Rushden Echo and Argus, Friday 20th April 1934, transcribed by Susan Manton
Boot Making Tests at Rushden - School and Factory Used For County Exams
Rushden Boot and Shoe School and the factory of Messrs. John Cave and Sons, Ltd. were among the centres where practical tests took place on Saturday in connection with the Annual Boot and Shoe Examinations under the County Education Committee. Approximately 370 students were examined in all branches of the industry. The written tests were held on April 9 and 10 at Daventry, Kettering, Long Buckby, Rothwell, Rushden and Wellingborough.
Saturday’s tests in pattern cutting, hand lasting and hand welting were held at each of the three County Schools of Boot and Shoe Manufacture, under the direction of the supervising instructors of the respective schools. Tests in pattern cutting, clicking and hand-sewn making were held at the Council School, Daventry. For the tests in clicking, closing, bottom stock, cutting and preparation, machine lasting, attaching and finishing, as well as management, Messrs. John Cave and Sons Ltd, Rushden and Messrs. G. J. Cox Ltd, Wellingborough, gave facilities at their factories.
The arrangements were made by the County superintendent of Boot and Shoe Instruction, Mr. F. P. Wootton A.B.S.I., assisted by Mr. L. W. Magson B.Sc., Assistant Superintendent. Valuable help was given in organising the work at Messrs. Cox’s factory by Mr. J. Billingham, A.B.S.I. and at Messrs. Cave’s factory by Mr. Reynolds.
The examiners and officials who supervised at the Rushden Centre were kindly entertained to tea by Messrs. John Cave and Sons, Ltd. and those at Wellingborough by Messrs. G. J. Cox, Ltd.
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