... AYLESBURY. Prorogation of Parliament.—The Lord on Tuesday last prorogued the Imperial Parliament Tuesday, the oth proximo, when it will meet for despatch of business. Beneficence.—Messrs. N. M. de Rothschild and have just contributed £20 to the Limehouse Special R e Fund. Captain E. H. Verney, R.N.. has given 1 to the funds of the Seamen's Hospital Society. The Address.—We are informed that ...

... 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 ...

... Penny Reading Entertainment. — The usual fortnightly entertainment waa given (by permission) Lady Cbesham'e Schoolroom, in Waterside, on Monday evening. The Rev. H. E. Nolloth, vicar Christ Church, presided. The entertainment consisted of reading* aad vocal ami instrumental musk. The following is pvoeramn*:—Part I—Part song, Softly falls the shade ; * duet,« All's well, snug by Miss Towers ...

... National Schools.—Oq Monday evening Professor Heno gave his amusing entertainment in the National Schoolroom. It was preceded by a similar performance for the benefit of the juveniles. Both parties were highly pleased with the dexterity displayed by the Professor feats of conjuring, ventriloquism, &c. The proceeds were devoted to the funds of the National Schools, and after payment of ...

... Congregational Church.—The Rev. Ernest Bristowe, of Cheshunt College, has accepted invitation from the members of the CongregatjOHal Church, Cbesham, to become their Pastor. The rev. gentleman will commence his ministry Sunday next . County CouR T .-The monthly sitting of this (before his Honour Sir A. G. Marten, K.C., was held on Monday, when there were entered for hearing two adjourned ...

... Earlt Closing.—ln commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee, several of the tradesmen have decided to close their establishments every Thursday future at four o'clock. Concert. —On Monday evening, April 25, a concert was given the National Schoolroom in aid tbe Organ Fund. Mr. W. Lowndes occupied tbe chair, and the audience was very large and appreciative. The programme, which was a lengthy one, ...

... The Proposed New Congregational Chapel. —The old Congregational Chapel, fence, &c, was sold by auction last week for £101. It is to be pulled down, and a new one erected on the same site. Sale of Freehold Building Land. —On Wednesday, March 18, Mr. G. Freeman offered for sale auction i2O plots of freehold building land near to the town. Thirty lots were sold, the average price being £22:10 ...

... Local Board. —A meeting of the Local Board was held the Board room on the 19th inst. There were present Mr. William Lowndes (chairman), Messrs. T. Nash, F. L. Lasenby, A. Judge, C. Herbert, D. Hawkins, and E. Simmonds. —The Clerk said that he had seen the Trustees of the property opposite the Elephant and Castle, and they promised to commence to connect with the sewers next week. —The Chairman ...

... Game Trespass.—At the Petty Session, on the sth inst. (before W. Lowndes, Esq., and Capt. Parkinson), James Brandom, William Benning , and James Worrell, of Chesham, were charged with trespassing on land in the occupation of Mrs. Gnrney, of White End, near Latimer, on the 21st of November, in pursuit of game. — William liobbins, assistant gamekeeper to Lord Chesham, and James Smith, in the ...

... Resignation of the Pastor of the Congp.e. gational Church.—On Sunday last the Rev. J. Pither, who has been the pastor of the Congregational Church for upwards of nine years, tendered his resignation. The rev. gentleman has, during his residence at Chesham, laboured most indefatigably, not confining hia labours to the pulpit, but he has been constant visitor among his people, and amongst the ...

... Harvest Thanksgiving Service at St. George's CHURCH.—The harvest thanksgiving service at this pretty little church on Tyler's Hill was held on Sunday, the 16th inst., three p.m. The congregation was a crowded one, and although every endeavour was made by bringing in additional seats to increase the accommodation, not a few went away for lack of room. The font, chancel, and windows were ...

... Ordination of the Rev. J. Pither. The ordination of this gentleman as pastor of the Congregational Chapel, Chesham, took place on Friday, May 30. tea was provided in the schoolroom, at which about 120 were present, and addresses were given by the Rev. G. Bainton (a former pastor of this church), the Rev. A. Cave, of Watford, and the Rev. J. Cootes, of Henley. The ordination service commenced ...