... M. New Overseers.—The Urban District Council have appointed the following as overseers for the ensuing year :— Messrs. . T. Robinson, G. Robinson, Jesse Mead, and G. Wallington. Baptist TWENTIETH CentUEY Fonp.—Meetings in aid of the above were held on Weduesday, the claims of the Fond being strongly urged by the Rev. D. J. Hiley, of Bristol, and Mr. D. Clarke, of High Wycombe. Tue Ducuess or ...

... The Churches. —St. Mary's and Christ Churches were prettily decorated for the Christmas festival, and the services, hymns, and music were suited to the season. St. Mary's Church, on Sunday last, the Rev. H. A. Dixon, M.A., of Great Beikhampstead, who has had temporary charge of the parish since the departure of the late vicar, the Rev. J. S. Pratt, now of St. Stephen's, Lambeth, concluded his ...

... AYLESBURY. Sir Tonman Mosley, Bart., has given £100 towards the Southwell Bishopric fund, which now leaves the sum required £1,400. Swine Fever.—We are glad be able to state that no fresh outbreaks of this disease have been reported to the Executive during the past week. No. 4 Company Ist Bucks Rifle Volunteer Corps.—The following are the drill arrangements for the ensuing week :—'Wednesday : ...

... 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, ...

... The Guardians of the Amersham Union, being the Sanitary Authority for the Rural Sanitary District, have, many of our readers will be aware, presented petition to the Local Government Board, to issue provisional order, empowering the Sanitary Authority to put force, with reference to certain lands required at Chesham for the water supply, sewerage, and sewage disposal of the parish of Chesham, ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...