for a very elegant basket; second to Mrs Satterthwaite; third prize to Miss Hooton, for a novel and pretty arrangement, consisting entirely of scarlet geraniums and blue and white centaurea; and an extra prize to Miss Joynson, St. Mary Cray, for an Epergne, filled after the style of those which have carried off the prizes at the Horticultural Society's shows, viz., a glass dish, supported by a glass rod springing from another dish of the same material, the bottom dish being filled with fronds of rare ferns and leaves of begonias and other fine foliaged plants, the top dish containing a miscellaneous collection of flowers. The third class was for designs, first among which stood one by colonr sergeant King, of the 18th Kent, consisting of the Kentish Horse, made of grey lichen, the mane and tail of grass, the motto of daisies or feverfew (we forget exactly which) and a framework or border of evergreens surrounding it, after the fashion of the badges worn by the volunteers, this occupied the centre of the tent, and was awarded an extra first prize; the first prize in the class being awarded to Mr Weeks, of Bromley, for four very handsome and novel flower stands, designed, manufactured, and arranged by himself, everyone seemed to admire them, and we have no doubt that Mr Weeks will receive several orders for them. The second prize was awarded to Mr Horwood, Down, for a small flower garden which had but one fault, viz., white edging to a yellow bed, that being in direct opposition to established rules; the third prize was won by Mrs Satterthwaite, who seems to be as thoroughly a volunteer as the captain himself, her design was also a horse made of white candytuft on a ground of scarlet geraniums with mottoes of daisies, the border being yellow calceolarias, purple candytuft, and geranium leaves. Among the highly commended designs was a beautiful piece of scroll-work, formed of flowers on grass, by Mr Stacy, gardener to S. Forster, Esq., of Southend; also a very pretty arrangement of flowers in ivory baskets, standing on banks of moss, by Mrs Edwards of Keston; a handsome basket of miniature shells, with flowers, very tastefully arranged by Mrs J. S. Williams, of Bromley; and a small flower garden by private W. Buster, St. Mary Cray. In the cottagers' class, the first prize was won by John Elliott, chimney-sweep, Chislehurst, who is also a successful grower of vegetables, no doubt supplying them liberally with soot; the second prize to W. Winchester, Bromley Common, who sent a large box full for a cottager's garden; John Webb, Log's Hill, was third; and John Craker, Plaistow, fourth. There were also two stands of Hollyhocks and one of Phloxes, contributed by Messrs. Downie, Laird, and Laing, nurserymen, Stanstead Park, Forest Hill, which drew crowds to look at them, the Hollyhocks being beautifully shaped flowers The successful competitors in the athletic sports are as follow: Flat race 150 yards; barrow race, 150 yards, Pt. W, Draper 1st, Pts. P. Norman 1st, J. Burgess 2nd; WheelPt. T. Blundell 2nd; Veteran race, 100 yards J. Wells 1st, Corpl. Willis 2nd; Sack race, 80 yards, J. Umstead; Hurdle race, 150 yds. Pt. P. Norman 1st, W. Tilbury 2nd; Single stick, Sergt. Curtis 1st, Corpl. Harman 2nd, Early in the evening the flowers were disposed of by wheels of fortune, presided over by ladies, and great was the eagerness of the visitors to obtain some of the flowers, indeed we don't wonder at it, considering that the price demanded, was only sixpence, while some of the bouquets were honestly worth 5s., and there being no blanks, the gentlemen in charge of the flowers had enough to do to find the bouquets for the lucky possessors of the tickets. The judges were Mrs G. W. Norman, Mrs A. Hamilton, and Mrs H. Norman, who, considering the number and beauty of the designs and choice Bouquets, &c., must have had considerable difficulty in determining the best; there is no doubt that they took very great pains with their task and we believe their decision met with general approval, especially among the volunteers, all of whom no doubt felt proud of the beautiful designs exhibited by their Captain's lady, and their colour sergeant. The prizes were distributed by Mrs G. W. Norman, who addressed a few kind words of encouragement to each of the successful competitors as they received their prize. At the conclusion, three hearty cheers were given for Mrs Norman. At the entrance to the flower show tent, were exhibited the prizes to be shot for by the 18th Kent this season, one being a handsome silver challenge cup, another a very handsome small bore rifle, the gift The in consequence, be required to carry out the design in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. NATURAL