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Rushden Echo, 4th July 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Box-Makers’ Outing—The Rushden and district staffs and employees of the firms Messrs. H W Chapman Ltd., and Messrs. Seddon and Arlidge Ltd., (both cardboard box makers), had their annual outings on Monday, choosing Wembley for the venue. The Rushden parties left Rushden by the 8.27a.m. train, and they were joined at Wellingborough by a large contingent from Wellingborough and other towns. A number of saloon coaches comprised part of the train which carried the parties right into the exhibition. The company split up into small groups to visit the various places, etc., as much as possible. Fortune favoured those who had not previously seen members of the Royal family, a visit to Wembley also being paid on Monday by her Majesty Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales, and a member of a foreign Royal household. The trippers were able to get their own direct snapshots of the Royal personages. Lunch was served to the box-makers in the “Non-Stop Rail Cafe” and tea in a room in the Stadium. The Rushden party arrived home about 1a.m. on Tuesday.
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Rushden Echo, 11th July 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
To Wembley—The employers and employees of Messrs. C W Horrell Ltd., and Messrs. G Selwood & Co. journeyed to the British Empire Exhibition at Wemley on Saturday last by saloon omnibuses. The party started at 6a.m., the journey being via Bedford and Hendon, arriving at Wembley about 10.30. The employees were admitted free to the exhibition by a grant made by the firms. They started back at 11p.m., and reached Rushden about three o’clock on Sunday morning, after a most pleasant outing.
Messrs William Green and Son Ltd. (boot manufacturers), of Rushden and Irchester, spent a very enjoyable day at Wembley on Friday last. They departed from Rushden station at 7.55a.m., picking other “Wemblers” up at Irchester (from the Wholesale and Export Shoe Company), and arrived at St. Pancras at 10.15. The admission of the party to the exhibition was kindly paid by Mr C A K Green. After a memorable day the party reached home about 1.30a.m.
Wembling—A large party started at 6.56 from Rushden on Saturday last en route for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley by Messrs. John Cave and Sons’ “guaranteed express excursion train.” The party consisted of the employers and employees of Messrs. J Cave and Sons, Messrs. B Denton and Sons, Messrs. Fred Knight Ltd., and Messrs W Packwood and Son (builders). The excursionists arrived at Wembley at 8.53, travelling via Northampton and Bletchley. They sallied forth to see the many wonders of the exhibition. The party returned from St. Pancras at 1.32a.m., and arrived in Rushden about four o’clock on Sunday morning. The arrangements were carried out through Messrs. John Cave and Sons Ltd., whose employees paid 5s., which included railway fare to Wembley and admission to the exhibition, the firm contributing the remainder. |
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Rushden Echo, 22nd August 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Newsboys’ Outing—Yesterday Mr Charles Robinson, newsagent, took his 16 newsboys to Wembley Exhibition, himself paying all expenses. The party, with adults (20 in all), journeyed in Mr George Robinson’s charabanc, leaving Rushden at 8.30. A stop was made at St Albans for refreshments and sightseeing, and after another pleasant run Wembley was reached about noon. “Charlie” piloted his group of eager youngsters about the various “countries,” Canada, Australia, India, Palaces of Industry and Engineering, and then to the Amusements Park, where the boys were in high glee on the various attraction. Allowed by their leader to go on the water, the newsboys went in boats for half-an-hour (and stayed on for over an hour!). Their inner wants were supplied by frequent “dives” into “nosebags” which they all carried. Gathering his company together at seven o’clock, “Charlie” got them safely stowed away in the charabanc. Three lust cheers were given by the boys for their leader. Rushden was reached about 10.30.
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Rushden Echo, 22nd August 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Water Board Outing—The annual outing of members and officials of the Rushden and Higham Water Board was held on Monday afternoon. Travelling in a charabanc supplied by Mr Bert Scroxton, the party had a pleasant run to Sywell, where an inspection of the reservoir and plant was made. Everything was found to be in excellent condition, the reservoir being nearly full. Mr T Willmott (chairman) entertained to company to tea, and after a little fishing the return journey was begun, Rushden being reached at 8.p.m.
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Rushden Echo, 5th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Factory Outing—About 70 of the staff and employees of Messrs A Groome and Sons Ltd., had and enjoyable outing to Wembley on Saturday. They left Rushden at 6.30 in three charabancs supplied by Mr George Robinson, and after a pleasant run and 30-minutes halt at St Albans, Wembley was reached at 10.45. The party went sight-seeing through the exhibition in small groups. Several of the trippers, members of the Rushden branch of the Kettering and District Boot Foremen’s Association, joined the 300 students from various parts of the country attending the Boot and Shoe Convention at the Marylebone Hotel, addressed by Sir Edward Penton and Ald. J. Bostock. The London section, with the assistance of the Cordwainers’ Association and others, entertained the provincial visitors to luncheon at the hotel. Later on the Rushden members rejoined their fellow-workers at Wembley. The principals of the firm Messrs. Groome and Sons contributed very generously to the cost of the outing. The secretarial arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr Edwards.
