Just a note to let Listers know these "Snippets" and BMD Notices are from my own personal transcription work and are as they appear in the newspaper (except where I have used capitals for surnames in mid report). Also unless stated otherwise I have no further information - Saying that I hope there is still something amongst them that may help/interest someone. Heather Transcribed by Heather Carbis from- The Southern Times published Friday 20 February 1885 UPWEY ENTERTAINMENT- An entertainment was given on Thursday by the children of the National School. The Rev. W. R. F. BUCKLE presided. The principle feature of the programme were the amusing dialogues. The dialogue, "A Lesson For Grumblers" was well given by three little girls, Ada HILL, Lizzie BOWDITCH and Ellen HILL. Part II opened with a pianoforte solo ably given by Miss Marrianne SMITH; Then followed a humorous and instructive dialogue, "Wanted, A Servant," the parts being well taken by Lily HARVEY, Maud CONDRON, Harriet WEBBER, Emma GROVES, Emily BOWERING, Ada HILL, Emma PAYNE and Arthur GIBBS. Lizzie BOWDITCH, a little girl of ten, was very successful in a pianoforte solo, "Hampton Court," after which the boys gave an amusing dialogue, "The Coming Men," in which the characters were taken by the following boys:- Captain, Lewis STICKLAND, boy soldiers, A. GIBBS, C. HILL, P. ROGERS, H. GROVES, J. MACE, A. MILLER, A. WOODWARD, W. PAYNE, A. PALMER, F. PULLMAN and E. ROGERS.! Before the closing song, "Auld Lang Syne," was given, the master (Mr. W. T. PAGE) expressed the thanks of the children to those friends who had so kindly supported them, especially referring to the vicar (Ven. Archdeacon BUCKLE) and the Rev. W. F. R. BUCKLE. During the evening the chairman gave some sound advice to the parents of the school children, and asked them to support the managers and teachers in bringing up of the children in good habits of manners and language and the importance of consideration and respect for others. The proceeds will be awarded in prizes to the successful scholars in the Government examination. I transcribe for FreeCen. Interested? Check Out the Website - http://freecen.rootsweb.com __________________________________________________________________________ Join Freeserve http://www.freeserve.com/time/ Winner of the 2003 Internet Service Providers' Association awards for Best Unmetered ISP and Best Consumer Application.