Rare Birthday Party
Eleven Octogenarians at a Raunds Celebration

A remarkable party was held at Raunds the other day on the occasion of the eightieth birthday of Mr. Enos Smith, of that town. Ten old friends of Mr. Smith’s attended his birthday celebration, every one of whom, like himself, had attained octogenarian status, and had during that long space of time played an important part in the progress and development of the town of Raunds.

The Octogenarians

Our photograph of this unique gathering comprises the following from left to right:-

Standing: William Lawrence (aged 80) Christopher Coles (80), George Pulpher (82) Samuel Pettit (82) and Frederick Pentelow (81)

Sitting: Thomas Haynes (81) Owen Knighton (81), Enos smith (80), George Led (80) George Bass (82) and John Horrell (80) Total ages 889 years.