"This National Festival was duly celebrated in Ruyton on Sunday, June 20th, and Tuesday June 22nd. The special Service appointed for the Queen`s Accession was used on Sunday, and the special hymn written by the Bishop of Wakefield was sung, and also the National Anthem. On Tuesday, June 22nd, a large procession was formed at the village Cross, and wended its way, part to the Parish Church and part to the Brownhill Chapel, where hearty thanksgiving services were held. The Services over, the procession reformerd, and wended its way to Ruyton Towers where a substantial tea, provided by the Jubilee Committee, was in readiness. The evening was spent in sports, games and dancing, the Shropshire Militia Band being in attendance. At the close of the evening`s entertainment the Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Walford for the active part he had taken in promoting the entertainment, and also for the use of the grounds. This was carried by acclamation, and Mr. Walford having returned thanks, the National Anthem was again heartily sung.
A Committee has been formed to establish a permanent memorial of the Jubilee". Ellesmere Rurideanacal Magazine July 1897
-- Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626
