The Directory is arranged by streets and by names. The introduction gives a history of the town and district , and lists Officers of the Urban Council, Charities, Education and Fire Service, etc., as already transcribed from Kelly's Diectory 1906.

Jowitt's included more information on the buildings, associations, carriers, etc., presented here:

THE RUSHDEN FREE LIBRARY and READING ROOM
Is a handsome structure on the Newton Road. It was erected as the outcome of Mr. Andrew Carnegie's generosity, that gentleman placing £2,500 at the disposal of the Council, in response to appli­cation from Mr. John Claridge, on July I5th, 1902. The building forms one of the architectural features of the town and is built of best Ibstock pressed bricks, with Ketton stone dressings and columns.

It was opened by the Marquis of Northampton on Saturday, November 25th, 1905, and contains spacious Entrance Hall, News Room, Magazine Room, Ladies' Reading Room, Reference Library, and Lending Department arranged on the free access principle.

The Free Library Committee consists of *Mr. J. Claridge, J.P., C.C. (Chairman), Revs. Archdeacon Kitchin, W. F. Harris, Messrs. *F. Ballard, Wm. Bazeley, *Wm. Clark, J. S. Clipson, *J. T. Colson, J. H. Derbyshire, *L. Perkins, G. H. Skinner, T. Swindall, and *W. H. Brown (Secretary). Caretaker, Mr. J. Hazeldine.

* Indicates Member of the Management Sub-Committee.

RUSHDEN EDUCATION AUTHORITY
The District Sub-Committee comprises (a) the local Members of the County Council ; (b) the Managers of the Provided Schools ; (c) the Representative Managers of the Non-Provided Schools ; and (d) Mr. G. S. Mason, representing the Foundation Managers of the Non-Provided Schools. Clerk and Attendance Officer, Mr. A. Mantle, Queen Street. Chairman, Mr. George Denton. Vice-Chairman, Mr. J. T. Colson,

Managers.
Council Schools:—Messrs. *J. T. Colson, †F. Ballard, †W. Chettle, †j. Claridge, * F. Corby, *J. Hornsby, †B. Vorley, †j. Noble, †W. B. Sanders.

* Appointed by Rushden Urban District Council, † Appointed by County Education Committee.

Meetings held at the Alfred Street Schools, on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m.

Non-Provided Schools,:—Venerable Archdeacon Kitchin, Messrs. G. S. Mason, G. Skinner, and G. Miller (Foundation Managers), J. T. Colson (appointed by Rushden Urban District Council), and F. Ballard (appointed by County Education Committee).

THE RUSHDEN FIRE BRIGADE
Comprises twelve Members, who voluntarily place their services at the disposal of the town. Mr. Fred Knight, J.P., is Captain, Mr. C. E. Bayes Second Officer, Mr. J. T. Colson Third Officer, and Mr. G. R. Turner, Secretary. The handsome Fire Station on the Newton Road, was erected at the close of 1902, and was formally opened on January 12th, 1903. It was built by Mr. C. E. Bayes, from plans prepared by Mr. W. B. Madin (Surveyor), at a cost of £1,600. Electric bell connections have been fixed between the station and the houses of the firemen, and the fire station itself is on the National Telephone System, with the No. 0193.

THE POLICE STATION
Is situate in North Street, adjacent to the Midland Railway Station. Inspector E. Dunn is in charge, assisted by Sergeant Judge. They have ten constables under their command, seven living in Rushden, and one each at Higham, Irchester, and Stanwick.

On the second Monday of each month a Special Court is held at the Station for the hearing of applications for certificates of exemption from vaccination. The magistrates attend at 12.30.

COUNTY COURT
Both Rushden and Higham Ferrers are in the Wellingborough County Court District, of which the Registrar is Mr. James Heygate, Wellingborough. A Branch Office for business connected with the Court is open at 53, High Street, Rushden, on Tuesdays, from 11 to 4 o'clock.

