Children of James and Augusta Ann Richardson

Bogus Church Collector.—At Newcastle Police Court, Edward Ernest Bell (27) was charged on remand with having obtained 2s 6d from Mrs Ada Louisa Young, of 91 Jesmond Road, by false pretences; and, further, with having obtained 2s 6d from Mrs Amelia Constance Holmes, of Broomfield, Jesmond Road; and various sums of money, amounting to 10s, by false pretences, from Mr Holmes. Mrs Young said the accused represented that he was connected with Jesmond Parish Church, and on several occasions he got money from her on the understanding that it was for a charitable institution that was to be built. Accused pleaded guilty to receiving the money, but said he represented it to be for the cricket club of Jesmond Church, and not for any charitable purpose. The Bench sent the accused to gaol for nine months.

LADY Nurse Wanted in November, four children in Nurse, under nurse; no teaching required.—Address by letter, giving age, experience and salary required, to Mrs. Alfred Holmes, Broomfield, Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

NORTH SUNDERLAND.

Sale of Work and Garden Party.—A sale of work was held in the Vicarage Gardens, on Monday last, in order to raise funds towards providing a new organ for the Parish Church. The Vicar [ . . . ] had much pleasure in asking Mrs Alfred Holmes of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to declare the sale of work open. Mrs Holmes referred feelingly to the parishioners during her residence among them, and said it was a real pleasure to her to be present in the capacity she was. No one who had attended the hearty services at the Church could doubt for one moment the urgent need of a new organ if any improvement was to be made in the services. She asked all to do their utmost in helping the Vicar in his worthy object, and had much pleasure in declaring the sale of work open. A pretty bouquet was then presented to Mrs Holmes by Miss Gladys Fletcher (younger daughter of the Vicar), and a vote of thanks to that lady, proposed by Rev. H.A. Livermore, of the Missions to Seamen, was carried with acclamation.

FRIENDS' MARRIAGE IN NEWCASTLE.

A marriage was solemnised this morning in Newcastle in the simple manner of the Society of Friends. The bridegroom was Dr. J.R. Baumgartner, and the bride Miss Augusta Mary, daughter of Mr. James Richardson, of South Ashfield. The bride was dressed in white satin, with veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and was attended by four bridesmaids—Miss Baumgartner, and the Misses Richardson. Arrived in the Meeting House, in Pilgrim Street, after a short silence, and prayer by Mr. Thomas Pumphrey, the bridegroom rose and made a declaration that he took the bride for his wife "in the fear of the Lord and the presence of that assembly," and the bride repeated a similar declaration. The certificate of marriage was then read by Mr. David Richardson, and appropriate addresses by Miss Balkwell and Mr. T. Pumphrey followed, a prayer from Mr. Lews Fry concluding the meeting. The bridal party was numerous and included Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. David Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Richardson (Backworth), Mr. T. Baumgartner, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Homes [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Raylton Dixon, Mr. Waynmanra Dixon (Middlesbrough) and Mr. J. Alaric Richardson.

Miss Helena Richardson of South Ashfield, Newcastle, has definitely announced her intention of becoming a candidate for the seat on the Board of Guardians rendered vacant by the retirement of Mrs Shilston.

At the ancient meeting-house of the Friends, in Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, yesterday, a marriage was solemnised between Mr William Renton, of Rodopike, Lancashire, and Miss Sara Richardson, daughter of  the late Mr James Richardson, of South Ashfield. There was a crowded congregation.

ELSWICK LEATHER WORKS.—Mr. Alaric Richardson (son of the late Mr. James Richardson) and Mr. Lawrence Richardson (son of Mr. David Richardson, the present senior) were on Saturday assumed as partners in the old-established firm of Edward and James Richardson. To celebrate the event Mr. D. Richardson invited the workmen and their families to spend the day at his estate, Wheel Birks, Stocksfield. A special train, conveying 350 people, left Newcastle at 9·15, and arrived at Stocksfield at 10. Tea was provided on the lawn. Singing and speeches of congratulation and thanks wound up a pleasant day, and the party returned to Newcastle at 9 p.m.

