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W. I. KNIGHT’S 1899 OLNEY ALMANACK
W I Knight’s Shop at 7 Market Place
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Hipwell’s House on the Market Place (now Westlands Residential Home)
Horsefair on the Market Place
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OLNEY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PREFACE - 2010
Mr W I Knight produced a series of Almanacks. This one, for 1899,
was the 31st year of publication but at one time they were published in
association with Mr Lyon.
Not very much is known about William Inkerman Knight. Presumably
his middle name was in recognition of the Battle of Inkerman in the
Crimea on 5th
November 1854, a victory for the British and French
armies. (He reputedly had the nickname of ‘Inky’.) His business
premises were located at 7 Market Place (now Jays of Olney) situated
between Allen’s and the Bull Hotel.
Although this almanack is not as comprehensive as the one published
by Oliver Ratcliff in 1907 and reproduced by the ODHS in 2008, it
nonetheless provides an insight into the daily life of Olney during the
late Victorian period. The ‘Local Addenda’ and ‘Local Jottings’
sections are of particular interest as these detail the scope of the public
offices and social life in Olney, the ‘Who’s who’ of the time.
In this version of the Almanack the text of Knight’s original 1899
book has been faithfully reproduced, as have the advertisements.
However, the text size has been enlarged to improve legibility.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The ODHS is indebted to Steve Tomlin who kindly donated a copy of
the 1899 Almanack to the Society, and to Alan Richardson who
provided the additional photographs.
The Society also wishes to thank Dora Crawford and Gillian Thomas
for their substantial word processing contribution to the preparation of
the document and to Susan Neale for her support and encouragement.
Mike Neale (Editor) - On behalf of the ODHS
© The Olney & District Historical Society, 2010
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Sowman’s articles for sale on the Market Place
Sowman’s original shop on the Market Place
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Original cover of the 1899 Almanack
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LOCAL ADDENDA
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KNIGHT’S OLNEY ALMANACK - 1899
County Member - North Bucks - W.W. Carlile, Esq. Olney is the
Polling Place for the following parishes - Emberton, Warrington,
Weston Underwood, and Olney.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Parish Church of S.S. Peter and Paul - Vicar, Rev. J.P. Langley,
M.A.; Curate, Rev. W.A. Tooth, M.A.; Churchwardens,
Messrs. A. Allen and G. Whitlock; Organist, Mr. W.W. Wright.
Baptist Chapel, High Street - Minister, ---- ----; Organist, Mr. H. Ball.
Congregational Church - Minister, Rev. T. Scott; Organist,
Mr. C. Luddington.
PUBLIC OFFICERS, &c.
School Board - Messrs. T. Longland (chairman), J. Whitmee,
A.W. Hipwell, W. Hinde, J.T. Kitchener, J. Lord, and W.W. Wright;
Clerk, Mr. A. Allen; School Attendance Officer, Mr. Mantel. The
present board was elected in March, 1896, and their term of office will
expire in March, 1899.
Parish Council - Messrs. J. Whitmee (chairman), W. Clarabut,
T. Longland, J.W. Mann, W. Hinde, J.T. Kitchener, J. Ruff, J. Field,
T. Wright, F. Harrison, and F.D. Whitmee; Clerk, Mr. Mantel.
Surgeon to Olney District of Newport Pagnell - F.J. Grindon, Esq.
Inland Revenue Officer - Mr. McMenamin.
Registrar of Births and Deaths and Relieving Officer - Mr. G.
Fellows.
Overseers - Messrs. W. Hinde and W.S. Wilford;
Assistant Overseer - Mr. Mantel.
District Council - Messrs. J.C. Hipwell, T. Bigg, and T. Longland.
Coroner - J.W. Worley, Esq., Stony Stratford.
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Feoffee Charity - Trustees, Messrs. T.T. Coles, G. Smith, T. Eyles,
G.A. Drage, J. Page, H.G. Hipwell, T. Longland, J. Hollingshead,
W. Clarabut, and G. Whitlock.
Gas Company - T.T. Coles, Esq., Chairman of the Board;
Collector, Mr. D.N. Morgan.
Police Force - Sergt. Newman and Constable Gibbons.
Fire Brigade - Captain, W. Clarabut.
BANKS
Banks - Messrs. Barclay and Co., every Thursday, and at Newport
Pagnell daily; Northampton Union bank, Thursdays.
POST OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS
Post and Money Order Office and Post Office Savings Bank -
Mr. H.H. Booth, Postmaster. Money Orders granted from 9 a.m. to
6 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 p.m.
THE TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT
The hours for Messages to be received or despatched from the Olney
Post Office are as follows: From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Weekdays; from
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday. The Charge is 6d. for 12 words or less,
and ½d per word afterwards. Every word, including the address, will
be charged for.
BENEFIT CLUBS
Wellington Club - Meets at the National School:
Secretary Mr. W. Andrews,.
Olney New Tradesmen’s Club - Meets at the Duke William,
High Street.
Secretary Mr. C. Longland; Treasurer, W. Hoddle.
Lord Dartmouth Lodge of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows
- Meets at the Two Brewers Inn. Secretary, Mr. J. Lord;
Treasurer, Mr. Mapley.
Juvenile Branch of the Lord Dartmouth Lodge of Oddfellows - Held at
the Board School, Olney; Secretary, Mr. F.W. Morgan.
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Court Cowper of the Ancient Order of Foresters No. 8038 - Held at
the Swan Hotel; Secretary, Mr. F.W. Farrer; Treasurer, Mr. J. Ruff.
Juvenile Foresters’ Friendly Society - Held at the Board School,
Olney; Secretary, Mr. F.W. Farrer; Treasurer, Mr. J. Whiting.
Free Gardener’s Friendly Society - Held at the Red Lion;
Secretary, Mr. S. Goldsmith; Treasurer, Mr. G Freeman.
Workingmen’s Constitutional Sick Fund -
Secretary, Mr. S. Goldsmith.
Emberton Friendly Society - Held at the Old Schoolroom, Emberton;
Secretary, Mr. W.G. West; Treasurer, Mr. J. Berrill.
OTHER CLUBS, SOCIETIES, ETC.
Olney Church of England Book Society - Secretary, Mrs. T.T. Coles.
Olney Cowper and Newton Book Society - Secretary, Mr. J. Lord.
Olney Baptist Book Society - Secretary, Mrs. Allen.
Olney Congregational Book Society - Secretary, Mr. A. Field.
Olney Conservative Association - Secretary, Mr. S. Goldsmith.
Olney Liberal Association - Secretary, Mr. G.W. Field.
Olney Mechanics Institute - Secretary, Mr. McMenamin;
Librarian, Mr. Sargent; Open from 10 to 10; Saturdays, 10 to 11.
Olney Band of Hope - President, Mr. G. Smith.
Olney Excelsior Cricket Club - President, F.J. Grindon, Esq.;
Captain, Mr. F. Dawes; Secretary, Mr. W. Kinch.
Olney Baptist Cricket Club - Captain, Mr. G.W. Field;
Secretary, Mr. C.W. Gibson
Olney Working Men’s Club - President, Mr. H. Kitchener;
Secretary, Mr. C. Longland; Manager, Mr. J.M. Peters.
Olney Rugby Football Club - President, Mr. J.W. Mann;
Captain, Mr. J. Simcoe; Secretary, Mr. F.W. Wadsworth;
Treasurer, Mr. F.W. Morgan; Collector, Mr. G. Field;
Colours, Cerise and French Grey.
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Association Football Club - President, S.W. Hipwell, Esq.; Captain,
Mr. E. Coles; Secretaries, Messrs. F.W. Jones and S. A. Lett;
Treasurer, Mr. J. Whiting.
Olney Fishing Association - Secretary, Mr. H. Sanders.
Olney Town Prize Band - Conductor, Mr. Houldsworth;
Bandmaster, Mr. E. Sargent; Secretary, Mr. W. Huckle.
SCHOOLS
National Schools - Master, Mr. W. Kinch; Mistress, Miss ----------
Board School - Master, Mr. Eady; Girls’ Mistress, Miss James;
Infants’ Mistress, Miss Bowley
Cowper School - Master, Mr. T. Wright; Mistress, Mrs. T. Wright
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OLNEY DIRECTORY
Aldridge, Mrs, shopkeeper,
East Street
Aspray, Mrs, baker, Market Place
Barber, C, assurance agent,
Midland Road
Bass, T, draper, High Street,
Bellamy, shopkeeper, Yardley Road
Berridge, J, smith, High Street
Booth H, chemist, Market Place
Boswell, E, shoe manufacturer,
Yardley Road
Boswell, J, carter, Neartown
Brooks, W, baker, High Street
Cartwright, Miss, dressmaker,
Station Road
Cattell, G, plasterer, Bridge Street
Cattell, R, stone-mason,
Weston Road See advt.
Chandler, Mrs, tea dealer,
High Street
Church, Mrs, dressmaker,
Weston Road
Clarabut, W, tailor, draper, and
milliner, Market Place
Clark, C, cycle agent, Yardley Road
Cobb, T, carpenter, High Street
Coles, W, bill poster,
Warwick Terrace
Co-operative Stores, Market Place
Cooper, L, coal merchant, &c,
High Street See advt.
Cowley, S, shoe manufacturer,
East Street
Daniells, Miss, dressmaker,
High Street See advt.
Dawes, S, builder, Church Street
Dimmock, C, furniture dealer,
Market Place
Dix, Mrs, dressmaker, Bridge Street
Drage, J, shopkeeper,
Dartmouth Road
Drage Mrs, milliner,
Dartmouth Road
Ellis and Everard, coal merchants,
Midland Station
Field, A, grocer, High Street
See advt.
Field, G, carrier, High Street
Field, G, music stores, High Street
Field, Miss G, teacher of music,
High Street
Field, H A, butcher, High Street
See advt.
