Tom Helme
Thomas Wilson (Tom) Helme 1881 - 1949
Tom Helme was born in Lancaster 1881, son of Sir Norval Watson Helme, Alderman, J.P., (1849 - 1932) of Springfield Hall (this building is now demolished and was in the Infirmary grounds), Manufacturer of Leather Cloth, Oil Baize & Varnish Joiner (1881 Census) and MP for Lancaster 1900 - 1918.He was a part of the Local Association from 1911 and was the first DC to wear uniform. He was County Commissioner from 1938. His bequest enabled Littledale and Silverhelme campsites to be bought. He died in 1949 - a great benefactor to Scouting.
Lancaster and District Boy Scouts Association
Annual Report 1949 -1950
Secretary's Report
As your Secretary it is my duty to record the work of this Association for the past twelve months.
It is with deep regret that I have to record the death of our President, the late Alderman T. W. Helme. Any words I could use would be totally inadequate in expressing the worth of the late Mr. Helme to this Association, and the esteem in which he was held in the Scouting movement here and further afield. We mourn the loss of a great gentleman and a loyal friend, but we confidently believe that his example will be an inspiration to this Association for the accomplishment of all the work that lies ahead.
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