... Congregational Chapel.—On Sunday evening last the Rev. W. A. Linnington, the pastor, preached a special sermon in the above place of worship on the evils of gambling. The Chapel was well filled on the occasion. The Boot and Shoe Trade.— On all sides there are indications that trade will open np well, and it is expected that the orders in hand will be largely supplemented during the next ...

... The Congregational Church.—The Eev. Mr. Skipper, the newly-appointed minister of the Congregational Church, Chesham, entered upon his duties on Sunday last. Thunderstorm. severe storm occurred here on Friday evening, July 3rd. There was heavy rainfall, the lightning was exceptionally vivid, and the thunder correspondingly loud. The weather has since been very unsettled, both rain and thnnder ...

... Saturday Popular Concerts.—The first of these concerts, which are intended to be continued throughout the winter, took place on Saturday evening in the Temperance Hall. The artistes engaged included three old favourites in Miss Amy Wagstaff and Miss Alice Parker (vocalists) and Mr. Bertie Gow (elocutionist), together with Mr. George Lesson, of the City Temple Concerts, who made hi 9 first ...

... Stealing A Mattock.—On Monday, before W. Lowndes, Esq., Thomas Samders was charged with stealing a mattock, value 25., the property of Mr. J. S. Fuller.—Some evidence having been taken, defendant was remanded. The Congregational Church.—The Eev. J. Herbert Skipper, of New College, Hoxton, has received a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the Congregational Church, Chesham. Mr. Skipper ...

... Congregational Church. On Sunday the Rev. C. N. Barbara commenced hia ministry of tho above church. There were good congregations morning and evening, and the discourses from the pulpit were much appreciated. Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held the Lower Baptist Chapel on Sunday, special sermons being preached by the pastor, Eev. L. G. Carter, and Rev. J. W. Colley, of Amersham. The Chapel ...