Field, J W, baker, High Street
Field, J, lift manufacturer,
Dartmouth Road
Field, Miss, dressmaker,
Dartmouth Road
Freeman, G, shoe manufacturer,
Market Place
Freeman, Miss, furniture dealer,
Market Place
Freeman, T, fruiterer, High Street
Freeman, W, builder, Market Place
Garner, J, milliner, draper, and
outfitter, Market Place
Garrard & Allen, solicitors,
High Street
Glasspole, L, chemist, High Street
Griggs, G, watchmaker, High Street
Griggs, W, wheelwright, Neartown
Griggs, Mrs, milliner, Neartown
Grindon, F J, surgeon,
High Street
Gudgin A, & co, millers &c.
Church Street
Harris, A W, saddler, High Street
See advt.
Harris, Mrs, dressmaker, High Street
Harrison, J, shoemaker, High Street
Hart, J, builder, Midland Road
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Hawley, F, furniture dealer,
High Street
Hayllar, C B, grocer, High Street
See advt.
Hayllar, W, grocer, Weston Road
Hinde and Mann, shoe
manufacturers, Midland Road
Hipwell and Co, brewers,
Market Place
Hoddle, A, butcher, Market Place
Hoddle, W, bootmaker, High Street
See advt.
Hollingshead, J, watchmaker,
Market Place See advt.
Hooton, Mrs, dressmaker,
High Street
Howson J, chimney sweep,
High Street
Huckle, J, chimney sweep,
East Street
Johnson, T, shoe manufacturer,
West Street
Johnson, W, milk salesman,
High Street
King Mrs, shopkeeper, High Street
Knight, T, shoemaker, High Street
Knight, W I, printer, stationer,
bookseller, &c, Market Place
See advts
Knight W T, shoemaker, High Street
Lineham, G, grocer, High Street
See advt.
Litchfield, W, painter, High Street
Lord, J, milk salesman, Neartown
Lyman, T, fishmonger, Weston road
Mantel, J, hairdresser, Market Place
Mapley, W T, lift manufacturer,
High Street
Middleton, Miss, dressmaker,
Midland Road
Minney, H, barber, High Street
Morgan, F W, painter and
decorator, High Street See advt.
Morgan, E, milk salesman,
High Street
Morgan, J, tailor, Bridge Street
Mynard, W, coal merchant,
High Street
Nicholls, J, tailor, Weston Road
Osborn A, butcher, High Street
See advt.
Osborn C, butcher, High Street
See advt.
Page, James, milk salesman,
Weston Road
Paggett, H, engineer, High Street
Paggett, R G, grocer, Market Place
See advt.
Partridge, A, builder, High Street
Pater, J E, & Co, coal merchants,
High Street See advt.
Perkins T, carpenter, Market Place
Raban F, confectioner, Bridge Street
Raban, G C, plumber and decorator,
High Street See advt.
Raban R W, baker, Market Place
Ratcliff O, stationer, High Street
Ratcliff, W, saddler, High Street
Redmill, G, smith, High Street
Robinson, E, shoemaker,
Weston Road
Ruff, J, shoe manufacturer,
Midland Road See advt.
Ruffhead, J W, shoemaker,
High Street See advt.
Sanders, P G, butcher,
Midland Road See advt.
Sanders W T, photographer,
High Street See advt.
Smith G, lace buyer, High Street
Smith J, lift maker, Dartmouth Road
Smith T, basket maker, Bridge Street
Soul, J, baker, High Street
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Sowman, J W, and E, ironmongers,
&c., Market Place See advt.
Spencer, C W, engineer and
machinist, High Street See advt.
Stow, B, milk salesman,
Church Street
Swaine, W, baker, High Street
Thompson, J, fruiterer, High Street
Thompson, L, grocer, High Street
See advt.
Timperley, A, grocer, Market Place
See advt.
Turnell, H, grocer, Midland Road
West, E, trap proprietor, High Street
See advt.
Whitlock, G, draper, High Street
Whitmee, S and F D, bakers,
Midland Road
Wilford, W S, builder & house
decorator, High Street See advt.
Wilson, ---, grocer, Midland Road
Wright, G, marine stores,
Weston Road See advt.
Wright, T, Cowper School,
High Street See advt.
Wright, W W, teacher of music,
Dartmouth Road
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LOCAL FEASTS AND FAIRS
Clifton Reynes - First Sunday after the 19th
of September
Cold Brayfield - Christmas Day
Emberton - Second Sunday in July
Lavendon - Second Sunday after old Michaelmas Day
Newport Pagnell - June 22nd
Newton Blossomville - The Sunday before Christmas Day
Olney - Easter Monday. Cherry Fair, June 29th
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Statute Fair, October 13th
Ravenstone - First Sunday after 17th
of November
Sherington - Second Sunday in October
Turvey - Second Sunday after All Saints Day
Weston Underwood - First Sunday after 10th
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OUR ILLUSTRATION
THE REREDOS IN OLNEY CHURCH
We have pleasure in presenting our readers this year with an
illustration of the reredos in Olney Church, erected by the late
Mr. J.A. Iliffe and Mr. A. Allen in memory of their uncles the late
John and William Garrard. The illustration is from a photograph by
Mr. W.T. Sanders, High Street, Olney and is a very fair representation
of the subject. The reredos is of Caen stone, relieved by pillars of
black, grey and red Devonshire marble. The centre panel contains a
lamb, representing the Agnus Dei, and the side panels contain figures
emblematic of the four evangelists, the tops of the panels being
diapered and fitted with crocketed labels. The tracery is elaborately
carved in the Gothic style, with conventional capitals, and figureheads
at the top of the marble pillars, whilst four pinnacles surmount the
centre portion.
Copies of the illustration, printed on paper size 10 x 7½, suitable for
framing, can be had, price 2d. each, from W.I. Knight, printer,
stationer &c., Olney, and copies of the photograph, mounted on cards
10 x 8, can be had from W.I. Knight, or W.T. Sanders, photographer,
price 9d. each.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS
The year 1898 is passing away without having been made notable by
any local event of great importance. The annual parish meeting for the
election of Parish Councillors was noteworthy by reason of the
Conservative party abstaining from nominating any candidates. For
the Olney County Council division the Rev. G.P. Soames was re-
elected without opposition. After considerable delay, occasioned by
correspondence and interviews with different parties, the scheme put
forth by the Parish Council for constructing a sewer for the Midland
road district has been carried to completion. The work was executed
by Mr. Dawes - a sufficient guarantee that it has been well done. The
staple trade of the town, after being fairly brisk until the August
holidays, has been very slack, and unless an improvement soon takes
place the outlook for the winter will be the reverse of cheerful. In
connection with the trade of the town hopes are being founded on the
purchase by Mr. Peabody of Northampton, of Bridge House and the
buildings formerly used as a tannery by the late Mr. Joseph Palmer,
that employment will again be afforded there for a number of
workmen. The closing of the old tanyard was a heavy blow for the
people of Olney generally, and we hope to chronicle in our next issue
the revival of this old industry in the town. A number of removals of
well-known persons of the district took place in the autumn.
Mrs. Hewitt removed from Olney to Bedford, the Misses Palmer
disposed of Bridge House and intend residing in a warmer district, Mr.
H. G. Hipwell removed from Emberton and followed Mrs. Hewitt’s
example by taking up his abode at Bedford, a procedure also adopted
by Mr. Barker, while Mr. J.W. Scorer removed from Clifton Reynes.
During the year we have had to chronicle the removal from our midst
by death of Mrs. J.C. Hipwell, Mrs. Sams (mother of the
Rev. G.F. Sams), Mrs. Hulton (wife of the eldest son of the late rector
of Emberton, Mrs. Parris (Lavendon), Rev. E. Synge-Wilson (a former
curate of Olney), Mr. J.A. Iliffe (nephew of the late Mr. Garrard),
Mr. W. Higgins (Weston Underwood), Mr. W.F. Berrill (formerly
connected with the Congregational Chapel, &c.
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A supper was given to the employees of Mr. A. Gudgin, of the
Cowper Roller Mills, Olney, on Saturday, January 1st. After supper
singing and dancing were indulged in.
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The New Year Services at Olney were held as usual, the Baptist and
Congregational Chapels being closed on Sunday, January 2nd
, when
the service was held at the Parish Church. The service on Monday
evening was at the Congregational Chapel, and at the Baptist Chapel
on Tuesday evening.
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The death occurred on Tuesday, January 4th
, after a long and painful
illness, of Mrs. J.C. Hipwell, at the comparatively early age of 35. The
deceased lady was a universal favourite, her pleasant disposition and
kind nature endearing her to all who made her acquaintance. The
funeral took place on Saturday, January 8th
, the blinds of all the houses
on the route to the churchyard being drawn in token of respect.
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A Christian Endeavour Conference was held in the Baptist Chapel on
Thursday, January 6th
. Rev. H.G. Stembridge, of Biggleswade,
presided, and addresses were delivered by the Chairman and the
Revs. H.S. Smith (Fenny Stratford), A. Hewlett (Wollaston), T. Scott,
and M. Joslin.
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For Scotch Fingering of a Reliable Quality go to Knight’s Wool
Stores, 7 Market Square, Olney
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W. Field, who for many years past has been a valued member of the
Olney Rugby Football Club, had the misfortune to have his leg broken
just above the ankle on Saturday, January 8th
, when playing against
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Ronald Maclear’s XV. The accident incapacitated Field for some
time, but he was able to play cricket during the summer. When
football was started again Field was unable to resist the attractions of
his favourite game, and again donned his club’s colours. Ill-fortune,
however, still attended him, and in the third match of the season, at
Nuneaton on October 8th
, he sustained a similar accident to that which
befell him earlier in the year. We are pleased to be able to report that
he is now able to get about again with the assistance of crutches, but
as a player, the football field has probably seen him for the last time.
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The annual dinner of the Olney, Turvey and Harrold Association for
the Protection of Property was held at the Bull Hotel on Thursday,
January 13th
. Rev. J. Tarver presided, and there was a fair attendance.
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A show of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cage birds, and eggs was held
under the auspices of the Olney Dartmouth Fanciers Association, in
the club room in the Swan Yard, on Saturday, January 15th
, and was
well attended. The annual meeting of the Association was held at the
Duke of York Inn on Monday, January 24th
, when it was reported
there was a balance in hand of £1.7s. The following officers were
elected: Treasurer, Mr. A. Howson; secretary, Mr. J.L. Lord;
committee, Messrs. C. Dimmock, E. Tongs and F. Knight.
