February 28, 1902

The Jersey School at Newark, endowed by the liberality of Henry Stone in 1688, was yesterday ordered to be closed, in pursuance of a scheme for accumulating the annual income and devoting it to more useful purposes of technical education.

When Henry Stone made his will he devised a certain sum of money to be settled in trust for the employment of poor people; some for the use of the Jersey School at Lincoln and the remainder to a like use in Newark.

The sum invested has increased very largely and we believe are correct in stating that the Newark endowment is now represented by more than £5,000 sterling, the annual income to accumulate being about £200 a year.

For over two centuries the institution has served a useful purpose, but modern inventions and developments have superseded it and we may expect ere long to see it replaced by an up-to-date technical school.

At a meeting of the charity trustees a discussion took place as to the disposal of the spinning wheels and it was resolved that two of them be presented to the Corporation to be placed in any museum that may hereafter be formed and the remainder be sold at public auction.

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The secretary of Newark Hospital begs to acknowledge the receipt, with thanks, of £2. 7s. 6d from Rev J. D. Ouvry, result of a house to house collection at Elston.

February 19, 1902

Mr C. Chatterton, of Newark, is to be congratulated on the success of his smooth-haired fox-terrier dog Bob's Boy at Cruft's Dog Show, held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London. Bob's Boy secured a third in the open class, a first in the novice, and a third in the special novice's class.

It in no way detracts from the result, but enhances it in Newark opinion, when we add that Bob's Boy is thoroughly native, being bred by Mr Underwood of Northgate, out of his bitch Lassie, by Mr Horspool's dog, Ringwood Regal.

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On Sunday the Rev Latimer Fuller, of Mirfield, Yorkshire, gave the first of a series of addresses to men in Newark Parish Church.

He pointed out the appalling amount of unbelief and scepticism which prevailed, and urged his hearers to do their utmost to combat evil. The percentage of people who neither attended church nor chapel was appalling, he said.

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The first annual dinner and smoking concert under the auspices of the Stanley Works (Messrs Ransome and Co. Limited) Rifle Club, took place at the Rutland Arms Hotel on Monday.

Messrs Ransome are to be congratulated on taking the lead in Newark in the formation of a Rifle Club, which is about to be affiliated to the National Rifle Association. At the dinner some interesting particulars were given as to the way in which the club originated, and the successful manner in which it is being carried on.

There are at present 30 members who practise in one of the large fitting shops on Saturday afternoons, and so become familiar with the use of the rifle; a challenge cup and other prizes serving as a stimulus to the members, and adding zest to the contestants.

As Mr Lewis Ransome said, the club is "a nursery for future marksmen, of whom the Empire could not have too many," and it sets an example worthy of general imitation.

February 12, 1902

There was a heavy downfall of snow at Newark on Saturday, large flakes falling until the streets became covered to a thickness of several inches. Traffic and business was greatly interfered with, owing to the slippery nature of the roads.

At one time near the Midland Station and the Trent Bridge eight horses were seen down on the road, some empty carts but the majority with loads.

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It has been observed that the New School of Art , which has been an addition to our public buildings of which Newark has just reason to be proud, had nothing to indicate its identity.

That it was an institution devoted to some public purpose was apparent to any observer, but there was no inscription to show the nature of the work carried on within its walls, or the occasion on which it was erected.

Mr J. G. Branston, has stepped forward, with his usual generosity and public spirit, to supply the deficiency.

Within the last week there has been erected a splendid sign of wrought-iron scroll work, with copper-guilt letters, which adds materially to the appearance of the front of the building, and is not only ornate, but a most appropriate addition.

The sign stands over the projected porch and is supported by two uprights with wrought iron caps.

February 5, 1902

The many friends of Mr G. H. Attenborough, formerly of Newark, will be pleased to hear of his success in securing the appointment as organist at the Melbourne-terrace Wesleyan Church, York.

Mr Attenborough was formerly organist of the Wesleyan Church, Newark, and afterwards of the Parish Church, Coddington, which later appointment he resigned when he was promoted from managership of Messrs.

Archibald Ramsden's Newark branch to the company's more important branch at York. He will also be remembered as the accompanist for several seasons of the Newark Philharmonic Society, and a vocalist of no mean attainment.

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The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders and policyholders of the Newark Horsekeepers' Association was held at the Exchange Hotel.

The directors of the Newark Horesekeepers' Insurance Company Limited, in presenting the annual balance sheet to the members and policy holders, are pleased to be able to report that there are now no fewer than 106 policy holders, and 203 horses insured.

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The quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday afternoon, at the Town Hall, where the Mayor presided. The Mayor said that the portrait of Charles I, which Sir Henry Bromley had been kind enough to present to the Corporation, was now framed, and the only question was where it should be placed.

The report of the Veterinary Inspector (Mr Harrison Proctor) was submitted and found satisfactory, the Mayor remarking that the borough was free from disease.