... LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW CHURCH. It is a not less frequent than pleasing duty to record, from time to time, the restoration of those ancient buildings which attest the piety of our forefathers, and which will, in like manner, express to posterity the value we set upon the religious privileges which we enjoy in our day. But while we are all gratified to see that the provision made ...

... CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CHURCH. This church was consecrated on Thursday, by the Lord Bishop of Oxford, and, despite the inclemency of the weather, was filled on the occasion a large congregation. The ceremony has been for some time deferred in consequence of unavoidable delay caused by the necessity of obtaining the signature of the Hon. G. F. Cavendish, eldest son of Lord Chesham, to the ...

... CONFERENCE OF CLERGY AND LAITY OF THE RURAL DEANERY OF AMERSHAM. The annual meeting of the above Conference, which was instituted last year, took place at Chalfont St. Giles, on Friday, December 18th. The proceedings commenced with celebration of the Holy Communion, in the Parish Church, at eleven o'clock. The members then met in the Schoolroom, the Rev. Canon Lloyd, rural dean, presiding. All ...

... Bucks Conservative Association. A meetin of the Chesham branch of this Association is announced to be held in the Town Thursday afternoon next, when, amongst others, tie Hon. T. P. Fremantle M.P., Sir Samuel Wilson, Mr. Tonman Mosley, Mr.' W. Lowndes, Major Simpson Carson, Major Purefoy Captain T. T. Drake, Mr. Rd. Dawson, Mr. Raymond Lluellyn, are expected to give addresses. It is hoped that ...

... v.- OPERATnrE Store for Chesham.—A few working men have been trying for tbe last few weeks to start a co-operative store, and on Wednesday evening a meeting was convened in the Temperance Hall for the furtherance of the object, and a committee formed to prepare set of rules. Mr. James Matthews is secretary, and E. Pells treasurer. Temperance Society.—On Monday evening the lst inst., the ...

... of a daughter. Beat.—ln Well-street, Buckingham, on the 25th inst., the wife of Mr. John Bray, grocer, of son. Coltman.—At Long Crendon. on the 23rd inst., the wife of Mr. R. J. Coltman, of twins—son and daughter. Coltman. —In London, on the 22nd inst., the wife of Mr. W. Coltman, of daughter. Gilbert.—At St. Leonard's, Aston Clinton, on the 17th inst., the wife of L. Gilbert, of a daughter. ...

... SLOUGH. Entertainment.—The first of a series of entertainments for the people was given in the Girls' School-room, Herschel-street, on Wednesday evening. The programme consisted of a selection of readings and vocal and instrumental music. There was a good attendance, and the entertainment went off very successfully. * Slough Total Abstinence Society.—An entertainment was given by the members ...

... Kingsley's Royal Handbell Ringers. This company of vocalists and campanologists visited Chesham on Wednesday, the 14th inst., and gave their varied and pleasing entertainment in the Town Hall. There was special performance to children at five o'clock, which was very largely attended. Both performances gave great satisfaction. The Coming Gospel Temperance Mission— This mission will commence on ...

... Dorcas Society.—At the annual meeting for the distribution of warm clothing to the poor by means of this society 279 families were supplied with warm clothing at half price. We are pleased to state that under the able management of Mrs. Lum this excellent society is in a very flourishing state. Coal Club.—The poor are now feeling the benefit of such an excellent institution as this. From May ...

... BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Board on Tuesday week, the Guardians present were Wm. Lowndes, Esq. (chairman), Allan Morrison, Esq., ex-officio ; and Messrs. J. Cheese, Bunker, W. Webb, Larkin, and Captain T. H. T. Drake. The invoices for the 13th week of the last quarter were £27 -, 11: 4, and for the 14th week of the present quarter, £15 : 9 : 10. The out-relief ...

... AYLESBURY. The Bucks and Oxon Bank.—At an auction sale at Banbury on Friday, twenty shares of £25 each (£5 per share paid up, and on which premium of £5 per share has also been paid), were sold for £21:5 and £21 :15 per share. No. Company Ist Bucks Rifle Volunteer Corps.—The following are the drill arrangements for the ensuing week : —Sunday : Church Parade, in Review Order (without rifles), ...

... Formation of a Local Government Board for Chesham. —A public meeting of the ratepayers was convened in the Town Hall, on Thursday, the 15th instant, to decide whether or not Local Board of Health should be established for the parish of Chesham. Lord Chesham presided. There was large and influential attendance. The subject was discussed for nearly two hours, after which the Rev. J. S. Pratt, ...