Rushden Echo, 31^st August 1917, transcribed by Gill Hollis

The War Shrine, which has been erected facing Mrs. Abbott’s house on Higham-hill, bearing the names of soldiers from the Higham-road district was formally dedicated on Tuesday evening, the Rev. P. J. Richards (Vicar of St. Peter’s) conducting the service.  Mr. Richards apologised for the absence of the Rev. P. E. Robson (Rector of St. Mary’s) who was prevented from attending owing to another engagement.  The sum of £1  4s.  2½d. was deposited in the collecting box following the dedicatory ceremony.  The case enclosing the Roll of Honour, together with the collecting box, is handsomely constructed in unpolished oak, the work having been carried out by Mr. R. Marriott.

Higham-Road Roll of Honour—A very successful dance was held on March 7th, the following ladies being responsible: Mrs. Marriott (president), Mrs. Whitney (secretary), Miss Patenall (treasurer); and committee (Mesdames Chambers, Nicholson, Gray, Waller, Clipston, and Misses Knight, Gadsby, Walker, Minney, and Gates). Mr. Chambers kindly officiated, and Messrs. Blundell and Penness gave their services as M.C.’s. A military band played for the dancing. Several wounded soldiers attended, and a Scotch boy gave a short speech expressing their thanks. During the evening solos were rendered by Miss Smith and a duet by Misses James and West. Competitions were held as follows: Miss Knight, mystery box, which realised £1 2s.; Miss Walker, cushion, £2 3s. 6d.; Miss D. Patenall, box of chocolates, £1 11s.; Miss Chambers, sugar, 13s. 9d.; Miss Tebbutt, curtain loops, 9s. 4d.; Miss Mawby, d’oyleys, 12s. 6d.; Mrs. Parker, handkerchiefs, 16s. 4d. The total proceeds were £24 3s. 4d., and a profit of £21 2s. 8½d. resulted. There are the names of 50 boys on the Roll of Honour and 5s. will be sent to each of them.

The Committee of the Higham-road Roll of Honour held a whist drive and dance yesterday week on Mr. R. Marriott’s lawn in aid of the funds. Mr. H. J. Baker’s orchestra played for dancing, and Mr. A. Patenall kindly lent his piano. Mr. F. Hopwood was M.C. for the dance, and Corporal Wright, K.O.Y.L.I., for the whist. The wounded boys from Higham V.A.D. were invited. Whist drive winners: Gentlemen, 1 Miss Woods (as a gentleman), 2 Gunner Pyke, R.F.A., 3 Pte. Grunner, Seaforth Highlanders; ladies, 1 Miss Gadsby, 2 Miss Knight. A mystery box, arranged by Gladys Payne, realised 11s. 6d., and was won by Miss Phyllis Clipston. The total profit realised was £6 8s.