Brenka Magazine 1947 June-July

Football Brenka Cup Final

It was a brilliant summer evening, really too hot for football, but very pleasant for the spectators when the two teams, Engineers v. The Rest, took the field for this year’s final. The Rest won the toss and elected to kick up field against the wind, and with the sun at their backs. The Engineers took full advantage of the wind, and developed a blitz-like attack, Danny Haskayne scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the game. Before eight minutes had gone Bob Keringhan had scored a third. It certainly looked like the start of a pontoon score, and the Engineers’ supporters on the touch line were jubilant. However, the Rest got over their initial surprise and the game settled down; the score at half-time still being 3-0.

The second half commenced and, in six minutes, Ronnie Fairclough scored direct from a corner kick, making it 3-1. This was followed by Ivor Lewis scoring from a penalty kick, bringing it up to 3-2. However, Danny Haskayne put his shooting boots on again, and rasped in another one for the Engineers, making it 4-2. About 15 minutes from the end, Leo Wagstaff, who was just going to shoot for goal, was fouled in the penalty area, a penalty being awarded, which was placed in the net by Alf. Roberts, making the score 4-3, which was still the same when the full time whistle blew.

Outstanding players were Danny Haskayne, Tommy Cooper and R. McQueen of the Engineers, and Les Wagstaff of The Rest, with a special pat on the back for Johnny Ryder, the Rest’s goalkeeper, who saved two lovely penalty shots.

Our thanks are also due to Mr. Brocklehurst, the referee, who carried out his duties very efficiently.

The Brenka Cup was presented by Mr. Scholes to the winning captain, R. McQueen, this being the first time the Engineers had gained that honour. Among the spectators were Mr. Scholes, Mr. Hendry, Mr. McKay, Mr. Chegwin and family, Mr. Jack Settle, and Mr. J. Lee, while the majority of the other spectators, judging by their comments, were mainly Engineers’ supporters.

So ended another evening’s recreation, ringing down the curtain on this season’s football, and leaving us looking forward to further delightful summer evenings. EMAC.

 

 

Industrial Concerts

A scheme has been inaugurated by the Liverpool Philharmonic Society, whereby a series of concerts will be given to industrial workers at the Philharmonic Hall.

British Enka has been asked to co-operate with other Liverpool firms in this scheme and to guarantee to take a certain number of tickets for each concert. All the tickets will be 3/6d. and firms participating will be allocated a percentage of their seats in each part of the hall, e.g. boxes, stalls, balcony, etc.

It is proposed to hold eight concerts during the 1947/48 season, which will commence at 7.45 p.m. to enable workers to have a meal and to change. The programme will consist entirely of popular music, and instead of the customary programme notes a short des-cription by the conductor will precede each work.

Concert dates and programmes will be published on the Factory notice boards as soon as they are available and it is hoped that this scheme will be well supported by Enka employees and their friends.

M. A. LEWIS.

 

 

Brenka Children

 

Newly Weds

 

Miss Kathleen Murphy, of Invoice Department, became Mrs. William Steel, on Satur-day, 5th April, 1947, at St. Matthew’s Church, Bootle. Kay wore a white satin gown and veil crowned with a head-dress of white flowers, and carried a bouquet of double red tulips. She was attended by four bridesmaids. The two adult bridesmaids, Miss Irene Steel, sister of the groom, and Miss Sylvia Power, of Sales Foreign Department, wore turquoise satin, turquoise feather headdresses and mitts, and carried bouquets of daffo-dils. The two younger bridesmaids, Kay’s sister Joan and cousin Pauline, wore peach satin and carried muffs of the same material.

When we last went to print we did not have any details or a photograph of Miss Ena Moorcroft’s wedding to Mr. Anton Verwayen, of Amsterdam. A few details have been passed to the Editor and we pass them on to Ena’s many friends.

Ena wore a turquoise dress, brown hat trimmed with a turquoise feather, and wore a spray of pink car-nations. The ceremony took place on Thursday, 16th January, at the Town Hall, Amsterdam. According to reports, everything sounded to have been said with flowers which we think was a lovely gesture and certainly made Ena feel at home. The breakfast was everything one dreams about, and we were green with envy!

The sun shone and the birds sang on Saturday, 12th April, 1947, when Miss Dorothy Roberts, of the Sewing Room and Mr. Cyril Rowlett, one of our electricians, were married at St. Andrew’s Church, Maghull. Dorothy wore a gown of white moss crepe, a Brussels lace veil adorned with a feathered headdress in the shape of doves and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The two brides-maids, Misses Dorothy and Jean Horner, wore gowns of yellow taffeta covered with green broderie anglais, yellow elbow length mitts, and headdresses of yellow feathers trimmed with green veils. They carried bouquets of daffodils. After a reception at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, the bride and groom left for their new home, Dorothy wearing a tan dress, emerald green coat, tan hat and accessories to match.

