Winslow History | Parish Council 1913

Parish Council 1913

February 1913

[p.248] 1913 Feb 18th A Parish Council Meeting was held in the Oddfellows Hall
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. J. White, J. Varney, E. Egleton, & Geo. Gazey

The Minutes of last meeting were read & signed.

Winslow Town Band A copy of the rules of the Winslow Town Band was produced by the Clerk and read by the Chairman.

Letter to Revd Hinckley M^r. Varney proposed & M^r. E. Egleton Seconded that the Copy of Rules be sent to the Vicar The Rev^d. T. Hinckley and calling his attention to Rule (13) thirteen, and asking him as one of the Vice Presidents to have an enquiry made into the at present unsafe care & custody of the Instruments.

According to a report in the Bicester Herald, "A complaint was brought forward that some of the instruments and uniforms of the Town Band (which is now non est) had been taken to Grandborough, contrary to the rules."

apt of Constables M^r. Gazey proposed and M^r. J. White seconded that M^r. John Warner and M^r. Edw^d. Th^os. Lines be appointed Constables for the Parish of Winslow this was also carried and the lists were signed to be returned to the overseers.

Alfred J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

Annual parish meeting

1913 March 17th The Parish Meeting for the election of Parish Councillors and the Annual Meeting was held in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday March 17th. 7pm
present M^r. W. R. Monk in the chair
Mess^rs. J. Varney E. Egleton G. Gazey A. J. Clear, Austin Watson, W. C. Goodger, W. H. Stevens, Th^os. Walker, W. R. Monk, W. Wise, E. A. Illing, W. J. Whitehorn, Norton, W. Neal Jun^r. W. G. Chowles, A E. T. Lines, J. H. Turnham, A. Walker Illing Jun^r. & o(the)rs.

The Notice Calling the Meeting was read.

The Minutes of the last Parish Meeting were read and signed by the Chairman M^r. A. Clear who being himself a Candidate had to vacate the chair at this point and M^r. W. R. Monk, was voted and took the Chair.

Election of New Council The following valid nomination papers were then handed to the Chairman.

No.	Candidate	Proposer	Seconder
1	Varney John	Turner Geo	Bird S.D.
2	Egleton Edwin	Wise W^m. Geo.	Robinson Geo
3	Gazey George	McCorquodale Norman	Hawley Jas. C.
4	Watson Austin	Clear Alfred J.	Turnham W^m
5	Clear Alfred Joseph	Wigley H. H.	Stevens W. H.
6	Chowles W. G.	Turnham J. H.	Rowe H. G.
7	White Josiah	French E. J.	G. A. Midgley
8	Whitehorn W. J.	Illing E. A.	Varney John
9	Illing Ebenezer A.	Wise W.	Whitehorn W. J.

RE Subscriptions to F.B. from Parish near A discussion here took place Respecting the present Condition of the Fire brigade in connexion with the Villiages in the district which at present are not subscribing to the F.B. funds, having been declined by Winslow Lighting Com^tee in consequence of the difficulty of getting Horses and also in getting payment in case of a Fire, the question was left for the future consideration of the new Parish Council.

propd Water Tank Mr. W. Wise suggested that a Water Tank be sunk in the spare ground in front of Staniford’s Pump near Mr. Fred French’s, to take the overflow from the Pump & be always ready in case of Fire & being also in the very centre of the Town, this was also left for the consideration of the new Council.

The Chairman then read out the names of the nine Candidates prop^d. & seconded, and declared them duly elected.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman prop^d. by Mr. Varney & Sec^d. by Mr. Clear, concluded the meeting.

A. J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

April 1913 Annual Meeting

1913 April 16 The Annual Parish Council Meeting was held in the Oddfellows Hall.

1st Meeting of New Council Present Mess^rs. A. J. Clear, G. Gazey, W. G. Chowles, Edwin Egleton,
E. A. Illing, John Varney, A. Watson, Josiah White, W. J. Whitehorn.

The above members signed the declaration upon taking office as Parish Councillors.

Chairman M^r. J. Varney prop^d. & M^r. Egleton Sec^d. that M^r. A. J. Clear be reappointed Chairman this was put to the meeting & carried Unanimously.

Vice Chairman M^r. J. White prop^d. & M^r. Illing Sec^d. that M^r. J. Varney again be appointed Vice Chairman this was also unanimous.

L&W Comtee M^r. J. Clear prop^d. & M^r. Illing Sec^d. that the whole council constitute the Lighting & Watching Com^tee.

The Minutes of the last meeting were then read & signed.

Apt. of Overseers
Mr. Gazey proposed            }             M^r. W. E. Woodman
       “   Illing Sec^d               }                 as an overseer
       “   Varney prop^d}              M^r. Josh Colgrove
     “   Gazey Sec^d             }                        as D^o.
“   Gazey prop^d                 }              M^r. W. E. Law
       “   Varney Sec^d          }                        as D^o.
“   Illing prop^d                  }              M^r. R. G. Matthews
     “ White Sec^d             }                         as D^o.
The above 4 names were put to the Meeting & carried unanimously

Charity a/cs The Charity a/cs were presented by M^r. H. Ray showing a balance in hand of £10.7.11.

