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for aitch (436)

Morning aitch - by the sound of things - you enjoyed yourself last night - then repeat that again, this evening.

Aitch, I'm communicating with RNICKY re Jack Holden.

Do you recall the guy who did his dance? and what was the name of a drummer - I played piano with him in the Belle Greene - Joe & Nellie had the pub at the time - Bob was his first name - he would twirl the sticks through his fingers - throw them up in the air and catch them on the way down - always sat there, shirt wide open, displaying a great big hairy chest. Then he could do a drum solo Gene Croupier style(spelling is inncorrect).

Then character who used to drink in the Engine "Thingin", he along with my Dad and some others were caught in the afternoon drinking (during closed hours).
They were all went to court - the guy in question was asked by the judge - Mr X since you are not employed (and from records) never have worked - and with such a large family - how do you intend to pay the fine - Mr. X's reply - Sir I run a few arrands for the men in the pubs and I could pay 2 shillings a week - the Judge replied - Mr X, run a few more and make it 5 shillings.
This was reported in the Wigan Observer at the time.
Thats all for now - anybody out there who can add to the charcaters - no, this is in no way, "putting them down" every place has its characters, they bring in their own qualities and life style - god bless them all.