CHURCH TEA—On Wednesday an excellent tea was provided in the Church Sunday School and 200 sat down. After tea the Vicar delivered a short address and exhibited several curious implements of war used by the native warriors of New Zealand; also some of the gods which they formerly worshipped. A large Christmas tree was in the centre of the room which was heavily laden with useful fancy and ornamental articles which were given by the ladies as presents to Sunday school children. The following ladies contributed and gave articles to adorn the tree, the Misses Hill, Misses Keep, Mrs. Watts, Miss Ball, Miss Sanders, Mrs. N. Sanders, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Gillett, and other friends. In the evening a reading entitled "Christmas carols" was read by the Vicar, various games were also indulged in, a recitation was given, by Mr. Reynolds, the choir sang a few songs, and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent.

CONCERT—On Thursday evening, the 12th inst., an excellent concert was given in the Church Sunday Schoolroom, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. There was a large audience. The band of Messrs. G. Jones, W. Jones, T. Nutt, and N. T. Brown was engaged for the occasion, and rendered good service. The following took part in the programme, which proved thoroughly acceptable:— Miss B. Hill, Miss Bennett, Miss Phillips, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. H. Hayes, Mr. G. Brown, and Miss Jackson.

SERVANTS' TREAT—On Friday evening the outdoor servants of Wollaston Hall, and also of Dr. Orr, and their wives, were treated to an excellent meat tea by Mrs. Hill, at the "Fox and Hounds." The tea was provided by the host, Mr. C. Haddon, The tables were well stored with good things, and adorned with plants and flowers, and 30 sat down. After tea the health of Mr. and Mrs. Orr was drunk with enthusiasm, and subsequently the health of Mrs. Hill and family was received with a similar expression of good feeling. Singing and dancing was then indulged in until midnight.

THE MILD SEASON—Last week a boy discovered a hedgesparrow's nest with, five eggs in it in a hedge near the village.

INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY—On Monday evening the annual quarterly meeting of the society was held in the Board Schoolroom. There was a good number of members present, Mr. Page occupying the chair. The quarterly audit of the accounts by Mr. G. Jones was laid before the meeting, and was as follows:— Paid for goods and carriage, £586 19s. 8d.; cash received from salesman, £581 13s. 4d. The net profits, after paying all expenses, amount to £34 2s. 7d., which is to be appropriated as follows: interest at 5 per cent, on members shares £5 9s. 0d., dividend to members on 1s. 6d. in the pound £26 15s. 6d., reductions of fixed stock £1 15s. 8d., to the reserve fund £0 11s. 5d.—Mr. T. Rice proposed a resolution, on behalf of the late committee, that a dividend be given to the salesman on his wages.—Mr. J. Kemshed moved as an amendment that no such dividend be given, which was carried.—The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: salesman, A. Summerlin; treasurer, Mr. W. Pratt; committee, Messrs. W. Watts, S. Partridge, J. Callin, and J. James; secretary, Mr. T. Rice; present number of members 73.

SERVICE OF SONG — A service of song entitled "The Waldensian Exiles" was given on Monday evening in the Baptist Schoolroom by the choir of Zion Chapel, who were ably assisted by a few friends from Ecton. The connective readings were read by Mr. Field. There was a large congregation, and a collection was made at the close on behalf of the funds for the restoration of Zion Chapel.

CHURCH CHOIR SUPPER—On Friday the choir were treated to an excellent supper in the Church Schoolroom, which was provided for them in good style by Mr. W. Jones. About forty sat down and enjoyed the good things provided. After supper a few ladies and gentlemen and several friends joined the party. A few glees were well rendered by boys of the choir, who were ably assisted by Mr. G. Jones on the pianoforte; several good songs were also given by the invited friends, which were much applauded, and the singing of Miss Jones was much admired. Dancing was then indulged in, and kept up with spirit until early morn, when the National Anthem was sung, and a very enjoyable holiday was brought to a close.

WELLINGBOROUGH RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY - WOLLASTON CEMETERY
The seal of the Board was affixed to the bye-laws of the new Cemetery at Wollaston.

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.

ALL persons who have any claims or demands upon the estate of MRS. HENRIETTA HILLS, late of Wollaston, in the county of Northampton, Beerseller (a widow), deceased, are requested forthwith to send particulars thereof to MR. THOMAS COOKE, of Wollaston aforesaid, Innkeeper, or to MR. JAMES PACKWOOD, of Wollaston, aforesaid, Draper, the Executors of the deceased, or to us the undersigned.

