1861 January 11th
Sudden Death
A striking instance of the uncertainty of human life occured here on Saturday last, by the sudden death of a labourer, named Joseph Head. It appeared that deceased had been suffering from disease of the heart for several years past, but was in usual health on the above morning, and had attended to his duties in the farmyard, till between 7 and 8 o’clock, when he was found in a sitting position, and apparently in a lifeless state. Mr. Gray, surgeon, was at once sent for, but the vital spark had fled. The deceased, who presided at an off-hard farm in the occupation at Mr. Peter Spark, was a trustworthy servant, and had been in the capacity of foreman on that farm for several years.
Police Station
The Rev. F.G. Jenyns, Vicar of the parish, has kindly presented the police-station with two copies of the Bible, and two copies of the Book of Common Prayer, for the use of the prisoners.
Accident. On Monday last, a young man, named Thomas Chapman, was driving a waggon loaded with wood, when the slippery condition of the road caused him to fall in front of the waggon, and before he could recover his footing the wheel passed over one of his feet, crushing his toes very much, and afterwards over the other leg below the knee. The leg was much bruised, but we understand the bone is not fractured.
1861 January 26th
Absent, but not forgotten
E. Metcalfe, Esq., who was a true and benevolent friend to the poor while resident in this village, testified last week that although he was absent he had not forgotten them, by sending too hundred ¬lbs. of tea to be distributed amongst the poor in this parish, being ¬lb. for each poor family.
Accident. Caution to Mothers and Nurses
On Friday last week, a little girl, four years of age, the daughter of Mr. William French, builder, was left by herself for a short time in one of the upstair rooms, when she fell out of the window on to the hard ground, and when taken up was insensible, having fallen on her head; but we are happy to learn that the injuries are not of so serious a nature as was first supposed.
The Church Organ
A beautiful reed stop has been placed in our church organ. We understand John Mortlock, Esq., is the donor.
1861 March 23rd
The Church
We understand that there is to be full choral service in the parish church of this place on the evening of Easter Sunday. The Rev. Arthur Beard, of King’s College Chapel, is expected to conduct the service, which will commence at sevrn o’clock.
1861 April 6th
Choral Society
On Good Friday, this society held their annual public tea meeting in the British School-room, after which they performed a selection of sacred music to a large and delighted audience. Mr. F.J. Carver proposed a vote of thanks to the society for their evening’s entertainment, which was carried with applause; and the meeting separated.
Church Missionary Society
On Sunday last, a sermon was preached in the parish church by the Rev. Professor Selwyn, in behalf of the above society. On the following (Monday) evening a public meeting in aid of the same society, was held in the Infants’ School- room, when the Rev. F.G. Jenyns, vicar, presided. After making a few introductory observations on the objects of the meeting, the Chairman said he hoped there would be a good collection that evening; there was one spot in this parish where the interest taken in the poor heathen was, he thought, worthy of notice, viz, in that very room by the school children. He (the speaker) supplied them every year with a missionary box, and some time ago one of the children came to him and said, “please sir, can you let us have another missionary box for this one is full” (applause): he supplied them with another, and believed that was half full by this time. He then introduced “an old friend to the cause,” the Rev. J.B. Whiting, the secretary to the Parent Society, who gave a very lucid and interesting account of the working of the society, and was listened to with marked attention for upwards of an hour. The other speakers were the Rev. Professor Selwyn, Rev. S.T. Gibson, of Cambridge, and the Rev. Russel, of Whaddon. After singing the Doxology, the meeting broke up. The proceeds collected at this meeting and after the sermon on Sunday afternoon, amounted to about £10.
The Church Choir
As was announced, there was special full choral service in this Church on the evening of Easter Sunday. The Rev. Arthur Beard, Precentor of King’s college Chapel, conducted the service, and W. Amps, Esq., organist of King’s college Chapel, presided at the organ. The church was crowded, and many were unable to obtain seats. We were pleased to notice that those connected with the Church (with few exceptions) did all in their power to oblige strangers with a seat. The choir, with their respected conductor, Mr. F.J. Carver, performed their parts in a praiseworthy manner. The Rev. F.G. Jenyns preached a very impressive sermon, after which a collection was made for defraying the expenses of the choir, which amounted to about £3 10s. 0d., a small sum, but there having been a collection in the afternoon, we think that will in some degree account for it.
