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Wellingborough News, 24th June 1882, transcribed by Kay Collins
SUCCOTH CHAPEL—On Sunday last two sermons were preached in Succoth Baptist Chapel by the Rev. J. Morling, of St. Neot's, who also addressed the scholars in the afternoon. Special hymns were sung by the children and choir, and in the evening an anthem, "He shall dwell in the land," was given, Miss Tye and Mr. Farey taking the solos. There were good congregations at all the services. The collections in aid of the Sunday School amounted to upwards of £1. On Monday the annual tea treat was held. After the scholars had partaken of tea, a public tea was held to which a good company sat down. Tea over, the whole retired to a field, kindly lent by Mr. G. H. Skinner, where racing and other games were enjoyed by the juveniles for some time, after which a singing service was held in the field, addresses being given, and a large gathering thoroughly enjoyed the holiday.
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Wellingborough News, 17th March 1883, transcribed by Kay Collins
TEA AND MEETING—On Monday the parents of the scholars attending the Succoth Chapel Sunday School were entertained to their annual tea, when a goodly number sat down. After tea a meeting was held, over which the pastor (Rev. G. Pung) presided. Short addresses were given by the Chairman, Messrs. F. Vorley, Newell, Knight, Clarke, and Ladds. Some special selections were admirably rendered by the choir. Altogether a very suitable and pleasant evening was spent.
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Wellingborough News, 8th April 1887, transcribed by Kay Collins
SUCCOTH BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL—A special scholars' service was held on Sunday afternoon in connection with Succoth Baptist Sunday School, when an excellent address was given by Mr. Morley, and there was a good sprinkling of adults. A collection was made on behalf of the school building fund, of which there is great need, as the school is continually increasing and the insufficient school accommodation hinders the progress of school work. At the close of the address, seven scholars were presented with reward books for repeating some verses in the February issue of Old Jonathan, and were sent by the editor, Dr. Daudney, Vicar of Bedminster, allowing the scholars the choice of several of his works. The following were the recipients: Louisa Ladds, Ellen White, L. Underwood, E. Linnett, Agnes Desborough, P. Newell, and W. White.
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The RushdenArgus, 20th December 1889, transcribed by Kay Collins
SUCCOTH CHAPEL YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLASS—The usual meeting of the above class was held on Wednesday, the programme for the evening being short articles written by members. Five articles wore read as follows:—''Purchased blessings," by Mr. E. Clarke; "Natural religion" by Mr. J. Northern, "Physiology," by Mr. B. Vorley; " Artic expeditions" by Mr. B. Ladds; and "Action" by Mr. W. E. Palmer. The papers were much appreciated by those present.
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Rushden Echo, 3rd January 1908, transcribed by Kay Collins
Succoth Baptist Chapel
Tea was served on Friday to the scholars of the Sunday School and the members of the Band of Hope, the company numbering about 120. A lantern entertainment by Mr C W Desborough followed.
Mr M J Tryon, pastor of the North-street Baptist Chapel, Stamford, preached on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and in the interval between the services tea was provided. Mr Tryon’s discourses were greatly enjoyed.
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Rushden Echo, 25th July 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Succoth Baptist Sunday School sports were held on Saturday, and a very happy time was spent. Various races and sports were run off, and were watched with interest by the parents and friends of the children.
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Rushden Echo, 24th July 1927, transcribed by Peter Brown
Fifty Years Work for Children
Rushden Succoth Sunday School Jubilee
Many Visitors Welcomed
A marked event in the life of Rushden Succoth Baptist Chapel, and particularly of the Sunday School connected with the chapel, was the celebration of the jubilee of the Sunday school on Sunday and Monday, the service being very largely attended.
The services on Sunday were conducted by Pastor J N Throssell, of margate. In the morning Mrr Throssell preached to a large congregation, and at the afternoon service he addressed his sermon, on the subject of Creation (Gen I, and ii), particularly to the children. In the evening Mr Throssell’s text was “They that sew in tears shall reap in joy”
On Monday afternoon Mr Throssell again preached, and spoke on the significance of the jubilee. Tea was served to a company of about 70 in the interval between the afternoon and evening services.
Pastor B W Clover (of the Rushden chapel) presided over the public meeting in the evening. Pastor C A Guy of Norwich (an old friend of the Rushden chapel), read passages of Scripture, Mr James Bennett offered prayer.
The Chairman welcomed the visitors, and on behalf of the secretary of the Sunday school (Mr W Brown) he read a short history of the work of the Sunday school during the 50 years of its existence. He mentioned the building of a new classroom in 1891, largely through the good work of Mr Samuel Knight, a keen worker for the school and chapel. The number of scholars who had passed through the school up to 1904 was 664, and the number of Bibles presented to senior scholars up to the year 1891 was 81. Although no records were available, it was estimated that over 1,000 scholars had passed through the school and that the number of Bibles presented to the senior scholars was about 200. Some of the old scholars lived in the town, and some held responsible positions in the British Dominions.
Pastor H A Newton of Wellingborough, Pastor Beeby, of Carlton, pastor C A Freston (a former visitor), Pastor H W Caten, of Irthlingborough, and Mr Throssell addressed the meeting.
Visitors were present at the services from the Rushden Zion Baptist Chapel, Carlton, Wellingborough, Irthlingborough, Raunds, etc. The collections, which were devoted to the Sunday school funds, totalled £16 8s. 6d. All the old scholars of whom trace could be found received an invitation to the services, and there was a fairly good response.
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