Deddington Scrapbooks compiled by George Coggins (1846-1920) Volume 2 (of 3) Bodleian Library shelf mark G. A. Oxon 4o 786 Section A - Index

Folio Source Description Date no. [Loose documents inside front cover (787/3).] Front Report Annual Report (4 pages) of the Managers of the 10 Apr Cover Deddington and Clifton National Schools to 1895 subscribers for the year ended 31 December 1894. Average attendance from Deddington 214, from Clifton 30. School roll 296 (-18). Brief reports on school inspections (very satisfactory), drawing examination and new cloakrooms (cost £106). List of 39 voluntary subscriptions, and income and expenditure account (footings £486 13s. 5¼d.). See transcript in Section B.

Partic- Particulars of sale by auction of The Mill, 27 May ulars & Deddington, comprising a water corn mill, 1926 plan dwelling house, cottage and 7 acres. Also large scale colour plan. See transcript in Section B. ii Cutting [756.] MIDLAND RHYMES. - Four villages in the Undated neighbourhood of Banbury are thus described:- "Aynho on the hill, Clifton in the clay, Drunken Deddington, And Yam Highway." Yam is a corruption of Hampton, a hamlet of Deddington. NEVILLE'S CROSS iii Handbill Timetable for Viggers' Omnibus, Banbury to 1840 London and Banbury to Oxford (Vine Tavern, Banbury - Deddington - Fox, North Aston - Hopcroft's Holt - Sturdy's Castle - Fox Office, High Street, Oxford). See transcript in Section B. iv Banbury Resolution to re-open Deddington National 13 Dec Guardian Schools. Sources of funding. Voluntary 1855 subscriptions to date £57 10s. 0d. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18551213/063/0003?browse=true

Printed 'Extract from a Parish Receipt Book - How to 1851 sheet make Churchwardens after the newest Deddington method.' Cheeky recipe for Vestry meeting to appoint churchwardens by 'An Old King's Arms Cook' per Deddington Sparrow Club Supper Night. See transcript in Section B.

Card Invitation (manuscript) to Deddington Reading 19 Jul Room anniversary meeting. Tea at 4 o'clock. See 1859 transcript in Section B.

1 Oxford (1) Report on lecture in Reading Room and 15 Feb Chronicle Lending Library. 1862 (2) Report on 6th Oxon Rifle Volunteers parade. (3) Letter from 'A Commercial Traveller' criticising ugly wooden pump erected in Market Place, which likened to a whipping-post. "That eyesore and nuisance, "The Town Pool," had been done away with, and the Market Place properly levelled and macadamised." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18620215/106/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter listing recent improvements and praising 20 Feb Advertiser new ornamental town pump in place of old cess- 1862 pool. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18620220/041/0004?browse=true

Banbury Self-deprecating letter purporting to be written by 13 Mar Advertiser 'The Town Pump'. 1862 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18620313/051/0004?browse=true

Oxford Confusing conduct of morning service at 29 Mar Chronicle Deddington. Sermon delivered in wrong order. 1862 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18620329/083/0007?browse=true

Oxford Burial of male Hempton resident; coffin inscribed 5 Apr Chronicle for female. 1862 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18620405/093/0008?browse=true

Cutting Middlesex Sessions report: W.H. Brogden Undated sentenced to 2 years' hard labour for robbery.

2 Oxford No morning service at Deddington despite bells 22 Mar Chronicle being rung. Neglect of damage to two pinnacles. 1862

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Oxford (1) Thinly attended 'Pudding Pie Fair'. 30 Nov Chronicle (2) First concert by Deddington Minstrels. 1867 (3) Riddle for the Deddington Minstrels. (4) Market Place full of rubbish and filth (e.g. rotting vegetables and fruit) one week after fair. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000987/18671130/073/0008

Oxford (1) Death of E. Fletcher (28), printer. 7 Dec Chronicle (2) Another riddle for the Deddington Minstrels. 1867 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18671207/102/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Deddington tradesmen Boxing Day holiday. 14 Dec Chronicle (2) Batch of riddles for the Deddington Minstrels. 1867 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18671214/085/0008?browse=true

Cutting Last riddle of season by Deddington Minstrels. Undated See transcript in Section B.

Oxford A New Year's riddle by the Deddington Minstrels 4 Jan Chronicle and a verse after 'The Vicar of Bray'. 1868 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18680104/062/0008?browse=true

Reprint Letter from 'One not likely to become a convert to 21 Apr (3pp.) the Church of Rome, or a favourer of the Church 1859 from of Geneva' (a Deddingtonian of some 60 years Banbury standing), complaining of interference by vicar of Guardian Sandford St. Martin in support of incumbency of Rev. J. Brogden, detailing neglect by Brogden (whose living sequestered 3 times because of pecuniary difficulties), recounting greatly improved church and Sunday School attendances under the Rev. John H. Burgess since 1857, and quoting Memorial by 128 parishioners to Bishop opposing rumoured return of Brogden. See transcript in Section B. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18590421/015/0002?browse=true

3 Banbury Annual Easter Vestry [Vicar Rev. James Turner 23 Apr Guardian 1864-1877]. Appointments: Mr. Samuel Field, 1868 solicitor, Vicar's churchwarden, Mr. John Malins, shoemaker, Parish churchwarden. Question by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner why new choir stalls

instead occupied by Vicar and his churchwarden and their families. Faulkner was referred to churchwardens. Vicar then left the room. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18680423/025/0002?browse=true

Oxford Vestry meeting to set church rate. £3 voted for 31 Oct Journal repair of unreliable church clock. 1868 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18681031/027/0008

Oxford Dispute over convening Vestry to appoint sexton 12 Dec Journal and restore the lesson desk to its proper position. 1868 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18681212/031/0007?browse=true

Oxford Account of Vestry meeting. Disagreement on who 19 Dec Journal entitled to appoint sexton. 1868 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18681219/035/0008

4 Handbill Handbill lampooning contentious seating 13 Feb arrangements in parish church, "the Singers 1869 turned out". See transcript in Section B. (See also f.6.)

5 Banbury Verbatim account of public meeting to launch the 8 Dec Guardian Deddington Subdivision of the Oxfordshire Rifle 1859 Volunteer Corps, in response to fears of a French invasion. (See also ff.101-115.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18591208/048/0003?browse=true

North Summary account of above public meeting. 'A 3 Jan Oxon Call to Oxfordshire Riflemen' (3 verses). See 1860 Monthly transcript in Section B. Times

Do Appointment of officers of Oxfordshire Rifles. 1 May Deddington Subdivision seeking to form a Band. 1860 See transcript in Section B.

Do List of 112 contributors to expenses of the Post 1 Deddington Subdivision Band (65 from Jun 1860 Deddington). See transcript in Section B.

Do Detailed account of 'Celebration of Peace' [end of Post 18 Crimean War] at Deddington, including large Jun 1856 procession with floats etc. Dinner in square at 4 p.m. for the poor (500); tea and cake at 6 p.m. for

nearly 500 women and children. Rustic sports. Fireworks. Why 20 special constables with blunderbusses ? Organised by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner. See transcript in Section B.

6 Banbury Report on the distribution in Deddington and 18 Feb Advertiser elsewhere on St. Valentine's eve of a handbill 1869 lampooning the state of affairs in the parish church. (See also f.4.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18690218/034/0004?browse=true

Oxford (1) Re-appointment of S. Field Esq. and Mr. John 10 Apr Chronicle Malins as churchwardens. 1869 (2) Spoof poem (12 lines) signed 'The New Churchwarden' about plans to start a branch of the Co-operative Society or a "Blue Shop" in Deddington. Concludes "First pay us all our debts." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690410/084/0008?browse=true

Oxford Critical account of the Deddington Deanery 15 May Chronicle Choral Association annual festival. Morning 1869 service a piece of imitation Popery from beginning to end. Satisfaction at the absence of the Vicar and churchwardens. (See also f.7.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690515/102/0008?browse=true

Oxford Report on declining finances of the Deddington 22 May Chronicle National Schools in 1868 compared with 1866 1869 and 1867. Treasurer, Mr. John Scroggs. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690522/067/0007?browse=true

7 Oxford (1) Letter from 'R.H.', Oxford, seeking clarification 22 May Chronicle of above account of choral festival at Deddington. 1869 (See f.6.) (2) Letter from "Correspondent" No. 2, Deddington, itemising various failings of church at Deddington (e.g. organ lamentably out of tune, most discordant noise by choir, very worst National Schools in deanery) which do not amount to "imitation Popery". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690522/022/0002?browse=true

Oxford Two letters from John H. Robinson concerning 29 May Chronicle the choral festival, one itemising further examples 1869

of imitation Popery, nurtured by the "Mother of Harlots". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690529/078/0007?browse=true

Oxford Letter in response from Henry Radbone, Oxford 5 Jun Chronicle St. Giles, rebutting Robinson's criticisms. 1869 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18690605/070/0007?browse=true

8 Oxford Letter from 'A Churchman' lamenting the 6 Nov Chronicle disgraceful state of affairs at Deddington church. 1869 Divine service conducted in such a careless manner. Private families occupy choir stalls. Commends services, and choir, at Clifton. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18691106/102/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Letter from 'Tuning Fork' detailing seating 13 Nov Chronicle arrangements in church, including arm chair 1869 behind lesson desk, and the prayer desks and choir stalls occupied by the Vicar's churchwarden, his lady, and the Vicar's family. The organ shut up, and the organist and singers NOWHERE. (2) Letter from 'Ambrose' criticising condition of fabric of local churches where the nobility are paramount. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18691113/081/0007?browse=true

Oxford (1) Letter from 'Remembrancer' accusing 'Tuning 20 Nov Chronicle Fork' of envy, hatred, malice, and 1869 uncharitableness, of preferring services like theatrical performances, and asserting that 45-50 years previously clergymen in Deddington were more frequently found in the alehouse than in the house of God. (2) Letter from 'Veritas Amans' criticising 41 out of 42 clergy in Deanery for sending an address of condolence to Bishop Wilberforce ['Soapy Sam'] on his translation to Winchester. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000987/18691120/086/0007?browse=true

9 Banbury Letter from 'C.F.', Deddington, criticising the 30 Dec Guardian proposals by the National Education League as a 1869 Godless, unsectarian and secular scheme, and criticising its endorsement at a meeting in Banbury by the Vicar of Deddington, Rev. James

Turner ("No one but an Irishman would have committed such a blunder!"), who responsible for the near collapse of good schooling in Deddington, and the re-appearance of Dame Schools. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18691230/010/0002?browse=true

Banbury (1) Letter from William Tebbs, Grimsbury, 6 Jan Guardian correcting misrepresentations about above 1870 meeting and what Rev. Turner had said. (2) Letter from 'C.F.' quoting local complaints that children learning nothing at National Schools, and some go to Dame Schools instead. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18700106/016/0002?browse=true

10 Bicester (1) Readings and musical entertainment in large 4 Mar Herald Schoolroom from 7.30 to 11 p.m. before 300+ 1870 audience. Room thoroughly warmed by two large fires and well lighted with gas and wax candles. Programme subjoined. (2) Inquest (Coroner H. Churchill Esq.) on death of Joseph Callow (9) following a blow on the head by a cane at the National School; recommended no corporal punishment should be inflicted except by the Master. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0002292/18700304/071/0008?browse=true

Banbury Penny readings and musical entertainment at 31 Oct Guardian National School a decided success. Critiques of 1872 individual performers. Mr. Manchip's song and recitations amongst the most talking events of the evening. Organised by Mr. W. Kinch. Programme (too full) subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18721031/022/0003?browse=true

11 Blank 12 Banbury Extract from letter from Vicar of Deddington (Rev. 12 Feb Guardian James Turner) in response to a Memorial from 1874 Clifton parishioners, apologising for his grievous mistake in inviting the curate of Aynho, Rev. George Edward Willes, to take charge at Clifton. See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.40b-i.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740212/048/0003

Banbury (1) Letter from 'An Inquirer', Deddington, querying 19 Feb Guardian whether the Vicar's 'apology' could not have been 1874 more unchristian and uncharitable. (See also f.41.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002 (2) Letter from 'One of the Persecuted' decrying criticism of the curate of Aynho for doing more work than he had been engaged to do. (See also f.41.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002 (3) Letter from 'Jabez', Deddington, querying assertion by Vicar in selective extract from letter to Bishop that "I am no Bigot" and appending text of a Memorial by Clifton parishioners to Vicar protesting at his removal of Rev. Willes (who still holding services in the Schoolroom). See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.40b-i and f.41.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002

Banbury (1) Letter from 'Impartiality', Deddington, with 26 Feb Guardian subjoined address to Vicar by 430 parishioners 1874 supporting his efforts to suppress extreme Ritualism and unedifying innovations at Clifton, the Vicar's reply (noting signatories include 36 communicants) and an extract from letter to the Bishop of Oxford from the Vicar explaining his principles as "I AM NOT A BIGOT". See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.40j and 41.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740226/054/0004 (2) Letter from 'Jabez' lamenting problem of unsupervised children following the demise of the Sunday School at Deddington and the need for the sexton to patrol with an instrument of flagilation. (See also f.42.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740226/066/0004

Banbury (1) Letter from 'Veritas', Deddington, suggesting 5 Mar Guardian that probably at least 400 of the 430 signatories 1874 to the address to the Vicar had never been inside Clifton church, that the signatures had been collected by two Dissenting ministers, that there were only 36 communicants amongst the 430, and that the Memorial protesting the Vicar's

actions was signed by 60 regular communicants at Clifton. (See also f.42.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/041/0003 (2) Letter from 'More Impartiality' at Clifton Toll Green Gate criticising Impartiality's support for the Vicar, Leak Day and asserting many signatories thought petition was against compulsory vaccination. (See also f.42.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/042/0003 (3) 'Another Aspect of Aggrieved Parishionership': Article copied from the Church Review critical of the Vicar, noting support for Clifton church by Mr. Holford C. Risley, and describing the sequence of events at Clifton church at length. (See also f.43.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/043/0003 (4) Letter from 'Impartiality'. Address by 430 parishioners subjoined to last letter a triumphant vindication of the Vicar's conduct. Supports lack of response by Vicar to such vulgar anonymous newspaper attacks. (See also f.41.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/041/0003

Banbury Letter from 'Impartiality' with observations on a 12 Mar Guardian number of inaccurate statements in the above- 1874 mentioned extract from the Church Review. (See also f.43.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740312/097/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'Jabez, Jun.' criticising actions of 19 Mar Guardian 'Impartiality' and confirming keys of Clifton church 1874

procured for Vicar by a Dissenting preacher. (See

also f.44.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740319/035/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'A Lover of Truth and Justice', Clifton, 26 Mar Guardian asserting church keys fetched by Vicar himself. 1874 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740326/037/0002

Cutting Report that matters at Clifton church have now Undated settled down.

13 Parish (1) Report of AGM of Deddington Reading Room [August Magazine and Lending Library. 38 full members; 489 books 1880] lent. Deficit £7 6s. 1½d. (2) Detailed report of Temperance Society summer excursion to Warwick and Leamington, organised by C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. See transcripts in Section B.

14 Blank 15 Handbill Handbill advertising entertainment entitled 'Coat 1862 Turning!!' at Library and Reading Room about working for both Whigs and Tories at the same time during 1862 Oxfordshire by-election between John Fane (Conservative) and Sir H.W. Dashwood (Liberal). See transcript in Section B.

16 Banbury (1) Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner elected solicitor and 14 Jul Advertiser treasurer of the Prosecution Association at EGM 1870 in place of Henry Churchill who disappeared since 8 June 1870. (2) Another meeting of persons interested in affairs of Henry Churchill at Fox and Crown, North Aston, resolved he must be made a bankrupt. [Only first two pages of newspaper digitised.]

Banbury (1) Two insurance agencies of Henry Churchill to 21 Jul Advertiser be taken over by Mr. Duffell Faulkner. 1870 (2) Clerkship to local magistrates vacant. [Only first two pages of newspaper digitised.]

Oxford Meeting of Trustees of the Adderbury Turnpike 30 Jul Journal Roads in Mayor's Parlour, Oxford, to appoint 1870 temporary Clerk in place of Henry Churchill. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18700730/018/0005?browse=true

Banbury Notice of bankruptcy petition against Henry 25 Aug Guardian Churchill, solicitor, Deddington by John Spiers, 1870 carpenter, Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18700825/040/0003

Banbury Notice of bankruptcy of Henry Churchill and of 15 Sep Guardian first creditors' meeting in Oxford on 4 October 1870 1870. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18700915/040/0003

Oxford Bankruptcy proceedings adjourned on application 10 Dec Chronicle by Mr. Lovell until March 1871 as Churchill's 1870 whereabouts still unknown. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18701210/067/0008?browse=true

Flier Flier for Weekly Corn Market on Mondays in Undated Deddington Town Hall; list of 23 committee members. See transcript in Section B. (See also Vol. 1, f. 224.)

17 Daily Report of sudden disappearance of Henry 20 Jun News Churchill on trip to London; list of offices held. 1870

Flier Notice convening meeting of interested persons 23 Jun at the Fox and Crown, North Aston, on 23 June 1870 1870. See transcript in Section B.

Oxford Report on meeting on 23 June 1870 at North 25 Jun Chronicle Aston. Account of Henry Churchill's voluntary 1870 activities and detailed list of offices held. About 30 present. Group of 4 appointed to represent unsecured creditors. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18700625/054/0005?browse=true

Flier Notice convening second meeting of interested 6 Jul persons on 6 July 1870. See transcript in 1870 Section B.

Circular Letter to freeholders requesting support in 6 Jul election of Coroner for the Northern District of 1870 Oxfordshire by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner, solicitor of 20 years' standing at Deddington. See transcript in Section B.

18 Oxford Notice of removal of Henry Churchill as Coroner 3 Sep Chronicle for North Oxfordshire. 1870 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18700903/047/0004?browse=true

Banbury (1) Notice of election of Coroner. 8 Sep Guardian (2) Address to freeholders requesting support by 1870 Mr. Duffell Faulkner. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18700908/076/0003?browse=true

Oxford Insurance agency appointment of Mr. Duffell 30 Sep Journal Faulkner in place of Henry Churchill. 1870

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Banbury Report on first meeting of Henry Churchill's 6 Oct Guardian creditors at the Randolph Hotel; proofs of £6,042 1870 admitted; list of creditors present; Mr. S. Field (brother-in-law and former partner) major creditor; appointment of Mr. Kinch, jun. as Trustee and committee of inspection (E.W. Turner, surgeon, Deddington, W. Malins, farmer, Clifton, W. Parish, farmer, Hempton). (See also Oxford Chronicle report f.19.) [Trustee William Kinch of London, eldest son of T.E. Kinch, solicitor, Deddington.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18701006/032/0003?browse=true

19 Banbury Reprint of account of election of Mr. Duffell 15 Sep Guardian Faulkner as Coroner for North Oxon 1870 (uncontested). Speeches verbatim by Under Sheriff, proposer, seconder and Mr. Faulkner. Lunch party after at Mr. Faulkner's residence in Hudson Street; list of invitees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18700915/027/0002?browse=true

Note Manuscript poem entitled 'The new way of Undated canvafsing for a Coronership' addressed to young William Lovell, solicitor, Deddington. See transcript in Section B.

Oxford Report on 5 hour meeting of Henry Churchill's 8 Oct Chronicle creditors at the Randolph Hotel; list of attendees; 1870 proofs of claims received; Churchill paying Field (68) £150 p.a. annuity for restrictive covenant not to practice as a solicitor; appointment of trustee and inspectors. (See also Banbury Guardian report f.18.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18701008/048/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Meeting held by Revising Barrister to update 15 Oct Journal voters' lists. 1870 (2) Notice given of meeting of ratepayers on unspecified Friday to consider future management of the National Schools proposed by Vicar (Rev. J. Turner). (3) Courts Leet of the Duchy and Windsor Manors to be held at the "Common or Guildhall" in Deddington.

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Banbury Letter from 'Ratepayer' criticising hijacking of 20 Oct Guardian ratepayers' meeting by decision to re-start the 1870 National Schools afresh managed by a committee of 12 who did not represent the ratepayers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18701020/023/0002

20 Cutting Vestry meeting at Burford whether to adopt the 1870 'New Act on Education'.

Oxford Description of "Drunken Deddington" at a 29 Oct Times Temperance Conference. 1870 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18701029/144/0008?browse=true

Banbury Meeting of Henry Churchill's creditors (without 3 Nov Guardian legal representatives) at Crown and Tuns on 28 1870 October 1870. Small attendance. Mr. Field claimed £1,235 (for discounted annuity). Query whether partnership between Churchill and Field legally dissolved. Lack of control by creditors. Proxies not used as intended. Too much control by Field. Unsatisfactory composition of Committee of Inspection. Creditors' committee of 3 appointed. (See also f.23.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18701103/026/0003

Oxford Notice of public examination on 8 December 3 Dec Journal 1870 of Henry Churchill, bankrupt. 1870 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18701203/001/0001?browse=true

20a Notice Notice convening meeting of creditors of Henry 20 Oct Churchill on 28 October 1870 to confer on "The 1870 Situation" without legal representatives. See transcript in Section B.

Leaflet Poem lampooning the Committee of Inspection 6 Jan for their inactivity. See transcript in Section B. 1871 (See also Vol. 1, f.237.)

Notice Notice convening special creditors' meeting on 9 1 Feb February 1871 to consider insufficiency of the 1871 Trustee's remuneration. See transcript in Section B.

Circular Special creditors' meeting on 9 February 1871 9 Feb concerning Trustee's remuneration voided on a 1871 technicality. Fresh meeting called for 17 February 1871. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.22.)

Oxford Report on meeting on 9 February 1871. No 11 Feb Journal creditors supported raising the Trustee's 1871 remuneration. Mr. Kinch asked to provide more information. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18710211/035/0008?browse=true

Notice Notice convening special creditors' meeting on 12 Oct 22 October 1872 to consider the close of the 1872 bankruptcy. See transcript in Section B.

Oxford Detailed account of creditors' meeting on 22 26 Oct Journal October 1872. (See also f. 22.) Full report by 1872 Trustee, Mr. Kinch. Bankrupt's books kept in a wretched way. Almost insoluble problems of disputed and inadequately evidenced claims compounded by bankrupt's disappearance. Extensive unsecured borrowings by Churchill. Investments in mining, hotel and insurance companies which turned out ruinously badly. Further dividend of 2s. in the £ to creditors. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18721026/021/0007?browse=true

Cutting List of places where 20 Bank of England Undated 'Tenners' held by Churchill spent between 10 August 1870 and 27 March 1871 (6 in Liverpool).

Cutting Text of advertisement in New York Herald on 5 [March] March 1878 offering £10 reward for information 1878 about Churchill (aged 50 in 1870). Last heard of at Omaha, Nebraska, in October 1870.

Cutting Text of similar advertisement (US$50 reward) in Undated principal U.S. papers. Information sought as Churchill held certain properties at Deddington and Islip "for life".

Cutting Copyhold Court (Court Leet) for Christ Church Undated Manor of Deddington. Successful claim by [1878] Churchill's 'widow' to be admitted to a house in New Street on presumed death of husband (who

held a life interest) in accordance with the custom of the manor.

21 Daily Report on speech by Prof. Huxley, President of 26 Sep News the British Association, on the pleasures of 1870 smoking in moderation.

Oxford Letter from William Wing, Land Agent, Steeple Post 3 Chronicle Aston, correcting erroneous report of his being Oct 1870 summoned for assault.

Oxford Notice of AGM at Hopcroft's Holt Inn of 3 Dec Chronicle Subscription Fire Engine Society (9 villages near 1870 Deddington). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18701203/037/0004?browse=true

Banbury Plans some years previously for a bank in 24 Nov Advertiser Deddington by Henry Churchill's grandfather and 1870 uncle to be called "Churchill and Son, Deddington". Plates for printing bank notes now held by C.D. Faulkner, solicitor, Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18701124/070/0004?browse=true

Banbury Meeting of trustees of the Aynho division of 15 Dec Guardian Turnpike Roads. Henry Churchill formerly Clerk 1870 to trustees. Request by trustee in bankruptcy for outstanding seven months' salary. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18701215/026/0003?browse=true

22 Banbury Special meeting of Henry Churchill's creditors on 23 Feb Guardian 17 February 1871. Detailed questions to Trustee 1871 as to estate assets. Seemed no claim to £2,000 bond given by Samuel Field to Mrs. Churchill when Miss Field. Churchill had fraudulently mortgaged various properties in locality more than once. On vote by value, resolution to increase Trustee's remuneration lost. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18710223/036/0003?browse=true

Banbury Short item questioning substance of differences 16 Mar Advertiser between Deddington and Clifton churches. (See 1871 also f. 29.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18710316/063/0004?browse=true

Banbury (1) Annual shooting match of the 6th Oxfordshire 24 Oct Guardian Rifle Corps at Deddington Butts. New reed band. 1872 Dinner at Crown and Tuns. (2) Special meeting of creditors of Henry Churchill on 22 October 1872. (See also f.20a.) Total indebtedness £10,443. Collected £2,645. Dividend 1s. 6d. in the £ paid. Prospect of further dividend of 2s. in the £. Resolved estate to be wound-up speedily and to increase Trustee's remuneration. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18721024/042/0003?browse=true

23 Banbury Meeting of creditors of Henry Churchill at Crown 3 Nov Guardian and Tuns on 28 October 1870. Many proxies 1870 used in a way not intended. Committee of 3 creditors appointed. (See also f.20.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18701103/026/0003

Banbury Annual Court Leet and Court Baron of the Duchy 10 Nov Guardian and Windsor Manors. Bountiful repast at King's 1870 Arms (Mr. Thomas Austin). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18701110/063/0003?browse=true

Banbury Henry Churchill's bankruptcy. Notice of Sales by 15 Dec Guardian Auction at the Unicorn by John & William 1870 Scroggs: (i) property in Souldern and 2 thatched stone cottages in Clifton, one with blacksmith's shop; (ii) 4 tenanted stone houses in centre of Deddington, with hovels, wells etc., one tenant a butcher, by mortgagees under power of sale. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18701215/041/0003?browse=true

Oxford (1) First of new series of Penny Readings in large 28 Jan Chronicle Schoolroom. 1871 (2) Riding accident to Mr. F. Gulliver of Deddington whilst coursing at Duns Tew.

Oxford Report on above Penny Readings, which 4 Feb Journal interspersed by solos by the ladies. Programme 1871 subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18710204/024/0007?browse=true

Oxford Meeting of Trustees of Deddington Charity 28 Sep Journal Estates. Need to appoint additional feoffees. 1872

'Pesthouse Ground' at Deddington let to Mrs. Martha Bennett. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18720928/020/0007?browse=true

24 Banbury (1) Annual cattle fair at Deddington [Pudding Pie 28 Nov Guardian Fair]. Rain in torrents. Brisk trade in pudding pies 1872 and ale. Deddington reed band. (2) Very meagre attendance at Church Missionary Society meeting. Vicar absent. Speaker introduced himself. (3) Riding accident at Souldern. (4) March of American Serjeant-Major Bates from Warwick to Oxford via reception in Deddington. (See also f.32.) (5) Special service on 5 November in place of abolished State Service [to celebrate restoration of monarchy]. Church Missionary Society lecture attended by c.50 people despite heavy rain; Vicar and family conspicuous by absence. (6) Second Penny Readings of season. Programme, with Clifton church choir, subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18721128/056/0003

Banbury Fourth Penny Readings entertainment. 23 Jan Guardian Programme subjoined. 1873 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18730123/024/0003

Banbury (1) Forthcoming meeting of the Society for the 13 Feb Guardian Propagation of the Gospel. 1873 (2) Last Penny Readings entertainment of season. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18730213/023/0003?browse=true

Oxford (1) Account of above Penny Readings 15 Feb Journal entertainment. 1873 (2) Less than 1 acre of pasture at Great Barford sold at auction for £150. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18730215/030/0008?browse=true

25a Printed Music List for Morning and Evening Services at 20 Sep sheet Deddington Church at the opening of the new 1840 organ. See transcript in Section B.

25b Circular Letter inviting parishioners to attend laying of 28 Mar cornerstone of National and Sunday Free 1853

Schools by Samuel Field Esq. See transcript in Section B.

25c Printed Rules (x7) of the Deddington Church Sunday 1 Jan sheet School Shoe Club. Once a child has subscribed 1861 half the price of a pair of shoes, the Committee will fund the balance. See transcript in Section B.

26 Ticket Ticket (mauve) for concert in aid of Deddington 15 Feb Reading Room. See transcript in Section B. 1867

Ticket Ticket (pink) for Amateur Concert, Deddington. 21 May See transcript in Section B. 1867

26a Poster Deddington Penny Bank, now open, at the Old Undated Infant Schoolroom, Church Lane. Rules for [1859?] Depositors. Open Saturday and Monday evenings 7.30-8.30 p.m. Balances over £1 may be transferred to the Banbury Savings' Bank. List of 8 initial committee members. See transcript in Section B.

27 The Law Article bemoaning propensity of country 5 Nov Times magistrates to neglect rules of criminal 1870 procedure. Cites assault case at Deddington where one of magistrates himself gave evidence and prisoner recalled after sentence and given tougher sentence.

Oxford (1) Quarterly meeting of Deddington, Heyford, 24 Dec Chronicle and Aston Benefit Building Society. 1870 (2) Discovery of 3 skeletons (which crumbled to dust) when cutting a road through a plantation at the bottom of Deddington called 'Oil Hill' on H.C. Risley's estate. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000989/18701224/075/0008

28a Blank 28b- Printed Letter from Holford C. Risley encouraging 10 Oct 28c circular ratepayers to attend meeting about the future 1870 funding of the National Schools, now in a state of inefficiency. Choice between a School Board, with a Rate for Education levied, or a Voluntary System funded by private contributions, with a Grant from Government. See transcript in Section B.

28d Poster Rules of Deddington Reading Room and Lending Undated Library. Full subscription 5s. per annum. Open every evening 7-10 p.m., except Sundays. Draughts and chess allowed, but no betting, bad language or gambling. 1s. fine (or expulsion) for being intoxicated. See transcript in Section B.

28e Blank 28f- Pamphlet Pamphlet titled "Botanical and Pharmaceutical [1869?] 28h Dispensary, Market Place, Deddington" publicising acquisition by Joseph Edward Malings of the Chemist and Druggist business previously carried on by Mr. William M. Carr for 11 years; 3 testimonials (inc. Rev. James Turner); copy of Diploma from Medical Reform Society. See transcript in Section B.

28i- Blank 28j 28k- Program- Programme of vocal and instrumental concert (19 28 Dec 28l me items) in Infant Schoolroom organised by Mr. 1852 Marshall (principle [sic] flute of the Oxford University Concerts). Tickets from Mr. Hiron, bookseller, Market Place, Messrs. Samman, or Mr. R. East, Drapers. See transcript in Section B.