And all persons who stood indebted to the said HENRIETTA HILLS at the time of her decease, are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Executors or to us.

By order of the Executors,
SHARMAN & JACKSON,
Solicitors.
Wellingborough, 9th March, 1882.

ENTERTAINMENT —On Wednesday an interesting entertainment was given in the Baptist Schoolroom by the pupils of Miss M. Sanders, who were ably assisted by a few friends from Northampton. Mr. W. Gross presided. The audience was not very large. The programme was as follows: — Duet, "Zampa," the Misses Gross; song, "Home again," the Pupils; reading, "Prayer and potatoes," Mr. Latimer; pianoforte solo, Miss Fountain; song, "The children's home," a lady friend; duet, "Home sweet home," the Misses Sanders; song, "The Cuckoo," the Pupils; reading, "Spending," Miss Latimer; piano solo, "Gloria in Excelsis," Master Smith; recitation, "The Pond," Miss Austin; song, "Come home Father," the Misses Drage; song, "The vacant chair," the Pupils; song, "The Sailor's story," Miss Kinton; reading, "Buy your own cherries," Mr. Latimer; song, "The boys and girls of England," a lady friend; final, "God save the Queen." The pieces were well rendered and much admired. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was seconded, by Mr. Guddington, and carried unanimously. The proceeds which amounted to £1 10s. 7d. are to go to the funds for the restoration of Zion Chapel.

CRICKET—On Saturday a match was played between the members of the Star Club and a few friends of the village to open the cricket season. Sides were chosen by the captain of the club, Mr. W. Lacy, and a very good match was played, the party then proceeded to the Marquis of Granby Inn, where an excellent supper was provided for them by the host, Mr. R. Partridge, in his usual good style, and about 20 sat down, and enjoyed the good things provided. After supper, Mr. Plato Wright was chosen to take the chair, and Mr. J. Kemshead the vice-chair. Mr. Murdin proposed the health of the Star Club which was briefly responded to by the vice-chairman. Several good songs were then well rendered, and a very convivial evening's enjoyment was brought to a close with the National Anthem.

ACCIDENT—On Thursday week, as George Palmer, a boy seven years old, son of Mr. Hezekiah Palmer, was trying to get in a cart, the little fellow got one of his legs between the spokes of the wheel and was drawn round the wheel before the boy who was driving the horse could stop it. His leg was broken and he sustained other injuries. He was at once taken to the Northampton Infirmary and is now doing well.

PARISH MEETING—On Thursday, the 30th ult, a well-attended meeting of parishioners was held in the parish-room under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Watts. The principal business was the letting of the herbage, which resulted as follows:—The turnpike-road to Mr. W. Gross for £3 5s,; the Irchester, Inwick, Shepherd-hill, Fatchway, and Miller's-roads to Mr. N. Sanders for £9 5s. Messrs. Pratt Walker and N. Sanders were then nominated as overseers, and Mr. J. W. Watts was elected as way warden. A discussion then arose as to the condition of the causeways, and ultimately it was decided, on the motion of Mr. Pratt Walker, seconded by Mr. W. Gross, that the Way warden should ask the Highway Board to put the causeways in a proper state of repair.

WESLEYAN CHAPEL—On Good Friday, the Sunday school children to the number of about 80, were treated to an excellent tea by their teachers in the chapel schoolroom. A public tea was also provided in the chapel, to which about 50 sat down. In the evening a service of song, entitled "Martin Luther," was given in the chapel by the choir, the connective passages being impressively read by Mr. G. Hayes. The music was admirably rendered by the choir, and much appreciated by the large congregation present. A collection was made at the close on behalf of the choir, which amounted to £1 3s.

TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT—On Monday a public tea was held in the Church Sunday schoolroom, for the benefit of the coffee tavern and reading-room. Trays were given by Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Keep, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Watts, Mrs. N. Sanders, Miss Sanders, Mrs. Freeman, the Misses Gross, Mrs. Nib, Mrs. Coke, and Mrs. Lucy. The tables were set out in good style and about 152 sat down. In the evening au entertainment was given, the band of Messrs. G. Jones, W. Jones, T. Nutt, and N. T. Brown being engaged. The programme was as follows:—Overture, the band; reading, "Handy Andy's mistakes," Mr. G. Hayes; duet, "The minute gun at sea," Messrs. T. Cooke and W. Jones; recitation, "The cotton jacket," Mr. Joseph Reynolds; pianoforte duet, the Misses Gross; song, "The soldier's tear," Miss Brown; recitation, "Robin Roughhead," Mr. J. Reynolds; song, "Each may speak of the world as he find it," Mr. G. Brown; recitation, Mr. N. T. Brown; pianoforte duet, the Misses Leete and Sanders; song, "Bonnie O'Hea," Miss M. Brown. All the pieces were well given and much applauded. Dancing was then indulged in and kept up with spirit till early morning. The proceeds amounted to upwards of £6.

WORKING MEN'S CLUB AND COFFEE TAVERN— On Friday the half-yearly annual meeting of the society was held in the reading-room. The secretary (Mr. G. Hayes) read the half-yearly report which was adopted. The income of the club was £24 12s. 2½d., and the expenditure £29 4s. 1½d., leaving a balance due to the treasurer of £4 12s. 9d. The outstanding arrears amount to £1 10s. Mr. J. Slarke proposed that all the retiring officers be re-elected for the ensuing year, this was seconded by Mr. G. Green, and agreed to. The present number of members is 55. The Coffee Tavern in connection with the club has not been a success; during the half-year the income amounted to £38 15s. 8½d., and the expenditure of £43 15s. 3½d, leaving a balance due to the treasurer of £4 19s. 9d. The proceeds of the tea and entertainment on Easter Monday for the benefit of club and tavern amounted to £7. Other young men are heartily invited to join the club.

THUNDERSTORM—On Wednesday afternoon two heavy thunderstorms passed over the parish. The lightning was very vivid and the rain descended in torrents. The gasworks were submerged so that no gas could be supplied. Most of the drains were blocked up, and in consequence several houses were flooded. A large piece of the side wall of the club-room at the Bell Inn fell down after the storm, but no person was injured.

MAY CLUB ANNIVERSARY—On Friday the members of the May Club Friendly Society celebrated their annual anniversary at the "Nags Head Inn." AN excellent dinner was provided for them by the host (Mr. T. Cooke), and upwards of 20 sat down. In the evening the String Band of Messrs. T. Rodwell and W. Jones was engaged, and played several lively pieces. Mr. J. Loake was chosen to take the chair, and a few friends joined the party. Several good songs were sang, healths and toasts given, and a very pleasant evening's enjoyment was brought to a close with the National Anthem. The club is in a very prosperous condition. The capital amounts to £460 7s. 4d., and the average worth a member £11 10s. 2d.

CONFIRMATION—On Tuesday afternoon a confirmation service was held in the Parish Church by the Bishop of the Diocese. It is the first time in the present generation that a confirmation has been held in this village, and the event caused considerable interest among the people, there being a large congregation present at the ceremony. Seventy candidates were presented by the Vicar, and twenty-eight from Bozeat, and two from Strixton, by the Rev. A. Kinch. The service commenced by singing hymn 157, and the Bishop then delivered a very impressive address, explanatory of the service that was about to be performed. He hoped that all who were about to be confirmed would not consider it an idle form and a mockery, but that all of them would be the true servants of Christ. The candidates were then confirmed. Hymn 379 was next sung, and the candidates proceeded to the Church. Sunday School where an excellent tea was provided for them by the ladies and gentlemen of the parishes. At intervals during the day peals were rung on the church bells.

TERMINABLE BENEFIT SOCIETY—On Saturday a well-attended meeting was held in the Board Schoolroom to form an annual terminable benefit society. The society was duly formed, officers elected, and twenty-six members enrolled. The monthly contributions will be one shilling.

WOLLASTON PARK v KIMBOLTON—On Friday week a match was played in the park of Mr. Joseph Hill, J.P., between the Wollaston Park Club and a team from Kimbolton, which resulted in favour of the visitors on the first innings, time not permitting the match to be played out. The score was as follows:—Kimbolton: First innings 35, second 161; Park Club: First innings 33, second 47, with & five wickets to fall.

