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20949 Private Louis B. Lambert, 11th South Lancashire Regiment. Died in France, of wounds, on 21st December 1915. Son of Mr. F. Lambert, of 4, Borough Road, St. Helens.
"A GOOD LAD."
GRIEF IN BANGOR AT ST. HELENS SOLDIER'S DEATH.
Among the many unexpected things wrought by this war has been the cementing of bonds of friendship between different parts of the kingdom through the medium of billeted soldiers.
Before the outbreak of war St. Helens, to the people of Bangor, was simply a Lancashire town, but the 11th South Lancs. (the St. Helens "Pals") forged a link between the two towns which must long remain. Though many months have elapsed since the South Lancs. were billeted in Bangor, the inhabitants still retain pleasant memories of their stay, and especially of their exemplary, straightforward conduct, whether in their billets or in the streets. En passant it might be said that more Christmas parcels were address to the St. Helens "Pals" from Bangor than to any other troops.
"That feeling of friendship was exemplified last week," writes a Bangor correspondent, "when it became known that casualties had occurred in the ranks of the "Pals." Had the local Terriers been in action the news could not have created more regret. My duties took me to a residence in the Garth district of Bangor, where I found the landlady almost prostrate with grief. It appeared that she had just heard from France that one of the "Pals," Private Louis B. Lambert, of St. Helens, a young lad who was billeted with her, had been killed.
HONEST AND STRAIGHT.
"I felt his death as much as if one of my own children had died for he was a dear lad," she said. "I had a letter from him every week since he left Bangor. He was an honest, straight lad, and I could trust him everywhere.
In a letter to the landlady, Sergt. Trevor Jones states: "Poor Louis Lambert has paid the penalty for aiding England - the highest price a man could pay. He died a heroe's death, and is being mourned by his section. He was with a working party in the first line of trenches when he was shot through the head and died in hospital. I am taking the liberty of writing this letter, knowing that he was well thought of in Bangor, and, as his section commander, I, on behalf of all his section and myself, send our deepest sympathy to you.
Another member of "D" Company also wrote to the landlady, explaining that Lambert was shot by a German sniper at midnight. He was bandaged, but never regained consciousness.
"He never uttered a word after he was shot," added the writer. "Think of him as one who did his duty to his King and country. He has been buried respectfully. Poor Louis! He was a good lad and he will be missed by the platoon. I have got your address from the letters he used to write to you."
(St Helens Reporter, 7 January 1916)
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20995 Private William Groves, 11th South Lancashire Regiment. Died of wounds on 24th December 1915, aged 33. Son of Thomas Groves, of 77, Peter Street, St. Helens.
Rfm. Wm. Groves, who lived at 77, Peter-street, of the St. Helens Pals, who has died of wounds in France.
(St Helens Reporter, 4 January 1916)
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20905 Rifleman Joseph Swift, 2nd/5th South Lancashire Regiment. Died 7th January 1916.
MILITARY FUNERAL. - On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral took place with military honours at Windleshaw Abbey of the late Pte. Joseph Swift, 2/5th South Lancashire Regiment, who died at Knockaloe, Peel, I.O.M., on Friday last. The chief mourners were Mrs. Swift (widow) and family, Mrs. Jos. Swift (cousin), Nurse Swift (cousin), Mr. T. Swift (cousin), Mr. H. Unsworth (cousin), Mr. H. Webber (cousin). Those assembled at the cemetery included Mr. T. Gallagher, Miss A. Lally, and several members of the Dove House Men's Guild. The service of the r vesi was concluded by the Rev. Fr........, Holy Cross, after which three volleys were fired, and the "Last Post" was sounded. Wreaths were left by the following: - 2/5th South Lancashire Regiment, Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Swift and Nurse Swift.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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THE STORM.
ST. HELENS SOLDIER KILLED.
BILLET BLOWN IN.
