RUSHDEN - In aid of the Institute purchase fund a delightful function took place on Wednesday in the pleasant grounds of: "Ormidale," by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Putnam. About 50 partook of tea under shade of the fine old trees, the tea being given by Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. Newton, and Mrs. Everingham. A whist drive followed. Winners: 1. Miss Constance Selwood; consolation, Mrs. Allen. Master Stuart Putnam was M.C.