ZION CHAPEL—On Tuesday the anniversary and re-opening of the above chapel, which has been beautifully restored, took place. A public tea was provided, the trays being given by the members, and about 200 sat down. Sermons were preached in the afternoon and evening by the Rev. C. Spurgeon, of Greenwich. The afternoon service was held in the chapel and there was a crowded congregation. The evening service was held in a field at the back of the chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion by Messrs. F. and J. Cooper. The rev. gentleman chose his text from Matthew 27th chap., and part of the 51st verse. The proceeds of the tea and collections amounted to £15, which is to go to the restoration fund. The amount now remaining to clear off the debt is about £6.

THE NEW CEMETERY—On Saturday last the new cemetery was opened for the burial of the dead. The cemetery is situate on high ground near the church, and is enclosed partly with a stone wall and partly with an iron fence. Shrubs are planted within the fence, and the entrance gates are of ornamental iron. A small room is provided for the use of the sexton. No part of the ground has been consecrated, so that church people and dissenters will be interred without the usual distinction of locality. The first funeral was that of Elizabeth Reynolds, aged 19 years. The remains were conveyed to the grave on a bier by four men, and the burial service was read by the Vicar. The bier runs on four wheels and is easily managed by four men, so that the old custom of carrying the dead on men's shoulders will be a thing of the past in this village. A large number were present at the funeral. The committee of the new cemetery are:—Messrs. A. C. Keep, J. W. Watts, W. J. Gross, N. Sanders, T. Gillett, T. Cooke, and F. Cooper.

SCHOOL BOARD—The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday last, when there were present Mr. J. N. Sanders (in the chair), Mr. Pratt Walker, and Mr. W. J. Gross. The Clerk (Mr. Heygate) reported a balance in the Treasurers, hands of £18 18s. 5d., and that £10 14s. 5d. in school fees, and £80 from the overseers had been paid to the treasurer since the last meeting. Mr. Walker reported that the members of Court Goodwill of the A.O.F. had declined the offer of the Board, a majority of the members being opposed to a change in the place of meeting. It was decided on the mention of Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Gross, that certain repairs should be done at the master's house, and that the work should be carried out by Mr. A. Laughton's executors. Various payments were then ordered and this completed the business of the Board. The Clerk read the annual report of H.M. Inspector respecting the Board school:—Mixed school:—The state of the school is very satisfactory in every respect. Infant school: The school—fully maintains its high character. The fees for W. T. Jones have been allowed.—Mr. Speight and M. A. Gross have passed well, and W. J. Cooke and S. A. Wright fairly. Gross and Cooke should be informed that they are now qualified under both articles 60 and 79. The amount of the grant was—Boys, £148 15s. 0d.; Infants, £69 4s. 0d.; children's fees, 11s. 0d.; reduction under article 32a, £8 4s. 0d.; net total £205 6s. 0d.

DONATIONS—Mr. J. W. Watts has given a donation of one guinea each to the Prince of Wales Lodge of Odd Fellows, Court Goodwill of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and the Old May Club.

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THE HARVEST—The beautiful fine weather of the last eight days has enabled farmers to make good progress with harvest operations. Almost all the corn is now gathered in and stored in good condition. The late potato crops are not so abundant in the yield as last year, but are of very good quality. All other root crops look very pretty.

PARISH MEETING—On Thursday evening, Sept 21st, a meeting was held in the Board schoolroom to decide about lighting the street lamps during the winter months. Mr. W. Gross was chosen to preside. The inspector (Mr. T. Cooke), laid the accounts of the past year before the meeting as follows:—Balance in hand last year, £6 7s. 6½d.; income during the year, £49 6s. 6½d.; expenditure, £43 5s. 8d.; leaving a balance in hand on the year of £6 0s. 10½d. Mr. James Packwood proposed that the accounts made up by the inspector be passed, which was seconded by Mr. J. Kemshead, and carried unanimously. Mr. James Packwood then proposed that the street lamps be lit up through the winter months for the ensuing year, and that a rate of £44 be made on the parish for that purpose, and after a short discussion this was agreed to. A committee of lighting Inspectors for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Messrs. James Packwood, W. Gross, T. Cooke, T. Walker, John Luddington, H. Freeman, and John Walker.

