Liberal Victory Dinner: A celebratory dinner was held at the Abingdon Corn Exchange to mark the recent Liberal victory in the Abingdon Division. Earl Beauchamp, a former Liberal Cabinet minister, chaired the event. Mr. E. A. Leasing won back the seat for liberalism by a majority of 264. There were over 400 guests.

Abingdon Flower Show: This year’s Abingdon Flower Show will be held in the Old Historical Abbey Grounds.

Town Band Concert: The Abingdon Town Band gave a successful concert in the Abingdon Corn Exchange.

Birthday Gift for Rev. Morris: The Rev. J. P. Morris, pastor of the Baptist Church, Abingdon, was presented with a Christian Endeavor Hymnal by his congregation on the occasion of his birthday.

Police Court: William Fred Baylis of Oxford was fined for causing a nuisance in the Abingdon Market Place.

Football: Abingdon Town Club defeated Newbury in the Reading District League. Didcot lost to Childrey in the North Berks Cup Final.

Death of Reverend Herbert Thomas Maitland: The Reverend Herbert Thomas Maitland passed away at the age of 78 after a long illness.

Housing Scheme: The Abingdon Town Council agreed to apply for a loan to develop the Box Hill site for housing.

New Workhouse Master: Mr. Richard D. Bushall was appointed the new Master of the Abingdon Poor Law Institution.

Easter Services: Easter services at St. Helen’s Church were well attended. The Salvation Army Band also visited Abingdon on Good Friday and played at the Albert Park.

Death of Mr. William Aldworth: Mr. William Aldworth, Baker, and Confectioner, passed away at the age of 69.

Excursions: The Great Western Railway Company announced special day excursions from Abingdon to Newbury Races. The Great Western Railway also offered cheap trips to the cup final between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Boy Scouts Performance: The Boy Scouts of the North Berks Local Association will be presenting scenes from Abingdon’s history written by Miss Agnes Baker.

Cottage Hospital: The matron thanks all those who donated eggs on Egg Day.

Unemployment Returns: The number of registered unemployed people in Abingdon is 109.

Abingdon Bowling Club: The Abingdon Bowling Club has issued its fixture card. The club has again entered for the Berks County Cup and the Preston Challenge Cup.

Joint Hospital Board Meeting: No business was transacted at the monthly meeting of the Joint Hospital Ward at the Isolation Hospital due to lack of quorum.

Dinner at Railway Inn: A dinner was held at the Railway Inn with entertainment provided by the ‘Oxford Knuts’.

Whist Drive at The Hut: A successful whist drive was held at The Hut, North Court. The highest score was 174, made by Mrs. A. Gerring.

Baptist Children’s Society Annual Egg Service: The Baptist CE Society held their annual egg service. The 240 collected eggs will be distributed among the sick and to the hospital.

Good Friday Observance: Good Friday was observed quietly in Abingdon. The old custom of hot cross buns was still observed, but the cry of “One a Penny, Two a Penny” was conspicuous by its absence. Church services were held, and some people spent the day in the country or working on their allotments.

North Berks Liberals. VICTORY DINNER AT ABINGDON. EARL BEAUCHAMP ON THE GOVERNMENT. Great enthusiasm marked the dinner which was held in the Abingdon Corn Exchange on Monday night by the Abingdon Division Liberal Association to celebrate the recent victory in the division, when Mr. E. A. Leasing won back the seat for liberalism by a majority of 264. There were over 400 guests, and the presence of Earl Beauchamp, a former Liberal Cabinet minister, in the chair added eclat to the proceedings. All the guests wore Liberal favors, and Mr. Leasing’s majority was conspicuously displayed in big figures on the gallery front. Mr. Leasing had a splendid reception.

ABINGDON. FLOWER SHOW.—Abingdon Flower Show this year is to be held in the Old Historical Abbey Grounds.

SUNDAY CONCERT.—The Abingdon Town Band gave an excellent concert in the Abingdon Corn Exchange on Sunday evening last. The soloists were Miss D. Luker and Mr. F. J. Lacey, and the accompanist Mr. F. Gower. Bandmaster Mr. E. Stopps was the conductor.

BIRTHDAY GIFT.—To mark the high esteem in which the Rev. J. P. Morris, pastor of the Baptist Church, Abingdon, is held by his congregation, the Christian Endeavor Society members presented him with a handsomely bound copy of the Christian Endeavor Hymnal on the occasion of his birthday last week.

BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—Before Messrs. T. Clarke, R. W. Langford, and A. W. Morland.—The only case at this Court on Tuesday last was that of William Fred Baylis, of Oxford, who pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s. for causing a nuisance in the Abingdon Market Place.

FOOTBALL.—Two interesting matches were played on the Abingdon ground on Saturday. The first match was in the Reading District League, when Abingdon Town Club met Newbury, the home team winning by 4 goals to 1. The duel match which followed was in the North Berks Cup Final, between Didcot and Childrey. Didcot lost by 3 goals to 1. After the match, Mr. E. A. Leasing, of Kingston House, M.P. for the Division, in the absence of the donor of the cup, Mr. A. Straits, M.P., presented the cup and medals.

