.
ANOTHER PRESENTATION
Later on in the evening a very interesting little ceremony took place. This was a presentation to Mr James Mace on the occasion of his marriage. A keen bowler and a very useful member of the club (especially when there is anything to be done), he showed his worth during the alterations and extensions to the green. Mr R. Logan handed over the gifts – a silver cake dish, a cruet, and a butter dish- and in doing so extended to Mr Mace his own best wishes and the best wishes of the members. In a few words Mr Mace thanked the members for their very unexpected gifts – appreciated all the more on the account – and Mr Logan for his good wishes.
A little more play ended what might truthfully be termed “a perfect day.”
A FIGHT OVER A LADY
At Duns Sheriff Court of Friday before Sheriff Macaulay Smith,
John Wilson, Abbey Road, Coldstream, and Thomas J. White, Homebank, Eccles, were charged with having at Birgham Hall on the night of the 14th April committed a breach of the peace by fighting. Both pled guilty.
The Depute Procurator Fiscal stated that the accused, Wilson, was dancing with a partner when White pushed a lady. There was a heated conversation, and both accused went out and had a stand up fight. After the dance they had again been fighting.
Neither of the accused had anything to say and each was fined 10s.
HOOLIGANISM AT LADYKIRK
John Gibson, Richard Malcolm, William Smith, Alexander Robson, John B. Robson, and Frederick Anderson, all of Norham-on-Tweed, pled guilty to committing a breach of the peace at Fountain Cottage, Ladykirk.
It appeared from the statement of the Procurator that an old man named Smith and his wife resided at this cottage. They were considerably annoyed by these young men congregating about the door and throwing stones. Apparently, they had come over the Border from Norham. The old man was afraid of his wife’s health and had informed the police.
His lordship characterised the offence as sheer hooliganism and said these young men would have to realis that this sort of thing would not be put up with. He had difficulty in not sending them to prison. Fined 10s each. Fines paid.
THE CHILLINGHAM CASTLE ESTATE SALE
NEARLY £80,000 REALISED
MESSRS John D. Wood and Co., who conducted the recent sale of portions of the Chillingham Castle estate, announce that the total sum realised to date amounts to between £70,000 and £80,000. Negotiations are proceeding for the sale of several of the remaining lots, and it seems probable that the whole of the outlying portions of this historic estate will be disposed of.
The auctioneers state that the following lots have now been sold :- Lot 1 – Chillingham Newton Mill farm, over 43 acres, near Ilderton. Lot 2- Chillingham Newton Farm, over 700 acres, near Ilderton. Lot 3 – Fowberry Park Farm, over 875 acres, near Wooler. Lot 5 – Accommodation grass, over 2 acres, Wooler. Lot 6 – Accommodation land, over 3 acres, Wooler. Lot 7 – Freehold ground rent, Wooler. Lot 12 – Thornington Farm, over 652 acres, near Mindrum Station. Lot 13 – Elwick Farm, over 845 acres, near Belford. Lot 14 – Ross Farm, over 1,738 acres, near Belford.
CHATTON FARMER SENT TO PRISON
Claude Herbert Hedley, farmer, Henlaw, Chatton, was charged at Alnwick Petty Sessions on Saturday with three simultaneous offences, first, with being drunk and disorderly while in charge of a motor car; secondly, with driving the car to the danger of the public; and third, driving a car without having a driver’s license between Newton-on-the-Moor and Felton on April 30. The offences proved by P.C. Nelson.
Hedley, who had had his driving license suspended for five years at Alnwick Court some months ago, was committed to prison for one month in the second division. At Belford Petty Sessions in November, his license was suspended for six months, and he was fines the maximum penalty of £2.