PHENOMENA OF AUGUST. In the beginning of this month, the weather is What restill hot, and usually calm and fair. mains to be perfected by the powerful influence of the sun, is daily advancing to maturity. farmer now sees the principal object of his culture, and the chief source of his riches, waiting only for the hand of the gatherer. Every day is now of great importance; for when the corn is once ripe, it is liable to continual damage while standing, either from the shedding of the seeds, from the depradations of birds, or from storms. The utmost diligence is therefore used by the careful husbandman to get it in, and labourers are hired from all quarters to hasten the work. This pleasing harvest scene is beheld in its perfection in the open country only, where the sight can take in at once, an uninterrupted extent of land waving with corn, and a multitude of people engaged in the various departments of harvest labour. It is a prospect equally delightful to the eye and the heart, and one which ought to inspire every sentiment of benevolence to our fellow creatures, as well as The rural festival of gratitude to our creator. "Harvest Home" is a most delightful one and has been hallowed in almost all ages and all countries. The jovial harvest supper cheers the heart of the labouring man, and prepares him for commencing without a murmer the labours of another year. In Kent, Sussex, and WorThe day being very warm the refresh-cestershire, as well as in some other parts of ment booth, kept by Messrs. Sutton and Mitchell, was extensively patronized towards the evening, and bottled ale, ginger beer, tea, &c., in great requisition, to which we may add, the arrangements, attendance, and beverages, were all equally good. After which, those who had come to see, and take part in the Ball, which, instead of being "al fresco," would have been more properly designated "all crinoline," adjourned to the lawn, where dancing was kept up till a little after eight. The volunteers were then formed upon the lawn to march out, when Mr Norman stepped forward and addressed a few words to them, stating that his greatest regret was his inability through his advanced age, to serve in the ranks, and that his greatest pleasure was to do all in his power to promote the interests of the corps. Hearty cheers were then given for Mr Norman, and the company separated highly pleased with themselves and everybody else. We should be guilty of omitting an important part of our duty, were we to close our account of the fete without acknowledging the valuable services of the Committee, with Messrs. Pawley, Acton, and Corporal Alves, at their head. About 2300 persons were present, including exhibitors and volunteers; over 2000 were admitted by ticket. England, the end of this month commences the season of another kind of harvest, that of hop picking: the plant being extensively cultivated in these counties on account of its use in making malt liquors-the national beverage. The hop is planted in regular rows, with poles set for it to run upon, its flowers when these poles are covered to the top, hang in graceful luxuriance in short nothing can make a more elegant appearance than our hop-gardens at the season of gathering. WEATHER AND CROPS. The weather, till within a few days, has been colder than is generally felt in July, nevertheless, the crops do not appear to be injured by it to any great extent. Complaints are common in some parts, of the prevalence of red blight in the wheat: barley and oats are more than usually luxuriant: potatoes, which a little while ago, showed strong symptoms of the disease, have improved in appearance since the fine weather set in. There is a great abundance of fruit, especially of apples and plums. Hops look remarkably well." BROMLEY UNION CHAPEL. This chapel is now being roofed in, and will, before long, be ready for use. Additional expense has, however been incurred by the addition of a vestry for the use of the Chaplain, and by the measures Bromley Fair on the 5th and 6th; Annual Races at adopted to insure the ventilation and warming of the building, which, under the special circum-High Elms, Farnborough, on the 5th; Sale of Oak Timber stances of the case, are of more than usual im- at West Wickham, on the 13th; Field day at Southboro', with the London Armoury Company, and the 18th Kent; portance. Sixty or seventy pounds more will, Childrens' Treat at High Elms, on the 19th. MEMS FOR THE MONTH. RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. MID-KENT. - The ordinary half-yearly meeting of Proprietors, will be held at the offices of the company, 31 Parliament-street, Westminster, on Monday 4th inst., at twelve o'clock, to receive a report from the directors, and for the general business of the company. After which, an extraordinary meeting will be held, for the purpose of creating additional shares, for making a railway from Beckenham to Croydon. The Directors recommend a dividend for the half year, of £2 per cent., instead of £1 10s., which has been the rate for the corresponding half of the four preceding years; leaving a balance of £102 18., to be carried forward. 