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Treeton Methodist Social Club Magazine, 1951
Vol.1. No.3. 1950-1951
The Charge of The Tight Brigade
Half a league, half a league,
Football league onwards,
In three charabancs
Rode the six hundred
This is a tale of a football match
Where two teams fought to death.
A tale of shirts and fronts and backs,
And footballs filled with breath.
The famous Treeton Social Club
A team as nought could kill it
Were playing Woolworth's Arsenic
For the cup, and tea to fill it.
The Treeton Social Club came on first,
A hefty lot of kickers.
They all wore shin guards on their shins
and mudguards on their knickers.
Sam tried to blow his whistle
But they shoved It through his face.
He'd two black, eyes, and his trousers tore
In a very awkward place.
Sergeant Cox, the war correspondent,
Was on the touch line, looking sad and despondent;
He was going to report on these gallant sons,
But they wanted him back to polish the guns.
Dekker and Killer, nylons were hawking;
Raker and Mason were coughing and barking;
John Lynes dashing up said, 'Lads, stop your
larkin',
The Social Club must win the day.
Then young Pete Lowe, with a terrible shout.
Scored a great goal, from half a mile out.
The Boss gave three cheers, and shot up the spout,
And shouted:' "How's that?" but Sam said, "Not out."
Both the spectators, Fred Radley and Smithie,
Were playing at snap for a cig in the kitty,
While Tink dashed about like a man in the city,
He'd supped rubbing oils in mistake - What a pity!
Alan and Brian were grand full-backs;
And Twankey and Pete Piercey, who were playing in slacks,
Were mashing coffee and making snacks,
For Rhubarb and Buff who were down on their jacks.
Brian and Keith, who were there with their rattles,
Jumped out of their prams to join in the battles.
And said: "Who'll foot the bills if there's any limbs
brok?"
Here's a team that's played Arsenal, Harry Lyne and Stoke
City,
And all of it's true that you've read in this
ditty.
But they're a grand set of lads, that play up ter t' last
minute.
Not for what they get out of it, but for what they put in it.
J. Smith
Vol.1. No.3. 1950-1951
The Ode to the Trip
This is a tale
About the T.M.S.C.
Who left Treeton one morning.
For a day by the sea.
A day well-remembered
By those who were there,
And for those less fortunate
Our joys now we share.
Tho' the weather was dull
This didn't matter much,
As we journeyed forth to Morecambe
Serenaded by our "Hutch"
His voice bellowed out,
But he didn't seem to care,
For his thoughts were with his girl friend,
Who unfortunately wasn't there.
As we sped forth
On wings of song,
We had commentary from 'Long.'
Who kept us all well informed,
In a voice clear and cool,
Of the very strenuous Road Walk
From Manchester to Blackpool.
One strange unfortunate incident
Encountered on the way-
It happened In Denton,
Where we halted for a stay;
The gentleman concerned
Left the toilet with a grunt
When he suddenly discovered
He had his pants on back to front
Passing on through Preston,
A Love scene we did see
Between "Al Jolson " of our party
And a very infant 'she.'
The "she" was very beautiful,
Displaying her young form,
And "Al" tried hard to speak to her,
But alas! 'twas all forlorn.
At last we arrived
And spread o'er Morecambe Bay,
Wondering what strange happenings
Would engulf us all that day.
Into the bathing pool
Went a section of our party,
Who. on seeing all the Bathing "Belles,"
Laughed loud and very hearty.
"Oh! who is this with "Athletic Figure,"
Going to dive in ten foot of water?
How he is like a smooth wooden plank,
Well! if it isn't our own 'Widow Twank'.
Suddenly there was a mighty wave,
Which made all the swimmers shiver and quaver
Someone has shot down the shute with a splosh,
"Well, if it isn't our very own boss!"
But the time soon came
For us all to en-bus,
And the sorting of seats
caused many to fuss
But, all in good spirits,
We soon settled down
To sit back and watch
The act of a clown.