RUSHDEN CHARITIES
Maye's Charity of £20 yearly, derived from land left in 1631 by Wm. Maye, of Rushden, is distributed on   May-day; Latham's' Charity of £3, derived from property at Barnwell, left in 1619 by the Rev. Nicholas Latham, vicar of Barnwell, is distributed in sums of 10/- each to six persons who have been unfortunate; and "Bull Money" of £3 yearly from £130 Consols, vested in the Official Trustee by the Executors of the late Mr Thomas Sanders, in redemption of the charge on land held by him. Four almshouses were erected in 1883, in memory of Frederick Maitland Sartoris, by his parents and supported by them. The late Mr. W. H. Wilkins directed that the income of £100 Four per cent. Mortgage Debentures in the Rushden and Higham Gas Company should be paid to the Rushden Nursing Association Subject to prior life interests and to the payment of two sums of £200 each, Mr. Wilkins bequeathed one-fourth of his estate to the Parochial Trustees for the endowment of a Cottage Hospital for Rushden. The amount has not yet been definitely ascertained.

The following are the Trustees of the local Charities :—The Venerable Archdeacon Kitchin (Rector), Messrs. G. Skinner and G S Mason (Churchwardens), J. Claridge, G. Denton, F. Knight, T W C Linnitt, G. H. Skinner, and T. Tailby. The first three are ex-officio trustees, and the rest appointed by the Rushden Urban Council. Hon. Secretary, Mr. G. S. Mason.

RUSHDEN NURSING ASSOCIATION
(In Affiliation with Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses). The Association was started 16 years ago, and has been a great blessing to the town. The object of the Association is to provide trained Nurses to visit cases of sickness in Rushden. The Association is managed by a General Committee, elected by the Subscribers at the Annual Meeting in November. The services of the Nurses are for cases of the sick poor and working classes in their own homes. Patients are not excluded who, though unable to incur the expense of a private nurse, are able to make some contribution to the funds of the Association. The Association maintains two fully qualified trained District Nurses. The Nurses attended 335 cases during last year, and paid 9,438 visits. These figures are very similar to those of previous years. The cost of maintaining the work of the Nurses is over £200 per annum, which is raised by Voluntary Subscriptions.

President, Mrs. Sartoris ; Rev. W. F. Harris, Chairman of Committee : The Venerable Archdeacon Kitchin, Chairman of Executive Committee; Hon. Secretaries, Miss Sartoris, The Hall, Mr C G Jowitt, High Street ; Mr. W. R. Pack, Hon. Secretary of Employees' Factory Fund Committee ; Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. Wykes Ashdowne ; Auditor, Mr. W. H. Brown ; Nurses, Miss Tenney and Miss Tipping, 116, Wellingborough Road.

The Rushden Permanent Allotment and Small Holdings Society, Limited.
Was formed during 1892, and Registered in February, 1893. Three fields, comprising about fifty-one acres in area, were taken in different parts of the town on a twenty years' lease, the land not having previously been cultivated as Allotments. Two fields of about ten acres each which had already been used as Allotments were also leased. About two years afterwards another field of twenty-seven acres was taken, and later still another of twelve acres. At the present time the Society rents about no acres. In addition, thirty-live acres have been purchased and re-sold to Members in plots varying from ten poles upwards on a Six Years' Purchase System. The membership is just over five hundred, and the Society is managed by a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Committee, consisting at the present time of the following :— President, Mr. T. Swindall, J.P.; Vice-President, Mr. W. Abrams ; Secretary, Mr. W. Gutteridge ; Committee, Messrs. J. Hornsby, W. Goodwin, W. Baker, Herbert Smith, E. Harlow, A. Marriott. J. Paragreen, J. C. Wright, and W. Burfield.

CHURCHES AND CHAPELS
THE PARISH CHURCH, dedicated to St. Mary, presents architecture of various dates and styles—early English, decorated, and perpendicular. The earliest portions date from 1270, the Church being formerly collegiate, and now comprising choir, nave, aisles, and transepts, with north, south, and western porches. The fine tower and crocketted spire rise to a height of nearly two hundred feet, the spire being ninety-three feet above the tower. The tower contains a peal of six bells and a clock The Church was thoroughly restored in 1874-5 at a cost of about .£4,700, and was subsequently re-seated at a further cost of £500, and a new organ, also costing £500, was put in. The register of baptisms dates from 1598, and those of marriages and burials from 1559. The living is a Rectory of the yearly value of £267 with 315 acres of glebe and residence, built in 1870-1. The patron is Mr. Percy W. Barker, of Whitby. The present Rector is the Venerable Archdeacon Kitchin, R.D., Archdeacon of Calcutta, who was inducted on September 21st, 1905. The interior of the Church contains several examples of beautiful carving, and several striking monuments. It has seats for 640 worshippers.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH
Is a stone-built mission Church, opened in January, 1895, having cost (including site) £1,350. It was erected with a view to becoming a schoolroom when a permanent Church was erected, and foundation stones of the latter were laid on September 25th of the present year. The new Church will provide accommodation for 500 worshippers. The Rev. E. G. Betenson is the Curate-in-Charge.

PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
Is a handsome edifice of the late Gothic style, with nave 73-ft. long by 49-ft. wide, and transepts 67-ft across. It provides accommo­dation for over 1,000 worshippers, and is built of pressed bricks, relieved with Bath stone dressings, the roof being of brindle-coloured tiles. The corner stones were laid on Monday, September 24th, 1900, and the new Church was opened on Monday, September 23rd, 1901. A total cost of £6,500 was incurred, which has since been entirely cleared off. The Church takes the place of the "Old Top Meeting," a building now used as a schoolroom, erected in 1796, to which a new front was added in 1873. A smaller chapel previously stood upon the same site, the Church being formed in 1722. The present pastor is the Rev. W. F. Harris, who came from Derby and settled in Rushden at the end of September, 1899.

SUCCOTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Occupies a prominent position in the High Street. It was erected in 1864, and enlarged in 1893, taking the place of one built in 1805, and enlarged in 1825. It has seating accommodation for about 300. The present pastor is the Rev. E. Roe, who began his ministry in January, 1904.

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Is the youngest of the Churches of the town. In January, 1901, the Rev. J. Crook resigned the pastorate of the Succoth Baptist Church and, with some of the deacons and members, proceeded to the erection of a small Chapel in the Station Road. The Chapel was opened on April 7th of the same year, and has accommodation for 200 persons.

THE INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN CHURCH
Situated in the High Street, is a substantial looking edifice of red brick, with Weldon stone dressings. It is seated for 750 wor­shippers, being 65 feet long and 45 feet wide. It was opened on Thursday, February 22nd, 1900, having cost (with organ and fur­nishing) £2,500. It occupies the site of an earlier chapel, built in 1873 at a cost of £1,000, and there are commodious Schoolrooms in Queen Street, erected in 1890 at a cost of nearly £2,000. The present pastor is the Rev. R. Shorten, who came from the Desborough Congregational Church in June, 1901.

THE INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN MISSION HALL
Situated on the Wellingborough Road, at the corner of Brookfield Road, is a substantial brick building, with Bath stone dressings. It was opened on July 4th, 1901, having cost £2,350, exclusive of land, and will accommodate 450 people. Though in alliance with the High Street Church, it has practically "home rule" and a vigorous work is carried on.

THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
In Park Road it is also a new building, and presents externally and internally a light and airy appearance. It provides accommodation for 750 worshippers, and is built of brick, with ample stone dressings. At the corner abutting on the junction of Park Road and Griffith Street there is a substantial looking square tower, surmounted with a short spire. The total cost was £5,200, and the building was opened on Easter Monday, April 24th, 1905. It adjoins the old chapel, now used as a schoolroom, which was opened on September 21st, 1890, having cost £2,400. The Church is in the Higham Ferrers Wesleyan Circuit, of which the present ministers are the Revs. Mayson Penn (Higham Ferrers), H. J. Atkinson (Rushden), and J. Archer (Irthlingborough).

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
In Church Street was opened in June, 1894, under the ministry of the late Rev. M. E. Parkin. It accommodates 450 worshippers, and the cost was about £2,000. The Church is at present without a pastor.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH
Is situated in Fitzwilliam Street, being of pressed brick, with Bath stone dressings. It will accommodate 150 persons, and has a schoolroom at the rear. The opening services were held on February 22nd, 1890.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Is at the corner of the Hayway, at present consists of a small temporary Church (or schoolroom), erected at the end of 1904, and a presbytery not quite completed. The Rev. Father O'Hagan is the priest in charge.