28m Blank 28n Program- Programme of vocal and band concert at the 17 Feb me Infant Schoolroom, Church Street, Deddington 1846 with the Deddington & Bloxham Brass Band. See transcript in Section B.

28o Blank 28p Printed Printed letter from Bishop of Oxford to Holford C. 17 Feb letter Risley acknowledging Petition from the 1871 inhabitants of Clifton [concerning inhibition from preaching at Clifton of Rev. George Willes by Rev. J. Turner]. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.29.)

28q Blank 28r- Poster Blue poster advertising first of a series of 14 Jan 28s concerts (including glees) by the Deddington 1867 Choral Society in the Schoolroom. Proceeds to the poor. See transcript in Section B.

29 Banbury (1) Annual report by Treasurer of the National 23 Feb Guardian Schools (Mr. John Scroggs) shows decline in 1871

subscriptions and income compared with 1858 (£113 8s. 6d. less). (2) Reference to letter from Bishop of Oxford acknowledging Petition from the inhabitants of Clifton. (See also f.28p.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18710223/036/0003?browse=true

Banbury (1) Hot water heating apparatus installed at 2 Mar Advertiser Clifton church at expense of Mr. Holford C. 1871 Risley. (2) Wall letter-box put up at Clifton. (3) Lengthy article entitled "Ritualism drawn mild, and nipped in the bud" discussing aftermath of Vicar's removal of two tall candlesticks and crucifix from the communion table at Clifton, and the suspension of the curate, Rev. George Willes. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18710302/047/0004?browse=true

Banbury Short item questioning substance of differences 16 Mar Advertiser between Deddington and Clifton churches. (See 1871 also f.22.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18710316/063/0004?browse=true

Oxford Cutting torn out. [May] Journal 1871

30 Blank 31 Banbury Report on summons by J.A. Taplin, printer, 18 May Guardian Banbury, against J.H. Robinson, printer, 1871 Deddington, as secretary of the Deddington Horticultural Society for non-payment of £1 17s. prize money at 1867 Deddington Flower Show. Case adjourned. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18710518/042/0003?browse=true

Oxford Article following recent murder at Little Barford 22 Jul Chronicle criticising procedural failings when a warrant for 1871 commitment was issued by a coroner (Mr. Duffell Faulkner in this case); story of Ann Green of Duns Tew who came back from the dead after being hanged in 1650.

Banbury Curious old story of Ann Green (see above). 27 Jul Advertiser 1871

32 Oxford (1) Praise for church decorations at St. James's, 28 Dec Journal Clifton. 1872 (2) Disorganised carol singing at Deddington; Clifton choir (20) led by Rev. G.E. Willes, packed themselves and a harmonium into a wagon and jogged up to Deddington to sing; Christmas morning. (3) All services for Day of Intersession held at Clifton (by curate). (4) Account of third Penny Readings of season before audience of c.320 in aid of Reading Room and Library. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18721228/035/0008

Banbury Account of the march of Sergeant Bates of the 23 Jan Guardian USA with American flag en route from Gretna 1873 Green to Guildhall (i) from Leamington to Banbury and (ii) from Banbury to Oxford, passing through Deddington where given hospitality at Mr. Faulkner's house and the Unicorn. (See also f.24.)

33 Oxford Large number of beans (190) consumed by 4 5 Aug Journal young pigeons being prepared for cooking at 1871 Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18710805/023/0007?browse=true

Banbury New Year's Day tea party by Rev. James Turner 4 Jan Guardian for c.90 of his dissenting brethren. 1872 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18720104/042/0003

Oxford Visit of Diocesan Inspector to National Schools. 10 Feb Journal Embryonic condition: results might be looked 1872 forward to rather than at present particularised. Religious knowledge below par (presently no Sunday School). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18720210/028/0007

Oxford General meeting of subscribers to the 9 Mar Journal Deddington National Schools; average 1872 attendance 85 boys and 77 girls; school finances; donation by Charity Estates feoffees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18720309/021/0008?browse=true

Cutting Appointment by Mr. Duffell Faulkner of Mr. [1872] W.G.W. Lovell, solicitor, Deddington, as deputy coroner of North Oxfordshire.

Banbury Half-yearly meetings at Deddington of 28 Mar Guardian Deddington, Heyford, and Aston Benefit Building 1872 Society to be held at the Unicorn following increase in charges by Charity Estates feoffees for use of Town Hall from 1/- to 2/6. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18720328/026/0003?browse=true

Banbury Verbatim account of fractious vestry meeting 4 Apr Guardian (extraordinary scene) at Adderbury concerning 1872 appointment of churchwardens and charity trustees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18720404/023/0002?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18720404/028/0003?browse=true

34a Banbury Verbatim account of inquiry into the fitness of the 8 Aug Guardian nominated co-optive trustees of the Adderbury 1872 and Milton Charities by the Inspector of Charities; large attendance; critical comments; objector and churchwarden hooted by large crowd outside. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18720808/036/0002?browse=true

34b Notice Appeal in fervent biblical language by the humble Undated poor of Adderbury and Milton that they may receive their due from the feoffee charities.

35 Banbury Excursion of North Oxfordshire Archæological 3 Oct Guardian Society to Horley Church, Hanwell Castle and 1872 Cropredy.

Oxford More extensive account of excursion by the North 5 Oct Journal Oxfordshire Archæological Society. Excursionists 1872 included Mr. Duffell Faulkner, F.R.H.S. Proceedings enhanced by presence of several ladies. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18721005/017/0006

36 Blank 37 Banbury (1) Satisfactory inspection of National Schools by 27 Feb Guardian Government Inspector. 1873 (2) Church matters at Deddington (pop. 2,000) get worse than ever; very few people at church;

no children to catechise as no Sunday School; average number of communicants 6; no soup kitchen this winter. (3) Mr. Samuel Dean, farmer, Deddington, victim of garotte robbery in Birmingham. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18730227/027/0002?browse=true

Bicester (1) Tea meeting (c.120) of Deddington branch of 28 Feb Herald Banbury Co-operative Society. 1873 (2) Meeting in Boys' Schoolroom of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. (3) Report on church matters at Deddington tracking Banbury Guardian of 27 February 1873 above. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0002292/18730228/065/0007?browse=true

Banbury Lengthy letter from 'Jabez' headed "A City set on 6 Mar Guardian a Hill" with its "Light under a Bushel". (See 1873 transcript in Vol. 1, f. 238.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18730306/020/0003?browse=true

38 Banbury Further letter from 'Jabez' headed "A Reproach 13 Mar Guardian upon the Earth. The Scorn of All." "A bye-word in 1873 the Land." Hymn books in parish church contain only 140 penny hymns. (See transcript in Vol. 1, f. 238.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18730313/036/0003?browse=true

Banbury Confirmation service at Deddington, 6 candidates 20 Mar Guardian from Deddington and 20 from Clifton. 1873 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18730320/036/0003

Oxford (1) Finances of Deddington Coal Charity, 22 Mar Journal Secretary and Treasurer Mr. G. Coggins, 1873 supplying 9 tons 10 cwt. of coal each week to 290 necessitous poor in Deddington and nearly 50 at Clifton. (2) Report on above confirmation service. (3) Vestry meeting to discuss the crowded state of the churchyard. (See also transcript of report in the Oxford Journal on 22 March 1873 in Vol. 1, f.239.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18730322/028/0008

Oxford (1) Adjourned Vestry to consider enlargement of 5 Apr Journal churchyard. Ground adjoining orchard occupied 1873 by Mr. Robert Malings, as tenant of S. Field Esq. of Lyndhurst Hall. (2) Farewell meeting for Rev. T. Lord (Salem Chapel) held in the Independent Chapel. Vicar present. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18730405/020/0008?browse=true

39 Banbury (1) Sixth Oxon Rifles monthly competition for a 4 Dec Guardian pewter. 1873 (2) Comprehensive review of performers at first Penny Readings of the season in the large Schoolroom. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18731204/037/0003?browse=true

Banbury Report on third Penny Readings of series. 29 Jan Guardian Programme subjoined. 1874 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740129/046/0002?browse=true

Oxford (1) Consideration of tenders for churchyard 18 Apr Journal extension. 1874 (2) Inconclusive Easter Vestry: W.G.W. Lovell Vicar's churchwarden, Mr. H. Dean parish churchwarden; Vicar absent; churchwardens c.£20 out of pocket. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18740418/022/0007?browse=true

Oxford Adjourned Vestry: appointment of officers; 9 May Journal contract for extending graveyard; voluntary 1874 subscription to repay churchwardens. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18740509/023/0008?browse=true

40a Blank 40b- Pamphlet Reply (8 pages) by Vicar, Rev. James Turner, to 22 Jan 40i subjoined Memorial signed by 101 parishioners 1874 at Clifton objecting to removal of Rev. George Willes as curate. A "more mendacious, dishonest, and deceptive document never was concocted." Alleges majority of signatories not communicants, or were simple-minded cottagers, or misled or bribed etc. Apology for ever allowing Willes to officiate. Turner a follower of a simple form of worship as observed by the late Rev. W. Cotton Risley. Rejection of Romish Doctrines.

"Be ye ready, for in such an hour as ye know not," death may summon you away. Extract from Vicar's letter to Bishop of Oxford. See transcript in Section B.

40j Address (1) Address to Vicar signed by 430 residents of 7 Feb and Reply parish supporting his efforts to suppress 1874 unedifying innovations in simple worship of Reformed Church of England. (2) Reply by Rev. James Turner expressing his gratification; notes that signatories include 36 communicants; biblical quotations. See transcripts in Section B.

41 Banbury Extract (pp.4-6) from Vicar's Reply to Clifton 12 Feb Guardian Memorialists. See transcript in Section B. (See 1874 also ff.40b-40i.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740212/048/0003

Banbury (1) Letter from 'An Inquirer', Deddington, querying 19 Feb Guardian whether the Vicar's 'apology' could not have been 1874 more unchristian and uncharitable. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002 (2) Letter from 'One of the Persecuted' decrying criticism of the curate of Aynho for doing more work than he had been engaged to do. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002 (3) Letter from 'Jabez', Deddington, querying assertion by Vicar in selective extract from letter to Bishop that "I am no Bigot" and appending text of Memorial by Clifton parishioners to Vicar protesting at his removal of Rev. Willes (who still holding services in the Schoolroom). See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.40b-i and f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740219/026/0002

Banbury Letter from 'Impartiality' supporting lack of 26 Feb Guardian response by Vicar to anonymous newspaper 1874 attacks, without subjoined documents in cutting on f.12. See transcript in Section B. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740226/054/0004

42 Banbury Letter from 'Jabez' lamenting problem of 26 Feb Guardian unsupervised children following the demise of the 1874 Sunday School at Deddington and the need for the sexton to patrol with an instrument of flagellation. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740226/066/0004

Banbury (1) Letter from 'Veritas', Deddington, suggesting 5 Mar Guardian that probably at least 400 of the 430 signatories 1874 to the address to the Vicar had never been inside Clifton church, that the signatures had been collected by two Dissenting ministers, that there were only 36 communicants amongst the 430, and that the Memorial protesting the Vicar's actions was signed by 60 regular communicants at Clifton. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/041/0003 (2) Letter from 'More Impartiality' at Clifton Toll Green Gate criticising Impartiality's support for the Vicar Leak Day and asserting many signatories thought petition was against compulsory vaccination. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/042/0003

43 Banbury (1) 'Another Aspect of Aggrieved 5 Mar Guardian Parishionership': Article copied from the Church 1874 Review critical of the Vicar, noting support for Clifton church by Mr. Holford C. Risley, and describing the sequence of events at Clifton church at length. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/043/0003 (2) Letter from 'Impartiality'. Address by 430 parishioners subjoined to last letter a triumphant vindication of the Vicar's conduct. Supports lack of response by Vicar to such vulgar anonymous newspaper attacks. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18740305/041/0003

Banbury Letter from 'Impartiality' with observations on a 12 Mar Guardian number of inaccurate statements in the above- 1874 mentioned extract from the Church Review. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740312/097/0003?browse=true

44 Banbury Letter from 'Jabez, Jun.' criticising actions of 19 Mar Guardian 'Impartiality' and confirming keys of Clifton church 1874 procured for Vicar by a Dissenting preacher. (See also f.12.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740319/035/0003?browse=true

Banbury Attendance at special evening services at 17 Sep Guardian Deddington on past two Sundays exceptionally 1874 large. Addresses on the "Outpouring of the Holy Spirit at the recent meetings at Oxford". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740917/036/0002?browse=true

Banbury (1) Addition to churchyard to be consecrated by 24 Sep Guardian Bishop on 6 October. 1874 (2) 'Religious excitement': series of special services and prayer meetings in Deddington. Evening address in large Schoolroom by Lord Radstock, who asked that mission hymn "I do believe" be sung by "believers" only and those who wished to leave should do so; the majority (principally Nonconformists) took this opportunity. Vicar had publicised meeting without consulting School Committee, who reluctantly agreed on condition that meeting not controversial nor contrary to the principles of the Church of England. "It is earnestly to be hoped some good will result from these efforts, but the churchpeople of the place feel that it is not the right way to set about it, and seem to look on doubtingly and sorrowfully, waiting for better things." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18740924/040/0003?browse=true

45a Poster Poster advertising meetings at the Town Hall and 22 Sep National School where Lord Radstock will preach 1874 the Gospel. See transcript in Section B.

45b Cutting Verbatim account of cordially received address Undated by Rev. J. Turner to the Little Bourton branch of the Wesleyan Foreign Missionary Society. Great need for missionary work at home as well as in foreign fields. Church Home Mission with circuits for itinerant preachers. Turner had preached in 30 circuits. Praise for great Methodist body.

45c Banbury Consecration of addition to Deddington church 8 Oct Guardian burial ground on the north side by Bishop of 1874 Oxford. Small clergy attendance. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18741008/024/0002?browse=true

Banbury Ash Wednesday services at Deddington. The 11 Feb Guardian services were gone through by the officiating 1875 minister, who remained at the lectern, "in an almost inaudible voice, making a dumb show for the majority of the congregation. This is not infrequently the case with High Church clergy at Low celebrations." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18750211/046/0003?browse=true

Banbury Ash Wednesday services at Bloxham. 11 Feb Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1875 r/BL/0001523/18750211/046/0003?browse=true

Banbury Erection of seat at the further extremity of the Undated Guardian nine elms, on the road leading to Banbury, by philanthropic person. View across valley to Bloxham.

Oxford (1) Messrs. Lovell and H. Dean re-elected as 10 Apr Journal churchwardens at Vestry on 3 March. 1875 (2) Wootton North Division Petty Sessions: disputed election of Mr. Chas. Hobley as Assistant Overseer for Deddington at Vestry meeting on 19 March. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18750410/024/0008

Oxford Vestry on 3 March also found the balance of last 10 Apr Chronicle year's accounts considerably on the wrong side. 1875

Banbury Deddington church now in as bad a state as its 1875 Guardian services. One of (few) ladies had to clean out seat to avoid spoiling dress during devotions.

46 Banbury (1) Appointment of Mr. Joseph Edward Malings, 13 Jan Guardian chemist, a well-known local Nonconformist 1876 preacher, as Vicar's churchwarden, in room of Mr. William George Lovell, solicitor, standing down after four years. (2) Meeting of Church of England Temperance Society. Speakers, including Rev. James Turner, insisted on complete abstinence. Large attendance.

(3) Anti-Vaccination meeting to be held at Deddington. Speakers to include Mr. J.E. Malings. Use of Town Hall refused by Charity Estates feoffees. Meeting supported by Vicar. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760113/125/0008?browse=true

Cutting Dismissal of application by Mrs. Butwell of Undated Deddington to North Wootton Division magistrates for search warrant against premises of Mr. Thomas Petty, chemist, Deddington, accused of having a machine to "bewitch people", including applicant.

Banbury Conference of "Perfectionists" in London. Report 2 Mar Guardian in the Christian World on "confession" by Rev. J. 1876 Turner of Deddington and regret for defective teaching. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760302/110/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Good Friday tea meeting and entertainment in 13 Apr Guardian Independent Chapel. Use of Town Hall refused 1876 by Feoffees. (2) Details of poll for election of Assistant Overseer. 3 candidates. Some criticism that "sailing rather near the wind" as successful candidate, Mr. William Taylor, junior clerk to Mr. W.G.W. Lovell, solicitor, who also the Magistrates' Clerk. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760413/144/0008?browse=true

Banbury Adjourned Easter Vestry. Certain accounts still 4 May Guardian not produced by Vicar, who not present. Vicar 1876 had demanded half of collections at Clifton. H.C. Risley Esq. and J. Hands each refused to act as Parish churchwarden. Mr. W. Townsend appointed. "We understand that some strong language used at the first meeting is likely to be the subject of litigation." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760504/168/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Meeting to decide application of £30 surplus 20 May Chronicle from Churchyard Extension Fund. Good deal of 1876 wrangling over accounts. £84 surplus from church restoration now £22 12s. 6d. (mostly spent on chancel screen).

(2) Athletic Sports and Pony Races to be held in Whitsun-week. £35 subscribed for prizes.

47 Banbury Advertisement with race card for Deddington 25 May Guardian Horse and Pony Races, and Athletic Sports, (for 1876 Amateurs). 10 races. To be held in a Field lent by Mr. Henry Dean on the Banbury Road. Under patronage of local gentry. Band. Tickets 6d. on gate, 3d. in advance. Carriages 1/-, and 6d. for each occupant. Conveyances will meet the Trains at Aynho Station. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760525/068/0005?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760525/068/0004?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18760617/022/0007?browse=true

Banbury 12 months leave of absence for Rev. James 24 Aug Guardian Turner on account of ill-health. Locum tenens 1876 Rev. Hoernle of Sheffield. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760824/103/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Collections towards re-establishment of 31 Aug Guardian church choir. 1876 (2) Improvements since arrival of Rev. W. Hoernle. Choir (18 men and boys) established. Re-commencement of Sunday School. Collections up from 4s. 3d. to £7 1s. 0d. Lectern restored to proper position. Memorial signed by 170 parishioners requesting use of Hymns Ancient and Modern (as at Clifton and Hempton). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760831/118/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'Jabez' suggesting no further use for 31 Aug Guardian absent Vicar's Nonconformist churchwarden, with 1876 his conflicting preaching commitments. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18760831/107/0006?browse=true

48 Banbury (1) Opening services for new Deddington Mission 28 Sep Guardian Hall. Speaker from Evangelisation Society. 1876 Building originally erected by former Vicar, Rev. Richard Greaves [1822-1836]. (2) Two reports on Harvest thanksgiving services: much larger congregations than for many a day. Description of profuse decorations by the ladies of the parish.

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Cutting Extract from The Times concerning Exhibition at Undated Philadelphia where Mr. Henry Dean exhibited his stoneware drain traps for preventing the influx of sewer gas into houses.

Banbury Tea meeting of Deddington Independent Chapel 19 Oct Guardian in Mission Hall. Chairman J.H. Harris, formerly of 1876 Deddington, now on a visit from New Zealand, who described origin and growth of Nonconformity in district since 1632. Several clerical speakers. Plan for new chapel. (See also ff.49 and 263.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18761019/109/0008?browse=true

Banbury Article on pending abolition of the Oxford and 26 Oct Guardian Adderbury otherwise called the Kidlington and 1876 Deddington turnpike road and on its Surveyors since 1755. Two tollgates, at Watereaton and Deddington. Toll-houses purchased as cottages by Christ Church. Benjamin Pritchett of Deddington surveyor for many years (ejected 1826). Current surveyor Mr. Bennett of Deddington (Surveyor to the Wootton Highway Board). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18761026/074/0006?browse=true

49 Cutting Summer meeting of Deddington Deanery School [June] Managers' and Teachers' Association at 1876 Deddington.

[Oxford Day-trip to Portsmouth and Isle of Wight by over [1876] Chronicle] 400 excursionists by train from Aynho station. Reached Portsmouth 8.30 a.m. Return train left 7.30 p.m., arrived back around midnight. See transcript in Section B.

Banbury (1) Mr. John Hyde Harris, after 27 years at 16 Nov Guardian Dunedin, rumoured to be publishing a history of 1876 Deddington shortly. (See also ff.48 and 263.) (2) Forthcoming annual Horse and Pleasure Fair [Pudding Pie Fair]. (3) Some talk of repairing pavements, which a disgrace. (4) Re-introduction of Saints' Day services. (5) Independents to erect a new chapel.

(6) Local Heythrop Hunt and Bicester Hunt meets. These most important local meets for Deddington Nimrods. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18761116/104/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Christmas decorations at Clifton church. 28 Dec Guardian (2) Christmas decorations at Deddington more 1876 elaborate than scanty decorations of late years. (3) Hempton church undergoing interior restoration. Striking new mural. [Three separate news cuttings.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18761228/097/0008?browse=true

Banbury Church choir supper for 40 at Unicorn Inn. 11 Jan Guardian Speech by Rev. J.F.D. Hoernle, curate in charge. 1877 Songs and glees. Landlord Mr. A.B. Painter. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770111/088/0008?browse=true

50 Banbury Verbatim account of Ratepayers' meeting to 22 Feb Guardian discuss future funding of National Schools. In the 1877 chair, Mr. W.G.W. Lovell, solicitor. Insufficient pledges to meet carried forward 1876 deficit or anticipated greater deficiency for 1877. Mr. Manchip, Master of Boys' School, proposed replacing current flat 1d. per week charge by 3 rates of 4d., 2d., and 1d. per week depending on father's occupation. Committee appointed to canvass scope for increased subscriptions. Good school report from H.M. Inspector. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770222/082/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Funeral, with military honours, of Mr. Thomas 12 Apr Guardian Lardner (57) of Clifton, member of 2nd Oxon 1877 Rifles Volunteer Corps. Deceased an accomplished shot. (2) Annual Vestry. Accounts of Vicar's churchwarden and Parish churchwarden produced and passed. Vicar had re-nominated Mr. J.E. Malins as Vicar's churchwarden. Outgoing Parish churchwarden, Mr. W. Townsend, declined to act, as did three others proposed as "champions of the Unionist element". Ultimately Mr. Z.W. Stilgoe elected (to satisfaction of correspondent). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770412/107/0008?browse=true

51 Banbury Advertisement with race card for Deddington 17 May Guardian Races and Athletic Sports (for amateurs). 10 1877 races. To be held in Fields lent by Mr. H. Dean on the Banbury Road. Under patronage of local gentry. Band. Stand to be erected. Distribution of prizes at the King's Arms at 7 o'clock. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770517/126/0008?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770517/085/0004?browse=true

Cutting Mr. George Coggins successfully passed final 1877 Law Society exams to be admitted as a solicitor. Articled to C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. of Deddington.

Banbury Letter from 'W.W.' bemoaning inadequate 11 Oct Guardian attendance of County Magistrates for the 1877 despatch of business. [Mr. Hall, M.P., Mr. Risley, Mr. Foster-Melliar, Mr. Cottrell Dormer, Mr. Dashwood, Mr. Guest (infirm).] Lord Lieutenant objects to beneficed clergymen as Justices. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18771011/123/0006

Banbury Letter from 'X.X.' suggesting Deddington area 18 Oct Guardian Petty Sessions be absorbed by neighbouring 1877 magistrates courts. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18771018/101/0007?browse=true

52 Banbury (1) Choir excursion, led by Mr. Manchip, to 9 Aug Guardian Edgehill. 1877 (2) Reading Room and Lending Library in flourishing state 1873-75, but since then feebly supported and now in pecuniary difficulties. About £20 needs to be raised to continue on a secure footing. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770809/101/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) National School harvest holidays until 17 16 Aug Guardian September. 1877 (2) 'Words of Farewell' by the Rev. J.F.D. Hoernle, locum tenens for Vicar for past 12 months. Although slight increase in communicants, "considering the size of the parish, there ought to be at least double the number". Sunday School for girls (60)

considerably increased. Sunday School for boys (23) has almost proved a failure. Separate twice- weekly winter night schools for boys (24) and girls (39). Choir re-established. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18770816/100/0008?browse=true

Oxford Farewell sermon by Rev. J.F.D. Hoernle as 18 Aug Chronicle above. Note of achievements. Congregation has 1877 increased at least fourfold.

Banbury Evangelistic service in Mission Hall. Lengthy 18 Oct Guardian resolution of support for the Rev. James Turner 1877 in his severe illness. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18771018/102/0008

Oxford (1) Death of Rev. Jas. Turner (55) at Torquay on 19 Jan Journal 16 January 1878. 1878 (2) Annual Band of Hope [temperance organisation for children under 16] party held at the Primitive Methodist Preaching House. 90 sat down to a capital tea at four o'clock. (3) Tea and public meeting at the Mission Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18780119/025/0008?browse=true

53 Banbury Letter from 'W.W.' complaining again of absence 14 Feb Guardian of magistrates to ensure justice properly 1878 administered. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780214/106/0006?browse=true

Banbury Letter from W.G.W. Lovell, Clerk to the Justices 21 Feb Guardian of North Wootton Division, rebutting above. 1878 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780221/119/0007?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'W.W.', Steeple Aston, instancing 28 Feb Guardian consequences of lack of magistrates and 1878 precedents for reorganising petty sessions boundaries. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780228/108/0008?browse=true

Banbury Entertainment at National School, including the 7 Mar Guardian farce 'D'ye know me now ?'. Capital acting of Mr. 1878 Manchip as Nogo Dumps. (See also f.54b.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780307/109/0008?browse=true

Banbury Presentation to Rev. C.H. Firmstone, curate-in- 7 Mar Guardian charge of Clifton for past 15 months. Text of letter 1878 of thanks in return. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780307/109/0008?browse=true

54a Banbury (1) Well attended Vestry meeting. Agreement to 28 Mar Guardian appoint a parochial sanitary committee to assist 1878 the Rural Sanitary Authority. (2) New Vicar, Rev. Thomas Boniface, to be instituted on 3 April. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780328/160/0008?browse=true

Cuttings Presentations to Rev. T. Boniface (and his sister) Undated (x3) on leaving his curacy at Aylesbury.

Banbury Detailed account of the institution of the Rev. T. 4 Apr Guardian Boniface by the Bishop of Oxford, including the 1878 Bishop's address verbatim. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780404/155/0008?browse=true

54b Printed Programme of Entertainment in the Boys' 5 Mar sheet Schoolroom in aid of Deddington Reading Room 1878 and Lending Library. Various songs etc., with concluding original farce 'D'ye know me now'. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.53.)

55 Banbury Conflicting decisions whether or not a Squire 11 Apr Guardian should be exempted from serving as overseer. 1878

Banbury Letter from James Lewis concerning need for 18 Apr Guardian pipe drainage to avoid risk of contamination from 1878 old stone drains. Deddington c.320 houses and 1,700 inhabitants. [Average household 5.3.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780418/106/0006?browse=true

Banbury Advertisement with race card for Deddington 25 Apr Guardian Races and Athletic Sports (for amateurs). 9 1878 races. To be held in Fields lent by Mr. H. Dean on the Banbury Road. Under patronage of local gentry. Band. Stand to be erected. Distribution of prizes at the King's Arms at 7 o'clock. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780425/147/0008?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780425/114/0004?browse=true

Banbury Easter Day services at Hempton. [Loose cutting.] 25 Apr Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1878 r/BL/0001523/18780425/148/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Summer birds: swallows, martins, cuckoos. 27 Apr Journal (2) Independents' tea meeting in Mission Hall. 1878 Cricket match between Mr. Wells's Bible Class and Band of Hope. (3) Well-supported Easter Day services at parish church. (4) Entertainment got up by officers of the Deddington detachment of the 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers in the Boys' Schoolroom. [Per loose cutting] musical selections and two farces. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18780427/011/0007?browse=true

56 Banbury (1) Mr. Holford C. Risley J.P. appointed Vicar's 2 May Guardian churchwarden, Mr. Z.W. Stilgoe reappointed 1878 Parish churchwarden. (2) Irreligious behaviour by some older children and young persons in and around church will no longer be tolerated. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18780502/140/0008

Banbury Letter from 'Jabez' strongly condemning Romish 2 May Guardian Eucharist at Hempton on Easter Day conducted 1878 by a clergyman from Bloxham, who a 'Brother of the Society of the Holy Cross'. Criticism of use of term "altar". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780502/137/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Vestry meeting. Mr. G.S. Hedges appointed 1 Aug Guardian Parish churchwarden following death of Mr. Z.W. 1878 Stilgoe. Appointment of 2 sidesmen. (2) £3 14s. 5d. collection for Diocesan Church Building Society. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780801/143/0008?browse=true

Banbury Annual meeting at Hopcroft's Holt Inn of the 8 Aug Guardian Prosecution Association, with dinner after and 1878 toasts. Oxford String Band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780808/126/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Increase in salary of Assistant Overseer 15 Aug Guardian refused by Vestry. 1878 (2) Choir entertainment in Castle Field. "After dining in the pavilion, games of quoits, cricket, and rounders were resorted to." Several subscribers and some ladies came on to the ground. (3) Well-attended mission services in tent pitched in field lent by Mr. Henry Dean on the Banbury Road. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780815/126/0007?browse=true

Cutting Serious accident when Banbury quoit club went Undated to Deddington for match. Brake sank into a trench, caused by rain, turning up the slight incline to the Unicorn, and turned over, throwing out occupants. 2 injured.

57 Banbury (1) National Schools re-open after harvest 12 Sep Guardian holidays. 1878 (2) Rural Fête in Castle Grounds in aid of the Reading Room and Lending Library, attended by c.600. Cricket match, archery, lawn-tennis, croquet, aunt Sally, tug-of-war, dancing etc. Banbury Britannia Brass Band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780912/137/0008?browse=true

Banbury Annual school treat. Procession, headed by 19 Sep Guardian Town Band, to Castle Grounds. Usual games. 1878 Small gift for each child. Afternoon tea. 6.30 p.m. service in church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18780919/183/0009?browse=true

Banbury (1) Frost and snow at Christmas tide; 15oF on 2 Jan Guardian Christmas Eve. 1879 (2) Mr. F.S. Boissier, Assistant Master at All Saints' School, Bloxham, licensed to the curacy of Clifton. (3) Parish Magazine initiated by Rev. T. Boniface as an insertion in the "Gospeller". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790102/119/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Government inspection of National Schools. 25 Jan Journal (2) Mr. T. Bennett of Deddington admitted a 1879 solicitor.