Now this clown filled us all
with great consternation
By the constant repetition
of the word 'nebitiation.'
The meaning of which
Leaves many in doubt
And many still longing
To seek and find out.
The shedding of shoes
And the hanging of hose
Caused many to flush
And hold on their nose.
Then a certain "back bencher"
Said " It's quite alright,"
But he shall be nameless
Unless you guessed (W)right.
Soon night began to fall,
And the songs died away,
And noiseless sat the Club.
Except for one small stray,
Who asked at regular intervals
"Where's Derek, Bob and Roy?"
Only to get the answer:
'He's sleeping very sound
Like a good little boy'
But the silence was soon broken,
And we all arose with shock,
To listen to the voice of one
Shouting "Somebody's pinched mi rock!"
A halt was called
At a place called Hyde.
And we all filed out
Into the cold outside.
Some went off,
Their stomachs to fill,
While Buff in the Market
Sold 'Nylon' and 'Pill'
Each one settled in their 'individual seats'
All remained quiet except some small bleats
These skitting remarks were in the form of passes,
But these soon stopped when 'HE' donned dark glasses.
Homeward we sped, Looking sleepy and coy.
Everyone sat listless,
Especially our Roy,
Who during the journey
Had never been heard;
But you all know the proverb
About 'An Action' and 'Word.'
Arriving in Treeton Our thoughts sped again
To the fun in the baths,
On the sands, in the rain;
And now we look forward Once more to the sea,
Carry on T.M.S.C.
R. Cox
Club Pennuth July 1951
MY JOB
One of the most common topics of conversation in the club-room is 'what happened at work today', yet when we come to think of it, how many of us could describe, in detail, our closest friend's job? I decided to do a little investigating, and started with the club's 'jack of all trades' - Alan Rodgers.
ALAN RODGERS
Alan has worked in the fitting shops at Treeton colliery for 6½ years. When he left school he intended to be a joiner, but since there was no vacancy he worked as a fitter, and liked to so much that he has continued to do so. His job is to keep the machinery in working order, and to make the necessary spare parts. The work varies from making nuts and bolts to dismantling and overhauling a locomotive. He helps to erect any superstructure and to guard the safety of the underground workers.by keeping the haulage system in working order. He works an 8 hour shift, and once in every 3 weeks he works nights, so i think we can say that our handyman does a hard and useful job at work as well as at the club.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth August 1951
BAPTIST GARDEN PARTY
The Treeton Baptist Garden Party was held and Mrs. O. Tomlinson was crowned the Rose Queen by Miss Ida Philips , Mr. Royce Bates was Knighted with the Royal Order of Sunday School - Sir Fidelity. After Tea, Side Shows and Games provided much amusement. On the whole the day was such a great success that a repeat is to be held in the near future.