HARVEST FESTIVAL—On Thursday evening week a harvest thanksgiving service was held in the church, when an impressive sermon was preached by the Vicar of Easton Maudit. The church had been beautifully decorated with fruits and flowers by the Vicar, Miss Hill, the Misses Keep, Miss Leet, Miss Whitehead, Mrs. N. Sanders, and Mr. Owen Sanders. There was a large congregation at the service, and at the close a collection was made in aid of the funds of the Northampton General Infirmary, which amounted to £7 2s.

ROBBERY—On Monday morning, about half-past eight o'clock, a robbery was effected at Mr. William White's, coal dealer. A young shoemaker lived in the house, and on Monday Mrs. White thought she heard him in her bedroom. She went upstairs to see, and found her bedroom door fastened on the inside. She called to him to open the door, which he did, and then left the house. Mrs. White then looked in her drawer, and found her gold watch had been stolen. No arrest has been made.

ACCIDENT—On Thursday, the 19th inst., Mr. Martin Shelton broke one of his ankles by slipping off a step. He was at once taken to the Northampton Infirmary.

FOREIGN MISSIONS—On Monday a public tea was provided by the members of the Wesleyan Chapel, in the Schoolroom, when upwards of sixty members and friends sat down. In the evening a meeting was held in the chapel on behalf of the Wesleyan Foreign Missions. Mr. Maxwell, of Bozeat, presided, and interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev. T. Ratcliffe, of Ramsey, and the Revs. J. Peet and C. E. Mees, of Wellingborough. There was a large congregation. A collection was made at the close on behalf of the Mission Funds, which realised £4 0s. 3d.

CONCERT—On Wednesday evening, a concert was given in the Church Sunday Schoolroom, by the Wollaston Dramatic Society, who were ably assisted by Mr. Sam Norman, of Northampton, and the Wollaston village band. All the pieces were ably rendered by the performers, and the singing of Mr. Norman received well merited applause. There was a large audience. Dancing was also indulged in and kept up with spirit until midnight and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Refreshments were provided by the society.

FIRE—On Sunday, about three o'clock in the afternoon, some person or persons set on fire a large stack of hay belonging to Mr. Thomas Gillitt. The stack was in a field near the village. The Wellingborough Fire Brigade was at once sent for, and arrived at the fire a little after four o'clock. The stack was then in flames all along the south side, and a strong wind was blowing from the southwest. The Brigade set to work in earnest, and were ably assisted by several men of the village. There was a plentiful supply of water from a brook near, and the fire was soon got under, but it was several hours before the fire was extinguished. A few tons of the hay were saved, but not in very good condition. The stack was insured. No person at present has been apprehended, but it is said that the fire was caused by a boy eight years of age playing with some matches. A further reference to the fire will be found amongst our local intelligence.
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WOLLASTON FIRE—The Pumpers will be paid at the Fox and Hounds Inn, on Monday, 13th Nov., at 6 p.m.

J. PENDERED, W.V.F.B.

Fox Hunting—On Tuesday the Oakley hounds met in Wollaston Park. The morning was beauti¬fully fine, but very cold. A large number of sportsmen and pedestrians were present at the meet. The dogs were put in the park covert and a fine old fox was there found, which made off towards Harrold Wood. A regular stampede was then made by men and horses over hedges and ditches in the direction of Harrold Wood, but Reynard made his escape from his pursuers and was lost.

Service of Song—On Monday evening a service of song was given in the Wesleyan Chapel, by the choir, entitled "Christie's Old Organ." Mr. Isaac Murdin presided at the harmonium, and the connective readings were very impressively read by the chairman, Mr. G. Hayes. The singing by the choir was well rendered and much appreciated by the large congregation present. A very good harmonium has been bought by the choir, and a collection was made at the close towards its cost which realised £1 1s. 6d.

BOARD SCHOOLS—Miss M. A. Gross, a pupil teacher from these schools has passed high in the first class at this year's scholarship examination, and will enter the Stockwell Training College after the Christmas vacation.

THE CHURCHYARD—We understand that after protracted delay a notification has been received from the Home Office, stating that with certain exceptions the churchyard of this village will be closed against interments. The churchyard has been for several years very much overcrowded, and as our readers will be aware a cemetery has already been provided at the expense of the parish.

SUDDEN DEATH—On Wednesday morning George Bradshaw, a labouring man 70 years old, was found dead in his bed. Deceased had been unwell for a long time.

TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT—On Wednesday an excellent public tea was provided by the ladies of the village in the Church Schoolroom. The trays were well stored with good things, and the tables were adorned with plants and flowers. About 70 sat down. The following ladies gave trays:—Mrs. Hill, Miss Hill, Mrs Orr, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Watts, Miss M. Sanders, Miss Nibb, Mrs. Cooke, and Mrs. Crawley. In the evening dancing was indulged in with spirit; there was also a bran pie which being well stored with small fancy articles very much pleased the young people. The band of Mr. G. Jones was engaged, and a very enjoyable holiday was brought to a close at midnight by the National Anthem. Refreshments were supplied at low charges. The proceeds are for the benefit of Henry Pitts, a boy 11 years old, whose mind is affected. Mrs. Freeman, who has taken a great interest in the case, proposes to buy a few votes to get the little fellow into Earlswood Assylum to be well cared for.

TERMINABLE BENEFIT SOCIETY—On Saturday evening a general meeting of this Society was held in the Board Schoolroom, and it was decided by the members to terminate the Society. The amount paid to sick members during the year was 13s. 4d., leaving a balance in hand, after paying all expenses, of £9 18s. 6½d, which was divided among the members, the number of whom was 33. Another society was then formed for the ensuing year, and officers were elected as follows: Treasurer, Mr. G. Brown; sick visitor, Mr. John Catlin; secretary, Mr. W. Page. The number of new members enrolled at the meeting was 50. The monthly contribution is one shilling, and the amount of sick pay to the members is five shillings a week for six months, and 2s. 6d. half pay.

CHILDREN'S TREAT—On New Years' day, the smaller children of the church school were treated to a good tea, and in the evening, various games were indulged in by the little folks, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

ENTERTAINMENT—On Wednesday evening, Dec. 27th, the church choir gave an entertainment in the Church School, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and dancing. Mr. G. Jones and family played for dancing, and gave their services free. There was a large company present. The Church choir sang several very good pieces which received much applause. Mr. G. Brown sang two songs which were well rendered. A refreshment stall was provided which was well stored with good things. The waiters were the teachers of the school, who did a good trade, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves until midnight. The proceeds which amounted to about £5 are to be appropriated for firing, lighting, and cleaning the school.

SERVICE OF SONG—On Thursday evening week a service of sacred song was given in the Wesleyan Chapel, by the choir, entitled "Frankey Vivian." The connective readings were very impressively read by the Rev. J. Peet, of Wellingborough. There was a large congregation. The choir are making good progress in the art of sacred music and their singing was much appreciated. A collection was made which realised £1 4s. 8½d., which is to go to the funds of the choir towards purchasing a harmonium.

Plough Monday—This old custom is still kept up in the village. In the evening, the ploughmen dressed in fanciful costume go round the streets with a plough and call upon the principal inhabitants. The money collected is spent in conviviality.

FOOTBALL—A football club has been formed the village, named the Britannia club. About … [figure unreadable] members have already joined the society, members have succeeded in getting a large field play in near the village, kindly lent to them by Mr. T. Walker, of Strixton. Mr. W. Green, is the secretary.

ACCIDENT—On Sunday morning, about half-past eleven o'clock, an accident happened to Mr. and Mrs. Ward, of Irchester, who were riding to Wollaston in a light cart. Mr. Ward was driving the pony round the cross roads near the village, when he drove too near the hedge, and one of the wheels ran on to the bank, upsetting the cart, with its occupants, on the road. Mr. Ward was fortunately not hurt, but Mrs. Ward received a severe cut on her head, which bled very much. Assistance was rendered to them when the accident occurred, which they were very grateful for.

FOX HUNTING—On Tuesday the Oakley Hounds met near this village. The morning was beautifully fine, and a large number of sportsmen and pedestrians from the village and neighbourhood were present at the meet. The hounds were put in the Park-cover, and three foxes were there found, which made off in different directions, one of them running through the park. This the hounds followed, and after a short run forced him into the village. Reynard then ran to the Cuckoo Inn, but he was soon expelled from the premises; he then made off to the back yard of the Bell Inn, but failed to get into the house. His pursuers were then close upon him, and seeing his case was desperate, he sprang on to a low building, and from thence to the top of the house, and on coming down on the other side he fell off into the street, a height of about 14ft. He was then caught and killed.

INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY—On Saturday, the twenty-third quarterly, and annual meeting of this society, was held in the Board School, Mr. W. Page presiding. The quarterly accounts of the Society were read by the Secretary, Mr. T. Rice, showing that the goods bought during the quarter amounted to £548 10s. 8d., and the goods sold to £544. The members' claims stand at £498 5s. 4d., and the nett profits to £58 18s. 4d., which it was decided to appropriate in a dividend to members, at 2s. 3d. in the £ (47 18s. 6d); reduction on property, £5; reserve fund, £5 (which will raise the fund to £21 8s. 8d.); and reduction on fixed stock, 19s. 10d. The past Quarter has been the most successful one since the Society was established. The officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:—President, Mr. W. Page; treasurer, Mr. W. Pratt; committee, Messrs. J. Pratt, B. Griggs, J. Catlin, N. James, and J. Watts; secretary, Mr. T. Rice. It was decided to have a good bakehouse built at the stores, and that the committee see Messrs. J. and F. Cooper, to know their terms for the undertaking. A vote of thanks was unanimously given to Mr. J Kemshead for his past services to the Society; also to Mr. S. Partridge and the salesman. The present number of members is 83.

Football - RAUNDS COSMOPOLITANS v. WOLLASTON RANGERS—This match was played in Mr. Chester's field, at Raunds, on Saturday last, under very favourable circumstances as regards the weather. Both sides played pluckily to secure the victory, but the Rangers were no match for the Cosmopolitans, who were the victors by one goal four tries to nil. The following were the teams:—Raunds—W. Hall, A. Archer (backs); W. Atley, J. Hills (half-backs); A. Groom (captain), W. Adams, W. Cobley (three-quarter backs); G. Haines, R. Dix, W. Coggins, J. Hazeldine, A. Adams, W. Sanders, W. Gates, and W. Lawrence. Wollaston—W. Adams (back); C. Barnes, A. George (half-backs); H. Drage, A. Smart, J. Wright (captain), (three-quarter backs); T. Partridge, E. Mallows, J. Woodman, W. Yeomans, W. Green, J. Murdin, F. Partridge, T. Abbott, and M. Smart.

RUSHDEN VICTORIA v. WOLLASTON BRITANNIA—On Saturday a match was played between the above clubs, on the ground of the latter. The game was well contested, but ultimately one goal was obtained by the Rushden team, which secured them the victory. Heavy rain fell during the match, and all the players were well soaked. The following were the players—Rushden: W. Brudenall (captain), F. Sherwood, W. Abrams, backs; O. Callis and H. White, half-backs; J. Denton, F. Madams, and A. Robinson, three-quarter backs; N. Hanger, T. Edwards, A. Linnet, H. Smith, G. Griggs, W. Pendred, and S. Alderman, forwards. Wollaston: J. Wright (captain), and D. Dobbs, backs; A. George and W. Adams, half-backs; C. Barnes and J. Murdin, three-quarter backs; F. Partridge, W. Bettle, W. Green, M. Smart, J. Woodams, F. Abbott, A. Smart, H. Drage, and F. Partridge, forwards.

WOLLASTON STORMS AND FLOODS—On Saturday the heavy rains caused the brook near this village to overflow its banks, and the water penetrated into the gas works, so that no gas could be supplied to the village. On Saturday night the houses had to be lit up in the old style with lamps and candles. On Sunday all the meadows were under water, and the Nene Valley had the appearance of a vast lake.

WOLLASTON—SINGULAR STORM—A correspondent sends us the following, which we leave our Wollaston readers to interpret:—"Never within the memory of the oldest inhabitant of this locality was there a storm of such peculiar terror as that which was witnessed last Friday. It spent its greatest violence at the east end of the village, where a hot thunderbolt entered one corner of Mr. Winterton's new buildings, and made its way out at the opposite corner, effecting a considerable amount of destruction, and scattering the bricks and mortar in all directions. Fortunately no one was killed.

WOLLASTON SERVICE OF SONG—On Monday evening a service of song was given in the Wesleyan Chapel, by the choir, entitled "Billy Bray." The connective readings were read by the chairman, Mr. G. Hayes. The musical parts were sung by the choir, and were much admired. There was a large congregation. A collection was made which realised £1, and which is to go to the funds of the choir to purchase a harmonium for the chapel school. The choir have now succeeded in getting funds enough for that purpose and have purchased a good instrument. Votes of thanks were given to the choir and chairman.