(3) Horse and cart carrying mails from Banbury bolted outside Deddington and upset cart. (4) Meeting of Charity Estates feoffees. £56 10s. 6d. to be divided equally between the National Schools and the Coal Charity. (5) Deddington confirmation service in early April. (6) Musical Society formed by the Rev. T. Boniface. (See Banbury Guardian, 30 January 1879 below.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18790125/019/0007?browse=true

Banbury Vocal and instrumental concert at National 30 Jan Guardian Schools by Deddington Musical Society. 1879 Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790130/110/0008?browse=true

58a Banbury (1) Preachers at Lenten Wednesday evening 6 Mar Guardian services. 1879 (2) Planting of trees in the churchyard, including a row of limes along east wall. (3) Forthcoming confirmation service. (4) Several new books added to Lending Library. (5) Letter from 'Jabez' (i) complaining about the price of bread in Deddington and (ii) hoping that the replacement for the outgoing curate at Hempton (Rev. E.V. Collins) will not also play at Popery in a Protestant place of worship. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790306/147/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) No cases at Petty Sessions. 27 Mar Guardian (2) Change of date of Military and Athletic Sports. 1879 (3) Preacher at next Wednesday Lenten service. (4) Felling of the 'Nine Elms' at the end of the pathway on the Adderbury road. (5) Summer excursion to Portsmouth planned. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790327/124/0008?browse=true

Banbury Opening of the Public Hall (formerly Mission Hall, 10 Apr Guardian acquired for £180). Tea for 70. Hall for any 1879 meetings of a moral tendency, concerts etc. United choirs of Deddington and Clifton. Appeal for funds. (See also ff.58e-f and Vol. 1, ff. 232- 233.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790410/129/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) First sightings of swallows. 24 Apr Guardian (2) Easter Vestry. Outgoing churchwardens 1879 (Messrs. Risley and Hedges) and sidesmen re- appointed. (3) Closing winter concert by Deddington Musical Society. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790424/119/0008?browse=true

58b Printed Programme of concert in Boys' Schoolroom. 18 23 Apr sheet songs, glees and other music. See transcript in 1879 Section B. 58c- Blank 58d 58e- Leaflet Leaflet advertising General Bazaar to raise funds July 58f to pay-off £180 cost of purchasing the Public Hall 1879 (late Mission Hall), including humorous poem (34 lines). See transcript in Section B. (See also f.58a and Vol. 1, ff. 232-233.)

58g Banbury Detailed report on the Deddington Military and 17 Apr Guardian Athletic Sports races. 1879 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790417/163/0008?browse=true

59 Banbury Full report (3 pages) on Deddington Deanery 15 May Guardian Choral Association Festival at Deddington. 12 1879 choirs with 211 voices, Deddington 24. Choral morning service, various addresses. Luncheon in large tent in Mr. Hawkes' grounds. Various speeches. Evensong at four o'clock. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790515/073/0005?browse=true

Banbury Forthcoming St. Peter's Day dedication festival at 26 Jun Guardian Deddington. 1879 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790626/114/0008?browse=true

Oxford Sea side trip by train to Portsmouth. Over 400 12 Jul Chronicle excursionists. c.300 went on to the Isle of Wight 1879 in the afternoon.

60 Banbury (1) Forthcoming Reading Room Fête. 14 Aug Guardian (2) At county prize meeting [shooting] Deddington 1879 detachment won new Battalion challenge cup. (3) Malicious cruelty to cart mare in field in Dun's Tew belonging to Mr. John French, farmer. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790814/149/0008?browse=true

Banbury Vestry to nominate members of a parochial 28 Aug Guardian sanitary committee at the request of the Rural 1879 Sanitary Authority pursuant to new Public Health Act. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790828/171/0008?browse=true

Cutting St. James' Day services at Clifton. Undated

Banbury Deddington Volunteer Rifle Fête in Castle 25 Sep Guardian Grounds. Cricket match, tug of war. After tea, 1879 short dramatic and musical entertainment in the pavilion. Dancing till eleven o'clock. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790925/126/0008?browse=true

61 Four Confession of murder at Chingford 22 years Sep/Oct cuttings previously of Mary White (70) by Jonathan 1879 Geydon (49), a miserable, care-worn man, described as a labourer (a native of Deddington). Geydon sentenced to hang. First cutting from Banbury Guardian 11 Sep 1879: https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18790911/183/0008?browse=true

62 Two Separate articles questioning the Post 10 cuttings appropriateness of the death penalty in the case Nov 1879 of Geydon.

Banbury First concert of season by Deddington Musical 6 Nov Guardian Society. Programme subjoined. Reduced 1879 attendance, perhaps due to increased admission charge. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18791106/176/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'W.W.', Steeple Aston, complaining 6 Nov Guardian about impossibility of getting licences because of 1879 lack of or no magistrates. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18791106/075/0003?browse=true

Banbury Opening meeting of Deddington branch of 20 Nov Advertiser Church of England Temperance Society. Mr. C. 1879 Duffell Faulkner one of speakers. Suggestion of temperance public house, "but perhaps, like a lot of other things in Deddington, it will end in talk."

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63 Banbury (1) Christmastide services and decorations. 1 Jan Guardian (2) Volunteers' Christmas annual prize shooting 1880 at the Butts on Boxing Day. Prizes included a goose, leg of mutton and whiskey. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800101/126/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Treat for boys and girls attending Church 15 Jan Guardian Sunday Schools. 1880 (2) Meeting of Charity Estates feoffees; annual accounts. (3) £23 1s. 6d. collected in 1879 for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. (4) Forthcoming Musical Society concert. (5) Band of Hope winter party in the Public Hall. Tea, games (e.g. blind postman), presents on Christmas tree. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800115/128/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from Geo. S. Hedges, farmer, Deddington, 22 Jan Guardian attributing current agricultural depression to local 1880 taxation and persistent wet weather and lack of sunshine. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18800122/112/0005

Banbury Removal by Vestry of Assistant Overseer, Mr. 22 Jan Guardian Taylor, for failing to produce records. 1880 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800122/132/0008?browse=true

64a Banbury Concert by Deddington Musical Society. Rather 29 Jan Advertiser small audience; better performance than last 1880 time. Reviews of performers. (See also f.64b.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18800129/098/0005?browse=true

Banbury Entertainment in Boys' Schoolroom by 22 Apr Guardian Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle 1880 Volunteer Corps. Farce "Taming a Tiger", comic drama "A Phenomenon in a Smock Frock" and songs. Capital acting by Mr. Manchip [Master of Boys' School]. Band of the Deddington Musical Society.

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Banbury Vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the 22 Apr Advertiser Church of England Temperance Society. 1880 Soloists, bar one, not local. (See also ff. 64d-64f and f.65.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18800422/073/0005

Banbury Rev. F.S. Boissier and Rev. C.C. Atkinson, [3 Jun] Guardian assistant curates at Deddington, ordained priests. 1880 Mr. Arthur Hombersley ordained deacon, and licensed to Deddington and Clifton.

Banbury Concert in Independent Chapel in aid of new 25 Nov Guardian chapel building fund. 1880 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801125/157/0007?browse=true

64b Printed Programme of concert by Deddington Musical 21 Jan sheet Society in the Boys' Schoolroom. 16 pieces, 1880 principally songs and glees. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.64a.)

64c Blank 64d- Program- Programme (3 pages on pink paper) of vocal and 20 Apr 64f me instrumental concert in the National School in aid 1880 of the Church of England Temperance Society. 20 pieces. See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.64a and 65.)

65 Oxford Report on above concert. Net takings £6 6s. 6d. 24 Apr Journal (See also f.64a and ff.64d-f.) 1880 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18800424/020/0008

Cutting Acquisition of site for new place of worship for the Undated Congregationalists.

Banbury (1) Two day celebration of Independent Sunday 15 Jul Guardian School centenary. Also children from Hempton, 1880 Clifton and Great Barford. 470 scholars processed through streets to field behind The Grove lent by Mr. J. Clarke for a Nonconformist service, with c.500 friends and family. On Monday, cricket match in Castle Grounds. Then 393 children and teachers processed to Hempton Way, and were conveyed to Tomhill Farm (Mr. F.

Gulliver) for tea and games. Over 800 people at Tomhill. (2) Annual meeting of Reading Room and Lending Library. Unsatisfactory finances: income £15 15s. 5½d., expenditure £23 1s. 7d. Annual fête made loss. Yearly members 38; weekly, quarterly and half-yearly members 30+. Support by Holford C. Risley, Esq. Sadly in want of new books. 489 volumes lent during year. Librarian, Mr. John Woolgrove leaving town; successor his brother Fred. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800715/088/0008?browse=true

66 Banbury (1) Excursion by over 300 by train (via Oxford at 8 Jul Guardian 5.00 a.m.) to Southampton (8.00 a.m.). Steamer 1880 to Isle of Wight. 2½ hours at The Needles. Home about midnight. (2) Centenary of Church Sunday Schools. Scholars from Deddington, Clifton and Hempton processed to Market Place, thence to church for children's service. 200-300 Sunday scholars. Reception on Vicarage lawn. Combined parish service in evening. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800708/071/0005?browse=true

[Oxford Forthcoming Church of England Temperance 18 Sep Chronicle] Society harvest home fête and gipsy 1880 encampment in the archery ground of C. Duffell Faulkner Esq. Band of the 2nd Oxon Rifles. Prom concert and dancing. Hot water for tea, al fresco picnics, refreshment tent.

Banbury Account of amusements at above temperance 23 Sep Guardian fête. 1880 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800923/115/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Cricket match at Castle Grounds between 23 Sep Advertiser Deddington United Cricket Club and Mr. T.H. 1880 Wells' eleven. (2) Report on above temperance fête, observing band stage put up on beer barrels. Glee party from Oxford. Probably not pecuniary success. Correspondent suggests any repeat should be held earlier in season. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18800923/059/0005?browse=true

67 Banbury (1) Proposed to start a "Coffee Public House" in 9 Sep Guardian Deddington, with shares of £1 each. 1880 (2) Bats very troublesome in parish church. Recommend turning an owl into the church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18800909/054/0003?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming amateur concert in Boys' 14 Oct Guardian Schoolroom. Songs with guitar accompaniment. 1880 (2) 21st annual prize shooting match of the 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers at Deddington Butts. Full prize list. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801014/094/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Harvest thanksgiving services at Clifton and 21 Oct Guardian Hempton. 1880 (2) Concert of vocal and piano music in aid of the National Schools. Programme subjoined. Prominent role of the Misses Skirrow. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801021/129/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming vocal and instrumental concert in 3 Feb Guardian aid of the Church of England Temperance 1881 Society through the instrumentality of C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. (2) Presentation of prizes (books worth £3) to Congregational Chapel Sunday School scholars. Christmas fair in Public Hall for new chapel, raising £20. (3) Forthcoming annual meeting of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts in Schoolroom. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810203/111/0007?browse=true

68 Banbury Letter from 'Observer' urging clergy of Banbury 21 Oct Guardian and elsewhere to follow the example of 1880 Deddington, which used to be called "Drunken Deddington", in promoting temperance, and without needing to rely on Dissenters. [Same cutting as f.73.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801021/129/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming monthly meeting of Church of 2 Dec Guardian England Temperance Society. 1880 (2) Forthcoming Advent services.

(3) First Nonconformist funeral in parish churchyard. Vicar refused the use of the bell for the occasion. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801202/096/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) No cases at Petty Sessions. 9 Dec Guardian (2) Next Musical Society concert. 1880 (3) To be resident District Nurse at Deddington through kind exertions of Lady Mary Dashwood of Dunstew. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801209/133/0008?browse=true

Banbury Christmas decorations at parish church. 30 Dec Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1880 r/BL/0001523/18801230/144/0008?browse=true

Banbury Bitterly chill six weeks. Prospect of completion of 27 Jan Guardian repairs to church heating apparatus. 1881 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810127/117/0008?browse=true

Banbury Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 10 Feb Guardian Foreign Parts meeting. 1881 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810210/138/0008?browse=true

Banbury Heythrop Hunt: Fox being pursued by the 24 Feb Guardian Heythrop near Deddington took refuge in the 1881 dining room of Mr. Joseph Course, draper. Mr. Course to hang up the head and brush as a memento. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810224/098/0008?browse=true

69 Banbury (1) Meeting at the King's Arms to form a 3 Mar Guardian Conservative Association. 1881 (2) Lecture on American life in the Independent chapel. (3) Preachers at Lenten services. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810303/119/0008?browse=true

Banbury Monthly meetings of Church of England 10 Mar Guardian Temperance Society now fill the Public Hall. 1881 Usually music, songs, readings etc. Next month a lecture on temperance. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810310/116/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Ventriloquist at the Public Hall. Small 17 Mar Advertiser audience. 1881 (2) Drill of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers Corps. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18810317/051/0005

Banbury (1) Annual Vestry to appoint overseers and 31 Mar Guardian waywardens. 1881 (2) Banbury Minstrels at the Public Hall. Not large audience. Saturday "never considered as a very suitable day for a performance of any kind in Deddington." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810331/115/0007?browse=true

Banbury Deddington court of the Ancient Order of 7 Apr Guardian Foresters in healthy financial condition. 54 1881 members. Assets of friendly society exceed liabilities by £47. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810407/124/0008?browse=true

Banbury Annual tea meeting of Deddington branch of 6 Oct Guardian Banbury Co-operative Society in the Mission Hall. 1881 60 attendees. Evening entertainment. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18811006/050/0003?browse=true

70 Banbury (1) Gas lamp in New Street arbitrarily moved by 14 Apr Guardian Lighting Committee 1881 (2) Good Friday and Easter Day services. (3) Opening of Coffee Tavern in new building opposite Crown and Tuns "which latter still stands in its venerable antiquity but with closed doors and windows". Explosion of ginger beer bottle. Tables with marble tops. Newspapers, games etc. upstairs. Manager Mr. David Bennett, ex Great Western Arms, Aynho station. See also f.82a.) (4) Letter from Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner itemising illegal and Ritualistic practices in parish church. 'Altar' erected in place of the Holy Table. "Let us go, I have seen enough." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810414/137/0007?browse=true

Banbury Monthly entertainment by Church of England 5 May Advertiser Temperance Society in Public Hall. Programme 1881 subjoined. Comments on performers.

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Banbury (1) Forthcoming Forester's Court fête. 2 Jun Guardian (2) Success by Miss Fanny Dean of Deddington 1881 in Royal Academy of Music exams. (3) Club Day annual holiday. Vocal and instrumental musical entertainment planned by Church of England Temperance Society. 20 performers, many from a distance. (See also f.71.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810602/117/0007?browse=true

71 Banbury Report on above Church of England Temperance 9 Jun Guardian Society entertainment. (See f.70.) Programme 1881 subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810609/093/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming third annual sea-side trip. 23 Jun Guardian Planned destination Weymouth and Portland. 1881 (2) 4 Bennett brothers to represent Rifle Corps at Wimbledon rifle competition. (See also f.73.) (3) Deddington representatives (W. Kinch, Esq. and Mr. G.S. Harris) at Rural Dean's meeting regarding the Diocesan Conference. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810623/149/0008?browse=true

Banbury Forthcoming annual excursion of Church of 14 Jul Guardian England Temperance Society, Deddington 1881 branch, to Nuneham Park. House boat from Folly Bridge with dancing to the music of Mr. Chaundy's temperance band. (See also f.73.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810714/064/0003?browse=true

Banbury Report on flower show and dedication festival (3 28 Jul Advertiser services) at Clifton. Church decorations. Detailed 1881 account of flower show exhibits. Selection of music by Mr. Hone's band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18810728/059/0005?browse=true

72 Banbury Opening of new Independent [Congregational] 26 May Guardian Chapel in High Street. Description of building. 1881 Builders Messrs. Hopcraft and Bennett of Deddington. Ground floor seating for 242. Two

dedication services (sermon reported verbatim). Total cost £1,500 (£500 outstanding). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810519/067/0005?browse=true https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810526/117/0008?browse=true

[Banbury Advertiser, 12 August 1880: detailed report (2 columns) on laying the foundation stones, description of plans for church, various speeches reported verbatim. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18800812/072/0005 ]

73 Banbury (1) Success for Bennett brothers at Wimbledon 21 Jul Advertiser rifle competition. (See also f.71.) 1881 (2) Report on Church of England Temperance Society excursion to Nuneham Park. 56 from Deddington joined by c.150 from Oxford. River journey by 'British Queen'. Dancing, lunch, tea on board or picnics in grounds. (See also f.71.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18810721/050/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Outing on foot by juvenile members of Church 29 Sep Guardian Temperance Society [Band of Hope] to Dun's 1881 Tew for games and tea. (2) Harvest thanksgiving services at Deddington. Special service for Sunday School children, who brought flowers and fruit, which sent to Kensington Workhouse Infirmary. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810929/044/0003?browse=true

[Oxford (1) Forthcoming Deddington Musical Society [23 Apr] Chronicle] concert on 27 April. 1881 (2) Damage to Post Office telegraph apparatus and two chimneys in Philcot Street caused by severe thunder and hail storm.

Banbury Letter from 'Observer' urging clergy of Banbury 21 Oct Guardian and elsewhere to follow the example of 1880 Deddington, which used to be called "Drunken Deddington", in promoting temperance, and without needing to rely on Dissenters. [Same cutting as f.68.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18801021/129/0008?browse=true

74 Banbury (1) Invitation Ball (over 40 present) under 12 Jan Advertiser auspices of Deddington Dancing Class in large 1882 Schoolroom. Music by Banbury Quadrille Party until 3 a.m. (2) Presentation to Miss F. Boniface, Vicar's sister, of richly illuminated book and purse of £21, in appreciation of her services at the organ. (3) Detailed report on first Musical Society concert of season. Programme subjoined. Very moderate audience. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18820112/080/0005?browse=true

Oxford Shorter report on above Deddington Musical 21 Jan Journal Society concert. Less well patronised. 1882 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18820121/022/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming musical and dramatic 26 Jan Guardian entertainment by Deddington detachment of Rifle 1882 Volunteers. (2) Deddington 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers Christmas prize shooting. Descriptions of prizes (e.g. goose, spirits). (3) Detailed report on above Musical Society concert. Programme subjoined. Comments on performers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820126/093/0008?browse=true

75 Banbury (1) Government inspection of National Schools. 2 Feb Guardian Current deficit over £40. 1882 (2) At Police Court, Jonathan Skuce of Hempton summoned for stealing part of a dead fence at Hempton, value 1s. No show by both parties. (3) Forthcoming annual ballad concert of Church of England Temperance Society in Boys' Schoolroom. (4) Report on first entertainment of season of Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers, including comedy 'Painless Dentistry' and farce 'The Area Belle'. Praise for acting by Mr. Manchip and Corporal Hobley. Songs, piano and violin solos. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820202/104/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Summons against Jonathan Skuce as above. 2 Feb Advertiser (2) Inspection of National Schools as above. 1882

(3) Forthcoming annual ballad concert of Church of England Temperance Society as above. (4) Report on above entertainment by Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers tracks Banbury Guardian report. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18820202/064/0005?browse=true

76 Banbury (1) Two petitions presented to House of 16 Feb Advertiser Commons by county M.P., Colonel Harcourt. 1882 (2) Lengthy report on ballad concert of Church of England Temperance Society in Schoolroom, organised by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner. Capacity audience. Numerous encores. Best concert ever remembered. Teetotal lecture by Miss Richardson of Bristol in interval; call to take the pledge. £10 16s. 0d. raised. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18820216/047/0005?browse=true

Banbury Another detailed account of above Temperance 16 Feb Guardian Society concert. Programme subjoined. 1882 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820216/094/0008?browse=true

77 Banbury Letter from Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner criticising 2 Mar Guardian article titled "Death in the Pot", which views 1882 eating meat as a necessary of existence, and calls for laws to prevent the sale of diseased meat to be strengthened. Faulkner instead advocates a diet per the principles of the Vegetarian Society. Nourishment from vegetable kingdom closer at hand, cheaper and uses less land. Quotation from Genesis. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820302/073/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Next Lenten evening service. 23 Mar Guardian (2) Forthcoming annual meeting of the Society for 1882 the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. (3) Forthcoming lecture in aid of Reading Room on 'Light and Colour' with magic lantern slides. (See also f.78.) (4) Forthcoming annual 'sea-side trip' to South Staffordshire coal mines, Musical Society 'Easter Ball' and Dancing Class Oratorio (Communicated). (5) Diocesan Inspector's report on Infants, Girls and Boys classes at National Schools. Generally satisfactory.

(6) 125 candidates from local parishes confirmed at service at Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820323/069/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Musical Society concert postponed. Probably 6 Apr Guardian society's last season. 1882 (2) Sea-side trip to Portsmouth and Isle of Wight planned. (3) Monthly Temperance Society meeting. Outside speaker and songs. Full attendance. (4) Easter Day services. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820406/104/0008?browse=true

78 Banbury (1) Forthcoming Temperance Society speaker. 30 Mar Guardian (See also f.77.) 1882 (2) Annual missionary meeting at Deddington. Speakers on work in India. (3) Illustrated lecture on 'Light and Colour' in aid of Reading Room by speaker from Trinity College. Verbatim account of talk. (See also f.77.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820330/099/0008?browse=true

Banbury Decorations of parish church at Easter. 13 Apr Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1882 r/BL/0001523/18820413/133/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Dancing Class end of season ball for 60+. 22 Apr Journal Dancing 9 p.m. until early hours. 1882 (2) Musical Society soirée for upwards of 80 in National Schools. Supper provided by Mr. Hedges of the King's Arms. Musical entertainment. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18820422/019/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Easter Vestry: H.C. Risley, Esq. and Mr. 22 Apr Chronicle George S. Hedges re-appointed Vicar's 1882 churchwarden and Parish churchwarden. (2) Appointment of overseers at Rousham and Steeple Aston by Petty Sessions. (3) Musical Society end of season soirée as above. Dancing until two o'clock.

79 Banbury (1) Annual excursion by 300-400 to Portsmouth 29 Jun Guardian by train (8.30 a.m.), thence by steam boat to Isle 1882 of Wight and Ventnor. Home by midnight.

(2) Combined parish service at Deddington to celebrate St. Peter's day. New curate Rev. J.W. Betteridge of Exeter College. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820629/119/0008?browse=true

Cutting (1) Deddington picnic party mishap. Owner of 26 Aug donkey conveyance mistook parafin for gin. 1882 (2) Tug of war for scraps of meat between pair of ducks in small town in Oxfordshire.

Banbury (1) Forthcoming Reading Room fête in Castle 31 Aug Guardian Grounds. 1882 (2) Band of Hope summer outing to Mr. Davis' gardens at Hempton. Games included blind postman, twirl the trencher. (3) British and Foreign Bible Society meetings at Adderbury, Bloxham and Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820831/127/0008?browse=true

Banbury Annual Reading Room fête. Tea in pavilion, 14 Sep Advertiser athletic sports, lawn tennis, Aunt Sally, cocoa nut 1882 throwing, dancing. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18820914/071/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) William Kinch, solicitor, appointed a Perpetual 14 Sep Guardian Commissioner. 1882 (2) James Graham, deserter from Royal Artillery committed by Police Court. (3) Report on Reading Room and Lending Library fête as above. Results of races. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18820914/132/0007?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'A Member of the Protestant Church', 26 Oct Guardian King's Sutton, complaining that when an 1882 "Anglican Priest" walks in with an Altar and Cross, clerical members of the Church Missionary Society left to walk out. Latest examples Hook Norton and Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18821026/069/0007?browse=true

80a Banbury (1) Forthcoming 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers 12 Oct Guardian annual prize shooting. Hoping "bad times" will not 1882 affect subscriptions to prize fund. (2) Third anniversary of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society. Public

tea for c.200 in large Schoolroom. Evening meeting addressed by 3 outside speakers. 11 new pledges. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18821012/105/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming annual horse and pleasure fair. 16 Nov Guardian (2) Attempted suicide at Clifton by John Kilby, 1882 labourer. Committed for trial. (3) First ball of season of Dancing Class to coincide with Puddling Pie Fair, to supersede dancing usually held in various public houses. (See also f.81.) (4) Opportunity for Deddington detachment members of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers to form part of guard of honour for H.R.H. Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, on visit to Banbury. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18821116/117/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Accident at Messrs. Franklin and Son's shop. 30 Nov Advertiser Fingers of Alfred Tribute, carpenter, caught in 1882 steam planing machine. Two fingers amputated. (2) Failure of supply from Gas Works for two hours - disruption to Sunday evening services. (3) Ancient Pudding Pie Fair. Horse trade very indifferent. Better demand for sheep (c.40). 12 pigs changed hands. Cinderella Dance (c.70) of Deddington Dancing Class in evening. (4) Forthcoming annual Temperance Society concert on 28 December, organised by C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. Most performers from outside locality. (See also ff.80b-d.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18821130/072/0005?browse=true

Cutting Deddington District Conservative Association Undated formed at meeting at King's Arms on 1 March 1881 with a president, 23 vice-presidents, committee of 19, and hon. sec./treasurer. Celebratory dinner for 175 in Castle Grounds Pavilion on 30 September 1881. (See also f.83.) Little heard of since.

80b- Program- Printed programme (3 sides) of annual Ballad 28 Dec 80d me concert of Church of England Temperance 1882 Society on 28 December. 14 items. "N.B. Full Moon." See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.80a and 81.)

81 Banbury Correspondent's above item on Dancing Class 30 Nov Guardian Pudding Pie Fair Ball seems to have upset some 1882 publicans and revealed Dancing Class internal politics. How many aspirants have been "blackballed"? (See also f.80a.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18821130/136/0008?browse=true

Oxford Detailed report on Musical Society soirée in 16 Dec Chronicle National Schools, decorated with flowers and 1882 evergreens. Attendance c.150. Alternate musical pieces and dances. Society looking up, c.50 members. Programme subjoined.

Banbury (1) Several instances of summary execution of 4 Jan Guardian dogs after attacking fowls. 1883 (2) Census being taken of resident teetotallers. Results likely to be unsatisfactory, as 8 full- licensed houses and 4 beer-houses in parish. Sole temperance place of refreshment just closed due to heavy losses. (3) Detailed report on annual Temperance Society concert, extracted from the Deddington Parish Magazine. Gross proceeds £10 3s. 6d. (See also ff.80a and 80b-d.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830104/096/0008?browse=true

2 cuttings Death on 10 March in Derby of Mr. John Samuel Undated Hiron (59), formerly of Deddington, now in the timber trade, following serious accident with a saw.

82a Oxford (1) Regret at closure of Coffee Tavern opened in [6] Jan Chronicle new building on Lady Day 1881, due to 1883 continuing losses. (See also f.70.) (2) 3 day annual examination and inspection of National Schools. Previous year £45 deficit. (3) Agreement by Vestry to fire engines being placed under inspectors appointed under the Highways and Watching Act. Support for a Deddington volunteer fire brigade. (4) Cayenne pepper wrapped in smouldering rag placed inside several front doors by practical jokers.

Banbury (1) Results of Deddington Teetotal Census on 1 11 Jan Guardian January 1883. 6 fully-licensed houses and 4 1883 beer-houses in town. Population 1,484 per 1881 census. 328 inhabited houses in 1883. Total

number of Abstainers 607 (40.9%), including 297 under 14. (See f.82b.) (2) Detailed report on novel Tableaux Vivants performed in National Schools, organised by Mrs. E.W. Turner. Full programme subjoined. (3) Next speaker at monthly Temperance Society meeting. (4) Annual Church Sunday School treat. Magic lantern slide show. Buns and oranges. Gifts of donated articles of clothing. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830111/124/0007?browse=true

Banbury Meeting to form a Deddington Volunteer Fire 1 Feb Guardian brigade. 14 volunteers. Captain Mr. G.S. Hedges; 1883 other officers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830201/088/0007?browse=true

82b Notice Results of Deddington Teetotal Census. See 1 Jan transcript in Section B. (See also f.82a.) 1883

83 Banbury Deddington and District Conservative Association 6 Oct Guardian first annual dinner for 150+ in Pavilion in Castle 1881 Grounds. Lengthy report (4 columns). Names of many attendees; toasts and speeches reported verbatim. Number of ladies present, including Mrs. Faulkner. (See also f.80a.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18811006/114/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Mr. Harper, Adderbury church organist, to 13 Oct Guardian conduct practices of Deddington Musical Society. 1881 (2) Banbury Church Sunday School Teachers' Association to meet at Deddington. (3) Detailed account of second anniversary meeting of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society. Public tea - "the cup that cheers but not inebriates". 3 evening speakers, reported verbatim. Ladies had great power over gentlemen in this matter. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18811013/103/0008?browse=true

84a Banbury (1) Second Cinderella Dance of season of 8 Feb Advertiser Dancing Class in Boys' Schoolroom. 1883 (2) Monthly musical entertainment by Temperance Society in Public Hall "to a crowded (although at times unruly) audience".

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Banbury Half-yearly meeting of Wesleyan Reform Union 15 Feb Guardian held at Deddington over 3 days. Various events 1883 and services. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830215/091/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from W.H. Dodwell rebutting spurious 1 Mar Guardian reports that he had been fined and imprisoned for 1883 sending diseased meat to London. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830301/088/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Good report on Boys, Girls and Infants 1 Mar Guardian classes at National Schools by Diocesan 1883 Inspector, quoted verbatim. (2) Small tortoiseshell butterfly caught by C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. (3) Meeting to discuss applying surplus funds from churchyard extension towards repairs to churchyard wall. (4) Rate for purposes of Lighting Act allowed by Petty Sessions. (5) Forthcoming Adjutant's parade in Market Place by Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830301/099/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Gas rate for parish allowed by Petty Sessions. 3 Mar Chronicle (2) Some residents' sleep disturbed around 1883 midnight by returning temperance party (rather than departing public-house guests). (3) Meeting to consider applying balance of churchyard extension funds towards repairs to churchyard wall (£16). (4) Good report on Boys, Girls and Infants classes at National Schools by Diocesan Inspector, quoted verbatim.

84b- Program- Printed programme (3 sides) of concert by 29 Dec 84d me Musical Society in National Schoolroom. 21 1880 items: songs, glees, instrumental solos. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.85.)

84e Parish Account of above concert. See transcript in Post 29 Magazine Section B. Dec 1880

85 Banbury (1) No cases at Petty Sessions. 6 Jan Guardian (2) Weekly soup kitchen at Mr. C. Bliss's, 1881 Philcock [sic] Street, at 1d. per quart. (3) Annual Court Leet of Deddington Windsor Manor at Town Hall before William Kinch, Esq., new steward. (4) Amounts collected during 1879 for Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (£22 8s. 6d.) and Church Missionary Society (£2 7s. 6d.). (5) Contents of current Parish Magazine. Intended to open a coffee tavern about Lady Day. (6) Report on Musical Society concert on 29 December [1880]; programme subjoined. Room rather cold; concert lasted from 7.30 to 10.45 p.m. (See also ff. 84b-d.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18810106/112/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Ritualism: Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner collecting 8 Mar Guardian signatures for petition by Protestant laity to 1883 Bishop of London against proposed clerical appointment. (2) Subscribers to churchyard extension fund agreed to defray cost of repairs to churchyard wall out of fund. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830308/107/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) No business at Petty Sessions except 15 Mar Advertiser application for occasional licence. 1883 (2) Forthcoming Adjutant's drill in Market Place by Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Volunteer Rifles. (3) Local petition supporting Sunday closing of public-houses. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830315/077/0005?browse=true

Oxford Easter Monday performance of Cantata at 31 Mar Chronicle Congregational church in aid of Congregational 1883 Sunday School. 90 voices, with Mrs. Joseph Hopcraft at piano and Mr. W. Dodwell at the American organ.

