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JUDICIAL HUMOUR. Charles Matthews, thing at 1, Canterjury-place, Mendip-road, Battersea, was summoned before the Hon. John de Grey 'for wilfully interfering with a duck at the Wandsworth, Common lake. The proceedings were taken under the by-laws of the Landon County Council, the prosecuting solicitor said the duck was killed.
Mr. de Grey (smiling): What the cause of death? Was any post-mortem examination made?
The common-keeper stated at the bird first struck 'with a stims from a catapult, and then taken frcen the water, its nei* wrung, and it was then thrown into the furze bushes. Ile saw the . defendant leave an enclosure, and the bind was aftenr.tr!e di.scoeered: in a dying state. The &Pendant, be added, left the common, but returned later, and it emus then thit hie name and add:esis were taken.
Mr. de Grey (to the defendant): You see you made a mistake in returning.
Defendant: Yes. (Laughter.)
His Worship imposed a nominal penalty of 2s. 6d., remarking that, after all, the defendant was only in pursuit of game.
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JUDICIAL HUMOUR. Charles Matthews, thing at 1, Canterjury-place, Mendip-road, Battersea, was summoned before the Hon. John de Grey 'for wilfully interfering with a duck at the Wandsworth, Common lake. The proceedings were taken under the by-laws of the Landon County Council, the prosecuting solicitor said the duck was killed.
Mr. de Grey (smiling): What the cause of death? Was any post-mortem examination made?
The common-keeper stated at the bird first struck 'with a stims from a catapult, and then taken frcen the water, its nei* wrung, and it was then thrown into the furze bushes. Ile saw the . defendant leave an enclosure, and the bind was aftenr.tr!e di.scoeered: in a dying state. The &Pendant, be added, left the common, but returned later, and it emus then thit hie name and add:esis were taken.
Mr. de Grey (to the defendant): You see you made a mistake in returning.
Defendant: Yes.
(Laughter.)
His Worship imposed a nominal penalty of 2s. 6d., remarking that, after all, the defendant was only in pursuit of game.'
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HARLEQUINS v. U.C.S. OLD BOYS. The game between the Harlequins and the U.C.R. Old Boys at Wandsworth Common on Saturday was interesting the sodden condition of the turf permitted. The ground, however, was in very bad state, and before the match had been in progress a quarter an hour the majority of the players could claim literally " All Blacks." The star the Harlequins was in tne during the first half In all respect* nhowing the better form, they creased the visitors' line on naif a doren occasions. The honour of securing the first couple of tries fell to Danvers and Sutcliffe, two newcomers into the Harlequin three-quarter line. Lambert found the wind and the greasy stale of the ball too much for him when attempted to convert, and consequently the tries went unimproved. Hirkeit and Lamliert the latter easily the best three-quarter on the fieldscored alternately. Lambert failing with all the Kirks except the Inst one. when added the extra points to own try, gained behind the posts. The Old Boys, who till now had been rather out of it. evidently thought it time commence making the leeway, and Price-Williams got' over, the way having been paved by who passed UPdautly wLca tackled. A goal was kicked from the try. The visitors certainly stayed the better after the interval, and almost monopolised the attacking. The home defence wan good, however, the three-qijarterH fielding and kicking well, considering the difficulties caused by the greasy ball. Mention must made the excellent work accomplished by Ribree at halfback ior the Harlequins. has played back for his team, but is making such an excellent half that, in the absence Ktoop, almost sure to played iu this position. Pryee-Williams went over again for the Old Doy, hut place-kick failing, the Harlequins won by points to 8.
