October 29, 1902

Memorials to those who have fallen during the war are being erected in many parts of the country, and one of the best and most prevalent is that of placing in the various parish churches windows by parents or friends in memory of the one who has laid down his life for his country.

Such was the occasion on Sunday morning last at Thorpe. Many people in Newark and district will call to mind the shock occasioned by the death at Pienaar's River in the Transvaal of the late J. B. Wood (son of the late Rector of Thorpe) 16 months ago.

To his memory his mother has placed in the side chancel of Thorpe church an extremely beautiful window. The work has been done by Messrs Powell and Sons of London, under the direction of Mr Harold Bailey, architect, of Newark.

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All the males over 16 years of age in the village of Caunton were entertained at a dinner in the clubroom of the Manor Arms, on Saturday night, to celebrate the homecoming of Lieutenant E. Bland from the South African campaign.

Set before the assembled guests was a plentiful supply of good things, not forgetting the old fashioned English cheer, including roast beef, plum pudding, and good old English ale.

Mr Glover rose and said that he had very great pleasure in presenting to Lieutenant Bland, a marble timepiece, which had been subscribed by the parishioners of Caunton, as a small token of respect.

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On Sunday afternoon the Venerable Archdeacon of Nottingham, the Rev J. G. Richardson, inducted the Rev Thomas James, the new Vicar, into the rights and benefits of the Vicarage of Barnby, in accordance with the mandate of the Bishop of Southwell.

It is 22 years since the last induction, whether public or private is not known, and hence a new generation has sprung up to whom the ceremony would be of deep interest.

October 22, 1902

A health lecture was delivered to a large audience of more than 80 in the North Board School, Collingham.

Mrs Wright was the lecturer on the subject of cleanliness and clothing. She very fully described the skin and its relation to the body, and impressed upon her audience the necessity for keeping it clean.

She strongly condemned the folly of tight lacing, and of wearing boots too small for the feet.

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The elder scholars of the village of Eakring had the enjoyment of a trip to Newark on Friday last to visit the Missionary and Colonial Exhibition.

It gave the children an insight into the dress, manners and customs of foreign nations, of which they could never otherwise have learned, whereas town children are enabled sometimes to see a few, at least, of such objects as were on view.

On account of the distance, a start was made at eight o'clock from Eakring. Although the time spent in the exhibition was short, enough was heard and seen by the children to give them something to think and talk about for many days.

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The committee and collectors of the Friendly Society met to hand in the amounts collected in the various districts on behalf of Newark Hospital. The net result of the collection was £84 5s, being about £54 less than last year.

The chairman, Mr W. Atter, said he believed the collectors had honestly and conscientiously done their duty in canvassing their respective districts so there must be some reason or other for the falling off in the amount collected.

Several collectors stated that there had been collections made (so they were told) at workshops and different places where people were employed, and in some cases that day, so that they could not afford to give to the collectors as well.

October 15, 1902

On Monday afternoon there was a short dedicatory service at the Parish Church, Newark, when a new and beautiful stained glass window in memory of Queen Victoria was dedicated in a worthy and befitting manner.

 The memorial is the gift of the women workers of the Parish Church and is the happy issue of devoted labours in connection with the Ladies' Working Party sale which annually takes place at the Town Hall.

Each year a little has been put out from the sale of work funds until at last they saw the crown and fruition of their service in the beautiful window which is, we believe, the only memorial of our late loved Queen the town has raised. The cost of the window is £245 5s.

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The cause of missions has never lacked enthusiastic adherents in Newark and about the success of the Missionary Exhibition opened in the Town Hall by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, there will be no question.

Here are gathered in a imposing array trophies from many lands, spoils not of sanguinary battles, but of Christian warfare against the powers of darkness, superstition, and sin.

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The annual meeting of Newark's Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Club was held on Friday night, and the following have been elected for the ensuing year:- Mr W. E. Knight, president; Mr J. C. Kew, vice-president; Mr W. H. Pearson, treasurer; Mr G. J. Norledge, secretary; Mr J. T. Lane, assistant secretary.

October 8, 1902

By common consent the interior of the Christ Church, Newark, was never more pleasingly decorated for the harvest festival than this year.

In colouring and graceful treatment the effect was most pleasing. The pillars were noticeably artistic and novel, and the whole work was marked by restraint.

The pulpit was a prominent feature, and trailing up it were oats entwined with grapes, apples, sunflowers and foliage.

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The circuit gathering of local Wesleyan Methodists took place on Thursday, when a welcome was given to the Rev T. F. Nicholson, the new superintendent minister.

In the afternoon there was a love feast, followed by a public tea, the connexion being well represented from the town and villages.

At a public meeting in the evening Mr W. Roberts, Doncaster, presided. The chairman said when he received an invitation from his friend, Mr Oliver Quibell, to come to this meeting he accepted it with much pleasure, though had it been anywhere else but Newark he should not have been present.

He was a Newark boy. He was not a native of Newark, but he spent the most important years of his life in the town, from 15 to 20, and never a day passed but when he thanked God that he came to Newark.

October 1, 1902

On Friday evening a dinner took place at the Boars Head, Middlegate, which was given by the employees of Messrs Warwicks and Richardsons Ltd to welcome home their comrades returned from the South African campaign.

The room had been tastefully decorated, conspicuous in the adornment being displayed the words: 'Welcome home to our heroes,' and 'Success to Warwicks and Richardsons.'

Mr W. D. Warwick presided, and the vice-chair was occupied by Mr C. F. Richardson.

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An entry of 70 for the Diamond Jubilee Hospital Cup proved that Newark anglers have lost none of the interest which was taken on the occasion of the first competition for that handsome trophy, and that they are willing to subscribe to that institution in a modest way, for well they know that of the entrance fee half will be devoted to the hospital and half to the purchase of prizes.

This was the sixth time of its being competed for, and more than usual interest was thrown into the event from the large entry, and also from the uncertainty of angling.

News came that Mr J. Swain had got hold of a few fair roach, and that Mr R. Catley, jnr, the eventual winner, and Mr J. Sills were taking fish, and though there was no probability of big takes, there was an opening for at least nearly 30 to secure the premier prize and the coveted trophy.

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The harvest festival services commenced at Newark Parish Church on Thursday, when the special preacher was the Rev W. S. Foster, Vicar of Timberland, Lincolnshire.

Upon the altar were four small wicker baskets containing grapes with cereals at the rear, while the brass vessels were filled with white chrysanthemums.