"rn Times — Friday 2 January 1903
"Cambridge Daily News — Saturday 10 January 1903
Mysterious Child Murder. John Troutbeck held an inquest at Battersea on Friday night cn the body of female child, of unknown parentage, who found murdered on Wandsworth Common. The discovery was made by gardener named Oakes, who stated that the body was wrapped in piece of new marble pattern American cloth, a sheet of brown paper, and a piece of Hacking, and around the child'* neck was tightly tied lady's pockethandkerchief, marked Howard" in black ink.
Detective Collins said extensive enquiries had been made, but so far without result. As the body was discovered between Wandsworth Common and Junction Stations, it was not improbable that had been brought train. The Coroner said that unfortunately this was only one many similar crimes, but was not improbable that publicity might assist the police in getting clue. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown.
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"The Sportsman — Monday 12 January 1903
HARLEQUINS v. BLACKHEATH.
MUD SPOILS THE MATCH.
[The fact there was no score, and the pitch appalling, was reported in many newspapers around the country]
Rarely is a game contested under such adverse conditions as that witnessed at Wandsworth Common between these leading cluhe Saturday. For the best part the week Harlequins' ground bad been under water, and although mean* of pumping, etc., an effort bad been made to get the pitch in something like order was liU a very eioppy rtato, pool# of water were to bo eren m places. Strafige to
. oetstoeij to have a particular affinity for the worst spots, for too majority of gam* wa* where the mud thickest , with result which can well imagined, aad which, whilst to the players, provide.i plenty amusement tor toe three tour thousand sp-v--tatora. Gom*. the men were quite umrocognteble ) fore too game many minute* old. ana both and ball were sobjocted to frequeat eerapiogs tor the purpoee romoimig superfluous "upper crust " But still, despite all tbeee drawbacks, the same .m* keen one. and although naturally confined largely the forward* an iaterorting one watch. From variorts cause* both team* lacked several their lead rtayem. Thas V. H. Cartwright, of the 'Qa-ne, nod R. F. A. Htfbhs, of Waokhcath, of the respective navk*. were away doing duty Swansea: anile si Northampton the prevtow Saturday pre Stoop a*, the home aide, and Wheeler and I'omphrey were anabie play, i'hi* OreaswoU going back a rearrangement of the three-quarter lii,.-. other eid*. neither Forrewt. Dixson, nor list ~ price eamst, and tho eervlcai tho voteran Lottor, wbo until bust Monday had not dormrel red and black joracy tor two or three *- eona, wore reqaisHwned, wtrikrt place found on opposito wing tor A. T. Mil nor. All through firet half the 'Heath'i* !-. he upper hood, hard aoroaanaging eoatoog oualy the vicinity the homo "25," They (re. got to the Harlequin# goal line, bat oi.'.y to be foretd back again, with the back* unable to bold too ball kp (heir feet it not *arpnn that when half-time arrived nothing had been Once Latter, *hccr weight, nearly temd over, but wa* down on Hoe. got r.d the ball, and Whethiun made an attempt to drop goal, but hie shot went wide, whilst .Skrimsbirv. wi.> showed up prominently throughout, also made cwipe af efforto gwu. After change cod* liar Icquin*, who previously bod not got part to? half-wa* lino more than twice or thrice, payed mi stronger and tasted roach bettor than their Well led their captain, C. E. L. Hammond, re. Ereecntatiroa chequered Jersey carried tbo soto.ts i capital rtyfic, but, toe they frequently got in close proximity to risitm? gv-a, line, they wold not force thcmselve* over. Bhwkhcat'i awav occaakmally, and following a good run to Latter had a floe opening, from which mret hare scored, but failed to take tho pass. Both . and Robert* made onenecresfal (dtDpts dre-p gnat*, ami towards the had good chao of spoilt cannoning against the refers.- \ wa*. the match ended pointk draw, which undoubtedly the most *atiaf(K-tory endisg the straps>. the mire. Teams: Harlecfulm: W. W. Oreswell (back), Tolrin.'c, J. A. H. Robert*, and R. B. 9. (three-quarter backs), E. Dillon and H. (half-back*), 0. E. 1.. (capt.), 8. H. Otboru.-. R. H, Fox. R. Curtia-Hayward, D. Linton. A. C. T. Vcasev. O. Wood Martin, and E. H. (fonvwrUj A. Stone (back). A. Latter, R. T. Sfcnmhire, P. Whcthom, and A. T. Mflncr hahk*), A. Brown and 11. (half-backs), R ft. Hartley. A. Turner. W. L. Roger*. O. J. NewboW, W, T. Care, W. O. Ilvppel, C. Harper, and F. StirUcg (forwards). Eeferoo: Percy Coles*.
isit from tba B.arfctealh Club next Saturday.
