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Newark has the great honour of being associated with one of the most important ministerial posts in Government.
Congratulations are due to Sir Charles Welby MP, the Member for Newark Division, who has been appointed Assistant Secretary of State to assist in the reorganisation of the War Department.
Sir Charles said he had some hard work ahead of him in the reorganisation of our Army but it helped him very much to know that he had the good will of his friends in Newark, and their approval of his undertaking the task.
We believe it is the first time Newark has had a Member holding office in connection with the Government since Mr Gladstone, then a Conservative, was appointed Colonial Secretary in 1846.
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The 15th annual show in connection with the Newark and District Fanciers' association took place on Thursday at the Corn Exchange.
The pigeon classes were indeed excellent, as it was expected they would be, for Newark boasts not a few who have competed at all the best shows in the kingdom and have creditably assisted to swell the role of the best breeders of the fantail variety.
Mr W. Walker, who has won a world-wide reputation, swiped the deck of the prizes allotted to these classes.
The initial outing on Thursday of the newly-formed Nottingham and District Automobile Club to Newark was attended with unqualified success.
The earlier stages were extremely pleasant, but the promise of a fair day was not fulfilled, and a heavy storm overtook the motorist some time before they reached Newark, while the wind on the return was cold and piercing.
Upwards of 50 members and their friends formed the party, and there were nearly 20 vehicles, varying in size and capacity, and representing an approximate capital value of £4,000.
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Those who visited the annual exhibition of the Collingham Horticultural and Fanciers' Society on Thursday afternoon spent a very pleasant time.
The show was a beautiful one, and the chrysanthemums and other flowers made a charming display.
The vegetables and fruits were most creditable to the growers, while a specially interesting feature was the section devoted largely to children's work, in which the competitors showed great skill.
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Music lovers who were fortunate enough to be present at Madame d'Ascanio's Chamber Concert at the Town Hall last Thursday, enjoyed a great treat.
Not only was the programme devoted to classical music, but the artists were possessed of unusual ability - Mr Ellenberger, Nottingham, is an exponent of the violin, who needs no effusive recommendation to Newark concert-goers.
The cellist, Mr W. H. Squire, of London, has raised himself to the very front rank in the profession.
An interesting feature of the concert on Thursday, was that both Mr Ellenberger and Mr Squire were playing on valuable Bergonzi instruments, valued respectfully at £700 and £600.
The streets of Southwell were gaily decorated on Wednesday evening last, on the occasion of the return from the front of Mr E. Widdowson, who is a member of the Notts Hussars, and when the Imperial Yeomanry offered their services, he was one of the number chosen.
He has been in active service on several occasions, and has had what he calls some narrow shaves, bullets having found their way through different parts of his clothing, but fortunately missed himself.
He met with a splendid reception at the station, large numbers of friends and people journeying thither to give him a welcome. Mr Widdowson, jnr, is the son of Mr Widdowson, the former respected landlord of the Rodney in King Street.
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In our advertisement columns particulars will be seen of a grand concert to be given by the members of the Newark Philharmonic Society.
The work selected for rendition is Handel's Martial Oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus."
This work was to have been given on February 13th last, but owing to affairs in South Africa, it was deemed advisable to postpone the performance until a more suitable occasion.
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A meeting of Farnsfield Parish Council was to have been held on Wednesday evening last. However, as showing the indifference to parish affairs which prevails in the village, the only councillor to meet the chairman (Ald Hole), was the vice-chairman, Mr Joseph Pinder.
Consequently, a quorum not being obtained, the meeting fell through.
In April last the same thing occurred and for the same reason.
Messrs Phillimore and Co have just issued volume III of their Nottingham Parish Registers which contains the marriage registers drawn from the same date for the seven county parishes of Balderton, Barnby, Coddington, Cotham, East Stoke, Elston, and Farndon.
Among the curiosities disclosed are the marriage on April 7th, 1604 of three sisters, named Newton - an incident which the editors regard as well-nigh unique.
There is also a record of a fascinating incident in which a reluctant bridegroom who sought to evade the fulfilment of his promise was arrested and married by licence in another parish.
It is interesting to know that more than a hundred years ago such a summary mode of proceedings for breach of promise of marriage was possible in this county.
The incident in Balderton is the only one of its kind in the area on record.
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During the past week the parishioners of St Mary's, Southwell, have privately presented an address to the Rev Jno Huxley (for many years senior curate at the Cathedral) together with a purse containing £120 in subscriptions.
The reverend gentleman has been an unwearied worker during his long residence in the parish and was much esteemed by the parishioners and many others also.
The address was presented by Mr R. H. Warwick, who said that the congregation of St Mary's had heard with deep regret that he had been called to leave them after a life of labour amongst them for 19 years.
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The annual dinner of the Newark Rifle Volunteers was held on Friday night at the Town Hall.
Captain H. P. G. Branston presided, and among those present were the Mayor (Dr Appleby) the vicar of Newark (Rev M. Wild) and Major W. D. Warwick.
Major Warwick said that if at their annual dinner a year ago anyone had ventured to predict that before 12 months had past a contingent from the volunteers of England would have been asked to go out on active service with the regular forces, it would have been received with a smile of incredulity.
He said that those who were still out in South Africa with the regular forces would have a handsome welcome back to Newark on their return.
History index...50 years ago...Features...Newsbriefing