St. Helens was visited by the heavy gale on Saturday, and while there were numerous cases of minor damage, no serious calamity is reported.
Unfortunately, however, a St. Helens soldier was killed and eleven were injured as a result of the blowing off of a roof and collapse of a wall at the Bebington Showground during Saturday's gale.
At the present time the showground is in the hands of the military authorities and the 2nd (Garrison) Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment, under Colonel Ashby, is in occupation. The men, which include many from St. Helens, were billeted in the sheds, used in show times for the housing of horses and cattle.
The victims of the accident were: -
DEAD.
Private H. M'Donald, of St. Helens, died from fracture of the base of the skull.
INJURED.
Corporal A. Croft, Lance-Corporal G. Beal, Privates T. Pickford, T. Connors, P. Doolan(?), J. Lally, J. Entwhistle, S. Narrison, W. Ashcroft, M. O'Gara and T. Houghton.
The men comprising this battalion are mostly transferees from the South Lancashire Regiment, and a good many of them, including some of the injured, have seen active service at the Front. It was fortunate that at the time of the accident there were so few men in the shed.
(St Helens Reporter, 4 January 1916)
The report clearly gives the name of H. M'Donald as having been killed, but the only possible name I can find is that of 31530 Private William Tinsley, 2nd Cheshire Regiment; died 1st January 1916, aged 52.Son of John and Jane Tinsley; husband of Ellen Smith (formerly Tinsley), of 22, Shepherd Street, Preston, and born at Wigan. He's buried at Flaybrick Hill Cemetery, Birkenhead.
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Another St. Helens man who was on board the ill-fated ship was Able Seaman G. N. Prescott, son of Mrs. Prescott, of 15, King Edward-road - readers will note the rather unusual coincidence of his serving on a ship bearing the same name as the street in which he lived. Seaman Prescott joined the navy about two years ago, and was rated on the "Impregnable," being transferred to the "King Edward VII" in May last. The young sailor appears none the worse for his exciting experiences, and is at the present time enjoying short leave at home.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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UNDESIRABLE WOMEN IN ST. HELENS.
CHIEF CONSTABLE'S STRONG COMMENTS.
GRAVE SOCIAL SORE INDICATED
Considerable food for reflection is provided in his annual report on crime in the borough of St Helens during the past year by Chief Constable Ellerington, among the important subjects upon which he comments being the presence in the town of immoral women who engage in their horrible calling under circumstances which render them immune from police action, and the grave danger of the spread of disease which results; the diminution of rowdyism; a suggested alteration of Statute Law; and an amendment of the Pawnbrokers' Act.
There has been no outbreak of serious crime during the war (says Chief Constable Ellerington), but there has been an increase of juvenile crime in 10 cases of simple larceny, and 11 of larceny from the person; nearly all of which are ascribed to the lack of parental control, mostly on the part of the mother, as in many cases the father is serving in the Army, and cannot effectively supervise his children.
A SOCIAL SCOURGE.
There is, besides, a class of women who frequent St Helens for the purpose, and a few others who separately occupy dwellings as a cover for carrying on an immoral but profitable occupation, by which they spread the worst kind of disease through the community. Such persons are exempt from the law so long as they carry on their business without the aid or presence of another female on their premises; nevertheless, they are a scourge to the country generally, as every medical man knows.
This is more a matter for the public health authorities than the police; but all the same, the evil is there, and every year makes it worse.
If a respectable citizen has the misfortune to have a child ill with scarlatina, measles or other infectious disease, he has to report at once to the Medical Officer of Health; but the undesirable harlots, to whom I refer, are at liberty to contaminate the ration from end to end, because innocent persons suffer - as do their children - just as much as, or more than the men who personally patronize these diseased women. One need not wonder at the number of young people showing evidences of constitutional weakness, when unwholesome women are allowed to disseminate disease in a wholesale manner.