The Reverend Herbert Thomas Maitland passed away on Monday at his residence, 8 Bevington Road, Oxford, at the age of 78 years, after a somewhat long and painful illness of the throat. Deceased was for several years the Rural Dean of Abingdon, much respected for his devout life

On Wednesday evening last week, the Primitive Methodist Guild held a very successful musical and social evening. The program was arranged by Miss Trotman, and refreshments were served. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by a good company.

Housing Scheme: At the town council meeting on Wednesday evening, the council agreed to make an application to the Ministry of Health for sanction to raise by loan £8,705 for the development of the Box Hill site near North Court, on the border of the town.

New Workhouse Master: The Board of Guardians has selected the new Master of the Abingdon Poor Law Institution from a list of candidates. They interviewed three, and the credentials of each were excellent. The choice fell on Mr. Richard D. Bushall from Kingston-on-Thames workhouse, where he had been assistant master for nearly three years. Mr. Bushall, who is 32 years of age, has gained a master’s certificate in the Poor Law Board’s examination. He has previously served as Clerk at Norwich and Holborn Union and, after serving in the war, held a similar position at Hampstead.

Easter Services: Easter services at St. Helen’s Church on Easter Sunday were well attended, including a large number of communicants at the early morning celebrations. The choir acquitted themselves very credibly in the Easter music. The Mayor and Corporation attended the 11 AM Matins, and the sermon was preached by the vicar, Reverend H.A. Kennedy. At Evensong at 6:30 PM, the preacher was the chaplain of Culham College. The collections during the day were given to the vicar as an Easter offering and amounted to over 50 pounds.

Salvation Army: The Oxford Salvation Army Band made a visit to Abingdon on Good Friday afternoon. The band gave a selection of music in Albert Park.

Borough Police Court: At this court on Tuesday last, the only case was that of William Thomas Morse of Swindon, who was charged with being drunk and incapable in Bath Street on Saturday last. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 10 shillings, including costs.

Death of an Abingdon Tradesman: The death of Mr. William Aldworth, Baker, and Confectioner, at 15 West St Helen Street, Abingdon, occurred at his residence on Easter Sunday, at the age of 69 years. The funeral took place in Abingdon Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the service being conducted by the vicar.

Excursions: On Friday and Saturday next, on the occasion of Newbury Races, the Great Western Railway Company announces special day excursions from Abingdon and District, leaving Abingdon at 11:15 AM and returning from the racecourse station at 5:09 PM.

Members of the Boy Scouts: The Boy Scouts of the North Berks Local Association will be presenting scenes from Abingdon’s history written by Miss A.C. Baker. An opening scene will sketch the beginnings of the town, followed by three episodes centering around the second Saxon Church of Abingdon Abbey. Ther journey will then delve into the many merriments of a medieval fair. In the closing scene, you’ll get a picture of Henry VIII at Abingdon, some 20 years before his unscrupulous policy brought about the dissolution of our Abbey and many other ancient abbeys.

The Cottage Hospital: The matron wishes to thank all those who so kindly sent eggs on Egg Day.

Unemployment Returns: The number of persons now registered at the labour exchange as unemployed totals 109, including 96 men, 11 women, one boy, and one girl.

Abingdon Bowling Club: The fixture card of the Abingdon Bowling Club has been issued. Bowling will commence with a home club competition on Easter Monday. The club has again entered for the Berks County Cup and the Preston Challenge Cup.

Joint Hospital Board: At the monthly meeting of the Joint Hospital Ward held at the Isolation Hospital on Thursday, Mr. H.W. Weaving, Chairman, Mercedes P.N. Spokes, and A.H. Woodley were the only members present, and consequently, no business was able to be transacted.

Dinner: A dinner was given at the Railway Inn on Tuesday, with Mr. S. Long occupying the chair and 62 guests sitting down to an excellent repast. The usual toasts were duly honoured, and the ‘Oxford Knuts’, assisted by two local ladies, entertained the company for the remainder of the evening.

Excursions: For the cup final between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Wembley on April 26th, the Great Western Railway announced cheap trips from Abingdon and the district by any train departing up to three PM, with return the same day.

The Hut, North Court: Another very successful whist drive was held on Tuesday evening, arranged by Mrs. Wheeler. The highest score was 174, made by Mrs. A. Gerring.

Baptist CE Society: The annual egg service was held on Tuesday evening for both the junior and senior societies. The juniors met at 6:30 under the presidency of Miss G. Missing, and the president gave an address on Easter Joys. Miss Argyle, the superintendent, received the eggs brought by the members, totalling 60. At 7:45, the seniors assembled, and the service was conducted by Miss J.P. Morris. An address was given by Miss Morris on consecrated service. Gifts of eggs were also received, bringing the total up to 240. These will be distributed among the sick, and some will be sent to the hospital.

Good Friday was observed very quietly in Abingdon, although the weather was ideal for holiday-making. The old custom of hot cross buns was still observed, but the cry of “One a Penny, Two a Penny” was conspicuous by its absence. Many people spent the day in the country, while others took advantage of the weather to do some spade work on their allotments and plant their seeds and potatoes, etc. The three hours at St Helens were well attended, being conducted by the vicar, Reverend H.A. Kennedy, while the non-conformists held a unified service at the Congregational Church, with the preacher being Ensign Barrier of the local Salvation Army Corps.