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29th January 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
“Sons of Rest” – The members of the Kings Heath Park branch of the “Sons of Rest” met on Thursday night in the assembly rooms of the Hare and Hounds Hotel for their annual dinner. Mr. G. Handley was in the chair supported by Councillor S.A. Lamplugh, Mr. L.C. Tipper, Mr. Leslie Hanson, Mr. C.A. Price (vice-presidents[1]), etc.
In proposing the toast of the branch Mr. L.C. Tipper said his association with the movement practically began with the Kings Heath branch. Touching on the long hoped for new rest room, Mr. Tipper said that from the recent statement by Mr. James for the Watson Trust, there was a likelihood that before long the branch would have their new room.
Mr. Handley, responding, also agreed that the prospect of having the new rooms at an early date was a good one. The branch had a high reputation throughout the Federation and he trusted it would be maintained. He expressed the branch’s thanks to Councillor Lamplugh for all he had done in the interest of the branch.
Mr. Leslie Hanson proposed the toast of the friends of the movement, including the Parks Committee.
Councillor Lamplugh, replying, said the committee would do everything they could to push forward the scheme for a new room and in other ways, but they had to exercise caution in expenditure.
Responding to thanks offered to the officers of the branch proposed by Mr. Price, Mr. Williams, the hon. secretary, praised the efforts Councillor Lamplugh had made on behalf of the provision of a new room.
7th February 1938 – BCC Parks
Committee Minutes
Sub-Committee Reports
The following
report of the Administration Sub-Committee was submitted:-
Resignations
Name Wardle,
A.P.
Park King’s
Heath Park
Nature of Employment Gardnr.
Labr.
Left own accord, 29.1.38.
February 1938 - Parks Department (Operations Card 55 C/H1/1)
Tenancy – The Lodge
Tenancy terminated – A.J. Davis; Rent free; Minute No. 11023 dated 8/10/1934; Emols £55 p.a.
Tenancy commenced – H.V. Healey; Rent free; Minute No. 2296 dated 6/12/1937; Emols £55 p.a.
26th February 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
Bowling Club Meeting – The members of the Kings Heath Park Bowling Club held their annual meeting on Wednesday night at the Parish Hall, Councillor S.A. Lamplugh presiding.
The balance sheet showed a very satisfactory surplus on the year’s working.
The following were elected to office: president, Councillor S.A. Lamplugh; vice-presidents, Alderman J.A. Lloyd, Mr. F. Hancock, Mr. Bennett, Mr. J. Harvey, Mr. J. Brown, Mr. J.A. Harvey, Mr. A. Large, Mr. E. Sharp, Mr. A. Scragg; chairman, Mr. M. Fowkes; vice-chairman, Mr. J. Harvey; treasurer, Mr. F. Colier; secretary, Mr. C. Baggott; captain of the Warwick and Worcester team, Mr. W. Bennett; captain of the Parks team, Mr. Fowkes.
It was decided to run four competitions for club members, Councillor Lamplugh generously offering to provide a cup for one of these events.
4th April 1938 – BCC Parks Committee
Minute
The Administration
Sub-Committee submitted the following report:-
Wages - Manual Staff
Your Sub-Committee have considered the attached list of increases in
wages of the Manual Staff of the Department which they recommend for approval
as from the 4th April, 1938.
Suggested Increases in Wages to come
into operation on the 4th April 1938
Park K.
Heath
Name of employee Fox,
J.
Designated Post Foreman
Length of Service 19
years
Present wage £3.
4. 9.
Increase Recommended 2/3
2563 Resolved:-
That the recommendations in respect of the increases in wages of members
of the Manual Staff of the Parks and Cemeteries Department as set out in the
foregoing report be approved with effect as from the 4th April,
1938, ………….(rest of resolution does not relate to Kings Heath Park)
The General Manager submitted the following report:
Maintenance of
Drives, Footpaths, etc.
The following amounts have been provided in the
Revenue Estimates for 1938/39, for the maintenance of the drives, footpaths,
etc. in various parks, recreation grounds and open spaces.
