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A glimpse at life in Wolvey at the end of the 19th century
through the

Wolvey Parish Magazine

JULY, 1898

The Coming Bazaar and Gymkhana.

It is most gratifying to record the great interest which is being taken in the above by parishioners, neighbours, and friends. Given fine weather there seems every probability of a thoroughly enjoyable and most successful day.

Gifts of all kinds will be most acceptable, and may be sent to the Vicarage. We know of one little girl in the village who was determined to do something for the Bazaar. So she bought a doll, nearly as big as herself, and is now very busy making it a set of clothes, so that it shall look beautiful on July 16th next.

With regard to the Market Stall, we think that nearly every one can contribute something: peas, potatoes, gooseberries, fowl, eggs, indeed all kinds of fruit, vegetables, poultry, etc.

We are very glad to know that some of the young men in our  village are taking a great interest in the Gymkhana and Pony Races. We hear that there has been no little practicing going on in the cool of the day. There is no doubt but that these races will provide much amusement, much enjoyment, and much profit, especially to those who win the races.

The proceedings will be opened, at 2-30 p.m. by Brigadier-General L.V. Loyd. General Loyd (or as he is generally known and spoken of, Colonel Loyd) needs no introduction to the people of Wolvey and neighbourhood. The great interest and many acts of kindness he and Lady Mary Loyd showed when they lived at Coombe are still fresh in the minds of our readers.

We ourselves cannot adequately express our gratitude for all the valuable help and support we have received at their hands during the last two years.

Saturday, July 16th next, the date of our Bazaar, will also be the second anniversary of our induction and collation into the living of Wolvey by the Bishop of Worcester. We therefore hope there will be a great attendance to welcome General Loyd, and to buy up all the saleable articles that will be provided.

The prizes for the races will be presented by Major-General McCausland, the father of our respected Sidesman, Mr. W. Graham McCausland, of Wolvey Abbey. We are greatly indebted to Mr. McCausland for the great interest he has shown in the races, and the great trouble he has gone to in connection with them. We hope, however, to speak of this, and also of what others are doing in a later issue.

Music will be provided during the afternoon and evening by the Wolvey Brass Band,

Church Restoration Fund.                   £   s. d.

Amount previously acknowledged .......................    220 8  6

Mrs. Heaton, Solihull , Birmingham ......................       2  0  0

Mr. Perkins, Bramcote ..........................................       1  0  0

Total .......................................... ........ £223  9  6

Mothers Meeting.

In connection with the above a very delightful excursion is being arranged for Monday, July 25th next. It is proposed to drive to Kenilworth and Warwick, one of the most beautiful drives that could possibly be taken. We shall stop for a short time at Kenilworth , and look about the historical and picturesque spot, and eat our lunch. Then drive on to Warwick , see the sights, have a good meat tea, and then start for home. We trust that all the members will be able to go, and that the outing will be the means of strengthening our Mothers' Meeting, and of binding all the members of it into a closer bond of friendship and goodwill.

The National Schools.

The above Schools will break up on Friday, July 8th, for three weeks' holiday. We have on the whole been pleased with the attendance of the children. Just lately a few have been rather irregular, but we hope that when the Schools re-assemble all the parents will make a point of sending their children regularly and punctually, as the welfare of the children themselves and also of the School depends so much on regular and punctual attendance,

Special Services

in connection with our Schools will be held on Wake Sunday, July 10th, in the morning at 11 o'clock , afternoon 3 o'clock , and evening 6-30 o'clock. Collections will be made at each service in aid of the above Schools.

All parents and friends are earnestly invited to be present.

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