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THE PARISH CHURCH ORGAN (Tubular Pneumatic Throughout).
It was Dedicated on Saturday, February 9th, 1907, by Bishop Hamilton Baynes, of Nottingham. It cost £675, the builders being Messrs. Norman & Beard, Ltd., Organ Builders to H.M. the King Edward VII., of Norwich and London. The action is tubular-pueumatie throughout on Norman &Beard's special system, ensuring perfect speech and repetition whether the manuals are used singly or coupled. Mr. A. H. Bonser, A.R.O., J.P., of Forest Lodge, Sutton, assumed the dual offices of Organist and Choirmaster, succeeding Mr. J. L. Jennings and Mr. Chas. E. W. Beecroft in those positions respectively, on the above date. The latter had only held the position four years, having succeeded Mr. R. Scott, who had officiated 33 years.
The Instrument is placed in the chamber on the North side of the Chancel, a passage-way being provided behind to give access to the Vestrv.
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GREAT ORGAN. |
CC to A. |
(58 Notes) |
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1. |
Open Diapason (large) |
8 feet |
metal |
58 pipes |
2. |
Open Diapason (small) |
8 " |
" |
58 " |
3. |
Dulciana |
8 " |
" |
58 " |
4. |
Claribel |
8 " |
wood |
68 " |
5. |
Principal |
4 " |
metal |
58 " |
6. |
Harmonic Flute |
4 " |
" |
58 " |
7. |
Fifteenth |
2 " |
" |
58 " |
8. |
Trumpet |
8 " |
" |
58 " |
9. |
Clarinet |
8 " |
" |
46 " |
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SWELL ORGAN. |
CC to A. |
(58 Notes) |
|
10. |
Contra Gamba |
16 feet |
wood-metal |
58 pipes |
11. |
Open Diapason |
8 " |
metal |
58 " |
12. |
Rohr Flute |
8 " |
wood |
58 " |
13. |
Salicional |
8 " |
metal |
58 " |
14. |
Voix Celeste |
8 " |
" |
46 " |
15. |
Gemshorn |
4 " |
" |
58 " |
16. |
Mixture. 3 ranks |
— " |
" |
174 " |
17. |
Cornopean |
8 " |
" |
58 " |
18. |
Oboe |
8 " |
" |
58 " |
19. |
Tremulant. |
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|
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PEDAL ORGAN. CCC to F. (30 Notes).
20. |
Open Diapason |
16 feet |
wood |
30 Notes |
21. |
Bourdon |
16 " |
" |
30 „ |
22. |
Bass Flute |
8 " |
" |
30 „ |
COUPLERS.
23. Swell Octave (Pneumatic)
24. Swell to Great Octave
25. Swell to Great
26. Swell to Pedal (Mechanical)
27. Great to Pedal
ACCESSORIES.
3 Composition Pedals to Great
3 " " Swell
On and off Pedal for Great to Pedal Coupler.
Swell Pedal.
The third was dedicated on Ascension Day, May 9th, 1907, by Canon Hamilton, R.D. (Derby). This consisted of a new East Window and a Carved Oak Reredos. The window replaced one given by the late Mr. W. Kinder in 1868, and consists of three lights. The north light represents "S. Mary Magdalene at the foot of the Cross;" the centre, 'The Ascension;" and the south. "S. Mary Magdalene and the Risen Lord." At the bottom of the window is the following inscription:—'"To the glory of God, the honour of His Sanctuary, this window, replacing one given by William Kinder, of this parish, was inserted, with the help of the 6th Duke of Portland; A.D, 1907." The window is the work of Messrs. Gascoyne & Son (Nottingham), and the stone work, the mullions and tracery of which are exceedingly graceful, was executed by Mr. A. Jarvis (Sutton). The window is a grand adornment to the sanctuary, which, in beauty and comfort, is now unequalled in the district.
The handsome reredos, with its five canopied recesses, was the gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bowes, of Rishton (Lancashire), the latter being the second daughter of Mr. C. B. Beecroft, of Church (Street, Sutton. This work, and that of the sanctuary panelling, was carried out by Mr. Haughton (Worcester).
