Tennis Club

The club will continue operations as usual this summer.

Death of Mr Guest Brown

The death is announced of Mr Guest Brown, who was a member of an old Fenny Compton family, and as a corn dealer was well known in Banbury and neighbouring markets, which he had attended for many years. He took much interest in parish affairs, and was a member of the committee of the Horticultural Society. He was at one time in business as a brewer. His death took place on Sunday and the funeral took place at Fenny Compton yesterday (Wednesday).

Cricket Club

At the annual meeting of this club, Mr Dickens, honorary secretary, presented the balance sheet, which showed a balance in hand of £1 thanks to extra subscriptions. As the Club has generally had difficulty in making ends meet, this was considered satisfactory. The committee were elected with the addition of Mr Charles Green and Mr F Moore. Mr Reading asked to be relieved of the office of captain, and Mr Hunt, last year’s vice-captain, was elected to the office. Mr Dickens, who was re-elected honorary secretary, stated that he had not challenged any club and had received no challenges. It was thought advisable to continue cricket for the sake of the ground. In order to keep the ground in good condition, a suggestion that bowls should be played was adopted. It was decided that the subscription for the two games should be the same as last year, and that cricket should be practised on two evenings each week. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies who provided tea last season, and also the officers. It was decided to throw open the position of groundsman to tender.

Banbury Guardian, April 1915