... of a son. Franklin.—ln Kingsbury, Aylesbury, on the 15th inst., the wife of Mr. G. Franklin, of a daughter. Gillett.—At West Wycombe, on the Bth inst. the wife of Mr. Joseph Gillett, of a son. Harris.—At Lane End, on the 10th inst., the wife of Mr. J. N. Harris, daughter. Ives. —At Prestwood, on the 9th inst., the wife of Mr. Abel Ives, of a daughter. Jones.—At Buckingham, on the 13th inst., ...

... Fire Brigade Contest.—A fire brigade demonstation of considerable importance is being organized to take place here in tbe Old Castle Grounds, on Tuesday, lst prox. It is hoped that a good number of brigades will enter for the various competitions, and that the occasion will not only furnish an attractive spectacle to the public, but also be the means of improving the efficiency of the brigades ...

... Lecture and Tea Meeting.—On Easter Monday a public tea meeting was held in the large schoolroom the General Baptist Chapel, which was attended by a very large nnmber of persons. In the evening an interesting lecture was given by the Rev. D. McCallum on Gentlemen, real and sham. The Rev. W. B. Taylor presided, and collection, was taken in aid of the school funds. General Baptist Sunday School ...

... Vestry Meeting.—On Friday, Feb. 27th, a vestry meeting was held the Town Hall, to nominate assessors and constables tor the town and hamlets, and to decide the amount of remuneration to the collector for collecting a separate rate under the Public Health Act of 1875. Mr. E. Birch was called to the chair, and there were about 15 ratepayers present. The nominations having been made, Mr. J. ...