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"The People — Sunday 18 January 1903
Although the pantomime at the Shakespears is drawing crowded audiences, the management announce, with much regret, the last In performances-19 nights and six mastic . . . 6ot "Little Red Riding Hood." This weak soma new songs, gags, and wheezes are promised. Messrs. Bennett and Bennett, anxious for the heppi. Iness ol the poor in their own iminecliate district, hove sent invitations to the workhouse input., the Patriotic Schaal, Wandsworth Common, and other institutions of lilts clash
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[[http]://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Clapham.htm#shakespeare]"1903118
"Western Times — Friday 23 January 1903
HISTORIC SCHOOLS OF LONDON At Hawks-tome Hall.. Rood (the headquarters the ancient Sunday School Society) special address was delivered Sunday last Mr. Harry Ehdon, Wandsworth Common, a well-known Devonshire author rhymes and readMicrs. Foil-owing the custom of the celebrated Judge Payne, Mr. bdo-n illustrates his with original poems, the above occasion contributed 'the following the time'honoured South Sunday School Society:
Churchmen and Nonconformists here unite
In Christian work g.rea; variety -,
And, for the. children's sake, the devil fight
In this old Southwark Sunday Society.
Since 1785 has Hail Waged 'gainst 'the powers sin; And Rowland Hill, James Sherman; Newman Ho.ll. And V. B. Meyer have helped the schools to win.
A number of Societies have sprung From early efforts these ancient Sohoo-le; And missionary work baa long begun Across the waves which great Britannia rules.
There is no quarter the wide wide world Which ha not felt some influence for good Since this Society its banner first unfurl'd Which for one hundred years firmly staod.
Week ftf'tef, week, five thousand children meet Within the Schools this work main-ItaiKS} ( And young folks four hundred Teachers greet, Whose noble aim the love of Chriot BUstains.
The work of Henry Hadland. Daniel Earl. Has rescued thousands from moral wreck'; And now today there's many a boy and girl Who love the honoured name Mr. Peck.
The'famous Earl Shaftesbury first began
Hie Christ-like efforts for the children's sake.
When, Ashley, this great nobleman
At Justin School felt interest awake.
A great tradition, therefore, passes down. From hye-one ttbe present day; And faithful workers will its glories crown. And save this Institution from decay.
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"Field — Saturday 31 January 1903
FARMERS, Gentlemen with grazing land, horse breeders, and othersNon lA London contractor having unfortunately purchased some horses lase summer in the eutintry. has among them Three very useful pure SHIRE BRED CART MARES, proved to be heavy in ft al which, when purchased, buyer was not then aware they had been covered or would not have bought them for London work. They are from hands to 17.1, with plenty of lone and hair on their legs; they are good-looking, heavy, aiiiirtleggel animals, warranted good and quiet workers in all torts of gear, and at every descripton of farmwork, seurd constitutions; sold for no fault only being In foal. Prig-s. 20 guineas. 30 guineas, and 40 guinea., or near offer for quick tale of the three to one customer.Apply MUIR., Burntwood Farm. Burntwood-lane, Wandsworth Common Station, London, S.W.
[BNA: "Reading Mercury — Saturday 31 January 1903 [Adds FARMERS! FARMERS! FARMERS! And "or would TAKE A DAIRY COW IN EXCHAGE" FARMERS! FARMERS! FARMERS! NOTE ! A London Contractor has THREE big, 16.1 to 17.1 hands, heavy in-foal SHIRE BRED CART MARES, all warranted sound good workers, being sold for no fault, only simply from the fact of them proving in foal, which, when bought last summer in the country, unfortunately buyer did not then know, they had been stocked. Now to be sacrificed to immediate customer at 20, 30, and 40 Guineas respectively, or near offer to one buyer for the three, or would Take a Dairy Cow Exchange.Apply, Myres, Contractor, Burntwood Farm, Burntwood-lane, Wandsworth Common Station, London, S.W. (L.B. & S.C. Railway). [BNA:
West London Observer — Friday 10 April 1903
BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB. This dab held their opening run on Saturday last, in proverbial Belle Vue weather, i. 0.. raining incessantly all day. soma members journeyed by train to tae Hand and h lower, " Ham Common, and spent most enjoyable time. Mrs. Farr, the landlady, evideatly knew the little failing of the Bellcvneites. as she provided two very large and ns-y venl and ham pies for tea. Needless say they were fully appreciated, and very little was left to tell the tele. After tea an impromptu concert was held, which was contributed by Messrs. Webb, A. Morle. Gooch, Colvin, Bromirage, W. Morle. Haydon, dichardeon. and others. A word of praise is due to Mr. Kichter for the very abio manner in which he performed his datiss pisaist.
