Mr W R Gross

A regular congregation was soon formed, and Mr. Gross then provided a meeting place on more neutral ground by adding a wing to one of his cottages in the village of Chelveston. Here, assisted by various local brethren on Sundays, and refreshed and stimulated by frequent visits from Mr. Bradfield on week-days, a vital cause was established. In 1889, Miss Bayes suggested the formation of a Sunday School.

The matter was promptly taken up by Mr. J. T. Colson, our present Church Treasurer, who, after Mr. Gross's death had taken over the management of affairs; Mr. Thomas Wilson, one of the home School Teachers; and Mr. Charles Thew; the School being opened for the first time on September 22nd. Mr. Wilson was appointed Superintendent, and the attendance varied between 40 and 60 at each of the two sessions. The education of the children was in a deplorably backward state, and the work was only maintained at the cost of infinite patience and pains to the Teachers. Mr. Wilson went to reside at Chelveston for a time, and altogether his heroically self-effacing service in this obscure station extended over eleven years. Since 1900, Mr. John Mayes and others have continued the work.

CHELVESTON BAPTIST CHAPEL—On Monday evening last a lantern exhibition with dioramic effects was given in this chapel by the Rev. B. Holland, Baptist Minister, of Stanwick. There was a good audience present and a collection was made at the close.

Chelveston
The Baptist Sunday school anniversary sermons were preached on Whit-Sunday by Mr. W. Bettles of Rushden. Special hymns were sung by the scholars, who had been trained by Misses. Willmott, Hinson and Mayes. Solos were given by Mr. Horace Bailey. The services were much appreciated.

Chelveston
Mr J Brooker of the London City Mission, preached at the Baptist Mission on Sunday evening. A collection for the London Mission realised 16s.