CONCERT—A concert of sacred music was given in the School-room of this village on Friday evening last by the members of the Church choir assisted by Miss Noble and Mrs. Smith, of Raunds, and Miss Eady, of Chelveston. There was a good company present, and the respective performers acquitted themselves in their usual efficient and admirable style. Rev. R. S. Baker presided. The first part of the performance was a service of song entitled "Elijah" which was nicely rendered, Miss B. Baker accompanying the musical portion on the piano. The connective readings were given by the Rector. The second part consisted of a selection from Handel's Messiah, of which the following was the programme:—Minuet and March, the village band; song, "Return O God of Hosts," Miss Eady; carol, "In the fields with their flocks abiding," Miss B. Baker, Master P. Baker, and Mrs. Hodson; song, "Thou did'st not leave his soul in hell," Miss Noble; duet, "O lovely peace," Mrs. Smith and Mr. Fewster; song, "Angels ever bright and fair," Mrs. Hodson; trio, "Lift thine eyes," Mrs. Smith, Miss Noble, and Mr. Fewster; song, "He shall feed His flock," Miss Eady; song, "Come unto him," Miss Noble; song, "I know that my Redeemer liveth," Mrs. Smith; anthem, "Jerusalem my happy home," the choir. Besides those already mentioned the valuable success of the violinist Mr. W. Fisher, the conductor Mr. Fewster, and Mrs. J. L. Baker deserve especial acknowledgement, as well as those of Miss Noble and Mrs. Smith, of Raunds, who were encored, the latter giving "How beautiful are the feet, &c.," from Handel's Messiah. The proceedings closed by the Rector returning thanks to all thoae kind friends who had assisted.

KEYSTONE
FATAL ACCIDENT—On Tuesday last a steam cultivating apparatus belonging to Mr. Baker, of Hargrave, was at work on the farm at "Manchester Lodge," near Keystone, when the engineer, a man named Enoch Twelvetree, a native of Newton Bromswold, and about 33 years of age, was standing on the engine and "backing" it, preparatory to commencing a fresh piece of land. The operation being effected too rapidly, and with an excess of steam, the steering wheel caught the unfortunate man and knocked him out of the tank. He fell under the engine wheels, one of which passed over his head, completely crushing it, and causing instant death. On the following day (Wednesday) an inquest was held, before Mr. Gerald Hunnybun (coroner), when a verdict was given in accordance with the facts.

ACCIDENT—On Saturday last a severe accident to an old man over 70 years of age, named Philip Fisher. He was engaged in some kind of work on a ladder when he seems to have slipped through the rounds and for some time was suspended by the feet. After being extricated from this position he was taken home. Finding that the man was seriously hurt, Dr. McKenzie, of Raunds, was sent for, and a surgical examination by this gentleman showed that the hip bone and also two or three ribs were broken.

HARVEST FESTIVITIES—On Wednesday, last week, Mr. Joseph Baxter, a worthy farmer of this village, entertained all his farm labourers to an excellent harvest home dinner, and the wives of his labourers and all the widows in the parish were invited to tea. Among the company present were the Rev. F. C. Haggart, Mr. D. Milligan, Mr. Newton, sen., Mr. and Mrs. Newton, jun. At dusk they all repaired to the large kitchen, when the Rev. F. C. Haggart spoke a few kindly words to them, after which a most pleasant evening was spent. Songs and duets were sung, the Misses Baxter presiding at the piano. Mr. W. Milligan's humorous recitation created much amusement. On leaving each was given a piece of plum pudding. All expressed their gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Baxter for their kindness, and the hope that they might be spared for many years to come.

THE FEAST—The weather was unfavourable on Sunday for the celebration of this annual village festival, especially in the evening, when rain fell heavily and prevented the usually large influx of visitors that annually make it a point to go to the feast to see their neighbours and friends, or to take a pipe and pot at the village inn. Despite the weather, however, a goodly number mustered in the village. Monday was again wet and spoiled all outdoor holiday making and the rejoicings had to be confined to the inn and the homes of the cottagers.

HARVEST FESTIVAL—In accordance with the custom that has obtained for many years in this parish, the village feast Sunday is the occasion of the harvest festival, and although this year the worthy rector (Rev. R. S. Baker) was from home recruiting his health, last Sunday was made no exception to the general rule. The church was as usual beautifully adorned with flowers, fruits, cereals, the thank offerings of the parishioners, the various settings and devices being executed with great taste. The service of thanksgiving was held in the afternoon, and was attended by a large congregation. The choral portion of the service was well rendered by the choir, and the special hymns sung were most heartily joined in by the congregation. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. P. Goodman, rector of Keyston, who in the course of his sermon appealed to his hearers for their alms for the Northampton Infirmary, and an offertory at the close was collected for that purpose.