Yesterday I published a short article on Canon J. O. Stephens, vicar of Blankney from 1879 to 1903. During his time as vicar it was customary for the vicar and his wife to invite the choir and bell ringers of the church to a traditional annual supper in Blankney vicarage. The following is a newspaper report, unfortunately date unknown, of one of those suppers.
The members of the Parish Church choir and bell-ringers had their annual supper, which is given by the esteemed Rector, who's generosity is well known in the district as well as outside. Needless to say on this occasion everything was of the best. The best of wishes were exchanged, and the company broke up at 12 o'clock, after a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and the young ladies had been carried with hearty sincerity.
In tomorrow's Journal you can read an account of one of these supper evenings as related by one of the choirs tenors (name unknown).
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