Christmas Tree—The fifth annual Christmas Tree and Fancy Fair in connection with the Wellingborough-road Mission was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Mission Hall. A profusion of toys and other Christmas presents was offered for sale, while other attractions in the shape of hoop-la, a shooting gallery, and competitions and refreshments were provided. The proceeds were for the Sunday School funds.
Rushden Echo, January 11th 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Annual New Year’s tea and meeting of the members of the Wellingborough-road Mission Hall was held on Saturday. About 150 members sat down to tea, the Women’s Auxiliary members presiding at the tables. In the evening a meeting was held, presided over by Mr. J. Clark.
