Rushden in November 1924

On the 7 November 1924 the Rushden Echo carried the report that Rushden was to get a new Minister.  The Reverend Ernest E. Bromage of Howard Street Church, Glossop had accepted the invitation to become the first pastor supported by the Wellingborough Road Mission Hall, and to live in Rushden, although he would not be able to start his ministry until March 1925.  Efforts were to be made to find a manse for the new minister. 

Reverend Bromage was minister at the Wellingborough Road Mission Church from April 1925 to 1944 and during that time he lived at “Wellingtonia” on the corner of Irchester Road and Glassbrook Road.

Messrs. John Cave & Sons Ltd. announced plans to provide facilities for recreation, at the firm’s expense, for its employees.  On land behind the factory, belonging to the firm, there was to be a full-sized bowling green, and two tennis courts.  The intention was for the male employees to use the bowling green and the female employees the tennis courts.  John Cave & Sons already entered a team in the Rushden Factory Bowls League, but they always had to play on the public greens in Spencer Park.

Also in November 1924 the Rushden Urban District Council acquired a new steam roller.  It was sent by road with two men in attendance who stayed a few days to instruct the Rushden driver. They then left the town on the old steam roller.  At the Council meeting the Clerk was instructed to make application to the Ministry of Health for sanction to a loan of £575 to pay for the new steam roller.

At the same Council meeting the Library Committee requested permission to spend not more than £20 on new books, and it was agreed to continue the present arrangements with Mr. Charles Robinson for the supply of papers and periodicals until 31 March next at the same terms.

The Council was also asked to consider the advisability of installing electric lighting in the place of gas, and an application was received on behalf of a few of the older inhabitants for permission to use the Reference Library from 10.30 to 12.30 in the mornings and from 2 to 4 in the afternoons, and this was agreed to.