While stringent regulations are in force dealing with isolation and treatment of other infections and contagious diseases, no attempt is made to prevent these women from spreading a disease which is more injurious and far-reaching in its consequences.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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SOLDIER'S HOUSE RAIDED.
The St. Helens magistrates had before them, on Saturday, Arthur Lacey (10 years), of 28, Waine-street, and Ernest Lunt (8), of 9, Waine-street, on a charge of breaking and entering a dwelling-house, 19, Waine-street, and stealing a lady's metal wristlet watch, two books, and 17 cigarette cards, altogether worth 10s. - Mrs. Catherine Branigan, wife of Rfm. Wm. Branigan, who at present is with the 5th South Lancs. Regiment, at Maidstone, said that on December 23rd last she went to see her husband at Maidstone, and before going she secured the house. On returning on Sunday, January 9th, she found that a piece of cardboard had been removed from a back kitchen window, and an entrance had been effected in that way. On examining the house she found the place in great disorder, and missed the articles named from a drawer. In consequence of what she was told, Mrs. Branigan saw the two lads, who blamed each other. Det.-Sergt. Anders and P.C. Maddocks investigated the case, and the lads were arrested. They admitted having robbed the house. The watch had not been recovered. Evidence was given by Wm. Yates, a boy who lives in Recreation-street, and P.C. Maddocks. - Supt. Dunn gave the mother of Lacey a bad character. He said the income of the house was 3s. a week, but the mother was more fond of drink and enjoyment than the welfare of the children. - The Chairman (Mr. J. B. Leach) said that an effort must be made to rescue the children. They would be each fined 10s., and the mother would have to pay the money or go to prison for a week. The lads would also be put on probation for three years.
(St Helens Reporter, 21 January 1916)
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SOLDIER AND HIS WIFE.
TROUBLE WHEN HE GOT "TOO TALL."
John Dolan, a soldier in the 13th South Lancs., whose home is at 69, Albert-street, and who is stationed at Prescot, was somewhat penitent at the Police Court, on Friday, when he was summoned by his wife for persistent cruelty. He admitted he had behaved very badly to his wife, and not as he ought to have done.
Mr. Holmes, Court missionary, said the parties had been unhappy for some time, but they had not been before the Court before.
Mrs. Dolan said they had been married twelve years, and there were five grown up children by a former marriage. Defendant came home every night from Prescot, and she had to leave him last Saturday, because he was jealous and bad-minded. She was getting 27s. 6d. separation pay.
The Clerk: What is your idea in coming here, then? - I want a separation order. I dare not live with him.
The Clerk: - You are not bound to live with him unless you want to. It really does not matter. I do not see why you should disturb things. What is the good of a separation?
Mrs. Dolan: I am not going to live with him any longer.
The Clerk: You need not do so.
Defendant: I am very sorry. It looks hard if I have to go and fight the Germans, and then be deprived of my home. I shall have no one to correspond with. (Laughter)
The Clerk: You should advertise in "The Times," and you will get plenty. (Laughter)
The Chairman: Why, do you ill-treat her?
Defendant: Sometimes when I get a drop of drink I get a bot too tall. (Laughter)
The Bench adjourned the case so that the Court missionary could talk to the parties.
The Clerk (to complainant): You go and live away from him, you are getting plenty of money.
Mr. T. Hamblett (a magistrate): He won't stay away.
The Clerk: The police in that case can turn him out.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 January 1916)
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"DUTY DONE." - Wm. Gilliker, living at 71(?), Bold-street, was charged with committing a breach of the peace on Sunday and with being an absentee from the 3rd South Lancs. Regiment. Acting-Sergt. Adams stated that at 10.30 the previous evening he was requested by prisoner's sisters to go to Bold-street, where the prisoner was creating a disturbance. He had been to France, where he was badly wounded. Witness said prisoner threatened his mother, and used very obscene language. He also threatened witness and kicked him on the thigh. The Chief Constable said he was prepared to withdraw the charge, as prisoner had "done his bit." - He was remanded to await an escort.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 January 1916)
"A GOOD LAD."