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Knitting Yarns are purchased direct from the Mills at
Knight’s Wool Stores,
7 Market Square, Olney
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A meeting of the General Committee of the Olney Ambulance Corps
was held at the Board Schools on Tuesday, January 25th
,
Mr. A.W. Hipwell presiding. The Superintendent (Mr. G. Fellows)
read his report of the work of the corps during the previous year,
which was ordered to be printed for circulation amongst the
subscribers.
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A football match was played by the indoor employees of
Messrs. Hinde and Mann on Saturday, February 5th
. After the match
the whole of the indoor employees were entertained to supper at the
Two Brewers Inn by Messrs. Hinde and Mann. During the evening
Messrs. Hinde and Mann were presented with a handsome pipe and a
cigarette holder and case respectively.
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At the half-yearly tea and meeting of the members of the
Rev. T. Scott’s and Miss Checkley’s bible classes held on Monday,
February 7th
, an address was delivered and the prizes distributed by
the Rev. J. Brown, of Bedford.
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The tradesmen of Lavendon and their friends, numbering over thirty,
held a supper at the George Inn, Lavendon, on Wednesday, February
8th
, when the hope was expressed that the gathering might become an
annual event.
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Twenty-two members of the Ravenstone and Weston Underwood
divisions of the Olney Ambulance Corps successfully passed their
third examination by Dr. Grindon at Ravenstone on Wednesday,
February 9th
, and became entitled to receive medallions.
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An exhibition of gas cooking, stoves, bicycles, &c. promoted by
Messrs. J.W. and E. Sowman, was held at the British School from
February 14th
to 19th
. Cookery lectures were delivered in the afternoon
and evening and were well attended.
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Turnover tops for Cycling and Shooting Stockings, with wool to match
for working the legs and feet, can be obtained at Knight’s Wool
Stores, 7 Market Square, Olney.
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The annual dinner of the Olney Fire brigade was held at the Bull Hotel
on Monday, February 4th
. Mr. A. Allen presided, and there was a good
attendance.
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A smoking concert was held in Mr. Raban’s Hall on Wednesday,
February 16th
, under the auspices of the Olney and District
Conservative Association, Mr. A. Allen presiding. Addresses were
given by Mr. Carlile, M.P., and Mr. G. Fiennes.
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Super Vest Wool, White and Pink, purchased direct from the Mills, at
Knight’s, 7 Market Square, Olney
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An exhibition of wood carving, the work of pupils who had attended
classes held at Olney and Emberton, was held at the Board School,
Olney, on Tuesday, February 22nd
. The work reflected great credit
upon the pupils and their teacher, Mr. Phillips.
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Rev. G.P. Soames was re-elected County Councillor for the Olney
Division, without opposition, on Monday, February 28th
. The
nomination papers were signed by two Conservatives and two
Liberals.
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The Bishop of Oxford, Dr. Stubbs, held a confirmation service at
Olney Church on Wednesday, March 2nd
, when candidates were
presented from Olney, Emberton, Lavendon, Weston Underwood, and
Ravenstone.
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The annual meeting of the Olney Excelsior C.C. was held at the Duke
William Inn on Wednesday, March 2nd
. Thirteen matches were played
by the first team in 1897, of which seven were won and six lost; the
second eleven played seven, winning four and losing three.
Mr. F. Dawes was elected captain of the first team, and Mr. H. Elmer
of the second team.
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Dr. Bull, of Stony Stratford, examined an ambulance class which had
been held at Olney On Tuesday, March 1st, 21 out of 23 candidates
being successful.
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An entertainment was given in the British School on Friday, March
4th
, by boys attending the Board school. Dumb bell drill, bar bell drill,
and action songs contributed to an enjoyable evening, the
entertainment being repeated the following night. The proceeds of the
entertainment were devoted to the purchase of new books for the
school library.
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Mothers are proud of their sons, and show their love in many ways. A
useful present to a son is a pair or two of cycling stockings worked by
the mother herself, the stocking being set off by turnover tops
purchased from Knight’s, Market Square, Olney, who has a variety of
patterns in stock, with wool to match the same for cycling and
shooting stockings.
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The annual supper and meeting of the members of the Olney Town
Prize Band was held at the Swan Inn on Friday, March 11th
.
Mr. H. Drage presided and there was a good attendance. The
statement of accounts showed the band debt had been slightly reduced
during the year. The band had won 11 prizes during the year, of a total
value of £60 16s. Mr. C. Luddington resigned his office as
bandmaster, and Mr. F. Luddington that of secretary, the vacancies
being filled by Mr. E. Sargent and Mr. W. Huckle respectively.
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The annual supper of the Olney Ambulance Corps was held at the
Two Brewers Inn on Monday, March 28th
. Mr. A. Allen presided, and
there was a good attendance, including representatives of the
Northampton Corps.
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The annual parish meeting for the election of Parish Councillors was
held at the British School on Monday, March 14th
. Only nine papers -
those of Messrs. W. Clarabut, J.W. Field, W. Hinde, J.T. Kitchener,
T. Longland, J.W. Mann, J. Ruff, J. Whitmee and T. Wright - were at
first handed in for the eleven seats, but eventually papers were filled
up and handed in nominating Mr. T. Bigg and Mr. J. Lord. At the first
meeting of the new Council on April 15th
letters were read from
Messrs. Bigg and Lord resigning their seats as members of the
Council, and at a special meeting held on April 29th
Messrs. C.F. Harrison and F.D. Whitmee were chosen to fill the
vacancies.
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On Monday, March 28th
, a cantata entitled “The Prince of Peace” was
given in the Union chapel, Lavendon, by the Wollaston Baptist choir.
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Young Ladies are sometimes in doubt as to the shape the present they
intend for a young man should take. A present that is sure to give
satisfaction is a pair or two of cycling stockings knitted by the young
lady herself. She can make them look equal to the best bought ready
made by purchasing the knitted turn-over tops sold at Knight’s,
Market Place, Olney.
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The session of the Olney Mutual Improvement Society was brought to
a close with a coffee supper and social evening at the Congregational
Schoolroom on Tuesday, March 29th
.
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Mrs. Parris, wife of Mr. H. Parris, farmer, Lavendon, died on Good
Friday, April 8th
. The remains were interred in the cemetery on Easter
Monday amid general manifestations of respect.
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The remains of Mrs. Hulton, wife of Mr. Campbell Hulton, the eldest
son of the late rector of Emberton, were interred in Emberton
churchyard on Thursday, March 14th
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A tea was held in the Congregational Schoolroom on Good Friday in
connection with the choir. After tea an entertainment was given in the
chapel.
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A sale of work was held in the British School on Easter Monday in
connection with the Cowper Memorial Congregational Church. The
sale was opened by Mrs. Wallis, of Hampstead. About £25 was
realised by the sale.
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An entertainment was given in the Board Schools on Easter Monday
and Tuesday by the girls of the school, assisted by several friends of
Miss Bridgeman. The programme comprised among other items dumb
bell drill, Japanese fan drill, action songs and a nigger sketch. The
proceeds were devoted to the purchase of gymnastics and books for
the school library.
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At the Olney vestry meeting on Easter Tuesday Mr. A. Allen and
Mr. G. Whitlock were re-elected churchwardens, and
Messrs. G. Fellows, J.W. Sowman, G.C. Raban, and G. Eady were re-
elected sidesmen.
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A concert was given in the British School on Thursday, April 14th
, in
aid of the funds of the Olney Ambulance Corps. A good programme
had been arranged by Mrs. Leapidge Cooper, and the venture was a
most successful one, £9 being handed over to the funds of the corps
after payment of expenses.
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At the first meeting of the new Parish Council on Friday, April 15th
,
Mr. Whitmee was elected chairman and Mr. Clarabut vice-chairman.
Messrs. W.S. Wilford and W. Hinde were appointed overseers.
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Mr. R.H.H. Hummell, son of Col. W.R. Hummell, of Beckenham and
Olney, was married at Beckenham Church on Thursday, April 21st, to
Miss Ethel Mary, second daughter of Mr. E. Carpenter, M.R.C.S.
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Sunday, May 1st, was observed at Olney as Hospital Sunday.
Members of friendly societies, &c. met on the Knoll, and marched in
procession to church, headed by the Band. The procession was not so
large as in previous years, the weather doubtless preventing some
from joining. The collections at church in the afternoon and evening
amounted to £8. 13s. 9½d.
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The members of the Sutcliff Baptist Chapel held a tea and public
meeting on Wednesday, May 4th
, to celebrate the clearance of the debt
on the building.
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At a meeting of the Olney Sanitary Committee on Friday, May 6th
,
Mr. Dawes’ tender for the construction of the new sewer for the
Midland Road district - £172. 12s. 6d. - was accepted.
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Rev. G.F. Sams entertained his tenants, the men of the choir, the
ringers, and the members of the football club to a supper in the old
school on Friday, May 13th
.
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At the annual meeting of the Olney and Clifton Fishing Association
on Monday, May 23rd
, the President, Mr. Talbot, was presented with a
gold watch, and Mr. Sanders, the secretary, with a stuffed pike in a
glass case and a dinner cruet.
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A man named Thomas Wallinger, 62 years of age, a shoe finisher,
living on the Yardley Road, committed suicide on Friday, June 3rd
, by
cutting his throat with a razor. An inquest was held, at which a verdict
of suicide whilst temporarily insane was returned.
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The Baptist Society of Christian Endeavour held a public meeting in
aid of the Zenana Missionary Society on Wednesday, Jun 8th
,
Mrs. Scott presiding, when an address was given by Miss A. Wrigley,
of Agra, India.
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At a meeting of the Olney School Board on Thursday, June 16th
, a
letter was read from Miss Bridgeman resigning her situation as
mistress of the girls’ school.
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A Liberal demonstration was held at Bletchley on Wednesday, June
29th
, when speeches were delivered by Earl Carrington,
Mr. Maddison, M.P., Mr. Leon, and others. A band contest was held,
the first prize of £12 being secured by the Olney Band.
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At the meeting of the Parish Council on Friday, April 29th
,
Mr. J. Mantel was elected assistant overseer and clerk to the Council.