86a Banbury Attendances at Easter Day services at parish 29 Mar Guardian church. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830329/108/0008?browse=true

Oxford Annual meeting of Society for the Propagation of 31 Mar Journal the Gospel in Foreign Parts in National Schools. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18830331/024/0007?browse=true

Oxford Shortened account of Easter Day services at 31 Mar Times parish church. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18830331/066/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Hoped new Parish churchwarden will put the 12 Apr Guardian church clock in order. "As it is, its two faces never 1883 tell the same tale, neither does either face even show the correct time." (See also f.87.) (2) Forthcoming Musical Society soirée on 19 April. (3) AGM of subscribers to National Schools. Annual expenditure c.£40 in excess of income. More subscriptions sought. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830412/099/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Petition supporting Sunday Closing Bill 5 Apr Guardian forwarded to Col. North M.P. 1883 (2) Very satisfactory report by Government Inspector of Schools. Government grant of £147 19s. 0d. (3) Decorations at Easter services. (4) Inconvenient time of Easter Vestry to appoint new Parish churchwarden. Hoped feelings of parishioners will be more fully respected in future, and that the "idolatrous altar" with adornments will be replaced by the Holy Table, which illegally removed. (Communicated.) (5) Annual Vestry. Mr. H.C. Risley re-appointed Vicar's churchwarden by Rev. T. Boniface. Mr. Hedges stood down as Parish churchwarden after 5 years, proposing Mr. Samman as successor. Samman initially resisted, using facetious language. Messrs. Hedges and Kinch appointed sidesmen. Appointments of guardians, waywarden and overseers. (6) Dramatic entertainment in aid of Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers in Boys' Schoolroom. Performances on 2 successive evenings. Farce "John Wopps" and comedy "An Ugly Customer". Outstanding performances by Mr. T.A. Manchip and Corporal Hobley.

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86b & Program- Printed invitation and programme (2 pages) for 10 Apr 86d me Deddington Musical Society soirée (17 items) on 1883 19 April in Large Schoolroom, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Refreshments. Tickets 1/6. Mr. Robinson's Banbury String Band will be engaged. List of committee members. See transcript in Section B. (See also f.87.)

87 Banbury Meeting convened by new Parish churchwarden, 19 Apr Guardian Mr. A. Samman, and Mr. Duffell Faulkner, to form 1883 local branch of the Church Association. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830419/123/0008?browse=true

Banbury Spoof letter in pidgin English from 'Ded Parish 19 Apr Guardian Clock'. (See also f.86a.) 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830419/110/0006?browse=true

Banbury (1) Recent temperance census shows 877 non- 26 Apr Guardian abstainers, half under 14, equating to one 1883 drinkshop for every 49 adult non-abstainers. Query opinion of licensing justices ? (Communicated.) (2) End of season Musical Society soirée. (See below and ff. 86b&d.) (3) First practice by Volunteer Fire Brigade under Captain Hedges. Uniforms made by Messrs. Samman and Chislett. (4) Deddington detachment (26) of Rifle Volunteers marched to Aynhoe station to join 75 members of the Banbury Company, thence marched to Aynhoe Grounds for drill and refreshments. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830426/116/0008?browse=true

Banbury Forthcoming meeting of Church Association in 26 Apr Advertiser Town Hall. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830426/071/0005

Banbury (1) Forthcoming 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers 3 May Guardian Battalion drill at Oxford via Aynho station. 1883 (2) Report on successful end of season soirée by Musical Society. (See above and ff.86b&d.)

(3) Meeting of Charity Estates feoffees. New trustees appointed to make up to 13. Charity mainly supports 4 necessitous old men and 4 aged women in the almshouses. 2 vacancies for men filled. (4) Next monthly entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society (President Rev. T. Boniface) in Large Schoolroom instead of Public Hall. 2 outside speakers as well as songs etc. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830503/106/0008?browse=true

88 Banbury (1) Letter from 'No Persecution', Deddington, 3 May Guardian fearing attack at Church Association meeting the 1883 prelude to prosecution for doctrine and ritual. (2) Letter from 'A Churchman', Deddington, suggesting that in the interests of fair play the English Church Union should hold a meeting to put forward the views of the High Church party. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830503/097/0007?browse=true

Oxford Report on meeting in Town Hall under auspices 5 May Journal of the Church Association chaired by Mr. Alban 1883 Samman, Parish churchwarden. Address by member of London Council of the Association. "The Ritualistic portion of our Clergy were attempting to bring us back into the bigotry of the Church of Rome." Mr. C.D. Faulkner asked was not an "altar" a sign of Ritualism ? c.40 attendees, including a few ladies. (See also f.89.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18830505/023/0007?browse=true

Oxford Ritualism: Report on proceedings at above 5 May Times meeting. Need to resist Romanising work of the 1883 English Church Union and other groups promoting the avowed intent of unProtestantising the Church of England. Resolved to form Deddington branch. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18830505/135/0008?browse=true

89 Banbury (1) Next monthly entertainment of Temperance 3 May Advertiser Society in Large Schoolroom instead of Public 1883 Hall. Outside speakers, songs etc. (2) Detailed report on proceedings at Church Association meeting. (See also f.88.)

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Banbury Letter from 'Fair Play', Deddington. One of two 10 May Advertiser local speakers at Church Association meeting 1883 rarely attends any place of worship. Audience largely dissenters. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830510/080/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Next seaside trip to Weston-super-Mare, 10 May Advertiser thence by sea to Cardiff. 1883 (2) 6 recent deaths ranged from 68 to 89 years. (3) Report on monthly Temperance Society entertainment and lecture in Boys' Schoolroom. Programme subjoined. "The behaviour of the rougher portion of the audience was better than upon some former occasions, but still left room for improvement." [Continued on f.90.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830510/080/0005?browse=true

90 Banbury Continuation from f.89 of report on monthly 10 May Advertiser Temperance Society entertainment and lecture. 1883 Addresses by two outside speakers verbatim. Deddington changed from "Drunken" to "Delightful". Short address by Mr. Faulkner. No further pledges signed. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830510/080/0005?browse=true

Banbury A Correspondent observes "altar" at Deddington 17 May Advertiser not draped in crepe in full funeral dress on Good 1883 Friday as at Steeple Barton and other Ritualistic churches. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830517/067/0005?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'Deddingtonian' criticising above letter 24 May Advertiser from 'A Correspondent'. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830524/069/0005

91 Banbury Letter from 'A Lover of Good Tea' criticising 24 May Guardian indifferent lukewarm tea supplied in beer casks to 1883 parish choirs at Deddington Deanery Choral Festival at Cropredy instead of a nice hot refreshing cup of good tea, encouraging recourse to public houses on the way home.

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Banbury (1) Report on formation of Deddington branch of 24 May Advertiser the Church Association in The Rock. 1883 (2) Club Feast at Deddington on Whit Wednesday. Declining tradition because of railway excursions and bank holidays. General Friendly Institution and the Plough Club members perambulated principal streets headed by respective bands. General Friendly dinner for c.40 at Exhibition Inn. 17 honorary and 75 ordinary members. President Mr. R.C. Churchill, Secretary Mr. W. Sturch. Plough Club dinner in Public Hall. £78 in hand. Foresters (Court Robin Hood) has 73 members, Secretary Mr. Hobley. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830524/069/0005

Banbury Letter from Henry S. Payne, Ilbury House, 24 May Advertiser Deddington, criticising Vicar (Rev. T. Boniface) 1883 for refusing to consent to a Nonconformist burial on a Sunday, ostensibly because undesirable to give the sexton work on Sunday, when he allowed a burial the following Sunday. Lack of religious equality in the graveyard contrary to the Burial Laws Amendment Act 1880. Hint at issue of Disestablishment. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830524/069/0005

Oxford Forthcoming Deddington Temperance Society 16 Jun Journal rural fête in grounds and buildings on Oxford 1883 Road lent by Mr. Joseph Hopcroft, instead of summer outing. Cricket, procession, Rifle Volunteers band, swings, roundabouts, public tea, address, vocal concert. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18830616/011/0006?browse=true

92 Banbury Lengthy letter from 'Experto Crede' regarding 31 May Advertiser why Deddington might have acquired the epithet 1883 "Drunken", and recounting several old tales about incumbents who were fond of their drink. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830531/084/0005

Banbury Courteous letter from Henry S. Payne correcting 31 May Advertiser certain erroneous imputations concerning the 1883 Vicar.

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Banbury Special services for the dedication festival of 28 Jun Guardian Deddington parish church. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18830628/085/0008

93 Oxford Short report on Deddington Temperance Society 30 Jun Chronicle fête. Tea ran out. 1883

Oxford (1) Brief report on 24 hour seaside trip to 30 Jun Journal Weston-super-Mare and Cardiff. 1883 (2) Heavy thunderstorm. (3) Temperance Society fête. (4) Quarterly meeting of Deddington, Heyford, and Aston Benefit Building Society (formed 1854) at the Unicorn. Finances sound. Mr. Faulkner resigned as Solicitor to Society, having retired from professional duties. Successor Mr. George Coggins (Lovell and Coggins, Deddington and King's Sutton). (5) Shooting match at Deddington Butts between Banbury Company and Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. Score sheets subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18830630/018/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Report on special St. Peter's Day services at 5 Jul Guardian parish church. 1883 (2) Account of cricket match at Deddington between Adderbury Cricket Club and Deddington Town Cricket Club. Detailed scores subjoined. (3) Mr. George Coggins to be a Commissioner for Oaths. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830705/091/0008?browse=true

Banbury Local Notes by "Argus". Short profile, praising 26 Jul Advertiser intellect and energy of C.D. Faulkner. As a well- 1883 known coroner, he has seen the awful effects of excessive drinking. Faulkner proud to display his "bit of blue". [The blue ribbon badge was a symbol of the temperance movement imported from America.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830726/049/0004?browse=true

94 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner protesting against 19 Jul Guardian creeping introduction of Roman Catholic ritualistic 1883 practices (e.g. "altar", pyx). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830719/042/0003?browse=true

Banbury Detailed report on Clifton Flower Show. 9 Aug Guardian Interesting exhibits, beekeepers' tent, judges, 1883 Bloxham band, refreshments, committee members. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830809/100/0008?browse=true

Banbury Deddington Congregational Church garden party 16 Aug Guardian in Mr. Davis's grounds at Hempton. List of stalls. 1883 Pony rides. Mr. Kay's string band. Takings over £30. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830816/126/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Last lawn tennis and archery tournament of 6 Sep Advertiser season at the Castle Grounds. Ball in the Pavilion 1883 in the evening. (2) Market Place filled with shows, shooting galleries and roundabouts en route for St. Giles' Fair at Oxford. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830906/118/0008?browse=true

95 Cutting Blue Ribbon movement: Stirring addresses at April Souldern by C.D. Faulkner, Esq., and Mr. Joseph 1883 Hopcraft of Deddington. Choir sang some "Gospel Temperance songs".

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner berating apparent 30 Aug Guardian lack of activity by the Church of England 1883 Temperance Society in Banbury. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830830/061/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner in the same terms 30 Aug Advertiser as above. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830830/075/0005

96a Blank 96b Program- Printed programme (one page) for Banbury Undated me Temperance Blues entertainment. 16 items, concluding with 4 comic sketches. See transcript in Section B.

97 Minute Book page 98a Blank 98b Handbill Result of polling on Mr. John Calcutt's motion, 22 Jul seconded by Mr. C.D. Faulkner, that the Pool in 1854 Market Place be filled up, and on Mr. Gibbard's amendment that the Pool remain as it is. For Mr. Gibbard's amendment 71, for Mr. Calcutt's proposition 67, majority against latter 4. List of votes cast by rate payers, landowners casting multiple votes. See transcript in Section B.

98c Dorse 98d Poster Lengthy address to the Inhabitants of Deddington 24 Jul who possess Honesty and Common Sense by 1854 William Freeman. Deddington Pool a stagnant pool which for years a place of danger and a public nuisance. 53 inhabitants voted to fill in Pool and 21 persons voted against, but the latter prevail because of the multiple votes accorded to landowners. This shows "the class of the individuals, and the very small number, who rule this large Parish, and manage its enormous expenditure." After scrutiny, the corrected voting figures are for Mr. Gibbard's amendment 71 less 14 illegal = 57, and for Mr. Calcutt's proposition 67 less 4 illegal = 63, a majority of 6 in favour of Mr. Calcutt's proposition to fill-up the Pool. See transcript in Section B.

98e Dorse 98f Handbill Exchange of letters between John Calcutt and 26 Jul Rev. J. Brogden published by Vicar. Letter from 1854 Calcutt asking Vicar whether he is willing to express any view on the most appropriate mode of establishing the majority of legally-cast Votes. Reply by Brogden avoiding a straight answer and declining to add to his previous advice at Vestry to seek legal advice. See transcript in Section B.

98g Dorse 98h Handbill Address by John Calcutt to Rate-Payers who Undated voted for his motion. Reference to second letter [not in scrapbook] from Vicar headed "Deddington Pool. - Close of the Correspondence" apparently ridiculing Calcutt, a Protestant Dissenter ("Sham Officer of the Pope" and "Grand Inquisitor of Deddington"). Law clear that any person who has not paid his poor rate not entitled to vote. This confirmed by [Henry]

Churchill, but ignored by Brogden, as chairman of Vestry. See transcript in Section B.

98i Dorse 99- Minute book 100 101 Oxford Leading article on Volunteer Movement from 9 Feb Chronicle Daily News criticising government's restrictive 1861 approach to encouraging the Volunteer Movement. Contentious War-office circular that corps can only use at drill or on service rifles furnished by government. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18610209/038/0003?browse=true

102 Cutting 5th Warwickshire Rifles, Warwick and Undated Leamington, prize shooting competition. 1861 Conditions and regulations (12) subjoined.

Volunteer Letter from Viscount Ranelagh, setting out plans Post 7 Service for Volunteer 'sham fight' at Brighton. Feb Gazette [1861]

Cutting Article extracted from The Buckingham Undated Advertiser and Uxbridge Journal advocating that [1861] in additional to instrumental bands, rifle volunteers should be encouraged to sing on the march. Commends recent book of marching songs by Mr. Dyson of St. George's Chapel.

103 Cutting Article commending rapid increase of Volunteer Undated Movement from 13 corps and 1,500 men in [1861] summer 1859 to 140,000.

Oxford Report on march by 5th Oxfordshire Volunteer 16 Mar Journal Rifle Corps from Witney (16 miles). 1861 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18610316/029/0008

Oxford Full dress parade and drill by Campden Division 16 Mar Journal of 16th Gloucestershire Volunteer Rifle Corps at 1861 Moreton-in-Marsh. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18610316/029/0008

104- Handbill Notice of Second Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteer 4 Apr 105 Grand Ball in Oxford Town Hall. See transcript 1861 in Section B.

106 Oxford Inspection of Banbury Rifle Corps by 16 Mar Journal Commanding Officer, Col. North M.P. 1861 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18610316/029/0008

Oxford (1) Parade by Oxford City Rifle Corps. Show of 16 Mar Journal hands to pay £50 a year to use rifle butts at 1861 South Hincksey. Drill in field near the Parks. (2) Plans for grand review of Midland counties Volunteers at Warwick, including volunteers of Oxfordshire. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18610316/015/0005?browse=true

107 Oxford First parade by Oxford Rifle Volunteer Cadet 30 Mar Journal Corps, in Broad-street. Divided into 4 squads, 1861 who marched, headed by bands, to respective places of drill. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18610330/013/0005

Oxford (1) 1st inspection of Moreton and Campden Rifle 30 Mar Journal Corps (c.60). Various exercises. 1861 (2) Stirring circular to men of Abingdon Rifles (second year since formation) by Captain Bowles. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18610330/029/0008?browse=true

108 Oxford (1) Reading Volunteer Rifle Corps to proceed to 30 Mar Journal Aldermaston by train to manœuvre in Park of 1861 D.H.D. Burr, Esq. (2) Excursion train from Reading to Brighton to witness the sham fight and review of Volunteers. (1) Cadet rifle corps to be formed at Bampton. (2) Bampton Rifle Volunteers now being drilled weekly. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18610330/029/0008?browse=true

Cutting Shooting match between Banbury and Oxford [March] City Rifle Corps. Gold pencil case offered by 1861 Colonel North to winner of match between 2 sides of the Banbury Corps.

Cutting 5th Kent Artillery Volunteers charged toll-gate at [March] Deptford Creek-bridge after toll-collector refused 1861 to allow corps to go through in military order. "The whole corps followed, and after them about one-half of the mob, which by that time numbered

from 500 to 600 persons, rushed through pell- mell." Collector knocked Captain's busby off. Band then marched right over collector.

109 Cutting Extract from bill before Parliament to exempt Undated Volunteers, their horses, conveyances, etc. from tolls etc.

Cutting War-office circular prohibiting unauthorised Post 7 assemblies of Volunteers. Jun [1861] 110 Handbill Notice of prizes to be shot for at Bicester by 7th 9 Oct (Bicester) Subdivision of Oxfordshire Rifle 1861 Volunteers. See transcript in Section B.

111 Minute book 112- Oxford Exhaustive account of proceedings at Grand 15 Jun 114 Chronicle Volunteer Fête in St. John's College gardens. 1861 Presentation of new musical instruments subscribed for by the ladies of Oxford, to the 2nd Oxfordshire (the City) Rifle Volunteer Corps, by the Duchess of Marlborough, wife of Lord Lieutenant of county. Presentation included a pair of cymbals taken from summer palace of Emperor of China in Pekin. Speeches verbatim. 315 volunteers present from around county, including Lieut. Field, Ensign C. Duffell Faulkner, and Dr. Morris, assistant surgeon, from Deddington (6th company). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000989/18610615/052/0004?browse=true

115 Oxford (1) Lengthy report on the Rifle Shooting Matches 31 Aug Journal (over 3 days) of the 1st Oxfordshire 1861 Administrative Battalion at new butts at Hincksey. Tolerable attendance of visitors, including many ladies, accommodated in a spacious tent. Commodious permanent pavilion for committee. "It is fitted up with lavatories and every convenience." 369 entries for 10 rifle prize competitions. Scores of all competitors subjoined. (2) Oxford City Rifle Corps march to Heyford Hill, with blank cartridges for skirmishing on the way. To be grand muster in Town Hall, with glees, madrigals and part songs by Rifle Glee Union etc. Band to play during week in St. John's and Trinity gardens. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18610831/018/0005?browse=true

116a Minute book 116b Program- Printed programme (2 pages) of concert of vocal 3 Jan to me and instrumental music (21 pieces) in Large 1855 116e Schoolroom in aid of "Patriotic Fund" for the relief of the Wives, Widows, and Orphans of our Soldiers and Seamen. [Crimean War.] List of local patrons (7). See transcript in Section B. Annotated "Henry Churchill, Esq." in manuscript on rear page (f.116e).

116f- Program- Printed programme (3 pages) of a Grand 21 May 116i me Amateur Concert, including pianoforte, (19 1867 pieces), in the National Schoolroom, Deddington, by the Banbury Parish Church Choir, assisted by Lady and Gentleman Amateurs, in aid of Hempton Schools. Tickets available in Banbury, and at Mr. Samman, Mr. Carr, and the "Albion" Printing Office, Deddington. See transcript in Section B.

116j- Handbill Notice publicising speakers at meeting of the 17 Feb 116k Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1873 Foreign Parts in Boy's [sic] Schoolroom. See transcript in Section B.

117 Minute book 118 Banbury Visit by London Geologists' Association. Displays 17 Apr Advertiser at meeting in Banbury Town Hall, including 1873 antiquities collected by Mr. C.D. Faulkner. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18730417/034/0004?browse=true

Banbury Letters concerning Banbury Holy Thursday Fair 22 May Guardian [Ascension Day]. 1873 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18730522/052/0004?browse=true

119- Minute book 123 124 Notice Printed schedule of Deddington Parish Church 1886 burial fees, principally Sexton's fees for digging graves and the ringing of the bells. See transcript in Section B.

125 Letter Manuscript circular from Vicar (Rev. T. Boniface) 22 Oct seeking support to put stained glass in church's 1886 east window. See transcript in Section B.

126- Minute book 127

128 Program- Printed programme for Jubilee Celebration 21 Jun me (torn) Sports (21 races, 3 p.m. to 7.20 p.m.) in a field 1887 near the Gas Works. Lists of judges and committee members. See transcript in Section B. (See also ff.256- 257 and Vol. 1, f.241.)

129- Minute book 133 134 3 cuttings 3 accounts of atmospheric phenomenon at King's 30 Nov Sutton. Destructive 1½ mile path of cyclone and 1872 fire ball. Uprooted 17 trees, damaged 36 others, threw down 116 yards of stone wall. c.400-500 sight seekers.

135 Cutting More detailed account of the extraordinary Post 30 phenomenon near King's Sutton. Nov 1872

136 Banbury Formal establishment of Deddington Volunteers 12 Apr Guardian [6th Oxon Rifle Volunteers Corps]. Oath of 1860 allegiance by enrolled effectives at Town Hall. Officers: Mr. Field (who provides practice ground) to be Lieutenant and Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner to be Ensign. (See also f.198.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18600412/037/0002?browse=true

137 Oxford Cricket match between Bicester and Deddington 25 Aug Journal Rifle Corps in Castle Grounds. Deddington Corps 1860 Band. Lunch (cold collation) for 70 with toasts at the Unicorn provided by Mr. Sturch. End of play party in pavilion. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18600825/034/0008?browse=true

138 Banbury Attendance of 28 members of Deddington Rifle 10 Jan Herald Volunteers at morning service. Text of sermon by 1861 Vicar, Rev. J. Brogden, printed verbatim.

139 Banbury Continuation of above report with conclusion of 10 Jan Herald Vicar's sermon. 1861

Banbury 6th Oxon Rifle Corps assembled in Market Place 7 Feb Herald and marched to morning service at Adderbury. 1861

Banbury First sod turned for rifle butts (range 900 yards) 14 Feb Guardian on west side of field called "Battle thorn" owned 1861 by Samuel Field Esq. and occupied by Mr. Ralph Colegrave. Easily accessible from turnpike road. ¾ mile from town on north side.

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140 Notice Manuscript notice by Samuel Field, Lieutenant, 16 Feb convening meeting to appoint a fife-band 1861 committee. See transcript in Section B.

Notice Manuscript notice by C. Duffell Faulkner, Ensign, 20 Feb with order to march to "Battle thorn" after parade 1861 for the laying of the first sod of the butts. See transcript in Section B.

Banbury Excavation of butts for Deddington Volunteers. 21 Feb Herald 1861

Banbury March by 44 Deddington rifle volunteers, headed 7 Mar Herald by drum and fife band, to new butts at "Battle 1861 thorn" for laying of first sod. Bottle deposited with 3 coins and inscribed parchment roll. Blank firing drill.

141 Banbury Deddington rifle volunteers prize shooting at the 3 Nov Guardian butts. Dinner for 50 afterwards at Three Tuns Inn. 1870 List of prizes (12) and winners. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18701103/026/0003

Oxford (1) Death of Mr. T. Radway, hon. librarian of 19 Oct Journal Reading Room and Lending Library since 1872 foundation c.1857. Successor Mr. T. Bennett, assisted by Mr. Manchip. Currently c.500 books. Funds at a very low ebb. Only 25 members. Initiatives by committee, including a series of entertainments. (2) March by Deddington rifle volunteers to Aynho Grounds, residence of Ensign Austin. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18721019/022/0007?browse=true

Cutting A pugalistic clergyman: altercation between Rev. Undated Benjamin Robson, curate of Chacombe, and Henry Chinnor, labourer, before Brackley petty sessions.

142 Oxford (1) Deddington rifle volunteers orders for the 15 Mar Chronicle week: drill, then march to the butts for shooting 1862 match for 3 silver pencil-cases. (2) No Ash Wednesday service, or other Wednesday and Friday Lenten services in parish church.

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Oxford Report on prize shooting match at Battle Thorn 22 Mar Journal Butts. Dinner in evening at King's Arms. Many 1862 toasts and songs. List of points scored and winners. Ensign C. Duffell Faulkner greatest score at 200 yards. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18620322/027/0008?browse=true

143 Oxford Queen's acceptance of resignation of C. Duffell 5 Apr Journal Faulkner, Esq. of Ensign's commission in 6th 1862 Oxon Rifle Volunteer Corps. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18620405/035/0008?browse=true

Banbury Deddington rifle volunteers' orders for week (2 17 Apr Guardian drills), and list of results for class shooting (3 1862 classes) in 1860-61. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18620417/034/0002?browse=true

144 Printed ''Brief report of the Steeple Barton Vestry": 6 line 24 Feb note poem ridiculing churchwardens. See transcript 1871 in Section B.

Bicester Letter from 'E' disapproving mention under 26 Feb Herald deplorable circumstances of Ambrose Sneyd 1886 Cave Brown Cave, as "late curate" of Deddington, when he was curate 1857-59. Present assistant curate, Rev. Frederick Loftie Cave, no relation. (See also f.211.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0002292/18860226/060/0002?browse=true

145 Oxford Letter from Geo. Wiggins, Burford, regarding 19 Nov Times alleged unseemly conduct of the Vicar of Burford, 1870 threatening by-stander viewing drainage works on edge of churchyard.

Oxford Presentation by Mr. W. Wing to county 10 Jun Chronicle magistrates of framed photograph of oil painting 1871 of former Middle Aston House. Succession of owners since 17th century. Sold in early 19th century to Sir Clement Cottrell-Dormer, who destroyed the mansion and sold the materials piecemeal. Surviving farm house.

Oxford Excursion by North Oxfordshire Archæological 5 Oct Journal Society to churches at Horley, Hanwell, Great 1872 Bourton and Cropedy, and Hanwell Castle. c.14 members, including Mr. Duffell Faulkner, F.R.H.S., and 3 ladies. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18721005/017/0006

146 Oxford Lengthy article on the local history of Somerton. 25 Jan Chronicle 1873

Cutting Letter from Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner denouncing Undated committee organising Deddington Reading Room Ann, Fall Fête for allowing intoxication to prevail to a sad of Jerus- degree. Castigates licensing of 10th public house alem called "The Archery Pairleons". See transcript in Section B.

147 Banbury Local Notes by "Argus" questioning need for Mr. 23 Aug Advertiser Duffell Faulkner to keep pegging away at the 1883 drink question. (See also f.148.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18830823/056/0004 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830823/089/0005?browse=true

Banbury Story of "disgorging extraordinary" by old 23 Aug Advertiser poacher at Deddington, who arrested for 1883 nefarious practices and subsequently threw up the game altogether. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830823/089/0005?browse=true

Banbury Letter from James Lewis, Deddington, with "the 30 Aug Advertiser old poacher's reply". 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830830/075/0005?browse=true

Banbury Account of annual Reading Room rural fête in 13 Sep Advertiser Castle Grounds. Cricket match against Bloxham. 1883 Detailed account of athletic sports (x9). Prizes donated by H.C. Risley, Esq. Starter, Mr. Coggins; judges Messrs. J. Bennett and T.A. Manchip. Dancing in pavilion until ten o'clock. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830913/090/0005?browse=true

148 Banbury Texts of submission by C. Duffell Faulkner to 23 Aug Guardian licensing magistrates of a Memorial signed by 1883 240+ principal inhabitants of Deddington (both

male and female) describing the evils caused by drink, especially crime, referring to the Deddington temperance census (see ff.82a and 82b), and petitioning the magistrates to refuse all new licences and greatly reduce the number of existing licences. (See also f.147.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18830823/106/0007

Banbury Verbatim account of proceedings of Licensing 6 Sep Advertiser Magistrates. 2 or 3 licences renewed; remaining 1883 8 adjourned so magistrates could consider whether number of public-houses in excess of the wants of the people per the Memorial. References to the Volunteer (George Blaby), the Unicorn (William Barton), Butcher's Arms (J. Bennett), Three Horse Shoes (Charles Churchill) and F.W. Churchill (beer house). (See also f.149.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830906/118/0008?browse=true

149 Banbury Above account of proceedings of Licensing 6 Sep Advertiser Magistrates continued. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830906/118/0008?browse=true

Banbury Local Notes by "Argus" on attitude of 6 Sep Advertiser magistrates. Deddington justices have adopted 1883 no system by which they mean to be guided. Prospect of appeals. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830906/079/0004?browse=true

Banbury Another account of above licensing meeting (see 6 Sep Guardian f.148). Also reference to King's Arms (George 1883 Hedges). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830906/143/0007?browse=true

150 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner demonstrating that 13 Sep Guardian Deddington has more public-houses per 1883 inhabitant (one for every 165 inhabitants or 36 houses) than Liverpool or Huddersfield. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18830913/103/0008

Banbury Forthcoming adjourned licensing meeting. 13 Sep Advertiser Petition in support of renewal of Unicorn's 1883 licence.

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Banbury (1) Column by 'Sportsman' commenting on 20 Sep Advertiser outcome of adjourned licensing meeting. 1883 "Something is surely radically wrong when magistrates have the power to play pranks of this sort." (2) Verbatim account of proceedings at adjourned licensing meeting. Bench on back foot from the outset in face of sustained arguments put forward by barrister instructed by publicans, Mr. Besley. Since the only objection that had been served was from the Bench, this disqualified them from sitting to try the matter. The Memorialists, who were represented, had no locus standi at the hearing, since they had not lodged any formal objection. All the licences were then renewed. (See also ff.151-152.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830920/129/0008?browse=true

151 Banbury Account of adjourned licensing meeting 20 Sep Advertiser continued. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830920/129/0008?browse=true

152 Banbury Account of adjourned licensing meeting 20 Sep Advertiser continued. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830920/129/0008?browse=true

Banbury Local Notes by "Argus" on outcome of adjourned 20 Sep Advertiser Brewster Sessions. "This little flutter, after all, 1883 may not be unproductive of good results." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18830920/093/0004?browse=true

153 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner highlighting case 20 Sep Guardian of woman in Oldham offering to sell her small 1883 children for money to buy drink. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830920/055/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from J.M. Skinner, Oxford, arguing that 27 Sep Guardian publicans' counsel, Mr. Besley, had successfully 1883 confused the magistrates at the Brewster Sessions. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18830927/061/0003?browse=true

Oxford (1) Shooting match between Deddington and 29 Sep Journal Bicester Rifle Volunteers. 1883 (2) Marriage of Mr. John Scroggs, auctioneer. Invitations to all widows and widowers in parish. Meat tea for 65 in King's Arms yard. "Several matches were struck." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18830929/024/0008?browse=true

Cutting Detailed account of harvest festival services in Undated parish church. Descriptions of individual decorations and names of parishioners responsible. (See also f.154.)

[Loose documents (787/3).]

Flier Mr. and Mrs. Scroggs' compliments to the 20 Sep Widows and Widowers of the Parish of 1883 Deddington, and will be pleased to meet them at a MEAT TEA, at the King's Arms Hotel, To- Morrow. See transcript in Section B.

