The employees of the Rushden Chrome Tanning Co. had their annual outing on Saturday last. Starting from the tannery at 9 o’clock, the party, numbering 50, made a halt at Sharnbrook, and, proceeding, reached Milton Ernest where lunch was partaken of in a marquee. The journey was then resumed, and Bedford was reached at 1p.m. The rest of the day was spent on the river and about the town. The party, leaving Bedford at 9p.m., reached home about midnight, after having spent a very enjoyable time. On the proposition of Mr. Potter (foreman), seconded by Mr. Ainsworth, a hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Harris and the firm for their most generous hospitality provided that day. Mr. Harris, in reply, said he much regretted they were unable to sit down to tea together owing to the rationing order, but he had come with them that day to provide for them in other ways. All expenses were paid by the firm, and each one received their day’s pay. The brakes were supplied by Mr. F. Draper, of Higham Ferrers.

Rushden Echo, 13^th April 1928, transcribed by Kay Collins

Messrs. Harris Bros. (Rushden) Ltd., have purchased the goodwill, premises, and plant of the Rushden Chrome Tanning Co. Ltd., Kimbolton-road. It is the intention of Messrs. Harris Bros. to transfer their own registered office and business as curriers and leather merchants from George-street, Rushden, on April 16^th, to the new address, where they propose to add to their present production the manufacture of all kinds of full chrome leathers as recently produced by the tannery. The new premises are such as will facilitate the handling of very considerably increased trade.