pbize distribution. The Headmaster of this School. Mr. H. S gave an entertainment to the scholars their parents and friends on Saturday night, thi being much appreciated. The subject chosei was " Mariey"s Ghost," from Dickens' Christmai carol. The piece was very well rendered, a

[CoMPILRD FOB THE " ComtlEEL"] The half-yearly statement the Local Government Board gives the amount expended on the maintenance of in-door md out-door paupers during- the last half of the parochial year 1902, compared with, the preceding twenty-five years. From this wo collect

Yorrro Mix's Christian Association v. Spa ; Club. Plaped at the former Club's rooms on thei 4th inst., and a most exciting game ended in draw. Teams and scores:—Young Men's Christian Association: Won 11. lost 11, drawn 14, total 36, games; Spa Club: Won 11, lost 11, drawn total

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Lamps li?Bted.—December 26th 27th 4-55; 28th, 4-55; 29th, 4-56; 30th, 4-57; 31st, 4-58; January Ist, 4-59. » The greasy condition of some of Warwickshire roads during the last fortnight has enabled riders to study the theory, it may called, of side-slip. It is difficult, however

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conducted morning and evening by Mr. W. Hodge, of Hirst. In the afternoon, a service of song was sgiven by the choir, entitled, " The Two Golden Lilies." Mr. R. Clemens was reader, Mr. T. Creigh conductor, and Mr. J. Dinsdale, organist. On Christmas Eve the annual banquet was he