BOZEAT
CONCERT—On Thursday, Dec. 29th, a concert was given in the Board School by the Rushden Glee Party. The attendance was not very large. All the pieces were well rendered and applauded. The programme was as follows:—Overture, selected; quartet, "Oh come to me when daylight sets;" song, "The Anchorsmiths," Mr. Farey; duet, "Flow on thou shining river," Messrs. Wilby and Harris; trio, "0 lady fair," Miss Wilby, Messrs. Stringer and Farey; recitation, "Black beer v. brown stout," Mr. B. Vorley; song, "The empty cradle," Miss Wilby; duet, "The larboard watch," Messrs. Stringer and Farey; song, "Wellington," Mr. Stringer; quartet, "Don't fret"; part song, "Call John;" song, "The boatswain's story," Mr. Farey; reading, "Muggins the clerk," Mr. B. Vorley; duet, "Albion," Miss Wilby and Mr. Stringer; song, "Spare a little for the poor," Miss Harris; trio, "Glorious Apollo," Miss Harris, Messrs. Stringer and Farey; recitation, "Coming home by the chimney" (temperance), Mr. B. Vorley; song, "Hurrah for the life of a farmer," Mr. Stringer; quartet, "Laughing chorus." The proceeds will be given to an afflicted friend of the party.

HAVE received instructions from the Right Hon. Earl Spencer, KG., to SELL BY AUCTION, on Tuesday, 14th Feb., 1882, about 4 Acres of capital UNDERWOOD, interspersed with strong Ash Poles of 18 years' growth. In convenient lots.

The Auctioneers request the company to meet them at the Plantation adjoining the village of Strixton at Eleven o'clock a.m.

Wollaston - OAKLEY MEET—On Tuesday the Oakley met near this village. The morning was beautifully fine and mild and a large number of sportsmen and spectators were present at the meet. A fine fox was soon discovered in a field near the Wellingborough-road, which made off at a rapid pace to Strixton plantations, and from thence by Bozeat to Horn Wood, and after a good chase Reynard came to grief several miles away from home.

VESTRY MEETING—On Thursday a vestry held at the Parish Church under the presidency the vicar, the Rev. A. Kinch. Messrs. R. Brown T. Monk, H. Howe, and T. W. Davidson were appointed overseers; and Mr. John Drage was appointed way warden. It was proposed by Mr. W. Drage, seconded by Mr. Revis, and resolved that Mr. T. W. Davidson be appointed as Guardian in the place of Mr. Henry Hutchinson, who has left the village. Mr. Wallis, the rate collector, made an application for an increase of salary from £12 10s. to £15. After some discussion, the matter was adjourned, on the motion of Mr. John Monk, seconded by Mr. T. Corby, till the Easter vestry. The meeting was one of the largest which has been held for several years.

At the Red Lion Inn, Bozeat, on Thursday, the 13th day of April, 1882, at Five for Six o'clock in the Evening, subject to such conditions of sale as will be then produced, (by order of the Mortgagee,) in one lot, viz.:

All those Two Closes of superior PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, with large Barn, Stabling, Shelter Hovels, and Stock Yard thereon, containing 13a. 2r. 8p., or thereabouts (of which about 8 acres are Pasture,) situate at Bozeat aforesaid, in the occupation of Mr. John Skevington.

The Estate is bounded on the North and East by land belonging to All Souls' College, Oxford; on the South by land belonging to the Governors of the Wellingborough Grammar Schools, and Glebe land belonging to the Vicarage of Bozeat; and on the West by the Public Road leading to Wellingborough.

The Land is of excellent quality, conveniently situate on a main road, and well fenced. The Buildings are in good repair, and the Estate is well worthy the attention of persons seeking a safe investment.

To view, apply to Mr. JOHN SKEVINGTON; and for further particulars to the AUCTIONEERS, Wellingborough; or to

MESSRS. BURNHAM & HENRY,
Solicitors, Wellingborough.

VESTRY MEETING—On Thursday last a vestry meeting was held at the Parish Church, the Rev. A. Kinch presiding. Mr. Hill, churchwarden, produced the accounts, which were examined and passed. Mr. Howe was re-appointed as vicar's churchwarden, and Mr. Hill was elected for the parish. The application by Mr. Wallis, the rate-collector, for an increase of salary from £10 to £15, was discussed, and it was proposed by Mr. B. Brown, seconded by Mr. T. Drage, that the salary be raised accordingly. Mr. Maxwell proposed an amendment, that the increase should be £3 instead of £5, but this not being seconded, the original proposition was carried. Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Wm. Drage were appointed as assessors of taxes. There was no other business of public interest. There was a good attendance.

INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHAPEL—On Sunday last the anniversary of the Sunday School connected ith this place of worship was celebrated by special sermons preached by the Rev. George Harrison, of Northampton. There were good congregations, and special hymns were sung by the children during the day. On Monday the children had their annual tea, and games were provided in a field lent for the occasion. Tea was also provided for the adult friends, a goodly number of whom assembled. Subsequently a public meeting was held in the chapel, under the presidency of the Rev. T. Bromage, of Wellingborough. The building was crowded, and amongst those present were the Revs. G. Harrison and J. Ball, and Messrs J. Wallis, W. Lewin, T. Collings, &c. The meeting was opened with a hymn and prayer, after which the Chairman delivered a short congratulatory address. He was glad to report that the school continued in a healthy condition, with a staff of 11 teachers, and between 70 and 80 children. Addresses followed by the Rev. J. Ball, Mr. T. Collings, Mr. W. Lewin, and the Rev. G. Harrison, and the proceedings were brought to a close with the usual vote of thanks spoken to by Mr. J. Wallis, the superintendent of the school. During the evening several of the children's hymns were sung.

CLUB ANNIVERSARY—The anniversary of Bozeat Co-operative Benefit Club was celebrated on Monday by a public tea meeting, which was held in a barn, kindly lent by Mr. T. Revis. Over 100 persons were present. After tea the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Treasurer, Mr. Jolly; Secretary, Mr. Jas. Pettit; Committee Messrs; John Warmer, Edwin Tomkins, Thos. Maycock, Charles Hooton, and Wm. M. Craxton. The balance-sheet for the past year states that there are now 109 members, and there was a balance in hand of £37 16a. 6½d. on the sick and funeral account, and £12 9s. 9d. on the lime and stone account, making a total profit for the year of £50 6s. 3½d.—On the same day the members of the Old Benefit Club held their anniversary at the Chequers Inn. An excellent dinner was provided by the host, Mr. G. Cooke, to which 66 sat down. The receipts of the society during the year amounted to £75 10s., and the expenditure £86. The capital of the society is £240.

TEMPLAR FETE—On Whit-Tuesday the Good Templars of the above named village held their annual fete. The proceedings commenced with & procession (numbering with the juveniles about 150) round the village, headed by the Temperance Band from Rushden, after which an adjournment was made to a barn, kindly lent by Mr. T. Revis, where about 300 sat down to tea. After tea the company were escorted by the band to a field (kindly lent by Mr. H. Howe) where they spent a very pleasant evening. A lengthy programme of music was splendidly rendered.

ACCIDENT—On Thursday evening, the 1st inst., a little girl, the daughter of Mr. G. Allibone, of Nelson's-yard, was left for a minute or two by her mother, who had gone into an adjoining barn, when she pulled over a vessel of boiling water and was severely scalded. Miss McPherson, the school-mistress, was fortunately at hand, and very kindly assisted, staying with the child during the whole of the night. We are glad to say that progress is now being made towards recovery.

EXCURSION—On Monday 10th inst, the members of the Good Templar Order, Cowper Lodge, Bozeat, and the juveniles, numbering altogether over 100, paid a visit to Wythemail Park, in response to an invitation from their kind friends Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson. The party started off early in the morning in the hope of spending a happy day in the open-air. Unfortunately the weather proved very showery but notwithstanding this drawback all seemed thoroughly to enjoy themselves. About four o'clock a very excellent tea was provided, after which the band played some lively airs, and the children and friends joined in singing some temperance melodies. The party then returned home, Bozeat being reached about ten o'clock. The excursionists were conveyed to and fro in wagons and other conveyances.

SALE OF WORK—On Feast Monday a sale of useful and fancy articles was held in the Board School. The proceeds of the sale are to go to the funds for paying off the debt on the Wesleyan Chapel. The lady members of the chapel waited at the stalls and seemed to do a good trade. Several good songs were sung at intervals by the choir and friends, and the admission and sales realized a good sum for the funds.

Bozeat—The draw for the benefit of CHARLES CRAXTON is postponed until Monday, October 2nd.

STRIXTON HARVEST THANKSGIVING—On Sunday evening a harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Parish Church. The Rev. A. E. Kinch, of Bozeat, preached an excellent sermon from Psalms cvii. verse 31. The church was very nicely decorated for the occasion with corn, fruit, and flowers, and at the back of the Communion table were the words in ornamental letters on a dark ground "I am the Bread of life." Around the table were several fine plants in pots and miniature sheaves of corn, fruit, and flowers. The principal decorators were Mr. J. Gibbard, Mrs. Gibbard and family, Mr. T. Walker, and Mrs. Walker. They were also ably assisted by a few other friends. There was a crowded congregation. A collection was made at the close for the Northampton Infirmary, which amounted to £4 3s. 1d.

BOZEAT BOARD SCHOOL—The following is a copy of the Inspector's report:—Mixed school: The order and instruction in class subjects, grammar and geography, are excellent. Reading and spelling are good. Handwriting is very good. Arithmetic is fair. In the lower standards knitting, and in the upper ones darning, marking, and button-holing require attention. The school fees for Walter Smart have been allowed. L. Mathews has passed well, and E. S. Smart fairly. E. S. Smart is now qualified under Article 79. Grant, £130 17s. 10d.—Infant school: The school is well and successfully taught. E. Brown and E. E. Drage have passed fairly. Miss Macpherson will shortly receive her certificate. Grant, £61 18s.

