Post by BereniceUK on Apr 5, 2017 18:35:57 GMT
Patriotic Service at Walton Church.
Under the auspices of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Liverpool, No. 1 Branch, a special service was held by the kind permission of the rector, the Rev. Canon J. G. Leigh, in Walton Parish Church on Sunday afternoon. A procession consisting of the branch together with brethren from the local lodges of Oddfellows, and the Aintree and Sandhills branches of the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen's Society, headed by the Liverpool No. 1 branch banner and the Litherland Silver Band, left Kirkdale Station at two p.m., and proceeded by way of Westminster-road and Walton-road to the church. There was a crowded congregation in the building where an eloquent sermon was preached on the subject of "Brotherhood" by the Rev. W. J. Adams, M.A. A collection was made in the church and also by lady collectors en route in aid of the equipment of a special ward in Stanley Hospital for wounded soldiers on their return home. In addition to the amount collected £1 2s, 7d. was placed on the plate from the members of Mrs. Leigh's Girl's Friendly Society, and the effort had resulted in a net sum of £14 being handed over to the treasurer of the hospital. The Litherland Silver Band, whose playing was much enjoyed, rendered the National Anthem in the church and the following programme during the progress of the procession, namely: - "Holy of Holies," "Songs of Salvation," "Calcutta," "Our Fallen Heroes," "The Old Brigade," "The Red, White and Blue," "Will-o'-the-Wisp" and "The Brigand." After the service the procession made its way to Aintree, where the members broke up and returned to their respective homes. The arrangements were admirably carried out, the only drawback being the unfavourable state of the weather, and the gratifying issue in which the undertaking was brought reflected the highest credit on the organising abilities of the indefatigable hon. secretary, Mr. A, McLaren.
(Bootle Times, 12 May 1900)
_____________________________________________________________
OFF TO THE FRONT.
DINNER TO A WALTON SOLDIER.
On Saturday, the 16th ulto., a gathering of the Walton friends of Mr Hector MacDonald, of the South African Light Horse Squadron, who is proceeding to the front for the second time, was held at the Plough Inn, Rice-lane. An excellent dinner was enjoyed by forty guests. After the cloth had been removed a variety entertainment was proceeded with. During the evening, advantage was taken of the opportunity to present Mr MacDonald with a solid silver cigarette case, beautifully chased and decorated. Inside was inscribed, "Presented to Mr Hector MacDonald by a few Walton friends on the occasion of his leaving for South Africa in February, 1901." He was also the recipient of two souvenirs from admiring friends. The concert proved a complete success, the talent present being first class, and the various turns were received with great favour. At the close of the concert, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Host and Hostess Bainbridge for their united efforts in catering and general attention for the comfort of the company present. The proceedings closed with the National Anthem being rendered with good feeling and military honours. Mr Hector MacDonald has seen great service in South Africa, already being present at Spion Kop and at mostly all the important engagements during the early part of the Boer campaign. He left for London on Tuesday en route for Southampton, and a large number of his friends wished him "God speed" at Lime-street Station on his departure. Mr MacDonald was formerly a playing member of the Everton Football Club and did good service in the football field.
(Bootle Times, 2 March 1901)
Under the auspices of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Liverpool, No. 1 Branch, a special service was held by the kind permission of the rector, the Rev. Canon J. G. Leigh, in Walton Parish Church on Sunday afternoon. A procession consisting of the branch together with brethren from the local lodges of Oddfellows, and the Aintree and Sandhills branches of the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen's Society, headed by the Liverpool No. 1 branch banner and the Litherland Silver Band, left Kirkdale Station at two p.m., and proceeded by way of Westminster-road and Walton-road to the church. There was a crowded congregation in the building where an eloquent sermon was preached on the subject of "Brotherhood" by the Rev. W. J. Adams, M.A. A collection was made in the church and also by lady collectors en route in aid of the equipment of a special ward in Stanley Hospital for wounded soldiers on their return home. In addition to the amount collected £1 2s, 7d. was placed on the plate from the members of Mrs. Leigh's Girl's Friendly Society, and the effort had resulted in a net sum of £14 being handed over to the treasurer of the hospital. The Litherland Silver Band, whose playing was much enjoyed, rendered the National Anthem in the church and the following programme during the progress of the procession, namely: - "Holy of Holies," "Songs of Salvation," "Calcutta," "Our Fallen Heroes," "The Old Brigade," "The Red, White and Blue," "Will-o'-the-Wisp" and "The Brigand." After the service the procession made its way to Aintree, where the members broke up and returned to their respective homes. The arrangements were admirably carried out, the only drawback being the unfavourable state of the weather, and the gratifying issue in which the undertaking was brought reflected the highest credit on the organising abilities of the indefatigable hon. secretary, Mr. A, McLaren.
(Bootle Times, 12 May 1900)
_____________________________________________________________
OFF TO THE FRONT.
DINNER TO A WALTON SOLDIER.
On Saturday, the 16th ulto., a gathering of the Walton friends of Mr Hector MacDonald, of the South African Light Horse Squadron, who is proceeding to the front for the second time, was held at the Plough Inn, Rice-lane. An excellent dinner was enjoyed by forty guests. After the cloth had been removed a variety entertainment was proceeded with. During the evening, advantage was taken of the opportunity to present Mr MacDonald with a solid silver cigarette case, beautifully chased and decorated. Inside was inscribed, "Presented to Mr Hector MacDonald by a few Walton friends on the occasion of his leaving for South Africa in February, 1901." He was also the recipient of two souvenirs from admiring friends. The concert proved a complete success, the talent present being first class, and the various turns were received with great favour. At the close of the concert, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Host and Hostess Bainbridge for their united efforts in catering and general attention for the comfort of the company present. The proceedings closed with the National Anthem being rendered with good feeling and military honours. Mr Hector MacDonald has seen great service in South Africa, already being present at Spion Kop and at mostly all the important engagements during the early part of the Boer campaign. He left for London on Tuesday en route for Southampton, and a large number of his friends wished him "God speed" at Lime-street Station on his departure. Mr MacDonald was formerly a playing member of the Everton Football Club and did good service in the football field.
(Bootle Times, 2 March 1901)