28th July, 1892. Present-G. W. Norman, Esq., R. Boyd, Esq.. Coles Child, CHARGE OF ASSAULT AT BROMLEY.-James Ellis, of Plaistow, was charged with a violent assault on a man The Queen v. Thomas Ward & George Wilson.-These prisoners were tried at Maidstone, on Saturday last, before Mr Baron Bramwell, for uttering base coin, at Hayes, and Keston, on the 10th ult. Mr Deeds (instructed by Messrs. Latter, on behalf of Her Majesty's Treasury) appeared for the Crown, and the prisoners, who were undefended, were convicted and sentenced to six months hard labour. To the Editor of the Bromley Record. Sir, I have copied the following information from a paper, the proprietors of which, boast of employing a large and efficient staff of Reporters, and am greatly puzzled to know whether the reporter has made some mistake, or whether the people of Kensington have really been petition CRICKET. The return match came off at Meopham, on Friday the 11th between eleven of the Bromley Club and eleven of Meopham, in which Bromley was again victorious; the numbers being, Bromley 76, contributed pretty equally by six of the players, the rest scoring only 9 runs between them; and Meopham 49, twenty of which were made bying to put down our Fair. Mr W. Combes, with 3 3's, 4 2's and 3 singles. In the second innings, Stubberfield contributed 43 out of 99 for Bromley, but time prevented Meopham playing the match out. On the 15th, Bromley was again engaged with the Gravesend club. Bromley were in the field, and Gravesend took their willow out for 73 runs, of which Mr H. Whatson found 28. Bromley then went in, but had to register a defeat, making only 58, each player scoring single figures. The return match will come off at Bromley on the 20th. A match will be played (at Bromley) on the 6th, between eleven of the Bromley club, and eleven Gentlemen of the Surrey club, when some good is expected. The return match between Bromley and Hayes youths, was played on the 31st, the result being in favour of Bromley after a well contested game. Score, Hayes first innings 45, second 69; Bromley first innings 86, second 31 with a loss of 8 wickets, thus beating by 3 runs and 2 wickets. PETTY SESSIONS.-BROMLEY. Present-G. W. Norman, Esq.. R. B. Berens, Esq., W. Thomas Gosling, a railway labourer, was charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and family, who had, in consequence, become chargeable to the Bromley Union. Mr Hickson, the relieving officer of No. 2 division, appeared in support of the charge, which. however, was dismissed,the defendant being told that he was liable to the Board for the amount of relief, which had been expended. STEALING POTATOES AT ORPINGTON.-A man named Charles Palmer, who, it appeared had been previously convicted, was charged on the police sheet with having stolen a quantity of Potatoes, value 4d., growing in a field at Orpington, the propetty of Mr Addis Jackson. In his defence, the defendant stated that the potatoes in question had been removed from the ground in hoeing them. Convicted in penalty of 10s. and 4s. 6d. costs, "Fox Fair, Keston.—A pe'ition having been sent to Sir Richard Mayne, signed by several respectable residents of in the neighbourhood, and praying that steps might be taken Kensington, complaining of the nuisance the Fair occasioned to prevent its being held in future. Mr. Superintendent Bray, of the R division of Metropolitan Police, under the directions of the Chief Commissioner, took out a summons against the Lord of the Manor (J. T. Lennard, Esq.), to show his right and title to hold the Fair on his ground. The summons was heard on Friday, at Bromley, before S Long, Esq., and Coles Child, Esq., and the fair declared to be altogether unlawful." Kensington being nearly 20 miles from us, the residents there seldom visit us more than once or twice during the summer or autumn, to enjoy a picnic on our beautiful heath, they can therefore have no excuse, in my opinion, for interfering with our little fair; if a few ginger-bread stalls and a round-about for the amusement of the children, can be said to constitute a fair. I have lived for more than half a century in the quiet and peaceful village of Keston, and with all due deference to the "respectable residents' of