Circular Printed letter inviting recipient to meeting at Town 24 Oct Hall to discuss presenting an Address to Mr. 1883 John Scroggs on his moving from Deddington to Kidlington. See transcript in Section B.

154 Banbury (1) Detailed account of harvest festival services 4 Oct Guardian tracking the above. 1883 (2) Request by 'C.D.F.' [C. Duffell Faulkner] to publicise fourth anniversary meetings of Church of England Temperance Society in Large Schoolroom. Public tea at 5 p.m. Public meeting at 7.30 p.m. Speakers include Captain G.F.E. Dashwood J.P. of Dun's Tew and Mr. Edwin Smith, boiler smith, G.W.R. Works, Oxford. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831004/100/0007?browse=true

Banbury Forthcoming fourth anniversary events of 4 Oct Advertiser Temperance Society as above. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831004/073/0005?browse=true

Banbury Detailed account of Deddington temperance 11 Oct Guardian anniversary and speakers. Insurance advantages 1883 of total abstainers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831011/092/0008?browse=true

Banbury Piece quoting several conciliatory remarks by 18 Oct Advertiser speakers at above temperance anniversary (see 1883 also f.156). "We are pleased to say that there was an absence of that disorderly conduct which too often disturbs the temperance meetings at the Public Hall." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831018/095/0005?browse=true

155 Banbury (1) Services to celebrate 41st anniversary of 4 Oct Advertiser Congregational Church Sunday School. 1883 (2) Account of Deddington detachment, 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers, annual prize shooting. Lists of winners' scores and prizes subjoined. £25 donated towards prizes. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831004/073/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Deddington Prosecution Association meeting 25 Oct Guardian at King's Arms. Retirement of Mr. C. Duffell 1883 Faulkner as solicitor. Successors Messrs. Lovell and Coggins. (2) Court Leet and Court Baron of the Duchy Manor. Steward Mr. W.G.W. Lovell. High Bailiff Mr. Hedges in place of Mr. Scroggs. Perambulation of town. (3) Progress in formation of volunteer fire brigade. Lists of volunteers and donations received subjoined. Lack of support by most of principal landowners. More funds needed to purchase new fire engine (current engine worn out and almost useless). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831025/136/0008?browse=true

156 Oxford Report on speeches at Deddington Temperance 13 Oct Journal Society fourth anniversary evening meeting 1883 similar to article in Banbury Advertiser on 18 October 1883 (see f.154). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18831013/021/0007?browse=true

Banbury First monthly entertainment of season of Church 8 Nov Advertiser of England Temperance Society in Public Hall. 1883 Programme subjoined. Miss Boniface [Vicar's sister] presided at the harmonium. These entertainments well patronised, as they deserve to be, and because "there appears, as yet,

nothing else in the shape of public amusement for the people of Deddington this season." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831108/054/0005?browse=true

Banbury Short account of above Temperance Society 8 Nov Guardian entertainment. 1883 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831108/148/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner about verdicts in 8 Nov Guardian coroners' courts. Deaths attributable to excessive 1883 drinking rarely recorded when it can be avoided. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831108/131/0007?browse=true

157 Banbury (1) Funeral of Mrs. Harris of Market Place, a 22 Nov Advertiser founding member of Congregational Church over 1883 40 years previously. Old chapel part of family home premises. Converted barn served as comfortable chapel until new church erected two years since. (2) Embellished history of Deddington "Pudding Pie" Fair in November, noted for open-handed hospitality and early parade by the Deddington band through the streets to arouse the populace. Current sales of Welsh ponies and diminishing pleasure fair for children a pale reflection of a good old custom of long ago. Origin of Deddington Pudding Pie when good Queen Bess came through Dadintone en route to Kenilworth Castle and presented with a confection. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18831122/048/0005

158 Banbury Letter from James Lewis, Deddington, berating 22 Nov Advertiser the paid ministry for profiting from opposing the 1883 "devil" and "Satan". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18831122/048/0005

Daily News Report on fifth day of Weston's temperance tour; 27 Nov circuitous route on foot from Oxford to Banbury. 1883 Most hearty reception at Deddington. (See also f.159.)

Banbury 5,000 mile walk by E.P. Weston, the American 29 Nov Guardian pedestrian, under the auspices of the Church of 1883 England Temperance Society. Detailed account

of local itinerary. Outside Mr. C. Duffell- Faulkner's residence he had some tea. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831129/101/0006?browse=true

Banbury "Out-cast" Deddington: Jonathan Skuce of 29 Nov Advertiser Deddington fined for making a fire in Bloxham 1883 Lane. Skuce, with wife and 5 children, had no home and sleeping rough. (See also f.159.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831129/072/0005?browse=true

159 Banbury (1) Forthcoming entertainment by children of the 29 Nov Advertiser National Schools. First attempt at such an event. 1883 (See also f.160.) (2) Account of the passage of E.P. Weston, the American pedestrian, through Deddington. (See also f.158.) (3) Detailed report on annual Pudding Pie Fair. Limited amusements for children. Fair business in Irish and Welsh pony and horse flesh. (See also f.157.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831129/072/0005?browse=true

Banbury Local Notes by "Argus". Discussion of "Out-cast" 29 Nov Advertiser Deddington in context of Jonathan Skuce, who 1883 likely to become an "in-cast" by paying the penalty of his offence in prison. Cases like this "do no credit to our heavily-officered poor-law system". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831129/072/0004?browse=true

Oxford (1) Report on annual horse and pleasure fair 1 Dec Journal [Pudding-Pie Fair]. Not so well attended as usual. 1883 Good business in young horses and Welsh ponies. (See also f.157.) (2) No concerts planned by Musical Society this season. (3) Forthcoming entertainment by children of the National Schools as above. (4) Report on Wootton North Division Petty Sessions before Captain Dashwood and Captain Bradshaw, R.N. Heard case of Jonathan Skuce, who had absconded. Family sent to Woodstock Workhouse. (See also f.158.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18831201/024/0007?browse=true

Banbury Popular Church of England Temperance Society 6 Dec Advertiser entertainment organised by Mr. C. Duffell 1883 Faulkner. Programme subjoined. So popular not a scrap of room left. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831206/072/0005?browse=true

160 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner concerning "out- 6 Dec Advertiser cast" Deddington. Are not such cases chiefly 1883 caused by drink ? Urges local clergy to join Temperance Society. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831206/072/0005?browse=true

Banbury Lengthy report, with programme subjoined, of 13 Dec Advertiser children's entertainment in Boys' Schoolroom. 1883 Also several songs and recitations by Mr. T.A. Manchip [Master]. Large and appreciative audience. (See also f.159.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18831213/061/0005?browse=true

Banbury Poacher apprehended by 3 walkers, including Mr. 17 Jan Advertiser W.G.W. Lovell, at King's Sutton. Held at the Bell 1884 Inn, but managed to escape before police officer arrived.

161 Banbury (1) Renewal of Vicar of Deddington's delegated 6 Dec Guardian authority to grant marriage licences. 1883 (2) Preachers at Advent services. (3) Forthcoming children's entertainment at National Schools. (4) Parish Magazine (commenced January 1879) just completed its fifth volume. Summary of contents of December number. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831206/153/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Description of dead meat animals exhibited at 20 Dec Guardian Deddington this Christmas. 1883 (2) Testimonial by c.50 of oldest inhabitants to Mr. J. Scroggs. (3) Decision by Vestry to spend up to £180 to purchase a new fire engine. (4) Mary Ann Grogan charged by Inspector Leech with being drunk and disorderly. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831220/137/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner quoting article 20 Dec Guardian from the Alliance News reporting a remarkable 1883 sermon at Cambridge discussing brewers' morality. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831220/136/0007?browse=true

Banbury Answer to the Remarkable Sermon: Letter from 27 Dec Guardian 'Ambrosia Nectar' quoting an article from the 1883 Hampshire Advertiser reporting after-dinner speech by a cleric speaking of toasting judges with a glass of wine. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18831227/108/0006?browse=true

Banbury Response by C. Duffell Faulkner to a 3 Jan Guardian Remarkable Sermon, and Answer to the 1884 Remarkable Sermon. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840103/140/0007?browse=true

162 Banbury Forthcoming amateur dramatic entertainment and 10 Jan Guardian exhibition of waxworks in aid of the Coffee 1884 Tavern. See advertising columns [no cutting]. (See also f.163.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840110/092/0008?browse=true Advertisement https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840110/074/0004?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner comparing great 10 Jan Guardian indignation when hunting postponed after 3 dogs 1884 poisoned (£50 reward offered) and lack of outrage when 3 little girls were sold whiskey (a known poison) and got drunk and ill. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840110/089/0007?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'Moderation'. Whisky must be a very 17 Jan Guardian slow poison. Also letter from 'Blue Riband'. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840117/021/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner criticising 17 Jan Advertiser comments by "Argus" in his column. Argues 1884 licensing justices should consider their responsibility for annihilating the tremendous evil of drink-shops without needing any change in the law.

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Oxford Entertainment at the Public Hall by Mrs. Turner 19 Jan Journal and family. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18840119/023/0007?browse=true

Banbury Local Notes by "Argus". Reports remark by 31 Jan Advertiser teetotal Archdeacon of Warrington that 1884 customers frequented public-houses for the sake of the company they enjoyed rather than for the sake of the quantity of liquor they consumed. (See also f.164.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840131/095/0004?browse=true

163 Banbury Detailed report on unusually good dramatic 24 Jan Guardian entertainment in the National Schools in aid of 1884 the Coffee Tavern, organised by Captain Dashwood. Two plays, "Private Theatricals" and "Wax Works", followed by a farce, "Box and Cox". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840124/091/0007

Oxford Almost identical report on above dramatic 26 Jan Journal entertainment. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840126/024/0008

Banbury Letter from 'Moderation No. 2' taking to task 31 Jan Guardian those of the temperance movement who parade 1884 new-fledged ideas in public. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840131/037/0003?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming Dancing Class ball at the 31 Jan Advertiser Schools. First and only "gigantic hop" of season. 1884 Catering by Host Hedges of the King's Arms. (2) Extensive local storm damage. House in Philcote Street a complete ruin. "It was fortunately untenanted (like most of the houses in Deddington), ...... there are a great many houses here whose entire disappearance would be a great improvement, ... ." Constant danger from falling chimney pots, tiles, slates, etc. (3) No business at Petty Sessions. Correspondent conjectures why.

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164 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner noting the 31 Jan Advertiser increasing observance of temperance amongst 1884 Masonic Lodges and the number of "blue ribbonists". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840131/120/0005?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner taking issue with 7 Feb Advertiser "Argus" over his sympathetic reference to 1884 remarks by the Archdeacon of Warrington based on one night's experience at a village ale-house. (See also f.162.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840207/103/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) New drink-shop opened in Deddington called 7 Feb Advertiser "The National". "Present experience, however, 1884 has tended to prove that the drink sold there does not agree either with the customers or their clothes." (2) About 140 at Invitation Dance at the Schools. A great success. Dancing until "wee short hours". (3) Usual monthly meeting and entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society. Public Hall filled as usual. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840207/103/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) New drink-shop called "The National". 9 Feb Chronicle (2) Report on Temperance Society meeting as 1884 above. Six signed the pledge.

165 Banbury (1) Wasp and small tortoiseshell butterfly caught 14 Feb Guardian by C. Duffell Faulkner. 1884 (2) No cases at Petty Sessions again. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840214/064/0007?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner highlighting case 14 Feb Guardian of attempted suicide by hanging of Banbury man 1884 who "had two or three glasses of beer which got into his head". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840214/064/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) No cases again at Petty Sessions of North 14 Feb Advertiser Wootton Division. 1884

(2) First of series of sales in Public Hall in aid of Wesleyan Reform Chapel to clear long-standing debt of £200 on the chapel. Excellent tea for c.90, followed by an entertainment. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840214/097/0005?browse=true

Oxford No business again at Petty Sessions. Entire 16 Feb Journal absence of crime. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840216/023/0007

166 Banbury (1) Choice of anthem for last Sunday evening 21 Feb Advertiser service of month. 1884 (2) Creditable results of school inspections by diocesan and Government inspectors. (3) Crowded Blue Ribbon entertainment, including address, in the Public Hall. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840221/088/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Value of benefice increased to £300 a year by 23 Feb Journal Ecclesiastical Commissioners. 1884 (2) Bicester Hounds in hot pursuit through parish after fox. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840223/019/0008

Banbury Lengthy letter from C. Duffell Faulkner citing 28 Feb Guardian numerous authorities for saying that alcohol is a 1884 poison. Spirit stores are a frightful source of death and inquests. Case previous week of Chester woman who died from drinking "grog". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840228/086/0007?browse=true

167 Banbury Above letter from C. Duffell Faulkner continued. 28 Feb Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1884 r/BL/0001523/18840228/086/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Only Barford affiliation case at Petty 28 Feb Advertiser Sessions. 1884 (2) Preachers at Lenten services. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840228/088/0005?browse=true (3) Afternoon meeting of Deddington District Conservative Association at rooms of Messrs. Lovell and Coggins. Support for Lord Valentia to succeed Col. J.S. North as one of county M.P.s.

Also support for Mr. A.W. Hall were he to offer himself. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18840301/018/0007?browse=true

Oxford Almost identical report on above meeting of 1 Mar Journal Deddington District Conservative Association. 1884 Time of meeting in afternoon inconvenient to many Conservative working men. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840228/088/0005?browse=true

168 Banbury Second in series of sales in Public Hall in aid of 13 Mar Advertiser Wesleyan Chapel, followed by tea and an 1884 entertainment. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840313/109/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Second sale in aid of Wesleyan Chapel as 15 Mar Journal above. 1884 (2) Arrival of new fire engine via Aynho station. Parade of town by neighbouring brigades. Demonstration of "cold water" hoses. Meat tea at King's Arms. (See also f.170.) (3) AGM of subscribers to National Schools. Holford C. Risley, Esq. desirous of ceasing his 100% support for Clifton school and his liberal support for the Deddington Schools. Another meeting to be convened to consider future financing. (4) At Petty Sessions Alfred Claridge of Steeple Aston summoned for deserting his wife and family. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840315/020/0007

[Oxford Deddington Lenten Papers - No. 3, "Eastward [Mar/Apr] Chronicle] Position". Paper denouncing the "Eastward 1884 Position" as a step toward the Romish Sacrifice of the Mass. "The word "Altar" is never used of the Communion Table in the Bible or Prayer Book." (See also f.172.)

Banbury (1) Account of reception for new fire engine at 20 Mar Guardian Deddington. Fire brigade formed one year since. 1884 Captain Mr. G.S. Hedges (King's Arms). Parades through town. Drills by neighbouring brigades. Dinner at King's Arms; toasts and songs. (See also f.170.)

(2) Annual tea (for 109) and entertainment (including 11 songs) of Deddington branch of the Banbury Co-operative Society in the Public Hall. (See also f.170.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840320/090/0008?browse=true

169 Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner demonstrating the 13 Mar Guardian less tolerant attitude of the medical profession 1884 towards the use of alcohol. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840313/054/0003?browse=true

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner rebutting the 20 Mar Guardian pseudo-medical arguments for administering 1884 brandy to cure various ills (e.g. apoplexy, bleeding from the lungs, fainting, etc.). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840320/086/0007?browse=true

170 Oxford (1) Arrival of new horse-drawn fire engine; [22 Mar] Chronicle seating for 16 firemen. Powerful hose. Previous 1884 engine in use for c.200 years, and had to be filled from buckets. (See also f.168.) (2) Meeting of c.50 ratepayers to discuss future funding of Deddington and Clifton schools. Preference for increased voluntary subscriptions rather than a Board School.

Banbury (1) Arrival of new fire engine. 20 Mar Advertiser (2) Pony and trap accident. Pony bolted outside 1884 Mr. Dodwell's shop [in Market Place]. Trap wrecked in front of the Horse Shoes. (3) Annual tea and entertainment of Deddington branch of the Banbury Co-operative Society. Account of entertainment. (See also f.168.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18840320/105/0005

Oxford (1) Lenten evening preacher at parish church. 29 Mar Journal (2) Banbury Temperance Minstrels to appear at 1884 the Public Hall. (3) At Petty Sessions Richard Spencer, a navvy working at Hook-Norton, summoned for being drunk. Fined £1 or 14 days' hard labour. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840329/020/0008

170a Oxford (1) General account of monthly Church of 8 Mar Journal England Temperance Society's entertainment. 1884 Continuing popularity. (2) Special Sessions to consider case of army deserter apprehended at Steeple Aston. Committed to Oxford Gaol. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18840308/022/0008?browse=true

171 Banbury (1) Lenten evening preacher at parish church. 27 Mar Advertiser (2) Banbury Temperance Minstrels (18) to appear 1884 at the Public Hall. (3) Heythrop Hunt meet at Deddington. Hundreds of foot supporters. Fox found near Wilson's Gorse and pursued for 1h 50 mins through Dunstew, Barton and Over Worton. Eventually killed near Mr. Gulliver's Farm at Tom Hill. [Same cutting as f.187.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18840327/090/0005

Oxford Deddington Lenten Papers. No. 5. No altar but 29 Mar Chronicle consistency. Critical response by rector of 1884 Sandiacre to request for financial support to provide a home for Puseyism otherwise Romanism in the Church of England. This would undo the work of the Reformation.

Banbury (1) Performance by Banbury Temperance 3 Apr Advertiser Minstrels in Public Hall. Well filled house. 1884 (2) Congregational Sunday School: Magic lantern show on "Christie's old organ", following a tea party by Mr. Dodwell for his singing class (40). (3) Lenten preacher and Easter Day music at parish church. Death of Prince Leopold. (4) Annual sea-side trip planned to Southampton and Isle of Wight in June. Hon. Sec. of organising committee Mr. T.H. Wells. Recommended that those who take "this opportunity of spending a short "life on the ocean wave," and who feel while there the irresistible desire to cash accounts, and hand the balance over to Father Neptune, to keep the discharge pipe well over the bulwarks, as the contemplation of an ardent lover pouring, with lavish profusion, his undigested morning meal into the lap of his cara sposa, although invariably a cause of merriment to the young and gay, is nevertheless a saddening spectacle to the grave and thoughtful."

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Oxford (1) Lenten preacher and Easter Day music at 5 Apr Journal Deddington. 1884 (2) Banbury Temperance Minstrels entertainment as above. (3) Planned annual sea-side outing as above. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840405/020/0007

172 Banbury (1) Death of Mrs. Hannah Turbitt (88) of the 10 Apr Guardian Almshouses. 1884 (2) Lists of Lenten preachers and services on Good Friday and Easter Day. Death of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. (3) Henry Wheeler, labourer, Deddington, fined by Petty Sessions for being drunk and disorderly after drinking at the Unicorn. Landlord, Mr. Barton, summoned by magistrates and given a caution. Barton said Wheeler came in sober at ten o'clock from a temperance meeting. (See also f.173.) Black edged in mourning for the death of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840410/085/0008

Banbury (1) Accident at Deddington. Lad named Durran 10 Apr Advertiser caught leg in wheel of cart of Messrs. Harris, 1884 brewers. (2) Deddington Lenten Papers - "Eastward Position." Paper by 'C.D.F.' denouncing the "Eastward position" as a step toward the Romish sacrifice of the mass. "The word "altar" is never used of the communion table in Bible or Prayer Book." (See also f.168.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840410/086/0005?browse=true

Banbury Easter Vestry. Vicar's churchwarden Mr. Kinch; 24 Apr Guardian Mr. Alban Samman re-elected parish 1884 churchwarden. (See also f.173.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840424/094/0008?browse=true

Banbury "Wet drill" by fire brigade in the Market Square 17 Jul Advertiser and New Street. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840717/093/0005?browse=true

173 Oxford (1) Easter Vestry. Sidesmen for Deddington 26 Apr Journal Messrs. G.S. Hedges and T. Bennett. (See also 1884 f.172.) (2) William Barton, landlord of the Unicorn, summoned by magistrates for permitting drunkenness on the premises. (See f.172.) Insufficient evidence for conviction. (3) At Special Sessions John Manners charged with wandering about in a state of nudity near the Vicarage of Great Tew at 5 a.m. He had been drinking heavily. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18840426/018/0007?browse=true

Banbury Forthcoming extra spring Church of England 1 May Guardian Temperance Society entertainment on larger 1884 scale than usual. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840501/101/0008

Banbury No cases at Petty Sessions. 8 May Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1884 r/bl/0001523/18840508/116/0007

Banbury (1) Ascension Day services. 22 May Advertiser (2) Forthcoming great club festival at Deddington. 1884 Court Robin Hood, No. 5,490 of the Ancient Order of Foresters planning a large celebration. Members, in full regalia, to process through the streets preceded by banners and the band of the Bicester Rifle Volunteers. Healthy state of club, secretary Brother Charles Hobley. Special service in parish church. (See also ff.174 and 175.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840522/101/0005?browse=true

Banbury Fire in child's bedroom at house of Mr. C. 12 Jun Guardian Bennett, builder and ironmonger. Quickly put out. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840612/103/0008?browse=true

174 Banbury (1) Rev. J.W.A. Betteridge forming a school 12 Jun Advertiser cricket club. 1884 (2) Reminder to buy tickets for parish excursion to Southampton and Bournemouth. (See f.171.) (3) Comprehensive account of Whitsun Club Festival at Deddington, which eclipsed previous years. Parade, with bands, before church service

by the "Exhibition" Benefit Society, the "Old Plough" Club and by Court Robin Hood, No. 5,490 of the Ancient Order of Foresters in lilac green costumes of the "merry men of old Sherwood". Sermon by Vicar to large congregation. Clubs then dined at respective lodges, "The Plough" at the Public Hall. First rate spread by Hostess Knibb at the Exhibition for the Deddington General Friendly Institution (President Mr. Richard Claydan Churchill). Detailed account of Foresters' dinner at the Unicorn, including principal guests and toasts. Court Robin Hood funds £400; members 78; sick pay during last year £7 4s. 0d. The Order had 609,219 members and £3,383,730 capital. See also ff.173 and 175.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840612/090/0005?browse=true

175 Banbury (1) Death in London of Mr. C.B. Mitchell (80), for 19 Jun Guardian many years practiced as a surgeon in 1884 Deddington before retiring to co. Antrim. (2) Account of annual Club Festival. Larger muster than usual. Parade rendered much grander by Foresters appearing in full regalia. (See also ff.173 and 174.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840619/091/0007

Banbury Details of services for Dedication Festival at 26 Jun Guardian parish church. 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840626/072/0007

Oxford (1) Annual sea-side trip to Southampton, Cowes 28 Jun Journal and Bournemouth by over 500 excursionists. 1884 (2) Details of services for Dedication Festival at parish church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18840628/021/0007

Banbury (1) Mr. David Bennett of Clifton to receive Royal 24 Jul Advertiser Humane Society's medal for saving life. 1884 (2) Account of annual Church Sunday School treat. Children marched from National Schools to parish church, preceded by Bodicote Band. Vicar's address reported almost verbatim. Children then marched to Castle Ground for tea in the pavilion. Scores for cricket match between the boys' club and the Sunday School scholars.

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176 Oxford (1) W.H. Smith killed by lightening at Deddington. 12 Jul Journal (2) J. Robinson charged with stealing a piece of 1884 bacon at the "Fox", North Aston; H. Harris, a tramp, drunk and disorderly at Barton and sentenced to 7 days' hard labour. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18840712/019/0007?browse=true

Banbury AGM of Reading Room and Lending Library. 17 Jul Guardian Flourishing state. Annual Report subjoined. 1884 Income exceeded expenditure. Increase of members from 55 to 87. Volumes lent up from 769 to 1,097 (3 times year ended 30 June 1882). Continued support by Holford C. Risley, Esq. List of publications on open table. Librarian Mr. W. French. Forthcoming annual fête. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840717/105/0007

Banbury Annual Reading Room fête in Castle Grounds. 7 Aug Guardian Athletic sports, rifle shooting, lawn tennis, quoits, 1884 four corners, dancing, etc. Tea in the pavilion. Needlework sale for Zenana Mission. Several fire balloons ascended. Banbury Rifle Corps band. Results of athletic sports. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840807/103/0008

Oxford Deddington fire brigade put out a hay rick fire in a 16 Aug Chronicle field in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Hopcraft 1884 near the Oxford Road. (See also f.178.)

Banbury Letter from 'Lawn Tennis' on visit to reading room 21 Aug Guardian in Town Hall following glowing report above. 1884 Itemises limited number of publications in scruffy state on table. "Most of the papers were hardly fit to pick up, and had the appearance of having been kicked about the floor." No time to visit the Coffee Tavern, "but peppermint and stale herrings overcame the aroma of genuine Moca on passing the open window." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840821/076/0007

177 Page torn in two down middle.

Banbury (1) Deddington Cricket Club beat Somerton 21 Aug Guardian Cricket Club at Somerton. 1884 (2) Address at Congregational Chapel. (3) Private garden party by Holford C. Risley, Esq. at Deddington House. Room for 8 setts at lawn tennis. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18840821/077/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming Church of England Temperance 28 Aug Guardian Society fête. 1884 (2) Annual meeting for renewing alehouse licences. All renewed. 21 cases of drunkenness in the division over the year, 10 concerning outsiders. (See also f.178.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18840828/101/0007

Banbury (1) Forthcoming excursion to the Healtheries 28 Aug Advertiser under the superintendence of Mr. G.S. Hedges. 1884 (2) Open-air service in front of Town Hall by Mr. Rochfort, who preached at a crowded Congregational Chapel in the evening. (3) Description of attractions at forthcoming Temperance Society fête in the Castle Grounds. Grounds open for picnics from two o'clock. Open air concert by Mr. J. Chaundy's glee and madrigal company (14) at five o'clock. Public tea in archery pavilion at four o'clock, followed by a second concert and then dancing to Mr. Kay's band. Lawn tennis courts. Other amusements for juveniles. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18840828/090/0005

Banbury (1) Public tea and meeting at Public Hall to bid 25 Sep Advertiser farewell to Rev. G.O. Parr of the Wesleyan 1884 Reform Chapel. (2) Forthcoming harvest festival services and music at Deddington. Produce to the Workhouse Infirmary at Kensington, offertories for the Horton and Radcliffe Infirmaries. (3) Deddington Rifle Volunteers beat Bicester Rifle Volunteers in shooting match by 630 to 517 points. Individual scores subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840925/056/0005?browse=true

178 Page torn in two down middle.

Banbury Annual Petty Sessions to renew alehouse 28 Aug Advertiser licences. Detailed report. (See also f.177.) 1884 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18840828/103/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Anniversary services for Congregational 11 Sep Advertiser Sunday School. Speeches by preachers. 1884 (2) Another Petty Sessions for North Wootton Division with no cases from 16 constituent villages. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18840911/079/0005

Banbury (1) Rick fire at Middle Aston put out by 2 Oct Guardian Deddington and Steeple Aston fire brigades. 1884 (2) Capital meat tea given by Mr. Joseph Hopcraft at King's Arms for men who dealt with his hay rick fire. (See f.176.) (3) Account of harvest festival services, music and decorations in parish church. (4) Forthcoming annual prize shooting of the Deddington detachment of the 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. (5) Bicyclist thrown from machine on Deddington to Adderbury road. Conveyance procured from King's Arms conveyed injured cyclist to Dr. Turner. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18841002/120/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming anniversary meeting of 9 Oct Guardian Deddington branch of Church of England 1884 Temperance Society. (2) Licence of Crown and Tuns transferred from Mr. Walter Bowl, Hook Norton, to Mr. George Jones, farmer, Deddington. (3) William Eagles fined for being drunk and disorderly at Deddington. Apprehended by P.C. W. Hathaway. Superior, Inspector W. Leach. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18841009/093/0008?browse=true

179 Banbury (1) Anthem for evensong following Sunday. 30 Oct Advertiser (2) James Parish of Ilbury accidently shot (not 1884 seriously) at Hempton. (3) James Pollard (16), a tramp, given 14 days' hard labour for causing a fire in hovel at North Aston. (4) Court Leet of the Manor of W.C. Cartwright, Esq. at Town Hall. Perambulation of manor.

Sumptuous repast at King's Arms. Mr. G.S. Hedges re-elected High Bailiff, and nominated Mr. Fredk. Wheeler as under bailiff. "Great popping of champagne corks followed, and a jovial evening was spent." (See also f.180.) (5) Account of choir outing to Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth. Tea at Temperance Coffee Tavern in Leamington. Addresses by Vicar and Mr. G.S. Hedges. Praise for Mr. Manchip, choirmaster [and Master of Boys' School], assisted by Mrs. Manchip. Response by Mr. Manchip. (See also f.180.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18841030/088/0005?browse=true

180 Banbury Vestry meeting to take stock of resignation of Hy. 30 Oct Advertiser Mullis as Assistant Overseer. Chairman Mr. G.S. 1884 Hedges; Overseers Messrs. W.H. Dodwell and C. Bliss. 3 separate sets of accounts needed because Clifton and Hempton were separately rated. Cliftonites would not consent to combined rating for highway purposes. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18841030/085/0005

Banbury (1) Copyhold court for Duchy Manor (largest of 3 30 Oct Guardian Deddington manors) before Steward, Mr. W.G.W. 1884 Lovell. List of copyholders present. (See also f.179.) (2) Account of annual choir treat, visiting Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth. (See also f.179.) (3) Services at parish church for All Saints' Day. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18841030/088/0008

Banbury (1) Mr. Henry Mullis re-appointed Assistant 6 Nov Guardian Overseer by Vestry after salary increased from 1884 £40 to £50 p.a. (2) First of new series of monthly meetings of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society in Public Hall. Account of entertainment and performers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18841106/108/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming annual horse and pleasure fair. 20 Nov Guardian (See also f.181.) 1884 (2) Forthcoming annual sermons and collections for foreign missions.

(3) Bench fined Sarah Robins of Deddington (husband a hedgecutter) 2s. 6d. and 10s. costs for being drunk and disorderly in The Stile, and throwing stones at Elizabeth Clarke, wife of George Clarke, labourer. Apprehended by P.C. Hathaway. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18841120/109/0007?browse=true

181 Banbury Fanciful description of the long-past heyday of 20 Nov Advertiser the festival of "pudding pie" with cattle traders 1884 from distant parts. Secret recipe for the mystic "pudding pie".