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"Daily Mirror — Wednesday 17 January 1906
THROUGH THE " MIRROR, IitiIn ' tIORTALITY FOR ANIMALS. It would be wiser if intellectual people would inquire thoughtfully whether there is immortality for man, instead of for beast. One quotation from the Bible is enough to settle the question for ever. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life." If immortality is the gift through Christ, it cannot be inherent in man, and, there. fore, not in unless it can be proved that Jesus Christ died for the life of the animal as he did for us. F.. BEcK. _idelaide-square, Bedford. In answer to your correspondent " G. V.," . I do not think immortality is attainable by anyone. It is not a thing to be attained, but is the existence after the death of the bodyof the immaterial parts of any human being : their personality, consciousness, intellect, moral and emotional faculties. Bishop Welldon, in his work, " The Hope of Immortality," gives some very good reasons to show his belief in the immortality of animals. He also says : " Christian Theology, it must be admitted, has been exclusively occupied with the influence of redemption upon humanity. The truer View is that, as all creation, i.e., every created thing, was mysteriously implicated in man's fall, so all creation is participant in his redemptio,n." Elliot-gardens, W. E. C. R. I asked the Rev. Theodore Wood, F.Z.S., the celebrated naturali4t, to express an opinion on this subject. His opinion is decidedly interesting. I think this correspondence is very good, and I am very glad you have started it. HENRY MOXON, R.S.P.C.A. Late Secretary Cambridge University Branch. 34, Rutland-gardens, Hove, Dear Mr. Moron,-- I have no time to write a long letter, but Imay say that my belief in animal immortality is based upon two points. (1) That life is always represented in Holy Scripture as imparted, not created ; God Himself being the sole source of life. Hence His name, " I am," and his designation by the Hebrews as the " God." And of St. John v., 26 : " This being so life obviously cannot.be destroyed." (2) St. Paul's argument in Romans viii., 22-23. Animals are clearly regarded by the Apostle as destined to share, in the future, in the benefit of redemption as compensation for the fact that they have been involved in the consequence of man's fall. In this connection Rev. v., 13, is interesting. THEODORE WOOD. The Vicarage, Tyford-road, Wandsworth Common.
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"Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper — Sunday 28 January 1906
SATURDAY'S INQUESTS. WANDSWORTH COMMON TRAGEDY. At Wandsworth yesterday Mr. Troutbeck held an inquiry concerning the death of Thome Todd, aged 60, a baker. lately of Fenton-road, Earlstield. who was found dead on Wandsworth-common.
Mary Ann Todd, the widow, stated that her husband had been out of work for 21 weeks, and had sinus been very ill, but be had never threatened his life. On Tuesday he remarked that he had not long to live, and that he must go to hear the preaching at the Salvation Army barracks once before he died. Early on Wednesday he left home for the purpose of going for his usual walk, and never returned. She next heard that his body had been found. Evidence was called to show that death was due to oxalic acid poisoning, and the jury returned a verdict of "Suicide during temporary insanity."
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THE BELLE VUES. GAY SCENES AT FULHAM TOWN HALL There was a scene of gaiety at the Town Hall on Tuesday night where many lovers of dancing members and patrons of the Belle Vas Cycling Club — continued their revels until the early hours of Wednesday. Many of "the Belles" were in captivating fancy dresses. Both as to quality and quantity of costumes, the ball was the most brilliant affair seen in Fulham for some time past. The Grand larch a veritable triumph Fascinating Pierrots, a businesslike Toreador, a ' prancing Skipper Boy, a solemn Nun Nicer, a very masculine Madame Belle Vue, a diminutive (Aver of the law whose blushing beauty was as conspicuous as his stripes, a demure young lady who told us she was Snowball, bewitching Palm Girl, were a few of the sore conspicuous. They looked their very best when competing f. 'r the siz prizes awarded and the professional discrimination of Judges K. Duce, W. Dassett, and H. Parish was for a long time sorely tested. Finally their awards were given as follows: Laeiea.--lst (prettiest), Cherry Girl, Miss Smith; 2nd (ootgital). Biscuit Girl, Miss Davies; 3rd (most novel), Palm Girl, White. Gentlemen. — lst (prettiest), Skipper Boy, Mr. L. Bruce-Smith; 2nd (comical), Facny Ball Costume, Mr. C. Smith; 3id (most novel), Toreador, Mr. W. Cray. The prizes were presented by Mrs G. Neuendorff (wife of the genial secretary of the club). A programme of twenty-four dances wu gone through to the merry strains of the " Able " Orchestra (musical director, Mr. F. Triegliare). The Belle Vue Quadrilles was a popular number. The services of the M.C.'s (Messrs. Neneodorff. Ellwood, Hunt, Gerrard) contributed to the success of the dance, whilst the energies of the stewards (Messrs. R. Bryan, J. McCubbing. A. Mork. H. E. Webb, L Bruce-Brnith, H. Wiseman, C. F. Taylor, H. R. Davey, A. E. Haydon) were also appreciated.
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"Morning Post — Wednesday 14 March 1906
MAGDALEN-PARK ESTATE, Wandsworth-common, S.W.Splendidly situated, high ground, and bounded the Common, within 10 minutes of L.B. and S.C. Railway and the L.S.W. Railway Stations, with quick and easy access to West End and City.
Artistic, convenient, and Well-planned HOUSES to LET or SOLD ; electric light and bells : several excellent Houses, to which Small Motor Houses could be erected.
Rents varying from l6 per annum ; prices from 530 to 1,400 at moderate ground rents.
