The Rushden Wesleyan Methodist Choir gave an excellent programme last Saturday at the P.S.E.  Mr.F.Wootten presided.
Programme:-

The various items were highly appreciated, the length of the programme, however, precluding encores.

Rushden Argus, Friday, January 2, 1903, transcribed by Greville Watson

On Monday evening the members of the Park-road Wesleyan Choir met for their annual tea and social evening in the schoolroom.  Tea had been provided by Mrs.A.Groome, Miss Wooding, Miss Short, and Miss Deighton, assisted by other friends.  About sixty members of the choir and friends were present, and after tea an enjoyable time was spent in games of various kinds, refreshments also being served during the evening.

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.

The annual treat to the members of the Band of Hope took place on Tuesday. Tea was served to about 120, and an enjoyable entertainment was given. The Rev.H.J.Atkinson presided. The members of the choir and friends had their annual social on Wednesday, about 100 being present. Last night the Wesley Guild had a very enjoyable Christmas party in the school-room, an excellent programme being given.