(From a long list:-)
Kings Heath Park £300
The Specification and Bill of Quantities have
been prepared and the authority of the Committee to advertise for tenders is
requested.
It is suggested that the amount of the Contract
should not exceed £6000; this will leave a small margin to cover emergency
repairs, etc.
Maintenance of Drives, Footpaths, etc.
2595
Resolved:- That the General Manager
be authorized to advertise for tenders in accordance with the details set out
in the foregoing report for the maintenance of drives, paths, etc. in various
parks, recreation grounds and open spaces, during the year 1938-39.
7th May 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
May-Day Service – In accordance with custom, a May Day Service was held on Sunday morning at Kings Heath Baptist Church. The congregation included members of the Kings Heath branch of the “Sons of Rest”, one of whom, Mr. F. Greenhill, read the lesson. Members of the “Charles Dickens” Lodge of the R.A.O.B. also attended. The Rev. J.A. Smallbone preached a message of encouragement based on May Day reflections.
The 125th anniversary of the Sunday School, the oldest in the suburb, is being celebrated to-morrow and on Monday night.
4th June 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
Bee-Keeping – The annual outdoor meeting and demonstration arranged at Kings Heath Park under the auspices of the Birmingham and District Bee-Keepers’ Association for last Saturday, had to be held indoors on account of the weather, a large room in the Park House being placed at their disposal. Mr. P. Beresford, of the South Staffordshire Bee-Keepers’ Association, gave a lecture on “Bee-Keeping for Beginners”.
After tea he lectured on honey and its value as a food. Among the company was the octogenarian bee-keeper, Mr. C. Baxter.
[2] Mr. Tipper’s unexpected death whilst at sea is reported in the Birmingham News, 29thApril 1939.
20th June 1938 – BCC Parks Committee
Minute
Sub-Committee
Reports
The following
report of the Administration Sub-Committee was submitted:-
King’s Heath Park
The Birmingham and District Bee-Keeper’s Association have been granted
permission to hold a meeting in Kings Heath Park on Saturday, 28th
May 1938. Similar meetings have been
held during the past few years.
Your Sub-Committee recommend that the action taken be confirmed.
Use of Parks
Permission has been granted to the
following organisations to have the use of parks mentioned below, on the dates
and for the purposes stated:-
Date Park Organisation Purpose
June 26 King’s Heath United
Churches Open air service
June 15 King’s Heath R.
Parsons Open air
service
Your Sub-Committee recommend that
the action taken be confirmed.
2691 Resolved:-
That the action taken in granting permission to the Birmingham and
District Bee-Keeper’s Association to hold a meeting in Kings Heath Park on
Saturday 28th May be confirmed.
2703 Resolved:-
That the action taken in granting the use of the parks to the
organizations and for the purposes set out in the foregoing report, be
confirmed.
2nd July 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
United Service – A united service of the church of Kings Heath and Moseley was held in Kings Heath park on Sunday evening after the normal church services.
The gathering was presided over by Mr. Eric Walton, the address being given by the Rev. S.E. Leslie Larwood, of Selly Park Baptist Church, who referred to the fourth centenary of the Bible. He said that the world to-day was divided into various peoples each having their own book. The Germans had Mein Kampf, and the Russians Das Kapital, but the book of this nation was still the Bible.
Scripture readings were given by the vicar of Kings Heath (the Rev H. S. Watts). The Pocket Testament League Choir led the singing conducted by Mr. H. Day, who sang two solos.
4th July 1938 – BCC Parks Committee
Minute
Sub-Committee
Reports
The following
report of the Administration Sub-Committee was submitted:-
Use of Parks
Permission has been granted to the
following organisations to have the use of parks mentioned below, on the dates
and for the purposes stated:-
Date Park Organisation Purpose
July 27 King’s Heath R.
Parsons Open air
meeting
Your Sub-Committee recommend that
the action taken be confirmed.
2772 Resolved:-
That the action taken in granting permission to various organisations to
have use of the Parks for the purposes set out in the foregoing report be
confirmed.