A beautiful stained memorial window was also dedicated at the game time. It was inserted in the north aisle, almost opposite to the entrance into the sacred edifice, and is to the memory of the late Mr. Samuel Betts, who formerly was in business as a chemist in Low Street, Sutton, being inserted by his widow (Mrs. Betts.) It represents the "Sermon on the Mount." with the two texts, "Blessed are the Pure in Heart," and "Blessed are the Peacemakers.''
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Preaching on the following Sunday evening at the church (May 12th), the Rev. F. Brodhurst, Vicar of Heath (Vicar of Sutton 1875-93), had a pleasant surprise for the congregation, in the promising to will to the church a rare chalice and paten which he owned. The chalice, at the foot, has an inscription getting forth that it was re-gilted and restored in 1670, and was probably made about the year 1625 at Cologne. The paten is believed to be much older, good authorities stating that it was made in the reign of Henry VII., about the year 1490. The rev. gentleman stated:— "I promise to leave those to this church, for which I have so great an affection, and when you come to use them in this church I ask to be remembered at the altar in the prayers of any who know me.'
The above portrait will be readily recognised as that of Mr. J. L. Jennings, of Church Street. Sutton in-Ashfield, seated at the side of the old Organ, which was a gift to the Parish Church in 1825 by a Mr. John Shooter, of Hartstoft. It did duty at the Church for over 80 years, and being practically then worn out was removed early in May, 1906, for the present Organ. It cost 300 guineas, the builder being a Mr. C. Lincoln (organ builder to the King), and it was opened by Mr. Woolley, of Nottingham, on Sunday, September 17th, 1826. The Rev. W. Fry. of South Normanton, preached at the same time for the National Schools. The collection amounted to £22 3s. Mr. Jennings played the instrument 52 years.
A relic of the Organ may be found in the North Transept Screen, which was made from its woodwork, the cost being defrayed by Mr. C. B Beecroft, the Vicar's warden. Mr. Jennings has also been Parish Clerk since 1864, and up to 1907 he had officiated at over 9.000 funerals and more than 4.000 weddings. Mr. John Jennings his father, assisted in his duties Mr. Charles Jennings, (our subject's cousin), who was headmaster at the National School in Sutton in 1842, in a building which stood on the site of the Vicarage and which was known as the "Old Tithe Barn.'' This was demolished in 1854. He was also Organist at the Parish Church for 14 years, succeeding his father—James Jennings—at the age of 14 years Mr Jennings, inconsequence of advancing years, being born October 10th, 1886, was succeeded on the introduction of the new Organ by Mr A. H. Bonser, A.R.C.O., J.P., on February 9th, 1907. Mrs. J. L. Jennings is a grandchild of the late Rev. Wm. Goodacre.
PUBLISHED BY THE LATE DR. S. T. HALL
IN 1838. "The Parish Church, dedicated to S. Mary, seated on a gentle acclivity to the west of the town, partly occupies the site of a Saxon building, of which some portion (now the Chancel) remains, but so decayed as to require propping from without. The time of its enlargement I have not been able to ascertain, but suppose it must have been soon after the Reformation, when its revenues, formerly enjoyed by the monks of Thurgarton, might be in part appropriated for the purpose. At present it has a middle, two side, and cross aisles; it is well lighted and galleried; has a neat tower 16 yards high, surmounted by a spire of 11 yards, with three bells. The largest bell has a date upon it of 1616, and an inscription, "Glory bee to God on high." The second bell has no date, but appears by far the oldest of the three, and is inscribed, "Ihesus be our sped." The small bell has no inscription, but the names (I suppose) of the Churchwardens at the time of its casting, viz.. John Moor and Timothy Gregory. On the north wall of the Chancel is an elegant mural monument to the memory of William Unwin, Esq., born March 7th, 1741, married April 21st, 1767, to Elizabeth Cradock, of Walsall, in the County of Stafford, spinster; died July 19th, 1774, leaving four daughters: Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Henrietta, and Louisa. There are also many ancient flat tombs in various parts of the Church, most of which are partially or wholly defaced by time, or the constant tread of those who visit the place for devotion or other purposes. In the Churchyard, near the south windows, is a very ancient flat stone boldly carved with a Cross, supposed to be the tomb of a Crusader; and near the east end is a burial-place of the Lang-fords, formerly a family of some note in the parish, residing in the old Manor House, on the Upper Green, now the residence of Mr. Beecroft, farmer. Several legible monuments belonging the family remain, one of which says—"Here lieth the body of Anthony Langforde, Chyrurgion (or Surgeon) who died the twenty-sixth of May, A.D. 1672, being Aged 80 years" The living is a perpetual curacy. Patron, Duke of Devonshire, Incumbent, Rev. William Goodacre."