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The anniversary services in connection with the Congregational
Sunday School were held on Sunday, July 3rd
, the preacher being the
Rev. A. Martindale, of Harrold. Special hymns were sung. The
children had their annual treat the following day, being conveyed by
train to Turvey. The holiday was greatly enjoyed.
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The annual meeting of the Olney Rugby Football Club was held at the
Two Brewers Inn on Monday, July 4th
. The statement of accounts
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showed a balance in hand of £4. 17s. 8d. Twenty-three matches had
been played by the first team, of which 12 were won, 9 lost, and 2
drawn. The A team played 16 matches, winning 6, losing 9, and
drawing 1. At a meeting held on August, 29th
, Mr. J. Simcoe was
elected captain of the first team and Mr. I. Mynard vice-captain;
Mr. A. Tassell captain of the A team, and Mr. R. Perkins vice-captain.
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At the end of the year have your Magazines, Books, &c. bound by
W I. Knight, Market Square, Olney. The “Split-Case” Binding is
strongly recommended.
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A lecture on beekeeping was given in the British School on
Wednesday, July 6th
, under the auspices of the Beds. and District
Beekeepers Association, by Mr. Glasspole, of Olney, the secretary of
the association. In the afternoon practical illustrations of bee
manipulation were given in Mr. Glasspole’s garden.
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At the meeting of the Olney School Board on Thursday, July 7th
, it
was stated that the Government grant was £20 in excess of the
previous year. In the boys’ and infants’ departments the highest
possible grant was secured for every subject except music, for which
only 6d. per head is allowed when taught by “ear”, as is the case in the
majority of schools, and 1s. when taught by note. The girls’
department was not quite so good, 3s. 6d. per head less being secured
than the maximum.
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Sermons were preached in the Sutcliff Baptist Chapel on Sunday, July
10th
, in connection with the Sunday School anniversary by the
Rev. W. Hart, of Nottingham. A flower service was held in the
afternoon, when the certificates gained at the Sunday School scripture
examination were distributed, one of the scholars from the chapel
advert being first in the junior division for the county.
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The treat was held on the following day, the scholars being conveyed
to Warrington, where a field had been placed at their disposal by
Mr. Howson.
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The annual inspection of the Olney Ambulance Corps was held on
Saturday, July 16th
, on the tennis ground at the Westlands. The
inspecting officer was Milnes Hey, Esq., M.R.C.S., Deputy
Commissioner for No. 2 District. The medallions and certificates
gained by the members were distributed by Mrs. Carlile. Mr. Carlile,
M.P., was also present.
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The parishioners and friends of Canon Stokes celebrated the “silver
jubilee” of his ordination to the priesthood by presenting him with an
illuminated address and a handsome metal clock with Cambridge
chimes. The presentation took place on the lawn at the rear of the
Canon’s residence at Weston Underwood on Sunday, July 24th
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The largest assortment of Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Birthday
Books, Scripture Text books, Poets, and General Literature in the
district is at Knight’s, Market Square, Olney
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The Olney Athletic sports were held on August Bank Holiday in
Mr. Lord’s field, East Street. F. Tarry, of Northampton, secured the
first prize in the half-mile and one mile flat events; W. Colborne did
the same in the 120 and 220 yards; and E.A. Blair, of Leytonstone,
came in first both in the one mile and two mile bicycle races, but was
disqualified in the latter for riding outside the flags.
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Printing of every description promptly executed at moderate prices at
the old-established printing office - Knight’s, Market Square, Olney.
Good work executed by practical men.
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An old and respected inhabitant of Weston Underwood passed away
on Thursday, August 4th
, in the person of Mr. W. Higgins, at the age
of 73. The funeral took place the following Tuesday, when a large
number of persons from the district attended to show their respect for
the deceased.
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At the meeting of the Olney School Board on Thursday, August, 4th
,
the Chairman stated that the post of mistress of the girls’ school had
been accepted by Miss James, of Rotherham.
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The half-yearly tea and meeting in connection with the Rev. T. Scott’s
bible class was held on Monday, August 15th
. The chair was taken by
the Rev. J.C. Clarke, of Wolverton, the principal speaker being
Mr. R. Cleaver, of Northampton.
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At a meeting of the Ambulance Corps on Monday, August 22nd
,
framed photographs of the corps were presented to Mrs. Hipwell,
Mr. J.C. Hipwell, and Dr. Grindon in recognition of the kindness
shown by them to the corps on the occasion of their annual
inspections.
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The marriage took place at Clifton Reynes on Wednesday, August
31st, of the Rev. E. Langley, fourth son of the Rev. J.P. Langley, vicar
of Olney, and Mary Hilma, eldest daughter of J.W. Scorer, Esq., of
Clifton Reynes. The young couple were the recipients of a large
number of costly and handsome presents.
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The annual tournaments of the Olney and Clifton Fishing Association
and the Emberton Fishing Association were held on Monday,
September 10th
. The fish caught at the Olney tournament weighed
42lb. 9½ozs., a record in the history of the association.
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Exercise Books, Copy Books, Drawing Books, Foolscap, Blotting
Pads, Sketch Blocks, Scribbling Tablets, and all kinds of
miscellaneous Stationery can be obtained at W.I. Knight’s, Market
Square, Olney.
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The Rev. E.L. Lloyd was inducted to the living of Ravenstone on
September 23rd
by the Rev. C. Jerdein.
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The death took place at London on September 28th
of Mr. John Arthur
Iliffe, aged 62, a nephew of the late Mr. John Garrard and
Mr. William Garrard, to whose memory the reredos in Olney Church
was erected by him and his cousin, Mr. A. Allen. The funeral took
place at Olney on Monday, October 3rd
and was attended by a number
of residents in the neighbourhood.
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Miss Watts, whose engagement as mistress of the infants’ department
of the Olney National School terminated on Friday, September 30th
,
was presented by the pupil teachers and scholars with a gilt carriage
clock in a leather case.
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The members of the Olney Church choir had their annual holiday on
Monday, October 3rd
, when advantage was taken of an excursion to
again pay a visit to London. A very enjoyable day was spent, the
“Zoo”, Madame Tussaud’s, and the Adelphi and Drury Lane Theatres
being patronised.
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The body of a former curate of Olney, the Rev. E. Synge-Wilson, was
interred in Olney churchyard, on Wednesday, October 5th
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The autumnal meetings of the North Bucks Congregational Union
were held at the Cowper Memorial Chapel, on Wednesday, October
5th
. In the afternoon a discussion took place on “How to promote the
prosperity of our village churches”, and in the evening a public
meeting was held, the principal speakers being the Rev. H. Butler, of
Banbury, and Dr. Lawson Foster, of London.
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It is not often that a gift of a piano and also of an American organ to a
place of worship takes place in the course of a few weeks, but the
Cowper Memorial Congregational Church has been the fortunate
recipient of those instruments this autumn, the piano being given by
Mrs. Berrill and her daughters, and the organ two or three weeks later
by Mr. W.J. Berrill, a member of the same family.
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The annual dinner of the Olney and Clifton Fishing Association was
held on Tuesday, October 18th
, when the prizes gained at the fishing
tournament were distributed.
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For stationery of every description you cannot do better than go to
Knight’s, Market Square, Olney. Cream Laid, Vellum Wove, and
Mottled blue 1lb. packets at 6½d. are good value; 100 envelopes to
match 6½d. Superior qualities at 1s. and 1s. 6d. Envelopes from 1d to
4d. per packet. Large envelopes for cards, &c.
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Mr. Little, who has been promoted by the Midland Railway Co. to
Dudbridge, Gloucestershire, was presented with a purse containing
£13 on Monday, October 31st, in recognition of the courtesy shown by
him while stationmaster at Olney. He was also presented by a few
friends with a silver-mounted briar pipe, a tobacco pouch, and 1lb. of
his favourite tobacco.
Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks, Crewel Needles, Wool Needles -
Knight, Printer, Market Square, Olney
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A movement was started by Mrs. Sams in October for raising £200 for
the purpose of providing a new organ for Emberton Church, but early
in November it became know that Mr. and Mrs. Tatham had
contributed a cheque for £200 to defray the cost of the same. It is
hoped to have the new organ by next Easter.
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At the meeting of the Olney sanitary Committee on Friday, November
11th
, a report was presented by a sub-committee recommending that a
fresh arrangement be made with the leading scavenger with a view to
the better performance of the work, and stating that they considered
the time had come when the town should secure a tipping place and
provide a horse for the use of the scavengers. The latter portion of the
report was referred back to the sub-committee for further
consideration.
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There is no doubt the Bodleian Ivory Wove Notepaper is one of the
best shilling packets that can be bought. The envelopes to match are
3d. per packet. The Bodleian Gold-Coated Pen is specially prepared
for this class of paper, and is a beautifully easy writer. Sold by
W I Knight, Market Square, Olney.
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It became known in Olney at the commencement of the week ending
Saturday, November 19th
, that Messrs. Rabbits and Sons had decided
to close their Olney factory after that date.
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The annual dinner of the Court Leet and Court Baron for the Manor of
Olney was held at the Bull Hotel on Tuesday, November 15th
.
Mr. A. Allen presided, and there was a good attendance.
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Mr. I. Mynard, a member of the Olney Football Club, and one of the
best forwards in the East Midlands, had the misfortune to have a rib
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broken in a club match with the London Rovers, at London, on
November 19th
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A tea and entertainment in aid of the funds of the Olney Town Prize
Band were held in the British School on Saturday, November 19th
.
About 150 persons sat down to tea, and there was a good attendance at
the entertainment.
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For Purses, Albums, Letter Cases, Writing Cases, Ladies Bags, and
all kinds of leather goods you cannot do better than go to Knight’s
Market Place, Olney.
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EVENING CLASSES
FOR THE STUDY OF
BOOKKEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY
For young Ladies and Young Men and Girls and Boys about to leave
School
ARE HELD BY
MR. THOMAS WRIGHT
AT COWPER SCHOOL, OLNEY
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This important subject is in many schools either not taught at all or
taught in an unmethodical way, consequently hundreds of young men
and young women grow up in ignorance of even the simplest rules for
keeping books, and with unbusiness-like habits.