25th July 1938 – BCC Parks Committee
Minute
Sub-Committee
Reports
The
following report of the Finance Committee was submitted:-
Coke
In accordance with the usual
procedure, coke has been ordered from the Gas Department as follows, so that
advantage can be taken of the reduction of 2/- per ton which prevails during
the summer months:-
(From a list of parks, etc)
Kings’s Heath Park 50 tons
Your Sub-Committee recommend that
the action taken be confirmed.
2828 Resolved:- That the action taken in ordering coke from
the Gas Department, as set out in the foregoing report be confirmed.
8th October 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
Park Bowling Club – Kings Heath Park Bowling Club finished a successful season on Saturday when friendly games were played. Later members and their friends adjourned to the Park House for tea, served by Mrs. Parkes. This was followed by a social evening at which the chair was taken by Captain M. Foulkes, the club’s captain. He expressed the club’s thanks for the President’s (Councillor S.A. Lamplugh’s) gift of a silver perpetual cup. He mentioned that the club had recently lost two very valuable and esteemed members by the deaths Mr. Brittain and Mr. Hands. The company rose and stood in silence for a few moments to their memory.
Councillor Lamplugh in presenting the prizes, referred to the efforts of the Prime Minister on behalf of peace, adding that he was not speaking in support of any political party, but he was sure that all Birmingham people were proud of a citizen who had been the prime mover in saving the world from incalculable suffering and calamity.
The trophy and prize winners were as follows:-
Lawrence cup: Mr. F. Baker; runner-up, Mr. A. Dyson.
The Club Championship Bowl: Mr. A. Dyson; runner-up, Mr. F. Hancox. Semi-finalists: Mr. F. Baker and Mr. E. Hounslow.
Sealed Handicap for Goodby Cup: Mr. A.J. Large; runner-up, Mr. Mr. G. Trudget.
The President’s Cup (presented for a foursome handicap, partners to hold the cup six months each): Mr. W. Bennett, Mr. Reg Calthorpe; runner-up, Mr. M. Fowks, Mr. J. Brown, Junior.
Two special prizes were given by Mr. E. Sharp and were presented to Mr. Len Richardson in honour of his being selected to play for the county and to Mr. Reg. Calthorpe for reaching the semi-final of the Parkes Individual Merit competition. The park keeper, Mr. Heeley, was thanked for special attention he had given to the green during the season. A vote of thanks to the president for his presence and for the great interest he has taken in the club was proposed by Mr. E. Sharp and seconded by Mr. F. Hancox. The party then held a whist drive and there was community singing, with Mr. Bert Harvey at the piano.
The following were the prize winners – Ladies: 1, Mrs. Bennett; 2, Mrs. Gillard; 3, Miss Goole; 4, Mrs. Wilcox. Gents: 1, Mr. Mitchell; 2, Mr. Calthorpe, senr.; 3, Mr. Collier; 4, Mr. Tidman. Mr. F. Hancox was the M.C.
The club has a promising membership for next season.
15th October 1938 – Birmingham News
The Week’s News from the Districts
Moseley & Kings Heath
Sons of Rest Meeting – The annual meeting of the Kings Heath branch of the “Sons of Rest” was held on Monday afternoon, at the Rest Room in the Park, Mr. George Handley presiding, supported by the Rev J.A. Smallbone and Mr. L.C. Tipper[2] and a large attendance.
A satisfactory report, socially and financially, was placed before the meeting by the secretary, Mr. E.W. Williams.
Alderman H.E. Goodby, the President, was re-elected on the motion of the Chairman, who read a letter from him stating that he was now much improved in health and hoped to be among the members before long.
On the proposition of Mr. L.C. Tipper, the Vice-presidents were re-elected, with the addition of Dr. J.R. Ratcliffe, and Mr. T.A. King.
Mr. Handley, replying to his unanimous re-election as chairman, expressed the confident hope that by the next annual meeting, the branch would be in possession of a fine new Rest Room.
Mr. H. Cope was re-elected vice-chairman, and Mr. E.W. Williams hon. sec. Mr. J. Hemming was appointed hon. treasurer in the place of Mr. G. Warner, who was thanked for his services. A committee was also elected.