For full particulars apply HOLLOWAY BROTHERS, Estate office. 1. Herondale-avenue. S.W.. head office. Victoria Wharf. Belvedere-road. S.E. TTT'
"Illustrated London News — Saturday 12 May 1906
THE PRINCESS ROYAL AT BOLINGBROKE HOSPITAL. WANDSWORTH. On May 5 the Princess Royal laid the foundation-stone of new wing at the Bolingbroke Hospital, Wandsworth Common. Her Royal Highness was received by the chairman. Canon Erskine Clarke. The Duke of Fife made a speech on behalf the Princess Royal.
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CRICKET ON WANDSWORTH COMMON. BOY KILLED.
Mr. Troutheck held an inquiry at Battersea, on Wednesday, into the death of Herbert Arthur Cuddington, aged 11, who lived with his parents at 33, Montholme-road. The lad was struck by a cricket ball while playing on Wandworth Common on Monday evening, and died on Tuesday.
Edward Harry Cuddington, of 33, Montholm-road, civil service clerk, said deceased was his son. He had had good health. Witness first heard that anything was wrong on Monday when he came home and found his son sitting at the table with his head on his arms. In reply to witness's questions, he said a cricket ball had struck him on the head.
A man was tossing a ball into the air, he said, and it came down, hitting him on the side of the head. Witness afterwards found that this account was not quite accurate.
The boy said his head was merely tender, and witness did not find any cut, so he vs him some medicine and put him to bed. was somewhat sick meanwhile. Witness saw him at 11 o'clock the same night, when he seemed fairly easy. He was brighter the next morning. Witness went to business, and did not again see him alive. Witness had not been able to find the person who threw the hall.
Sergeant Gilbert said the place where the accident happened, on Wandsworth Common, was licensed by the London County Council for cricket and there were nets there. The police were doing their beet to find the mats. Two or three constables would be soot up to the common that (Wednesday) evening to try and tram him.
The mother, Kate Cuddingtoo, said she found the little fellow dead at a quarter to one on Tuesday. had seen alive a quarter of an hour before, and bandaged his head. He said, "Oh, my head, " and asked witness to be quick with the bandaging. She wont down to get her other children's dinner, and when she returned be was gone.
Witness was overcome with grief as she left the witness-box.
Joel Nabarro, a boy of 13, of 7, Gayville-road, Battersea, said he was with deceased when he was struck. It was about 7.30. Deceased had been playing cricket, and had just finished his innings when he was struck. The ball was batted by a player at the nets, went high, and in falling caught deceased at the back of the head. He fell down. The man came over, rubbed the boy's head, and
TOLD WITNESS TO GET HIM HOME
as quickly as possible.
The Coroner: Didn't he give his name?
Witness: No.
Didn't he see to him?' — No.
The man who had done thie didn't see to him — No, he just rubbed his head and said "'Get him home as soon as you can."
Didn't he ask who he was — No; he said — Do you live far from here?" I said "' No, just round the corner," and he said "Get him home as soon as you can."
Did the man go ca batting! — I didn't see. I went home afterwards.
What sort of a man was he? — A man with a grey beard.
Had you seen him before? — No, not that I know of.
Did anyone else come up? — Yes, a little crowd stood round looking on.
The deceased boy did not bleed, witness continwed, but a bump was raised behind the ear. He was able to at walk home.
Dr. Freyberger made a postmortem examination, and did not find any external marks. The under surface of the scalp behind the left ear was bruised, and there was a large clot of blood between the skull-cap and the brain membrane. This contained a triangular piece of bone, the sharp point of which had opened a blood vessel. The brain surface was bruised, and in the base of the skull there were three cracks running from the place where the piece of bene had been knocked out. The boy was perfectly healthy. Death was due to compression of the brain, pro deced by hemorrhage, and was traceable to the blow from the cricket ball. Had the condition been recognised, witness added, something might have ben done by performing an operation to remove the clot and reset the bone.
The coroner observed that serious injury very rarely took place ia connection with cricket. He imagined thas the man conld not have thought it was serious, or he would not have behaved as he did. He might have given his mame, or seen the boy home, without doing more than would have been expected of him. It could not be said that because a man hit a ball and thus caused the death of a boy, he was guilty of manslaughter; but at the same time, when people were practising cricket in a crowded place like Wandsworth Common, with numbers of little children and boys about, they must exercise care. It was a matter to be regretted that the man did not take more trouble to attend to the boy aad give his name aad address.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."
