DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER – A well known and highly respected resident of Badsey died on Monday last in the person of Mr Henry Stewart, who had reached the age of 77 years.  Mr Stewart was a native of Bretforton, was an old soldier, and served 21 years with the colours.  He joined the old 37th Foot (the Hampshire Regiment), and served twice in India, but never saw active service.  He was promoted from private to sergeant on account of his good work during an outbreak of cholera.  He married a Miss Geden, of Badsey, who accompanied him to India, where five

Mrs Bent presided at Wickhamford in the absence of Mrs Litterick.  Mrs Boston reported that £12 11s 3d had been collected in the village for the cancer research fund.  An outing was suggested for the autumn, and names were taken for the group meeting to be held at Blockley on October 21.  Mrs Bent is sick visitor for September.  The competition next month is for the best cake.  Mr Harte was welcomed and gave a talk on silver.  Mrs Garvey and Mrs Thomas took charge of the silver brought by members.  The tea hostesses were Mrs Sutton, Mrs Goldie, Mrs Hemming

Death of Mr T Byrd, Aldington

We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Byrd of Aldington, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester, which occurred at Aldington on Thursday morning. Mr Byrd who would have completed his 83rd year next month, has of recent years been compelled to give up a good deal of the public work which he performed and has not been so frequently in Evesham. He has not suffered any prolonged illness however and was out and about at his home on the day of his death.

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