'JS Journal', Vol. 1 No. 4

Table of content

• Contents Page
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  Page 1
  Here and there
  Page 3
  Workers' Playtime
  Page 6
  Staff Association News
  Page 12
  The Shop and its Equipment
  Page 16
  Educational Background in Training
  Page 22
  Friends for the Evening
  Page 23
  Children's Party
  Page 24
  About...

• Here and there
  03

  J S. Journal IVo. 4 PLANNED for the Autumn but unfortunately and unavoidably postponed, at present looks like just missing Christmas but just making the New Year still, in time, we hope, for what would in normal times be...

• "Workers' Playtime"
  05

  To the Blackfriars Staff the Canteen and its rota need no introduction; branch folk, however, may like an insight into our " Workers'1 Playtime." MY lunchtime this week, by virtue of H. Tallemache's now famous " circular ...

• Staff Association - Recent Outstanding Events
  08

  THE weekly editions of the Association News provide the members with an up-to-date record of the activities of the Association. The fact that we are able to find so much material each week is an indication that the...

• Discussion Group
  09

  The Discussion Group have had many successful meetings the Mock Trial was one of the biggest hits. Mr. Cody Stev. A. Dore of the Sales Office, seen below, swearing on the Rationing Guide (contrary to his usual practice of...

• Dramatic Group
  10

  THOSE people I freely admit I was one who purchased a ticket for the Dramatic Group's show at Toynbee Hall with a faintly patronizing air received a shock when the curtain went up on the first act of the performance. To say...

• Music Group
  10

  The Choral Society UNDER the professional conductorship •of J- E. H. Griffiths, the Choral Society recently presented a concert version of Edward German's " Merrie England " at the Southwark Cathedral Chapter House. It was...

• Rifle Club
  12

  We now have three sub-units operating, at Walthamstow, Brighton, and Barnet, with Harrow, Luton, Barking and Sutton as possibles in the near future. The Committee are having great difficulty in obtaining supplies of ...

• From the Padre
  13

  " Dear Friends, On visiting the House of Commons some time ago, I was intrigued to find that ' His Majesty's Government' and ' His Majesty's Opposition ' sit facing each other and not, as in many continental parliaments, in...

• Horticulture Group
  13

  SINCE the first issue of J.S. Journal this new group has been born and has now been duly affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society with its various privileges, and to the Rose and Sweet Pea Societies. As you all know, we...

• The Shop and its Equipment
  14

  WITHOUT doubt, a most interesting volume could be written on the history of the retail shop. This is evident if we pause to recall that there were buildings planned as shops in ancient Pompeii and the shop's counterpart in...

• A selection of photographs taken of visits during the recent Induction Course
  18

  The London Docks visited . . . Examining samples of Tea about to be blended for J.S. Tea being packed and despatched to Stamford House. The trainees.On the roof at Stamford House at the conclusion of the course. ...

• Nightmare of the trainee
  23

  Nightmare of the trainee who studied the Rationing Guide for the first time.

• Friends for the Evening
  24

  Nightmare of the trainee who studied the Rationing Guide for the first time. All "grown-up" people will understand a hostess's difficulty in providing a buffet for an evening party. Sandwiches always played a prominent part ...

• Children's Party
  25

  CHILDREN cannot be expected to understand the economic crisis. They are only young once and should not be denied the chance of a party if mother is clever enough to manage it on the ration. Milk will be a difficulty ;...

• Personal Problems
  27

  Education In the last issue of the J.S. Journal, I referred to the willingness of the training section of the Staff Department to give advice on vocational or "hobby" studies : I have now been asked to draw special attention...

• About Books
  28

  it, is intended to use this column to bring t* the notice of our readers popularlypriced books which we consider would have a general appeal but which, at the same time, have some literary value. If you have any problems...

• Appointments
  28

  We are pleased to record the following appointments : A. S. Trask, of the Sales Office, and C. W. Grindley, manager of Catford Hill Branch, have been appointed Assistant Grocery Buyers. Leading Salesman R. J. Williams, of...

• Obituary
  28

  Readers will regret to hear of the deaths of three old servants of the firm : Mr. Harry Byford, who retired during the early part of the war, passed away, as the result of an accident, on the 25th July. Mr. W. R. Butcher, the...

• Retirements
  28

  SINCE our last issue the following have been added to the list of those who have commenced their retirement and we should like to take this opportunity of conveying to the"m our best wishes for their continued Good Health and...

• Section Sales Competition
  29

  WE are pleased to be able to publish a photograph of the trophy which has been purchased by the Directors to be held for a year by the Section showing the highest number of wins in 12 consecutive competitions. The Staff...

• The Cocoa Competition
  29

  WE give below the names and branches of the winners of the Cocoa name competition. It has been decided for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the difficulty of publicising new Brand names owing to the difficulty of ...

• Let's Get On With It!
  30

  When you've a fit of the blues After hearing the news You're depressed with a sense of disquiet, You're fed-up with queues M. and V. and cold stews And the horribly monotonous diet. When you're puzzled and rattled Baulked,...

• And the beauty of this special line
  31

  'And the beauty of this special line. Madam, is that even the wrapping is ready-to-serve. When placed in a saucepan it dissolves into a delicious gravy"

• Quizzle Corner
  32

  We should be very pleased to consider for publication, puzzles, quizzes, etc.. submitted by readers. A fee of 2/6 will be paid for any puzzle published. 1. Let not you and me damn The "made up" wares of Edam Even though our...

• The S.S.A. Handicraft Exhibition
  32

  To be held at H.Q. during March, 1948 Classes include: WOODWORK, BASKETWORK METALWORK, TOYMAKING NEEDLE-WORK, KNITTING, ETC.

• Answers to Quizzle Corner
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• Solution to Prize Crossword No. 3
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  No all-correct solution was received accordingly the prize of one guinea was awarded to G. W. King, of the Engineers' Depot, whose entry had the least number of errors.

• Prize Crossword No. 4
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  A prize of One Guinea will be awarded to the sender of the first correct solution opened after 1st February, 1948. Entries should be submitted on PLAIN PAPER just list the 30 words, it will save damaging the book to the...

• Remember Amateur Arthur?
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  There will be two more Flower and Vegetable Shows in 1948 the first is on July 10th