School Treat: Yesterday (Thursday) the children of the Highweek Parochial Schools walked in procession, carrying appropriate banners to the Vicarage, where they all partook of a bountiful tea. Mrs. Harris, wife of the respected Vicar, and several other ladies lent valuable assistance. After tea the usual amusements took place in a field kindly lent by Mr. Isaac Coysh, and presents were distributed to all. In this labour of love Mrs. W. Pinsent, Miss Baker, and several other ladies kindly lent their valuable assistance to Mrs. Harris, Mr. Harris and others who took an active part in the proceedings, which were of a lively character throughout. The Newton Brass Band, under the direction of Walke, played selections of music during the evening.
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GRO0401 Devonport: Harriet Eliza Cookson: 1846 – 1892