BRASS BAND—The above band paraded the village of Bozeat on Saturday afternoon last, when collections were taken in aid of the Northampton Infirmary. The people responded most liberally to the appeal, the sum of £4 10s. 3d. being collected. The members of the band wish to express their thanks to the public for so generously responding to their appeal in aid of so useful an institution, and also for the financial help and assistance which they have from time to time rendered to the band fund. The band has fulfilled several engagements during this season and has others to fulfil yet. They are to be congratulated on the way they have improved under the able tuition of Mr. W. Reynolds and Mr. N. Silby.—Some few of the members of the band, who were victims of the unfortunate circumstance at Cogenhoe, suffered sharply for a few days, but are now recovered.

Bozeat – The Pig Club held its fifth annual dinner on Monday, at the Red Lion Inn. About fifty guests were present, the president, Mr John Drage, occupying the chair. The secretary (Mr F Dunmore) being absent through illness, the chairman read the report, showing the society to be in a flourishing condition. There was a balance of £24 2s. 6d. This the members considered to be very satisfactory. The usual toasts were submitted, and songs etc. were given.