GALLANT RESCUE FROM DROWNING IN THE TYNE.—Mr Alaric Richardson, of the firm of Messrs E. and J. Richardson, of the Elswick Leather Works, Newcastle, was engaged in launching a new boat on the Tyne near Waterson's Old Forge yesterday morning about twelve o'clock, when a cry was raised that a little child had fallen into the water. The young gentleman, without a moment's delay, dived into the river, swam to the spot where the child had fallen, and happily succeeded in catching hold of it. In the meantime Mr Gilbert Richardson, cousin to the former gentleman, alarmed by the noise, came quickly down to the edge of the water, and seeing how matters stood, also plunged in to the child's assistance. Between the two swimmers the little one was then supported until the arrival of a boat, when it was safely placed on board. The gallant young rescuers shortly afterwards were enabled to get into the newly-launched boat, which had been rowed to the spot. Had it not been for their promptitude the child, whose name and residence are unknown, would undoubtedly have perished, there being, owing to the full tide, about twenty feet of water at that place.

ELSWICK FIRM'S DISTINCTION

THE LEATHER to used for the binding of the Codex Sinaiticus which has been bought by British Museum for £100,000 from the Soviet Government is, the "Sunday Sun" understands, being supplied by a Newcastle firm.

The firm, it is understood,  is Messrs E. and J. Richardson, Elswick Leather Works, who specialise in bookbinding.

Mr. Frank Richardson, a partner in the firm, told a "Sunday Sun" representative last night that although he unable to state definitely that it was the case it was "practically certain" that the leather to be used would be that supplied by his firm.

The Codex is to be bound in Spanish mahogany boards and white pigskin, and the work has been entrusted to Mr. Douglas Cockerell, of Norton Way, Letchworth, whose name is well-known in the comparatively small circle which has to do with the binding of valuable books.

55 years at one firm

A Newcastle man who has worked for a City firm for 55 years was being presented with a retirement gift.

He was 63-year-old Mr. Arthur Plowman, who was awarded the B.E.M, in 1953, of Edward and James Richardson Ltd., Elswick Leather Works.

Mr. Frank Richardson. 69-year-old company chairman, was making the presentation.

"Dolls dressed in the costumes of the Allies under the instruction of Miss Dorothea Richardson at a workshop in Newcastle will also be shown."

"Another centre of attraction was a collection of beautiful miniature models of birds, exhibited by Miss Dorothea Richardson, of Newcastle-on-Tyne."

ONE-MAN BUSINESSES SHOW.

A remarkable Exhibition of one-woman and one-man businesses, including one from Newcastle, the English-woman Exhibition of  Arts and Handicrafts was opened in London yesterday.

Each of the stallholders, who number close on 150, is a man or woman who has established some individual form of handicraft ranging from hand-made, fireproof pottery and handloom weaving to modelled leather flowers, cottage furniture and wood-carving.

Miss Dorothea Richardson, of Newcastle, has some delightful miniature model birds on show.

[ . . . ] Miss Dorothea Richardson, Summerhill Grove, Newcastle, has a delightful display of miniature birds modelled in composition and paper.

BIRDS AND GOBLINS.

Miss Dorothea Richardson, of Ambleside, again exhibits her wonderfully proportioned model birds, made in clay and paper, and Elizabeth Todhunter, whose goblin market at Windermere is well known among North-country holidaymakers, has arrayed her stall with pixies, goblins, gnomes and dolls. This is the stand children find hardest to leave!

The Marchioness [of Cambridge, who opened the exhibition] bought from Miss Dorothea Richardson, of Newcastle, one of her coloured clay and paper models of wild birds. These models, exact to scale and accurately coloured, are in considerable demand by naturalists and students. Miss Richardson's studio is at Ambleside (Westmorland).

QUEEN BUYS TWO MODEL BIRDS.

VISIT TO A WOMEN ARTISTS' EXHIBITION.

Queen Mary, accompanied by Lady Victoria Forester, paid a visit to Walker's Art Galleries in Bond-street to-day, and spent half-an-hour inspecting the exhibits of four women artists, whose work is being exhibited publicly at the galleries from next Monday.

[ . . . ] Queen Mary [ . . . ] also bought two model birds made by another of the artists, Dorothea Richardson. The birds are made of paper. One of the exhibits the Queen admired was a model of a kingfisher, only ½in. long, yet containing 70 paper feathers. [ . . . ]

East Holywell Colliery Workmen's Institute.

On Saturday afternoon a new billiard room was opened at the East Holywell Colliery Workmen's Institute. The new room has been added to the institute by the kindness of Mr. Henderson Gibson, and the owners of the colliery. Mr. Nicholas Richardson performed the opening ceremony and also took part in the first game of billiards played in the room. After the ceremony a public tea was held and was largely attended. In the evening a concert was held in the Wesley Hall, the programme being given by Mr. Richardson's party.

Mr. Nicholas Richardson, who has been for some years assistant manager at East Holywell Colliery, is leaving take up an important position abroad.