Kensington, I must take the liberty to tell them that the annual gatherings in a country village has advantages which it would be useless to attempt to explain to those who will see nothing in them but immorality, but which is, nevertheless, felt in every household, at the meeting of long absent friends and relations. Greenwich Fair was put down because it had grown too large, and I suppose the reason for attempting to put down our Fair is, because it is so small that the people of Kensington could not find it. Unless it is a hoax altogether, which is very likely, for in reading on, I come to J. T. Lennard, Esq., named as Lord of the Manor, instead of Colonel Lennard, and S. Long, Esq. instead of Colonel Long, is named as one of the magistrates, before whom the business came for adjucation. I hope it is a hoax, for if the good people of Kensington want to sweep away all our time-honoured customs, we shall find in the end, we have very little to thank them for. I am, 8ir, yours, &c., KESTONIAN, GARDENING OPRRATIONS. Finish planting celery; borecole may still be planted as ground can be found for it; plant late broccoli if not already done; plant endive, lettuce, &.; sow cauliflower, onions, and spinach, and again towards the end of the month, if necessary, parsley in good soil for spring use, sow cabbage for planting out early in spring, also red for pickling; plant cabbage for late use; sow early horn carrot for spring use. Strawberries should be planted as speedily as convenient, and proceed with the propagation of all plants wanted for the flower beds next season. N% habitants appear to have great objec- ITALIAN AFFAIRS.-The Almanack TOTICE. THE DRAPERS OF BROMLEY have agreed to CLOSE their SHOPS at EIGHT o'clock, on and after Monday, the 1st inst., and hope their formerly held in high esteem by our customers will assist them as much as possi-great-grandmothers for its accuracy ble in trying to carry out the early closing in foretelling coming events, but is system now so universally adopted and ap: looked upon as too slow for the fast proved of in almost every city, town, and village throughout the United Kingdom. To Correspondents. KENTISH MAN.-We never expected our silence regardcontrary, we have supposed that our readers saw the weekly ing ** Court News" would be so misconstrued, but on the to Royalty, would be considered as Good News. Loyalty or daily papers, and that no news in our journal, as applying is universal, and not meritorious on that account, or we would begin and end with "God save the Queen." folks of the present day, has the following prognostication for the past month: The appearance of Sol and Mars in the fiery trigon, would render ence doubly energetic, and is significant any project conceived under its influof coming events, involving the destiny of Rome, in which France will play a conspicuous part. When the kingdom of Italy raises its throne upon the fallen temporality of the Papacy, it will be the grandest record of the reign of Napoleon, that he conduced to such a consummation. All enlightened naBand of Hope Treat on the 10th. Grace Egerton tions will rejoice in the elevation of a ERATTA.-The Rifle, given as second prize on the 20th in part of our impression. The Rifle given by that gentlepeted for. There was also a third prize of £2, won by The publisher of the Bromley Record will give full price we find was not presented by A. Hamilton, Esq., as stated man is a much more valuable oue, and has yet to be com Corporal Willis. for clean copies of Nos. 27, 39, & 50. MEMS. FOR THE MONTH. The Drapers close their Shops at eight o'clock, p.m., commencing on the 1st. County Court on the 9th, at eleven o'clock. at the "White Hart" Inn, on the 30th. MOON'S CHANGES-SEPTEMBER. First Quarter 1st day, at10.18 morn. Full Moon (Harvest Moon) 8th day, at 7.57 morn. Last Quarter.. 16th day, at 4.22 morn. 23rd day, at 8.57 after. 30th day, at 4.10 after. New Moon Først Quarter The Bromley Record. long oppressed people, and the downfall of a system whose deeds are chronicled in blood and fire." Garibaldi with doubtful prudence, has probably taken advantage of this information, and seized the opportunity of restoring Rome to Italy. He is or was lately, organizing a military force for that purpose, whose watch-word, as reported, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1862. is "Rome or death! The act appears as rash as that of Courtenay in Kent, some years ago, unless the Emperor of France adopt the course suggested, and withdraw his bayonets from propping up a fiction, obnoxious to the people, and no longer recognized as a temporal power. With regard to the spiritual influence of the successor of St. Peter, if