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On Monday last the closing meeting of the Barnbygate Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society was held.
The programme consisted of musical items contributed by members and friends of the society.
As this was the last meeting at which the Rev G.M.C. Fish would preside, he was presented with an egg cruet and an illuminated card as a token of appreciation.
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The girls at the Board School in Collingham, assisted by the headmistress, Miss Wilson, and the teachers, have since Christmas been busily engaged making comforts for the men of the Derbyshire Regiments now serving with General Gatacre in South Africa.-o-o-o-o-
Not only has Newark done its share manfully in defence of the Empire, but gallant Newarkers abroad are showing their heroism by volunteering for active service.
The generous offer of the Governors of the Newark Hospital to provide sick beds for wounded soldiers has been gratefully accepted by the authorities, and our readers will be glad to know that on the occasion of his visit the representative of the War Office expressed his delight in finding Newark provided with an institution so commodious and so admirably equipped.
The Newark and Ripon Hospitals are, we believe, the only two in the North Eastern district able to make an offer to take any wounded soldiers without restriction as to the condition.
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Jackdaws have performed some clever feats, and those who have acquaintance with the habits of these birds can easily credit the famous daw of Rheims with the smart pranks he played upon the abbot, as recorded in the Ingoldsby Legends.
Mr Clark, of Lowdham, is the possessor of a jackdaw which has done many interesting things, but his precocious behaviour reached the highest yet achieved on Saturday morning.
For the bird to accompany Mr Clark when driving to Nottingham half-way had been a frequent occurrence, but on Saturday jack extended his trip right into the city, perching on the housetops along the streets, but keeping his eye on the vehicle until it reached the Black Boy yard, where the bird settled upon the trap and submitted to being captured by his proud owner, apparently on the best of terms with himself, and none the worse for his journey.
The news of the relief of Ladysmith, following so closely upon the capture of Cronje, created intense satisfaction in the loyal borough of Newark. As soon as the official telegram was received a week last Thursday morning the tidings spread rapidly through the town.
With one accord flags were flown from public buildings and private houses and the streets were gay with bunting.
Newark has never looked so festive since the Jubilee, for there was not a street or yard that did not exhibit tokens of rejoicing.
The appearance of the town was much adorned, and the vigour with which flags were posted at conspicuous positions- one on Beacon Hill being raised on the topmost sail of the old water mill- showed the loyal enthusiasm of the inhabitants.
Merry peals were rung and at night there were some illuminations, the Gas Company making a show at their offices in the Market Place, and Mr W.P.L. Harrison having outside his premises at Beaumond Cross the letters "VR," lighted by the electricity.
The school children were granted a holiday on the Friday.
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On Thursday last the opening ceremony in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School at Balderton took place in the presence of a large company.The Trent wall at Fiskerton which has been in a dangerous state for some time has been greatly damaged by the recent flood, and tonnes of solid masonry have been washed into the bed of the river.
Early on Sunday morning information was given to the road surveyor of Southwell that the wall was washed away and the road was dangerous, and he set out at once with a staff of workmen to ensure the safety of the public passing along the road at this point.
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Some little excitement was provided the other day when a horse, whose proper sphere is in the shafts of a bread cart, found itself at large in the Market Place.
To its would be captors it showed a clean pair of heels and everywhere it turned its head men threw up their hands.
Just as it was contemplating a dash into the Public Benefit Company's shop door, a baker made a skilful accurately timed jump at its head and, catching its collar, led the animal back to its accustomed quarters.
Another incident happened recently in the Market-Place when a terrier dog on the prowl had the audacity to venture into a drapery establishment.
In making a dash for the door the canine landed in the millinery window causing considerable disturbance amongst the beautiful creations in feminine headgear.
History index...50 years ago...Features...Newsbriefing
