THE annual supper and social of the Advance Boot Co., Ltd., Rushden, took place on Friday at the Athletic Club. Over 300 partook of a hot meal, served by Mr. Frank Wilkins, after which a capital programme was gone through. Mr. G. H. Clarke, managing director, was thanked for his efforts in securing work when many firms were experiencing a period of very bad trade. Refreshments were served, and dancing took place.

The Advance Boot Co.’s Factory
The Surveyor reported that he had visited and inspected the building situated off the High-street occupied by the Advance Boot Co., Ltd., as a manufactory in which persons of both sex were employed, and found that the provisions of Section 22 (1) of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890 were not complied with in the case of such building, inasmuch as it was not provided with sufficient and suitable sanitary accommodation, having regard to the number of persons employed therein. He also submitted a statement showing the existing accommodation.

It was resolved to recommend the Council to serve a notice on the occupiers requiring them to provide within 28 days an extra w.c. for the male workers.