Extracts from the Bunbury Section of the Malpas Deanery Magazine Feb 1899

Extracts from the Bunbury Section of the Malpas Deanery Magazine of February 1899

1 The Vicar:---TheVicar (Revd. W.R. Gardner) regrets that owing to illness and acting on medical orders, he will be obliged to be away from the Parish during Lent. He is exceedingly sorry and hopes the Parishioners will understand that nothing but illness would have induced him to leave the Parish now. All things will be carefully arranged before he goes, and there need be no disturbance in the ordinary Parochial regime.

2 The Confirmation: "The Confirmation has been indefinitely postponed owing to the absence of the Vicar. Arrangements can be made later for classes, and candidates will be confirmed from this Parish during the Summer or Autumn".

3 Lent: "Lent is the annual call of the Church to Repentance and Self-examination. We all need these things: happy is he who recognises and practises them. On Sunday Evenings, special preachers have promised to come and we hope their message will be attentively listened to. Special services will also be held throughout Lent on Wednesday Evenings, with special preachers. Will every one try to make an effort to attend? Printed Lent Papers will be distributed before Lent containing the list of Services and Preachers.-

4 Christmas. "It was generally admitted that our Church never looked better than it did this year. We thank all who helped very heartily and gave their services so willingly."

5 The Christmas Tree: "All infants in Bunbury and Spurstow will long remember January 20th as being a very happy day. By the kindness of Capt. and Mrs. Gordon 120 infants were invited to an excellent tea, followed by a Christmas Tree. Every child received a present and the arrangements throughout were excellent. We are only expressing the feelings of the parents and children when we say how heartily we thank them for their kindness and the hard work which it entailed."

6 Bunbury Girls' and Infants' School: "The Bill for the enlargement and improvement of the School amounted to £103. Towards this we have about £70. Both our pupil teachers Annie Brooks and Nettie Ravenscroft passed their examinations."

7 Pictorial Lecture and Entertainment: "At the Public Mall on Monday evening, February 13th, a Pictorial Lecture and Entertainment will be given in aid of the Bunbury Girls' School. Each item on the programme will be lavishly illustrated with dissolving views, exhibited by means of a triple oxyhydrogen lantern. The lecture, entitled 'The Light of the World' will be embellished with copies of famous paintings by world-renowned masters of ancient and modern sacred art. Mr. Humphreys has kindly consented to sing two sacred solos, and it is hoped that other singers and reciters will be secured to fill up the programme. Further particulars will be announced by means of posters. We can confidently assure our readers of a pleasant and profitable evening on this occasion, and we trust that a crowded house will reward this effort to assist so worthy and needy a cause."

8 Golf Club: "A private golf club known as 'The Bunbury Golf Club' has been successfully floated during the Christmas. The links are situated upon Mr. J. Cowap's farm, a few minutes walk from Beeston Station. The President will probably be Mr. H.J. Tollemache, M.P.; Mr. R. Brocklebank and Mr. C. Threlfall are the Vice Presidents, Captain Gordon being the Chairman of the Committee. Those who wish to join must be proposed by a member and accepted by the Committee. The subscription for gentlemen now stands at one guinea; ladies are admitted to the club at an annual subscription of five shillings. Information can be obtained from the secretary and treasurer, Mr. W.E. Neal, Bunbury."

9 Bunbury Cricket Club: "The annual Cricket Club Ball was held in the Public hall on Wednesday the 11 th January. ... The ball was in the hands of a good working committee, with Miss Blain, Mayfield, at the head, and much praise is due to the members for the admirable way in which they discharged their several duties. The room was tastefully decorated by Miss Blain and Messrs. A. Sheen, G. Hewitt H. Hinde, R.J. Parker, and G.F. Dutton. The embellishments included four sets of wickets, with bats, balls, leg guards, and other materials used in the game, and the band stage was relieved by palms and other plants kindly lent by Mrs. Blain. 200 were present - rather too many for comfort - but as everyone was in good spirits, everything passed off without a hitch. ... The music was provided by the Tarporley String Band was of an excellent character. ... The food, which was arranged in a praiseworthy manner by Mrs. Peet, was generously provided by the gentry. (Long list of names) ... The Committee wish to convey their warmest thanks to all those ladies and gentlemen for their extreme kindness. To Mr. and Mrs. Blain the Committee are especially grateful. ... The balance from the ball together with other Cricket news will appear next month."

10 Nurse's Report: "December 9th, 1898, to January 9th, 1899. Cases on books, 22; Maternity, 2; Died, 1; Convalescent 4; Cases still on books, 17; Visits paid during month, 192."