OTHER PLACES
The Salvation Army has a commodious building in Queen Street, and the Plymouth Brethren have a small meeting place in Moor Road. The British Women's Temperance Association conducts services for women on Sunday afternoons, in their Hall, in Coffee Tavern Lane. The Adult School (male) has two branches, one meeting in the Institute on The Green, and the other in a small room at the corner of North Street. The Women's School meets in the Institute on Sunday afternoons.

BANKS
Three Banks are represented, all having capital premises in the High Street The Northamptonshire Union Bank—Manager, Mr I Wykes Ashdowne ; The Capital and Counties—Manager, Mr W Hensman ; and the London, City and Midland—Manager, Mr. Reg. Smith. Each has branch Offices at Higham Ferrers, open on certain days of the week.

POSTAL INFORMATION
For postal purposes Rushden is a Railway Sub-Office under the Wellingborough Centre. The Central Office is a handsome building in the High Street, at the corner of College Street. Mr. S. Field is the Sub-Postmaster. There are sub-offices for the sale of stamps and other post office business in Wellingborough Road, High Street South, Newton Road, and Higham Road.

The latest times for posting letters, newspapers, &c., at the Rushden Post Office, are as follows :—

WEEK-DAYS.

 5.0   a.m.—For London, Higham Ferrers, Northampton, Wellingborough, and places generally.

 9.35 a.m.—Higham Ferrers and District.

10.55 a.m.—Local Post.

11.15 a.m.—London and the South, Northampton, Higham Ferrers, and places generally.

 3.25 p.m.—London, East, South, and West of England.

 3.25 p.m.—For Wellingborough (delivered at 5 p.m.) and Kettering (delivered same night).

 3.35 p.m.—Northampton, and places generally.

 4.55 p.m.—Higham Ferrers and local post.

 5.40 p.m.—Wellingborough.

 6.0  p.m.—Eastern Counties, Peterborough, London and the South

 6.0  p.m.—Scotland, Ireland, North Wales, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumberland, Westmoreland, &c.

 9.0  p.m.—London, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton; Midland, North, Eastern, and Western Counties ; Wellingborough and places generally.

The time for posting parcels is approximately the same as above, generally five minutes earlier, within the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Sundays.

5.0   a.m.—For Higham Ferrers.

4.50 p.m.—All parts.

For Foreign dispatch the following times are of importance—South Africa, every Friday, 9 p.m. Canada, every Thursday, 9 p.m., United States, every Wednesday, 11.15 a.m., and Saturday, 11.15 a.m.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The Inspector of Weights and Measures for the District is Mr. Thomas Mattinson, of Kettering. An office has been built near the Police Station, where weights and measures are tested, the office being open on the last Monday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RUSHDEN HALL
Is one of the old country mansions, at one time a residence of the Dukes of Lancaster, and especially John of Gaunt, who also owned Higham Castle. It subsequently passed into the hands of the Pemberton family, and through others to the present owners, the Sartoris family. It stands on an eminence, and is surrounded by a well-wooded park. The house is quadrangular, and consists principally of a retreating centre and two projecting, embattled wings.

THE LORD OF THE MANOR
Of Rushden, is His Majesty King Edward VII., who holds the position under the Duchy of Lancaster.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
The Rushden and District Sunday School Union embraces the Free Church Sunday Schools of Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Wollaston, Stanwick, Raunds, Ringstead, and Thrapston. Mr. Herbert Lack, Oakley Road, Rushden, is the Secretary.

THE RUSHDEN HOSPITAL WEEK COMMITTEE
Conducts an annual canvass of the town for subscriptions. Part of the proceeds is annually voted to the Hospital Week Committee, part sent direct to the Northampton General Hospital for letters, and part to the Bedford Infirmary. The Committee meets once a month, in the Vestry Hall. The Venerable Archdeacon Kitchin is Chairman, and Messrs. John Claridge and J. T. Colson are joint Secretaries.

COFFEE TAVERN COMPANY
The Rushden Hotel, Coffee Tavern, and Public Hall Company, Limited, was established in 1882. The "Waverley" Hotel caters admirably for the general public, and for commercial travellers. There is also a Social Club with a large membership, and a reading room open to subscribers of a nominal fee. The Public Hall is the largest hall in the town, and largely used for public meetings, concerts, theatrical and other performances. Mr. John Claridge is Chairman of the Directors, Mr. G. E. Martin, secretary, and Miss Wyldes, Manageress.

