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| The Argus, Friday 30th September 1910, transcribed by Kay Collins |
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Rushden Feast 1910
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Numerous Attractions for the Annual Festivities
Rushden celebrates its annual Feast this week, and, as usual, the list of attractions and gatherings have been long and varied. The staple trade generally is good, and some of the factories have therefore worked the whole week, whilst others were closed for one, or in some cases two days, only. The number of visitors to the town was very large. On Saturday afternoon the trains into Rushden were crowded, whilst other visitors came on Sunday afternoon to Irchester Station and from there walked to the town. On Sunday special services were held at the Baptist Church, and attracted large congregations. The centenary meetings in connection with Park-road Baptist Sunday School were commenced. Concerts were given in the afternoon and evening by various bands. The Temperance Band, under the conductorship of Mr. C. H. Baker gave their two annual concerts. The first one was in the Council Field in the afternoon, and the second in Mr. Marriott’s field in the evening. The Rifle Band also gave two concerts under the conductorship of Mr. E. Whitworth. The first was in Mr. Marriott’s field in the afternoon, and the second in the Council field at five o’clock. The Higham Ferrers Town Band gave two concerts in the Windmill Sports Field. There were large assemblies on each occasion. For Monday there were numerous attractions, and there were animated scenes throughout the town. In the Feast Field, the Victorian Pleasure Grounds, Messrs. Thurston’s had a splendid array of amusements, which were patronised by large and jubilant crowds. Special gatherings have been held at the clubs, and the annual horticultural exhibition took place at the Working Men’s Club. |
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| The Rushden Echo, 30th September 1910, transcribed by Gill Hollis Rushden Feast All The Fun of The Fair If at any period of the year more than another the inhabitants of Rushden give themselves up to a few days of unrestrained gaiety and pleasure it is on the occasion of “The Feast,” a function which is regarded, at least by the youthful section of the community, as one of the most important of the year, and during the present week this annual holiday has been celebrated with all the joys attendant upon its coming. The “Ruzdin” Strephon has for many weeks past been saving his spare cash in order that he might sport with his “Ruzdin” “Amaryllis” on the green, and he has not found his Amaryllis reluctant, albeit the “sporting” has not taken place on “the Green” but in the fair ground opposite the Queen Victoria Hotel, where battles royal of confetti have waged fast, and furious every night. There, also, have been provided all the familiar attractions, comprising roundabouts, swings, houp-la, cocoanut-shies, shooting galleries, etc., and that Ever-Popular Feature the Bioscope entertainment, given in the magnificently equipped theatre. All these attractions have been provided by that inimitable caterer for the public, Mr. Chas. Thurston, whose capabilities in the shape of providing public amusements seem inexhaustible. His latest innovation as regards his bioscope entertainment is the introduction of Pathé Freres’ colour cinematography, and moving pictures of local events of interest, taken during his visit to the town. Needless to say the latter has proved A Tremendous Attraction the excitement of the audience as they recognize the animated portraits of their friends and local celebrities on the screen proving unbounded. It is amazing how Mr. Thurston brings with him year by year some new attraction which has emanated from his fertile brain. The town has been crowded during the week with visitors from all parts of the country, many having availed themselves of the general holiday to visit their Rushden friends. May it be many years before “The Feast” becomes relegated to the dim and distant past!
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