GRIEF IN BANGOR AT ST. HELENS SOLDIER'S DEATH.
Among the many unexpected things wrought by this war has been the cementing of bonds of friendship between different parts of the kingdom through the medium of billeted soldiers.
Before the outbreak of war St. Helens, to the people of Bangor, was simply a Lancashire town, but the 11th South Lancs. (the St. Helens "Pals") forged a link between the two towns which must long remain. Though many months have elapsed since the South Lancs. were billeted in Bangor, the inhabitants still retain pleasant memories of their stay, and especially of their exemplary, straightforward conduct, whether in their billets or in the streets. En passant it might be said that more Christmas parcels were address to the St. Helens "Pals" from Bangor than to any other troops.
"That feeling of friendship was exemplified last week," writes a Bangor correspondent, "when it became known that casualties had occurred in the ranks of the "Pals." Had the local Terriers been in action the news could not have created more regret. My duties took me to a residence in the Garth district of Bangor, where I found the landlady almost prostrate with grief. It appeared that she had just heard from France that one of the "Pals," Private Louis B. Lambert, of St. Helens, a young lad who was billeted with her, had been killed.
HONEST AND STRAIGHT.
"I felt his death as much as if one of my own children had died for he was a dear lad," she said. "I had a letter from him every week since he left Bangor. He was an honest, straight lad, and I could trust him everywhere.
In a letter to the landlady, Sergt. Trevor Jones states: "Poor Louis Lambert has paid the penalty for aiding England - the highest price a man could pay. He died a heroe's death, and is being mourned by his section. He was with a working party in the first line of trenches when he was shot through the head and died in hospital. I am taking the liberty of writing this letter, knowing that he was well thought of in Bangor, and, as his section commander, I, on behalf of all his section and myself, send our deepest sympathy to you.
Another member of "D" Company also wrote to the landlady, explaining that Lambert was shot by a German sniper at midnight. He was bandaged, but never regained consciousness.
"He never uttered a word after he was shot," added the writer. "Think of him as one who did his duty to his King and country. He has been buried respectfully. Poor Louis! He was a good lad and he will be missed by the platoon. I have got your address from the letters he used to write to you."
(St Helens Reporter, 7 January 1916)
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20995 Private William Groves, 11th South Lancashire Regiment. Died of wounds on 24th December 1915, aged 33. Son of Thomas Groves, of 77, Peter Street, St. Helens.
Rfm. Wm. Groves, who lived at 77, Peter-street, of the St. Helens Pals, who has died of wounds in France.
(St Helens Reporter, 4 January 1916)
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20905 Rifleman Joseph Swift, 2nd/5th South Lancashire Regiment. Died 7th January 1916.
MILITARY FUNERAL. - On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral took place with military honours at Windleshaw Abbey of the late Pte. Joseph Swift, 2/5th South Lancashire Regiment, who died at Knockaloe, Peel, I.O.M., on Friday last. The chief mourners were Mrs. Swift (widow) and family, Mrs. Jos. Swift (cousin), Nurse Swift (cousin), Mr. T. Swift (cousin), Mr. H. Unsworth (cousin), Mr. H. Webber (cousin). Those assembled at the cemetery included Mr. T. Gallagher, Miss A. Lally, and several members of the Dove House Men's Guild. The service of the r vesi was concluded by the Rev. Fr........, Holy Cross, after which three volleys were fired, and the "Last Post" was sounded. Wreaths were left by the following: - 2/5th South Lancashire Regiment, Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Swift and Nurse Swift.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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THE STORM.
ST. HELENS SOLDIER KILLED.
BILLET BLOWN IN.
St. Helens was visited by the heavy gale on Saturday, and while there were numerous cases of minor damage, no serious calamity is reported.
Unfortunately, however, a St. Helens soldier was killed and eleven were injured as a result of the blowing off of a roof and collapse of a wall at the Bebington Showground during Saturday's gale.
