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Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser 07 Apr 1926
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TAUNTON.
HUISH SCHOOL CONCERT. - An excellent programme, arranged by Mr. J. H. CHALMERS, was enjoyed by a large number of parents and old boys who attended Huish School on Wednesday evening. The proceedings were as a close to the speech day. The school choir provided several items, which were much appreciated. The lads, who were under the direction of Mr. CHALMERS, sang together well, and all the pieces have been sung at music festivals. The old boy's choir also provided a couple of items, including the ever-popular “Farmer's Boy” and “Down Among the Dead Men.” Mr. D. H. MIDDLETON was responsible for an amusing “talk” on “Careers” and kindred subjects. Miss Geraldine BAILEY and Miss Phyllis TYTHERLEIGH also contributed to the programme, and were encored for their solos. E. SNOOK gave a good portrayal of the character of the scheming waiter whom David COPPERFIELD met on his journey, the name part being played by E. J. JARMAN. A very humous wireless skit, arranged by Mr. H. J. WICKENDEN, was one of the best items, and included a tour of the stations from Plymouth to Bathpool. Mr. H. C. GOVETT contributed a clever conjuring item. Mr. S. E. SIDWELL provided the accompaniment for the choir and Mr. CHALMERS for the remaining items.
DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GOODLAND.
FORMER MAYOR OF TAUNTON.
It is with regret that we record the death of Mr. Wm. GOODLAND, which occurred at his residence, Kilkenny House, Rowbarton, Taunton, on Monday, after a long illness, at the age of 82 years.
The deceased gentleman was a member of an old Taunton family, being born in a house on the banks of the Tone, the site of which is now a shop occupied by Messrs. METTAM & LEWIS. He was the son of a well-known Taunton merchant, Mr. Wm. GOODLAND, who, in addition to carrying on a coal business, was a maltster. He was educated at a private school kept by Mr. Augustus CLARKE, in the premises now occupied by the Y.M.C.A. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Mary STANDFAST, and there are two children of the marriage, Miss A. GOODLAND and Mr. J. E. GOODLAND, B.A., the well-known accountant, and secretary of the Taunton Nursing Association.
At the age of 44 years the late Mr. Wm. GOODLAND decided to enter public life, and was elected a member of the Taunton Town Council, representing the North Ward. Here his ability was quickly recognised, and with only seven years' service he was elevated to the Aldermanic bench, whilst three(?) years later he was appointed Mayor. This proved to be a very eventful year, for, in addition to the outbreak of the Boer War, a separate Commission of the Peace was granted to the Borough, and he became one of the first Justices. During Mr. GOODLAND's year of office, Mr. T. S. PENNY was made a Freeman of the Borough in recognition of his gift of the Rowbarton Recreation Ground, and a complimentary banquet was given to Dr. Albert HAM, of Toronto, a former organist at St. John's. The high level drainage system was also inaugurated in the town. Whilst a member of the Council Mr. GOODLAND served on several Committees, and was Chairman of the Watch, Lighting, and General Purposes and Sanitary Hospital Committees(?). He was also a member of the Taunton Marget <sic> Trustees, the Taunton Relief Committee, the Taunton Town Charity, and a Governor of Huish School.
The late Mr. GOODLAND was a keen Churchman, and attended St. Andrew's Church until illness prevented his leaving the house. He occupied the position of churchwarden for five years, and was a Manager of the St. Andrew's Day Schools. He was also Chairman of the Parish Council of Taunton St. James' (Wilton), and an overseer of the parish of St. James. He took a very prominent part in the affairs of the Taunton Relief Committee, and was also an annual subscriber to the Taunton and Somerset Hospital.
Mr. GOODLAND succeeded his father in the business of a coal merchant, and after retiring from his own business he joined his cousins in a similar business at Tiverton. On the formation of Goodlands, Ltd., he was appointed deputy-chairman of directors, and on the death of Mr. Charles GOODLAND he succeeded him as chairman of directors.
The funeral will take place on Thursday.