Gentles all and ladys wyse, Don't forget your puddyn pies, If your angrie passions rise, Cool'em down with puddyn pyes, When your little babbie cries, Still the strain with puddyn pies - Soothing balm for groans and sighs, Sweet to taste, delight to eyes, If the year through you'd be wise, Don't forget your puddyn pyes. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18841120/075/0005

Banbury (1) 3 young men remanded for robbing a till at the 27 Nov Advertiser Coffee Tavern. 1884 (2) Report on Pudding Pie Fair. Very fair attendance of cattle buyers. Merry-go-round and high flyer did a good business. Mr. C. Hobley sold over 700 "pooden-pies". "A large number was sent away by parcels post." (See also f.182.) (3) Lecture in Public Hall by Rev. A.H. Taylor, Missionary at Maritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Huge increase in numbers of clergy and believers over past 40 years. Population divided into 3 classes, Coolies, Zulus and Europeans. "The rev. lecturer finished by a glowing speech, warmly advocating women missions." (See also f.182.) (4) Letter emphasising the advantages of Deddington over Aynho for livestock sales despite the proximity of Aynho to the railway. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18841127/093/0005?browse=true

182 Banbury (1) Report on annual sermons on behalf of 27 Nov Guardian foreign missions, and on speakers at meeting in 1884 the Public Hall. £26 0s. 8d. collected for the

Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts during past year. (See also f.181.) (2) Report on Pudding Pie Fair. (See also f.181.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18841127/103/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Report on monthly meeting/entertainment of 4 Dec Guardian Church of England Temperance Society in Public 1884 Hall. Not so well attended as usual due to miserable weather. (2) Influential meeting of Deddington District Conservative Association at offices of Messrs. Lovell and Coggins. Business not of public character. (See below.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18841204/158/0008

Banbury Letter from James Lewis, Deddington, arguing 4 Dec Guardian that the adoption of fair trade would benefit both 1884 the farmer and the poor labourer. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18841204/085/0003?browse=true

Oxford (1) Special preachers for Advent. 6 Dec Journal (2) More informative report on above meeting of 1884 Deddington District Conservative Association. Business of an organisational nature. (3) First annual dinner of Deddington Volunteer Fire Brigade at King's Arms. Various toasts and responses, interspersed by songs. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18841206/025/0008

Banbury Blue Ribbon meeting in Public Hall. Speaker 18 Dec Guardian shewed how little nourishment ½ pint of beer 1884 contained. List of songs and performers. Mrs. Joseph Hopcraft presided at the harmonium. (See also f.183.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18841218/139/0007?browse=true

183 Banbury (1) List of Christmas fare animals (e.g. prime fat 18 Dec Advertiser oxen, shearhogs), and provenance (who fed by), 1884 exhibited by Mr. W.H. Dodwell, butcher. (2) Report on Blue Ribbon meeting in Public Hall, including ancient experiment with glass of ale. Musical programme subjoined. (See also f.182.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18841218/081/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Report on Christmas show of meat by 20 Dec Journal Deddington butchers, Mr. Dodwell and Mr. F.T. 1884 Bolton. (2) Another report on above Blue Ribbon meeting. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18841220/023/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) National Schools re-open on 29 December. 24 Dec Advertiser Visit by H.M. Inspector on 6 January. 1884 (2) Christmas show of meat by Mr. Bolton. (3) Forthcoming musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of the National Schools in Deddington and Clifton. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18841224/079/0005

Banbury (1) Same report on forthcoming musical and 24 Dec Guardian dramatic entertainment in the large Schoolroom. 1884 (2) Advent service in parish church. (3) Times of services on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18841224/131/0007

184 Banbury Glowing report on very successful dramatic 1 Jan Advertiser entertainment at National Schools. Vocal and 1885 instrumental music largely in accomplished hands of Mrs., the Misses, and Master W. Turner (of the Poplars). The farces "A Chapter of Accidents" and "Tweedleton's Tail Coat" kept the company in a continuous roar. "It is almost an innovation at Deddington to have lady performers on the dramatic stage, but the capital acting of Mrs. T. Bennett, Mrs. J.B. Whyte, and Miss Ida Bossom in their several characters, creates the hope that this, their first appearance, is the precursor of many similar treats yet to come." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18850101/116/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Christmas decorations in parish church. 1 Jan Guardian (2) Annual Christmas prize shooting of 1885 Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifles. Winners, scores and prizes subjoined. (3) Detailed account of above musical and dramatic entertainment in the Boy's [sic] Schoolroom. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850101/122/0008?browse=true

Banbury Third shipment of patent axle-trees manufactured 8 Jan Advertiser in Deddington by Mason and Co. (Mr. F. Ward) to 1885 Loong Fei Carriage Factory, Shanghai, China. (See also f.230.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850108/091/0005

Oxford (1) Another successful penny entertainment, 10 Jan Journal including lecture, by Church of England 1885 Temperance Society in Public Hall. (2) Two serious accidents at Mr. Franklin's works involving William Tustain and William Cowley (attended by Dr. Turner). (See also ff.185 and 187.) (3) Shipment of patent axles by Mason and Co. to carriage manufactory in China. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850110/025/0007?browse=true

185 [Oxford Detailed account of accident at Franklin's works 10 Jan Chronicle] involving workman, William Cowley. 15 cwt. 1885 stone unloaded from carriage fell and crushed his foot. Conveyed to Oxford Infirmary. (See also f.187.)

Banbury (1) 8 cases at Petty Sessions, but could not be 15 Jan Guardian heard as only Captain Dashwood present. 1885 Captain Bradshaw said he could not attend owing to the state of the roads. (2) Annual entertainment for Church Sunday School scholars, including magic lantern show. Gifts for each child, plus a bun and an orange. (3) Meeting of Deddington branch of Oxfordshire Conservative Association resolved to adopt Albert Brassey, Esq. of Heythrop Park as parliamentary candidate for the Northern Division of Oxfordshire. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850115/150/0007?browse=true

Banbury Shipment of Mason and Co.'s patent axles to 15 Jan Guardian China by the late Mr. John Ward's executors. 1885 (See also f.184.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850115/163/0008

Cutting 10 or 11 cases at postponed Petty Sessions, but Undated again none could be heard as Captain Dashwood

only magistrate present. Much indignation. Critical comment.

186 Banbury Letter from 'Evergreen' with very detailed account 15 Jan Guardian of Clifton choir supper given by Mr. and Mrs. 1885 Hort, since no newspaper report. "The boys were afterwards amused with snap dragon and sundry games, the men being invited to partake of the fragrant weed." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850115/126/0005?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'Anti-Greed' protesting against the 15 Jan Guardian rise in bread prices by bakers when wheat prices 1885 so low.

Banbury Excellent entertainment in Wesleyan Reform 29 Jan Guardian Chapel of sacred songs, solos, recitations, 1885 readings, &c. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850129/112/0007?browse=true

Oxford (1) Anthem for Sunday evensong. 7 Feb Journal (2) Mr. John Lyons, horse dealer, thrown from 1885 horse on Fox Hill, near Deddington. Attended by Dr. Turner at the Volunteer Inn, Deddington. (See also f.187.) (3) Usual monthly meeting of Church of England Temperance Society. Harmonium pieces, songs, readings, and recitations. (See also f.187.) (4) Invitation Ball at National Schools (c.130 guests) a great success. "The decorations reflected great credit on the Embellishment Committee." Catering by Host Hedges (King's Arms). "It would be a good thing if social gatherings of this kind were more frequent in our dull old town." (See also f.187.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850207/028/0008

187 Banbury (1) Anthem for Sunday evensong. 5 Feb Advertiser (2) High death rate because of great amount of 1885 sickness. Insane practice of tolling the "passing bell" having bad effect on the sick and dying. (3) Report on Temperance Society soirée in Mission Hall. (See also f.186.) (4) Riding accident to Mr. John Lyons descending Fox Hill. (See also f.186.) (5) Effusive account of Invitation Ball (see f.186). Band of the Banbury Rifle Volunteers. "It is very

desirable that periodical gatherings of this kind should be held at short intervals, in order to maintain that neighbourly sociality so desirable in a dead-alive place like pudding-pie borough." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850205/087/0005

Banbury (1) Recent accident to Mr. R. Cowley at 5 Feb Guardian Franklin's works. Obliged to have foot amputated. 1885 (See also ff.184 and 185.) (2) Riding accident to Mr. John Lyons, when between the Fox Inn, North Aston, and Deddington, as above. (3) Monthly meeting/entertainment of Temperance Society in Public Hall as above. [Same cutting as f.189.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850205/121/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Lenten evening preacher at parish church. 27 Mar Advertiser (2) Banbury Temperance Minstrels (18) to appear 1884 at the Public Hall. (3) Heythrop Hunt meet at Deddington. Hundreds of foot supporters. Fox found near Wilson's Gorse and pursued for 1h 50 mins through Dunstew, Barton and Over Worton. Eventually killed near Mr. Gulliver's Farm at Tom Hill. [Same cutting as f.171.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18840327/090/0005

188 Banbury (1) Messrs. J., C., and A. Gillett, bankers in 19 Feb Guardian Banbury, to open a branch office on Fridays at a 1885 private house in Market Place. (See also f.189.) (2) A Local Option meeting to be held in the Public Hall. Use of Boy's [sic] School refused as applicant not a subscriber. (3) Satisfactory diocesan inspection of National Schools. (4) Wednesday Lenten services. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850219/122/0007

Cutting Lecture by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner to Church of Undated England Temperance Society meeting in Christ Church School Room, Broad Street, Oxford.

Oxford (1) Local Option meeting as above. 21 Feb Journal 1885

(2) Friday branch office of Messrs. Gilletts' Bank as above. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850221/025/0008

Banbury (1) Congregationalists to hold a Local Option 26 Feb Guardian meeting in their chapel that evening. 1885 (2) Forthcoming public meeting in support of temperance Sunday closing and the popular vote in the new Congregational Chapel, New Street (use of the National School being refused). (See also ff.189 and 190.) (3) Forthcoming monthly meeting/entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society in Public Hall. Speaker from Western Temperance League. Songs by Mrs. E.W. Turner of the Poplars. (See also f.189.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850226/119/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Subjects for sermons at Wednesday Lenten 26 Feb Advertiser services. 1885 (2) Deddington Redivivus: things looking up in sleepy old Deddington, which likely to shake off its chronic lethargy after several centuries of slumber. Friday branch office of Messrs. Gilletts' Bank. Also Mr. Eggar, auctioneer, of Banbury, to hold bi-monthly sales of stock and general goods in Market Place. Deddington's first rate situation and facilities for man and beast. (See also ff.189, 192 and 193.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850226/118/0008

189 Banbury (1) Recent accident to Mr. R. Cowley at 5 Feb Guardian Franklin's works. Obliged to have foot amputated. 1885 (See also ff.184 and 185.) (2) Riding accident to Mr. John Lyons, when between the Fox Inn, North Aston, and Deddington, as above. (3) Monthly meeting/entertainment of Temperance Society in Public Hall as above. [Same cutting as f.187.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850205/121/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Forthcoming public meeting in support of 28 Feb Chronicle temperance Sunday closing and the popular vote 1885 in the new Congregational Chapel, New Street

(use of the National School being refused). (See also ff.188 and 190.) (2) Forthcoming monthly meeting/entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society in Public Hall. Speaker from Western Temperance League. Songs by Mrs. E.W. Turner of the Poplars. (See also f.188.) (3) C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. to deliver his celebrated lecture "A Gallon of Ale for 1d." at the Wesleyan Chapel, Great Burford.

Banbury (1) Mr. Eggar, auctioneer, to hold quarterly sales 5 Mar Guardian of live and dead farm stock and furniture in the 1885 Market Place. Also Messrs. Gilletts' Bank have opened a branch office on Fridays. (See also ff.188, 192 and 193.) (2) Forthcoming confirmation service for Deddington, Clifton, and Hempton, on 11 March. (3) Favourable Government report on National Schools. Grant increased to £175 13s. 7d. (4) Public meeting in Wesleyan Reform Chapel discussed the spiritual prosperity of the Church. (5) Publication of 1884 balance sheet of Court "Robin Hood" 5,490 (Deddington). Income £124 3s. 3d., expenditure £66 4s. 1½d. Sick pay to members £20. Total worth £417 7s. 10d. 80 benefit members (13 new). Juvenile society about to be established. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850305/146/0008

Banbury (1) Annual meeting of Deddington Volunteer Fire 12 Mar Guardian Brigade at King's Arms. 1885 (2) Report on usual monthly meeting/entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society in Public Hall. Full house. (3) Temperance soirée in Public Hall, not in connection with any special society. Vocal and instrumental music, readings and addresses. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850312/135/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Usual monthly meeting of Temperance 14 Mar Journal Society as above. 1885 (2) Temperance soirée as above. (3) Annual meeting of Volunteer Fire Brigade as above. "The working of the "Merryweather" gives universal satisfaction." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850314/023/0007

190 Bicester Public meeting in new Congregational Chapel. 13 Mar Herald Chairman C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. Mr. John 1885 Whitton proposed a petition to the House of Commons to legislate to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sundays. Mr. Joseph Hopcraft proposed a resolution calling on the House of Commons to enact the direct veto (Local Option). Also speakers from the United Kingdom Alliance. Speeches reported verbatim. (See also f.243.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0002292/18850313/097/0007?browse=true

191 Banbury (1) Confirmation service by Bishop of Oxford. 19 Mar Guardian (2) Forthcoming sermon at Church Sunday 1885 Schools. (3) Death of James Wallis (70), Sergeant- Instructor to Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifles for over 20 years. (See also f.192.) (4) Services at Congregational Chapel. (5) Text of Lenten Paper entitled "The Bishop of Gloucester on the State of the Church", above the initials 'C.D.F.', which distributed to every house in Deddington. In letter to clergy Bishop warns that sinister practices are being silently pushed on. "We want no altars, super-altars, eastward positions, brass and glass crosses, no Sunday processions or flower shows in our churches, no Good Friday altar stripping or bell tolling ... ." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850319/081/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'A Churchman' querying how the 26 Mar Guardian above "Lenten Paper" concerns Lent and taking 1885 issue with C.D.F. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850326/096/0007?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'RIT' also querying how the Lenten 26 Mar Advertiser paper circulated in Deddington concerns Lent. 1885 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850326/087/0005

192 Banbury (1) Suicide of Mr. William Mullis, sadler. 26 Mar Advertiser (2) Meeting at Town Hall of Sunday School 1885 teachers in local villages. (3) Funeral of Sergeant Wallace, veteran drill- instructor, a Congregationalist. (See also f.191.)

(4) Success of first cattle market in Market Place, organised by Mr. Eggar, auctioneer, of Banbury. 14 head of cattle, 57 fat sheep, 59 fat and store pigs, 7 horses, carts etc. Ruling prices. Luncheon for 70-80 at King's Arms. To move from a Friday to a Monday. (See also ff.188, 189 and 193.) (5) Text of further Lenten paper on Ritualism [unattributed] circulated in Deddington titled "Good Friday Bell Tolling and Altar Striping". Concludes "should not "wolves in sheep's clothing" be turned out of the fold?" https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850326/087/0005

Banbury (1) Anthem on Easter Day. 2 Apr Advertiser (2) Charity feoffees elected John Knibbs to fill 1885 vacancy at alms-houses caused by death of Rd. Gardner. (3) Large number of entries for next monthly market sale. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850402/071/0005

193 Banbury (1) Forthcoming Good Friday service. 2 Apr Guardian (2) Services at parish church on Easter Day. 1885 (3) Forthcoming musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of National Schools. Details of performers and amateur actors. (See also f.194.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850402/128/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Text of Deddington Lenten Paper No.3 above 2 Apr Guardian the initials 'C.D.F.'. "No idolatrous altar is wanted 1885 in Deddington Church." Rather than a Christian emblem, the cross "is nothing more than a barbarous instrument of torture, to be looked upon with horror and repulsion, much less with veneration". (2) Report on Petty Sessions. Appointment of Overseers for local parishes, including Deddington. Transfer of licence of the Exhibition Inn from late Ann Knibb to Jemima Salter, on application of Mr. Barnes of Messrs. Weston and Barnes, Brackley. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850402/128/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Forthcoming musical and dramatic 4 Apr Journal entertainment in aid of National Schools as 1885 above. (See also f.194.) (2) First monthly sale of livestock in Market Place by Mr. Eggar caused quite a stir in the town. (See also ff.188, 189 and 192.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850404/026/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Next market sale. Alterations in penning the 9 Apr Advertiser sheep etc. 1885 (2) Appointment of Overseers (3) and Poor Law Guardians (4) at Annual Vestry. Chairman Mr. G.S. Hedges (High Bailiff) appointed waywarden for 9th time. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18850409/119/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Evidence of otters in River Cherwell at Clifton. 11 Apr Journal (2) Easter communicants (c.60 and c.40) at 1885 parish church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850411/024/0007?browse=true

Oxford Initial meeting of Deddington District Liberal 11 Apr Times Association in Public Hall. Deddington 1885 representative H.B. Jones, Congregational Minister. Liberal Candidate for Banbury Division Sir Bernhard Samuelson, Bart. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18850411/138/0008?browse=true

194 Banbury (1) Account of musical and dramatic 16 Apr Guardian entertainment in aid of National Schools. Two 1885 farces, "The Gentlemen in Black" (by Mr. J.B. Whyte) and "My Wife's Maid". (See also f.193.) (2) Account of monthly Church of England Temperance Society meeting/entertainment in Public Hall. Comments on performers. "These meetings would be much more pleasant if something could be done to stop the abominable noise which is created at the bottom of the room during the evening." Vicar had to call order several times. (3) Death of Colour-Sergeant Parish (41). Member of Rifle Volunteers for 25 years. (4) Second successful market sale by Mr. J.C. Eggar. 133 fat and store pigs, 96 fat and store sheep and lambs, and 22 fat and store beasts.

(5) Election of churchwardens and sidesmen at Vestry meeting. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850416/129/0008

Oxford (1) Death of Colour-Sergeant Parish (41). 18 Apr Journal (2) Second successful stock and general sale by 1885 Mr. Eggar. Higher prices than at Bicester etc. (3) Comprehensive account of entertainment in aid of National Schools. Cast lists of two farces subjoined, with review of performances by Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Whyte and the other amateur actors. Proceeds over £10. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850418/020/0008

195 Banbury Wedding celebrations of Fanny Dean of 23 Apr Advertiser Deddington and Mr. Alfred Edmeades of 1885 Winchester. Bridecake by Messrs. Huntley and Palmer. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850423/092/0005

Banbury (1) Deddington Volunteer Fire Brigade put out fire 30 Apr Guardian at Mr. Course's Mill. 1885 (2) AGM of Deddington Cricket Club. Secretary/ Hon. Treasurer Rev. J.W. Betteridge [curate] leaving the town. Thanks to Mr. William Hawkes for lending the ground. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850430/141/0008

Banbury Congregational Church: Recognition services in 30 Apr Advertiser connection with the settlement of Rev. H.B. 1885 Jones at Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850430/080/0005

Oxford (1) Plans for popular annual sea side trip. 2 May Journal (2) Recognition services for Rev. H.B. Jones as 1885 permanent Pastor, Congregational Church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850502/022/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming Conservative public meeting. 7 May Guardian (2) Third monthly market sale the following 1885 Monday. (3) Monthly meeting of Church of England Temperance Society.

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Banbury (1) Third monthly livestock sale by Mr. Eggar. 14 May Advertiser (2) Rifle Association first monthly competition. 1885 Winners' scores. (3) Meeting at Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner's New Temperance Hall in New Street [converted stabling] to establish a branch of the Cadbury Tent of Rechabites [a temperance benefit society]. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850514/072/0005

196 Banbury Deddington School Committee resolved to permit 14 May Advertiser a Conservative meeting (charge 21s.) but not a 1885 Liberal meeting only because of shortness of notice. The schools ought to be accessible to both parties. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850514/072/0005

Banbury (1) 2nd meeting of new branch of Cadbury Tent 21 May Guardian of Rechabites. Initiation ceremony. Plans for 1885 monthly meetings and a juvenile branch (for 8- 15s). (2) Forthcoming Whitsun day services in parish church. (3) Forthcoming Club Festival, involving the Foresters, the Banbury Volunteer Band and a service in the parish church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850521/076/0008

Banbury Large Conservative meeting in Schoolroom. 21 May Advertiser Attendees included Mr. H.C. Risley (chairman), 1885 Earl of Jersey, Mr. Wynne and Mr. A.W. Hall (candidate for Oxford City). The Chairman "alluded to the presence of the ladies, and said he did not know whether they were attracted there by a laudable curiosity or from any comprehensible anxiety as to whether the extension of the franchise to them was part of the Conservative programme." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18850521/094/0007?browse=true

Banbury Comprehensive report on 21st festival of the 21 May Advertiser Deanery of Deddington Choral Association at St. 1885 Mary's, Banbury. 219 voices (11 choirs).

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197 Banbury (1) Report on Whitsuntide services in parish 28 May Guardian church. 1885 (2) New font cover. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850528/104/0008?browse=true

Banbury Meeting on Club Day at New Temperance Hall of 4 Jun Advertiser temperance benefit society (Cadbury Rechabite 1885 Tent). Tea presided over by Mrs. C. Duffell Faulkner. Subsequent meeting, chairman Rev. T. Boniface, speakers Mr. Faulkner and a converted working man. Plans to expand New Temperance Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850604/088/0005

Banbury Comprehensive report on annual Club Festival 4 Jun Guardian on Whit Wednesday. 5 mounted horsemen in 1885 Lincoln Green representing the Foresters' Club ("Robin Hood" Court, No. 5,490). 3 clubs paraded with bands. Also supplementary band of local bommatoots. Service at parish church. Deddington General Friendly Society dined at the Exhibition Inn. The Old Plough Club dined at the Butcher's Arms (Sergeant Bennett). The Foresters dined at the Unicorn (Mr. W. Barton). Continued on f.198. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850604/123/0008

198 Banbury Continued from f.197. Detailed account of 4 Jun Guardian numerous toasts and responses at the Foresters' 1885 dinner on Club Day. Praise for Brother Charles Hobley, secretary for past 5 years. Members increased from 70 to 88. Funds increased from £359 to £417. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850604/123/0008

Cutting Formation of Sixth Corps of the Oxfordshire Rifle [April] Volunteers at Deddington progressing. 41 1860 members now enrolled plus 11 honorary members. Help from commissioned Drill Sergeant. (See also f.136.)

Banbury (1) Deddington Cricket Club beat Sandford 11 Jun Guardian Cricket Club in match at Sandford. 1885

(2) 4th monthly market sale. Well supported. (3) Forthcoming trip to Swansea and the Mumbles. 5 hours at sea side plus 7 hours sea ride. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850611/119/0008

Banbury (1) Coffee Tavern re-opened by Mr. W. Green. 18 Jun Guardian (2) Good prospects for poultry farming. 1885 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850618/145/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Coffee Tavern re-opened by Mr. W. Green. 20 Jun Journal (2) More details of annual sea-side trip. 1885 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850620/017/0006?browse=true

199 Banbury (1) William Green, a tramp, charged with being 25 Jun Guardian drunk at Deddington on evidence of Inspector 1885 William Leech. Ordered to leave the town at once. (2) Death from apoplexy of Emily Smith (21), daughter of Mr. W.H. Smith of the Plough Inn. (3) Forthcoming dedication festival at parish church. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850625/144/0008?browse=true

Oxford (1) Sudden death of Emily Smith as above. 27 Jun Journal (2) Children's service at dedication festival to 1885 include offerings of flowers. (3) Dr. Gordon Stables, the well-known author, visited E.W. Turner, Esq. whilst touring country by caravan taking notes on rural life. (See also f.203.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850627/032/0008

Banbury (1) Report on dedication festival services. 2 Jul Guardian Flowers collected sent to Kensington Infirmary. 1885 Vicar's sermon included reference to disestablishment. (2) Forthcoming Temperance Society summer fête. (3) Cricket match at Chacombe between Deddington and Chacombe teams. Easy victory for home team. (4) Report on Mr. Eggar's monthly market sale. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850702/122/0008?browse=true

Banbury Report on annual sea-side trip by c.230 9 Jul Guardian excursionists. Because train late at Weston- 1885 super-Mare, excursionists headed for Ilfracombe instead of Swansea. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850709/099/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Annual Church of England Temperance 16 Jul Guardian Society fête in Castle Grounds. Tea in the 1885 pavilion. Mr. J. Chaundy's glee singers. Banbury Rifle Corps Band. Dancing until ten o'clock. Proceeds £2 2s. (See also ff.200a and 200b.) (2) Annual meeting of British and Foreign Bible Society in Public Hall. (3) Monthly shooting competition of Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850716/154/0007?browse=true

200a Banbury (1) Names of winners of Diocesan prize 16 Jul Advertiser examination at National Schools. 1885 (2) Report on Temperance Society annual fête in Castle Grounds. Detailed afternoon and evening musical programmes subjoined. (See also ff.199 and 200b.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850716/066/0005

Banbury (1) Annual Church Sunday School treat in Castle 23 Jul Guardian Grounds. Bodicote Band. (See also f.201.) 1885 (2) Conservative meeting. Speaker Mr. J. Bottomley, the Conservative working man candidate for Gateshead. (See also f.201.) (3) Auction by Messrs. J. and W. Scroggs at the Unicorn of 3 properties, one in Deddington. 6½ acres adjoining the road between Deddington and Adderbury, "- an admirable building site - which, however, was not sold." (See also f.201.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850723/136/0008

Banbury Almshouse Charity: Memorial submitted by 64 23 Jul Guardian tenants of the 16½ acre Poors' Allotment (or Pest 1885 House) to the Charity Estates feoffees seeking a reduction of rent (9s. a year for a chain and a quarter [one-eighth of an acre] plot). Response by William Kinch, solicitor to trustees. Legal duty to obtain best rent, but willing to re-value some

plots on west side. Any surplus income divided between National Schools and for coals. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850723/136/0008

200b Parish Account of Temperance Fête on 8 July. See August & Magazine transcript in Section B. (See also ff.199 and 1885 200c Vol. VII 200a.) No. VIII 201 Banbury (1) Forthcoming Conservative meeting to be 23 Jul Advertiser addressed by candidate for Gateshead. (See 1885 also f.200a.) (2) Forthcoming bazaar and fête in Castle Grounds in aid of Deddington Congregational church. (3) Annual church Sunday School treat. Short address by Vicar in parish church. Procession to Castle field headed by Bodicote Band. Tea served in relays. Various amusements, races and games. (See also f.200a.) (4) Formation of juvenile branch (5-17) of the Oxford District Juvenile Foresters' Society for Deddington and neighbouring villages. Medical benefits for the children of the working classes. Over 40 members already. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850723/076/0005

Oxford Auction by Messrs. J. and W. Scroggs at the 25 Jul Journal Unicorn included an "admirable building site" (6½ 1885 acres) adjoining road between Deddington and Adderbury. Bids failed to reach £400 reserve. (See also f.200a.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850725/023/0008?browse=true

Oxford Fire at Hempton destroyed cottage occupied by 1 Aug Journal Cornelius Colman and two adjacent empty 1885 cottages. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850801/026/0008

Banbury Cricket match at Deddington between Sandford 6 Aug Guardian and Deddington clubs. Victory for the visitors. 1885 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850806/150/0007

Oxford Fire in nursery at Mr. W. Kinch's. Put out by the 8 Aug Journal coachman, W. Green, who a member of the fire 1885 brigade.