1861 June 8th
Thunder Storm
On Wednesday last, about two o’clock, this village was visited by a severe storm. The lightning was vivid, and several claps of thunder were quite deafening and the rain fell in torrents for about an hour. During the fury of the storm the wife of Joseph Lee who was in her cottage, at Moor-end’s had her child in her arms and was in the act of stirring the fire when the lightning struck the top of the chimney and descended into the apartment. The child was thrown from the arms of its mother half way across the room. Mrs Lee was also laid prostrate on the floor amidst soot, a few bricks &c. We are happy to learn that they are not seriously hurt. Part of the electric fluid appears to have descended out side the chimney and a thatched lean-to, at the end of the house, was set on fire at the same time; but the fire was fortunately discovered and put out before it got much hold, or the consequences would have been more serious, as there are several houses and buildings close to the one set on fire. The storm was severely felt at Meldreth and also Shepreth where we understand a house was struck by the lightning but no serious damage was done.
1861 July 20th
Sunday School Anniversaries
On Thursday, July 11th, the children in connection with the church Sunday school received their annual treat on the Vicarage lawn, where they much enjoyed themselves at different sports during the afternoon. On the same day the teachers and children of the congregational sabbath school held their annual meeting in the Sheene barn, kindly lent them for the occasion. The total number of children connected with the Melbourn school, and its branches at Meldreth and Shepreth, is 301, and of teachers, 44. The day was fine; the children much enjoyed the provision made for them, and the teachers were gratified and encouraged by the presence of a very large and respectable company to tea, consisting of many friends from neighbouring congregations, besides a large proportion of the parents of the children, and other members of the congregation. The public meeting, from half-past six to half-past eight o’clock, was one of very great interest. The chair being taken by the pastor, (the Rev. A.C. Wright,) and prayer being offered by the Rev. J.N. Baulding, instructive and affectionate addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Harrison, T.C. Finalyson, J. Stockbridge, C.G. Haynes, E.J. Egg, J.W. Baulding, J. Irwin, and Mr. Orriss. The Rev. Jno. Medway concluded by prayer. The speakers were listened to with much interest and delight, and the cause of Sunday School instruction has received a fresh impulse which will result, it is to be hoped, in a great increase of spiritual good.
1861 October 12th
Fire
On Friday the 4th instant, between one and two o’clock in the afternoon, the inhabitants of this village were alarmed by the (in this place unusual) cry of fire; it was soon discovered that smoke was pouring through the tiles of the farm house on the Lordships farm, in the occupation of Mr. Peter Spark. It being about dinner time there were soon several hundreds of willing hands on the spot, who went to work in good earnest; some removed the goods of Mr. Spark (who was from home at the time); others got on the top of the house and removed some of the tiles to get at the fire, and in a short time some hundreds of buckets of water were handed up and thrown into the burning mass; and in the course of half an hour the fire was got under.
The Royston engine was sent for and was soon on the spot, but its services were not required. It appears that during the forenoon, a new stove had been fixed in one of the upstairs rooms, and a short time before going to dinner the workmen had made a fire in it with pieces of wood, and incautiously left it burning, when a piece of wood appears to have fallen out of the fire and ignited the flooring of the room. The damage done to the interior and roof of the house in considerable. The house being old and principally built of wood, the only wonder of every one who has since examined it is that the fire was got under without the aid of an engine. Considering the hold the fire had got on the top part of the house, it would appear almost impossible that it could have been extinguished the way it was. The house stands close to the farm yard which was in immediate danger; and too much praise cannot be given to both men and women; for the manner in which they exerted themselves in stopping the progress of the fire and in removing Mr. Spark’s good from the house. The house is the property of R.W. and H.J. Hitch, Esqrs. of Melbourn, and is insured in the Sun Fire Office. Mr. Spark has since removed from this place, to a farm at Babraham, and we are safe in saying that he carries the good wishes of many in Melbourn with him.
