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

Wolvey Parish Magazine

NOVEMBER, 1898.

Wolvey Diamond Jubilee Memorial

By the time this month's Magazine is in the hands of our readers, the iron railings to go round the tree will be erected and the lamp fixed to them. The date on which the tree is to be planted will probably be Saturday, Dec. 17th, but, this has to be decided by the Committee at its next meeting. Col. Loyd will be accompanied by his son.

Parish Church Restoration.

The work in connection with the new roof to the Nave will not be commenced at present. We hope, however, that before very long the aisles will be re-arranged, and all the pews placed in their proper position. The amount still needed to complete the work of restoring the Church is £1,000, not £100 as was printed in last month's issue by inadvertence.

The Mothers’ Meeting

has re-commenced for the Winter. The meetings are held each Monday evening, in the Schoolroom, at 7 o'clock . We are glad to see so many attending, for we are sure that such meetings, properly conducted, do much good.   The only condition is that members shall belong to the Church, the reason for this being that each of the other religious bodies in the parish has its own Mothers' Meeting.

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On Sunday, Oct. 30th last, special sermons were preached on behalf of the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The sermon in the evening preached by the Rev. C. Page Wood, who for many years has been working in South Africa . On the following Monday Mr Wood spoke at a meeting held in the Schoolroom, and gave a most interesting address on his work. We all need to take more interest in Missionary work. It has been conclusively shown that those parishes are the most blessed and most thriving which take the most interest in extending the kingdom of Christ in foreign lands.

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The annual meeting of the Wolvey Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the Schoolroom on Wednesday, Oct. 26th, and proved to be one of the most successful ever held in the pariah. The meeting, a very large one, was addressed by the Rev. J. P. A. FIetcher, M.A., Rector of Burbidge, who gave an exceptionally interesting address, which was listened to in almost breathless silence, so great was the attention given to his words. The Vicar presided, and Mrs Cox came as usual all the way from Foston to be present, and kindly played the harmonium. The Rev. H, Beamish read the report, and Messrs J. Elliott and W. Malin spoke a few words in support of the Society.

The National Schools.

A Concert will be given in the above Schools by the children, on Friday evening, Dec. 16th next. We only need mention the fact that Mr and Mrs Seaton have the matter in hand, to be assured of success. Full particulars will be announced later on. The proceeds will be devoted to buying prizes for the children. We have long desired to see this accomplished in our Day School, and it would have been done some time since if some people had not shown their interest .in the School and in the children by refusing; to contribute to the School Funds.

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