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Banbury (1) Anniversary services at Congregational 13 Aug Guardian Chapel. 1885 (2) Bazaar and fête in Castle Grounds to help liquidate the debt on building the Congregational Chapel. Stalls arranged under the pavilion, including refreshments and a flower stall. Pony and donkey rides, games and a string band. Tea served to about 150. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850813/149/0007

Oxford (1) Forthcoming annual prize shooting. 10 Oct Times (2) Forthcoming annual Temperance Society 1885 sermon in parish church. (See also ff.205 and 206.) (3) Deddington v. Bicester rifle match at Bicester. Easy victory for Deddington. (4) Crowded Liberal meeting at Public Hall addressed by Rev. Hampden Jones of Deddington. Platform Messrs. Joseph Hopcraft (chairman), Wells, Gibbs, John Bennett, Scarcebrook, D. Whetton, H. Kilby. (See also f.205.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18851010/140/0005?browse=true

202 Banbury AGM of Reading Room and Lending Library in 20 Aug Guardian Town Hall. List of attendees. Annual report set 1885 out verbatim. Receipts £31 3s. 5½d., expenditure £18 7s. 9½d. 72 members (37 previous year). 596 volumes lent (against 1,097 previous year). Lack of new books. Support by president, Holford C. Risley, Esq. Vicar (Rev. T. Boniface) treasurer and secretary. Mr. W. French librarian. List of newspapers available. 15 committee members elected. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18850820/105/0007?browse=true

Oxford (1) Large garden party (c.200 guests) held by 29 Aug Journal Holford C. Risley, Esq. [Deddington House]. 1885 (2) Forthcoming Reading Room and Lending Library annual fête. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18850829/026/0008?browse=true

Banbury Detailed account of annual Reading Room fête in 3 Sep Guardian Castle Grounds. Considerable attendance 1885 despite continuous rain. Programme of athletic sports, winners and prize monies subjoined. Tea prepared by Mr. Joshua Gibbs, assisted by various ladies. Bazaar to raise funds for Zenana Mission under Miss Boniface, the Misses Samman, Mrs. and Miss Course. Popularity of rifle gallery. Dancing in pavilion. Banbury Volunteer Band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18850903/111/0008

Oxford North Wootton Division Petty Sessions at 5 Sep Journal Deddington: 1885 (1) All licence renewals granted, except Red Lion and Unicorn which stood over to next meeting. (2) Superintendent Leech reported 21 prosecutions for drunkenness in Division during past 12 months, only two against Deddingtonians. (3) Alfred Castle fined 13s. 6d., or 7 days, for being drunk and disorderly at Deddington. (4) 3 youths, James Berry, E. Gibbs and Geo. Berry, attempted to rescue Alfred Castle from P.C. Hathaway, but insufficient evidence to convict. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18850905/029/0008

203 Banbury Cricket match between Deddington and 24 Sep Advertiser Chacombe at Deddington. Easy victory for 1885 visitors. Total runs of Deddington men subjoined. Capital spread after at the Unicorn (Host Barton). Evening in the old convivial method. Deddington captain Mr. W. Hirons. Per Mr. Richard Howe (Great Western Arms), "The proceedings this evening are a practical contradiction of the absurd reflections which have lately been made on the Unicorn hotel." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18850924/090/0005

Banbury Dr. Gordon Stables' impressions of Deddington 1 Oct Guardian and the neighbourhood. From one of series of 1885 articles for the Leisure Hour titled "Summer Rambles in my Caravan". (See also f.199.) On arrival at Deddington, taken for Salvationists. "Salvationists are not liked in Deddington, and our arrival in the Market Place, an ugly piece of

rocky ground in the centre of the town ...... was the occasion of a good deal of excitement. I have been surrounded by howling savages in the African wilds, but never before by a howlinger mob than those boys and girls in Deddington." Invitation of hospitality by Dr. Turner provided relief from the mob. Next day visited church; fine views from steeple [sic]. Dr. Stables continued his [horse-drawn] caravan journey through Adderbury (favourable impression) and Banbury to Warmington (the village is primitive in the extreme) where the children "are angels compared to the Deddington roughs". Illustration of Dr. Turner's house [the Poplars] in the Leisure Hour. (See also ff.204 and 238.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18851001/084/0005?browse=true

204 Banbury (1) Detailed account of thanksgiving services for 1 Oct Guardian ingathering of the harvest. Description of church 1885 decorations. (2) Treat by Mr. Kinch, solicitor, for c.40 workmen of Messrs. Franklin, who engaged in the restoration and new buildings of his house [The Hermitage] and professional offices. (See also f.205.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18851001/071/0007?browse=true

Banbury Proceedings at Court of Revising Barrister at 1 Oct Guardian Deddington Police Station to revise voters' lists. 1885 Various objections by Messrs. W.G.W. Lovell and G. Coggins on behalf of Conservatives. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18851001/074/0008?browse=true

Banbury Letter from 'High Bailiff' expressing indignation at 8 Oct Guardian description of his reception at Deddington by Dr. 1885 Stables. (See f.203.) Caravan had been pitched at spot where children play after school, who somewhat riled when the Doctor closed the shutters of their new amusement. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851008/110/0007

205 Banbury (1) Annual Temperance Society tea treat for 1 Oct Advertiser children at the Vicarage. 1885 (2) "Praiseworthy hospitality" by W. Kinch, Esq. for employees of Messrs. Franklin, builders, &c.,

for their work at his new residence in the Market Square. (See also f.204.) (3) Rifle match at Deddington Butts between Deddington and Bicester Rifle Volunteers. Deddington were victors. Individual scores subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18851001/071/0005

Oxford (1) Visit by Revising Barrister. (See f.204.) 3 Oct Journal (2) Conservative meeting in Schoolroom in 1885 support of the candidature of Mr. L.M. Wynne. List of principal attendees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18851003/013/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Deddington v. Bicester rifle match. 8 Oct Guardian (2) Forthcoming annual prize shooting of 1885 Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. (3) Forthcoming annual Temperance Society sermon in parish church. (See also f.206.) (4) Report on crowded Liberal meeting in Public Hall. Instructive and comprehensive address by Rev. Hampden Jones of Deddington reported verbatim. (See also f.201.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18851008/122/0008?browse=true

Oxford Northern Division of Oxfordshire Liberal 10 Oct Times Association. Meeting at Deddington. Address by 1885 Rev. H.B. Jones, Congregational Minister, on "The Growth of Freedom and the Coming Struggle." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18851010/140/0005?browse=true

206 Banbury (1) Keen competition for lots at letting by auction 15 Oct Advertiser of Stone Pits by Mr. J.C. Eggar, auctioneer. 13¼ 1885 acres let at average of £2 12s. per acre. (2) Report on Temperance Society sermon, and tea and entertainment at the school the next day. (3) Annual Rifle Volunteer prize shooting at Deddington Butts. List of winners, prizes and donors subjoined. Annual dinner (c.30) at King's Arms. List of usual loyal and patriotic toasts, and responses, plus songs, subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18851015/087/0005

Banbury (1) Annual parish church choir trip to the 15 Oct Guardian Inventions Exhibition. 1885 (2) Annual sermon in connection with Church of England Temperance Society preached at evensong. Next day a public tea was held in the large Schoolroom. AGM of Deddington branch in the evening, with several addresses. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851015/103/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming public meeting in the 22 Oct Advertiser Temperance Hall concerning Sunday closing. 1885 (2) Annual dinner of Deddington Town Cricket Club at the Unicorn. Various toasts, and responses, including to Mr. W. Hawkes (chairman) for use of his ground, and to Rev. H.S. Standage. "The proceedings were of an extremely harmonious nature, enlivened by some capital songs" from 10 of the members. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18851022/112/0005

207 Banbury Large attendance at public meeting at new 29 Oct Guardian Temperance Hall in support of need to close 1885 public-houses on Sundays. Various speakers. First resolution calling on House of Commons to legislate. Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner proposed a second resolution to send a Memorial to the Home Secretary and Parliamentary candidates. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851029/126/0008

Banbury Annual Court Leet of the Manor of Deddington 5 Nov Advertiser [Duchy Manor of W.C. Cartwright, Esq.]. After 1885 usual inspection, Court dined at King's Arms. Court re-elected Messrs. G.S. Hedges as High Bailiff, T. Wheeler as Under Bailiff, and J. Knibbs as ale taster and town crier. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18851112/065/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) National Schools polling place at general 12 Nov Advertiser election on 3 December. 1885 (2) Quinquennial valuation of Court Robin Hood, Ancient Order of Foresters, No. 5,490, shewed balance of nearly £50. There are 89 members. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18851112/065/0005?browse=true

Banbury Annual festival of the mystic "pudding-pie" will 19 Nov Advertiser coincide with next live stock sale on 23 1885 November. Large influx expected. "Immense quantities of mysterious circular confections are being turned out daily from the "pudding-pie" factory, in New Street, presided over by the arch- priest Hobley." (See also f.208.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18851119/081/0005

Banbury Saturday evening entertainment at Temperance 19 Nov Guardian Hall. To be continued every Saturday night during 1885 the winter. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18851119/095/0007?browse=true

Banbury Report on annual "Pudding Pie" fair. Brisk trade 26 Nov Guardian in horses and ponies. Pleasure fair only 1885 amounted to several stalls and roundabouts. Mr. C. Hobley and Mr. Joseph Woolgrove each sold about 800 "pudding-pies". Salvation Army detachment not very successful. (See also f.208.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851126/099/0008

208 Banbury (1) Locations of polling stations in district. 26 Nov Advertiser (2) Detailed favourable report on "Pudding-Pie" 1885 fair. Attendance much larger than in former years. "An addition this year was a detachment of the Salvation Army, under a female "general", who paraded the town chanting their noisy war songs, and attended by a mob of the residium." (See also f.207.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18851126/121/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Gift of large Bible to parish church by Mrs. 10 Dec Guardian Kinch of Farnborough, Hants, formerly of 1885 Deddington. (2) Annual meeting in aid of the Society for the Propagation of the Bible in Foreign Parts in Public Hall. (3) 35 new books added to Reading Room and Lending Library. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851210/097/0008

Banbury Monthly entertainment of Church of England 17 Dec Advertiser Temperance Society in Temperance Hall. List of 1885 performers (15).

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Banbury More detailed report on monthly Temperance 17 Dec Guardian Society entertainment. Comments on individual 1885 performances. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851217/097/0008

Banbury (1) Report on Christmas Day services in parish 31 Dec Guardian church. 1885 (2) Christmas prize shooting of Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. Winning scores and prizes subjoined. (See also f.209.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18851231/113/0007

209 Oxford Detailed report on Christmas Rifle Corps 2 Jan Journal shooting competition at Deddington Butts. 1886 Winning scores and prizes subjoined. (See also f.208.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860102/016/0006

Banbury (1) Accident involving runaway horse and cart of 7 Jan Advertiser Mr. Dodwell [butcher]. Ran over old woman 1886 named Gibbs at Clifton. (2) Ringing guild re-established at parish church. Bell-ringing in abeyance for a considerable period "through the misbehaviour of certain people some long time ago". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860107/063/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Christmas treat for Church Sunday School. 14 Jan Guardian Magic-lantern show. Presents for children. 1886 (2) Large attendance at monthly Church of England Temperance Society entertainment. Performers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860114/088/0005

Banbury (1) Monthly Temperance Society entertainment. 14 Jan Advertiser (2) Christmas treat for Church Sunday School. 1886 List of contributors. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860114/078/0004?browse=true

Oxford Forthcoming musical and dramatic entertainment 16 Jan Journal at National Schools on 18 January. Details of 1886 patrons and performers. (See also f.210.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18860116/015/0005?browse=true

Banbury (1) Date of next entertainment by Cadbury Tent 21 Jan Advertiser of Rechabites [temperance benefit society]. 1886 (2) Increasing numbers attending Saturday evening entertainments in new Temperance Hall presided over by Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Faulkner. Previous Saturday a performance by 10 members of Banbury Temperance Athletic Club. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860121/081/0005

210 Banbury (1) Same report on above Saturday evening 21 Jan Guardian entertainment (free) in new Temperance Hall. 1886 (2) Report on performances at musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of the National Schools. (3) Choir supper at the Vicarage. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860121/104/0008

Oxford Comprehensive report on musical and dramatic 23 Jan Journal entertainment in the Boys' Schoolroom, 1886 particularly on individual performances in the comic drama "A Rough Diamond" and the laughable farce "Done on Both Sides". Room crowded to the doors. See transcript of programme in Section B under f.252. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860123/024/0007

Banbury (1) Annual choir supper. 28 Jan Advertiser (2) Entertainment in crowded Temperance Hall in 1886 connection with Independent Order of Rechabites. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860128/080/0005

211 Oxford Another report on musical and dramatic 23 Jan Times entertainment in the National Schools. (See 1886 f.210.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18860123/122/0006?browse=true

Banbury (1) Children's entertainment to be given in the 11 Feb Advertiser National Schools. 1886 (2) Concert in Temperance Hall organised by Church of England Temperance Society. (3) Conviction at Oxford Police Court of Rev. Ambrose Cave-Brown-Cave, "late curate of Deddington", for being drunk and incapable in the Botley Road. (4) 1885 balance sheet of Court Robin Hood, Ancient Order of Foresters. Increased funds. Sick pay to members £30 8s. Benefit members 88 (+10). Over 40 members in juvenile society. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860211/113/0005?browse=true

Cutting Rev. Ambrose Sneyd Cave-Brown-Cave fined for [Feb several other offences of drunkenness in Oxford. 1886]

Banbury Per Vicar of Deddington (Rev. T. Boniface), many 18 Feb Advertiser years since Rev. Ambrose Cave-Brown-Cave 1886 was curate of Deddington. Not to be confused with present curate, Rev. Fred Loftie Cave. (See also f.144.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860218/062/0005

Banbury Report on previous Saturday's free entertainment 18 Feb Guardian organised by Mr. Faulkner in the Temperance 1886 Hall. Getting more popular every week. Account of performances, including a minstrel act. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860218/093/0008

Oxford Children's entertainment, including farce, in large 20 Feb Journal Schoolroom. Did not finish much before 11 1886 o'clock. (See also f.212.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18860220/025/0008?browse=true

212 Banbury (1) Rechabite entertainment at Temperance Hall 25 Feb Advertiser by Mr. Fairfax of Banbury, and his clever troupe. 1886 (2) Meeting of temperance organisations in neighbourhood in new Temperance Hall. Various addresses. (3) Detailed account of performances at the children's entertainment at the National Schools. (See also f.211.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860225/116/0005

Banbury (1) Annual meeting of Deddington Volunteer Fire 25 Feb Guardian Brigade at King's Arms. 13 members. 2 calls to 1886 fires during past year (Mr. Course's Mill and Hempton). Need to raise funds. (2) Report on United Temperance Gathering as above. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860225/083/0007

Banbury Itemised summary of contents of March 4 Mar Guardian Deddington Parish Magazine. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860304/121/0008

Banbury Itemised summary of contents of March 4 Mar Advertiser Deddington Parish Magazine. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860304/121/0008?browse=true

213 Banbury (1) Latest free Saturday entertainment in 18 Mar Advertiser Temperance Hall. 1886 (2) Text of Lenten Paper distributed in Deddington under the initials 'C.D.F.' "No illegal and idolatrous altar wanted" etc. (3) Annual tea (for c.80) in Public Hall by Deddington branch of Banbury Co-operative Society. Evening vocal entertainment. Programme of songs and glees subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860318/083/0005

Oxford Extract from Lenten Paper by 'C.D.F.' regarding 20 Mar Chronicle illegal introduction of furniture not used for 1886 Protestant worship.

Banbury Report on another entertainment in Temperance 25 Mar Advertiser Hall organised by Rechabite benefit club. Concert 1886 by King's Sutton Brass Band, followed by "Geoffrey Granger's Guests". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860325/090/0005

Oxford (1) Free Saturday night entertainment, Mr. C.D. 27 Mar Journal Faulkner presiding as usual, at Temperance Hall, 1886 including a minstrel act. (See also f.214.) (2) Public Vestry meeting. Election of overseers and waywarden. (See also f.214.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860327/030/0008

Oxford (1) Death of Mr. John Johnson (40), for many 10 Apr Times years Deddington postman. 1886 (2) Last but one "Saturday Pops" in Temperance Hall. Concluded with conjuring trick, "The wonderful hat" by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner. (See also f.215.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18860410/123/0008?browse=true

214 Banbury (1) Another successful free Saturday evening 11 Mar Guardian entertainment in Temperance Hall. 1886 (2) Monthly meeting/entertainment of Church of England Temperance Society in Temperance Hall. Address by Sir Morville Wraxall Bart. of the Western Temperance League. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860311/099/0008

Banbury (1) 20 poor men received 1/- tickets for grocery 25 Mar Advertiser from balance of last year's sea trip fund. Mr. John 1886 Scroggs gave, through the High Bailiff, 50 quartern loaves to the unemployed. (2) Vestry meeting appointment of overseers. Contested election for waywarden. Mr. G.S. Hedges re-elected for tenth time. (See also f.213.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860325/090/0005

Banbury (1) Results of elections at public Vestry meeting 25 Mar Guardian as above.230(2) Report on free Saturday night 1886 entertainment in Temperance Hall, including a minstrel act and conjuring tricks by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner. (See also f.213.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860325/085/0008

Banbury Letter from 'A Ratepayer' about how ratepayers' 15 Apr Guardian money is spent in Deddington. Ashes, &c., 1886 collected weekly for £40 p.a. paid to "a certain clique reigning supreme in town". Pressure for an open tender has resulted in contract for same work for £12 p.a. (See also f.216.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860415/108/0006

Banbury (1) Sermon by Rev. J.W. Betteridge, former 15 Apr Guardian curate. 1886 (2) Last (18th) free Saturday evening entertainment in new Temperance Hall, High

Street. Crowded and attentive audience. Programme subjoined; 24 performers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860415/112/0007?browse=true

Banbury Usual monthly livestock action by Mr. John C. 15 Apr Guardian Eggar in Market Place. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860415/114/0008?browse=true

215 Banbury (1) Death of Mr. John Johnson (40), for many 8 Apr Advertiser years Deddington postman. 1886 (2) Last but one free Saturday "Populars" of season in Temperance Hall. Comments on performers. (See also f.213.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860408/061/0005

Banbury (1) Entertainment in connection with Independent 22 Apr Guardian Order of Rechabites in Temperance Hall. 1886 Programme, including operetta "Nancy Nathan's Nosegay", subjoined. Pianist Mrs. C. Duffell Faulkner. (2) Forthcoming musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of Deddington Volunteer Fire Brigade. (3) Record of special preachers during Lent. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860422/073/0008

Banbury Forthcoming musical and dramatic entertainment 22 Apr Advertiser in aid of Deddington Volunteer Fire Brigade. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860422/056/0004?browse=true

Oxford Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner. "I, with many 24 Apr Times other parishioners, object to our Protestant 1886 churches being furnished (for the teaching of Puseyism) with other than such articles as are necessary and proper for the conducting of the Protestant services contained in the Prayer Book of the Church of England." Text of Deddington Lenten Paper No. 2 subjoined. (See also f.216.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18860424/161/0008?browse=true

Banbury Banbury Rifle Corps company and band marched 29 Apr Advertiser via Adderbury to Deddington (2½ hours) for joint 1886 drill (1½ hours) with Deddington detachment at Castle Grounds. Cold spread provided by

Captain Austin [Aynho Grounds] in the pavilion. Return march to Banbury 5-7.30 p.m. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860429/072/0005

216 Banbury Record of special preachers during Lent. 22 Apr Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1886 r/bl/0001523/18860422/073/0008

Banbury Letter from C. Duffell Faulkner in similar terms to 22 Apr Guardian letter to Oxford Times (see f.215), dated Tuesday 1886 in "Passion (not Holy) Week". Text of Deddington Lenten Paper No. 2 subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860422/040/0003?browse=true

Banbury (1) Adjutant's parade of C Company of 2nd Oxon 29 Apr Guardian Volunteers (c.90) in Castle Grounds on Easter 1886 Monday. Lunch at King's Arms. (2) Police cases: William Harris, discharged seaman, fined (alternative hard labour) for being drunk at Mr. Keen's public-house, Clifton. Jacob Gibbard, labourer, Great Tew, charged with stealing oats. Edward Scarlett, carrier, Great Tew, charged with receiving stolen oats. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860429/090/0008?browse=true

Oxford Reference to 'A Ratepayer's' letter to the Banbury 1 May Chronicle Guardian (see f.214), 'A Householder' comments 1886 that Deddington ratepayers have been paying £28 p.a. more than they ought for 10 years.

Oxford (1) Appointment of churchwardens and sidesmen 8 May Journal at Vestry. Mr. Joseph Ell appointed sexton in 1886 place of his father (deceased). (See also f.217.) (2) Fire Brigade entertainment a financial success. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860508/025/0008

Banbury (1) Death of Mr. Edmund Dean, Market Square. 13 May Advertiser (2) Decided improvement in monthly live stock 1886 sale. (3) Last of winter series of monthly Church of England Temperance Society meetings. Lecture by Miss Waddy of Maidenhead very well received. (See also f.217.) (4) Rifle Volunteer shooting tournament at Deddington Butts. Scores subjoined.

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217 Banbury (1) Proceedings at annual Vestry meeting. 6 May Advertiser Committee to review sexton's charges. (See also 1886 f.216.) (2) Comprehensive account of musical and dramatic entertainment in overcrowded Boys' Schoolroom in aid of Deddington Volunteer Fire Brigade. Descriptions of whole programme and individual performers, including the immortal Pickwick "Breach of Promise Trial", an amusing operetta "The Two Blinds" and a side splitting farce "A Night at Notting Hill". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860506/068/0005

Oxford Last monthly meeting of Church of England 15 May Times Temperance Society winter series. Telling 1886 address by Miss A. Waddy of Maidenhead called forth frequent applause. (See also f.216.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000634/18860515/155/0008

Oxford (1) Much improvement at last Monday's stock 15 May Journal sale. 1886 (2) List of scores at Rifle Volunteer shooting tournament. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860515/022/0008

Oxford Last Temperance Society meeting of season as 22 May Journal above. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860522/024/0008

Banbury Annual meeting of Oxfordshire Liberal 27 May Guardian Association in Boys' Schoolroom, Deddington. 1886 President (in chair) the Hon. J.F.T. Fiennes. Support for Home Rule Bill. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860527/104/0006

Oxford (1) 3 members of Deddington detachment of Rifle 29 May Chronicle Volunteers to represent 2nd Oxon C Company at 1886 Wimbledon rifle competition. (2) Petty Sessions granted occasional licence to William Barton (Unicorn) for Deddington v. Chacombe cricket match. Deddington rates approved.

218 Banbury (1) AGM of Deddington Cricket Club. Rev. S.K. 20 May Guardian Standage presided. Mr. W. Hawke re-elected 1886 hon.sec. and treasurer. (2) Rifle Association tournament at Deddington Butts. Scores subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860520/075/0007?browse=true

Oxford (1) Names of 3 Deddington detachment 29 May Journal representatives at Wimbledon rifle competition. 1886 (2) Mr. Banton (Unicorn) granted occasional licence for Deddington v. Chacombe cricket match. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18860529/025/0007?browse=true

Banbury Easy victory for Chacombe Cricket Club against 3 Jun Guardian Deddington Cricket Club. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860603/096/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) James Gardner, farmer, Deddington, 10 Jun Guardian summoned before Magistrates for allowing sheep 1886 and horses to stray on the Banbury Road. (2) George Butler, tramp, fined (alternative hard labour) for being drunk near the Plough Inn in New Street, on evidence of P.C. Hathaway. (3) Easy victory for Deddington Cricket Club over Sandford Cricket Club. (4) Forthcoming Club Festival. (5) Upcoming Dedication Festival. (6) Plans for annual sea trip to Rhyl, and thence by steamer to Liverpool or Birkenhead. (7) Forthcoming temperance demonstration in Deddington. Speakers to include Mr. George Stanton ("The Paddington Dustman"). (See also f.219.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860610/111/0008

Oxford (1) Forthcoming Dedication Festival. 12 Jun Journal (2) Plans for annual sea trip as above. 1886 (3) Whitsun Club: Plans by Foresters and other benefit societies to fold a fête, after perambulating town with bands and service in parish church. Lectures by temperance bodies. (See also f.219.)

(4) George Butler, a one-armed old soldier, who gathers rags and bones from Banbury, jailed for being drunk and disorderly in New Street. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860612/023/0007

Banbury Whit Sunday services at parish church well 17 Jun Guardian attended. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860617/094/0008?browse=true

219 Banbury (1) Forthcoming public meeting in Schoolroom to 24 Jun Guardian be addressed by Conservative candidate, Mr. 1886 L.M. Wynne. (2) AGM and dinner of Deddington Prosecution Association (established 1818) at the King's Arms. Usual loyal and patriotic toasts. (3) Report on annual Club Day festival organised by several friendly societies, in particular the Foresters. Procession of Rechabites headed by the [Temperance] King's Sutton Brass Band. Various addresses by temperance speakers. Paddington Dustman's speech in Market Place not well received. (4) Outing by Clifton school children (c.50) to Bloxham. Tea and amusements, enlivened by Bodicote Band. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hort [of Clifton]. (5) 3rd and 4th rounds of handicap shooting tournament. Scores subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860624/106/0007

Oxford (1) Death of Mr. Frederick Daman (60), ex- 26 Jun Journal keeper to Earl of Jersey and Colonel North. 1886 (2) AGM and dinner of Deddington Prosecution Association as above. (3) Report on Club Festival. Parade by 3 societies with respective bands. Long procession of Court "Robin Hood" Foresters, plus c.50 juvenile Foresters. Separate Club lunches at the Butcher's Arms, the Exhibition and the Unicorn. Temperance Society sensational "Itinerary Contingent", the leading genius being "The Paddington Dustman". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18860626/023/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming bazaar and fête in aid of 1 Jul Advertiser Congregational chapel building fund. 1886

(2) Piece above initials 'C.D.F.' following-up speech by Paddington Dustman and dismissing argument that alcohol is food. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18860701/103/0005?browse=true

Next page numbered 230; no pages numbered 220-229. 230 Banbury Dedication Festival services well attended. 8 Jul Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1886 r/bl/0001523/18860708/100/0008

Banbury (1) Annual Church Sunday School treat. March to 22 Jul Guardian church. Tea and games in Castle Grounds, 1886 enlivened by Bodicote Band. (2) Results of Oxford Diocesan Prize Examination at Deddington Schools. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860722/092/0008

Oxford (1) Results of Oxford Diocesan Prize 24 Jul Journal Examination at Deddington Schools. 1886 (2) Annual Church Sunday School treat. March to church. Tea and games in Castle Grounds, enlivened by Bodicote Band. Gifts of biscuits and sweets. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860724/021/0008

Banbury Draw for 6th round of handicap shooting 29 Jul Guardian tournament. 1886 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860729/095/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming annual fête of Deddington 5 Aug Guardian branch of Church of England Temperance 1886 Society. (2) Congregational chapel bank holiday outing to Kirtlington Park. (3) Sandford v. Deddington return cricket match resulted in tie. (4) William Smith, Deddington, drunk and disorderly. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860805/081/0007

Oxford Second consignment of Mason and Co.'s patent 7 Aug Journal axles shipped to Messrs. Loong-Fei, carriage- 1886 builders, Shanghai. (See also ff.184 and 185.)

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Oxford Church of England Temperance Society fête in 14 Aug Journal Castle Grounds. Various sports and games. 1886 Band of the Banbury Rifles. Show of wild flowers. Public tea, and dancing in the pavilion. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18860814/023/0008?browse=true

Oxford Forthcoming grand fête to raise funds for new 21 Aug Journal targets for Rifle Volunteers. Numerous 1886 attractions, including a minstrel act, "comic songs in character, performances on the high trapeze, foot and bicycle races, &c." Cinderella Dance in the pavilion. (See also ff. 231 and 232.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860821/029/0007

231 Banbury (1) Annual fête of Church of England 19 Aug Guardian Temperance Society in Castle Grounds. (See 1886 f.230.) Takings at gate £6. (2) Return match between Chacombe Cricket Club and Deddington Cricket Club at Chacombe, who victorious. (3) Forthcoming grand fête in aid of Rifle Volunteers. (4) Annual treat of Sunday schools of Deddington and Great Barford Wesleyan Reform Societies. Children conveyed in waggons to Irondown Farm. Detailed account of tea and amusements. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860819/093/0008

Banbury Proceedings at AGM of Deddington Reading 26 Aug Guardian Room and Lending Library. Income £28 12s. 1886 3½d., expenditure £29 12s. 5d. Smaller contribution from fête (unfavourable weather). 63 members (72 previous year and 87 year before). Volumes lent 936 against 596 previous year, probably due to 37 new books (extra cost). Inconclusive discussion about dissolving the institution. (See also f.233.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860826/063/0005

Banbury Detailed report on fête of Deddington detachment 26 Aug Advertiser of 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers in Castle Grounds. 1886 Account of races preceding tea. Reduced attendance because of harvest. Description of

prizes contributed by local ladies and gentlemen. (See also f.232.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860826/063/0005

Oxford Report on successful Volunteer fête. 28 Aug Journal Entertainment created roars of laughter. Dancing 1886 to Banbury Rifle Corps Band in pavilion until 12 o'clock. (See also f.232.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18860828/013/0005

232 Banbury Renewal of licences by brewster Petty Sessions. 2 Sep Advertiser https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1886 r/bl/0001551/18860902/101/0008

Banbury (1) Report on Rifle Volunteer fête in Castle 2 Sep Guardian Grounds. Cricket match (drawn) between 1886 Deddington Cricket Club and a Volunteers team. Afternoon programme of entertainment, including a minstrel act. Results of races. (See also f.231.) (2) Proceedings at quarterly meeting of Banbury Sunday School Union held in Deddington Wesleyan Reform Schoolroom. (3) Renewal of licences at Brewster Sessions, except Butcher's Arms (Mr. John Bennett) stood over. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860902/109/0008

Banbury UK Band of Hope Union conference at 9 Sep Guardian Southampton. C. Duffell Faulkner one of 1886 speakers. Advocated "amusements of a rational kind as a counter-attraction to the public-house". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860909/105/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) For first time in living memory, none of 9 Sep Advertiser amusements en route to St. Giles Fair halted at 1886 Deddington. (2) Severe thunderstorm. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18860909/085/0005

Dorset Temperance meeting/entertainment in 10 Sep County Weymouth. Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner one of 1886 Post speakers.

233 Banbury Lengthy letter from C. Duffell Faulkner criticising 16 Sep Guardian renewal of licences of the 9 drink shops in 1886 Deddington. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860916/129/0008

Banbury Adjourned meeting of Reading Room and 23 Sep Guardian Lending Library. Committee formed to reform the 1886 institution rather than dissolving it. (See also f.231.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18860923/125/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Upcoming 7th round of Rifle Association 30 Sep Guardian handicap tournament. 1886 (2) Description of harvest festival services and decorations. (3) Petty Sessions renewed licence of Butcher's Arms (John Bennett), and the temporary transfer of The Volunteer from G. Blaby to H. Mason. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18860930/077/0007

234 Banbury Lengthy report on annual supper of Deddington 14 Oct Advertiser Cricket Club at the Unicorn. Various speeches, 1886 including by Mr. G. Coggins and Mr. W. Hawkes (captain). Encouragement of honorary [non- playing] members. Rev. S.R. Standage [curate] outlined plans to start a football club. Mr. H.C. Risley president of County Football Association. Programme of songs subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18861014/067/0005

Banbury (1) Choir outing to Indian and Colonial Exhibition. 14 Oct Guardian (2) First of monthly Church of England 1886 Temperance Society meetings/entertainments in Temperance Hall. (3) Scores in 7th and 8th rounds of Rifle Association handicap tournament. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18861014/080/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming annual prize shooting of 21 Oct Guardian Deddington detachment of 2nd Oxon Rifle 1886 Volunteers. (2) Benjamin Gibbs of Deddington, tramp, charged with being drunk at the Volunteer beer- house. (See also f.236.)

(3) First of monthly meetings of the Rechabite Benefit Society in Temperance Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18861021/101/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Severe thunderstorm over Deddington. 21 Oct Advertiser (2) Choir outing to London. Vicar took juvenile 1886 members to the Tower, Westminster Abbey and Madame Tussaud's. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18861021/073/0005

235 Banbury (1) Forthcoming annual business meeting of 28 Oct Advertiser Deddington branch of Church of England 1886 Temperance Society. C. Duffell Faulkner beginning a winter campaign to "fight the drink", with 8 meetings in Deddington and the neighbourhood. (2) Rifle Volunteer annual prize shooting at Deddington Butts. Scores and prize monies subjoined. (3) Lengthy account of Rifle Volunteers annual dinner at King's Arms, Captain Austin presiding. Speeches reported almost verbatim. Prvt. Richard Howe (Great Western Arms), joined 1859, indignantly asked who now learns the "goose step". Recalled noble sight in 1863 when Deddington detachment went to London to greet the Prince and Princess of Wales. Programme of songs (15) subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18861028/105/0005

236 Banbury Proceedings at Petty Sessions against Benjamin 28 Oct Advertiser Gibbs, tramp, Deddington, for being drunk at the 1886 Volunteer beerhouse and assaulting P.C. Hathaway. Evidence given by Charles Mason, landlord, and P.C. Hathaway. Sentence 3 months hard labour. Landlord cautioned. (See also f.234.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18861028/105/0005

Oxford (1) Court Leet of manor of W.C. Cartwright, Esq. 6 Nov Times [Duchy Manor]. (See also f.237.) 1886 (2) Annual business meeting of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society. Very small attendance. Mr. Duffell Faulkner, Secretary, felt society making little if any progress. No representations at last brewster

petty sessions. Half of meetings of Band of Hope discontinued. Faulkner felt problem because society a denominational one attached to Church of England. A united inter-denominational organisation would be more effective. Resignation as Secretary. Letter from Faulkner to President, Rev. T. Boniface, setting forth above ideas, which rejected by Vicar. Meeting unable to appoint new Secretary. (See also f.237.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18861106/153/0005?browse=true

237 Banbury (1) Winners of Rifle Volunteer tournament. 4 Nov Advertiser (2) Court Leet of Manor of W.C. Cartwright, Esq. 1886 (3) Inaugural meeting of Deddington Football Club. Appointment of officers and committee. Practice Saturday afternoons in field in Earl's Lane, courtesy of Mr. Wm. Churchill. (4) Annual business meeting of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society. (See also f.236.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18861104/086/0005

Oxford Proceedings at Court Leet and Court Baron of 6 Nov Journal Duchy Manor. List of members of the Jury (8). 1886 Steward Mr. W.G.W, Lovell. 2 admissions to copyholds. Jury patrolled town for encroachments. Mr. Hedges re-appointed High Bailiff. Dinner at King's Arms. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18861106/025/0007

Banbury 7th anniversary meetings of Church of England 11 Nov Guardian Temperance Society. Tea in Public Hall for nearly 1886 100. Evening meeting in Boys' Schoolroom, which almost full. Two speakers, one the "Paddington Dustman". https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18861111/089/0008

Banbury (1) Preparations for forthcoming Pudding Pie 18 Nov Advertiser Fair. Mrs. Hobley preparing pies "at the original 1886 Pudding Pie Corner". (2) First temperance "Saturday evening variety entertainment" of winter season in Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner's Temperance Hall, which completely filled. Varied entertainment, including piano solo, songs, readings and a minstrel act.