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1	The Vicar:---TheVicar (Revd. W.R. Gardner) regrets that owing to illness and acting on medical orders, he will be obliged to be away from the Parish during Lent. He is exceedingly sorry and hopes the Parishioners will understand that nothing but illness would have induced him to leave the Parish now. All things will be carefully arranged before he goes, and there need be no disturbance in the ordinary Parochial regime.

2	The Confirmation: "The Confirmation has been indefinitely postponed owing to the absence of the Vicar. Arrangements can be made later for classes, and candidates will be confirmed from this Parish during the Summer or Autumn".

3	Lent: "Lent is the annual call of the Church to Repentance and Self-examination. We all need these things: happy is he who recognises and practises them. On Sunday Evenings, special preachers have promised to come and we hope their message will be attentively listened to. Special services will also be held throughout Lent on Wednesday Evenings, with special preachers. Will every one try to make an effort to attend? Printed Lent Papers will be distributed before Lent containing the list of Services and Preachers.-

4	Christmas. "It was generally admitted that our Church never looked better than it did this year. We thank all who helped very heartily and gave their services so willingly."

5	The Christmas Tree: "All infants in Bunbury and Spurstow will long remember January 20th as being a very happy day. By the kindness of Capt. and Mrs. Gordon 120 infants were invited to an excellent tea, followed by a Christmas Tree. Every child received a present and the arrangements throughout were excellent. We are only expressing the feelings of the parents and children when we say how heartily we thank them for their kindness and the hard work which it entailed."

6	Bunbury Girls' and Infants' School: "The Bill for the enlargement and improvement of the School amounted to £103. Towards this we have about £70. Both our pupil teachers Annie Brooks and Nettie Ravenscroft passed their examinations."

7	Pictorial Lecture and Entertainment: "At the Public Mall on Monday evening, February 13th, a Pictorial Lecture and Entertainment will be given in aid of the Bunbury Girls' School. Each item on the programme will be lavishly illustrated with dissolving views, exhibited by means of a triple oxyhydrogen lantern. The lecture, entitled 'The Light of the World' will be embellished with copies of famous paintings by world-renowned masters of ancient and modern sacred art. Mr. Humphreys has kindly consented to sing two sacred solos, and it is hoped that other singers and reciters will be secured to fill up the programme. Further particulars will be announced by means of posters. We can confidently assure our readers of a pleasant and profitable evening on this occasion, and we trust that a crowded house will reward this effort to assist so worthy and needy a cause."

8	Golf Club: "A private golf club known as 'The Bunbury Golf Club' has been successfully floated during the Christmas. The links are situated upon Mr. J. Cowap's farm, a few minutes walk from Beeston Station. The President will probably be Mr. H.J. Tollemache, M.P.; Mr. R. Brocklebank and Mr. C. Threlfall are the Vice Presidents, Captain Gordon being the Chairman of the Committee. Those who wish to join must be proposed by a member and accepted by the Committee. The subscription for gentlemen now stands at one guinea; ladies are admitted to the club at an annual subscription of five shillings. Information can be obtained from the secretary and treasurer, Mr. W.E. Neal, Bunbury."

9	Bunbury Cricket Club: "The annual Cricket Club Ball was held in the Public hall on Wednesday the 11 th January. ... The ball was in the hands of a good working committee, with Miss Blain, Mayfield, at the head, and much praise is due to the members for the admirable way in which they discharged their several duties. The room was tastefully decorated by Miss Blain and Messrs. A. Sheen, G. Hewitt H. Hinde, R.J. Parker, and G.F. Dutton. The embellishments included four sets of wickets, with bats, balls, leg guards, and other materials used in the game, and the band stage was relieved by palms and other plants kindly lent by Mrs. Blain. 200 were present - rather too many for comfort - but as everyone was in good spirits, everything passed off without a hitch. ... The music was provided by the Tarporley String Band was of an excellent character. ... The food, which was arranged in a praiseworthy manner by Mrs. Peet, was generously provided by the gentry. (Long list of names) ... The Committee wish to convey their warmest thanks to all those ladies and gentlemen for their extreme kindness. To Mr. and Mrs. Blain the Committee are especially grateful. ... The balance from the ball together with other Cricket news will appear next month."

10	Nurse's Report: "December 9th, 1898, to January 9th, 1899. Cases on books, 22; Maternity, 2; Died, 1; Convalescent 4; Cases still on books, 17; Visits paid during month, 192."