1861 November 23rd
Lecture
On Tuesday next, a discourse is to be delivered in the Independent Chapel, Melbourn, by the Rev. R.E. Forsaith, on the following subject– “The Religion of Force, which God abhors, contrasted with the Religion of Free-will offering, which He loves.” The service is announced to begin at half-past six.
1862 April 12th
Meeting in behalf of the Church Missionary Society
A meeting was held in the National school room, on Monday evening last, at 7 p.m., in behalf of this useful and important Society. The room was well filled by an attentive audience who listened for two hours to speeches delivered by the Vicar; who occupied the chair, and by the Rev. J. Martin, Association Secretary, the Rev. J. Whiting, vicar of Royston, the Rev. T.T. Perowne, Fellow of Corpus Christi College, and the Rev. W. Monk, Curate of Bassingbourne. Much useful information was given during the evening.
Footpath
We have great pleasure in stating that through the exertions of Mr. J.E. Miller and others, a fund was raised sufficient to defray the cost of making a footpath across the meads from Melbourn to the railway station at Meldreth. There is now a good gravelled path, with iron gates, which is a considerable boon to this and the adjoining village of Meldreth. We understand the Eastern Counties Railway Company gave something towards the cost of this new path.
Election of Guardians
In consequence of the proposition to appoint a Chaplain to the Union workhouse at Royston, a contested election of Guardians for this parish (which returns two) took place during the week. There were five nominations, viz., Messrs W. French, M. Titchmarsh, R. Carter, R. Baker, and T.B. Bilson, Mr. Bilson withdrew from the contest, so that there were four voted for. The result is the election of Messrs. French and Titchmarsh by a large majority of votes.
1862 May 3rd
Church Festival
In connexion with the “Diocese of Ely Society for the promotion of Church Music,” a Festival was held in Melbourne Church on Thursday April 24th. The weather was delightful, and there was a large concourse of people, assembled to enjoy a holiday of no common order. The church was gaily decorated with flags. There were two services – the morning service commencing at 3 p.m. and evening sung at 7 p.m. The services throughout were choral, consisting of prayers, responses, psalms, canticles, anthems, and psalmody. The choristers numbered 177, namely, Bassingbourne 62 (Choirmaster Mr. Crole), Harston 33, Melbourne 32 (Mr. Frank Carver), Littlington 30, and Barrington 20 (Rev. J.F. Thrupp). The effect of these united voices was often grand – especially in the responses, the chanting and the hymn, “Jerusalem the Golden.” Indeed, a first-rate judge who was present said he had never heard better chanting. The pointing of the Psalms and Canticles was taken from The Oxford and Cambridge Psalter, edited by Rev. A. Beard (precentor) and Rev. F.H. Gray (chaplain) of King’s College Cambridge. Mr. Garettm Mus. B., Cantab., most ably officiated at the organ. The service in the afternoon was intoned by Rev. J.F. Thrupp, of Barrington, and the lessons were read by Rev. F.G. Jenyns of Melbourne. The sermon was preached by the Very Reverend the Dean of Ely. The service in the evening was intoned by Rev. F.H. Gray (chaplain of King’s College) and the lessons were read by Rev. F. Bishop of Bassingbourne. The sermon was preached by Rev. F.G. Jenyns of Melbourne. The total collection after both services was £18.
1862 November 22nd
Lancashire Distress
On Sunday last, two sermons were preached in the parish church, in aid of the fund for the relief of our suffering fellow-countrymen in the North; that in the morning by the Rev. R.B. Somerset, curate, and in the afternoon by the Rev. F.G. Jenyns, vicar. The collection, after both services, amounted to 28l. 0s. 6d.