The course of lessons given by Mr. Wright supplies sufficient
knowledge to enable the student not only to keep a particular book,
but, if necessary, to open, keep, and close any ordinary set of books in
a commercial house. If once the principle of Book-keeping is grasped
it can be applied to the peculiar circumstances of any trade or
profession.
Besides covering all business requirements, the course forms a
thorough preparation for the examination of the Society of Arts, the
Civil Service, the College of Preceptors, as well as for the Banking,
Legal and Accountancy professions.
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Fee: 10/6 per quarter; Private Lessons 21/- per quarter
Classes are also held for Instruction in Arithmetic, Mensuration,
Grammar, Shorthand, French, Drawing, Water Colour Painting, and
other subjects.
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A LOCAL CENTENARIAN
It became known at the beginning of November that a centenarian was
living in the village of Weston Underwood. The name of this
venerable personage is John Rose, and although the date of his birth is
not positively known little doubt is entertained but that he attained the
age of 100 or 101 on or about the 12th
August last, and a photograph
represents him to be in wonderful health and vigour, and looking
happy as he smokes his pipe.
Professor ------, a leading light of Edinburgh University, recently
wrote on the blackboard in his laboratory; “Professor --------- informs
his students that he has this day been appointed honorary physician to
the Queen.” In the course of the morning he had occasion to leave the
room, and on returning found that a student had added to the
announcement the words; “God save the Queen!”
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Private O’Meara, USA, appeared before his colonel one day, and
asked for a two weeks’ furlough to visit his sick wife, who wanted his
help, “an’ she with all those childer about her.” The colonel eyed him
for a few minutes, and said: “Patrick, I might grant your request, but I
got a letter from your wife this morning, saying that she didn’t want
you home; that you were a nuisance, and raised the devil whenever
you were there. She hopes I won’t let you have any more furloughs.”
It was Patrick’s turn to eye the colonel, as he started for the door.
Stopping suddenly he said: “Cornel, darlin’, there’s a beautiful pair of
us, this day. I never was a married man in my loife at all.”
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Too Risky - At a party one evening a gentleman told a very strange
story, which, like many other true tales, appeared more like romance
than reality. Seeing that the faces of his auditors bore evident doubts
of his veracity, he appealed to a gentleman, who had been present at
the time when the matter occurred, to corroborate his statements. To
his surprise and indignation, this gentleman denied all knowledge of
the affair. Meeting next day, the narrator asked his friend: “Is it
possible that you can have forgotten the circumstances which I related
last night?” “Certainly not,” replied the other. “But I could see that
everyone present took you for a liar, and I had more regard for my
character than to run the risk of being taken for another.”
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A NEGLECTED TREASURE
BY THOMAS WRIGHT
Principal of Cowper School; author of “The Life of William Cowper”;
“The Town of Cowper”, &c.
One shudders to think what would be the mental condition of the
middle and poorer classes of England at this moment but for one book
- the Bible. The amount of trash that issues daily from the press is
appalling. For boys there are mountains of blood-and-thunder tales,
reeking with carnage, and possessing no redeeming feature
whatsoever; for girls there are piles of sickly, wishy-washy love
stories in which one is sent for the ten thousandth time on the old
errand of endeavouring to find out whether “she got him”; for adults
there are the sixpenny - or threepenny - magazines with articles on the
Duchess of So-and-So’s poodles, or Lady Somebody’s dolls. Faugh!
Is this garbage the pabulum on which the healthy mind should feed?
Our blood thrills at the mention of doughty deeds; to a love story there
can be no possible objection, and one would not utter a single syllable
that might harrow the feelings of a poodle or a doll: but whatever we
read, whether on those or other subjects, should be of the best. Whilst
all this rubbish is being devoured, the masses are for the most part
entirely ignorant of the most vivifying and most entrancing books of
the world; for there are as yet few Free Libraries except in large
towns. Gibbon, Don Quixote (complete – not in the garbled form
usually offered) - Boswell’s Johnson - even the stories of Dickens, to
mention but a few - are unknown to the masses - and for the simple
reason that they cannot afford to buy them. Those who do not study
the world’s masterpieces have no idea whatever of the enormity of
their loss. As far as Olney is concerned we trust the day is fast
approaching when the world’s great books will be accessible to all.
The people ought no more to be kept from them than from the blessed
sun or the aromatic air of our woodlands. Not that everyone would
take advantage of his boon. That is not to be expected; for as long as
the world endures there will be people who prefer a stuffy room to a
field, or a sickly novel by any you will to a masterpiece by Dickens or
Stevenson.
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But to return whence we started. The Bible alone saves the
impecunious classes from mental ruin. We are not thinking of its
religious side. But its noble language, its high thoughts, its poetry,
how they elevate! A man who assimilates the Bible no matter how
poor he is - must of necessity become a gentleman. The Bible is at
one’s elbow, and so it gets read; but another noble production likewise
at our elbow, is - owing in part to bygone and ignorant prejudice -
rarely opened; we refer to the “Apocrypha”, which most of us have, or
can have, for a few pence. It is a neglected treasure. Parts of it are
absolutely worthless, other parts are silly, others horrible, and others
again mere thefts from the Old Testament; but - and all books have
their dross - even after all these allowances a glorious residue remains.
To discuss the Apocrypha as a whole - or even in part - is here
impossible. Let us therefore content ourselves with quoting from its
most brilliant portion - that carcanet of pearls the Book of
Ecclesiasticus.
John Bunyan knew its value, his favourite verse being Chapter II,
Verse 10, “Look at the generations of old and see; did ever any trust in
the Lord, and was confounded?”
Here are a few others:
“Be not fainthearted when thou makest thy prayer,” VII, 10.
“Whatsoever thou takest in hand, remember thy end, and thou shalt
never do amiss,” VII, 36.
“Judge none blessed before his death,” XI, 28.
“Necessary patience in seeking the Lord is better than he that leadeth
his life without a guide,” XX, 32.
“O how great is he that findeth wisdom! Yet is their none above him
that feareth the Lord,” XXV, 10.
This thought is expressed even more magnificently in the Book of
Judith: “He that feareth the Lord is great at all times,” XVI., 16.
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We give two more extracts from Ecclesiasticus
“There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of
the heart,” XXX, 16.
“All the works of the Lord are good. So that a man cannot say, this is
worse than that,” XXXIX, 23, 34.
The most beautiful chapter of this most beautiful work is possibly that
in which the writer reviews his own providences (Chapter 34); but
there are fine thoughts wherever one turns.
We have indicated the whereabouts of the treasure trove; and the
reader has only to go and rifle it, and get enjoyment and benefit;
permitting while so engaged to ripple through his mind the words of
the Son of Sirach: “To labour and to be content with that a man hath is
a sweet life; but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.” -
Ecclesiasticus, XI, 18.
If you want a new book - an exciting, entrancing, elevating soul-
enkindling book, say for Christmas - for it is just before Christmas
that one loosens the purse strings - try the Apocrypha. The man who
has already revelled in it, will return to it with new zest, and he who
has not will find opened to him an entirely new vista, and experience a
sensation of which he is to be envied. We can only picture him
standing, in his admiration, like a second Cortez:
“Silent, upon a peak in Darien.”
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HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD
SALT FISH are quickly freshened by soaking in sour milk.
PARAFFIN will polish a tea-kettle till it is like a new one, if well
rubbed in with a rag.
A TABLESPOONFUL of turpentine boiled with clothes will greatly
help to whiten and disinfect them.
TO PRESERVE FLOWERS – It is with regret that we see the flowers
of a fine nosegay fade away in the course of a day or two,
notwithstanding the care we take to change the water in which we had
put them. The Memorial des Deux Sevres informs us that if a good
spoonful of charcoal powder be added to the water the flowers will
last as long as they would on the plant, without any need of changing
the water, or taking any trouble at all.
WET BOOTS should never be dried by the fire – this plan hardens the
leather and causes it to crack. A much better rule is to fill the boot
with oats made warm. The grain will completely absorb all the
moisture from the leather. In doing so it swells and fill the boot like a
tightly fitting last, keeping the boot in shape, and drying the leather
without hardening it. In the morning shake out the oats, and hang them
in a bag near the fire to dry ready for future use.
GLUE FOR ATTACHING LABELS TO TIN – Paper when stuck
upon metal with ordinary paste or glue does not adhere well, and is apt
to peel off; if, however, a glue made in the following manner be used,
this imperfection is entirely obviated: Boil 4 ozs of gum shellac and 2
ozs of powdered borax in one quart of water until thoroughly
dissolved. This applied in the ordinary way answers the purpose
thoroughly.
GOOD FURNITURE POLISH – Linseed oil, ½ pint, old ale ½ pint,
the white of an egg, spirits of camphor, 1 oz, spirits of salts, 1 oz; beat
up the egg with a little ale, and add it gradually to the rest. Mix the
spirits of camphor and spirits of salts with the oil, well shake it, and
then mix the two solutions. Always shake it well before using it.
Apply in the usual way, and finish off with an old silk handkerchief.
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THE EFFICIENCY of a water filter may be tested by passing through it a
solution of Condy’s Fluid (10 drops in a pint of water); if it comes out of
the filter with any pink color, or any taste, it is a proof that the filter does
not act at all, and that it cannot arrest the germs of disease; if comes out a
yellow, or brown color, it shows that the filter poisons the water.
STRONG WATERPROOF GLUE – Soften the glue thoroughly by
allowing it to soak for some hours in cold water. While still retaining its
original shape take it from the water and dissolve it by gentle heat,
stirring in at the same time a little boiled linseed oil. This glue takes
longer to dry than ordinary glue, but when once dry it will be found much
stronger, and will not be affected by damp.
WASHING FLUID – a great saving of labour is effected by adopting the
following: Take of sal. soda 1 lb, stone-lime ½ lb, water 5 quarts, boil a
short time, stirring occasionally, then let it settle, and pour off the clear
fluid in a stone bottle and cork for use. Soak your clothes over night in
clear cold water; wring out and well soap the wristbands, collars, and
dirty stained places; have your copper half filled with water, and when at
scalding heat put in half a pint of the fluid, stir, and put in your clothes,
and boil for half an hour, then rub lightly through one suds only, rinse
well in blue water, and all is complete.
