TEA TREAT—On Wednesday week last, Mrs. Freeman, one of the church visitors, gave an excellent meat tea to all the adult working people in her district. About 60 sat down, and at the close of a very pleasant evening a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Freeman for her hospitality.

THE SPORTS—A correspondent writes us that the result of the 200 yards hurdle race was inacurately reported in our last issue, and the following is a correct account:—Pliny A. Wright (scratch), and Joseph Murdin (14yds.), ran a dead heat for first place; A. Smart (11yds.), and W. Boddington (12yds.), ran a dead heat for third place; the following also competed—Cicero Wright (14yds.), A. George (8yds.). In running off the dead heat for first place, P. A. Wright beat J. Murdin easily by three yards; A. Smart and W. Boddington agreed to divide the money.

THE FEAST—On Sunday, the weather in the morning was very cloudy, but the afternoon was beautifully fine, and a large number of visitors arrived from Wellingborough and the neighbouring villages. On Monday the outward and visible signs of the feast were chiefly apparent in a small fold near the village, which was well filled with stalls, shooting galleries, swing boats, and a steam merry-go-round, which seemed to please the adults as well as the children.

TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT—On Monday tea was provided in the Church Sunday School-room, by the Committee of the Reading Room, for the benefit of the Reading Room and Coffee Tavern. The number at tea was not so large as was expected, owing probably to a heavy shower of rain which passed over the parish at the time. In the evening the band of Messrs. Nutt and Jones was engaged, and singing and dancing was kept up with spirit until early morning. There was a large company present, and all seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Refreshments were provided from the Coffee Tavern.

THE HARVEST—Harvest operations have commenced, and if the fine sunny weather continues harvest will be general in a few days. Most of the crops are very good and the quality of the corn is excellent. The yield will be quite up to the average.

WOLLASTON STARS v. IRCHESTER—The return match was played on Saturday, on the ground of the Irchester club. The game was decided on the first innings in favour of the Star club by 74 to 61. W. Lucy made 15 runs, and A. Hurbst defended his wicket for nearly two hours. The Irchester team had the assistance of some players from Rushden, but failed to reach the Wollaston score.

TEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT—On Wednesday evening Mr. Sam Norman and family, of Northampton, gave their amusing entertainment, entitled "John Barleycorn and his followers," in the Church School-room, for the benefit of the Wollaston Working Men's Club. There was a large audience. The impersonation of the Drunken Cobbler by Mr. Norman, was much applauded, and the song, "The drunkard's orphan child," which was sung by Mr. Norman and one of his children, was much admired, and all the pieces on the programme were well gone through and received much applause.

ENTERTAINMENT—On Wednesday evening, last week, an entertainment was given in the Baptist Schoolroom by the pupils of Miss M. Sanders, consisting of readings, recitations, and songs, with a short address on temperance by Mr. Latimer. Mr. Field, of Ecton, presided, and there was a large audience. All the pieces and songs were well given, and accompanied on the pianoforte. The object of the performers was to form a temperance society, and at the close of the entertainment a committee was chosen for that purpose and a society formed. The committee have decided not to allow any children under 13 years of age to become members of the society, and then they are to have the consent of their parents to do so sent to the committee before they are allowed to be members. A collection was made, which realised £1 9s. 10d., which is to go to establish the society. All members will be requested to wear a bit of blue ribbon.

SERVICE OF SONG—On Wednesday evening a service of song was given in the Baptist School-room, by the choir of Zion Chapel, entitled "John Ploughman's Talk." The connective readings were very amusing, and were well read by the Chairman, Mr. G. Hayes. The singing of the choir was excellent, and was much appreciated by a large audience. Votes of thanks were given to the choir and chairman. A collection was made at the close which realised 14s. 3d., which is to go towards establishing a fund to buy a good harmonium for the choir.