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1918
1918 - 1011.PDF
SEPTEMBER 5, 1918. LEISURE HOURS. By way of a respite from their labours the staff and employees of Messrs. Hardingham Bros., of Westminster and Battersea, on Monday week spent a day on old Father Thames. The party, numbering about 200, embarked at Richmond and journeyed up the river to Staines, a stop being made at Chertsey Bridge, enabling those who wished to do so to have an hour's ramble ashore. Luncheon was taken on board, and Mr. Alfred Hardingham expressed the wish that it might be possible to have two or three such trips in the year. Mr. Charles Hardingham and Mr. Fred Hardingham also spoke, and Mr. Scott, Chairman of the Shop Stewards, in thanking the firm for their part in ensuring the success of the day, said that it was their first outing, and he hoped it would be their last in war time, but the first of a long series in the new era of prosperity which he hoped peace would bring. During the trip several members of the party contributed musical items, and the piano was kept busy all the time. FROM Major W. O. Darby we learn that the sports held by the Supply Department, M.O.M., on August 3rd resulted in a cheque for the sum of ^600, representing the total receipts from all sources, being handed over to the R.A.F. Prisoners of War Fund. Brig.-General Alexander and the Committee tender their thanks to all who contributed towards making the meeting such a splendid success. '* ' . " Flight" Copyright AIRCRAFT SPORTS OF THE SOPWITH COMPANY AT KINGSTON.—From the following series of pictures taken at the Sopwith sports last Saturday it may be realised what a large share the women workers are now taking in aircraft construction:—!. Ladies' Relay Race. "Changing Over" in the first lap. 2. 100 Yards Handicap for Boys under 16. Final and finish. C. J. Mills wins. 3. From left to right: Mr. Sigrist and Mr. R. Cary, of the Sopwith Co.; Mrs. Sigrist, Mrs. Cary, Lady Burge, Sir Richard Burge (Mayor of Kingston). 4. Ladies' Tug-of-War (open). The Brocks team wore a black pierrot style of costume. 5. Final of 100 Yards Open Handicap for Ladies. Miss E. G. Shead (No. 7) won; Miss L. Blackburn (on right), second ; Miss V. Coleman, third. 6. Sopwith girls pulled well. 7. An Exhibition Wrestling Bout. Fred Knight, ex-champion of England, on his head; still he came out on top against Thomas Owen (in the black jersey). 8. A few of the lady competitors waiting events. .-.. , • IOII
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