Lecture
On Friday evening, the 14th inst., a lecture was delivered in the British Schoolroom, by W.A. Carr, Esq., on “Hearts and Homes; J.E. Fordham, Esq., presided. The lecture was listened to with some profit; for while the lecturer interested and amused, he was manifestly intent on promoting the moral and religious improvement of his audience, and thus pointing out the sure way of making happy hearts and homes.
1862 December 13th
Inquest
The County Coroner, F. Barlow, Esq., held an inquest here on the 8th inst., on view of the body of a child, two years old, named Herbert Wing, who had been found dead in bed by his mother. It appeared from the mother’s evidence that the child was a sickly creature, and on the night of its death it went to bed with its mother and father. The mother on awaking at an early hour in the morning found the child dead. She had never heard or felt anything during the night, and was at a loss to account for its death. Mr. E.J. Carver deposed to examining the body, and the opinion he had been led to form was that the deceased was accidentally suffocated. Verdict accordingly.
1863 February 7th
The Distressed Operatives
On Sunday, the 25th ult., a sermon was preached at the Congregatinal Chapel, by the Rev. A.C. Wright, on behalf of the Lancashire distress, after which £22 10s. was collected.
Howard’s Readings
On Wednesday, the 4th inst., Mr. H. Howard gave a selection of readings in the British school room, Melbourn, from Cowper, Macauley, Eliza Cook, Tennyson, Mrs. Hemans, Hood, Mackay, &c. There was a fair attendance.
1863 February 28th
The Church
On Sunday, the 22nd instant, sermons were preached, and £6 collected, at the parish church, in aid of Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
The Prince of Wales’ Marriage
We understand the Vicar has expressed a desire that the 10th of March should be celebrated in this parish by giving the aged poor a good dinner, and having a display of fireworks (enlivened by the band) in the evening. We trust other gentlemen will come forward and assist in carrying out the above suggestions.
1863 March 14th
The Festivities in the Towns and Villages of Cambridgeshire on Tuesday last, in celebration of the marriage of the Prince of Wales.
The day was kept as a general holiday, and right loyal were the inhabitants; the rich and those in lower circumstances contributing very generally to a public subscription to entertain the poor, the aged being first summoned in the centre of the village, and at one o’clock, headed by the band, ministers, and gentry followed in good order to the British Schoolroom, where a dinner of plum-pudding, roast beef, &c., was provided. At four o’clock, 200 persons were accomodated; and again at five o’clock about the same number, to well provided tables, to take tea, &c. There were plenty of field sports for the young. In the afternoon, the bells ringing and the band playing. In the evening about 1500 persons assembled to witness a very good and effective display of fireworks; thus a very happy and joyous day was spent, closing with three cheers for the Queen, and three for the Prince and Princess.
1863 April 11th
Choral Society
On the afternoon of Good-Friday the members, friends, and supporters of the above society, held their annual public tea meeting in the British School-room, which was well attended. At 7 p.m. the members gave a performance of sacred music (conducted by Mr. Geo. Ward, jun.) Admission 6d. each, at which there was a full attendance. The singing went off in a creditable manner. All having joined in singing the National Anthem, the meeting separated, highly pleased with the evening’s entertainment.
The Church Choir
On the evening of Sunday last (Easter), there was a special full choral service in this Church. The Rev. R.B. Somerset, Curate, conducted the service, and Mr. F.J. Carver, presided at the organ. The service was altogether gone through in an elegant style. The Rev. F.G. Jenyns, Vicar, preached an impressive sermon to a crowded congregation from Psalm xcii 1-4 “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises,” &c. After which a collection was made at the door to defray the costs of the choir, in obtaining music, &c.
Evening Service in the Church
The Vicar gave notice on Sunday last, that there will be divine service in the Church on Sunday evening next, the 12th instant, and every Sunday evening until further notice. Service to commence at half-past six o’clock.