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The opening of the new electric trams from Wandsworth to the bridges has already had the effect of moving the London and South-Western Railway into a reduction of fares. It announced that the quarterly season ticket rates between Wandsworth and Waterloo wU Ibe Jt2 7s. first Jc\ 15s. second class, and 7s. third class. This small concession is appreciated. but the general public ere also looking forward to reduction in the ordinary single and return tickets between Southnelds, Wandsworth, and Clapham Junction.
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ALLEGED BLACKMAILER CAUGHT. A rasi- of alloixl blaokmailing of courting couple Wandsworth Common was part heard at the South Western I'olico Court yesterday. The accused was Charles Nicholls. who was charged with demanding ss. by menaces from a in the Royal Engineers. Nicholla. was alleged, suddenly appeared before the soldier and his companion wearing hat on which was the badge "L.C.C., 043." He made accusation against them, and subsequently said. I I won't me any good run you in. 1 can Isquared." In this way got od.. being pro( niisecl the balance the next [BNA: Empire News & The Umpire — Sunday 30 September 1906 LOVERS SHADOWED. Allegations in a Charge ol Blackmailing. Alleged shadowing of lovers was complained of at the South-Western Court, London, when Charles Nicholls, aged 311. a music seller, war charged with demand. tog, with menaces, As. from Eugene O'Keiffe, a sapper of the Royal Engineers. O'Xiiiff e stated that he was with young wcman on Wandsworth Common when the prisoner , wearing bowler bat, to whic'a was Sited a badge bearing in brass "L.C.C. stopped them saying, "I've been watching you for quarter of an hoar, and you will have to come with me to the policeman on duty." O'Nelffe re plied, " Iwill, but after going HO yards with the prisoner the latter said, "It won't do no one any_good to run you in. I can be squared?' He waited Ss., but the witness told him that he had only sixpencs and a few coppers. Promising to meet him at the same i Cau the following night when he would give be., the sixpence wa s accepted. witness reported the matter to a police-constable, and on the following night, again visiting the common in company with a male friend, discovered the prisoner concealed in a fume bush, and tcok him to the police station.William Hutchinson. also of the Royal Engineers, who accompanied the prosecutor to the co mmon, said the prisoner was onnualed in the middle of a fune bush a short from a seat on which lady and gentlemen were seated. He was wearing tie, bowler hat referred to, but near him lay a cloth cap, which he claimed as his. E d iso f n or er 6 o q ff u e iu. ring no defence, was re. [BNA: _____________ Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper — Sunday 21 October 1906 BLACKMAILER'S L.C.C. BADGE. Charles Nicholls, 28, bricklayer, was found " Guilty " of demanding money by menaces from Eugene O'Keeffe, a sapper in the Royal Engineers, of Battersea.lt was proved that he blackmailed young couples on Wandsworth and Barnes commons, and in the course of the case it transpired that he wore a London County Council badge, No. 643.David Brooks, head common — keeper, Wandsworth -common, proved that the prisoner was not employed by the London County Council. The badges issued to officials were issued annually, and not recalled. Mr. Loveland, K.C., said this case should provide a hint to the London County Council to call in all disused badges, because they might be Put to all sorts of dishonest ends.Witness said this had already been done. Detective-sergeant Harvey, V division. stated that the prisoner had been carrying on the " game " on Barnes, Wandsworth, Clapham, and Tooting Bec commons. On several occasions be had aggravated the offence by attempting to assault young ladies after he had succeeded in separating them from their lovers.Mr. Loveland said the prisoner's conduct was most vile, and he sentenced him to 18 months' hard labour. [BNA: IN A FURZE BUSH ALLEGED SPY CHARGED WITH BLACKMAIL Cases of men spying lovers on sowsmoos and rural parta around London been frequent lately. Another caw, maid to be of this description, came before the magistrate at Sontb-West London Police Court. Charles Nicholls. aged twentyeight, described as a music-seller, having no address, charged before Mr. de Grey with unlawfully demanding with mamas a sum of ss. from Eugene U Reale, a sappre of the Royal Engineers.. The prosecutor stated that he was with a young lady on Wandsworth Common, when the prisoner, wearing a bowler hat, to which &axed a badge bearing in brass " L.C.C.. 645, " ac1 meted them unawares, saying, "I've been watching you for a quarter of an hour. IYou have been behaving improperly, and will have to come with me to the policeman on point duty." The prosecutor replied, " Very well, " and with the lady, who was much agitated and distressed, walked along with him. After going 200' yards the prisoner stopped and said, _ "It won't do me any good to run you in: / can be squared." The witness asked him what be wanted, and he said se. He told him he had no money except sixpence and a few coppers, but promised to most him at the same place the following night, when he would give him the eve shillinirs. "What are you going to give me sow?' the prisoner asked. Be then gave him the sixpence, and the prisoner. ae opting hie name and address, which he entered in a pocket-book, left after wishing him (witness) good-night. He reported ' the matter to a police-constable. and on the following night again visited the common in company of a man friend. The prisoner did not make hip appearance 1 They searched alzgut, and discovered the prwuner concealed is Ifurae-bush. He otruuled to avoid arrest, but eventualiy, he got to the police-station. William: Hutchinson, also of the Royal Engineers. Iwho acoompanied the prosecutor to the common, said he was the to discover the prisoner. He had concealed himself in the middle of a farm-bush a short die Itanoe from a seat on which a lady and gentleman were seated. The witnees o+l4l " What are you doing there? Get up." to which he answered. — "l'm not the man, " He was the bowler hat referred to, but near hint lay a cloth cap, which he claimed as his. The priauner, oaring Do defence, was remanded for inquiry. [BNA:
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"Empire News & The Umpire — Sunday 21 October 1906
BIRD OF PREY IN THE BUSH
Rogue Who Reaped a Rich Harvest. "Your conduct is most vile,". said Mr. Loveland, EC., in sentencing a blackmailer at Newington Swims.