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NOT our Belle Vue = their HQ was PARSONS GREEN
TUF BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB, This dab held their annual general meeting on Wednesdav evening, the inst., at their headquarter-, the White Hoim-, " Parson's Green. Mr. Harry Davey took the chair, and read the report nd balance?et, which showed that the. club w- in very satisfactory condition. He (hen went to say that owing to the wet weather the past reason had not been so successful as it might have been, as no less than nine Saturdays and ten Sunday- the runs had to bo abandoned. The various officers were elected for the forthcoming reason, .rud Mr. Arthur Mode intimated that it was with great regret that felt compelled give the secretaryship, as owing (o pressure cf business he tound ilapossible to give the netessary time to tb club, out stated that perhaps in two or thice years he might able to take his pod again. Mr. George \V. Genara, 11, Irene Koad, Parson's Green, is appointed hon. secretary. Mr. Webb then dated that before the meeting ceded should like a few words or praisu f9r the wi.v in which Mr. Mode had conducted the affairs of the club, and Mr. Morle suitably responded. A vote or thanks was passed to the Chairman. Any gtud wishing to join shonld communicate with Mr. Gcrrard, above.
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[THE HUGUENOTS FOR SALE]
WANDSWORTH Bnilders, Speculators, and others —The roost commanding position in Wandsworth, close to Council House and opposite tram terminus. MR. MORKTON RIGHES has received instruction to tvUBMII AUCTION, at the Mart, Tokenhou-e Yard, I horsday, Mar 21, 2 o’clock, the ant FREEHOLD PROPERTY, known as The Huguenots. East Hill, Wandsworth:
RIPE FUR IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT. It 4 frontages of about 94ft 9in. to Hill, and about 17.6 ft. 9m. to (ic raid me-road, and tn'al area of about superficial feet. Upon the land stands a detached enc«‘, containing 16 . ua . . . > rconis. nine c»ilar», usual offices; conservatory, greenhouse, and brick built storehouse, with loft over The Premises can easily converted into a public institution, school, hospital, a.«ylum, or adapted for any similar purpose. Particulars, plao. and conditions of sale mar obtained of C. i’. Marriott, E»q. Solicitor, 2»«». Lavender Hill, S.W ; and the Auctioneer, ilo. hast Hi.l. Wandsworth.and Earlifleld. No. lift. Battersea. Telephone
[BNA: Wandsworth Wheelers BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB. — -THE KINSER CUP. Over 200 cyclists viewed the contest for the Limber run, which waa presented last year by Sir H Limber, Bart, LP. Last year the cup wee woo by the Wandsworth Wheelers C.C. who, howev e r, on this occasion, experienced trouble, (so of their best men meeting with on the road. year the Belle Vue CC, who year had similar trouble-, made a special eflort, and succeeded in annexing the supby by the ample margin of over 36 minutes. Special nrntion must be made of the fine per of a. H. Clarke, of the winning club, who, although rally 17 years of age, established record for Abe competition. Gould, who was expected to do, fastest time, rode most of the journey with a louse hAtom bracket The following clubs entered teams of five for the competition, the best three times in each club counting I- Wandsworth Wheelers C C Belle Vu e CA', [overloud C C Avondale CA', titreatham Pbragoo CC, end Putney United CC Twenty two out of the thirty riders completed the 50 miles course. The following are the times of the Belie Vue team: — l, It. H. Clarke, Mrs. 35 35sec., 2, H. W. St. John, !hrs. 35mio. 50aec.; 3, It O. Goold, !hrs. 36min 2? 4. R. W. Cray. thrs. 43m10. 53sec.; 5, 11. Wiseman, 2hrs 51min. 25sec.
West London Observer — Friday 10 April 1903
BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB. This club held their opening run on Saturday last, in proverbial Belle Vue weather, i. 0.. raining incessantly all day. soma members journeyed by train to tae Hand and h lower, " Ham Common, and spent most enjoyable time. Mrs. Farr, the landlady, evidently knew the little failing of the Bellcvneites. as she provided two very large and ns-y venl and ham pies for tea. Needless say they were fully appreciated, and very little was left to tell the tele. After tea an impromptu concert was held, which was contributed by Messrs. Webb, A. Morle. Gooch, Colvin, Bromirage, W. Morle. Haydon, dichardeon. and others. A word of praise is due to Mr. Kichter for the very abio manner in which he performed his datiss pisaist.
