"Worthing Herald — Saturday 8 January 1921 / Nurse's Downfall on WC
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Worthing Herald — Saturday 8 January 1921
Nurse's Downfall. At Brighton Beatrice Bell (26), a nurse, was ordered to be sent to Brentry Inebriates' Home for twoy ears as an habitual drunkard. Bell, who was stated to belong to a gpod family, appealed for a term of imprisonment instead, and said that she had firmly resolved to live down her deplorable past. Twenty-three convictions were recorded against her, chiefly for drunkenness. She had been sent to an inebriates' home, but had escaped, and was found in a state of collapse on Wandsworth Common. She had been in almost every infirmary in London.
South Western Star — Friday 14 January 1921
MAGNUS OPUS. HOUSE SHIFTING AT WANDSWORTH COMMON.
A great work has been performed at Wandsworth Common. As a London County Councillor said, the end justifies the means. A house has been lifted bodily from its foundation, slid on a lorry and wafted away. In America they move whole streets, but the method is different. Movable streets in America have no foundations. They are built on rollers, and when the tenantry want to move they assemble at one end of the street, give a shove, and the thing is done.
Our buildings, especially those erected by the County Council, are more solidly planted. This one on the common near the Catsback Bridge had its roots deep-sunk in the mod. They were placed there and trodden in last year, and the surrounding area was pleated with marigolds and sage bushes, which made a pretty site. The sage bushes were looked upon by some as promising great things for the Christmas geese. After the geese had been killed and eaten (without stuffing) there went out the order from the august Council that, the plantation must be destroyed and the castle removed, tt wasn't really but the children who played round it and found tennis balls before they were lost so dubbed it. In their imagination it was a habitation for hobgoblins and giants, instead of which the common keepers — decent, well spoken men took their meals there and boded their kettles over an oil stove. Constructed of real wood, painted green, the ratepayers' colour, the house was about enteen feet sonar& It had a roof, a floor, and a window, with a pipe for a chimney. Of its kind it was a model. Architects of housing bond dwellings used to come and study it under the supervision of the Council's surveyors.
To remove such a structure whole unimpaired was a mighty work. In prepartition therefor sundry men of the Conncil's staff selected by reason of their long experience and great intelligence, attended a course of lectures in dynamics, statics, and hydraulic.; in connection with the latter lexperiments were performed with the Council's hosepipe. It was demonstrated that the green wooden licuse on the common could he demolished plank by plank in a specified time, provided the whole force of a London water main were scientifically applied. The next step WU to enrol two teems of the otherwise unemployed. Their job to do a tug-of-war contest without a prise, but their training was neglected. The preliminary stage of the operation. last week are unknown to us. Someone phoned to the SmstA Irestrrn Mgr office that Wandsworth Common was being car. vied away. We went to the snot and there sow the green house bound like a refractory prisoner of war. It was encircled with ropes and was tied so tightly that it was impossible for it to jump away. This it might have done had not precautions been taken. From its base the foundations had been shovelled. It seated on its door which was damp and in places decayed. The job was to get it on a lorry, which stood in waiting like the Council's Gold Stick or the Board of Green Cloth. Planks, some sound, some green and rotting, sloped from the ground to the lorry. Cp those planks the house had to he battled. That was where the teams of the otherwise unemployed came in. The teams were five a side. One side was much heavier than the other. A laudable effort to squabs-a matters was made the heavier side throwing off their coats and waistcoats tightening their belts lon weight told in spite of that. When the pulling and hauling began the house towards the side 'if the hipper men. They, determined to win, gripped the rope and lay well back, their heels firmly embedded in the ground. What swaying, what creaking. what strain.ing. Crack went a rotten plank. The green house tilted ilangeromly "Whoa, " cried the enginecr. in-chief. The members of the Parks and Open Spaces Committee stepped hack well out of danges: . If it Re" said the second engineer Rattly. He did not finish the sentence, but everybody knew what was in his mind. "If it was to — " that is to say, if the heavier team won and the house crashed to the ground a heap of green wreckage Loudon would soon be -blase with pester% depicting the "Was feels" latest art of wanton vandalism. Economists would hastily write to the Times. pointing out first that it was a foolish, wasteful, and destructive thing ever tb think of moving an edifice which served as a landmark to the befogged mid enabled engine drivers to know when they were Dearing Clapham Junction Sta lion. Secondly, that if it was necessary to rhift the house, which no-one in his munirips' acmes would admit, it would be cheaper to instal the proper plant than