At the present time the showground is in the hands of the military authorities and the 2nd (Garrison) Battalion of the Cheshire Regiment, under Colonel Ashby, is in occupation. The men, which include many from St. Helens, were billeted in the sheds, used in show times for the housing of horses and cattle.
The victims of the accident were: -
DEAD.
Private H. M'Donald, of St. Helens, died from fracture of the base of the skull.
INJURED.
Corporal A. Croft, Lance-Corporal G. Beal, Privates T. Pickford, T. Connors, P. Doolan(?), J. Lally, J. Entwhistle, S. Narrison, W. Ashcroft, M. O'Gara and T. Houghton.
The men comprising this battalion are mostly transferees from the South Lancashire Regiment, and a good many of them, including some of the injured, have seen active service at the Front. It was fortunate that at the time of the accident there were so few men in the shed.
(St Helens Reporter, 4 January 1916)
The report clearly gives the name of H. M'Donald as having been killed, but the only possible name I can find is that of 31530 Private William Tinsley, 2nd Cheshire Regiment; died 1st January 1916, aged 52.Son of John and Jane Tinsley; husband of Ellen Smith (formerly Tinsley), of 22, Shepherd Street, Preston, and born at Wigan. He's buried at Flaybrick Hill Cemetery, Birkenhead.
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Another St. Helens man who was on board the ill-fated ship was Able Seaman G. N. Prescott, son of Mrs. Prescott, of 15, King Edward-road - readers will note the rather unusual coincidence of his serving on a ship bearing the same name as the street in which he lived. Seaman Prescott joined the navy about two years ago, and was rated on the "Impregnable," being transferred to the "King Edward VII" in May last. The young sailor appears none the worse for his exciting experiences, and is at the present time enjoying short leave at home.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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UNDESIRABLE WOMEN IN ST. HELENS.
CHIEF CONSTABLE'S STRONG COMMENTS.
GRAVE SOCIAL SORE INDICATED
Considerable food for reflection is provided in his annual report on crime in the borough of St Helens during the past year by Chief Constable Ellerington, among the important subjects upon which he comments being the presence in the town of immoral women who engage in their horrible calling under circumstances which render them immune from police action, and the grave danger of the spread of disease which results; the diminution of rowdyism; a suggested alteration of Statute Law; and an amendment of the Pawnbrokers' Act.
There has been no outbreak of serious crime during the war (says Chief Constable Ellerington), but there has been an increase of juvenile crime in 10 cases of simple larceny, and 11 of larceny from the person; nearly all of which are ascribed to the lack of parental control, mostly on the part of the mother, as in many cases the father is serving in the Army, and cannot effectively supervise his children.
A SOCIAL SCOURGE.
There is, besides, a class of women who frequent St Helens for the purpose, and a few others who separately occupy dwellings as a cover for carrying on an immoral but profitable occupation, by which they spread the worst kind of disease through the community. Such persons are exempt from the law so long as they carry on their business without the aid or presence of another female on their premises; nevertheless, they are a scourge to the country generally, as every medical man knows.
This is more a matter for the public health authorities than the police; but all the same, the evil is there, and every year makes it worse.
If a respectable citizen has the misfortune to have a child ill with scarlatina, measles or other infectious disease, he has to report at once to the Medical Officer of Health; but the undesirable harlots, to whom I refer, are at liberty to contaminate the ration from end to end, because innocent persons suffer - as do their children - just as much as, or more than the men who personally patronize these diseased women. One need not wonder at the number of young people showing evidences of constitutional weakness, when unwholesome women are allowed to disseminate disease in a wholesale manner.
While stringent regulations are in force dealing with isolation and treatment of other infections and contagious diseases, no attempt is made to prevent these women from spreading a disease which is more injurious and far-reaching in its consequences.