Other incidents of the meeting were a narrative by Mr. Tipper, describing the formation of the Old Brums Association in Canada and in New Zealand; also the offering of congratulations to the members whose birthdays fell in the month of October. The Rev. J.A. Smallbone, in expressing good wishes, read the list as follows: J.H. Cornes, 76, W. Harbidge, 80, W. Seeley, 72, A.W. Haines, 62, J. Turner, 80, J.H. Keane, 69, A.S. Jones, 79, a total of 518 years, and an average of 74 years. The secretary announced a series of gifts made to the branch, including a wireless set, packs of cards, cups and saucers, and grocery. The meeting closed with the “Sons of Rest” anthem.
A satisfactory report, socially and financially, was placed before the meeting by the secretary, Mr. E.W. Williams.
Alderman H.E. Goodby, the President, was re-elected on the motion of the Chairman, who read a letter from him stating that he was now much improved in health and hoped to be among the members before long.
24th October 1938 – BCC Parks
Committee Minute
King’s
Heath Park
The Clerk
submitted a letter from Mrs. F. Sharp, which had been received by Councillor
Lamplugh, together with a reply (Compiler's note - Reply not included in the Minute Book) which he had sent on Councillor Lamplugh’s
behalf:-
156 All Saints Road,
Kings Heath,
Birmingham. 14.
Dear Councillor Lamplugh,
The lady members of the King’s Heath Bowling Club meet during the winter
months at the Park House for a little whist drive second Tuesday and Thursday
in the month, that is two drives (just about 16 members) in the month. Now they are supposed to be out of the Park
for 5 o’clock and that does not give them enough time. Now I am asking if you could speak for one
hour extra making it 6 o’clock. The
ladies would be most pleased as there is not another place in King’s Heath they
could go to. So will you please do what
you can. We are having a meeting next
Tuesday, so if you could let me know it can be brought up them.
I remain,
Yours Sincerely,
(Mrs.) F. Sharp.
(President)
In this
connection the General Manager informed the Committee that he had also been
approached some time ago and had informed Mrs. Sharp that it was not possible
to grant the request.
2969 Resolved:-
That the action of the Clerk in the above matter be approived, and that
he be instructed to forward a further letter to Mrs. Sharp conveying to her the
decision of the Committee.
5th December 1938 – BCC Parks
Committee Minute
King’s
Heath Park – Refreshment Rooms
On
continued Minutes Nos. 1619/1698, the following report of the Administrative
Sub-Committee was submitted:-
King’s Heath Park - Refreshment Rooms
An application has been received from Mr. H.J. Mapp, of 44, Salisbury
Road, Handsworth, the tenant of these refreshment rooms, to be released from
the remainder of his tenancy owing to financial and other difficulties.
Mr. Mapp held the tenancy until 25th March, 1939, at an
annual rent of £70, and the rent has been paid up to the period ended 24th
June, 1938. He has not been living on
the premises for some time, and has apparently taken no interest on the same,
except for collecting the rents from sub-lettings and the takings from the
refreshment rooms from a Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Parker who have been managing same
for him.
Mr. Parker is living on the premises and was willing to take over the
remainder of Mr. Mapp’s tenancy on the same terms and conditions, and subject
to his references being satisfactory, your Sub-Committee have granted the
tenancy from the 5th December until the 25th March, 1939,
on the existing terms and conditions and have released Mr. H.J. Mapp from his
obligations as from that date, subject to his paying any outstanding rent.
Your Sub-Committee recommend that the action taken be confirmed.
2993 Resolved:-
That the action taken in granting the application of Mr. H.J. Mapp for
the surrender of his tenancy of the Refreshment Rooms at King’s Heath Park as
from 5th December 1938 subject to the payment of any outstanding
rent; and the transfer of the tenancy of the the Refreshment Rooms to Mr. W.M.
Parker on the existing terms and conditions from the 5th December
1938 until the 25th March 1939, be confirmed, and the Town Clerk be
instructed to prepare and seal any necessary documents.
[1] The death of Mr. A.H. Elesmore, a former vice-president of the Kings Heath branch of the“Sons of Rest” is reported in detail in the Birmingham News on 17thSeptember 1938.