[p.250] trusteeship of Congregational Chapel A letter from the Charity trustees was put in and read giving notice of proposed transfer of the trusteeship of Congregational Chapel in Horn Street to the trusteeship of Congregational Union of England & Wales.

School Managers
Mr. J. Varney prop^d            }             M^r. W. R. Monk
“    E. Egleton Sec^d        }                as School Manager
“    J. Varney prop^d}              that M^r. E. A. Illing be nominated
“    Gazey Sec^d              }            to represent the County Council
“   Illing prop^d    }              that M^r. A. J. Clear, M^r. W. J. Whitehorn
      “   White Sec^d           }             & Mr. J. Varney be appointed on the Higher Education Com^tee      (carried)

Rent of Hall 20/=             Mr. Whitehorn prop^d           }             that the Rent of O.F. Hall
                                                “    A. Watson Sec^d      }             of 20/= due Apl 24th be paid
Cheque                                a cheque was drawn for that am^t

F.B. Sub Comtee Mr. Illing prop^d } that Mess^rs. Gazey, White & Egleton
“ Whitehorn Sec^d } be on the F. Brigade Sub Com^tee

Town Band letter to Revd Hinckley Revd Riordon The Clerk was requested to write to Rev^d. Hinckley & Rev^d. J. Riordon respecting the Winslow Town Band asking them to attend the next Parish Council Meeting & to bring the printed Rules.

Path Horn Street Dr. Kennish D^r. Kennish having made a complaint respecting the South Path in Horn Street the clerk was requested to write him saying the matter shall be inquired into at our next meeting.

A. J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

May 1913

[p.251] 1913 May 14 A Parish Council Meeting was held in the O F Hall.
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. E. Egleton, A. Watson, W. J. Whitehorn, W. G. Chowles, J. White, J. Varney, and Geo Gazey

The Minutes of the last meeting were read and signed.

Town Band The question of the present position of the Town Band was raised and as it was now in process of being reformed the Council decided to leave the matter and proceed to \with/ the next business.

Letter to County Council M^r. Whitehorn prop^d. & M^r. A. Watson sec^d. that the attention of the County Council be called to the condition of the foot path on the South Side of Horn St from \& including/ D^r. Kennish’s to the Congregational Chapel Manse occupied by Rev^d. J. Riordon.

a cheque was drawn to pay M^r. W. Midgley 10/4
also one “ “ M^r. E. J. French’s a/c £1/11/3

Alfred J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

August 1913

1913 Aug 6th A Parish Council Meeting was held in the O F Hall, present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. E. A. Illing, J. W. Whitehorn, J. Varney, W. G. Chowles, A. Watson, G. Gazey.

The Minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

A letter from the County Council respecting path on the South Side of Horn S^t. was discussed in which the County Council decline to repair the said path stating that it had always been done by the owners of the property adjoining.

[p.252] Letter to C.C. The Clerk was requested to reply stating that the said path was paved by the old Surveyors some 25 years back and that no repairs have been done to it since that time by the owners.

Letter to R.D.C. M^r. Chowles prop^d. & M^r. Watson sec^d. that the District Council be asked to Tar Brush the paths round the Church Yard they being at present in a very uncomfortable condition. (carried)

Letter to C.C. M^r. Illing prop^d. & M^r. Varney sec^d. that the County Council be asked to Tar Brush & roll the two \gravel/ paths in the Station Road (carried)

chq 20/=/= Audit Stamp A cheque for 2/=/= was drawn to pay the Clerk for his outlay on June 24th last of an audit Stamp for the a/cs of 1912-13.

Notice of Motion M^r. Chowles gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that steps be taken to provide a recreation ground for the children.

Letter to Mr. W. Wise Re Water Tank The question of providing at Tank at Stainford’s pump for use in case of Fire was discussed. The clerk was asked to see M^r. Wise and get his opinion of the probable cost & size of the same, also if he M^r. Wise knew whose property the said Tank would come out upon, M^r. Wise having made the original suggestion at the last parish Meeting.

A. J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

September 1913

[p.253] 1913 Sep 10th A Parish Council Meeting was held in the O F Hall,
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. J. White, A. Watson, W. G. Chowles, E. A. Illing, Geo Gazey, John Varney.

The Minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

Buckm. Rd Path A letters from the owners & occupiers in the Buckingham Road was read, complaining of the state of the Footpath there, and asking the Parish Council to assist them in getting the Path Tarred.

Letter to Bucks C.C. (Mr. Crouch) M^r. Illing prop^d. & M^r. J. Varney sec^d. that the letter be forwarded to the County Council with an enclosure stating that the Winslow Parish Council strongly recommend that the matter be attended to with as little delay as possible.