THE BOOT OPERATIVES' UNION
Have a strong local Branch, embracing Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Raunds, and Ringstead. The head office is at the Trades Club, Higham Road, Rushden. Mr. C. Bates is branch president, and Mr. W. Bazeley, branch secretary.

MAGISTRATES
Dr. JOHN CREW, The Manor House, Higham Ferrers. Appointed 1890.

Mr. EDWARD BROWN RANDALL, Lymington House, Higham Ferrers. Appointed 1893.

Mr. FRED KNIGHT, The Old Rectory, Rushden. Appointed 1901.

Mr. OWEN PARKER, Ivy House, Higham Ferrers. Appointed 1902.

Mr. ARTHUR HUGH SARTORIS, Weekley, Kettering. Appointed 1902.

Mr. JOHN CLARIDGE, Wellingborough Road, Rushden. Appointed 1904.

Mr. EDWARD CAMPBELL BROWNING, The House, Rushden. Appointed   1905.

Mr. THOMAS PATENALL, Bron Dinas, Higham Road, Rushden. Elected Mayor of Higham for the second time, November, 1905.

Mr. TOM SWINDALL, Moor Road, Rushden. Elected Chairman Rushden Urban Council, April, 1906.

Messrs. CREW and CLARIDGE are members of the County Licensing Committee, under the Licensing Act of 1904.

COUNTY COUNCILLORS
For County Council purposes Rushden is divided into North and South Divisions, Mr. George Denton representing the former, and Mr. John Claridge the latter.

Mr. Denton is a member of the Finance Committee (which also acts as a General Purposes Committee, and deals with all questions under the Weights and Measures Acts and the Fertilizers and Feeding Stuffs Act), Roads and Bridges Committee, County Rate Assessment Committee, and Education Committee.

Mr. Claridge is a member of the Local Government Committee, and of the Public Health Committee.

Mr. W. Hirst Simpson is the County Councillor for the Higham Ferrers Division, and also a member of the Finance Committee, Chairman of the Visiting Committee of Berry Wood Asylum, a member of the Committee of Selection, and the Education Committee.

CARRIERS
From Rushden to Northampton — Wednesdays and Saturdays, Mr. Tomlin, Alfred Street.

From Rushden to  Kettering—Tuesdays and Fridays, Mr. Tomlin, Alfred Street.

From Rushden to Wellingborough—Each Week-day, Mr. H. Litchfield ; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Mr. Peck, of Raunds ; Wednesdays and Saturdays, Mr. Tomlin.

From Rushden to Thrapston — Mondays and Fridays (delivered Tuesdays and Saturdays), Mr. Peck, of Raunds.

From Higham Ferrers to Wellingborough — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Mr. Peck, of Raunds ; Wednesdays, Hewitt and Hill, of Kimbolton.

From Higham Ferrers to Thrapston — Mondays and Fridays (delivered Tuesdays and Saturdays), Mr. Peck, of Raunds.

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE
Is represented in Rushden by a well-equipped and efficient Division of the Wellingborough Corps. The headquarters are at the Alfred Street Council Schools. Mr. T. Swindall, J.P., is the superintendent, and Dr. H. S. Baker, M.R.C.S., honorary surgeon. Mr. J. W. Ashdowne is the treasurer, and First-class Sergeant J. C. Wright, Montague Street, is the transport officer. The Division comprises two officers, two sergeants, one corporal, and twenty-seven privates. The Nursing Division, which also has its head­quarters at Alfred Street Schools, comprises three officers and twenty-two nursing sisters. Mrs. H. E. Vann, of Higham Ferrers, is the lady superintendent, and Miss E. Margetts, of Crabb Street, first officer and secretary, and Dr. Owen, L.R.C.P., honorary surgeon.

Higham Ferrers has also an efficient Division of the same Corps, with Mr. A. O. Groome as superintendent and honorary treasurer, Dr. J. Crew, M.D., honorary surgeon, and Mr. H. R. Patenall, first officer. There are three officers, one sergeant, and twenty-five privates.