1863 June 20th
Suicide
An inquest was held at the Rose, Melbourn, on Wednesday last, by F. Barlow, Esq., on the body of James Langham, a man who had hanged himself. From the evidence, it appeared that as a man named Webb was walking along the road between Newmarket and Royston, when he saw the deceased hanging by his neck in a tree, at the distance of about two miles from Melbourn: he had on only a shirt and a pair of trousers. Webb went and fetched his elder brother, and they cut deceased down: he had hanged himself with one of his bracers and was quite dead. The man had the character of being half-witted, and when this fact had been deposed to and some other circumstances elicited, the Jury gave a verdict that deceased hanged himself when in a state of temporary insanity.
1863 July 11th
Bible Society
On Sunday evening, July the 5th, an admirable sermon was preached in the parish Church, on behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society, by the Rev. T.R. Birks, rector of Kelshall. The collection was £8 4s. 4d. On the following evening the annual meeting of the South Cambridgeshire Auxilliary Bible Society was held in the British School-room, John Edward Fordham, Esq., in the chair. The meeting was opened by reading a portion of Scripture and a prayer. The Chairman in his opening address, referred particularly to the work of the society in France, where, since its operations commenced, no fewer than 1,800 colporteurs had been employed, more than half of whom had been converts from Romanism through reading the Scriptures circulated by this society. A large circulation had been effected in the French camps, especially among the troops who were going to Mexico.
After alluding to some of the more striking passages in the report, he called upon the Hon. and Rev. Arthur Savile to move the first resolution, observing that he had particular pleasure in doing so, as Mr. Savile’s grandfather, the late Earl of Hardwicke, took so warm an interest in this society, and was, for many years, in the habit of presiding at its annual meeting at Cambridge. The resolution was seconded by the Rev. A.C. Wright, and was supported by the Rev. R.B. Somerset, Fellow of Trinity College, and Curate of Melbourn. The Rev. E.J. Collinson, Incumbent of St. James’s, Clapham, and formerly Secretary of the Parent Society (who attended as deputation), then gave a most interesting account of the society’s work at home and abroad: he spoke of the large grants made to schools, and to the city mission; and also of the circulation of the Scriptures in Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy and Turkey. He next dwelt on the value of the society’s translations in the various languages of India. The meeting was then addressed by the Rev. J. Harrison, of Bassingbourne, and by Mr. J. Hampden, of Fordham. The vote of thanks to the chairman was moved by the Rev. J. Stockbridge, and seconded by W.N. Woodham, Esq. Professor Selwyn would have been present at the meeting but was prevented by indisposition. The collection amounted to £20.
1863 July 18th
Sunday School Anniversary
On Thursday, the 9th inst., the anniversary of the Independent Sunday School was held in the Sheene barn, kindly lent by Mr. Flitton. The day was fine and most favourable to the innocent enjoyment of the children as well as to the comfort of those who made provision for them. After enjoying a good dinner, the children retired for out-door amusements, and the public tea and subsequent meeting was held in the same barn, when about 350 sat down to tea and the meeting was very numerously attended. The pastor, the Rev. A.C. Wright, took the chair. The speakers were the Revs. A.F. Bennett, of Fulbourn; John Medway, and H. Martin, of Royston; J. Stockbridge of Guilden Morden; and Mr. Kent, all of whom were listened to with very much interest. The children in connection with this congregation number in all about 300, but those taught at Shepreth have for some years had an anniversary of their own.
1863 August 1st
Accident
On Friday, the 24th July, as Mr. Charles Ellis, of Meldreth, was returning from his farm at Melbourn, on horseback, his horse stumbled and fell, and unfortunately fractured one of Mr. Ellis’ss legs. He was conveyed home in the Rev. A.C. Wright’s carriage, and was attended by Messrs. Pine and Carver, of Royston. We are glad to learn that he is progressing favourably. This is the third time that Mr. Ellis has met with an accident to the same leg by being thrown from his horse, and each time the accident has happened at Melbourn.
1863 December 26th
The Church
For some time past there has been Sunday evening service in this church, at half-past six, which has, from the first, been so well attended that the Vicar was encouraged to continue it during the winter months, when it was thought expedient to have the church better lighted than it could be with candles; and in the absence of gas it was purposed to have lamps. A subscription was raised, and the lamps, which have been made to order – at a cost of upwards of £20, are come to hand, and will be used for the first time on Christmas evening, when there will be a full choral service at half-past six o’clock. The Christmas decorations in the church (for beauty and neatness combined) are second best to none, and reflect great credit on the ladies for their voluntary services.
