Rushden Echo & Argus, 29^th September 1944

Lord Luke at Adult School - Joint Harvest Festival

Rushden Men’s and Women’s Adult Schools held joint harvest festival services on Sunday, with the visit of Lord Luke, of Pavenham, as an outstanding feature.

In the morning Mr. S. James presided and Mr. S. Hawkes gave an address on “Looking to the future.” Mrs. W. G. Thake sand “The Harvester’s Goodnight” and “The Shepherd’s Song,” with Mrs. G. Turner at the piano, and Mr. S. T. Beal played for the hymns.

Miss L. Tuffrey, speaking in the afternoon, described life in the Women’s Land Army, of which she has been a member for three years. Mrs. M. Burton presided, and Mr. J. W. Vorley conducted the Women’s Adult School Choir in four well-chosen numbers, Mrs. Joan Hart accompanying. A recitation “Real Property” was given by Mrs. A. Hooton.

Lord Luke’s address to a crowded evening gathering followed the themes of “Courage” and “Faith.” The St. Cecilia Singers, under Mr. C. T. Francis, opened the service with an introit, “The Lord’s my Shepherd,” and afterwards sang “Strike the Lyre” and “Music All Powerful.” Mr James presided. Mrs. Turner was pianist and Mr. P. Bridgment thanks all who had taken part in an inspiring day.

The gifts of produce, with which members of the Women’s School had decorated the platform, were sold on Monday evening by Messrs. B. Page, G. Tebbutt and S. James.