Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haseldine of 1, Brunswick Road, Earlestown, who celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last Friday. They were married on October 17th 1870, at Parsonham [actually Passenham] Church, Bucks., and came to Earlestown a short time afterwards. Mr. Haseldine was a master baker at Parsonham [Passenham], but upon learning that Viaduct Works were in need of employees (strange rading in 1930) he decided to come North, and, accompanied by his wife settled in Earlestown. He stayed only a short time at the Earle Street Works, however, for he obtained the chance of again entering the baking trade, obtaining employment as a baker with Mr. Peter Thompson, who had the shop in Bridge Street now owned by Mr. T. Gregory. Later, Mr. Haseldine entered the employ of Mr. Ellison, in Earle Street, and for eleven years was master baker there. Another move took him to Mr. Austin, in Legh Street, but soon afterwards he entered business on his own account in Athol Street. Here he made a reliable reputation and carried on his business till over 70 years of age. His son, Mr. W. N. Haseldine then returned from active service in the Great War and took over his father's business, later selling it to Mr. D. Brown. Mr. Haseldine has led a remarkably active life and belies his years. Hard work has been his motto and at 70 he thought nothing of carrying a 280 pounds sack of flour---a feat which many younger men could only do with effort! He gave the greater part of his time to business, but found time to attend his church; to-day he is a sidesman at St. Philip's Church, Newton Common, and is a highly respected resident of the township. He has eleven children, all married. There are three sons and eight daughters and two of the latter are in Canada, whilst one is in the U.S.A. Mr. and Mrs. Haseldine are happy in their retirement, and their health is quite good for their years. They celebrated this milestone in their lives in a quiet and informal way.

Son David Haseldine

MR. C. HASELDINE The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Haseldine, of 1. Brunswich Road, Earlestown, took place last Friday. A service was held in St. Philip's Church, Newton Common, being conducted by the Rev. T. Lever, assisted by the deceased's son-in-law, Mr. W. Bloor, hon. lay reader of St. Philip's Church. The service was choral and included the 23rd Psalm and the hymn "Jesus shall reign." At the conclusion of the service, Miss D. Edwards who presided at the organ, played the Nune dimittis. During the course of the service, the Rev. T. Lever gave an appropriate address. Among the congregation were officials of St. Philip's Church, where Mr. Haseldine had been a sidesman for many years. A memorial service to the late Mr. Haseldine, was held at St. Philip's last Sunday evening and was largely attended by members of the family, friends, and fellow worshippers. Mr. James Rothwell presided at the organ and played the Dead March. The Rev. T. Lever was assisted by Mr. W. Bloor. The mourners were: Mrs. Haseldine (wife), Mrs. H. Haseldine (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bloor, Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarke (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. W. N. Haseldine (son), Jack and Billie (grandsons) Elsie and Edna (grand-daughters). Wreaths and floral tributes were received from the following: Wife, Charlie and Jack Lizzie and family; Bella and Charlie and family (Canada); Carrie and Joe and family; Emma and Sam, Gladys and Glen (America); Annie and Bill and family; Ada and Willie and family; David and Nellie and family; Billie and Alice and family; May and Reg and family (Canada); St. Philip's Church; The Misses Lever. Messrs. Stephens, of Earlestown, were the undertakers.