Proposed Tank at Staniford’s Pump A reply was received from M^r. Wise giving his opinion of the probable cost of making a Water Tank at Staniford’s pump for use in case of fire “viz” a Tank to hold 10,000 gallons of Water to cost about £70 =
The Tank would be sunk on RDC property M^r. Illing prop^d. that the question of Tank be considered at the next meeting, and in the meantime M^r. Clear to see M^r. Wise and also to find out what are the powers of the Parish Council in the matter.
Sec^d. by M^r. White & agreed to.

[p.254] proposed Recreation Ground M^r. Chowles moved the resolution, that the Parish Council do consider the question of a recreation ground for Winslow, after considerable discussion M^r. Illing proposed & M^r. J. Varney Sec^d. that the promoters of the question take steps to find an owner who will give or let (at a nominal Rent) a Field for the purpose, this was carried.

Stiles @ Dr. Kenish’s Field Letter to Wigley & Sons The Clerk was requested to send a letter to Mess^rs. Wigley & Sons calling their attention to the bad state of the Stile at the top of Short Lane, Tinker’s End leading on to Dr. Kennish’s Field, also to the Kissing Gate in the same field, leading to Hollow furrow, and requesting them as agents to the property to have the same put into better repair.

Alfred J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

October 1913

1913 Oct 15 A Parish Council Meeting was held in the O F Hall
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. E. Egleton, J. White, J.Varney, A. Watson, E. A. Illing, W. G. Chowles, G. Gazey.

The Minutes of the last meeting were read & signed.

Water Tank M^r. Clear reported having interviewed M^r. W. Wise respecting the proposed water tank near Staniford’s Pump, stating that a 10,000 gallon Tank could be constructed there for a cost of £70 = but M^r. Clear

[p.255] Letter to LGB Re Water Tank finds that the Parish Council have no power to do the work themselves and M^r. Illing prop^d. & M^r. J. Varney sec^d. that a letter be sent to the Local Gov^t. Board asking them what powers the Winslow Parish Council can have granted to them in the above case. This was agreed to, also reminding the L.G.B. that a Parish Meeting was held on March 17/13 at which it was unanimously agreed that a supply of water near the centre of the Town was much needed, for the use of the Fire Brigade in case of Fire.

Letter to Bucks C.C. Two letters from the County Council were put in and read stating that in the matter of the path on the South Side of Horn S^t they declined all responsibility and would not admit owning the said pathway, in the two other cases viz. Station Road & Buckingham R^d paths they reported not being able to do these as they could not get any \more/ tar this season, after some discussion on the above M^r. Clear agreed to write to the County Council himself, expressing in strong terms the opinion of the Winslow Parish Council.

A. J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

Annual Parish Meeting (Lighting & Watching)

1913 Nov 12th A Parish Meeting was held in the O.F. Hall.
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the Chair
Mess^rs. Austin Watson, Henry Hall, Geo Wichello, W. G. Chowles, W. C. Goodger, E. A. Illing,
J. W. Whitehorn, - Roskelly

The Minutes of the last Parish Meeting were read & signed by the Chairman.

The notice calling the meeting was read.

Vote of £120 = L&W Act M^r. Iling proposed that a sum not exceeding £120 = be raised for the purposes of the Lighting & Watching Act for the ensuing year, this was seconded by M^r. W. G. Chowles & agreed to.

A. J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

December 1913

[p.256] 1913 Dec 10 A Parish Council Meeting was held in the O F Hall
present M^r. A. J. Clear in the chair
Mess^rs. J. W. Whitehorn, E. Egleton, J. White, J. Varney, A. Watson, G. Gazey.

The Minutes of last meeting were read & signed.

Horn St Path A letter from the Bucks County Council respecting path on South side of Horn S^t was read wherein that Council decline all liability for the repair of that Pathway.

Letter to R.D.C. also Bucks C.C. 3 letters enced M^r. White prop^d. & M^r. A. Watson Sec^d. that the Parish Council refer the matter of Horn St path to the R.D. Council for them to take up with the County Council. Carried.

Water Tank & L.G.B. A letter from the Local Gov^t. Board Respecting the required Water Tank at Staniford’s pump was read in which the L.G. Board refer the Parish Council to the R.D. Council. M^r. A. Watson prop^d. & M^r. E. Egleton Sec^d. that the question be adjourned to the next meeting.
Pathway past Piccadilly The Clerk was requested to call the attention of the R.D. Council to the state of the pathway leading from top end of Station Rd past Piccadilly. (letter sent to W N M)

chq 10/6 Small & Barker An a/c from Mess^rs. Small & Barker for 10/6 for legal advise [sic] in connexion with the late Dodley Hill Fire was presented. M^r. J. Varney prop^d. & M^r. J. White Sec^d. that a cheque be drawn to pay the a/c of 10/6.

Alfred J. Clear [signature]
Chairman

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