FAIRS.
Upwards of 70 years ago, fairs were held at Sutton on the second Tuesday in April, Tuesday before second Thursday in October, Statute Fair second Friday in November.
TRADERS' ASSOCIATION. Formed 1902. Secretary, Mr. Chas. E W. Beecroft, Church Street; previous secretaries, Messrs. E. P. Norton and H. S. Shacklock. President, Councillor G. Stevenson; previous presidents, Messrs. S. J. Flood and J. G. Allsop. No. of Members, 80. The Society is rapidly growing in influence, and among the many improvements which have been brought about by its efforts was the establishment of the National Telephone Exchange, in 1906. in Victoria Street. The Society also issues Plate-Glass Insurance Policies, the present number issued being 80.
HOCKEY.
This Club was inaugurated in 1903, and has a membership of 40. Ground: The Sutton-in-Ashfield Cricket Club ground in Hardwick Lane. Secretary, Mr. B. C. Howard. The Union of London & Smith's Bank. Ltd., Market Place, Sutton.
SUTTON'S CHARITIES.
There are but few charities connected with this parish. Some few, consisting merely of small charges on certain lands, are now lost. The following are all that remain:
- Anne Mason, by her will bearing date first November, 1669, gave a field called Ferny Bank to certain trustees to be let by them, and with the rent thereof to pay yearly for the learning of the poorest men's children of Sutton and Hucknall, until they could read the Bible, and then to put others in their room, and so on for ever; and she directed that her trustees should choose one of the overseers of Sutton and Hucknall to assist them every year in putting such children to school; and if any of her trustees should dip the survivors should choose another in his place. The parish is not possessed of any deeds relating to this charity, and the rent of the field (£3 per annum), has for many years past been paid to the managers of tne Sutton National Bchool, who give one-half of the rent to the funds thereof, and the other for teaching poor people at Hucknall.
- It is stated on a tablet in the church that Elizabeth Boot in her life time gave a field called Pothouse Close, the rents to be applied for putting poor children to school for ever. This field is situate in Fulwood Lane, and contains one acre and three roods, and it was resolved at a parish meeting held about A..D. 1825, that the rent should in future be carried to the funds of the National school. Upon the enclosure of the forest lands over 100 years ago, a piece of land at Forest Side, containing rather more than an acre, was allotted in respect of this close.
- John Newton by his will dated 15th November, 1681, changed his estate with finding two coats of cloth annually for two of the most needful poor in Sutton, which he willed should be continued for ever, and be distributed about Martinmas by the overseers of the poor. There was a charge on the same farm for the maintenence of a bull, but the owner of the estate in 1868 relieved it of both these charges by paying the sum of £448 11s. 0d. into the 8 per cent, consols, in the names of the churchwardens and overseers of Sutton.
The charities now lost are. £5 left by one Mr. Vickars: £10 left by Widow Penistant; £5 left by William Day; and 6s. pr annum charged on a piece of land at Hucknall called the Whitebarrow Piece. These charities, in value not above £25 altogether, are now never likely to he recovered.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
E. Unwin, Esq., The Lawn—(died in 1841).
W. M. Oates, Esq , The Lawn—(died September 30th, 1902, at
the age of 60 years)—appointed 1888. R. Nesbitt. Esq., High Pavement—appointed 1894. J. C. Sampson, Esq . Spring Bank—appointed 1903. A. H. Bonser Esq.. Forest Lodge—appointed 1907. F. W Buck Esq., Priessic Road—apointed 1907.
The Chairman of the Urban District Council also acts during his term of office.
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