Cardiff Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 CARDIFF.  On the 17th March Chums, wives and friends of the Branch numbering 114, held their Annual Dinner at the Royal Hotel. Those present included the Deputy Lord Mayor, Deputy Lady Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs Ferrier, and other distinguished guests, welcomed by Capt. Harry Wallis, Branch President,

Glasgow Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 GLASGOW Branch held their Annual Dinner in the Club Rooms on Friday, 16th March. Col. Stevenson, O.B.E., M.C., presided over a large turn out of Chums and members of the Memorial Club. Those present included Lt. Col. Barber, President of Clydebank Branch. Our two Padres, Rev. A.

Barnstaple Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 BARNSTAPLE.  Our Meeting on Friday, March 30th was fairly attended considering the amount of sickness we are experiencing. Our Chum J. Molland, M.M., is in North Devon Infirmary as also is Chum G. Sharp, M.M., whilst Chum Potter is in the Sanatorium. Our earnest wishes for a

Norwich Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 NORWICH.  We were honoured by a visit from Chum Jeffries and Sellicks of the Eastern Area, who were on business connected with the Rally on 1st July. Norwich Branch have an outing on Whit Sunday, when we hope to visit our dear old friend Mrs Spalding at

Chislehurst Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 CHISLEHURST.  The Branch held their first meeting at their new Branch H.Q., “The Gordon Arms” on March 4th, with a rather better attendance than usual, but we are hoping that our more comfortable room will attract some of our Chums who have missed the meetings for some

Bury Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 BURY.  Our Annual Dinner was held at the Derby Hotel, on Tuesday, March 27th, when 48 Chums, and wives sat down to an excellent dinner at the invitation of our good friend, Mrs M. N. Kenyon. A telegram was sent to H.M. the King, and a reply

Southend-on-Sea Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.  At the monthly meeting held in April the resolutions to be submitted to Conference were discussed and the Branch Delegate instructed accordingly. Glad to report that at the time of going to press there is a clean bill of health. Arrangements for the Branch Church Parade

Plymouth Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 PLYMOUTH.  The attendance at our last meeting showed a slight increase, presumably as the ‘flue’ (sic) epidemic abated. There was a lengthy agenda which entailed many keen discussions, all ending pleasantly, as it should be. The new committee are now busy making the necessary arrangements for the

Folkestone and District Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 FOLKESTONE.  Branch Meeting held on 21st March, with quite a good attendance of Chums, sympathy was expressed with Chum R. Farrant. Owing to his illness, he has handed over the Secretaryship to Chum Unett. We hope he will soon be back again with us, he has done

Worcester Branch Report: The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951

The Old Contemptible – No. 208, May 1951 WORCESTER.  It is good to see some of our Chums who have been sick, among us again. Numbers at Branch Meetings are keeping up, and a right spirit prevails. At our last meeting Chum Bishop was elected President, and Chum Padre C. C. Gee, Vice Chairman. We