ACCIDENT—On Thursday, the 3rd inst., as Mrs. R. Brightwell, aged 80 years, was walking across her house she caught her toe in the matting and fell against the drawers and fractured her hip. Mrs. Brightwell is the oldest Wesleyan in Rushden, and many years since, before there was a Wesleyan Chapel in Rushden, used to go to Higham Ferrers to worship. It is somewhat strange that Mrs. Brightwell's mother at the age of 84 years met with a similar accident.

THE WESLEYANS—This body commenced their occupation of the Public Hall on Sunday last. There were good congregations at all the services. Mr. S. Pack, of Higham Ferrers, conducted the service in the morning, Mr. Miller taking the evening one.

In the afternoon the service of song, entitled "The Pilgrim's Progress" was nicely rendered by the choir, assisted by friends, the Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, of Irthlingborough, presiding and giving the connective readings. Miss Agnes Groome presided at the American organ, further assistance in the accompaniments being rendered by the following friends:—Mr. O. Claridge, first violin; Miss M. Ellis, second violin; Mr. H. Jaques, viola; and Mr. J. S. Clipson, violoncello.

SEWING CLASS TEA—The Independent Wesleyan Sewing Class held a tea on Wednesday last at Mr. Wrighton's, Crabb-street, to which the teachers of the Sunday School and a few friends were invited. A fair number sat down. The tea was followed by an entertainment in which Misses Lack and Messrs T. Bromage, E Wrighton and G. W. Button took part. The Rev. T. J. Harper presided. Games were indulged m till the close.

The Members of High-street Independent Wesleyan Bible Class had an outing on Wednesday, driving to St. Neots in two brakes.

An Entertainment in connection with the Young Leaguers’ Union was held on Wednesday in the Queen-street schools, Mr. F. J. Knight presiding. Miss Brazier sand "My ship" and "Wake up" (encore, "A little bit of heaven"). Miss Lingard sang "There’s a land" and "An old-fashioned town". Mrs. C. Cross gave two recitations, "Our American cousin" and "Little Orphan Annie" (encored), and Miss Nellie Groome recited "The matinee hat". Master J. Wildman gave a cornet solo. An amusing sketch was ably presented by Mrs. H. R. Patenall, Miss Frances Groome, and Miss Elsie Groome. Mr. Cecil Heygate gave a clever conjuring exhibition. The accompanists were Miss K. Denton and Miss Brazier. Refreshments were served.

The Ninety-Sixth Anniversary of her birthday was reached yesterday by Mrs James Bull, who lives with her daughter, Mrs W Stapleton, in Little-street. Two of her sons, the late George and Charles Bull, were well-known county cricketers. Besides many relatives in the Homeland, there are others in America. Mrs Bull is the oldest member of the High-street Independent Wesleyan Church. She still has an excellent memory of her early days.