(St Helens Reporter, 14 January 1916)
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SOLDIER'S HOUSE RAIDED.
The St. Helens magistrates had before them, on Saturday, Arthur Lacey (10 years), of 28, Waine-street, and Ernest Lunt (8), of 9, Waine-street, on a charge of breaking and entering a dwelling-house, 19, Waine-street, and stealing a lady's metal wristlet watch, two books, and 17 cigarette cards, altogether worth 10s. - Mrs. Catherine Branigan, wife of Rfm. Wm. Branigan, who at present is with the 5th South Lancs. Regiment, at Maidstone, said that on December 23rd last she went to see her husband at Maidstone, and before going she secured the house. On returning on Sunday, January 9th, she found that a piece of cardboard had been removed from a back kitchen window, and an entrance had been effected in that way. On examining the house she found the place in great disorder, and missed the articles named from a drawer. In consequence of what she was told, Mrs. Branigan saw the two lads, who blamed each other. Det.-Sergt. Anders and P.C. Maddocks investigated the case, and the lads were arrested. They admitted having robbed the house. The watch had not been recovered. Evidence was given by Wm. Yates, a boy who lives in Recreation-street, and P.C. Maddocks. - Supt. Dunn gave the mother of Lacey a bad character. He said the income of the house was 3s. a week, but the mother was more fond of drink and enjoyment than the welfare of the children. - The Chairman (Mr. J. B. Leach) said that an effort must be made to rescue the children. They would be each fined 10s., and the mother would have to pay the money or go to prison for a week. The lads would also be put on probation for three years.
(St Helens Reporter, 21 January 1916)
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SOLDIER AND HIS WIFE.
TROUBLE WHEN HE GOT "TOO TALL."
John Dolan, a soldier in the 13th South Lancs., whose home is at 69, Albert-street, and who is stationed at Prescot, was somewhat penitent at the Police Court, on Friday, when he was summoned by his wife for persistent cruelty. He admitted he had behaved very badly to his wife, and not as he ought to have done.
Mr. Holmes, Court missionary, said the parties had been unhappy for some time, but they had not been before the Court before.
Mrs. Dolan said they had been married twelve years, and there were five grown up children by a former marriage. Defendant came home every night from Prescot, and she had to leave him last Saturday, because he was jealous and bad-minded. She was getting 27s. 6d. separation pay.
The Clerk: What is your idea in coming here, then? - I want a separation order. I dare not live with him.
The Clerk: - You are not bound to live with him unless you want to. It really does not matter. I do not see why you should disturb things. What is the good of a separation?
Mrs. Dolan: I am not going to live with him any longer.
The Clerk: You need not do so.
Defendant: I am very sorry. It looks hard if I have to go and fight the Germans, and then be deprived of my home. I shall have no one to correspond with. (Laughter)
The Clerk: You should advertise in "The Times," and you will get plenty. (Laughter)
The Chairman: Why, do you ill-treat her?
Defendant: Sometimes when I get a drop of drink I get a bot too tall. (Laughter)
The Bench adjourned the case so that the Court missionary could talk to the parties.
The Clerk (to complainant): You go and live away from him, you are getting plenty of money.
Mr. T. Hamblett (a magistrate): He won't stay away.
The Clerk: The police in that case can turn him out.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 January 1916)
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"DUTY DONE." - Wm. Gilliker, living at 71(?), Bold-street, was charged with committing a breach of the peace on Sunday and with being an absentee from the 3rd South Lancs. Regiment. Acting-Sergt. Adams stated that at 10.30 the previous evening he was requested by prisoner's sisters to go to Bold-street, where the prisoner was creating a disturbance. He had been to France, where he was badly wounded. Witness said prisoner threatened his mother, and used very obscene language. He also threatened witness and kicked him on the thigh. The Chief Constable said he was prepared to withdraw the charge, as prisoner had "done his bit." - He was remanded to await an escort.
(St Helens Reporter, 25 January 1916)