CHELVESTON—SUDDEN DEATH—On Saturday last, was held at the Star and Garter Inn, before Mr. Cook, deputy-coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. J. M. Gray was foreman, on the body of Newell, an elderly man, who died somewhat suddenly, early on Friday morning. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased went to bed on Thursday night in his usual health, but got out of bed soon after midnight, and complained of a pain in his stomach, and sickness. His wife went to get something for him, but before anything could be administered he staggered, fell down, and expired.
Dr. Crew, of Higham Ferrers, said the cause of death was disease of the heart, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

CHELVESTON—THE FEAST—This village feast commenced on Sunday, and is usually the resort of a great many people, who come from the surrounding villages to join in its celebration, but this year, although the weather was beautifully fine in the morning, the afternoon was exceedingly wet, and prevented many from attending, so that the streets in the evening presented a dull and deserted appearance.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE—Being the Feast Sunday the annual Sunday school service was held in the Parish Church on Sunday evening, when there was a crowded congregation. The prayers were read by the vicar, the Rev. Mr. Templeman, and the lessons by the Rev. T. Grabham, rector of Irthlingborough. Special hymns and an anthem were sung by the choir, who rendered them in excellent style, Mr. Eady accompanying on the organ. The sermon was preached by the Rev. T. Grabham, from the 15th verse of the 21st chapter of St. John. In the course of the rev. gentleman's remarks on Sunday schools he said they were necessary evils, because if parents did their duty there would be no necessity for their existence. Collections were made at the close of the service on behalf of the school funds.

Wellingborough Petty Sessions—FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th.

Magistrates present: F. U. Sartoris, Esq., in the chair; and R. Arkwright, Esq.,

A CAUTION - Ephriam Driver, Chelveston, was summoned for allowing a horse to stray on the highway at Chel-veston, on the 26th ult.

The defendant was fined 12s., including costs.

Wellingborough Petty Sessions—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH.
Before H. M. Stockdale, Esq. (in the chair), and Spencer Pratt, Esq.

ASSAULT—Henry Baxter, Chelveston-cum-Caldecot, was summoned for assaulting George Burton, of the same place, on the 31st ult.

The complainant stated the case, and his evidence was corroborated by Lewis Bailey.

Defendant was fined 10s. and costs 9s.

Chelveston - REASONABLE BENEVOLENCE—Upwards of eleven tons of coal have been given away amongst the poor of the above parish during the past week by Mrs. Wise, of Woodcote Hall, Warwickshire, the principal owner of property in the village and lordship. The coal was supplied by Mr. E. Driver, and kindly carted to the houses of the poor by the tenant farmers.

Wellingborough Petty Sessions—FRIDAY, FEB. 25TH.
Present: R. Arkwright, Esq. (in the chair), and Joseph Hill, Esq.

Game Trespass
Wm. Gross, Chelveston-cum-Caldecot, was summoned for trespassing in search of game on land in the occupation of Mr. Chettles, on the 22nd Jan.

Edward Bonnfield said that be saw the defendant in Mr. Chettle's field with a gun, and that he told him he was looking for a hare.

Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, 14s. 6d.

Wellingborough News, 1st July 1882, transcribed by Kay Collins

THE FEAST—The celebration of this annual village festival commenced on Sunday. The clouds looked ominous in the morning and presaged rain, but as the day wore on they dispersed and a beautiful day followed. The weather being so favourable great numbers of people flocked into the village in the evening, so that the streets were thronged with visitors. The festivities were continued on Monday, when a cricket match was played between the Chelveston and Irthlingborough clubs. The home team showed some good play in the first innings, scoring over 130 runs. The visitors followed, but scored badly, and entered their second innings with an incubus of about 100 runs. Time was called before this innings could be played out, and the game was decided in favour of the Chelvestonians, on the first innings.

CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY—The service in connection with this anniversary was held as in preceding years on the Feast Sunday evening, and some time before the service began the church was crowded both in pew and aisle, and large numbers were unable to obtain admission. The major portion of the prayers were read by the vicar, the Rev. E. Templeman, and the lessons by Rev. — Seeker, curate of Rushden. The sermon was also preached by the last named gentleman, from 18 chap. Matt., 10 verse, suitable hymns were sung during the service. A collection was made at the close in aid of the school fund.

CHELVESTON - THE FEAST—This village festival was celebrated on Sunday, and as usual on these occasions a great number of pedestrians and others from the adjacent villages wended their way thither “for a walk” or to take a pipe and pot with the Chelvestonians. This was the occasion too for the Church Sunday-school anniversary service, which was held in Parish Church in the evening. The sermon preached by the vicar (Rev. E. Templeman). The sacred edifice was well filled, and collections made in aid of the Sunday-school Funds. Feasting and holiday making were continued on Monday and a grand cricket match was played between Chelveston-cum-Caldecot and Irthlingborough of an exciting character.