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On Thursday afternoon the new School of Science and Art, which has been erected on London Road as a memorial of the Diamond Jubilee was formally opened by the Mayor of the Borough (Dr Appleby).
The school has flourished for years past under disadvantageous circumstances, having been located in the rooms at the Mechanics Institute, which were inadequate for its purposes.
When it was proposed, therefore, that Newark should do something permanent to show its loyal gratification at the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty's reign, attention was directed to the requirements of the Art School, and it was resolved to erect a new building worthy of the institution and of the town.
A spacious site on London Road was generously given by the Duke of Newcastle, and subscriptions were received amounting to the handsome sum of £3,800.
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The annual meeting of the Collingham Farmers' Club took place yesterday at Collingham in beautiful weather.
There was an exceptionally large attendance, and the show was one of the best ever held under the society's auspices.
Mr Bailey's paddock was again utilised and it would be impossible to find a more convenient site.
Most of the classes were well filled, and the amount distributed by the society in prizes reached the handsome total of £130.
At the monthly meeting of the Balderton Parish Council on Wednesday last one of the councillors welcomed the idea of providing Public Baths in Balderton.
Mr Wand said there was a cottage opposite the church which he thought might be secured and then a couple of baths and a boiler might be put in.
It could be open one or two nights a week so working men and others might for a small charge of 2d or 3d have a bath.
A two-thirds majority will be needed at the Parish Meeting before any other steps are taken.
The funds could be provided by the parish council and/or private subscription.
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The parish church of Tuxford, dedicated to St Nicholas, has just received a noble addition in the shape of an ornately sculptured pulpit, made mainly of marble and alabaster.
It is designed in the perpendicular 15th Century style of Gothic art and stands on a shaft of Devonshire marble.
The dedication, at Evensong, on Saturday, was conducted by Canon Keymer.
At the same service a new bible and prayer book were dedicated in commemoration of the golden wedding of the Rev H. A. and Elisa Marsh.
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A grand evening concert, promoted by Mr F. R. Dobney, took place at the Town Hall, Newark, on Friday evening last.
The principal attraction was the singing of Madam Belle Cole, the famous contralto, whom we are most fortunate to have welcomed to the town.
Newarkers were charmed, as have music lovers all over the world been many times by the artiste's singing.
Mr S. J. Bishop, formerly of the Southwell Cathedral Choir, who has made rapid strides in the profession, received an encore which could not be denied.
His singing of "The Bedouin's Love Song" (Pinsuti) was one of the best items of the evening.
We understand that the business of chemist and druggist so long carried on in Castlegate by Mr William Bennett has been purchased by Mr G. W. Cherrington, of the Market Place, and will be carried on by him as a branch establishment.
Mr Bennett, after a long and honourable career, is retiring. Mr Cherrington has acquired the property as well as the business, and will shortly make considerable alterations, including the introduction of a new shop front and business fixtures.
Messrs J. Harston and Son, of the Stodman Street Music Warehouse, have effected a creditable improvement in the renovation and decoration of their handsome shop premises.
The carved work of the shop front has been picked out in green and gold, and a large panel of plate glass, suitably engraved, has been inserted in the doorway, filling up one side of it.
The work reflects credit upon the decorators, Messrs Harston and Son, Lombard Street, and was supervised by Mr Sydney Harston.
On Friday evening last the Mayor of Newark (Dr Appleby), a distinguished member of the Masonic body, and one of the oldest members of the Newton Lodge, reciprocating the goodwill shown to him by the banquet given in his honour by the Lodge in December, invited the brethren to sup with him at the Town Hall, at the conclusion of the Lodge business.
Last Sunday the time honoured custom of ringing for Gopher was once more commenced, signifying that it requires but 12 weeks to the great festival of Christmas.
The town is indebted to the voluntary ringers of the Parish Church for keeping alive this ancient and popular institution, and we are but voicing the feeling of the townspeople in saying that their services in this matter do not pass unnoticed or unappreciated.
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While on his round with his last deliveries of letters on Wednesday night Postman Walster was knocked down by a cart in Baldertongate and injured about the head and shoulders.
He was taken to Mr Williams' shop and attended to.
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The Newark Working Men's Celery Show was held in the Vine Hotel last night, when 25 members took part in the competition, and a very good quality all round was shown.
Every satisfaction was given by the judges.
The supper will take place on Thursday night, when a convivial meeting is expected to take place.
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A considerable improvement is being made in the lighting of the approach to Newark Town Hall by the introduction of two new bracket lamps, one on the public offices, and another at the police-office.
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The half-yearly meeting of the Sutton-on-Trent Cow Club was held at the Nag's Head Inn, on Thursday evening last, when nearly the whole of the members were present.
The contributions were collected by the treasurer, and the accounts were examined and found to be in a very satisfactory state.
There appears to be a very friendly feeling amongst the members of this useful society, which it is hoped will continue.
The Newark Division is to be congratulated on the unopposed re-election yesterday of our excellent member, Sir Charles Welby.
In the absence of opposition, the proceedings at the Town Hall were of a formal character, and naturally did not afford an opportunity to Sir Charles to make a speech.
We understand, however, it is his intention to address his constituents at Newark at an early date, and also to visit those villages in which he had, through shortness of time, no opportunity of speaking at the last election.
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HRH the Duchess of York passed through Newark on her way from Scotland on Friday night by the 7.19 Scotch express, which changes engines at Newark and remains here five minutes.
Her Royal Highness was travelling in the Prince of Wales's saloon, and was accompanied by ladies-in-waiting.
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On Saturday night last at Southwell a somewhat peculiar accident happened to a boy in the employ of Mr J. H. Kirkby, grocer.
It appears that the boy (named Humberstone) went up into a warehouse above the shop to fetch some flour when it was found necessary to start a fresh bag, but instead of going for assistance he attempted to get down the bag by himself.
This, for a boy of his size and strength, proved more than he could accomplish, for, the bag gaining the mastery, he was forced against the window thereby breaking the glass and cutting his arm to such an extent that before medical aid had arrived a very large quantity of blood had been lost.
He was at once conveyed to his home and is having every attention that medical skill can offer.
History index...50 years ago...Features...Newsbriefing
