Choir Outing
By the kind invitation of Mr. F. J. Sharwood, president of the Park Road Baptist Choir, the members and a few friends, to the number of 50 went on an enjoyable outing on Saturday by the circular tour to St. Neots and Old Warden. The party left Rushden at 1pm and on reaching Old Warden tea was served. An enjoyable time was spent visiting the beautiful old church and the pine woods where the choir conducted by Mr. Bernard Tomkins, gave part songs, much to the pleasure of the villagers. Return via Bedford, where a halt was made for about two hours. Supper was provided in the Dujon Restaurant, other part songs being rendered, Mr. J Lindsay Clipson A.R.C.O. officiating at the piano. The Rev. J. A. Sutherland accompanied the party. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Sharwood on the motion of Mr. Stanley Knight (secretary), seconded by Mr. Tomkins and supported by Mr. S. C. Brightwell. Resuming the journey, Rushden was reached at 11pm.

Presentation—On the occasion of his marriage and forthcoming emigration to New Zealand, Mr. B. T. C. Payne, a tenor vocalist in the Park-road Baptist Choir was presented by his fellow-members on Sunday, before the evening service, with a gold-mounted Onoto Fountain pen. Mr. Bernard Tomkins, choirmaster, in handing the gift to Mr. Payne, wished him success in his new career, and expressed appreciation of the recipient’s services to the choir. Mr. Payne made appropriate response.