Mexborough and Swinton Times March 15, 1929

Mr. Mark Hulse.

A Conservative Stalwart.

The death occurred unexpectedly last Friday evening of Mr. Mark Hulse, of Church Street, Mexborough, aged 66.

Mr. Hulse had suffered from bronchitis for some weeks, but had not been seriously unwell, and had been out of doors a few days earlier, attending the funeral of a friend, Mr. Fred Swallow. He took to his bed on Tuesday, became rapidly worse, and died on Friday.

Mr. Hulse was born at Piccadilly (Swinton) and for many years was employed at Hattersleys’ Stove Grate Foundry, Swinton in a responsible capacity. Later he opened. a general store in Doncaster Road, Mexborough, and eventually concentrated on this business, in which on his retirement he was succeeded by his only son. He took a great deal of interest in public affairs, ‘national and local, political and municipal and, after several unsuccessful attempts, was elected in 1923 to the Mexborough Urban District Council, on which he did useful work for three years, failing, however, to secure re-election. He was an ardent and convinced supporter throughout his life of the Conservative party.

He was an individualist to the backbone, and believe passionately in the virtues of thrift and industry, inclined to be extreme in his views.

He was frank, fearless, outspoken, and cared little for popularity, which, indeed, was never his in any great measure. He represented, however, a view which should always have a place in any well-balanced municipal body. He had plenty of public spirit and a sincere desire to serve the district. Only a few days before his death he was contemplating offering himself once more to the electors at the local municipal election.

Mr. Hulse was interested in nearly every kind of field sport, particularly shooting and fishing, and was skilful and experienced both with rod and gun. He was one of the founder of the old Mexborough Rifle Club, and a keen supporter at that time of Lord Roberts’s National Service movement. He was also a founder and a ‘director of the Mexborough Plate Glass Insurance Society. He was a considerable property owner, said in later years turned his attention to the acquisition of real estate.

He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter.