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1921

A Big Scheme

On 25th November 1921, the Consett Guardian reported on a "Big Scheme" which, at the time, hadn't been officially announced. It is possible that there is a link between the bowling greens mentioned and the greens laid in Consett Park, and used by Consett Park Bowling Club from 1923.

We also see mention of Major Mangles, who was to become an important member of Consett Park Bowling Club. We have included Major Mangles in our "Hall of Fame". Are you a descendant of Major Mangles? If so, we would love to hear from you, and perhaps we could work together to create a fitting tribute to the Major.

A BIG SCHEMEAccording to what one hears, the Consett Iron Company have a big scheme in hand whereby it is proposed to layout in Consett a spacious athletic ground which would provide several football pitches, tennis courts, bowling greens, etc. I trust that the news is true, as, in my opinion, it would fill a long felt want in Consett. I heard no mention of cricket pitches but I take it that they also will be included. Last summer two or three junior cricket teams asked me if I could recommend any place where they were likely to get a pitch - even it was a somewhat rough one - but I was unable to oblige. If the scheme to which I have alluded materialises - and I sincerely hope that it will - many of our problems in regard to various pastimes would appear likely to be solved. In the person of Major Mangles, the Consett Iron Company are fortunate in possessing a gentleman as welfare supervisor who thoroughly understands his duties, and who is, I know, anxious to see every local football and cricket club provided with a decent ground. It is, I admit, a big order but where you have an enthusiast like Major Mangles at the helm, then nothing is impossible. It will mark a new era in the athletic life of the district if they talked of scheme comes to fruition.

In Other News

The Consett Guardian included adverts that appeared in the columns as though they were news stories. On the same page as the "Big Scheme" story, there were adverts for Veno's Lightning Cough Cure and Atora's Shredded Beef Suet, above and below an article about a Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Annfield Plain. Atora Shredded Beef Suet is still available today, together with a vegetable equivalent. Other brands are available.

WHAT MAKES CHILDREN GROW?At one time it was thought that an ample supply of food, of almost any kind, was all that was necessary. Modern research by Professor Armstrong, Dr Salesby, and others shows, however, that certain “constructive elements” must be included in a child’s food or it will not grow properly.It is satisfactory to learn that these elements are contained in a high degree in a popular article of kitchen use – “Atora” Shredded Beef Suet. “Atora” can be used in making puddings of all kinds, including even milk puddings. (Milk can be saved in these by using half milk and half water, and one tablespoonful of “Atora” to each pint.)“Atora” is very economical, because there is no waste, and every little shred can be used. No time is wasted in chopping, and there are no impurities. Sold by all Grocers and Stores in 1lb and 1/2lb cartons. Sole manufacturers HUGON & SO Ltd., Manchester.

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