to engage the otherwise unemployed. They would have shown that a derrick, steam engine, a night watchman, and the services of the union secretary have cost leas titan the money actually expended, and would have ensured a sate "If it should- — but it didn't. The second engineer, albeit a man of long seevice and short breath, with his own hands seised a sound plank and used it to shore up the tottering structure. Another precaution was taken. Between the shafts of the lorry stood a horse. It had been contentendly eating its lunch front a nosebag, hut when operations were fairly begun curiosity took the place of appetite. ft wriggled its nose from the bag, turned its head round, -nil squinbod from between ite blinkers. Then it began to think. It suspected a design to inflict upon it more work than is sanctioned by the Equine, "Don't let him see, " eriell one of the directors of operation. . "He'll get fitl getty. Take him out of the shafts. " The animal belonged to the horse marines. Its hareem was decorated with tablets of brass, on which, deeply incised, were the letters "R. N. " — Royal Navy. At first it seemed amused, then it decided to have no more of this foolery. "Take him out: take him out. Quick. " The order was imperative. Horse 1 1 marines, who Were supposed to direct animal, hastened to obey. but in their vousners they got the right eye in the nosebag and twisted the reins round the horse's neck. The otherwise itnemploved gave another tremendous pull, making the lorry shiver sod setting the brass work of the harness in a jingk. The moment was s critical one. One man got out a penknife wherewith to cut the traces. Fortunately . . . the horse, mainly by its own endeavours, "ut free of the harness 3n41 retired to an open part of the emrnion, whence it viewed subsequent operations with undisguised disdain. of the chief officials the ad. 'legibility of imparting knowledge to the public. Asked what was the weight of the green house, the eltiefest of them all, haring taket, time to reflect, answered "Not a great weight. " This was a diplomatic statement. After hearing it no kind-hearted lady eould go and complain that the poor unemployed had been given a task beyond their strength, and had been harnessed up like brute beasts. The answer was supplemented one from the second engineer, who olaerred that it was the wet weather that made it so hears. Rotten planks were hammered under the floor of the green house. A fresh start we. . made. Haulers at the ropes putted with such energy that the house threatened to nose-dire. The edge of the floor cut into the plank. ., which swayed under the pressure. New principle, of engineering were applied. Here and there thick planks, all green and reeking, were thrust. The shoring beems were made secure. Now. my lads: all together. " The otdlcrwi. e unen; plored wt. on their palms. They pulled as one man and the lorry moved. forward two inches. The Council', W, t: qldll4T7 with touch of the colic — that is to -ay collie, sniffed and turned its tail. That signified &niter. We thought it time to go, anti we went. It is no part of our business to present catastrophes: ilia, morning we were in no mood to chronicle them. When next we came that way. the green house, the the unemployed (having, we summile, worked themselves out of a job) had vanished. Not a trace, not a foot. print, a vestige (which is the same as a footprint). not a ', Winter of wood, not a spot Of green paint. The impossible had been accomplished. The County Council had justified itself in the eyes of the ratepayers.
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South Western Star — Friday 11 February 1921
South Western Star — Friday 18 February 1921
Canon Theodore Wood, vicar of the Church of St. Magdalene. Wandsworth Common, is the preacher at the one o'clock service held at St. Andrew's Holborn, no Wednesdays in Lent. He has. achieved a reputation in the district. Of the thousands who throng the streets and crowd the shops in the vain hope and foolish expectation of, getting something for nothing (we secured — a pair of braces last Wednesdayl a couple ot hundred or so attend the service and are jrMeful for the quiet, comfort, and roesotatcoC afforded them. Canon Wood's quaintly pithy style, his wide knowledge, his unfailing aptness are valued assets at St. Andrew's, .
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South Western Star — Friday 25 February 1921
THE MILITARY OCCUPATION OF THE WANDSWORTH COMMON EXTENSION
The question of the continued occupation, of Wandsworth Common Extension (Nears Perm) by the War Office considered. The War Office had itself stated that the 3rd London General Hospital was closed in July last. and that the last of the huts and other surplus property had been passed to the Deposal Board in September. 1923. In view of the facts it was thought that the time had come when the various authorities interested in the extension should be urged to take steps to secure its early reversion to the use of the public for games and recreation. It was unanimously agreed that a letter in these term, be sent to the Wet Office, Wandsworth Borough Council, Battersea Borough Council, and the London County Centred. On the stigneetion of Alderman 3. Plumridge. it was also decided that the attention of the lass three bodies should he drawn to the opportunity of finding work for of the unemployed.
