SATURDAY EVENING ENTERTAINMENT—Another of these entertainments in connection with the Temperance Society took place in the Public Hall on Saturday evening. A tea—to which about 70 sat down—was provided prior to the entertainment, the bill of fare being provided by the Temperance Choir, under Mr. Skinner. There was a good attendance, Mr. T. C. Clarke presiding.

The following was the programme: Chorus, "Firmly stand", Choir; recitation, "On the wild moor", Louie Shelford; recitation, "Billy's rose", Annie Brown; violin solo, Mr. H. Jaques; recitation, "Grandma’s angel", Clara Groom; chorus, "Sound the clarion", Choir; violin solo, "The last rose of summer", Miss M. Ellis; recitation, "Buy your own cherries", Maggie Neal; pianoforte solo, Lilley West; recitation, "The road to heaven", Florrie Quick; duet, "Fairy dreams"; Miss B. Skinner and Miss E. Clarke; recitation, "To the rescue", Emily Tye; song, Miss Farey; chorus, "Rejoice and be glad", Choir; dialogue, "Miss Riddle's lodings", by six characters.

Temperance Society

On Saturday evening this society arranged another pleasant evening for the people. The proceedings commenced with a public tea in the hall, when about 70 sat down, after which the Temperance Choir, under the direction of Mr. W. Skinner, gave an entertainment in the same place to a fair audience. The entertainment consisted of part songs by the choir; recitations by Louise Shilford, Annie Brown, Maggie Neal, Florrie Quick and Emily Tye; a duet by Miss B. Skinner and Miss K. Clarke; violin solos by Miss M. Ellis and Master Herbert Jaques and a song by Miss H. Farey.

The Rushden Argus, 23^rd July 1897, transcribed by Kay Collins

TEMPERANCE SOCIETY TEA — On Tuesday evening the quarterly tea—which by the bye appears to be held half-yearly—in connection with the Rushden Temperance Society was held in the beautiful grounds at the rear of Mr. J. Cave's residence. Tables were laid under the shade of a huge walnut tree, and an excellent tea was admirably served by Miss Cox, of the Coffee Tavern Company. Among those present were Mr. J. Claridge, Mr. G. Denton, C.C., Mr. J. Sargent, Mr. John Jaques, Mr. James Jaques, Mr. C. Bayes, Mr. G. Bayes, etc. After tea the evening was spent in amusements of various kinds and social intercourse. Mr. J. Cave was unable to be present himself but he was well represented by Mr. Fred, Mr. Amos, and Mr. Arthur Cave, who by their presence showed their sympathy with the temperance movement.