Rushden Echo, Friday, January 1, 1904, transcribed by Greville Watson

The senior members of the Band of Hope had their annual tea on Monday and the junior members were similarly entertained on Tuesday.  After tea, games, &c., were played.  The choir held a social evening on Wednesday.  Tea was served at 4.30, and the remainder of the evening was spent in social enjoyment.  A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Causebrook; Mr.Button recited; and songs were sung by Miss Ada Green, Miss Florrie Darnell, and Mr.Albert Clarke.  Last (Thursday) night a social was held in connection with the Adult Bible Class.  Tea was served, and a pleasant evening followed.

Rushden Echo, Friday, April 29, 1904, transcribed by Greville Watson

THE LICENSING BILL

At the Adult Bible Class at the Park-road Wesleyan Church on Sunday afternoon, the following resolution ws unanimously carried on the motion of Mr.H.Stanniland, seconded by Mr.Storey:- "That this meeting protests emphatically against the Licensing Bill at present before the House of Commons as being inimical to the well-being of the public, an insult to the magistracy of England, and by its compensation clauses tending to perpetuate and consolidate what has hitherto been only an annual investment."

Rushden Echo, Friday, June 3, 1904, transcribed by Greville Watson

THE LICENSING BILL

A petition to Parliament, praying for the rejection of the Licensing Bill, has been numerously signed at the Park-road Wesleyan Church. The petition expresses profound regret at the introduction of the Bill, "by which the ancient power of the local justices to refuse the renewal of licences without compensation would be taken away, and the liquor traffic would be more strongly established in the land."

The members of the Adult Bible Class connected with the Park-road Wesleyan Church, to the number of 95, had a very enjoyable picnic on Saturday last at Bencroft Grange, Bedford-road, by permission of Mr.Twigge.  Cricket and other games were indulged in, and tea was nicely served in orthodox picnic fashion.  After tea, the pastimes were resumed, and at 8 p.m. the party joined in singing several hymns.  The President of the class (Mr.S.Michell) took the opportunity, on behalf of the party, of thanking Mr.Twigge for the use of the field, &c.

WESLEYAN BIBLE CLASS

After pleasant "al fresco" recreation, thanks to the kindness of Mr.W.B.Sanders in lending a field near the Hayway, on Saturday last the members of the Park-road Wesleyan Adult Bible Class, to their number of about fifty, thoroughly enjoyed the refreshing cup of tea that awaited them at the Institute. Following this there was a capital programme of games, vocal and instrumental music, and recitations. Solos were given by Miss Clarice Button, Messrs. Coleman, Page, and Cook, a duet by Misses Deighton and Atkinson, instrumental solos by Mr.Gibbs and Master G.Wingrove, and recitations by Mr.Wingrove and Mr.Wilfrid Capon. The latter rendered valuable service as an accompanist at the piano. Mr.S.Michell, president of the class, was in the chair.

A social was held last night in the Park-road Wesleyan schoolroom in connection with the Adult Bible Class.  Mr.T.Cunnington presided.  Mr.S.Michell gave a very interesting geographical talk on “Cornwall.”  Refreshments were kindly given by Mr.Staniland, Mr.G.Cook gave a song, and Misses Deighton and Atkinson sang a duet.  The Rev.H.J. and Mrs.Atkinson gave brief addresses.

An able paper on "Peter" was given at the Park-road Wesleyan Adult Bible Class on Sunday Afternoon by Mrs.H.J.Atkinson. Mr.S.Michell presided. During the meeting a handsome Bible, forwarded by the Salem Congregational Sunday School, Wellingborough, was presented to Mr.Geo.Cook.

Rushden Echo, Friday, 28 April 1905, transcribed by Greville Watson

The Wesleyan Bible Class met on Sunday afternoon in the North Street Mission-room, the room at Park Road not being available.  Mrs.T.Watson gave a paper on the parable of the Ten Talents, and there was a spirited discussion.

A coal club has been started in connection with the Park-road Wesleyan Bible Class. Mr.S.Michell is the treasurer, and Mr.H.Staniland secretary, the committee being Miss Wilson, Miss S.Atkinson, Miss Short, Mr.F.Noble, Mr.F.Page, and Mr.J.Humphreys.

PARK-ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH

At the Adult Bible Class on Sunday afternoon a paper on "From Formalism unto Fruitfulness" was given by Trooper W.Staniland, of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards. There was a large attendance.