Matthew Grist

of Merretts Mills, Woodchester, Stroud, Glos.

Washed Wools and Milipuffs for Bedding.

1914 Washed Wools and Milipuffs for Bedding, Merretts Mills, Woodchester, Stroud, Glos. Established over sixty years ago by Henry Grist. Continued by William Grist (son). Present Principal: Matthew Grist (son of W. Grist). Claim that they have never made any unwashed Flock. Premises: Situated on the banks of one of the tributaries of the Severn, and have an unlimited supply of clean water. Mills cover about three acres. Staff: About fifty. Specialities: Washed Wools and Millpuffs only made, which are guaranteed to pass the standard of the Rag Flock Act, 1911.

1933 New Company. 'Matthew Grist, Ltd., has been registered a private company, with a capital of £9,000 in shares (3,000 preference and 6,000 ordinary). The objects are to acquire the business of a manufacturer of purified woollen flocks and millpuffs, lately carried on by Matthew H. Grist at Merretts Mills, Woodchester. The permanent directors are: Samuel H. Grist, The Croft. Rodborough Common, Stroud, flock manufacturer, Lionel Grist, Elm Bank, S. Woodchester, flock manufacturer, Mabel Maria Grist and Josephine J. Palmer. The qualification is £50 shares and remuneration as fixed by the Company.'

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