A Roll of Honour for Albion-place and York-road has been erected on the wall outside a house in Albion-place, and a dedicatory service was held on Saturday, conducted by the Rector, the Vicar of St. Peter's, and the Rev C. J. Keeler. The service was of the usual character, being simple and impressive. The two clergymen and the Independent Wesleyan minister all gave brief addresses. The Rector prayed, and at the close of the service addressed the children, appealing to them to respect the Roll of Honour as a sacred thing, and to pray for the boys whose names were on the Roll. There were a good number present during the service. The names on the list of fallen are: William Okey, W. L. Sherwood, and Bert Sherwood, and there are nearly 40 names on the active service list.

Roll of Honour—A “Roll of Honour” for Albion-place and York-road was dedicated on Saturday, in the presence of a good company of residents. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Percy Robson, assisted by the Revs. P. J. Richards and C. J. Keeler. The following ladies were responsible for the arrangements:—Mesdames Langford, Tomlin, Knight, Lawson, Green, and Miss L. Hanger. The collection amounted to 30s.

15^th June 1917

Albion-Place and York-road Roll of Honour
Since the opening of the above, £4  12s.  8d. has been sent out to the soldiers whose names are inscribed on the Roll.  All recipients speak with gratitude of the movement when writing to the Secretary in acknowledgment of remittances.  Pte. W. Denton (France) writes: “Such kindness puts fresh encouragement into the hearts of men.”  Pte. T. Westley (Thornby): “Very pleased to receive P.O. for 2s., and I thank you so much for taking such interest in us.”  Pte. D. Parker (Winchester): “Many thanks for P.O.  It is small things like that which we Tommies appreciate.”  Pte. W. Bull (Ireland): “It is a very good way of showing gratitude to the lads.”  Pte. A. Forknall (France): “I do not think there is anything does a man more good out here than to know that he is ever in the thoughts of his friends at home.”  Pte. G. Cox: “It is very kind of the residents in Albion-place to do as they have done.”  Pte. E. Spencer: “Thanking you for the remittance which I received quite safely.  I am very pleased to think that the Rushden people think of their fellow townsmen who are serving their King and country out here in France.”

The Men whose names appear on the York-road and Albion-place Roll of Honour—38 in number—have now received their fifth donation of 3s. each, and the secretary has been the recipient of many grateful letters in acknowledgment thereof.

The Girls connected with the Albion-place and York-road Roll of Honour have been very busy lately, raising funds for the boys. The Misses Lawson and friends sold primroses in Easter week, and realised £6 7s 4½d. Miss Doris Sherwood and Miss Pearl Hatfield made and sold golliwogs, raising 16s. and 5s. respectively.