The Rushden Echo, Friday May 27, 1898 transcribed Sue Manton

Rushden United Football Club - Presentation to Mr. G. Denton, Junr.

The annual dinner of the club was held on Friday Evening at the Restaurant, about 30 members partaking of an excellent repast, provided by Host Walker. Mr. Geo. Denton, junr. presided and Mr. Jesse Cunnington was in the vice-chair. [extract - see RUFC]

A trip to Birmingham on Saturday by the employees of Mr. Thos. Wilmott jnr. builder and contractor, was thoroughly enjoyed. The party, which numbered 30, met at Walker’s Restaurant, where an excellent dinner was provided, after which brakes conveyed them to Higham L. and N.W. Station. Train was taken to Birmingham, where the chief places of interest were visited. The party arrived at Higham on the return journey about two am, where a brake was waiting to convey them home.