OBSERVATIONS ON BAKEWELL. 1 67 



August 2 7tli, 1794 The anniversary meeting held at the Red 

 Lion on Thursday in Easter week. 



Peace. — On the proclamation of peace in 1802 an Union flag 

 was hoisted on Bakewell Church for the first time by order of 

 Mr. Williams, churchwarden. God save the King. (N.B. — This 

 flag was put up for Nelson's last victory, and was blown to pieces.) 

 On Tuesday, the 8th of June, 1802, being y* Club feast, Mr. Wil- 

 liams was chosen the master, and was carried in a chair from the 

 Inn on to the bridge and to the Town Hall, the gentlemen and 

 members following him in well-trained procession. The two 

 flags, marked for the annunciation of peace by Mrs. Blore, were 

 hoisted in the procession. 



Bakewell Free Grammar School was endowed by Lady 

 Grace Manners by deed dated May 12th, 1637. Lady Grace 

 Manners expressly directed that all boys of Bakewell and Great 

 Rovvsley should be free of the school by paying is., and further 

 directed that all should be taught " good learning and in the 

 Christian religion." 



In 17 1 7, the Duke of Rutland having appointed a person to 

 one of the almshouses, the minister and churchwardens objected 

 to the man, and claimed the appointment themselves under Sir J. 

 Manners' will (44 of Elizabeth). The minister declared that at 

 that time no such person as Bailiff"e of Bakewell was known. 



1813 Dec' A new clock was placed in Bakewell Church made 

 by W" Badderley near Wolverhampton ; and in November, 18 14, 

 new chimes were added to the clock by Mr. Badderley. 

 Tunes. 



Monday — Grammall (sic) Molly. 



Tuesday — Highland Laddie. 



Wednesday — Lovely Nancie. 



Thursday — From night till morn. 



Friday — Balance a straw. 



Saturday — Miller of Mansfield. 



Sunday — Hundred and fourth psalm. 

 A new organ was erected in Bakewell Church, and first opened 

 on the 14th July, 18 10 (W. Watson present). 