1864 January 30th
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
On Sunday last, the 24th instant, sermons were preached in the parish church in aid of the funds of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in the morning by the Rev. R.B. Somerset, curate, and in the afternoon by the Rev. Professor Selwyn. The collection amounted to £8 2s.
1864 February 20th
Singular Incident
On Saturday, the 13th instant, Mr. William Levett, of this place, who is far advanced in years was returning from Meldreth, when a sudden gust of wind threw him off his feet with such force as to break is left arm near the shoulder.
1864 March 19th
Lecture
It has been announced that a lecture of Music, with vocal illlustrations, will be delivered in the British School room, Melbourn, on Tuesday evening, March 29th, by the Rev. Arthur Beard. The illustrations will consist of a selection of music, which will be executed by the Church Choir, assisted by members of the Fitzwilliam Musical Society, Cambridge.
1864 April 2nd
Lecture on Music
The Rev. Arthur Beard (of Cambridge) delivered a lecture on Music on the 29th March, with vocal illustrations by the Melbourn Church Choir, assisted by members of the Cambridge Fitzwilliam Musical Society. The compositions given by way of illustration consisted of the earliest English part-song, “Sumer is icumen in,” and a selection from the works of Edwards, Dr. Arne, Mozart (who trio “La mia Dorabella” was rapturously encored), Waber, Mendelssohn, Kreutzer, Bach, Clari, and Handel. These illustrations were strung together by appropriate and interesting observations delivered by the lecturer in an agreeable conversational style. For Mendelssohn his love seemed unbounded, and on him he lavished all the praise that one mortal could bestow on another: the lecturer did not fail, however, to speak justly of Bach and Handel. On the conclusion of the lecture the Rev. F.G. Jenyns (the vicar) heartily proposed a vote of thanks to the Rev. Arthur Beard for his interesting discourse, and to the ladies and gentlemen who had performed the illustrations. Mr. Beard, in responding, spoke in praise of the way in which the illustrations had been given, and said that very great credit was due to the conductor, Mr. Eustace J. Carver, who briefly returned thanks.
1864 April 23rd
Church Missionary Society
On Sunday last the annual sermons were preached in the parish church, in aid of the Church Missionary Society, in the morning by the Rev. H. Martin, Association Secretary; and at the evening service the Rev. H. Martin gave a very interesting lecture on missionary subjects. The amount collected was about £7.
1864 April 30th
London Missionary Society
A public meeting was held at the Independent Chapel in this place in connexion with the London Missionary Society. The Rev. Mr. Hill attended as a deputation. The company was large, and the statements made interesting. The collection amounted to £13 7s. 1«d.
1864 October 1st
Church Building Society
On Sunday evening last, a sermon was preached in the parish church in aid of the funds of the Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels in England and Wales, by the Rev. J. Reid, Organising Secretary of the Society. The collection amounted to £3 3s. 2d.
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
On Tuesday evening last, 27th September, the annual service of thanksgiving for the harvest was preached at the Independent Chapel by the Rev. H. Wardley, whose congregation united with the Independents on this occasion. At the close of the service a collection was made in aid of the funds of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, amounting to £7 10s. 6d.
1864 November 19th
Rev. C.H. Spurgeon
This village has again been favured with a visit from the Rev. C.H. Spurgeon, who preached afternoon and evening in the Baptist Chapel to crowded congregations. The sermons were in the usual forcible style of the preacher and were listened to with the profoundest attention. A tea was provided between the services, of which upwards of two hundred and sixty ladies and gentlemen partook. A very satisfactory collection was made in aid of the building fund of the above Chapel.