VOLUNTEERS
The "O" Company of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Northants Regiment has its head-quarters at the Drill Hall, Church Street, Rushden. Lieutenant C. R. Claridge is in command, and Dr. Baker is Lieutenant-Surgeon of the Company. Colour-Sergeant Instructor Bettles has charge of the general arrangements, and the Company is maintained at full strength, with band.

The "R" Company has a half company at Higham Ferrers, the remaining half company having its headquarters at Irthlingborough. Captain Dulley, of Wellingborough, is in command.

RUSHDEN AND HIGHAM FERRERS GAS COMPANY
Was incorporated in 1899, with an authorised capital of £40,000. The Company supplies gas to Higham Ferrers and Rushden, and has paid good dividends each year. Mr. E. Claridge is Chairman of the Directors, Mr. George S. Mason Secretary, and Mr. Thomas Watson Engineer and Manager.                                    

HIGHAM FERRERS & RUSHDEN JOINT WATER BOARD
Chairman : Mr. George Denton, C.C. Vice-Chairman : Mr.  O.  Parker, J.P.

Other Members:

Messrs. John Claridge, J.P., C.C., J. S. Clipson, F. Ballard,

T. Swindall, J.P., A. Mantle (Rushden), T. Patenall, J.P., and

S. Pack (Higham Ferrers).

Secretary : Mr. George S. Mason. Assistant Secretary : Mr. F. Joseph Simpson.

Surveyor : Mr. W. B. Madin, C.E.

Waste Water Inspector : Mr. H. Hunter, A.R.S.I.

Treasurer : Mr. J. Wykes Ashdowne.

Collectors : Messrs. John Sargent (Rushden) and A. E. Lloyd (Higham Ferrers)

COMMITTEES
Finance : Messrs. Denton, Parker, Claridge, Ballard and Pack.

Works : Messrs. Denton, Parker, Swindall, Clipson, Mantle and Patenall.

The Board meets on the third Monday of each Month, at 7 p.m.

THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE
System is largely utilised in Rushden. Nearly all the manufac­turers and the greater part of the tradespeople are subscribers. The central call office is in the Old Post Office Yard, High Street. At Higham Ferrers there is a public call office at the Green Dragon Hotel.

ANGLING CLUB
During the past few months an Angling Club for Rushden, Higham Ferrers, and Irthlingborough has been formed. Water practically uniting the Wellingborough and Thrapston Club waters has been secured. Mr. A. H. Sartoris, J.P., is the president, and Mr. J. T. Scott, Park Road, secretary.

TEMPERANCE ORGANISATIONS
Rushden Temperance Society—President, Rev. W. F. Harris ; Secretary, Mr. George Bayes. Rushden, Higham Ferrers and District Band of Hope Union—President, Mr. S. Pack ; Secretary, Mr. B. Vorley. British Women's Temperance Association— President, Mrs. Jacques ; Minute Secretary, Mrs. Vorley ; Higham Branch—Mrs. Hall, President ; Mrs. A. Groome, Secretary. Inde­pendent Order of Good Templars — Secretary, Mr. W. Loveday. Independent Order of Rechabites—Secretary, Mr. C. White. All the Places of Worship have also Bands of Hope.

OMNIBUS SERVICE
A London and North Western 'Bus runs between Rushden and Higham Ferrers and Irthlingborough Station (Sundays excepted), as under :—

		a.m.	a.m.	p.m.	p.m.
Rushden	dep.	8.40	11.25	*4.15	6.15
Higham Ferrers Town	dep.	8.55	11.40	*4.30	6.30
Higham Ferrers Station	arr.	9.5	11.55	*4.45	6.45
		a.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.
Higham Ferrers Station	dep.	10.10	1.10	*5.25	7.30
Higham Ferrers Town	arr.	10.25	1.25	*5.40	7.45
Rushden	arr.	10.40	1.40	*5.55	8.0

* Saturdays only.

From Wheatsheaf Hotel, Rushden, calling at Waverley Hotel and Queen Victoria Hotel (Rushden), and Green Dragon Hotel (Higham Ferrers).

Fares :—Rushden and Higham Ferrers Town, 3d. ; Rushden and Higham Ferrers Station, 6d.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Alfred Street Boys (Council) — Head Master, Mr. S. Sadler. Accommodation 349. Average attendance 314.