The words were addressed to Chula* Nicholls 001, bricklayer, who was *barged with demanding money by menace. from Eugene 01Geoff', a sapper in the Royal Engineers, of Ratter ten Prosecutor said that between and eleven o'clock on the night of Friday, September EL, he was, with a young woman. sitting on a seat on Wandsworth Common, when wispier approached and said, " I have been watching you a quarter of an hour, And you have got to come with me to the policeman on duty, and Ishall give you into custody." Nicholls wore a bowler bat and a London County Council NAIL Witness "Very wall," and after walking_ about 200 yards the prisoner remarked, "It will be no good to me to run YOU in, and I can be squared." Witness asked, "how muc h r and. the prisoner *flowered, "Five shillings." Witness sr Plained that the young woman was erring, and hysterieal, and on this account he gave the prisoner 6d., and promised hint lie remainder if they met at the nine spot Iat nine o'clock on the following night, Nicholls agreed, and recorded witnese s name and address in a pocket-boa, and they said, " Oood.night." Witness at ones went to the pollee, Moor a — - -- Beppu Hutohinson, of the Royal stated that he accompanied the next night, but prisoner waa not to be seen. They searched about, and found him lying under a furse-bush about fifteen yards from a mat, on which a couple were sitting. He was seised, and he then discarded the bowler hat and badge for a pocket-book, with the prosecutor" and address, was found upon hlm. — Dsvid Brooks, heed common-keeper, Wandsworth-common, proved that the prisoner was not employed by the London County CounciL — Mr. Loveland said this case should provide a hint to the London County Council to call In all disused badgers became they might be put to all sorts of dishonest ends — Witness said this had already been done. — ln summing-op, Mr. Loveland remarked that the case, If true, was a very had one, because here was a man who prowled about a common where be knew respectable people — soldiers and lovers, who had ladies they were partial to — went for moonlight walks, and sat on seats, talking sweet, pretty things to mit another. Then, according to the evidence, the man pounced upon these comfoctable and harmless young men and women, and frightened them, and no doubt reaped a rich harvest — Detectivesergeant Harvey stated that the prisoner had been carrying on the "game" on Barnes, Wandsworth, Clapham, and Tooting Commons. On several occasions he had aggravated the offence by attempting to assault young ladies after he had succeeded in separating them from their lovers — Nicholls was sentenced to eighteen mouths' hard labour.
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Balloon Vivienne II Iascending from Wandsworth Gas Works, 27 November 1906- 1906
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By 1907 he had made more than a hundred balloon ascents, including the longest solo flight made in England in 1902, and what was then the longest cross-channel balloon voyage, from Wandsworth in London to Caen in 1905. This flight had not originated as an attempt to fly the Channel: the intention had been to observe an eclipse of the sun.[6] In 1907 he published an account of his ballooning career, entitled 5000 miles in a Balloon.[7]
Acc to Google Books 11 pages reference "wandsworth"
(probably mostly "Wandsworth and Putney Gas"
But also Wandsworth prison
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WANDSWORTH-COMMON (overlooking).To be LET or SOLD. FREEHOLD FAMILY RESIDENCE, standing in own grounds; bed-rooms, three-stall stable, coach-hoouse; rent 200; price 3,600.J. Higham. 2. Coleman-street.
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