TO REMOVE GREASE FROM COLORED SILK – The only safe and
really infallible method of extracting grease spots from silk (of even the
most delicate colors) is the following: which should be applied as soon
after the discovery of the injury as possible, in order that no further
mischief may be caused by dust or dirt settling on the grease spot. Hold
the part firmly to prevent the silk from being creased; then with a clean
soft white cloth (an old cambric pocket handkerchief is the best material)
rub the spot very briskly, but not with sufficient pressure to fray the silk;
change the part of the handkerchief frequently; the silk may be held a
short distance from the fire to assist the operation, though this is not
needful. In the course of a few minutes the spot will have entirely
disappeared.
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RULES OF SIMPLE HYGIENE
WASH THE WHOLE BODY once at least in every forty-eight hours,
either with cold or slightly warmed water, and rub thoroughly dry with a
very rough towel. Every morning – or better, night and morning – sponge
the face, neck, chest, small of the back, armpits, feet – in short, every part
of the body that needs special attention in order to keep it clean or to
induce a brisk circulation.
TURN ALL YOUR CLOTHES (particularly those which you wear next
to your skin during the day, in which you should not think of sleeping)
inside out before you go to bed, and hang them to air, but not in your
bedroom. Never leave soiled clothes in your sleeping-room overnight.
When you rise in the morning, open your bed thoroughly, and open the
windows top and bottom.
BE SURE and have fresh air in your bedroom during the night. Of course,
care should be taken not to sleep in a draught. Four or five holes an inch
or so in diameter through the bottom part of your bedroom door, or a
ventilator in the ceiling, with an open window, will go far towards
making the atmosphere of a sleeping-room sweet.
NEVER SIT DOWN to breakfast without first going out into the open air
for at least three or four minutes. Make your walk longer or shorter
according to health and strength. Do not eat or drink much between
meals. If you are troubled with constipation, try oatmeal porridge,
thoroughly cooked, every other morning. A glass of fresh cold water
taken when you first get up has often an excellent effect.
IF ANYONE IS ILL in the house, take a bite of something, or a little tea
or coffee, before entering the room in the morning.
AVOID HOT and heavy suppers, but never go to bed with an entirely
empty stomach. This often causes sleeplessness, especially in elderly
persons. Eat a little bread or biscuits and drink a glass of water. If you are
much troubled with insomnia, sponge the whole body before going to
bed, and rub with a coarse towel; use the dumb-bells or take other
exercise, and go to bed warm. See to it that the feet and lower limbs are
warm and dry.
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RINSE OUT THE MOUTH well after each meal. Use a quill or wooden
tooth-pick. Use a soft tooth-brush at least once a day – better morning and
night.
LOOK SHARPLY after all drains, closets, cesspools, etc, connected with
your house, if you wish to avoid fevers, diphtheria, and other dangerous
diseases. Keep drains in good repair and working order, and flush
occasionally with a quantity of water. In a dry season pour a pailful or
two of water, containing a ¼ pint of carbolic acid, into drain and
cesspools every few days. Jeyes’ Perfect Purifier is also a good
disinfectant. Don’t be content so long as there is a bad odour anywhere
about the house.
BY WELL-ADAPTED CLOTHING, many of the chills, catarrhs, and
pulmonary congestions, which often lead to consumption, might be
prevented. The feet should always be kept dry and warm; the covered
parts of the body should be clothed in suitable woollen fabrics; the
underclothing should be kept of the same thickness all the year round, and
variations of apparel to suit the changes of season be made only in the
outer garments.
FOR BAD DIGESTION – drink the juice of half a large lemon
immediately after dinner every day.
HIGH HEELS ARE DANGEROUS, not only on account of the
instability they give to the foot, but also by their weakening effects upon
the muscles of the limb and the connections of the ankle joint. They are
therefore often the cause of sprained ankles, besides which the heel being
unduly raised, the foot is pressed forward into the toe of the boot, the toes
become crushed up, and a curving of the toe nails is thus induced.
APPLES – The importance of apples as food has not been sufficiently
estimated in this country. They are most wholesome, taken in whatever
form. A baked apple every night will assist in keeping the stomach and
digestion in good order; they should not be eaten uncooked at night.
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USEFUL HINTS
BUSINESS – Don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish. Don’t tell what
you are going to do – till you have done it. Don’t neglect to map out your
work ahead. Don’t wait to enter charges for goods. Don’t ask credit on
social acquaintance. Don’t promise recklessly. Don’t fail to allow an
abundant margin for contingencies. Don’t speculate.
DON’T take some other person’s medicine because you are similarly
afflicted.
AS a protection against changes in temperature, a woollen garment
should always be worn next the skin.
DON’T start a day’s work without eating a good breakfast.
DON’T wear thin stockings or light-soled shoes in cold or wet weather.
IF YOU would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.
When the well is dry, we know the want of water.
FOOLISH spending is the father of poverty. Do not be ashamed of hard
work. Work for the best salary or wages you can get, but work for half
price rather than be idle. Wrestle vigorously with vicious habits, be not
content on the low ground of worldly prudence, but aim for high moral
elevation. Do not eat up or wear out all that you can earn. Compel your
selfish body to spare something to be saved. Be stingy to your own
appetite, but merciful to others’ necessities. Help others, and ask not help
for yourselves. See that you are proud too in a proper way. Be too proud
to be lazy; too proud to give up without conquering every difficulty; too
proud to wear a coat you cannot afford to buy; too proud to be in
company that you cannot keep up with in expenses; too proud to be
stingy.
NEVER tell a child under six years old to conceal anything, even though
it were a pleasure you were planning for some one you love. The clear
sky of childlike open-heartedness must not be covered even by the
morning glow of shame; and your instructions will soon teach him to add
secrets of his own to yours. The heroic virtue of silence requires for its
practice the powers of ripened reasoning. Reason teaches us to be silent,
the heart teaches us to speak. Richter.
A WISE MAN thinks all he says, and a fool says all he thinks.
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KEEP the head cool, the feet warm, the skin clean, and the conscience
clear.
A WORD rashly spoken cannot be brought back by a chariot and four
horses.
CHRISTIANS ought not to slander God by looking as if they were at en
ever-lasting funeral. H. W Beecher.
WE OUGHT to be as cheerful as we can, if only because to be happy
ourselves is a mort effectual contribution to the happiness of others. Sir
John Lubbock.
IN THE INTERCOURSE of social life, it is by little acts of watchful
kindness, recurring daily and hourly (and opportunities of doing
kindnesses, if sought for, are for ever starting up), it is by words, by
tones, by gestures, by looks, that affection is won and preserved.
HOME – don’t fret. Don’t be cross to the children. Don’t scold. Don’t be
too particular. Don’t be slovenly. Don’t neglect keeping up appearances.
Don’t sew too much. Don’t fail to be neat and presentable at meals. Don’t
gossip. Don’t fail to mind your own business. Don’t get all tired out by
night. Don’t neglect your mind or your music. Don’t work so hard as to
have no leisure. Don’t think the innermost recesses of a closet more
important than a bright look and a fresh ribbon when your husband comes
home. Don’t neglect yourself.
The following rules for guidance of life are by the celebrated Mrs Fry:-
1. Never loose any time. I do not think that lost which is spent in
amusement or recreation every day, but always be in the habit of
being employed
2. Never err the least in truth.
3. Never say an ill-thing of a person when thou canst say a good thing
of him. Not only speak charitably, but feel so.
4. Never be irritable or unkind to anybody.
5. Never indulge thyself in luxuries that are not necessary.
6. Do all things with consideration, and when thy path to act right is
most difficult, put confidence in that power alone which is able to
assist thee, and exert thine own powers as far as they go.
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HINTS FOR THE KITCHEN
BROILING AND FRYING – For all articles the gridiron should be
allowed to get hot, and be rubbed with fat, or chalked for fish, lest the
bars mark the article broiled. Crumbs for frying are best prepared by
drying bread before the fire, then pounding it in a mortar, and sifting it.
A BOILED TURKEY, capon, leg of lamb, or knuckle of veal, will be
much enriched by putting into the saucepan with either, a little chopped
suet, two or three slices of peeled lemon, and a piece of bread.
IN MAKING TEA, if you wish it to draw quickly put a lump of sugar
into the tea-pot; or half a teaspoonful of carbonate of soda will have the
same effect, and should the water be hard, it will increase the strength of
the tea by half.
TO ENSURE mealy potatoes, peel them, and put them on the fire in
boiling water; when nearly done, drain, and put over them a dry cloth,
cover closely, and set them near the fire for five minutes.
THE BEST WAY to warm up roast meat is to wrap it in buttered paper
and roast it again. If the piece of meat be small roll it in the paper and
grill it. If you warm up meat cut in slices in sauce, never let it boil.
CREAM FOR STEWED FRUIT – Boil an ounce and a half of isinglass
in a pint and a half of water over a slow fire till there is only half a pint.
Strain and sweeten, add a glass of sherry, and stir in half a pint of good
cream. Stir till cold.
APPLE WATER – To juicy apples sliced, add a little sugar and lemon-
peel; pour over them boiling water; strain when cold.
BUTTER may be kept cool in hot weather by placing the dish in cold
water, in which a little saltpetre is dissolved.
HAM RELISH may be made by seasoning highly with cayenne pepper a
slice of dressed ham, then broiling it, and adding butter, mustard, and a
little lemon juice.
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WHEN MILK is about to be boiled, it is best to rinse the saucepan with a
little cold water, and put the milk in while the saucepan is wet. The
dampness prevents the milk burning.
MACARONI PUDDING – Three ounces of macaroni should be soaked
for forty minutes in cold water, well mashed, then added to a pint of
boiling milk. This should be stirred occasionally, while it simmers for
half an hour; then two eggs added, beaten up with a dessertspoonful of
sugar; also, if desired, a flavouring of lemon. This may then be baked in a
pie-dish for twenty minutes. Vermicelli may be used instead of macaroni,
but requires only twenty minutes soaking.