1864 December 24th
Caution to the Lower Class of Horse Dealers
A horse dealer, living not a hundred miles from Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, bought a horse at Rugby fair on the 17th of November last, of Mr. John Hill, at South Kilworth, Rugby, at the sum of £19, and put his usual mark on the horse, thereby constituting the bargain. But when the time for payment arrived he refused to fulfil the contract, whereby Mr. Hill had at a late hour of the day, when the fair was nearly over, to sell the horse again to a much more respectable man, Mr. William Curtis, of Fernham, Berkshire, at the sum of eighteen pounds, incurring a loss of one pound, which induced Mr. Hill, by way of putting a check to such a mean and ungentlemanly dealing, to commence an action in the County Court of Rugby against the dealer for breach of contract, claiming one pound as damages, and which he has recovered of the dealer, together with the Court expenses. It is to be hoped that it will learn the young dealer to conduct his transactions in a more straightforward manner in future, and teach him to do unto others as he would wish other to do unto him. Rugby Correspondent.
1865 January 14th
Sudden Death
On Friday, the 6th inst., James Lee, aged 73, who has for several years been receiving parish relief, was making his way as usual to meet Mr. Campkin, the Relieving Officer, to receive his weekly allowance. When against the shop of Mrs. E. Campkin, he was seen to be holding by the fence; and he asked a man who was passing to hold him up as he felt ill. He was taken into the shop; he never spoke afterwards, but died in aobut three quarters of an hour. He had been suffereing from shortness of breath for some time, and Mr. E.J. Carver, surgeon, was of opinion that diseased of the heart was the cause of death.
1865 January 28th
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
On Sunday, the 22nd inst., sermons were preached in aid of the funds of the above valuable institution in the parish church, and collections made amounting to £6 6s. 4d.
1865 February 4th
Mr. Crole Carver’s Funeral
The funeral of the late Mr. Crole Carver took place here on Tuesday, the 26th ult. He was buried in the family vault at the Independent meeting house, of which his father, the Rev. William Carver, had been nearly forty years the minister. The inclemency of the weather rendered the attendance much less numerous than it would doubtless otherwise have been, for the deceased was respected and beloved by his pupils, and had for many years been looked up to and consulted by the inhabitants of all classes of his native village and its vicinity as their constant friend and adviser in difficulties. The greater portion of the active part of his life was spent in the conduct of the large private school which had been founded by his father, at first as that gentleman’s coadjutor, and after his death, in 1825, on his own account.
This school, which for many years held a high rank among its class, was distinguished no less for the soundness, extent, and variety of the instruction imparted, than for the great attention paid to the physical comforts, the manners, and morals of its pupils, many of whom are now holding influential positions in society. It maintained, under the direction of the son, the high repute to which the father had raised it; but the changes of time, and the establishment of the large collegiate and propriatary schools in London and different parts of the country, gradually drew from it the supply of that class of pupils on which it principally depended; and it was closed about twenty years since. He married, in 1819, the eldest daughter of the late Wm. Scruby, of Malton, who, after more than forty years of wedded happiness, survives to mourn for a time her loss. Mr. Carver’s closing years were cheered by the affectionate care of his numerous family and the kindness of his friends.
1865 November 18th
Gas Company
A gas company has been formed for the purpose of supplying the village and precints with gas. A capital site has been secured for the works and more than three-fourths of the shares are already taken up, and subscribed for. The remaining shares will undoubtedly be soon disposed of, and there is strong reason to believe that the parishioners are making a move in the right direction, and will, in all probability, be well supported in the neighbourhood. The Messrs. Stears Brothers, and Co., of Hull, Yorkshire, are likely to be the contractors for the work.
1866 April 7th
Vestry Meeting
At a vestry meeting held on Monday, the 2nd inst., at the Church, for the purpose of choosing Churchwardens for the ensuing year. John Mortlock and H.J. Hitch, Esqs., were proposed and seconded to fill the office. The show of hands being in favour of Mr. Mortlock, a poll was demanded on behalf of Mr. Hitch, which took place at the Rose Inn, on Thursday last, at the close of which the votes stood thus:–
For Mr. Mortlock… 79 For Mr. Hitch… 57