Alfred Street Girls (Council)—Head Mistress, Miss Laura A. C. Myers. Accommodation 298. Average attendance 299.

Alfred Street Infants (Council)—Head Mistress, Miss Ida L. Scott. Accommodation 213. Average attendance 177.

Newton Road Mixed (Council)—Head Master, Mr. L. Perkins, B.Sc. Accommodation 502. Average attendance 501.

Newton Road Infants (Council)—Head Mistress, Miss Lily Knight. Accommodation 450. Average attendance 418.

Moor Road Infants (Council)—Head Mistress, Miss Emilie Strick­land. Accommodation 210. Average attendance 198.

North End Infants, Hayway—Head Mistress, Miss Rose E. Packer. Accommodation 210. Average attendance 153.

National Mixed—Head Master, Mr. W. H. Brown. Accommo­dation 475. Average attendance 328.

National Infants—Head Mistress, Miss Eliza P. Taylor. Accom­modation 167. Average attendance 150.

MUSICAL
The Temperance Band is rightly regarded as the premier musical combination of Rushden, seeing that in the course of its history prizes to the value of £1,500 have been won. Mr. John Claridge, J.P., C.C., is the President, Mr. C. H. Baker, Conductor, Mr. T. Robinson, Bandmaster, and Mr. C. Ashby, Queen Street, Secretary. The Volunteer Band, under the leadership of Mr. E. Whitworth, has also taken a prominent position, in addition to the services rendered to the Volunteer Company. The Park Road Baptist Choir, through their successes at the Crystal Palace and at Northampton, have added to the musical fame of the town ; whilst the Park Road Wesleyan Choir last year made a most creditable appearance at the "Palace." The Adult School Male Choir have rendered efficient service in various ways, and have also gained prizes.

POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS
Liberal Association — Secretary, Mr. H. J. Jacobs; Young British Liberals' League—Secretary, Mr. Frank Knight; Women's Liberal Association — Secretary, Mrs. Atkinson; Conservative Association—Secretary, Mr. J. B. Bailey; a Branch of the Social Democratic Federation—Secretary, Mr. C. S. Bayliss.

SPORT
Cricket Clubs :—Rushden Town — Secretary, Mr. J. George Rushden Thursday — Secretary, Mr. T. H. Nicholls. Rushden Wesleyans—Secretary, Mr. A. E. Long. Park Road Baptists-Secretary, Mr. S. H. Bamforth. Rushden Windmill — Secretary Mr. F. Walker. There are also other minor clubs.

Football Clubs :—Rushden Fosse — Secretary, Mr. J. Jackson Rushden Adult School and Institute—Secretary, Mr. B. Page Rushclen Windmill—Secretary. Mr. A. Gilbert. Rushden Star and Anchor—Secretary, Mr. W. Holley. Rushden Town Band-Secretary, Mr. J. L. George. And others. The only Rugby team is the Town R.C., Secretary, M. J. Crouch.

CLUBS AND INSTITUTES
Several Working Men's Clubs have been formed in Rushden, and nearly all have substantially built premises, and large membership. There are : The Working Men's Club, Griffith Street—Steward, Mr. J. Hacksley ; the Athletic Club, Newton Road—Steward, Mr. C. Dixon ; the Windmill Club, Windmill Road—Steward, Mr. Alf Clark ; the Trades Club, Higham Road—Steward, Mr. H. Mawby ; the Town Band Club, Manton Road—Steward Mr. Arthur Brawn.

There is also a well-equipped Conservative Club, in High Street South, which has a strong membership—Steward, Mr. John Mackness.

An Adult School Club and Institute is held in Rooms situated on the Green. Mr. F. Young is the caretaker.

A Church Institute is also conducted in the Church Room behind the Public Hall.

A flourishing Y.M.C.I. occupies part of the old Wesleyan Chapel, of the High Street.

REGISTRAR, &c.
Mr. G. R. Turner, of 7, Griffith Street, Rushden, is the Relieving Officer for the District, and also District Registrar of Births and Deaths.

The Vaccination Officer for the District is Mr. Arthur Knight, of Kettering, and Dr. Crew, of Higham Ferrers, is the Public Vaccinator.