BOIL GREEN VEGETABLES in soft water if possible, as it will
preserve the colour. If you have only hard water, put to it a teaspoonful of
carbonate of soda. They should always be boiled in a good sized saucepan
and have plenty of water. The soda, with a sufficient quantity of salt,
should be added to the water when it boils, and stirred round, before
putting in the vegetables.
SALMON CROQUETTES – Cold boiled salmon, carefully pounded,
with cold mashed potatoes, a lump of butter or cream, 1 egg, a little
anchovy sauce. Make into balls or flat cakes, and fry in hot fat.
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WIT AND HUMOUR
An inquisitive person wants to know whether news transmitted
through salt water by telegraph would be fresh.
“Can anyone tell what the wind whistles for?” asked a young man at a
picnic. “It whistles for the leaves to dance by,” demurely replied a
young lady.
A traveller, in describing a tropical shower, wrote to a friend in the
following words: The raindrops were extremely large, varying in size
from a shilling to eighteen pence.
When a young lady asked to look at a parasol, the young man said,
“Will you please give the shade you want?” “I expect the parasol to
give the shade I want,” said the young lady.
A facetious dandy who danced with a couple of country girls at a
party, recently remarked, that although he liked rings on his fingers,
he couldn‘t stand belles on his toes.
A lion-tamer quarrelled with his wife, a virago, and was chased by her
round his tent. Sorely pressed, he took refuge in the cage among the
lions. “Oh, you contemptible coward,” she shouted, “Come out if you
dare.”
“What do you charge for a quart of milk here?” asked a man, as he put
his head in at the door of a milk-shop. “Fourpence,” was the reply.
“Ain’t you got any at threepence?” “No,” said the proprietor, “but we
can soon make you some.”
“Then you think he struck you with malice aforethought?” Witness,
indignantly: “You can’t mix me up like that, I’ve told you twice he hit
me with a brick. There wasn’t no mallets nor nothin’ of the kind
about.”
“Fine morning, your worship,” affably remarked the man who had
been arrested the night before for being drunk and disorderly. “Yes,
indeed,” responded the justice; “quite a fine morning - in fact, a ten-
shilling fine morning.”
Ardent Lover: “I have called, sir, to ask your permission to pay my
addresses to your daughter.” Old Gent (somewhat deaf); “Pay for her
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dresses? Why, certainly, my dear sir. Here are the bills.” He had one
glance at them, and fled.
“So that young man wants to marry you?” said Mabel’s father. “Yes,”
was the reply. “Do you know how much his salary is?” “No. But it’s
an awfully strange coincidence.” “What do you mean?” “Herbert
asked me the very same question about you.”
A man went home the other night and found his house locked up.
After infinite trouble he managed to gain entrance through a back
window, and then discovered on the parlour table a note from his wife
reading, “I have gone out. You will find the key on the side of the
step.”
The following letter, which was recently picked up in the street, is full
of homely pathos: “Dear Jane, - I ’ope as you will forgive me for not
larfin’ at you when you larfed at me last night. I ’ave a bile under my
arm, and can’t larf as I would like to. - Yours affectionately, John.”
An Officer in the Army, seated at the table d’hote of an hotel, looking
significantly at a clergyman opposite, said:- “If I had a son who was
an idiot I would make him a clergyman.” “Evidently your father was
not of that opinion,” quietly responded the clergyman.
An accident had occurred in a quarry, and a man had been killed. An
Irishman volunteered to break the news gently to his wife, which he
did in the following manner:- Pat: “That was a sad accident to your
husband’s gold watch, Mrs. Murphy.” Mrs. Murphy: “Sure, an’ it’s
divil the watch he had, now.” Pat: “Be my soul, an’ that’s lucky! For
there’s ten ton o’ rock fallen on him!”
Gentleman (to an Irishman): “Well, Pat, I see you have a small
garden.” Pat: “Yes, sir.” “What are you going to set in it for next
season?” “Nothing, sir. I set it with potatoes last year, and not one of
them came up.” “That’s strange; how do you explain it?” “Well, sir,
the man next door to me set his garden full of onions.” “Well, had that
anything to do with your potatoes not growing?” “Yes, sir. Bedad,
them onions was that strong that my potatoes couldn’t see to grow for
their eyes watering.”
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GARDENING
JANUARY - Make new gravel walks where required. Keep walks clear of
snow; roll occasionally after rain; lay new turf and form new flower borders. If
weather is open rose trees may be lifted or planted and bulbs still be put in. If
very frosty give extra protection to tender flowering plants in pots. Examine
dahlia roots preparatory to planting. Towards end of month sow radish, spinach,
and parsley. Trench, dig, and manure any part of kitchen garden not yet done.
Commence pruning fruit trees and plant new where required. Mushroom beds
may still be made. Seakale should be covered with pots.
FEBRUARY - Continue attention to walks, and roll and poll grass lawns and
walks. Dig and manure borders; prepare hot-beds for tender annuals; shift
greenhouse plants; plant pansies and violas. Towards end of month some of the
hardy roses may be pruned for early blooming. Evergreens and shrubs may be
moved or planted. Clear strawberries and give spring dressing. Sow early kinds
of peas and potatoes; also broad beans, spinach, parsley, &c. Sow tomatoes on
hot-bed; also small salading cabbage and lettuce.
MARCH - Lawns and grass walks should be kept clean and well rolled. Re-
gravel walks where needed. |Prune all hardy roses not yet done, and surface
dress. Pot dahlias and put in cold frame. Sow half-hardy and tender annuals on
hot-bed. Pot cuttings of bedding plants. Fork over asparagus beds and give
spring dressing, and make new beds if required. Plant globe artichokes, and
spring dress existing beds. Plant herbs. Plant out cabbage and lettuce plants on
warm border. Sow lettuce, spinach, onions, carrots, parsnips, peas, beans,
radishes; also broccoli for an early crop. Sow celery and cauliflower on slight
hot-bed.
APRIL - Grass walks should be rolled frequently, and regularly mown; gravel
walks should also be rolled. Destroy weeds in every part before they grow large.
Complete pruning of rose trees, including tea, scented, China and noisette. Sow
hardy annuals. Plant carnations and picotees. Sow seeds of hollyhocks, wall
flowers, Brompton stocks, and other biennials. Sow peas and beans for
succession; also potatoes, beet, and turnips. Sow vegetable marrows and
Brussels sprouts for planting out later on. Prick out celery and cauliflower
plants. Protect early peas and tie up lettuces. Begin summer dressing of vines.
MAY - Remove flowered bulbs from the ground as soon as leaves decay. Plant
gladioli, lilies, dahlias, and hollyhocks. Syringe rose heads daily and keep free
from aphis and caterpillars. Remove all rose shoots below the buds that push
forth on stocks budded last summer, and shorten those above to half their length.
Transplant half-hardy annuals. Thin out hardy annuals and sow more for autumn
flowering. Keep lawns and grass walks well swept and mown.
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Earth up and stake early peas. Watering newly planted crops is necessary in dry
weather. Thin out carrots, parsnips, onions, &c. Transplant spring sown
cauliflower, cabbage, and savoy plants. Sow broccoli for second crop, also peas
for succession. Thin wall fruit trees where the fruit is too thick, pinch
gooseberry trees, trim out the runners of strawberries. Look well after slugs and
snails. Grafting fruit and rose trees may now be done. Prepare cuttings of
chrysanthemums.
JUNE - Grass walks and lawns should continue to be well swept and mown, all
edgings neatly trimmed, and beds and borders kept free from weeds. Continue
syringing roses and examination for blight and grubs. Water roses with manure-
water occasionally. Plant out bedding plants, dahlias, and cuttings from
greenhouse. Transplant into nursery beds seedling perennials and biennials sown
in March, and well water same. Propagate carnations, picotees, &c, by layers or
pipings. Support flowering plants with sticks where needed. Plant auriculas in
shady border. Transplant celery into trenches. Plant out tomatoes in showery
weather. Sow turnips and kidney beans for autumn crop. Thin out and weed
carrots, parsnips, beet, &c.
JULY - Gravel and grass walks and lawns require frequent attention during this
month. Pyramid and pillar roses should be trained and tied in. Withered flowers
should be removed. Clusters of rose-blossom buds should be thinned out, and
strong shoots of Hybrid perpetual roses cut down to half length. This is par
excellence the month for budding. Cut down herbaceous plants and take up
summer bulbs that have done flowering. Plant cuttings of Verbenas under hand-
glass. Plant out annuals from frames. Propagate pansies and violas from side
cuttings. Prepare vacant plots in kitchen garden for winter crops. Plant cabbages,
broccoli, savoys, &c. Sow spinach, kidney beans, onions, turnips and carrots for
autumn and winter crops. Thin and transplant lettuces. Gather herbs for drying.
AUGUST - Remove bass from budded stocks. Flower beds must be frequently
weeded and watering attended to. Gather ripe flower and vegetable seeds. Plant
autumn flowering bulbs. Evergreens should be pruned to prevent overgrowth,
hedges cut and trimmed, box and thrift edgings the same. In dry weather renew
surface dressing to roses, and well water. Carnation and picotee layers should be
planted in pots. Tie up dahlias where necessary. Transplant seedling perennials
and biennials into nursery beds. Clear asparagus beds from weeds. Transplant
principal crop of celery and earth up where already planted. Plant out broccoli,
savoys, &c. Sow lettuce for autumn and winter use. Sow parsley and early
cabbage for next year. Hoe, thin, and handweed general crops. Take up onions
for drying.
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SEPTEMBER - Keep flower beds clean and free from weeds, dead leaves and
other litter. Mow grass walks and lawns. Roll and weed gravel walks. Towards
end of month begin to take up greenhouse plants. Sow seeds of Californian
annuals to stand winter. Plant rose cuttings in a shady border under hand glasses.
Prepare vacant beds for reception of new plants. Slip and plant out fibrous-
rooted perennials, and propagate all herbaceous plants by cuttings and division
of roots. Transplant lettuces into frames for winter use. Earth up celery. Make
new plantations of strawberry plants. Clear, trench and manure ground cleared
of crops for use in the spring.
