Death of Queen Victoria: “It is with great sorrow we received the news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, on Wednesday morning, January 23rd. All our sympathy goes out to the Members of the Royal Family in the terrible blow which has fallen upon them. The Queen, who has lived such a noble and pure life, we cannot wish back, for she has now entered into that Rest which remains for the people of God. May all women, especially the young ones, so strive to follow the example set by one of the best women that the world has ever seen.”

The New Magazine: “I am glad to say that the New Magazine has been taken up well by the Parishioners. There have been so many demands for a copy, that the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. Neal, has ordered 500 copies for this month. If there should be anyone desirous of having the Magazine, and who has not yet received a copy, will they apply at once either to Mr. Neal or myself.”

Confirmation: “I am very anxious that at the coming Confirmation, which is to be held (God willing) at Malpas, on March 11th, there should be a number of Candidates who have really and truly made up their minds to serve our Lord. All those who have reached years of discretion should send their names at once to me, stating their ages. There is a class for Young Women in the Ridley Chapel at the Parish Church, every Sunday, at 4 p.m., on Mondays at 8, for Men, and on Wednesdays, at 7, for Young Men at the Vicarage. It is the desire of my heart that after Confirmation is over, the classes shall still continue for a time, that the doctrines of the Church may still be taught, and that we may all see the necessity of following in the steps of the Apostles, and thank God that once again He has given them the opportunity of dedicating themselves to His service.”

Christmas and New Year:  “The Services on Christmas Day were bright and hearty, though one could not help feeling that a certain amount of sorrow was in almost every house in the Parish, caused by the War in South Africa, that the year that was past many a loved one had gone forth, at the call to arms, to fight for Queen and Country.     At the Watch-Night Service on the last night of the year there was a large congregation. At 12 o’clock the Te Deum was sung, and the bells rang out a merry peal.”

Bunbury Girls’ and Infants’ School - Report from the Board of Education:  “The children have been successfully taught, and the tone of this School is very good. The Infant class is going on satis- factorily, both as regards discipline and instruction. The Girls have earned the highest grant.”

Prize Distributions: “On Monday January 14th, the children attending the Spurstow and Bunbury Sunday Schools assembled at the Girls’ School, at 7 p.m., for the Prize Distribution. We were delighted to see so many parents present. We cannot too strongly urge upon parents the necessity of taking a vital interest in the welfare of their children when at school. Success or failure in manhood and womanhood depends in very large measure upon the habits formed in childhood. The Prizes, consisting of Bibles, Prayer Books and copies of the Pilgrim’s Progress - thirty-six in all - were provided and distributed by Mr. Brocklebank, who for many years has taken a keen interest in the work of the Schools, and to whom our most grateful thanks are due for the many advantages which the children of our schools enjoy. After an interesting and instructive address by Mr. Brocklebank, the children were treated to a Magic Lantern Entertainment. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. Betley. At the close of the entertainment a vote of thanks to Mr. Brocklebank was proposed by the Vicar, and seconded by Mr. W. Neal.”

St. Boniface, Bunbury, A.F.C.:  “This Club is still flourishing. May it continue to do so. Out of the four matches that have been played, two were lost and two won. As yet we have been unable to defeat the Bunbury Reserve Team. In our last struggle with them, we were beaten three goals to nil, the three goals being scored in the last 15 minutes. We certainly have plenty of material to work upon, but lack combination. The fact is, we must stick to our practices better. We have to thank the Vicar for presenting the Club with fifty match cards.”