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"West London Observer — Friday 1 April 1921
iiii R. By Order of the Surplus Government Property Disposal Board. (Mate and Building Materials Section). WANDSWORTH COMMON, 3rd LONDON GENERAL HOSPITAL between ' Clapham Junction and Wandsworth 'Common Stations aNd un 'Bus Route incurs sal Will SELL by AUCTION upon the PULSES as above, On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 1921, At Twelve o'clock. CORRUGATED IRON AND WOODEN SERGEANTS' MESS. 6lft. a 21ft, DINING ROOALS, 95ft x 29ft. HOSPITAL WARDS, 110 ft x 21ft. Divided into small rooms by partake and passage. WOOD FR..AMINO; LINED ERALITE. AND BALOONY, RECREATION ROOM, elf t. z 2lft., STORES. 2lft. OFFICERS' MESS, 79ft. z 2lft. SIX WOODEN lIVTS, each Oft. x ilft., TWO WEBLEE HUTS. WATER TOWERS, KrITIIENS, 9lft. x 37ft. LINEN STORES, lltft. x 219. , Bath, Boiler Incineratot Shed, Meter — Rouse, About 4,000 ft. Run CORRUGATED IRON CORRIDORS, With Wooden Floor & Glazed Sashes. Boilers, Stoves, Glazed Sinks, 100-gallons Tank, Lavatory Basins, Wooden Racks, Counters, ELECTRICAL FITTINGS and MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS. May be Viewed upon production 01 Catalogues, obtainable of the !uctioneers lbws. BRUN ISal 72, KING STREET, 11kMMERSMITII, Estd.. 1854. Tel.: 103 Ilammersmith. PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF FORTRSONLING PROPERTY SALE. HAMMERSMITH.Important Factory Premises. FULHAM. Extensive Factory and Wharf. H.43I.IIERSMITH.K'ng Street, Shop Premises. BARNES.With Possession, Leasehold Residence. Glooors. GREEN & SON Are instructed _tl) .. !3liLL . the . .alwre by AUCTION in APRIL. Auction Offices. 72, sing Sheet, Hammersmith, W. 6. OWNERS DESIROUS of INCLUDING PROPERTIES in any of the above SALES are kindly requested to instruct the Auctioneers as soon as possible. PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING FURNITURE SALE. BARNES.-M, MADRID ROAD. CONTENTS OF THE RESIDENCE. Messrs. GREEN & SON Will RILL the FUILNITURL as above on the PREMISES on APRIL 21st. Auction Oth(.os: 72, King Street, Hammersmith. THE WEST LONDON OBSERVE C. RAWLEY CROSS & Co. (L mated.) LCHESTER HOUSE. UXBRIDGE ROAD, W. 12. Teiephous: Hammersmith 106. City Office : 21, BEDFORD BOW, Telophoue: ilaborn 21n. C. RAWLEY CROSS & CO., Ltd. Will SELL by AUCTION at the PROPERTY SALE ROOM. "ILCHESTER HOUSE," THURSDAY, 7th APRIL, 18111, at 7 o'clock, the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTY and SHORT LEASE. HOLD GROUND /LENTS: No. 141, ARM* ROAD, SHEPHERD'S BUSH. LEASEHOLD GROTND RENTS of LSO secured upon Nos. 80 and 82, HOLLAND P.UL AVENUE. Particulars and Cenditons of Sale may be obtained from the Auctioneers, as above. PRELIMMARY. By Order at the Executors of the late W. A. Raikes, Ext. C. RAWLEY CROSS & Co., Ltd. Will SELL by AUCTION at "WINCHESTER, HOUSE.' E.C., during NEXT MONTH. FREEHOLDS at 50110, HATTON GARDEN. SHEPHEIHYS BUSH. MILL HILL, WALLINGTON and
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West London Observer — Friday 8 April 1921
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South Western Star — Friday 15 April 1921
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"The Sphere — Saturday 20 August 1921
The SPREAD of TENNIS.
The Growth of a Great Summer Game The Activities of London's Public Courts Special Sphere Pictures The Popularity of Tennis Lining Up to Secure a Court The tennis courts in the London parks and elsewhere are now being so well patronised that it is no uncommon sight to see numbers of players in a queue waiting to secure a game. This picture illustrates what has been a frequent spectacle in all London parks where tennis has been played during the present summer A Game on the Tennis Courts at Barnes Common Another View of the Public Tennis Courts at Barnes In the south-western suburbs of London the game has always had very ardent supporters, and on fine summer evenings the public courts at Barnes are very full and this despite the number of private clubs in the vicinity. It may be of interest to mention here that the charge in certain districts is 4s. an hour for each court
A Game in Progress at the Harpenden Lawn Tennis Club
A Tournament Game in Progress at the Harpenden Club
Two pictures taken at Harpenden, where there are excellent tennis and crcquet courts for the benefit of the local residents. There are twelve grass courts here, each in its own enclosure and surrounded by high netting. The Harpenden club is one of many such surrounding London on its outer fringes
The Public Tennis Courts on Wandsworth Common
The Well-Kept Grass Courts in Pechham Rye ParK
The growth of tennis has been steady and continuous fc." some years, but this season it has developed at an amazing pace; in London now there are hundreds of public courts, in addition to those belonging to various clubs. At these public courts, on payment of a small charge, one may indulge in a hearty game, on well-kept lawns, for as long as the light lasts. This latest public amusement is, needless to say, being very well patronised by tennis devotees
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