OCTOBER - Keep garden free from dead leaves, which store for use. Open and
clear all gutters, gulleys, and drains. Plant hyacinths in pots and glasses. Plant
various kinds of spring flowering bulbs. Take up dahlia roots and greenhouse
plants. Remove pansies to frames. Begin digging borders, and cut out dead
wood from shrubs. Prune honeysuckle and flowering shrubs. Plant ornamental
trees, evergreens, and deciduous flowering shrubs. Plant box for edgings. Hoe
late planted broccoli, cabbage, &c. Earth up celery. Plant herbs. Take up
potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and beet for storing. Winter dress strawberry, and
asparagus beds. Gather apples and pears. Transplant fruit trees. Manure and
trench vacant ground for spring use.
NOVEMBER - Complete digging and manuring flower beds and borders in
preparation for winter. Mow grass lawns and walks once if weather is open. This
is best month for planting or lifting rose trees; freshly planted trees should have
surface dressing placed round them. Cover pyramids and tender roses with
thatching of fern or straw for protection. Plant fruit trees where required and
protect roots of newly planted trees and shrubs from frost. Prune gooseberry and
currant trees. Prune and manure apple, pear and plum trees. Protect exposed
water pipes from frost.
DECEMBER - If weather is open, mow grass once. Keep walks and lawns free
from snow. Rose and fruit trees and evergreens may be planted in open weather.
Protect choice plants and roots from frost. In severe weather protect bulbs in
beds and newly planted trees. Lay in stock of composts. Prepare sea-kale beds.
Mushroom beds may now be made.
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STAMPS, TARES, POSTAL REGULATIONS, &C
BILLS OF EXCHANGE &c
For Payment to the Bearer, to Order, or at any time
otherwise than on demand.
........................................................£......s .......d.
Not exceeding £5 0 1
Above 5, not exceeding .............£10......0........2
“ 10 .........................................£25......0........3
“ 25 .........................................£50......0........6
“ 50 .........................................£75......0........9
“ 75 .......................................£100......1........0
“ 100 ......................................£200......2........0
and 1s. for every additional £100
NEW STAMPS
A Penny Stamp is issued which may be used as a
receipt for £2 or upwards, or for the postage of a
letter coming under the 1d rate.
REGISTRATION
By the prepayment of a fee of 2d., any letter,
newspaper, book, or other packet upon which the
postage has been prepaid may be registered to any
destination. Envelopes for registered Letters may be
had at 2½d. each.
RATES FOR MONEY ORDERS
INLAND
For sums not exceeding ............£1...............2d.
Above £1 ....................................£3...............3d.
Above £3 ..................................£10...............4d.
Telegraph Orders - For sums not exceeding £3, 4d.
Exceeding £3 and not exceeding £10, 6d. In addition,
there is a charge for the Telegram of Advice, the
minimum being 9d.
FOREIGN & COLONIAL
................................................................s ......d.
For sums not exceeding £2 ....................0......6
Above £2 not exceeding £6............£1....1......0
Above £6 ......................................£10....1......6
POSTAL ORDERS
Postal Orders, for certain fixed sums from 1s up to
£1, are now issued at all Money-Order Offices in the
United Kingdom.
The following are the amounts for which Postal
Orders are issued, together with the Poundage
payable in respect of each Order.
Amt. of Order Poundage
s.........d............................d.
1........0............................½
1........6............................½
2........0............................1
2........6............................1
3........0............................1
3........6............................1
4........0............................1
4........6............................1
5........0............................1
7........6............................1
10........0............................1
10........6............................1
15........0............................1½
20........0............................1½
LETTER AND SAMPLE POST
The Rates of Postage for Letters, Sample
Packets &, between places in the United
Kingdom, are as follows:
Not exceeding 4 oz in weight ..1d, and ½d
for each succeeding 2 oz up to any weight
POST CARDS
Post-cards available for the United Kingdom
may be had at all Post Offices at the
following rates: Stout Cards, one, ¾d; two,
1¼d.; three, 2d., four, 2½d., five, 3d., six
3¾. Thin cards, one, ¾d., two, 1¼d., three,
1¾, four, 2¼d., five, 2¾d., six, 3½d. New
Letter Cards, 1¼d. each, eight for 9d.
Private Post Cards may be used.
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL
Letters - The rate of Postage to be prepaid in
the United Kingdom on Letters for all places
abroad is 2½d. per half ounce.
Post Cards - Official Post Cards are
transmissible to all parts of the world. Single
Cards 1d., reply Cards, 2d., Private Cards
must have “Post Card” printed on address
side.
Newspapers, &c. – The rate of Postage for
Newspapers, &c., is ½d. per 2 oz.
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BOOK POST
A Book Packet may contain any number of books.
No Book Packet should exceed 2 feet in length, 1
foot in width, or 1 foot in depth; it must be open at
the ends, and contain no writing.
The prepaid postage of a Book Packet is one half-
penny for the first 2 ounces. Above 2 ounces, the
same Rates and Regulations apply as in Letter and
Sample Post.
PARCEL POST
Parcels will be accepted for Inland Parcel Post under
these conditions: The rate of postage, to be prepaid in
ordinary postage stamps, for an Inland Postal Parcel
of a weight
not exceeding 1lb .......................................3d
Over 1 lb. not exceeding 2 lbs ...................4d
“ ..2................ 3 lbs......................................5d
“ ..3................ 4 lbs......................................6d
“ ..4................ 5 lbs......................................7d
“ ..5................ 6 lbs......................................8d
“ ..6................ 7 lbs......................................9d
“ ..7................ 8 lbs....................................10d
“ ..8................ 9 lbs....................................11d
“ ..9.............. 11 lbs...................................... 1s
No Parcel may exceed 11 lbs.
The dimensions for an Inland Postal Parcel will be: -
Greatest length, 3ft.6in.; greatest length and girth,
combined, 6ft. Parcels must always be handed over
the Counter of the Post Office. The Parcel should be
distinctly marked in the left-hand top corner “Parcel
Post”.
FREE RE-DIRECTION
Letters, Book Packets, Post Cards, Newspapers and
Sample Packets are not liable to additional postage
for Re-direction, whether re-directed by an Officer of
the Post Office or by an agent of the addressee after
delivery, provided in the latter case that the letters,
etc., are re-posted not later than the day after
delivery, and that they do not appear to have been
opened or tampered with.
TELEGRAMS
Charge throughout the United Kingdom is 6d. for the
first twelve words, and ½d. for every additional
word. Addresses are charged for. Usually, however,
there is no necessity to telegraph sender’s address.
Numbers in addresses are counted as one word.
POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS
No deposit of less than a shilling is received, nor any
pence, and not more than £50 in one year. No further
deposit is allowed when the amount standing in
depositor’s name exceeds £200.
Interest is allowed at the rate of 2½ per cent.
Separate accounts may be opened in the
names of wife and children. Withdrawal can
be made by Telegraph.
LICENCES
....................................................£.... s......d
Auctioneers ..............................10....0......0
Carriage Licences with
less than four wheels ..................0..15......0
from 1st Oct. to 31
st.Dec .............0....7......6
Carriage Licences, with four
wheels, drawn by
two or more horses .....................2....2......0
from 1st Oct to 31
st Dec ..............1....1......0
Carriage with four wheels,
drawn by one horse ....................1....1......0
Dogs ...........................................0....7......6
Game Certificates.......................3....0......0
Game-dealers, expiring
1st July ........................................2....0......0
Gun Licences .................................10......0
Male Servant ..................................15......0
Marriages (special).....................5....0......0
“ ............(if not special) ..................10......0
Private Brewers, yearly
rental under £8 ................................... Free
£8 and under ............................10..04......0
£10 and under ..........................15..09......0
Refreshment House rated
under £30 ...................................0..10......6
Rated above £30 .........................1....1......0
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS &C
FOR ENGLAND
An infant must be registered within six
weeks after its birth. No fee is payable; but
after 42 days a fee is chargeable.
Notice must be given of Death to the District
Registrar. Let this be done as soon as
possible after death, as a certificate must be
obtained to give to the minister who
performs the funeral service.
FOR SCOTLAND
In Scotland a birth must be registered within
21 days. A marriage must be registered
within 3 days. A death must be registered
within 8 days.
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The new ‘Postal Handbook’ may had at any
Post Office, price 1d., and should be read by
everybody.
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THINGS WORTH KNOWING
A Standard Gallon contains 10 lb
avoirdupois of distilled water.
A Weigh of Cheese.................. 256 lb
A Hundredweight .................... 112 lb
A Barrel of Beer ................ 36 gallons
A Hogshear of Beer ........... 54 gallons
A Stone of Flour, etc ................. 14 lb
A load of Timber, unhewn40 cubic feet
A bag of hops ............. nearly 3½ cwt
A Ton ............................ 42 cubic feet
A Sack of Flour ....................... 280 lb
A Bushel of Corn ................. 8 gallons
A Ton in Weight is 20 cwt of iron,
etc but in lead there is but 19½ cwt
4 lb Avoirdupois is equal to 5 lb troy
nearly.
A Firkin of Butter ...................... 56 lb
A Quintal of Fish ..................... 112 lb
A load of Bricks 500
A Solid Yard of well-wrought clay
will make 460 bricks. Thirty two
common bricks will cover a square
yard. A common brick must not be
more than 9 inches long, 4½ inches
wide, and 2½ inches thick.
Sheet Lead is from 6 lb to 10 lb to
the square foot. A pipe of an inch
bore is commonly 13 lb or 14 lb to
the yard in length.
Corrugated Iron:
A ton of 5 feet contains 220
sheets
“ 6 “ 180 “
“ 7 “ 156 “
“ 8 “ 136 “
“ 9 “ 120 “
“ 10 “ 105 “
Each sheet 2 feet, allowing for lap.
Each case contains about half a ton.
TO FIND THE WEIGHT OF HAY CONTAINED IN A STACK
Multiply the length of the stack by its breadth, and multiply the result
by its height, all in feet, divide the product by 27, which will give the
number of cubic yards. A cubic yard of old hay will weigh about one
cwt., and new hay about three-quarters of a cwt. In measuring the
height deduct two-thirds of the distance in feet from the eaves to the
top.
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