Rushden Echo, 2nd March 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

Presentations—The annual social of the Rushden Industrial Co-operative Society’s employees was held on Thursday last, in the Co-operative Hall. Tea was provided for about 150. After the meal presentations were made to Mr. W. J. Cure, the general manager, in recognition of 21 years’ service; and to Mr. W. Inglesby, for 35 years’ service. Mrs. W. Hambly, see Stokes, was also made a present, the occasion being her recent marriage.