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NOT our Belle Vue = their HQ was PARSONS GREEN
TUF BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB, This club held their annual general meeting on Wednesday evening, the inst., at their headquarter-, the White Hoim-, " Parson's Green. Mr. Harry Davey took the chair, and read the report nd balance?et, which showed that the. club w- in very satisfactory condition. He (hen went to say that owing to the wet weather the past reason had not been so successful as it might have been, as no less than nine Saturdays and ten Sunday- the runs had to bo abandoned. The various officers were elected for the forthcoming reason, .rud Mr. Arthur Mode intimated that it was with great regret that felt compelled give the secretaryship, as owing (o pressure cf business he tound ilapossible to give the netessary time to tb club, out stated that perhaps in two or thice years he might able to take his pod again. Mr. George \V. Genara, 11, Irene Koad, Parson's Green, is appointed hon. secretary. Mr. Webb then dated that before the meeting ceded should like a few words or praisu f9r the wi.v in which Mr. Mode had conducted the affairs of the club, and Mr. Morle suitably responded. A vote or thanks was passed to the Chairman. Any gtud wishing to join shonld communicate with Mr. Gcrrard, above.
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Wandsworth Wheelers
BELLE VUE CYCLING CLUB. — -THE KINSER CUP. Over 200 cyclists viewed the contest for the Limber run, which was presented last year by Sir H Limber, Bart, LP. Last year the cup was won by the Wandsworth Wheelers C.C. who, howev e r, on this occasion, experienced trouble, (so of their best men meeting with on the road. year the Belle Vue CC, who year had similar trouble-, made a special eflort, and succeeded in annexing the supby by the ample margin of over 36 minutes. Special nrntion must be made of the fine per of a. H. Clarke, of the winning club, who, although rally 17 years of age, established record for Abe competition. Gould, who was expected to do, fastest time, rode most of the journey with a louse hAtom bracket The following clubs entered teams of five for the competition, the best three times in each club counting I- Wandsworth Wheelers C C Belle Vu e CA', [overloud C C Avondale CA', titreatham Pbragoo CC, end Putney United CC Twenty two out of the thirty riders completed the 50 miles course. The following are the times of the Belie Vue team: — l, It. H. Clarke, Mrs. 35 35sec., 2, H. W. St. John, !hrs. 35mio. 50aec.; 3, It O. Goold, !hrs. 36min 2? 4. R. W. Cray. thrs. 43m10. 53sec.; 5, 11. Wiseman, 2hrs 51min. 25sec.
FREE CHURCH PROTEST AT WANDSWORTH.
A great demonstration had been arranged for Wandsworth Common on Saturday evening.
Owing to the common being flooded where tho meeting should have been held, adjournment was made to the East Hill Baptist Chureh, which was well filled enthusiastic audience. On the platform was a representative gathering of Progressives, including Revs. Tolefree Parr and Townsend. Mr. Howard Evans (Liberation Society), Mr. Everett (Secretary Passive Resistance League), Mr. Fred Maddison, others. AWorman Stephen OolHils, L.C.C., who presided, made a vigorous speech condemning the Bill, and said when it became law and the demand was made for tho rata, he. for one, should not pay it. (Cheers.) would be a passive register. (Cheers.) Mr. Howard Evans moved (he following resolution: "That for reasons which the Free Churches have repeatedly laid before the public this meeting protests against the Education Bill for London now before Parliament. That it especially condemns the Government because, without consulting the people, they enacted policy that was devised the Anglican Bishops in Convocation, and that it holds the Government responsible for any evil consequences that may arise from thee harsh and tyrannical manner in which the Act 1902 now being administered." Mr. Everett, in seconding the resolution, declared tho Bill be unfair to thousands teachers, who under the Bill would have to climb a 39-barred gate with the parson and his wife sitting the top." (Applause.) Some modification bad been made in regard to women, but the principle of co-option was wrong. would have been more satisfactory were the women directly elected. (Hear, hear.) Resistance movement was spreading, and when Icndon Bill became law behoved there were thousands ready join the movement. Passive resistance would ultimately smash the Bill. (Cheers.) Mr. F. advocated national system of education, free from all Theology and Priestcraft. The opposition the Bill, contended, must not narrowed down to the Free Churches alone, but it must opposed by all lovers public liberty. * xv The Rev. Parr also spoke to the resolution, which was carried unanimously.
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