wont, in grand and imposing array. In expectation of the event. The thoroughfares about Stanhope place and Norman road were thronged
at an early hour by eager sightseers, and as the lengthy and grotesque procession debouched from behind the first named place, the curiosity of the public appeared to be at its height. Foremost in the procession was an excellent brass band, then came the javelin men, torch bearers, lifeguard, and a general masquerade of stalwarts and liliputians. Following these was a huge effigy, some ten or twelve feet in height, intended, it was presumed to represent Chosin (Prince of Nagato) or some other Japanese chief. Then followed more torchmen, soldiers, sailors, livery-servants, niggers, celestials, flying-dutchmen, dames descauteen (with Biddy the basket woman), and a motley retinue more easily imagined than described. It may be said, however, that the costumes and properties were remarkably, smart and that the general make up was a vast improvement on the "Old Guys" of a few years back, with their lump-back attendants and hideous jargon. It was, indeed, a carnival equal to the time an money bestowee upon it, and one that was calculated to please rather than offend the public eye. Omitting further details, suffice it to say that the money collected during the procession was sufficient to cover all expenses, including the annual supper, and a small balance left as a donation to the Infirmary.
Concerts and Musical Parties
Of all the musical entertainments which has been given in the St. Leonards Temperance Hall, the concert of Jan. 9th was considered to be one of the most enjoyable. The vocal part was under the management of Mr. J. E. Butter and Mr. H. Phillips, jun, whilst the instrumentalists were Messrs. Barnett (sen and jun). Mr. Elworthy, Mr. Funnell and Mr. Lambert, leader of the 4th Cinque Ports Artillery Band.
The concert in the same hall on the 16th of January was given by the Artillery Band, and was highly appreciated.
On the following week (Jan. 23rd) the concert was under the direction of Mr. Stephen Hermitage, who with a well appointed band, afforded evident satisfaction to an audience less numerous than usual.
A Farewell Concert was given in the Shepherd-street schoolroom on the 7th of June, by about fifty adult and juvenile members of the amateur vocal Association and Tonic Sol Fa classes, the proceeds of which were to be devoted to the Wesleyan Chapel building fund. The concert was conducted by Mr. Warr, the energetic teacher of sol fa singing in this district. On that occasion, Mr. Warr was presented with a purse of money on his leaving the town. (For Hastings concerts see next chapter).
Churches and Chapels
On the 9th of April the St. Leonards Gazette had the following remarks:-
Preachers and Preaching Places are topics which, undoubtedly, it is the province of the professedly religious press to descant upon; yet there may -
