From the Archives - November 15, 2007
12:49pm Friday 23rd November 2007
100 Years Ago November 16, 1907 INSTITUTIONS, like the moon, wax and wane, and it is with regret that we have to record that the Pershore Chrysanthemum Show, which for several seasons enjoyed remarkable success, has suffered this year, as it did last, from a diminuation of public interest. The takings at the doors and entertainments were about £7 below the average, and there was also a lamentable falling off in entries and subscriptions. Last year the attendance, and consequently the takings, was considerably affected by the miserably wet weather on the first day of the show, and unfortunately similar conditions prevailed this year on the second day. Despite the rain on Friday, there was a large and representative gathering in the main room at four o'clock when the prizes were presented.
75 Years Ago November 12, 1932 There was quite a large attendance of the general public at the annual meeting of the Evesham Town Council on Wednesday, when Councillor Richard White was elected mayor for the third year in succession. In proposing his re-election Councillor Wadams referred to a false rumour which had been broadcast by a member of the council after the private meeting that the mayor was to receive a salary. There was no truth in this report, he said, and it was a disgraceful one to put abroad. After some discussion on the matter of the future management of the public library it was decided that this should be vested, as formerly, in a separate committee, on condition that quarterly were submitted to the council.
50 years Ago November 15, 1957 Evesham Sea Cadets, parading at their Castle Street headquarters last Thursday, heard their commanding officer (Lieut H C Smith) read the report of the Admiralty inspecting officer which described them as well turned out and knowledgeable cadets. Mr Smith took the opportunity to sum up the progress and hopes of the unit, which will attain its third birthday in a few months. He said the town and district showed considerable interest in them and, in fact, the unit was represented at far moe public functions than any other local youth organisation. But the coming winter, he said, was a time for training and he wanted twelve or fifteen new entrants to augment the programme.