Although others in the Cake Preparation Depart-ment have taken the plunge, namely, Jim Mount and Sue Kendrick, Miss Edna Cross was the only one from whom we could get a photo and some details. Edna became Mrs. Hardaker at the Olivet Mission, Spencer Street, Bootle, on Saturday, 26th April, 1947, when she wore a gown of white lace, head-dress of lace and tulle, and carried a sheaf of red tulips and white narcissi. Edna was attended by her sister, who wore a dress of old gold trimmed with a mauve sash, a headdress of mauve flowers, and carried a bou-quet of pink carnations. The bride’s going away outfit consisted of grey two-a piece with navy blue accessories. The honeymoon was spent at Llandudno.

THE TWENTY-ONERS

Employees, who between September 1947 and 31st December 1948 completed 21 years in the Service of the Company.

Back Row: Miss M. ROBINSON, Miss M. MCGREE, Miss K. JONES.
Front Row : Mrs. D. DUFTON, Miss M. PATTINSON, Miss J. TODD.

Back Row : Miss M Stack, Miss C Johnson, Mrs L Spear.
Front Row : Miss M Egan, Miss E Carter, Miss E Westhead, Miss D McConchie.

Back Row Standing : N Hopwood, A L Dickson, R H Davies, C W Howard, W E Anderston, W Russell, A Robinson, T Gore, J Cornforth.
Front Row Seated : J Lunt, H Carr, T Wright, R Wood, H Henshaw, J Cronin, W Bailey, A E Pyper.

Back Row Standing : G Longden, C Hayward, J Walsh, L Ebbrell, J Dilworth, F Swift, J Carlson, J Shepherd, A Torpey, T Bodcock, T Fletcher, J Allison, H Toby.
Front Row Seated : W Pardoe, W Jones, A Wake, C Evans, W Jenkinson, J Murphy, C Miller, W J Daniels, W Murphy.

Back Row D. ALMOND, G. OWENS, T. O’LEARY. D. BARR, J. WATSON, J. MOORE, E. GRANT.

Front Row : T. SURTEES, G. QUILLIAM, R. KELLY, R. BAMFORD, F. DOOLIN, J. WILLIAMS, W. E. CAMPBELL.

Back Row : E. PROFFITT, A. E. SUTTON, J. O’DONNELL, R WILKINSON, A. NEWCOMBE.

Front Row : T. MCMAHON, H. HALL, J. FILES, J. LEIGH, R. CHANT.

Back Row : F. RUDD, A. PHILLIPS, J. SETTLE, W. H. HARRISON, D. MCNIVEN, N. AIREY.

Front Row : EVANS, R. BURNE, J. MARTIN, R. BRASSINGTON, E. P. MCMANUS, J. BENNETT.

Back Row :  A. EDWARDS, R. H. DALTON, A. PRITCHARD, W. BURNETT, J. HARRISON, R. MARTIN.

Front Row : F. PARRY, H. MOORE, W. DAVIES, A. TERRY, W. HARRISON, J. SHEA.

Training Scheme

The Company has been able to secure the services of Miss A. I. G. Hewitt, B.A., M.I.A.A., who is a Specialist Consultant in Industrial Training, to plan and initiate a training scheme, to meet our needs. After acquaintance with Miss Hewitt we all feel that the choice is a particularly happy one and although our training scheme is a mere toddler at present, we believe that the child is healthy and has a great future before it. This promise is due in no small measure to Miss Hewitt’s genius, she is keen on her work and interested in people. At present, an induction scheme is in operation, which is designed to give background subjects to all new entrants; in addition, actual job training is in operation for Spinners and it is hoped before long to extend this service to other departments. It is also hoped that when the training scheme is firmly established it will be found possible to give established employees the benefit of the background training now being provided in the induction course. It is appreciated that a training scheme can only be successful in so far as we are able to secure the fullest co-operation of all concerned, and Miss Hewitt has devoted a lot of her time to talks and discussions with supervisory staff and management. Some Shop Stewards have had one conference with Miss Hewitt and on her return in mid-August it is intended to continue such discussions.

Obituary

The most grievous blow fell upon us on October 27th, 1944, when Ir. G. A. M. Heim, our acting manager, suddenly died from heart disease. Everybody who has known him will understand how big a loss this was. His kind but firm hand guided us through the troublesome years of the war and his sharp brains and clear insight helped us to conquer all difficulties. We miss him very much in this time which is in other respects so troublesome again. But we try to follow his example and keep his spirit alive between our walls. If we succeed in that we can face the future without fear.