T. Bates.
Club Pennuth August 1951
MARY ASHWORTH
Mary held several posts after she passed the school certificate, before she finally chose her career, her first choice was work in the laboratory of a steel works, then she worked as assistant in a chemist's shop. She then decided to put her fondness for children to some avail, and obtained work at a nursery school. When she became too old for this, she went on to a nursery training school. The course for a nursery teacher is of two years duration, and covers the care of health and mental development of children from birth to 5 years. The hours are similar to those of a general nurse - very long, i.e. 12 hours daily. The students live at the home and are kept. Wages are very small amd barely cover pocket money -not the job for the mercenary-minded. Mary is a student at a home for unwanted and abandoned children. She studies all aspects of the health of infants, care of mother and baby, hygiene and diet. The students have full charge of the children, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising. They conduct the nursery school for children between 3-5 years. This is not really a school where reading and writing are taught, but a class for constructive free activity. The children begin their education at a different home. When Mary has finished the course she will take the examination of the NNEB, and will then be qualified as either a nursery helper or a private nanny. We wish her success in a career suited only to the child lover and hard worker.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth September 1951
TREETON OF OLD. MR. T.O.ROSSINGTON
TREETON POPULATION
1801 - 312; 1811 - 338; 1821 - 364; 1831 - 345; 1841 - 419; 1851 - 386; 1861 - 368; 1871 - 383; 1881 - 697; 1891 - 1820; 1901 - 2450;
You won't have much difficulty in placing the decade in which Treeton colliery was sunk. There are now more than 600 houses in the village; upwards of 200 built since 1901, and we venture the guess that the recent census will show that the population in 1951 is less than it was in 1901
Club Pennuth September 1951
ARTHUR PARROTT
This month we have an instant of 'Like father, like son', for both Arthur's father and grandfather were miners before him. Arthur has been working at a colliery (with an interval of 18 months in the R A F) since he was 15. He worked for 5 years as a welder, but is now a borer. His job is to prepare the surface for the shot firers. The art of boring in just the right spot needs experience and sound judgement. Arthur already holds his deputy's ticket and is in his fourth year of study for his under-manager's ticket with 2 years to go. Best wishes when the time arrives for that final exam.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth October 1951
THE NOBBLER
A church without due reverence defeats the purpose of an act of worship. Our forefathers had means of ensuring at any rate an outward form of reverence. They had in St. Helen's Church an official called "the nobbler." This official wore a gown and carried a long stick. It was his duty to observe and promptly punish any departure from rectitude, and we can imagine him moving quickly down the aisle on tip-toe and bringing down his stick gently - ? On the head of the offender. One such office bearer was John Walker, and strangely enough he was a member of the Wesleyan Church. An old saint. His grandchildren are still with us.
Club Pennuth October 1951
ERIC WOOD
This month we again find our worker at the colliery. Eric has been working in the tub repair shop ever since he left school 8 years ago. His job is to keep the tubs which carry the coal from the face to the surface in running order. He also has to overhaul the trams which carry the arch girders and the heavy machinery. All this equipment needs frequent attention. Eric also helps to make paddy mail cars which take the miners to the coal face, ano does any odd repair jobs around the colliery, and occasionally works in the saw mill. This just goes to prove that, contrary to general opinion, Eric really has got something to do other than play the piano for club productions.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth November 1951
EXTRACT FROM WHITE'S DIRECTORY DATED 1862
The national school is a neat stone building erected in 1850. Ann Womersley, teacher. In 1861 Treeton had 88 houses and 368 inhabitants. Comment we think Miss ? Womersley must have had a very trying time.
Club Pennuth November 1951
KATHLEEN BANKS
To show that the female members of the club are not forgotten, we turn this month to hairdressing - a subject of great feminine interest, and to our exponent of that art. Kathleen has been working as a hairdresser for 8 years now. She served as an apprentice for two years, and after four years became fully qualified. During her apprenticeship, Kathleen mostly watched, did odd jobs and shampoos. She practiced on the other assistants and switches of false hair. From this she progressed to trimming and setting. Finally she passed on to permanent waving and tinting, and holds a diploma for the latter. She also does manicuring and face massage. Kathleen does not want her own business yet, but if she ever did I am sure she would need no other advertisement than her own immaculately kept hair.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth December 1951
ROY BLOOM
Roy has been working as a fitter's mate for the British Electricity authority for the past seven months. He had to be over 21 to obtain the post and there is no apprenticeship, he is learning the trade by working with a fitter, and will be classed as fully trained in 2 to 3 years' time. The task of these fitters is to keep the electricity grid system in this section of the country, in perfect condition. This entails maintaining and overhauling the transformers at Neepsend, Blackburn Meadows, Doncaster and Rotherham, and patrolling the lines beyond Retford to Rotherham, Woodhead to Sheffield, and Doncaster to Rotherham. The lines carry 132,000 volts but the current is switched off when any work is being done. Most of the work, therefore, is done at weekends to avoid power cuts. It can be a very cold, wet job, especially in winter as it consists entirely of outdoor work, but it is very necessary work, as without this constant surveillance the public electricity supply would be endangered.