it be of the genuine kind, it will possess far more potency without the aid of gunpowder than with it. NOTES OF THE MONTH. AMERICAN AFFAIRS may be said to be about in the same state, from accounts received, as they were when our last month's notice appeared, with this difference, that the fighting portion of the people on the Federal side are nearly used up. Enlisting is almost at a standstill, although enormous bounties are offered, and the peaceable in The Kentish Rambler. CHISLEHURST. (Continued from page 13.) molished the steeple, these bells were found so molten as to require re-casting; and by enlarging the belfry on its being reconstructed, four others were added, so that HENRY BASKCOMB, Esq., late of the Manor at the present day the church has a peal of House in this parish, by a codicil to his eight bells, most musical in tone, and which, Will, dated 9th April, 1849, bequeathed the on our visit to Chislehurst, were being tinsum of £200, 3 per cent., consolidated an- tillated by the St. Barnabas ringers, in nuities, upon Trust, to apply the interest masterly style. In the interior of the north and dividends thereof for ever, in the pur- aisle, at the eastern extremity is a large chase of bread, to be distributed on the an- pew, partitioned off by massive oak columns niversary of his birth-day (July 30th), and railing; and underneath is the vault from his residence, unto and amongst the in which are deposited the earthly remains widows and male persons whom the Trus- of various lords of the manor of Chislehurst tees for the time being shall select, and whose deaths are recorded on surrounding who have been born and resided in the parish mural tablets, "in sculptured urn and of Chislehurst aforesaid, and who have at-storied verse,”—the most ancient of which tained the age of 65 years and upwards; is, that to Sir Edmund Walsingham and as with a request that the gift be placed on a it is a curious specimen of the style of tablet, to be fixed in the church of St. epitaph in vogue during the Tudor period, Nicholas, at Chislehurst. This request, we give it entire :— however, for some unaccountable reason was objected to by the then rector; in consequence of which the donation is recorded on a tablet, affixed as a head stone to the family vault in Chislehurst' church yard. THE CHURCH itself formerly comprised a tower and two aisles only, but having, from long neglect, fallen into decay, the edifice has been almost entirely rebuilt within the last fifteen years, and another aisle added the whole being new roofed, and the outer walls constructed of flint, coyned and mullioned with stone, so that it may almost be called a new church. It now consists of a Nave, Chancel, and two side aisles, the northern of which is terminated at the western extremity by a square tower, surmounted by a shingled spire, more elevated, and in finer proportion with the main building, than its predecessor. In the Belfry of this tower were formerly suspended four bells, the most ancient of which bore the following inscription" 1607. St. Petrus erim a: port: the two latter words being a contraction of "ad portum ; so that the literal translation would run "I will be as St. Peter at the gate"-signifying that by calling the inhabitants to prayer and worship, whilst living, and tolling their knell, when dead, they might gain admission, through St. Peter, the gate keeper, into the portals of heaven. After the destructive fire, which, on the 16th March, 1857, consumed the interior of the tower, and de "D. O. M. Erected to the memory of Sir Edward Walsingham. Which Thomas now Knight this erected rather In memory of Sir Edmund his Father." Adjoining this, is another tablet, bearing a Latin inscription to the memory of his son, the above-named Sir Thomas, and by the side is a fine antique mural escutcheon, emblazoned with the armorial bearings of the Walsingham family. There are also two tablets, with armorial bearings to the memory of the Betenson family, and two of more recent date to the Townshend family, the latest being erected to record the death of John Thomas 2nd Viscount Sydney, F.S.A., by his son John Robert, the present Viscount. On leaving this pew to descend the aisle we see placed on the side of the first arch separating it from the nave, "a cinque-foil gules pierced or;" and underneath the date, 1422; and on a line with the preceding, between the first and second arches, a falcon rising, heeled and belled proper;" with the date underneath, 1460; both these heraldic bearings, are somewhat defaced by time, but distinctly traceable. The other mural tablets in this aisle are two very handsome ones to the Bertie family. As we have stated in the manorial |