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Methodist Church Sunday School

1890 Events in Hucknall Huthwaite

FOUNDATION STONES - On Monday the foundation stones of new Sunday schools in connection with the Methodist Free Church, Hucknall Huthwaite, were laid by Mrs. T C Birkhead, Mr. W C Betts, Mr. J Boot, Mr. Tagg, and (on behalf of the scholars) Mr. Marshall and Mr. Pickaver. The first named gave £5 each, and the last £8 on behalf of the scholars. In addition to this, £10 was subscribed by the Duke of Portland, £30 by the New Hucknall Colliery Company, £5 each by Mr. J E Ellis, M.P. Mr. T C Birkhead, Mr S Watson, and Mr. F Allsop (organist). Previous to the ceremony, a short service was held in the chapel, conducted by the Rev. J Holgate (superintendent minister). Short addresses were delivered by the Revs. W H Meir, J Badminton, and J Lewis. Afterwards, tea was provided in the chapel, and subsequently a largely attended meeting was held. The proceeds of the day, exclusive of the tea and meeting, amounted to over £120.

Transcription by Gary Elliott from the original news clipping stored and kindly supplied by Mrs E Wallace.