Rushden Echo, 5th May 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Artistes at Hinwick—A most enjoyable programme was given at the Hinwick V.A.D. Hospital yesterday week, arranged by Mr. J. L. Clipson, A.R.C.O., and Mr. G. Pitchford, of Rushden. There was a good attendance of the wounded soldiers, who are in the charge of Nurse Winnie Clipson. Mrs. Rouse Orlebar and the members of the family were present together with the Boy Scouts. Mr. J. L. Clipson contributed two pianoforte solos in brilliant style. Nurse Clipson sang a couple of songs with good effect. Mr. Pitchford, who is and entertainer of considerable powers, gave the following:- Song, Farewell in the desert; song, Absent; recitation, Little Bill; Irish song, The Mountains o’Mourne; monologue, The clean sweep. The programme was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Orlebar called for three hearty cheers for the entertainers, and the audience heartily obeyed.
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Rushden Echo, 15th September 1916, transcribed by Peter Brown
Higham Ferrers V.A.D. Hospital-On Monday the matron (Mrs T. Patenall) kindly entertained the wounded soldiers and staff from the V.A.D. Hospital at Hinwick. The soldier guests, who journeyed to Higham in conveyances, were accompanied by Mrs Rouse Orlebar, Miss Orlebar, and the sister in charge. Tea was served in the ward, and afterwards the men visited the church and other places of interest in the borough. During the evening a capital entertainment was provided for the visitors, the programme being given by Sergt. Nowell, Corpl, Malin, Corpl. Campbell, Pte. Boyce, Sister Greenwood, Miss K. Brazier, and Mr F. Brazier. Miss Maud Brazier and Bomb. D. Patenall (R.F.A.) accompanied at the piano. Refreshments were handed round. The thanks of guests to the matron were suitably expressed by Mrs Orlebar, Mrs Patenall responding.
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Rushden Echo, 5th January 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
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Hinwick Auxiliary V A D Hospital
To the Editor of the Rushden Echo.
Dear Sir,—May I once more ask you, through your columns, to express my very warmest thanks to all those who have so generously contributed towards giving the convalescent soldiers here a most happy Christmas. I only wish it were possible to illustrate the look of happy satisfaction that showed itself on all their faces, both at the Christmas dinner and since. Through the great kindness of all our donors we have been able to give the men who are staying here an ideal Christmas week of enjoyment.
With repeated thanks to everyone and with sincere wishes to all for the coming New year,
Iam,
Yours very truly,
Faith H Orlebar.
Hinwick House,
Dec 28, 1916
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Mr W B Sanders, jun
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£2/0/0
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Mr George Selwood
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£2/2/0
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Mr W E Sargent
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£1/1/0
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Miss Goosey, Wymington
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10/0
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Mrs Gilbert, Hinwick
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5/0
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G.A.P.
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2/6
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Mr and Mrs Hilton
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2/0
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Co-op Boot Factory
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£2/0/0
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Anon
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1/0
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Miss Warburg, Liverpool
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£1/0/0
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Rushden Town Band Club
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2 turkeys, 800 cigarettes, chocolates
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Mr J W Bright
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Mineral waters
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Mrs C G Cunnington
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Plum pudding
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Mrs Wilmott
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Nuts
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Mrs Franklin
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Mince pies
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Miss M Harries
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Cake
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Mrs Tom Crook
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Grapes
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Mr and Miss Pitchford
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Cake
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Mrs Finch, Wellingborough
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Plum pudding, mince pies, dessert
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Miss I Clipson and Miss Hilton
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Nuts
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Miss B A Fisher
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Cigarettes
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Closing room, Jaques & Son Ltd
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10 tins salmon, 6 tins apricots, 3lbs butter, 6 tins potted meat
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Mr and Mrs Orr and family
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7doz. Crackers, dessert, box cigars
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Friends in Podington
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Currants, etc.
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Per Mrs Bond’s collection, W'boro
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Mince pies
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Mrs W E Sargent
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Iced cake
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Mrs C Cross
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Mince pies
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Miss H McLeod, London
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Cake and nuts
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Mrs Meadows, Podington
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Mince pies, plum pudding, cakes, tartlets
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Rushden Echo, 30th March 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Auxiliary Hospital at Hinwick House has been provided with a fine gramophone purchased with the proceeds of a dance kindly organised by Miss K Thompson. Mrs Orlebar desires to express her thanks and that of the patients for this kindness.
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Rushden Echo, 27th April 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Measles having broken out among the family at Hinwick House, the V.A.D. Hospital is in quarantine for 14 days.
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Rushden Echo, 27th April 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Operation—Nurse Winnie Clipson, daughter of Councillor J S and Mrs Clipson, who after the Hinwick V.A.D. Hospital was temporarily closed, was transferred to the staff of the Holborn Military Hospital at Mitcham, Surrey, unfortunately developed symptoms of tonsillitis, and the doctor there recommended her to undergo an operation. This view was confirmed by a specialist from the Golden Square Hospital, London. Nurse Clipson’s father was sent for, and he consented to the operation, which was performed on Friday last and was quite successful. Afterwards, however, haemorrhage of the tonsils ser in, and the patient lost a considerable quantity of blood. Mr. and Mrs. Clipson visited their daughter during the weekend, and have now received a letter stating that she is going on very satisfactorily.
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Rushden Echo, 23rd November 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Irchester - Mrs. Gabb and Mrs F. J. Wootton have during the past six months personally collected 1,732 eggs from the inhabitants of Irchester and neighbourhood. The V.A.D. at Hinwick received 1,061, and the others were sent to a provincial hospital through the National Egg Collection Society.
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The Rushden Echo, 14th December 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Hinwick - Christmas Gifts for the V.A.D. Hospital will be heartily welcomed by Mr J S Clipson, Church-street, Rushden, or Mrs Orlebar, Hinwick
Hinwick - The Rushden Mission Party gave an enjoyable entertainment last night to the wounded soldiers at the V.A.D. Hospital, Coucillor J S Clipson prsided. Songs were given by Mrs Brightwell and Miss E West (who assisted the Mission Party) and Mr C Bailey, and Miss Warren recited. The sketch “The Man fra’ Puddington”, thoroughly delighted the soldiers. The party sang the glee “In this hour of softened splendour.” A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Clipson for organising the concert and to the artistes.
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The Rushden Echo, 21st December 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Hinwick - Captain Orlebar (Son of Lieut.-Colonel Orlebar), who is serving with the Forces at Salonika, has been kept well posted up with the news of the V.A.D. Hospital through the medium of the “Rushden Echo”.
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Rushden Echo, 18th January 1918, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Soldiers at Hinwick Auxiliary Hospital were yesterday week entertained by the parishioners to tea in the schoolroom, Mrs. R. R. B. Orlebar and the staff being also present. Mr. E. C. Bandy’s party from Rushden gave an excellent programme, and games were also indulged in.
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Rushden Echo, 16th August 1918
The Late Pte. G. Fountain
In our issue of August 2nd we reported that Mr. and Mrs. C. Mason, of New Wymington, had received the news that Pte. George Fountain, Sherwood Foresters, a former patient at Hinwick V.A.D. Hospital, had been killed in action. He was well known in the district, and spent his last leave with Mr. and Mrs. Mason.
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Rushden Echo, 20th December 1918, transcribed by Kay Collins
The V.A.D. Hospital has closed, and the event was duly celebrated on Thursday of last week.
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