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Banbury (1) Mr. George Coggins appointed Clerk to the 18 Nov Guardian Justices on the retirement of his partner, Mr. 1886 W.G.W. Lovell. (2) Cash-price list published by Mr. W. Churchill of the Household Cash Stores, showing his prices generally lower than the Co-Operative Stores. £20 reward if can prove undersold by any Co-op within 20 miles. (3) First temperance "Saturday evening variety entertainment" of winter season as above. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18861118/081/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Second Saturday evening variety 25 Nov Guardian entertainment of season at well filled 1886 Temperance Hall. Descriptions of performances. Conjuring tricks by Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner, "The Wizard of the South". (See also f.238.) (2) Annual meeting of Athletic Club. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18861125/075/0007?browse=true

238 Oxford (1) Description of second Saturday evening 27 Nov Times variety entertainment in Temperance Hall. (See 1886 also f.237.) (2) Petty Sessions report, including 2 drunks. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000634/18861127/164/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Death at King's Sutton of W.G.W. Lovell, 27 Nov Journal Esq., late of Deddington, aged 45. 1886 (2) Pudding Pie Fair not so successful this year. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18861127/025/0008

Banbury Summary of contents of December Parish 2 Dec Guardian Magazine, including annual missionary meeting, 1886 resignation of schoolmistress, Miss Loveday, and appointment of her successor, Miss White. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18861202/075/0008?browse=true

Oxford Account of previous Saturday's variety 11 Dec Times entertainment in Temperance Hall. Second 1886 season as a counter-attraction to drink shops appears to eclipse first season.

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Oxford (1) Day of intercession for missions. 11 Dec Journal (2) Annual meeting of Society for the Propagation 1886 of the Bible in Foreign Parts. Principal speaker Rev. P.H. Douglin, missionary in Upper Pongo, West Africa. (3) Publication in book form of Dr. Gordon Stables' 'Thirteen hundred miles in my caravan', in which "he vents his wrath upon the unmannerly youth of Deddington". See extracts in Section B. (See also f.203.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18861211/019/0007

Banbury (1) Christmas services at parish church. 23 Dec Advertiser (2) Fifth Saturday evening temperance 1886 entertainment, including a minstrel act. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18861223/096/0005?browse=true

Banbury Interment in family vault at Goldings, 23 Dec Guardian Basingstoke, of late Samuel Field, Esq., aged 82, 1886 who for many years had an extensive conveyancing practice as a solicitor in Deddington. [Field was a partner of Henry Churchill, the Deddington solicitor who disappeared in 1870. See above.] https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18861223/080/0007?browse=true

239 Oxford Presentations at Congregational Sunday School 1 Jan Chronicle meeting. 1887

Oxford (1) Forthcoming annual School inspection. 1 Jan Journal (2) Forthcoming entertainment in aid of 1887 Deddington Habitation [branch] of the Primrose League. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870101/028/0007

Banbury (1) Choir supper at the Vicarage. 13 Jan Advertiser (2) Unsuccessful auction of 16 acres by Mr. 1887 Eggar. (3) Thanks of poor of Deddington for Christmas gifts of beef, tea and coals by H.C. Risley, Esq. (4) Annual meeting in Town Hall of Charity Estates feoffees. (See also f.241.)

(5) Scratch football match between Stoke Lyne and Deddington at Castle Grounds, under a foot of snow. Tea and songs at King's Arms. (6) Court Baron of Windsor Manor (Edmund Harris, Esq. Lord as lessee). One life entered. Steward, W. Kinch; High Bailiff, G.S. Hedges; Foreman of Jury (9), Mr. Nathaniel Stilgoe. (See also f.240.) (7) Church Sunday School entertainment, including magic lantern show and gifts. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870113/070/0005

Banbury Detailed report on highly successful first Primrose 13 Jan Advertiser League entertainment at Deddington in Boys' 1887 School, preceded by tea for c.250 presided over by Mrs. L.M. Wynne of Nether Worton House (Dame President of Deddington Habitation). Initiative of Dr. and Mrs. Turner and their talented family. Accounts of individual performances, vocal, instrumental, tableaux vivants etc. (See also f.240.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870113/070/0005

240 Banbury (1) Detailed report on first temperance Saturday 13 Jan Guardian variety entertainment of Jubilee year. Full house. 1887 Music by Mr. John Chaundy and friends from Oxford. Over 25 pledges since Temperance Union meeting. (2) Court Baron of Mr. Edmund Harris of Rugby, Lord of Windsor Manor, as lessee of the Dean and Chapter of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. Homage [Jury] composed of copyholders and customary freeholders. Dinner at King's Head. Mr. W. Kinch (Steward) said likely to be last general court as the Ecclesiastical Commissioners were not renewing the lease of the manor, held for many years in the Caldecott and Harris' family, and in future would not renew any copyholds 'for lives' falling in, but instead would take possession and let at rack-rentals. Same policy by Christ Church Manor following surrender of his lease by Sir Henry Dashwood in 1862. Changes not expected at Duchy Manor, held by Mr. W.C. Cartwright, which is by far the largest of the 3 manors. (See also f.239.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870113/085/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Choir supper at the Vicarage. 13 Jan Guardian (2) Scratch football match between Stoke Lyne 1887 and Deddington at Castle Grounds, under a foot of snow. Tea and songs at King's Arms. (3) Annual meeting in Town Hall of Charity Estates feoffees. (See also f.241.) (4) Detailed report on above Primrose League tea, provided by Mr. F.T. Bolton, grocer, and evening entertainment. Programme subjoined. Accounts of individual performances, vocal, instrumental, tableaux vivants etc. (See also f.239.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870113/086/0008

Banbury Letter from 'Concert Pitch' complaining of 13 Jan Guardian penetrating and perplexing miseries (e.g. awful 1887 draft, damp, old straw on floor, soiled drapery, prolonged hang-fire between parts) at Primrose League entertainment. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870113/058/0003?browse=true

241 Banbury (1) Monthly entertainment of Church of England 20 Jan Guardian Temperance Society in Public Hall. Newly 1887 established temperance choir. Manuscript annotation: "40 Present all told." (2) Seasonable benevolence of Holford C. Risley, Esq. to unemployed in Deddington (bread, meat, coal and soup) as well as usual Christmas gifts to poor. (See also f. 239.) (3) Church Sunday School entertainment, including magic lantern show and gifts. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870120/071/0007

Banbury Report on temperance "Saturday Popular" in 20 Jan Advertiser Temperance Hall, with visitors from Banbury. 1887 Varied entertainment, including recitations by 6 juvenile members of Deddington Total Abstinence Society and a minstrel act. 4 new pledges. 6 meetings in neighbourhood the following week, and 2 Sunday Gospel Temperance services in Temperance Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870120/050/0005

Banbury (1) Small fire at Mr. Dodwell's house in Market 27 Jan Guardian Place. 1887

(2) Unsuccessful auction of 16½ acres at Hempton by Mr. J.C. Eggar. (3) AGM of Charity Estates feoffees. Mr. Kinch clerk and receiver. Appointment of Visiting Committee (3). Sufficient income to maintain Almshouses, but no surplus for schools or coal charity. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870127/058/0008

Banbury (1) Sir B. Samuelson M.P. to attend Liberal 27 Jan Advertiser meeting in Deddington. 1887 (2) Accidents from falls on the ice to Mr. Manchip and Mr. T. White. "Sweeping pathways to the places of worship was a mistaken kindness." (3) Church clock to undergo a process of purgation to rectify its erratic time keeping and causing missed trains at Aynhoe station. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870127/083/0008

Oxford Well-attended and enthusiastic North Oxfordshire 29 Jan Journal Conservative Association meeting in Public Hall, 1887 H.C. Risley, Esq. in the chair. Resolved to form a Conservative Club, and to acquire a club-room. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870129/031/0008 ______242 Banbury Report on Mr. C. Duffell Faulkner's most recent 3 Feb Guardian "Saturday Popular" in the Temperance Hall. 1887 Programme included songs, recitations and a minstrel act. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870203/063/0007

Banbury (1) Prize puzzle competition for benefit of rifle 10 Feb Advertiser corps. 1887 (2) Latest "Saturday Night Popular" well attended as usual. Songs, recitations, temperance dialogue, minstrel act, concluding with a stump speech. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870210/067/0005

Banbury (1) Monthly entertainment of Church of England 17 Feb Guardian Temperance Society in the Public Hall. 1887 Programme subjoined. (2) Lenten services. (3) Forthcoming entertainment in aid of Reading Room.

(4) Presentation by past and present infant schoolchildren to their late mistress, Miss Loveday (now Mrs. Harris) of a silver teapot and spoons. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870303/083/0007?browse=true

Banbury Successful Reading Room entertainment in Town 24 Feb Guardian Hall. Programme subjoined. Glee party (11). 1887 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870224/070/0008?browse=true

243 Banbury (1) Most recent Saturday night temperance 3 Mar Guardian variety entertainment. Temperance Hall so full 1887 doors had to be fastened. Songs and recitations by members of the King's Sutton society. (2) Speeches at Temperance Hall meeting in support of resolutions calling upon government to enact legislation to introduce the Local Option. (See also f.190.) Proposer Rev. J. [sic] Hampden Jones; seconder C. Duffell Faulkner, Esq. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870303/083/0007?browse=true

Banbury (1) Latest "Saturday Popular" in a full 10 Mar Advertiser Temperance Hall. Entertainment by Souldern 1887 Teetotal Drum and Fife Band. (2) Monthly meeting in Temperance Hall of "Cadbury" Tent of Rechabites benefit society. Address by representative of Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union. (3) Second entertainment in aid of Reading Room. Recitations, from memory, by Rev. H.B. Jones, pastor of Deddington Congregational Church, who blind, songs etc. Programme subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870310/087/0008

244 Banbury First annual meeting of Liberal Club in National 10 Mar Advertiser Schoolroom. Chairman Rev. Hampden B. Jones. 1887 Repast for c.300. Cheers for Sir Bernhart Samuelson M.P. and Captain Verney. Lists of ladies (16) involved with catering, and of principal attendees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870310/087/0008

Oxford (1) King's Sutton football club beat Deddington in 12 Mar Journal Castle Grounds. 1887

(2) Entertainment in Reading Room. An "Evening with the Poets" - readings by the blind Rev. H.B. Jones. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870312/027/0008

Banbury (1) Mason and Co. have received order for axles 17 Mar Advertiser intended for a carriage for the Queen. 1887 (2) Conservative Association has arranged for use of the Public Hall as the Constitutional Club. (3) Performers at latest temperance "Saturday popular". (4) Annual meeting of Deddington branch of Banbury Co-operative Society in Public Hall. Tea for 140. Programme of musical entertainment subjoined. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870317/117/0008

Banbury (1) To be Easter bazaar in aid of church window 17 Mar Guardian and National Schools. 1887 (2) Details of Lenten preachers. (3) Mason and Co. have received order for axles intended for a carriage for the Queen. (4) Report on performances at latest temperance "Saturday Popular". (5) Annual tea meeting of Deddington branch of Banbury Co-operative Society in Public Hall. Cheering cup for 159. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870317/101/0008

Oxford (1) Death at Bloxham of Rev. Frederick Loftie 19 Mar Journal Cave (35). 1887 (2) Mason and Co. have received order for axles intended for a carriage for the Queen. (3) Co-operative Society tea and entertainment as above. (4) Public Hall to be used by Conservative Association as the Constitutional Club. Open to members mornings and evenings. Good supply of literature. Subscription 1s. a year. (5) Forthcoming Easter bazaar as above. (6) Details of Lenten preachers. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870319/025/0007

245 Banbury (1) Public meeting held by Total Abstinence 24 Mar Guardian Society. Temperance Hall overflowing. Address 1887 by Mrs. Eynon, of British Women's Temperance

Association, reported almost verbatim. Lower insurance premiums for abstainers. Resolved to send Memorial to Home Secretary, Lord Salisbury, and Sir B. Samuelson M.P., urging them to support current Sunday Closing bill. (2) Death of Rev. F.L. Cave, sometime assistant curate. (3) Vestry meeting. Mr. John Spiers, carpenter, and Mr. Thomas Smith, solicitor's clerk, elected overseers for ensuing year (and Mr. James Lee Smith and Mr. Chas. Course nominated for year 1888). Discussion of best means of celebrating Queen's Jubilee. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870324/071/0008

Banbury (1) Forthcoming lecture on Canada and the Great 24 Mar Advertiser West. Of interest to intending emigrants etc. 1887 (2) 1st general meeting of Constitutional Club, chaired by Vice-President, Mr. G.S. Hedges. Appointment of officers and adoption of rules. 52 initial members. (3) Preparations for Easter bazaar. (4) Annual Vestry as above. Discussion as to best method of celebrating jubilee. Considerable support for a "public dinner". Subscription towards greatly needed repair of pavements also popular, but "was shouldered aside when the various estimates were hazarded". To be general meeting to consider improvement of pavements. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18870324/053/0005?browse=true

Oxford (1) Strenuous efforts to make Easter bazaar and 26 Mar Journal entertainment a success. 1887 (2) 1st general meeting of Constitutional Club as above. On Saturday next hoped to arrange a "free-and-easy" concert. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870326/019/0005

Oxford Report on public meeting of Total Abstinence 26 Mar Chronicle Society addressed by Mrs. Eynon as above. 1887

246 Banbury (1) Positive response to Total Abstinence Society 31 Mar Guardian by Sir B. Samuelson M.P. about closing public 1887 houses on Sundays. (2) Burial at Deddington of Mr. William Henry Hitchcock (81), admitted a solicitor in 1827. Lived at Bodicote House. Practiced in Banbury as

Messrs. Hitchcock and Kinch until retired in 1847. A subsequent residence was Miserden Park, near Cirencester. [Deddington connection unexplained.] (3) Lecture in Boys' Schoolroom on "Canada and the Great North-West". (4) Lecture in Public Hall on Phrenology and Physiognomy by Professor Roe. (5) Opening of Constitutional Club celebrated by Saturday evening "free and easy". 70+ present. "Coffee, cake, and bread and butter were dispersed ad libitum." (6) Last of season temperance "Saturday Populars". 31 performers. Recitations interspersed with songs. Humorous dialogue "Dr. Quack and his patients". Temperance Hall completely filled, despite Conservative "free and easy" in the Wesleyan Sunday School. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870331/083/0008?browse=true

Oxford Proceedings at Conservative [Constitutional] 2 Apr Journal Club "free and easy". Songs and speeches, 1887 coffee and cake etc. Mr. T. Bennett (Vive- President) in chair, supported by Mr. Coggins (Secretary) and Mr. Manchip. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870402/023/0007

Banbury (1) Death of Mr. William Barton, landlord of 31 Mar Advertiser Unicorn. 1887 (2) Saturday night's meeting at the Constitutional Club. (3) Positive response to Total Abstinence Society by Sir B. Samuelson M.P. about closing public houses on Sundays. (4) Tribute by Vicar (Rev. T. Boniface) to good work of late Rev. F.L. Cave when curate. (5) Prosperous state of Foresters Court "Robin Hood" per 1886 accounts. Sick and funeral fund, management fund, medical aid fund and general account all show improved balances. 100 benefit members (+12). 58 juvenile Foresters. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870331/088/0008

247 Banbury (1) Disastrous fire on premises of Mr. John 7 Apr Guardian Bennett, builder and wheelwright. 1887 (2) Annual meeting of Deddington habitation of Primrose League, Holford C. Risley, Esq. in the chair. Dame President Mrs. L.M. Wynne; hon. sec. Miss Turner. Names of principal attendees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870407/057/0008?browse=true

Banbury Transcript of Deddington Lenten Papers, No. 2, 7 Apr Advertiser signed C. Duffell Faulkner. Biblical quotations 1887 criticising high church practices at Deddington church. "P.S. - Mend your ways (look at the pavement)." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870407/049/0005

Oxford Disastrous fire in workshop of Mr. John Bennett, 9 Apr Journal builder, who also carrying on a publican's 1887 business. Buildings on fire alongside churchyard. Threat to adjoining houses. Prompt action by fire brigade under Captain Hedges. Ammunition stored by Rifle Volunteers quickly removed. Insurance claim £400. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870409/022/0008

Oxford (1) Easter Vestry. Messrs. W. Kinch and G.S. 23 Apr Journal Hedges elected churchwardens. 1887 (2) Annual meeting and supper of Deddington Fire Brigade. (3) Instructive lecture at Deddington Total Abstinence Society entitled "Recollection of London Slums". Crime-ridden and wretched existence attributable to "Drink". Several musical illustrations. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870423/023/0007

248 Oxford Comprehensive account (14 column inches) of 3- 23 Apr Journal day bazaar in metamorphosed National Schools 1887 to raise funds to clear off National Schools debt (£70) and fund a stained glass window in church. Schools transformed into a fancy fair, art gallery, theatre etc. Opening address by Vicar verbatim. Names of various helpers (e.g. ladies (23) at fancy work stalls). Description of fancy costumes of ladies. Children's play. Beautiful collection of flowers in pots in front of stage sent by Mrs. Byass of Rousham Park. Musical and dramatic

entertainment each evening, including 2 farces and an operetta. Concluding ball. Takings over 3 days £126 8s. 5½d. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870423/023/0007

249 Banbury (1) Last monthly entertainment of season of 28 Apr Guardian Deddington branch of Church of England 1887 Temperance Society in Public Hall. Singing by the temperance choir. (2) Easter Vestry appointments. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870428/057/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Further subscriptions to church window fund. 5 May Advertiser (2) Additional cash donations to Easter bazaar. 1887 (3) 10th entertainment of Independent Order of Rechabites in Temperance Hall. Description of performances. Forthcoming events announced by chairman (Mr. C. D. Faulkner) included visit by Mr. T. Horrocks, the teetotal clown. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870505/030/0003

Oxford (1) Meeting to discuss celebration of Queen's 14 May Journal Jubilee. To be a 'dinner' of roast beef and plum 1887 pudding for each man and a tea for women and children. Animated discussion on "no beer" question. Organising committee of 21. (See also f.250.) (2) First shooting competition of the season of the national English Twenty Club. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870514/022/0007

Banbury (1) 1st round of handicap tournament of 19 May Guardian Deddington Rifle Association. Scores subjoined. 1887 (2) Appointment of Deddington lay representatives to Oxford Diocesan Conference. (3) Invitation [unattributed] to attend church on Ascension Day. (4) Entertainment by Total Abstinence Society in Temperance Hall, including King's Sutton Temperance Brass Band (15 pieces). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870519/071/0008

250 Banbury (1) Meeting in Town Hall to discuss celebration of 26 May Guardian Queen's Jubilee. 'Dinner' for labourers and 1887 families. (See also f.249.) (2) Ladies of the Deddington Total Abstinence Society have obtained signatures of over 300 females to petition in favour of Sunday closing. (3) Plans for events by the Total Abstinence Society during forthcoming Club Day. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870526/054/0007?browse=true

Oxford Meeting to discuss celebration of Queen's 28 May Times Jubilee. 1887 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000634/18870528/164/0006

Oxford (1) Meeting to discuss celebration of Queen's 28 May Journal Jubilee. 1887 (2) Forthcoming Club Festival on Whit Wednesday. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870528/021/0007

Banbury (1) Annual meeting of Liberal Club in 8 Dec Advertiser Congregational schoolroom. 1887 (2) Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union entertainment in Temperance Hall provided by 12 Good Templars from Banbury. Opening remarks verbatim. (3) Meeting in Town Hall of committee appointed by Rural Sanitary Authority under Allotments Act to ascertain demand by labouring population. Over 70 applications seeking c.50 acres. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18871208/084/0005?browse=true

251 Banbury More Deddington Puzzles: Letter from 'Scrutator 7 Apr Guardian No. 1' criticising letter from 'Scrutator No. 2' 1887 inviting readers "to guess why the names of the Coroner [C. Duffell Faulkner] and the resident J.P. are conspicuous by their absence from a certain list of patrons to a church bazaar." Correspondent gives readers 3 guesses why Coroner's name is absent from list of patrons by itemising Coroner's contempt for the clergy of the parish and all connected with the church. Why does the Coroner "fill his windows with vile and often illiterate caricatures and placards, in which not only Church matters generally, but even the most sacred things are treated in a vulgar and

offensive manner, to the great scandal of religion and the annoyance of all Church-going people." Coroner "does all he can to hold up to ridicule the bazaar." (See also f.258.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870407/056/0007?browse=true

252 Program- Programme of Musical & Dramatic Entertainment 18 Jan me in aid of National Schools, including a comic 1886 drama "A Rough Diamond" and a laughable farce "Done on Both Sides". (See also f.210.) See transcript in Section B.

253 Banbury (1) Anniversary meeting of Total Abstinence 1 Mar Guardian Society in Temperance Hall. 2 speakers. 1888 Resolution in favour of Local Option. Free tea beforehand for 100+ in Congregational schoolroom. (2) Prosperous condition of Foresters' Court Robin Hood. Despite £61 paid out of sick and funeral fund, balance £582. Now 104 members and 67 juvenile branch members. Secretary Bro. C. Hobley, New Street. (3) Address by organising secretary of Church of England Sunday School Institution in the Constitutional Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18880301/114/0008?browse=true

254 Handbill Preliminary notice of Sea Trip excursion to 1 Jul Swansea Bay, & The Mumbles. 1885 See transcript in Section B.

255 Banbury (1) Jubilee 'dinner' on 21 June, with sports and 9 Jun Advertiser pastimes, and a bonfire in the evening. 1887 (2) To be special Sunday service for Volunteer Fire Brigade, benefit societies, schools etc. (3) Various temperance events on Club Day, organised by Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union. Several meetings, one in Market Place attracting over 500, public tea. King's Sutton Temperance Band. (See also f.257.) (4) Lengthy account of Foresters' Court Robin Hood festivities on Club Day, in particular toasts and responses at dinner at the Unicorn (Mrs. Bannon). Per 1886 accounts actual worth £535 17s. 10d. (gain £58 16s. 6d.), 102 benefit members (+14). Per Mr. Manchip, 70 juvenile branch members. Banbury Rifle Corps Band.

(5) Exhibition Club [Deddington General Friendly Institution] dined under presidency of Mr. Richard C. Churchill. Banbury Volunteer Band. (6) Club of the Butchers' Arms dined under the "Crystal Palace Refreshment Arcade", presided over by Mr. Geo. Coggins. Music by the Enstone Band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18870609/056/0005?browse=true

256 Oxford Plans for golden jubilee demonstration. 'Dinner' 18 Jun Journal at the Schools for all classes, numbering 1887 upwards of 1,000, followed by sports. Over £100 promised. To be special service the preceding Sunday. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0000073/18870618/027/0007

Oxford Report on jubilee celebrations. Overflowing 25 Jun Journal congregation at special Sunday service. 1887 Procession of local organisations, headed by Banbury Rifle Corps Band. Town gaily decorated: description of flags, bunting etc. around Market Place. On jubilee day cold 'dinner' for c.1000 in monster marquée in school yard: cooked joints and plum pudding. Afternoon sports in field near Gas Works, lent by Mr. W. Hawkes. (See transcript of programme of sports in Section B, f.128.) At 10 p.m. huge bonfire on pest-house hill. (See also ff.257 and 260.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0000073/18870625/007/0006?browse=true

Banbury (1) Services at parish church dedication festival. 7 Jul Advertiser (2) Practice drill by Deddington Volunteer Fire 1887 Brigade at Adderbury Grounds by invitation of Mr. Stilgoe. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870707/067/0005

257 Banbury (1) General report on Club festival by benefit 9 Jun Guardian societies on 1 June. Parades dampened by 1887 heavy rain. (See also f.255.) (2) Various temperance events on Club Day, organised by Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union. Several meetings, one in Market Place attracting over 500, public tea. King's Sutton Temperance Band. (See also f.255.)

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Banbury Preparations for jubilee celebrations. 16 Jun Guardian https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe 1887 r/bl/0001523/18870616/073/0008

Banbury (1) Another delay in transfer of Unicorn licence to 30 Jun Advertiser Mrs. Bannon (widow) since only one magistrate 1887 at Petty Sessions. (2) Lengthy report on jubilee demonstration. Procession of local organisations from National Schools to church, headed by Banbury Volunteer Band. Proceedings at special Sunday service. Account of public 'dinner' for 1200-1300, including Clifton and Hempton. 5 suppliers of beer. Afternoon sports: details of events (23) and winners subjoined. (See transcript of programme of sports in Section B, f.128.) Large bonfire on Constitution Hill at 10 p.m. Description of decorations and illuminations in town centre. (See also ff.256 and 260.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870630/033/0002

258 Banbury Letter from 'Scrutator' puzzling why the below 24 Mar Guardian "illiterate rubbish" is exhibited in a window in the 1887 main street of Deddington: PAINTED GLASS WINDOW (NIMBUS AND ALL) WHISKEY AND BEER AND ALL KINDS OF DELIVERY Sold at per lb. To suit Deddington Customers Roman & London Houses Also County Branch Stores [Here come rude drawings of 2 vases and a Cross] Removed on Good Friday While the bell tolls For a Rissen Saviour. (See also f.251.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870324/031/0003

Banbury Letter from 'Scrutator No. 2' setting out offensive 31 Mar Guardian text of another window, and enquiring why 1887 Coroner and resident J.P. not amongst donors listed in monster handbills announcing the "little hop".

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Banbury (1) Appointment of Deddington lay 19 May Advertiser representatives to Oxford Diocesan Conference. 1887 (2) Entertainment by Total Abstinence Society in Temperance Hall, including King's Sutton Temperance Brass Band (15 pieces). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001551/18870519/099/0007?browse=true

259 Blank 260 Oxford General report on jubilee celebrations. 25 Jun Chronicle 1887

Banbury Report on jubilee celebrations. Procession to 30 Jun Guardian church on preceding Sunday headed by Band of 1887 2nd Oxon Rifle Volunteers. Account of proceedings on jubilee day. (See also ff.256 and 257.) https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870630/057/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) Forthcoming entertainment in Temperance 12 Jan Guardian Hall by Deddington Pudding-Pie Minstrels. 1888 (2) Church Sunday School entertainment in Boys' Schoolroom. Magic lantern show by Mr. W. Churchill. Buns and oranges, and presents, for children. (3) Annual treat to tea for inmates of Almshouses by the Vicar and Miss Boniface [sister]. (4) Ringers' supper given by Vicar and Mr. Churchwarden Hedges [King's Arms]. (5) Choir supper by the Vicar and Miss Boniface. (6) Annual meeting of Volunteer Fire Brigade at King's Arms. Report by Mr. G.S. Hedges, captain. Only one call to a fire, to Mr. Bennett's (see f.247.) Length of hose and state of engine deficient. Financially insolvent; £3 in arrears. Mr. G. Coggins, treasurer. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18880112/097/0008

261 Banbury (1) Forthcoming harvest thanksgiving services. 22 Sep Guardian (2) 6th round of Rifle Volunteers' tournament. 1887 Individual scores. (3) Lengthy report on fête in Castle Grounds of Deddington habitation of Primrose League. Afternoon sports, conjuring, balloons, dancing, etc. Tea in pavilion for over 300, principally

ladies. Speeches (verbatim) by Mr. L.M. Wynne [Conservative Parliamentary Candidate], and Mr. H.C. Risley, Ruling Councillor. 297 members of habitation. Results of sports and principal attendees. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870922/084/0007?browse=true

262 Banbury Garden party at charming gardens and tennis 8 Sep Guardian grounds of Holford C. Risley, Esq. [Deddington 1887 House]. Oxford City Band. List of guests (c.200). https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870908/028/0003

Banbury Annual licensing day at Petty Sessions. All 8 Sep Guardian Deddington licences renewed. No complaints 1887 reported by Inspector Leech. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18870908/072/0007

Banbury (1) Mr. George J. Boissier (Exeter College) to be 10 Nov Guardian lay reader at Hempton church. 1887 (2) Forthcoming 8th anniversary of Deddington branch of Church of England Temperance Society. (3) Smoking concert at Conservative Club (Secretary, Mr. Coggins). After substantial meat tea for c.70, "the use of the fragrant weed commenced, Mr. Geo. Morse superintending the distribution of the tobacco." Speeches and programme of songs etc. subjoined. (4) Oxfordshire Band of Hope and Temperance Union meetings in Temperance Hall. Juvenile meeting in afternoon with talk and magic lantern show. Very large company for 2-hour evening meeting, chiefly magic lantern subjects plus musical entertainment. Forthcoming Gospel Temperance and public meetings in Temperance Hall. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18871110/084/0007

263 Cutting Lengthy obituary of Mr. John Hyde Harris (61), 23 [Sep] born in Deddington 1825, emigrated to New 1886 Zealand 1850, extracted from Otago Daily Times. Lawyer and District Judge. Also held various local political offices. Sometime member of Legislative Council of Colony. (See also ff.48 and 49.)

264 Oxford Lengthy report of annual meeting of Oxford Undated Chronicle Volunteer Fire Brigade. Reports by Committee [1885] and Superintendent on 1884 accounts and activities set out in extenso. Speeches by the Deputy Mayor, Sheriff and Superintendent, reported verbatim.

265 Banbury Church Sunday School Festival. Scholars 11 Aug Advertiser marched to church, headed by Bodicote Band. 1887 Tea at Vicarage, games, etc. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001551/18870811/076/0005

Banbury Rifle Volunteer fête in Castle Grounds in aid of 1 Sep Guardian funds for new targets. Fire Brigade drill 1887 competition a prominent feature. Tea and dance in evening. Rifle Corps Band. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/BL/0001523/18870901/068/0008?browse=true

Banbury (1) 2nd monthly meeting of season of Deddington 15 Dec Guardian branch of Church of England Temperance 1887 Society. (2) Mr. Thomas Bennett, solicitor, of Deddington, appointed a commissioner for taking affidavits. (3) Annual parochial missionary meeting in Town Hall. Small attendance. General address by vicar of South Hinksey. "He spoke of the witchcraft practised by the heathen and the many difficulties the missionaries had to contend with." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewe r/bl/0001523/18871215/083/0008

266- Blank 343 344- Cutting 'The Towns, Villages, &c., of the Neighbourhood'. Undated 345 Article on early history of Deddington by Thomas Butler Gunn.

346- Cutting 'The Ghost at "Lone Leaze Farm", Deddington'. Undated 347 Story of farmer forced out of farm on road to Milton by ghost of aunt.

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