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Rushden Echo, 5th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Employees of the Rushden Urban Council and their wives visited the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on Saturday. The employees were given the day off, and a party of 44 started at 6a.m. in two charabancs supplied by Mr A Abbott. A halt was called at St Albans on the outward journey for a short time. The company divided at Wembley, and a very enjoyable time was spent.
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Rushden Echo, 5th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Wembley—The employees of the Rushden Brick and Tile Company on Saturday had an outing to Wembley Exhibition, a large party journeying thence by three motor charabancs supplied by Mr G Robinson, of Rushden. Starting about seven o’clock, the forward journey was made via St. Albans, where a halt was made. Wembley was reached about 11a.m., and the party spent a very enjoyable time at the exhibition. Some of the trippers visited London at night. On the journey back a stop was made at High Barnet. The company made a very welcome contribution towards the outing.
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Rushden Echo, 5th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
At Wembley—The employees of the firm of Messrs. J & C Claridge had an outing on Saturday, when they went to Wembley. About 50 of the employees set out in two charabancs at 6a.m., and, after a wet journey Wembley was reached at ten o’clock, a stop having been made at St. Albans. Spending a very enjoyable time at Wembley, the party set out for Rushden at 8.30p.m., stopping at Barnet on the homeward journey. Rushden was reached in the small hours of Sunday morning. The firm liberally contributed to the expenses.
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Rushden Echo, 5th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Outing—On Saturday the employees and staff of Messrs. A Allebone and Sons Ltd. held their annual outing, to Wembley being visited by a party of about 80. Starting out at 6.30a.m., in charabancs supplied by the United Counties Omnibus Company. Wembley was reached after a stop at Barnet. At Wembley the trippers disported themselves in various ways, and a start for home was made at 8.30. After stopping at Barnet on the return journey, Rushden was reached just before 2a.m., after a most enjoyable day. The employers made a welcome contribution towards the expenses of the outing.
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Rushden Echo, 12th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Directors, staff, and employees of Messrs. Fred Corby Ltd., curriers, had an outing on Friday last, the 124 members travelling to Wembley. They left Rushden by the 7.27a.m. train, to which extra coaches had been specially attached. By a generous grant from the firm, the travelling expenses, admission to the exhibition, and a sumptuous lunch taken in the Stadium were paid for as a gift to the employees. To suit the wishes of those who desired to stay late, a good arranghement had been made whereby part of the trippers were enabled to leave by the mail train (8.40p.m.) and others in the midnight train, special coaches being shunted off at Wellingborough. The whole party had a very enjoyable outing.
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Rushden Echo, 12th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Empire Exhibition at Wembley was visited on Saturday by 84 members, staff, and employees of the firm Messrs. W. H. Davison & Co. Ltd. Mr W Taylor and Mr J Foster had made excellent arrangements, which worked very smoothly. The trippers left Rushden by ’bus for Wellingborough Midland station, catching the 6.30a.m. train, and arriving in Wembley station at 8.15. Each member of the party made his own arrangements for lunch and tea. A very enjoyable day was spent in the exhibition, and, leaving St. Pancras at 12.10 and travelling from Wellingborough by ’bus, the party reach Rushden at 3.10a.m. The firm made a good contribution to the cost of the outing.
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Rushden Echo, 19th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
A Party of about 120 excursionists from Messrs. Walker and Gunn’s works, and including 23 from Messrs. H. R. Patenall’s factory, visited the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on Saturday last. Mr. A. Abbott, of Rushden, supplied the charabancs, and the party left Higham at about 6.30, reaching Wembley in good time, where lunch was served by the kindness of Messrs. Walker and Gunn. They then split up into parties and visited the various palaces, etc. The return journey was begun at ten o’clock, and the trippers arrived at their destination about two o’clock on Sunday morning.
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Rushden Echo, 19th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Staff and employees of Messrs F Skeeles & Co Ltd., journeyed to the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on Saturday. A Party of 86 started from Rushden at six o’clock in two United Counties ’buses. A break in the journey was made at St Albans, where lunch was served by the kindness of the firm. The admission fees to the exhibition were also met at the firm’s expense. After having a very enjoyable day looking at the many wonders of Wembley, the parted started on their homeward journey at 9.30, and arrived at Rushden about two o’clock on Sunday morning.
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