The Prize Distribution to the Sunday School children on the 11th ult. passed off successfully. Nearly every child belonging to the Schools was present, and the behaviour was exceedingly good. Upwards of fifty prizes were given, the greater number consisting of Bibles and Prayer Books.

Nearly all the Teachers were present and took charge of their classes. The Entertainment consisted chiefly of a Magic Lantern Exhibition by Mr. Bridger. The pictures were shown by limelight, and were in most cases photographs taken by Mr. Bridger himself. The children were dismissed with a bun and an orange, and went home apparently thoroughly satisfied with their evening’s entertainment.

I am very anxious that the Sunday School should have an attendance more in proportion to the Day School than it has at present. I fear there are many children who do not go to any Sunday School at all, and I would beg all parents to take care that their children form the habit of regular Sunday observance while they are young. Habits formed in early days are rarely entirely lost. I believe one of the most valuable possessions we can secure to our children is a set of good habits, and there is nothing that they will one day be so grateful for.

Source: The Hampton Hill Parish Magazine - 1894 January