BOZEAT - HARVEST FESTIVAL—On Sunday harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Church. In the evening an eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Monk of Wilkhampton, in Shropshire, from Matthew 5th chapter, and part of the 24th verse, "Come and offer thy gift." The sacred edifice was very nicely decorated with corn, fruit, and flowers, and had a very pleasing appearance. Over the entrance to the Chancel were the words in ornamental letters on a crimson ground, ''The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." The decorators were the Rev. A. E. Kinch, Miss Kinch, Miss Howe, Mr. Kirby, and Miss Key. Appropriate hymns for the occasion were sung by the choir, and there was a very large congregation. Collections were made at the close of the services, in aid of the funds for the restoration of the Church, which amounted to £5 11s. 10d.

BOZEAT WESLEYAN CHAPEL—On Sunday harvest thanksgiving services were held in the above place of worship. In the evening in excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Young, of Bedford, from the nineteenth chapter of Job, verses 25 and 26. The chapel was very nicely decorated with fruit, flowers, and corn, and had a very pleasing appearance. Appropriate hymns for the occasion were sung by the choir. There was a large congregation. A collection was made at the close of the services in aid of the trust fund of the chapel.

BOZEAT - 'MUSICAL' writes as follows:—Will you permit me to offer a few remarks with regard to a meeting that was held in the Board School on Sunday evening last. It was announced that the Furniss Family would hold a meeting in the Board School, and I thought I would go to the meeting, and I found it very difficult to get in, the building being crammed to excess. There was good attention shown, and the singing was excellent, the voices blending well together, and I hope the same parties will give us another visit as soon as they can. There was a lot of faces that are seldom seen in a place of worship, and I believe that these meetings would do a great deal of good if they were held in every village school, as people who never go to a place of worship would go there if there was some good singing, such as we had on Sunday evening."

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BOZEAT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY—The 38th half-yearly meeting of this society was held at the stores last Monday night, Mr. W. Tomkins presiding. The Chairman briefly stated the object, of the meeting. The secretary then read the balance sheet, which, showed that business had been done to the amount of £2,228 18s. 1d. on which sufficient net profit had been realized to pay a dividend of 1s. 8d. in the pound, to members, and 10d. to non-members, there being after the dividends had been allowed for, a balance of £12 15s. 8d. The society not having a reserve fund the committee thought it wise to start one, so that £10 of the balance was voted to this object, and £2 15s. 8d, kept in hand. The Chairman asked if any one had any remarks to make on the report, when several members expressed their satisfaction with it, and it was then unanimously passed. The secretary stated that since the origin of the society in 1863 the handsome sum of over £4,000 had been distributed among the poor of Bozeat in the shape of dividends. This, he thought, should simulate each member to increased zeal to propagate the principles of co-operation, and whenever an opportunity presented itself he should feel it his duty to enlist his fellow workmen in their ranks. If ever misery and want were driven from the homes of working men it must be by themselves, and by the adoption of the principles of co-operation. The secretary stated that Mr. John Drage and Mr. Joseph Laughton's term of office as committee men had terminated. The officers for the ensuing year were then elected. Mr. James Partridge and Mr. Joseph Johnson, were chosen committee men; Mr. W. Jolley was unanimously re-elected treasurer, and Thomas Robinson as secretary. Mr. G. A. Drage moved that the thanks of the members be given to the secretary for his services and the motion was unanimously carried.

SINGULAR ACCIDENT—William Surrage, of Bozeat, was admitted into the Northampton Infirmary, on Sunday, suffering from a fracture of the jaw. It appears that Surrage was engaged in hunting squirrels, and while in a tree about 20 feet from the ground, he fell. He alighted on his feet, but not-withstanding this fact he sustained some serious injuries, and on being brought to the Infirmary it was found that he had fractured his jaw in three places. He was detained as an in-patient.

BOZEAT—MAGIC LANTERN VIEWS—On Tuesday last, Mr. Croxford, of Harrold, delivered a lecture illustrated by some beautiful views wish a powerful magic lantern, in the schoolroom of the Wesleyan Chapel, The subject of the lecture was the "Tabernacle in the wilderness, its services and sacrifices," the room was filled with an attentive and appreciative congregation who frequently applauded the lecturer. At the close a very hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. Croxford, proposed by Mr. J. Drage, seconded by Mr. Maxwell.

CONCERT—A concert of sacred music was given in the Board Schoolroom on Tuesday evening last by the members of the Wellingborough Choral Class, now under the tuition of Mr. W. Randall, before a highly respectable and appreciative audience. The programme was well rendered by a choir of 30 voices, the following being the principal vocalists: Mr. G. L. Renshaw, the Misses Swannell, Knight, Lock, and Lucas, and Messrs. Smith, Lattaway, J. Wright, Risely, and Houghton. The programme included a duet, a new composition by Mr. W. Randall, nicely sung by the Misses Lucas and Knight. This was greatly applauded and it was repeated. After the concert, the performers partook of an excellent supper in the large room of the Red Lion Inn. The American organ was kindly lent by Mr. W. Drage. Mr. G. L. Renshaw and Miss Swannell were the accompanists, and Mr. W. Randall, the conductor.